Elderly care is still a nascent subject in India, and it is so in Hyderabad. The doctors and caretakers feel that the time wasted during emergencies can cost them their lives. And this delay is attributed to a lack of communication. City-based Anvayaa Kin-Care, which provides elderly care services, is now working on an IoT-based smart emergency response system that will detect falls and send the info to the concerned for immediate action.They also help in monitoring health vitals remotely, shares Prashant Reddy, founder and managing director of Anvayaa Kin-Care. As of now, they have a reactive care unit, as in information has to be given to them to take action. Soon, they intend to become a proactive care provider. They say they will have the tools to sense and report the emergencies.Unlike other devices, it will not be linked to the smartwatch and will instead have an SOS button. The data from it will be shareable to make sure the 'golden hour' is not wasted waiting for processing information.Anvayaa has been in service since 2016 and has saved the lives of around 350 patients. They work with 250 partners across healthcare services, diagnostics and pharmacy, home maintenance, libraries, grocery, surveillance and security, local travel, lawyers, and others. As of now, 6000 families have enrolled with Anvayaa, which charges Rs 2000 to Rs 12,000 per month. Its services are available in Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Visakhapatnam, Pune, and Mumbai.While some join voluntarily, some are admitted by kin. As most elderly complain of loneliness, Anvayaa accompanies them to local places. Many seek bedside assistance after surgeries. Its app and web portals are accessible by kin, partners, employees, and care coordinators. Right now, they have 125 on their rolls and say they will increase manifold in days to come.

Anvayaa Comes Up With Tech-push For Elderly Citizens

Carbon emissions make for environmental concerns, and several government and private campuses are planning to adopt green building norms by next year. More than 50 buildings, including the new Telangana Secretariat, Command Control Centre, Telangana Martyrs Memorial, district headquarters buildings, and other private institutes, are taking measures to get the Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC) ‘Green Building Approval.’Presently, the state has over 528 IGBC registered green building projects amounting to 349 million sqft of green footprint. There is an estimate that 22 percent of carbon emissions are from building sectors, which also is one of the largest consumers of natural resources.As per IGBC, government buildings that have adopted IGBC green building ratings are the Commissioner of Industries Bhavan in Abids, the Secunderabad, Hyderabad, and Kachiguda railway station, the Rail Nilayam Building, and the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.Private buildings following the norms include Capgemini, Dell, Waverock, DE Shaw, K Raheja IT Par Mindspace, Inorbit Mall, Jayabheri-The Peak, My Home Avatar, Aparna Sarovar, Cybercity Rainbow Vistas at Rock Garden, and many others.The IGBC Hyderabad Chapter urges projects to achieve energy and water savings up to 40 percent, reduce operating costs, and conserve natural resources for future generations. They urge to take into consideration the five elements – earth, air, water, fire, and sky – and their influence on the building environment.Some measures include prevention of soil erosion, landscaping, vertical gardening, rainwater harvesting pit, sewerage treatment plant, solar rooftop panels, the design of windows for proper daylight, and cross ventilation for fresh air. Meanwhile, IGBC boasts of 30 holistic green rating systems which cover all types of buildings and building environments.

Green Is The Word for Govt and Private Building in Hyd

For a couple of years, the IT corridor had become a quiet place with no employees working from offices. However, as the pandemic has subsided, the place is once again buzzing with people. And this has seen the return of women employees and, along with them, eve-teasers.There have been constant complaints from the IT corridor regarding eve-teasing and other lecherous activities. In response, She teams have been deployed in the past too. However, this time around, their numbers have been upped, and special decoy operations are being planned throughout the area.It is known that women work for long hours in these places and return home rather late at night. This has been the cause of inconvenience to many women, who have to put up with unwanted elements. Under the Women and Child Safety Wing, special units from She Teams across the three zones in the police commissionerate are being posted at hot spots, and decoy operations are being conducted.“Women personnel of these special teams will be picked up from the already available She Teams and trained,” shares DCP and She Teams in-charge C Anasuya. These teams will conduct decoy operations in the rotation late into the night, starting from Friday to Sunday. Also, they will be in mufti in hotspots such as offices, Metro Rail Stations, food courts, women’s hostels, bus stops, and other crowded places in areas like Madhapur, Gachibowli, Raidurgam, Kukatpally, Miyapur, Chandanagar, and other areas.The Cyberabad police have increased She teams from four to 11. They are also addressing complaints both online and offline. And She Teams are reaching the spot within five minutes of raising a complaint. The teams will be supported by patrol mobile staff from the local police station.Women can approach She Teams on 9490617444 or Dial 100 or Whatsapp at 944166988 if they face any type of harassment.

