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Everything you need to know about Koneti Raju Kandrika: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Koneti Raju Kandrika: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

EC, National Literacy Mission join hands to spread electoral literacy

May 21, 2013 at 5:46 PM

The Election Commission (EC) of India and the National Literacy Mission Authority (NLMA) will work together towards increasing awareness about electoral literacy, especially among the poor class of society.

EC, National Literacy Mission to work together

May 21, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) and the National Literacy Mission Authority (NLMA) will jointly work towards spreading awareness about electoral literacy, especially among the poor and deprived section of society.

Junior NTR gets film teaser as birthday gift

May 20, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Chennai, May 20 (IANS) The makers of Junior NTR's upcoming Telugu action-drama "Ramayya Vasthavayya" have released half-a-minute teaser of the film as a birthday gift for the actor, who turned 29 Monday.

Army officer killed in gunfight with militants on LoC

May 18, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Srinagar, May 18 (ANI): A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) was killed on Saturday during an infiltration bid by militants in the Macchil sector along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara District.

Cricket betting racket busted in Hyderabad, 3 held

May 16, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) Hyderabad police have busted a cricket betting racket with the arrest of three people and seized cash and some hitech equipments.

Indo-US cooperation in education to increase

May 16, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) India and the US will further expand cooperation in the knowledge sector, Human Resource Development Minister Pallam Raju said here during a round table discussion on the US-India Academic Partnership.

Will Sep 27 prove lucky for Junior NTR again? (With Image)

May 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) On Sep 27, 2001, Junior NTR's earliest blockbuster Telugu film "Student No. 1" released and catapulted him to stardom. Now, on the same date this year, he plans to release his upcoming Telugu action-drama "Ramayya Vasthavayya" hoping for the same result.

EPF compliance just eight percent of country's workforce

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Employees' Provident Fund compliance is very poor in India and just eight percent of the country's total workforce is currently under the scheme, an official said here Wednesday.

Kerala to promote Neera as non-alcoholic health drink

May 15, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (IANS) The Kerala government will promote the state's coconut water-based drink "Neera" as a non-alcoholic health drink, Excise Minister K. Babu said Wednesday.

India seeks US partnership to build global workforce

May 14, 2013 at 9:34 AM

Washington, May 14 (IANS) India has sought more institution level academic collaborations with the US to help build a robust vocational education system through community colleges to prepare the global workforce of the 21st century.

Prisoners flee by digging tunnel in Nepal

May 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Kathmandu, May 12 (IANS) Eight people jailed for rape, burglary and smuggling escaped from a prison in Nepal by digging a tunnel, officials said Sunday.

No more important partner in Asia than India, says US

May 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Washington, May 11 (IANS) Describing India as its most important partner in Asia, the US says the growing convergence in interests and outlook has brought about unprecedented cooperation on issues ranging from regional and global security to counterterrorism.

Pallam Raju to visit USA for dialogue on higher education

May 10, 2013 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister M.M. Pallam Raju would be on a five-day visit to Washington DC, Philadelphia and Boston beginning on May 13 for dialogue on higher education.

Govt. addressing concerns over four-year Delhi Varsity graduation courses: Pallam Raju

May 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Amid massive concerns expressed by some Members of Parliament (MPs) over the decision to introduce a four-year graduation course in Delhi University, Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister M.M. Pallam Raju on Friday said the government is looking into those issues, but added that the momentum that is being generated towards its implementation should not be derailed.

Want to keep stress at bay? Join a laughter club (May 5 is World Laughter Day)

May 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) As dawn breaks, a group of men and women standing in a circle in a neighbouring park twirl their arms in the air, waddle like penguins and start laughing. They are part of an increasing number of people who are choosing laughter therapy to cure distress.

Man murdered for leching at woman

May 3, 2013 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death by the husband of a woman at whom he had been leching, police said Friday. The accused has been arrested.

