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UAE’s exit signals a gradual shift in global oil governance—from tightly coordinated production regimes to more flexible, nationally driven strategies

In the unusual urgency to expand the Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats as a prerequisite for implementing 33% women's reservation, India appears to have forgotten its own remarkable success stories in achieving exactly this goal, at other levels of government, without adding a single seat.

Photographer D Ravinder Reddy recounts his journey shaped by Raghu Rai’s influence, from documenting historic events like Babri Masjid demolition to publishing acclaimed works, highlighting mentorship, inspiration and enduring professional camaraderie.

The bifurcation exposed fiscal imbalances and divergent growth paths, with Andhra Pradesh relying on central support and Telangana pursuing investment-led growth

Just as firm enforcement transformed examinations, traffic discipline, and anti-corruption efforts, a similar approach can reinvigorate classroom teaching and restore public trust in government schools

Marlboro did not falter or look back, galloping to the finish line without me—leaving a lasting lesson: preparation matters, but so does accepting the unexpected with grace

Iran’s Hormuz leverage globalises the conflict but risks isolation, economic fallout, and regional backlash, underscoring the need for maritime norms and renewed diplomacy

A controversy erupted after remarks targeting the Bhattaraju community, sparking calls for dignity and respectful political discourse. The caste slur has reignited debate on caste sensitivity, social justice, and declining standards of public language in Telangana politics

This article explains the Telangana State Civil Services Conduct Rules 1964, outlining duties, ethics, and restrictions for employees. It highlights misconduct definitions, property norms, and prohibitions to ensure integrity, discipline, and accountability in public service

An analysis of recent data compiled from reports of the Ministry of Education and the Government of India from 2015-16 to 2023-2024 shows a mixed picture of financial allocation and participation in school education over the last few years

Dr Karan Singh spearheaded the 1972 transition designating the tiger as India’s national animal and chaired the Steering Committee that launched Project Tiger on April 1, 1973, boosting conservation efforts

As oil routes tighten and LPG delays mount, the Iran conflict is turning distant geopolitics into an immediate threat to India’s household

Former Andhra Pradesh police chief HJ Dora is remembered as a disciplined officer and inspiring leader who guided the force during the peak of Left Wing Extremism. His calm leadership, innovative counter-insurgency strategies and humane approach earned him lasting respect.

Reigns: The Witcher delivers a card-based interactive narrative filled with nostalgia, strategy and humour. With simple swipe mechanics and strong lore integration, it offers an engaging and affordable experience for fans looking to revisit Geralt’s world in a fresh format.

Potlapally Kamala Manohar Rao was a pioneering anthropologist and government officer who transformed the lives of tribal communities in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Rao’s legacy is remembered not just as policy but as empowerment of Adivasis.

The Ghaziabad tragedy has raised questions about digital dependence among young people. This explainer looks at otome love games, loneliness, and how everyday online gaming habits blur boundaries between virtual relationships and real life, highlighting the urgent need for balance

Unless employment and training are linked to productivity, performance, and survivability, labour reforms risk creating jobs that exist on paper but fail in practice

The Medaram Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara, Asia’s largest tribal festival, embodies centuries-old Koya traditions of resistance and worship, but state involvement raises concerns of cultural dilution, identity loss, and marginalisation of custodians

Long before independence, our leaders engaged intensely with constitutional thought—experimenting, rejecting, and refining multiple legal and political frameworks

A reassessment of Telugu grammatical history challenges the claim that spoken Telugu lacks formal grammar, highlighting Dr. Vadlamudi Gopala Krishnayya’s seminal Vyāvahārika Bhāṣā Vyākaraṇam and warning against recurring intellectual distortions in contemporary linguistic discourse.

Basant Panchami is observed at Hyderabad’s Hazrath Shaikhji Hali Dargah with qawwali, poetry and yellow flowers. Rooted in Sufi tradition, the celebration recalls Amir Khusrau’s legacy and highlights India’s long history of shared cultural and spiritual spaces.

Despite its misleading name, it is not necessarily imported from China. In India, the term broadly refers to any synthetic or glass-coated manja, including locally manufactured varieties

Spiritual leader Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji explains how the Bhagavad Gita offers guidance on duty, devotion, courage and inner peace. The reflection highlights practical ways to face challenges, overcome fear and serve society through spiritual understanding.

At a crucial NCC training camp for Thal Sena trophy, cadets from Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh selected one another purely on merit — a quiet moment of selflessness when a true team was born, bound not by region or religion but by shared purpose, turning ‘Unity and Disciple’ from a motto to lived experience