A new problem with movies returning to the theatres is back on track, seeing multiplexes face heat. According to the Government order, only single-screen theatres were allowed to collect a capped amount of parking tickets from the people watching movies.Multiplex owners are bluffing customers, telling them that they are currently a single screen facility due to the pandemic but are collecting a mandate of 20/- for two-wheeler parking and 30/- for four-wheeler parking.&nbsp;These multiplexes are supposed to have singular permission, which highlights the number of screens they have and not charge any parking fee from people. Still, they have been taking multiple single-screen licenses and collecting parking amounts from people.&nbsp;Few people have also highlighted that Tivoli is also indulging in a similar collection from its people and how few people recently learned this to be wrong and tried to elaborate the issue on social media.&nbsp;People have also researched and found that the Government Order strictly disallows multiplex facilities to indulge in any collection from its patrons. With this issue already knocking on the GHMC's door for a resolution, the commercial tax department will also look into the actual scenario and what has to be done about&nbsp; multiplexes breaking this rule without a doubt, especially during the festive season

Multiplexes Flout Government Order And Charge For Parking 

With Hyderabad having enough rain than it usually has during non-rainy seasons and monsoons, the closing of September and the beginning of October has been quite an unusual scenario in terms of the weather. Hence, many people feel that the weather decided to skip winter after the monsoon and go to summer this year.&nbsp;This scenario of some hot and dry days is not just an occurrence in the city but is seen across Telangana immediately after the effects of Cyclone Gulab vanished from the state. The four days have been stressing the above feeling of summer even more as the city recorded its highest temperature of 32.8-degree celsius for that day at Monda Market. According to IMD, this temperature has been 2-3 degrees higher than usual. Not just this but the lowest minimum temperature.The current temperature and the humidity levels show no signs of rain as Automatic Weather Stations of the Telangana State Development Planning Society have predicted the temperature to stay between 30 degrees Celsius to 33 degrees celsius for a few more days. To prove the unusual weather is a reality, Khammam went to early March as it recorded 36.5 degrees celsius. Only Nagarkurnool has been having a regular season as light showers were recorded, and it is predicted to continue till the end of this week.

Hyderabad's Unusual Heat Right After Cyclone Gulab 

State president of the Telangana Vidhyarthi Sangam (TVS) and a Ph.D. scholar from the Osmania University, Hyderabad, is now under police custody for his alleged links with the CPI(Maoist party), which is currently outlawed. He was responsible for influencing people to join the party.&nbsp;According to the police, the scholar was arrested two years ago in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The fresh arrest of the scholar was made at LB Nagar due to influencing people to join the party. The scholar is recognized as Srinivas Goud, a resident of Warsiguda and a native of the Peddapalli district. Srinivas's primary role was to influence youngsters to join the party and collect money for the growth of the party and many other roles as per the leaders' instructions.&nbsp;The police have found out that Srinivas Goud is a well-known name in Maoist active states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh and knows a lot of influential people in those states who are running the party in the above states.&nbsp;The arrest of the scholar and his little interrogation has led to the arrest of 13 more people associated with the latter at LB Nagar. He will remain at LB Nagar police custody and will be further moved to a higher security facility before court proceedings.&nbsp;

OU Scholar Arrested For Links With Maoists

The <a href="https://narcoticsindia.nic.in/">NCB</a> (Narcotics Control Bureau) has sought the help of various agencies, state police, and task force officials to help in raiding pubs, bars, and restaurants that could be selling or supplying drugs. The heat is on for NCB after they busted a rave party on a cruise ship. The incident got a celebrity angle when the NCB held Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh Khan, during the raid.Now, the news is all over the place, and the NCB officials are leaving no stone unturned to break the nexus and arrest those involved. The central government has been challenged by the opposition parties to take swift action following the seizure of 3000 kg of drugs at Mudra airport in Gujarat.The local police officials say that they did receive requests from NCB to raid all bars, pubs, and restaurants that could be involved in such activities. It is known that NCB has been acting on tip-offs for quite some time, and they have been particularly alert since the death of Sushant Singh Rajput last year.As for Hyderabad, drugs were seized from Dhoolpet recently, and the police officials allege that many in Dhoolpet are involved in the drugs trade. Naturally, the state police are now on high alert and are gearing up to extend full support to NCB.In the case of Aryan Khan, the NCB had known about the rave party being organized on the cruise ship, and they boarded the ship as passengers and seized cocaine, hashish oil, MD, charas, and MDMA. Aryan was taken into custody.On Monday his bail plea was rejected and was sent into remand till October 7.

City Pubs, Bars and Restaurants Under NCB's Radar!

