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By Sruthi Kuruganti Hyderabad: The rising temperatures during summer ends up in widespread dehydration and fatality among birds. And as the mercury levels continue to rise in the city in the last couple of weeks, the Greater Hyderabad Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GHSPCA) has come forwards to provide some succour to […]
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Hyderabad: Charminar is one among the six monuments selected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) across the country to assess the damage caused by pollution on the structures. Bibi-Ka- Maqbara in Maharashtra, Charminar in Telangana, Shore Temple and Sri Brihadeswara Temple in Tamilnadu, Sun Temple in Odisha and Taj Mahal. in Uttar Pradesh are […]
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Hyderabad: The historic Kali Kamaan, one of the four arches that flank Gulzar Houz near the historic Charminar in the city, has been restored. Taking to Twitter, Urban Development Special Chief Secretary Arvind Kumar on Saturday tweeted: “Kali Kamaan #Hyderabad restoration completed! #charminar & Happy Festivities” (sic). He shared pictures of the arch as it was […]
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Hectic activity is seen across the older parts of the city where the holy month is much awaited
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Hyderabad: Women visitors, both foreign and Indian, will be allowed free entry to all monuments maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said in an order. “In an office exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 6 of the Ancient Monuments […]
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Hyderabad: The city saw around 400 cyclists flooding through its roads with a motive of making space for these peddlers on roads that are filled with motorists. While displaying placards, these cyclists were seen spreading awareness about the increasing number of accidents on roads because of motorists turning a blind eye to the cyclists in […]
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Hyderabad: Hundreds of cyclists in the city are gearing up for a cycle rally on Sunday with the motive of encouraging cycling in the city and also to send a message to motorists that these cyclists also share the road equally. Initiated by Santhana Selvan, Bicycle Mayor of Hyderabad, the cycle rally will have people […]
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Hyderabad: People in large numbers flocked the historic Charminar on Tuesday afternoon, as rumours of a secret passage being unearthed during some digging work taken up at the monument flew wild. During the course of work taken up by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to set up a generator to provide illumination during power […]
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Hyderabad: Programmes in support of the ‘hijab’ continued at various places in the city on Monday. At Government City College, students affiliated to the National Students union of India (NSUI) staged a demonstration in support of the ‘hijab’ and denounced the harassment of the students in Karnataka. Around 100 students participated in the rally held […]
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Hyderabad: There’s a lot of beauty in ordinary things. This is what artist Sreenivasulu MR has been proving over the past 15 years. Using plastic pen refills, the 32-year-old software engineer has been making some mind-blowing miniature monuments. Currently working in Bengaluru, Sreenivasulu’s latest piece of art is Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal and he took 15 […]
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Hyderabad: Demonstrations and rallies were held in the city in support of the ‘hijab’ on Wednesday. The programmes were conducted under a strict vigil of the police. More than a hundred students of Government Nizamia Tibbi College and Hospital at Charminar took out a rally on the campus in the afternoon. The girl students wearing […]
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Hyderabad: The resurgence of Covid cases in the last few days in the State is slowly casting its effect on the footfall of tourists in the older parts of the city. The historic markets of the Old City, which had slowly started getting back its shoppers, are now wearing a deserted look these days. Usually […]
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Hyderabad: A protest was organized at Charminar on Friday in protest against the attack on AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday. Scores of youngsters gathered at Charminar after the afternoon prayers and raised slogans against the BJP and the UP police. The protest continued for around half an hour before they dispersed. Heavy police bandobast […]
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Hyderabad: Even though technology has made great advancements and we are living in the smartphone era, the radio still holds a special place in our hearts. And a radio repair shop in the Old City is helping radio enthusiasts keep the old charm intact. Mahboob Radio Service, which boasts of being the only radio repair […]
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Hyderabad: The charm of Hyderabad lies not just in its ritzy techie corridors and shimmering skyscrapers, but actually more across the River Musi and on the other side of the Hussain Sagar, where heritage and history combine to create a magic that has always fascinated people from far and wide. Conserving the precious heritage and […]
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Booster could prove to be vital in the fight against the third Covid wave due to the Omicron variant. All eligible individuals must ensure they get the booster at the earliest.
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Hyderabad: Despite the Omicron variant scare and alertness of the health authorities, widespread adherence to Covid safety protocols in the older parts of the city seems to be missing. A visit to different areas within the erstwhile ‘Walled City’ points out how casually the citizens have been taking the directives of the administration on the […]
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Hyderabad: Pedestrians trying to cross the busy road at various junctions in the city can heave a sigh of relief. As many as seven Foot over Bridges (FoBs) are slated to be inaugurated this month and more are taking shape at other busy junctions in the city. The FoBs that will be thrown open to […]
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Hyderabad: Telangana Tourism, in partnership with Royal Enfield hosted a bespoke, curated ride trail around heritage sites of Telangana from December 17 to December 19. The tour titled ‘Classic 350 Heritage Trails’ aimed to bring out the vivid cultural diversity in the State whilst exploring the rideability of the new Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn. […]
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Hyderabad: From Charminar to Warangal Fort and Mylaram Caves, the heritage sites in Telangana will reverberate with the sound of Royal Enfield. About 10 riders from the State will be covering a 668-km motorcycle tour to Charminar, Quillagadda Fort, Warangal Fort, Pandavulla Gutta, Mylaram Caves and others. The curated ride trail around the heritage sites […]