Hyderabad best Indian city in living standards: Mercer

According to Mercer’s Quality of Living index rankings 2017, for the third consecutive time, Hyderabad (Telangana) has emerged as the best Indian city in terms of quality of living. Globally, Vienna (Austria) for the fourth time in a row has ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017

Legendary Telugu writer Dasaradhi Rangacharya passes away

Legendary Telugu writer Dasaradhi Rangacharya passed away in Hyderabad, Telangana after a brief illness. He was 87. About Dasaradhi Rangacharya Dasaradhi was on 24 August 1928 in Khammam District erstwhile Hyderabad State now in Telangna. Hyderabad liberation Struggle: He had ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015

PV Sindhu creates history by winning Bronze in World Badminton Championship

PV Sindhu created history as she won bronze medal in the World Badminton Championships Although she lost in the semifinal to Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand, she became the first Indian to win a women’s singles medal in the World Badminton ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Hyderabad firm develops TCAS for Railways

A Hyderabad based firm, Hyderabad Batteries Limited (HBL), have developed a new safety device to prevent train collision. The device called Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) was recently tested for its viability. What is special about this device? The device ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

SUN TV Network acquires Hyderabad IPL franchise

Sun TV Network won the Hyderabad Franchise of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for a sum of Rs 85.05 crore per annum. On September 15, the BCCI floated tenders for a new IPL franchise after terminating Deccan Chargers’ contract following ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Hyderabad ranked 3rd best city for 2013 visit

Best in Travel 2013 – Top 10 cities Travel guide book Lonely Planet ranked Indian city and capital of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad at 3rd position to visit in 2013.  The book described Hyderabad as "elegant and blossoming". As per Lonely ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012

Category: Places in News Current Affairs