The New Indian Express Hyderabad

• newCivic body issues notices to 19 fire-prone establishments
  The inspections also found that the establishments lacked basic fire safety measures. HYDERABAD: The Directorate of Enforcement, Vigilance and Disaster Management (EVDM), a wing of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), has identified 19 establishments in Hyderabad and Secunderabad that are prone to massive fire mishaps.Following joint inspections of shops, commercial establishments, and godowns, the EVDM issued notices to the management of the concerned establishments to vacate o…
  - 2 hours ago 2 Apr 23, 12:26pm -
• newSecurity beefed up as IPL matches in Hyderabad begin today
  1,500 police personnel and 340 security cameras have been deployed around the stadium HYDERABAD: The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is ready to host the upcoming IPL cricket matches from April 2 to 18. All arrangements including the security detail are in place.The stadium has a seating capacity of 40,000 and it comes under the jurisdiction of the Rachakonda commissionerate. To ensure the smooth conduct of the cricket matches, Commissioner of Police Devendra Singh Chauhan has deploye…
  - 2 hours ago 2 Apr 23, 12:24pm -
• newAll-party panel lists out plan to curb stray dog menace in Hyderabad
  The committee was formed after a four-year-old boy, Pradeeep, was killed by a pack of stray dogs in Amberpet earlier this year, sparking nationwide outrage. HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi has directed officials to take immediate action on the issue of stray dogs in the city after an all-party committee submitted a report on the matter. The committee was formed after a four-year-old boy, Pradeeep, was killed by a pack of stray dogs in Amberpet earlier this year, sparking nationwide…
  - 2 hours ago 2 Apr 23, 11:58am -
• Tale of queens & courtesans
  The organisation has been training girls for the past 10 years and some of them have now become coaches and started their own teams. HYDERABAD: Parcham and Hyderabad Urban Lab launched the book ‘The Queen, The Courtesan, The Doctor, and The Writer’ on Thursday. The book was written by Parcham Founder Member Sabah Khan and illustrated by Neelima P Aryan, and the launch took place at Lamakaan. The book presents inspiring stories of 52 Indian Muslim women and men who made immense contributions…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 11:26am -
• Iftaar, a click away! 
  Luqma’s newly curated Iftaar platter is not only serving the needs of busy working individuals but also providing food for donation to those in need HYDERABAD:  Festivals are just excuses to enhance collective bonding and Ramzan ensures that no one sleeps hungry. It is a time when people of all religions care for people around them. “If you are an employee and want to order food for Iftaar, as a courtesy, you would order for everybody,” said Rubina Nafees Fatima, Founder and CEO of Safa…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 11:23am -
• Made in Deccan
  When we first started, we were labelling and selling products manufactured based on our standards. HYDERABAD: From the humble beginnings at Cyber Towers in 1999 to the dizzying heights of international success, the journey of today’s pTron is an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere. Ameen Khwaja, the CEO of pTron, shares how the company evolved, its products consistently meeting international standards and earning certifications, clearly paving the way into the real Make in In…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 11:22am -
• North East calling
  The next two dishes were very prepared by the Chef himself namely, Chef’s Special Sushi and Nepali Pizza. HYDERABAD: Seven Sisters, a quaint cafe located on Road No 12, Banjara Hills with blue interiors and cute decors is where the lanterns are seen covered in baskets. A pink tree which makes the entire look of the cafe so vibrant and not to forget their roots; whom they worship, Lord Buddha. A glimpse of the names of the north-eastern states are very interestingly put up with a twist of fore…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 11:20am -
• Cheesy chaat corner
  CE speaks with the founders of Belly Baba, the newly opened restaurant in East Marredpally catering to the city’s love of fusion street food HYDERABAD: All over the world, street food is what makes a city vibrant and to savour the bursting flavour bombs, tourists flock in huge numbers around the year. In Hyderabad too, not only the locals celebrate street food, tourists come in looking forward to grabbing a bite of the delicacies. Keeping that in mind, two friends — one born Hyderabadi and a…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 11:19am -
• Fifth Taste: The Umami Sensation in Haleem
