Sudeshna Koka

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A dreamer, over enthusiastic with life and most often busy doing nothing..happy being busy and busy being happy....passionate about shopping, eating and a journalist occasionally.

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Students upset over SMS limit

| August 20, 2012 | 2 Comments

“This morning, I received a message from my service provider informing me that they are implementing the new government rule of allowing only 5 SMSes and 5 MMSes per day. Minutes later, I got a message from service provider offering me “Unlimited SMS (both local and national)” for 7 days.’ Messages like these have been [...]

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NE Exodus: We need to be  cautious, not scared

NE Exodus: We need to be cautious, not scared

| August 18, 2012 | 0 Comments

North-eastern students in the City say that they will continue staying in Hyderabad in spite of the rumours and ‘threats’.

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Veterinary Science: A profession in danger

Veterinary Science: A profession in danger

| August 18, 2012 | 3 Comments

Hyderabad has only one veterinary science college and the course has few takers. We look at the reasons for this dismal scenario.

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Reporter’s Diary: ‘Paparazzi’ serve only their masters

Reporter’s Diary: ‘Paparazzi’ serve only their masters

| August 17, 2012 | 0 Comments

The GHMC perhaps has one of the best photographers. In times of crisis like heavy rainfall leading to a caving in of a road or a flash flood, the GHMC photo team is right there clicking pictures of the mayor or the GHMC commissioner. Not just clicking pictures they have an amazing uploading team who [...]

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Senior citizens are fighting for their rights

Senior citizens are fighting for their rights

| August 17, 2012 | 0 Comments

Hundreds of senior citizens took to the streets on Thursday to protest inadequate pensions, poor facilities and the State’s indifference to their problems.

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A day of the golden oldies

A day of the golden oldies

| August 16, 2012 | 0 Comments

“Neighbours’ envy owner’s pride,” is exactly what the owners felt at the 10th Annual Deccan Heritage Automobile Association (DHHA) vintage car and motorcycle rally organised on Independence Day

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Bazaars prove a bane

Bazaars prove a bane

| August 15, 2012 | 0 Comments

The garbage left behind by weekly market vendors troubles citizens, while vendors claim they pay the GHMC to clear the waste. For the last one year in Hyderabad, citizens have a new facility —the weekly bazaars. Of late, local farmers and retailers are setting up a weekly market in each locality. When this system was introduced [...]

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MGBS to get a facelift

MGBS to get a facelift

| August 14, 2012 | 0 Comments

Every year the Freedom Under Construction group constructs toilets and classrooms for government schools. But this year they are doing something different by cleaning up the bus station.

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Construction work gives residents sleepless nights

Construction work gives residents sleepless nights

| August 13, 2012 | 0 Comments

A building being demolished in Shyam Lal Colony in Begumpet is proving to be a matter of concern for the residents around the site.

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A special ‘home’ in the City

A special ‘home’ in the City

| August 11, 2012 | 0 Comments

The mentally handicapped in the City, found a ray of hope in the form of Swayamkrushi, a home that helps make them independent and also provides emotional support.

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