The health minister had launched the Aarogya Mahila programme in Telangana on the International Womens Day. HYDERABAD: Over 11,000 women have benefited from the Arogya Mahila programme in government hospitals over the past two weeks. Health Minister T Harish Rao has urged all women to make use of these facilities. On March 14, as many as 4,793 women underwent screening tests, and 975 of them received the necessary medication. Women who required advanced medical care were referred to the nearest

According to police, the cyber fraudsters had even accessed the information of customers of six top banks in the country. HYDERABAD: In what could be seen a major data theft case in the country, the Hyderabad police on Thursday arrested nine persons for the theft of data of over 16.8 crore people in the country. The arrested belongto Delhi and Pune. According to police, the cyber fraudsters had even accessed the information of customers of six top banks in the country. Sensitive and confidential

Vigilance officials are looking into which section of the civic body took bribes and helped in issuing these documents HYDERABAD: The vigilance wing of GHMC submitted a report to the civic body commissioner, D S Lokesh Kumar, on the alleged irregularities in issuing birth and death certificates. Officials have found that more than 31,000 fake certificates, including 27,000 birth or death certificates, were issued through Mee Seva centres across the city. Normally, persons who need birth and deat

This programme provided testing, training, and awareness for street food vendors, helping them maintain high-quality and safe food standards for their customers. HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi on Tuesday expressed her displeasure over the functioning of the Food Safety Wing in GHMC due to the lack of monitoring of food adulteration by street food vendors, hotels, and restaurants in the city. In response, the civic body officials immediately took up an awareness programme and began

The State government has taken up the project as a prestigious one, and work is currently underway at a brisk pace. HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) Managing Director, M Dana Kishore, emphasised the need for judicious use of water and the reuse of treated water for domestic purposes to prevent a water crisis in the near future. Speaking at the World Water Day celebrations held at the HMWS&SB head office in Khairatabad on Tuesday, he highlighted that Tel

The sub-inspector quickly jumped off from the trucks enclosure and rushed towards the drivers cabin and found the driver fainted after he had suffered a bout of epilepsy. HYDERABAD: An alert sub-inspector of police averted a major road accident thereby saving several lives on Tuesday. The navy man-turned-cop, S Karunakar Reddy, 43, was deployed at Pragathi Bhavan in the wake of ABVP activists protest call. When the protesters came to lay a siege to Pragathi Bhavan in protest against the TSPSC pa

She suggested that the government can at least establish multi-disciplinary clinics in government hospitals for the better management of people with rare disorders. HYDERABAD: When the daughter of Hyderabad resident Rahul Vipparathi was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), a rare genetic disorder causing the growth of numerous benign tumours, it felt like his entire world had come crashing down. As a parent, one is expected to be the anchor during a storm, but the lack of awareness a

The technology introduced by the company is not only sustainable but also economical, as it cuts down the life-cycle cost by about 50 per cent. HYDERABAD:Getting rid of the conventional and complicated waste management systems, BlueDrop Enviro has come up with a unique solution to tackle the problem. Using natural systems such as constructed wetlands, the company has developed technology to treat waste using nature-based and sustainable solutions. The Hyderabad-based company specialises in waste

CE brings to you all things Ugadi - history, celebration and traditional recipes HYDERABAD:Ugadi brings with itself the freshness of a new year and happiness among people. The first day of the Hindu lunar calendar, in the month of Chaitra, is celebrated as Ugadi. Preparations for Ugadi celebrations start a week before the festival. House entrances are decorated with mango leaves, as it signifies a fresh start and bringing fresh energy into the house and the floor with flowers and rangolis. Devot

Celebrating World Theatre Day, Hyderabad-based theatre group Sutradhar will be presenting Juggernaatuso, a Telugu adaptation from the Marathi play Aaliya Bhogasi on March 24 HYDERABAD:Those who hear not the music think the dancers mad many philosophers have pondered over the notions of madness and what causes it. 19th-century philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche being one of the few grappling with some harsh realities of modern life, especially being the one to break the moulds of classical philosop

