It is common to note that when one goes down, the other rises by default. That is the case with the two Telugu states. When the new Telangana state was formed, there was lots of anticipation about development in the newly carved Andhra Pradesh. However, due to various factors in the state, the developers and big firms continue to confide confidence in Telangana only.&nbsp;In fact, according to <a href="https://www.anarock.com/management">Anuj Puri</a>, Anarock Group chairman, the slowdown in the once proposed capital of Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, has driven investments and buyers back to Telangana capital.The former has lost its sheen over the past four to five years. Resultantly, both residential and commercial activity has gained significant momentum in Hyderabad over the last year, with developers launching several projects.For the third quarter of 2021, 6735 projects have been launched in the city. Incidentally, just one year back, the number of projects launched was 1650 in Q3, 2020. While this is much lesser when compared to other metros of India, where MMR stood at 20,965, Chennai at 3,405, Pune at 9705, Kolkatta at 3220, NCR at 10,220, and Bengaluru at 8550. It can be noticed that Hyderabad is way ahead of Chennai and Kolkata.However, when one sees the percentage of change, then Hyderabad tops the list as it has seen 300% growth as compared to 128% in MMR, 113% in Chennai, 100% in Pune, 99% in Kolkatta, 97% in NCR, and 58% in Bengaluru. And if we look at the supply curve, Hyderabad provided 14,960 units in Q3, 2021 as compared to Mumbai, which topped the list with 16,510 units, and Chennai supplied just 2980 units.

Hyderabad Sees Highest Infrastructure Rise in Q3, 2021

Smartphones have been parents' enemies as they mislead their children into a different world they either don't belong to or are too young to be a part of. Unfortunately, there have been many cases where the parent's protectiveness turned out to be reversal as children either run away from the family or resort to self-harm and suicide.&nbsp;The case of a class VII girl living at Hafeezpet, Miyapur, and daughter of two daily laborers is quite shocking as she took the whole caution and advice of her father to keep a smartphone only for studying. Instead, she set herself ablaze in the absence of her parents and older siblings. The girl was a residential school student at Keesara but took classes from home due to the pandemic. \The girl given the smartphone for her studies would get engaged post-study time in interacting with her relatives and friends. Her father warned against constant interaction with relatives, especially with a male relative who is way too old to be having a conversation like youngsters day in and out, and tried fixing this problem by changing the sim and taking away her phone for a while.The father warned everyone at home to maintain caution and keep checking on her mobile activity whenever they can and also decided to stop talking to her for a while to make her understand the depth of the problem. However, seeing this as a real problem and disagreeing with her father's advice, the girl set herself ablaze with kerosene in the absence of her family members. The girl aged 13 was immediately rushed to Osmania General Hospital, where she died while being treated.&nbsp;

Father Takes Away Smartphone, Girl Commits Suicide

British Citizen Award(<a href="https://www.britishcitizenawards.co.uk/">BCA</a>) is an award that not everyone gets. Only those whose contributions in Education, Healthcare, Volunteering, and Charitable giving, Industry and have changed the community around them for the greater good are the rightful recipients.&nbsp;Ragasudha Vinjamuri, a classical dancer, hailing from the city, has been honored with the award for her contributions to Arts. With a total of 26 people who have been selected for this award throughout Britain, Miss Vinjamuri is the first woman from Telangana to receive this award.&nbsp;The artist is an ace Bharatnatyam dancer and currently teaches at the University of Sunderland in London after moving to the city 12 years ago. While this is one of the highest honors for her work as a dancer, She has a unique record of performing one of India's most loved dance forms, Bharatnatyam, more than 15 times at the House of Commons and House of Commons Lords. In this place, the queen and some of the most elite in Britain and Europe gather together.&nbsp;Miss Vinjamuri, who is now the recipient of this award, explained how she believes in dance to be more than just a movement of bodies and how one can express society and everything good and bad through it. The dancer presented this award at the House of Lords of British Parliament, followed by a Lap of Honor and Certificate Presentation. Actor and presenter Tim Vincent hosted this event. Every awardee's journey through their work and influence on society was shown before they were given the award.&nbsp;

