Is ‘Janata Curfew’, A Symbol Of ‘Political Resistance’ And Weapon Against ‘Coronavirus’?

It must be said in these depressing times that Corona or COVID-19 is turning out be a great leveller. No less a person than the prime minister himself, Narendra Modi, gave the call for a ‘Janata Curfew’ in his televised address to the nation on Thursday evening, asking people to lock themselves up from 7 […]

‘Smart-Locking’ In Telangana Has Political Will, Resources For Shut Down To Combat ‘Coronavirus’ Spread

Currently, the cases and clusters in Telangana are simple spreaders which means an infected person with normal infectivity. But COVID 19 can also have a “super spreader”, which means an infected person with high infectivity who can infect hundreds in no time. Currently, Telangana has entered Stage 2 of the COVID 19 epidemic, but can […]

Is ‘Puranapul Darwaza’ – A Symbol Of ‘Ganga-Jamuni Culture’ Losing Sheen In Hyderabad?

Hyderabad city is known for many stone walls, which were brought down during the Mughal conquest. There were new ones constructed in their place during the Qutub Shahi rule. Many of these walls were destroyed during the Musi floods in the year 1908 and Puranapul Darwaza is one such wall that had survived. aIt was […]

‘They Still Die In Labour Room With Pain’

The rural women still die in labour room with pain due to impoverished hardships during pregnancy and childbirth. The facilities and expertise also plays a major role in these mortalities. Renuka was admitted to a district hospital in Telangana three days before her child was born. The hospital staff was ill-mannered, she says, and gave […]

Why ‘Nallamala Forest’ Becomes A ‘Treasure Hunting’ Or ‘Looting’ Spot In Telangana?

It was just around this time last year when three individuals had entered the Nallamala Forest during the Bourapur jatara. ‘Srisaila Swamy’, as he introduced himself to the Chenchus, had claimed that he was born to the head priest of Srisailam who had passed away a few years ago, passing on his government job to […]

The ‘Growing Fear’ And Unrest Inside ‘Rohingyas Camp’ In Hyderabad

Amidst ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and allied proposals by a generation with a “lost identity” branded as “infiltrators”, the government officially notified the act on January 10. The law targets both Rohingyas and Muslims in Hyderabad. “They killed my father and brothers and burnt our house. We were forced to live the […]

Why ‘Bifurcated AP’ State ‘Govt Employees’ Left In Lurch?

Despite several attempts with humble requests, the fate of bifurcated Andhra Pradesh government employees left in lurch. Hundreds of government employees were relieved after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, but still they find no place to go. They are hanging between two states. On January 5 this year, Jayashree, who was employed with […]

Why Truckers Are Overworked, Underpaid With No Healthcare Facility?

One of a experienced truck driver of Telangana – Akula Lingaiah, aged 45, has been driving a truck since 10 years, criss-crossing 16 states across India. Quite often, he drives for days without a break to earn a good bonus. “My best record is driving non-stop for three days without any rest,” said Lingaiah, a […]

Many ‘Senior Politicians’ Suffering From ‘Acute Psychological Disorders’ In Andhra Pradesh

After keen observations and consultations with several senior or age-old politicians in Andhra Pradesh, many are suffering from acute mental disorders due to various reasons in thie political career. It seems, age-factor, loyalty and blind-faith is the main cause for this problem. Some senior politicians in AP seems to be suffering from psychological disorder. That […]

Why Using ‘Recycled Cooking Oil’ Can Land Vendors In Jail?

Your favourite pakoras or samosas might taste delicious but do you know that it may be a serious health hazard if the oil used to fry them is not fresh, a common practice at almost all roadside food vendors who aren’t aware of the health hazards or legal implications of repeated heating of edible cooking […]