In reverence to the 100th Jayanti Celebrations and the 14th Aradhana Mahotsavam of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, a Free Ration Distribution Programme was organized at Mari Krishna Hall, Tarnaka, by the devoted members of the Tarnaka Samithi.
This noble initiative was lovingly led and coordinated by the following Tarnaka Samithi members:
โก๏ธ Sri Krishna Reddy Garu โก๏ธ P.V. Subramanyam โก๏ธ N.Chandrashekar โก๏ธ N. Venkat Rao โก๏ธ Harish โก๏ธ ADS Shastri โก๏ธ Srinivas Garu
โก๏ธ P. Meenakshi Devi โก๏ธ P. Nirmala Devi โก๏ธ Hemalatha โก๏ธ Padma Ramyakrishna โก๏ธ Leela Shastri
๐ This heartfelt act of Seva (selfless service) beautifully reflected Bhagawan Babaโs divine message: โLove All, Serve All โ Help Ever, Hurt Never.โ
๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ ๐๐-๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ-๐๐๐๐ ๐ฑ Mulam Santha โ A Step Towards a Healthier Way of Life We are delighted to announce the 10th of ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐, jointly organized by ๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข and the ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, with a shared vision to restore our traditional and wholesome way of living. ๐งโโ๏ธ๐พ ๐๏ธ Mulam Santha is not just a market โ itโs a movement for change. It brings together: ๐ฅฆ Organic agricultural products ๐ช Traditional snacks made from millets ๐งถ Authentic handicrafts โ all aimed at promoting a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. ๐ฏ Main Objectives of Mulam Santha: โ Provide unadulterated, organic produce directly from farmers to consumers โ Ensure fair prices for farmers ๐จโ๐พ โ Offer handmade crafts at affordable rates ๐จ, preserving our rich artisan heritage In todayโs world, where most food is adulterated ๐โ and lifestyle diseases are on the rise, this event is an effort to reconnect with our roots and prioritize health and tradition. ๐ช๐ฝ๐ซถ๐ฝ ๐ Venue: ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ, ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ค๐ ๐ค Organized by: ๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข & ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๏ธ Key Organizers: โ ๐ค ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ (Founder, CSR Memorial Foundation) โ ๐ฉโ๐ผ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ (President, Grama Bharathi) โ ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ค๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ฆ โจ Come, support our farmers, celebrate our culture, and take home the taste of tradition!
In a transformative move aimed at ensuring transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric land administration, the Telangana government officially launched the Bhu Bharathi portal on April 14, 2025, under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. This initiative replaces the controversial Dharani portal, which had faced criticism for lack of transparency and centralized control over land data.
What is Bhu Bharathi?
Bhu Bharathi is a comprehensive digital platform designed to modernize and streamline land records management in Telangana. The platform is built on the principles of accessibility, accountability, and accuracy, empowering both citizens and officials in handling land-related transactions and services.
Key Features of Bhu Bharathi
Unified Digital Land Services Bhu Bharathi offers a wide range of digital services, including:
Land registration and mutation
Filing appeals and revisions
Conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use
Access to encumbrance certificates and survey data
Strong Legal Framework The Bhu Bharathi Act introduces 19 new legal provisions to reinforce legal clarity and governance. These address gaps left by the Dharani system and ensure lawful and transparent land transactions.
Decentralized, People-Friendly Approach In contrast to the centralized Dharani model, Bhu Bharathi decentralizes processes, giving more power to local revenue officers and surveyors. This change is expected to reduce red tape, corruption, and errors.
Dedicated Human Resource Support The Telangana government plans to train 6,000 licensed surveyors to ensure accurate land measurements, dispute resolution, and faster processing of land records.
Why Bhu Bharathi Matters
Land is one of the most valuable and contested assets in India. By introducing Bhu Bharathi, the government aims to:
Curb fraudulent land transactions
Provide a transparent system for land ownership
Speed up real estate development
Strengthen rural and urban land infrastructure
It also acts as a confidence booster for investors and common citizens alike, offering a secure and legal framework for land dealings.
How to Access Bhu Bharathi
Citizens can visit the official portal at Bhu Bharathi to:
View land records
Apply for registrations or mutations
Track the status of applications
Get help with grievances or appeals
Conclusion
The launch of Bhu Bharathi marks a significant step forward in Telanganaโs land governance. By combining technology with legal reforms, the portal is set to become a model for other Indian states looking to reform their land record systems. With transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment at its core, Bhu Bharathi promises a more inclusive and just land ecosystem.
