Eminent archaeologist, Veluri Venkata Krishna Sastry, who was involved in transplantation of several ancient temples including Alampur, passed away here on Wednesday. He was 78 and is survived by wife, a son and a daughter.
Fondly called “the digger” for his passion in excavating antiquities, Dr. Sastry was instrumental in the discovery of rare coins that established the succession of pre-Satavahana kings and Chimukha Satavahana, the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. It was again Dr. Sastry who established historicity of Keesaragutta on the outskirts of Hyderabad. He found antiquities from prehistoric to medieval periods as famous as those of Nagarjunakonda during the excavations at Yeleswaram. Discovery of many of the prehistoric rock paintings in Kurnool, Mahabubngar and Karimnagar are credited to him. He also pioneered salvage archaeology and is known for transplanting several temples that would have otherwise submerged in Srisailam, Jurala, Singur and Pulichintala projects.
Born on October 23, 1934, Dr. Sastry completed his BA from Andhra University and MA from Osmania University. After obtaining training in archaeology from a pioneer like Rayaprolu Subramaniam, he joined the Archaeology Department in 1961 and rose to become the Director in 1981, a post which he held till 1992, a record next only to the founder of the department, Ghulam Yazdani.
Having a number of publications, his magum opus, Pre, proto and early historic cultures of Andhra Pradesh , was released by Queen Elizabeth during her visit to Hyderabad in 1983.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Andhra Pradesh / by Special Correspondent / Hyderabad – August 23rd, 2012
International Cricket Council’s (ICC) shoulder replacement surgeon Jode Bear was first reluctant to train an orthopaedic surgeon from this town, initially.
But looking at his track record and expertise Dr. Jode was convinced and agreed to impart training to the doctor.
Meet Dr. Vijaya Kumar, who received an opportunity to train under Mr. Jode in shoulder replacement and also reverse-total shoulder replacement.
Incidentally, Mr. Vijay Kumar, who runs a multi-specialty hospital in Rajahmundry is the first doctor to be trained by Mr. Bear from coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Expert
Mr. Bear is a reverse shoulder replacement surgeon and an expert in reverse total shoulder replacement. He has treated a good number of cricketers.
Sugical option
According to Dr. Vijaya Kumar, reverse shoulder replacement is a surgical option for patients who could be helped by a total shoulder replacement because of rotator cuff damage along with shoulder osteoarthritis.
After two weeks of training, Dr. Vijaya Kumar is back and says shoulder surgery replacement is a boon for patients who sustain multiple injuries including shoulder injury.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Andhra Pradesh / by Special Correspondent / Rajahmundry – April 27th, 2014
Old students of ‘Kaara Mastaru’ line up several programmes to celebrate their teacher’s birthday on November 9. Katha Nilayam he established in Srikakulam was a monumental contribution to Telugu literature and an inexhaustible treasure house of reference.
Former students of St. Anthony High School here constituted a committee with Kavana Sarma (Prof. K.V.N. Sarma of Bangalore) as its president to celebrate the 90 birthday of their former teacher, noted writer, and Central Sahitya Akademi award winner Kalipatnam Rama Rao in the city.
The old students, who were taught by Kaara Mastaru, as Kalipatnam Rama Rao is affectionately and reverentially addressed, held a meeting a few days ago to constitute the committee and chalk out a programme to celebrate their master’s birthday on November 9.
Noted dermatologist and former student of Kaara Mastaru, G. Raghurama Rao, who is secretary of the organising committee, said proper celebration was needed to mark Kaara Mastaru’s fruitful career spanning 70 years, during which period he taught many students and inspired creative writers.
Laudable contribution
Katha Nilayam he established in Srikakulam was a monumental contribution to Telugu literature and an inexhaustible treasure house of reference, Dr. Raghurama Rao said. Bringing out a special commemorative souvenir with contributions from his colleagues and students, creating a website on the writer, among a host of other programmes, are being planned on that day.
