The YSR Congress Chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has been sent to Chenchalguda for judicial custody till June 11. After him there was a certain void in the party campaign for the by-polls which were scheduled for June 12. But however the clever leader had deputed his mother VIjayamma, the MLA for Pulivendla, to carry forward the campaign trail. Seriously the two dominant parties watched the movements with interest. Even the TDP top leadership asked the woman to speak like a politician but not like a mother. The Congress and TDP were bent on tarnishing the image of the late Chief Minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy and Jagan for their disproportionate assets.
On the other hand Ms Vijayamma’s entry was welcomed by huge thronging crowds at the Vizag airport today. The Mother and daughter Sharmila waved at the crowds in approval of their sympathy. The huge crowd had sent shivers to the two top parties of the state say critics. From here the duo travelled by bus to Narasannapet constituency, to campaign. While some say it was the case as it was day one. Others say it was blessing in disguise for the party which will gain more sympathy. She is the party's honorary chief; she gave up her fast in protest against her son's arrest on Sunday and took over the reins of the party.
Oppositions to YSR Congress barge in about the sympathy wave Vijayamma and YSR Congress are riding on, is not correct. But the situation was utilized the same way when the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated way back in 1991. Vijayamma is the new powerful missile in the YSR Congress quiver out to destruct the opposition in the by-polls, say critics. However the by-polls are a do-or-die situation to all three parties in the state. (With Inputs from Internet- Aarkay)
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Wow!
What an analysis... the so called analysis could not have been so easy,
if this actress would have done more films though... but, the ratio of
success and flops of her films, seems to not bother Deepika Padukone,
anyways... Deepika still manages to be a highest paid actress in terms
of endorsing the commercial brands and one of the busiest actresses in B
- Town who has agreed to work in 6 projects, one of them being a South
Indian film, opposite Super Star Rajni Kanth's 'kochadiyan'…
Her
recent B - Town film, 'cocktail' opposite Saif Ali Khan is scheduled
for a release soon... apart from this, the actress is doing films with
her ex flame Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, and 'Race - 2' with Saif Ali
Khan again...
Irrespective of hits
and flops, Deepika still manages to get some good work in her kitty...
generally, not many heroines are lucky to have such a career that is
equal to that of heroes…
I am sure
many other top most heroines would definitely get jealous of Deepika’s
career and the way she is growing as an actress…
No one can be taken 'silly' and 'simple' in this tinsel town as one cannot expect where they will stand after a couple of years. One producer experienced a rude reply from this hot beauty of 'Shopping Mall' fame. Heroine Anjali became a heartthrob of Telugu youths for her natural yet appealing performances in 'Shopping Mall' and 'Journey'. With less skin show and more dominating performance she has looted the hearts of eligible men. Before reaching to a top in Tamil industry, this Telugu beauty has done two flop flicks in Telugu at the mercy of producers. A famous small-film producer who owns a 'shopping mall' in Hyderabad rejected this plump siren as she quoted more than 2 lakhs. However, the same producer is now ready to dump more than 30 lakhs for her hot presence now. Simply, Anjali rejected his offer as she is getting much better offers in big-banners after sipping a cold-coffee with him. This is just one case and there are plenty of such examples in Tollywood.
Hyderabad, : PCC Women’s wing president Ganga Bhavani has alleged that the actress-turned YSRC women’s wing leader Roja was is ‘iron leg’. She has substantiated her charge that Dr YSR died immediately after Roja met former chief minister (late YSR) in a helicopter crash and Jaganmohan Reddy left the Congress only after Roja met him in Nellore. “One has to wait and see what would happen to Y S Vijayamma now as Roja met her”, she added.
Ganga Bhavani questioned the YSRC leaders, including Roja, to answer what was the use of Dr M V Mysoora Reddy, who had edited a book titled ‘Raja of Corruption’ on late YSR’s alleged corrupt practices, for their party. Ganga Bhavani also warned Roja of dire consequences if she failed to control her mouth.
Hyderabad,
May 29: TDP MLA Sitakka has sarcastically said that instead of being
depressed, the YSR Congress party cadres became enthusiastic after their
leader Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy was arrested.
