Cast:Mohit, Nisha Kothari, Sherveer Vakil Director: Rohit Jugraj Producer: Ramgopal Varma > The story is as old as the trees and skies. James (Mohit) lands up in Mumbai in search of a job. He becomes a bouncer at a pub. Nisha (Nisha Kothari) is a model in distress as she is stalked by the brother of a politico (Sherveer Vakil). Once James comes to the rescue of Nisha and beats up the boor. The politico's retaliation follows and then James goes on a vengeance spree. By then, everything becomes predictable and tedious.Mohit looks good and has a good screen presence. Nisha (She was introduced in Tamil as Amoha Jay, Jay). She is the new girl of oomph. She is the new Urmila from the Verma's stable. There is no dearth of glamour whenever she is around.
Nayakudu Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
Cast: Rajasekhar, Namitha,Riaz Khan, Nasser, Rami Reddy Director: Kodi Ramakrishna > This is a story that has some relevance in Kerala where these things really happen and the audiences were able to connect.But what happens when such a story is retold in Andhra? It fails to ring a bell and falls flat as Nayakudu has. Raju (Rajasekhar) sets out to Dubai to help his debt-ridden family. But he is conned and ends up with a 'spirit' smuggling gang. He becomes a part of it that he changes his name Sambha Siva. But he makes his family believe that he is in the Gulf. Trouble starts when his younger brother (Riaz Khan) becomes a police and sets out on the pursuit of the spirit gang. The end is about how Raja Sekhar comes clean and also cleans up the system with the help of his brother. With an inorganic story, there is very little to recommend in Nayakudu.
Anam brothers tender apology to the Journalists Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
Tendering apologies to the Journalist community for the involvement of Congress workers in the attack on the scribes on the Municipal poll day in Nellore town, Rapur (Nellore district) Congress legislator Mr. Anam Rama Narayana Reddy, today described the attack as most unfortunate. He said that he and his brother Mr. Vivekananda Reddy would abide by the decision of the party and the chief minister if their involvement was proved in the inquiry. Addressing media persons at the CLP office along with Government Chief Whip Mr. N. Kiran Kumar Reddy and senior legislator Mr. Varadarajulu Reddy, the Rapur MLA said that the altercation between TDP activists and the Congress workers had turned into an attack on each other, and in the process some party workers might have attacked the scribes and lensmen by mistake. He expressed his regrets for the incident.
Assembly Monsson Session will end on 8th Oct Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
The Monsoon Session of the State Legislative Assembly will end on October 8, after transacting business for seven days. It will take up 20 Bills and five or six important subjects for discussion either in the form of short discussion or under Rule No. 304. The Business Advisory Committee of the Assembly met here after the House was adjourned to meet again on October 3, and decided the Business of the Monsoon session. It has been decided at the BAC to continue the Session till October 8. On October 3, the House will sit for morning session only. For the rest of the days, the House will sit both in the morning and evening to replace 20 Ordinances by Bills by taking the approval of Members.
Aarti Agarwal as item girl Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
Aarti Agarwal is turning out to be a full time item girl in Tollywood? After she did that item song with NTR atop a train in Narasimhudu, all top heroes are refusing to act opposite her. The controversial suicide bid also put a speed-breaker to this number-one heroine's career in Telugu cinema. Now she is completing work opposite Srikanth in a Tamil film titled Pamparakannale and at the same time she is also doing another item number in Telugu.
The nation-wide 12 hours (7 am to 7 pm) strike called by various trade unions affiliated to the left parties failed to evoke much response in Hyderabad and surrounding areas. However, all sections of people faced problems due to the closure of banks, public sector undertakings, post offices and insurance offices. Normal life was not affected as shops and business establishments remained open throughout the day and State Government employees attended to duties. The call for a day-long strike was given by CITU, AITUC, HMS, TUCC, UTUC and others under the banner of the Sponsoring Committee of Trade Unions, to protest against privatisation and in support of 16-point charter of demands which included end to disinvestment and foreign direct investment in sensitive sectors, provision of social security to unorganised sectors and no `dilution' of labour laws.
KR's Allari Bullodu has bombed Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
Raghavendra Rao's Allari Bullodu has bombed miserably with distributors losing heavily. Anil, the producer who claimed that he was releasing the film on deficit stands to lose the maximum. The biggest losers are Rao, Anil and Nitin to a certain extent. Ofcourse it is Trisha first big flop as the law of averages catches up with her. In a way, the success of Athadu is a cushioning effect for the actress.
Prabhas Chatrapathi on 30th Sept Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
Prabhas is keeping his fingers crossed as his ambitious Raja Mouli directed Chatrapati scheduled for release on Wednesday Sep 28 is now postponed to Sep 30 Friday due to technical reasons. The industry buzz on Chatrapati is positive as they feel that the film will be another hit from Rajamouli. The highlight of the film is the five superbly choreographed action scenes by Peter Haynes and has good music by Keeravani. They say that action scenes are technically better than Aparichitudu!
Three hit combinations - in one film Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
Ashwanidutt produced a Mahesh's debut movie Raja Kumarudu and made the film a success. Again he produced a movie, Chudalani Vundi, under the direction of Gunasekhar. Mahesh and Gunasekhar combination is also a big hit combination. Mahesh's new film is with this three combinations., produced by C.Asawani Dutt under Gunasekhar's direction. This film would start on Oct12th and Haris Jayaraj (Gahrshana and Aparichitudu fame) is providing music for this film.
Kamal Hassan's Maghadeera will be released end on this year Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
Kamal Hassan's Maghadeera will be released this Year-end. Sri Hari is playing an important role in this film. Gharshana fame Gotham Meonon is directing this crazy project and Jyothika is doing female lead role. Most of the film shooting is going to happen abroad. The film is already completed a foreign schedule. Crew is leaving for Hollywood to shoot remaining part of the film. Music by Haris Jyaraj, fights by Peter Haynes are going to enrich the technical values of the film.
Jai Chiranjeeva to be released on November Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
Jai Chiranjeeva, film with huge expectations, slotted to release on November. Chiru is acting as Satyam, a common man who has desire to achieve his goal. Director is trying to show Chiru's another angle of mass appearance. He is pretty confident about this film. C.Asawani Datt is producing this film under Vyjayanthi Movies Banner. Bhumika and Samera Reddy are playing female lead roles. Trivkram penned dialogues for this film and K.Vijaya Bhaskar is directing this film.
Tamana in trouble Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
Some times with out any presence, we have to face the problems. Actress Tamanna’s, heroine of Manoj’s next film Sri, case also nothing different. A miscreant allegedly circulated a photo of Tamanna on the net, claiming that she was “Tarannum Khan”, a popular bar dancer in Mumbai, who was recently arrested for her links with the cricket fixing gang. Tamanna Bhatia is not amused with this mischief. "I was shocked when I came to know that my name has been attached with the controversial bar dancer who was recently arrested for her role in the betting business," she said. Santosh Bhatia , Tamana’s father, filed a case in Mumbai, and on investigating the police revealed that a popular film journalist was behind this scandal. "We do not know who is doing all this. My daughter is traumatized and is not able to concentrate on her acting," he added.
Floods dump silt in fields Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
Farmers are at their wit's end on how to cart away tonnes of silt which has been dumped on fields by the recent floods. It is estimated that desilting has to be done in at least 10,000 acres in the district to make them fit for cropping. Farmers have already suffered much crop loss in the floods and don't have money to desilt the lands. A farmer has to spend at least Rs 3,000 per acre to desilt the land. Flood water from Mun-neru, Wyra, Buggavagu and Vesyakanthalavagu ri-vulets brought lot of sand and silt to the fields. In Bayyaram mandal, waters entered fields after the 700-year-old Peda-cheruvu developed a bre-ach, probably for the first time. The flood destroyed crop in 6,000 acres. Mr K. Mutyalu, a farmer from Bayyaram, said that he did not have money to remove the silt from his fields. "I don't think I will be able to raise crops here," he said.
