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First-person account: Celebrations, Desa Bhakti Geetaalu, free bus rides and movies on Aug 15, 1947
First-person account: Celebrations, Desa Bhakti Geetaalu, free bus rides and movies on Aug 15, 1947

I was 11 when India gained freedom. I was a student of IV standard (Grade 9) at P. R. Collegiate high school, Kakinada. We were living in the Lane...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 16 Aug 2022 11:08 AM IST


Munugode by-poll: A prelude to the general election
Munugode by-poll: A prelude to the general election

A win will boast the morale of party and party leaders and a loss will demoralize them. The result may also shape the mood of people in the run-up to...

By CR Gowri Shanker  Published on 6 Aug 2022 12:12 PM IST


Opinion: Agnipath, a path-breaking scheme
Opinion: Agnipath, a path-breaking scheme

The scheme envisages the military will take the lead in the training and subsequent employment of the youth, without affecting its capabilities in...

By TJ Reddy  Published on 21 July 2022 4:56 PM IST


Presidential poll: Congress sulks, BJP rejoices
Presidential poll: Congress sulks, BJP rejoices

BJP bowled a googly by nominating Murmu leaving the Congress-led opposition in disarray. The opposition has fielded Yashwant Sinha.

By CR Gowri Shanker  Published on 15 July 2022 11:11 AM IST


Yogi prays at Bhagyalaxmi, temple in MIM bastion becomes new rallying point for BJP leaders
Yogi prays at Bhagyalaxmi, temple in MIM bastion becomes new rallying point for BJP leaders

Union Home minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya have visited the temple...

By CR Gowri Shanker  Published on 3 July 2022 1:57 PM IST


MA Nayeem: The historian now becomes history himself
MA Nayeem: The historian now becomes history himself

Though he was 84 years old, age sat lightly on him as far as his passion for writing goes. A voracious reader, he authored more than 25 books on...

By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 14 Jun 2022 4:03 PM IST


Ulemas concerned by govts hesitation to arrest Nupur Sharma, Naveen Jindal
Ulemas concerned by govt's hesitation to arrest Nupur Sharma, Naveen Jindal

By taking action against the duo, the government should send a clear message that it will not tolerate hate mongers spreading communal animosity in...

By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 13 Jun 2022 8:02 PM IST


Is KCRs national party idea bravery or bravado?
Is KCR's national party idea bravery or bravado?

Considering his thoughts and postulates that formed the basis for his intense desire to contemplate floating a national party, KCR surely is posturing...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 12 Jun 2022 3:23 PM IST


Opinion: In less than a year, KCR will be the longest-serving CM in Hyderabad
Opinion: In less than a year, KCR will be the longest-serving CM in Hyderabad

The Telangana State is celebrating 8 years of its formation on June 2, 2022 and KCR, as its Chief Minister for an equal number of years. Riding on the...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 2 Jun 2022 10:15 AM IST


Opinion: Modi, KCR target each other, but dont take names
Opinion: Modi, KCR target each other, but don't take names

The face-off began when KCR refused to welcome Modi during his visit to Hyderabad to inaugurate the State of Equality (Vaishnavite guru...

By A Saye Sekhar  Published on 27 May 2022 1:34 PM IST


Roving Eyes book review: All is fair in love and war
Roving Eyes book review: All is fair in love and war

The story of Prithiviraj and Sanyogita is a high-octane drama. From the belief of reincarnation to ā€˜Swayamvars’ to ā€˜Gandharva Vivah’ to all the...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 22 May 2022 10:00 AM IST


Interview: Telangana goes to polls in 2023
Interview: Telangana goes to polls in 2023

In an interaction with a group of journalists, KTR poured his heart out about the political situation and chances of coming back to power. Excerpts:

By Coreena Suares  Published on 25 April 2022 1:12 PM IST


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