Talking
to the media at the party office along with Telugu Mahila leader Shobha
Rani, Sitakka said that there was new enthusiasm in the YSR Congress as
they were all now thinking that they could be benefited because of
Jagan’s arrest. Sitakka has alleged that Jagan has earned properties
sufficient for generations during his father Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy’s
regime. She has stated that Jagan was arrested for plundering the State
and not for fighting for the welfare of the people or development of the
State. As such, there was no need for the people to sympathize with his
arrest. She said that Jagan’s mother Vijayamma instead of looking at
the realities, was thinking at the issue only through a political angle.
She
has questioned why Vijayamma, who has gone on fast for Jagan had not
shown any sympathy towards the families of those whose members died
after the death of Rajasekhara Reddy. She has alleged that Vijayamma was
trying to gain politically even through her son’s arrest, by projecting
it in a political angle. She said that she was trying to depict her
agony as the agony of the people.
Referring
to the allegation of Vijayamma that there was conspiracy behind the
death of her husband, Sitakka has questioned why she had not raised the
issue and demanded investigation if she had doubts, when the death
occurred.
Stating
that it was improper on her part to politicize YSR’s death and Jagan’s
arrest, Sitakka has said it showed her meanness. She said instead of
behaving like a mother, Vijayamma was behaving like a politician with
regard to her son’s arrest. Speaking on the occasion, Shobha Rani has
said that by shedding tears over the arrest of Jagan, who was a
plunderer, Vijayamma has belittled a mother’s love and contaminated even
tears. She said that it was strange that she was trying to market even
her tears. She said that though Vijayamma had never shed tears knowing
fully well that Jagan would get arrested, she had shed tears for the
victory of her party’s candidates in 18 Assembly constituencies.
Cinemas can influence the voters a lot with their indirect attacks and satires on the political situations. Those films are now taking sides with each hero taking shade under a particular political party. Now, YSR Congress is also working in that angle to get 'hero' glamour to their party. Ruling Congress party has the ultimate glamour in the state with Megastar Chiru standing their side. And, his brother Pawan Kalyan, son Ram Charan are taking pot-shots at his political rivals through some sharp dialogues in their recent films. In the same way, Telugudesam is having Balayya in front line with Jr.NTR and Nara Rohit following. Balayya and Junior are already knocking opponent parties with their indirect satires through their action flicks. Coming to YSR Congress, there is no cine glamour for the party other than Roja, to voice their views on silver screen. Roja is not an actress of caliber to influence directors to write dialogues that can take on opposition through the small character roles she is donning. Sources are saying that YSR Congress is taming young hero Nitin, who hails from Reddy community to stand as their icon on the screen. We know the stature of this hero in the tinsel town and one can easily guess if this works or not for YSR-CP.
Although YSR Congress party called for a
shutdown on Monday protesting the arrest of its
leader YS Jagan in the illegal assets case, the
bandh was not observed in many parts of the
state.
Except few protests, the overall situation remained
peaceful. Thanks to the tight security blanket and
prohibitory orders under Section 144 which are in
force in Hyderabad, Kadapa and other major
cities. This came as a rude shock to Jagan's men
who expected a revolt from people all over the
state following the arrest.
As the plan to spark a statewide stir foiled by the
cops, now the YSR Congress leaders have changed
their action plan. Jagan camp and his media is
trying to cash on the sympathy wave in few areas
where YSR Congress has got a strong hold. Sakshi is exclusively covering the reactions of Jagan's
loyalists and his supporters to prove that people have been supporting its leader in a big way.
Surprisingly, the reporters of Sakshi are also given orders to report the celebrations of Jagan opponents
over the arrest to gain sympathy. Will Jagan media succeeds in spreading this wave to the other parts of
the state? Let's wait and watch!
