Year after year, Ganesh Chaturthi, the great Ganesha festival, also known as ‘Vinayaka Chaturthi’ or ‘Vinayaka Chavithi’ is celebrated by Hindus around the world. It is observed during the Hindu month of Bhadra (mid-August to mid-September). The idols of Lord Ganesha that come in varied shapes and sizes are worshiped during this period. The grandest and most elaborate of them lasts for 10 days, from Bhadrapad Shudh Chaturthi to the Ananta Chaturdashi. On the 11th day, the idols are taken through the streets in a procession... Read→
Photography – a bread earner, a full time profession and a life for many; but an art, a skill, a hobby and a passion for millions. This line was specially justified at the recently held ‘Foto Video Expo 2009′ at Millennium Gardens, Secunderabad Club Road. It was held between the 20th and 22nd August, 2009 on the occasion of the, World Photography Day celebrated on the 19th of August, 2009. The organizers and the prime sponsors of the event were Rainbow Visions Pvt Ltd. The event was also supported by the Photographic Association... Read→
On the eve of August 15th, 2009, when a nation awaited its opportunity to celebrate the greatest event that earned them their freedom, a group of young and enthusiastic men and women, who had gathered in Hyderabad were not quite convinced with our understanding of ‘freedom’ as we call it and they are on a mission to redefine the term. These people belong to Bhumi, an organization that was established in the year 2006 with the motive to finish the unfinished. It is the brain child of ordinary people, who had an extraordinary vision for the country.... Read→
July 28th of every year (since 2001) is being observed as the Hepatitis B Eradication Day across the globe, since it coincides with the birthday of the Nobel Laureate, Professor B. S. Blumberg, who discovered the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and was the first scientist to develop a vaccine against the deadly disease. (Picture: Cheerful school children from Geetanjali during the Awareness walk! Credits: Pavani)
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), which results in the inflammation of the liver in humans, called Hepatitis. This... Read→
Just Imagine! People walk into a mall to shop or eat or just to pass their time along with their buddies and to actually get to walk away with a ‘Touch phone’ in hand free of cost. That is so ‘WOW’ right!
A saunter into the City Centre Mall at Road no.1, Banjara Hills on 25th July, Saturday, could have provided one the lucky chance to take away a Samsung Touch phone. The stall is organized by the Samsung Mobile, where all its new touch phone models were on display. The display promises one a ‘WOW’ moment and fills with awe and admiration.... Read→
Naga pamchami is one of those festivals in Hyderabad, that is celebrated with great pomp and show. It involves the ritual of worshiping of the Snake as a power capable of granting everything that is wanted. Snakes are prayed to with immense devotion and in return to granting their wishes; they are offered milk and eggs by the ladies of Hindu households. And, like every other ritual that suffers a misinterpretation and exploitation, Nagapanchami remains one of those festivals, which results in the animal torture and mistreatment under the cover of... Read→
They are sleek, trendy and quite a few of them sport a muscular look. The Hyderabad International Auto Show was the first of its kinds to be held in the state capital. The show was held at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Madhapur, near Hi-Tech City. It attracted a number of car and bike lovers from in and around the city. The show featured 22 brands of cars and bikes with over 100 models. Few of the brands were Audi, Bajaj, BSA Motors, BMW, Chevrolet, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Mercedes Benz, Skoda, Tata,... Read→
School days are the best part of any person’s life. The innocence, the frivolous fights with friends, the sharing of lunch boxes, the umpteen attempts to impress the teacher and be the teacher’s pet, the first crush, the week long waiting for a single P.T. class, the tension about scoring less marks; everything related to school life is enduring and truly sweet. But once out of school it’s hard to revive those events as everyone gets engaged with their own responsibilities, trying to shape their careers or taking up family obligations.
The... Read→
How often do these politicians make us thoroughly and repentantly realize our mistakes of choosing them as our leaders? If this guilt was not enough, here is one more ridiculous act of disgrace!!!
It was a very breezy 9th July, Thursday morning, when one was un-interruptedly enjoying a sudden weather transition. It truly seemed as if the day would pass on pretty calm with serenity all over, when this boisterous act of ‘derogatory political might’ was displayed.
A group of youngsters, who claimed themselves to be the prime representatives... Read→
The violonist of Parikrama. Credit: Screed Hauteur
It was a dark, cloudy evening; the crowd seemed less anticipating at the beginning, outgrown upon a series of sound-checks. Parikrama, a name which dwells in most enthusiasts of the Indian rock scene, drew fans from kids to the older lot, unlike the other gigs which mostly strike a chord with the youth. Parikrama started off with ‘In the Middle’, ‘Am I Dreaming’ and ‘As Refreshing as Ever’. ‘The Trooper’ was neat along with ‘Highway to Hell’... Read→
