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Chennai Shopping Mall opens new outlet in Adilabad

16-08-2026

Adilabad witnessed a colourful mix of cinema and shopping on Saturday as Chennai Shopping Mall opened its new outlet at NTR Chowk in the district headquarters. The inauguration drew a large crowd, with popular actresses Aishwarya Rajesh and Hebah Patel

Preserve Cheriyal Nakashi art: Governor

16-08-2026

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has appreciated the rich artistic heritage of Cheriyal Nakashi painting, a traditional folk art form that has brought a distinct identity to the State.

Play Panda: Where Play Comes Before Screens

16-08-2026

In a city where children increasingly grow up surrounded by screens, finding a place that encourages them to move, touch, build, imagine and play is becoming unusual. In Bandlaguda Jagir, Hyderabad, Play Panda is creating such a space across 10,000 sq. ft., designed around curiosity rather than digital entertainment.

Fear Itself

16-08-2026

Everyone feels fear at some time or another. It is after all a reflex emotion, part of our survival instinct, and as part of the fight or flight response it serves a purpose — it alerts us to danger, puts us on our guard. In that sense, some fear is healthy.

Wired Differently

16-08-2026

Men are from Mars and women are from Venus. This is the unadulterated truth. This book was written in 1992 and revolutionized the way we suddenly looked at men and women. The tragedy is that nothing really has changed. Some of us women have become more vocal, but really nothing has moved.

H-Fast, Operation Octopus among Hyderabad police initiatives: Sajjanar

16-08-2026

The 80th Independence Day was celebrated at the CAR Headquarters in Petlaburj under the Hyderabad City Police Commissionerate on Saturday. City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar unfurled the national Flag and received the ceremonial guard of honor.

PCC Vice President participates in Independence Day celebrations in Sanathnagar

16-08-2026

TPCC Vice President and Congress Party In-charge of Sanathnagar Assembly Constituency, Dr. Kota Neelima, participated in the 80th Independence Day celebrations held at various locations across the Sanathnagar Assembly Constituency.

Returning to tribal heartland

16-08-2026

In the remote tribal agency belt of Buttaigudem, where isolation and limited opportunities can shape young lives, Government Junior College is quietly changing the narrative. Leading this effort is Principal Sanjeevani Kusum, who has been honoured with the Best Principal Award in Eluru district for her contribution to education and students.

Independence Day Celebrations at Sricharana Communication

15-08-2026

Independence Day was celebrated with pride and enthusiasm at Sricharana Communication. Owner & Managing Director Bussa Srinivas Guptha, along with the Sricharana Communication team, participated in the celebrations. Speaking on the occasion, Srinivas Guptha said, “Freedom is not just a gift of the past, but a greater responsibility for the future.” He urged everyone to contribute towards the progress and development of the nation.

Govt whip urges youth to be patriotic

15-08-2026

Government whip and Alair MLA Birla Iliah said that the youth should inculcate discipline and patriotism. He was participating in a special Tiranga program held at the Hyderabad Defense Academy in Bommalaramaram mandal on Friday.

26th GRIET Graduation Day held

15-08-2026

Prof. Dr. A. Damodaram, Rector, JNTU Hyderabad said on Friday that education has always been a powerful catalyst in transforming individuals, societies and nations. He and T. Shaila Kumar, Head – AI & Data Analytics, NEUREALM were the Chief Guests at the 26th Graduation Day of Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology (GRIET) which was held at the GRIET campus in Bachupally.

Vignan University students develop website for NGO

15-08-2026

Students of Vignan University, located in Deshmukhi village, Bhoodan Pochampally Mandal, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, have designed and developed a comprehensive official website for the prominent non-profit organization 'Leo Care Foundation'.