Special She Teams Out to Grab Eve-teasers in IT Corridor

Watching a big, fat wedding is a joy on television or while watching a movie. In fact, just about everyone loves beautifully done-up venues and loads of noise in such instances. But in real life, the same scenario might be a cause of major nuisance. The citizens in various parts of Hyderabad are tired of heavy-duty noise pollution caused by baraats that start in the evening and go on into the wee hours.It is known that due to the pandemic, there were no major celebrations, and now post-pandemic, people are making it a point to create loads of noise, even for a tiny function. The decibel levels have gone up as many hire DJs, and then there are local teen-maar bands that add to the noise levels.Instead of being pleasant music accompanying the groom to the venue, all the loudness causes cacophony and leads to anxiety levels among people living in the locality. Many citizens have approached the police to come up with rules to curb such noise pollution and arrest such noise makers.Also, during such times, crackers are burst, and some people perform daredevil stunts, all of which create a sense of fear among senior citizens, pets, infants, students, and patients. Many rue that loud noises are played for just about every occasion.Also, the GHMC has approved the building of marriage halls within colonies, which is another huge nuisance. While the Supreme Court has categorized residential areas as silent zones with low decibel levels, it is not the case in Hyderabad.Many citizens complain that the police are doing little to stop this overdose of noise pollution.

Band, Baaja, Baraat Are a Pain for Hyderabad Citizens

Well, new variants of COVID keep emerging and positive cases are again on the rise, but they say, the variants aren't hazardous. But it is still the COVID family, and it is best to avoid crowds and miss out on gatherings. But when you are tired of working and want a whiff of fresh air, then you should take time to check out the beautiful lakes around Hyderabad city.An ideal pick would be Shamirpet Lake. Of course, there are some restrictions out here. But it is an ideal destination to see the sunrise and the migratory birds that flock here. The lake is about 24km from Secunderabad and is close to resorts like Leonia and Alankrita. But it’s best to make a picnic out of it by carrying some home-cooked food.As is already known, Ameenpur Lake is heaven for bird-watchers. Those interested in photography can spot flamingos, kingfishers, egrets, and more. The artificial lake is beautiful during the night and early mornings. One can also plan a star-gazing night out here with friends.Then there is the Laknavaram Lake, 260 km from Hyderabad. The hanging bridge by the lake is a good spot to click some Instagram-worthy pictures. You will also get to see 13 mini islands surrounding the lake. There are attractions here: night camping in the tents, jungle safari, forest cycling, boating, kayaking, trekking, bullock cart ride, and a deer park.Then there is the Pakhal Lake situated in Pakhal sanctuary about 50 km from Warangal. Osman Sagar Lake is another ideal picnic spot 20km from Hyderabad. Snacks are available here and are a good place for bird photography. While there, one can also visit the Chilkur Balaji temple.One can take up kayaking at the Nagasamudram Lake near Anantagiri Hills and have a good break at Deccan Trails, which is close. Katta Maisamma temple is located on the shoreline of Safilguda lake, in old Neredmet. The place has thick trees, and one can spot many migratory birds.Narsapur lake is in the center of the Narsapur forest and has the best sunsets and sunrises.

