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Humans find robot sadness compelling because its intelligence makes it sad, just as intelligence makes us sad too
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Hungary’s 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey is battling a severe beetle infestation threatening its historic library. Restoration teams are removing and disinfecting 100,000 books to preserve centuries-old manuscripts, with climate change believed to have worsened the infestation risk
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We read Mein Kampf in its hundredth anniversary year with the wisdom of hindsight but also horror-struck at the Israeli state’s own actions now, fully aware of the nightmare reality Hitler’s vision spread across 700 pages produced
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There may be no poetry in the pits but poetry can bring up what lies below: fear, greed, devastation
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Despite being a celebrated author, Frederick Forsyth, who died at 86, always considered himself a journalist first and often joked that he turned to fiction only when he found himself broke and jobless
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The saas-bahu dynamic has been a source of amusement, annoyance and, of course, inspiration, especially in the Indian subcontinent
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The International Booker Prize’s practice of sharing credit and prize money equally between author and translator is commendable, especially when translators are ignored in publishing rights, award credits, book reviews, and promotions
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Muddupalani, an 18th century Telugu poet and Devadasi, composed Radhika Santvanamu, a bold and emotionally resonant work that remains one of India’s most significant, yet largely forgotten, contributions to women’s literature
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Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’, winning the 2025 International Booker Prize — the first ever for a Kannada work, marks the triumph of the power of vernacular literature over systemic biases
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The other five books on the shortlist included ‘On the Calculation of Volume I' by Solvej Balle, ‘Small Boat' by Vincent Delecroix, ‘Under the Eye of the Big Bird' by Hiromi Kawakami, ‘Perfection' by Vincenzo Latronico, and ‘A Leopard-Skin Hat' by Anne Serre
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The period of Sir Salar Jung I from 1853 to 1883, a watershed moment in the history of Hyderabad State, saw the feudal princely State metamorphosed into a progressive, forward-looking administrative unit
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World Book and Copyright Day on April 23 reminds us of literature’s power in shaping minds, building inclusive cultures and advancing SDGs in the age of AI
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A three day Sampoorna Shatavadhanam of Dr. Marepalli Venkataramana Patwardhan organized by Telugu University, Avadhana Vidya Vikasa Parishad and Praja Padyam began today in Telugu University
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This celestial sighting is more than just an announcement of festivities; it is a moment of collective anticipation, an age-old tradition that brings together faith, hope, and poetry
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Torn from worship and reduced to spectacle, temple dance lost its sanctity to colonialism, reform, and exploitation. Beginning from Hyderabad’s Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Swapnasundari continues her relentless journey to revive the art and restore it to sacred ritual
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In the digest, the story on Holi is titled ‘Celebration Surprise', with Archie and his beloved friends Betty and Veronica learning about Holi and the traditions of fun and food associated with it. The story is based on the Archie Publications cofounder's experiences in India
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The oceanic in much contemporary fiction is the place of multispecies belonging and new becomings, and decentres the human
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Chief Justice of India JS Khehar, former chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, Ram temple architect Chandrakant Sompura, hockey player PR Sreejesh among 139 Padma awardees announced on the eve of the 76th Republic Day
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Hyderabad Literary Festival 2025, a mix of engaging plenaries, interactive workshops, cultural performances, and inspiring talks captivated audiences, leaving a lasting impact
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With an exciting array of events, including lit stream, Kaavya Dhaara, stage talks, Youngistaan nukkad, storytelling sessions, cultural events, workshops, exhibitions, and film screenings, the HLF offers something for everyone
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Beginning January 18, the series is conceived and designed by Mohammad Ali Baig as a tribute to his mother and co-founder of the theatre foundation
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When one acts in a thoughtful way celebrations will no longer be empty. You will find meaning in the mundane.
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The book caused a furour against its author and content as it was deemed blasphemous by Muslim organisations the world over
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The upcoming edition promises to foster dialogue, bridge divides, and spotlight diverse perspectives with a carefully curated line-up. Check out what the Indian segment of the festival has to offer