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The Kotepally dam with its kayaking has been attracting tourists from nearby districts ever since the government allowed water sports and skills development programmes in 2016. — DC Image

Kotepally, a reservoir for tourism

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Chevella ex-MP generates employment for youth near Kotepally dam

In her most-recent find, D'silva Danira and her partner have completed 4,828m of drilling and have estimated 16.2 MT resource of copper (Cu) at 0.6per cent Cu grade in the Machanur block. — DC Image

Geology no more a male preserve

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Unlike other scientists who are tethered to their office, geologists have a lot of outdoor work to do

Indian students pose with their faces painted on the occasion of International Women's Day celebration at a college in Chennai. (Representational Image/AFP)

'I am asked why I study when I already have a job'

Deepika in the latest Levi's ad

Plagiarism row back with Deepika’s latest Levi’s ad

Ami Sata, Founder, Amouve

The new-age Indian woman is a wonderful mix of being bold and yet rooted in reality

Jwala Gutta and Vishu Vishal during their holiday in Maldives

Maldives holiday was rejuvenating: Jwala Gutta

Rangesh Vel, Founder, Life Seedz

Young business wonders

Ana Sneeringer with her artworks

Painting the woman’s world

The Indian Meteorological Department said in its summer forecast for March to May that a likelihood of below normal temperatures in south and adjoining central India. (Representational Image:AFP)

Above normal summer temperatures likely across country except South, central India

The academic standards of Urdu-speaking population will not improve unless they have Urdu philosophers. — Representational Image/AFP

Experts call for quality promotion of Urdu

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Berlinale: A teacher, a porn clip and the hypocrisy of a nation

Radu Jude’s film - Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn

Berlinale: Sharlto Copley's bravura act as Unabomber makes 'Ted K' stand out

The South African actor, known for his performance as Wikus van der Merwe in the 2009 science fiction film 'District 9', carries 'Ted K' with a meticulously studied but intense act that is as discomforting as it is impressive.

Rats, mice, rabbits, hamsters and monkeys - The true heroes in Covid-19 battle

While the rats, mice, rabbits and Syrian hamsters were lab-bred, the rhesus macaques that were used in testing Covaxin candidates were caught in the wild in Maharashtra. (Representational Image/AFP)

Two Hyderabad doctors work on genomic medicine

Dr Hima Challa and Dr Kalyan Uppuluri (By arrangement)

NTR, unlike Chiranjeevi, never took people for granted: Biographer

An objective assessment of the late leader, the book has been well-received for its critical insight and diligent research.

Hyderabad's city lights killing astronomy, enthusiasts, scientists complain

Light pollution is a menace in the city of Hyderabad which is killing the joy of looking up to the night sky, astronomy enthusiasts and scientists have complained. (Representational Image/PTI)

Sex & the single mum

A farewell to @realDonaldTrump, gone after 57,000 tweets

The suspended Twitter account of President Donald Trump. On Friday, the social media company permanently suspended Trump from its platform, citing "risk of further incitement of violence." (AP)

Top 10 Indian Best Selling Books: Fiction and Non Fiction

This cover image released by Grove shows "Shuggie Bain," a novel by Douglas Stuart. The Scottish writer has won the Booker Prize for fiction for his novel about a boy’s turbulent coming of age in hardscrabble 1980s Glasgow. Stuart won the prestigious 50,000 pound ($66,000) award for his first published novel. (Grove via AP)

‘Even forthright women can be submissive’

Relatively speaking, compared with her older siblings, Saeeda Bano was definitely the rebel in her family, says Shahana

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Without fail every morning, an orderly (please don't call them ward boy) came by to change my bed clothes. (DC Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

My life in Covid-19 quarantine

My life in Covid-19 quarantine

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Without fail every morning, an orderly (please don't call them ward boy) came by to change my bed clothes. (DC Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

My life in Covid-19 quarantine

Having made Mumbai’s streets his canvas and DSLR camera his paintbrush, photographer Star Udyawar’s narration of everyday life in the maximum city is riveting. As can be seen in his various portrayals of the city like the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Dhobi Ghat with its colourful backdrop, and the famous Sea-link. For Udyawar, perspective is key as it defines the in-depth relationship between the objects in a picture along with the dimensions that a viewer perceives.

Framing the Mundane

A model walks the runway at the Pamella Roland fashion show during New Yo)rk Fashion Week at Pier 59 Studios on February 7, 2020 in New York City. (AFP

The best pictures from New York Fashion Week

T K Sandeep is a photographer whose work consists of moody video poems and photo poems. One of his recent projects was a calendar in which he got hijras and transgenders in Kerala to tell him their dream professions, and then he photographed them dressed as those professionals.

A selection of photographer TK Sandeep's work

Fashion and Beauty

Deepika Padukone

Know thy shape

The sweat produced during a workout can get trapped in your workout clothes, turning into a breeding ground for bacteria and germs (Representative image)

Unwashed gym wear breeding ground for bacteria

Blake Lively

Love your body

I do, Boyfriend Shirts! Beauty at the razor’s edge Lady Diana’s iconic style returns The shape of you Designer masks are the in-thing

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Health and Wellbeing

Niket Dalal, the 39-year-old psychology major from Aurangabad created history on January 23 by completing the race with the assistance of his sighted companion, Arham Shaikh

Cycle of achievement

Shalini Kedia

Understanding Fragile X better

Representative Image (DC Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Heading out for inner peace

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The loss of happiness, an intangible fallout of COVID-19

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Take charge and let go

Dr. Ranga Reddy Burri, president of Infection Control Academy of India

Caution needed even after vaccination, says Dr. Ranga Reddy Burri

Culture and Society

While schools want to re-open, fear of the disease is making them continue with online classes