Pranab to visit Shimla for convocation

May 1, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Shimla, May 1 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will be the chief guest at Himachal Pradesh University's convocation here May 24, while Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju will be the guest of honour, an official said Wednesday.

Malaysian Indians come out in support of ruling coalition

May 1, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Singapore, May 1 (IANS) Ahead of the general elections in Malayasia, many Malaysian Indians have come out in support of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in the country.

Jharkhand girl rescued from Gurgaon

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A 15-year-old girl trafficked from Jharkhand was rescued from a house in a posh locality at Gurgaon, police said Monday.

Madhu joins Gautham Karthik's 'Sippai' (With Image)

April 26, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Chennai, April 26 (IANS) Tamil actor Madhu, who was lauded for his performance in recently released Tamil film "Sundattam", has joined the cast of Gautham Karthik-starrer Tamil action-drama "Sippai".

Fifty-year-old held for rape of six-year-old girl

April 25, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Patna, April 25 (IANS) A 50-year-old man was arrested Thursday in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl. The incident triggered angry protests in the area, a police official said.

Deaf and dumb child in search of parents

April 20, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) Born deaf and dumb, this 13-year-old boy stranded in Rajasthan for two years has little hope of reunion with his family. A police officer said Saturday that the boy, found in Sep 2011, has been living in different shelter homes.

Army jawan killed in encounter with NDFB

April 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Guwahati, April 17 (IANS) An Indian army soldier was killed in a gun battle with militants of the anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in Assam's Sonitpur district Wednesday, officials said.

Class 10 student arrested for molesting teacher

April 17, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Two people, including a Class 10 student, have been arrested and sent to judicial custody for molesting a 27-year-old female tutor in a moving bus here, police said Wednesday.

Foundation stone for IIT's Jodhpur campus laid

April 16, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Jodhpur, April 16 (IANS) Union Human Resource Development M.M. Pallam Raju laid the foundation stone for Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-J's campus in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city Tuesday, almost five years after the premium institute started academic operations here.

Pallam Raju calls for closer partnership between academia and industry

April 15, 2013 at 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju on Monday called for closer partnership between academia and industry, and said that the gap between the two has to be bridged to enhance employability of the people.

Raju calls for linkages between academia and India Inc.

April 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Monday called for strengthening linkages between academia and the industry to create an enabling environment for more research in the country.

India, Germany ink six pacts to boost bilateral cooperation

April 11, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Berlin, Apr. 11 (ANI): India and Germany on Thursday signed six pacts to expand bilateral cooperation between the two countries during the visit of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to Germany for the 2nd India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations.

India, Germany hold inter-governmental talks

April 11, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Berlin, April 11 (IANS) India and Germany Thursday held the second inter-governmental talks to explore possible areas of cooperation.

Indian Embassy searching for over 99 Indians missing in UAE since 2010

April 11, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Manama, Apr. 11 (ANI): A total of 99 Indians have gone missing in the UAE in the past two years, according to figures maintained by the Indian government.

PM reaches Berlin to boost trade, investment with Germany (Roundup)

April 10, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Berlin, April 10 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes five cabinet ministers, arrived here Wednesday on a three-day official visit during which bilateral trade and investment and cooperation in education, science and technology, and renewable energy would fugure high on the agenda at the inter-governmental talks that kick off Thursday.

Manmohan Singh arrives in Berlin on three-day visit

April 10, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Berlin, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes five cabinet ministers, arrived here Wednesday on a three-day official visit.

India, Germany to sign education, research accords

April 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Berlin, April 10 (IANS) India and Germany would sign two agreements Thursday to strengthen cooperation in education and research, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju said here Wednesday.

Manmohan Singh arrives in Berlin on three-day visit

April 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Berlin, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes five cabinet ministers, arrived here Wednesday on a three-day official visit.

