Tales of hardship and hope: How Charminar bazaars fare in the post-Covid era

The Covid-19 pandemic had inflicted a lot of pain and suffering upon the iconic Charminar bazaar and its traders. Fast forward two years, with most restrictions long lifted, all is not well yet here at the historic bazaars. Though sales are fast picking up, complete recovery might take longer.

MediaOne ban & the government's war on press freedom

MediaOne, a Malayalam news channel known for its critical reportage of the BJP, was banned by the central government, citing the bogus claim of "national security". The case, which is now before the Supreme Court, will point to the state of press freedom in the country.

Entrepreneurs on fire: behind Hyderabad’s first pole dancing studio

Pound Kakkar is a 25-year-old pole dancer who has established Hyderabad’s first pole dancing studio. From being body-shamed and hating her body to discovering and mastering its abilities through pole dancing, she has come a long way. Tune in to listen to her incredible journey!