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Hyderabad City Security Council Invites Traffic Farishtey Volunteers for Ganesh Visarjan Bandobast 2026

Citizens Encouraged to Join Hands with HCSC and Hyderabad Police for Safe and Hassle-Free Ganesh Visarjan

The Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) has invited citizens to join the Traffic Farishtey volunteer initiative as part of the Ganesh Visarjan Bandobast 2026. The programme aims to bring together responsible citizens and volunteers to support the police and civic authorities in managing traffic, crowds and devotee movement during the city’s major Ganesh immersion celebrations.

Ganesh Visarjan is one of Hyderabad’s most significant annual religious and cultural events, attracting thousands of devotees, large idol processions and heavy vehicular movement across several parts of the city. With immersion processions continuing from afternoon into the night, effective traffic management and crowd coordination become essential to ensure that devotees can participate in the celebrations safely while regular commuters are also able to move through the city with minimum inconvenience.

Through the Traffic Farishtey initiative, HCSC is encouraging citizens to actively contribute to the safe conduct of the celebrations by volunteering at designated locations and immersion routes across Hyderabad.

Volunteers to Support Traffic and Crowd Management

Traffic Farishtey volunteers will assist in several important areas during the Ganesh Visarjan bandobast. Their responsibilities will primarily include traffic management, crowd control and devotee assistance.

Volunteers may be deployed at strategic points along immersion routes where large gatherings and procession movements are expected. They will help guide devotees, support orderly movement of crowds and assist in maintaining smooth traffic flow in coordination with police personnel.

Their role will also include helping devotees with basic guidance and coordinating with the concerned police personnel whenever necessary. Volunteers will not replace the duties of police officers but will work alongside them as responsible community members to support the overall arrangements.

Key Areas of Volunteer Support

Traffic Farishtey volunteers can contribute by:

  • Assisting devotees during Ganesh idol processions and immersion activities
  • Helping manage crowds at busy locations
  • Supporting smooth traffic movement along immersion routes
  • Guiding people and vehicles at designated points
  • Helping reduce congestion around major gathering areas
  • Coordinating with police personnel and following their instructions
  • Supporting orderly movement of devotees and procession groups
  • Helping create a safe and disciplined environment throughout the celebrations

Afternoon-to-Night Duty Across Hyderabad

According to the HCSC invitation, volunteer duties will be carried out from afternoon to night, depending on the assigned location and operational requirements. Volunteers may be assigned across various Ganesh immersion routes in Hyderabad.

A detailed volunteer briefing and duty-related information will be shared soon with registered participants. The briefing is expected to provide volunteers with information about their assigned locations, responsibilities, reporting procedures and coordination with the concerned teams.

Volunteers are expected to follow the instructions given during the briefing and cooperate closely with police personnel and other officials throughout their duty.

Volunteer Benefits

As part of the initiative, registered volunteers will receive certain support facilities for their duty. These include a temporary ID card, T-shirt and food.

The temporary ID card will help identify registered volunteers during their assigned duty, while the T-shirt will help distinguish the volunteer team and make coordination easier at crowded locations.

Who Can Participate?

Citizens who are willing to contribute their time and support the safe conduct of Ganesh Visarjan celebrations can register as Traffic Farishtey volunteers.

The initiative provides an opportunity for members of the community to participate in public service and contribute to Hyderabad’s safety and traffic management efforts during one of the city’s busiest festive occasions.

Volunteers are expected to be responsible, cooperative and willing to follow instructions from the police and coordinating authorities.

How to Register

Interested volunteers can register by scanning the QR code provided in the HCSC invitation poster and completing the Google Form.

The registration form requires basic details, including:

Name | Mobile Number | Zone Preference

Volunteers are encouraged to provide accurate contact information and indicate their preferred zone so that the coordinating team can plan deployment and communication accordingly.

A Community Effort for a Safer Celebration

The Ganesh Visarjan celebrations involve large numbers of devotees, processions, vehicles and public gatherings. Ensuring safety during such a large-scale event requires cooperation between the police, civic authorities, organisers and the public.

Community volunteers can play a valuable supporting role by assisting with crowd movement, helping devotees and cooperating with traffic and police personnel. Their presence can also help spread awareness about responsible movement and encourage people to follow safety and traffic instructions.

The HCSC’s Traffic Farishtey initiative therefore provides an opportunity for citizens to contribute directly to the city’s public-safety efforts while becoming part of the arrangements for a peaceful and well-organised Ganesh Visarjan.

