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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New State, Old Politics: How Far Can ‘Welfare Populism’ Take KCR In Telangana?
The TRS needs to present a new vision and long-term solutions to agrarian distress, unemployment and Hyderabad-centric development. Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao’s (KCR) sweeping victory in Telangana shows that the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief has defeated the Congress at its own game of welfare populism. The declaration of the results of the state elections saw […]
Is Your ‘Office Job’ Destroying Your Health And Fitness?
The stress, long hours, and sedentary nature of your modern office job are sucking the life out of you – literally. And it’s not just the tight deadlines, stress-eaten doughnuts, and sneezing coworkers that are doing you in. Even your keyboard can be out to get you. From the printer to your supervisor, the dangers […]
How Cotton Farming Produced ‘Toxic Landscape’ in Telugu States?
As scenario visible in Idyllic villages, lush crops swaying gently in the breeze, people contentedly going about their daily chores – this scene has been a staple of many Indian films but it is barely real. For farmers in Telangana growing genetically engineered cotton in particular, this could not be farther from their actual lives. […]
Why ‘Banks’ Are Giving ‘Loans’ To ‘Risky Customers’ With ‘Low’ Credit Scores?
Getting an unsecured personal loan has become easier than ever in India. Lending practices have eased over the past two or three years, experts say, due to three reasons: more banks pursuing retail customers as corporate loans turn soar, proliferation of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and the advent of online lending platforms (fintech companies) catering […]
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 […]
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 […]
The ‘Dark Side’ Of The ‘Jewellery Industry’ In Hyderabad
Taking risks in business is one thing but surely the jewellers know what they are getting into since they are fully aware of the norms and rules. The recent arrest of a jeweller for a multi-crore gold scam shows how government laxity coupled with individuals’ flagrant disregard for rules allows for malpractices to thrive in […]
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 […]
Filthy Water, Unbearable Stench And Dumpyard Plagues Residents Of Peerancheruvu In Hyderabad
A pungent smell hangs in the air at Peerancheruvu on the outskirts of Hyderabad as one passes through a massive dumpyard. The stench is so strong that many need to cover their nose and mouths as they walk past. This is the situation for hundreds of locals who reside here. When authorities allegedly burn the […]