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Hyderabad's Youngest Collector

Anudeep Durishetty, the newly appointed Collector for the district of Hyderabad, has carved out a small space for himself in Hyderabad’s history. The 34-year-old IAS officer has the distinction of being the youngest-ever Collector and district magistrate of Hyderabad to date.

• Early Life: Mr. Anudeep Durishetty has roots in Metpally town in Jagityal in Telangana. He pursued a B.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation from BITS Pilani after completing his schooling at Suryodaya High School and Sri Chaitanya Junior College.

• Perseverance Pays Off: It was not easy for him to achieve his dream of being an IAS officer. It took Anudeep five tries to crack the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam. On his fifth attempt in 2017, he topped the UPSC exam and landed his dream job as an IAS officer!

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Telangana's Common Mobility Card

Telangana Govt is all set to launch its Common Mobility Card for Hyderabad Metro and TSRTC riders, with plans to include MMTS, cabs, and autos in the future. Replicating the National Mobility Common Card, his arrangement will make travel payments a breeze!

• Streamlining Transactions: The Common Mobility Card will be available by the 2nd week of August, letting you ride Metro Rail & RTC buses, expanding to MMTS, cabs & autos later. The goal is to enable citizens to use the card for traveling purposes and different transactions.

• Proposing Creative Names: The State Government views the Common Mobility Card as a transformative step forward in the development of public transport. This card is for nationwide use and works in other metro cities with the National Common Mobility system. Citizens have been offered the liberty to suggest names for the card!

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Anatomically Closer

Virtual Reality is set to make anatomy more real for first-year students at Osmania Medical College (OMC). Osmania Medical College in collaboration with IIIT-Hyderabad is setting up a VR facility to teach anatomy using advanced technology.

•  VR Technology for Students: VR technology is key behind the waited metaverse. This enormous potential in teaching anatomy with VR will illustrate 2D and 3D visualizations of the underlying process.

• Joint Collaboration: The VR tool for teaching neuroanatomy was developed as part of a project by Prof. Jayanthi Sivaswamy and her team. This joint project with Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram is funded by SERB of the Department of Science and Technology.

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WFH Keeps IT Industry Afloat

As torrential rain descended from the skies, thousands of IT employees in Hyderabad sought refuge in the hybrid work mode. With the rains throwing life out of gear and making commute challenging, the hybrid work model made life easier for IT employees.

• Hybrid Work Model: Post-COVID, many IT companies have adopted a hybrid work model. The companies have allowed employees to WFH for two days and WFO for three days. It saw the 9 lakh IT employees in the state stay safely at home and enjoy their working day.

• Low On-Sight Attendance: With rains lashing down across the city, the employees empowered by the hybrid work model, elected to work from home. On expected lines, the IT companies saw low employee attendance. People working from the office were asked to leave early because of the rain alert.

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Rising School Costs Evaporate Savings

Schooling is getting costlier with each passing year! The exponential rise in school costs has cut down the savings of parents. Kindergarten which cost Rs 5000 a month in an international school in 2020, now costs Rs 17000. The fight of the parents for fee regulation continues

• Soaring Education Costs: The city witnesses an astronomical rise in education expenses, with fees surging by 100% to 200% in recent years, affecting both international and budget schools. Parents, even in high-paying jobs, find it challenging to cope, resorting to cutbacks and sacrifices in other essential areas.

• Government Support Lacking: Parent frustration arises from the absence of government intervention in rising school fees. Despite long-standing demands for fee regulation, parents feel let down by mere promises, resorting to loans and contemplating relocation due to the mounting financial burden.

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•  🚘️ Luxury Is Not Always Comfortable: Recent rains are burning holes in the pockets of Hyderabad's luxury car owners . They are coughing up money to the tune of Rs. 30 lakhs to get their vehicles fixed after they broke down on waterlogged streets.

• ♟️ Vignesh Crowned Chess Champion:  A young chess talent from the city, Vignesh Advaith Vemula was crowned champion as he won two gold medals in the U-15 category at the 17th Asian Schools Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Uzbekistan.

• 🚗 A Breathtaking Weekend Escapade: Experience the bounty of nature's splendour as you take a breathtaking drive in the city's vicinity to groove in the monsoon vibe!

• 🥐 Glocal Fusion Gourmet:  Sip on a delightful and diverse lineup of handcrafted beer as you explore the fusion of an evolving global menu at Brewsters Bar and Kitchen Garden - Hyderabad's largest rooftop bar and kitchen!

• 🎸 A Wonderful Bollywood Night:  Let your hair down and sing along with the sensational talent of music and Indian Idol superstar Shanmukha Priya at Odeum by Prism on July 29!

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