Looks like the traffic woes of Hyderabad citizens will reduce in the days to come. For better traffic management at junctions in the state capital, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has adopted new Adaptive Traffic Signal Control (ATSC) systems that change traffic signal colors based on real-time traffic data.Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), the state-of-the-art adaptive control algorithm known as Composite Signal Control Strategy (CoSiCoSt) adjusts the cycle time, green splits, and offsets to support coordinating with nearby intersections to manage area-wise traffic in real time.The ATSC systems will automatically and continuously adjust the green times based on the changing approaching patterns of vehicles at an intersection. The idea is to optimize a combination of delay and number of stops.The system will use camera-based detectors to constantly monitor movements at junctions, and it will create new timing sequences to match them. A centralized system will monitor the data of each junction and optimizes the system at a network level to ensure the synchronization of signals to reduce system delays.As of now, the ATSC and Pelican Signal System (PSS) projects consist of 122 ATSC signals, 94 pelican signals, and 213 existing HTRIMS signals across Hyderabad. The ATSC system will improve traffic flows along major corridors in the city through a combination of local and network-level optimization.The 94 Pelican signals equipped with a push button facility provide safe pedestrian crossing, and these signals have been installed at strategic locations such as hospitals, colleges/ schools, and commercial, public places where the pedestrian footfall is high.

Hyd's Traffic Police's New ATSC System To Ease Traffic Woes

Faraaz Siddiqui is one of the famous food Bloggers from Hyderabad. He is also the founder of 'Spoonful of Hyderabad' an online food portal. If you watch his Instagram page, we will come to know about Faraaz Siddiqui's love of different cuisines.Reportedly, Faraaz has traveled to many beautiful food places across Hyderabad and gathered collections from each individual food outlet. His Instagram feed is enough for us to get an idea of where to find the best food outlets in the city.Being a big foodie and the founder of "Spoonful of Hyderabad," Faraaz Siddiqui is fondly known for tasting Street foods to various varieties of thalis, biriyanis, and other food items. Taking about his experiences, Faraaz says that being in the food industry is the opportunity for each individual to get to savor a variety of flavors and travel to numerous amazing and gorgeous eatery locations.The famous blogger says eating is one of his favorite hobbies and eagerly waiting to explore various places and food stalls in the near future.

The Interesting Story of Famous City Food Blogger Faraaz Siddiqui

Women trafficking is one of the fast pace businesses in our country. Cashing in on the loopholes in the system, the traffickers are doing flesh business across all metro cities in India, and Hyderabad City is also not an exception for it.News usual hear the news that raids are being conducted by police on brothels, but still the, prostitution continues to be one of the well-organized businesses in Hyderabad.For the past few years, the traffickers dumping girls from neighboring countries, luring them into the prostitution business. As per the reports, the trafficking agencies are bringing teenage girls from Bangladesh and Nepal by offering job opportunities in Hyderabad and pushing them into the dark business after landing here.Reportedly, the girls are being offered dancers, beauticians, and various desk jobs in Hyderabad. After they accept the offer, they will illegally border cross with fake documentation through the widely spread trafficking network and will be brought to Hyderabad. Once after coming here, they will be feared for their illegal entry into the country and forced to take up prostitution as the work. A few reports also say that girls from other countries are pushed into the IVF business, where they will be forced to sell their eggs to the fertility centers for Rs. 25 to Rs 30 thousand each.Though the government officials are well-aware of it, none of them take necessary action to prevent the flesh trade in the city, say a few NGO organizations.

