Throwing new light

Royalty is ingrained on each stone of the majestic structure, aristocracy appears in every corner of the imposing building and its grandeur amuses every visitor.

The imperial structure of Arts College in Osmania University is a delight to watch. It stirs up nostalgia of the great past of Hyderabad and the royal taste of the Nawabs. It takes years to engulf the feelings generated by the beauty of the building.

But now, there is more to it. Much to the delight of its lovers, the college has acquired a fresh look, what with the new lamp posts all around it. The aesthetic value has gone up by leaps and bounds and the elegance is all there to see.

Spread all around the massive structure, these finely carved and chiseled posts resemble the ones found on the streets of erstwhile kingdoms. The rich past seems to have suddenly comeback to the place.

Says Mr. T. Mohan Singh, Principal, Arts College: ``Our basic idea is to enhance the beauty of the place apart from saving energy. These lamps, which run on solar energy, not only save precious electricity but also elevate beauty of the place. The design of the lamp posts go well with the royal structure.''

A private firm has come forward to install these posts and they have installed solar energy plates on top of Arts College, spending Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 15 lakhs for supplying power. About 20 such lamp posts have come up around the college replacing the drab lamp posts installed earlier. However, some student organisations have opposed the advertisements the lamp posts carry. But the Principal dismisses their opposition stating that its not charity work. He also allays fears of any obscene advertisements.

Impressed by the enhanced beauty with these aesthetic lamp posts, every college on the campus is now contemplating having them on their premises. Next, it's the turn of the Engineering College, which has approved the plan.

By R. Ravikanth Reddy

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