The Pogonotrophy Phenomenon: Beard Boom Becomes the New Zeitgeist

Not limited to the silver screen, this potonotrophy wave is just as visible in political circles. In Telangana, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his colleague Uttam Kumar Reddy showcase contrasting beard styles—one meticulously trimmed and the other flowing. Meanwhile, in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu sports his distinct beard, while his son and Minister Lokesh follows the trend with a youthful, salt-and-pepper look. Even political heavyweight and cinema icon Pawan Kalyan, now Deputy Chief Minister, dons a luxuriant mane of facial hair, reinforcing the notion of beards as a symbol of power and masculinity.

Read More

Srisailam Dam in critical condition, seen as a looming catastrophe

Experts warn that a breach in the Srisailam Dam could unleash an enormous volume of water, leading to devastating flooding across downstream areas in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The potential consequences could be catastrophic, resulting in:

Widespread destruction of power and irrigation infrastructure.

Severe disruption of drinking water supplies.

Massive humanitarian impacts affecting lakhs of residents.

Read More

Hyderabad To Host 72nd Edition Of Miss World

Following the tremendous success of the 71st Miss World held in New Delhi and Mumbai, the global beauty pageant moves to Telangana, a state known for its rich heritage and modern appeal. The announcement was made by Julia Morley CBE, Chairman and CEO of Miss World Limited, in the presence of Smita Sabharwal, Secretary to the Government of Telangana, Tourism, Culture, Heritage, and Youth Affairs Department.

Read More

From tranquil to turmoil: Jubilee Hills and Gachibowli grapple with highest noise levels

Following Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills and Nehru Zoological Park are the next noisiest areas in Hyderabad. Jubilee Hills, known for its vibrant nightlife, has daytime noise levels averaging around 78.52 dB and nighttime levels reaching 79.83 dB. Nehru Zoological Park, another sensitive area, has noise levels ranging from 65 dB to 67 dB during the day and 70 dB at night.

Read More

Micrsoft’s OmniParser V2 makes Data Extraction & Analysis handy

One of the standout features of OmniParser V2 is its ability to automate data extraction from screenshots of websites, documents, and other digital interfaces. For journalists, this means significant time savings when gathering data for their articles. Gone are the days of manually sifting through endless pages of information; OmniParser V2 does the heavy lifting, allowing journalists to focus on analyzing and crafting their stories.

Read More

Analysis: The Changing Dynamics within the Congress Party in Telangana

Several factors contributed to the dissatisfaction with Dasmunsi’s leadership. Many state Congress leaders felt that her leadership style was overly interventionist, often stepping into both party and governmental matters. This approach led to friction and discontent among the party’s rank and file. The growing dissatisfaction was evident in the voices of various local leaders who openly called for a change in leadership.

Read More

Hyderabad’s Vital Drinking Water Source Under 7×24-Surveillance of Drones

The incident at the Akkampalli balancing reservoir in Nalgonda district, has caused widespread alarm, given the reservoir’s crucial role in supplying drinking water to the region. In response, Nalgonda District Collector Ila Tripathi and her team visited the reservoir on Saturday as part of a stock taking exercise. The Collector emphasized that a multi-disciplinary team has been formed, consisting of representatives from all departments.

Read More