Hyderabad Becomes ADDA for Women Trafficking

Chota Bheem, the laddoo-loving dhoti-clad comic character, was created by Rajiv Chilaka’s Greengold Animation in 2008. Since then, it has become a huge success story and is great inspiration lore for all working in the animation industry in India. Now, it’s the turn of Mighty Little Bheem. The character of the toddler Bheem has taken over the world, and it has become the most watched show in the pre-school category on American subscription streaming service and production company Netflix.In April 2019, Rajiv Chilaka and his team created Mighty Little Bheem (MLB), who is a 12-15 month-old toddler. Within three weeks of its launch on Netflix, it became the most-watched animated series anywhere in the world. Now, Mighty Little Bheem merchandise will make its way into world markets, and a French licensee has secured the international license.There will also be story books in regional languages as Chota Bheem had a whole load of merchandise during its run. In fact, No Rules Rules, a book by Netflix co-founder and chief executive officer released in September 2020, mentions why Netflix decided to pump money into an animation series made by a Hyderabad-based company. The book, which primarily deals with the history of Netflix, reveals that the no dialogue comic show has been watched by more than 27 million viewers in about 190 countries around the world.Rajiv Chilaka says the brief from Netflix was pretty clear. They wanted something that the audience hadn’t seen about Chota Bheem. So, Rajiv and his team came up with the idea of Bheem as a toddler and created the world of Dholakpur, which was as Indian as it could get. They then developed a cute, cuddly Mighty Little Bheem, which aced not only creativity but also the tech part.Three seasons of Mighty Little Bheem have already been aired. Each series has 21 short videos that run from five to six minutes. Soon, Greengold will also make small videos, again without dialogues, to tell the why and how of Dasara, Deepavali, Sankranthi, and other festivals.Today, Greengold has been getting lots of offers from various international companies. Right now, the company has 630 full-time employees along with 120 freelancers. It has also added a VFX wing. Soon, it will be adding another 300-400 people to its rolls.

Mighty Little Bheem Making Impact On The World Platform

Well, it’s time to return to offices for many. But some are still in the WFH mode and wish to continue like that for a while. Though the major companies have let employees opt for permanent WFH, there is no guarantee now that the pandemic has subsided. However, for now, WFH is very much a reality for some.While the idea of WFH might be enticing, working alone with no peers can get to you at times. You crave some human interaction, some friendly cheer, and probably a hot cup of freshly brewed coffee. Hyderabad now has some very interesting places to chill, and we list out 10 of the best places to work from when you want a quaint little place to bring back your mojo.So here we go:Autumn Leaf Cafe, with its awesome and verdant outdoors, is a must-go place, whether you are in work mode or not.Nue Cafe is another perfect spot to unwind and find your creative side.Bottega Fine Food Cafe... for the unversed, Bottega is apparently a friendly neighborhood store in Spanish. With Hyderabadis traveling to all corners of the world, the cafes too, are taking innovative names. Goes without saying, it has a warm ambiance and offers some hearty food.Sofrehh Persian Bistro... In the Middle East, it is a custom to chill over coffee or tea, depending on the country. While here, you cannot go wrong about meeting interesting people and some finger-licking Persian food.Funnel Hill Creamery... one of the favorites of the young crowd; it is a cool place to chill and work.Concu... known for its exotic range of desserts, has opened some spacious outlets around the city, and we say just drop in to savor the experience.Feranoz Patisserie and Cafe... This is yet another little gem of a place that has completed three years. And given the competition these days, it surely talks about its popularity.Cravery Cafe...&nbsp; Another interesting space that has lots of greenery. Ideal for working in peace.Aaromale Cafe &amp; Creative Community... it’s the place that many go to unwind and get to immerse themselves in the traditional style building and garden. The place has events quite often and gives a platform for aspiring and upcoming artists. As for the food, well, go take a look.The Coffee Cup... Another cafe with an interesting menu and quiet nooks to complete that pressing job.