Join the Mission

HCSC is calling upon responsible citizens to step forward and become part of the Ganesh Visarjan Bandobast 2026 volunteer team.

By giving a few hours of their time and working in coordination with the authorities, volunteers can help make the immersion process safer, smoother and more organised for thousands of devotees and commuters across Hyderabad.

Register today, support the city and be a Traffic Farishtey.

Together, let’s celebrate responsibly and make Ganesh Visarjan 2026 safe, peaceful and hassle-free for everyone.

Jai Shri Ganesha! 🙏

AWS Announces New Builder Loft in Hyderabad to Empower India’s Developer Community

Hyderabad: Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to open a new AWS Builder Loft in Hyderabad, creating a dedicated community space where developers, students and technology professionals can collaborate, learn and build innovative solutions.

The Hyderabad facility will be launched alongside new AWS Builder Lofts in Berlin and São Paulo, as the cloud technology company expands the initiative globally. The first AWS Builder Loft opened in San Francisco in July 2025, and AWS said the expansion follows the strong response to the original location.

The permanent community spaces will provide developers with access to free workshops, networking events, pitch nights, content creation facilities, collaboration and co-working areas, and event-hosting spaces. The facilities will be open to developers, students and technology professionals looking to connect with peers and explore new technologies.

The Hyderabad Builder Loft is expected to become a hub for India’s growing developer ecosystem, with a focus on artificial intelligence, cloud-native architecture and application development. AWS said the space will enable Indian developers to upskill, exchange ideas and collaborate on technologies designed for India and global markets.

“Twenty years ago, AWS launched its first services, and it was the builder community that believed in us from the very beginning,” said David Nalley, Director of Developer Experience at AWS.

“These spaces are our way of investing back into that community, giving developers a place to come together, build real things, and learn from each other. Not through a screen, but in person, side by side,” he added.

The Hyderabad Builder Loft is expected to further strengthen AWS’s engagement with India’s technology and startup ecosystem while providing developers with a physical space to experiment, network and turn ideas into real-world applications.

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Charles Schwab Opens Hyderabad Technology Centre, Strengthening Telangana’s Capital Markets GCC Ecosystem

Hyderabad: Financial services major Charles Schwab has officially entered India with the launch of a 3.45 lakh square feet technology capability centre in Hyderabad, marking a significant addition to the city’s expanding global capability centre (GCC) and financial technology ecosystem.

The new Schwab India centre will develop engineering, technology and operational capabilities to support Charles Schwab’s global operations, particularly its business in the United States. The company plans to expand its Hyderabad workforce to around 2,000 employees by the end of 2027.

The investment further strengthens Hyderabad’s position as a growing hub for capital-markets technology. The city has increasingly attracted global companies operating across brokerage, trading, investment management, wealth management, market infrastructure, risk management, analytics and cybersecurity.

Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu highlighted Hyderabad’s growing role in supporting the technology infrastructure behind global financial markets. He said the city is moving beyond the traditional BFSI GCC model towards developing advanced technology and engineering capabilities for the international capital-markets industry.

According to Babu, Hyderabad is home to nine of the world’s top 10 brokerage and trading institutions and has a broader ecosystem of more than 475 GCCs. He noted that the city provides global companies with access to a large pool of technology talent and specialised capabilities.

“What sets Hyderabad apart is that we are moving well beyond the shared services and support operations that traditionally defined this sector,” Babu said, adding that while Mumbai remains India’s trading and brokerage capital, Hyderabad is increasingly developing the technology that powers trading and brokerage operations globally.

Schwab India will support Charles Schwab’s US business through technology development, engineering and operational functions. The Hyderabad centre will focus on designing, developing and delivering technology solutions for the company’s US operations and the millions of customers who use its digital platforms.

Pradeep Menon, Country Head and Managing Director of Schwab India, said Hyderabad’s strong technology talent base, infrastructure and established GCC ecosystem were key factors behind the company’s decision to establish its India operations in the city.

He said Schwab India represents an important step in Charles Schwab’s next phase of global growth, with Hyderabad providing the technology capabilities needed to support the company’s expanding global operations.

The establishment of Charles Schwab’s Hyderabad technology centre is expected to create new opportunities for technology professionals while further consolidating Telangana’s position as a preferred destination for financial services and capital-markets GCCs.

Acumatica Opens Global Capability Center in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana: Cloud ERP leader Acumatica has opened a new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion and product innovation strategy.

