She made her debut on screen, more than 5 years back.. despite of acting in some Big Heroes ka films and doing rewarding roles as well, this actress is still striving to get that 'spark' about her when people see her.. each year, she is actually dragging her career to next year.
Despite of this huge competition, she managed to appear in rewarding roles, in the films like 'maryaada raamanna' and waiting for her fourth coming film opposite Bala Krishna in recent flick 'Adhinaayakudu'.
In mean time, we got to hear a big time news about her… this actress who appears to be in her 20s when we see her, is actually crossing 35 years of her age, as per one of the leading sites that provides a proper information about anything, everything and everyone.
Later some set of websites confessed this to be a miss communication.
This makes me recall all those heroines, be it Karishma Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Raveena Tondon, Sonali Bendre, some of whom have already crossed their 40’s, still manage to give a tough time to all those happening young heroines out there.
Wish I could know their beauty secret.
Despite of this huge competition, she managed to appear in rewarding roles, in the films like 'maryaada raamanna' and waiting for her fourth coming film opposite Bala Krishna in recent flick 'Adhinaayakudu'.
In mean time, we got to hear a big time news about her… this actress who appears to be in her 20s when we see her, is actually crossing 35 years of her age, as per one of the leading sites that provides a proper information about anything, everything and everyone.
Later some set of websites confessed this to be a miss communication.
This makes me recall all those heroines, be it Karishma Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Raveena Tondon, Sonali Bendre, some of whom have already crossed their 40’s, still manage to give a tough time to all those happening young heroines out there.
Wish I could know their beauty secret.
This is the talk in political circles about the two sensational investigation agencies of the state. But there is a difference in the working style of these two sleuths.
CBI, the top investigation agency of India is giving sleepless nights to those politicians, industrialist and bureaucrats involved in various economic crimes happened in Andhra Pradesh. Day by day CBI is coming up with different petitions and notices to catch the culprits involved in cases. If Jagan gets a bit relief from Court, then immediately he is pulled into another trouble by CBI. This way, they are a little violent in taking and implementing decisions.
Coming to CID, the biggest challenge before them is Don Bhanu's case. Not only the murder of Suri, the investigation is busy unearthing various shady land deals and other contract deals taken up by Bhanu's gang. But, this agency is going silent with their investigation. They have already locked up two other key followers of Bhanu along with Jagan's key associate Mangali Krishna without doing much sound. The agency is expected to file a charge sheet in this case very soon, which will reveal some more sensational things.
As the final efforts to avoid his arrest by the CBI in connection with the disproportionate assets case failed on Thursday when the CBI court turned down his anticipatory bail petition, YSR Congress president YS Jagan wrapped up his by-poll campaign in Macherla of Guntur and returning back to Hyderabad by road.
Till the very last minute, there is confusion in YSR Congress camp if Jagan would travel by road or train. At last, Yuva Neta choose to go by road. Party leaders say their leader will reach Hyderabad on Thursday midnight.
Jagan would be appearing before the CBI at Dilkusha Guest House for the questioning procedure on Friday. Although the CBI is yet to confirm if it would take Jagan into custody, speculations are making rounds that he will be arrested Tomorrow. Seems like, Jagan's berth got confirmed at Sri Krishna Janma Sthanam!
Till the very last minute, there is confusion in YSR Congress camp if Jagan would travel by road or train. At last, Yuva Neta choose to go by road. Party leaders say their leader will reach Hyderabad on Thursday midnight.
Jagan would be appearing before the CBI at Dilkusha Guest House for the questioning procedure on Friday. Although the CBI is yet to confirm if it would take Jagan into custody, speculations are making rounds that he will be arrested Tomorrow. Seems like, Jagan's berth got confirmed at Sri Krishna Janma Sthanam!
Excise minister Mopidevi Venkataramana, who is facing the charges of corruption in connection with Jagan's illegal assets case, has sent his resignation to CM Kiran Kumar Reddy on Thursday.
In his three page resignation letter, Mopidevi explained all the important achievements of his entire political career starting from 1987 till date. He claimed that he has a clean record as a politician and has grown from strength to strength in politics.
Mopidevi blamed it on Jagan's thirst for money for his present situation. The minister confessed that upon the pressure from late YSR, Jagan and CMO key member Bhanu, he signed few documents which benefited the Yuva Neta. "Is this the result someone gets, if he abides by the order of his leader (former CM YSR)," questioned the minister.
Hyderabad: 'Gabbar Singh' (GBS) has turned out to be a touchstone, not just for power star Pawan Kalyan but also for the relatively new Shruti Haasan. With six movies behind her, Shruti finally tasted box office success with the 'Dabangg'-remake.
The 26-year-old actress, however, insists that though GBS was a trade hit, her journey thus far has been one long trip of success.
'Though a new comer, I've had the opportunity to flit between languages, do very different roles and experiment more. I've been lucky in those terms and wouldn't trade the experience,' says the 'Bhagyalakshmi' actress.
Creating a buzz with her village belle personality ' Bhagyalakshmi in GBS, the actress has garnered attention for carrying off the rustic look.
Her director, Harish Shankar has more than just kind words to say. 'GBS wouldn't be what it is without the perfect characterization of Bhagyalakshmi by Shruti.
She is an extremely hard working and committed actress who'd turn up on time and be energetic throughout. She's been thorough right through, including learning the lyrics for the songs!' says the director, who predicts that one day the actress will rule the roost in Tollywood. 'I have no doubt that she will become number one in the industry,' comments Shankar.
Shruti, however has learnt her lessons well, with a lineage like Kamal Haasan and Sarika, she doesn't betray a sense of pride in the over-shower of compliments from her director and producer.
'I don't know how deserving I am of the compliments for 'Gabbar Singh', but I'm thankful of the team I have worked with.'
Starting her career in Bollywood with 'Luck', starring opposite Imran Khan, Shruti has had to endure through a stream of movies that promised the sky, yet only reached the horizon, despite an intimidating list of co-actors ' Siddharth, Surya, Emraan Hashmi and Dhanush.
The musician-turned-actress is nevertheless unperturbed with the way things have gone.
Speaking about her last movie '3', which is perhaps more popular for the 'Kolaveri di' song than anything, she says, 'As far as I can see, the movie was a hit. The song ('Kolaveri di') did steal the limelight, but the movie did do well.'
So in her travail thus far, what did she take away from each experience that made acting in GBS that much easier? 'Imran was a childhood friend, Siddharth I'd worked with for two films, so the comfort level was good in those films. Surya sir was very encouraging and Dhanush really helped me open up in front of the camera. But overall, they all helped me evolve as an artist.'
As Kamal Haasan's and Sarika's daughter, Shruti kicked up quite the interest when she entered the industry in 2009. But three years and seven films later, Shruti says she is just another new face.
'Yes initially I'm sure I was looked at as 'their' daughter. But the industry and the audience are not very tolerant and patient with second chances. Whatever I do is my decision and me. In all fairness, it doesn't make sense to be compared to my father, or in that case any anybody else at all.'
Music was the artiste's first calling. She has even collaborated on a few films either as a singer or composer, besides maintaining her band Extramentals.
Talking about her future plans, she says, 'Music is still important to me. I do sing a few playback tracks for some movies and record music on my own. That isn't something I'm going to give up. So yes, I will perhaps release an album too. But all in good time,' she says before signing off.
Hyderabad: Actor Allari Naresh's next 'Sudigadu' is nearing completion. Directed by Bheemineni Srinivasa Rao, the film is a remake of the hit Tamil flick 'Thamizh Padam'.
The shooting of the movie is already complete and currently in the final leg of post production. It is expected to hit the screens in June.
With a tag line like 'Okka Ticket Pai Vanda Cinemalu', the talk has it that it is a parody comedy film, which takes a comical dig at some of the clich's that a typical Telugu cinema hero would follow. The film promises to be a hilarious one.