Apart from passenger destinations, GMR Hyderabad Airport is also focussing on cargo. HYDERABAD: As air traffic has been increasing post-pandemic, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) is now connected to more than 80 domestic and international destinations. The new destinations connected from Hyderabad Airport are Dhaka, Baghdad, Don Mueang International Airport, New Goa International Airport, and Mopa, while the new airlines which commence operations were Akasa Air and Nok Air. Re

Depending on the underlying cause, signs and symptoms of wet lung can vary. HYDERABAD:Wet lung, also known as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), is a condition that occurs when the lungs are filled with fluid instead of air. This fluid could be pus from infection, fluid backed up in the lungs from heart disease or blood from either lung or heart disease. A wet lung can affect anyone regardless of age. It should be treated as a medical emergency and can be life-threatening if left untrea

BookMyChef was recently selected for Indias longest running seed accelerated program Lab32s 10th Cohort, curated by T-Hub. HYDERABAD:Hyderabad-based startup BookMyChef (BMC) has announced the launch of a new mobile platform for on-demand chef and hospitality services. The app is designed to solve the catering industry struggles to meet the needs of food lovers and small event hosts, resulting in limited options for consumers. The new on-demand app now available on Android and iOS platform bring

Chief Delivery Officer of T-hub, Anish Anthony, expressed his enthusiasm for partnering with CIMP BIIF in Bihar to boost the states entrepreneurial ecosystem. HYDERABAD: T-Hub recently signed an MoU with the CIMP Business Incubation and Innovation Foundation (CIMP-BIIF), which manages B-hub in collaboration with the Department of Industries in Bihar. The objective of this MoU is to collaborate and synergize to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bihar. During a two-day visit, the T-Hub team

The inauguration of the three-lane unidirectional carriageway flyover was delayed due to the recent MLC elections. HYDERABAD:The 760-metre-long and 12-metre-wide flyover on the right side of LB Nagar, taken up under the Strategic Road Development Programme (SRDP) is almost ready. It will provide a signal-free passage to the traffic from Hayathnagar to Dilsukhnagar. MAUD Minister KT Rama Rao will inaugurate it soon, officials said. The flyover was constructed as part of the GHMCs special initiati

Principal Secretary, Jayesh Ranjan praised the authors for penning a book on magnets collected from all 40 countries, calling it an incredible idea. HYDERABAD:Hyderabad-based eye surgeon Dr Anthony Vipin Das and writer, content creator Vidushi Duggal have launched a book titled Around the World in Magnets. The book documents the duos exploration of travel souvenir magnets from across the world. It was first introduced at the Hyderabad Literary Festival in January this year and was officially lau

His father has been an incredible role model and mentor, teaching him the virtues of honesty, tenacity, hard work, compassion, and generosity. HYDERABAD:Homes, as we knew them earlier, are witnessing a sea change due to technological advancements. Globally, smart homes are the norm and in India too, we are just beginning to embrace the concept. Helping and believing in the concept that home is an extension of ones image, city-based Hogar Controls is creating wonders. Talking about the journey so

The new consulate embodies the US State Departments mission to provide safe, secure, functional, and resilient facilities for US diplomacy. HYDERABAD:The United States Consulate General in Hyderabad inaugurated its new facility in Nanakramguda on Monday. The new consulate was built at a cost of $340 million under the US-India Strategic Partnership. We look forward to increasing our staff, including visa officers, in order to continue expanding the US-India ties, said Jennifer Larson, US Consul G

They also observed that the establishments lacked basic fire safety measures. HYDERABAD:In light of several fire mishaps taking place across the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the Directorate of Enforcement, Vigilance and Disaster Management (EVDM) and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) have identified 17 establishments prone to massive fire mishaps. The EVDM/GHMC has slapped notices asking the management of establishments concerned to remove inflammable items from their

Talking about her 10-year-long journey, Rafia Sultana emphasised on the learning and development that theatre has brought to all the members of her team. HYDERABAD:Raffu Chakkar Entertainers recently marked its 10-year journey with its signature show, Majdhar, a captivating love story written and directed by Rafia Sultana. The lead characters, Shruthi and Lallan, were played by S Tejasri and Mirza Ateeque Baig, respectively, and the supporting cast included Antony as Jhumroo, Mohammed Rizwan as