Former students of Kaara Mastaru and his admirers can contact Dr. Raghurama Rao on 99890 22314 for details.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Visakhapatnam / by Special Correspondent / Visakhapatham – April 27th, 2014
Bhuma Nagi Reddy, along with his elder daughter Akhila, mourns the loss of his wife Shobha Nagi Reddy (Photo: DC)
Hyderabad:
Shobha Nagi Reddy, the 46-year-old official spokesperson of the YSRC, was returning from Nandyal after attending a political rally with party leader Y.S. Sharmila. She was given first aid treatment in a private hospital and then rushed to Hyderabad early on Thursday morning. She was in the Intensive Care Unit of Care Hospital for more than four hours before doctors declared her dead at 11.05 am.
“We are sad to inform that Shobha Nagi Reddy, who was brought to Care Hospital on April 24 following a major road accident, is no more,” a medical bulletin issued by Care Hospital said.
The MLA’s vehicle, a Mitsubishi Outlander, was moving at high speed, and the driver lost control when he tried to slow down to evade the paddy husk.
“We suspect that the driver could not see the husk heap from a reasonable distance. When he applied the brakes suddenly, the tyres slipped and the vehicle toppled over several times to the road side farm land. The MLA’s head hit the roof of the car and she was then thrown down,” said Kurnool superintendent of police K. Raghuram Reddy.
The SP said that Shobha was not wearing a seat belt though she was sitting in the front seat. He added that the injuries of the two gunmen sitting in the back, and the driver, were less serious comparatively.
Passers-by informed emergency services and the police about the accident. The victims were shifted to a private hospital in Nandyal, and later to Care Hospital in Hyderabad at around 7 am on Thursday.
In keeping with her wishes, Shobha’s eyes were donated to the Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in the city. Her body was taken to Kurnool on Thursday afternoon. Sources said that her last rites will be performed at Allagadda on Friday.
Kurnool police said that a case has been registered against the car’s driver following a complaint received from one of the MLA’s gunmen. “We have booked a case against the driver under IPC Section 304 A for causing death due to negligence,” said the Kurnool SP.
Shobha Nagi Reddy is survived by her husband former Nandyal MP Bhuma Nagi Reddy, two daughters and a son.
source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Nation> Current Affairs / by DC Correspondent / April 25th, 2014
Books restored from different Asaf Jahi dynasties are in the Chowmahallah Palace library./ Photos: Nagara Gopal / The Hindu
The Mehtab Mahal library at Chowmahalla Palace throws open a treasure trove from the Nizam’s era
The Nizams, it turns out, had an eye for everything exquisite. From the jewellery they wore to the silks that adorned their wardrobe, the cars they rode in, and the cuisine they partook, everything simply spelt royalty. While these indicate their lavish lifestyle, their interest in books and literature is less known.
Throwing light on their urge to discover and relate to the world around is the Royal Library in Chowmahalla Palace; its collection of books includes The Life of Samuel Johnson, History of Don Quixote, John F Kennedy – Portrait of a President, Glimpses of India,The Princes of India and an array of Encyclopaedias and much more .
Situated in the Mehtab Mahal of the Chowmahalla, the Royal Library houses more than 10,000 books and “is a haven for researchers and book lovers.”
The library that was thrown open to book lovers last year has been digitized recently, not only to help book lovers but also ensure safety of the royal treasure.
The idea of the library is to protect and preserve the valuable collection of the Asaf Jahi kings. The collection mostly belonged to the Mir Mahboob Ali Khan (VI Nizam), Mir Osman Ali Khan (VII Nizam) and Nizam Mukarram Jah. The books have been sourced from different Asaf Jahi palaces like the Nazri Bagh, Chiran Palace and Chowmahalla to be housed in the Royal Library here.
The books thus collected were sorted and segregated into various categories.
Books restored from different Asaf Jahi dynasties are in the Chowmahallah Palace library. / The Hindu
“A lot of work went into making them ready to be put in the cases for readers to read them in the library. Various professionals worked to clean, bind and make the books fit for reading. We have applied all preservation techniques, including fumigation, to protect the books,” informs G. Kishan Rao. He adds, “The collection of books range from history, literature, poetry, philosophy, geography, culture and religion. This library also houses the exclusive collection of Qurans by the Nizams which was inaugurated recently.” A few books also hint at the Nizam’s passion to learn languages. The number of English books is close to 3000, followed by Urdu, Persian and Arabic.