The hot starlet Shriya Saran has always been known for her natural beauty and ultra glamorous skin show but till date, she has not been linked to anyone properly. Though few gossips came in between, they died before they became strong. But here is one story about Shriya and her romance. Well, the pretty girl is falling in love with a music teacher. However, all this is happening as part of her film and not in real life. We are talking about Shriya's new movie in Kannada titled as 'Chandra'. She is essaying the role of a princess who falls in love with a commoner, a music teacher actually. This is being directed by Roopa Iyer and the lucky man to get Shriya's love is Prem. Sharing her thoughts, Shriya is happy with the role since she gets a scope of performance and most importantly, she will also be displaying her talent of classical dance as few scenes are
Seems like, the controversial Odarpu Yatra started by YS Jagan following the sudden demise of his father late YSR has finally come to an end with the CBI taking the tainted leader into custody in disproportionate assets case. The CBI have filed cases against Jagan under sections 120B (Criminal Conspiracy), 420 (Cheating), Section 477A (Forgery Of Documents), 409 (Criminal Breach Of Trust), Section 13(1)d, 13(2) r/w 477 (Prevention of Corruption Act). Charges of investments in his businesses in a quid pro quo arrangement (conspired with his father, former chief minister late YSR, to do favours to the companies invested in his businesses) were levelled against Jagan. Based on these sections, the legal experts are confirming the reports that the Kadapa MP will have to spend atleast 1-2 years from now in prison. Now, the time has come for Jagan to receive Odarpu from his family, party men and supporters. YS Vijayamma and co. have already started the mission. Let's see h
With Sabbam Hari pleading all the followers and loyalist of Jagan to maintain peace, the cadres took it the other way round it seems. Attempts to create riots are taking place at various places of the state, as of now. Both in Rajahmundry and Vijayawada, protesters have smashed the glasses of a couple of RTC buses in response to Jagan's arrest. Coming to Guntur district, party cadres have tried to torch a bus but were strongly prevented by the driver of the bus. In Tenali, party cadres have burned the effigy of CBI Joint Director Lakshmi Narayana for arresting Jagan. Party workers from Anantapur are trying to burn down various cellphone towers of Reliance group. According to reports, 120 members of YSR-CP are taken into custody, as police suspected them of planning for torching buses. As of now, APSRTC has stopped running all the services across the state and ordered all the buses to hanger at depots. AP Police are advising people not to worry about the small incidents that are taking place at various towns as the total state is under extreme patrolling. Experts are saying that the protesters are losing control after Sabbam asked them not to do so!
t would be harsh to label someone as iron leg, but in film industry heroines generally get the blame for bringing bad luck. Filmy people believe that lady luck has to work in favor of the film and if someone couldn't prove successful, they are bound to be branded as iron legs. Recently Shruti Haasan shrugged off that image with Gabbar Singh and is smiling big time. Looks like there is another heroine in queue to be tagged as iron leg lady! She is Tapsee, who has been running through a rough patch in her career. Tapsee made debut with Jhummandi Nadam and scored first hit with Mr. Perfect. Although Kajal walked away with laurels for that film, Tapsee too is a part of it. Apart from Mr. Perfect, Tapsee hasn't tasted success with any of the other movies. Mogudu, Veera, Jhummandi Nadam and the latest Daruvu have put her in a spot of bother. However, she has few promising projects on hand to hope to break free from the flop streak. Let's see if Tapsee could afford a smile or two this year.
After hours of suspense and drama,
YSR Congress leader and late CM YS Rajasekhar Reddy's son YS Jagan is finally arrested by the CBI sleuths at 7.20 pm today. In connection with the multi crore illegal assets scam and other money laundering issues, Jagan is taken into custody. After taking the total state into control, authorities have finally revealed that YS Jagan is taken into custody after three days of interrogation. Under sections 477A, IPC 420 (read with), 120B and 409, Jagan is grilled by the CBI sources. Earlier, CBI Joint Director Lakshmi Narayana had met Additional Solicitor General at Taj Krishna to take expert law advice regarding this arrest. YS Jagan's family members, including mother Vijayamma, wife Bharathi, sister Sharmila and brother-in-law evangelist Anil along with other family members have rushed to Dilkusha guest house after receiving information from the investigation agency regarding the arrest of this Accused No.1 in the high profile case of CBI. Jagan's follower Jupudi and another migrant from Congress, Sabbam Hari has confirmed the news to the press before condemning the acts of CBI. 'CBI has taken Jagan into custody 20 minutes back. They have asked us to call lawyers and family members to arrest Jagan. None of us are allowed to go inside. CBI will inform all other formalities to media later, as it is not legal for me to speak. I advise all the cadres and loyalists of Jagan across the state to stay calm, as ordered by Jagan to me', said Sabbam Hari. Sources inside the CBI also confirmed the report, but CBI JD Lakshmi Narayana is expected to talk with the media regarding arrest later in the night. According to reports, Jagan will be produced before magistrate tonight.