Death proceeds to tell the people on the van, one of you will die here tonight, one and only one soul will be sacrificed, but with its own twist, the person has to sacrifice himself. HYDERABAD:Passengers, staged at Rangbhoomi Theatre, by Sairbeen Theatre Collective in collaboration with Unmasked productions, is a psychological thriller. The play starts off with a van driver, played by Asghar Khan - who is also the writer of the play, singing a song with a guitar in hand which indicates the journ

The defaulters have been issued warrant notices and red notices, warning them of attaching the properties if they fail to clear the dues. HYDERABAD:With only ten days left before another financial year begins, GHMC has been flooding the phones of over 4.5 lakh property owners in the twin cities, who are yet to pay the pending property tax dues, with SMS reminders to clear the payments. The last date for paying the property tax for the year 2022-23 is March 31. Till March 20, the civic body colle

Celebrity fashion designer Shehla Khans new collection Venus is all about decadent textures, intricate embroideries and delicate lace detailing HYDERABAD:Redefining couture, renowned fashion designer Shehla Khan launched her latest collection, Venus. The collection is inspired by the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and desire Venus, and is a celebration of femininity, power, and regality. Shehla Khan is an alumnus of London School of Fashion and Instituto Marangoni Milan. Being an apprentice wit

Move aimed at addressing issue of increasing Garbage Vulnerable Points in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: To address the issue of increasing Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) in Hyderabad, which are contributing to the unpleasant appearance of the city, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has decided to provide Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) collection bags, which are called canvas tarpaulin waterproof bags, to sanitation worker groups. It will help collect and store sweeping garbage until it ca

Out of 65 water-related categories in competition with corporate companies, the HMWS&SB was selected by the jury for the award. HYDERABAD:The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) was conferred the best STP maintenance award at the World Water Awards 2022-23, held in New Delhi on Friday. The award was presented by Union Minister for Water Resources and Jal Shakthi, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and the citation was received by HMWS&SB Director (projects), Sridhar Babu, on

S Niranjan Reddy was addressing the Kisan Mela held at the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic plants (CIMAP)- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) in Hyderabad. HYDERABAD:Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy on Saturday opined that if farmers were reassured that their medicinal and aromatic produce would be procured by the government, they could be motivated to grow those rare and highly useful plants on a large scale in the country. He was addressing the Kisan Mela held at t

The train is being operated by the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). HYDERABAD:It was unusually festive at the Secunderabad Railway Station on Saturday. A large number of people could be seen exchanging pleasantries with passengers for the first trip of the Bharat Gaurav tourist train while Kuchipudi performers danced to the beats of drums in the background. Aimed at making people aware of Indias rich cultural heritage and history, the first trip of the Bharat Gaurav trai

Supreme Court judge Justice PS Narasimha praised former PM PV Narasimha Rao for his mastery of the restraint of speech' during the launch of the book The Quintessential Rebel by A Krishna Rao. HYDERABAD:Supreme Court judge Justice PS Narasimha praised former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao for his mastery of the restraint of speech, which he believes is an essential quality that has been fading away in recent times. Justice PS Narasimha Rao and Justice (retired) Lavu Nageswara Rao at the boo

That is because when youre making a vegan product, without eggs or anything, it becomes a challenge. HYDERABAD:Whenever people think of healthy, the common perception is that it will be bad in taste. But here, we dont compromise on that, says Sandeep Jangala, the young IT- professional-turned-entrepreneur, who owns Hyderabads unique eatery called Yummy Bee Desserts. Their expertise is in making and selling low-calorie desserts a serendipitous discovery for health enthusiasts. Yummy Bee offers a

Celebrity stylist and designer Rick Roy who has been a part of the film industry for 10 years now, speaks with CE about his love for fashion, styling celebrities and his journey in Bollywood HYDERABAD: Joker, the Akshay Kumar- Sonakshi Sinha starrer marked the debut of Rick Roy as a major stylist for films way back in 2012. Since then the designer has been neck-deep in work as a stylist for Ghanchakkar, Raaz 3, Himmatwala, Inkaar, Dolly ki Doli, Housefull 2 and Begum Jaan amongst others. Talking

