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CM taking care of deprived sections: Vakulabharanam

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KCR had been implementing schemes for the welfare and upliftment of every section of the society, especially the economically weaker and deprived sections.

Published Date – 07:45 PM, Tue – 12 September 23


CM taking care of deprived sections: Vakulabharanam



Hyderabad: Telangana State Backward Classes Commission chairman Vakulabharanam Krishna Mohan Rao said the Telangana government led by Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao had been implementing schemes for the welfare and upliftment of every section of the society, especially the economically weaker and deprived sections.

Addressing the Atma Gaurava Mahasabha at Ravindra Bharathi here on Tuesday, Rao said the Chief Minister was taking care of all the sections of the society. Stating that the State government was keen to empower people belonging to the Nayi Brahmin community, he said the community was being provided financial assistance under the BC Bandhu Scheme.

The government had been providing free electricity of up to 250 units per month to hair salons, laundries, and dhobi ghats, he said, adding that 2 acres of land had been alloted at Batasingaram in Rangareddy District for construction of a Nayibrahmin Atma Gourav Bhavan at a cost of Rs. 2 crore.

Rajya Sabha member and National BC Association President, R Krishnaiah urged the State government to look into their long pending demands and consider their representation in legislature and in other nominated posts.

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Exposure to plastics could impact pregnancy and reproductive function in offspring: NIN study

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The findings suggest a crucial link between early exposure to BPA and the possible long-term health of the male reproductive system, the researchers say.

Published Date – 07:24 PM, Tue – 12 September 23


Exposure to plastics could impact pregnancy and reproductive function in offspring: NIN study



Hyderabad: A study by Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has demonstrated an adverse effect of exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly found in plastics, food containers and consumer products, during pregnancy in women and male reproductive function in their offspring, potentially compromising their sperm count in adulthood.

The study, which was demonstrated in rat animal models by NIN researchers and published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences (February, 2023), has reported the lasting impact of fetal exposure to BPA on testicular functions relevant to sperm maturation among the adult male rats.

The findings suggest a crucial link between early exposure to BPA and the possible long-term health of the male reproductive system, the researchers say.

“While many factors can contribute to male infertility, including lifestyle, it is alarming to find that gestational exposure to endocrine disruptor like BPA is emerging as a significant risk for male reproductive health in the offspring,” says Dr. Sanjay Basak, Scientist F (Molecular Biology) NIN, who led the study.

This raises significant concern as BPA exposure is widely prevalent in our daily life, he points out. “However, similar exposure on the clinical interface is required to confirm these risks,” he adds.

The male rats who were exposed to BPA showed reduced concentration and localization of expression of fatty acids, thus adversely affecting the system required to protect the fluidity and maturity of sperms. This disruption can potentially lead to compromised sperm quality in adulthood.

“Exposure to such endocrine-disrupters is almost inevitable in our everyday life through various routes including dermal, respiratory, oral routes from atmosphere and leaching of plastic food-container surfaces”, Dr Hemalatha R, Director, ICMR-NIN.

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Mancherial: Man gets 3 years in jail for assaulting sister, mother

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The then Inspector Ramesh took up investigations and filed a charge-sheet establishing involvement of the five in the assault.

Published Date – 06:38 PM, Tue – 12 September 23


Mancherial: Man gets 3 years in jail for assaulting sister, mother



Mancherial: A Chennur court on Tuesday sentenced a man to rigorous imprisonment for three years in jail and a fine of Rs.8,000 apart from a fine of Rs 3,000 for four others after finding them guilty in assaulting their sister four years ago.

Additional Judicial First Class Magistrate Sampath pronounced the verdict, awarding three years of rigorous imprisonment to Durgam Nandu and a fine of Rs 3,000 for Durgam Saritha, Durgam Ashok, Durgam Bhumakka, and Durgam Lalitha of Annaram village in Kotapalli mandal, for assaulting and abusing Nandu’s sister and mother on March 3, 2019.

The then Inspector Ramesh took up investigations and filed a charge-sheet establishing involvement of the five in the assault.