Amidst huge speculations and tight security, YS Jagan finished his second day of getting questioned at the CBI camp office. The tainted leader has started for his Lotus Pond residence immediately after coming out. The seven and half hours questioning has come to an end today with CBI leaving Jagan before informing that there is no holiday for him on this Sunday. Jagan looked a bit disappointed and frustrated while coming out of Dilkusha. 'Things went off peaceful. They have sought for clarifications and I've given them. Tomorrow I would have to come. I would be probably giving them some more clarifications. Bye, bye, bye, bye...', stated Jagan after coming out of the guest house. Why Jagan is trying to prove that the CBI's questioning has been a cakewalk for him everytime he comes out of the Dilkusha Guest House? Jagan uttering the words 'Bye, bye, bye, bye...'. reminds us of a 10-year-old school kid. Sources say, Jagan continued his Odaru Yatra in Dilkusha Guest House consoling his corruption partners (Nimmagadda, Mopidevi and Brahmananada) on Day 2 as well. His strange behaviour is not only irritating people and media, but also the CBI officials. Will he repeat the same on Sunday too. Let's wait and watch!
This beauty rocked the show with her debut Telugu flick 'Godavari', but failed to cash on the buzz generated. She is dusky beauty Neetu Chandra who satisfied Indian audiences with acting and skin shows. When everyone thought that she is running out of offers, Neetu shocked them by signing an international project. Not only that film, she is now engulfed with 'affair' rumours too. She is heard moving close with a foreigner named Kyriacos Tofarides, who happens to be the director of her latest international film, an English-greek movie 'Home Sweet Home'. Smitten by her charms and performance, this director also offered his next flick to Neetu other than the current one. Sources are saying that it is not about offering movies, there is something cheesy between them. We have to wait for Neetu's words to know what exactly is happening.
Amidst huge speculations and tight security, YS Jagan finished his second day of getting questioned at the CBI camp office. The tainted leader has started for his Lotus Pond residence immediately after coming out. The seven and half hours questioning has come to an end today with CBI leaving Jagan before informing that there is no holiday for him on this Sunday. Jagan looked a bit disappointed and frustrated while coming out of Dilkusha. 'Things went off peaceful. They have sought for clarifications and I've given them. Tomorrow I would have to come. I would be probably giving them some more clarifications. Bye, bye, bye, bye...', stated Jagan after coming out of the guest house. Why Jagan is trying to prove that the CBI's questioning has been a cakewalk for him everytime he comes out of the Dilkusha Guest House? Jagan uttering the words 'Bye, bye, bye, bye...'. reminds us of a 10-year-old school kid. Sources say, Jagan continued his Odaru Yatra in Dilkusha Guest House consoling his corruption partners (Nimmagadda, Mopidevi and Brahmananada) on Day 2 as well. His strange Nobehaviour is not only irritating people and media, but also the CBI officials. Will he repeat the same on Sunday too. Let's wait and watch!
Many films create sensation when their first look is revealed to public. Unlike those sensational flicks, this movie is creating doubts among the trade circuits. Nagarjuna's much awaited socio fantasy film is 'Damarukam'. Due to some differences with the producers, reportedly there is a delay behind the production of this movie. However, the first look of this movie was released a couple of days back to enthral both fans and distributors. Sources are saying that the first-look of the movie is released only to invite buyers with liquid cash. As of now, the movie still has lot of unfinished work regarding the Visual Effects that will take some more months to finish, say insiders. To move the work further, lot of investment is required for which neither producer RR Makers nor hero Nagarjuna are showing interest. For now, 'Damarukam' has generated the required buzz to attract everyone, but we have to see how this film makes its way to theatres without getting struck in obstacles.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has completed grilling Jaganmohan
Reddy. Jagan, who came out of Dilkhusha Guest House spoke to the
national media. “It was cool and peaceful,” said Jaganmohan Reddy about
the questioning. He has also said that he was asked to appear before the
CBI for the second day tomorrow. Jagan was smiling when he said these
statements. It looked like Jagan wanted to rush home since he didn’t
entertain any queries of the media.
He just said ‘”Bye, bye ,bye, bye, bye,” and moved sat inside the car ignoring many questions of the media. Meanwhile, vernacular newschannel reporters were expressing their dissatisfaction stating that Jaganmohan Reddy didn’t even speak anything in Telugu. The media persons from Telugu news channels were awaiting outside Dilkusha Guest House for taking a ‘byte of Jagan,’ in Telugu and their hopes were dashed.