  Haleem is a harmonious blend of slow-cooked grains and tender meat. HYDERABAD: Haleem: The city’s a nourishing medley of wheat, pulses, and meat, is a veritable feast that stands on its own, requiring no accompaniment. But does it possess a taste that sets it apart from the other four known tastes? According to food bloggers and scientists alike, it indeed does, and that’s what makes it truly unique. “Haleem is brimming with umami, a fifth taste that tantalises the taste buds in a way tha…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 11:14am -
• T-Works to set up multilayer PCB fabrication facility
  It will enable rapid fabrication of 12-layer boards to accelerate electronic product prototyping HYDERABAD: T-Works and Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd. entered into a grant agreement to establish a unique multilayer printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication facility at T-Works. The facility will enable rapid fabrication of up to 12-layer boards to accelerate electronic product prototyping and development.Sujai Karampuri, CEO T-Works said, “We are making Telangana, and indeed India, the preferred man…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 11:13am -
• GHMC starts door-to-door collection of construction and demolition waste
  The C&D waste contractors are authorised to levy penalties on violators who dump waste at unauthorised places such as nalas, lakes under the flyovers, and open places, etc. HYDERABAD: The GHMC has started a door-to-door collection of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste from the city, similar to the door-to-door collection of garbage. C&D agencies in GHMC are using smaller vehicles with 2-6 tonnes capacity in all GHMC circles to collect the smaller quantities of C&D waste generated from buil…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 11:08am -
• Hyderabad Metro hikes ‘travel as you like’ offer price from Rs 59 to Rs 99
  Currently, Hyderabad Metro Rail is ferrying approximately 4.4 lakh passengers daily across 69 kms and 57 stations in three corridors. HYDERABAD: L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited (L&TMRHL) has announced a Super Saver Offer (SSO-99) for the benefit of metro passengers. Passengers can avail of this offer from April 1 to March 31, 2024. With this new offer, passengers can travel any number of times on 100 notified holidays for just Rs 99. L&TMRHL also announced an off-peak hours offer wherein t…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 11:08am -
• EAMCET engineering rescheduled to May 12-14
  However, the National Testing Agency also decided to conduct the NEET UG exam on May 7. HYDERABAD: Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TSCHE) on Friday announced rescheduling of EAMCET of engineering stream. The decision  was taken because TSPSC and NEET exams are scheduled on the same dates.According to the new timetable, the engineering stream exam will be conducted from May 12 to May 14. There will be no change in the examination schedule of the agriculture and medical stream.…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 11:06am -
• Telangana Chief Secretary reviews work on food processing zones
  With the increasing paddy production in the State, there is a need to promote setting up rice mills in these food processing zones, Santhi Kumari said. HYDERABAD: Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari on Friday held a meeting with officials of the Industries department and took stock of the progress achieved in setting up Special Food Processing Zones in the State.  Principal Secretary Industries Jayesh Ranjan, TSIIC MD Narsimha Reddy and other officials were present.The Chief Secretary told the o…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 11:05am -
• Suspended Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh kicks up another row, calls for Hindu Rashtra
  He also found fault with the Hyderabad police for filing cases against him for speaking against love jihad, Ayodya Ram Mandir martyrs, cow slaughter. HYDERABAD: Suspended BJP MLA T Raja Singh found himself at the centre of another controversy by making communally sensitive and abusive remarks during a Shoba Yatra held on Sriram Navami in the Old City. He declared that he will renounce politics to make India a Hindu Raj. “I will leave these politics, where the advocacy of Hindu rights is h…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 11:02am -

• Osmania General Hospital gets equipment worth Rs 50 lakh
  Many high-end procedures which were earlier possible only in corporate setup can now be performed in OGH, a tertiary care government hospital which caters to the poor. HYDERABAD: Osmania General Hospital received donation of surgical equipment worth Rs 50 lakh used in urological procedures. Director of Medical Education Dr K Ramesh Reddy inaugurated the equipment donated by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd under their CSR initiative on Friday.The equipment will be used in high-end laser pr…
