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The information in this section will keep you informed about major developments in Hyderabad city. You will also find some of the informative articles that will help you to increase awareness, take objective decisions to have a better lifestyle, and know the current issues in Hyderabad. Also you can find information that will explain the history and formation of Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh. These articles will unfold the glorious past of Hyderabad and highlight its importance in history. Articles in Significant Contributors will bring to you many prominent personalities whose work contributed to make lives of people of Hyderabad better.
Indian Salaries Have More Buying Power Than Foreign Salaries
Disappointed your salary looks low compared to H1 visa holders or people working in foreign countries? Next time when you get salary, don’t compare with the person getting more in US doing the same job and get disappointed. Instead multiply your salary by three times as it costs more than 40 percent more to... »
Major Drug Seize in Hyderabad
The Cyberabad police recently arrested a film producer and his associate in connection with a drugs racket being operated from the Hyderabad city. Police seized 20 kilos of Ephedrine, a chemical used in manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychoactive substances worth several crores of rupees in the drug market. Ephedrine is used as a... »
Modern Shopping Mall Replaces Surya Theatre
The changing lifestyle of younger generation, middle and upper middle class people of Hyderabad and their increased focus on value proposition rather than just price has boosted the growth of the mall culture in our city. The growth of the malls in Hyderabad is owed to their service and appeal. Moreover, they have something... »
Cyberabad Most Unsafe in AP
Though Greater Hyderabad comprised of Hyderabad and Cyberabad is considered as the best city to live, it is no longer safe with increase in crime rate. According to the state Crime Records Bureau, Cyberabad is the most unsafe place in the state topping the list of crimes. However, Hyderabad stood next to it. From general... »
Hillcroft in Houston Named after Mahatma Gandhi
Hillcroft, a part of southwest Houston, Texas has been officially renamed as Mahatma Gandhi district recently. This ethnic conclave is home to a large number of South Asians predominantly, Indian and Pakistani population having many restaurants and shops. The Greater Houston area was popularly known as ‘Little India”, as more than 75,000 people of Indian... »
Hyderabad Homes to get Piped Gas Soon
The much-awaited supply of piped gas to households is coming to Greater Hyderabad soon. It is expected to hit the houses in city this September. It is said that the gas supply through pipes will initially be made in Bowenpally area. As this area is in close proximity to the landing point of piped gas... »
Increase in Value Added Tax
Recently, the state government has increased the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 12.5 per cent to 14.5 percent quoting recession as a main reason. According to the state government’s order (G.O.35), goods taxable under Schedule-V of the VAT Act at 12.5 per cent would now be taxed more. This hike would increase the prices of... »
Increase in Four Wheeler Lifetime Tax
The state government has increased the lifetime tax on four wheeler automobiles. According to the official sources, the hike is supposed to fetch additional revenue of Rs.100 crore a year. However, the two-wheelers’ lifetime tax remains the same. Presently, the lifetime tax on cars is nine percent in our state. Tax on cars is divided... »
Patancheru-Bolaram: Critically polluted Areas in City
A study conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently has revealed the critically polluted industrial centers in our country. The CPCB along with the state pollution control boards conducted environmental assessment in 88 industrial clusters, including five in AP. According to the report, Visakhapatnam, Patancheru and Bolaram are among the 43 ‘critically polluted’... »
World Bank’s Loan to improve Civic Amenities in State
We are witnessing civic work developments in some regions of Greater Hyderabad these days. They are about to increase in the coming days as the World Bank has agreed to sanction a loan to Andhra Pradesh Municipal Development Project. The purpose of the project is to improve the urban civic amenities such as sewer lines,... »