Food Krafters & Services LLP (FKS) acquires Hyderabad House Brand

FKS plans to invest Rs. 35 Crores in next 2 years to set up 50 outlets across different locations

HYDERABAD, APRIL 30^th 2015: Food Krafters & Services LLP (FKS) a company promoted by Mr Khalil Ahmed has acquired Hyderabad House (HH), the pioneering Brand which provided & popularized the iconic Hyderabadi Kacche Ghost ki Biryani & other Deccan delicacies, to the food connoisseurs through its multiple outlets across the world.

With an objective to add more vibrancy and visibility, FKS intends to rebrand Hyderabad House in an all new design, with a view of providing traditional culinary experience to its patrons in a semi QSR format.

FKS will also bring on board a fresh team of expert Professional Chefs and Traditional Master Chefs with rich and varied experience to prepare and offer the best food experience to its customers.

FKS also plans to further strengthen Hyderabad House’s catering business by offering on-site services for weddings, corporate events, conferences and other private banquets, and offering more than 1000 new and expanded items on the menu in addition to the Distinctive “Mehmaan Nawaazi” service.

Announcing the deal Mr Khalil Ahmed, Managing Director- Food Krafters & Services LLP said “The deal would serve Food Krafters establish a firm foothold in the food retail industry. Hyderabad House fits well in our scheme of things and we intend to grow and expand using this brand name. Our objective is to do business whilecelebrating our traditional Indian culture, and we want everyone to get a taste of it. With every dish we serve, we strive to bring our heritage to life.”

The company will open a flagship outlet in Hyderabad and plans to expand across the country investing 35 crores in next 2 years to set up 50 outlets through a combination of company owned and franchisee route. A central commissary will be set at each regional hub which will cater to the outlets in that territory.

Hyderabad 10K Run at Rainbow Vistas@ Rock garden a Grand Success

               ~ More than 1000 runners participated in Hyderabad Promo Run

                                              ~ Run Green. Live Green

Hyderabad, 26th April, 2015: The Hyderabad 10K Run was organized today with a

stunning 10k run at Cybercity Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd in Hyderabad.  The event was

designed and developed to promote running as the primary form of fitness along with the

objective of “Run Green. Live Green”.  The event was flagged of by the renowned badminton

player Mr. Sai Praneeth in the presence of Mr. Venu Vinod, Managing Director, Cybercity

Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd. at 6:30 am from the picturesque Rainbow Vistas a project by

Cybercity Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd. near Hitech city, MMTS station.  More than 1000

runners participated in the Hyderabad Promo Marathon. Hyderabad city witnessed enthusiastic

participation from runners across India and overseas running to celebrate Hyderabad and spread

the message of “Run Green, Live Green”.

The run was the extension to Bengaluru Marathon‎ that will be conducted in October 18th 2015.  The

runners enjoyed their run starting from the picturesque grounds at Rainbow Vistas@Rock

Garden by Cybercity Builders & Developers on the pleasant Sunday morning. The run aims at

invoking a sense of responsibility towards protecting our environment among individuals and to

promote Eco-Friendly ways for a better living and green commuting.

Runners were seen stretching and warming up in their preparation for the flag off at the start

point. The atmosphere was charged with excitement and festive ambience. Live bands performed

to motivate the runners and keep spirits high. Zumba Dance energised the participants.  The 10K

run event was a grand success with enthusiastic participation by the citizens of Hyderabad.

Scores of runners from across India and overseas have also participated.



Mr. Venu Vinod, Managing Director, Cybercity Builders & Developers Pvt Ltd said,

“We are proud and happy to be associated with the Hyderabad 10K Run 2015.  This is a

wonderful initiative to promote sports, wellness and health for the citizens of Hyderabad. We are

happy to host the Hyderabad Promo Run 2015 at Rainbow Vistas and create awareness about

leading a healthy lifestyle in harmony with nature. We at Cybercity truly adapts the theme “Run

Green. Live Green” in our project Rainbow Vistas@ Rock Garden which is a LEED Gold certified

project by IGBC.  I congratulate all the winners and thank all the participants and enthusiastic

citizens who came to cheer the runners.”

Gangavaram Port wins TV5 Business Leader Award

Gangavaram Port has been awarded the prestigious TV5 Business Leader award under the Infrastructure Category at the TV5 Business Leader Awards 2015. The award was accepted by Mr. DVS Raju Chairman & Managing Director Gangavaram Port Limited from Sri M Venkaiah Naidu Hon’ble Union Minister of Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs in presence of Sri Bandaru Dattatreya, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Sri K E Krishna Murthy, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Sri KT Rama Rao, Telangana State Minister for Information Technology and other eminent guests and senior management team of Gangavaram Port. The awards event was organised at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) and was attended by senior leaders and eminent personalities. 