  - 1 day ago 1 Apr 23, 10:57am -
• Hyderabad University accused of casteist grading system in PhD admissions
  “We discovered a pattern of discriminatory marking in interviews in many departments across various schools in the university”, the report states. Two days after a report of 19,000 SC/ST students dropping out of IITs and IIMs in five years came to light, the Ambedkar Students’ Association (ASA) of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) published a seven-page report on the discriminatory grading system in the institution’s PhD admissions. The report, which has become viral on social media,…
  - 2 days ago 31 Mar 23, 5:29pm -
• Outer Ring Road toll charges to go up from April 1
  Toll fee is likely to be raised by 4 per cent to 5 per cent per km HYDERABAD: Commuters taking the 158-kilometre-long Outer Ring Road (ORR) access-controlled expressway (main carriageway) stretch will have to shell out more as the Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited (HGCL), a wing of Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), has proposed to increase the toll for all categories of vehicles with effect from April 1. The toll fee is likely to be raised by four to five per cent per kil…
  - 3 days ago 30 Mar 23, 1:20pm -
• ‘We like to be present in the future’
  CE talks to Rajeev, Tony and Bruce about their 26-year-long journey, memorable experiences and what to look forward to this Friday HYDERABAD: Bangalore-based band ‘Thermal and a Quarter’ is all set to rock Hyderabad on March 31 at F House. CE talks to Rajeev, Tony and Bruce about their 26-year-long journey, memorable experiences and what to look forward to  this FridayHow have these 25 years been?Rajeev: In 1996, we formed this band, never imagining we would play together for so long…
  - 3 days ago 30 Mar 23, 1:06pm -
• Vemula writes to Gadkari, says don’t hike toll tax
  The minister demanded that the Centre immediately roll back the decision to hike toll tax rates. HYDERABAD: State Roads & Buildings Minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy on Wednesday asked the Centre to not increase toll tax rates. In a letter to Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari, Prashanth Reddy said: “We are given to understand that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to increase toll rates from April 1, including at 32 toll gates in Telangana. Th…
  - 3 days ago 30 Mar 23, 1:03pm -
• Book heaven
  Basically, we wanted to create an environment for book lovers to feel at home. HYDERABAD: Organised by the New Delhi-based startup Kitablovers, run by R K Shanker and Rahul Pandey, ‘Load the Box’ is one-of-its-kind book fair in the country, where people don’t choose the books, but the box. Just grab a box and fill it with as many books as you can. One can choose from a ‘money saver’ box at Rs 1200 that fits 10-13 books, a ‘wealth box’ at Rs 1800 which fits 17-20 books or a ‘trea…
  - 3 days ago 30 Mar 23, 12:56pm -
• Unboxing excitement
  Not only that, they are also dedicated to making sure your party planning and decoration needs are eco-friendly and reusable. HYDERABAD: For birthdays and beyond, no matter what you’re celebrating, this one-of-a-kind store in Banjara Hills, has everything you want when you’re throwing parties. The ease and convenience of these supplies makes planning and shopping for your party almost as fun as having it! With thousands of the highest-quality party supplies for all ages and occasions, Tiki T…
  - 3 days ago 30 Mar 23, 12:35pm -
• A day out for pizza party 
  It was a day of excitement for students of NIEPED as they spent their afternoon at Figaro’s Pizza, saw how pizzas are made and had the same for lunch HYDERABAD: Sneaking a day full of vibrance and delight from an otherwise dull and mundane school routine, Round Table India and Ladies Circle organised an event for the students of the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPED) where children not only had pizzas for lunch but also learned how pizz…
  - 3 days ago 30 Mar 23, 12:27pm -
• Summer diet in focus
  Dry fruits – Most dry fruits generate heat in the body which can cause acne and rashes. HYDERABAD:  Summer, with its blistering heat, necessitates extra attention to the human body for a variety of reasons. Summer in India lasts from April to June, and it is the warmest time of the year. “With the temperature hitting an all-time high, the searing heat and dry hot winds call for dietary modifications to help your body cope with the high temperatures. So let us look in to foods which you shou…
  - 4 days ago 29 Mar 23, 10:54am -
