This Week Andhra Pradesh: Kiran reddys choice

Vanishing homes

When they return,people who had fled Hyderabad to their homes in the Northeast may find that the shared houses and rooms they had taken on rent are no longer available or that the rents have been increased. Homes in Siddiquinagar and Anjaiahnagar,where hundreds of security guards,cooks and helpers in restaurants and hotels lived,are much sought after because of their closeness to the IT corridor. While many people told their landlords that they would return by the end of the month,others were unsure. With living space so much in demand in those areas, landlords are letting out their properties to whomever has approached them first,while also taking the opportunity to increase rents.

Not yet ready

From October 1,Hyderabad will host the Conference of The Parties to the UN Convention on Biologial Diversity (CoP-11). More than 6,000 delegates from over 182 countries are expected to arrive for the 19-day international conference but with just a month left,the city is yet to shake itself out of its monsoon lethargy to make itself presentable. Most of the city roads are in a mess and need resurfacing urgently. The state government is trying to convince L&T to halt work on the Metro rail project to prevent jams,which would cause the construction giant the loss of a few hundred crores. From next week,various government departments will plant a few saplings while plans are still being made on how to beautify the city.