Jaganmohan Reddy will appear before CBI on the second day on Saturday and we have to wait and watch if he would listen to media’s questions and answer them.
He just said ‘”Bye, bye ,bye, bye, bye,” and moved sat inside the car ignoring many questions of the media. Meanwhile, vernacular newschannel reporters were expressing their dissatisfaction stating that Jaganmohan Reddy didn’t even speak anything in Telugu. The media persons from Telugu news channels were awaiting outside Dilkusha Guest House for taking a ‘byte of Jagan,’ in Telugu and their hopes were dashed.
Jaganmohan Reddy will appear before CBI on the second day on Saturday and we have to wait and watch if he would listen to media’s questions and answer them.
| Rating: | 2.75/5.0 |
| Banner: | Sri Venkateshwara Art Films |
| Producer(s): | Boorugupalli Shiva Ramakrishna |
| Director: | Shiva |
| Music: | Vijay Antony |
| Casting: | Ravi Teja, Tapsee, Prabhu, Jayasudha, MS Narayana, Brahmanandam, Sayaji Shindey, Avinash others |
| Story | |||
Ravi Teja who is going through lean pace after disaster flops ‘Veera’
and ‘Nippu’ coming up with a socio phantasy movie ‘Daruvu’ in the
direction of Shiva. It is not for the first time Tollywood is witnessing
the Socio Phantasy films with Yamalokam backdrop. Let’s see whether
‘Daruvu’ is any different from its predecessor. Bullet Raja (Ravi Teja) from Chennai is a petty thief who fall in love with Shwetha (Tapsee), gets killed by her would be Harbour Babu (Sushanth Singh). After reaching Yamalokam, Bullet Raja learns that his death is due to the mistake committed by Chitragupta. Realising their mistake, Yama finds a look alike of Bullet Raja who is a home minister for Andhra Pradesh. Ravindra, a home minister touted to be a future CM of AP is a corrupted politician transformed into a good person after witnessing a fateful incident not to the liking of his partners Sayaji Shindey and Raghu Babu. Sayaji Shindey and Raghu Babu conspire and kill Ravindra in an accident. Now, Bullet Raja soul enters into the body of Ravindra and gets life. How Ravindra takes revenge on Villains plus whether Ravindra marries Shwetha or not forms the crux of the story. |
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| Performance | |||
Ravi Teja once again gave an energetic performance. He acted well in
Bullet Raja and politician Ravindra roles. His comedy timing, dances are
plus points while fights are disappointing. Age is showing on his face.Tapsee acted well in less prominent role. Her glamour will be a treat to mass audiences. Jaya Sudha acting should be commended though they are two to three. Brahmanandam as Vidya Balan bring some laughs in the theater. Vennela Kishore and Srinivas Reddy did their best in comedy department. Sayaji Shindey, Raghu Babu and avinash justified their roles in negative roles. Gollapudi as CM and Satyanarayana as Sr. Yama appear for a while. Prabhu suited well in Jr.Yama role while MS Narayana acted well in Chitragupta role. |
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| Technical | |||
Director Shiva didn't think much for 'Daruvu' except copying scenes
from other movies. The story is known to Tollywood audience from Sr. NTR
era to Jr. NTR era. He lacks novelty in screenplay also. The scenes are
inspired from other movies. The screenplay is erratic with ups and
downs. Music is a big disappointment. Vijay Antony music is cacophonous. Vetri cinematography is good. Stun Shiva fights are disappointing. Choreography is big letdown for except one song. Some dialogues are good especially in second half. Editing should have been crisp. |
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| Analysis | |||
 Yamagola’,
‘Yamuduki Mogudu’ and ‘Yamadonga’ and now ‘Daruvu’, all are in same
line. Director Shiva inspired from ‘Yamudiki Mogudu’ and ‘Daruvu’
happened. Ravi Teja, Brahmanandam episode is a copy from recently
released ‘Racha’. General audience may get a feeling that Ravindra
character is developed thinking a strong young politician of Andhra
Pradesh.The first 40 minutes of movie runs on dull note testing audience patience before movie picks up pace before interval. The movie graph goes peak for 30 minutes after the interval taking a plunge towards climax. All previous socio phantasy movies with Yamalokam backdrop scored a hit at the box office because of the interesting scenes between hero and Yama himself. Unfortunately ‘Daruvu’ lacks it. The scenes are too cinematic and not convincing. The political satires and scenes in the second half infuse some interest before ending on predictable note. The movie will fare better at B and C centers cohmpared to multiplexes and A centers. On the whole, it is a Ravi Teja trademark movie strictly for one time watch for just to time pass. |
She made her debut on screen, more than 5
years back.. despite of acting in some Big Heroes ka films and doing
rewarding roles as well, this actress is still striving to get that
'spark' about her when people see her.. each year, she is actually
dragging her career to next year.