• Take care of your heart
  High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for heart disease. HYDERABAD:  Over the years, there has been a rise in the incidence of heart disease among young adults. This can be attributed to changing lifestyles and the excessive stress that individuals are exposed to. To promote a healthy heart, it is imperative to take note of every available ingredient that aids in this process.Shilajit, a natural substance found in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas, has been utilised for centurie…
  - 4 days ago 29 Mar 23, 10:54am -
• Innovation at its best: L V Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad wins again
  As LVPEI ranks 8th globally in Ophthalmology for 2023, CE explores 35-year-long journey of the institute, looking at its achievements HYDERABAD:  Continuing to make its mark in the world of healthcare research and innovation, L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad has been ranked 8th among the hospitals in the world for the year 2023, for its research in Ophthalmology. The ranking was given by the Spanish agency SCImago, which categorizes academic and research institutions according to…
  - 4 days ago 29 Mar 23, 10:54am -
• A GIN-tastic evening at gourmet bar of Novotel Hyderabad Airport
  Rohan Jelki, a well-known mixologist took over the gourmet bar at Novotel Hyderabad Airport and crafted exquisite cocktails with Japanese gin ROKU HYDERABAD: An enthralling evening left the guests mesmerised as Rohan Jelki, celebrity mixologist took over the gourmet bar at Novotel Hyderabad Airport on Saturday evening. The event themed “Let the evening BE-GIN” was organised in the newly refurbished section of the hotel under General Manager (GM) Sukhbir Singh. The event was opened to the…
  - 5 days ago 28 Mar 23, 1:12pm -
• Da Milano launches summer/spring collection 2023
  The latest collection is designed for the modern woman, providing a perfect blend of fantasy and fashion. HYDERABAD: Da Milano, renowned for its authentic Italian design and artisanship recently launched its Summer/ Spring Collection 2023. Founded in 1989, the brand is endowed to have an eye for design, a professional team, and good channel facility partners — all of which have helped the brand expand beyond borders among its ever-growing clientele.Today with the brand currently having more…
  - 5 days ago 28 Mar 23, 12:12pm -
• Indya, the modern Indian wear brand is an ode to nature
  The colour palette of the collection is really interesting. Given that it’s a Spring Summer launch, you’ll see pastel shades of blue, pink, green and of course ivory. HYDERABAD: Indya, the modern Indian wear brand that has taken designer wear to the length & breadth of the country as well as to international shores, recently announced their latest collaboration with designer Varun Bahl. The collection is a subtle nod to the high-spirited exuberance that Indya offers, and an ingenious homage…
  - 5 days ago 28 Mar 23, 12:12pm -
• Colours of devotion: Museologist and art historian Dr Anita Shah talks about her book
  Museologist and art historian Dr Anita Shah explores the history of Vallabha Sampradaya expressed through paintings and textile art. HYDERABAD: Delving deep into the history of Pushtimarg community and the teachings of the saint Vallabhacharya, museologist Dr Anita Bharat Shah launched her book titled ‘Colors of Devotion’ depicting the awe-inspiring paintings and textiles of Vallabha Sampradaya (1500 – 1900) at an event on Saturday at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University…
  - 5 days ago 28 Mar 23, 12:12pm -
• ‘Negligent’ hospital in Hyderabad ordered to refund Rs 3L bills
  Though he regained consciousness, tracheostomy was conducted without informing the attendants. HYDERABAD: The Telangana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre, Gajularamaram, to refund over Rs 3 lakh to Syed Amjad Ali, a resident of Balanagar for unfair trade practice and negligence.The complainant’s father Syed Habbu, the sole breadwinner of the family had complained in September 2013 of a breathing problem. On the advice of his neighbour, he appr…
  - 6 days ago 27 Mar 23, 11:50am -
• Hundreds participate in awareness walk on blood clots in Hyderabad
  Even after menopause, women have a high chance of developing such clots. HYDERABAD: With the objective of spreading the message that blood clots in veins can be prevented by walking just one mile every day, hundreds of people participated in an awareness walk on Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) on Necklace Road on Sunday morning.The event was organised by KIMS Hospitals. Internationally, March is observed as DVT awareness month. KIMS Hospitals Chief Medical Director Dr B Bhaskar Rao and film actress…
  - 6 days ago 27 Mar 23, 11:45am -