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More pelican signals to be installed on Hyderabad roads

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As of now, a total of 404 Adaptive Traffic Signal Control (ATSC) systems and pelican signals have been set up in 57 corridors of Hyderabad

Published Date – 06:52 PM, Tue – 12 September 23


More pelican signals to be installed on Hyderabad roads



Hyderabad: To ensure the safety of pedestrians, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is planning to have more road crossings in the city equipped with pelican signals.

The GHMC Commissioner Ronald Rose who held a review meeting here on Tuesday, directed the officials to take steps to increase the number of pelican signals in the city. The meeting which was also attended by the officials from other line departments including the police and electricity, reviewed enhancing these signals.

As of now, a total of 404 Adaptive Traffic Signal Control (ATSC) systems and pelican signals have been set up in 57 corridors of the city. Of the 282 signals, 169 are old signals, while 113 are of the new ATSC system. In addition to that, 78 pelican signals have also been installed for the safety of pedestrians.

Instructing officials to set up more pelican signals at busy junctions, Rose also tasked them with modernizing the 44 signals in non-corridor areas and connecting them to the command control.

The ATSC system in Hyderabad is one of a kind and reduces travel time by 20 to 30 per cent, informed Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Sudheer Babu.

Meanwhile, in another development, the GHMC Commissioner asked the railway authorities to take up the Railway over Bridge works to improve the transport system in the city.

He said that traffic is being disrupted near Falaknuma, and Shastripuram ROBs, along with Yakutpura RuB because of the pending work.

Accompanied by MLC Mohammed Ahmed, the Commissioner also inspected the road widening works to be undertaken from Shastripuram to Falaknuma Bus Depot via Via Vattepally.

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TS role model to country in health, medical fields: Indrakaran Reddy

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Indrakaran Reddy said Telangana had become a role model to the country in the field of health and medical by offering quality medical services to the public.

Published Date – 06:42 PM, Tue – 12 September 23


TS role model to country in health, medical fields: Indrakaran Reddy

Minister Indrakaran Reddy addresses a gathering after inaugurating an Arogya Mahila centre in Laxmanachanda mandal headquarters on Tuesday

Hyderabad: Forest Minister Allola Indrakaran Reddy said Telangana had become a role model to the country in the field of health and medical by offering quality medical services to the public. He formally inaugurated an Arogya Mahila centre in Laxmanachanda mandal centre on Tuesday.

Addressing the gathering, Reddy narrated how the health and medical sector underwent a sea change post formation of Telangana. Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao not only fulfilled the dream of students to become doctors, but helped the poor to get quality healthcare facilities by establishing a medical college in every district. Primary health centres, once known for tacky facilities, were transformed in the last nine years, and the credit goes to the efforts and innovative schemes introduced by the Chief Minister, he said.

People were able to find medical services on par with corporate hospitals with the advent of medical colleges in every district. As part of the initiative, a medical college was being set up in Nirmal district. The Chief Minister would formally inaugurate classes at the institute soon.

Later, he along with Collector K Varun Reddy inaugurated a quality control circle in Nirmal and sub-division office of the Panchayat Raj department in Dilawarpur mandal. He earlier laid foundation stone to developmental works on the premises of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Devarakota in Nirmal.

Local legislators took part in the similar events held in their respective Assembly constituencies across erstwhile Adilabad district.

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Hyderabad vs Bengaluru debate rages on social media

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A majority of those who are appreciating Hyderabad are residents or former residents of Bengaluru and other cities.

Published Date – 06:31 PM, Tue – 12 September 23


Hyderabad vs Bengaluru debate rages on social media



Hyderabad: It is no secret that Hyderabad has been giving stiff competition to Bengaluru in many sectors, including IT and Aerospace, and in fact, has overtaken the Karnataka capital city on multiple fronts as well. The NASSCOM report on multinational companies preferring Hyderabad to set up their Global Capability Centres (GCCs), further consolidated the scenario, which in fact has been a hot discussion topic on social media of late.