Despite of this huge competition, she managed to appear in rewarding roles, in the films like 'maryaada raamanna' and waiting for her fourth coming film opposite Bala Krishna in recent flick 'Adhinaayakudu'.
In mean time, we got to hear a big time news about her… this actress who appears to be in her 20s when we see her, is actually crossing 35 years of her age, as per one of the leading sites that provides a proper information about anything, everything and everyone.
Later some set of websites confessed this to be a miss communication.
This makes me recall all those heroines, be it Karishma Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Raveena Tondon, Sonali Bendre, some of whom have already crossed their 40’s, still manage to give a tough time to all those happening young heroines out there.
Wish I could know their beauty secret.
Despite of this huge competition, she managed to appear in rewarding roles, in the films like 'maryaada raamanna' and waiting for her fourth coming film opposite Bala Krishna in recent flick 'Adhinaayakudu'.
In mean time, we got to hear a big time news about her… this actress who appears to be in her 20s when we see her, is actually crossing 35 years of her age, as per one of the leading sites that provides a proper information about anything, everything and everyone.
Later some set of websites confessed this to be a miss communication.
This makes me recall all those heroines, be it Karishma Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Raveena Tondon, Sonali Bendre, some of whom have already crossed their 40’s, still manage to give a tough time to all those happening young heroines out there.
Wish I could know their beauty secret.
This is the talk in political circles about the two sensational investigation agencies of the state. But there is a difference in the working style of these two sleuths.
CBI, the top investigation agency of India is giving sleepless nights to those politicians, industrialist and bureaucrats involved in various economic crimes happened in Andhra Pradesh. Day by day CBI is coming up with different petitions and notices to catch the culprits involved in cases. If Jagan gets a bit relief from Court, then immediately he is pulled into another trouble by CBI. This way, they are a little violent in taking and implementing decisions.
Coming to CID, the biggest challenge before them is Don Bhanu's case. Not only the murder of Suri, the investigation is busy unearthing various shady land deals and other contract deals taken up by Bhanu's gang. But, this agency is going silent with their investigation. They have already locked up two other key followers of Bhanu along with Jagan's key associate Mangali Krishna without doing much sound. The agency is expected to file a charge sheet in this case very soon, which will reveal some more sensational things.
As the final efforts to avoid his arrest by the CBI in connection with
the disproportionate assets case failed on Thursday when the CBI court
turned down his anticipatory bail petition, YSR Congress president YS
Jagan wrapped up his by-poll campaign in Macherla of Guntur and
returning back to Hyderabad by road.
Till the very last minute, there is confusion in YSR Congress camp if Jagan would travel by road or train. At last, Yuva Neta choose to go by road. Party leaders say their leader will reach Hyderabad on Thursday midnight.
Jagan would be appearing before the CBI at Dilkusha Guest House for the questioning procedure on Friday. Although the CBI is yet to confirm if it would take Jagan into custody, speculations are making rounds that he will be arrested Tomorrow. Seems like, Jagan's berth got confirmed at Sri Krishna Janma Sthanam!
Till the very last minute, there is confusion in YSR Congress camp if Jagan would travel by road or train. At last, Yuva Neta choose to go by road. Party leaders say their leader will reach Hyderabad on Thursday midnight.
Jagan would be appearing before the CBI at Dilkusha Guest House for the questioning procedure on Friday. Although the CBI is yet to confirm if it would take Jagan into custody, speculations are making rounds that he will be arrested Tomorrow. Seems like, Jagan's berth got confirmed at Sri Krishna Janma Sthanam!
