The sudden disruption of OTP services hampered the banking, E-commerce and Aadhar services, many suffered from transactions, payments, biometric and payment processes. Lakhs of mobile phone users continue to face disruption in receiving one-time-passwords (OTP) after Telecom companies on Monday, 8 March initiated the implementation of Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), impacting a […]
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Why ‘Generic’ Medicines Being Sold As ‘Branded’ In Telangana?
The owners of several medical shops are exploiting the sale of generic drugs under the guise of branded drugs. Retailers make about 18 to 20 per cent profits of selling branded drugs, and make 70 to 200 per cent of profits selling generic drugs. This is a common practice in Telangana without any governance or […]
Why ‘Aasra Pensions’ For 1.89 Lakhs Beneficiaries Not Received Since Last 2-Years In Telangana?
The Aasara pension scheme was introduced to lend a helping hand to senior citizens who fall in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), widows, weavers, single women and HIV patients in the State. A total of 1,88,876 beneficiaries in Telangana have not received their Aasra pension at least for the past two […]
Why Hospitals Using Middlemen To Recruit Volunteers For Covid-Vaccine Clinical Trials?
The demand for volunteers is high because more than half a dozen vaccines are at various trial stages and they are competing to finish the trial as early as possible. Hospitals are allegedly hiring middlemen and agents for arranging volunteers for clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccines. Pharmaceutical companies are roping in various hospitals for trials […]
‘KCR Ko Ghussa Kyun Aata Hai?’
Chief Minister KCR was interrupted during a speech in Nagarjuna Sagar in Telangana and lost his cool when some people allegedly tried to create a commotion. Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao lost his cool while he was in Nagarjuna Sagar to seek votes for the upcoming bye-poll. KCR, who was interrupted during his speech, lost […]
Why Glendale Academy Issued TC To Class IX Student During Pandemic In Hyderabad?
In what is seen as ‘terror tactics’ adopted by a city based school, authorities of Glendale Academy, Bandlaguda in Hyderabad gave Transfer Certificate (TC), allegedly without any reason, to a Class IX student just because her parents, presently down with Covid-19, had questioned the school authorities’ wisdom in barring students from online classes. The parents […]
The Dying Art Of ‘Nirmal Naqqash Craft’ In Telangana
The land of art and crafts, Nirmal produces various toys and paintings that serve as iconic symbols for the state of Telangana. Nirmal toys and paintings are the only ancient handmade art which has survived in the state. The origin of this art can be traced back to the 14th century, now this art is […]
How The Killer ‘Instant Loan App’ Racket Spread In India?
A large percentage of instant loan apps have the same software backend – but different frontend branding. Chinese investors then bring these apps to India with proxy directors. Bhumana Prasad, a resident of Hyderabad, took a loan of Rs 3,500 from ‘My Bank’ – a digital lending app – in November 2019. Within a week, […]
Jockey Died During Horse Race In Hyderabad Race Club
A jockey died after falling from a horse during race here at Malakpet Race Club in Hyderabad on Sunday afternoon race event. He was identified as Jitender Singh (25), a native of Rajasthan. Jitender was working as an apprentice jockey in the Malakpet racecourse. He participated in the Osman Sagar Plate (division II) when the […]
Nightmare For Junior Colleges With ‘Mensurating Girls’ In Telugu States
Presuming menstruation is an excuse, most colleges commit human rights violations, and the government needs to step up. Around 13 years ago, Sowmya, who grew up in Kakinada, was a student at a junior college in Guntur. She was a teenager, studying intermediate (class 11 and 12) while staying at a hostel, away from her […]