Hyderabadi Dancer Wins British Citizen Award 2021

The financial blues of covid19 are still haunting small-scale business people as they are either struggling with an odd job or have just given up and are living a difficult life. Such is the case of Krishna, who has been keeping the vibrant and diversified art of block printing on fabrics alive but has no takers for it due to the pandemic and modern machines.&nbsp;The resident of Abids has been an expert block printer for the last 25 years, and he was more often called a magician by his co-workers and customers for the kind of work he used to fill pure silk, silk cotton, and chanderi sarees with his bare hands. His life before the pandemic was undoubtedly a struggle, but a set number of people loved his work and kept coming back to him.&nbsp;But post-pandemic things have gotten worse as printing machines have taken over the market, and he makes peanuts out of the 2-3 orders he gets in a month and somehow doesn't get any. So to meet the needs, Krishna works as a security guard and keeps doing those few orders. Krishna explained how he sells his handprint finished sarees for just 300/- to 500/- which sells for nothing less than 1800/- elsewhere with most designs printed on a machine.&nbsp;The Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development(<a href="https://www.telangana.gov.in/departments/municipal-administration-and-urban-development">MAUD</a>), KT Rama Rao, happened to know how the pandemic is killing centuries of art and took time to share Krishna's picture and a video of his works on Twitter and connected Krishna to Handlooms and Textiles Secretary. A kind gesture of social media highlighting will surely bring him some respite as people might now turn to him for their festive requirements throughout this month.
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My team <a href="https://twitter.com/KTRoffice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KTRoffice</a> will connect Krishna to Handlooms &amp; Textiles Secretary and assist <a href="https://t.co/bPSNggMwYE">https://t.co/bPSNggMwYE</a>— KTR (@KTRTRS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KTRTRS/status/1444137266889121796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2021</a></blockquote>

KTR Saves The Day For An Artisan And Keeps The Art Alive

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Association(<a href="https://www.hmda.gov.in/">HMDA</a>) and climate activists seem to have locked horns as the HMDA slapped an absurd fine of Rs.11,000 on the teen activist conducting the "Global Climate Strike." Activists across the city have come in support of the young activist. However, they are raising objections to the fine collected by the HMDA, which involved no commercial activity, and are trying to understand the reason behind collecting money.The event was organized on September 24 by the young activist who gathered a few more people at the LUV Hyderabad sign at People's Plaza to highlight the current environment scenario, how things might get worse, and what people need to do. The activist is outraged by the fee taken from her and also mentioned that she found no such clause or provision to make this payment on the HMDA's online portal where only commercial activists are entitled to do so before they set out on their public activity.The activist highlighted how this activity was a low-key event but had proper police permission and was still embarrassed and charged such a lumpsum amount. The activist was charged Rs.11,800, including the 10,000/- a charge mentioned in the HMDA website for any commercial rally or campaign at Necklace road for 4 hours plus Rs.1800/- GST. The activist's parents did not want to dampen the protest plan in front of her friends and supporters, which is why they paid the amount.&nbsp;But later, after the activist learned that she was unethically looted, she wrote to the <a href="https://www.hmda.gov.in/">HMDA</a> for receipt. The body immediately denied any permit and did not show the division of rates in the 11,800 collected. If this challan was paid at a bank, the deposited slip would act as a receipt, but a refund or any bill is not possible since that is not the case said the HMDA in their defense.&nbsp;After learning this incident, the activist's father and Dr. Lubna Sarwath, an environmentalist, in their respective letters to the HMDA and BPP, wrote how this is unethical and asked them to return the money. The environmentalist took one step ahead and asked the HMDA to pay Rs. 1 Lakh as compensation towards the young activist and all the issues they have had to face.

