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 Jumping On Flytta, a One-stop Solution for Asset Relocation

Sardar Mahal, a gift of love built by the sixth Nizam Mir Mahboob Ali Khan for one of his consorts Sardar Begum. It was never lived in as the queen, well, did not like the building. However, the building remains to be crucial as far as historians go. Now, GHMC has decided to develop it into a cultural center on a private-public partnership model.Just a little distance away from the Charminar, Sardar Mahal hasn’t got its due yet. MA &amp; UD minister KT Rama Rao has already laid the foundation stone for restoring the structure, and tenders have been invited. The building that was taken over by the government in 1965 due to outstanding property taxes was declared a heritage building by the Heritage Conservation Committee and INTACH.GHMC now wants to develop the building to maximize the historical, cultural, and tourist potential in the Charminar area. The project will be taken up on a build, operate, and transfer (BOT) concept, for which it has invited tenders. The detailed project plan would consist of broad context studies such as tourism, arts, and culture, including the Charminar Pedestrianisation Project (CPP), positioning of the heritage property in the overall tourism potential of Charminar and its vicinity, formulation of a detailed master plan for its development as a cultural center and identification of various activities based on the master plan and allocation of space for each activity.The concerned agency must also prepare a valuation report, a feasibility study report including project structuring, and a financial model for the project. The conversation has to be done in such a way that it does not disturb the facade of the building. Once the Heritage Conservation Committee approves the plan, the agency will then have to undertake restoration works.

GHMC Set to Restore Sardar Mahal, Nizam’s Token of Love

They work silently and slip into the shadows. Many of us wouldn’t even bother to look at their faces. Sanitation workers, rag pickers, and scavengers are among the most ignored in society. And they are also the most exploited as they are caught in a vicious cycle. While there are many start-ups in the recycling and waste management segment, there are none to handle the issues of the lowest segment of society. Addressing this very problem is Recykal Foundation.Recykal Foundation is the initiative of Hyderabad-based start-up Recykal. The foundation aims to provide dignity and identity to safai mitras by creating an ecosystem where they are given proper wages. They will also work at their next generation, being given the right skills and education.The foundation that intends to transform the lives of about 1 million safai mitras by 2025 has launched an initiative called Unnati SETU which stands for Social &amp; Economic Transformative Upliftment. It has already impacted the lives of 40,000 safai mitras by providing them one meal a day since Jan 26 this year in Gudimalkapur.Most of the workers are women, and child labor is rampant in this sector. Recykal Foundation wants to provide these workers identity cards which will help them take support from government schemes and open a bank accounts. They will also be provided education and training in vocational skills.The foundation also intends to collaborate with government institutions to expand its Swachhta Kendras, which are centers for waste material collection and channelization.

Recykal Foundation to Provide Identity, Dignity to Safai Mitras

Eid-ul-Adha or Bakrid is nearing, and those celebrating the festival are already in a fix with regards to getting a proper butcher on the day. On the first day of the three-day festival, there is a custom of sacrificing a sheep or goat or cattle, and there have been instances where people would be queuing up in front of neighbors’ houses to get the butcher.To address such ordeals, a Hyderabad-based mutton trader has come up with a one-week long course in sheep sacrifice and processing. The course will teach everything from the sacrifice process to skinning to cleaning and cutting the meat into small pieces.Al Amin meat shop in Tolichowki will be conducting this workshop, and when they first advertised on social media, they were flooded with calls asking for various details. Incidentally, the course is open for all above the age of 15. The manager of the Mart, Mir Arshad Ali, says the course is designed for common people. They will be charging Rs 2000, and the sheep and equipment will be provided during the process. Experienced butchers who have been doing it for decades will train the enthusiasts.As the sacrifice is a must during the festival, there is a huge demand for butchers who charge up to Rs 1000 to process one sheep. Butchers from neighboring Vikarabad, Mahabubnagar, Kurnool, Sangareddy, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, and Nalgonda come to the city during this time to deal with excess demand.

Learn Butchering Skills for This Bakrid

At this point in time, COVID is in control, at least in Hyderabad city. But in the past two years, the corona has impacted the lives of people in a big way. It led to financial and mental distress and took the lives of many. However, one issue that it has created is the increase in vehicles plying the city roads.Well, during the pandemic, there was much stress on social distancing, and given the situation then, many started using their vehicles to commute to the city. Though the pandemic has subsided, now the people are used to commuting in their own vehicles, and this is creating new social problems.There are heavy traffic jams, lots of pollution and less usage of public transport in the city. For example, if 5 lakh people used Metro prior to the pandemic, the number has fallen to 2 lakh right now. The railways have cut down on the number of MMTS trains due to a lack of demand. In the case of RTC, 4000 buses are used to ply the roads. But now, the number has been cut down to 2800.Another issue is that it has become extremely critical for traffic police to address traffic problems. If there is a jam for 10 minutes, the traffic movement is affected for two to three hours. At peak times, the situation is worse. All those who invested in their own vehicles during the pandemic are now reticent to use public transport. About 20 lakh new vehicles have been added to already existing vehicles.The problem does not end here. As of now, of the 6 lakh software employees, only 30 percent have returned to work. The situation would be worse when all of them return to the office!

