The much-hyped welfare project of Telangana government claims that, as of February 2022, it was providing pension to 36.42 lakh beneficiaries under Aasara scheme, lakhs said to be deprived of aid. And RTI too clearly ruled out the government’s claim. When she has nothing to eat at home, Punamma, a 70-year-old widow in Telangana, often […]
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Why Secularism ‘Wrongly Defined’ In The Great Indian ‘Hijab’ Story?
Indians honour the one definition of ‘modesty’ is behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency. This covers the Islamic custom of keeping the girls and women covered from the eyes of men and the public. The Hijab controversy in Karnataka is one of the manifestations of a breakdown of an unwritten contract […]
’Bulli Bai’ Cyber Violence Combined With Islamophobia In Hyderabad
The ‘Bulli Bai’ app controversy, the latest in a series of such attempts over the last few months at shaming and objectifying outspoken Muslim women in the public sphere, has brought to the fore again the need for reform in the legal mechanism to deal with the harassment of women online in India through foreign-based […]
Are ‘Anees-Ul-Ghurba Orphanage’ Inmates Trafficked In Hyderabad?
The 100-year old Anees-ul-Ghurba, the oldest orphanage in Hyderabad is under the control of wrong people and corrupt authorities. Recently, when the authorities’ failure to provide details on a RTI query about the inmates, activists have raised a pitch. In the era of Nizam’s rule of erstwhile Hyderabad State, constituted the orphanage under the government […]
Why Private School Teacher ‘Stripped’ Dalit Girl Student During Exams In Hyderabad?
In a shocking incident a scheduled tribe (dalit) girl student of a renowned private school was stripped during the examination by a invigilating teacher on the tip of copying from mobile phone. This incident came late into limelight as victim and her mother seek justice for the heinous crime. The incident occurred in September, where […]
Hyderabad’s Petlaburj Maternity Hospital – A Den For Corrupt Staff
Corruption is rampant in all government hospitals in Hyderabad where they squeeze the gullible patients, and their attendants with a heavy price.Bribe giving has become a new normal in government hospitals. It’s almost impossible to get treatment without paying bribes. In the wake of the Niloufer Hospital incident, there are many complaints being received in […]
The Reality Of Abortions And Surrounded Social Stigma
In present days scenario- A relatively progressive act of Abortions which is surrounded by conservative stigma in our society. #KhabarLive exclusive report compares the law and prevailed social reality. “Whose child is it?” Madhavi was asked when she sought an abortion alone at the age of 26. As an adult woman she did not need […]
The Plight Of ‘Lady Bus Conductors And Drivers’ In Telangana
It is very unfortunate that the Women bus conductors and drivers are getting the worst treatment during their service. Not only they face poor working conditions, and pathetic facilities available, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation’s lady bus conductors and drivers say that they are also compelled to meet daily targets amidst a pandemic. Suguna […]
Why ‘Long Covid’ With Brain Fog, Chronic Pain And Fatigue Are More Common In Hyderabadi Women?
Presently, we are in less afraid about Covid scare as the lockdown ends, restrictions relaxed and normal life restored. But the fear of long term Covid is still hanging on head in many people, especially women who are becoming a soft target to this disease. When 30-year-old Shilpa Rao, a Tollywood makeup artist in Hyderabad, […]
Many Old City Private Schools ‘Forced To Shut Down’, Jobless Teachers Starving In Hyderabad
Many private schools in old city areas of Hyderabad are shutti g down due to Covid scare and government restrictions. They are not getting proper fees to maintain the schools and pay to teaching staff. This in turn, has put the future of teachers, school owners and children into jeopardy. Many teachers lost jobs and […]