Why ‘Polo’ Has Became A Mysterious Game In Hyderabad?
Before the independence, during the period of the Nizams rule, Hyderabad was a very important centre for the game of Polo. No less than 17 polo grounds and 7 horse…
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Feel The Essence Of Sankranti, Pongal And Lohri In India
The stories behind festivals are fascinating. Even more so when different regions and cultures celebrate at the same time but with stories and customs of their own! In the next…
Why No One Cares The ‘Ailing Cooperative Credit Sector’ In ‘Golden Telangana’?
Converting the present three-tier system into two-tier will reduce intermediation costs and plug leakage of funds reaching the poor. The Vaidyanathan Committee, appointed by the Government of India, on revival…
Why GHMC Using ‘Banned’ Pesticides For Mosquito Control In Hyderabad?
As the killer Omicron and dengue scare continues to plague residents of Hyderabad, it has come to light that the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) could have used a more…
The ‘Bad Business’ Of Birds Trade – Going ‘Cuckoo’ Over ‘Cockatoos’
Growing preference has given rise to a thriving market for exotic species along with calls for greater regulation. Sudip Guria chose a pair of pyrrhura conures—of the parrot family, but…
What Will Happen When ‘Hospitals Infect’ You?
Hospitals in India have a high burden of infections in their intensive care units (ICU) and general wards, many of which are resistant to antibiotic treatment, according to a report…
Making Of ‘Safety Pins’ Is Not ‘Safe’ Anymore For Traditional Hyderabadi Workers
With the markets flooded with Chinese-made safety pins, the lives of hundreds of local workers in the old city of Hyderabad have become tough to compete. It has a given…
Many ‘Obese Cops’ May Get ‘Long Leave’ From Duties In Telangana
Many policemen have been taken off active service in Telangana. They are now on the bench as they tipped the scales at over 90 kilos. With police bosses keen on…
Inquiry Panel Exposes Cover-Up In ‘2019 Disha Encounter’ At Hyderabad, Lies In Official Narrative
(This is the third report on the public hearing by the inquiry commission, appointed by the Supreme Court, to probe the Hyderabad ‘encounter’ of 2019. Read the first and second reports here.) On…
‘Shortage Of Beef’ Dips Sale, Changes Taste Of Famous ‘Hyderabadi Kebabs’ As ‘Baigan Ke Kababs’
The century-old iconic eatery in Hyderabad has been selling kebabs made of chicken and goat meat after it reopened earlier this month. Customers say it’s ‘majboori ke kebab’ In Hyderabad…