Topic: Hyderabad
Fainted on hearing gunshot, police tell probe in 2019 Hyderabad rape-murder case ‘encounter’
An SC-appointed panel has deposed witnesses in the 2019 ‘encounter’ of 4 accused in the 'gang rape and murder' of a 27-year-old vet. The probe shows contradictions in statements.
Covid or Netflix, nothing can stop theatre. Hyderabad’s Qadir Ali Baig Festival shows why
The cultural space in India may be contested, but theatre is certainly not cancelled. What's unfortunate is the 'bechara' tag that theatre persons should have countered long ago.
Hyderabad mob targets Hindu man, burqa-clad woman on bike, 2nd case in a month in Telangana
Nampally Police files case based on video of incident after Hindu man, Muslim woman refuse to file complaint. Mob targets the duo because of their different faiths.
For BJP, ‘Liberation Day’ in Hyderabad has always been Hindu-Muslim issue but experts differ
Princely state of Hyderabad acceded to India on 17 September 1948 after the Nizam and the Razakars were defeated. BJP wants Telangana govt to celebrate this as 'Liberation Day'.
‘Rape-murder’ of 6-yr-old in Hyderabad turns into spectacle as scared families lock up daughters
In Singareni colony, a Hyderabad slum, 'rape-murder' of a minor by a neighbour has destroyed trust & friendships. With politicians and actors crowding the area, families have become more wary.
Bhagyalakshmi temple at Charminar is easy to miss, but politics around it is shaping Hyderabad
Telengana BJP has promised to reconstruct temple if it wins the 2023 state elections. But since 1960s, ASI has termed shrine an 'unauthorised construction', an issue repeatedly raised by Owaisi.
Telangana could make vaccination mandatory for entering malls, pubs, parks in Hyderabad
Proposal by Telangana health department recommends that people be vaccinated by at least one dose of vaccine to access public spaces; govt offices could also be added to list.
‘Removing Pakistanis & Taliban ideology’ — how Telangana BJP chief is ‘fighting’ for ‘Hindus’
Since taking over the reins of the BJP state unit in March 2020, Bandi Sanjay has been unapologetic about his fight for 'Hindus', and has made several communally-sensitive statements.
‘We’re not responsible’ — Hyderabad parents fume as schools say send kids ‘at own risk’
At least 3 schools in Hyderabad have asked parents to sign 'consent forms' that say management takes no responsibility for health of children. Telangana schools reopen Wednesday.
Hyderabad park bans unmarried couples over PDA complaints, removes banner after public outcry
GHMC placed banner outside Indira Park 2 days ago, saying ‘unmarried couples are not allowed’ after receiving complaints about couples involved in 'indecent physical activity like cuddling'.
Twitter has an India-born CEO Parag Agrawal. In Pakistan, it has caused a burn
We look forward to overseas Pakistanis cooking on wood, explaining gas shortage in Pakistan. These are inflation CEOs. Unmatchable against Google, Twitter CEOs.
Bezos, Branson & Musk — Are billionaires popularising space travel or just on an ego trip?
Jeff Bezos will travel to the edge of space in his New Shepard aircraft — more than a week after billionaire Richard Branson defeated him in a fast developing space race.