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Qatar-based Urdu literary award stands out in prestige; honours writers from India and Pakistan
Zakia Mash’hadi No award for Urdu literature could vie with the Aalmi Majlis e Frogh e Majlis Urdu Doha, Qatar in terms of prestige as it zeroes in on literary merit; hence,…
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India’s sports stadiums should be named after players, not political leaders
The ICC T20 men’s World Cup is in progress and the USA, by virtue of being one of the host countries, is in focus. One thing that is not known to many…
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Ramoji Rao-End of an era
Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, described variously as a Media Mogul, political kingmaker, business tycoon, and a multifaceted personality has surely left an indelible mark on many of the fields he traversed in his…
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UP and Bihar election results–A study in contrast
The presence of two prominent backward castes figures in Bihar—one in each camp–against one in Uttar Pradesh made the real difference in the result for 2024 Lok Sabha election. While in the…
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Post-election reflection: Unveiling complexities of Indian democracy
By Ablaz Mohammed Schemnad The culmination of the recent electoral season in India has brought a sense of relief among voters, alleviating concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral process and the…
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Like restoring a painting: AKTC CEO on Hyderabad’s Paigah tombs
Hyderabad: Hidden in a corner in the Old City beyond any touristic eye lies the Paigah tombs, which is perhaps one of the most underrated historical sites that the city houses. From…
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Two centuries ago, cricket was popular in the USA; will ICC T20 event revive it?
Contrary to popular belief, the rivalry between England and Australia is not the oldest one in the history of cricket. The very first Test match between England and Australia was played in Melbourne in 1877 and The Ashes…
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Agnibaan, the 3D-printed rocket soars on 5th attempt; Agnikul Cosmos makes history
Agnikul Cosmos charted space history on Thursday by launching its ‘Agnibaan’ rocket with several firsts to its credit from the Sriharikota spaceport. Agnibaan is India’s first semi-cryogenic engine-powered launch vehicle. It is…
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Yet another Ramayana? Mainstreaming the regional, and cultural hegemony
By R. Umamaheshwari The entry point, in the present case, was a chance recent discovery, on the internet, of a couple of teasers; yet another Ramayana. This film, Ramayan, is expected to hit…
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Opinion: Kashmiris have given vote a chance, decode it fairly
A grand applause has greeted record-breaking voter turnout in three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir Valley. A desert for electoral politics has suddenly started looking as an oasis in reality Spring was…
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Grand Prix to La Cinef, Indian filmmakers shine bright at Cannes 2024
By Hathim Ashir Hyderabad: The 77th Cannes Film Festival came to an end on May 25 and cinephiles from India this year were a tad bit more excited. This year was important…
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Hyderabad: Disabled delivery partner defies odds to support family
Hyderabad: ‘Where there is a will there is a way’ is a very well known proverb, and 32-year-old Rahmath from Hyderabad’s Talabkatta area in the old city is perhaps an embodiment of…
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Rising temperatures, rising stress: Toll of climate change on mental health
As our planet continues to face the increasing effects of climate change, we often look at only the visible and tangible impacts. For example, every summer brings with it disturbing headlines announcing…
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‘Empowering’ Muslims without doing basic homework
The leadership of All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen, which wastes no time in accusing the secular parties of denying due representation to Muslims, appears to have little idea as to how many seats it…
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Urdu beyond rhetorics: Publication of Zikre Meer marks tri-century of God of Poetry
Ramshackle buildings in the narrow lanes of the downtowns, moth-eaten inestimable books, treasured yet tattered manuscripts stacked in rickety almirahs, withering sales of books, publishing journals and books faltering on academic rigour…