• WE Hub, Cyber West Sign to support Indian, Oz startups 
  The collaboration will also facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building through joint events, workshops and mentoring sessions. HYDERABAD: WE Hub signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cyber West Sign, a leading Australian digital marketing agency, to promote cross-border opportunities for startups in both countries.The collaboration aims to help Australian startups break into the rapidly expanding Indian market and vice versa, by leveraging the expertise of WE Hub and Cyber We…
  - 6 days ago 27 Mar 23, 11:41am -
• Four members of family die by suicide in Hyderabad's Kushaiguda
  The deceased were identified as Satish, his wife Vedha, and their two children Nishiketh (9) and Nihal (5). HYDERABAD: Four persons of a family allegedly died by suicide by consuming poison in their apartment located in the Kushaiguda area in Hyderabad city, the police said on Saturday.The deceased were identified as Satish, his wife Vedha, and their two children Nishiketh (9) and Nihal (5).It is suspected that the incident happened on Friday night, but the police received the information on…
  - 7 days ago 26 Mar 23, 7:54pm -
• Establishments prone to fire mishaps get notices in Hyderabad
  The recent fire mishaps prompted the civic body to conduct fire-safety inspection of buildings across Hyderabad HYDERABAD:  The Directorate of Enforcement, Vigilance and Disaster Management (EVDM) of GHMC has identified 23 establishments in Hyderabad that are vulnerable to fire accidents. These establishments include the premises of Electronics Mart India Ltd (Bajaj Electronics) at Srinivasanagar Colony and Ameerpet; Smart Bazar IS Sadan at Santosh Nagar; Shoppers Stop Pvt Ltd at Prakash Nagar…
  - 7 days ago 26 Mar 23, 8:19am -
• Catchers find GHMC offer of Rs 1,500 per monkey ‘peanuts’
  The contractors will be paid for their work upon producing a certificate from the forest officers stating the number of monkeys released at the rate of contract per animal. HYDERABAD: Catching monkeys in Hyderabad has become a challenging task for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). The civic body receives numerous complaints relating to the monkey menace across the city, but catching them in absence of expert monkey catchers is not working out.In 2022-23, GHMC attempted to ut…
  - 7 days ago 26 Mar 23, 8:18am -
• Inauguration of Durgam Cheruvu STP soon; work on 30 more underway in Hyderabad
  Special arrangements are being made, as per the instructions of MAUD Minister K.T. Rama Rao, to ensure that people living near the STPs do not face any problems. HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) has completed the construction of a seven MLD sewage treatment plant (STP) at Durgam Cheruvu as part of its plan to build 31 STPs at a cost of Rs 3866.41 crore. The STP is undergoing trial runs, which have been in progress for the past 20 days. The plan…
  - 7 days ago 26 Mar 23, 8:09am -
• Security guard charred to death as car catches fire in Hyderabad
  According to Abids police, the fire broke out in one of the cars in the mechanic’s garage located in Koti, which then quickly spread to another car. HYDERABAD:  In a tragic incident on Saturday morning, a security guard was charred to death in a car fire that was parked in a garage near Kamineni Hospital at King Koti in Hyderabad.The victim, identified as 35-year-old Santosh, was sleeping inside the car when it caught fire, and unfortunately, he was trapped inside and could not escape. His…
  - 7 days ago 26 Mar 23, 8:04am -
• Delights of Ramzan
  While it calls upon those sharing the beliefs to observe fast from dawn to dusk, it also grounds itself in commensality, where all good and grief is shared with those around us. HYDERABAD: With the glimpse of the crescent moon, all those binded by faith bowed down in prayer and worship, marking the beginning of the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramzan. While it calls upon those sharing the beliefs to observe fast from dawn to dusk, it also grounds itself in commensality, where all…
  - 8 days ago 25 Mar 23, 10:32am -
• Trip to Mexico
  Hyderabad’s Tiger Lily Bistro has an all-new Mexican menu HYDERABAD: Floral patterns on the wallpaper, uncut trees in the outdoor section, Tiger Lily Bistro’s décor is mostly inspired by nature. Located in Road No 10, Jubilee Hills, as one enters the white bungalow, one can see leaves hanging from the ceiling, complemented by pink sofa seating. Known for its bowls, the bistro has introduced a Mexican menu with tacos, nachos, and desserts.We started our tasting with the Arugula salad with…
  - 8 days ago 25 Mar 23, 10:26am -
• Chequered beauties 
