Moon Moon Sen Replaces Hemamalini in Krishna film Sunday, July 31, 2005 | Pavan
The makers of the telugu "Bagban" film are looking out for Moon Moon Sen for the female lead beside Krishna.The idea to remake Bollywood film ‘Bagban’ into Telugu with Krishna and Hema Malini in the lead roles is tentatively dropped as per the unofficial sources. It seems that Hema Malini demanded a whopping 50 lakhs as remuneration where the budget of the film does not suffice her.
Working with Mahesh is a nice experience:Trisha Saturday, July 30, 2005 | Pavan
Trisha says "I am happy that in Athadu I got a wonderful footage,When it is thoroughly an action-packed movie, my role is usually limited to situational song sequences". "Mahesh Babu happens to be most professional hero she had ever acted with. Working with Mahesh Babu is very nice experience. My characterisation in Athadu is not routine, but has key role in the main story and its development" she added.
60 weeks - 971 farmer suicide deaths: Minister Saturday, July 30, 2005 | Pavan
Minister for Revenue, rehabilitaion and relief today claimed that the farmers suicide rate has come down steeply in recent times. As many as 971 farm related suicide cases were reported between May 14, 2004 and July 27, 2005 i.e 60 weeks. Other types of suicide deaths (numbering about 673) which took place due to stomach pain, family disputes etc. are also reported during the period. Government has extended necessary relief measures, including Rs.1 lakh ex-gratia to rejuvenate the family of the deceased farmer and Rs.50,000 towards liquidation of farm debt, to about 894 victims families and provided self-employment benefits to 171 cases.
TDP demands for all party meet Saturday, July 30, 2005 | Pavan
The Telugu Desam Party Saturday demanded for all-party meet on irrigation projects and placing the information relating to packages of category-I and Open category tenders before the Assembly Speaker Mr.Suresh Reddy. Addressing a press conference at NTR trust bhavan (Hyderabad), TDP spokespersons Dr. M.V. Mysoora Reddy and Mr. S. Venugopala Chary charged the state government with according the irrigation project contracts to several ‘black listed' companies like Subhash constructions etc, in accordance with the orders issued from 10, Janpath Road, New Delhi
Music Director Devisriprasad Saturday, July 30, 2005 | Pavan
Devi Sri Prasad won the recent filmfare award for his music in Varsham film. On this eve Devi Sri Prasad met with press for chitchat. Here are the excerpts - > Who are you indebted to for your success in films? MS Raju is the man who recognized the talent in me and gave the chance of music direction for Devi film. I was 17 years old then. He helped me realizing my dream of becoming music director. The next highlight in my career came in form of Varsham, which was also produced by MS Raju. I got tremendous appreciation for different tunes given to MS Raju's NVNV. I am working for MS Raju's Pournami now. > There are no musical hits from you after NVNV. What is the reason? Unfortunately the film has to be good for music to get popular. I gave extraordinary work for Sontham film. But the film was bombed and all the efforts put for music has gone in vain. Arya's music is great and the film is also great. Hence music helped film to increase it's commercial range. Making film is a team work and the end-result would depend on how good audiences receive the film. > We are not talking about box office fate of the films. We are asking about the quality of music that has gone down after NVNV? What about Andarivadu music. It was not received too well? There should be right situations for music to blend in the film. There are no situations for any of the songs in Andarivadu and hence they did not blend in. I feel that the songs should become integral part of narration. It worked for NVNV. After that I did not get the sort of films that has blending-in-songs. > Penning lyrics by music directors is bit strange. How did you manage it? Whenever I compose a tune, I start with some words which are relevant to the situation. And all my songs would start with the words I composed irrespective of who the lyricist is. Let me explain how 'Chaila Chaila' song happened in Shankar Dada MBBS. This song is about hero singing a song on love and narrating it as flashback in hospital backdrop. Hence I decided to mix medical related terms with flowery language. If you listen to lyrics, you get words like Gulabi (love), pulse rate (medical), heartbeat (medical) etc. When I composed tune with my own words, Chiranjeevi liked it instantly. He asked me to pen the lyrics. And Jayant also insisted on it. I also added some message in the song as that message would carry lots of weight if Chiranjeevi gives it. I wrote words like 'Odopovatam tappukadura, chachipovadam tappu sodara'. Chiranjeevi did lots of improvisation to the lyrics. He is the one who added 'ammailanu champatam neram' (referring to Vijayawada Srilakshmi's gruesome murder). > Chiranjeevi suggested you in the 100 days function of Bunny that you should decrease number of commitments so as to give more qualitative output. What is your reaction? Yes. I am currently being very selective. At present, I am doing only Pournami film. There was a mix up in this year, as NVNV and Naa Alludu which were supposed to be released in September and November respectively got postponed to January. With new commitments in January, things got mixed up. Whenever I commit a film I ask the producer about the release date so that I could plan backward, as I had to start rerecording a month before release. When the release dates change, my work and schedules get upset. Hence there was a few days delay from me in providing songs to films. The quality of the songs would also depend on how much liberty the producer gives to me. MS Raju gives lots of liberty. He never puts pressure on me. > You seem to be doing music for only big films. Don't you consider small films? Oka Oorilo was a small film. In fact I was hospitalized due to fatigue a month back. I got the instruments set up in Hospital to score background music of Oka Oorilo film. > Who is your inspiration to become music director? I am obsessed with the music of Ilayaraja since I was kid. I think all the music directors who entered industry after Ilayaraja are fans of him. Ilayaraja gave new dimension to rerecording in our films. With his exceptionally good rerecording, he popularized that process. > You seem to be having a limited group of singers in your songs. Aren't those voices becoming monotonous as your film count increases? Yes. I feel comfortable with them and they are like my friends. They work during any odd time. But I would like to introduce new singers. I am looking forward for new talents and I will make sure that my next album Pournami will have lots of freshness in terms of voices. In fact, I introduced Malathi in Telugu and see how popular she is now. I give more preference to hard work than talent. Talent is something inborn. You need to be just lucky to be born talented. But working hard is something which you develop on your own. > How do you manage to excel in singing, dancing, lyrics, music direction and stage performance? When I am performing on stage, I feel that I am Michael Jackson. When I am scoring music, I feel that I am Ilayaraja. When you assume the position of the best in that field, you would get amazing confidence. > What parameters do you take in consideration while scoring music for a film? First I look at the six situations I am supposed score songs for. I understand the characterizations of hero and heroine. I also look for locations of the songs and continuity of the locations of the songs with respect to the lead scenes and the scenes that follow later. > How are you doing in Tamil film industry? I scored for a couple of films called Mayavi and Sachin. The music topped the charts. But unfortunately the results of movies are not encouraging enough. I am doing the remake of Varsham and I plan to use almost all the original tunes in Tamil version as well. > How important is orchestration in scoring music? If the tune is heart of the song, I feel that orchestration is the body that compasses all the parts. Orchestration is one thing that differentiates one music director from another. Most of the music directors tend to ignore this part. I feel Ilayaraja is the best when it come to orchestration. > Are you planning any pop album? I did the pop album Mr. Devi before entering films. It was very hard as a teenager for me to promote that album. I waited at the gates of Gemini TV office for 3 months to meet the right guy. But could not get any contact. Fortunately my father Satyanand is a writer in films and Allu Arvind is our family friend. We got Pawan Kalyan to release the audio album of Mr. Devi. I was fortunate to have such contacts. But there are many youngsters in AP today who want to sing do not get opportunities. Not everybody can enter film's playback singing. Pop album is an alternative option. But the pop culture here is not developed. Smita has made a difference with her albums by promoting pop culture. But there it needs to be exploited lot further. I am planning to do a pop album very soon. If pop culture catches up with the youth, there would be lots of opportunities for youngsters who want to become singers to do pop albums. > What's your take on remix albums? I like remix albums. But I do not want to do them. I might do a remix album of my own popular songs. I already scored remix of Nuvvostanante from Varsham.
Photography contest on August 19 Saturday, July 30, 2005 | Pavan
The Information and Public Relations Department will conduct State-level photography competitions on the occasion of Photography Day on August 19. Interested candidates can send their entries on or before Aug 8 to "The Deputy Director , 2nd Floor, Information Buildings, AC Guards, Hyderabad-28.The first, second and thrize winners will be presented Rs.5000, Rs.3000 and Rs.2000.
Grow trees that require less water Saturday, July 30, 2005 | Pavan
State Rain Shadow Area Development Authority and Cloud-Seeding Secretary V.M.Manohar Prasad urged the bankers and officials to encourage farmers and poor people of low rainfall and barren land areas grow trees requiring less water by making use of innovative methods.
Babu to launch civil poll campaign Saturday, July 30, 2005 | Pavan
Telugu Desam Party pesident N.Chandrababu Naidu would formally kick off the electioneering for the ensuing municipal elections in the district of Karimnagar on August 2 and 3 by organising road shows and meeting with party leaders.
1600 MW project to come up in Nellore Friday, July 29, 2005 | Pavan
Steps will be taken to set up a 1600 MW thermal power station in Krishnapatnam, Cheif Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy said. Addressing a public meeting at VR College grounds, as part of the Rajiv Nagarabata programme at Nellore, he said developmental projects worth Rs.15.49 crore will be taken up in Kavali.
Rajiv Nagarana Bheri from 30thJuly to 5th August Friday, July 29, 2005 | Pavan
The District Congress Committee of Warangal is organising "Rajiv Nagara Bheri" from July 30 to August 5 wherein the leaders will visit all municipal wards in Warangal, Kazipet and Hanamkonda towns.
