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Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills and Himayatnagar are among Asia Pacific’s 50 most valuable shopping streets, says Cushman & Wakefield’s 2025 report. Banjara Hills is known for luxury stores and cafes, while Himayatnagar offers busy high-street shopping. The recognition highlights Hyderabad’s growing retail scene and marks it as a key city.
Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu unveiled the statue of legendary singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam at the Ravindra Bharathi campus in HYD. Former Governor Dattatreya, TG Minister Sridhar Babu, and BJP state president Ramchandra Rao attended the event. SP Balu’s wife Shailaja said it was his final wish to have a statue installed at Ravindra Bharathi.
An AIIMS-Delhi survey reveals that schoolchildren are starting harmful habits at very young ages. On average, children begin smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs by age 13, with some starting as early as 11. Usage is highest among students in grades 11 and 12, nearly double that of eighth-grade students, the report finds.
Goa lights up for Christmas 2025, with churches decorated in fairy lights, carols, and nativity scenes. Top churches include Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, and Our Lady of Immaculate Conception in North Goa, and Church of the Holy Spirit, Rachol Seminary, and St Andrew’s in South Goa. Midnight masses and festive celebrations attract visitors.
Health experts have warned that prolonged sitting can slow blood vessel function, increasing the risk of heart attack by 13 percent. A study by the University of Birmingham found that flavanols can help counter this effect. These compounds are found in foods such as cocoa, chocolate, apples, and tea. Regular consumption of such foods can […]
A petition challenging the increase in divisions of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has been filed in the TG High Court. The plea, filed by Vinay Kumar, alleges that the state govt ignored public objections during the re-division process. Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy took up the matter for hearing, and further proceedings are awaited on […]
Wholesale price inflation (WPI) rose slightly to -0.32% in November from -1.21% in October, mainly due to higher prices of pulses and vegetables. Deflation eased in food, fuel, and manufactured products. Low inflation has allowed the RBI to cut interest rates, while boosting India’s FY26 GDP growth projection to 7.3%.
The third phase of Telangana panchayat polls will be held on December 17. Notifications were issued for 4,158 sarpanch posts and 36,434 ward members. Polling will be conducted for the remaining seats. Schools serving as polling stations will remain closed on December 16 and 17, while govt and private employees will be granted paid leave […]
Indian stock markets recovered early losses on Monday but closed slightly lower amid weak global sentiment. The BSE Sensex ended at 85,213.36, down 54.30 points (0.06%), while the NSE Nifty50 closed at 26,027.30, down 19.65 points (0.08%). Media and FMCG stocks led modest gains, helping indices stabilize.
Ram Vilas Vedanti, 67, former BJP MP from Pratapgarh and senior VHP leader, passed away in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, due to health issues. A key figure in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, he was praised for his dedication, patriotism, and leadership. Leaders including Yogi Adityanath and Rajendra Shukla expressed deep condolences.
Police said a 60-year-old man in West Bengal’s Nadia district died by suicide, fearing the Election Commission’s Revision of voter lists. Family said Sushanta Biswas was distressed over his name missing from the 2002 rolls despite filing forms. His body was sent for autopsy; police have begun an investigation. A similar death was reported earlier.
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The five-match T20I series between India and South Africa has turned highly competitive, with both teams winning two matches each before India claimed the third T20. The fourth T20I will be played in Lucknow on December 17. Team India will aim to secure a victory and seal the series with one match remaining, while SA […]
Vice captain Shubman Gill has failed to perform well in the T20 series against South Africa. Many are asking for him to be dropped from the team. Former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin said that Gill should play the entire series. He added that decisions about Gill’s future should be made only after the series, not during […]
Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan have developed a sub-millimeter microrobot smaller than a grain of salt. Equipped with a computer and sensors, it can sense, think and move independently. Though experimental, researchers say it could one day enable medical applications such as targeted treatment inside the human body.