  HYDERABAD: International Waffle Day on March 25 celebrates waffles and their history. It was originally celebrated in Sweden but now all over the world embrace waffles as their own. Plug in your waffle maker and tuck into some mouth-watering waffle recipes suggested by chefsChicken & waffleIngredientsFor fried chicken |8 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs |2 cups buttermilk  |2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed |1 tablespoon seasoned salt |1 teaspoon paprika  |1 teaspoon fre…
  - 8 days ago 25 Mar 23, 10:24am -
• Unwavering integrity: Journey of Justice Alladi Kuppuswami
  CE talks to Alladi Uma, daughter of Justice Alladi Kuppuswami, on the occasion of his birth centenary, diving into his personal life HYDERABAD: Binding two strands of extreme ideas in a single thread, a man with immense passion in his heart and yet composed in expression, Justice Alladi Kuppuswami lived 91 years of his life in pride and dignity and surrounded by an ocean of love provided by friends and family. On the occasion of his 103rd birth anniversary, which was on March 23, 2023, friends…
  - 8 days ago 25 Mar 23, 10:24am -
• More than 11K women benefit from scheme
  The health minister had launched the Aarogya Mahila programme in Telangana on the International Women’s Day. HYDERABAD: Over 11,000 women have benefited from the Arogya Mahila programme in government hospitals over the past two weeks. Health Minister T Harish Rao has urged all women to make use of these facilities. On March 14, as many as 4,793 women underwent screening tests, and 975 of them received the necessary medication. Women who required advanced medical care were referred to the neare…
  - 9 days ago 24 Mar 23, 8:52am -
• Cyberabad police arrest gang for stealing data of over 16.8 crore people
  According to police, the cyber fraudsters had even accessed the information of customers of six top banks in the country. HYDERABAD: In what could be seen a major data theft case in the country, the Hyderabad police on Thursday arrested nine persons for the theft of data of over 16.8 crore people in the country. The arrested belong to Delhi and Pune.According to police, the cyber fraudsters had even accessed the information of customers of six top banks in the country. Sensitive and confiden…
  - 10 days ago 23 Mar 23, 4:07pm -
• 31,000 fake certificates issued via Mee Seva
  Vigilance officials are looking into which section of the civic body took bribes and helped in issuing these documents HYDERABAD: The vigilance wing of GHMC submitted a report to the civic body commissioner, D S Lokesh Kumar, on the alleged irregularities in issuing birth and death certificates. Officials have found that more than 31,000 fake certificates, including 27,000 birth or death certificates, were issued through Mee Seva centres across the city. Normally, persons who need birth and deat…
  - 11 days ago 22 Mar 23, 10:46am -
• Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi displeased with food safety wing
  This programme provided testing, training, and awareness for street food vendors, helping them maintain high-quality and safe food standards for their customers. HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi on Tuesday expressed her displeasure over the functioning of the Food Safety Wing in GHMC due to the lack of monitoring of food adulteration by street food vendors, hotels, and restaurants in the city.  In response, the civic body officials immediately took up an awareness programme and beg…
  - 11 days ago 22 Mar 23, 10:44am -
• Dana Kishore: Over 99% households in city use water supplied by HMWS&SB
  The State government has taken up the project as a prestigious one, and work is currently underway at a brisk pace. HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) Managing Director, M Dana Kishore, emphasised the need for judicious use of water and the reuse of treated water for domestic purposes to prevent a water crisis in the near future.Speaking at the World Water Day celebrations held at the HMWS&SB head office in Khairatabad on Tuesday, he highlighted that Te…
  - 11 days ago 22 Mar 23, 10:37am -
• Alert SI averts accident after driver suffers epilepsy bout
  The sub-inspector quickly jumped off from the truck’s enclosure and rushed towards the driver’s cabin and found the driver fainted after he had suffered a bout of epilepsy. HYDERABAD: An alert sub-inspector of police averted a major road accident thereby saving several lives on Tuesday. The navy man-turned-cop, S Karunakar Reddy, 43, was deployed at Pragathi Bhavan in the wake of ABVP activists’ protest call.When the protesters came to lay a siege to Pragathi Bhavan in protest against th…
  - 11 days ago 22 Mar 23, 10:34am -
• Patients, kin demand a policy on rare disorders