Woman raped, found dead on railway tracks Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
A missing woman was raped by unidentified assailants and her body thrown on the railway tracks near Thimmapur railway station. According to the Kachiguda railway police, the deceased, identified as B. Padma, wife of Balaiah, was missing from her house in Marredpally since September 24. Her husband, a mason, had lodged a complaint with the local police. A case was registered. She is survived by two daughters and a son. Police suspect that she was kidnapped and raped. Kachiguda railway police have registered a case and have shifted the body to Osmania General Hospital for autopsy.
Private schools target parents Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
Many private schools are forcing parents of students to sign documents absolving managements of any responsibility for the safety of students outside school premises, especially when they are travelling. The district administration has warned of stringent action against such schools. In the latest incident, the Springsfields School in Toli Chowki has issued a notice stating that the management would not be responsible if something happens to students travelling on school buses and private vehicles. In all, 700 students are studying in the school. Shocked parents termed the notice ridiculous and said that the management should be hauled up for issuing it. “The school charges Rs 7,500 on each student every year for using the bus,” said an angry parent. “The bus is owned by the school and it also appoints the driver. How can it say that it cannot be held responsible”? It is learnt that many parents have signed the notice, submitting to the pressure of the management. This correspondent visited the school in the guise of a parent and asked the principal, Ms Asma Subhana, about the notice.
KCR lunch did not soothe MLA's feelings Thursday, September 29, 2005 | Pavan
The simmering discontent in the Telangana Rasthra Samiti (TRS) came to the fore during the conclave of MLAs held at the residence of party president K. Chandr-asekhar Rao on Wednesday. Though Mr Chandrasekhar Rao called the meeting to stem rebellion, the MLAs are learnt to have endorsed many of the complaints made by their two comrades from Warangal. The meeting went on for about five hours and the MLAs did some plain talk on the debacle in the civic polls and the lack of inner-party democracy. Earlier, Mr Chandrasekhar Rao served them sumptuous lunch, but that did not soothe their feelings. The two dissident MLAs — Mandadi Satyanarayana Reddy and D. Srinivasa Rao — stayed away from the meet. They had openly questioned the style of functioning of Mr Chandrasekhar Rao and the intemperate language of the Union minister A. Narendra. The TRS is planning to initiate disciplinary action against them.
Govt Launched Twin Deck Luxury Cruiser in Hussain Sagar Wednesday, September 28, 2005 | Pavan
The government is taking keen interest to develop tourism industry and tourist spots in the State, and increased Budget from Rs.36 crores last year to Rs.76 crore this year, said the Tourism Minister Dr. J. Geetha Reddy, after commissioning the twin deck luxury cruiser “Khir-un-Nissa”, in Hussain sagar lake here today, as part of the World Tourism day celebrations. Dr. Reddy also flagged off a vintage car and motorcycle rally, and also six city tour luxury coaches at lumbini laser show parking area. In the vintage vehicle rally, 22 motor cycles and 15 motor cars participated. The six luxury coaches would move around the tourism spots in the surrounding places of the city, and they would be given to tourists and residents at very reasonable rates. Dr. Reddy said that Hyderabad is a favorite place for conferences and meetings. The Tourism Corporation already has 12 cruisers in Konaseema, and Bhavani Islands, and government is thinking to develop tourism spots in Godavari back waters. The government also decided to establish regional circuits in Medak, Nizambad and Mahaboobnagar to give thrust for tourism. She also said that the state government is focusing on development of rural tourism and the Buddhist tourist spots. For devotees facility, a guest house with 52 rooms was built at Bhadrachalam, the temple town, and started a ropeway at Srisailam; to increase the pilgrims.
Sonia Gandhi scheduled to tour the flood affected areas today Tuesday, September 27, 2005 | Pavan
The AICC president and the UPA chairperson, Ms Sonia Gandhi, is scheduled to tour the flood-affected areas of Krishna district on Tuesday. According to information reaching here, Ms Sonia Gandhi would arrive at Gannavaram airport in the morning, along with the Chief Minister, Dr Y. S. Rajasekhar Reddy, and proceed to the East and West Godavari districts. After interacting with people of the flood affected areas, she will reach Nandigama area, where the UPA chairperson will interact with the flood victims of Kanchikacharla and Chandarlapadu mandals. Ms Gandhi will then reach Ibrahimpatnam on the outskirts of the city by road and meet the flood victims. Then, she will proceed to the Gannavaram airport from where Ms Gandhi will fly back to Hyderabad. The Kanchikacharla and Chandralapadu mandals, besides the Ibrahimpatnam mandal in Krishna district are the badly-affected areas, where people are still living in the knee-deep water.
Cinema halls in Hyderabad and its phone numbers Monday, September 26, 2005 | Pavan
Cast :Mahesh Babu, Trisha, Sonu Sood, Prakash Raj, Bramhanandam, Sunil and others Photography : Guhan Music : Mani Sharma Action : Peter Hynes Story, Screenplay, Dialouges, Direction : Trivikram Srinivas Production : D. Kishore, Jayabheri Productions. > Story : Nandu (Mahesh) is a professional killer. He is once hired by a minister to make an fake attempt on his own life, so that he could win sympathy votes. Unfortunately, during the rally the minister is shot dead by some one else, and the police force falls behind Nandu. He escapes and gets onto a train where he meets a stranger Pardu (Rajiv Kanakala) who is going back to his home 12 years later. The police, who are still behind him, kill Pardu by mistake. Nandu now steps into Pardu’s shoes and goes to his village, where one and all receive him well. In filmi style, Pardu has a typical telugu niece Puri (Trisha) who falls head over heels in love with her baava. This family, love and affection changes Mahesh into a total new man. He is worried about his future, on how he should prove himself as innocent in the murder case, come out of his profession forms the remaining screenplay. > Analysis : The movie runs through the first half without dwelling much into the story. The second half is good, but always the climax needs to be a grand finale as it justifies the whole film and the patience level of the audience is lower towards the end. But Athadu’s climax is so-so. The movie has action, love and family drama in equal portions, without being branded as a single genre. The lead pair Mahesh and Trisha and the music are the film’s selling factors. The movie started off with a positive talk and has it all, to make it a good commercial success, which Mahesh needs now.
Ravi Babu plans a Party Monday, September 26, 2005 | Pavan
Actor-director Ravi Babu is planning to make a film titled Party. "This time I want to produce this film under my own banner Flying Frogs/Fresh water Entertainments," he says. The director reveals that hsi focus is on providing maximum entertainment to his audience, "and with this venture I hope to accomplish the same," He informs that the shooting for the film will start on Dassera. According to him the film has Naresh, Sashank and Brahmanandam in the caste lineup. He also revealed that he wanted to introduce a new Telugu actress in this film.
I have faith in people: Charmee Monday, September 26, 2005 | Pavan
"I believe in God and have faith in people" says Charmee, who has got busy after her much appreciated performance in Krishna Vamshi's Sree Anjaneyam. The actress stresses that nothing is possible if one doesn't believe in oneself. She says, "The talent that God endows us with must be made proper use of. And that is exactly what I am endeavouring to do. In the process one has to flaunt one's good looks too. But it's all part of the job." She adds, "I know my fans appreciate my glamourous roles. I wouldn't want to bore them with tears and fears."
Workers nation- wide strike on September 29 Monday, September 26, 2005 | Pavan
The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) today appealed to all employees and workers unions to make the September 29 nation- wide strike a grand success, and hold demonstrations in all towns and mandal headquarters. The State Secretary of the CITU Mr. S. Veeraiah and leaders of a large number of other unions like AITUC, HMS jac OF State Government Employees, Teachers and Workers, Central Government Employees Confederation, APBEF, BSNL Employees Union, Public Sector Employees Coordination committee, UTF, etc., in a joint statement appealed to the employees and workers unions to prepare them selves at their respective places to hold demonstrations, protesting against the privatization policies of the Central and State Governments. They alleged that the Congress governments both at the State and the Centre, are following the same anti-labour policies followed by the previous NDA and TDP governments. Hence the working class is left with no other option but to go for nation wide strike on September 29.
