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Saturday, April 11, 2026
TopicSherlock Holmes

Topic: Sherlock Holmes

A Moradabad-born hakim’s love for Sherlock Holmes and English gave birth to Urdu crime fiction

In 'Urdu Crime Fiction 1890–1950’, author CM Naim writes how Urdu readers in India were introduced to the adventurous tales of Sherlock Holmes by Muhammad Muhsin Faruqi.

Netflix’s Enola Holmes 2 is political thriller treat after BBC’s Sherlock 4 failed to impress

The film never shies away from taking a strong political stance—labour to women's rights. Its alternate view of 19th-century Victorian London adds to the enjoyment.

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NJ 9842 launched the Siachen conflict. Where is it actually located?

Since the region beyond NJ 9842 did not have any military presence and had not seen any action neither side contemplated that it would become a bone of contention in the future.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.