  She suggested that the government can at least establish multi-disciplinary clinics in government hospitals for the better management of people with rare disorders. HYDERABAD: When the daughter of Hyderabad resident Rahul Vipparathi was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), a rare genetic disorder causing the growth of numerous benign tumours, it felt like his entire world had come crashing down. As a parent, one is expected to be the anchor during a storm, but the lack of awareness a…
  - 11 days ago 22 Mar 23, 10:27am -
• Nature has all solutions 
  The technology introduced by the company is not only sustainable but also economical, as it cuts down the life-cycle cost by about 50 per cent. HYDERABAD: Getting rid of the conventional and complicated wastewater management systems, BlueDrop Enviro has come up with a unique solution to tackle the problem. Using natural systems such as constructed wetlands, the company has developed technology to treat waste using nature-based and sustainable solutions.The Hyderabad-based company specialises…
  - 11 days ago 22 Mar 23, 10:21am -
• A fresh start
  CE brings to you all things Ugadi - history, celebration and traditional recipes HYDERABAD: Ugadi brings with itself the freshness of a new year and happiness among people. The first day of the Hindu lunar calendar, in the month of Chaitra, is celebrated as Ugadi. Preparations for Ugadi celebrations start a week before the festival. House entrances are decorated with mango leaves, as it signifies a fresh start and bringing fresh energy into the house and the floor with flowers and rangolis. Dev…
  - 11 days ago 22 Mar 23, 10:14am -
• Staying true to its roots 
  Celebrating World Theatre Day, Hyderabad-based theatre group Sutradhar will be presenting Juggernaatuso, a Telugu adaptation from the Marathi play Aaliya Bhogasi on March 24 HYDERABAD: “Those who hear not the music think the dancers mad” — many philosophers have pondered over the notions of madness and what causes it. 19th-century philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche being one of the few grappling with some harsh realities of modern life, especially being the one to break the moulds of class…
  - 11 days ago 22 Mar 23, 10:12am -
• RGIA now connects 80 more destinations
  Apart from passenger destinations, GMR Hyderabad Airport is also focussing on cargo. HYDERABAD: As air traffic has been increasing post-pandemic, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) is now connected to more than 80 domestic and international destinations. The new destinations connected from Hyderabad Airport are Dhaka, Baghdad, Don Mueang International Airport, New Goa International Airport, and Mopa, while the new airlines which commence operations were Akasa Air and Nok Air. Re…
  - 11 days ago 22 Mar 23, 10:07am -
• Decoding wet lung condition 
  Depending on the underlying cause, signs and symptoms of wet lung can vary. HYDERABAD: “Wet lung”, also known as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), is a condition that occurs when the lungs are filled with fluid instead of air. This fluid could be pus from infection, fluid backed up in the lungs from heart disease or blood from either lung or heart disease. A wet lung can affect anyone regardless of age. It should be treated as a medical emergency and can be life-threatening if lef…
  - 11 days ago 22 Mar 23, 9:44am -
• Chef on the go
  BookMyChef was recently selected for India’s longest running seed accelerated program — Lab32’s 10th Cohort, curated by T-Hub. HYDERABAD: Hyderabad-based startup BookMyChef (BMC) has announced the launch of a new mobile platform for on-demand chef and hospitality services. The app is designed to solve the catering industry struggles to meet the needs of food lovers and small event hosts, resulting in limited options for consumers. The new on-demand app now available on Android and iOS pla…
  - 11 days ago 22 Mar 23, 9:39am -
• T-Hub to boost Bihar’s startup ecosystem
  Chief Delivery Officer of T-hub, Anish Anthony, expressed his enthusiasm for partnering with CIMP BIIF in Bihar to boost the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. HYDERABAD: T-Hub recently signed an MoU with the CIMP Business Incubation and Innovation Foundation (CIMP-BIIF), which manages B-hub in collaboration with the Department of Industries in Bihar. The objective of this MoU is to collaborate and synergize to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bihar.During a two-day visit, the T-Hub…
  - 12 days ago 21 Mar 23, 11:57am -
• KTR to throw open LB Nagar flyover soon
  The inauguration of the three-lane unidirectional carriageway flyover was delayed due to the recent MLC elections. HYDERABAD: The 760-metre-long and 12-metre-wide flyover on the right side of LB Nagar, taken up under the Strategic Road Development Programme (SRDP) is almost ready. It will provide a signal-free passage to the traffic from Hayathnagar to Dilsukhnagar.MAUD Minister KT Rama Rao will inaugurate it soon, officials said. The flyover was constructed as part of the GHMC’s special in…