“There is also a good number of Persian manuscripts containing the firmans issued by the Asaf Jahis as well as several volumes of Mir Osman Ali Khan’s poetry,” informs the librarian. Qurans of different sizes are in the process of being restored and will find place in the library after that.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Features> MetroPlus / by Prabalika M. Borah / Hyderabad – April 25th, 2014
Tribal farmers picking up leafy vegetables at Chavudupalli village near Chintapalle in Visakhapatnam district. Migrating from Andhra-Odisha border, they have settlled down in the area several decades ago. – / Photo: K.R. Deepak / The Hindu
Tribal farmers demand cold storage and warehousing facility and more land to boost their income
They are fully content with what they grow in their fields.
Supplying natural, healthy and organic vegetables throughout the year to the nearest towns as well as rythu bazaars of Visakhapatnam provides them the bread and butter. With no interest to diversify into any other field, they have been eking out a living happily on the outskirts of Chintapalle, about 130 km. from Visakhapatnam. The place and its neighbourhood was once hotbed of Maoist activity. Any vegetable you name be it brinjal, beetroot, potato, lady’s finger or ginger or some spices, it is available in their fields though they are season-specific.
Tribal farmers picking leafy vegetables at Chavudupalli village near Chintapalle in Visakhapatnam district. – / Photo: K.R. Deepak / The Hindu
“Cultivation is in our genes. We work with passion and though our earnings are not enough, we live in peace as all our family members are involved in some way or other right from sowing seeds to harvesting and marketing,” said Khora Raghunath, 50.
About 45 tribal families, who migrated from Devuduvalasa near Araku on Andhra-Odisha border are now settled at Chavudupalli near Chintapalle. They speak Odia though they have shifted to Chintapalle several decades ago. Taking advantage of two hill streams, which pass near their fields developed by them in an area of 20 acres, the tribals grow cabbage for four months and leafy vegetables for 45 days. ‘Sahukars’ (local agents) come to their village in vans to pick up stocks and take them to Pedavalasa, Devarapalle and Narsipatnam shandies (weekly markets). Some of their yield finds its way to the Rythu Bazaars in the city. “Our only request to the authorities is to provide cold storage and warehousing facility. We also need more land so that our income level will be decent enough to meet both ends met,” said Khora Damodar, another farmer.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Visakhapatnam / by Santosh Patnaik / Visakhapatnam – April 24th, 2014
Burgula Narsing Rao. / Photo: G. Ramakrishna / The Hindu
From pelting stones at the cops to hiding under Nayapul bridge, rocks were an integral part of Hyderabad’s history, says Burgula Narsing Rao
“In all Indian agitations, stones are very important!” laughs Burgula Narsing Rao. In one of the most riveting conversations we have had in our research for the documentary on the rocks and Hyderabad, he describes why he, an eminent Hyderabadi senior citizen, once threw stones!
His ancestral village is Burgula, 68km from Hyderabad. He served as its Sarpanch from 1976 to 1995. A student leader and freedom fighter himself, he has the regions’ political movements committed to a memory that is razor-sharp even at 84. I will recount here just one part of a dense, personally annotated account of the region.
To transition from the Nizam’s government, during the gap between joining the Indian Union in 1948 and the democratically elected state government of 1952, a parallel bureaucracy with officers from outside the state was brought into Hyderabad. Andhra was still a part of Madras presidency then, so Andhra officers came from there. There was simmering discontent with this Andhra bureaucracy that, in September 1952, broke out on the streets in the form of the Mulki/Non-Mulki agitation.
“It started from Warangal. I was President of Nizam College Students Union. We also called for agitation. We were not parochial and did not favour slogans like “Andhras go back”. We wanted Mulkis to be given preference in employment. We wanted officers who came after Police Action to be repatriated to their native states. We wanted education and employment opportunities.”
On September 3rd, students of City College came out agitating, were fired upon and 3 persons were killed. Students added the immediate demand, that the government hand over the bodies, to earlier demands.