P M leaves for Germany to seek support for trade pact with EU

April 10, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left on a three-day official visit to Berlin where he will co-chair inter-governmental consultations to push bilateral ties and witness the signing of a series of agreements on education

Prime Minister leaves for Germany, will be signing a number of agreements

April 10, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left for Germany on a three-day official visit on Wednesday.

Manmohan Singh to seek German support for trade pact with EU

April 10, 2013 at 10:13 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said he will seek Germany's support for an early conclusion of a balanced trade and investment agreement with the European Union (EU) during his three-day visit to Berlin.

Manmohan Singh leaves for Germany with five cabinet ministers

April 10, 2013 at 9:33 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left Wednesday on a three-day official visit to Berlin, with five cabinet ministers in his delegation, where he will co-chair inter-governmental consultations to push bilateral ties and witness the signing of a series of agreements on education, science and technology and renewable energy.

PM leaves for Germany on three-day visit

April 10, 2013 at 9:17 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left Wednesday on a three-day official visit to Berlin, where he will co-chair inter-governmental consultations and witness the signing of a series of agreements on education, science and technology and renewable energy.

Manmohan Singh to visit Germany with 5 cabinet ministers

April 8, 2013 at 4:29 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India and Germany are likely to sign a series of pacts in education, science and technology and green energy during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Berlin April 10-12 with as many as five cabinet ministers.

Cattle smuggling hampering Tripura's milk production

April 8, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Agartala, April 8 (IANS) Tripura could not achieve its target of milk production due to smuggling of cattle into Bangladesh, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said here Monday.

India, Germany to ink several pacts to boost ties

April 5, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India and Germany are likely to sign several pacts in areas including renewable energy, trade, infrastructure and education during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Berlin next week.

Newcomer Vidyullekha finds Junior NTR 'benevolent' (With Image)

April 4, 2013 at 5:57 PM

Chennai, April 4 (IANS) He may be a superstar, grandson of legendary actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) senior, but at heart he is very "kind" -- feels southern actress Vidyullekha Raman, who recently worked him in an upcoming yet-to-be-titled Telugu project.

Davis Cup awards to be presented

April 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Bangalore, April 3 (IANS) The All India Tennis Association (AITA) will be honouring veteran Ramanathan Krishnan and his son Ramesh, Anand Amritraj and Mahesh Bhupathi with the ITF Davis Cup Commitment award here Saturday during the Asia/Oceania Group I play-off tie between India and Indonesia.

Ameesha to revisit Madhuri's 'Ek do teen'

April 3, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Ameesha Patel will be seen revisiting Madhuri Dixit's hit song "Ek do teen" from "Tezaab" in her maiden production venture "Desi Magic".

No extension in RTE deadline: HRD Minister

April 2, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Tuesday said there will be no extension in Right to Education Act (RTE) deadlines but left the decision of action against non-complying schools on state governments.

No extension in RTE deadline: HRD minister

April 2, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Tuesday said there will be no extension in Right to Education Act deadlines, leaving the decision of action against non-complying schools on state governments.

Minister urges states to implement RTE

April 2, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Stating that quality of education was the government's main focus in the 12th Five Year Plan, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Tuesday urged states and union territories to implement the Right to Education (RTE) Act.

Five killed in bike collision

March 30, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) Five persons including a child were killed late Friday night in a head-on collision between two motor bikes, police said.

'Yevadu' first look to come out on Ram Charan's b'day

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) The first teaser of Ram Charan starrer upcoming Telugu action-thriller "Yevadu" will be launched here Wednesday, which happens to be the actor's 28th birthday.

It's exciting, challenging: Rhea on acting

March 24, 2013 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) After playing a fun loving Punjabi girl in Ashima Chibber's comedy film, "Mere Dad Ki Maruti", MTV VJ-turned-actress Rhea Chakraborty says she now has her priorities right. The 20-year-old is clear she would like to work in films.