Speaking on the occasion Mr. D.V.S Raju, Chairman and  Managing Director of Gangavaram Port Limited said “We are delighted to receive this prestigious TV 5 Business Leaders award. This recognition only furthers our resolve to remain committed to creating a modern and efficient port asset that brings about efficiency in maritime trade and sustainable growth and development in the region. I would also like to congratulate and thank all the stakeholders including the Government that has helped us achieve this success”

Gangavaram Port is an all-weather, deepest, most modern and fully mechanized port in India. The Port is a cost-effective logistic solution provider as it offers significant cost advantages & savings to Port Users. With 21 m water depth, it is the deepest port and has redefined the port operational standards in India. The port and all its related facilities and cargo handling equipments, meet the highest standards in terms of pollution prevention and safety. The port has been showing steady growth since inception and expects to change the maritime history of the India.

TV5 Business Leader Awards serves as a platform for the leaders who have successfully steered transformation in their fields and have embarked on a journey of growth of development. More than 500 companies across categories like Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Hospitality and many more were evaluated by a special jury comprising of eminent industrialists including Mr.BVR Mohan Reddy, Chairman, Cyient Technologies, Mr. J A Chowdary, Vice Chairman FICCI, Mr. Jasti Venkat, Chairman, Suven Lifesciences and Mr. C Shekar Reddy, Former President CREDAI National. The winners were shortlisted after a detailed analysis of performance, processes and growth of all participants.

Hyderabad International Convention Centre bags Best Green Meetings and Conference Venue Award

Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), managed by Accor (the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe) has received ‘Best Green Meetings and Conference Venue’ Award by South India Travel Awards. The award was received by Gorav Arora, Director Sales & Marketing, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC in the presence of Shri Ganta Srinivas Rao, Minister of Human Resources Development,Govt of Andhra Pradesh and Shri Neerabh K.Prasad,I.A.S, Prinicipal secretary to Govt.(Tourism).The South India Travel Awards is an annual event which was designed with an objective to recognize and appreciate the best players in the travel industry. The event was attended by more than 120 stalwarts from tourism industry and was a huge success.

Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) is the first purpose-built and state-of-the-art convention facility in South Asia with an amazing landscape and atmosphere for the guests. It offers strategic advantage in terms of infrastructure, connectivity and hospitality expertise and management bandwidth to execute National & International stature conventions & exhibitions in a clean and green environment. The property follows world class safety & security measures. HICC has put Hyderabad on the International map and has also provided great impetus to hospitality sector in Hyderabad.

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and Hyderabad International Convention Centre regularly conduct audit like ISO 14001 and are committed to sustainable development through Planet 21, a program involving all Accor hotels, employees and customers. The property has been driving the Planet 21 initiative for the last three years by educating stakeholders on energy preservation and by organizing team-based initiatives on health and energy conservation. The facility has quite a few feathers in its cap. It has been the winner of the excellence award for Best Standalone Convention Centre for six years in a row, awarded by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. 

The hotel constantly strives to improve our environmental surroundings and work towards social responsibility by maintaining best practices. Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and Hyderabad International Convention Centre are dedicated for a green development and is truly the Best Green Meetings and Conference Venue.

Speaking on the occasion Neil Paterson, General Manager - Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC said, “We are delighted to receive the award and this is indeed a moment of great pride for Hyderabad International Convention Centre. HICC is like a "Green Paradise" in the centre of Hyderabad’s IT district committed to the environment & maintains a greener and healthier surrounding by taking active steps to reduce carbon footprint, saving water &energy and is truly the Best Green Meetings and Conference Venue."

 

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre &Hyderabad International Convention Centre celebrates PLANET 21

A sustainable development program which involves all Accor hotels, employees and customers

Reiterated their commitment towards sustainable development and energy conservation

To mark thethird Anniversary of Planet 21, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centrecelebrated the occasion by undertaking environmental activities and spreading the message of “Nothing is lost, everything is transformed”.As a part of the celebrations the staff at the hotel organised several activities focusing on health and resource optimization with an objective to reduce carbon footprints and save environment.  The activities which were concluded over 20^th& 21^st April 2015 included a Blood donation camp which was conducted by Red Cross, Health Awareness session on fitness, eye & dental check-up, cycle sale for employees to promote “cycle to work concept”, Building a wall with recycled plastic bottles, Pollution check, Tree Plantations & Greenlunch at Timbuctu, staff cafeteria and much more. The activities received a fantastic response and participation from employees and guests at the property.

Planet 21 has been recognised world over and is looked up to both by its patrons and staff. This year’s theme of “Nothing is lost everything is transformed” is created with a focus to reduce carbon footprint, reuse and optimise resources and recycle products to conserve energy.

The celebrations began with the blood donation camp, which was part of the community welfare programme and saw immense participation by the employees and volunteers of NHCC & HICC who came forward in large number and donated blood. The team was also given a session on fitness along with an eye and dental check-up for maintaining the employees’ health and creating awareness about physical fitness. 