On 3rd evening when Narsing Rao went home, there were summons from the Chief Minister. “I woke up Bharat Vajpayee (Secretary of Arts College Union) and took him along. Almost the entire cabinet was there and very disturbed. I reiterated that they had to hand over the bodies. My uncle, Chief Minister Burgula Ramakrishna Rao, became very emotional and promised to do so.”
Next day, September 4th about 20,000 people gathered at Osmania Hospital. “There were emotional speeches. Trouble erupted. I saw armed police all over: at the hospital, across the Nayapul Bridge (made of stone masonry, after the terrible 1908 Musi flood, under Mehboob Ali Khan’s rule). Police started firing and people scattered. We went under the bridge for protection, emerged to throw stones we found there at the police, went back under it for protection.”
“All schools, colleges were closed for one month curfew. We regrouped and demanded an inquiry into firing. The Government responded with an inquiry and the outsiders being repatriated.”
“But the one month turmoil shook the government. Nehru and Maulana Azad came to Hyderabad. At the Fateh Maidan public meeting, Nehru assured us about our demands. Next day he addressed students at Nizam College grounds: a 45-minute class on the meaning of democracy. As Chairman of the Action Committee and President of the Students Union, I was on the dais and began a vote of thanks, ‘Thanks Panditji for your advice and guidance, we will try and restore normalcy…’, when I suddenly found myself being lifted up high. It was Nehru! There are many Hyderabadis around the world, who were there that day, who still remind me of that! My mike had failed, the audience could not hear and was restive. Nehru simply lifted me and put me onto the other mike! It was one of the most exciting moments of my life.”
“Seriously though, the Telangana agitation against denial of opportunity to the Telangana people began there: in the 1952 student movement.”
Narsing Rao had a book-worthy amount of invaluable information to share. There is space here for just so much. Clearly though, those were times of passionate action for socio- political justice. Inspiring times! Somewhere in all this excitement, the stone masonry of Naya-Pul culled from our rocks gave young agitating students shelter and a means of self defence. Our rocks have been sentinels in our history and enduring protectors. They are as inspiringly strong and remarkable as the history of our region. Etched in various ways into memories of our city, they must be protected in our current development in order to remain unique markers of our city’s human and physical geography.
(The writer is a documentary filmmaker, writer and teacher.)
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Features> MetroPlus> Rockspace / by Uma Magal / Hyderabad – April 24th, 2014
The Hyderabad based Yashoda Group of Hospitals has joined hands with Heart Failure society of India (HFSI) for better management of heart failure patients. As a part of this initiative both the institutions have reached at an understanding to share knowledge and advancements in technology which would enable them to give better care for heart failure patients.
Both HFSI and Yashoda Hospitals have announced their partnership at a recently held national conference at Begumpet in Hyderabad. The conference emphasised on constant updating of knowledge, latest medical technologies and advanced procedures which could be used for better management of heart failure patients.
According to the partnership, both the organisations will not only facilitate training facilities to doctors and other supporting staff dealing with heart failure cases but it also promotes research activities to look at new ways of managing heart failure patients.
While talking about heart failure scenario in India, Dr. T. Sashikanth, organizing Secretary of Heart Failure Society of India & a Senior Cardiologist at Yashoda Hospitals said “Like in developed countries, heart failure has become a major problem in India too. Heart failure is complex syndrome resulting from heart dysfunction that leads to impaired ability of heart to circulate blood at a rate sufficient to maintain metabolic needs of internal organs and peripheral tissues. The incidence of sudden cardiac death is quite high in heart failure patients. Death occurs in 60-70 per cent of cases in 5 years and 30-40 per cent of cases within one year.”
Doctors suggested that heart failure can be avoided if people follow a balanced diet along with regular body exercises. And for those who are already the victims of heart failure need to follow some simple but essential tips like strict adherence to medical advice, salt and fluid restriction, graded exercise training, healthy diet, good sleep and watching weight.