Hyderabad: In a bold push toward becoming a tech-forward state, the Telangana government has announced plans to train two lakh Artificial Intelligence (AI) engineers, according to State IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu.
The announcement came during a courtesy visit by a Singaporean delegation led by Consul General Edgar Pang to the Minister at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Secretariat on Monday. Highlighting Telanganaโs vision for the future, Sridhar Babu outlined several key initiatives aimed at making the state a hub for cutting-edge technologies.
Central to this vision is the development of a โFuture Cityโ designed to meet global standards, which will also house an AI University. The Minister revealed that multiple international organizations have shown keen interest in collaborating on the Future City project.
“Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a key center for Global Capability Centers (GCCs),” he noted, pointing out that in the past year alone, around 70 GCCs in sectors like IT and hospitality have set up operations in the city.
In addition to boosting the tech ecosystem, the Minister stressed the government’s focus on balanced industrial development. He shared that efforts are underway to promote industrial growth beyond Hyderabad, with cities like Warangal and Karimnagar identified as promising hubs.
Calling for stronger international cooperation, Sridhar Babu encouraged the visiting delegation to help spread awareness among industrialists about the investment potential in Telangana. He reaffirmed the stateโs readiness to collaborate with the Singapore government in areas such as technology, skill development, and more.
The Singapore delegation included Consul Vaishnavi Vasudevan, First Secretary (Economic) Vivek Raghu Raman, and Denis Tam, Regional Director (India โ South) of Enterprise Singapore.
Hyderabad: In a major step towards digital empowerment, Telangana’s Gurukul schools will begin offering coding classes to students from Class VI through Intermediate starting in the 2025-26 academic year. The initiative will be rolled out across all 238 schools under the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS), which announced the decision on Monday.
Following a successful pilot program at a school in Moinabad, TGSWREIS decided to expand the initiative statewide. The United Kingdom-based Raspberry Pi Foundation will support the five-year rollout, and a memorandum of understanding has been signed to formalize the partnership.
Under this initiative, students will be introduced to computing as a core subject, receiving two hours of classroom instruction and two hours of project-based work each week. In its first year, approximately 1.5 lakh students are expected to participate.
The Raspberry Pi Foundation will assist in designing the curriculum, training educators, and evaluating the programโs progress. The syllabus will align with international standards, covering areas such as coding, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and digital tools. Printed textbooks will be provided, and students will undergo regular assessments. Certificates will be awarded based on their performance.
Students showing exceptional interest and aptitude will be given opportunities for advanced learning. Each year, around 250 students will be selected to work on practical tech projects, which will be showcased online to attract the attention of companies seeking young talent. Promising students may be offered job placements.
Additionally, each school will designate five student mentors to support peer learning, creating a network of over 1,000 student mentors reaching nearly 90,000 learners.
To facilitate the program, TGSWREIS is upgrading school infrastructure, including the development of computer labs and installation of digital classroom equipment.
Dr. V.S. Alagu Varshini, Secretary of TGSWREIS, said the program aims to equip students with essential digital skills and prepare them for future career opportunities in the tech-driven world.
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented the stateโs annual budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly today. The budget has a total outlay of Rs 3,04,965 crore, with Rs 2,26,982 crore allocated for revenue expenditure and Rs 36,504 crore for capital expenditure.
Key Announcements:
One of the major highlights of the budget is the introduction of the Mega Master Plan 2050 for industrial development. As part of this initiative, greenfield industrial clusters will be established in Ranga Reddy and Mahbubnagar districts. To alleviate urban congestion, the government has allocated Rs 7,032 crore for the construction of 31 flyovers and 17 underpasses under the HICITI (Hyderabad Integrated Connectivity and Infrastructure Transformation Initiative) project.
Sector-Wise Allocations:
The budget makes significant allocations across various sectors:
Education: Rs 23,108 crore
Agriculture: Rs 24,439 crore
Panchayati Raj and Rural Development: Rs 31,605 crore
Health, Medical & Family Welfare: Rs 12,393 crore
Energy: Rs 21,221 crore
Welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs): Rs 40,232 crore
Welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs): Rs 17,169 crore
Economic Outlook:
On the economic front, Telangana’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices has registered a growth of 10.1%, reaching Rs 16,12,579 crore in 2024-25. The budget reflects the state government’s commitment to industrial expansion, urban and rural infrastructure development, and comprehensive social welfare programs, aiming for holistic economic progress.