People have fully realised: YSR Monday, September 26, 2005 | Pavan
Commenting on the poll verdict, the Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, complimented the PCC President Dr K Keshava Rao and all the Congress leaders and workers for sincerely working for the success of the party. He thanked the people for reposing faith in the Congress party. He said that in spite of mudslinging and massive campaign by the TDP leaders, the people have fully realised that the Congress Government has been working to fulfill the promises made to them, and hence they have blessed the Congress party. He assured the people that the Congress Government would make every effort to fulfill the poll promises and work more effectively to serve the weaker sections and the down trodden.
Statistics on Municipoll results Monday, September 26, 2005 | Pavan
According to the State Election Commission, out of a total of 2,936 wards for which polling was held: The Congress bagged 1,635, while the TDP got 846, BJP 77, TRS 74, CPI 49, CPI-M 67, BSP 13, Independents 140, and others 34. Of the 564 seats in Municipal Corporations, the Congress won 271, TDP 127, BJP 9, CPI 5, CPM 17, TRS 10, Independents 54 and others 12.
Congress-73, TDP-15, TRS-2 Monday, September 26, 2005 | Pavan
The people of the State, who had given an impressive mandate to the Congress party in the General Elections 16 months back, have again given a massive mandate in it’s favour in the Municipal elections, results of which were announced today. Out of a total of 96 Municipalities which went to polls, the Congress bagged 73, while the main opposition TDP could secure only 15. The TRS could win only two, while there was a tie in five Municipalities, and the verdict was hung in Bhainsa in Adilabad district. In the Municipal Corporations also, the Congress was given a massive majority. Of the 10 Corporations that went to polls, the Congress secured majority in eight, leaving only two to the TDP. Significantly, the Congress swept the polls in Chittoor District, the home district of the TDP supremo and former Chief Minister Mr N Chandrababu Naidu. The Congress got majority in all the five Municipalities in Chittoor District, namely, Chittoor, Madanapalle, Srikalahasti, Punganur and Palamaneru. This is considered a severe blow to Mr Naidu and the TDP. Similarly, the Congress winning the Tuni Municipality was considered a severe set-back to the former Finance Minister and TDP senior leader Mr Y Ramakrishnudu. In Tuni, all the 30 wards were won by the Congress. Another senior TDP leader and TD Parliamentary party leader Mr K Yerrannaidu also received a jolt as the Congress party won majority in the Srikakulam, Amadala valasa and Itchapuram Municipalities, which forms part of Mr Naidu’s parliamentary constituency.
Lucky brake for Sandhya Sunday, September 25, 2005 | Pavan
It was a lucky break for me to have got a chance to act in Shankar's own project Kaadal which is being directed by Balaji Sakthivel. I still can't belive that I got such an opportunity," says Sandhya, who plays the lead role in Kaadal which is also being dubbed in Telugu as Premiste. "I have also started receiving offers from Tollywood producers post the publicity. Now I realise that publicity can make anything happen. I hope that soon I will be able to act in Telugu film." The actress is keeping her fingers crossed.
Good Boy Rohit Sunday, September 25, 2005 | Pavan
"I believe that any work done with sincerity always comes out well," says the newcomer Rohit, who plays the lead role in Good Boy being directed by G Nageswara Reddy. "I have learned this lesson through experience. I started out in this industry as an assitant diector, but my friends suggested that I try out acting. This was how I became an actor. Till date the only tools that I have believed in while performing has been sincerity and diligence. I believe in myself and try to give my best to whatever I am doing." The confident actor is sure that this movie will be well received by the viewers.
Municipal polls peaceful Sunday, September 25, 2005 | Pavan
The municipal polls were by and large peaceful in both the East and West Godavari districts with minor incidents like clashes between the activists of mainly both the Telugu Desam and Congress at Rajahmundry. The percentage of polling in East Godavari district for the seven municipalities and one municipal corporation is as follows: The Kakinada municipal corporation got a poll pecentage of 58 per cent while Pithapuram-78, Ramachandrapuram 81.18, Tuni 72.20, Amalapuram 71.81, Mandapeta 77.74, Samalkota 74.79 and Peddapuram recorded 74.48. The district average poll percentage was registered at about 70. In West Godavari, Eluru municipal corporation secured a poll percentage of 63.34 while other municipalities of Tadepalligudem 70.73, Kovvur 70.99, Nidadavole 70.57, Tanuku 75.16, Narasapur 68, Bhimavaram 68.29 and Palakole recorded 72 percentage. The district average poll percentage was put at 70.31.
Flash floods created havoc in Khammam Sunday, September 25, 2005 | Pavan
Flash floods created havoc in Khammam once again. Rail traffic between Warangal and Khammam got disrupted after the Buggavu rivulet got flooded, sinking the rail bridge at Papatapalli village. The flash floods occurred because of the heavy rains in the early hours of Saturday. Following this, trains coming from Warangal were diverted to Bibinagar and trains coming from Vijayawada were turned back. Karepalli mandal received 82mm rain and Enkoor mandal 105 mm rain on Saturday. A bridge at Pedavagu in Enkoor mandal was washed away in flood waters. Following a breach in a tank at Tutakalingannapet under Enkoor mandal, flood water entered cotton, chilli and maize fields. About 200 villages in Repallevada village were damaged because of the rains. Inmates were shifted to a relief centre in a primary school. A tank at Tottimakurevu under Karepalli mandal also developed a breach and water flooded cotton fields. Burgupahad registered 77mm rains, Julurupad 67 mm, Wyra and Kalluru 48 mm, Garla 67 mm and Paloncha 77 mm.
Sub Inspector faces MP's wrath in Amalapuram Sunday, September 25, 2005 | Pavan
The otherwise peaceful municipal elections were marred by dharnas and the highhandedness of Amalapuram MP, Mr G.V. Harsha Kumar, against a sub-inspector for his alleged ‘callous’ behaviour in handling warring activists from the Telugu Desam and Congress-supported CPI activists at ward 27 in Amalapuram municipality in East Godavari district on Saturday. At ward 27, there was a close contest between the TD and Congress supported CPI, represented by Mr Amaldas Srinu and Mr Amaldas Govind respectively. Trouble began when sub-inspector (Striking Force) Chintha Suribabu is alleged to have targeted the Congress and CPI activists when the latter were entering into a clash with the Telugu Desam activists on the issue of identification of voters at the polling station. The SI rounded up the Congress and CPI activists and kept them in the station. Angered at this development, Minister for Animal Husbandry and others staged a dharna outside the polling station in protest against the discriminatory attitude of the sub-inspector.
You can see my well shaped body in Nayakudu:Namita Sunday, September 25, 2005 | Pavan
Actress Namita is one of those who are glad to lose. Well, we are talking about losing weight here. She seems to have worked hard to get back in shape. "You can see my well shaped body in my forthcoming film Nayakudu, which is to be rleased this week." claims the actress who plays the female lead opposite Dr.Rajasekhar. "Not only do I look glamorous but also my performance is quite thrilling. I am sure this film is going to be a hit". We hope so too.
I've got good offers: Sneha Sunday, September 25, 2005 | Pavan
She loves working in Tollywood. And bagging lead roles opposite actors like Nagarjuna, Sreekanth, Jagapathi in three different films is ony her dream come true. We are talking about none other than the beautiful Sneha. "this time around I have got really good offers in Tollywood. I am very happy," she says. "All these three films have different stories and demand different kind of performances. I'm lucky because at the same time I get to prove myself as an artiste too. "She believes an actor is satisfied not with money but by being able play a variety of characters with elan. It's tough but satisfying.
NRI Investment norms liberalised Sunday, September 25, 2005 | Pavan
Government has liberalised the investment norms for NRIs which would make NRI investment to convert their non-repatriable equity into repatriable equity under automatic route.However this benefit is available only if the original investmnet is made under the FDI scheme and the sector/activity in which the investment is made falls under the automatic route for FDI.Apart from this, the investment by NRIs made in foreign exchange on non-repatriable basis is now fully repatriable. The investment made in Indian rupees through rupee account will continue to be non-repatriable.
