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'I have a plan for Bangladesh,' says Tarique Rahman upon ending 17-year exile; invokes Omar Hadi, calls for national unity
Returning to Bangladesh after a 17-year self-exile, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has energized his party's base for the upcoming general elections
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Greening of the Thar: A blessing or a curse for India's great desert?
The greening of the Thar Desert, driven by a dramatic rise in rainfall and human interventions like canals, is not only transforming the arid landscape but also its ecosystem
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‘Greening of the Thar is both a success story and a warning’: Vimal Mishra, IIT professor
Professor Vimal Mishra of IIT Gandhinagar, along with PhD scholar Hiren Solanki and retired NASA scientist Ramakrishna Nemani, conducted the research on the greening of the Thar
By Shubhangi Shah
Are Rajasthan's ancient ‘orans’ being sacrificed for solar farms?
Rajasthan's orans are ancient, community-protected sacred groves that serve as vital hubs of biodiversity, culture, and livelihood for pastoral communities
By Shubhangi Shah
The Harmanpreet Kaur you don't know: From Moga's quiet lanes to cricket stardom
Harmanpreet Kaur's journey is a powerful story of a small-town girl who rose to become the captain of the Indian women's cricket team, overcoming shyness and financial hurdles
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‘WPL was the push we needed to face the world’: Harmanpreet Kaur to THE WEEK
In an exclusive interview, Harmanpreet Kaur discusses how improved fitness, an aggressive batting strategy, and the experience gained from the WPL were crucial to their World Cup win
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'Sarvam Maya' review: Nivin Pauly returns with loads of charm in this perfect holiday movie
The film marks the triumphant return of Nivin Pauly to his beloved charming persona in a feel-good fantasy directed by Akhil Sathyan, who presents a heartwarming 'ghost-as-angel' story, perfect for the holiday season
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