The festival of lust goes on.. Friday, July 29, 2005 | Pavan
Name: Subhadra Age: 14 Years D/o: Padma Place:Peddapuram It is an important day in the life of fourteen year old Subhadra, daughter of Padma a hereditary sex worker of Peddapuram. Her mother gave her an oil bath, silk clothes and a glass of milk with almonds for the starters in the morning. The teenager was happily dancing around the house with little knowledge of what was waiting for her in the night. > Several rich and famous persons visited the house no.14 on the banks of Godavari river about 389 kms from Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. All of them were scrutinizing Subhadra and assessing her worth in bed. They had come in search of virgin girl to become their bedmate for the first night of month of Aashada-spring season. The belief that mating a virgin brought them weath: powerful business and political leaders of the region to this town to take the first pick of the season's lot. Throughout the day, Subhadra was shown around to hundreds of bidders. While her protectors put her valuation benchmark of Rs.18,000 by the end of the day the bidding concluded at Rs.51,000 for the rights over her for the day. > The bidder was a 38 year old gold merchant who will be entertained as a son-in-law of the family until he chose to leave. He also got the privilege to call on the house of ill fame whenever he wanted and was assured of priority over others. Subhadra is one of the 20 odd girls who were auctioned for the Ashada Mela a festival of lust a 34 day event that began last Sunday, July 24th in the coastal district of East Godavari. Peddapuram is a mucipal town in the rice bowl of the state known for its heritary and cultural leanings towards prostitution as a way of life. In this town flesh trade is Operating as a cottage industry with over 3000 women working in shifts and in over 300 houses which wre called "companies" in local parlance. As part of the festival men walk into the arms of the scatily dressed women for a long dose of sex. Before doing so the Men folk offer prayers and worship a local deity-Maridamma for peace, happiness, wealth and health. > "Most of all we also pray for a good lay in the season" said Lakshman Rao a 42 year old tobacco farmer from Ravulapalem. Since time immemorial, the Peddapuram town, which is hardly 30 kms from the seacoast. Almost every second house in the ten sq.kms spread town is a brothel with a minimum of 20 to 30 girls owned by a resourceful and imaginative manager. > A minimum of four lakh fancy condoms are sold in this town during this festival as against an average ten lakh condoms sold during the entire year. Incidentally the industry nets an average of Rs. two crore business per month. > Businesspersons who cannot afford to spend in Peddapuram hire villages in the district for their weekedn soliciting along with friends and relatives. Though the practice has been despised by several reform minded administrators and police officials, the Aashada Mela continued and was patronized unabated.District officials said that efforts made during last few years have helped reduce the number of visitors to Peddapuram. "It is not possible to clean a century old cultural format. It has changed a lot. It will end soon" says the police superitendent.
YSR off to Vizag after TD flask Friday, July 29, 2005 | Pavan
Chief Minister Dr.Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy today flew into the port city of Visakhapatnam in a special plane to have a first hand information about the deaths due to fever in the tribal areas of Vizag and Srikakulam. His trip to the port city follows days of lfak by the Telugu Desam party that the government is unconcerned about several deaths in the tribal areas due to fever.
Super Wednesday, July 27, 2005 | Pavan
Average: ** Cast: Nagarjuna, Ayesha Takia, Anushka, Sonu Sood, Ali, Shyaji Shinde, Sunil, Piyush Mishra, Shabir and others. > Nagarjuna with his fondness for taking the path less trodden has tried to make this film look so cool and offer mindblowing action sequences but director and script writer Puri Jagannath has not enough material to make the film engrossing. The entire first half is so boring. Add to it, the songs appear at every drop of a hat. It starts off with a similar fashion of Hindi click, "Dhoom", but it treads differently. It has altogether different story from that film. The film is about two friends and how they become rivals when a misunderstanding creeps in. Akhil (Nagarjuna) runs a taxi shed. He falls in love with a doctor Siri Valli (Ayesha Takia). When her father is killed in an accident, she moves to her foster brother Sonu's (Sonu Sood) home. But Sonu and Akhil hate each other. Here comes a flash back. Sonu, his sister Sasha (Anushka) and Akhil are good friends. They turn to robbery when the life goes tough. Sasha is in deep love with Akhil but he refuses to accept her love, saying he treats her just a friend. She threatens tht if he doesn't accept, she would end her life.One day she is killed. Sonu thinks that she is killed herself because of Akhil. So he hates him. It is later revealed that Sasha is actually killed by a gang. The rest of the film is how the friends take revenge on the gang. Ngaarjuna looks cool with his long-grown hairstyle. But he hs not done any amazing risks or stunts. Sonu Sood has done a fantstic job. He does all the actin sequences actually.
CPM for long term plan to fight malaria Wednesday, July 27, 2005 | Pavan
Teh Communist Party of India (Marxists) has demanded that the State Government take up immediate and long-term measure to arrest the spread of malaria in the Visakhapatnam agency region.
First Pvt aircraft repair centre in city Wednesday, July 27, 2005 | Pavan
Country's first private aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) unit is being set up at Hyderabad. The Hyderabad Aircraft Maintenance Company Pvt Ltd will cater to the $100 million Indian market for maintenance of aircraft, said Uday Naidu, founder chairman and CEO of the company.
Cloud seeding to be completed by end of Oct Wednesday, July 27, 2005 | Pavan
The loss of an aircraft belonging to Agni Aviation in a crash near Bangalore early this month is not going to affect the ongoing Indira Megha Madhanamu (cloud seeding programme) in the State. "The crash of a Cessna air craft at Jakkur has not disrupted the cloud seeding programme" said Radar Meterologist GSR Sharma. One aircraft is already functioning and two more are likely to start operations next week to complete cloud seeding by October end.
Chiranjeevi disappoints Tuesday, July 26, 2005 | Pavan
Regining star Chiranjeevi, who had four smashing hits like Tagore, Shankar Dada MBBS and others a row, siappointed his huge fan following by doing a contrived comedy Andharivadu. After terrific openings, it gradually fizzled out due to its waferthin plot. Even the muchhyped dual role failed to impress as both shared similar views.
Katrina Kaif in PB Arts film Tuesday, July 26, 2005 | Pavan
After patriotic caper Vijayendra Varma, noted actor Balakrishna claimed to be playing an author backed rold PB Arts untitled film. Hindi actress Katrina Kaif and Charmy play the female lead.
IGNOU entrance test on August 7 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 | Pavan
Th entrance examination for admission to B.Ed distance mode programme of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) would be conducted on August 7 from 2 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 13 centers in the State.
Hyderabad psychologist enters Guiness Book Tuesday, July 26, 2005 | Pavan
K A S P Rao, a Hyderabad based psychologist entered the Guiness Book of World Records for exemplary memory under the category of "most random objects memorised." Mr. Rao said the certificate had been issued to him by the Guiness World of Records Limited, London, for creating a new world record in the field of memory. He was given permission to perform in from of video cameras, press and witnesses.
Surprise Hit: Naa Oopiri Tuesday, July 26, 2005 | Pavan
Box office talk: Super: Average Naa Oopiri: Surprise Hit Manasa: Below Average Koti: Flop Anukokumda Okaroju : Above Average A film by Aravind: Above Average Kanchanamala Cable TV: Below Average
Rain havoc : 11 died Tuesday, July 26, 2005 | Pavan
Minister for Revenue Mr. Dharmana Prasada Rao, addressing press persons at Secretariat, informed that eleven persons have died of drowning and house/wall collapse in Adilabad, Warangal, Kurnool and Guntur districts, according to latest information received at the headquarters. 175 houses were fully damaged and another 204 partly in Kurnool, Adilabad, Karimnagar and Hyderabad districts. The State Government has alerted district administration to take all steps to rescue and rehabilitate the people rendered homeless.
Water levels in major reservoirs Monday, July 25, 2005 | Pavan
Drought ends: Heavy rainfall in Telangana Monday, July 25, 2005 | Pavan
This is the first time in three years that the State has had heavy rains. Most of Telangana on Sunday has reci-eved more than normal rain, and only Kadapa is slightly deficient. All districts in coastal and north coastal districts have received less rainfall, and the overall deficiency in rainfall is about 25 per cent. Many of these areas, however, are fed by dams. All major reservoirs already have more water than they had last year.
Heavy rains in next 24 hrs Monday, July 25, 2005 | Pavan
The MET department has forecast more rain in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East and West Godavari districts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Khammam, Warangal, Karimnagar of Telangana during the next 24 hours.
India Day Celebrations 2005 - Michigan Saturday, July 23, 2005 | Pavan
ILA is spearheading the India’s 58th Independence Day celebrations in collaboration with all the community organizations in Michigan. Free admission for all. Live Indian dance, freedom Parade, Indian food and other Indian related activities will be arranged in this celebrations. Date: 14th August 2005 Time: 10 am to 8 pm Contact: Ramesh on 586.264.5454
Cops got clues in realtor's murder case Saturday, July 23, 2005 | Pavan
Cyberabad police got some clues in the realtor Navish Murthy's murder case. Police seized a car of Janaharsha managing director and editor of Vijayaviharam magazine Ramana Murthy. Police suspects Ramana Murthy's role in the killing. Malkajgiri Asst. Commissionerof Police said, "We have seized the car and found valuable evidence linking Ramana Murhty to Navish Murthy's killing. The car is found in the back yard of the function hall owned by Ramana Murthy." The body of Navish murthy was found in a house recently at Uppal (Hyderabad).
VW agrees to pay Rs.11 Crores to State govt. Friday, July 22, 2005 | Pavan
Flash News: Volks Wagen agreed to pay Rs.11 Crores to Andhra Pradesh State government in the controversial VW deal. The State Government had paid this amount to the agency as an advance at the instance of Helmut Schuster, who recently quit as Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen India project.
Sada: Glamour revolution Thursday, July 21, 2005 | Pavan
Sada is in sudden demand in the Telugu film industry. The reason for this is Aparichitudu the Telugu version of Anniyan. The glamorous revolution of Sada has made people feel her presence important in the film. Sada has the bagged the place next to Nirisha. She is also booked to act as Balakrishna's pair in a film.
Mega job fair on July 24 Thursday, July 21, 2005 | Pavan
The chittoor based Venkateshwara College of Engineering and TEchnology and Puttur based Sri Venkatesa Perumal College of Engineering and Technology are jointly organising a mega job fair 2005 in Chittoor town on July 24. The event was an attempt to facilitate an industry institute interaction bybringing trade leaders and job seekers on a single platform. B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA and MCA graduates from anywhere in the country could take part in the fair.
Secunderabad spruced up for Mahankali jatara Thursday, July 21, 2005 | Pavan
The city of Secunderabad is being spruced up for the historic Mahankali jatara, to be celebrated for two days i.e July, 24 and July 25. The famed jatara draws lakhs of devotees from the twin cities and from the districts of Telangana region. This annual Ashada jatara is celebrated with pomp and gaiety in whole of Secunderabad city, Old timers recall the grand celebration of "Lashkar Bonalu"
Military lieutenant jumps into running train Thursday, July 21, 2005 | Pavan
A Military lieutenant colonel committed suicide by jumping into a running train who was found missing under Marredpally (Hyderabad) police station limits. According to inspector of Police Karunakar Reddy of Military quarters native of Kurnool district came from Amritsar. Police said he felt the house for office and did not return home. And later he was found in an RB cabin in pieces. Police said he was mentally ill. And investigating is in progress.