The residents of the Nampally, Bazaar Ghat, Mallepally, and surrounding areas are flabbergasted over the non-functioning of the streetlights. It has been for several days that the streetlights have not been working. Residents alleged that no one turned up to resolve the problem, though there were many representations to concerned officials.The residents also complained that not only this issue but also there were various civic problems which are causing inconvenience to them. The problem was brought to the notice of the concerned officials, but nothing has been done. The locals fear that there is a chance of anti-social activities due to the absence of streetlights in the area.One of the residents of Bazar Ghat said that the streetlights have not been working for several weeks now. Despite several messages and complaints through social media and representation from the residents to official concerns, no steps have been taken to this date, and the area remains in the dark.&nbsp;The women folks are afraid to go out at night. The working women are finding it difficult to reach home after 7 PM.

The Dark Side of the City

At Automotive Jubilee Hills, the most awaited SUV of the Year – <a href="https://auto.mahindra.com/suv/xuv700/">XUV700</a>, was launched by Bhoopesh Kumar, the company’s Regional Head, in the presence of filmmaker Tammareddy Bharadwaj, AMPL Motors CEO KA Narayana, and others.The newly unveiled Mahindra XUV700, the majestic convoy, rolled into Hyderabad. From October 7, the bookings for the vehicle will start and deliveries starting date is to be announced by October 10. The deliveries of petrol variants will precede that of diesel variants, according to the reports.The sophisticated and sensuous exterior of the XUV700 presents an extremely aerodynamic design for an SUV. The XUV700 will be available in gasoline and all-aluminum diesel engines with new generation 6-speed automatic and manual transmission options.According to the company, the powerful 2 liter Turbo GDi mStallion Engine (gasoline) reels out 380 Nm of Torque between 1750 and 3000 rpm and builds 200 PS at 5000 rpm, and the engine offers linear power delivery and refined motoring. It also has been stated that safety is one of the core pillars of the XUV700 experience, and it provides many path-breaking safety features.

Most Awaited XUV700 Launched in Hyderabad

Hyderabad and Secunderabad happen to be twin cities. But there is a lot of cultural difference between both the cities. While Hyderabad is always on the speed dial, Secunderabad has a more laid-back and relaxed culture, where people like to meet and socialize in a peaceful setting. To cater to this trait of people in Secunderabad, many foodpreneurs have started quaint food joints and cafes that provide interesting fare.There was a time when those in Secunderabad had to come to HITEC city looking for variety. But today, Sainikpuri has emerged as a foodie paradise where an entire stretch of about 1.9km is sprinkled with eateries and cafes. However, not very long ago, the scene was very different. It was not until the owners of The Fifth Avenue bakery decided to provide a cozy place for people in Sainikpuri. Incidentally, the bakery faces the plush Fifth Avenue road, and one can safely say it kick-started the food revolution in Sainikpuri.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/nbn-engine/uploads/875d1b0eb2576b254d16c583a81a7ec73f2ab3d7.jpg" alt=""> Now, there are about 20 different eateries and cafes in the area. Another concept cafe is The Vegan Cafe – <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/17.3944,78.5092874/ewoke+sainikpuri/@17.4401582,78.5014591,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bcb9bee21a52ce9:0xec40841e515ad388!2m2!1d78.545978!2d17.485926">Ewoke</a>. The three owners of Ewoke were in the real estate business before they jumped into the food industry. Their idea is to break the misconception that vegan food is costly. And they feel Sainikpuri was just the right place to try their idea. Since the people there love to eat good food at reasonable prices, Ewoke ended up being a hit. The guests can also buy seeds of melon, cashew, almonds, and other dry fruits as the restaurant runs on a zero-waste philosophy. They can carry their own paper bags and take the quantity they desire.Then there is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/17.3944,78.5092874/Kebabwala+%26+Co/@17.4421945,78.4941882,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x3bcb9b52274497a7:0xce74de4795d602d9!2m2!1d78.5436284!2d17.4870394">Kebabwala &amp; Co</a>, which as the name suggests, has a delectable selection of kebabs. Another popular place with the locals in Sainikpuri is Coffee Cup, which has cool interiors and a library that shot to fame when a scene from Vijay Devarakonda-Ritu Verma film Pelli Choopulu was shot there.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/nbn-engine/uploads/679f7cb0168a4eb8960bb629979b23db9b8e7a1b.jpg" alt=""> There are other places such as Coco Cafe, which has a macaw that greets the guests, and Cafe Bunker, which has a military theme. And last but not least is the Hyjack drive-in, where one can get different cuisines and has two themes – Greek and rustic.

