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Everything you need to know about Narayana Reddy Palli: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

It was fun galore for Rohit Shetty on 'Bol Bachchan' remake set

May 23, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (IANS) Director Rohit Shetty, who recently visited the sets of "Garam Masala", a Telugu remake of Hindi movie "Bol Bachchan", had a ball.

Megha, Aarja score upset wins in girls' tennis

May 22, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Bangalore, May 22 (IANS) Megha Muthukumar of Tamil Nadu and Aarja Chakraborty of West Bengal scripted upset wins en route to the girls singles quarter-finals of the Karle Infra ATF under-14 Asian junior ranking tennis tournament here Wednesday.

BJP urges Andhra governor to sack tainted ministers

May 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday urged Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan to sack six allegedly tainted state ministers.

Andhra local body elections to be held next month

May 22, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) The local body elections in Andhra Pradesh will be held in June, Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy said Wednesday.

Andhra local body elections likely in a month

May 22, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) Local body elections in Andhra Pradesh are likely to be held within a month, state Panchayati Raj Minister K. Jana Reddy said Wednesday.

Telugu industry to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema

May 22, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) The Telugu film industry wants to highlight its contribution to Indian cinema and will kickstart the centenary celebrations here soon amongst the presence of the entire fraternity.

Luck crucial to survive in film industry: Neelam Upadhyaya (With Image)

May 22, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Chennai, May 22 (IANS) Despite an unsuccessful Telugu debut, southern actress Neelam Upadhyaya managed to find a strong foothold in the industry. She credits luck for her success and says it is vital to survive in the competitive industry.

Bank employee arrested for defrauding Canadian customer

May 21, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 21 (IANS) A phone banking officer of ICICI Bank here has been arrested for hacking the bank account of a Canadian customer and fraudulently withdrawing over Rs.32 lakh from his account.

Bangalore hospital offers day care breast surgery

May 21, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Bangalore, May 21 (IANS) Leading multi-specialty healthcare chain Narayana Hrudayalaya Tuesday announced it will offer day care breast surgery, keeping in view the emotional, physical and financial stress a patient undergoes.

Kerala BJP not allying with Hindu groups: BJP

May 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (IANS) The BJP Monday said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Sivagiri Mutt here last month should not be seen as a move to forge an alliance with Hindu groups in the state.

Two Andhra ministers charged in Jagan case quit

May 20, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) Two cabinet ministers in Andhra Pradesh charged in the Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case have submitted their resignations to Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy.

Two Andhra ministers resign after being accused in Jaganmohan Reddy disproportionate assets case

May 20, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Hyderabad, May 20 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Home Minister P Sabita Reddy and Roads and Buildings Minister D Prasada Rao, who were named as accused in a disproportionate assets case involving incarcerated Kadapa Member of Parliament Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, have resigned.

'Two Andhra ministers charged in Jagan case quit'

May 20, 2013 at 9:02 AM

Hyderabad, May 20 (IANS) Two cabinet ministers in Andhra Pradesh charged in the Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case have submitted their resignations to Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, sources said Monday.

Frenzied fans celebrate Sunrisers' win

May 19, 2013 at 11:42 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Frenzied fans of Sunrisers Hyderabad filled the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium here Sunday night to support the home team, which stormed into the play-offs of the sixth Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL).

Jagan's wife appeals for PM's intervention

May 19, 2013 at 7:02 PM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Jailed YSR Congress party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's wife Y.S. Bharathi Reddy Sunday appealed to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to intervene and stop his victimization and harassment.

Two Andhra ministers charged in Jagan case may quit

May 19, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Two cabinet ministers in Andhra Pradesh charged in the Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case are likely to resign following orders from the Congress central leadership, party sources said Sunday.

Andhra CM calls on Sonia amid demand to drop tainted ministers

May 17, 2013 at 6:30 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Amid mounting pressure to drop tainted ministers, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy Friday called on Congress president Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi.

'Need to give priority to risk insurance in disaster management'

May 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) There is need to give priority to risk financing and risk insurance as part of disaster mitigation strategy, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) vice chairman M. Shashidhar Reddy said Thursday, calling for a standard insurance policy covering major hazards.

After comedy, John-Abhishek team up for action movie

May 16, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Hit "Dostana" "jodi" of John Abraham and Abhishek Bachchan, who entertained viewers with their antics in the comedy, team up again for the Hindi remake of Tamil film "Vettai" and this time they will be seen doing action and stunts.

