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Everything you need to know about Vijayawada Bus Stand: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Intense heat grips Andhra, mercury in Hyderabad touches 44

May 23, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Hyderabad, May 23 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh sizzled Thursday with the day temperature in most of the towns crossing 43 degree Celsius while the mercury in the state capital touched 44, the season's highest.

Mega cities haven for criminals, says parliamentary panel

May 9, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Despite a modern police apparatus, mega cities in India are turning into safe havens for criminals, a parliamentary panel has said.

Hyderabad largest retail hub in south: Study

May 8, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Hyderabad has emerged as the largest retail hub in south India, according to a latest study by leading retail IT solutions provider Ginesys.

India-specific treatment guidelines on diabetes on anvil

May 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Kochi (Kerala), May 4 (ANI): A four-day-long World Congress of Diabetes organised by Diabetes India concluded recently in Kochi, and the outcome of it was that plans are afoot to introduce India specific treatment guidelines of diabetes in the near future.

IIM announces CAT 2013 dates

May 1, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have announced the dates for the Common Admission Test 2013 (CAT 2013) for admissions to top management institutes in the country.

Andhra minister's remark on Jagan sparks furore

April 13, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Hyderabad, April 13 (IANS) An Andhra Pradesh minister's remark calling for hanging of jailed MP Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy has sparked a furore with the latter's YSR Congress party Saturday staging protests against him across the state.

Upgradation index on slum conditions

March 21, 2013 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The central government will monitor the periodical up-gradation of slums in the country by making a "slum upgradation index", a union minister said Thursday.

More slums dwellings with power, phone than latrines: Census data

March 21, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) One-third of identified slum households in India do not have latrines, says a report based on the 2011 census but notes that a sizeable percentage of the dwellings have electricity and mobile phone connections and televisions.

PayTM launches bus tracking service

March 12, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Hyderabad, March 12 (IANS) PayTM mobile solutions has launched a new service, which enables the bus travelers booking their tickets online through paytm.com to track the estimated arrival time of their bus before they leave for the boarding point.

Land takeover for freight corridors almost complete: Bansal

February 26, 2013 at 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that land acquisition for the 2,800 km of eastern and western freight corridors is almost complete and that construction work will start soon.

Terror-hit Dilsukhnagar limping back to normalcy

February 23, 2013 at 4:42 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 23 (IANS) Normalcy is returning to Dilsukhnagar, the scene of Thursday's devastating twin blasts which left 16 people dead and over 100 others injured.

NRA boss asks Americans to buy more guns for 'hellish world' filled with kidnappers, drug gangs

February 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Washington, Feb. 14 (ANI): CEO of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre has adopted a significantly more ominous and expansive line of reasoning, saying that Americans should buy more guns to face dangerous threats.

Now, iPad stand that lets you use gadget even in loo

February 12, 2013 at 1:39 PM

London, Feb 12 (ANI): Now, a new accessory has been designed for people who cannot bear to be away from their iPad even when they are on the loo.

Four killed in Karnataka gas tanker explosion

February 11, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Bangalore, Feb 11 (IANS) At least four people were killed Monday when a gas tanker exploded after colliding with a bus in Karnataka, police said.

Telangana leaders booked for offensive remarks

January 29, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police Tuesday filed a case against Telangana leaders K. Chandrasekhara Rao and M. Kodandaram for their alleged offensive remarks, an official said.

Telangana leaders booked for offensive remarks

January 29, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 29 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Police Tuesday booked a case against Telangana leaders K. Chandrasekhara Rao and M. Kodandaram for their alleged offensive remarks, an official said.

$15 mn for Bellerive Oval's redevelopment

January 23, 2013 at 3:28 PM

Melbourne, Jan 23 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) and Cricket Tasmania (CT) Wednesday welcomed the Tasmanian government's decision to invest $15 million into the redevelopment of the Bellerive Oval also known as Blundstone Arena.

Destiny's Child set to return, announces Knowles

January 11, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) Singer Beyonce Knowles has announced the return of her band Destiny's Child with a new song, their first in eight years.

'Billa', 'Nanban' top searched keywords in Tamil Nadu

December 18, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Chennai, Dec 18 (IANs) According to Google Zeitgeist Data 2012, Tamil films "Thuppakki", "Billa 2" and "Nanban" have been featured amongst the top rising keywords in the state specific search.