Sainikpuri, Secunderabad’s Very Own Foodie Paradise

The dismal revenues of the public sector body TSRTC are impacting the citizens of Hyderabad and greater Hyderabad. The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (<a href="https://twitter.com/TSRTCHQ">TSRTC</a>) that was plying 120 AC buses in the city has now decided to withdraw 80 buses from its fleet.After being eased out, the AC buses are now being used for inter-state transportation. The RTC officials who have been working overtime to cut down the losses of the public sector body have decided that the AC buses have become white elephants. One of the main reasons to hit the revenues of RTC happens to be COVID.Once corona struck, bus services were stopped. However, when the intensity of the virus decreased, commuters, mostly IT professionals, started using the metro. Even now, when the COVID cases are dismally low, the IT professionals haven’t reverted to taking AC buses.Another reason is the sharp increase in diesel prices. The prices have increased by 50 percent, and this has created a huge dent in the earnings of TSRTC. Yet another reason is the mileage difference in both cases, i.e., inter-city and inter-state plying.Once the AC buses have been put into inter-state service, they have been clocking longer distances, and there has been increased fuel efficiency. Incidentally, the 80 AC buses that have been eased out happen to be hi-end Volvo buses that have been procured at the cost of Rs 1.3 crore each way back in 2010.Also, there has been increased usage of AC buses in districts. Alongside, the revenues from inter-city AC buses dropped from Rs 60 to Rs 10.The AC buses joined RTC before Telangana formation under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission scheme.

TSRTC Stops 80 AC Buses in Hyderabad to Cut Losses

Nature lovers in the city have realized how the plans made by the Government for the city and the state, on the whole, can result in a lot of damage to the environment and how the loss of trees for urbanization is not something the human race can afford. Knowing how devastating the future is going to get considering the current scenario of destruction and extinction.&nbsp;A group of 60 people recently gathered for a peaceful protest against the axing of a vast and nice-looking banyan tree that anyone can notice on the Chevella-Vikarabad road. The nature lovers gathered for a silent rally against the four-lane highway proposed to be built by cutting down this giant tree. The protesters explained how banyan trees are relatively rare across the city, and this location has a cluster of them that might all get razed for a new road.&nbsp;In addition, the protestors explained how Banyan trees are a part of the state's culture, and cutting them all kills a small aspect of the vibrant culture.&nbsp;The protestors explained the presence of more than 1000 banyan trees from Moinabad to Vikarabad and how state projects might slowly see this number reduce. Banyan trees have been a great source of moderating temperature giving people an excellent calm atmosphere, and few with their gigantic structure look pretty rare.&nbsp;The nature lovers explained how they have no objection to the Government's plan for an efficient road as it is a good thing for everyone but somehow feel that a way is possible to build the road without axing the trees. A historian who was part of this protest explained how most of these trees were planted when Himayatsagar and Osmansagar were built.

Tree Lovers Stage Silent Protest Against Axing Of Banyan Trees 

The recently opened '<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//thrill+city/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x3bcb914a225b0795:0xc688c77b67276bf0?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiw6dWh6rDzAhUVcCsKHftpDNMQ9Rd6BAhXEAQ">Thrill City</a>' at PV Narasimha Rao Marg managed to make a good buzz. But then, it is reported that the people behind the family entertainment center are violating the norms of serving liquor illegally. There are a couple of sports bars inside the park that do not have licenses to sell alcohol.But they have been selling alcoholic beverages for the customers and are billing them on different names as food items or discreet sets of alphabets. HMDA sources clarify that there is no liquor license for any eatery on the premises. The discreet billing clarifies that they are into something illegal.&nbsp;Interestingly, the games in Thrill City are shut down at 10 PM every day but the eateries selling liquor operate until 11.30 PM. There is a buzz that Thrill City is co-owned by the son of a senior minister in Telangana Government. The young man unsuccessfully contested from one of the parliament segments in the 2019 General Elections.

Thrill City Serving Liquor Illegally?

Organ Donation has been regarded as one of the best acts in medical history as a patient shows his selfless attitude knowing that they cannot survive, but their organ can help someone wake up to a new day. This whole act is now a state-run program known as Jeevandan to help people sign up and donate their organs if they unfortunately die but help another person get a shot at life.Azmeera Kumar, a 40-year-old wage earner, recently met with a horrific accident on his way back home near Shaikpet. The man was immediately taken to Care Banjara, where he was in the ICU for more than 27 hours and couldn't fight his way back to recovery and, unfortunately, was declared brain dead by a team of neurosurgeons who treated him.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife Azmeera Kaili and two sons Prabhudeva (24 years) and Balraj (20 years), who were quite heartbroken by the sudden demise of their beloved spouse and father.&nbsp;The members of the state-run program Jeevandaan did their best to talk to them and counseled them during a time of grief.&nbsp;After all the discussion and with proper consent, the family members donated five organs(two kidneys, liver, and two corneas) of their deceased family member to this organization to guarantee desiring patients a definite help so that they can live. This gesture should be promoted more for people to come forward and donate their organs after they die.&nbsp;