To punish a child or not? This is neither a new question nor has it been solved. The topic has acquired centrestage again today because of the spate of reports of children going to the extent of committing suicide after being caned by their teachers. Till recently caning to discipline children was considered acceptable and [...]
By tradition and culture, they may be Chinese. But they are very much Indian or typical Hyderabadis when it comes to their lifestyles. At a time when Gen-X is more interested in hakka noodles or Schezwan rice, Chinese in Hyderabad prefer daal-chawal or Hyderabadi biryani in their meal. “I love being called a Hyderabadi as [...]
The fall of agriculture production due to less rainfall coupled with low market prices for produced goods has affected the revenue growth of Sri Biotech, a Hyderabad-based agri-biotech company, this financial year. This is one of the worst situations that agro-industry has faced in last 15 years. Sri Biotech, which is growing at 30 per [...]
D Balaji, a sugarcane juice vendor from Kutbiguda wants the whole year to be summer. According to him business is brisk in the summers and he faces no financial problems. For Balaji, responsibilities are endless. He got his two girls married and has a son who works in the census department on a contract basis. [...]
Designer Paromita Bannerjee might be young but she has already impressed everyone with her designs. A Lakmé Fashion Week regular, Paromita shares her style rules Dress for the occasion. The keyword is to be simple and effective. It is always better to be under-dressed rather than over-dressed. Always dress your age. Nothing looks worse than [...]
Parking has become the biggest worry of car owners and markets are reporting dwindling business due to this Shoppers at the Bowenpally market are a tensed lot these days. Instead of taking a leisurely stroll around the market inspecting produce and then bargaining for the freshest available like they did earlier, these days shoppers merely [...]
Although India is one of the last countries to be bitten by the reality show bug, it seems it has really warmed up to the concept. The trend was surely a respite from the saas-bahu sagas, but today, even reality shows seem to have become predictable. Looks like reality shows have taken up the responsibility [...]
“Although there is no data available for the incidence of asthma, according to a survey conducted in 1999 nearly 3 per cent of our population is affected by this disorder of the airway. Over the years however, the incidence of asthma has gone up by around 10 per cent. This increase can be attributed to [...]
Jhansi has recently completed 17 years on television and needless to say she’s one of the most popular faces on telly. She shares with us some interesting facts about her journey so far What was your first show on TV? It was a two episode mini-serial named Vijetha. GK Mohan had directed the serial for [...]
Home Minister Sabita Indra Reddy has said that 657 cases filed against students during the Telangana agitation were being withdrawn as assured by the government in the Assembly. Sabita and Law Minister Erasu Pratap Reddy held a meeting with police top-brass and discussed the matter. Speaking to the media later, Sabita said some cases would [...]
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But… Seriously Ajay Hotchandani The theory of the Black Hole states that in the Hole, time and space don’t exist. So if you’ve entered this hole, you can take as long as you want to get ready, and you can store as many suitcases, with clothes you will never wear, above the cupboard (don’t deny [...]
BJP must survive the battle within
The second innings of UPA has been nothing short of tumultuous, marred by massive scams in every sector from rural job schemes to military purchases. When allies themselves are eyeing the jugular of the Centre, relief comes from an unexpected quarters — a divided BJP that is struggling to keep its house in order. The [...]
HR speaks Deepak Karamungikar Workplace politics is a harsh reality in India. When you take up a new role at a well-established organisation, the first few days seem fine. The smiles on everyone’s faces deceive you into believing that all is well. But a few days later, the cracks appear and a few months into [...]
Can England retain their crown?
England’s credibility is on the line as they take on West Indies in the first Test at Lord’s on Thursday. The heavy defeats in the Middle East and the Sub-Continent over the last few months have raised a lot of questions over whether England can sustain their No 1 ranking in the long run. They [...]
Live by your wits, you poor chump!
The guiding motto of a government is protecting the weak from the strong; the weak both in social and economic spheres. I am sure 9 out of 10 MPs and ministers do not know this driving dictum. Let us just take a cursory glance at the way our government has ‘protected’ the weak in the [...]
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