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Women Tuk-Tuk Away to Freedom

The famous tuk-tuk is now helping the women ninjas in Hyderabad script a new story for themselves. The autorickshaw has emerged as a symbol of emancipation for women in Hyderabad. The ETO electric autos have catapulted women into the driver’s seat of these ubiquitous three-wheelers

• A Step Forward: The women driving these ETO electric three-wheelers across the city have braved adversity and circumstance to create a dignified living for themselves and their families. In this limited space, we shall share the story of Arshya Fatima. Now 35, she was forced to drop out of school when she was forcefully married in Class 8. She is a single mom who has overcome domestic violence and drives the rickshaw to provide for her kids and herself.

• The Catalyst: The torch bearer for this welcome change is Telangana’s first tribal woman commercial pilot, Azmeera Bobby. Having overcome poverty and the stigma attached to it to become a successful commercial pilot, she has partnered with ETO Motors to spearhead this campaign for women empowerment.

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Self Service at Airports

Akin to the various snack and dosa joints in the city, you can order self-service at the Hyderabad airport! Only, this works in a different way. The Hyderabad airport has introduced the self-baggage drop facility to provide you with a seamless travel experience. Passengers can avail of this facility at entry gate number 9 inside the airport.

• Automated Baggage Drop: The GMR Hyderabad Airport has installed 8 automated self-baggage machines. The machine equipped with scanners, scales, and sensors allows passengers to check in their baggage in 45-60 seconds. The facility is provided at the self-check-in kiosk. Select the baggage option at the kiosk and provide all the necessary details to get the bag tag.

• How Does It Work?: Proceed to the self-bag drop unit at gate 9 after attaching the tag to your bag. Place the bag on the conveyor belt and scan the barcode on your boarding pass to initiate the process. The machine conducts a check on the baggage and if everything is in order, the bag passes down the conveyor belt. And a confirmation is sent to the airline. If the baggage fails to meet the criteria, a check-in agent will help you with the procedure. But in case of excess baggage, passengers will have to approach the baggage counters of the airline.

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A Novel Shopping Experience

Scramble your head as you indulge yourself in retail delight at the new Lulu Mall set to come up in Hyderabad in August 2023. Brace yourself for an international shopping experience at this exquisite retail space, brought to you by the UAE-based Lulu Group, right here in Kukatpally!

• Foray Into Telangana: Come August 2023, the Manjeera Mall will have a new name. Taken over by the Lulu Group, the mall will be rebranded as the Lulu Mall. This 5 lakh sq ft mall will host a mega Lulu Hypermarket that will house over 75 national and international brands. It will also offer a 5-screen cinema with a capacity to seat 1400 people, a multi-cuisine food court, and a children’s entertainment center.

• Future Investment: The Lulu Group is expected to commit to an investment of Rs 3500 crore in Telangana over the next 5 years. The UAE-based retailer will set up a Rs 200 crore export-oriented integrated meat processing plant at Chengicherla. The Lulu Group also plans to set up an agriculture and logistics hub near the Hyderabad Airport to promote and export the produce from Telangana across India and the world.

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Pillars of Apathy

The neglected 1000-year-old Jaina sculptures attached to a sluice were waiting to be discovered! This archaeological find is similar to the long-lost diadem of Ravenclaw being found on an ugly bust inside the come-and-go room in Hogwarts. The sculptures of the 4 Jain Tirthankaras were found on two square pillars neglected near the Hyderabad outskirts of Enikepalli village. This village comes under the Moinabad mandal in Rangareddy district.

• 1000-Year-Old Sculptures: The historic archaeological find is a courtesy to P Sainath Reddy, a young archeologist and heritage activist. Based on his information, archeologist and CEO of Pleach India Foundation, E Sivanagireddy examined the pillars. Four Jain Tirthankaras were found carved into the four sides of the two pillars. The pillars, one of granite and the other of black basalt had the sculptures of the following Tirthankaras - Adinatha, Neminatha, Parsvanatha and Vardhamana Mahavira – seated in a meditative pose.

• Forgotten Page of History: The pillars carry inscriptions in the Telugu-Kannada script. Some of the script could not be deciphered as they are fitted to the walls of the sluice of the village tank. The visible part of the scripture points to a Jain monastery that existed close to Chilukuru. The area was a prominent Jaina centre during the Rashtrakuta and Vemulawada Chalukyan times (9-10th Century CE).

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A Regular Monsoon Phenomenon

In a geospatial study that unfolded like a treasure hunt, researchers discovered that a whopping 5% of Hyderabad is flirting with the possibility of flooding. This 2020 study undertaken post the 2019 Hyderabad floods shows that 5% of the city faces a high risk of flooding, 93% is at moderate risk and the remaining 2% has a low risk of flooding. This new risk to the city is attributed to the rapid urbanization and change in land use.

• Risk of Floods: A co-author of the study, Mohammed Faizan states Hyderabad was not prone to flooding earlier. But the rapid change in land use patterns and urbanization has made the entire city susceptible to flooding. Most of the areas around Hussian Sagar Lake, the Musi River, and Charminar come under the 5% high-risk zone. A majority of the low-risk zones are near Jubilee Hills.

• Research Methodology: The study, published in the International Journal of Hydrology and Science, used 12-14 parameters to check for the susceptibility of an area to flood. The study used parameters such as elevation, slope, drainage density, soil type, and others to determine the most influential factors for flood incidence. It also found that slope, drainage patterns, and land use land cover (LULC) were the primary factors that determined the risk of flood incidence.
  

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Morning Chai Daily Picks

• Respite for Pedestrians: Uppal's epic elevated skywalk, one of the largest skywalks in India is now open to the public! This skywalk is equipped with escalators and staircases with offer pedestrian salvation at a madly crowded junction.

• President's Visit:  President Droupadi Murmu is set visit to Hyderabad on the 4th of July. The President will make her presence felt at Alluri Seetharamaraju's 125th birth anniversary celebrations.

• Coffee in a Beer Bottle:  Prepare for a mind-blowing caffeine extravaganza like never before! Brace yourselves as 'Theka Coffee' a funky yellow and pink theme stall that serves coffee in beer bottles.

• Teleperformance Expands Footprint: Teleperformance, a French digital services firm, is set to open its first facility in Hyderabad and hire over 3,000+ skilled professionals.

• Wayanad Wonders: Cajole the traveler in you and explore the bounty of spice scents, wonderful waterfalls, soothing lakes, challenging treks, caves, temples and Zen! Wayanad charms all!