Hyderabad: Not just a night. Not just a costume. Not just a performance. During this years Halloween week, the drag events lined up across the city are becoming a medium to reclaim a night meant for disguise and fantasy into one of honest, unfiltered self-expression for artists who might otherwise remain unseen. Halloween is celebrated on October 31. Drag events involve men dressing women's clothing. The term originated as British theatre slang in the 19th century to describe male artists wearin

AUSTIN: A near miss between an American Airlines Boeing 737 (N800NN) and a Cessna R182 Skylane (N738PG) was averted by the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), preventing a possible head-on collision. The incident occurred as the American Airlines flight was on final approach to Runway 36L at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The Cessna, which was not in communication with the Austin approach controller, unexpectedly turned into the 737's approach path, coming within 400 feet of the

Buenos Aires: The circumstances surrounding the death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne were suspicious and possibly involved drugs, though there was no sign of a third party being involved, Argentine prosecutors said Thursday. Payne, 31, who died on Wednesday, first shot to fame as a teenager and grappled with the pressures of global stardom. As the news ricocheted around the world, fans and media swarmed the Casa Sur Hotel in the chic Palermo neighborhood of Argentinas capital where Payne

Hyderabad: WHAT HI-FI? SHOW 2024 is all set to welcome audiophiles, technophiles, and gadget enthusiasts this week at the Trident, Hyderabad, from October 18th to October 20th. As always, the WHAT HI-FI? SHOW will be packed with exotic audio, cutting-edge home theatres, stereo setups and the best of accessories and AV furniture. For this edition of Indias premier home-entertainment expo, the WHAT HI-FI? SHOW is doubling down on custom-install and specialized home-theatre products that provide so

Vijayawada: Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan launched the state-wide 'Palle Pandaga' (Village Festival) weekly events from Kankipadu in Krishna district on Monday by laying the foundation for various development works. As many as 30,000 works will be carried out with a fund of Rs 4500 crore in 13326 villages under this ambitious programme. Pawan Kalyan said, While in power, true leadership lies in winning the peoples trust by carefully advancing their welfare and development. I feel joy as t

Kanpur: Persistent rain again prevented play as the morning session on day two of the second test between India and Bangladesh was washed out. Morning showers Saturday meant that the Green Park stadium stayed under covers with not a single ball bowled. Lunch was taken as scheduled with Bangladesh unchanged at 107-3 in 35 overs in its first innings. All 35 overs were bowled on day one, which was also marred by rain. The showers did relent close to the lunch break, but it remains to be seen if pla

Magnum opus with renowned Bollywood and theatre stars to premiere in Hyderabad

ADILABAD : Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka will lay the foundation stones for development works in villages in the Peddapalli district on Saturday. Tight police security arrangements were made for the Deputy Chief Ministers programme, as six Maoists were killed in a recent police encounter in Bhadradri- Kothagudem district and Maoists issued a letter threatening revenge for these killings. Bhatti will arrive at Peddapalli at around 10.30 am by helicopter from Hyderabad. He will go

New Delhi: More than 85 per cent of districts in India are exposed to extreme climate events such as floods, droughts and cyclones, according to a new study. The study by IPE Global and Esri India also found that 45 per cent of the districts were experiencing a swapping trend, where traditionally flood-prone areas were becoming drought-prone and vice versa. Using a penta-decadal analysis, the study compiled a catalogue of extreme climate events during a 50-year period from 1973 to 2023, employin

Hyderabad: Akan Hyderabads first fundraiser event Akan Aahvaanam was organised on Independence Day in the spirit of giving back to the society in a meaningful way. Set against the backdrop of Hyderabads vibrant culture, Akan Aahvaanam offered a distinctive dining experience featuring local traditional flavours. Ingredients were sourced from nearby farms to ensure that every dish is crafted from the freshest produce, served on banana leavesa practice that takes us back to our roots and honours ou

Hyderabad: PAD Play, a problem-solving company into video production for digital marketing, has been winning appreciation for the Kannada ad film Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner. The digital film made for BGMI Battlegrounds Mobile India, explains the game updates in a thrilling and impressive sequence. The film shot across various locations in Karnataka, captures the vibrant spirit of the region while also showcasing the love for the game. With the right mixture of Psych BGMI power and real-life

Representational image Representational image Hyderabad: An 11th Class Student was prohibited from attending classes at an Almora inter-college after getting married. The institution said, Allowing a married woman to sit in the classroom would disrupt the school's environment. Simran, a 19-year-old, resident of Niyaz Ganj, has been studying in Anand Singh Government Girls Inter College since eighth grade. On July 28, after her wedding, she went back to school, but she was not permitted to sit in

Bengaluru: OnePlus, the global technology brand, is set to host exciting pop-up events in line with its recent summer launch event. The pop-up events, titled the OnePlus Metalverse, will be held in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. This highly anticipated event offers the OnePlus India community a unique opportunity to get an exclusive first look at the newly launched OnePlus Nord 4 device. The OnePlus Metalverse will take place from July 26 and 28, commencing at 11am till 9pm, at the popular OnePlus Bou