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New Indian Express
an hour ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Hyderabad firm under police lens for Rs 500 crore investment scam
HYDERABAD: Cyberabad police have registered a case against AV Infracon, a Madhapur-based private company, for allegedly duping hundreds of people by promising high returns on investments. While the victims claim the scam could be worth around Rs 500 crore, the complaint states that the cheated amount is Rs 2.5 crore so far. The complaint was initially lodged at the Madhapur police station five months ago. The accused have been absconding since. Recently, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) took over the case, and statements from several victims were recorded on Saturday. According to one of the victims, the company launched various investment schemes, including buyback and freelance offers, promising 50% returns within a year. 'Many people invested Rs 10 lakh, Rs 15 lakh, and some even invested Rs 1 crore,' the victim said. The company initially returned money to a few investors, which encouraged others to invest. 'Once a large number of people had put in money, they stopped repayments,' he added. In some cases, the company registered plots of land under the buyback scheme, but the land value was reportedly only 20% of the invested amount. 'We urge the Cyberabad Commissioner of Police to take strict action and ensure justice,' the victim said.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
From filters to fillers: Gen Z's glitzy quest for ‘eternal youth'
HYDERABAD: In Hyderabad, twenty-somethings are queuing up for fillers, boosters, and futuristic therapies, with little regard for long-term consequences. Beauty, it seems, is no longer about ageing gracefully, but preventing age from showing up altogether, finds Ajay TomarWeeks before her wedding, Latha (name changed) visited a Banjara Hills-based clinic to enhance her appearance for her big day. The bride-to-be underwent several non-surgical aesthetic treatments such as dermal fillers to correct the asymmetry in her lips, enhance the defi nition of her nose bridge, and sharpen her jawline for a slimmer facial profile. She also went for additional fi llers in her cheekbones to add contour as she felt it would highlight her natural features. Ditto for Seetha, who trooped into a Madhapur-based clinic to fi x what she felt was sagging skin that made her look older than her age. She opted for a combination of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and botox injections to relax and slim her lower face to get a youthful appearance in a jiffy. Shockingly, neither Latha nor Seetha are battling midlife crises. While Latha is a 20-something, Seetha is in her early 30s. Increased access While the adage -'Age is just a number' – seems to no longer be the preserve of age-defying celluloid stars like Anil Kapoor, Nagarjuna, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta, plastic surgeons point to an alarming trend – youngsters unhappy with their looks making a beeline for quickfi x anti-ageing procedures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Stor mage? Gör detta före läggdags och gå ner i vikt medan du sover Beauty Ideas Läs mer Undo Be it skin boosters, fi llers, botox shots, laser treatments or even newer procedures, skin specialists say conscious youngsters are increasingly opting for minimally invasive and non-invasive skin prejuvenation and regeneration treatments in their quest to delay signs of ageing even before they show up. Cosmetology and dermatology clinics report that while about a decade ago, only about six to seven people would turn up for such procedures each week, all of them in the 40-plus bracket. Today, the number has shot up three to four times with most of them being youngsters. 'Around eight to 10 years ago, most of our clients were in their 40s and above when wrinkles and skin sagging usually start showing. But now many in their mid-20s and early 30s are coming in to demand ageing prevention treatments,' says senior plastic surgeon Dr Priti Shukla. 'A lot of the damage is already done by the time signs of ageing appear on the skin,' she adds. Pre-emptive de-ageing Apart from the smaller procedures, some are even opting for advanced treatments such platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, HIFU, hybrid laser treatments and regenerative procedures such as exosome therapy that uses stem cells to improve collagen production, PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide) therapy and nano-fat grafting. Data too seems to back this emerging trend. US-based market research fi rm Grand View Research pegs the Indian anti-ageing market at $2.5 billion in 2024 and projects it to reach $4 billion by 2033. So what is driving youth to such extremes in their pursuit for beauty? In an era of intense social media engagement and peer pressure, where the perfect selfi e and number of likes dictate the happiness quotient for many, the quest for that seductive pout or perfectly sculpted nose, well defi ned chin or jawline, or fi ne skin tone and perfect glow are pushing them to seek anti-ageing remedies. The supply surge also led to treatments becoming more affordable with costs varying from just Rs 5,000 to Rs 40,000 per session. 'Over the past decade, there has been a rise in active social media presence and the culture of photo and video sharing, prompting individuals to observe their skin more closely and be critical about it,' explains plastic surgeon Dr Sumeera Farhath SK. Studies also point to the rising popularity of South Korean television shows, which frequently portray skincare as a daily routine, among Indian youth as a signifi cant factor infl uencing their growing interest in cosmetics and skincare. Notably, South Korea is the world leader in cosmetic treatments and plastic surgery. Senior psychologist Dr Pragya Rashmi says starting cosmetic enhancements at an early age could also be an indicator of one's poor perception of self-esteem and body image. Flawed beauty standards Consultant psychiatrist and lifestyle expert Dr Purnima Nagaraja points out that most opt for cosmetic enhancements due to a distorted sense of one's own body image. 'There is a significant difference between how people actually look and what society expects from them. Many individuals try to live up to the image of a perfect body, fl awless hair, and ideal shape. This constant pressure is what drives many to go for cosmetic procedures.'