The new center has started operations with more than 30 employees, with additional hiring planned in the coming months. Initially focused on engineering, the Hyderabad GCC will serve as a center of engineering excellence, supporting the development of products and capabilities for Acumatica customers worldwide.

The Hyderabad facility joins Acumatica’s existing operations in the United States, Canada, Serbia and Sri Lanka. The company said the center could expand into additional functions over time as its regional operations grow.

According to Miten Mehta, Chief Engineering Officer of Acumatica, India’s strong engineering talent pool and technology ecosystem made Hyderabad an ideal location for the company’s next phase of global innovation. He said the India team is expected to become a major contributor to Acumatica’s growth and customer success.

The new GCC provides a collaborative environment for Acumatica’s India-based engineering team to develop technology solutions for small and mid-sized businesses across global markets.

Acumatica has established the Hyderabad center in partnership with Summit Consulting Services, an ANSR company specialising in building and scaling Global Capability Centers. The partnership will support Acumatica with capability design, talent strategy and operational scaling.

The company is also actively hiring engineering professionals for its Hyderabad GCC, creating new opportunities for technology talent in the city.

Acumatica Cloud ERP is a cloud-based business management platform designed for small and mid-market companies. Its solutions offer industry-specific functionality and flexible tools aimed at helping growing businesses adapt to changing digital markets.

The opening of the Hyderabad GCC further strengthens Acumatica’s globally distributed engineering network and highlights Hyderabad’s growing role as a destination for multinational technology and innovation centers.

Hyderabad Metro Saves Lives: Donor Heart & Lungs Transported 14 KM in Just 25 Minutes

In a remarkable example of speed, coordination, and public service, Hyderabad Metro Rail played a vital role in a life-saving organ transplant mission by transporting a donor heart and lungs across the city in record time.

The organs were moved from CARE Hospitals, Gachibowli to KIMS Hospitals, Minister Road, Secunderabad, using the Hyderabad Metro network. The journey covered 14 kilometres across 13 Metro stations, from Raidurg Metro Station to Rasoolpura Metro Station, and was completed in just 25 minutes, between 11:40 AM and 12:05 PM.

Hyderabad Metro officials coordinated closely with doctors and hospital staff to ensure the organs were transported safely and without delay. Their meticulous planning and swift execution helped deliver the donor heart and lungs within the critical time window required for a successful transplant.

This extraordinary effort highlights how efficient public transport, emergency planning, and medical teamwork can come together to save precious lives. The mission stands as a proud moment for Hyderabad and showcases the city’s growing capability in supporting advanced healthcare services.

👏 A heartfelt salute to the medical teams, Hyderabad Metro staff, and everyone involved in making this life-saving mission a success.

Hyderabad Secures Drinking Water Supply Until Summer 2027 as Godavari Reservoirs Overflow

Hyderabad residents can breathe a sigh of relief as the city’s drinking water supply has been secured until Summer 2027, thanks to heavy monsoon rains that have significantly increased water levels in Godavari-linked reservoirs. Officials from the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) confirmed that the recent spell of continuous rainfall has transformed the city’s water outlook, easing concerns over future shortages.

Earlier, authorities had estimated that the available water reserves would last only until November 2026. However, abundant rainfall across Telangana has dramatically improved storage levels in major reservoirs, extending Hyderabad’s drinking water security by several more months.

One of the biggest contributors to this improvement is the Sripada Yellampalli Project on the Godavari River. The project currently supplies around 162 million gallons of water per day (MGD) to Hyderabad. Following the recent rains, inflows into the reservoir surged to nearly 1.91 lakh cusecs, causing water storage to rise from 8.1 TMC to over 16.2 TMC within just a few days. The project continues to provide nearly 10 TMC of drinking water annually to the city.

The Kadem Reservoir has also reached full capacity due to heavy inflows, prompting authorities to open five floodgates. Officials resumed pumping water to the Nandi Pump House and other connected projects, further strengthening the water distribution network.

Meanwhile, ongoing repair and maintenance work at the Singur Reservoir temporarily reduced its water supply from the usual 75 MGD to around 69.5 MGD. Despite this reduction, officials assured that the increased inflows from Godavari-linked projects would comfortably compensate for the shortfall, ensuring uninterrupted drinking water supply across Hyderabad.