Govt. signed MOU with Sri Lanka to showcase Buddhist sites Thursday, July 21, 2005 | Pavan
In search of new path to promote tourism, State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sri Lankan government to showcase Buddhist sites in the state to tourists from the island nation and South East Asia.
Govt. signed MOU with Sri Lanka to showcase Buddhist sites Wednesday, July 20, 2005 | Pavan
In search of new path to promote tourism, State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sri Lankan government to showcase Buddhist sites in the state to tourists from the island nation and South East Asia.
Problems resolved:KCR Wednesday, July 20, 2005 | Pavan
Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy held three hours long cruicial meeting with TRS President K.Chandrasekhar Rao and MP A.narendra. YSR accompanied by Pradesh Congress Committee President Keshav Rao. After finishing the meeting they arranged a press conference at 6.50 pm. K.Chandrasekhar Rao addressed the press "Chief Minister Y.S.Rjasekhar Reddy is cooperating with us. Problems resolved. CM have lot of interest on issues raised by us." YS Rajasekhar Reddy told that their main interest is on backward areas. He appreciated the initiatives taken by Congress leader Digvijay Singh for arranging the meeting.
Embroy transfer a success in Rural Andhra Wednesday, July 20, 2005 | Pavan
Dairy farmers, veterinarians and diary technocrats got together and formed the Godavari associating for embryo transfer in cattle at Rajavolu village of Rajahmundry rural mandal and have not looked back since, with embryo transfer technology proving successful in improving the yield of crossbred cows. Gaetic founder president Jagdish Rao told that cows imported at huge expense did not thrive in India for two reasons, lack of resistance to disease ndinabiity to with stand tropical climate.,
RTC, Govt. talks postponed again: JAC warn off strike Wednesday, July 20, 2005 | Pavan
The talks of APSRTC has been postponed once again. The leaders of JAC received a message from RTC MD that the Ministers have postponed the talks to July 23. It may be noted that the talks have to be completed to July 27 as per the directions of the court. Since Minister for Transport Santosh Reddy has resigned, Ministers Konatala Ramakrishna and Dharmana Prasad are supposed to negotiate with the leaders of the JAC. The JAC leaders received the message of postponement while they were on the way to the state secretariat.
Osmania University announced notification for distance education-2005 Wednesday, July 20, 2005 | Pavan
Prof.G. Ram Reddy Centre For Distance Education (Osmania University)announced admission notification for 2005. Candidates from all over India will be admitted without age and area restriction and without any entrance test provided they fulfill the requisite conditions of eligibility to various courses as detailed below. Courses: M.B.A. (year-wise, 3 years) (Master of Business Administration) Eligibility:M.B.A. (year-wise, 3 years) (Master of Business Administration) > M.C.A. (year-wise, 3 years) (Master of Computer Application) Eligibility: A candidate should qualify ICET - 2005 and a pass in UG Degree Exam. > M.A. (English / Hindi / Telugu / Sanskrit / Urdu) Eligibility: Graduate of any faculty and studied the subject concerned at the U.G. level with 200 marks. > M.A. (Economics / Pol. Science / History) eligibility: A pass in B.A. and studied the subject concerned at UG level. > M.A. (Public Personnel Management / Philosophy / Sociology) Eligibility: Graduate of any faculty. > M.A (Psychology) Eligibility: A candidate should have passed UG Degree Examination with Psychology as one of the subjects in B.A or Bachelor of Mentally Retarded (BMR) / Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) / M.Ed / M.A. (Education) / M.Sc. (Home Science) / Diploma in Child Psychology / Diploma in industrial Psychology > M.Com. Eligibility: Pass in B.Com. > M.Sc. (Mathematics) Eligibility: A pass in B.Sc. / B.E. / B.Tech. and studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at UG level or a pass in PG Diploma in Maths. > M.Sc (Statistics) Eligibility:A pass in B.Sc and studied Mathematics / statistics as one of the subjects at UG level. > Admission notification for U.G, P.G. Diploma (One year) and Certificate Courses also announced. > Note: Instruction for all the above courses will be in English Medium. In respect of B.A./ B.Com instruction through Telugu Medium is also available. > Prospectus-cum-Application form can be had from 15th July of the year. Those desirous of obtaining the Prospectus-cum-Application form by post must send a Demand Draft for Rs. 150/- in favour of the Director, Prof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500 007, drawn from any nationalized Bank only and payable at Hyderabad along with a self addressed envelope of 11" x 5" size. The Course, name and address of the candidate should be written on the back side of the Demand Draft. The prospectus-cum-Application form in person can obtain the same by paying DD for Rs.100/-, from the SBH Extension counter situated at the premises of the PGRRCDE, the University Press & Publications,OU; Andhra Bank, Vidyanagar; Canara Bank, Mettuguda and Indian Bank, Shivam Road, New Nallakunta; State Bank of Hyderabad branches at Nizamabad, Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar and Siddipet and also from PGRRCDE Coordinator at Girraj Govt. College, Nizamabad and Nagarjuna Govt, Degree College, Nalgonda.
YSR Vs KCR: Telangana Cup Test Match today Wednesday, July 20, 2005 | Pavan
Trophy: Telangana Cup Test match Place: New Delhi Date: Today (20th July 2005) Time: 3 pm TRS team: K.Chandrasekhar Rao and Team Congress team: CM - Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy , PCC Chief K.Keshav Rao and team Umpire: Digvijay Singh
Ahead of his peace meeting with friend-turned-foe K. Chandrasekhar Rao of the TRS on Wednesday, Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy made conciliatory noises concerning Statehood for the region and developmental issues. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 3 pm. The YSR will be accompanied by APCC president K. Kesava Rao to the meeting with Mr Rao and his aides, with Digvijay Singh acting as a facilitator.
Vamsy and Ilayaraja back again! Tuesday, July 19, 2005 | Pavan
That magical and winning combination of maestro Ilayaraja and director Vamsy is going to happen again. Both these greats have decided to put their differences behind and work together. Vamsy and Ilayaraja have joined hands again for two forthcoming films.
Kanchanamala Cable TV Tuesday, July 19, 2005 | Pavan
Below Average ** New director Parthasarathy has tried to make a film in the lines of VAmsy's old films and the recent ones Kabaddi Kabaddi, Pandem etc. But his debut offering Kanchanamala Cable TV C/o Juvvala Palem lacks that "freshness". The film evokes some laughs here and there but on the whole, you get the feeling of deja vu right through the film. Very old way of narration lacking with jokes, the film drags on to the unbearable lengths in the second half. The first half whizzes fast with its humor laced situations. One of the major problem with the film is predictibility. > The story is very simple. Sudarshanam (Srikanth) runs a cable TV in a village Juvvalapalem. He names the cable TV after his maradalu Kanchanamala who has been missing since she was a kid. His aunt (Annapoorna) and uncle (Satyanarayana) still wait for her. Seeing his sister's (Annapoorna's) ailing conditin, criminal Lawyer (Tanikella) asks his client Sirisha (Laxmi Roy) to act as Kanchanamala for a few days so that his sister becomes normal, Sirisha who has threat from a guy readily accepts this fofer so that the lawyer would arrange everything for her US Visa. She comes as Kanchanamala to Juvvalapalem. What happens next is the rest of the story. Srikanth as usual has done good job. Heroine Laxmi Roy has neither looks nor brains (performancE). She is a miscast in her role. Though she has no inhibitions in exposing her body on the screen (thre is a lot of skin show in songs, actually) she lacks the quality of presenting it right way. Of the entire ensemble cast Suneel with his impeccable style of comedy and Krishna Bhagavan steal the show. The film's assets are comedy in the first half, good music by K M Radha Krisha and good cinematography by Poorna. > Cast: Srikanth, Laxmi Roy, Krishna Bagava, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Kondavalasa, Jyothy, Annapoorna, Shivaji Raja, Venu Madhav, M S Narayana and others.
Trisha takes a brake! Tuesday, July 19, 2005 | Pavan
Super heroine Trisha has decided to take a break from Tollywood for the next 50 days. She is just completing the last song for Mahesh Babu's Atadu and some patch work for Raghavendra Rao's film, Allari Bullodu. Trisha will start work on a Tamil film titled Aaru with Surya from 28 July followed by Vijaya's Mass which is a remake of Anthanokkade. She will also be doing a three day shoot for Jayam Ravi's new film which again is a remake of her Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana.
VMC waste management system applauded Tuesday, July 19, 2005 | Pavan
President of the Denmark based International Solid Waste Association, N C Vasuki, and the former director of the solid waste programme in the US< H Lanier Hickman has lauded the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation's solid waste management project.
Special team off to Thailand for Krushi Bank chief Tuesday, July 19, 2005 | Pavan
A special team of Delhi police was rushed to Thailand to bring Krushi Bank managing director Venkateshwar Rao, the mastermind behind the upsurping of crores of rupees of the depositors. According to reliable sources, a special pollice left for Thailand after the confirmation of Interpol report that the absconding managing director of Krushi Bank is in that country since the last two years.
Muslims will not fall into TDP's trap: Cong Tuesday, July 19, 2005 | Pavan
Minister for Information Shabbir Ali today lashed out at the TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu, saying tht the TDP leaders have no right to claim on the votes of Muslims. According a press conference at the state Secretariat, Shabbir said tht wearing a topi (cap) or dancing for the sympathy of Muslims will not fetch any votes for the TDP.
Gang war averted in city Tuesday, July 19, 2005 | Pavan
The alert inspector of Mirchowk Police (Hyderabad) station Vazir Khan has prevented what it could have turned into a gang war in the city. According to police, Shajiuddin, a rowdy sheeter of Malkajgiri along with 32 goons including five rowdy sheeters, tried to kill Wajid, also a rowdy sheeter of Mirchowk police station at Darulshifa. Shajiuddin alias Shaji and his gangsters barged into the house of Wajid's mother with an intention to kill Wajid Shaji and gang broke the main door and ransacked the house along with his gangsters, who arrived in four Qualis vehicles carrying deadly weapons. Cases under section 307, 141, 148 and 147 of Indian Penal Code have been booked against the arrested persons.
