The essence of Hyderabad in 10 images
The Hindu
Photography exhibition ‘Hyderabad in Bordeaux’ captures the architecture, people and vibrancy of a city
The Charminar, Golconda Fort and the HITEC City are among the most photographed landmarks of Hyderabad. The city is a microcosm of cultures where the old brushes shoulders with the new. Visitors to the Public Garden in Bordeaux, France, will get to see a representation of this cultural potpourri through a photography exhibition from August 11 to September 24. Titled ‘Hyderabad in Bordeaux’, the show curated by the Indian Photo Festival (IPF) is the new addition to the calendar of events that have taken place ever since the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Bordeaux Metropolis and Hyderabad in 2015, to strengthen the economic ties between the two cities. The cultural connection between Hyderabad and Bordeaux dates back to the 1860s when French traveller Louis Rousselet sketched and photographed cities in central India and Hyderabad; these are preserved at Goupil Museum, Bordeaux.After a long, tiring day all we want is to jump right on our cosy beds and rest comfortably on our soft, fluffy pillows, right? Pillows are not quite appreciated as much as electric cars or air-fryers, for instance. Pillows are a wonderful man-made creation that has improved the lives and sleep of people across the globe. Did you know ages ago people used to rest their heads on a HARD ROCK? So how did humans go from sleeping on stones to cosy, fluffy and soft pillows today? Let’s get into the origin of your everyday pillows!
As the November 30 deadline nears for installing vehicle location tracking devices (VLTD) and emergency panic buttons in public service and nationally permitted goods vehicles in Karnataka, transport unions representing cab, bus, and truck operators are urging the government to reconsider the mandate. They argue that the high cost of these devices and a lack of awareness have made it difficult for many vehicle owners to comply with the requirement.