There’s a sense of shock, rage and helplessness across the country as citizens from all walks of life express outrage over the horrific rape and murder of a hyderabad-based veterinary doctor that has brought back chilling memories of nirbhaya rape case. The gruesome rape and murder of 27-year-old government veterinary doctor in Hyderabad has left […]
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Why Telangana Muslims Need Support To Overcome Socio-Economic Despair?
Muslims in Telangana State do not face communal violence as much as in a few other States in India but, leaving Hyderabad, their socio-economic situation is extremely bad. Most of them lack in reasonable levels of education, own no houses and have no savings to venture into any business. A majority of them sell their […]
The Pleasure And Pain Of Being A ‘Jockey’ In Benguluru Turf Club
When P. S. Chouhan woke up and checked his weight on Saturday morning, the scale said 54 kg, two more than he could be if he wanted to ride Glorious Days, his first horse on July 6, the fifteenth day of Bengaluru’s summer racing season. Every horse is assigned a weight it can carry, depending […]
No End To Impasse Over Telangana RTC Strike
The indefinite strike by employees of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) entered the 13th day on Thursday as no end appears in sight to the impasse despite High Court directions to both the government and employees to find a negotiated settlement. With no invitation from either TSRTC management or the government for the talks, over […]
Who Is Responsible For ‘Dirty And Unsafe Drinking Water Supply’ In Hyderabad?
In Hyderabad, past several weeks if the water in taps appears dirty or muddy with particles floating in it and there has been no improvement despite complaints, then the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) knows who to blame – the monsoon. While some officials say the reason the city is experiencing poor […]
Why Telangana State Waqf Board Not Issuing ‘Talaq Or Divorce’ Certificate?
Hyderabadis are confused and wary over the attitude of Wakf board officials, Qazzaz section and qaazis as they are not interested to issue the talaq or divorce certificates after the triple talaq law. Why the officials stopped the certificate issuance remained a million dollar question. Several sections of people protesting and politicians are raised the […]
The ‘Frustrated Loneliness’ Of A ‘Food Delivery Partner’ In South India
The narrow, meandering lanes of HSR Layout in south-eastern Bengaluru has, for some years, held up a sign to the rest of the country on what’s going to be the next big thing in the start-up realm. Flipkart and Swiggy started life a few streets to the west, in Koramangala, HSR’s older, more congested cousin. […]
BJP MLA Raja Singh Announced ‘Hindu Vigilante Army’ To Combat With ‘Anti Nationals’ In Hyderabad
In a dramatic mood, Goshamahal Constituency BJP MLA Raja Singh from Hyderabad has announced the creation of a vigilante army to ‘deal with’ traitors and ‘send them to hell’. In two videos released, the always-controversial, often-bigoted legislator proudly claimed that he is currently holding a conference discussing the formation of this vigilante army. Raja Singh […]
Why Congress Facing Existential Crisis In Telangana?
The Telangana Assembly has nearly become ‘Congress-mukt’ with the defection of 12 of its legislators to ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), even as one more Congress MLA has announced plans to switch loyalty to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The national party is facing existential crisis in the state, where it had hoped to revive […]
Why ‘Food-Animal’ Production Is Dangerous With ‘Colistin’ Drug In India?
Action against the drug, used as a growth promoter in food animals, is imperative to curb antimicrobial resistance in humans. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released AWaRe, an online tool aimed to ensure safer antibiotic use and reduce antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global public health threat. As part of this, colistin has been marked […]