Hyderabad
Mumbai, Hyderabad designated as UNESCO creative cities
Thu, Oct 31, 2019
"All over the world, these cities, each in its way, make culture the pillar, not an accessory, of their strategy," said UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. "This favours political and social innovation and is particularly important for the young generations."
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Ganesh Chaturthi: Final touch-ups being given to 61-ft tall ‘Khairatabad Ganapathi’ in Hyderabad
Fri, Aug 30, 2019
Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, final touch-ups are being given to staggering 61-foot-tall ‘Khairatabad Ganapathi’ idol in Hyderabad. It is one of the tallest idols. Every year, lord Ganesha idol is built in different shapes and sizes in Hyderabad. This time, face of the idol is like sun with 12 heads, 24 hands and 7 horses in Suryudu Avatar. More than 150 artists from various states across the country joined hands to make the idol.
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Doctors stage protest against NMC bill in Hyderabad
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Doctors held a protest at Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad on Wednesday. They were protesting against the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, 2019. The NMC Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 22. The bill provides for setting up of an NMC in place of Medical Council of India (MCI) and repeal the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
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How Indians travelled in 2019: Hotel occupancy declines in Goa, Pune, Ahmedabad; High in Mumbai, Hyderabad
Mon, Jul 29, 2019
Decline in occupancies was more visible in cities like Goa, Pune and Ahmedabad, according to the Hotel Momentum India (HMI) – H1 2019, the half-yearly hospitality monitor (for January to June 2019 period)
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Wow! This techie from Hyderabad will simply leave you amazed
Wed, Jul 10, 2019
India is a country whose people are full of talent. Sometimes, when this talent rises, it can shock and awe. Amazingly, there is a techie in India just 12 years in age who is doing the job of a full-fledged software software developer and even an entrepreneur!
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Hyderabad traffic police introduces digital signal, installs strip lights at zebra crossing
Thu, Jul 04, 2019
In a first of its kind, Hyderabad traffic police introduced a digital system to curb signal jumping. They have installed LED strip lights at the zebra crossing at KBR Park traffic signal junction. The new idea has been adopted on an experimental basis. It will help pedestrians to cross the road easily. If any commuter jumps the signal, CCTV cameras can record this violation easily.
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JLL report: RERA and GST boost for Real estate sector! Housing sales to remain strong; check if your city is in top 7 list
Wed, Jul 03, 2019
As a result of the reform measures, more specifically, RERA and GST, real estate expects more transparency in the sector which in turn will bring back buyers’ confidence.
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Aiming social change, youth cremates 500 orphan bodies till date
Tue, Jun 18, 2019
A young Hyderabadi resident, Goutham, has decided to bring a change in the society by cremating orphan dead bodies with full religious rites. Goutham founded a non-governmental organisation (NGO) 'Serve Needy' and has been carrying out the function without expecting anything in return for the last two years. "We named the project 'Free Last Rites for Orphan Dead Bodies' and started it 2 years ago. Till date, we have done conducted the last rites for around 500 dead bodies. For this, I have been awarded 'Bharat World Record' and Bharat 'Yuva Seva Ratna Award," Goutham told ANI.
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Hyderabad-based man stranded in Riyadh, mother seeks Indian Embassy's help
Wed, Jun 12, 2019
A hyderabadi woman has urged the Indian Embassy in Riyadh to rescue her son who is stranded in the Gulf nation. While speaking to ANI, mother of the stranded man said, “Some agents in Riyadh, Saudi have locked my son in a room and they are demanding Rs 1 lakh to send my son back.
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Hyderabad traffic cop sings to spread awareness on social evils and crime
Tue, Jun 11, 2019
A traffic police officer who has been in service for over nine years, has found a way to resonate with people, literally singing his way into hearts by spreading awareness among people on social evils and crime! A Nagamallu, a Telangana traffic cop has not only grabbed the attention of the people in both the Telugu speaking states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh but also earned praises from people and higher officials for his feat. While speaking to ANI on this matter, A Nagamallu said, “I have been doing this since 2012. The present generation is attracted towards entertainment, therefore I thought this was the best way to create awareness.” “I have composed around 20 songs and have uploaded them on YouTube, Facebook and other social platforms. My next target is to reach out to all the people across the country and spread awareness about crimes through this initiative,” he added. While he is not directing traffic, Nagamallu composes songs. He says he has composed about 20 songs so far and uploaded them on social media.
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Heatwave hits over half of India, with 15 cities among world's hottest
Sun, Jun 02, 2019
Two thirds of India is gripped by a severe heat wave. Mercury has breached 45 degrees celsius across several cities. These include Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Chandigarh. Even Pune, which was regarded as a hill station saw temperatures rise to 43 degrees on 27 May.
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