It is produced by D Chandrasekhar and Sri Vasanth, of 'Madatha Kaja' fame, has composed music for it. Allari Naresh plays youth named Sudigadu, who is destined for greatness and punishes criminals secretly.
It features Monal Gajjar alongside him. The actor has finished filming for his portions. Naresh has pinned lots of hopes on it.
Hyderabad, May 24 : Following his arrest by the CBI, Excise Minister Mopidevi Venkata Ramana Rao on Thursday submitted his resignation from the State Cabinet.
In his resignation letter sent to Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy through his friend Rajendra Prasad at former's camp office, Mopidevi claimed that he was innocent.
'I have not committed any mistake and issued GOs on the directions of the then Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy,' he reportedly said. He said he was being punished for committing no mistake.
Talking to reporters after handing over Mopidevi's resignation letter to the Chief Minister, Rajendra Prasad claimed that Kiran Kumar Reddy too has termed the arrest as 'unfortunate'.
He said Mopidevi has stated that GO Number 29 allotting lands to VANPIC was issued as per the directions of YSR's Cabinet. However, the CBI found fault in the GO and arrested him.
Mopidevi claimed that never misused his official position anytime during his tenure. He also assured that he would fully cooperate with the probing agency in the investigations and come out clean from the charges.
In the letter, Mopidevi appealed to the Chief Minister to accept his resignation letter and hoped to re-join the cabinet after getting a clean chit from the CBI.
He also claimed that he would remain a loyal worker of the party and would abide by its decisions.
Hyderabad, May 24: Fearing a breakdown of law and order in view of the likely arrest of YSR Congress Party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy in the alleged illegal assets case, police in Hyderabad imposed prohibitory orders here Thursday.
Speculation is rife that he may be arrested three days before he is scheduled to appear in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on May 28. The agency has also summoned the Kadapa legislator Friday for questioning.
The prohibitory orders under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, banning assembly of five or more persons, came into force at 6 a.m. Thursday.
Hyderabad police commissioner Anurag Sharma said the orders would be in force till May 29. There will be no permission for meetings, rallies and processions during the period.
Police have launched checking of vehicles and frisking of people, especially at the entry points into the city.
The police commissioner said they had reliable information that "in view of forthcoming by-elections certain political parties are likely to organise large number of supporters in Hyderabad city limits, taking advantage of some local events to derive political advantage".
In the emotionally charged atmosphere, large-scale mobilisation of people is likely to adversely affect maintenance of law and order, the police chief said.
Jaganmohan Reddy has alleged that a conspiracy was hatched by Congress government in collusion with the opposition Telugu Desam Party and the CBI to arrest him.
In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh two days ago, the young leader also claimed that a conspiracy was also conceived to trigger riots after his arrest and throw the blame on him.
The CBI Wednesday issued notices to Jagan asking him to appear before it. The Andhra Pradesh High Court also had rejected a petition by him seeking exemption from appearance.
The son of late chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy was already issued summons by the CBI court, directing him to appear in the court on May 28. His petition seeking exemption from personal appearance was also dismissed by the court.
Jagan is accused of conspiring with his father to dole out favours to companies which invested in his businesses in a quid pro quo arrangement.
Guntur, May 24: Soon after the news broke that Excise Minister Mopidevi Venkataramana was arrested by the CBI, his followers went on a rampage in several parts of the district.
In Repalle, the minister’s supporters have raided the offices of the MRO and MDO and hurled stones. They have burnt one jeep and broke the window panes of several buses. In Repalle, police sub inspector Brahmam was attacked. He suffered injuries.
Bandh in Mopidei's village
In Nizampatnam, native village of the minister, traders have observed a bandh voluntarily. Villagers and traders have taken out a protest rally. Some vandals have also damaged some RTC buses.
Kadapa, June 24: Even as reports suggest the possibility of the CBI arresting the YSR Congress chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy when he goes to its office tomorrow (Friday), police have slapped prohibitory orders all over the district from tomorrow to May 29, as a precautionary measure.
District SP Msnish Kumar Sinha has said that intense patrolling was taken up in areas under 66 police stations in the district. The SP who has called the YSR Congress leaders for a discussion, has said they had assured that they would only protest peacefully in case it becomes necessary.
Tension is prevailing in this native district of Jagan and the stronghold of the YSR family ever since news broke out about his possible arrest.
Hyderabad, May 24: TDP has complained to the Election Commission of India that the Sakshi newspaper owned by the YSR Congress chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy was publishing news favorable to the party candidates and distributing copies free of cost in the constituencies where by-elections were being held on June 12, in the State.
In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, party official spokesperson and MLA K S Ratnam has stated that publication of such news came under the definition of ‘Paid News’ and distribution of the newspaper free of cost was nothing but bribe which attracts action under Section 123 (1) of the Representation of People Act, 1951 and Section 171-B, 171-E of the Indian Penal Code.
He said the said acts amount to electoral offences and corrupt practices and hence Sakshi newspaper and YSR Congress were liable for penal action under the RP act, 1951 and IPC.
He requested the CEC to direct the Election authorities in the constituencies to take immediate steps to stop distribution of Sakshi Telugu newspaper free of cost and initiate appropriate penal action against the management of the newspaper and leaders of the YSR Congress party, who were indulging in the electoral offences and corrupt practices.
Hyderabad, May 24: CBI which has arrested the excise minister Mopidevi Venkata Ramana has said that he had accepted a bribe of Rs. 8 crore for issuing several GOs, favouring the Vanpic project.
The CBI which has arrested the minister who came to the Dil Kusha guest house in the morning for interrogation, has officially announced the arrest in the afternoon. It has announced that Mopidevi was arrested at 1-30 pm. CBI has said that in its investigation, it has found that Mopidevi has taken a bribe of Rs. 8 crores for doling out favours. The agency has also informed the family members of the minister about his arrest.
CBI has said that it had procured all the necessary evidence with regard to the controversial GOs – GO No. 29, sanctioning exemption from the stamps and registration act, GO 30 clearing the agreement sanctioning concessions to Vanpic and GO No. 31, draft of land acquisition for Vanpic. CBI has also filed a memo in the CBI court naming Mopidevi as an accused in the illegal assets case against Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who donned an Indian look in her debut film "Dabangg" and will continue her tryst with traditional outfits in her upcoming films as well, says she is not comfortable wearing a bikini on screen.
"It's a complete no-no to bikini because I am not that kind of a person. I have been bought up in a certain way. I have certain restrictions that I follow and I don't see any reason to change it because if the audience has accepted me fully clothed, then why would I resort to it?" said Sonakshi.
The 24-year-old will be seen in her desi avatar in "Rowdy Rathore", "Joker", "Once Upon a Time Again", "Dabangg 2", "Son Of Sardar" and "Lootera".
"I am a normal Indian girl who wears jeans and T shirts normally. Born and brought up in Mumbai, so I am used to wearing clothes like that," Sonakshi added.
In recent times, actresses like Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu donned a bikini for the big screen, while Deepika Padukone has flaunted her fit figure in the two-piece swimwear in "Cocktail".
Sonakshi is also a tad apprehensive about doing an out and out bold film ala Vidya Balan, who stepped out of her comfort zone for a film like "The Dirty Picture".
"It was a great film and Vidya's performance was fantastic. I respect her so much as an actress after that film, but it takes guts to do something like that. I don't think I will be able to pull it off with the restrictions that I have," she said.
Power Star Pawan Kalyan who is generating 'Gabbar Singh' success power across the world is presently busy turning 'Cameraman' for his new film under Puri Jagannath's direction. This however is not stopping him to come and enjoy 'Julaayi' singing at Shilpa Kala Vedika on 25th of this month. Stylish Star Allu Arjun will be turning 'Julaayi' to entertain music lovers during that day to the tunes of Devi Sri Prasad.
