The recent incident of rape of a teenage girl and the presence of teenage boys who violated her at a pub clearly show that many rules have been violated. Though there has been a furor over the incident by opposition parties, it has become clear that the Excise department has not been following the norms due to which such incidents are on the rise.According to state government rules, all pubs must install CCTV cameras which should be linked to excise offices so they can monitor the activities in the pubs and clubs. Though the pubs do have CCTVs, they are not linked to the Excise department.The opposition parties in the state, Congress, and BJP, have been alleging that the reason behind this behavior is the prevalence of mamool raj. It is said that the excise department in HITEC city gets about Rs 50 lakh a month.The opposition parties feel this is the reason behind the authorities not taking timely action in the incidents of drugs in pubs. Also, in the name of recreation, various activities are being allowed during weekends.Another major issue is pubs allow students who are younger than 18 years for birthday parties and other parties during weekends, and these parties sometimes go on till late into the night. The Excise department is the authority to give licenses to the pubs and clubs. However, opposition parties allege that the government has been giving licenses liberally, which is leading to untoward incidents.

Excise Department Fails to Exercise Power

All places in Hyderabad obviously have names that have come into the public eye in recent times. The maps of yore show places that were named after people, gardens, or royals. But it was mostly people and gardens that the places were named after. Right now, there is a map exhibition from French cartographers like Guillaume Delisle, Philipe Buache, Joseph Tiefenthaler, and Anquetil-Duperron, among others, at the Birla Science Museum.So, if one digs into the etymological history of Hyderabad, then one can find interesting reasons behind the naming of places. Many of the places in the city were named by the locals, shares historian Dr. Mohammed Safiullah. Places such as Charminar, Lal Darwaza, and Errummanzil were named not after a person but a building.Also, some of the most popular places in Hyderabad are named after gardens. Though the gardens are long gone, the names remain like Jambagh or guava garden, says Anuradha Reddy, of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, INTACH.At the exhibition, you can look through a variety of maps across mathematics, medicine, nuclear science, biodiversity, aviation, physics, visual analytics, locomotives, astronomy, cartography, and more.Some examples of names of places – Moosarambagh was named after French military commander Monsieur Raymond who served the Nizams. He used to live near a bagh which refers to ‘a garden’ as the area was once covered by huge greenery.Ameerpet was named after Amir Ali, who was gifted a piece of land by Asaf Jah VI, who built a small summer palace there with lots of flora and flowing water bodies. Begumpet was named after Bashir-ul-Nisa Begum, daughter of Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III. Somajiguda was named after Sonaji, an employee of the revenue department of Roy Ryan Sham Raj. Koti was named after Koti Residency, which once stood there. Lal Darwaza was named after a red gateway that used to exist in the area.

Map Exhibition at Birla Science Museum Reveals Great Details About Hyd

A YouTuber from the US has discovered a scam call center right here in Hyderabad. The call center is said to be functioning from a building in the city’s IT Hub, according to the YouTuber who is from the United States.The YouTuber who runs a channel called Scammer Payback alleges that a scamming company is running from the fifth floor of a building near the 100 feet road in Madhapur was duping thousands of people from the US and Australia.The YouTuber Pierogi posted a 19-minute video on his YouTube channel that he frightened the scammers into paying back money to several persons who were conned by the company. The video has garnered around four million views now.Pierogi has also shared their names, addresses, and CCTV footage from the premises where the scammers were operating from. Details of people who were scammed, the exact office address and IP addresses, and the names of a few working in the company are shared in the video.The YouTuber says the company has been cheating people in the name of memberships and sponsorships. He says he even interacted with a victim to understand their modus operandi. The questioned woman lost $1500. Pierogi says he hacked into the scammer’s computer system network. He says he has deleted as many as 50,000 addresses and data of people from the US and Australia.Pierogi says he has written to the Telangana Police about the scam call center. When contacted, the Cyberabad police said they did not find anything suspicious in the building so far.

US-based YouTuber Exposes Scam Call Centre in Hyderabad

Of late, say ethnic, and one can easily guess the food that will be served at the restaurant -- Of course, vegetarian or non-vegetarian food is local. But Cafe Ethnic in Zaheerabad, run by the Deccan Development Society, offers a healthy twist to the most popular dish of Hyderabad. Well, they are now becoming popular for their millet biryani.Over the years, the restaurant has been serving a variety of healthy options, and of late, they have thought of making the healthy options tasty for the families walking in to have a meal. Their concept was to make their food interesting for adults and kids alike.While serving millets in various forms in the past, they realized that making one dish with millets would make a world of difference. That’s how the idea for millet biryani came about. They serve vegetable biryani using millets.The manager at Cafe Ethnic shares that people were looking for healthy food post-pandemic as opposed to regular food. He says they have also seen families bring their children to teach healthy eating habits.Besides millet biryani, Cafe Ethnic offers millet sambar rice, millet thali, multi-millet phulka, and a variety of rotis like jonna, sajja, ragi, pudina, and palak.The decor, too, is ethnic with grass rooftops and bamboo blinds. So, if you want to try something different, take the trip. You will surely not regret it.

Health-Conscious Can Head To Cafe Ethnic For Millet Biryani

The decision to introduce a bullet train corridor between Hyderabad and Bengaluru has been taken by the higher officials of the Indian railway.Eight Bullet train corridors have already been announced by the Indian Railways. The first phase of this plan is being carried out to launch a bullet train between Bombay-Ahmedabad. In such a manner, a point-by-point project report has been developed, and actions are being made to secure the lands for this venture.Meanwhile, plans are being given final touches for other bullet train passages like Mumbai-Hyderabad, Varanasi-Delhi, Chennai-Mysore,&nbsp; Varanasi-Howrah, and Delhi-Amritsar.Keeping in view the future requirements of the public, the Indian railways have decided to introduce the Hyderabad Bengaluru bullet train corridor as well.

Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bullet Train Soon To Become a Reality

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

Times are such that a lot of people who depend on their talent for survival are finding it hard to make their ends meet. Most hit are artistes, performing artistes who haven’t had shows right from the past year.Since most of them depend on the money they make on shows, they are finding it difficult to make ends meet and pay their bills. Helping such artistes is The Nation’s Rock Band or NRB, which is run by Shriya Gupta exclusively to provide a platform for 500 artistes.Her idea is to bring together upcoming, genuine talent and then showcase them to the world. She uses the online platform to organize gigs, live Instagram shows, dance jams, music gigs, and open mics. NRB has been raising funds for these artistes and also COVID victims through such shows. Shriya Gupta says that the online participation of the audience keeps the artistes going. Money can never buy such happiness, she says.The NRB has also been working with local start-ups and businesses as a give-away program to attract more audiences for their shows. One of the artistes confides that jamming with artistes from different places, virtual rehearsals, online sessions helped her develop positivity during these times and have also helped her tide through a depressive phase.One artiste shares he was awe-stuck by a small 12-yr-old boy who performed on an open mic, which gave him loads of inspiration. Similarly, another beatboxer says that some of the beatboxers held a workshop, which helped him hone his skills, all thanks to NRB.