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Hyderabad: Green tile work at Qutb Shahi Tombs reveals stunning dome
Hyderabad: Every visitor who has been to the historic Qutb Shahi tombs in the city is usually in awe of the place. And often, the incredulous restoration of the site is also…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is preparing to step into his father’s boots
When Cristiano Ronaldo, the lion of Portugal, leaves the field, after a few years the lion cub may soon take over and carry on his father’s legacy. The ace footballer’s eldest son,…
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Carlos Alcaraz—A tennis legend in the making
Twenty-one-year-old Carlos Alcaraz Garfia of Spain has got tennis pundits all over the world talking about him after he chalked up an impressive triumph in the French Open tennis championship recently. He…
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The creative intermingling of words and visuals
The tantalizing uncertainty of life, the unpredictable and intriguing experience of desire, and an intense way of perceiving external reality can hardly be communicated through words. This puzzling and less-recognized human folly…
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Lucknow: Coat pocket edition of Constitution is a sellout after LS polls
The slim red coat pocket edition of the Indian Constitution that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi flaunted at his election rallies has seen a sudden surge in demand. The Constitution of India in…
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Save earth before it is too late
It’s no less a grim reminder to the environmentalists that in some parts of India the temperature this month has reportedly crossed 50 Celsius as against 45 to 48 ordinarily. This alarming…
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Modi has a tough route to navigate with his trademark authoritative style
The new NDA coalition government led by Narendra Modi has just taken office, and it’s too early to predict how it will perform. India is familiar with coalitions, as it has a…
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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…