The debate, a quite heated one on X (formerly Twitter) shows that it’s not just corporate companies or agencies that rate Hyderabad as a better destination, but that people from different walks of life as well are giving the City of Pearls a thumbs up over Bengaluru in terms of development, infrastructure, cost of living, law and order and other factors. Interestingly, a majority of those who are appreciating Hyderabad are residents or former residents of Bengaluru and other cities.

Mithilesh Kumar, a Product Leader and resident of Bengaluru observes that the contrast between the two cities is ‘amazing’. Sharing his travel experience to these two cities, Mithilesh Kumar tweeted: “When I first visited Hyderabad in 2014, it had a unique charm – open spaces, a few commercial buildings, narrow roads and limited eateries. Fast forward to 2019, and Hyderabad has already taken significant strides in development…”

“Today, Hyderabad’s progress is nothing short of remarkable. It has catapulted ahead of many major Indian cities in terms of development. The skyline, infrastructure and urbanisation showcase a city on the rise…” he added.

Many point out that In comparison with Hyderabad, Bengaluru was lagging behind on different parameters. In Bengaluru, he said, aside from the Metro, there’s a stagnation in major public infrastructure projects. “Narrow roads, clogged drains and inconsistent road widening projects…” he pointed out.

“The divergence in growth trajectories between Hyderabad and Bengaluru raises vital questions about leadership, vision and public investment. The time for transformation is now and only with concerted efforts can Bengaluru reclaim its status as a thriving city…” Mithilesh Kumar tweeted.

Echoing similar observations, Dr. Sudhir Kumar said that in 2004, he and his family did a ‘case-control’ study before choosing Hyderabad to live. “We stayed for three days each in (May 2004) at Bengaluru and Hyderabad… In 2004, Hyderabad had lesser traffic, roads were good, people were nice and welcoming. The biggest advantage was no imposition of local languages. As Mithilesh ji pointed out, Hyderabad has improved manifold during the past 10 years ago. There are many to mention, but as a fitness enthusiast, I love the dedicated 23 –km long cycling-cum-jogging track, with solar roof the most (no other city in India has that yet)” Dr. Sudhir Kumar tweeted.

Likewise, Shweta Kukreja, a personal branding strategist, tweeted: “Hyderabad is so underrated. It is literally better than Bengaluru. Aesthetics, no traffic, cabs charge decent price, equally beautiful sunsets, skyscrapers, structure and greenery. Yet nobody talk about it enough…”

Adding to this, Sujit Nayak, an electronic hobbyist, tweeted: “Also the Hyderabad Airport has more domestic destinations than Bengaluru airport. At least, I get a direct flight to Jharsuguda airport from Hyderabad airport unlike Bengaluru airport…”

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State Govt. paying attention to women health: Collector Gautham

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He along with Mayor P Neeraja newly set up Arogya Mahila centre at Basti Dawakhana at old municipal corporation office here on Tuesday

Updated On – 06:15 PM, Tue – 12 September 23


State Govt. paying attention to women health: Collector Gautham



Khammam: The Telangana government was paying special attention to women’s health, said district Collector VP Gautham.

Arogya Mahila centres for women were being established to educate women about various diseases and provide treatment, he said. He along with Mayor P Neeraja newly set up Arogya Mahila centre at Basti Dawakhana at old municipal corporation office here on Tuesday.

The Collector said that on every Tuesday special screening would be conducted at the outpatient wing at the centres to prevent diseases like cancer, breast cancer, micronutrient deficiencies, urinary tract infections, PCOD, STI and to help weight management among women.

In the first phase, on March 8 making International Women’s Day six Arogya Mahila centres were set up in the district. So far 5, 795 women have registered and were treated in the centres and 790 of them have been sent to referral hospitals for further medical care.

In the second phase, six Arogya Mahila centres have been started. All arrangements were made to conduct tests and treat women by specialist doctors. Health officials should create awareness among women about Arogya Mahila centres.

A board should be displayed at all the centres so that the public could know about them, he suggested while Mayor Neeraja appealed to women to take advantage of Arogya Mahila centres.