Bright kids find online classes tough

Priya Ramani

Hope rises for #MeToo crusaders

A teacher conducts online classes from the school premises, in Chennai. (PTI)

COVID-19: Digital divide deepens, so does student despair

Winning is a habit; don’t lose it says Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna Adding value to home Why isn't Sushant's doctor respecting his privacy? Sailing through the turbulence 17-year-old helps girls live dreams in Telangana

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Food and Recipes

Pumpkin Sandwich Biscuits

Drink, Eat and be scary

Shri Bala says she cannot think of a better chance to showcase the varieties of traditional south Indian food to the world

Chennai chef turns the tables and teaches Gordon Ramsay

FORBIDDEN RICE SWEET RISOTTO

Black gold on the platter

Representational image depicting home-based food businesses

Cooking by the rules

Ko Chi Kum dish

Spice it up with Chinese cuisine

STRAWBERRY OATS CRUMBLE

Combating cancer deliciously

CRISPY NOODLE FOR MANCHOW SOUP

Try these restaurant-style Chinese soups!

The whole dining protocol has changed.

Is dining out the done thing yet?

Sex and Relationship

Representational image depicting a happy family

No love no more

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Yin & Yang | Mind your sex position

As per the findings, the day-time orders for condoms on Dunzo were on average three times more than the night orders. (AFP)

Sales of contraceptive tablets and condoms go up sharply amid lockdown

Respect time, do not keep the other person waiting Love in the times of COVID Yin & Yang | Sex isn't about quantity, so stop counting

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Environment

Artist Mehek Malhotra’s artwork aims to start the conversation around the alarming ground reality of the fast fashion cycle

Arty dig on fashion pollution

Stranded workers are seen on a boat anchored along River Ganga near a shipyard during the nationwide lockdown, imposed in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, in Kolkata. PTI Photo

Coronavirus caused lockdown is healing the holy Ganga

Maharashtra generated 5,367 tonnes of COVID-19 waste in seven months since June, followed by Kerala. (PTI)

India generated around 33,000 tonnes COVID-19 waste in seven months

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Pre-lockdown pollution back with a bang

A medic carries waste materials that were used during the treatment of COVID-19 patients to throw in a dustbin. (PTI)

Mumbai HC seeks government's clarification on disposal of COVID-19 biomedical waste

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Centre amends Mines and Minerals Act, exempts several activites from green clearance

The storage during corresponding period of last year was 61 per cent at this time of the year. — DC Image

Reservoirs in Krishna, Godavari basins, TS, have more water-level than previous years

Globally, the abundance of oceanic sharks and rays dropped more than 70% between 1970 and 2018, according to a study published in the journal Nature. (Photo: AFP/file)

Empty seas: Oceanic shark populations dropped 71% since 1970

Books and Art

Cover page of Beautiful Place by Amanthi Harris

Book REVIEW | Privilege-bound but absorbing study of rural Sri Lanka

Cover page of Serious Men

Book REVIEW | Will social distances widen or reduce in a post-Covid world?

This combination photo shows the cover art for "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man", left, and a portrait of author Mary L. Trump, Ph.D. The book, written by the niece of President Donald J. Trump, was originally set for release on July 28, but will now arrive on July 14. (via AP)

Mary Trump's book offers scathing portrayal of her uncle, the US president

Book REVIEW | The importance of being earnest in a villainish and banal world Not in the name of God Is govt listening? Culture fillip can fast-forward post-pandemic recovery

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Travel

Ravi Shastri enjoying with Shah Rukh Khan, Gautam Singhania and Raveena Tandon

Begin on a cheerful note

Vasundara Singh.

Solo travel for the soul

Travel to unwind and discover yourself. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Explore unexplored destinations in India

Hurrack or Feni

As liquor stores down their shutters, Goa goes traditional

Chitti Babu and Gokul Krishna

Conquering the Everest by proxy

With no-fuss convenience for both the city and transport links, digital connectivity and a social side among their chief selling points, the capsule hotels target the Generation Y crowd. (Photo: AFP)

Stacked rooms are helping Italian city cope with exploding tourist numbers

Team of trekkers from Telangana who went for a courageous expedition to scale Mt Rudugaira in Uttarakhand

Trekking escapades

Filmmakers also come to Jordan to shoot because they are attracted to the diverse and rich landscape they find in the desert kingdom. (Photo: AFP)

Jordanian authorities promote diverse landscape in Hollywood movies

Viral and Trending

Bernie Sanders (Image source: Twitter @marcaross)

Bernie Sanders spawns splash of memes with inaugural attire

Diljit Dosanjh

A hero among hypocrites

Shreya Ghoshal

Shreya hits the right pitch

The drag race champion The second gentleman of USA Bikepacking through the city

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In Focus

You should carefully calculate the IDV of your bike while purchasing the policy and avoid the preventable mistake of ignoring it and feeling cheated while filing the claim. (Image:Bajaj Allianz General Insurance)

Components that influence your bike's IDV

DJ Tanishq A.K.A Tanishq Gaikwad

DJ Tanishq A.K.A Tanishq Gaikwad, the next big rising STAR in EDM industry

Gaurav Rana and Kshama Sharma.

Gaurav Rana and Kshama Sharma: Meet Young and Successful Entrepreneurs from Meerut

Pinakin Shukla

Hat-Trick For Politician Pinakin Shukla in Mahisagar

Nora performed to her hit Bollywood numbers including Dilbar, Kamariya, O Saki Saki and her latest hit, Garmi, leaving the audience screaming for more.

Simply Feb'ulous celebrations at Goa Casino with Nora Fatehi and other celebrities

Gaurav Pawar: A Mindset Coach Transforming the Fitness Industry

Pallavi Kodan, author and a social worker, became a writer at the age of 25.

Its never too early or too late to be a writer - Pallavi Kodan

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