Sri Loganathan Velmurugan
Hyderabad, India
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Born in 2000, Sri Loganathan Velmurugan is a news photographer with The New Indian Express in Hyderabad. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's in mass communication. During his college days in Chennai…
Seen in The New Indian Express, Citizen Matters
How Telangana girls beat the odds in ‘Mini Brazil’
Reporting style, Informative: Primarily a reported feature, with some positive and hopeful framing about girls' participation and community football.
In Valluvar Nagar, Secunderabad—known as “Mini Brazil” for its longstanding football culture—more girls are joining a sport once dominated by boys. Ranganathan Keshwardhini, known as Mary, overcame exclusion and family and financial pressures to represent Telangana nationally; her achievements helped persuade families to support girls’ football. Around 20–22 girls trained before the COVID-19 pandemic, but only seven to 10 returned afterward. Coaches and community members maintain free training and hope to expand opportunities, while a shortage of girls’ leagues and tournaments and limited infrastructure continue to constrain players’ prospects.
Cooling without sealing
Reporting style, Informative: Primarily factual reporting with some expert opinions included
Experts highlight the increasing strain on Indian cities from rising temperatures and growing reliance on air conditioning, urging renewed attention to traditional cooling methods such as courtyards, tiled roofs and thick mud walls. Architects note that passive cooling strategies and climate‑responsive designs, including reflective roofs, shaded balconies and improved ventilation, can significantly reduce indoor heat and energy use. While traditional architectural features cannot be fully replicated in dense urban environments, integrating their principles with modern materials and engineering offers a viable path to reducing electricity demand and mitigating thermal inequality. Rising temperatures and increasing urban density make balanced approaches to cooling essential for long‑term sustainability and public health.