India-Indonesia Davis Cup tie under lights

March 22, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Bangalore, March 22 (IANS) In a first of its kind, the Asia Oceania Davis Cup tie between India and Indonesia will be played under lights April 5-7 at the KSLTA Tennis Stadium here.

Mukherjee calls platform to facilitate understanding of higher education challenges

March 21, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Mar.21 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday inaugurated a conference on "The Future of Indian Universities: Comparative Perspectives on Higher Education Reforms for a Knowledge Society" at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in Sonepat, Haryana.

Should we draw curtains on public audio functions?

March 18, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Chennai, March 18 (IANS) The death of a fan at the audio launch of Junior NTR-starrer "Baadshah" has sent shock waves in the industry. Hundreds of fans were quick to get on to social networking platforms to blame the organisers, producer and security personnel.

Fan dies at 'Baadshah' audio launch stampede

March 17, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Hyderabad, March 17 (IANS) What was supposed to be a gala evening turned sorrowful when a fan lost his life in a stampede at the audio launch of Junior NTR starrer Telugu action-drama "Baadshah" here Sunday.

Took two weeks to decide about 'Munnabhai 3': Subhash Kapoor

March 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) "Jolly LLB" director Subhash Kapoor is excited about wielding the megaphone for "Munnabhai 3", but says he didn't jump at the offer and took his own sweet time to accept it.

Schoolboy donates savings for drought relief (With Image)

March 12, 2013 at 10:30 PM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) In a touching gesture, an eight-year-old schoolboy donated his savings from pocket money and birthday party for the cause of drought-hit people in Maharashtra here Tuesday, an official said.

Four burnt to death in Delhi factory fire

March 12, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Four people were killed and one person was injured Tuesday in a fire at a shoe factory here, said a fire service official.

India's AFC Challenge Cup dream hangs in balance

March 6, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Yangon, March 6 (IANS) India's qualifying hopes for the AFC Challenge Cup 2014 finals suffered a huge set-back Wednesday as they went down 0-1 to hosts Myanmar in their last qualifying match in Group A at the Yangon Youth Training Centre here Wednesday.

50th day of 'Seethamma Vakitlo...', Dil Raju elated

March 1, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Chennai, Mar 1 (IANS) Telugu multi-starrer family-drama "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu" (SVSC) completed a successful run of 50 days at the box-office Friday. Its producer Dil Raju is overjoyed by the success, and has thanked fans for this.

Train girls in self-defence, schools told

March 1, 2013 at 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) The human resource development (HRD) ministry has written to states asking them to ensure that self-defence training is part of the physical education curriculum for girls in schools, the Rajya Sabha was informed Friday.

Ex-Indian spinner Raju advises Oz to play twin-spin attack on friendly Hyderabad strip

February 28, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Sydney, Feb 28 (ANI): Former Indian spinner Venkatapathy Raju has advised Australia to play left-arm tweaker Xavier Doherty alongside incumbent Nathan Lyon on a friendly Hyderabad strip in the second Test match against India.

Abducted engineer released in Assam

February 27, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Guwahati, Feb 27 (IANS) An engineer of the Power Grid Corporation Ltd. (PGCL), abducted by suspected militants and taken to their camp in Bhutan more than a week ago, was released Wednesday, police said.

Srikanth's bilingual film to go on floors in June

February 26, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Chennai, Feb 26 (IANS) Telugu actor Meka Srikanth hopes to resurrect his dwindling career with an untitled bilingual film that will go on the floors in June.

Hyderabad blast: Delhi Police hunt for IM operative Raju Bhai

February 24, 2013 at 10:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Delhi Police Sunday launched an intensive search for Raju Bhai, an alleged Indian Mujahideen operative linked to the Hyderabad blasts which killed 16 people and injured over 115.

Two ministers quit Karnataka BJP ministry

February 21, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Bangalore, Feb 21 (IANS) Two ministers Thursday quit the Karnataka BJP ministry and were set to resign from the assembly and the party too.