List of Top 10 Cafes in Hyderabad to Work From

It’s a common issue in a household that has children in their early teens or in their teenage years. Apparently, more than half of the youth are suffering from phubbing, which leads to psychological distress among them. Phubbing for the unversed is the practice of ignoring everyone around you as all attention is on the phone, according to a study.The study was carried out by Dr. Sudha Bala, asst prof at ESIC Hospital, Hyderabad, along with Dharani Tekkam and Harshal Pandve. It has been supported by ICMR. A total of 430 college-going students from engineering, medical and Unani colleges were part of the study.It was found that 52% of the city’s youth were phubbing, and 23% suffered severe psychological distress due to it, while it was moderate in 34%. Statistically, a correlation was found between the amount of phubbing and psychological distress.Incidentally, the word phubbing is a mix of two words – phone and snubbing – and was coined by an Australian advertising agency in 2012 as a part of a campaign and was later picked up worldwide. The study also found that youth who were into it lost their cool when confronted or questioned about it. This led to serious issues between parents and children, it was found.In one instance, when the mother took away the phone, the teenager, who was known to be cool, started showing signs of irritability and even aggression towards his mother. One psychologist from the city says they also educate the parents on giving family time and insist on them not using the gadgets unless it is quite important.

Phubbing Causing Psychological Distress Among Hyderabad’s Youth

When you are a minority community, you feel extra responsible for passing on the traditions and rituals to the younger generations so they carry them forward. Also, in these busy, hectic times, when lives cannot be taken for granted, inculcating the right values within children will help them in the long run to live better lives.A lesser-known gurudwara in Hyderabad, the Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha at Manovikas Nagar in Bowenpally, has taken initiatives that can be lauded. For a long time, it has had activities for children that help them attune to the culture and history. Now, the gurudwara has added a library for its members.The initiative is the brainchild of Sardar Kuldeep Singh, who is a culture enthusiast himself. He says he comes from a writing background and understands the need to have a good foundation by reading interesting books. This helps the children stay grounded, he says.Given that the attention span of children is just about 8 seconds in today’s times, they need to be introduced to visually appealing and information-rich books, he says. For now, the gurudwara has a big cupboard filled with books. Singh intends to add 10 books a week with the help of members. The books are in Hindi, Punjabi, and English, and the borrowing and returning will be taken care of by the Sangat’s women members.The gurudwara also holds Dastak-tying classes and learning Shabad Keertan and Gurmukhi learning sessions.

City Gurudwara Instills Culture, History Among Children Through Books

It is known that labor can be extremely difficult for some women. The pain felt during those crucial moments is unbearable, and many women suffer a lot while delivering babies. To address this issue, the state-run King Koti district hospital has begun using Entonox (a gas that is a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen) during the process of delivering babies.The pregnant women suffering from severe labor pain will now have some relief, says the head of the gynecology department at the District Hospital, King Koti, Dr. Jalaja Veronica. She adds that it is first-of-its-kind equipment to be used in a government hospital.According to her, women can have some relief by breathing in a mixture of oxygen and laughing gas. Every contraction involves breathing in the gas, and depending on the patient’s pain threshold; the gases begin to work on the sensory nerves within 15-20 seconds and provide pain relief for one to two minutes. Instead of functioning as an anesthetic, it acts as an analgesic, she explains.At the time of labor, when the woman cannot bear the pain, an oxygen mask is given to her, which is connected to a cylinder of Entonox. When the patient exhales deeply, the gas goes into her body and helps her to reduce the pain.So far, it has been used on 13 women, and the government intends to use the formula in all government hospitals.