A free Pollution Check-up Camp was organized for the vehicles of employees & vendors of NHCC and HICC to help reduce the pollution levels. The employees undertook Tree Plantation at the hotel premises with its prime focus being on creating and maintaining a green milieu around the property. NHCC also hosted a special Green lunch at Timbuctu on 21st April 2015 with an environment friendly theme to celebrate Planet 21’s anniversary. The entire menu for the Lunch was prepared by using local produce and healthy organic ingredients.

According to Mr. Neil Paterson, General Manager of Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC, “The Planet 21 program which was launched amidst fanfare in the year 2012 has been very successful and has received fantastic response from everyone across the globe. With Planet 21 Accor Group had decided to take sustainable development to new heights covering the Group’s entire environmental, social and community investment actions and placing sustainability at the core of their business strategy worldwide. With the present year’s theme of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle we aim to create awareness on sustainable development by mobilizing our employees, guests and partners to actively contribute to the cause. We at Accor India are also deepening our focus on preserving the ecosystems in which our hotels operate. We strongly believe that nothing is lost everything is transformed and the constantly focus in creating an ecological balance and preserving nature at our property”.

Cybercity Builders & Developers Pvt Limited pledges support to “Mission Kakatiya”

Undertakes drive to clean & maintain “Kamuni Cheruvu Lake “

Hyderabad, 20th April, 2015: Cybercity Builders & Developers Pvt Limited has pledged its support to “Mission Kakatiya” (by Government of Telangana) and will be undertaking the task to clean & maintain the “Kamuni Cheruvu” lake near Balanagar in Hyderabad.

As a part of the initiative Cybercity Builders & Developers Pvt Ltd. will take primary steps to protect Kamuni Cheruvu Lake and make it clean and beautiful for residents to relax and enjoy.  Cybercity will also align with consultants from Mumbai & Bengaluru to support them in cleaning & maintenance and lake management. 

Cybercity has already started working on an action plan for lake protection and will start the work on lake once the process is completed and handed over to them by Government.  

 Speaking on the occasion Mr. Venu Vinod, Managing Director, Cybercity Builders & Developers Pvt Ltd said:  At Cybercity it’s been our endeavour to provide our residents a serene and peaceful environment with world class infrastructure. As an extension of this philosophy we are extending our wholehearted support to Mission Kakatiya by Government of Telangana. As a part of the mission we are extremely pleased to adopt “Kamuni Cheruvu” near Balanagar Mandal. As we are aware that most of the lakes in Hyderabad & Telangana are facing extinction and are badly polluted. We have come forward to join the Government of Telangana in this noble initiative and are committed to take the necessary steps to clean and maintain “Kamuni Cheruvu” and ensure that the people in the vicinity of the lake enjoy the tranquility of the lake in a clean and hospitable environment.”

Government of Telangana has taken up the massive programme of restoring all the 46,531 minor irrigation sources under the name "Mission Kakatiya" (mana ooru-mana cheruvu) through community involvement. With increasing water pollution and negligence by industries and people the water bodies including lakes, tanks etc are becoming unfit for human use and fast becoming source of infection.  Cleaning India's fresh water bodies is critical and needs to be done on a war footing. All the water bodies are being converted into sewer drains and dumpyards. This has to change and the society needs to understand the significance of conserving these water bodies. The Telangana Government has earmarked an ambitious project to complete the restoration of all the tanks in next five years.

Inaugural Edition of Godavari 5K Run a Grand Success in Rajahmundry

Rajahmundry, April 13, 2015:  The Godavari 5K Run made its debut today with a stunning 5k Run successfully concluding in Rajahmundry. The event was designed and developed to promote running as the primary form of fitness along with the objective of celebrating the spirit of Rajahmundry and the legendary river Godavari. Godavari is the lifeline of Rajahmundry and the race was also aimed at spreading the message of “Stop Pollution, Save Godavari”. The Godavari 5 K run is an initiative to bring about a positive change and create awareness about conserving the Godavari River.

The event was flagged off by Shri. Maganti Muralimohan (Hon’ble Member of Parliament) and Smt. Rajani Seshasai, Hon’ble Mayor, Rajahmundry from Pushkar Ghat in Rajahmundry. The race started at 7am with the course running along the banks of river Godavari and finishing at Pushkar Ghat.  The event saw participation from celebrities and people from all walks of life who actively came forward to support the cause of fitness and healthy lifestyle. The organizing committee members, Shri. Kali Kondury, Dr. Murali Nannapaneni & Shri. Ram Katikineni were seen mingling with the crowd and motivating the runners who came from across India & Overseas.