Bihar legislator named in kidnapping-cum-murder case

February 20, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) Bihar legislator Anant Singh of the ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) was named an accused in the kidnapping and murder of a farmer, police said Wednesday.

Prabhas credits team for 'Mirchi' success

February 19, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) The success of Telugu action-drama "Mirchi", which has reaped gold at the box-office, is a team effort and no single person from the unit can claim the success, says actor Prabhas Raju.

BJP sees another Bofors in Agusta Westland copter scam

February 14, 2013 at 3:28 PM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has questioned the need for Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister M.M. Pallam Raju to vouch for former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal (Retired) S.P. Tyagi

Supreme Court must monitor CBI probe in AgustaWestland copter deal: BJP

February 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 14 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday questioned the need for Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister M.M. Pallam Raju to vouch for former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal (Retired) S.P. Tyagi, whose name is being linked with alleged kickbacks in the Agusta Westland copter scam, and demanded that a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the entire case be monitored by the Supreme Court.

Amitabh Bachchan, Aditya Ghosh win Nasscom leadership awards

February 13, 2013 at 10:42 PM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh and Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan were among the four people honoured with Nasscom Global Leadership Awards here Wednesday.

Comedian Raju Srivastava vows to give happiness to all, if elected

February 13, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb. 13 (ANI): Comedian Raju Srivastava, who will be contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Kanpur on a Samajwadi Party (SP) ticket, on Wednesday said that his sole motive is to give a permanent smile to the people of the country through his new innings in the political battlefield.

'Mirchi' mints Rs.7.86 crore on first day

February 12, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) Prabhas-starrer Telugu action-drama "Mirchi" raked in Rs.7.86 crore on its opening day worldwide.

Are multi-starrers next big thing in Telugu film industry?

February 12, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Chennai, Feb 12 (IANS) Multi-starrers are in vogue again. Buoyed by the overwhelming success of Telugu family drama "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (SVSC)", several more Telugu multi-starrers are in the offing with filmmakers hoping to cash in on the trend.

M.M. Pallam Raju hopes NIT will boost human development index in Arunachal

February 10, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Jote (Arunachal Pradesh), Feb 10 (ANI): Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister M. M. Pallam Raju on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) here, and expressed the hope that the institute would help uplift the state's economy and enhance its human development index.

Not working with Prashanth: Rajamouli

February 10, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Chennai, Feb 10 (IANS) Following rumours that Telugu filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli has expressed interest to work with Tamil actor Prashanth Thyagarajan, the former has denied the news.

Soccer sure way to achieve goals: Pallam Raju

February 10, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Naharlagun, Feb.10 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development Minister M M Pallam Raju, who is on a two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh, has said that soccer is a sure way to achieve one's goals in life.

'Mirchi' - violent commercial entertainer (Telugu Movie Review)

February 9, 2013 at 5:47 PM

Film: "Mirchi"; Actors: Prabhas Raju, Anushka Shetty, Richa Gangopadhyay, Sathyaraj, Nadhiya, Brahmanandam, Sampath Raj, Benarji and Subba Raju; Director: Koratala Siva; Rating: **

Six held for gun-running in Delhi, Haryana

February 7, 2013 at 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) A former constable of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was among six men arrested here for illegally supplying sophisticated guns in Delhi and Haryana, police said Thursday.

Soon, a national mission on teachers, says Pallam Raju

February 7, 2013 at 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Stressing that the quality of education in the nation's schools and colleges rested on sound teaching, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Thursday said the government would soon launch a national teacher's mission.

Prabhas believes in content: Koratala Siva

February 7, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Content comes before anything else for actor Prabhas Raju, says debutant Telugu director Koratala Siva, who is awaiting the release of his action-drama "Mirchi".

'Industries should contribute regularly towards PF'

February 6, 2013 at 11:15 PM

Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) Industries should contribute regularly to employees' provident funds (PF) since only about 24 percent of the working population has PF accounts, the additional central provident fund commissioner said here Wednesday.