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Time of India
Businessman held for exploiting 28-year-old woman with false promise of marriage
1 2 Hyderabad: A businessman has been arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting a architect for two years with a false promise of marriage. The 28-year-old accused, a designated partner in a Madhapur-based IoT firm, was arrested by Film Nagar police and remanded on Wednesday based on the 24-year-old architect's complaint. Apart from him, the woman has named his two friends too for allegedly helping in physical assault and intimidation. In her complaint to the police on Tuesday, the woman said she came to know him through common friends in early 2023 and they later kept in touch on Instagram. She said they subsequently began to see each other and was coerced into three abortions by the accused, with the most recent one being in Feb. According to her, the accused personally administered abortion medications on Feb 13 without her consent and refused to allow her to seek medical care. A day later, he allegedly took her to Bangkok despite her condition. "I endured the suffering during the entire trip in silent agony. Once we returned, he discarded the facade, becoming distant and unresponsive. His promises were all lies. Around Feb 20, when I demanded that he marry me, he exploded with rage. Every attempt to hold him accountable was met with threats and screaming. His family also sided with him," the woman alleged. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 40대 이상이세요? 한 번 시작하면 멈출 수 없어요. 준비되셨나요? Sea of Conquest 플레이하기 Undo On Feb 24, the woman attempted suicide by consuming poison after allegedly being physically assaulted by the accused. She was subsequently admitted to a private hospital in Jubilee Hills with symptoms of toxic shock and trauma-induced stress. Following her complaint, Film Nagar police registered a case under BNS section 69 (sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means etc.), Sec 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), Sec 89 (causing miscarriage without woman's consent), and Sec 351(3) (criminal intimidation) on Tuesday evening. The woman has provided medical records, communication logs and photographs documenting her injuries, police said. "We registered a case as soon as we received a complaint. The main accused was arrested and remanded. The role of other accused in the crime is being verified," Film Nagar inspector S Santosham said.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Over 50 job seekers cheated by fake firms in IT corridor
Hyderabad: A cheating case has been registered against a fraudulent job consultancy and an IT company for allegedly cheating several job seekers of lakhs of rupees with a false promise of employment. On Thursday, 17 victims approached the Gachibowli police. A victim, a resident of Ameenpur on the outskirts of the city, filed a complaint stating that he was approached by a fraudster claiming to be an HR representative from a Madhapur-based job consultancy. The fraudsters orchestrated a fake recruitment process and induced the victim to pay 3 lakh in instalments for processing and placement charges. To make the scam appear legitimate, the perpetrators provided the victim with an offer letter, welcome kit, and a laptop through a purported IT company in Gachibowli. The victim was even engaged in work-from-home training and received a month's salary before payments ceased. "When the victim tried to contact both organisations a few days ago, he discovered their offices were closed and all contact numbers were switched off," Gachibowli inspector Md Habibullah Khan said. It appears that over 50 victims from different parts of the state were duped by the fraudsters and on Thursday 17 of them approached police. On the complaint of one of the victims, the Gachibowli police registered a case under sections related to cheating and criminal breach of trust on Thursday. The Cyberabad police launched an investigation to trace the perpetrators and issued a public advisory urging citizens to exercise caution and verify the credentials of employment consultancies before making any payments. Police requested anyone with information about similar fraudulent activities to contact the Gachibowli police station.