  - 12 days ago 21 Mar 23, 11:48am -
• Attracting the world through magnets  
  Principal Secretary, Jayesh Ranjan praised the authors for penning a book on magnets collected from all 40 countries, calling it an incredible idea. HYDERABAD: Hyderabad-based eye surgeon Dr Anthony Vipin Das and writer, content creator Vidushi Duggal have launched a book titled Around the World in Magnets. The book documents the duo’s exploration of travel souvenir magnets from across the world. It was first introduced at the Hyderabad Literary Festival in January this year and was officiall…
  - 12 days ago 21 Mar 23, 11:45am -
• Solutions at a click
  His father has been an incredible role model and mentor, teaching him the virtues of honesty, tenacity, hard work, compassion, and generosity. HYDERABAD: Homes, as we knew them earlier, are witnessing a sea change due to technological advancements. Globally, smart homes are the norm and in India too, we are just beginning to embrace the concept. Helping and believing in the concept that home is an extension of one’s image, city-based Hogar Controls is creating wonders.Talking about the jour…
  - 12 days ago 21 Mar 23, 11:40am -
• US consulate begins ops at new facility in Nanakramguda
  The new consulate embodies the US State Department’s mission to provide safe, secure, functional, and resilient facilities for US diplomacy. HYDERABAD: The United States Consulate General in Hyderabad inaugurated its new facility in Nanakramguda on Monday. The new consulate was built at a cost of $340 million under the US-India Strategic Partnership. “We look forward to increasing our staff, including visa officers, in order to continue expanding the US-India ties,” said Jennifer Larson,…
  - 12 days ago 21 Mar 23, 11:36am -
• 17 establishments slapped with notices for fire safety violations
  They also observed that the establishments lacked basic fire safety measures. HYDERABAD: In light of several fire mishaps taking place across the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the Directorate of Enforcement, Vigilance and Disaster Management (EVDM) and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) have identified 17 establishments prone to massive fire mishaps. The EVDM/GHMC has slapped notices asking the management of establishments concerned to remove inflammable items from the…
  - 12 days ago 21 Mar 23, 11:29am -
• 10 Years of weathering the storm 
  Talking about her 10-year-long journey, Rafia Sultana emphasised on the learning and development that theatre has brought to all the members of her team. HYDERABAD: Raffu Chakkar Entertainers recently marked its 10-year journey with its signature show, Majdhar, a captivating love story written and directed by Rafia Sultana. The lead characters, Shruthi and Lallan, were played by S Tejasri and Mirza Ateeque Baig, respectively, and the supporting cast included Antony as Jhumroo, Mohammed Rizwan a…
  - 12 days ago 21 Mar 23, 11:25am -
• Game of life vs death 
  Death proceeds to tell the people on the van, ‘one of you will die here tonight, one and only one soul will be sacrificed’, but with its own twist, the person has to sacrifice himself. HYDERABAD: Passengers, staged at Rangbhoomi Theatre, by Sairbeen Theatre Collective in collaboration with Unmasked productions, is a psychological thriller. The play starts off with a van driver, played by Asghar Khan - who is also the writer of the play, singing a song with a guitar in hand which indicates t…
  - 12 days ago 21 Mar 23, 11:15am -
• Property tax: GHMC targets collection of Rs 500 crore in 10 days
  The defaulters have been issued warrant notices and red notices, warning them of attaching the properties if they fail to clear the dues. HYDERABAD: With only ten days left before another financial year begins, GHMC has been flooding the phones of over 4.5 lakh property owners in the twin cities, who are yet to pay the pending property tax dues, with SMS reminders to clear the payments. The last date for paying the property tax for the year 2022-23 is March 31.Till March 20, the civic body co…
  - 12 days ago 21 Mar 23, 11:12am -
• Redefining celestial aura
  Celebrity fashion designer Shehla Khan’s new collection Venus is all about decadent textures, intricate embroideries and delicate lace detailing HYDERABAD: Redefining couture, renowned fashion designer Shehla Khan launched her latest collection, Venus. The collection is inspired by the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and desire — Venus, and is a celebration of femininity, power, and regality. Shehla Khan is an alumnus of London School of Fashion and Instituto Marangoni Milan. Being an appr…
  - 12 days ago 21 Mar 23, 11:07am -