Currently, the HMWSSB supplies approximately 550 million gallons of drinking water every day to Hyderabad. Water is sourced from six major reservoirs, including Singur, Manjira, Krishna, Godavari, Osman Sagar, and Himayat Sagar. The recent monsoon has significantly strengthened these reserves, providing confidence that the city will have adequate water resources well into next summer.

Officials have welcomed the improved reservoir levels, stating that the strong monsoon has not only secured Hyderabad’s immediate water needs but also enhanced long-term water management and sustainability. Citizens are nevertheless encouraged to continue using water responsibly and avoid unnecessary wastage to ensure efficient utilization of the available resources.

Tech Mahindra Launches Consumer Agentic Experience Studio (CAX Studio) in Hyderabad to Accelerate AI-Driven Business Transformation

Hyderabad: Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital transformation solutions, has inaugurated its flagship Consumer Agentic Experience Studio (CAX Studio) at its Infocity Campus in Hyderabad, marking a major step towards accelerating AI-powered innovation for consumer-facing industries.

The newly launched CAX Studio is designed as a collaborative innovation hub that enables enterprises across retail, consumer goods, travel, transportation, logistics, and hospitality to experience, prototype, and scale Agentic AI-driven transformation across the entire consumer value chain.

The immersive studio combines Tech Mahindra’s expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), design thinking, consulting, engineering, and digital transformation to help organizations solve complex business challenges while delivering superior customer experiences. Businesses visiting the studio can explore real-world AI applications, including intelligent merchandising, autonomous supply chains, personalized customer engagement, connected retail operations, demand sensing, inventory optimization, intelligent travel experiences, and smart logistics solutions.

The CAX Studio also provides a collaborative environment where customers can co-create innovative solutions, validate business use cases, and accelerate deployment through Tech Mahindra’s extensive ecosystem of technology, engineering, and design partners. This approach enables organizations to rapidly move from concept to enterprise-wide implementation while unlocking measurable business value.

Speaking on the launch, Atul Soneja, Chief Operating Officer of Tech Mahindra, said that consumer industries are rapidly moving beyond isolated digital initiatives toward connected, AI-driven enterprise transformation. He emphasized that organizations need environments where strategy, data, engineering, and intelligent technologies come together to solve real business challenges. According to him, the Consumer Agentic Experience Studio bridges this gap by enabling customers to prototype, validate, and scale AI-powered solutions while accelerating innovation and building autonomous, experience-led businesses for the future.

The launch of the CAX Studio further reinforces Tech Mahindra’s commitment to customer-centric innovation by helping enterprises transition from evaluating AI technologies to implementing real-world business transformation. By combining immersive demonstrations with industry expertise and a strong partner ecosystem, the studio aims to prepare organizations for the next generation of AI-enabled enterprises.

Tech Mahindra currently employs over 146,000 professionals across 90 countries, delivering technology consulting, AI & analytics, cloud services, engineering, customer experience, enterprise applications, and digital transformation solutions to global enterprises. The company is part of the Mahindra Group and is recognized globally for its sustainability initiatives, including being the first Indian company to receive the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal.

With the launch of the Consumer Agentic Experience Studio in Hyderabad, Tech Mahindra strengthens the city’s growing reputation as a leading hub for artificial intelligence, enterprise innovation, and next-generation digital technologies.

Co-Founder Eshita Kalidindi: Bringing Harvard Research on Child Development to Hyderabad Classrooms

Hyderabad: International education in Hyderabad is taking a significant step forward as Sagebrook International School prepares to welcome its first cohort in July 2026. At the heart of the school’s vision is Eshita Kalidindi, Co-Founder of Sagebrook, whose academic journey from Harvard University to Hyderabad is shaping an innovative approach to early childhood education grounded in developmental science.

Eshita holds a Master’s degree in Human Development and Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from New York University (NYU). Her work has focused on understanding how children learn, grow, and develop during their most formative years. At NYU, she worked as a research assistant in a Social Psychology Lab studying child and adolescent mental health before dedicating her career to early childhood development and learning sciences.

Drawing on decades of global research, Sagebrook’s curriculum has been carefully designed to reflect what science says children truly need. Rather than relying on traditional instructional methods, the school emphasizes meaningful interactions, play-based learning, curiosity, and hands-on exploration.

Speaking about the philosophy behind the school, Eshita said, “Research tells us clearly what young children need. Our work is to listen carefully and build a school that actually answers.”

One of Sagebrook’s flagship programmes is Beginnings, designed for children aged 18 to 36 months. The programme encourages warm, responsive relationships between parents and children while integrating songs, stories, conversations, and everyday interactions that support healthy brain development during the critical early years of life.