Rama Naidu gives Meera a chance! Monday, July 18, 2005 | Pavan
Undeterred by his new film, Neerikshana's flop, veteran producer D.Rama Naidu is planning to more films. One of his next film will have Ammayi Bagundi pair Shivaji and Meera jasmine in lead roles. The film is a low budgeted love story and will go to floors soon. Meera Jasmine has tasted success in Telugu hit Bhadra.
YSR's assurance to MRPS leader Monday, July 18, 2005 | Pavan
The Chief Minister, Y S Rajasekhar Reddy, has agreed to send an all-party delegation to Delhi, headed by the Municipal Administration Minister Koneru Ranga Rao, to pursue a Bill on SC categorisation in the ensuing Parliament session.
Raviteja's Bhageeratha on Aug 22! Monday, July 18, 2005 | Pavan
Cinematographer Rasool's second film as director with Raviteja as teh lead hero, Bhageeratha, is getting released its music this month end. The film may release on August 22nd. "We have almost finished major part of the film. We are planning to release the music this month end. We will can the songs in Baluchistan and Norway," Rasool informed.
Balamurali the National treasure Monday, July 18, 2005 | Pavan
Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna is an ocean of music. He is the National treasure hailed Chandrababu Naidu, TDP supremo and the former Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Music legend Dr.Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna's 75 birth day celebrations were held at Hari Hara Kala Bhavan under the aegis of Chaitanya Art Theatres, Raghavardhani and SS Music Academy.
MSR resigns again Monday, July 18, 2005 | Pavan
For the second time in less than two months; senior minister M Satyanarayana Rao resigned from the state cabinet. Satyanarayana Rao who held the sports portfolio, submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy, reportedly because an enquiry found him guilty of corruption.
TRS-Cong relations hit roadblock Monday, July 18, 2005 | Pavan
The blow hot-blow cold relations between the Congress and the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) continue. The glee in the Congress camp over the exit of the six TRS ministers is likely to get a harsh reply from the TRS leaders at their public meeting in Warangal today.
Debate on Telangana on Saptagiri channel Saturday, July 16, 2005 | Pavan
Saptagiri channel fo Hyderabad Doordarshan Kendra will telecast a discussion on "Rashtrala punarvibhajana-pratyeka Telangana" on July 17 at 8 pm. V.Purushotham Reddy (Congress), M Satyanarayana Reddy (TRS), K.Vijayarama Rao (TDP) will participate. N V Hanumantha Rao, producer, Hyderabad DD, willbe the moderator.
Music legend Bala Murali brithday on Sunday Saturday, July 16, 2005 | Pavan
The star of Carnatic music world Dr.Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna's 75th birthday celbrations will be held at Hari hara Kala Bhavan on 17th of this month under the aegis of Chaitanya Arts, Ragavardhani and SS Music Academy. Briefing the details fo the function, in a Press meet held here KK Raja, Secretary of Chaitanya Arts said "Bala Murali received all Indian awards including Padmavibhushan. Recently the French Government declared the prestigious award "Chevalier" to Balamurali. It's the first time in the world that this award is presenting to a musician".
30 people ill after consuming spurious liquor Saturday, July 16, 2005 | Pavan
Thirty people, including 10 women, took ill after consumping spurious liquor in Mahabubnagar and surrounding villages here this evening. Twnety labourers and ten women were admitted to district heaarters hospital with complaints of uneasiness, sources said adding, others were treated as out patients.
Garbage-based power plants to add 200 mw by 2007 Friday, July 15, 2005 | Pavan
The Chairman of NEDCAP Sagi Durga Prasad Raju, said that 200 mw would be added to the grid by March 2007 from power plants based on municipal sold waste. Talking to reporters, he said the plants, with a generation capacity of 6 mw each, were commissioned at Hyderabad and Vijayawada, while a third one was under construction at Visakhapatnam.
Adhala Ravika cassette released Friday, July 15, 2005 | Pavan
Popular writer Amba Das penned and composed audio cassette Andhala Ravika was released at a function held at Sri Tyagarayagana Sabha, under the aegis of Swara Varshini Arts theatre. Members of State Legislative Assembly Malreddy Ranga Reddy and M Narasimha who attended as guests of the function released the cassette.
Andhrite NRI enters Singapore Book of Records Thursday, July 14, 2005 | Pavan
Dasari. Ravi Kumar, a Hyderabadi, currently working with Emerio Corporation as Chief Quality Officer and Assistant Vice President – Corporate Planning has secured a place in Singapore Book of Records. For the last 2 years Ravi and his team are the winners of Singapore National Excellent Service awards given by Spring Singapore. These awards are given to those individuals who had delivered outstanding service to customers. On the personal front he won Gold and Star National Excellent Service awards in 2003 & 2004 respectively. Emerio enjoys the pride of being the Singapore’s first IT Services Company to receive the National Excellent Service awards given by Spring Singapore and has secured a place in Singapore book of records. Mr. Ravi also has the honour of being the first IT Professional of Project Management cadre in Singapore to receive the National Excellent Service award. This honour has secured him a place in Singapore Book of Records. Apart from earning the honour at the individual level, Ravi’s untiring efforts, passion and leadership capabilities have contributed towards his company “Emerio” getting these National awards as well as an entry in the Singapore Book of Records. Ravi dedicates this award to his father and role model late Dr. Dasari. Dhanikudu, mother Mrs. Sarojini, wife Mrs. Tejaswini, motivational guru Mr. Harish Nim and to his other family members. Ravi has published several white papers on a wide range of topics from technology to management which were published in various portals and online magazines. These include: Project Portfolio Management, Lean Software Development, Web Services, Business Process Outsourcing, Employee Transformation and Change Management. He also presented a paper on “Balanced Scorecard” in Singapore's first Software Engineering Conference.
A film by Aravind Thursday, July 14, 2005 | Pavan
Above average *** Aravind (Rajiv Kanakala) and Rishi (Rishi) are childhood buddies. They struggled together to come up in life and settle as director and hero respectively. They delivered two consecutive hits together and are in search of a script for a 3rd film. Of the scripts sent by various story writers, Aravind finds on script to be interesting. But that script was smudged with ink after 60th page (25th scene). He summons his assistant scout for the writer and takes Rishi for story discussions on that script to his remote wooden guesthouse located few kilometers away from the city. The scenes mentioned in the script come alive. As the things get scary, Aravind wants to see what would happen in the next scene and realize that the rest of the script is smudged by ink. The rest of the story is all about what happens next. Rajiv Kanakala is excellent in the role of Aravind. His histrionics are natural Rishi is competent for his character. Mona Chopra is OK. Ghazal Srinivas did a pivotal character in this film. His dialogue delivered added the necessary mystery to his character. Madhu did well as the role of Housekeeper. Mallikharjuna Rao is adequate. > Story-screenplay-direction: The basic story plot of the film is interesting. But the point in climax is unappealing. Sekhar Suri definitely had the necessary spark in him as the director. The way he narrated the first half without much story shows his grip on screenplay. However, he could not sustain the interest in second half. The case scenes, mystic killings in the first half are dealt with dexterity. > However the following points were not convincing enough. 1.The misunderstandings creeping in between Aravind and Rishi (more because they are close buddies from the childhood) 2.The connection between the story in the script and the mysterious lady killer is not established. 3.Though the appearance of the writer in the interval looked interesting, he played passive role in second half. If the scenes in the scripts are coming alive, then why can’t he tell what would happen later so that they could avoid being happened. 4.Heroine would be passive (in stead of explaining) even when people try to kill her during the climax. > Other departments: Cinematographer Ramesh Krishna has done a very good work. The sequences in the first half are terrific. He used natural night light for the entire second half. Music by Vijay Kurakula is good. He had a beautifully choreographed second in first half. Art work of the film is also good. Production values of the film are appropriate. Debutant producer Sridhar Rao should be commended for choosing different genre of film in stead of going for routine formula film. > Analysis: First half of the film is interesting. The second half is bit boring. The plus points of the film are director’s taking in the first half and photography. The minus point of the film is climax. This film runs for almost 2 and half hours. It is difficult to narrate a horror story for 2 and half hours. Director should have made the film for less duration. You may watch this film for its first half. > Cast: Rajiv Kankala, Rishi, Mona Chopra, Ghazal Srinivas, Mallikarjuna Rao, Sara & Madhu (USA)
Atadu on Aug 6th!? Thursday, July 14, 2005 | Pavan
On the eve of music launch ceremony hero Mahesh Babu had announced that his film Atadu, would be released on July 19th. But sources told us that the film's release would be delayed further. It will likely to release on August 6th. At present picturisation of another song is still left. And moreover, with Nagarjuna's Super is releasing on 22nd. Jayabheri production does not want to clash with it. A safe 15 days gap between this films would be ideal, hence the film in all likelihood in August 6th or 7th. It wil definitely be a birthday gift for Mahesh's fans. Mahesh's Arjun was released on August 18th last year. It is now almost a year passed since his last release.
Prabhas with four heroines Thursday, July 14, 2005 | Pavan
Four heroines are going to sizzle with Prabhas in MS Raju's next venture Pournami in the direction of Prabhu Deva. These heroines are Trisha, Charmy, Sindhu Tolani and Madhu Sharma. MS Raju after delivering three continuous blockbusters Okkadu, Varsham and NVNV hopes to repeat the success streak, Devi Sri Prasad scores the music. This film would go on the floors very soon. The tentative release date of Pournami is 14th January 2006.
1+1=1? Ask Raghavendra Rao Thursday, July 14, 2005 | Pavan
1+1=1? Yes say filmmakers of Nitin and Trisha starrer Allari Bullodu. Nitin is playing dual roles in this film. Rathi has paired up with another Nitin. So the producer K Anil Kumar and veteran director K Raghavendra Rao are considering this quirky mathematical equation to add on as tagline for this film. Nothing has not yet been finalized but there are also some other 'taglines' under consideration like "Allari Bullodu-Koncham Sweety Koncham Naughty"
YSR for New Delhi on July 19 Thursday, July 14, 2005 | Pavan
The Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy, will leave for New Delhi on July 19 to discuss the Telangana Rashtra Samithi issue with the Congress high command. he is likely to be accompanied by the Advisor (Political Affairs) K V P Ramachandra Rao. Dr. Reddy will meet senior All India Congress Committee leaders before holding discussion with the Congress president, Sonia Gandhi.
