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From Hyderabad’s Irani chai to global financial upheavals, monetary shifts quietly reshape livelihoods, savings and economic security

The internet has democratised the power to publish, but it has also blurred the line between having an opinion and possessing expertise. In the social media age, the loudest voice often commands more attention than the most informed one.

Telangana’s 33 districts are more than administrative divisions; they represent the hopes, livelihoods, cultural identities and aspirations of millions of people 

From cinema and theatre to painting, photography and literature, B. Narsing Rao has spent decades documenting Telangana's people, culture and social history. His honorary doctorate from Dr B R Ambedkar Open University recognises a multifaceted artistic legacy rooted in the region's soil.

Electoral rolls must be cleaned, but technology and paperwork should never make genuine voters repeatedly prove their right to vote

Global experience shows monetary sovereignty is built patiently through reserves, infrastructure and credible alternatives

From the freedom struggle to Telangana statehood, Konda Laxman Bapuji’s life remained rooted in social justice and public service

Generations of private savings reveal a striking disconnect between India’s accumulated real wealth and what its monetary architecture officially recognises

AC Black Flag, Dragon Quest 7, and Ocarina of Time show that remakes are the way

The dollar’s global dominance gives the US extraordinary monetary power, leaving nations exposed to decisions they neither influence nor control

The Assembly must transcend political rhetoric, mutual accusations, and partisan debate to function as a genuine platform that represents the pressing concerns of ordinary citizens

The Basheerbagh firing on August 28, 2000, began as a routine Opposition protest but quickly turned deadly, leaving three people dead. The incident not only marked a turning point in Telangana’s political history but also left lasting memories of violence and its human cost.

Grieftech—a new-age tech venture—proposes a different dimension to remembering the departed souls. Through this, AI-generated content can be created in Virtual Reality format using the digital footprints of the deceased

The recent Kakinada nursing college violence raises concern over the safety, dignity and social inclusion of Northeast women, as unresolved disputes risk becoming local-outsider conflicts

Eight decades after Independence, 45 tribal families in a remote forest habitation of Mulugu continue to wait for electricity, safe drinking water, road connectivity and accessible healthcare, while a small classroom keeps the hopes of their children alive

The Bhagavad Gita teaches that knowledge becomes meaningful only when practised in daily life. Schools and colleges can help students develop positive values, character and discipline through spiritual practices, Krishna consciousness and lessons that encourage selfless service, health and harmony.

Established on August 19, 1976, Kakatiya University completes 50 years of advancing higher education, research and regional development in North Telangana. From its beginnings as an Osmania University postgraduate centre, it has evolved into a multidisciplinary institution shaping generations.

A neutral international trade settlement system, where no single nation's domestic politics determines the monetary conditions of every other nation, has never been built—because the nation that benefits the most from the current arrangement has never faced sufficient pressure to accept an alternative

Real victory will come only when the system itself becomes more transparent, inclusive, and accountable

Expanding medical colleges must never compromise training quality; Dr B C Roy's legacy reminds us that excellence demands rigorous education, ethical practice, and uncompromising standards

If schools conduct other health check-ups on their campus, then why not a drug screening test on the campus?

While the exact botanical identity of Soma remains disputed, its cultural memory and the beliefs surrounding its powers have endured for centuries in Telangana's historical and tribal traditions

Fifty-one years after Railway Minister LN Mishra’s assassination, justice remains elusive amid unanswered questions and prolonged litigation

The letters often took days, sometimes weeks, to reach home. Technology has undoubtedly improved the lives of soldiers and their families, but the long silences that once separated soldiers from home also shielded them from the anxieties of everyday life