Meeting against COBRAS on 25th Sept Sunday, September 25, 2005 | Pavan
The Joint Action Committee consisting of 47 Peoples’ Organisations will organise a meeting to protest against “the killings of various organization leaders by the Cobras”, on September 26 at 6 pm at Sundaraiah Vignana Kendram. The Committee demanded that the Government should stop the killings by the ‘cobras’, and order an enquiry by a high court judge into the killing of Kanaka chari, Mannem Prasad and Kilinga Rao. Mr. B. Rajaram, President, Ambedkar Yuvajana Sangam, said at a press meet today that the State Government has killed the peoples’ organisations leaders in a brutal way in the name of naxal followers. He condemned the DGP Mr. Swaranjit Sen’s comments supporting the murders, and claiming that the murders were committed by the victims of naxalite groups. Mr. Rajaram also condemned the State Government for not taking any action against these murders.
World Senior citizen’s day celebrations on oct 2 Sunday, September 25, 2005 | Pavan
Lions Club’s International, District 324-C2, in collaboration with Senior Citizen’s Forum, is organising “World Senior Citizen’s Day celebrations”, fourth year in succession, on October 2 from 9 am to 4.30pm, at AV College premises, Domalguda. Stating this at a media meet today, Ln Prof. G Manohar Rao, and Ln K V Anand, coordinators, said the objective of the event is to provide a forum of like-minded elders from different walks of life and inmates of various homes for the aged to meet and exchange notes, play and enjoy. A Mega Health camp will be held between 9 am and 1 pm in which Apollo Hospital(heart care), Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Family planning association of India, Vasavt ENT Hospital, Tapadia Diagnostic Center, AME Dental College, Dr Tirumal Rao Institute for Yogic science, Dr P Usha Bala,along with Bayer and Novo Nordisk companies and others will be renderingfree service to the deserving.
Andhra NRI heads leading US company Sunday, September 25, 2005 | Pavan
SA Ibrahim, 53, a mechanical engineer from Osmania University in Andhra Pradesh, and an MBA in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, is taking over as CEO of Radian Group Inc,(New York) a leading provider of global credit enhancement products and services. I'm very pleased to take on this exciting new responsibility. Radian has built a solid reputation for innovation and customer focus," Ibrahim, who has spent 27 years in the banking and mortgage industries, says Ibrahim. "I look forward to working with the Radian team to continue that culture of excellence." Before joining Radian, Ibrahim worked as president and CEO.
Govt plans to increase cottage basins Sunday, September 25, 2005 | Pavan
The State Government is planning to increase the number of Cottage basins in state in order to achieve additional production of 78 Metric tonnes of Silk Yarn, under non-farm sector in the state. This was decided in a review meeting convened by the Chief Minister Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. He said that to improve Cottage Industry in state, the government will establish 100 basin units at a cost of Rs.80 lakhs. Under this, 980 farmers are going to benefit with each unit. Officials said that each unit of Cotton basin would consume 540 metric tonnes of Cocoons to produce 60 metric tonnes of Silk. It was also decided to establish an automatic reeling machine in Anantapur District with a cost of Rs.2.10 Crore with Public Private partnership. This Project will cover an area of 195 acres with the production of 18 metric tonnes of raw silk consuming. The Chief Minister directed the officials to educate the farmers about climate–specific plants and stressed the need of these plants to be planted in the districts which are under rain shadow areas. Horticulture officials later explained to the CM about the programmes that were initiated by them.
UPA will submit report on Telangana in Nov 2005 Saturday, September 24, 2005 | Pavan
The three-member committee on separate Telangana constituted by the Congress-led UPA Government will submit its report in November 2005. The three-member committee on separate Telangana comprises Union Ministers Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, Mr. Dayanidhi Maran and Mr. Raghuvansh Prasad Sinh. Talking to newsmen at Lake View guest house today, Union Defence Minister and Chairman of the 3-member Committee Mr. Pranab Mukherjee said that except for BJP, all other political parties have responded to the committee on separate Telangana issue. After completion of Bihar elections, the committee will again convene a meeting in November, and will later submit its report to the UPA Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi. The committee has not succeeded in bringing a consensus on the issue (separate Telangana). Some parties opposed and some others supported the cause, he noted.
Alert: UGC released list of fake universities Saturday, September 24, 2005 | Pavan
The University Grants Commission released a list of 19 Universites/ Vishwavidyalaya's Functioning in various parts of the county. The UGC advises students not to persue courses with them. and clarifies that, under the UGC act these fake have no legal entity to call themselves Universities and to award a degree. Some of these are also offering degree's under a so called open university system. These 19 fake universities are: > 1.Mythili University/Vishwavidyalaya, Darbhanga, Bihar. 2.Mahilagram VidyaPeth/Vishwavidyalaya,Womens University, Prayag, UP. 3.Varanaseya Sanskrith Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi/Jagatpuri, Delhi. 4.Commercial University Limited, DhariyaGunj, Delhi. 5.India Educational Counicl of UP, Lucknow. 6.Gandhi Hindi Vidyapeeth, Prayaga, Alahabad.UP. 7.National University of Electro Complex, Homeopath, Kanpur. 8.Netaji Subhash ChandraBose University(Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh,UP. 9.DDB Sanskrit University, Puttur, Tirichi.Tamilnadu. 10.St. Jhon's University, Kishanattam,Kerala. 11.United Nations University, Delhi. 12.Vocational University, Delhi. 13.UttaraPradesh Vishwavidyalaya, Kosi Kalan, Madhura. 14. Maharana Prathap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, Prathaphgarh, UP. 15. Praja Arabic University, Nagpur. 16. Kesarwani Vidyapeeth, Jablpur, M.P. 17. Delhi Vishwavidyapeeth, Delhi. 18. Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Edu.Society, Gokak. Belgaum.Karnataka. 19. Bharatiya Shiksha Parishad, Lucknow, UP. > The UGC act gives right to confer are grant a degree only to a university established are in-coporporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial act ore estate act.
Woman dies on delivery table at Koti Hospital Saturday, September 24, 2005 | Pavan
A 25-year-old woman died in the delivery ward of Koti (Hyderabad) Government Maternity Hospital on Friday. This is the second major incident in less than a week to rock the hospital. The woman identified as G. Laxmi, died on the delivery table after giving birth to a baby girl. Angry relatives claimed that she died due to the doctor’s negligence. Laxmi was admitted two days ago after she developed labour pains. “We were not informed of her death. My wife died at 4 pm on Friday but doctors pretended to save her by putting an oxygen mask on her, said Laxmi’s husband Srinivas, a driver. Over 50 people squatted before the hospital demanding that the doctor responsible come out. When contacted, Laxmi’s doctor G. Uma Devi said, “There was no negligence. Laxmi died of excess bleeding.”
Japanese student molested at Gandhi Bhavan Saturday, September 24, 2005 | Pavan
An attender working in the Ranga Reddy District Congress Committee was arrested for outraging the modesty of a 27-year-old Japanese student at Gandhi Bhavan here on Friday. The incident took place at 11.45 am when the student went to the Prakasam Hall which had been booked by her to organise an Urdu drama on September 24. She found the hall locked and asked Ravi Naik, 24, who was standing near the hall, about the person who had the key to the hall. According to Central Zone DCP N. Srinivasulu, “Ravi took her into a room on the first floor stating that the incharge officer was inside and outraged her modesty.” Ravi, who resides in Mallakunta Huts at Nampally, has admitted his crime to the police. “I pushed him to the ground and escaped from his clutches to inform my colleagues waiting outside,” said the victim. The victim completed her PG in Urdu language from the Osmania University in 2004 and had gone to Japan. She returned two months ago. “She is a co-ordinator for the Urdu comedy play to be organised along with the World Cultural Organisation on September 24,” Professor Asad said.