The film features gorgeous Goan Girl Ileana along with Nata Kireeti Rajendra Prasad, smart and handsome baddie Sonu Sood, Bahmananda. Film makers are planning to release the film on 14th June in a sensational manner across the world. S. Radha Krishna is producing the film on Haarika and Hasinie Creations banner and is presented by DVV.Danayya. Creative director Trivikram Srinivas is directing this big budget film on which fans have lot of expectations.
T - Town's Bommali, Anushka is getting married??? The Actress who has entered her 30s, despite of her career being prominent as of now, after experiencing a bit of downfall recently, has decided to go by her parents wish and settle down??? This is the rumor that is going rounds in the Industry... Anushka visited her home town Bangalore recently… probably; this could be the reason for the rumor to crop up...we got to hear, Anushka’s parents wanted her to get married, despite of her career is going in a right track as of now... according to them, Anushka should get married right when this star status of her is on a right track and settle down...
Responding to the same, Anushka replied to the Media, ‘I suppose you guys are more curious than me about my marriage??? It was just a casual visit to Bangalore… it has been a long time I had actually spent some time with my family, so I made it a point to visit them… this has nothing to do with my marriage… my parents are matured enough to understand my priorities and the decision about my marriage is majorly depended on me… as of now my career is being satisfactory and I would never take an hasty decision at this point of time… marriage can wait for me’, said the actress. This news, that was a shock to Anushka’s admirers at first, turned out to be a sweet shock to them later…
Responding to the same, Anushka replied to the Media, ‘I suppose you guys are more curious than me about my marriage??? It was just a casual visit to Bangalore… it has been a long time I had actually spent some time with my family, so I made it a point to visit them… this has nothing to do with my marriage… my parents are matured enough to understand my priorities and the decision about my marriage is majorly depended on me… as of now my career is being satisfactory and I would never take an hasty decision at this point of time… marriage can wait for me’, said the actress. This news, that was a shock to Anushka’s admirers at first, turned out to be a sweet shock to them later…
You guessed it right, the Actress is all set to woe the audience with more short and hot Bikini in her fourth coming film opposite Saif Ali Khan, 'Cocktail'... the first look and the trailers of the film are released recently... the film very much seems to be connecting today's genre of audience and Deepika’s look is creating a much more hype... it is said that apart from intimate sequences with Saif in this flick, Deepika will be entertaining the audience with a never before seen Bikini...
Earlier, this long legs beauty has put on a much hot bikini in 'Houseful', but this time, it is going to be bolder, as per some close sources revealed...
As such Deepika is known to play some bold roles, as she did in her earlier flick, ‘Kartik calling Kartik’, ‘Break ke Baad’ and so on… even her recent flick she is playing a similar genre of role that caters to today’s genre on a large extent in ‘Cocktail’, on top of this, Deepika having no qualms and restrictions in putting on a Bikini or oodles of skin show on Silver screen, all these put together definitely makes us think the Actress is aiming to be Number 1 in B �" Town… so, all those diehard fans of Deepika out there, be prepared to see your favorite actress turning bolder and hotter
Meanwhile, the dentist couple denied the charges of the CBI and said sex was common in affluent class. Therefore, that can’t lead to murders, apparently added Talwars.
CBI lawyer Saini has told the Judge that Talwars came home late in the evening when the murder took place. They searched for Aarushi in her living room and she could not be traced. Later the couple went to daughter’s room and noticed it was locked from inside. With the help of the extra key the couple had, they opened the door and found Aarushi-Hemraj in a compromising position, the counsel said. Further, the counsel said, the angered Rajesh Talwar flicked a golf bat and hit Hemraj first and later his daughter Aarushi till they lost their consciousness, added CBI counsel Saini.
Also, he said that the dentist couple slit the throats of Aarushi-Hemraj after they fell unconscious. Nupur Talwar, however, said they loved their daughter so much and the matter could have been resolved in case they had really caught their daughter having sex.
Mumbai, May 23: The Indian rupee breached another psychological level of 56 against a dollar Wednesday and plunged to a low of 56.18 in the intra-day, hitting a record low for the sixth session in a row. The partially convertible rupee hit a low of 56.18 in the intra-day before closing at 56 against a dollar, due to persistent demand for the American currency from importers and banks amid rising risk aversion in the global markets. The Indian currency has hit new intra-day low for the sixth consecutive session. It had hit a record low of 55.40 against a dollar Tuesday. The rupee has weakened by over three percent in just three sessions this week despite assurances and interventions in the currency markets by the Reserve Bank of India. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee expressed disappointment over the sharp drop in the value of the rupee. Mukherjee blamed global uncertainties and rising oil imports bill for the battering of the Indian currency. "Quantum of India's oil imports is substantial at around $160 billion to $170 billion annually," he said. The American dollar has strengthened against major global currencies including euro and Japanese yen. However, the Indian currency is the worst hit. It has lost nearly 23 percent of value against the dollar since the beginning of this year, the worst performance among major global currencies. Indian stocks markets have also come under pressure due to the persistent slide in the value of rupee. The benchmark Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange slipped below the 16,000-point mark. The index ended the day 0.49 percent lower at 15,948.10 points Wednesday. The wide-based Nifty of the National Stock Exchange fell 0.51 percent at 4,835.65 points. Addressing the officers of the Indian Economic Service, Mukherjee expressed hope that the current phase of economic difficulties would be over soon given the resilience of the Indian economy. "We will be able to overcome successfully the difficulties presently facing the Indian economy so as to get it back to the path of higher growth trajectory," he said. Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council C. Rangarajan said the RBI would announce new measures to boost foreign funds inflow. Rangarajan said selling dollars directly to oil importers was an option the central bank might want to consider. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a series of measures in the last few weeks to curb the rupee slide. The RBI has asked banks to sell half of the foreign currencies in their accounts. In a bid to attract money from overseas, the RBI has raised interest ceiling that local banks can offer to overseas Indians in forex accounts. |
Hyderabad, May 23: Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has received a shock when the High Court has rejected his petition to exempt him from personal appearance before the CBI on May 25, as he was busy with his election campaign.
The High Court has rejected the lunch-motion filed by Jagan’s lawyer seeking time for appearance before the CBI which has summoned him to be present on May 25, three days ahead of his appearance before the CBI court.
The High Court has directed CBI to act as per section 41 A of the Cr. PC. Section 41 A provides for the investigating agency to summon any one for questioning to attain valuable information. It also gives power to the agency to take the person into custody, in case of necessity.
Jagan’s lawyer has argued in the High Court that CBI has summoned Jagan on May 25 only to arrest him. The lawyer has also explained how Jagan was seriously engaged in his party’s election activity being the chief campaigner of the party. He has urged the court to exempt Jagan from personal appearance till June 15.
The CBI in its summons has stated that Jagan was being summoned for interrogation in connection with the Vanpic deal of industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad. Jagan’s lawyer has questioned why the CBI has called Jagan after taking Prasad into custody though he was not called when Prasad was questioned for 13 times earlier.
Entire state on high alert
Meanwhile, the entire state has been put alert, giving a clear indication that Jagan might be arrested. According to information, SPs of all districts have been asked to be alert and keep an eye on the activities of the YSR Congress. Likewise, they were also reportedly asked to check any movement of party workers to Hyderabad and also be vigilant against possible agitations.
In Hyderabad prohibitory orders were imposed under Section 144. City police Commissioner Anurag Sarma has said that the police had intelligence inputs that some political parties were making arrangements to mobilize people on a large scale. He said the prohibitory orders would be in force until May 29 (Jagan is summoned to appear before the CBI court on May 28). The Commissioner said that heavy mobilization of people would effect on law and order and hence the prohibitory orders.
The High Court has rejected the lunch-motion filed by Jagan’s lawyer seeking time for appearance before the CBI which has summoned him to be present on May 25, three days ahead of his appearance before the CBI court.
