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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

Late IAS offier Nagarjuna's leadership style was rooted in simplicity. There was no display of authority, no sense of hierarchy, no distance created by position. What he carried into every room was not his rank, but his values. For his simple living and commitment to his duty, he is fondly remembered by his former colleagues

Netflix’s proposed 83 billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros raises major questions for WB Games, its studios and top franchises. From Mortal Kombat to Hogwarts Legacy, the future of these titles may shift once the deal moves forward in 2026

Let’s not pretend the film industry is purely a victim. When actors charge astronomical fees and producers gamble with 200–300 crore budgets, who ultimately pays? The audience

On Gita Jayanthi, spiritual teachers highlight the Bhagavad Gita’s modern relevance, offering guidance for stress, purpose, mental discipline and harmony. They recommend simple daily practices—chanting the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra and reading one verse—to bring clarity, peace and spiritual connection.

You are in the best years of your life — free of responsibilities, surrounded by teachers and parents shaping your future. Value them. Learn from their experience

Jannatul Baqee in Madinah, one of Islam’s holiest cemeteries, is the final resting place for many companions and family members of Prophet Muhammad. As Hyderabad Umrah pilgrims are set to be buried there, families find solace in the sacred nature of the site.

True kindness goes beyond relieving material suffering; it uplifts the soul by awakening Krishna consciousness. Following the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and chanting the Hare Krishna mantra helps individuals attain peace, purpose, and lasting spiritual happiness beyond bodily designations.

This explainer by Seetha Rama Raju Sanapala simplifies the BODMAS rule, illustrating how the order of operations ensures consistency in mathematical calculations. Drawing a thoughtful parallel, he shows how the same principle applies to life, exams, and success.

This reflective piece explores the essence of pure love through two extraordinary lives. Mathematician Grigori Perelman declined global accolades and a million-dollar prize, driven solely by his love for truth and intellectual integrity. Similarly, Brendon Grimshaw devoted his life to transforming a deserted island into a thriving wildlife sanctuary, rejecting a $50 million offer to preserve its natural beauty.

From National Defence Academy ‘innovations’ to battlefield fitness — lessons that stayed for life

A Hyderabad resident with an EPS-95 certificate issued in 2011 has been unable to start his pension despite repeated complaints to the EPFO, helplines and the Commissioner’s office. He alleges lack of guidance and delayed responses from officials

Born in India and raised in UAE, the young astrophysicist turned a childhood fascination with the night sky into research on hidden black holes

Andhra Pradesh GST officer Siddharthi Subhas Chandrabose was suspended for posting Amaravati flood photos on Facebook, sparking debate on administrative overreach, selective enforcement, and freedom of expression, highlighting tensions between bureaucratic discipline and democratic dissent in the Naidu government.

Suicide is often the result of a strong reason and a weak moment. On World Suicide Prevention Day, let’s focus on the ‘weak moment’ — a critical window that offers an opportunity for prevention

The article analyses the iconic 1979 Telugu film ‘Maa Bhoomi’, set against the backdrop of the Telangana Armed Struggle in the 1940s. It explores the themes of social inequality, feudalism, and class struggle, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by the landless peasants.

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project redefined Telangana’s agriculture by fully utilising its Godavari share, creating new ayacuts, stabilising existing projects, and boosting storage. Despite criticism and challenges, it remains central to the state’s irrigation security and KCR’s vision of a golden Telangana