YSR to open University of Veterinary Sciences Thursday, July 14, 2005 | Pavan
The long cherished dream of the veterinary scientists, academicians and students will come true on Friday morning, when the Chief Minister Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy, formally launches the Sri Venkateswara University of Veterinary Sciences. As promised during his maiden visit to the veterinary college campus to take part in its golden jubilee fete last year, the CM set in motion the process of establishing a university to deal exclusively with veterinary sciences, which is already in vogue in several States.
Man jumps into lake to evade arrest Thursday, July 14, 2005 | Pavan
To escape arrest by Excise officials, a liquor trader jumped in to a lake and was drowned, under Golconda police station (Hyderabad). According to police, the excise officials led by a lady subinspector Laxmi went to Ibrahimbag area where 30 year old Raju, a resident ot Alijapur was giving company to his pregnant wife Shinee Bai, who was washing clothes near the lake. When the offcials caught hold of Raju and was being beaten up, his wife objected to it. Even the officials were in heated argument. Raju escaped from the clutches of excise people, ran and jumped into the lake though knowing well that can't swim. The wife of the deceased who was witness to the incident, alleged that when her husband was drowning the excise constables threw stones on him.
YSR orders CBI probe into VW deal Thursday, July 14, 2005 | Pavan
Succumbing to pressure, the State government Thursday sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Volkswegan deal - a proposed project for which it has already paid Rs.110 million ($2.5 million) to a shadow company. The decision was taken after pressure mounted from opposition and even allies to order a probe into how the government paid the money to Vashisht Wahan, a purported special purpose vehicle based in New Delhi, to set up the car factory in Visakhapatnam. The Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy government was also shaken by reports that the German car major's former Helmut Schuster withdrew the money in February and transferred it to his bank accounts in Switzerland.
Tollywood bags National film awards Thursday, July 14, 2005 | Pavan
National film awards announced. Indraganti Mohan Krishna won the Indira Gandhi Award for the best first film of a director for Grahanam (Telugu) and Vidyasagar was nominated best music director for his work in K. Vishwanath's Swarabhishekam(Telugu). Swarabhishekam also won the award for best Telugu film. Sanath won the best special effects award for Kodi Ramakrishna's Anji(Telugu).
Transport Minister Santosh Reddy resigns Thursday, July 14, 2005 | Pavan
Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) minister(Road Transport) in Andhra Pradesh S Santhosh Reddy has quit the Congress-led government on Wednesday, ten days after his colleagues' exit.Santosh Reddy,met Chief Minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy and handed over the resignation letter to him.
Nagarjuna's "Super" on 22nd July Wednesday, July 13, 2005 | Pavan
Nagarjuna's bike racing thriller Super's release date has finally been announced. The film is hitting the screens on July 22nd in a grand scale. Super is produced by hero Nagarjuna himself on his banner Annapoorna studios and directed by Poori Jagannath. Sandeep Chowtha has scored the music. Nagarjuna has vehemently denied that Super was being re-shot of large portions of the film. "They are just pigment of imagination of rumormongers", he told the media. "It's true that we have reshot the climax for three days in Mumbai after I found that the fights and chase sequences were not that appealing. Nothing more than that has been reshot", he said. He is also praised Sandeep's work in this film. Super Movie: http://www.my-telugu.com/p/m/films/super.shtml
Message packed Wednesday, July 13, 2005 | Pavan
Debutant producers YSN Reddy and Janaki claimed that their "message-oriented" film would bring laurels to their banner. "It will be a nice blend of message and entertainment and is bound to give our banner a foothold", reasoned Reddy who has roped new faces to play the lead. "It will be Telugu-Tamil bilingual and the exciting script will definitely enthrall viewers", assured the debutant maker. composer Ghantadi Krishna of Sampangi fame assured a soul-stirring album and it will be released in September. The title suggests that it's a "novel storyline" and how refreshing will it be, remains to be seen.
Hyderabad gets first indoor cricket stadium Wednesday, July 13, 2005 | Pavan
Be it heavy rains or scorching heat, cricket crazy people in the Hi-tech city can now carry on their practice all round the year in an indoor stadium. Aptly called as "Cricket 365", the academy is open for 17 hours in a day and 12 months a year. The stadium has been brought up by Vidyuth Jaisimha, son of Jaisimha, who says that the stadium was a brainchild of his father.
Fever hospital flooded with patients Wednesday, July 13, 2005 | Pavan
While monsoon showers brought the much-needed relief from the sweltering heat, what seems to be inescapable is that outbreak of water-borne diseases associated with it. The Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Tropical and Communicable Diseases (Fever Hospital) at Nallakunta (Hyderabad) is now flooded with people suffering from diarrhoea, gastroenteritis and viral fever.
"Zaria" to be decommissioned Wednesday, July 13, 2005 | Pavan
The Russian build luxury motor launch, "Zaria" will be decommissioned. A decision to this effect was taken recently. The reasons for decommissioning are to prevent the huge fuel consumption and avoid trouble from the non-availablility of spares. Zaria was introduced by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation with much fanfare in 1983 to boost tourism and expected to shuttle in the swirling waters of the Krishna between Nagarjunasagar and the Srisailam reservoir.
Docs. strike: Boy dies at OGH Wednesday, July 13, 2005 | Pavan
Even as the authorities are claiming that doctors will be deputed to the government hospitals, a boy died of burn injuries last night at osmania Hospital after the doctors there refused to attend on him.A source said that the deceased 7 year old Babloo of Rajendernagar was brought by his father Md Khaleel to the hospital for medical attention last night. But the doctors refused attend on his. Subsequently he su;ccumbed to the injuries. Following the death, the relatives of the victim caused mild tension in the premises.
VW vanishes without address! Wednesday, July 13, 2005 | Pavan
The Chief Minister Rajasekhar Reddy and the Minister for Industries Botcha Satyanarayana are facing an embarrassing situation today. It has come to the notice of the Government this morning as per the latest reports that the Vishista Wahan company is not existing in any of the addresses intead a chartered accounts company islocated in the premises. now the officials do not know from where to recover the money and what is the fate of Volks wagen company and its project in the state. The opposition is harping on the Chief Minster and the Minister for Industries, that the money has been swindled alereadyu and there is noway to recover it. yesterday the government has confessed that they have released Two Million euros (Rs.11 crore in INR) as its stake in the VAshista Wahan, a front company floated by sacked Vokswagen employee Helmuth Shuster. "The amount was released on June 13 on the advise of CEO of India operations Helmuth Shuster" said the state industry minister B Satyanarayan soon after his return from a eight day tour of middle east.
NTR's next for Suresh Production? Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | Pavan
It looks like NTR has decided to put off Jayabheri's film with director Gunashekar for the moment. It is now clear that he is keen doing Suresh Productions film immediately. After the Narasimhudu's tussle ended, NTR is said to have given promise that he would do a film for producer Suresh Babu this year. But sources told us that he has given dates to producer Suresh Babu and the film would start very soon.
Mohan Babu as king in Sri Ramadasu!? Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | Pavan
Mohan Babu is all set to play a vital role in K Raghavendra Rao's grand bio-periodic film Sri Ramadasu starring Nagarjuna in title role. Sources told us that Mohan Babu is very keen on playing the role in this film and told his interest to the makers. He will be plahing Abu Hasan Tani Shah, king of Golconda. Tani Shah prisons Sri Ramadasu. It should be recalled that Mohan Babu had also played a king in K Raghavendra Rao's Annamayya. A Bhadrachalam temple set has been erected close to Golconda fort. Sri Ramadasu would go to floors from August 6th.
Rajeev Kanakala hero at last Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | Pavan
Eshwar Arts Pictures movie Meenakshi starring Rajeev Kanakala and Kamalinee Mukherjee released its audio through Aditya Music recently. The film is directed by Prabhakar. This is Rajiv Kanakala's first film as a hero. Prabhakar too is a debutante director. He has earlier been music director for films Rendilla Pujari and Kishkindakaanda. He has obviously porovided the tunes for this film as well.
Mini IT park likely to come up near Tirupati airport Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | Pavan
If the deliberations underway between the officials concerned materialises, the proposed Mini Information TEchnology Park would come up on the 150 acre site near the Tirupati airport tentatively selected for the purpose.
CPI meet on July 16,17 Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | Pavan
The CPI State council will convene a meeting of secretaries and assistant secretaries of town and city units on July 16 and 17 to finalise the party's agitation programme to solve problems of people in urban areas. In a press conference here, the council noted with satisfaction the conduct of its 10 day, State wide Nagarbheri from July 1. This was followed by a programme to paralyse municipal officers throughout the State yesterday.
Swindling case against 5 tourism officials Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | Pavan
The Saifabad police registered cases against five tourism department officials in misappropiation case, on the complaint of Assistant secretary of the department Sai Prasad. According to the complaint, the employees Chandramohan, Ram Shastri, Leela swindled Rs.70 lakhs from amount Rs.1.88 crore granted for developing parks and hotels.
Beggar-free Hyderabad soon Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | Pavan
For every 354 residents in the cyber capital of Hyderabad, there is one beggar. The figure and data might be contested but they are only indicators of the poverty of the residents of the state capital spread over 275 sp.kms and a 36 lakh population.
CM orders all help to food victims Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | Pavan
Chief Minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy today ordered that the people and farmers in the low lying areas must get all out help for their rehabilitation. Just before reviewing about the RTC and junior doctors issue, the chief Minister wanted the first hand information on the floods and the relief in the state apart from the inflows into the rivers and the power situation in the State. Reddy returned from his foreign tour and straight away reviewed the happening in the state at his Begumpet official residence.
Rambha's woes multiply Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | Pavan
If it was the cheque bouncing case a financier had filed against her earlier, this time Rambha has been issued summons by the Madurai court on a defamation suite filed by a Madurai distributor Anbu Chezhiyan. Anbu claimed that he had lent money to the actress and her family on several occasions to finance their production ventures and that the loan has so far not been repaid to him. So it was, a shock to him when he read an interview of Rambha's in a magazine where she'd blamed him for the suicide of producer GV. The cops have investigated the suicide and nowhere does his name figure in the report, says Anbu. Holding as baseless Rambha's claim that he had threatened her, Anbu in the suit has claimed that all this has created a bad image for him in society. Meanwhile, one hears that Rambha is acting in the Bengali version of Baasha with Mithun Chakraborty as her hero.
Venkatesh as Pakkinti Abbayi Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | Pavan
Hero Venkatesh is to star in a new film to be produced by Super Good Films that recently produced successful Sankranthi with Venky. Pakkinti Abbayi is the title under the consideration for this film. Muppalaneni Shiva who directed Sankranthi is directing it. Sankranthi heroine Sneha has paired up with him again for this film.