Officials have faced a challenging balancing actโensuring adequate funding for immediate commitments while securing resources for major welfare initiatives. The budget aims to propel Telangana towards sustained economic growth and inclusive development.
The Telangana government has unveiled a budget of Rs 17,677 crore for urban development in the fiscal year 2025-26, focusing on infrastructure enhancement, traffic management, and sustainable development. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka during the Assembly session on March 19.
Major Allocations for Urban Development
The budget includes key investments across multiple sectors:
Rs 7,032 crore for flyovers, road expansions, and underpasses in Hyderabad.
Rs 5,942 crore for an Integrated Stormwater Drainage Project to address urban flooding.
Rs 150 crore allocated for beautification efforts across the city.
The Telangana government is actively working on the H-CITI initiative, aimed at improving urban infrastructure and alleviating traffic congestion. Under this plan, the city will see the construction of 31 new flyovers, 17 underpasses, and 10 road expansion projects with an investment of Rs 7,032 crore.
Integrated Stormwater Drainage Project
In a move to combat urban flooding, the government has sanctioned Rs 5,942 crore for an integrated stormwater drainage system. This initiative includes the development of sewage treatment plants at Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs, with a combined capacity of 20 million litres per day (MLD). Additionally, these reservoirs will be replenished using Godavari waters as part of the Musi Riverfront Development Project.
Future City Project: Indiaโs First Net-Zero City
A landmark announcement in the budget is the Future City Project, which will be developed under the newly established Future City Development Authority (FCDA). This visionary project aims to create Indiaโs first net-zero city, integrating sustainable urban planning and multimodal connectivity.
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka highlighted that the Future City will feature an electric public transport network, green buildings, and specialized zones such as:
AI City
Pharma Hub
Sports City
Clean Energy Innovation Zone
This project is expected to position Hyderabad as a global center for technology and sustainable development.
SPEED Initiative to Fast-Track Urban Development
The government has also launched the SPEED initiative to accelerate 19 key urban development projects, including:
Musi Riverfront Development
Metro Rail Expansion
Construction of new public infrastructure, including Osmania General Hospital
Breakdown of Budget Allocations
The Telangana government has structured its urban development budget as follows:
Establishment expenditure: Rs 7,639.96 crore
Water supply and sanitation: Rs 3,085 crore
Urban development: Rs 1,200 crore
Scheme expenditure: Rs 10,037 crore
Capital outlay for municipal administration and urban development: Rs 5,213.67 crore
Assistance to local bodies, corporations, and urban development authorities: Rs 4,701.92 crore
With these ambitious plans, the Telangana government is set to transform Hyderabad into a modern, sustainable, and globally competitive city in the coming years.
NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Return to Earth After Extended Space Mission
NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore have successfully returned to Earth after spending an unexpected nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Initially slated for a short eight-day mission, their stay was significantly prolonged due to technical challenges with their return spacecraft. Their safe arrival marks the conclusion of a historic mission that tested their endurance and the resilience of NASAโs spaceflight operations.
Extended Stay Due to Technical Issues
Williams and Wilmore originally launched on June 5, 2024, as part of Boeingโs Starliner crewed test mission, intended to evaluate the spacecraftโs capabilities. However, a series of propulsion system anomalies and docking complications meant that Starliner could not safely return them to Earth. As a result, NASA decided to extend their mission and integrate them into the ISS crew until an alternative plan was put in place.
During their time on the ISS, Williams and Wilmore adapted to the prolonged mission by taking on additional responsibilities. They assisted in multiple scientific experiments, routine maintenance, and spacewalks, contributing to ongoing research on long-duration spaceflight.
Return to Earth Aboard SpaceXโs Dragon Freedom
After months of delay and extensive planning, the astronauts finally departed the ISS aboard SpaceXโs Dragon Freedom capsule. Their journey back to Earth was completed on March 18, 2025, with a successful splashdown off the coast of Florida near Tallahassee at 5:57 p.m. ET. The re-entry process, which lasted approximately 17 hours, was closely monitored by NASA and SpaceX ground teams to ensure the astronautsโ safety.