Nine Arogya Mahila centres in second phase in Kothagudem

At a programme at Aswapuram mandal headquarters in Kothagudem district, district Collector Dr. Priyanka Ala inaugurated Arogya Mahila centre. She informed that in the first phase five centres were set up and in the second phase Arogya Mahila centres were set up in nine mandals.

As majority of women who face health issues were not able to get proper treatment, the State government has established Arogya Mahila centres. Diagnostic and health services would be provided to teenage girls to old aged women at the centres, she said.

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Nizamiah Observatory to get a facelift

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Haseeb Ahmed Mohammed, a historian who has been rallying for the restoration for quite some time now, says that when done it would serve as a knowledge centre for astronomers all over the world.

Published Date – 06:07 PM, Tue – 12 September 23


Nizamiah Observatory to get a facelift



Hyderabad: City’s noted Nizamiah Observatory will soon regain its past glory, as the State government plans to restore the historical structure at a cost of Rs. 2.3 crore. Secretary for Urban Infrastructure and Development Arvind Kumar visited the site and revealed the plans to restore both the structure and telescopes, in a tweet on Tuesday.

Built in 1907, the observatory located in Ameerpet was one of the first of its kind in the region. It was founded by Nawab Zafar Yar Jung Bahadur, a nobleman in the Nizam era who was also the defence minister for the Sixth Nizam Mir Mahboob Ali Khan.

Haseeb Ahmed Mohammed, a historian who has been rallying for the restoration for quite some time now, says that when done it would serve as a knowledge centre for astronomers all over the world.

“This observatory is very underrated. You’d be surprised to know that observations made from here were accurate for around 99 per cent. The telescopes are huge, 46 inches and it was functional till the 1960s,” he informs.

According to him, the observatory played a vital role in taking multiple preventive steps that helped the then-rulers be better prepared for the Musi floods.

“The most difficult task for the authorities would be to find skilled technicians who can restore these telescopes. This is old technology and these instruments are rare,” he adds.

The dome-shaped structure is home to two telescopes, with the ground floor acting as the base and the first floor as the observatory.

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Hyderabad: Milad-un-Nabi procession cancelled in view of Ganesh Nimajjan

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“Some trouble mongers might mix with the gatherings and try to create trouble. To maintain peace in the city, we have cancelled the procession this year,” said Syed Ghulam Samdani Ali Quadri, office bearer of Seerat un Nabi Academy.

Published Date – 07:22 PM, Sun – 10 September 23


Hyderabad: Milad-un-Nabi procession cancelled in view of Ganesh Nimajjan



Hyderabad: The grand Milad-un-Nabi procession taken out on the 12th day of Rabi ul Awal month of Hijri calendar that sees large scale celebrations and huge public turnout has been cancelled by three organizations in view of Ganesh Nimajjan falling on the same day.

The Sunni United Forum of India had called off their procession followed by Anjuman e Quadri and Seerat- un-Nabi Academy. The decision was taken to ensure peace in the city.

“Some trouble mongers might mix with the gatherings and try to create trouble. To maintain peace in the city, we have cancelled the procession this year,” said Syed Ghulam Samdani Ali Quadri, office bearer of Seerat un Nabi Academy.

The procession sees a large number of people coming from different places and converging at Charminar. Food camps, blood donation camps, distribution of confectionery on the procession route.

However, a few more organizations are yet to take a decision about cancelling their processions or rescheduling it. In all likelihood they will reschedule their procession or seek an alternate route passing through Muslim dominated areas.

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Taste of Tradition: Hyderabad’s ‘The Pink Elephant’ is a fusion of traditions and creativity

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The restaurant’s design, divided into distinct sections like the fountain courtyard, monument room, elephant lounge, and courtyard, reflects this harmonious blend.

Updated On – 04:46 PM, Tue – 12 September 23


Taste of Tradition: Hyderabad’s ‘The Pink Elephant’ is a fusion of traditions and creativity



New Delhi: In the heart of Hyderabad, where history’s echoes have a modern pulse, a gastronomic sanctuary emerges as an emblem of India’s rich culinary heritage. ‘The Pink Elephant’ isn’t just a restaurant-it’s a fusion of age-old traditions and contemporary creativity. With every plate, every sip, and every ambiance, it orchestrates a symphony that resonates with India’s culinary evolution, all while celebrating the visionary leadership of its maestro, Chef Mrigank Singh.