Aparichitudu in French too Tuesday, July 12, 2005 | Pavan
Aparichitudu who speaks in Telugu and Tamil is now going to speak in a third language. Paramount Pictures is going to dub 'Aparichitudu' in French and release it worldwide. Likewise, another Hollywood company is releasing the Hindi version of 'Nala Damayanthi'.
Rowdy kills wife, in police custody Monday, July 11, 2005 | Pavan
A city dossier criminal (CDC) of Bowenpally police station (Hyderabad) was caught immediately after he killed his wife and tried to perform last rites. On a credible information Bowenpally police rushed to the graveyard and arrested 45 years old Srinivas alias Seenu CDC of Bowenpally police station.
Muslims quota face legal hurdle Monday, July 11, 2005 | Pavan
The state has become the first state to categorise Muslims among backward classes and provide five percent reservation to them in government jobs and educational insitutions However, the move has triggered a political storm and hit a legal hurdle with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and other Sangh Parivar organisations raising objection to "religion-based reservations" and warning that it could lead to "communal tensions". While BJP termed the decisions as "yet another reflection of vote bank politics and appeasement of minorities," ruling Congress said it has fulfilled one of its key poll promises and the move would go a long way in addressing the socio-economic problems faced by the minorities.
YSR backs second SRC Monday, July 11, 2005 | Pavan
Chief Minister Dr.Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy sees no consenses among political parties over the creation of Telangana state and hoped the issue will be resolved by the second resorganisation committee (SRC). In an interview to TV 9 television channel at Dubai, Reddy said that Congress and Telangana Rashtra Samithi agreed to abide by the SRC report prior to the elections. He said that the two parties are joint signatories to the document.
Reservoir levels go up Sunday, July 10, 2005 | Pavan
The impact of the low pressure over Bay of Bengal second day on Sunday causing damage and distrub the normal life in Hyderabad. Even while the rain also brought in much-needed inflows to various reservoirs in the vicinity. The city received 8 cm of rain. A control room (Tel:040-23202833) has been opened at the Hyderabad District Collectorate to coordinate relief operations and to receive complaints from people. The gates of Narayanpur dam were lifted to release 93,984 cusecs of water into Krishna river. The water has reached Jurala project in Mahbubnagar district early today. In the downstream of Nagarjunasagar, Krishna river has received major inflows from its tributaries. The water level at Prakasam barrage reached its maximum level, forcing the authorities to release water to the Krishna delta by lifting gates. The Irrigation Department authorities at Nagarjunasagar shut the gates and stopped releasing water to Prakasam barrage.
Jindals, AP govt ink pact for aluminium plants Saturday, July 9, 2005 | APA
The OP Jindal Group today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Andhra Pradesh government for aluminium refinery and aluminium smelter plants. The plants, to be set up near Vizag by the Rs 18,000 crore group, will involve an estimated capital outlay of about Rs 9,000 crore. As per the MoU, the state government and the Jindal South West (JSW) Holding Limited, have mutually agreed to incorporate and promote an aluminium refinery and smelter company to produce about 2.5 lakh tonnes of aluminium per year initially, with a provision for suitable expansion. State-owned Andhra Pradesh Mining Development Corporation (APMDC), which will have an equity holding in the project, would undertake mining and supply bauxite ore. APMDC would supply bauxite from Araku and Sapparla areas consisting of approximately 2,446 hectares and containing approximately 240 million tonnes of bauxite for the project. The agreement was signed by Krupanandam, secretary, Industries department, and Raman Madhok, joint managing director and CEO of JSW Steel Limited in the presence of chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and Sajjan Jindal, vice-president and managing director of JSW Steel Limited. “The aluminium company will offer equity to APMDC in the company at the percentage as may be decided by the committee appointed by the government,” There will be a detailed collaboration agreement between APMDC and the aluminium company from the date of grant of mining leases by the Government of India. According to a JSW press release, the time span between the project plan and production take-off is expected to be about three years. The project is expected to employ about 10,000 people.
Bhageeratha audio in end of July Saturday, July 9, 2005 | Pavan
Actor Ravi Teja's "Bhageeratha" audio is planned for the end of the July and film will hit the theaters by the end of August. M.Satyanarayana Reddy is producing this film on Anand Academy banner. Director:Rasool.Shriya is playing the heroine for the first time with Raviteja.
Filmfare awards: Best Actor - Chiranjeevi, Best Actress- Trisha Saturday, July 9, 2005 | Pavan
52nd Regional Filmfare awards are announced and the awards for best actor Chiranjeevi for Shankar Dada MBBS and actress bagged by Trisha for Varsham. Varsham gets the best film. Ramoji Rao gets the lifetime achievement award. KR Vijaya bagged the lifetime achievement award for Tamil films. These awards will be given away on 23rd of July at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad. Best Film - Varsham Best Actor - Chiranjeevi Best Actress - Trisha Best Director - Sukumar (Arya) Best Music - Devisri Prasad (Varsham) Best Comedian - Sunil (Pedababu) Best Villain - Pradeep Rawat (Sye) Best supporting actor - Srikanth (Shankar Dada) Best supporting actress - Keethi Reddy (Arjun) Best debut actor - Ravikrishna (7gBc) Best camera - S. Gopal Reddy (Varsham) Best playback - Chitra (Varsham)
A film by Aravind: Suri did good job Saturday, July 9, 2005 | Pavan
A film by Aravind has released today. It is a suspense thriller and it impresses the audience. This film has make it big at the Box office. Shekar Suri is the director and Rajeev Kanakala played the lead role in this film. Creative Commercials' KS Ramarao is the presenter of the film.
Heavy rains distrubt normal life in Hyderabad Saturday, July 9, 2005 | Pavan
Following the low pressure area over North-Western and adjoining Central Bay of Bengal off Orissa and north Andhra coast today heavy rains distrubt normal life in Hyderabad and Telangana Districts. According to Sources-the rainfall is likely to continue for next two or three days due to the impact of the low pressure over Bay of Bengal. Normal life in the twin cities is thrown out of gear, following heavy rain as most of the roads turned into cesspools, leaving many vehicles stranded and causing traffic jams on Saturday. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Dinesh Reddy visited the affected areas for providing immediately help.
Live Sitar Music at Chicago on 15th July Saturday, July 9, 2005 | Pavan
Amidst the fine Indian decor and cuisine, SANDALWOOD SITAR MUSIC ENSEMBLE continues to provide live Indian light classical and contemporary music on Sitar, Tanpura and percussion since 2003. Performing ragas such as Raag Bihag, Raag Hansadwani, Raag Shiv Ranjani, Raag and more. Also performing some Beatles songs and other contemporary music. Occasional Tabla accompaniment. Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 07:00 PM Venue: Khyber Pass Restaurant 1031 Lake Street Oak Park, IL - 60301
Auto strike from today Saturday, July 9, 2005 | Pavan
Hyderabad Auto Drivers Association has decided to go for Auto Strike from 10th midnight.The recent hike in Petrol prices is leading to a strike called by the Auto Drivers Association for increase in the Meter rate upto Rs.12/- from Rs.8/-
Amma coming to Chigago on 9th July Friday, July 8, 2005 | Pavan
Two days of public programs of "Amma" will be held at the Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, Chikago between July 9 and 10. In addition to Amma's darshan and evening bhajan (devotional singing) programs, meditate and attend question and answer sessions with her. > July 9 Saturday Indian Lakes Resort, 250 W. Schick Road, Bloomingdale, IL - 60108 Time: 10:00 am & 7:30 pm > July 10 Sunday Indian Lakes Resort, 250 W. Schick Road, Bloomingdale, IL - 60108 Time: 10:00 am & Devi Bhava at 6:30 pm
Nireekshana Thursday, July 7, 2005 | Pavan
Anu (Sridevi), a rich businessman's (Nagababu) daughter, is highly sensitive. In practical joke, a jealous classmate of hers Monika sends wrong message to her father that she is about to elope with a boyfriend. Her father takes it seriously and locks her in a remote farmhouse situated amidst a forest. Meanwhile Ravindra (Aryan Rajesh), a good for nothing guy, lands in that farmhouse to escape from police. After a futile kidnap drama and silly moral classes taken by Anu, our hero becomes good man and unites the daughter and father in the end. In every scene you get a feeling of deja vu. Uninspiring screenplay laced with a joke-scene, song -sentiment format, Nireekshana looks a forced love story. Actually Aryan Rajesh's character is very villainous till the end of the climax and there is no love between the lead characters but it has been treated as a love story. Out of the blue dream songs appear, for every 5 minutes a vulgar joke sequence goes on. Srilekha, the master of lifting songs, delivers lifting music, carefully lifting hit tunes from Tamil films. Sarath's cinematography, particularly picturisation of songs, is fantastic. On the whole, avoidable film. Starcast: Aryan Rajesh, Sridevi, Rajesh, Nagababu, Jyothi, Chandramohan, Surya, Ali etc., Music: Srilekha, Producer: Ramanaidu, Direction: V.Seetharam.
Oka Oorilo Thursday, July 7, 2005 | Pavan
A thin story line studded with good cinematograhy, suitable performances, and nothing much. Ravi (Raja), Lalitha (Saloni), and Seenu (Tarun) are good friends since childhood in their village, Ravi moves off to Hyderabad with his parents and thus the friends part. Seenu and Lalitha stay good friends and soon, when the time comes, they fall in love naturally. Seenu's father does not like this, and they run away from home. The friends reunite in Hyderabad quite unexpectedly. What happens next forms the second half of the move. There's not much of a story; the narration is thus slow at places Screenplay is better comparatively, but what good is it if the story does not have much weight in it? The director's idea is good, but there's some lacuna in translating the idea into a move of this sort. A part of the diector's job was also to see that both the heroes have enough acting to do and enough scenes to satisfy themselves and their fans. That part is handled with ease: both heroes get good importance, though Raja is not really a hero according to the story, Most artistes were not required for the story of the movie. Inclusion of such roles could have diluted the story line and the feel of the move. There are some touching scenes in the movie, but the director already lost the audiene from his grip by the time such scens came up. Starcast: Tarun, Saloni, Raja, Archana, Master Bharat, Master Teja, Baby Nikshita, Sunil, Chandramohan, Ramaraju, Yamuna, Naresh, Kalpana, Nirosha Murali, Hema, Brahmanandam etc,.
