Finally, the age-old debate that has kept dinner table conversations lively and philosophers scratching their heads seems to have been settled. The question, ‘What came first — the chicken or the egg?’ now has an answer, thanks to a discovery that takes us back over a billion years. And no, the answer isn’t chicken curry…
The Telangana government’s plan to revise land rates for property registrations from January 1, 2025, may bring immediate revenue, but it will likely impose a heavy burden on the common man. Aimed at generating ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 crore in additional revenue the current financial year, the move is justified as bridging the gap between official…
Trump’s DOGE recently grabbed my attention. Was it a new crypto venture backed by the man himself? Could it be another Dogecoin moment, or perhaps a chance to jump onto the crypto train I missed a decade ago? But, Trump’s DOGE turned out to be the Department of Government Efficiency (to be spearheaded by Elon…
If there’s one thing we Hyderabadis know how to do, it’s jugaad! The latest example? The statues at Gachibowli Stadium, where a ‘golfer’ is seen swinging a hockey stick instead of a golf club. Only in Hyderabad, I say! At first glance, you might think it’s some new hybrid sport. Gockey (Golfer hockey)? But no,…
Ah, Biryani! The word itself is practically sacred in the culinary world, yet we constantly find it caught in a messy identity crisis. Every so-called biryani from Kolkata to Karachi claims to be the ‘real deal’, but let’s cut to the chase: if it’s not Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, specifically mutton, it’s simply not biryani. Chicken…
I am sick and tired of people adding ‘sic’ to the end of their comments on X (Twitter). Do they even know what it means, or do they think it’s just the trendy way to close a tweet? Or maybe it’s their way of saying they, too, are ‘sick and tired.’ ‘Sic’ is written after…
For the second time in recent years, the United States has come close to electing a woman president, but once again, the dream has been put on hold. Kamala Harris, like Hillary Clinton before her, almost made history, but certain deep-rooted attitudes seemed to stand in the way. Misogyny may still be holding America back…
With a US election that’s closely watched worldwide, Indian media is ready to give global news its own local twist, combining wordplay and cultural references to capture the spirit of this power-packed political battle. For Indian readers, it’s not just about who wins or loses — it’s about who can craft the wittiest headline. As…
I stumbled upon a light-hearted post on Facebook last Saturday that said, ‘My life is a constant battle between wanting to correct grammar and wanting friends.’ It made me smile — and reflect. Anyone who has a love for language knows this struggle. We correct mistakes almost instinctively, but often hesitate, knowing it might annoy…
I heard the sannai’s haunting notes and the distant clink of bells from a Gangireddu, that familiar sight of festival days. As I waited, the decorated bull moved closer, rhythmically nodding its head, draped in a spectacle of colour and texture. Finally, the Gangireddula duo — Ramudu the bull and Mallesham, its owner — stood…