Bridging Time and flavour: The Pink Elephant’s Distinctive Charisma

It transcends the ordinary dining experience. It’s a destination that beckons curious palates to explore and indulge in the tapestry of flavours that define India’s diverse gastronomy. This culinary haven embodies India’s modern ethos while paying homage to its time-honored culinary traditions. The restaurant’s design, divided into distinct sections like the fountain courtyard, monument room, elephant lounge, and courtyard, reflects this harmonious blend. Each space, carefully crafted, is a chapter in the larger story-a narrative that spans generations, and a tribute to India’s culinary soul.

Crafting India’s Legacy: A Gourmet Odyssey

The menu is a love letter to India’s culinary heritage, composed with the flourish of innovation. It’s an invitation to embark on a gourmet journey that traverses the length and breadth of the country, presenting an array of dishes that pay homage to regional cuisines. The flavours of Rajasthan, the fiery curries of Andhra, the fragrant Kormas of Lucknow, and the spice-infused treasures of Kerala-all find their place, artfully curated and plated, on the restaurant’s menu. With every bite, diners are transported to the heart of India’s diverse culinary traditions.

Chef Mrigank Singh: The Maestro of Flavours

Central to its culinary symphony is the man behind the magic, Executive Chef Mrigank Singh. With over two decades of culinary prowess, Chef Mrigank has traversed the length and breadth of India to curate an authentic, yet innovative, gastronomic experience. His journey has taken him into the homes of locals, into the heart of traditional kitchens, and through the annals of India’s rich culinary history. Armed with this wealth of knowledge, Chef Mrigank weaves stories onto every plate, painting flavours that pay homage to India’s past while embracing its present.

Flavours that Speak: Chef Mrigank’s Culinary Poetry

Chef Mrigank Singh’s signature touch lies in the interplay of tradition and innovation. Dishes like the royal mutton plate from Rajasthan, the velvety Kormas of Lucknow, and the aromatic treasures of Kashmir are brought to life with his deft touch. But it’s not just about the recipes; it’s about the stories behind them, the passion that infuses every ingredient, and the culinary poetry that resonates with every bite. From the moment guests step into The Pink Elephant, they embark on a journey scripted by Chef Mrigank, where each dish is a stanza of his culinary narrative.

Beyond the Palate: An Artistic Journey

The restaurant isn’t just a celebration of flavours; it’s a canvas where design, architecture, and art intertwine to create an ambiance that’s as captivating as the cuisine. The Elephant Lounge, with its transformation from daylight elegance to nighttime vibrancy, offers a glimpse into the restaurant’s multifaceted character. The Monument Room, adorned with a meticulously designed Black Taj Mahal, exemplifies India’s architectural opulence. Every corner is a testament to The Pink Elephant’s commitment to offering a multi-sensory experience, inviting diners to immerse themselves in its artistic embrace.

Raising the Bar: Mixology as an Art Form

As the sun sets, the spotlight shifts to the bar-an alcove where mixology meets artistry. The bar isn’t just a place to enjoy cocktails; it’s an arena where mixologists craft liquid symphonies that mirror the restaurant’s essence-bold, imaginative, and unforgettable. Here, the TPE Rasam-a spirited concoction of Tadka Ghee Washed Tequila, Indian Spices, Tamarind, Jaggery, and Curry Leaf-is a testament to the boundary-pushing creativity that Chef Mrigank instills in every facet of the restaurant.

As you step into The Pink Elephant, you’re not just entering a restaurant; you’re embarking on a gastronomic sojourn-an odyssey that unveils India’s culinary legacy through a contemporary lens. Each dish, each flavour, each nuance is a chapter in this culinary novel, meticulously penned by Chef Mrigank Singh. It’s an expedition that marries tradition and innovation, past and present, history and modernity, creating an immersive experience that lingers in the heart and memory.