Chennai, June 2 (IANS) A Telugu film titled “Mahaganudu”, which is in the offing, will be based on the life of late legendary Telugu actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR). The funds from this film will be donated for the development of the new capital of Andhra Pradesh post-bifurcation. “We are adapting the life story of […]
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Murali Manohar, the co-producer of the latest Rajinikanth- starrer “Kochadaiiyaan”, which opened to mixed reports, admits the film has not done as well as expected in the north Indian belt. Nonetheless, he is confident that the team will work harder on its sequel. “We did what we could, given restrictions of time […]
Bangalore, June 2 (IANS/CMC) Indian batting star Gautam Gambhir has backed Sunil Narine’s decision to remain with Kolkata Knight Riders for the Indian Premier League (IPL) final, instead of returning to the Caribbean for the ongoing West Indies training camp. Off-spinner Narine was required to return by Sunday – the same day as the IPL final […]
The appointment of a minister for minority affairs has been a huge let down. During the election campaign, Modi had stated that he would be the prime minister of all 1.25 billion Indians. So demoralized has the Muslim been in recent years that a simple promise of equal rights was music to his ears. What […]
Islamabad, June 2 (IANS) At least seven bodies were recovered Monday in Pakistan’s Karachi city, media reported. The victims were shot in the head as well as in the chest, Dawn online reported citing rescue workers. All seven bodies had torture marks and their hands and legs were tied with ropes, rescue workers said. The bodies, […]
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The national capital will experience a clear Monday ahead and the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 40 degrees Celsius, said the Met Office. “The sky will remain clear today (Monday),” said an official of the India Meteorological Department. The day’s minimum temperature settled three notches below the season’s average […]
Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Following are the major events in the history of Telangana, which Monday came into being as 29th state in India. 1948: Indian Army annexes princely state of Hyderabad, which comprised different regions including Telangana. Nov 1, 1956: Telangana merged with Andhra State, which was carved out of Madras State, to form Andhra […]
St. John’s (Antigua) June 2 (IANS/CMC) Opener Kraigg Brathwaite is likely to be called up to the West Indies squad as cover for Chris Gayle, as injury worries persists over the talismanic left-hander. The 21-year-old Brathwaite has trained with the West Indies squad for the last few days of their camp in Barbados and was Sunday […]
Tokyo, June 2 (IANS) The Japanese government Monday started a campaign to encourage people to dress casually in workplace in a move to avoid excessive use of air conditioners to save energy. In contrast to common impression of Japanese workers who are always in suits with ties, the “Super Cool Biz” campaign is an improved version […]
Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Nandamuri Balakrishna, who is riding high on the success of his recent Telugu blockbuster “Legend”, participated in the official launch of his yet-untitled next film with newcomer Satyadev here Monday. “The film was launched this morning with a puja. Few shots were even canned and the regular shooting for the movie is […]