Upon landing, Williams and Wilmore were extracted from the capsule and taken for immediate medical evaluations, as prolonged exposure to microgravity can lead to muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and other physiological changes.
Achievements and Contributions Aboard the ISS
During their extended stay, Williams and Wilmore played a critical role in advancing space research. Some of their key contributions include:
Conducting over 150 scientific experiments related to microgravityโs effects on human health, plant growth, and material sciences.
Performing spacewalks for maintenance and upgrades to the ISS, ensuring the continued functionality of critical systems.
Testing new technologies for upcoming deep-space missions, including tools that could be used for future Moon and Mars explorations.
Assisting in spacecraft operations and training new astronauts joining the ISS crew over the course of their mission.
Williams, a veteran astronaut, accumulated a total of 608 days in space over her three missions, making her one of the most experienced female astronauts in NASAโs history. Wilmore also set new records, strengthening his expertise in piloting and operations.
Health and Rehabilitation Post-Return
After their return, both astronauts were transported to NASAโs Johnson Space Center in Houston for extensive medical evaluations. The rehabilitation process for astronauts after extended missions typically includes:
Physical therapy and strength training to counteract muscle weakening caused by prolonged exposure to microgravity.
Nutritional assessments and bone density tests to monitor long-term health effects.
Neurological evaluations to analyze spatial orientation and balance readjustment.
NASA scientists are particularly interested in studying the effects of prolonged space travel on Williams and Wilmore, as these findings will be crucial for future deep-space missions, including NASAโs Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon and eventually send astronauts to Mars.
Public and Political Reactions
The delay in their return drew significant public attention, with many closely following NASAโs plans for their safe retrieval. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NASAโs previous handling of the situation, suggesting that the delays were due to bureaucratic inefficiencies. However, NASA officials maintained that the astronauts were never in danger and that every precaution was taken to ensure their safe return.
The successful completion of this mission highlights the importance of collaboration between NASA and private aerospace companies, such as SpaceX and Boeing, in shaping the future of space exploration. As commercial spaceflight becomes more prominent, lessons from missions like this will help refine spacecraft technology and mission planning.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Human Spaceflight
With Williams and Wilmore safely back on Earth, NASA now shifts its focus to future missions. The Artemis program continues preparations for its next crewed Moon landing, and Boeingโs Starliner program will undergo further testing and redesigns to address the technical failures encountered during this mission.
For Williams and Wilmore, their journey does not end here. They will continue working with NASA in training and mission development roles, helping to prepare the next generation of astronauts for even more ambitious space explorations.
The resilience and adaptability demonstrated by these astronauts serve as a testament to the human spirit of exploration, paving the way for a new era of space travel.
Hyderabad, March 12 โ Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize the healthcare industry by enhancing efficiency, cutting costs, and significantly improving patient care, according to Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals.
Speaking at the 12th Dr. Manohar V.N. Shirodkar Memorial Lecture on โArtificial Intelligence in Healthcareโ at the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) on Wednesday, Dr. Reddy introduced Mira, AIG Hospital’s AI-powered Medical Information Robot. He highlighted that patients prefer interacting with Mira as it provides faster responses to their queries compared to human doctors.
โAI will transform agriculture, education, and healthcare. It is already reducing drug discovery timelines from 20 years to just two years, and vaccines can now be developed within a month,โ Dr. Reddy noted.
AI is also playing a crucial role in detecting cancerous lesions and predicting drug responses, making it indispensable in modern medicine. The technology is expected to make inroads into other areas of medical science, such as AI-enabled ECG machines that can diagnose liver and heart diseases with greater accuracy.
Dr. Reddy emphasized the importance of ethical AI implementation and patient data protection, referencing the AIIMS Delhi data breach incident from two years ago. โAs AI continues to advance, we must prioritize ethical considerations and safeguard patient data to prevent breaches. The adoption of AI will bring tremendous benefits but may also lead to job displacement in some sectors,โ he cautioned.
During the event, Dr. Reddy was felicitated by Dr. Ch. Mohan Rao, President of the Telangana Academy of Sciences (TAS), alongside TAS Vice-President Prof. Ch. Sanjeeva Reddy, General Secretary Prof. S. Satyanarayana, and other dignitaries