Southern filmmakers seek changes in Indian cinema

May 16, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) As Indian cinema completes 100 years of entertaining audiences worldwide, southern filmmakers list their dos for raising the bar higher and making the industry more competitive. Some changes listed by different members of the fraternity:

Naidu to meet Mukherjee on tainted ministers

May 15, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Hyderabad, May 15 (IANS) Leaders of the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will meet President Pranab Mukherjee to demand that tainted ministers in Andhra Pradesh be sacked, party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu said Wednesday.

Suspended leader hits back at TRS leadership

May 15, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Hyderabad, May 15 (IANS) Reacting sharply to his suspension from the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), M. Raghunandan Rao Wednesday challenged party chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao to prove the allegations within 48 hours. If not, he would come out with evidence on how party leaders received money on various occasions.

Andhra CM to visit Delhi to discuss tainted ministers

May 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Hyderabad, May 15 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy goes to New Delhi later Wednesday amid dissidence and increasing demands within the Congress party to drop tainted ministers.

Jaipal Reddy congratulates scientists for developing rotavirus vaccine in India

May 15, 2013 at 11:42 AM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences S. Jaipal Reddy has congratulated the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH), Bharat Biotech (BBIL) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) for the successful development of the rotavirus vaccine in India.

Hit pair doesn't guarantee success: Swati Reddy (With Image)

May 14, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Southern actress Swati Reddy, who is paired with Nikhil Siddharth for the second time for director Chandu Mondenti's film, says a hit pair may or may not work because the fate of a film depends on its content.

Dr Reddy's net profit up 78.54 percent in Q4

May 14, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Dr Reddy's Laboratories net profit for the fourth quarter (January-March) of 2012-13 went up by 78.54 percent, the company said in a statement Tuesday to the Bombay stock Exchange.

CBI court issues summons to Andhra home minister in Jagan case

May 13, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) A special court Monday issued summons to Andhra Pradesh Home Minister P. Sabitha Indra Reddy in a disproportionate assets case involving YSR Congress party leader Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy.

TDP urges Andhra governor to sack 'tainted' ministers

May 13, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh's main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Monday urged Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan to sack "tainted" ministers.

Andhra Congress rebels stay away from disqualification hearing

May 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) Rebel legislators of Andhra Pradesh's ruling Congress party Monday did not appear before assembly speaker for the hearing on the disqualification sought by their respective parties.

Siddaramaiah sworn in as Karnataka chief minister

May 13, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj Monday swore in Siddaramaiah as the 28th chief minister of the state at the sprawling Kaneetarava stadium in the city centre.

Neeta Lulla salutes modern brides at RFW

May 13, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) Designer Neeta Lulla, who has adorned several Bollywood celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, showcased her exclusive bridal collection at the grand finale of Rajasthan Fashion Week (RFW) 2013 here Sunday.

Tadakha: Illogical and predictable (Telugu Movie Review)

May 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM

Film: "Tadakha"; Cast: Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, Sunil Varma, Tamannaah Bhatia, Andrea Jeremiah, Ashutosh Rana, Rama Prabha, Brahmanadam, Raghu Babu, Jayaprakash Reddy, Vennela Kishore and Srinivasa Reddy; Director: Kishore Kumar Pardasani; Rating: **

TDP demands sacking of 'tainted' Andhra ministers

May 12, 2013 at 3:26 PM

Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) The opposition parties in Andhra Pradesh are mounting pressure on the government for resignations of "tainted" ministers following the removal of two central ministers who faced corruption charges.

'Our priorities for innovation should be conditioned by our socio-economic realities': Mukherjee

May 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said India has to unleash its innovation potential to increase capacity, productivity, efficiency and inclusive growth in a globally competitive world.

Online submission, tracking of grant proposals soon: Jaipal Reddy

May 11, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The ministry of science and technology and earth sciences is set to have its online submission and tracking system of all competitive grant proposals in place within few months, Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences S. Jaipal Reddy said Saturday.

Senior leader Srihari quits TDP

May 11, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Hyderabad, May 11 (IANS) The main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh suffered another setback when its senior leader Kadiam Srihari quit the party Saturday.

Andhra calls for early consensus on GST

May 10, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Hyderabad, May 10 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh finance minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy Friday requested the Empowered committee of finance ministers to accelerate the process of arriving at an early consensus to implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

BSR Congress leaders meet Janardhana Reddy in Hyderabad jail

May 9, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) BSR Congress party's newly elected legislators B. Sriramulu and T. H. Suresh Babu Thursday called on their leader and former Karnataka minister G. Janardhana Reddy in Chanchalguda central jail here.