According Dr.Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale, a transplant surgeon at Yashoda Hospital, hypertension, coronary artery disease (Heart attack), valvular heart disease, diabetes mellitus, alcohol abuse, illicit substance use, age are risk factors for development of heart failure. Heart failure leads to frequent hospitalisation, poor quality of life and shortened life expectancy. Over half a million cases of heart failure are being newly diagnosed ever year.
Keeping in view, the rising cases of heart failures every year, HFSI and Yashoda Hospitals will work on finding new ways and means to better manage the heart failure patients. As a part of this both the organizations are expected to utilize the availability of advanced pharmacologic treatment and emphasize on primary prevention modalities. Over 500 physicians and heart specialists attended the national conference in addition to specialists from India. Leading international faculty who took part at the meeting include Dr Mandeep Mehra from Dr Sudhir Kushwaha, and Dr Ranjit John all the three from USA.
source: http://www.pharmabiz.com / PharmaBiz.com / Home> Top News> Disease Profile / by PharmaBiz Bureau – Hyderabad / Thursday – April 24th, 2014
Radisson Hyderabad Hitec City welcomed guests on April 1, 2014 at the opening of the first Radisson hotel in Hyderabad and the sixth Radisson property in India for Carlson Rezidor. It was previously known as Aditya Sarovar Premiere and has undergone refurbishment to include international brand hallmarks and is now a Radisson hotel. The hotel is owned by G. Yoganand, CMD, Manjeera Group, under the banner of Manjeera Hotels & Resorts Private Limited and will continue to be managed by Sarovar Hotels Private Limited under the Radisson brand. Sarovar operates 61 hotels in India and Africa including several Park Plaza and Park Inn hotels across India.
Raj Rana, CEO, Carlson Hotels (South Asia) Private Limited said, “We are honoured to be partnering Sarovar again for another distinguished hotel. Radisson Hyderabad Hitec City is a wonderful addition to our growing portfolio of more than 100 hotels in operation and under development in India. The hotel is in a great location and now it has all the international service hallmarks of the Radisson brand. We are confident that the hotel will have a strong appeal to both international and domestic business and leisure travelers.”
Radisson Hyderabad Hitec City has 202 guest rooms and 24-hour room service. There are various room categories to suit every need, including Business Class Rooms for business guests and a Presidential Suite for lavish vacations. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi access so that business travellers can check emails and leisure travellers can enjoy social interactions and entertainment.
For small meetings, seminars or large gatherings, the hotel has a dedicated Banquet Co-ordinator to assist in planning a successful event. The hotel’s business center, which has printing facilities and free Wi-Fi, also offers on-site secretarial support. For diners, the hotel includes Cascade and an award-winning restaurant, The Oriental Blossom. There is also Zyng lounge bar, and the Poolside Grill for some barbecued delights.
Ajay Bakaya, Executive Director, Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd. said, “Our association with the Manjeera Group as well as CarlsonRezidor Hotel Groupis decades old and we are happy to be continuing as the management partner. With the combination of the hotel’s new branding as a Radisson and our management we are sure that guests will enjoy an enhanced experience at this upscale property.”
source: http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com / HospitalityBizIndia.com / Home> News Track / by HBI Staff, Mumbai / April 23rd, 2014
Siva Sivani Institute of Management was nominated for the Indian B-School Awards – MBA by Choice, and amidst high competition has been the proud winner of two prestigious awards – B-School Intellectual Capital Award and B-School Learned Faculty Award.
Having won several other prestigious awards in the past, these two new awards are added feathers in SSIM’s cap. The awards mark a spectacular period of change for the institution, representing genuinely remarkable progress towards achieving a set of transformational objectives.
The awards recognize the institution’s endeavour to take noteworthy steps towards its ambition of being a truly international quality business school. Welcoming the award, SSIM’s leaders feel that they are honoured to receive this accolade and it certifies all the hard work from the dedicated staff and students.
SSIM is fast moving towards being the best B-School in India with the collective success of the staff and students. The awards are a significant acknowledgment of SSIM’s focus on striving to offer quality education, research and student experience, and improving student employability.
source: http://www.smetimes.in / SME Times / Home> PR Newswire / April 24th, 2014