Krishna Vamshi's quickie with Naresh, Sai!? Thursday, July 7, 2005 | Pavan
A series of flops and getting criticism for raising production costs, director Krishnavamsi seems to have decided to prove that he still can make small budgeted films with no stars. According to sources, he is now planning a quickie with a three young heroes. The film will, sources told us, "Allari" naresh and Sairam Shankar (of 143 fame and brother of Puri Jagannath) as heroes. Aother hero will be stepped in. The film will be produced by Sunkara Madhu Murali.
Shriya still gets "offers" Thursday, July 7, 2005 | Pavan
Any other heroine would have gone to home and sit idly if they were to give flops at a rate as Shriya did. In short span of a year alone, Shriya delivered six flops. But lady luck seems to have been sitting right on the face of this slim beauty. Perhaps that explains why she still able to attract new offers despite her spate of flops. balu, Arjun, Subash Chandra Bose, Naa Alludu, Sada Mee Sevalo were some of her recent prominet films that go wrong at Box-office.
DEO for eco-clubs in Guntur schools Thursday, July 7, 2005 | Pavan
The Guntur District Education Officer has instructed the headmasters of schools in the district to stasrt eco-clubs immediately if they were not already existing to create awareness among students on environmental issues. This would make students partners in the protection of the environment through the Natinal Green Core (NGC), which was established by the Ministry of Environments and Forests, Government of India, in 2002.
Naxals arms dump found in Himayathnagar Thursday, July 7, 2005 | Pavan
The Karimnagar police raided a house in Himayathnagar street No.4 (Hyderabad)and unearthed an arms dump of Janashakthi naxalites. According to police, the Karimnagar police brought an arrested naxalite Yadagiri along with them. It is said that Yadagiri and two others Ramulu and Laxmaiah have took a portion on rent after telling its owner Gopal that they were software engineers.
The RTC unions and the Government have decided to meet again on July 11, 12 and 13 for further discussions on solving the RTC strike and also to solve the financial issues of the corporation. Addressing a press conference at Hyderabad after the talks today, Minister for Transport Santosh Reddy said that a special seminar would be held with experts soon and they would come out with a package on the RTC financial position and also to solve the problems of the employees in General.
Buses were back on roads: JAC call off strike Thursday, July 7, 2005 | Pavan
The APSRTC unions called off their indefinite strike on Wednesday following the advice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The JAC of RTC Unions said "suspended the strike for three weeks and would launch it again if the government did not agree to their demands".
TDP, BJP rap YSR's foreign tour Wednesday, July 6, 2005 | Pavan
Unfazed by criticism from opposition, CM YS Rajasekhar Reddy Tuesday has embarked on a weeklong three -nation tour along with a delegation of ministers, officials and family members. YSR left from Israel Monday night. He will also visit Egypt and the UAE. But the main opposition TDP and the BJP have come down heavily on YSR for going ahead with the tour when several politicial and administrative problems needed to be addressed by the government. Five out of six Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) ministers had submitted their resginations to the Governor Sushil Kumar Shinday Monday. YSR met the governor to give his advice but no decision was taken even after 24 hours. TDP Parliamentary Party leader K Yerram Naidu said: "He has gone abraod to celebrate his birthday when the state is witnessing a political crisis due to the resignation of ministers and when the people of the state are put to inconvenience by the APSRTC employees strike." Naidu said YSr should alsohave postponed the tour in view of the severe drought conditions and problems faced by farmers.
Anita in "Jai Chiranjeeva"? Wednesday, July 6, 2005 | Pavan
Heroine Anita who is playing a title role in a Hindi serial is now again persuing career in Telugu films. She looks slim and hot now. Probably her new chic looks have fetched her.some more films in Telugu. According sources, she is one of the surprise stars that appear in Chiranjeevi's current film, Jai Chiranjeeva. The film's current schedule going in US has come to an end.
JAC agrees to call off RTC strike Wednesday, July 6, 2005 | Pavan
Following the advice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, the Joint Action Committee of the striking Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation employees, have decided to call off the three day strike, most likely from this night. The JAC gave this assurance to the High Court this morning.
Miss Andhra Worldwide 2005 on 8th July Wednesday, July 6, 2005 | Pavan
Miss Andhra Worldwide 2005 will be conducted on 8th this month at OakBrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Chicago, illinois. Event & Ticket Details Tickets: VIP - $60, General - $30 Contact Details Ms.Padma, 630-290-3010
MIM to falicitate chota Owaisi today Wednesday, July 6, 2005 | Pavan
Majlis Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (MIM) workers are felicitating Mr Asaduddin Owaisi,MP-Hyderabad at 8.30 pm Today at Mallepally, Hyderabad in appreciation of his contribution towards the welfare of Minorities. A Silver Sword weighing three KGs will be presented to Mr Asaduddin Owaisi on the occasion.
Trisha creates a fashion trend Tuesday, July 5, 2005 | Pavan
The one actress who succeeded in this was Nadia. For sometime, Tamilnadu fashion was in the grip of Nadia hairstyle, Nadia bangles, Nadia sarees and so on. Another actress who made waves was Khushboo. Not content with building a temple for her, her fans even came up with something called Khushboo idlis! Who is the next actress to be accorded that status? The whole of Andhra votes for none other than Trisha! The young ladies of Andhra follow Trisha's fashion in a bid to emulate her glamour. Trisha usually wears a casual top of t-shirt with suitable trousers when she goes out. Her accessory is a little handbag to match with her clothers. Instead of matching high heel shoes, she usually wears a suitable sandals and wristwatch.
YSR to celebrate his 56th birthday at Bethlehem on July 8 Tuesday, July 5, 2005 | Pavan
Chief Minister Dr.Y.S.RAjasekhar Reddy's week long business trip to Israel, Cairo and Dubai will start from todya. Chief Minister's tour is scheduled to end on July 12. Dr.Reddy will celebrate his 56th birthday at Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, on July 8 along with his family members.
RTC strike enters 2nd day Tuesday, July 5, 2005 | Pavan
With the Chief Minister Dr. Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy away on a foreign jaunt and Transport Minister Santosh Reddy dashing off to New Delhi, it is can be taken for granted that the RTC strike, which entered the second day today, will continue for acouple of days more. The day strike resulted in loss to the tune of Rs.9 crore to the organisation.
Triple murder case at LB Nagar solved Tuesday, July 5, 2005 | Pavan
Cyberabad police have succeeded in busting a highly notorious inter-state Pardhi criminar gang with the arrest of twelve members of the gang from Mallepally and Bhongir of Nalgonda district, which has been responsible for the ghastly triple murder of a couple and a child in addition to hunting another child at APCO colony, under LB Nagar police station limits.
Two dead in bomb attack Tuesday, July 5, 2005 | Pavan
A rowdy sheeter and his associate were killed in a bomb attack this morning in Alampur of Mahboobnagar district. Police said that members supporting one Venkanna Goud hurled bombs on the rowdy sheeter, who was involved in a murder of farmer's aide. The deceased were coming returning from Kurnool when the attack occured.
CPM to launch agitation from tomorrow Monday, July 4, 2005 | Pavan
The CPI-M Andhra Pradesh unit would launch agitation from Tuesday to protest the "unfair" policies of the State Government in distributing land documents to the poor."We will start with a statewide signature campaign from July 50 to 10 which will be followed by hunger strike in the city from July 15 to 20", the party's State Secreatary B V Raghavulu told reporters at Hyderabad.
Thousands of passengers, including students are either stranded or are put to hardship at the RTC bus stops since early today as the RTC staffs have started their strike as announced earlier. The private services, including the autos and the seven seated autos are charging as they like and the common man is over burdened with the charges, Special trains are also being planned for the commuters in city.
Revolt in TRS : Santosh Reddy refuses to resign Monday, July 4, 2005 | Pavan
Five TRS ministers have quit the Congress-led government. The party is also likely to part ways with the Congress. However, minister for transport Santosh Reddy, who also belong to TRS said that he will not quit. "Let K.Chandrasekhar Rao and A Narendra resign their union ministries first then I will think over the matter, Santosh Reddy was quoted as saying. Those who met Governor Sushil Kumar Shinde and submitted their resignations are T.Harish Rao, A Chandrasekhar, Capt. Lakshmikanth Rao and Vijayarama Rao. Another minister Nayani Narasimha Reddy, who is presently in the USA,has reportedly faced his resignation.
Four TRS ministers resign from Andhra Cabinet Monday, July 4, 2005 | APA
Hyderabad, July 4 (PTI) Four Ministers belonging to the Telengana Rashtra Samiti resigned today from the Congress-headed Andhra Pradesh Cabinet. PTI
TRS decided to quit from AP Government Monday, July 4, 2005 | Pavan
Telangana Rashtra Samithi(TRS),an ally of ruling Congress in Andhra Pradesh has decided to quit from the State Government citing its for Anti - Telangana policies and fake police encounters. TRS Ministers are meeting Governor Shinde today to submit their resignations.
TANA's today events Sunday, July 3, 2005 | Pavan
TANA Today main events : July 3rd Pedapadu Village Reunion 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM REC, Warangal 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Kurumaddali Village Reunion 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Kurnool Medical College 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Osmania University Medical Alumni (Osmania, Gandhi & Kakatiya Medical Colleges) 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Andhra Medical College 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM S.V.Medical College,Tirupathi 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Andhra University Engineering College 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Rangaraya Medical College,Kakinada 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The talks between the Joint Action Committee of the RTC employees unions and the Cabinet sub-committee did not make any headway yesterday with both sides sticking to their position. Another round of talks to be held today will be crucial as the RTC unions have decided to gon on strike from July 4.
Cloud-seeding to continue for 123 days Sunday, July 3, 2005 | Pavan
The cloud seeding programme began on June 21 by the State Government to induce rains in the state will continue for 123 days at a cost of Rs.23.6 crore. As the clouds are currently conductive for seeding over Medak, Ranga Reddy, Mahboobnagar, Nalgonda and Hyderabad districts, the government is planning to shift the Agni aircraft from Bangalore to Hyderabad. The operations will be held with the help of the radar station at Ibrahimpatnam.