Excise minister Mopidevi Venkataramana, who is facing the charges of corruption in connection with Jagan's illegal assets case, has sent his resignation to CM Kiran Kumar Reddy on Thursday.
In his three page resignation letter, Mopidevi explained all the important achievements of his entire political career starting from 1987 till date. He claimed that he has a clean record as a politician and has grown from strength to strength in politics.
Mopidevi blamed it on Jagan's thirst for money for his present situation. The minister confessed that upon the pressure from late YSR, Jagan and CMO key member Bhanu, he signed few documents which benefited the Yuva Neta. "Is this the result someone gets, if he abides by the order of his leader (former CM YSR)," questioned the minister.
Hyderabad: 'Gabbar Singh' (GBS) has turned out to be a touchstone, not just for power star Pawan Kalyan but also for the relatively new Shruti Haasan. With six movies behind her, Shruti finally tasted box office success with the 'Dabangg'-remake.
The 26-year-old actress, however, insists that though GBS was a trade hit, her journey thus far has been one long trip of success.
'Though a new comer, I've had the opportunity to flit between languages, do very different roles and experiment more. I've been lucky in those terms and wouldn't trade the experience,' says the 'Bhagyalakshmi' actress.
Creating a buzz with her village belle personality ' Bhagyalakshmi in GBS, the actress has garnered attention for carrying off the rustic look.
Her director, Harish Shankar has more than just kind words to say. 'GBS wouldn't be what it is without the perfect characterization of Bhagyalakshmi by Shruti.
She is an extremely hard working and committed actress who'd turn up on time and be energetic throughout. She's been thorough right through, including learning the lyrics for the songs!' says the director, who predicts that one day the actress will rule the roost in Tollywood. 'I have no doubt that she will become number one in the industry,' comments Shankar.
Shruti, however has learnt her lessons well, with a lineage like Kamal Haasan and Sarika, she doesn't betray a sense of pride in the over-shower of compliments from her director and producer.
'I don't know how deserving I am of the compliments for 'Gabbar Singh', but I'm thankful of the team I have worked with.'
Starting her career in Bollywood with 'Luck', starring opposite Imran Khan, Shruti has had to endure through a stream of movies that promised the sky, yet only reached the horizon, despite an intimidating list of co-actors ' Siddharth, Surya, Emraan Hashmi and Dhanush.
The musician-turned-actress is nevertheless unperturbed with the way things have gone.
Speaking about her last movie '3', which is perhaps more popular for the 'Kolaveri di' song than anything, she says, 'As far as I can see, the movie was a hit. The song ('Kolaveri di') did steal the limelight, but the movie did do well.'
So in her travail thus far, what did she take away from each experience that made acting in GBS that much easier? 'Imran was a childhood friend, Siddharth I'd worked with for two films, so the comfort level was good in those films. Surya sir was very encouraging and Dhanush really helped me open up in front of the camera. But overall, they all helped me evolve as an artist.'
As Kamal Haasan's and Sarika's daughter, Shruti kicked up quite the interest when she entered the industry in 2009. But three years and seven films later, Shruti says she is just another new face.
'Yes initially I'm sure I was looked at as 'their' daughter. But the industry and the audience are not very tolerant and patient with second chances. Whatever I do is my decision and me. In all fairness, it doesn't make sense to be compared to my father, or in that case any anybody else at all.'
Music was the artiste's first calling. She has even collaborated on a few films either as a singer or composer, besides maintaining her band Extramentals.
Talking about her future plans, she says, 'Music is still important to me. I do sing a few playback tracks for some movies and record music on my own. That isn't something I'm going to give up. So yes, I will perhaps release an album too. But all in good time,' she says before signing off.
Hyderabad: Actor Allari Naresh's next 'Sudigadu' is nearing completion. Directed by Bheemineni Srinivasa Rao, the film is a remake of the hit Tamil flick 'Thamizh Padam'.
The shooting of the movie is already complete and currently in the final leg of post production. It is expected to hit the screens in June.
With a tag line like 'Okka Ticket Pai Vanda Cinemalu', the talk has it that it is a parody comedy film, which takes a comical dig at some of the clich's that a typical Telugu cinema hero would follow. The film promises to be a hilarious one.
It is produced by D Chandrasekhar and Sri Vasanth, of 'Madatha Kaja' fame, has composed music for it. Allari Naresh plays youth named Sudigadu, who is destined for greatness and punishes criminals secretly.
