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Haleem is deeply woven into Hyderabad’s identity and has evolved as an economic powerhouse, a tool for diplomacy, shaping business, politics and community ties across the city and beyond

Enhancing technical skill sets of the working population will provide them with better bargaining power

Ill-effects of growth model needs serious revisit to strike a balance between ecology, economy

The weakening of democratic institutions has led to the rise of populism and the deterioration of liberal democracies

With India’s urbanisation expected to touch 50% by 2050, there is a need to allocate significant portion of resources for scaling up infrastructure

Space tourism is a triumph of human ingenuity, but it is also a test of our priorities, values, and vision for the future

The system of general education did not figure in the scheme of Nizams till about mid-19th century when Salar Jung-I took over the administration as Diwan in 1853

The real task for world leaders is de-risking Trump’s tariff tornadoes and the collateral damages of how he views European allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region

We risk losing sight of what really matters — real, human relationships — the more technologically connected we get

India should expand its export portfolio, diversifying its trade to other economies such as SE Asia and Latin America

Despite having the largest young workforce population, several challenges hinder India in developing cutting-edge technologies

The Union Budget lays the roadmap for achieving net zero in 2070 but there must be an assurance of effective execution for a swift, data-driven, and inclusive green transition

By dismissing holistic healing entirely, we ignore the wisdom embedded in ancient practices

By choosing specific terms such as ‘war’ and ‘conflict’, news narratives can shape public conscience, affirm governing measures and delineate global interactions

When we let society dictate how we look, we lose control over our own lives

Rising conflict between Taliban and Pakistan will benefit India strategically in the region

A significant portion of the population does not participate in the tax system, limiting the potential impact of such relief on the broader economy

While extra sleep can temporarily ease fatigue, it doesn’t reverse the cognitive and metabolic damage caused by chronic sleep deprivation

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s resignation does not absolve him of his unpardonable acts

The solution to the present state of flux in the NE State is to give tribals the right to manage their affairs