COVID Causes Vehicular Chaos in Hyderabad City

The city of Pearls, Hyderabad, is known for its cultural diversity and historical legacy. This 400-year-old metropolis is blessed with monuments and delicious food, an amalgamation of Turkish, Mughal, and Arabic cuisines.Apparently, Mughals served 26 types of biryanis to their guests, but now we are left with only a few. Do you know how the very popular Irani chai has traveled all the way to Hyderabad from Iran?With hundreds of countless street vendors and restaurants, exploring the food in Hyderabad takes a lot of effort and time, but thanks to the food bloggers Ramya and Mandeep, whose page on Instagram called @thehungryindians with more than 70k followers shares a lot of valuable information to food connoisseurs and enthusiasts.The duo launched a series called 'The hidden gems of Hyderabad' in which they visit the oldest places in the city. Ramya and Mandeep have become historians to show us the city's rich food heritage being bloggers and writers. They just scratched the surface and updated many titbits while sharing their experiences with this series.

Finding Hidden Gems of Hyderabad Is This Duo's Passion

To add to the woes of the public, there is a severe shortage in the supply of petrol in the greater Hyderabad area. In many petrol bunks in the city, there are ‘no stock’ boards. Due to this sudden development, vehicle owners are facing problems.The problem arose after oil companies stopped credit facilities for petrol bunks. And since the owners did not have financial funds, they could not buy diesel and petrol. Also, though some bunk owners paid 100 percent amount, only 75% of the supply is being given. As of today, of the 800 bunks in greater Hyderabad, 300 bunks have been closed.In various localities in the periphery of the city, no stock boards have been put up, and bunks have been closed. If the situation continues, it is going to lead to a grave situation in the city. Also, the petrol bunk owners feel that running the bunks would turn into a problem. In places like Ibrahimpatnam and Yacharam, people suffered due to this sudden shortage.

Greater Hyderabad Faces Severe Shortage of Petrol

Little Dhruvan is barely five years old and speaks like any toddler. But he is not any toddler. He has just set a record for playing with 20 chess players at one go and winning against 19 of them. The tournament was held at My Scape Apartments’ courtyard in Nanakramguda’s financial district.To make his place among the ‘Noble World Record’ holders, Dhruvan played with 20 national-level chess players. The sports minister of state, Srinivas Goud, was present at the event and later presented the trophy, award certificate and reward. On behalf of Noble World Record, international chess arbitrator Chokkalingam Balaji supervised the event.Dhruvan happens to be the child of Kolla Swati and Kolla Srikant, and he has been practicing chess for just six months now. Ex MP Kambhampati Rammohan Rao, Roy Chess Academy director, trainer Rajasekhar Reddy and co-director Divyasri were also present at the event.

World Record At 5 By Playing With 20 Players

Fifty years and still going strong... on the busy street of Ghansi Bazaar in the Old City, one is engulfed by the aroma of freshly-fried jalebis and jhangris. The place has stood the test of time and is popular as ‘High Court jalebis.’If you ask any food-loving Hyderabadi about lip-smacking samosas and jalebis, then the ‘High Court jalebi’ shop is sure to top the list or will surely be mentioned in the top recommendations. Run by Pradeep Nath, the place offers the best samosas and jalebis.The place, a little eatery with no fancy elements, was started by Pradeep’s father in 1968. After working with a Hyderabad-based Hubli caterer for four years in Hyderabad, Pradeep’s father set up his own stall, and it was a hit from the word go.People came in huge numbers during those days, and even today, the place is bustling from 7 am to 11 pm when they shut shop. People from all corners of the city come to the place to enjoy snacks that are budget-friendly and are made with recipes passed over generations.The place has jalebis, samosas, and kachoris, and Pradeep follows his father’s recipes to the T even today. If you have jalebi cravings, you must come here and take delight in some interesting street food.

This Time, Do Try The ‘High Court Jalebi’

Gaming has become a vice of many youngsters, and in one such incident, a teenager played online games using his mother and grandfather’s money without their knowledge and lost Rs 36 lakh over a period of time.The said teenager happens to be the resident of Amberpet. He happened to download a free fire gaming app on his grandfather’s mobile phone a few months back. Since he had access to his mother’s bank account details, he used to play with small amounts initially.However, over a period of time, without the knowledge of his mother or grandfather, he started playing regularly and spent Rs 36 lakh on online games. The family finally came to know about his antics when they noticed that huge amounts had been withdrawn. The boy had withdrawn Rs 27 lakh from his mother’s account and Rs 9 lakh from his grandfather’s account.The woman then approached the Hyderabad Cyber Crime police and lodged a complaint. “We are writing to the company informing about the complaint made by the family, and we will see what can be done in the case,” says an official from the Hyderabad Cyber Crime department.

Teenager Loses Rs 36 Lakh Playing Mobile Games

Along with the increasing population of the city, vehicular traffic is also increasing by leaps and bounds which is increasing the air and sound pollution in the city. Traffic police are taking steps to rid the city of noise pollution which has become a health hazard.&nbsp;Those who make loud noises and use irritating horns will be prosecuted under the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1989 with a fine of Rs 1,000. City Traffic Joint Commissioner AV Ranganath said a special drive would be launched from June 1 to this end.&nbsp;During the inspections conducted under the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate from the 10th of this month, 3320 horns with loud noises were removed. If they use horns other than the one made by the vehicle company, they will file a case against them and file a chargesheet and will be made to appear in court. Strict legal action will be taken if a siren is used along with the horn.