Supreme Court dismisses Jaganmohan Reddy's bail plea(Update-Jaganmohan Reddy)

May 9, 2013 at 6:25 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the bail plea of YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy in a disproportionate assets case, saying his release from jail will hamper the investigation of the "high magnitude" case.

SC rejects Jagan's bail plea, asks aide to surrender (Third Lead)

May 9, 2013 at 5:36 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) YSR Congress president Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, popularly called Jagan, will have to remain behind bars as the Supreme Court Thursday dismissed his bail petition in a case of illegal assets, saying his release could hamper the probe.

Jaganmohan Reddy loses bail application in Supreme Court

May 9, 2013 at 5:05 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): The Supreme Court of India rejected the bail plea of jailed regional leader Jaganmohan Reddy in disproportionate assets case on Thursday.

SC order disappoints YSR Congress cadre

May 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court's Thursday order rejecting the bail petition of Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy has disappointed his YSR Congress party cadre, party leaders said.

Chandrababu asks PM to respond to SC strictures

May 9, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu Thursday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to respond to the Supreme Court passing strictures against the government for tinkering with the CBI report on coal blocks allocation.

SC gives CBI four months to finish Jagan case oprobe

May 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday gave the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) four months to complete the probe in a case of disproportionate assets against YSR Congress party chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, popularly known as Jagan.

SC rejects Jagan's bail plea

May 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday dismissed the bail petition of YSR Congress president Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, popularly called Jagan, in a case of disproportionate assets and said his release could hamper the probe against him.

SC rejects Jaganmohan Reddy's bail plea

May 9, 2013 at 12:40 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday dismissed the bail petition of YSR Congress president Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy in a case of disproportionate assets, saying his release could hamper probe against him.

SC rejects Jaganmohan Reddy's bail petition

May 9, 2013 at 12:08 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed the bail petition of YSR Congress president Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, popularly called Jagan, in a case of disproportionate assets.

Reddy brothers will be missing in assembly

May 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) For the first time since 2004, the Karnataka assembly will miss the Reddy brothers of Bellary whose rags to riches saga that ended in a huge mining scam will haunt the BJP for a long time.

Jay Robotics plans to raise $8 million for expansion

May 8, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Jay Robotics, a multidimensional robotics company, plans to raise $7 million to $8 million through venture capital for its expansion.

'YSR Congress will meet the fate of BSR Congress, KJP'

May 8, 2013 at 5:20 PM

Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) The ruling Congress and the main opposition TDP in Andhra Pradesh both have claimed that the YSR Congress party would meet the fate of the BSR Congress and the Karnataka Janata Party (KJP), in the 2014 assembly polls in the state.

Disproportionate Assets Case: YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy to remain in jail

May 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy is unlikley to come out of jail any time soon in the wake of the Supreme Court reserving its verdict on whether to grant him bail or not in connection with a disproportionate assets case.

SC reserves order on Jagan's bail plea

May 6, 2013 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday reserved its order on the bail plea of YSR Congress party leader Y.S. Jaganomhan Reddy in a case of allegedly possessing illegal assets.

Andhra ministers meet amid dissidence

May 6, 2013 at 3:44 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Amid reports of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy facing growing dissidence within the cabinet, meetings continued among the ministers.

'Mahabharata' my dream project: Dasari

May 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Veteran Telugu director Dasari Narayana Rao, who recently announced six Telugu projects, says that his "Mahabharata" dream project is among them and that he wants to take the epic to global audiences.

Andhra CM promises to curb illegal liquor outlets

May 5, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy Sunday promised to shut down, in a phased manner, "belt shops" or illegal outlets of licensed liquor shops spread across the state.

Infosys' Murthy is early bird at polling booth

May 5, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Bangalore, May 5 (IANS) Infosys co-founder and emeritus chairman N.R. Narayana Murthy waited half an hour to cast his vote Sunday morning, as polling booth staff were still setting up the electronic voting machines when he arrived.

Andhra to set up security commission

May 3, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Hyderabad, May 3 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh government will constitute state security commission to recommend measures to strengthen security and law and order.

(AFTER 1)Kiran Kumar Reddy woos voters with more populist schemes (Andhra Pradesh Newsletter)

May 3, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Hyderabad, May 3 (IANS) With less than a year to go for assembly elections, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy is announcing populist schemes fast and furious to woo the voters and also to consolidate his position in the ruling Congress party.