"Aparichitudu" pamphlets cautions the public Friday, September 23, 2005 | Pavan
Films and film personalities have always influenced the masses. This was again proved in Anakapalli near Visakhapatnam. People of this jaggery town were initially surprised to see pamphlets of Aparichitudu, (a hit Telugu film that talks about the importance of people being aware of their responsibilities) being distributed by a man who was dressed like the film’s hero. The pamphlets cautioned the public that they would be punished with Andhakupam (The person is pushed into a dark cave where buffalos and cows trample him), Krimi bhojanam or Kumbheepakam, if they accept gifts from a political party in lieu of the municipal elections. The idea struck 30-year-old K. Srinivas, who wanted to create an awareness among the masses regarding their responsibility to cast their vote. “Don’t give fake votes, do not accept money from any political party, and don’t accept gifts like sarees and other things. Don’t get carried away by liquor. Voting rights are given to us by the constitution. Therefore choose the right candidate. If you fail to do so, I will punish you,” is what this Aparichitudu look-alike says to the public
State slowly limping back to normalcy Friday, September 23, 2005 | Pavan
Three days of cyclonic stor-ms and rains have left the State battered and bruised. Several areas are still grappling with the aftermath of nature’s fury, while other regions are slowly limping back to normalcy. Hundreds of villages in East and West Godavari districts remained marooned in flood waters and darkness. The storm uprooted hundreds of electric poles and damaged sub stations, feeders and transformers in these areas.APTransco authorities managed to restore power supply to some places, but majority of areas continued to be in the grip of darkness. Most of them were islets in the Godavari River which have been waterlogged. In West Godavari district too, about 200 villages are severely waterlogged, affe-cting relief work.
CM goes on aerial survey of flood-hit areas Thursday, September 22, 2005 | Pavan
Chief Minister Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy today cut short his visit to Tirupathi to receive the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh,who is on a day’s visit to the state. Dr. Reddy left for an aerial survey of the cyclone affected areas of West Godavari, East Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Khammam and other places. As per schedule, the Chief Minister has to leave for Tirupathi to receive the Prime Minister at the airport on Wednesday morning. He has to accompany the Prime Minister to Sriharikota. The Chief Minister earlier in the day, left the state capital by a helicopter on an aerial survey of the flood-affected districts. He assessed the damages caused to the agriculture sector and to properties (both public and private) due to the cyclone. After the aerial survey, the Chief Minister will rush to Tirupati to appraise the situation to the Prime Minister before the latter’s departure for NewDelhi. By afternoon, Dr. Reddy has visited places of Krishna, Guntur, Bhadrachalam and Vijayawada.
Media misleading the people: Home Minister Wednesday, September 21, 2005 | Pavan
Refuting reports that appeared in print media that the chief minister had charged the TRS and TJS with having links with Maoists, the Home Minister Mr. K. Jana Reddy today heavily came down on media for misleading the people by false news. He asked media to check up with any one of the chief ministers who had participated in the meeting at Delhi on the other day whether Dr. Reddy had given any power point presentation or made any wild allegations against TRS, TJS or any one. Speaking to reporters at Secretariat. The Home Minister appealed to the TRS leaders Mr. KCR, Mr. Narendra or other leaders holding responsible positions in public life to cross check media reports whether they were facts or not before reacting on the said reports. He said that he was writing to those chief ministers, who had participated in CMs meet, to condemn such fabricate reports, if carried in their states. He termed Mr. Narendra’s reaction as undemocratic and hasty.
College principals and lecturers National-wide strike on September 29 Tuesday, September 20, 2005 | Pavan
The Government Junior College Principals Association the AP Affiliated Colleges Teachers Association, the Government College Teachers Association, The Government College Gazetted Teachers Association, The AP Junior College Lecturers; Association, The AP Junior College Librarians Association, The Junior College Physical Directors Association, and AP Aided degree college Lecturers’ Association have jointly appealed to all the Principals, Lecturers, Librarians and Physical Directors working in Government and aided Degree and Junior Colleges to make the one day National-wide strike on September 29 total and successful. Addressing the media, Mr. M V GonaReddy, General Secretary, Government Junior College Lecturer's Association, Mr. A Rajender Babu, Additional General Secretary,Government Junior College Principals Association. Dr. G Sreedhar Reddy,General Secretary, AP Affiliated College Teachers Association, Dr KVenkat Reddy, General Secretary, Government College Teachers Association, and others, said they are joining the strike, to protest against the anti-employee policies of the Central and State Governments.
I want to prove myself in mother tongue: Meghana Naidu Tuesday, September 20, 2005 | Pavan
The Hyderabadi sex bomb, who created waves across the nation after being featured in the video Kaliyon ka chaman and a film Hawas, the siren is all ready to do a Telugu film. "Being a Telugu speaking girl I want to prove myself as an artiste in my mother tongue too, " says Meghana Naidu, who plays the female lead in Aditya Om's upcoming venture titled Bhamakalapam. "I had too many hopes pinned on my debut Telugu film. But it had to go through a lot of hurdles to see the light o the day. I hope this film doesn't go through that kind of exercise and gives me a break in my native land."
Sena was a mix of Naxals and RSS: YSR Tuesday, September 20, 2005 | Pavan
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy publicly accused the Telangana Rashtra Samiti of being in cahoots with the Naxalites and added that its newly formed sena was a mix of the Naxals and RSS men. His allegations against the UPA partner were made at the meeting of the Chief Ministers of the Naxal-affected States convened by Union home minister Shivraj Patil, in Delhi. Chief Minister had expressed deep apprehension at the link between the TRS and the Naxalites. “The TRS leaders are making friendly gestures towards the Maoists and their front organisations,” he said, and pointed out that TRS president and Union minister for labour K. Chandrasekhar Rao had called on Maoist sympathiser Varavara Rao in prison.
FAPCCI calls Govt to increase workers skills Tuesday, September 20, 2005 | Pavan
The need to increase the workers skills through up gradation of vocational training system, was stressedat a seminar organised by the Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI), jointly with the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).Mr. C.V. Atchut Rao, President , FAPCCI, speaking on the occasion said upgradation of the traditional skills will give boost to industry, and facilitate the employment to workers. He called upon the industrialists to join the Government to increase the workers skills.Prof. B. R. Veramani, Chairman, CORD-M, in his key-note address, said the Government, Industry and ITI institutions should work together to upgrade and modernise the vocational courses. He regretted that the Government was giving financial help to it is, but it was going to fake institutions. He stressed the need to remodel the vocational courses and syllabus to suit the local and regional needs. The technology is changing very fast today, and the employees could adopt to new technology by upgrading the vocational training system.
Chiranjeevi new film launches on Oct 28th Monday, September 19, 2005 | Pavan
Chiranjeevi is back to what he does best: inspiring the people. Chiranjeevi will begin acting in a new 'inspirational' film to be directed by Murugudas. After his futile attempt to break away from 'serious films', he will be doing a spirited man who takes up cudgels against 'anti-social elements' in this film to be produced by his brother Naga Babu and Madhu. Murugudas is the writer and director of Ramana (Tamil), which was later, made in Telugu with Chiranjeevi as Tagore. Tagore’s female lead Jyothika is playing once again with Chiru in this film. The film will be launched on October 28th.
Suresh Reddy calls upon to make the Country Polio free Monday, September 19, 2005 | Pavan
Legislative Assembly speaker Mr. K. R. Suresh Reddy today called upon the voluntary organizations and medical fraternities to strive to make the country Polio free. Inaugurating a ‘Polio PlusOrientation Meet’, organised by Rotary International District – 3150, Mr. Reddy said that many Polio cases were appearing because children were not taking polio drops through routine Pulse Poliovaccination drive. The uncovered children should be vaccinated through special drives like ‘Polio Plus’, he suggested. He emphasized the need to make the people aware of the Pulse Polio programmes to eradicate the dreadful disease from the society totally. He asked the individuals and voluntary organisations to extend their cooperation to the Government inmaking the polio vaccination programs a success.
