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Moved by earthquake in Turkey, Hyderabadi girl Khadija raises money for victims; writes heart wrenching poem
An eight-year-old girl Khadija Ahmed in Hyderabad has sold her three poems to 10 persons and raised Rs 3000 to donate the money for the earthquake affected people in Turkey. She was…
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Change of guard in Ladakh is not even a half-step, need is to take people on board
Amidst all the noise and analysis about the changes made in the Raj Bhavans across a dozen states and one Union Territory on Sunday, the most critical aspect remains out of focus,…
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Visiting India is always a nostalgic experience
Dr Altaf Mazeee No sooner I landed in Hyderabad at 2 am on NYE’s eve, after checking into the hotel, it was always a dream to visit Charminar at Sunrise and offer…
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Maharajas who played dirty politics and hampered development of Indian cricket
The smooth progress of Indian cricket has frequently been hampered by the whims and egos of the people in power. It happens now and it happened in the past too. Back when…
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British interfered even in the private affairs of the Nizams
The harem culture was common in all royal households in India and it is this very culture that has resulted in succession wars. A common understanding is that the harem and the…
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India has unique distinction: It produced several cricket captains of other nations too
India enjoys a unique distinction in world cricket. It is the birthplace of several cricketers who went on to become captains of teams from foreign lands. No other nation has produced so many outstanding cricketers who…
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What is Formula E? All you need to know ahead of race in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Big-ticket motorsport action returns to India after a decade with Hyderabad becoming the 30th location to host a Formula E race. Here is all you need to know about the all-electric racing…
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Key to India’s place in small satellites market is SSLV-D2
The February 10 mission of the ISRO to test its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) performance will have a special significance for both the space agency and two companies with active presence…
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What qualities made great cricket captains successful?
What are the qualities that make a cricket captain successful? According to former England skipper Ray Illingworth, it is very important to be versatile. “A captain needs the patience of a saint,…
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The 6th Nizam Mahboob Ali Pasha was coronation this day
Hyderabad: February 5, 1884. Does the date ring a bell? No prizes for guessing. It was this day 139 years ago that the Hyderabad State got its sixth ruler, Mir Mahboob Ali…
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Pervez Musharraf: Kargil War’s architect, brought Pak & India to brink of war
Islamabad: Pakistan’s former military dictator General Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the Kargil War, toppled the democratically-elected government in a bloodless military coup in 1999 and ruled the country for nine years…
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Meet Hyderabad-origin Dr Raghib Ali who was awarded OBE in UK
Dr. Raghib Ali, a renowned physician in the UK, was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Prince William in a ceremony held at the historic Windsor Castle. The award,…
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Obesity can lead to 13 different types of cancer: Experts
Bengaluru: Obesity can lead to the development of 13 different types of cancer, experts said, adding people with obesity or severe obesity are 1.5 to 4 times at risk of developing cancer…
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Rahul’s test on Kashmir – can he translate his words into action
There was a perfect setting for the conclusion of the “Bharat Jodo Yatra” heavy snowfall on Monday greeted Congress leaders at Sher-e-Kashmir cricket stadium in Srinagar that has been witness to many…
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Jacob Diamond: Tragic story of the man who sold it to Nizam Mahboob Ali Khan
A diamond known as the Jacob Diamond, reportedly bigger than the Kohinoor in its uncut stage, was found lying forgotten in one of the shoes of the Sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir…