Oozing with excitement, the captain of the team Akhil Akkineni said, I am happy to be playing in Vizag. HYDERABAD: Cheering for their team with the slogan, Jai Telugu Warriors, the players, led by captain Akhil Akkineni gear up for the finals of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2023- Reloaded, which will take place on March 24 at Dr YS Rajashekar Reddy Cricket Stadium in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The league reaches the pinnacle of its excitement as the top four teams contend for the coveted

Alongside the varied textiles, patchwork, smocking and other details have been used to add a 3D characteristic to the fabric. HYDERABAD:Shades of India, founded by David Housego and Mandeep Nagi in 2007, is Indias leading fashion and lifestyle brand that offers a range of contemporary textiles that are rich in Indian crafts and weaves. Shades of India recently launched their SS23 collection - Corsage. The collection is an ode to nature, restoring the beauty of creation by transforming it to prin

The cause of the fire accident and the functioning of the fire safety equipment provided in the building are being assessed by the Fire Services Department. HYDERABAD: The Swapnalok Complex in Secunderabad has been temporarily closed by the authorities. The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) will examine the buildings structural stability and submit a report. Meanwhile, Talasani Srinivas Yadav, the Minister for Animal Husbandry, announced that strict action would be take

The order said that while Avinash Reddy must be questioned in the presence of his attorney, the latter was not permitted to engage in or interfere with the petitioners examination. HYDERABAD: Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Friday rejected a petition filed by Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy urging the court to order the CBI not to take any coercive action against him in the YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case. Ruling that the petitioner failed to prove a prima facie case and that the b

His first priority is hygiene and taste, says Srinivas working at one of the Dimmys shops. HYDERABAD:If you are an Indian, it doesnt matter which part of the country you reside, you know your paan and how delightful it is. India is synonymous with paan as you can find it literally everywhere. The humble betel leaf is stuffed with a variety of ingredients and is a much-recognised mouth freshener across the world. For the uninitiated, the City of Nizamss tryst with paan goes back to days of the se

The Levantine pop-up food festival brings the best of the Middle Eastern cuisine to the city, all thanks to Chef Abdulkarim Kurdieh HYDERABAD:If youre a lover of Middle-Eastern cuisine, over the years many restaurants have opened in the city to cater to the ever-growing demand. Capturing that frenzy over Middle-Eastern cuisine in the city, Tre-Forni, Park Hyatt, Banjara Hills has come up with a pop-up Levantine festival which promises to do justice to your love for the cuisine with its noteworth

The Swapnalok complex houses over 200 commercial establishments and a lot of people visit the complex on a daily basis. HYDERABAD: Six persons, including four young women, reportedly died in the fire that broke out in Swapnalok Complex in Secunderabad on Thursday evening. The victims identified as Shiva, Prashant, Pramila, Shravani, Vennela and Triveni are reported to have suffocated to death after they locked themselves in a washroom to save themselves from the flames. Officials said the fire

My vision for the future is a hope to celebrate expansion and versatility in a way to be able to give personal attention to all my clients. HYDERABAD: Coming to Netflix soon is the magnum opus from the filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the Hindi-language drama Heeramandi. Set in the backdrop of pre-independence India, and centered around a powerful group of courtesans, Heeramandi will be a dazzling display of Indian filmmaking and period costumes. Starring Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi R

Kalpana Ramesh, architect and water conservationist, organised a workshop in collaboration with illustrator Sri Priyatham to capture the essence of Bansilalpet stepwell. HYDERABAD: Architect Kalpana Ramesh, draped in a midnight blue saree, sat beside her students on the podium next to the Bansilalpet stepwell, sketching, as the onlookers gazed upon their reflections in the peacock-blue water up from the balcony a unique work of art in itself. Popularly referred to as the water hero, Kalpana Ram

The guests, through their speeches and inspiring stories, encouraged women to stand up for themselves and seek help in times of struggles. HYDERABAD: Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad, in collaboration with Shaheen Women Resources and Welfare Association, released Urdu and Telugu translations of the comic book Raindrop in the Drought: Godavari Dange at Urdu Ghar, Moghalpura. The protagonist of the book, Godavari Dange is a grassroots leader and agro-entrepreneur from Osmanabad, Maharashtra. She works in

