There are ten great claims, which can easily be proved baseless. By the time the reader verifies the claim, the untruth travels long and their IT or social media managers, print and electronic media agents and PR teams will make it viral. Some claims made by Constitutional office holders and the verified truths that prove […]
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 […]
The ‘Aspiring Artists’ Adobe Of Telugu Films – ‘Krishna Nagar’ In Hyderabad
Hyderabad has a unique appeal to outsiders. Every place in the city has its own uniqueness, so to speak. While Laad Bazaar is known for its bangles, DLF stretch for its food bandis, Hitec City for playing host to software companies, Sultan Bazaar for its shopping options, RTC Cross Roads is known for being a […]
How Rohith Vemula’s Mother Radhika Transformed Her Grief Into Resistance In Telangana?
Four years after her son’s death, as students across the country rise up once more, Radhika Vemula has become a symbol of inspiration and resistance. On 23 January 2016, Radhika Vemula was at Velivada, a bustling protest spot in University of Hyderabad. A week ago, her son Rohith Vemula had died by suicide after he […]
Pregnancy-Induced Erratic Lifestyle Caused 313 Maternal Deaths In Telangana
Erratic eating habits, sedentary lifestyle and increasing number of assisted reproductive procedures are pushing up cases of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), which has now become the top cause of maternal deaths in the state, surpassing post-partum haemorrhage (PPH). As per latest records of the state health department, 313 maternal deaths were recorded in Telangana between April […]
Bhainsa Town Grips In Uneasy Calm After High-Voltage Communal Clash In Telangana
An uneasy calm prevails around Bhainsa town in Telangana as the streets remain largely empty, barring the presence of police and other security personnel. Locals have grouped at the corners of streets or by ‘chabutras’ and speak in hushed tones. It has been less than 24 hours, since clashes broke out in the town over […]
Why Police Trying To Collect ‘Citizens Data’ While ‘Cordon Search Operations’ In Hyderabad?
The police have cordoned off certain Muslim areas close to Charminar in Hyderabad and have begun the operations to go to every house and demand to see documents including Aadhaar cards and vehicle registration documents. They were asking details about children, their schools and whether they owned the houses they were staying in or they […]
How ‘Practicing Religion’ On ‘Public Places’ Can Violate The Law?
In India, both the freedom to practice religion and the right against noise pollution are protected by the Constitution, and no Indian citizen are allowed to violate this law. While traveling to my hometown in July, I got stuck in a massive traffic jam caused by kanwariya — the devotees of the god Shiva. Not […]
Telangana Civic Poll Aspirants Already Started Luring People With Liquor And Money
While many aspirants are approaching voters to exercise ballot in their favour, some of the candidates have gone a step ahead and are distributing liquor and money in a bid to woo the electors. Enthusiasts, whether belonging to ruling TRS or Congress and BJP, have already started canvassing for themselves in a bid to win […]