World Urdu Conference in Hyderabad from 18th Nov Monday, September 19, 2005 | Pavan
The World Urdu Conference will be held in Hyderabad from November 18 to 20. It is being held in the City for the first time, and in India after a gap of 15 years. Mr. Zahed Ali Khan, President of the conference, said that the meet will deliberate on the problems the language is facing and, chalkout strategies to popularise it in Asia and Europe. He said the main objective of the meet is to promote Urdu language. Eminent writers from US, Pakistan, Japan, and UK. Pakistan sports, culture and Youth affairs minister Mr. Md. Ali Durani, and Information and Broadcasting ministerMr. Anees Zaib Taher Kheli will attend as chief guests. Mr. Khan said the Pakistani and other country poets and scholars were extending support to organise the conference in Hyderabad, and said that“since Urdu is largely spoken and written in India and Pakistan, the promotion of the language will give boost to the bilateral relations between the two countries. In this conference, eminent poets fro m Pakistan including Mr. Himayat ali shayer, Mr. Iftekar arif,Mr. Naseer turabbi, Mr. Naseer Bagdadi, Mr. luftfullah khan, Mr. AmajadIslam amjad, will participate. Mr. Asada Yutaka and Prof. Hero shiShanshode of Tokyo University from Japan will also attend theconference. From India at least two dozen poets and academicians including Mr. Gopichand Narang, Mr. Shamsurrahman Farooqi, MuzavirHussain Razvi and Syed Mohammed Aqeel will participate.
Gemini TV records 44 per cent market share Sunday, September 18, 2005 | Pavan
As per details provided by Starcom (Mumbai) broadcast investment manager Varghese Thomas, the total ad revenue generated by the Andhra television market for the last fiscal amounts to Rs 2.2 billion. > Gemini TV leads the tally with an impressive 44 per cent closely followed by Eenadu TV (ETV), which recorded 37 per cent market share. Maa TV had eight per cent while Teja TV had six per cent of the ad revenues. The state, which also has high cable penetration, saw cable TV advertising garnering four per cent of the revenues. News-specific channels TV9 and ETV2 scored one per cent each. The ad revenue generated by TV9 and ETV2 together comes to around Rs 30 million.
My dreamboy was Kamal Hasan: Asin Sunday, September 18, 2005 | Pavan
Black beauty,Asin says she is a big fan of renowned Carnatic singer, Mangalampalli Bala Muralikrishna. Her dreamboy while she was in college was KamalHasan. Hardly would she guess then, that she will act with her dreamboy in the future. She felt very excited when she was chosen for the film, "Dasavataram". KamalHasan, known for the variety of roles he plays in each of his films, is going to dazzle the screen in 10 different characters in this film.
Parnasala set covers 7 acres for Sri Ramadasu Sunday, September 18, 2005 | Pavan
The crew of Sri Ramadasu has put up the sets of Parnashala at the Annapoorana Studios. The set covers nearly 7 acres in Hyderabad. The place is said to have given shelter to Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana when they came from Ayodhya. The original location of this place is near the Kinnerasani forest near Badrachalam Temple. Art Director Bharakara Raju has taken much effort to make the reel set a real one.
Sekhar Suri to direct Rajasekhar Sunday, September 18, 2005 | Pavan
"A film by Aravind", fame Sekhar Suri is preparing powerful story for Rajasekhar. Story line is okayed by Rajasekhar and script work is going on. Rajasekhar is also planning one more remake movie with Muppalaneni Siva. This film is produced by Paruchuri Prasad. S.A.Raj Kumar is providing music for the film. It is a remake of Malayalam hit film "Baalettan", acted by Mohan Lal.
People do look at me amazingly: Rambha Sunday, September 18, 2005 | Pavan
Rambha has been in the industry for quite sometime now and has emerged as one of the most successful actors today. And regardless of her age, she maintains her sexy figure that gathers attention of many. She says, "People do look at me amazingly, because they don't expect women of my age to be in such a good shape. Most of the heroines of my genre have put on weight and do only aunty type of roles." Well, now she does have something to boast about as she not only plays the lead roles but can also beat any newcomer in item numbers. The lady with a killer smile is acting in two films after a span of four years. Way to go!
Bangaram will be ready to release early next year Sunday, September 18, 2005 | Pavan
Producer AM Ratnam just can't stop raving about the actor Pawan Kalyan. "He is a perfectionist and sincere towards work" he says. AM Ratnam is producing a film titled Bangaram and is glad to have Pawan as a part of the project. He further says, "Pawan believes in his hard work and treats the film like his own. I noticed these qualities when we had worked together for Khushi. The film did wonders at the box office and I hope this one does too. The film will be ready to release early next year.
TDP would loose its addresses : Congress Sunday, September 18, 2005 | Pavan
Stating that the TDP supremo Mr. Chandrababu Naidu had no right to ask people to vote for TDP in the civic polls, the Congress Legislature Party today questioned him as to why people had to vote for it. The TDP leadership, in a disparate mood following its defeat in the last Assembly elections, was making false and baseless allegations against the Government and trying to prove the existence of the party. Government Chief Whip Mr. N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, legislators Mr. B. Veda Vyas, Mr. A. Prabhakar Reddy and Mrs. Sunitha lakshma Reddy, charged Mr. Naidu with vehemently opposing Jalayagnam, taken up by the chief minister Dr. Rajasekhara Reddy to irrigate an additional ayacut of 60 lakh acres in the State with an apprehension that TDP would loose its addresses if all the proposed projects were completed in time as promised by the Congress party.
Govt action plan to tackle Naxals Sunday, September 18, 2005 | Pavan
The State will submit a detailed action plan to the Centre on ways to tackle the Maoist problem and will seek more financial aid to modernise the police force. The decision emerged form the hour-long meeting between Union home minister Shivraj Patil, Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy and home minister K. Jana Reddy at the Hyderabad. Mr Patil expressed concern at the increase in Maoist activity in different parts of the country and underlined the need for curbing it at any cost. He reportedly asked the Chief Minister to submit a detailed report on steps to tackle left-wing extremism and the financial aid required for modernising the police force. The report will be submitted at the conference of chief ministers of Naxal-affected States to be held in New Delhi on October 19. “The union minister wanted the government to put it all on paper,” said a senior official.
A psychic murdered his mom, blames Jesus Friday, September 16, 2005 | Pavan
A psychic murdered his 65-year-old mother and skinned her head at Maitrenagar in L B Nagar on Thursday. According to police, Premnath, 32, who is in police custody, strangled Ramulamma to death after a heated argument around 12.10 pm. “I did not kill her, it was Jesus who skinned her for not accepting Christianity,” Premnath is reported to have said later. During the argument, Prem is said to have told his mother to get his sister Nirmala converted to Christianity and when she refused he murdered her, L. B. Nagar police said. “I heard Ramulamma scream but ignored it. Five minutes later when I heard a heavy thud, I peeped through the door that was half open,” K. Kishore Reddy, a bachelor who resides in an adjacent room, said. “I was frightened to see Prem sitting over his mother’s chest and pulling her skin by his hands that were stained with blood,” Kishore, who is the only eyewitness in the case, said. “I rushed to the police station and informed the inspector on duty,” Kishore added
23,000 cops deployed for Ganesh immersion at Hyderabad Friday, September 16, 2005 | Pavan
The city police have made elaborate arrangements for smooth conduct of the procession of Ganesha idols and their immersion at the Hussain Sagar Lake on September 17. After a thorough discussion, police have decided on traffic diversions and routes for RTC buses. Parking lots will also be set up for people coming in vehicles to witness the procession and immersion.In addition to the 23,000-odd cops to be deployed to maintain law and order, over 1,500 traffic police personnel including senior officers will be on the streets to regulate the traffic in the city from Friday evening onwards. “The movement of vehicular traffic will be regulated to ensure public safety on September 17 from 4 am onwards,” said the Additional Commissioner (traffic), Mr A. K. Khan.