HMDA Charges Rs.11,800/ From A Teen Activist Without An Ethical Reason  

Not all holiday spots are bang on when it comes to popularity. Some places are quaint, and it is this old-world charm that makes them irresistible if you are a free-spirited traveler. Well, one such place happens to be just kilometers away from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._B._Nagar">LB Nagar</a>. Now, would you think there is a beautiful waterfall just 20km away from the city? Mostly the answer would be a no. Of course, you will know the place if you are a local or a student at the nearby college.The small but beautiful waterfall here is called Antharaganga falls, which makes for a quick weekend trekking option. The best part is that one does not have to prepare for a long time to take this little trek up a small hill to reach the waterfall. You can simply drive up to the bottom of the hill and take the trekking trip.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/nbn-engine/uploads/3fdf9db490e9f83f0e896a556aaa098bcc48e462.jpg" alt=""> One has to head towards Vijayawada from LB Nagar on NH65, about 5km after you cross ORR Road. Then one gets to Abdullahpurmet, and about 1km after that, one comes across a petrol bunk. One can find a college arch right next to the bunk. Enter the arch and go straight ahead for another 2km to reach the bottom of the hill. However, if you are coming from the opposite direction, then take the ORR and take exit 11.The trek is simple as the path is quite obvious, and the uphill trek is not too tedious. However, one has to take along good shoes that have a good grip as the rocks can get slippery at places. After about 30 minutes, one can reach the small waterfall. However, one can really enjoy the experience after rains as the water gushes from the falls.Also, expect to see some monkeys, peacocks, and reptiles on the way. And make sure that you don’t litter while there.

Trek Your Way Up To Enjoy Rustic Beauty of Antharaganga Falls

<a href="https://farzicafe.com/">Farzi Cafe</a>, which is popular as a modern Indian bistro, has come up with a new menu to attract customers in the post-pandemic scenario. The whole idea is to tantalize the taste buds of guests in a vibrant setting.The restaurant will have traditional global, south Indian, and Indian classic dishes as part of their new offering. Farzi is known for its eclectic mix of futuristic food along with Indian and global flavors. And it’s not just food; the owners of <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Farzi+cafe/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x3bcb9135c53b0135:0xe0e1bd2013a005da?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwio8ri4763zAhVj7HMBHblvCi8Q9Rd6BAhtEAQ">Farzi</a> make it a point to present the food in the best possible way so that the guests are totally enticed by it.And while here, you can also get a taste of molecular gastronomy. So, here’s what you will get to enjoy in days to come – a well-thought-out assortment of soups and salads such as creamy marine bisque (veg, non-veg). Appetizers such as aloo snowmosa curd emulsification, tofu medu vada with curry leaf gun powder, yam galouti with ulta tawa paratha, smoke pepper chicken tikka, salt, and pepper chicken wings, jalapeno raita, tartare lamb chop, and chimichuri salsa with poppy seeds, karampodi tandoori pomfret, cucumber &amp; yogurt palate cleanser, etc., will make any foodie go bonkers.&nbsp;The main course has interesting items such as the sago pongal, ghee roast paneer with crushed peanut, kothimbar vada sabji with water butter nan, andha chilli chicken thatte idli with micro herbs, gongura mutton koora with ghee pulav, tawa seared meen manga curry with tempered rice, Hyderabadi style pothichoru biryani among others.As for the desserts, one can taste the de-constructed filter kappi tiramisu and caramel chocolate cheesecake, and others. The spread put together by chef Surya will be available for lunch and dinner from October 1, 2021.