People protest after police recover mutilated body of a minor girl in Bhopal

February 5, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Bhopal, Feb. 5 (ANI): Locals took to streets in Bhopal on Tuesday after the local police recovered a mutilated body of an eight-year-old girl near the residence of the state Home Minister Uma Shankar Gupta.

'Universities should also inculcate values of humanity and virtue': Mukherjee tells VCs

February 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said universities should not only provide knowledge and skills, but also inculcate values of humanity and virtue.

President to hold meet of central universities

February 4, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) With its focus on improving quality of education, President Pranab Mukherjee will host a conference of vice chancellors of 40 central universities here Tuesday.

Tattoos may increase risk of skin cancer: Doctors

February 4, 2013 at 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Tattooing, so popular among the young, can increase the risk of skin cancer, say doctors.

Satyam, Tech Mahindra launch integration process

January 31, 2013 at 10:54 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 31 (IANS) Mahindra Satyam and Tech Mahindra have started defacto integration process and are only waiting for the legal assent for formal merger, said Mahindra Satyam chairman Vineet Nayar.

No idea about 'Munna Bhai' series: Arshad Warsi

January 30, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi, who played the role of Circuit in popular "Munna Bhai" series, says he has no idea about the status of the third instalment of the movie series.

Greater understanding of northeast needed: Raju

January 22, 2013 at 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Greater understanding of the northeastern region is needed as it is a pivotal part of India's Look-East policy, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju said Tuesday.

Telugu film industry begins 2013 on sweet note

January 19, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) The Telugu film industry couldn't have asked for a better start to the year as both the Pongal releases "Naayak" and "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu" (SVSC) have gone on to be superhits and money-spinners at the box office.

What can't Ali Zafar resist? (Movie Snippets)

January 19, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar says there is one temptation that he cannot resist - gulab jamuns!.

Genres don't define success, content does: Telugu producer

January 19, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) Telugu producer Dil Raju believes that it is not the genre, but the content of a film that decides its fate at the box office.

'Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu' earns Rs.9.81 crore on first day

January 13, 2013 at 4:57 PM

Chennai, Jan 13 (IANS) Telugu family drama "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu", (SVSC) has got an an overwhelming opening as it has earned Rs.9.81 crore on its first day in Andhra Pradesh.

Media rattled by possible layoffs at New York Times

January 13, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Washington, Jan. 13 (ANI): Senior editors at The New York Times will reportedly be sacked in an effort to cut costs.

Overwhelmed by 'Seethamma...' success: Producer Dil Raju

January 12, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) Telugu producer Dil Raju says he is content with the response he has been receiving from all over for his latest Telugu family drama "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (SVSC)" and is extremely happy to be associated with the film.

Varun in new avatar in 'Abbayi Class-Ammayi Mass': Telugu producer

January 10, 2013 at 6:10 PM

Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) Actor Varun Sandesh will be seen in a new avatar in Telugu romance "Abbayi Class-Ammayi Mass", says producer Lakshman Kedari.

Make varsity campuses safe for women: Pallam Raju

December 31, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 31 (IANS) Union Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Monday asked the universities and colleges to make the campuses safe for women.

'UPA committed to empowerment of minorities': Pallam Raju

December 28, 2012 at 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Asserting that the UPA Government is committed to the empowerment of minorities, Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju on Friday said the Prime Minister's New 15 Point Programme and the recommendations of the Justice Sachar Committee addresses this challenge of enhancement of education of the minorities.

Engineering through correspondence soon

December 21, 2012 at 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) would soon allow more technical courses including engineering through correspondence, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju said Friday.

Delhi gang-rape: fifth accused detained

December 21, 2012 at 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Delhi Police Friday detained a man from Badaun in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the gang-rape and torture of a 23-year-old in a moving bus here, police said Friday.