The High Court has directed CBI to act as per section 41 A of the Cr. PC. Section 41 A provides for the investigating agency to summon any one for questioning to attain valuable information. It also gives power to the agency to take the person into custody, in case of necessity.
Jagan’s lawyer has argued in the High Court that CBI has summoned Jagan on May 25 only to arrest him. The lawyer has also explained how Jagan was seriously engaged in his party’s election activity being the chief campaigner of the party. He has urged the court to exempt Jagan from personal appearance till June 15.
The CBI in its summons has stated that Jagan was being summoned for interrogation in connection with the Vanpic deal of industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad. Jagan’s lawyer has questioned why the CBI has called Jagan after taking Prasad into custody though he was not called when Prasad was questioned for 13 times earlier.
Entire state on high alert
Meanwhile, the entire state has been put alert, giving a clear indication that Jagan might be arrested. According to information, SPs of all districts have been asked to be alert and keep an eye on the activities of the YSR Congress. Likewise, they were also reportedly asked to check any movement of party workers to Hyderabad and also be vigilant against possible agitations.
In Hyderabad prohibitory orders were imposed under Section 144. City police Commissioner Anurag Sarma has said that the police had intelligence inputs that some political parties were making arrangements to mobilize people on a large scale. He said the prohibitory orders would be in force until May 29 (Jagan is summoned to appear before the CBI court on May 28). The Commissioner said that heavy mobilization of people would effect on law and order and hence the prohibitory orders.
Hyderabad, Ma 22: Mangali Krishna who was charged with selling weapons to Bhanu Kiran, the alleged murderer of Rayalaseema factionist Maddelacheruvu Suri was arrested by the police here on Tuesday.
It may be recalled that there was an uproar when Bhanu Kiran has reportedly told the police that it was Mangali Krishna who supplied guns to him, as Krishna was a known associate of the YSR Congress chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy has expressed shock and anguish over the ghastly train accident when Hampi Express rammed into a goods train near Penukonda in Anantapur district in the early hours of Tuesday. The Chief Minister directed the district Collector, Superintendent of Police and others to rush to the spot and take up relief and rescue measures and provide medical assistance. He also extended condolences to the bereaved family members.
On the directions of the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary Pankaj Dwivedi spoke to the Anantapur Collector and directed to initiate speedy rescue and relief operations. The Chief Secretary and others are closely monitoring the situation and are in constant touch with the Railway officials and the district administration.
CM TO VISIT ACCIDENT SITE
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister left for Tirupati by 12.40 pm flight on Tuesday. From there, he will go to Penugonda train accident site. After monitoring the rescue and relief operations at the accident site, he will console the injured at Puttaparthi Hospital. The Chief Minister will also review the accident and the latest situation with Railway and State Officials.
The Chief Minister will reach Kalikiri in Chittoor district for night halt. On Wednesday morning, the Chief Minister will reach Tirupathi and participate in the locally arranged programs before leaving for Hyderabad by the evening.
YSR Congress president and Kadapa MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy today made sensational remarks alleging that a stage was set for his arrest in three days.
Addressing an election meeting in Jammalamadaka under Macherla Assembly constituency in Guntur district, Jagan Mohan Reddy startled the audience saying that arrangements were being made to arrest him in three days. Expressing disgust over the “attitude of Central leaders”, the Kadapa MP alleged that Delhi Congress high priests, Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, Director General of Police V Dinesh Reddy, Governor ESL Narasimhan and TDP president Nara Chandrababu Naidu held discussions about his arrest and the aftermath. He alleged that the Congress and TDP leaders held secret talks with the CBI officials, and conspired to get him arrested, create violence in the state and to put the blame on him for the destructive activities.
Knowing that their candidates would loosed the deposits in the 18 Assembly segments, the TDP and Congress leaders were also trying to stall the by-elections, he alleged.
Mumbai, May 22: The Indian rupee Tuesday slipped to 55.47 against a dollar, hitting a fresh record low for the fifth session in a row, due to increased demand for the American currency from oil firms and weak cues from global markets.
The Indian currency hit a record low of 55.47 against a dollar before closing at 55.40 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market here.
The rupee had hit a low of 55.05 against a dollar in the intra-day trade Monday and closed at 55.03.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said the fall was largely due to the uncertainty in Eurozone and the government was taking steps to curb the slide.
"The government is taking a series of steps. However, managing rupee is market-related. There is a lot of volatility," Mukherjee told reporters.
The Indian currency has lost over 20 percent of its value against dollar since the beginning of this year.
Mukherjee said the Reserve Bank of India will intervene in the foreign exchange markets as and when required.
In the last few weeks the RBI has announced some steps to control the slide in the value of Indian currency.
The RBI has asked banks to sell half of the foreign currencies in their accounts. In a bid to attract money from overseas, the RBI has raised interest ceiling that local banks can offer to overseas Indians in forex accounts.
The RBI has opened a direct dollar window for oil companies, which are worst hit because of the weakness in the domestic currency as they have to pay higher money for the same quantum of import.
Earlier in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the finance minister said the government has taken a number of steps to "augment supply of foreign exchange to step stem rupee decline".
The government's steps include liberalisation of External Commercial Borrowings policy and portfolio investment norms, steps to improve access to corporate bond market through infrastructure debt funds and the RBI's initiatives to curb speculation in the forex markets.
Sydney, May 21: Australia's largest airline Qantas Airways announced Monday that it would cut 500 jobs following a review of its heavy aircraft maintenance and engineering operations.
The airline said it would consolidate heavy maintenance work into Brisbane in Queensland and Victoria's Avalon, Xinhua reported.
Qantas said the restructure was necessary as there was not enough heavy maintenance work required for three separate facilities and the introduction of new technology and modern aircraft would lead to a further 60 percent reduction in heavy maintenance requirements over the next seven years.
As a result of the restructure, heavy maintenance on Boeing 737 aircraft will move from its base at Tullamarine in Melbourne and be maintained in Brisbane along with B767 aircraft and Airbus A330s, the airline said.
The base at Avalon will continue to maintain Boeing 747s.
"There will be a net reduction of 500 positions as a result of the restructure," Qantas said in a statement Monday.
The airline said 422 jobs would go from its Tullamarine and 113 positions would be axed at Avalon.
But 30 new line maintenance jobs will be created in Melbourne and five in Sydney, Qantas said.
The airline said consolidating heavy maintenance and other engineering initiatives would save the company up to $AU 100 million ($US 98.54 million) annually.
One-off costs associated with the restructure will be about $AU 50 million ($US 49.27 million).
Qantas Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce said the airline was working with the Victorian government to help employees affected with future employment opportunities.
"Dozens of companies in mining and resources, engineering and manufacturing who are looking for highly skilled workers have contacted Qantas seeking to make contact with affected workers," he said in the statement.
At the Cannes premiere of Madagascar 3, the actor went a step further with her red carpet style - she wore a nude plunging backless dress that was held together by a thin blingy belt at the waist. As for her makeup and hair, she went 70s, choosing winged eyeliner and a bouffant a la Saira Banu.
While the look was simple, Mallika's outfit was definitely a better and more daring choice than some of dresses she wore the previous two years at Cannes. But whether her regular red carpet appearances here will fetch her more roles in Hollywood is the big question.
So those who thought that Mallika had gone understated this year at Cannes now stand corrected. The lady always makes sure that at least her outfits, if not her roles, make an oomphy statement!
New Delhi, May 21: Four days after an American woman alleged she was molested by Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach, playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the case took a new turn Monday with the cricketer telling the police that he inadvertently touched the victim as he was under the influence of alcohol, police sources said.
A police officer claimed that Pomersbach, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL, has confessed that he was under the influence of alcohol and inadvertently touched the victim.