Digvijay taunts BJP over Gadkari

November 7, 2012 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Congress leader Digvijay Singh Wednesday taunted the BJP after the party's clean chit to its president Nitin Gadkari, facing opposition from within over alleged corruption.

Relief operations in full swing in flood-hit areas of Andhra Pradesh

November 6, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Hydrabad, Nov. 6 (ANI): Relief operations are in full swing in the flood-hit coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh after heavy rain in the region due to cyclone Nilam.

Flood situation grim in Andhra Pradesh

November 3, 2012 at 5:11 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 3 (IANS) Floods in Andhra Pradesh triggered by cyclone 'Nilam' and north-west monsoon inundated villages and caused widespread damage to crops Saturday, officials said.

Dubbed films threat for small filmmakers in Andhra Pradesh

September 25, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Chennai, Sep 25 (IANS) Dubbed films are causing serious problems for small filmmakers in Andhra Pradesh and director Gandhi Manohar is one of them. He expressed unhappiness over the shortage of theatres for the release of his small-budget Telugu moive "Em Babu Laddu Kavala".

Ghana to observe FIFA Fair Play Day against Malawi

September 7, 2012 at 2:07 PM

Accra, Sep 7 (IANS) Ghana will observe the annual FIFA Fair Play Day when its national senior male team, the Black Stars, play Malawi in the final first-leg of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations football qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium here Saturday.

Rains batter Andhra Pradesh

September 4, 2012 at 11:21 AM

Hyderabad, Sep 4 (IANS) Heavy rains continued to batter Andhra Pradesh and throwing road and rail traffic out of gear, officials said.

Michelle Obama guest editor of site that features sex tips from prostitutes

August 23, 2012 at 11:44 AM

London, Aug 23 (ANI): As the guest editor of iVillage website, Michelle Obama has been sharing fitness and lifestyle tips with fans over the past week.

Women's rights activist accuses Romney of being in 'lockstep' with blundering 'legitimate rape' law

August 22, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (ANI): Women's rights activist Sandra Fluke has claimed that Republican Presidential contender Mitt Romney and his running mate Paul Ryan are in lockstep with GOP lawmaker Todd Akin over his controversial comments about 'legitimate rape.'

White House rejects claims of Obama 'disliking' Romney

August 21, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Washington, Aug. 21 (ANI): White House Press Secretary Jay Carney has said that President Barack Obama does not have a disliking for Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney.

Obama has developed 'genuine disdain' for Romney, reveals e-book

August 6, 2012 at 3:05 PM

Washington, Aug. 6 (ANI): President Barack Obama has developed a 'genuine disdain' for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney that he never had for previous opponents, according to an e-book.

Arnie's new catchphrase 'I feel old'

August 6, 2012 at 12:25 PM

London, August 6 (ANI): Action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger is back and this time with a new catchphrase 'I feel old'.

Alive by God's grace, says train fire survivor

July 30, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Chennai, July 30 (IANS) A shaken survivor of the fire in a sleeper coach of the New Delhi-Chennai Tamil Nadu Express Monday attributed his survival to the "grace of God".

Ill-fated Tamil Nadu Express reaches Chennai (Fourth Lead)

July 30, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Hyderabad/Chennai, July 30 (IANS) The ill-fated New Delhi-Chennai Tamil Nadu Express reached Chennai Central station, minus the gutted bogie in which 35 passengers were burnt alive early Monday morning, officials said.

Train fire: Majority of victims from Chennai

July 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Hyderabad/Chennai, July 30 (IANS) Most of the victims of the train fire at Nellore in Andhra Pradesh early Monday were from Chennai, according to railway officials.

15 killed as Tamil Nadu Express coach catches fire

July 30, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Hyderabad, July 30 (ANI): At least 15 people were killed and several others got injured when a fire broke out in a coach of the New Delhi-Chennai Tamil Nadu Express in the early hours on Monday.

UK tabloid exposes terrifying royal Olympic security scandal

July 8, 2012 at 12:56 PM

London, July 8 (ANI): A terrifying royal Olympic security scandal was exposed by British tabloid Daily Star just weeks before the launch of the Games.

