The plight of senior citizens in India is under a nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of the novel coronavirus, bringing life to a standstill for many. However, for some, the situation looks even grimmer. When Rukmini Sheshagiri Rao, a singer and resident of Hyderabad was standing outside her apartment in Banjara Hills area, her […]
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Historic ‘Khammam Fort’ – A Testimony Of Excellent Craftmenship And Pride Of Past Glory
The captivating forts dotting different parts of the State always stand as a testimony to excellent craftsmanship and remain a proof of the glorious past. Khammam city is one such part, which is embellished with Khammam Fort in Telangana. The fort holds historical significance not just for the Khammam city, but also for the entire […]
Why Indian Women In Their Early 30s Fret About Ageing?
Anxieties about sex, marriage and career suck the fun out the late 20s to mid-30s. The cake has been cut, the beer has been drunk, and by 2am all the guests have filed out of Nidhi’s JNU hostel room. A PhD scholar, she has just turned 27, but as she sits on the edge of […]
The ‘Burden Of Identity’ During An Unforgettable ‘Cab Ride’ With Bigotry
I have never stepped out worrying about my safety due to my religious identity, but now I have become extra careful. Various well-wishers have also instructed me to be extra vigilant. Like every other girl, I have always been alert while stepping out at night, but a feeling of unease now bothers me each time […]
‘Secret Tests’ At Many ‘Sex Determination’ Clinics In Hyderabad
A pregnant woman, who was part of a decoy operation, went to Jyothi Reproductive Health Care Centre, Ameerpet, and discreetly enquired whether she could know the sex of her unborn child. She was willing to pay any price. The hospital assigned two ‘aayahs’ (workers) to take care of her. The duo summoned an auto to […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Historic Musi River ‘Being Encroached’ In Hyderabad?
Armed with satellite images of the Musi River in Hyderabad over a period of five years between 2014 and 2019, a social activist wrote to the Chief Justice of Telangana Raghavendra Singh Rathore seeking his intervention to save the river from encroachment. Satellite images show how over the course of a few years the dumping […]
Fast Food, Junk Foods And ‘Careless Parenting’ Are Main Reasons For ‘Childhood Obesity’
The fast-food chain in India has changed drastically over the years and the changing food habits of post-millennials had been contributing largely towards this trend. Children no longer enjoy food that mom makes but rather go all out on a bundle on pizzas, burgers, candies, cookies, donuts, ice creams, fruit drinks and other processed foodstuff. […]
Meet ‘Sindhe Mohan’ – The ‘Jewellery Supplier’ Of ‘Theatre Artistes’ In Hyderabad
When you talk about theatre, especially of the mythological and folklore kind, the first thing that comes to your mind is artistes with their heavy jewellery – especially those who don the roles of god or goddess, king and queen and other mythological or mythical characters. But, do you know where do you get ornaments […]