According to the officer, the name of another IPL cricketer belonging to the RCB team K.P. Appanna has also cropped up in the case as he was found accompanying Pomersbach to the room of the victim.
"Appanna's name came to light after he was seen in CCTV footage recovered from Maurya Sheraton hotel where the American woman was molested during a party," said the officer.
Police spoke to Appanna, a leg spinner who plays for Karnataka in Ranji Trophy. But the cops have not formally questioned him yet, said the officer.
The officer informed that they were yet to ascertain whether Appanna entered the room where the victim was staying.
Pomersbach was arrested Friday after the victim Zohail Hamid alleged that he molested her and hit her fiance Sahil Peerzada when he objected to the cricketer's behaviour. Peerzada was punched in his ear following which he had to undergo a surgery.
The official said that Peerzada, who is a friend of RCB owner Siddhartha Mallya, was invited to the post-match party at the hotel.
At the time of the incident, Peerzada was present along with his fiancee, his friends Moiz and Miraj, and Pomersbach.
Pomersbach misbehaved with Hameed in the party.
"When she left the party along with Peerzada, she was followed by Pomersbach and Appanna after a few minutes," said the official.
Appanna had come to ask whether Mallya was there in the room, the official said, adding Zohail had also corroborated this.
The official informed that they had recorded Moiz's statement too.
Zohail had alleged in her complaint to police Friday that five to six members of the IPL team had pressurised her to withdraw the case against Pomersbach.
Police is not ruling out the possibility that she was pressurised to withdraw the complaint against Pomersbach.
Milky beauty Tamannah is on a mission and will not stop till she realizes it. Tamannah who scorched the screens in Racha turning red hot with her erotic poses says though everything one desires will not happen it doesn't mean one should not try to achieve their aims and ambitions. She says she hates leaving everything to almighty.
Tammu as she is known to her fans says one should decide what they wan't to be and clear in their goals and strive strenuously. She cites her example saying from her childhood she aspired to be a star and so came in front of camera at the age of tender 13. She says though she tasted failures she never looked back and finally she realized her ambition. Presently she is romancing Prabhas in 'Rebel', Ram in 'Endukante Premanta' and Power Star Pawan Kalyan in 'Cameraman'.View Gallery: Tamannah
In the name of quality and perfection, many directors waste loads of reels. Slowly, Meher Ramesh is also joining this club for his uncontrollable desperation.\
Already, Meher got a black mark in the industry for his continuous flop flicks. It is a wonder to see how he gets big budgeted assignments irrespective of his bombed works. However, this star director has not learned from his mistakes and is now shooting loads of reels under desperation, wasting more time. Insiders revealed that he is extending the foreign shoots of 'Shadow' for longer time than scheduled.
This is affecting the producers of the film with budgets being over shot. 'Shadow' is the upcoming movie of family hero Venkatesh, who is playing the role of a don in this movie. Critics are saying that the result of this flick will make a big impact on the future of both Venkatesh and Meher Ramesh.
None of her films have given her a peaceful sleep and satisfaction till date. Thanks to 'Gabbar Singh', the one that made her walk in the air with its stupendous success. After Gabbar Singh, she scored another hit in a row.
Shruti Hassan is on cloud nine for scoring a hit with 'Gabbar Singh'. Her happiness got double when another hit has fallen into her kitty. Shruti's latest Tamil movie 'Sridhar' is also doing well at Kollywood BO, says a trade pundit. This movie is the dubbed version of Siddharth and Shruti's 'Oh My Friend' that bombed in Andhra Pradesh for its pale narration. However, the makers have changed few portions of it to suit Tamil audiences before making it sound loud in theatres.
Initially there is a critical response for this movie due to poor ratings, but it slowly picked up as youths started flowing in heavily. Among all other co-stars of the movie, only Shruti Hassan got applause in Tamil circuits. This can be called as transformation of 'iron leg' into 'golden leg'!
Actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi have been taking the credit for every good thing that happened before and after the merger of PRP with Congress.
First in the list is saving the Congress government from collapsing twice (once during Rosaiah's tenure as CM and the other during Kiran's regime). Playing a key role in reducing the hiked power charges, cutting down the VAT on textiles, the idea of promotional campaign of party with booklets having the list of Congress schemes & programmes and also complained to Sonia Gandhi about the diversion of of SC and ST sub-plan funds to other schemes are the few things listed by him as his contribution to Congress till now.
Although there were reports of PRP vote hadn't been transferred completely to the Congress even after the merger, Chiru is confident that his fans would remain with him forever. The people of AP are known to be very intelligent, especially when it comes to voting. Will Chiru's good work comes in handy for Congress in 2014 general elections. Let's wait and watch!
Sexy heroines are always hurried to erase the line between glamour and skin show to woo mass fans. The most demanded item from them is a 'navel show' and then a 'thigh peek'.
One new actress is now getting lot of offers but with the condition that she should be ready to show her navel. She is Nandita, who shot to fame with Teja's recent movie 'Neeku Naaku Dash Dash'. While mesmerizing eyes and attractive smile are the primary assets of this ravishing beauty, our makers are expecting something sizzling this time. In Teja's film she has not given peeks of her skin though she looked glamorous sometimes.
Right now, she is not accepting any offer that demands her for a skin show, revealed a close friend of this hot beauty. Critics say that if Nandita wants to break into top heroines' zone, she has to take skin route now itself, as a red-hot show sometime later will not help attracting anyone. It is for Nandita to decide!
India will soon file a case in the WTO against visa fee hike by the US, complaining that Indian IT companies face discrimination in regard to their employees who are on short-term contracts in America.
"We have finalised our case. The US visa fee hike is a discriminatory move against Indian IT firms. This week, we will formally file the complaint and seek consultations under WTO," a senior Commerce and Industry Ministry official said.
As per the procedure of World Trade Organisation (WTO), consultation is the first stage of a complaint filed with the global trade body.
The US had raised visa fee in 2010 to fund its enhanced costs on securing border with Mexico under the Border Security Act. Since then, India has been protesting against the measure.
Consultations give parties to the dispute an opportunity to discuss and resolve the issue without proceeding further with litigation. After 60 days, if consultations fail, the complainant may request adjudication by the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).
The law – Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 – has substantially increased the fees for H1B and L1 categories of visas for applicants which employ more than 50 persons in the US or have more than 50 per cent their employees admitted on non-immigrant visas (the
50:50 rule).
"... This is prima facie discriminatory for Indian companies," an official said.
The H1B visa fee has been increased significantly to USD 2,000 and L1 to USD 2,700.
Some of the top Indian companies TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Mahindra Satyam were affected by the US action on visa fee. The US is the largest market for the Indian software exports.
However, the large American high-tech corporations which may bring higher numbers of skilled immigrants into the US would not be affected, since vast majority of their workforce is of Americans.
"We have finalised our case. The US visa fee hike is a discriminatory move against Indian IT firms. This week, we will formally file the complaint and seek consultations under WTO," a senior Commerce and Industry Ministry official said.
As per the procedure of World Trade Organisation (WTO), consultation is the first stage of a complaint filed with the global trade body.
The US had raised visa fee in 2010 to fund its enhanced costs on securing border with Mexico under the Border Security Act. Since then, India has been protesting against the measure.
Consultations give parties to the dispute an opportunity to discuss and resolve the issue without proceeding further with litigation. After 60 days, if consultations fail, the complainant may request adjudication by the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).
The law – Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 – has substantially increased the fees for H1B and L1 categories of visas for applicants which employ more than 50 persons in the US or have more than 50 per cent their employees admitted on non-immigrant visas (the
50:50 rule).
"... This is prima facie discriminatory for Indian companies," an official said.
The H1B visa fee has been increased significantly to USD 2,000 and L1 to USD 2,700.
Some of the top Indian companies TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Mahindra Satyam were affected by the US action on visa fee. The US is the largest market for the Indian software exports.