Travel easy with diabetes (Health Feature)

July 6, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Nowadays, the lifestyle and the surge in standard of living make travelling an accolade to everyday mundane activities of home and profession. Be it a family tour or a professional one, 'travelling' always sounds enthralling. According to the Indian Tour Operators Promotion Council, hundreds of thousands of Indian nationals travel abroad every year to explore foreign lands for varied reasons. Not only outbound travel but domestic tourism is also a flourishing practice in India.

Stand-in skipper Hafeez plots Pak Test comeback post Lanka ODI drubbing

June 22, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Islamabad, June 22 (ANI): Pakistan team's stand-in captain Mohammad Hafeez is confident his young side will regroup after the one-day defeats to challenge Sri Lanka in the Test series scheduled to start on Friday.

Andhra continues crackdown on bus operators

June 20, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Hyderabad, June 20 (IANS) Intensifying their crackdown on private bus operators across Andhra Pradesh, the authorities Wednesday seized 83 buses plying in violation of rules.

Congress MP forecasts Jagan party's sweep

June 12, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Hyderabad, June 12 (IANS) The ruling Congress party in Andhra Pradesh may be confident of winning most of the 18 assembly seats that went to polls Tuesday but its MP, L. Rajagopal, has forecast a clean sweep by YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).

Congress, TDP say Jagan trying to buy MLAs

June 1, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Hyderabad, June 1 (IANS) The ruling Congress and main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh Friday alleged that Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, the jailed leader of the YSR Congress Party, was trying to bribe the judiciary and the state legislators.

Blast at Congress MP's resort near Hyderabad

May 29, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Hyderabad, May 29 (IANS) Congress MP L. Rajagopal's resort on the city's outskirts was damaged in a bomb blast, police said Tuesday.

Stand up for the law, Pakistani daily tells speaker

May 16, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Islamabad, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's fate was dependent on Pakistan speaker Fehmida Mirza's course of action, said a daily Wednesday, exhorting her to "stand up for the law and not for parochial loyalties".

Four die in Andhra after consuming moonshine

May 11, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Hyderabad, May 11 (IANS) Four people died Friday after consuming moonshine in Vijayawada town of Andhra Pradesh, police said.

Turtle clocks Rs.122 crore revenue

April 18, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) Turtle, a leading manufacturer and retailer of men's apparel and accessories, registered a growth of 50 percent in revenue during 2011-12 and expects the same level of growth during the current year.

Telugus usher in New Year with gaiety

March 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) Telugu-speaking people Friday ushered in Telugu New Year 'Ugadi' in a traditional manner and with gaiety.

Dan Christian claims first Oz ODI hat-trick in nine years as Lanka make 238

March 2, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Melbourne, Mar. 2 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian became the first bowler from his country to take an ODI hat-trick since Brett Lee, nearly a decade ago, as Sri Lanka struggled to make 238 in the 12th Commonwealth Bank Series one-day fixture at the MCG on Friday.

Dan Christian claims first Oz ODI hat-trick in nine years as Lanka make 238

March 2, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Melbourne, Mar. 2 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Daniel Christian became the first bowler from his country to take an ODI hat-trick since Brett Lee, nearly a decade ago, as Sri Lanka struggled to make 238 in the 12th Commonwealth Bank Series one-day fixture at the MCG on Friday.

Jagan Mohan Reddy on two-day 'Rythu Deeksha' for benefit of farmers

January 10, 2012 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is undertaking a two-day 'Rythu Deeksha' at Armoor in Hyderabad's Nizamabad District from today to bring to the government's notice the plight of the farming community in the state.

New Delhi bags most competitive city position for second year running

December 12, 2011 at 2:41 PM

Mumbai, Dec.12 (ANI-Businesswire India): New Delhi has bagged the most competitive city position for the second consecutive year in the India City Competitiveness Rankings prepared by IFC.

Tibetan refugees doing brisk business of woollen garments in Andhra

December 8, 2011 at 6:17 PM

Vishakhapatnam, Dec 8 (ANI): The onset of winters and sudden dip in temperature is proving to be a boon for the Tibetan refugees settled in Orissa as they are doing brisk business of woollen garments in Andhra Pradesh and earning good profit.

'Spider-Man', 'Pretty Woman' producer Laura Ziskin dies at 61

June 14, 2011 at 1:32 PM

Washington, June 14 (ANI): 'Spider-Man' and 'Pretty Woman' producer Laura Ziskin, who fought a seven-year battle against breast cancer, died on Sunday evening. She was 61.