Can't restrict myself to one type of films: Nagarjuna (Interview) (With Image)

May 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna feels he can't typecast himself and must "exploit" various commercial angles to "cater to the masses". He admits revisitng romance genre with "Greekuveerudu" was a "conscious decision".

State has no duty to give security to private individual: SC

May 1, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday adversely commented on the home ministry providing security to a Mumbai businessman, indirectly referring to the recent decision of provide Z+ security to Reliance India Limited chairman and CEO Mukesh Ambani by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Dhawan guides Sunrisers to fourth win at home

May 1, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Hyderabad, May 1 (IANS) Shikhar Dhawan guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a seven-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Wednesday.

Andhra CM Reddy predicts Congress Party's win in Karnataka

May 1, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Bangalore, May 1 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday said the Congress Party would emerge victorious in the upcoming Karnataka assembly polls.

Rahul Gandhi mocks BJP campaign against corruption

May 1, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Mandya (Karnataka), May 1 (IANS) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday mocked the BJP's attack on the central government over corruption, saying that the party does not talk about its former chief minister going to jail for graft in Karnataka.

BJP has mortgaged Karnataka's future to mafia: Rahul Gandhi

May 1, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Mandya (Karnataka), May 1 (ANI): Stepping up his offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government in Karnataka, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused it of having mortgaged the people's future to mafia and of selling the state to mining barons the Reddy brothers.

IPL: Mumbai Indians opt to bat

May 1, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Hyderabad, May 1 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and decided to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match here Wednesday.

Telengana State demand: Cong MPs on 48-hour sit-down protest in Parliament

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Five Congress Lok Sabha Members, hailing from the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh,have commenced a 48-hour-long sit-down protest in front of the main entrance gate inside the Parliament premises.

Andhra high court dismisses plea to supervise Jagan case

April 30, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Hyderabad, April 30 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh High Court Tuesday dismissed a petition urging it to supervise YSR Congress party president Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's disproportionate assets case.

CBI court extends Jaganmohan Reddy's judicial remand till May 13 in DA case

April 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Hyderabad, April 30 (ANI): A special CBI court has extended the judicial remand of YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy and others accused in connection with alleged quid-pro-quo deals in a disproportionate assets case till May 13.

Allu Arjun's 'Race Gurram' to go on floors May 2

April 30, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Hyderabad, April 30 (IANS) Telugu actor Allu Arjun, who is awaiting the release of his romantic-drama "Iddarammayilatho", will begin work Thursday on his next project titled "Race Gurram".

Indian origin schoolboy murdered in South Africa

April 29, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Durban, April 29 (IANS) A 16-year-old Indian origin student was stabbed to death and his elder brother wounded after a confrontation in school, media reports said Monday.

SC asks CBI to explain why Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy should not get bail

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): The Supreme Court of India on Monday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) why Andhra Pradesh Member of Parliament Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy should not be given bail in connection with a disproportionate assets case.

Naidu promises to bring Andhra back on path of development

April 27, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Visakhapatnam, April 27 (IANS) Winding up his nearly seven-month long 'padyatra' (walkathon), Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu Saturday promised to bring back Andhra Pradesh on the path of development and restore its glory.

IPL Scoreboard: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers

April 27, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Jaipur, April 27 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Saturday.

Dasari Narayana Rao announces five Telugu films

April 27, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Hyderabad, April 27 (IANS) Veteran Telugu filmmaker and politician Dasari Narayana Rao Saturday announced he will wield the megaphone for five Telugu films, including one titled "Vaddi Kaasula Vaadu", in which he will also act.

Naidu concludes 'padyatra' with show of strength in Vizag

April 27, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Visakhapatnam, April 27 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu concluded his nearly seven-month long 'padyatra' (walkathon) with a mammoth public meeting in this port city Saturday.

CBI court dismisses Jagan's plea for one joint trial

April 27, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Hyderabad, April 27 (IANS) In a setback to YSR Congress Party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy in the disproportionate assets case, the CBI special court Saturday dismissed his plea for joint trial by clubbing together all the charge sheets.

IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad bat as Sangakkara returns

April 27, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Jaipur, April 27 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and decided to bat against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Saturday. Kumar Sangakkara has returned to lead the side.

Modi may have had the last laugh (Kerala Newsletter)

April 27, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 27 (IANS) For a week, the media eagerly lapped up the criticism hurled at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi by Kerala's rival fronts ahead of his visit to the abode of social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. In the end, it was Modi who had the last laugh.