However, the large American high-tech corporations which may bring higher numbers of skilled immigrants into the US would not be affected, since vast majority of their workforce is of Americans.
Who won't dream of romancing Milky beauty Tamannah?. mere mortals fantasise in their dreams but a reporter is romancing milky beauty enjoying her beauty. He is none other than Power Star Pawan Kalyan who will be starting shooting for Puri Jagannath's 'Cameraman Ganga To Rambabu'.Puri has already announced schedule for the film according to which shooting will commence from 15th of next month. Film will be hitting the screens on 18th October.
Producer DVV.Danayya said the film will have Power Star's style of action sequences to thrill masses. His role characterisation and dialogues, mannerisms will be unique and extra ordinary. Prakash Raj, Brahmanandam, Ali, MS.Narayana, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Tanikella Bharani are starring in the film.
Producer DVV.Danayya said the film will have Power Star's style of action sequences to thrill masses. His role characterisation and dialogues, mannerisms will be unique and extra ordinary. Prakash Raj, Brahmanandam, Ali, MS.Narayana, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Tanikella Bharani are starring in the film.
Power Star Pawan Kalyan starrer latest sensational blockbuster movie 'Gabbar Singh' is showing the stamina of Power star at the box office.Gabbar Singh is running with packed houses even on week days and rewriting records. The film raked around 42.55 crores worldwide in the first week while the whole of AP registered around 28 crores, creating a record of sorts in Telugu movies.
Total First Week Collections (AP) : 28,85,00,000 cr,Karnataka - 2.7cr,Rest of India - 2.00cr,Overseas - 9.00cr
Gabbar Singh one week Collections (World wide): Rs. 42.55 crores.
This is the higest collections for any movie so far in Tollywood industry. With more and more prints are adding, one would expect all previous records are meant to be broken!!!
Indo Canadian porn star Sunny Leone is all set to set theaters on fire with flaunting her sensuous erotic 'Jism' in Mahesh Bhat's 'Jism-2'. She says she never thought that her stint in Big Boss reality show will land her in bollywood offers. She said though she shares good relation with Bhats it was a surprise for her. Jism-2 stars Randeep Hooda and is directed by Pooja Bhat.Sunny says the film is presently shooting in Srilanka and taunts her fans saying they should get prepared in advance to see her in new look as the film is meant only for adults.
She says intimate scenes have come beautifully and the film is making her have wild dreams. Sunny said being a porn and sexy star made her task easy as her body is fully prepared for the shots. She says she is even starring in a condom ad as she wants to send a message to youth about safe sex. She says she will promote brands so that she can send message to society.
Meanwhile, Mahesh Bhatt says Sunny too felt shy acting in bold bedroom soon even after previously acting in porn films. Quite a revelation!!!
Pretty Punjabi Kudi Charmee who once was a sensation in tollywood is presently bereft of opportunities in film industry. It was really surprising for movie lovers as she has all the grace, charm, appeal to captivate the people and make them throng the theaters which film makers ultimately desire. One still can not forget her 'Ice Ice' song in 'Mangala' or her extraordinary beauty in Dongala Mutha which Ramu exposed to the core. She even went on to make her Bollywood debut in 2011 starring opposite Big B Amitabh in Budda Hoga Tera Baap.
Charmee when contacted and inquired about her present lack of offers questioned back how could they get that doubt?. She said she is in the film industry for more than a decade and still getting roles even now at the same pace. However she is treading carefully in search of novelty rejected all and sundry mundane and routine offers. But people who heard her statements were seen laughing at her back as she did not star in single film in the entire first half of 2012.View Gallery: Charmee
Ongole, May 21: Noted Christian evangelist K A Paul was taken into custody by the police here during the wee hours of Monday.
It is learnt that he was taken into custody in connection with the murder of his younger brother David Raju. David Raju withttp://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1871733757060645284#editor/target=post;postID=3803189342390456773h whom Paul had property disputes was found murdered in Mahabubnagar district 2 years ago.
It is learnt that Paul has complained to the local police few days ago that he was facing life threat, as some one was following him constantly.
Soon after taking Paul into custody, police have taken him to the RIMS for medical check up, before producing him in the court.
It may be mentioned here that Paul has been telling the media in the recent past that he was the favourite son of the God and all those who had tried to harm him were perishing. When he was recently asked by the media about his involvement in his brother's murder, Paul said he had nothing to do with it and asserted that police had not even questioned him about the murder.
A film last year, that was in news right from the ground work being done, launch of the same, shoot and pre and post release of the film… it is ‘Dirty Picture’ produced by Ekta Kapoor, starring Vidya Balan in the much bold and lead role… the film based on the real life Journey of one of the bold actress, down South, Silk Smitha… the movie released among much controversies, turned out to be a block buster success in B �" Town, bagging Vidya Balan a National Award as well…
It is reported that our T �" Town film makers are planning to re make this film in Telugu… they could not find any other actress apart from Nayanatara to depict such a bold role… when the film makers approached this actress to play the lead, it seems Nayan clearly refused saying she is not interested in playing this role, at this point of her career…
When we start analyzing what could be the reason for this… it could be Nayan’s Goddess Seeta ka image in Bapus’ directorial ‘Sree Rama Raajyam’… or the glamour heroine image of her that made her back Gopi Chand, Nagarjuna and RaNa’s fourth coming films or could be this actress is not willing to take any chances with her image as of now, by playing any bold roles…
What ever reason could be, this made those film makers to leave expectations on Nayan playing a key role in ‘Dirty Picture’ remake and search for another heroine…
It is reported that our T �" Town film makers are planning to re make this film in Telugu… they could not find any other actress apart from Nayanatara to depict such a bold role… when the film makers approached this actress to play the lead, it seems Nayan clearly refused saying she is not interested in playing this role, at this point of her career…
When we start analyzing what could be the reason for this… it could be Nayan’s Goddess Seeta ka image in Bapus’ directorial ‘Sree Rama Raajyam’… or the glamour heroine image of her that made her back Gopi Chand, Nagarjuna and RaNa’s fourth coming films or could be this actress is not willing to take any chances with her image as of now, by playing any bold roles…
What ever reason could be, this made those film makers to leave expectations on Nayan playing a key role in ‘Dirty Picture’ remake and search for another heroine…
Yes guys... the news is confirmed. Young ‘Rebel’ star Prabhas and Heroine Anushka were caught in Ramoji Film City... why not, after all this on screen couple are shooting for their fourth coming flick, ‘Vaaradhi’ directed by Kodali Shiva… the regular shoot of this film have started recently... as of now, the action sequences are being shot... the film is turning out to be a love �" action entertainer... the title as of now is creating a high expectations on the film…
On the other hand Prabhas did not had a release after his 'Mr. Perfect' that happened a year ago... his fourth coming film, that started shooting some 8 to 9 months back ‘Rebel’, has no update for us… this film is directed by Raghava Lawrence, dance master turned Director… there was a mess initially, when it comes to the leading lady of this film… Anushka was being finalized to play main lead opposite Prabhas in this film… for the reasons not known Anushka is out of the film, being replaced by Tamanna.. deeksha Seth is playing a second fiddle in ‘Rebel’… even ‘Rebel’ promises to be a out and out action flick, from Prabhas...
On the other hand Prabhas did not had a release after his 'Mr. Perfect' that happened a year ago... his fourth coming film, that started shooting some 8 to 9 months back ‘Rebel’, has no update for us… this film is directed by Raghava Lawrence, dance master turned Director… there was a mess initially, when it comes to the leading lady of this film… Anushka was being finalized to play main lead opposite Prabhas in this film… for the reasons not known Anushka is out of the film, being replaced by Tamanna.. deeksha Seth is playing a second fiddle in ‘Rebel’… even ‘Rebel’ promises to be a out and out action flick, from Prabhas...
Vijayawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal has taken on YSR Congress party president and Kadapa MP Jaganmohan Reddy yet another time. Comparing Jagan’s irregularities to the convict Bangaru Lakshman, Lagadapati questioned as to how many decades of punishment should Jagan face when Bangaru Lakshman got four year term for accepting one lakh rupees.
Rajagopal has said that Jaganmohan Reddy would be arrested soon and appealed to the public not to melt in case the family members of Jagan move in public and cry over Jagan’s arrest.
Lagadapati, who was touring West Godavari district, as a part of his election campaign spoke to the media last night. He has said that those who followed the foot steps of Jagan and invested in his companies were behind the bars and Jagan was happily campaigning for by-polls.
Will Jaganmohan Reddy be arrested really as said by Lagadapati? In case he gets arrested before by-polls, will that act not gain the sympathy of followers of late Y S Rajashekara Reddy and his son Jaganmohan Reddy? The coin that would presumably decide political game in the state apparently went for a toss, one has to wait and watch what would be the outcome.
'What made our own Telugu Actress Bindu Madhavi give this statement? Because the actress does not have even a single T - Town film in her hand, she has got ready to act without a remuneration? Or there is some other reason?'....
Definitely, Bindu Madhavi, though has not much of a work in T - Town, the actress is now concentrating on her acting career in K - Town and reported to have signed couple of projects as well… in this regard, Bindu in her recent interview with a daily has reported that, she aims to act opposite K - Town’s sensation Ajith and if required she is even ready to play a role opposite this star without even taking a single enpy… this makes Bindu Madhavi be in news after much of a time…
The Actress made her debut with 'Aavakaaya Biryaani' and has done couple of films like ‘Bumper Offer’, ‘Rama Rama Krishna Krishna’ and ‘Pilla Jamindaar’… none of the film managed to make her sustain in T - Town…
Now, Bindu has put up all her efforts in K - Town alone...
Definitely, Bindu Madhavi, though has not much of a work in T - Town, the actress is now concentrating on her acting career in K - Town and reported to have signed couple of projects as well… in this regard, Bindu in her recent interview with a daily has reported that, she aims to act opposite K - Town’s sensation Ajith and if required she is even ready to play a role opposite this star without even taking a single enpy… this makes Bindu Madhavi be in news after much of a time…
The Actress made her debut with 'Aavakaaya Biryaani' and has done couple of films like ‘Bumper Offer’, ‘Rama Rama Krishna Krishna’ and ‘Pilla Jamindaar’… none of the film managed to make her sustain in T - Town…
Now, Bindu has put up all her efforts in K - Town alone...
Vijayawada Congress MP Lagadapati Rajagopal has said that YSR Congress president and Kadapa MP Jaganmohan Reddy cannot become a chief minister at any cost. Adding pun to his statement, Lagadapati Rajagopal said women will have to mortgage their 'mangal sutras' (the holy marriage thread worn by Hindu women in India, which is often made of gold and considered auspicious).
Lagadapati has said that if there’s something like ballot against corruption, except in Kadapa district, people in all parts of the state would vote that Jagan should go to jail. He has also exuded confidence that Congress would make a clean sweep in all 18 assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha constituency.
YSR Congress party is yet to defend the statements of Lagadapati Rajagopal. It looks like YSR Congress is really in a dilemma as by-polls are approaching on one hand and CBI's enquiry is also going on in full swing. Will the hopes of all followers of Jagan get dashed in by-polls? May be yes, say sources!
Lagadapati has said that if there’s something like ballot against corruption, except in Kadapa district, people in all parts of the state would vote that Jagan should go to jail. He has also exuded confidence that Congress would make a clean sweep in all 18 assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha constituency.
YSR Congress party is yet to defend the statements of Lagadapati Rajagopal. It looks like YSR Congress is really in a dilemma as by-polls are approaching on one hand and CBI's enquiry is also going on in full swing. Will the hopes of all followers of Jagan get dashed in by-polls? May be yes, say sources!
Andhra Pradesh is one place where stars and even item bombs are treated like celebrities and all have a lot of fan following. But all this stargiri and celebrity status doesn't stand a value when they go to other places. And this is turning as a blessing in disguise for one lady.
She is none other than the item queen Mumaith Khan. Recently, Mumaith was sharing her thoughts when she reportedly mentioned that life is very peaceful for her in Mumbai after shifting there. Well, Mumaith reportedly stated that when in Hyderabad it was very difficult for her to go out as she used to get mobbed and gossips were written a lot.
But currently in Mumbai, no one cares about her so wherever she goes or whoever she goes with doesn't really matter. It is heard that Mumaith is enjoying this newfound freedom and making the most of it. Now, many are trying to understand what she means by 'roaming' and 'doing' anything.
Andhra Pradesh government today transferred nine Indian Police Service officers, including the controversial Director General of state Anti-Corruption Bureau D Boobathi Babu and Hyderabad Police Commissioner A K Khan.
Of these, three have been promoted to the rank of Director General of Police and one of them has been retained in the same position.
IPS officer of 1979-batch B Prasada Rao, currently the vice-chairman and managing director of AP State Road Transport Corporation, has been promoted to the rank of DGP and posted as Director General of ACB, relieving incumbent Boobathi Babu 'from the additional charge,' a Government Order issued by state Chief Secretary Pankaj Dwivedi said. Babu, however, has not been given any new charge.
A K Khan of 1981 batch, currently Hyderabad Commissioner of Police, has been transferred and posted as Vice Chairman and managing director of APSRTC.
Khan's batchmate Anurag Sharma, who has been holding additional charge of Hyderabad CP's post for over a month now, has now been given the regular charge.
Syed Anwar-ul Huda of 1979 batch has been promoted to the rank of DGP and retained as Director General of Police (Law & Order) by temporarily adding a post in the DGP grade, the Chief Secretary's order said.
Another officer of the 1979 batch, Aruna Bahuguna has also been promoted to the DGP rank and posted as chairperson of AP Police Housing Corporation.
T P Das, who was recently promoted to the DGP rank, has been transferred to the post of Director General of Prisons and Director of Correctional Services, relieving Vivek Dube of the additional charge.
Lokendra Sharma, currently on leave, has been posted as Director General of AP Special Protection Force in the rank of Additional DGP, the Chief Secretary's order said.
Lokendra Sharma's 1980 batchmate Madanlal has been transferred and posted as Managing Director of AP Police Housing Corporation.
J V Ramudu of 1981 batch has been made the new ADGP of Greyhounds, the elite anti-naxal squad of AP Police.
Damodar Goutam Sawang of 1986 batch, who returned from deputation to the United Nations, has been promoted to the ADGP rank and posted to the AP Special Police.
Of these, three have been promoted to the rank of Director General of Police and one of them has been retained in the same position.
IPS officer of 1979-batch B Prasada Rao, currently the vice-chairman and managing director of AP State Road Transport Corporation, has been promoted to the rank of DGP and posted as Director General of ACB, relieving incumbent Boobathi Babu 'from the additional charge,' a Government Order issued by state Chief Secretary Pankaj Dwivedi said. Babu, however, has not been given any new charge.
A K Khan of 1981 batch, currently Hyderabad Commissioner of Police, has been transferred and posted as Vice Chairman and managing director of APSRTC.
Khan's batchmate Anurag Sharma, who has been holding additional charge of Hyderabad CP's post for over a month now, has now been given the regular charge.
Syed Anwar-ul Huda of 1979 batch has been promoted to the rank of DGP and retained as Director General of Police (Law & Order) by temporarily adding a post in the DGP grade, the Chief Secretary's order said.
Another officer of the 1979 batch, Aruna Bahuguna has also been promoted to the DGP rank and posted as chairperson of AP Police Housing Corporation.
