The star player, the gem of talent, ‘Ambati Rayudu’ was a born cricketer. His innate talent and acumen saw him blossom into a big time batter. But somehow, destiny did not side with him. It was in the late 90s when cricket circles in Hyderabad was agog and excited about a young kid, who was […]
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Is Posh And Elite Locality ‘Banjara Hills Road No: 12’ Haunted In Hyderabad?
Several movies, serials and novels have talked about unclaimed territories, houses and porches reclaimed by the unseen eerie presence, better known as ‘haunted’ in the common man’s world. Many cities and lesser-known towns in the country wear that tag thanks to the experiences of people or the anecdotes that got popular with time. Hyderabad is […]
Several ‘Birds Fall’ From Sky And Died As Severe ‘Heat Waves’ Rattles Hyderabad
Severity of summer has taken a toll not only on human beings but also avian life with temperatures soaring up to 45 degrees or even 47 degrees C in some pockets of the city of Hyderabad. Lack of spaces to perch and rest causing them to collapse or, worse, drop down dead. Calls for rescue […]
Hyderabad On The Brink Of A Severe Sewage Management Crisis
Like many other critical environmental issues, the KCR government has also failed to tackle the enormous problem of sewage treatment in the state, exposing the urban and rural populations to grave health risks. The measures taken by the state government have proved to be grossly inadequate and huge volumes of untreated industrial and municipal waste […]
Water Scarcity Worst-Hit In ‘Slums’, Still Unable To Get Sufficient ‘Drinking Water’ In Hyderabad
Summer season came and gone but the water scarcity still dominates Hyderabad. The worst-case are slum-dwellers. The KCR government promised safe drinking water, Mission Bhageeratha but till time nothing happened, everything remained in promises only. It’s 3 am at BS Maqtha, a densely populated slum in the heart of Hyderabad, just a stone’s throw away […]
Exploring The ‘Outer Ramparts’ Of Golconda Fort In Hyderabad
Hyderabad is most famous for its iconic Charminar (‘four minarets’) monument. But the Golconda Fort is where the history of the city first began. From here, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, ruler of the kingdom of Golconda, decided to build his new city on the banks of the Musi river. Explore the Outer Ramparts of Golconda […]
Why The ‘Wakf Properties’ Are Being Sold ‘Publicly’ In Telangana?
Telangana wakf board always in the controversy of doing illegal works and scams. The wakf board is acting on the instructions of land grabbers and big politicians. It is noted that the internal wakf properties are being illegally transferred and selling to others. The recent incident which uncovered the truth and facts of the responsible […]
Swiggy In Hyderabad Witnessed A Delivery Agents ‘Blackout’ For Payment Issues
A section of food delivery executives of Swiggy in Hyderabad are protesting over a reduction in payment scale. The food delivery executives allege that payment scale was changed without any intimation from the management to the employees. Scores of delivery executives are staying away from service as part of the protest. About 200 delivery executives […]
‘Gig Economy’ Craze Dominates Hyderabadi Youth, Many Making Extra Income With Ease
A student who cleans toilets to make ends meet, a dog trainer who built a business and a techie saving money to take his girlfriend out, Hyderabad’s gig economy is growing. For G Shivshankar, the term ‘gig’ is a western term, he prefers to call it a part-time job. An MSc student studying in one of […]
Why Secunderabad’s ‘Gymkhana’ Grounds Wears A Deserted Look Of Any Cricketing Activities?
Gymkhana grounds of Secunderabad – a prominent Cricketing venue till tecent, it was first played at this venue way back in 1878 when the British Army played matches. Later, stadiums and cricket academies and sporying clubs taken place for all varied activities in twin cities of Hyderabad amd Secunderabad in Telangana. Gymkhana ground in Secunderabad, […]