Ellen DeGeneres, Lady Gaga share kiss after singer performs new song

April 30, 2011 at 4:38 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Stand-up comedian Ellen DeGeneres and 'Poker Face' singer Lady Gaga shared a kiss after the latter performed her new song on the show.

IMF considers Pak economic policymakers 'cheaters and liars': Ex-official

April 26, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Islamabad, April 26(ANI): The International Monetary Fund considers the economic policymakers of Pakistan to be 'cheaters and liars', the country's former representative in the IMF board, Dr Ehtisham Ahmad, has said.

Stand in Kate Middleton's shoes with wax work of Prince William

February 8, 2011 at 12:48 PM

London, Feb 8 (ANI): For many women who want to feel like they are engaged to Prince William, a US artist has made the dream come true.

'Heroic' Salmaan Taseer lived and died for secular Pakistan, says daughter

January 10, 2011 at 4:46 PM

Lahore, Jan 10 (ANI): Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, who was assassinated by his own bodyguard last Tuesday, "lived and died for Pakistan", his daughter Shehrbano Taseer has said.

'Joking computer' to give stand up comedians run for their money!

December 10, 2010 at 2:30 PM

London, Dec 10 (ANI): Stand-up comedians beware: The 'joking computer' is here - a computer program that creates pun-based gags created at the University of Aberdeen and is sure to give you a run for your money.

How to keep back pain away this winter

December 10, 2010 at 2:30 PM

Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): Holidays are indeed a time to have a lot of fun, but additional stress and busier schedule may end up giving you that intolerable back pain. Now, an expert tells you how you can keep that pain away and make the best of your off-time.

North East professionals make a mark in major cities

December 2, 2010 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec.2 (ANI): Professionals from the northeast based outside the region have made significant contributions in their respective fields. A Manipuri physiotherapist, Dr. Soubam Prabha, who is based in New Delhi, is one such person.

Under-fire Kiwis now under Duncan Fletcher microscope

December 1, 2010 at 11:34 AM

Jaipur (Rajasthan, India), Dec.1 (ANI): With New Zealand Cricket appointing former England cricket team coach Duncan Fletcher as consultant, the under-fire Black Caps will now have to put up acceptable performances before for the remainder of their India tour.

Crusade against Muslims costs 'Ground Zero' Koran-burning pastor his flock

November 17, 2010 at 1:14 PM

New York, Nov 17 (ANI): Pastor Terry Jones, the Florida pastor who threatened to burn copies of the Koran on 9/11 this year to protest against the proposed mosque near Ground Zero, has said that he has lost his followers because of his crusade against Muslims.

Three times married John Cleese 'laughs like a 10-year-old' with new love

November 16, 2010 at 6:40 PM

Melbourne, Nov 16 (ANI): Stand up comedian John Cleese, who has been married thrice, is frolicking these days and credits all the fun in his life to new lover Jennifer Wade.

Soon, watch 3-D movies on your TV, computer via Internet and satellite

August 27, 2010 at 4:26 PM

Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): Get ready to enjoy Blockbusters like Avatar, UP or Toy Story 3 in 3-D and that too in the comfort of your living rooms.

Karat criticises Centre for poor food management

August 7, 2010 at 3:48 PM

Vijayawada, Aug 7 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Prakash Karat on Saturday charged the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre for, what he called poor food management policies.

Fuel prices hike: Andhra Pradesh witness protest by opposition parties

June 26, 2010 at 9:36 PM

Hyderabad, June 26 (ANI): All opposition parties in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday staged protest rallies at various parts of the state against the hike in the price of petroleum products.

"Get Off Your Arse": Stand and work to lose weight

March 7, 2010 at 3:50 PM

Wellington, March 7 (ANI): A new Auckland research has found that typing while standing and moving while working could help workers shed extra pounds and reduce diabetes risk.

Prying eyes catch Lara Bingle's little meltdown at Twenty20 cricket

February 25, 2010 at 1:29 PM

Melbourne, Feb 25 (ANI): Aussie cricketer Michael Clarke's fiancee Lara Bingle couldn't escape prying eyes when she had a little meltdown at the Twenty20 cricket this week.