No takers for female condoms:Survey Friday, September 16, 2005 | Pavan
There are no takers for the much-publicised “female condoms” among sex workers along the national highways in the State. Female condoms were introduced by Government of India in our State and Kerala last year to counter truck drivers with strains of HIV/AIDs refusing to use traditional male contraceptive. Although studies, conducted by Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT), indicate the acceptability levels of female condoms have gone up to 86 per cent, “accessibility” and “business” are the major hindrances in using the female condoms in a big way. Truck drivers threaten to boycott sex workers if they insisted the use of female condoms. “In our State, the sex workers are not as united as they are in Sonagachi in Kolkata, where female condoms are compulsory. We are working towards uniting sex workers along the national highways for mandatory use of female condoms,” said Kovvali Dolly, project director of Tarang, a network of rural health providers .
I am the boss of the party: KCR Thursday, September 15, 2005 | Pavan
Union labour minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao said that the comments of his deputy A. Narendra should not be taken seriously. Mr K. Chandrasekhar Rao was responding to a question about the provocative speeches being made by Mr Narendra while taking part in the Telangana Jagarana Sena (TJS) meeting. Mr K. Chandrasekhar Rao said that it was only an emotional outburst by Mr Narendra against the hate campaign launched by anti-Telangana forces. “I am the boss of the party and only my comments should be taken seriously as the policy of the TRS, not those of Mr Narendra’s,” he said.
Three month course in Sanskrit from 19th Sept Thursday, September 15, 2005 | Pavan
Surabharathi Samithi (Hyderabad), Sanskrit study centre invites applications from interested candidates to learn Sanskrit language. Sanskrit classes both for Pradhamika and Madhyama courses will commence from September 19. Samithi Secretary Dr. Burugadda Narasimhacharyulu, in a press release here today stated that Samithi was striving to spread the Sanskrit language among the people in a multifold, publish books, conduct teaching classes and organising several programmes for the last so many years. He informed that the three-month course in Pradhamika will commence from September 19 and Mafhayma from September 20. Pradhamika classes will run on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and Madhyama on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. For further details like tuition fee and others candidates may contact the persons concerned at its office on Osmania University (Hyderabad).
PJR demands CBI enquiry into land allotments by TDP government Thursday, September 15, 2005 | Pavan
Senior congress legislator and the former CLP leader Mr. P.Janardhan Reddy today demanded the state government to include another seven cases in the CBI enquiry where in lands had been allotted by the earlier TDP Government to private parties.Mr. Reddy said that he had written to the chief minister Dr.Rajasekhara Reddy requesting him to address the CBI without loss of time for a thorough enquiry into the land scams perpetrated by the TDP government, as had been appealed by the government chief whip. He urgedthe chief minister to add allotment of lands in favour of Emmer Properties of Dubai, K. P. Raheja Corporation, Nursery Super Market,Syndicate Farmers Service Society, M/s. Solix Systems Private limited,Pacific Health Care Holding private limited (Singapore) and BalajiVenkateswara Swamy Educational Society in the list to be probed by the CBI.
CLP urges Sonia to sack KCR and Narendra for delivering provocative speeches Thursday, September 15, 2005 | Pavan
The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) today urged the UPA Chairperson Mrs. Sonia Gandhi and the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to sack both the Union Ministers Mr. A. Narendra and Mr. K. Chandrasekhar for violating the Constitution and the law by delivering provocative speeches, calling upon the people to wear lathis and AK 47 rifles, behead the anti-Telanganites and offer ‘Raktabhishekam’ to mother Telangana. Minister for Information and Public Relations Mr. Mohammed Ali Shabbir, APSRTC Chairman Mr. Gone Prakasha Rao and legislator Mr. Baji Goverdhan, addressing a press conference at CLP office took strong exception to the TRS leaders Mr. Narendra and Mr. KCR giving call to Telangana lovers to use lathis and guns against those who differ with separate Telangana, and added that it would attract immediate legal action against them. ‘They do not deserve to continue in the cabinet as they had forgotten their responsibilities and status and resorted to cheap and vulgar language. We request the UPA Chairperson and the Prime Minister to sack both the TRS ministers from the Ministry’.
Mohanbabu forthcoming will be directed by Adi Sunday, September 11, 2005 | Pavan
Political Rowdy is a sattire on current politics in our country" says Mohanbabu whose forthcoming film will be directed by Adi under the banner of Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Art Pictures. He plays the role of a male chauvinist who is out to get what he desires. "The masala factor is there in the film which will appeal to the viewers", he contends.
I laugh and be happy: Rathi Sunday, September 11, 2005 | Pavan
Rathi, heroine of Mogudus Pellams, is a great fan of comedy king Charlie Charplin. It's from him that she draws inspiration to be a good comedy actor. She say's "I am a great fan of the monarch. His comedies are timeless and can be enjoyed any time," she raves. Working with Sivjai Raja, Rathi is putting to work all that she learned from her icon may it be being in happy mood or cracking up at jokes. She proudly says, "I laugh and be happy the best medicine".
TJS will turn bad if they are treated badly: KCR Sunday, September 11, 2005 | Pavan
The training camp for activ-ists of the newly-formed Telangana Jagaran Sena (TJS) started off on a strident note with Telangana Rashtra Samiti president K. Chandrasekhar Rao exhorting the lathi-wielding young men to “hit back” at anti-Telangana forces. confrontationist mood marked the start of the camp. Mr Chandrasekhar Rao said that the sainiks would act with utmost res-traint in propagating the cause of Telangana. “But, they will turn bad if they are treated badly,” he said while inaugurating the camp. The camp would have various sessions in which causes for the backwardness of Telangana w-ould be discussed threadbare. Besides this, the sainiks would be provided with physical training and martial arts training. Mr Chandrasekhar Rao called upon the sainiks to give a fitting reply to forces belittling the Telangana movement. However, he was at pains to deny any links with the Maoists.
God willing, I will be world number one some day: Sania Friday, September 9, 2005 | Pavan
Success, youth and mass adulation, what else could tennis sensation Sania Mirza want? In her own words “ the Number 1 ranking in tennis.” At a press conference in Hyderabad, Sania said: “I have everything an 18-year-old wants and needs. God has given me everything. I just want to be the Number 1 some day.” “Inshallah (God willing), I will be world number one some day and will continue to be first Indian woman to do a lot of other things,” she added. Asked how she motivated herself, Sania pointed out wherever she played, she carried the tag “Indian.” “It motivates me to give my best,” said the player who has the credit of being the highest-ranked tennis player of the country in the last 17 years.
Gas blowout at ONGC in East Godavari District Friday, September 9, 2005 | Pavan
Fire broke out in a gas well which was being drilled by the workers of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC0 near Thandavapalli village in East Godavari district. The flames surged forth to about 150 feet and scorched agricultural fields and coconut trees nearby. It was put out after a seven-hour effort. Luckily, there was no loss of life or serious injuries. “A rig was drilling at Thandavapalli near Amalapuram when the blowout occurred at about 11.30 am,” an ONGC spokesman said. Another official added that the rig was destroyed in the fire. News of the fire spread panic in the area. Revenue and police officials hurriedly evacuated about 1,450 people to safety. The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant dispatched a fire engine, a jeep and 20 fire service personnel to the blowout site immediately.
Search will continue in IAS officer's case: ACB Thursday, September 8, 2005 | Pavan
Anti Corruption Bureau have not found any disproportionate assets so far as they search the house of IAS officer Anantaramu. But the ACB sleuths seized documents related to a few properties and are verifying their legality. The search on the house of Anantaramu continued till Wednesday. “We couldn’t find any gold ornaments, any fixed deposits, cash or any bank documents in his house at Vengal Rao Nagar. But we are verifying a few property documents,” said an ACB official.He added that the search will continue on Thursday too. The ACB sleuths also grilled the management of Atlantic BPO at Lakadikapul as Anantaramu claimed that he sold his wife’s plot to the company. They told the ACB that the 615 yards plot at Miyapur was purchased for Rs 21 lakh.