Govt Hospitals To Use Laughing Gas On Pregnant Women

This comes as good news for all the pet parents who are worried about leaving their pets at home while going to work. Even though nothing matches the love and pampering you do to your own pets, we bring you the list of best pet-care centers in and around the city which take care of your pers with utmost care.The pet centers located in Hyderabad offer services on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. Earlier, we used to have pet cares where the pets used to be caged, but nowadays, pet-care centers are providing open spaces for the pets to roam and happily take rest where ever they want. A few centers are even providing a splash pool, personal cabins, and customized food options for pets.Pet Café, located in Banjara Hills with five employees, offers daycare and boarding services for all varieties of pets. Reportedly, Pet Cafe's management will take six to seven pets a day and even has pets living there for more than a year. Video calls, sending pictures to parents, and keeping updating on the health condition of the pet to its parent are also available here.The next one on our list is Ocean's Pet Boarding at Gachibowli. The founder Abhilash Vadada says this pet care is exclusively for only dogs. Currently, he is taking care of ten to fifteen pets a day and even has pets staying there for a few months.The third one from our list is the Paw Kingdom at Khajaguda is a daycare and boarding for all pets and has individual rooms for each pet. The facilities include air-conditioned and accommodate 25 pets a day. Lastly, Furry Affair Pet Care at Gandipet also offers daycare and boarding services to all kinds of pets.Coming to the costs, it all depends on the breed, food requirements, and facilities being provided, say the pet-care owners. Important points are Client agreements, vaccination certificates, and client information must be submitted before leaving the pets at the above pet-care centers.

Best Pet-care Centers in City

There was a time when one read about the Great Depression and later the Great Recession. However, the pandemic has given rise to a new term – the Great Resignation. This has been the buzzword abroad, and many tech giants are worried about the latest trend. But looks like the Indian IT industry is not oblivious to this latest development.For higher salaries, work-from-home opportunities, or career progression, IT employees have been shifting jobs more than usual in the post-pandemic world. Ironically, the word was coined in the US in 2020-21, with many leaving for better or alternate prospects; the Indian IT industry has also been impacted by it in the past two years.Large IT companies like Wipro, Infosys, and TCS have reported high attrition rates for the fiscal year 2021-22, with TCS and Infosys reporting 15.3 and 25.5 percent, respectively, in the third quarter, while Wipro reported 22.7 percent in the second quarter. However, this is not a problem for big companies; even small companies are facing a crisis as people leave for better positions and better pay cheques.However, Bharani K Aroll, president of Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA), says that such attrition levels are common when there is demand. He points out that this was a trend in 2011, which is repeating now. While the 20% attrition is common during such times, Bharani says it is a temporary phenomenon and assures it will die down soon.Some of the main pulls for attrition include better compensation, lateral shifts even in a large company, flexible working hours, locally available positions, career progression wherein employees get to work on the latest technology, and upskilled employees looking for new prospects.According to one founder-CEO of a tech company, companies are witnessing an average of 50 percent of the employee base either resigning or relocating. As a result, they are being forced to work with one-fourth of the workforce even as the number of projects grows. As a result, there is an obvious talent crunch, she reiterates.

IT Industry's Latest Fad: 'The Great Resignation'

Even as women empowerment has become a reality all over the world, women from the old city of Hyderabad are also slowly but steadily becoming Atmanirbhar. A group of women has taken to cooking to earn a livelihood through Luqma (meaning a morsel of food in Urdu), an initiative by Safa Society.Safa Society is known for the socio-economic empowerment of women in Telangana and believes in the concept of everyone owner and everyone employee. Luqma is a team of chefs who cook delicious dishes and offer door-to-door delivery. All the chefs, women who are economically or socially underprivileged, divorced or single women with no male support, have been groomed and trained by Safa Society.Almost all the dishes are famous Hyderabadi dishes, and they are supplied in greater Hyderabad. Presently, around 15 women are working with Luqma, and many of them earn anything between Rs 5000 to Rs 12,000. The women have now become experts in making dishes such as chicken biryani, chicken cutlets, pooran polis, etc.According to the vice president of Safa Society, Fareesa Khan, the whole idea of Luqma is to make women ‘Atmanirbhar’. Right now, Luqma can supply up to 1000 meals in a day. The group intends to increase the number of chefs when they start getting more orders. But that’s not all. Safa Society also aims to turn women into foodpreneurs and make them self-reliant.Luqma also provides meals to patients in hospitals, and they even supplied food to those in isolation wards during the pandemic.