The event witnessed overwhelming participation with more than 4000 runners (elite and amateur) taking part in the 5K race. Runners were seen stretching and warming up in preparation for the flag off at the start point. The atmosphere was charged with excitement and festive ambience. Live bands performed to motivate the runners and keep spirits high.  The Godavari 5K Run is a first of its kind Timed 5K Run with all participants receiving an RFID chip to measure their individual time. The inaugural event was a grand success with enthusiastic participation by the citizens of Rajahmundry. Scores of runners from across India and overseas have also participated.

Top three finishers in different categories (men, women, veteran, etc.) were awarded cash prizes. All finishers received Finisher Medals and will receive Certificates of Participation. A MAXParticipation Trophy was awarded to GSL Medical College for registering the largestnumber of participants.

Smt. Rajani Seshasai, Hon’ble Mayor, the city of Rajahmundry said: “We are proud and happy to see such an overwhelming response for Godavari 5K run. With this curtain-raiser event celebrating the spirit of Godavari, Rajahmundry is all geared up to welcome crores of visitors to the forthcoming Godavari Pushkarams in July. I congratulate all the winners and thank all the participants and enthusiastic citizens who came to cheer the runners. We will actively work on reducing pollution levels and take all steps to conserve the Godavari River.”

                                  

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Maganti Muralimohan, Hon’ble Member of Parliament said: “This is a wonderful initiative to promote sports, wellness and health for the citizens of Rajahmundry and the State of Andhra Pradesh. We are happy to witness such massive participation in Godavari 5K Run. The objective of the event is to create awareness about healthy lifestyles. I am overjoyed to witness this run helping create a platform for celebrating Rajahmundry on the world map as a potential venue for national and international running events. I congratulate the winners and thank all the participants. I would also like to thank the organizers and the local administration for organizing and putting on such a grand Show in Rajahmundry. With this success, we are determined to organize similar runs at various locations across Andhra Pradesh and promote healthy living.”

Shri Kali Kondury, Spokesperson, Godavari 5K Run 2015 added: “Godavari 5K Run is designed to showcase the splendor of the river Godavari and the city of Rajahmundry. The race provided a much needed platform for runners of all levels from the Rajahmundry area and throughout Andhra Pradesh and the rest of India. We are thankful for the fantastic response from runners. We are grateful to the participants, our beloved MP Shri Maganti Muralimohan for his vision and help in organizing the Godavari 5K Run, Hon’ble Mayor Smt. Rajani Seshasai,the Administration and the Police of Rajahmundry for their support in ensuring a successful event. We also would like thank all our partners for their generous support. With the success of this initiative, we look forward to more such events across Andhra Pradesh, and a bigger and better 2016 edition of Godavari 5K Run.”

Godavari 5K Run in Rajahmundry on 12th April 2015

Rajahmundry, April 3, 2015:  The Organizing Committee of the Godavari 5K Run today announced the start of registrations for the inaugural edition, scheduled for April 12, 2015 at Rajahmundry. The committee headed by Shri. Kali Kondury along with Shri.

Maganti Muralimohan (Hon’ble Member of Parliament) and Smt. Rajani Seshasai, Hon’ble Mayor, the city of Rajahmundry unveiled the logo and Race T shirt for the event. 

The Godavari 5K Run is an initiative to promote running as the primary form of fitness.  The event is designed and developed to celebrate the spirit of Rajahmundry and the legendary river Godavari. The inaugural edition which is scheduled for April 12, 2015 is expected to see 5,000+ runners (elite and amateur) from across the state of Andhra Pradesh and the nation. The event which is first of its kind in Rajahmundry will be Timed 5 K run with all participants receiving a RFID chip to measure individual time. Celebrities and people from all walks of life are expected to attend the event and promote the cause of fitness and active lifestyle. Top three finishers in different categories will receive cash prizes and each finisher will get a medal and certificate of participation.

Marking the start of registrations, Smt. Rajani Seshasai, Hon’ble Mayor, the city of Rajahmundry said: “We are truly excited about Godavari 5K Run. We have an exciting event planned not only for runners, but for all citizens of the Rajahmundry area and the nation. The event is planned to create awareness about healthy lifestyle and running. We invite runners of all abilities to register and participate in the 5K Run. We are confident that the 5 K run will receive a fantastic response in Rajahmundry. ”

Speaking on the occasion Shri Maganti Muralimohan, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, said: “This is a wonderful initiative to promote sports, wellness and health for the citizens of Rajahmundry and the state of Andhra Pradesh. We are looking forward to a great event on April 12, 2015.”

Shri Kali Kondury, Spokesperson, Godavari 5K Run|2015 added: “Godavari 5K Run is designed to showcase the splendor of the river Godavari and the city of Rajahmundry. The Race provides a much needed platform for runners of all levels from the Rajahmundry area and throughout the state of Andhra Pradesh. We expect upwards of 5,000 runners to participate in this inaugural edition.”