Friday, June 20, 2014

Branding a Commodity: Pista House's 'Hyderabadi Haleem'





Info courtesy: Mohammed Ayub Ali Khan
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  • Branding a Commodity: Pista House's 'Hyderabadi Haleem' -- IBSCDC Case Studies, 2009
    Abstract:
    Every Muslim welcomes the month of Ramzan, but a Hyderabadi Muslim has something more to rejoice for - the Hyderabadi Haleem, a delicacy, which is available only during that month. It is a tradition to break the daily fast (roza) at Iftar with a plateful of Haleem. The making of the dish, which originated in Saudi Arabia, is mastered to an art form in Hyderabad. However, today, the dish is recognised all over the world by the name - Pista House Haleem. By 2009, Pista House - established as a bakery in 1997 - went on to become an organisation that exports its Haleem to all the major countries across the world. It turned a generic commodity - Haleem - into a unique global brand acquiring a cult like status - 'Pista House Haleem'. However, Pista House Haleem is offered only in the month of Ramzan. Considering the cyclical demand for the product, the way PH scales up its operations and manages quality along with its 'concentrated advantage' is very intriguing and worth emulating. The case deals with the economics of the demand for a cyclical product, management of scaled up operations, branding a commodity and taking such branded commodity global. This case can be used to understand and analyse: (1) the nature of demand for 'Hyderabadi Haleem'; (2) the maintenance of quality in a scaled up operation; (3) the building of a brand around a commodity; and (4) the best approach for the Pista House brand to go global.
  • Monday, June 16, 2014

    YSR Congress leader, Y S Sharmila complaints search engines, including Safari of Apple and Google over `rumours' on personal life




  • Two arrested for posting pictures, abusive messages PTI
     Two persons were arrested today for allegedly posting objectionable pictures, abusive messages and comments on the websites of YSR Congress leader Sharmila and Telugu movie actor Prabhas, police said.

    Sreepathi Naresh, a web designer and Jannapu Reddy Kartheek, a private sector employee, were arrested by Cyber Crime Police from here and efforts were on to nab other accused, Cyber Crimes Police Inspector P Raju said.

    • Y S Sharmila | Express photo
    • Sharmila Files Complaint Against Google, Safari The New Indian Express -- image courtesy: The New Indian Express
    • HYDERABAD: A day after the Central Crime Station police arrested two youths for posting ‘morphed obscene pictures’ of YSRCP leader Y S Sharmila and Tollywood actor Prabhas suggesting that the duo were having an affair, she lodged a complaint with Hyderabad police commissioner M Mahender Reddy on Saturday, seeking immediate action against the mischief-makers who posted obscene photos.
      A five-page complaint signed by Sharmila was submitted to the police commissioner by YSRCP leaders Y V Subba Reddy and Somayajulu.
    • Jagan sister flays search engines over `rumours’, files plaint http://freepressjournal.in/
    • CURB SMEAR CAMPAIGN AGAINST SHARMILA, YSRCP TELLS COPS sakshipost.com
    • Two cases, two victims: Y S Sharmila files police complaint over `online rumours' on personal life 'South Bytes: Jaganmohan Reddy’s sister flays search engines over `rumours' on personal life, files complaint' deccanchronicle.com
    • I never met Sharmila: Prabhas, Times of India
    • Prabhas Reacts Strongly to Rumours about Sharmila, International Business Times, India Edition

    Monday, June 9, 2014

    24 students from Hyderabad feared drowned in Himachal


    24 city students feared washed away in HP 

    KANWAR YOGENDRA, thehindu.com


    * * * 26 B.Tech students from Hyderabad missing in Himachal as power ... Indian Express
    Students of Vigyan Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bachuapalli, located around 20 km from Hyderabad, the 26 had started from Shimla Sunday morning for Kullu-Manali.
    * * * More @ Google news * * * HIMACHAL FLASH FLOOD Prayaag Akbar Flash floods are inherent in design of plant that caused Himachal tragedy The deaths of several Hyderabad students in Himachal Pradesh underscore how strong warning systems are essential, now that ROR projects are becoming more common. Continue reading Prayaag Akbar

    Monday, June 2, 2014

    Welcome to Telangana State, the 29th State of India

     'Jaya Jayahe Telangana' Song written by lyricist Ande Sri - chosen as the Telangana state song was played across Hyderabad during midnight as the people welcomed the new state.

    Telangana Timeline: A bird's eye-view into the formation of India's 29th state + + KCR to get royal entry at office in Telangana Secretariat @ deccanchronicle.com

    Telangana State comes into existence, Siasat.com


    Image courtesy: Majlis Bachao Tehreek 

    Arts College, Osmania University,Hyderabad:
    (image courtesy: Prof. Subbarayudu G Kameswara)




    Image courtesy: Telangana set for a memorable birthday - The Hindu


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