Government says Monsoon likely to be normal this year

April 27, 2013 at 10:04 AM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Minister S Jaipal Reddy has said the country can expect to have a normal monsoon this year with an overall rainfall of 98 per cent.

MPs seek BRAI bill withdrawal

April 26, 2013 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A group of MPs Friday urged the government to withdraw the "controversial" Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) bill that was tabled in parliament a few days ago.

India's monsoon likely to be normal this year: Jaipal Reddy

April 26, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) In what could be a breather for farmers and common people, India's monsoon is likely to be normal with 98 percent rainfall expected, Science and Technology Minister S. Jaipal Reddy said Friday.

Monsoon likely to be normal: Jaipal Reddy

April 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Monsoon is likely to be normal this year, said Science and Technology Minister S. Jaipal Reddy here Thursday.

IPL scoreboard: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

April 26, 2013 at 12:04 AM

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Thursday.

Sunrisers set 160-run target for Super Kings

April 25, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Chennai, April 25 (IANS) Shikhar Dhawan struck an unbeaten 63 on debut as Sunrisers Hyderabad made 159 for six in 20 overs against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Thursday.

Infotech's Q4 net down 12 percent

April 25, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Hyderabad, April 25 (IANS) Global engineering solutions company Infotech Enterprises has reported Rs.54 crore net profit during the fourth quarter ended March 31, down by 12.3 percent over the previous quarter.

Sensex rallies 227 points; interest sensitive stocks gain

April 25, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets Thursday closed more than one percent up after interest-sensitive stocks like automobile, banks stocks rallied on expectation of an interest rate cut by central bank early next month.

Hindu seers helped India progress: Modi

April 24, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said that it was the teachings of Hindu seers had kept the country going forward.

Kerala has nothing to learn from Gujarat: Chandy

April 24, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday said Kerala has nothing to learn from Gujarat, as the state has its own "model of development". The comment came while Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the state.

'Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde' likely to be remade in Tamil

April 24, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Chennai, April 24 (IANS) Nithiin Reddy-starrer Telugu romantic-comedy "Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde" (GJG) is likely to have a Tamil remake soon.

Kerala leaders say no to sharing stage with Modi

April 24, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who arrives here Wednesday, seems quite the persona non grata in Kerala with sections of both the ruling Congress-led front and the opposition Left refusing to share the stage with him.

Nagarjuna's 'Greeku Veerudu' passed with U/A certificate

April 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Akkineni Nagarjuna-starrer Telugu romantic-drama "Greeku Veerudu" has been passed with U/A-certificate by the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) of India. It is releasing worldwide May 3.

TRS opposes Telangana iron ore for Vizag Steel Plant

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Sunday vowed not to allow transport of iron ore mines from Telangana for Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, saying these mineral resources should be used only for the region's development.

Sridevi truly Empress of Indian cinema: Boney Kapoor

April 20, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Chennai, April 20 (IANS) Producer Boney Kapoor said Saturday his wife-cum-actor Sridevi truly deserves to be honored with the title "Empress of Indian cinema", adding nobody else in the industry deserves the award more than her.

Kerala minister slammed for meeting Modi

April 20, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 20 (IANS) Kerala Labour Minister Shibu Baby John came under fire Saturday for meeting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to study the success of the Gujarat model of development.

Sunrisers beat Punjab, top points table

April 19, 2013 at 11:48 PM

Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) Three huge sixes by Thisara Perera in the 19th over sealed a five-wicket victory for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kings XI Punjab in their Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Rajiv Gandhi international stadium here Friday night.

IPL Scoreboard: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kings XI Punjab

April 19, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here Friday.

Robotics competition for Andhra school students

April 19, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) JAY Robotix Pvt. Ltd, pioneers in multidimensional robotics, has announced ROBOKID 2013, a competition across more than 250 schools in Andhra Pradesh, aimed at increasing awareness amongst the student community about the field of robotics.

Kings XI elect to bat first

April 19, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Saturday.

TRS woos Congress, TDP legislators (Andhra Pradesh Newsletter)

April 19, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) Aiming to emerge the single largest party from Telangana in next year's elections, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is going all out to woo Andhra Pradesh MPs and legislators from the ruling Congress as well as the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

Sridevi, Rani and Zeenat win top laurels at TSR-TV9 film awards

April 18, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) Bollywood luminaries Sridevi, Rani Mukherjee, Zeenat Aman won top laurels at the T. Subbarami Reddy-TV9 film awards for the year 2011-12 announced here Thursday.