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After World Cup win, Indian team may just be the greatest-ever in T20 cricket
After the magnificent triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, this Indian team is being hailed as the greatest T20 team in the history of the game. The T20 format is…
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A Hyderabadi at the heart of Virginia’s historic Ramzan gathering
Hyderabad: When Dr Ghazala Hashmi stood up to welcome guests at the Oliver Hill Building in Richmond, United States, this Ramzan, she was doing something no one had done before he: A Muslim…
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How Indian women are shaping travel on both sides of the door
At some point in the last few years, the girls’ trip stopped being a once-in-a-while thing and became more of a given. Dates get blocked, flights get compared and someone finds an…
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India on the verge of historic T20 WC victory, but beware of men in black
Sanju Samson has provided India with the firepower that it needed so badly in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. Like the Biblical Samson, when India’s Sanju Samson goes for the jugular,…
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Iran, US have been at war for decades – there’s no end in sight
Long Beach: It may seem that the United States (US) and the Middle East are currently embarking on yet another forever war. But the truth is that this is just the latest…
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Attacks against Iran target global peace and security: Consul General
On February 28, on the eve of Nowruz and on the 10th day of the holy month of Ramzan, the United States and the Zionist regime, in a gross violation of Iran’s territorial…
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Latest fast bowling hero Auqib Nabi must be picked in Indian team immediately
Aquib Nabi has exploded on the nation’s cricket consciousness like a bouncer slamming into a batsman’s helmet. The man, who has now been nicknamed the “Kashmir Express,” is the cynosure of all…
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Bloomsbury India launches 2 new titles of ‘Pocket Potters’ series
Bloomsbury India has launched two new titles in its “Pocket Potters” series – illustrated guides that explore key story moments, quotes, and fun facts about various Harry Potter characters. The two books…
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Need a manifesto for education in the AI era: Prof Raj Reddy
What happens to education when every student carries an “Einstein in the pocket”? Throwing up this provocative question, the guru of artificial intelligence (AI), Professor Raj Reddy, said, “AI is not just…
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Expo moral policing in Hyderabad: Whose Ramzan is it anyway?
Hyderabad: If the headline was sufficient or catchy enough for you to get curious and read more, I’m glad, because, honestly, I was hoping that I wouldn’t have to write on this…
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Fasting or feasting? Reclaiming the true meaning of Ramzan
Ramzan is about fasting, not feasting. But in Hyderabad, at least, the latter appears to be true. The deeper purpose of reflection and spiritual renewal often gets overshadowed by a culture of…
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T20 WC: India standing on the edge of cliff, facing do-or-die battles next
India’s massive loss to South Africa in the Super Eight section of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament is an indication that India’s winning streak has hit a roadblock. Its…
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Uneven pitch: Why Hyderabad is losing out on hosting international matches
In India, cricket is more than a sport – it’s an emotion. And Hyderabad has long shared an inseparable bond with the game. However, a troubling trend has emerged. The city is…
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Democracy on trial: Umar Khalid’s endless wait for justice
On February 17, the Press Club of India in New Delhi hosted the release of “Umar Khalid and His World,” a book put together by his friends, supporters and fellow travellers, honouring…
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Australian cricket fans shocked by early exit, poor show in T20 WC
Where sport is concerned, Australia is one of the most successful nations in the world. With a population of about 28 million, it regularly bags plenty of medals in the Olympics, produces…