Tight security for Azhar Thursday, September 8, 2005 | Pavan
Mohammed Azharuddin feels caged and harassed by the constant media attention and security ever since the police leaked the story on August 30 that the underworld has put out a supari (murder contract) on the former cricket captain.Whenever he moves out of his house in Jubilee Hills, two securitymen escort him in his car. At other times they frisk visitors and guard the house. Asked by media about this, Azharuddin paused for a while and said: “I feel harassed by the daily media bombardment. What the media reports one day, they contradict the next day. Then they keep repeating the same thing again. This has been going on and on. I have never felt so uncomfortable since the ban five years ago.”He is not too worried about the threat itself. “As we say, there is an appointed time for death,” he said philosophically. “So why worry about when or how it would come. The worry is not about that. It is the daily unpleasant coverage in the media that bothers me.”
YSR refused to accept VW cheque Wednesday, September 7, 2005 | Pavan
Dr. Rajasekhara Reddy Government refused to accept a cheque (of Rs.11.67 crores) brought by Volkswagen representative Mr. Frank Elbe, stating that it was unable to do so at this juncture as the CBI inquiry into release of payment to dubious Vasishta Wahan company is at an advanced stage. The Government, however, decided to send an official delegation to Germany on September 28, 2005 to discuss Volkswagen project implementation in Andhra Pradesh. It may be recalled that the Volkswagen company had assured the state government that it will take full responsibility for the wrong doings of their employee (Dr. Helmuth Schushter) for causing damage to the Andhra Pradesh government. In a letter, the company stated that Dr. Helmuth Schushter had acted in excess of his authority and misled the Andhra Pradesh Government on the issue of Vashista Wahan company.
Ganesh utsav celebrations from today Wednesday, September 7, 2005 | Pavan
The Hyderabad is gearing up to celebrate the 10-day Ganesh utsav from Today. Thousands of mandaps have been erected for installation of Ganesh idols. Many basti organisations have purchased the Idols for installation. The mandaps were tastefully decorated and illuminated at many places. Police have posted special pickets at many sensitive areas to prevent any untoward incidents during the celebrations, which will culminate on September 17 with huge procession, followed by immersion of Ganesh idols in the Hussainsagar and other lakes in and around the twin cities. > The office of the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi will function at Beheti Bhavan, Siddiamber Bazar, daily round the clock. Mr Misrilal Bhandari, office Secretary, will be available at the office, a Samithi press release said. The installation of Lord Ganesh and pooja will be performed at 11 am on September 7, Vinayaka Chavithi, at the office, by the Samithi President Mr G Pulla Reddy. The Samithi appealed all office-bearers, ganesh mandap organizers, active members and devotees to attend the pooja.
Sania : Creating history in Indian tennis Sunday, September 4, 2005 | Pavan
Sania Mirza is the current youth icon in India. Coming from Hyderabad, this teenager is creating history in Indian tennis by becoming the first ever Indian to break into the top-50 WTA rankings. She also became the first Indian woman to win a WTA tourney when she lifted the Hyderabad Open trophy in February 2005. Still not out of her teens, Sania Mirza has got a huge fan following, both inside and outside the country. Having trained under C.G.Krishna Bhupathi (father of another famous Indian tennis star, Mahesh Bhupathi), Sania's ambition is to one day become one among the top-20 in the world. At the rate in which she is going currently, that day is not far off. Sania Mirza has also been honoured with the prestigious Arjuna award by the Indian government for the year 2004. With the goodwill and support of an entire nation behind her, Sania Mirza is sure to reach great heights and do her country proud.
Andhra Media dedicating specials on Sania Sunday, September 4, 2005 | Pavan
Cricket has taken a backseat in the public eye despite the win over New Zealand, the athletes have been pushed down the news columns after winning golds, and everyone’s courting a different game — tennis. It’s all about racquets and balls these days after Sania Mirza’s scorching run at the US Open, where she has reached the pre-quarterfinals to set up a clash with the number one seed, Maria Sharapova.That has triggered a frenzy back home. The dailies served up extra doses of Sania Mania, television channels have been dedicating hour-long specials on Sania’s rise and rise... and teenaged girls want to get their noses pierced to slip in a fashionable ring a la their heroine. Sania Mirza has arrived.With Sharapova up next, Hyderabad is rooting for its favourite daughter to step on the gas a bit more and burst into the quarters. “My only advice to her is to give whatever she has — physically, mentally and game wise — against Sharapova,” says Sania’s mother Naseema Mirza.
Volkswagen too vows to pay the entire scam amount Sunday, September 4, 2005 | Pavan
It seems as if the State government will end up getting more than the Rs 11.67 crore it paid the tainted Vasishta Wahan to get the Volkswagen project. Volkswagen’s special envoy Frank Elbe is scheduled to return Rs 11.67 crore to the government on September 6. Meanwhile, Jagadish Alag Raja, a promoter of Vasishta Wahan, has reportedly returned Rs 5 crore to the CBI through a business associate. He has promised to pay back the rest of the amount too. This is nothing short of a double benefit. But it could also mean double trouble and hence the government is not ready to accept it. “We cannot do it and we will not do it,” said D.A. Somayajulu, advisor to the State government on economic affairs and programme implementation. “But the point is that we do not have any information from the CBI authorities whether they have got Rs 5 crore from Vasishta Wahan.” Mr Somayajulu said it was surprising that the CBI had chosen to leak the information to the media, instead of telling the government
673 nominations filed for civic polls on First day Saturday, September 3, 2005 | Pavan
Filing of nominations process has picked up momentum on the first day i.e. September 1, in municipalities and Corporations all over the State. As against 3500 wards in 11 corporations and 96 Municipalities that are going to polls, 673 nominations were filed. Congress has filed 129 nominations in municipalities and 39 in corporations, whereas TDP has filed 112 in municipalities and 31 in corporations. 525 nominations have been filed in all 96 municipalities and 148 in 11 corporations. BJP has filed 58, TRS 21 and CPI(M) one. Independents out beat all the political parties by filing 272 nominations. Parties have not yet finalized its candidates as seat sharing understanding is not reached till date.
Civic polls list to be released tomorrow Saturday, September 3, 2005 | Pavan
The fate of aspirants from both the Telugu Desam and Congress for the municipal polls will be unfolded on September 4 as the leadership of both the parties will release the names of contestants that day. With only three days left for filing nominations, the two parties have been holding hectic parleys on the finalisation as well as release of names of contestants.The Congress observers, Mr Buragadda Vedavyas and Mr Pasala Penchalaiah will visit the district on Saturday and hold parleys with the Ongole legislator, Mr Balineni Srinivasula Reddy, the Markapuram MLA Mr K.P. Konda Reddy and the finance minister, Mr K. Rosaiah, on the finalisation of the list.So far, the Congress is holding discussions with Left parties on the seat sharing. After coming to an understanding with them, the Congress will release its list of contestants. Local MLAs play a very key role in selection of candidates in the three municipalities. The Telugu Desam is also likely to release the list of contestants on September 4. So far, the party has officially announced the name of Mr Jada Koteswara Rao for the chairman’s post of Ongole Municipality.
Security beefed up at Secretariat Thursday, September 1, 2005 | Pavan
Exposing the chinks in the security cover of the State Secretariat, a group of ABVP activists barged into the premises, manhandled the security officer, breached the high-security corridor of the Chief Minister’s Office and staged a dharna demanding scholarships for the BC students and provision of quotas in the unaided private colleges. The security personnel finally had to resort to lathicharge. Incidentally, only a few days ago principal secretary (Political) Chittaranjan Biswal issued a memo, tightening the security measures in the Secretariat, in view of the sensitive law and order situation in the State.
Hard-core criminals arrested in Hyderabad Thursday, September 1, 2005 | Pavan
The Ghatkesar police of Cyberabad, with the assistance of the central crime branch, had arrested four hard core criminals involved in house burglaries and snatchings, and recovered properties worth Rs.50,000 including gold and silver, according to a press release of the Cyberabad police.Deputy Commissioner of Police Dr. Soumya Mishra said the accused had committed crimes in the limits of Ghatkesar, Hayathnagar of Cyberabad and Choutuppal of Nalgonda district. All the four accused were remanded for judicial custody.