In Greater Hyderabad limits, there are several restaurants, hotels, and other eateries which serve stale and contaminated food. HYDERABAD: The tweets on the quality of food being served at several restaurants in Hyderabad are stomach-turning.Look at them: Dead cockroaches were found in chicken biryani and the same was served to the customer at a hotel in Dilsukhnagar and the kitchen was in an unhygienic condition, requesting GHMC to initiate action against the hotelier, tweeted a person a few da

Abdullahpurmet police registered a case after the deceaseds father lodged a complaint. HYDERABAD: A man axed his wife to death and threw his two-month-old son into a water sump on Wednesday. The accused, Dhanraj, who brought his wife, Lavanya, from her house at Bandaravirala, entered into an argument over additional dowry and axed her to death. Later, he killed his infant son by throwing him into the sump. Abdullahpurmet police registered a case after the deceaseds father lodged a complaint. La

Abul Kalam Azad Oriental Research Institute, once a treasure-trove for researchers, is now in a state of institutional neglect. Books dating back to centuries are collecting dust HYDERABAD: What was once established as a repository of knowledge for research students and to facilitate debate and discussions on substantial topics such as south Asian relations, Sufism and inter-religious understandings, now lies in a state of neglect and deterioration. Abul Kalam Azad Oriental Research Institute at

The patient had undergone a hysterectomy 25 years ago, a surgical procedure that involves removing the uterus. HYDERABAD: A team of surgeons at Renova Hospitals successfully removed a heavy ovarian tumour weighing 5 kg from the abdomen of a 64-year-old woman, who came to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. The surgical team performed the necessary surgery and sent the tumour for biopsy and pathological examinations. The patient had undergone a hysterectomy 25 years ago, a surgical procedure

The lab, funded by the Department of Human Research of the Union Ministry of Health, will cater to nearly 500 undergraduate and postgraduate students. HYDERABAD: Osmania Medical College on Wednesday launched a first-of-its-kind Skill Lab in Telangana at its Koti campus, Dr K Ramesh Reddy, Director of Medical Education, said.The lab provides medical professionals with a valuable platform to practise procedural skills such as trauma management, basic life support, paediatric emergency, obstetric e

The Water Board is taking steps to complete the ORR Phase-II project by June this year to supply 50 MGD of water. HYDERABAD: Hyderabad and its outskirts will not face drinking water shortage this summer as an additional 42 million gallons of water per day (MGD) will be made available from different reservoirs. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) will supply 22 MGD of water to Hyderabad and the remaining 20 MGD to consumers living within the Outer Ring Road (ORR)

One out of two individuals could be affected by myopia by the year 2050, according to the well-known Brien Holden Vision Institute. HYDERABAD: Refractive errors like myopia are a leading cause of avoidable blindness in the world. Early detection and management of myopia are becoming more and more important as the prevalence of myopia increases in children, adolescents and young adults. One out of two individuals could be affected by myopia by the year 2050, according to the well-known Brien Hold

Thyroid cancer can be cured if diagnosed early and treated with surgery and radioactive iodine, says expert HYDERABAD: Cancer is not only a health concern, it is a complex issue that also involves social, economic, developmental, and human rights. Thyroid cancer is relatively uncommon compared to other cancers. In India incidence of thyroid cancer is > 20,000 patients whereas nearly >4,000 die because of it. Thyroid cancer can be cured if diagnosed early and treated with surgery and radioactive

Despite its metabolic salience and regenerative power, liver is among the weakest links in the human health HYDERABAD: Liver without a doubt is the most important metabolic regulator of the human body. Its the chief regulator of the digestive metabolism and rids the body of toxins. It also plays a key role in regulating clotting. Despite its metabolic salience and regenerative power, the liver is among the weakest links in human health. Hepatic afflictions are multifarious. Though a vast majorit

The exhibition caters to connoisseurs, patrons, and enthusiasts who believe in the power of handcrafts to change the future of fashion. HYDERABAD: The highly anticipated Carvaan - Summer Edit is set to take place at Gaurangs Kitchen in Hyderabad today. This artisanal exhibition is the third chapter of its kind following the successful earlier editions, showcasing the innovative handicrafts of India through different disciplines. With an emphasis on meticulous craftsmanship and the revival of Ind