T P Das, who was recently promoted to the DGP rank, has been transferred to the post of Director General of Prisons and Director of Correctional Services, relieving Vivek Dube of the additional charge.
Lokendra Sharma, currently on leave, has been posted as Director General of AP Special Protection Force in the rank of Additional DGP, the Chief Secretary's order said.
Lokendra Sharma's 1980 batchmate Madanlal has been transferred and posted as Managing Director of AP Police Housing Corporation.
J V Ramudu of 1981 batch has been made the new ADGP of Greyhounds, the elite anti-naxal squad of AP Police.
Damodar Goutam Sawang of 1986 batch, who returned from deputation to the United Nations, has been promoted to the ADGP rank and posted to the AP Special Police.
Directed by: Ram Gopal Varma Produced by: Siddhant Oberoi, Amit Sharma Written by: Nilesh Girkar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Rana Daggubati, Madhu Shalini, Lakshmi Manchu, Nathalia Kaur Rating: * The last decent movie that Ram Gopal Varma made was Rakht Charitra (part 1) in 2010. Rann was decent as well. He went horribly wrong with the sequel to that film and of course, Not a Love Story. Department seemed promising because of its impressive cast and RGV has a grip over the crime/gangster genre. Sadly, Department is a monstrous disappointment. RGV is obsessed with crotches and the female anatomy as is amply evident in the gross item song featuring hottie Nathalia Pinheiro Kaur. He is also fascinated by weird cinematographic angles and dark tones which make watching Department rather difficult. The viewer has a migraine and distorted vision by the end of this movie! The story is nothing new and nothing much. We have seen special cops operating against the mafia in secret/higher operations in too many movies. Some examples are Kahaani, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, Ab Tak Chhappan, Jannat 2, and international films like The Departed. So this movie is about the department of cops played by Sanjay Dutt and Rana Daggubati who want to wipe out the crime scene in Mumbai. Vijay Raaz plays the prime gangster and Amitabh Bachchan plays a gangster-turned-politician. There is ample sleaze in the movie which also adds to the painful experience. The action and violence is too much to tolerate. The music is bad and the dialogues make you cringe. There is a lot of nonsense and no sense of reality in the movie. You really wonder how RGV can outdo himself in making unwatchable movies! Sanjay Dutt looks haggard and has his usual “I give a damn” swagger. So he does nothing new. Rana Daggubati looks good but that is about it. The characters do not have soul. You don’t care for them. Vijay Raaz is erroneously cast as the gangster and Abhimanyu Singh and Madhu Shalini as his allies are plain terrible. Abhimanyu Singh needs to do something new. Anjana Sukhani is, surprisingly, a breath of fresh air in a suffocating film. Lakshmi Manchu is a delight to watch. Amitabh Bachchan sportingly plays his character but one does wonder what made him sign this movie. He makes the movie a tad tolerable in a few scenes. At two-and-a-half hours, this is unbearably long and you feel like walking out several times during the movie. By now it is clear that Department doesn’t merit a watch ever! I have run out of words to criticize it further. For Department my review rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Allu Arjun-starrer 'Julayi' which went to Dubai recently for a couple of songs will have its audio release on May 25 on a grand scale with mega heroes expected to grace the event, sources suggest. Composer Devi Sri Prasad, who is on a high after the stupendous success of 'Gabbar Singh' audio is teaming up with Bunny after chartbusters such as 'Arya', 'Bunny' and 'Arya 2'. The Trivikram directorial has wrapped up its talkie part sometime ago and at present a song is being filmed on the lead pair at Ramoji Film City in a specially erected set. The film is about a reckless youth (Allu Arjun) who just seeks enjoyment by not believing in work. He splurges money earned by the rest of his family on his comforts. However, things take a u turn for him when a beautiful girl played by Ileana falls for him. An out and out Trivikram marked entertainer, the film produced by Radhakrishna under Harika Hasini creations also sees Natakeeriti Dr Rajendra Prasad playing a significant role. Actor Sonu Sood after a brief gap in Telugu is portraying a role on par with that of Allu Arjun. 'Julayi' will hit the marquee in June.
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: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday grilled Home Minister P Sabita Indra Reddy in connection with disproportionate assets case of YSR Congress party president Jagan Mohan Reddy. According to sources, the CBI officials questioned Sabitha at her residence for more than three hours about the permissions and licenses granted to certain cement companies, which allegedly made investments into the companies owned by Jagan under quid pro quo arrangement. Sabita Indra Reddy was the Minister for Mines and Geology in Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's Cabinet from 2004 to 2009. She reportedly informed the probing agency CBI that the licenses were given to the cement companies as per the decision taken by the cabinet and that she did not violate any norms while issuing the orders. Sabitha Indra Reddy is the third minister questioned by the CBI in Jagan's assets case. Earlier, the CBI questioned Excise Minister Mopidevi Venkatramna and Roads and Buildings Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao, who were ministers for Infrastructure and Revenue respectively in YSR's cabinet. The CBI officials said that they might question Sabitha again, if needed.
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Telangana Rashtra Samithi Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao on Thursday condemned Bharatiya Janata Party president G Kishan Reddy's criticism on the party on the Telangana issue. Talking to media persons, Harish Rao sought an explanation from the BJP State president as to why he has not submitted his resignation from elected post when the statehood agitation was going-on at its peak. Stating that NIzamabad MLA E Laxminarayana submitted his resignation from the elected post expressing solidarity to statehood agitation, he asked as to why Kishan Reddy went abroad during the agitation period. Harish Rao also demanded an explanation from the BJP, which claims that the Telangana state formation would be possible with the national parties, as to why it did not raised the Telangana issue during the ruling of NDA. Stating that the people of Telangana would not believe the promises of BJP, he asked the BJP to give explanation how it could achieve Telangana state without the support of regional parties. Meanwhile, Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram said that the JAC was conducting a survey over the by-election in Parakala Assembly constituency. Based on findings of the survey, he said that JAC would extend support to the party in the by-election. He asked the Telugu Desam Telangana Forum, which is targeting the JAC, to explain what it was doing to achieve the Telangana state.
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Naga Chaitanya and Sunil will reprise the roles of Madhavan and Arya in the Telugu remake of the Tamil blockbuster 'Vettai'. Producer Bellamkonda Suresh reportedly first bought the film's remake rights, but later gave up for various reasons. So UTV Motion Pictures, the original producers, informed the media that they are dubbing the movie in Telugu with the title 'Bhale Tammudu.' Bellamkonda has jumped into the fray and has bought the remake rights from UTV and is making it with Naga Chaitanya as lead hero. He has roped in comedian turned hero Sunil to play the second lead. After Sunil delivered a hit with 'Poola Rangadu,' he is considered in the top league of Tollywood and hence the combination of Naga Chaitanya and Sunil is bound to be a good pair. Sunil will play the role of a timid cop, originally enacted by R Madhavan while Chaitanya will play the aggressive younger brother reprised by Arya. The Telugu version is to be directed by Dolly, who earlier directed 'Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam'. The remake will go to the sets from June 26.
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Nellore, May 17 (INN): Rajya Sabha member K Chiranjeevi on Thursday predicted that YSR Congress president and Kadapa MP Jagan Mohan Reddy would be arrested soon. Addressing an election rally at Kavali in Nellore district, Chiranjeevi said that the CBI would arrest Jagan for looting the State indiscriminately and resorting to illegal methods to accumulate properties. He said that those having links with criminals and misusing public funds have no moral right to seek votes of the people in the ensuing by-elections. Chiranjeevi also alerted the people to exercise their franchise judiciously in the by-elections and give priority for spotless persons. He criticised a the section of politicians for making industrialists scapegoats and pushing them behind the bars in connection with corruption cases. The Congress MP said that industrialists in the State were afraid of the CBI and going to other States in search of green pasture. He also came down heavily on some politicians who are slinging mud on others in order to get mileage in the elections.
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