Despite journalists, doctors, nurses, and health workers being exempted from the state lockdown as they are enlisted under ‘essential services’ by the Telangana government, several reports have emerged of them being attacked by the police on the first day of curfew. Curfew has been imposed in the state from 7 pm to 6 am as […]
Category: #ExploringHyderabad
The ‘Aspiring Artists’ Adobe Of Telugu Films – ‘Krishna Nagar’ In Hyderabad
Hyderabad has a unique appeal to outsiders. Every place in the city has its own uniqueness, so to speak. While Laad Bazaar is known for its bangles, DLF stretch for its food bandis, Hitec City for playing host to software companies, Sultan Bazaar for its shopping options, RTC Cross Roads is known for being a […]
Hyderabad’s ‘Rohingya Refugees’ Are Fearful Of Speaking Out As CAA Protests Roils
Described as the world’s most persecuted minority, India’s ‘Rohingya refugees’ are fearful of speaking out against India’s controversial new citizenship law which specifically excludes them. Mohammed Zubair pointed at a blue tin gate guarding a plot of land on which construction was busily afoot. A year ago, in 2018, the vacant plot served as a […]
Overflowing Drainage Stagnation, Stench Assaults Visitors To ‘Historic Charminar’ In Hyderabad
Hundreds of visitors who thronged the historic Charminar on weekend had an obnoxious welcome as the entire area was reeking of nasty stench that emanated from an overflowing drainage that left the newly laid road right in front of the monument soaked in sewerage water. Visitors in large numbers were seen struggling along the narrow […]
Around Charminar ‘Pedestrainisation’ Failed, No Space To Move, Hawkers Troubles Tourists
People from Hyderabad and around the world were made to live on a promise that there would be no difficulty in going around the historic Charminar and its surroundings and they would not be disappointed. After about 20 years of wait it was said that a large part of the Charminar Pedestrianisation Project has been […]
‘Wellness-Drink Shots’ Are The New ‘Hangover Cure’ Trending In Hyderabad
The ‘shot culture’ that was stared about 20 years ago has peaked now and is used as an antidote to pollution, sleep deprivation and many more. Tried Jeeves’ raw egg, Worcester sauce, and red pepper hangover cure, primarily because there has been no Jeeves-like person in today’s life. But have gone through a variety of […]
The Real Story Behind ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’ On 17 September
At 5 p.m. on 17 September the Nizam’s army surrendered. India then incorporated the state of Hyderabad into the Union of India and ended the rule of the Nizam’s. September 17 will mark seventy years since the state of Hyderabad ruled by the Nizam surrendered to Indian forces. September 17 marks seventy years of Hyderabad’s […]
‘Alwal Rythu Bazaar’ Deteriorated Conditions Cries For Govt Help And Action
One of the busiest local markets in the city, the ‘Alwal Rythu Bazaar’ has been crying for attention for long. With its sheds in dilapidated condition, there is an urgent need to restructure the market for the convenience of farmers and customers. The Rythu Bazaars were established to provide a platform for farmers to sell […]
How ‘Manual Scavenging’ Dissappeared With Mini Sewer Jetting Machines In Hyderabad?
Hyderabad has achieved quite a bit with 136 mini sewer jetting machines, but a lot more can be done to ensure zero human intervention in cleaning clogged drains by top civic Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB). As an instance, when a 28-year-old Srinivas, driver of the mini sewer jetting machine in Marredpally, […]
Is Hyderabad Metro ‘Failing’ The Mobility Test By Registering Daily ‘Low Foot-Fall’ Of Passengers On Every ‘Metro Trip’?
Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited is getting failed in mobility tests by registering very low passengers travels daily. Experts opined the fastest growing mobility mode is getting poor response in Hyderabad due to several aspects, cost of travel, point of stations, metro connectivity and topographical usage on common traveller. Chakri S is a regular user of […]