Pak players have learnt their lessons following Down Under disaster: Malik

February 16, 2010 at 1:48 PM

Dubai, Feb.16 (ANI): Stand-in Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik, who would be leading the side in the two T20 matches against England in Dubai, has said that the players have learnt their lessons following the recent 'nightmare' tour Down Under.

Valentine's Day myths busted

February 9, 2010 at 2:14 PM

Washington, February 9 (ANI): Think you can score some points with your girl on Valentine's Day by gifting her chocolates, flowers or cheesy presents? Well, you can't be more wrong, for these are some of the myths that have been busted by a website.

Shut down cripples life in Andhra

January 4, 2010 at 2:01 PM

Vijayawada, Jan 4 (ANI): Normal life was disrupted in the non-Telangana regions of Andhra Pradesh on Monday following a shut down called by the All Party Joint Action Committee (JAC) in support of a United Andhra Pradesh.

TRS activists' protest against Congress lawmaker

December 22, 2009 at 7:10 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 22 (ANI): Pro-Telangana activists protested outside a medical institute against a Congress Member of Parliament who has opposed the creation of Telangana.

Missing MP reappears at Hyderabad hospital

December 21, 2009 at 3:19 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 21 (ANI): Vijayawada MP L Rajagopal who is on fast over his demand for a united Andhra Pradesh reappeared at the Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) here this afternoon.

Police arrest fasting M.Rajagopal, shift him to hospital

December 19, 2009 at 7:33 PM

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Dec.19 (ANI): Congress leader and Member of Parliament M Rajagopal was arrested in Vijayawada and admitted to a hospital on Saturday after his condition started deteriorating.

Mass rally in Agartala to create awareness on Climate Change

December 17, 2009 at 8:12 PM

Agartala, Dec 17 (ANI): Hundreds of environmentalists, social activists and other enthusiasts took to the streets of Agartala on Thursday to stage a rally to create awareness to protection the ecology.

Andhra Assembly to witness a stormy session

December 14, 2009 at 11:20 AM

Hyderabad, Dec 14 (ANI): A stormy session is expected today in the Andhra Assembly that meets after the weekend recess, as demands for the introduction of a resolution to carve out a Telangana State has heated up.

Telangana: Andhra Congress chief urges MLAs to withdraw resignations

December 13, 2009 at 5:01 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 13 (ANI): D Srinivas, the Congress chief in Andhra Pradesh has insisted on the MLAs withdrawing their resignations.

50 Congress, TDP MLAs resign over Centre's nod for Telangana State

December 10, 2009 at 3:38 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 10 (ANI): There are reports that around 50 Congress and Telugu Desam Party MLAs have resigned here in protest against the Centre's acceptance for a separate Telangana State.

Armed forces rescue 3600 civilians in flood-hit Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

October 8, 2009 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (ANI): The Armed Forces have rescued 3,600 people in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Over 3600 people rescued in Karnataka, Andhra by Armed Forces

October 7, 2009 at 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): The Armed Forces have so far rescued over 3,600 people in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Armed Forces rescue over 2200 people in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh

October 6, 2009 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): The Armed Forces have rescued over 2,200 people in the flood-ravaged states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Patrick Swayze's private memorial to be held on Oct 4

September 30, 2009 at 5:11 PM

Washington, Sept 30 (ANI): Late actor Patrick Swayze's family will be holding a private memorial in California on October 4.

Sree breaks into tears over Noirin's flirting ways

June 20, 2009 at 1:18 PM

London, June 20 (ANI): Sree Dasari, the Indian inhabitant of Big Brother House, broke into tears in Lisa's arms after his favourite lady Noirin promised Marcus that she would show him her breasts.

A few hundred votes made the difference in Andhra

May 17, 2009 at 1:40 PM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) A few hundred votes made the difference between the winner and loser in a sizeable number of assembly constituencies in Andhra Pradesh.

Congress MP forecasts defeat for Andhra ministers

May 15, 2009 at 1:50 PM

Hyderabad, May 15 (IANS) An MP from the ruling Congress party in Andhra Pradesh has predicted that several state ministers will lose the assembly elections held along with the Lok Sabha ballot.

For political comedians, Obama is not a 'subject'

May 7, 2009 at 1:31 PM

Washington, May 7 (IANS) Few would have noticed the Great Presidential Comedy Drought but American political satirists have quietened down after George W. Bush passed the baton to Barack Obama, inviting the charge of hero worship and misplaced political correctness.

