This is the under-construction GMR Interchange Mall, and construction has recently picked up pace. It was originally expected to open by 2026, but it now looks like it will be ready by 2027. With an 11-screen multiplex and tons of dining, shopping and entertainment options, this high-street-style mall could be a game changer for all of South Hyderabad!

Can you guess what this is and where it’s coming up?

Microsoft’s massive voluntary exit scheme came as a shock, but it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Over the past year, many software engineers have gone from writing code to mainly reviewing AI-generated code. AI agents have also reduced the workload in incident management and other parts of the development lifecycle too. This is happening across big tech. Many employees could sense what was coming. I strongly feel more companies will follow. Many already know they can operate with smaller teams but are waiting for the right time, perhaps a slow quarter. What’s surprising is that Microsoft is cutting jobs despite record revenue and strong profits. This could put pressure on other tech companies to do the same. The biggest worry is that AI may permanently reduce the number of people needed, even when businesses are growing.

Yes!

That is the wrong interpretation. Eventually, the numbers might come down, but as of now, 27% of Microsoft's total workforce are "eligible" for Voluntary Retirement. But only a part of these eligible employees might opt for the current round. In the previous voluntary retirement round, 30% of eligible employees opted in. I expect a much lower percentage this time, as the eligible employee pool is much larger and some who were previously tempted to leave might choose to stay, given the current job market.

I see that this firm is listed in NCLT for liquidation.

Some heriditary muslim lands is what I see in Bhubharathi!

Apparently, someone associated with RVR Projects, a major national-level contractor, filed for an AAI NOC for this land parcel in 2025. However, personally, I don’t think it will make much progress.

I don’t think anything is going to come up on the land parcel next to Alekhya Rise anytime soon. The land belongs to Totem Infra, whose promoters were reportedly involved in a massive bank loan fraud. The legal battle still seems to be ongoing, and they owe a huge amount to a consortium of banks. thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyd…

Anna, I’m also waiting for official confirmation :) I was looking for Kishan Reddy’s tweet to quote-post it, but couldn’t find one!

🚨Has the Centre Approved Hyderabad Metro Phase 2? No Official Confirmation Yet! According to reports in some local media, the Centre has cleared a ₹24,269 crore plan covering 76 km across 5 metro corridors, with completion targeted for 2029. However, there appears to be no confirmation from other credible sources or official announcements from BJP ministers yet. We need to wait for official confirmation before treating this as confirmed news.

Pichodi chetilo raayi! Ee real estate channel partners ki AI telecalling 😭 For God's sake, stop spamming people with AI calls! Earlier, hiring many telecallers was expensive. Now, AI has made it cheap to spam people at scale. It's becoming a big nuisance!

Honestly, this is the most irritating part! Many expensive restaurants don't even have physical menus. They ask for your WhatsApp number, which one day may be sold to real estate telecallers, leading to endless spam calls!

IMAX is back in Hyderabad! The IMAX board is now up at AMB Victory, RTC X Roads. Hopefully, a couple more IMAX screens will become operational in the next few years!

I didn’t see much parking space!

Zero 40 Brewery is coming back to Jubilee Hills, this time on Road No. 45! The place looks massive. The lower floor seems to be a different coffee shop, while the upper floors are dedicated to Zero 40 Brewery. Designed by 23 Degrees Design Shift, the team behind Babylon Jubilee Hills, Makau, Zero40 Financial District, Tabula Rasa FD, and more. The place is expected to open very soon!