Garment City in Vizag Sunday, July 3, 2005 | Pavan
The Sri Lanka - based Brandix Lanka Limited engaged in manufacture and export of garments will develop a "Garment City" in Atchyuthapuram Mandal of Visakhapatnam to source garments from India, providing jobs to over 60,000. The MoU was signed between Brandix CEO Ashroff Omar and Industries and Commerce Secretary B Krupanandam in the presence of Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy.
Close on the heels of the killing of four CPI-ML (Janashakthi) Naxals in an encounter, a tiffin box box bomb was triggered in the out-patient block of the MGM Hospital at Warangal, in which a civilian was killed and a dozen were injured. Members of the Janashakthi group were suspected to be behind the blast.
Varma plans a Telugu "shock" Saturday, July 2, 2005 | Pavan
Maverick film maker with a heart that pines for technical wizardry, a guiding spirit for several newcomers sharing the same madness for films and yes, a plucky character with a caustic tongue. That was Ramgopal Varma on a visit to the city to promote his film, "Sarkar". Some one asked whether he disliked Telugu actors and stayed away from Hyderabad, he replied in the negative and said there were plenty of stories to be made and "I'm open to anything." To another query, minutes later, he said he was making a film in Telugu with Raviteja and even gave out its title, "Shock"! Apparently, he would be producing it.
PUCL seeks release of detainees Saturday, July 2, 2005 | Pavan
The People's Union for Civil Liberties has expressed concern for safety of three persons arrested by the police on Thursday night demanded that they be produced in court. The PUCL leader, Keshava Rao Jadav said Doddi Komarayya, Sudha and Jyothi were allegedly picked up by the police from a private hospital.
Bio-fertilisers would be introduced, says Minister Saturday, July 2, 2005 | Pavan
The Agriculture Minister, N.Raghuveera Reddy said that a bill on the use of biofertilisers would be introduced in the next session of the State Assembly. Announcing this at a oneday workshop on "Strengthening Research - Extension Linkages", jointly organised by the Agriculture Department and Centre for Good Governance at Hyderabad. Mr.Reddy said cabiner approval for the bill would be taken up shortly. There was urgent need to take up bio fertilisers to improve fetility of lands, he added.
Applications invited for schlolarship Saturday, July 2, 2005 | Pavan
The Kshatriya Rajput Trust Board has invited applications for award of scholarship to deserving students of their community for the academic year 2005-06. Forms can be obtained from its office at Amberpet on any working day from 11 am to 4 pm. Last date for issuing forms is July 31 and submission, August 31.
Battery powered bike developed Saturday, July 2, 2005 | Pavan
Officers who have graduated from the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering received not only their certificates but also pats from the military top brass for designing a battery powered motorcycle and a remote controlled small arms weapon system. The MCEME graduates who put the two prototypes on display have also been given certificates for best project in mechanical and electronic streams. The certificates were given away by the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Vice Chancellor K Rajagopal. Dr. Rajagopal also conferred convocation held on the MCEME campus. The officers have completed the Technical Entry Scheme - 03 course, a B.Tech programme.
Top Janashakthi leader killed in encounter Saturday, July 2, 2005 | Pavan
Riaz alias Venkateshwarlu, a top leader of the CPI (ML) Janashakthi and three other naxalites were shot dead in encounter on the outskirts of Mohinikunta village in Mustabad mandal of Karimnagar district. Riaz d participated in the peace talks along with top Maoist and Janashakti leaders in October last. An engineering student hailing from kavali in Nellore district, he discontinued studies and joined the extremist movemement in the early Nineties.
ZeeTelugu New Programme with Udaya Bhanu Saturday, July 2, 2005 | Pavan
Udaya Bhanu is all set to come with a golden offer for women viewers. She will soon be hitting Zee Telugu with Gold Rush, which comes with a tag line of Nee Illu Bangaram kaanu. Bing developed as a game show, the new production, for a change, does not demand great skill, talent or general awareness from participants. The show has about 25 women participants, with a parrot shortlisting them to six by picking names from a stack of cards.
TANA 's Today' Event Saturday, July 2, 2005 | Pavan
TANA Main Event for July 2nd 2005, Place: Detroit > Business Seminar Committee Program Details: Strategic Alliance; Opportunities in India at 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Moderator: Sai Tatineni Strategic Alliances & Raising Capital Guest Speaker - Ms. Seema Chaturvedi, Managing Director, Accelerator Group, LLC Guest Speaker : Daimler Chrysler, USA Opportunities and Investments in Andhra Pradesh, India Guest Speaker : Mr. Suresh Reddy, Honorable Speaker AP Legislature Guest Speaker : Mr. C.S. Rao, CEO, AP Investments Guest Speaker : Mr. D. Sudheer Reddy, Chairman, HUDA, State of AP > Special Session with Dr. C. R. Rao at 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Dr. Rao was honored by the United States President with the prestigious National Medal of Science.
High Court stays election to State Wakf Board Friday, July 1, 2005 | Pavan
The elctins of the Andhra Pradesh Wakf Board have been stayed by a Division Bench of High Court. The Bench, comprising Justice A Chamalameshwar and Justice M Venkateswra Reddy, was dealing with a writ petition filed by the association of Andhra Pradsh Sajjad Nashins Muthavali Kidert Guzara of Wakf.The petitioners initially filed the writ complaining against the rule by which the members of managing committee of Wakfs wre allowed to contest for the Wakf Board from the electoral college meant for them.
Allu Arjun's two films to roll on Friday, July 1, 2005 | Pavan
Although the much hyped Bunny could not create a stir, Allu Arjun is on high. He is all set to do two projects simultaneously. Till now, he adhered to the philosophy "of one film at a time". While his father Allu Aravind is launching a film with him next month, another film has suddenly fallen into his lap.
Auto Drivers may go for Strike Friday, July 1, 2005 | Pavan
The recent hike in Petrol prices is leading to a strike to be called by the Auto Drivers Association for increase in the Meter rate upto Rs.12/- planned next week.Hyderabad Auto Drivers Association, President, Ammanullah Khan and other members met Joint Commissioner of Trasnport and negotiations are going on. "It has become a common practice, whenever Petrol Pump owners wanted to increase the price they immediately call for a strike and keep Petrol Pump closed putting vehicle owners in a deep sarrow resulting run-out in the city for want of Petrol and the strike is called off only after the demand is fulfilled. Immediately to cash in on the situation follow the strike of Lorry Owners Association, even the public sector corporations like RTC etc., does't leave the opportunity of enhancing the price of fare. Imagine, if vehicle owners calling for a strike demanding curtail in the Petrol price and instead of driving Petrol Vehicles opt for bicycle for even a week and won't purchase Petrol, then what the situation could be. Rest is understood." says Ranjit singh a Software Engineer from Hyderabad.
TANA 15th Conference from today Friday, July 1, 2005 | Pavan
Reflecting the emergence of the people of Andhra Pradesh on its own amongst the Indian Diaspora in the United States, the 15th conference of the Telugu Association of North America will be held at the Cobo Exhibition Conference Centre, Detroit in Michigan. In recognition of the contribution of this community in the US and India, several leading politicians including cabinet ministers would be attending the three day gala event- held once in two years beginning today at 6pm.
TANA Awardees Friday, July 1, 2005 | Pavan
Following awardees will be recognized during the 15th TANA Conference in Detroit: TANA Lifetime Achievement Award - Prof. Calyampudi R. Rao TANA Lifetime Achievement Award in Industries - Velagapudi Dutt, Chairman, KCP TANA Award for Entrepreneur of the Decade - Mr. B. Ramalinga Raju TANA Telugu Magazine Moghul Award - Vemuri Balaram TANA Award for Entrepreneur of the Year - Yalamanchili Chowdary TANA Award For Excellence in Sciences: - Dr. Sridhar Polavarapu(Posthumous) - Prof. Murthy Katta - Dr. Satyanarayana Raju Thotakura TANA Distinguished Scientist Award - Prof. C. Channa Reddy TANA Award for Excellence in Engineering: - G.V.S. Raju - Dr.Venkat Rao Mulupuru - Dr. Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla TANA Award for Excellence in Medicine: - Dr. Siva Kumar Kalapatapu - Dr. Murali Guthikonda - Dr. Musunuru Koteswara Rao TANA Award for Community Service: - Bodepudi Siva Koteswara Rao - Bhaskar Rao Mutyala - Dr. Venkateswarlu Jasti - Dr. Kidambi Raghunath (Posthumous) - Kotapati Sambasiva Rao - Smt Hemalatha Lavanam - Dr. Raghava Rao Polavarapu Award for Services to TANA: - Dr. Vadlamudi Ramamohan Rao - Dr. Ramakrishna Kongara - Dr. Subramanyeswara Rao Chalasani TANA Award for Culture - Gummuluru Sastry TANA Youth Award: - Neela D Thangada - Koushik Kommaraju TANA Yuva Prathibha Award - Rajeev Venkaiah Special Recognition by TANA: - Madhu Gowd Yaskhi - Subba Rao Kodali - Vishu Kalavala for Community Service - Bhandaru Radhakrishna Murthy for his book on Heart Disease in India
Nitin plays dual role? Friday, July 1, 2005 | Pavan
It is learnt that young hero Nitin is playing dual roles in afilm that is being directed by veteran director K Raghavendra Rao. Anil Kumar on Sri Creation banner is producing the film Nitin who is now goiing through lean phas ehas pined hopes on the veteran director who has given to many heroes a new life in the past. Trisha is the main heroine in the film.
10 pc pay hike for State staff! Friday, July 1, 2005 | Pavan
Good news for state government staff. For, there very likelyhood of their pay going up. The Pay Revision Commission, appointed by the Congress government in January this year, will be presenting its report to the Chief Minister Dr. Y S Rajasekhar Reddy at the Secreatariat this evening.
Kiss scenes in "A film By Aravind" Friday, July 1, 2005 | Pavan
Director Shekar Suri of Tarun starrer Adrushtam fame is back with the other film titled "A Film By Aravind". Like the curious title, the film has interesting storyline and the film's trailers being aired on various Television channels have created a stir. The film is produced by a new producer Sridhar on Sridhar Cinema banner and it has Rishi, Rajiv Kanakala and Mona Chopra in the lead roles.
Babu to feel people's pulse in N Andhra Friday, July 1, 2005 | Pavan
The Telugu Desam Party supremo will visit north Andhra districts of Visakhapatnam Vizianagaram and Srikakulam from today, apparently to test the mood of the people ahead of municipal polls, which will be complated before September 10. Babu will however will not hold public meeting but will only organise roadshows, a source said.