Stand-off between rival Malayalam film bodies continues

May 1, 2009 at 7:34 PM

Kochi, May 1 (IANS) The tussle between two rival trade unions in the Malayalam film industry seems to have entered a deadlock over revised wages as both the bodies made it clear once again Friday that they will not go back on their earlier stand.

Amar Singh, Chiranjeevi discuss fourth front

April 7, 2009 at 12:57 PM

Hyderabad, April 7 (IANS) Samajwadi Party general secretaries Amar Singh and Sanjay Dutt have met actor-politician Chiranjeevi to seek his 'friendship' and discuss the formation of a fourth front after the elections.

LetsVote walk held in Hyderabad

April 5, 2009 at 5:09 PM

Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) Hundreds of citizens from different walks of life Sunday participated in a unique walk here to create awareness among people to cast their vote.

Ashok Leyland develops hythane engine

March 24, 2009 at 7:08 PM

Chennai, March 24 (IANS) The Hinduja group's commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland Ltd, in association with Australia's Eden Energy, has developed a hythane-powered 92-KW engine, the company said Tuesday.

15 central universities being established

February 16, 2009 at 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): An Ordinance was promulgated for establishing 15 central universities and in addition to this, six new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Orissa, Punjab and Gujarat have started functioning in 2008-09 while two more IITs in Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh are expected to commence their academic session in 2009-10.

Clarke's Lara theme affecting Oz team unity

February 6, 2009 at 1:20 PM

Melbourne, Feb.6 (ANI): Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke's desire to spend as much time as possible with his fiancee Lara Bingle is creating heart burn within the team, and rumor mills are agog with reports of him engaged in scraps with mates over the issue.

Political parties trade charges ahead of elections

February 5, 2009 at 2:21 PM

Patna/Vijayawada, Feb 5 (ANI): As the country gears up for general elections this year, leaders of major political parties have started accusing each other of shortcomings.

IMF review mission not coming to Pak due to security reasons

February 3, 2009 at 10:05 PM

Karachi, Feb 2 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund mission is not coming to Pakistan due to security reasons and the fund would conduct the review of the economic performance of the country in Dubai.

Telenity appoints Yogesh S. Bijlani as Vice President of sales for Asia Pacific Region

January 23, 2009 at 1:06 PM

Monroe, Connecticut (USA) Jan 23 (ANI/Business Wire India): Telenity (www.telenity.com), a leading provider of next generation converged services platforms and applications for communications networks, announced today the appointment of Yogesh S. Bijlani as the Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific Region.

John Mayer's special concert for sick kids at New York hospital

December 24, 2008 at 3:03 PM

Washington, Dec 24 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston's beau John Mayer recently headlined a concert for sick kids at a children's hospital in New York.

Andhra Pradesh opposition to launch anti-corruption struggle

December 22, 2008 at 7:31 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 22 (IANS) The opposition parties in Andhra Pradesh Monday decided to launch a joint struggle to 'expose corruption' in the Congress government in the wake of the arrest of a Fisheries Department engineer and recovery of Rs.300 million from him.

Adam Sandler offers support to Russell Brand over prank call episode

December 13, 2008 at 12:27 PM

Washington, December 11 (ANI): Actor Adam Sandler has voiced his support for Russell Brand after the controversial comic's infamous radio phone prank call.

Stand with the true colours of India

December 12, 2008 at 1:01 AM

The scourge of Mumbai terror strikes on 26/11 has set the ways for the transformation of a new India-calm as well resolute, firm and united-with undivided communal bonds.

Andhra girl critical after spurned lover's acid attack

December 11, 2008 at 4:54 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 11 (IANS) One of the two girl students injured in an acid attack in Warangal town of Andhra Pradesh, Thursday alleged that a spurned suitor was among the assailants.

Russell Brand wins 'Best Live Stand-up Comedian' award

December 7, 2008 at 12:45 PM

London, Dec 7 (ANI): Controversial comic Russell Brand has won the best live stand-up comedian at the British Comedy Awards last night.

Seven Bangladeshis held in Andhra Pradesh

December 3, 2008 at 10:30 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 3 (IANS) Seven Bangladeshis were arrested at Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada railway station after they were found travelling without valid train tickets, the police said.