The Safilguda Lake - Mini Tank Bund

The Safilguda Lake also known as Mini Tank Bund is a small lake in Safilguda. Its a popular destination for the local people for evening walks, early morning jogging, yoga sessions and laughter clubs.

HUDA had restored the highly polluted lake in early 2000s. After restoration and cleaning, the lake and its surroundings were clean for some time. However, as years have passed the lake is going back to its old condition.

At present, the lake and the park seem to be in a state of neglect. The water looks dirty and the stench is increasing every day. Though litter bins had been placed in many places, people still throw garbage around. Visitors come for a picnic and leave all the trash behind - either in the park or thrown into the lake water.

It would be good if HUDA made it a paid entry park and stationed security guys to look out for litterers and nuisance creators.







Garvi-Gurjari - Handicrafts and Handlooms Exhibition in West Marredpally

Garvi-Gurjari: Handicrafts and Handlooms Exhibition-cum-Sale is going on in West Marredpally at the MCH Community Hall. The hall is adjacent to the Nehru Nagar park.

The exhibition includes stalls selling cotton sarees, kurtis, dupattas and furnishings. Also on sale are handicrafts, footwear, jewellery and accessories. There is also a stall selling herbal products such as anar dana, amchur powder, fatafat, Lucknowi sauf and lots of other digestive churans. There is a stall selling wooden artifacts and furniture.

The exhibition is on till the 28th of May 2012.
Timing: 10 am – 9 pm











Review - Health and Glow outlet in Karkhana, Secunderabad

Recently I had a awful experience at the Health and Glow outlet in Karkhana. While this may have become the norm in most stores, I am not a fan of it.

As I parked my vehicle outside the store, I noticed a group of SA's waiting outside the store talking amongst themselves. As soon as I entered the store, I was surrounded by the SA's wanting to know what I wanted. I felt like a rabbit being hunted by a pack of vultures. I mean let me come in, and look around for myself. I am not gonna run away with stuff from the store. There is no need to swoop down on any customer who enters the shop and hover around them. Not all appreciate this, atleast I dont. I like my space and would love to browse around and shop in peace. If I need assistance, I will ask for it.

For the entire time I was in the store, the SA's were hoovering around me. I was so irritated, that I left without making any purchases. What is your take on this?