Futuristic, Global and Indian Sums Up the New Menu at Farzi

Trauma centers at ten interchange points along Outer Ring Road (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_Ring_Road,_Hyderabad">ORR</a>) were set up by Hyderabad Road Development <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyderabad_Road_Development_Corporation_Limited">Corporation</a> Limited, said Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/KTRTRS">KT Rama Rao</a>.In Telangana Legislative Council here on Friday, KTR said that the Urban Mass Transit Company Limited has been facilitated as a consultant for the development of multi-fuel stations-cum-wayside amenities at eight interchanges at Medchal, Patancheru, Ghatkesar, Shamirpet, Pedda Amberpet, Narsingi, Bonguluru, and Telangana State Police Academy on PPP mode.Rest areas and Food courts, among other facilities, were planned. All these are in the planning stage and will be implemented by giving land on lease on PPP mode, and the suggestions from the members will also be taken into consideration.KTR also mentioned that more measures are being planned to generate higher revenue for HMDA.

KTR Sets Up Big Plans for ORR

The Internet can be a boon and a bane when it comes to being accessible to fraudsters. Of late, one gets to hear about a lot of ways in which people are getting cheated. So, the latest one happens to be 'electricity fraud.' As a part of this new scheme, people claiming to be from the electricity department call up or reach out to consumers and threaten them of snapping the power connection if the 'pending' bill is not paid immediately.In one case, a senior citizen was looted of Rs 45,000 after fraudsters contacted them. According to the Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (<a href="https://www.tssouthernpower.com/">TSSPDCL</a>), the fraudsters are targeting retired and senior citizens in the name of power bills.One of the fake messages doing rounds reads like this – 'Dear Consumer, the electricity connection to your house will be disconnected at 10.30 pm today, as you have not updated the previous month's bill. To keep continuing your connection, please contact our electricity power consumption support immediately.'The fraudsters are asked to call their 'officer' at 9692848762 to pay the bills. In the past, too, people claiming to be from the electricity department contacted people via text and over phones and fraudulently took their bank account and debit card details and withdrew money from their accounts by threatening to cut the power supply.The electricity officials say that if someone gets such a call, then they must immediately get on to the website www.tssouthernpower.com and the TSSPDCL mobile app. They add that the company does not switch off power overnight or midnight.Another important point to note is that the department does not take any account details, debit or credit card details. Also, the company does not send any website links via SMS for payment of bills.

Beware of 'Pending' Electricity Bill Fraud

Technical and coding skills are becoming increasingly important in all fields. Private schools are taking special classes on coding skills for children from primary. City-based Learning Skills Foundation and Dell Technologies have jointly launched the coding training program with the aim of teaching coding to children in government schools.Government schools have been training students on this coding subject since last year with the permission of the Department of Education. Currently, 50 schools in Greater Hyderabad are selected and classes are conducted online until July. Physical classes have started after re-opening. Coding class is conducted one day a week in selected schools. The resource person for NGOs goes and teaches the students. Teachers are also being trained.NGOs carry out various activities to develop technical skills even for children studying in government schools. In addition to coding training, new concepts in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematical) are being taught to students. While the experts from the NGO go and conduct classes and train students in Theory and Practicals. Maths and science teachers in the Government schools, on the other hand, are also being trained. Training lasts from six months to a year. One day a week there will be a theory class in the morning and practicals in the evening. Classes are conducted according to the school timetable. Computer labs have also been set up in 20 selected schools.

Special Coding Classes In Government Schools

Kanchan Mukherjee, who lives in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._R._Nagar">SR Nagar</a>, was having small problems with her <a href="https://www.tatasky.com/">Tata Sky</a> connection. So, she decided to call Tata Sky customer care to lodge a complaint.The next day, she got a call from a person who asked her for the OTP that was sent to her mobile phone. And lo behold, within minutes, her bank account was cleared of Rs 1 lakh forty thousand. A bewildered Kanchan Mukherjee approached cybercrime <a href="https://www.hyderabadpolice.gov.in/Cybercrimes.html">ACP KVM Prasad</a> and gave a complaint.The cyber police are requesting the citizens not to answer or take unknown calls and, most importantly, not give out any relevant details. They say one must be wary of calls from unknown people, easy money schemes, and gift offers over the phone as there is quite an increase in cybercrimes.