The school’s Block Building Programme also plays a central role, helping children develop spatial reasoning, mathematical thinking, language, executive functioning, and problem-solving skills through open-ended construction activities inspired by decades of developmental research.

Beyond academics, Sagebrook integrates Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into daily classroom experiences rather than treating it as a separate subject. Students are encouraged to build empathy, emotional awareness, identity, collaboration, and responsible decision-making as part of everyday learning.

The school’s thoughtfully designed biophilic campus reflects the same research-driven philosophy. Natural materials, abundant sunlight, effective noise management, self-regulating classrooms, and school-wide filtered air systems create an environment that supports children’s attention, emotional well-being, and learning outcomes.

Sagebrook also benefits from international academic partnerships, including collaboration with Whitgift School in the United Kingdom. Its International Advisory Board includes distinguished education experts from leading institutions such as Harvard University, ensuring that evidence-based educational practices remain central to the school’s approach.

As Hyderabad continues to emerge as a global education destination, Sagebrook International School aims to introduce a model where scientific research directly informs classroom experiences, giving children a strong developmental foundation from their earliest years.

Admissions are now open, with Sagebrook International School set to welcome students from the Beginnings Programme through Grade 2 starting in July 2026.

Mulam Santha – Back to the Roots-11-July-2026

🌾 Mulam Santha – Back to the Roots 🇮🇳

Mulam Santha – Back to the Roots is a unique community initiative dedicated to reviving the spirit of rural India by empowering farmers, artisans, women entrepreneurs, and local producers. More than just a marketplace, it is a platform that celebrates India’s agricultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and sustainable way of life.

Founded under the visionary leadership of Sri Krishna Reddy Garu, Founder of CSR Memorial Foundation, and with the dedicated support of Gramabharathi members, Mulam Santha has grown into a vibrant movement that connects rural producers directly with urban consumers. Their collective efforts have created meaningful livelihood opportunities while preserving India’s rich cultural and agricultural traditions.

Every month, Mulam Santha brings together natural farmers, millet producers, Khadi weavers, handicraft artisans, women’s self-help groups, and rural entrepreneurs under one roof. Visitors can explore naturally grown farm produce, traditional foods, millets, organic products, Panchagavya and Ayurvedic products, handmade crafts, eco-friendly products, indigenous seeds, Khadi garments, and much more.

Recently, Mulam Santha was recognized as a true reflection of the “Soul of Rural India,” receiving appreciation from Shri Bandaru Dattatreya. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the initiative’s outstanding contribution to promoting rural livelihoods, natural farming, sustainable development, and the “Vocal for Local” movement.

This achievement belongs to every farmer, artisan, volunteer, visitor, and supporter who has been part of this inspiring journey. A special appreciation goes to Sri Krishna Reddy Garu, Founder of CSR Memorial Foundation, and the committed Gramabharathi members, whose vision, dedication, and tireless efforts continue to make Mulam Santha a beacon of hope for rural communities.

Together, they are building a future where villages prosper, farmers receive fair opportunities, traditional artisans are celebrated, and future generations remain connected to their roots.

🌱 Mulam Santha – Back to the Roots is not just a slogan; it is a movement to preserve our heritage, empower our people, and create a sustainable future for all.

Support Local • Empower Farmers • Preserve Tradition • Celebrate Rural India+

Hyderabad Sets New Record in Office Leasing as GCCs Drive Growth

Hyderabad has achieved its strongest-ever first-half office leasing performance, recording 7.5 million sq. ft. of office space leased during H1 2026, marking a 29% year-on-year increase, according to a Knight Frank report.

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) continued to power the city’s commercial real estate market, accounting for 45% of total office absorption with 3.4 million sq. ft. leased. Flexible workspace operators also remained a key contributor, representing 27% of total demand.

Despite the addition of 3 million sq. ft. of new office space, vacancy levels dropped significantly to 11.5%, highlighting Hyderabad’s strong demand and healthy market dynamics. Average office rentals also increased by 7%, reaching ₹80 per sq. ft. per month.

The residential sector remained equally resilient, with 19,249 homes sold during the first half of 2026. While new housing launches saw a slight moderation, average residential prices climbed 7% to ₹8,258 per sq. ft. Among the city’s prime locations, Banjara Hills recorded the highest price appreciation.

Hyderabad continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s fastest-growing business and real estate destinations, attracting global companies, investors, and homebuyers alike.