HYDERABAD

Diwali makes a colourful comeback in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The streets and homes in Hyderabad on Monday were lit-up with colourful diyas and dazzling lights, as people from all walks of life celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights that symbolises the triumph of good over evil. Houses were illuminated with traditional oil-diyas and women got involved in the timeless Indian tradition of drawing colourful Rangoli in front of their homes to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. From early Monday, families and friends came together and exchanged gifts and Diwali greetings. Before lighting the firecrackers in the evening, families invited priests to perform special puja for Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, luck and prosperity. Malls, commercial establishments, showrooms, government offices and housing societies across Hyderabad were decked-up with fancy lights and decorations. A…

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Hyderabad gears up for partial solar eclipse today – Here’re details

Hyderabad: Hyderabad is going to see a partial solar eclipse today. At its peak, the residents of the city will see over 18 percent of the Sun covered by the Moon. Though the partial eclipse will be visible from most parts of India, it can be better viewed for a longer period of time from the northern and western parts of the country. It is also visible in many other countries in the world including Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. Partial solar eclipse in Hyderabad In Hyderabad, the partial solar eclipse will become visible at 4:59 pm today. As per experts, the resident will be able to see the Sun covered by the Moon up to…

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8 Must-try Dosa spots in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is a hub of amazing food. From Biryani to Shawarmas and everything in between, the city has so much to offer for all the food lovers. And also, Hyderabad is a perfect place if you are looking to have some good south Indian breakfast especially the scrumptious, crispy dosas. In this write-up, we’ve got you a list of the best dosa spots in the city to treat your south Indian taste buds! Scroll down and have a look. Best Dosa Places To Visit In Hyderabad 1. Varalakshmi Tiffins https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb3FSLava95/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=504032a0-ed2e-49a0-a45b-820558975de6 This place has been very popular among Hyderabadis who regularly visit DLF street food at Gachibowli. They have a variety of south Indian breakfasts. The most sold are their Idlis and…

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Hyderabad: US consulate raises flag for last time at Paigah Palace

Hyderabad: US consulate in Hyderabad for the last time raised the American flag at Paigah Palace. It was first raised 14 years ago on October 24, 2008. Speaking on the occasion, US Consul General in Hyderabad Jennifer Larson said, ‘On October 24, 2008, we raised the flag over the US Consulate in Hyderabad for the first time and after 14 years, today is the last time we will observe the anniversary here at the beautiful Paigah Palace’. She further said, ‘We opened this consulate in 2008 because we knew this region would play a major role in expanding the US-India partnership in the twenty-first century. That’s just as true today as it was fourteen years ago’. Speaking about the future of…

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JNTU Hyderabad reverts to old exam pattern

Hyderabad: The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)-Hyderabad has reverted to the pre-Covid-19 pandemic question paper pattern for its engineering and other courses. In the case of engineering courses, the semester-end examinations would comprise both part A and B sections. As per the original format, part A for 10 marks consisted of 10 sub-questions from all units carrying equal weightage. Part B comprised five questions of 10 marks each. The duration of the semester-end examination would be for three hours. This pattern will be applicable to odd-semester exams which are scheduled for January 30 to February 11, 2023. During the last two academic years, the university had scrapped part A and students were asked to answer five out of eight questions. This relaxation was…

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Winter sets in, nights to gets colder in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: While the winter is yet to fully set in, Hyderabadis have already started to experience chilly nights for the last few days with the temperatures beginning to dip appreciably. Though the daytime temperature in the State capital continues to hover just below 30 degrees C, the minimum temperature at night, which earlier used to be 19-21 degrees C, has now dropped to 16 degrees C. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad, the night-time minimum temperature on Sunday dropped to 16 degrees C. Clear blue skies, warm days and cool nights are likely to prevail for the next few days, the weatherman said. According to the Telangana State Development and Planning Society’s (TSDPS) data, Rajendranagar under the GHMC limits recorded the…

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Diwali: Hyderabad witness huge footfall of shoppers after Covid-induced lull

Hyderabad: After the Covid-19 pandemic-induced lull that lasted for nearly three years, the markets in Hyderabad are teeming with shoppers, as they make a beeline to purchase clothes, sweets, electronic equipment, vehicles, jewellery, flowers, gifts and firecrackers for Diwali. Ahead of the Laxmi Puja, the city on Sunday was bustling with hectic activity with people rushing to markets for last-minute purchasing. Food outlets, firecracker shops, jewellery stores and shops retailing in Diwali decorations witnessed heavy footfall. Shortage of diyas, candles As diyas and candles are two of the most important decorative articles in Diwali, their sales have sky-rocketed this year. “The response we are getting from the people is great. This type of demand was not anticipated. In fact, there is a…

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Hyderabad: Rs 20 lakh cash seized by Punjagutta police

Hyderabad: The Punjagutta police seized Rs 20 lakh cash, suspected to be unaccounted money from two persons on Saturday night. According to the police, a team led by sub inspector Mohd Rafi of Punjagutta police station was conducting vehicle checking near Park Hotel when they spotted a car coming from Somajiguda. “Two persons were traveling in the car and on checking the vehicle we found Rs 20 lakh cash kept in a rice bag. The occupants P Venkateshwarlu and P Maheshwar of Champapet could not produce any documents in support of the cash nor were able to provide any satisfactory reply about the source of the money. Hence, the amount was seized,” Punjagutta Inspector, Harishchandra Reddy. Venkateshwarlu works as a manager…

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Hyderabadi Uday Nagaraju in UK Labour Party’s Parliamentary Longlist

Hyderabad: With the Labour Party in the United Kingdom starting its parliamentary selection process, Uday Nagaraju from Hyderabad has been added to the Milton Keynes north constituency’s longlist. Longlisting is a filtering process where generally three to four people are selected from hundreds of applications. People in Longlist are official contenders. They compete against each other inside party selections. Local members elect the winner, who will be party’s official parliamentary candidate. The anti-government mood has improved chances of Labour party winning the next elections, thus triggering massive demand and competition for labour party parliamentary tickets, according to UK Telangana Business Chamber chairman Chandrashekhar Goud. As an international speaker and policy leader, Uday Nagaraju runs a think tank, advises on policy and gives lectures at…

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DAV School incident: Chilkur Balaji temple priest performs ‘Maha Pradakshinam’ 

Hyderabad: The Chilkur Balaji temple priest CS Rangarajan on Saturday performed ‘Maha Pradakshinam’ along with the parents of the victim of the BSD DAV School incident, who were requested by him to come to Chilkur for praying to lord Balaji. The ‘Maha Pradakshinam’, a response marking the society’s resentment against rapes was performed around the temple complex. Jatayu Raksha threads were tied to their wrists for protection and courage to overcome the trauma, a press release said. On the occasion, Rangarajan said that those who treat women as an object of entertainment must be branded ‘Rapasura’ and should be severely punished. The senior priest said that no words can console the family and the society was pained along with them. “We need…

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