Chill Out At These Serene Lakes For Perfect Weekend Getaway

The Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will start on August 31st this year, and the GHMC has already started its initiative to promote the cause of eco-friendly Ganeshas. Already, a Ganesh idol made of clay has been installed at GHMC LB Nagar zonal office, and an idol will be installed at Secunderabad Zonal Office in the next couple of days.With the festivities scheduled to commence on August 31st, the artisans are slowly preparing for the festival. Hence GHMC has decided to step up its awareness drive by coordinating with Ganesh Pandal Organisers, Resident Welfare Associations (RAW), and NGOs to help citizens choose eco-friendly clay Ganeshas.The whole idea is to discourage the usage of PoP and synthetic colors, a GHMC official said. In addition to this, the GHMC, along with Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), will distribute the clay idols ahead of the festival, and the usage of clay idols will be encouraged all across the state.Also, awareness is being spread against immersing PoP idols in water bodies. All idols being immersed in Hussain Sagar will be closely monitored, say officials citing the directives issued by the High Court.This year, clay idols will be installed at key locations apart from the premises of GHMC zonal and circle offices.

GHMC Steps in Early to Promote Eco-friendly Ganeshas

Ramkrishna Mukkavalli is a name that sounds like that of many Telugu people. But he is no ordinary man. He has come up with a technology that could help us to overcome the problem of water scarcity. Incidentally, the system makes water from the air. Using the technology of atmospheric water generation, his company Maithri Aquatech has generated over 100 million liters of fresh water from the air.Now, Ramakrishna Mukkavalli has another achievement to his credit. The Hyderabad-based start-up founder has become the first Indian to be recognized by the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as a Global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) pioneer for water stewardship. In the past, he was selected as India’s SDG pioneer by the UN Global Compact Network India and has now been recognized as one of the ten new SDG Pioneers for 2022.And it’s not just in India; Mukkavalli has worked towards building water security with nature-based solutions across 27 countries. The company’s solution to the issue, Meghdoot, is an alternative water concept wherein it converts air into water. The technology helps various stakeholders meet requirements that include top Fortune 500 companies, large public sector companies, hospitals, schools, and underserved sections of society.His mission has saved 200 million liters of groundwater resources from exploitation. “This recognition will empower my efforts in mitigating the water crisis across the planet, and I urge others to do the same,” says Mukkavalli.The UNGC has announced ten new SDG pioneers who are doing an exceptional job in the implementation of the UN Global Compact Ten Principles on Human Rights, environment, labor, and anti-corruption, selected from various continents.

Hyderabad’s Start-up Founder 1st Indian to Get UN Recognition

Inspired by MBA chaiwala? Well, not directly. But Mohammed Arif Hussain started his business instead of looking for a job. He could have easily settled for a cushy job in an air-conditioned office. But Arif chose to sweat it out on the streets of Hyderabad to make a living on his own.Of course, initially, when he started the business, it was not received nicely by his extended family. There were many who did not like the idea of what he wanted to do. But seeing the success stories of many such people, Arif did not give up.&nbsp; He started his MBA Limbu Pani Wala in February 2021.The 26-year-old thought it was best to start a street-side stall selling fresh lemonade. While the city’s streets are full of nimbu-paniwalas, Arif says his stall uses mineral water and is clean and hygienic, which is exactly what you need on a hot day.Arif’s smile and his demeanor are winning him, customers. He sells three variations of nimbu pani – soda nimbu pani, plain nimbu pani and dry ice nimbu pani. They come in sweet, sour, and masala flavors. Apart from lemonade, he also sells mocktails which cost between Rs 30 and Rs 60.The MBA Limbu Pani Wala totally believes in his vision and says he studies MBA, which is all about running a business, and is happy that he is running his own. Already, the popularity of his stall on social media has got him offers of investment. Arif is also ready for franchises now.

MBA Limbu Pani Wala Is a Must Try This Season

It has been almost six months since 2022 started and in Hyderabad, various commercial activities have been taking place with a lot of tie-ups, acquisitions, and growth in the realty sector. If one looks at all of India's progress, the last month of 2021 had seen positive growth in retail, hospitality, education, and other sectors. But the good news is that Hyderabad has surpassed Bengaluru when it came to recruitment with 12% growth.If one were to compare the figures with those of 2020, the fag end of 2021 saw far more recruitments in metro cities and other big cities of India. While the IT recruitments continued to happen, the overall economy was in good shape due to recruitments in the hospitality, travel, retail, and realty sectors. In the last quarter of 2021, there was a growth of 22% in recruitments in the hospitality sector, while retail saw 20% growth and education saw 12% growth.As compared to 2020, Hyderabad saw 12% growth in recruitments, while Bengaluru came next with 11%, Mumbai was at 8%, Pune was at 4%, and Chennai was at 6%.On the other hand, while Delhi's figures remained static, Kolkata saw a cut down by 3%.On the other hand, Ahmedabad topped the list of developing cities with 21% recruitment. IT, pharma, and banking sectors backed the robust growth. The demand for those with 4-7 years of experience remained stable, demand for those with 8-12 years of experience reduced by 4%, while demand for those with 13-16 years of experience reduced by 9%.

Hyderabad Beats Bengaluru in Terms of Recruitments

Other mottos or philosophies drive different people to progress in life. Rahul Kanuganti’s motto happens to be – the only way one can live is to grow, and the only way one can grow is if we grow. Well, he has followed the popular saying to the T and happens to be a successful entrepreneur today.But Rahul’s journey did not happen by chance. In 2012, while pursuing his BTech in Mechanical Engineering from Hindustan University, he was inspired to explore space, and he happened to build India’s first Mars Rover along with Mars Society USA and NASA. Then he ‘grew’ once again and enrolled himself at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and made a total shift to explore his interest in intelligent mobility platforms.And that’s how his company Flytta was born in 2017. The Hyderabad-based start-up helps enterprises with their relocation needs and is incubated by Nasscom 10,000 start-ups. Flytta enables seamless employee and asset relocation with a one-stop solution driven by machine learning (ML) and the Internet of Things (IoT).Rahul shares that while building the Mars Rover taught him about outer space and the movement of objects in that zone, his experience with MIT taught him about entrepreneurship from a global perspective. So, after working for a few years, he decided to have a firm that would simplify things for other firms.Flytta was born out of the personal travails he had to face when he wanted to relocate his office from Chennai to Hyderabad. After much research and realizing how fragmented the segment was, he started as a consumer-centric platform and eventually shifted focus to corporate in 2019.They completed 2500 relocations in 2019, and the company went live with its enterprise platform. Meanwhile, the company built physical hubs in 28 states and trained 200 professionals in asset packaging. During the pandemic, many companies wanted their assets shifted to their employees’ homes, and Flytta not only facilitated it but also tracked the assets through IoT by embedding them into the company’s transport management system.Incidentally, Flytta also launched a first-of-its-kind operating system (OS) for the transport industry through which it helps transport companies with the digitization process. Apart from working with 30-plus MNCs and nine Fortune 500 companies, Flytta has also worked with the armed forces.The company now has about 40 employees, 200 teams in 25 states, and eight city offices in different states.

Corporates Depending On Flytta for Asset Relocation

Cab drivers of Ola and Uber have stopped services at Shamshabad International Airport to protest their demands. As a result, nearly 3,000 Ola and Uber cabs plying to the airport were halted. This is causing serious problems for passengers at the airport. Prior to the Corona outbreak, the airport usually served more than 5,000 cabs a day.&nbsp;After COVID,‌ their number was reduced to three thousand. Cabs have become more difficult for drivers to drive due to poor air traffic or reduced passenger rates and rising diesel rates. They are not finding return trips and so are losing money. In a state of disarray, cab drivers raised concerns, demanding an increase in fares to Rs 22 per kilometer and a reduction in the commission charged by Ola and Uber.&nbsp;Before Corona, a cab driver earned between Rs 2,000 and Rs 3,000 a day. But today, the Ola and Uber drivers are claiming that they are not even earning Rs 1,000 and all the revenue is going to the companies as they are charging 30% commission. Airport officials, meanwhile, have made alternative arrangements as cab services have been suspended. Three new cab services (Choice, Quickride, 4 Wheels) have been made available. RTC Pushpak buses will also be available, officials said.