It features Monal Gajjar alongside him. The actor has finished filming for his portions. Naresh has pinned lots of hopes on it.
Hyderabad, May 24 : Following his arrest by the CBI, Excise Minister Mopidevi Venkata Ramana Rao on Thursday submitted his resignation from the State Cabinet.
In his resignation letter sent to Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy through his friend Rajendra Prasad at former's camp office, Mopidevi claimed that he was innocent.
'I have not committed any mistake and issued GOs on the directions of the then Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy,' he reportedly said. He said he was being punished for committing no mistake.
Talking to reporters after handing over Mopidevi's resignation letter to the Chief Minister, Rajendra Prasad claimed that Kiran Kumar Reddy too has termed the arrest as 'unfortunate'.
He said Mopidevi has stated that GO Number 29 allotting lands to VANPIC was issued as per the directions of YSR's Cabinet. However, the CBI found fault in the GO and arrested him.
Mopidevi claimed that never misused his official position anytime during his tenure. He also assured that he would fully cooperate with the probing agency in the investigations and come out clean from the charges.
In the letter, Mopidevi appealed to the Chief Minister to accept his resignation letter and hoped to re-join the cabinet after getting a clean chit from the CBI.
He also claimed that he would remain a loyal worker of the party and would abide by its decisions.
Hyderabad, May 24: Fearing a breakdown of law and order in view of the likely arrest of YSR Congress Party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy in the alleged illegal assets case, police in Hyderabad imposed prohibitory orders here Thursday.
Speculation is rife that he may be arrested three days before he is scheduled to appear in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on May 28. The agency has also summoned the Kadapa legislator Friday for questioning.
The prohibitory orders under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, banning assembly of five or more persons, came into force at 6 a.m. Thursday.
Hyderabad police commissioner Anurag Sharma said the orders would be in force till May 29. There will be no permission for meetings, rallies and processions during the period.
Police have launched checking of vehicles and frisking of people, especially at the entry points into the city.
The police commissioner said they had reliable information that "in view of forthcoming by-elections certain political parties are likely to organise large number of supporters in Hyderabad city limits, taking advantage of some local events to derive political advantage".
In the emotionally charged atmosphere, large-scale mobilisation of people is likely to adversely affect maintenance of law and order, the police chief said.
Jaganmohan Reddy has alleged that a conspiracy was hatched by Congress government in collusion with the opposition Telugu Desam Party and the CBI to arrest him.
In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh two days ago, the young leader also claimed that a conspiracy was also conceived to trigger riots after his arrest and throw the blame on him.
The CBI Wednesday issued notices to Jagan asking him to appear before it. The Andhra Pradesh High Court also had rejected a petition by him seeking exemption from appearance.
The son of late chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy was already issued summons by the CBI court, directing him to appear in the court on May 28. His petition seeking exemption from personal appearance was also dismissed by the court.
Jagan is accused of conspiring with his father to dole out favours to companies which invested in his businesses in a quid pro quo arrangement.
Guntur, May 24: Soon after the news broke that Excise Minister Mopidevi Venkataramana was arrested by the CBI, his followers went on a rampage in several parts of the district.
In Repalle, the minister’s supporters have raided the offices of the MRO and MDO and hurled stones. They have burnt one jeep and broke the window panes of several buses. In Repalle, police sub inspector Brahmam was attacked. He suffered injuries.
Bandh in Mopidei's village
In Nizampatnam, native village of the minister, traders have observed a bandh voluntarily. Villagers and traders have taken out a protest rally. Some vandals have also damaged some RTC buses.
Kadapa,
June 24: Even as reports suggest the possibility of the CBI arresting
the YSR Congress chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy when he goes to its office
tomorrow (Friday), police have slapped prohibitory orders all over the
district from tomorrow to May 29, as a precautionary measure.
District
SP Msnish Kumar Sinha has said that intense patrolling was taken up in
areas under 66 police stations in the district. The SP who has called
the YSR Congress leaders for a discussion, has said they had assured
that they would only protest peacefully in case it becomes necessary.
Tension
is prevailing in this native district of Jagan and the stronghold of
the YSR family ever since news broke out about his possible arrest.
Hyderabad,
May 24: TDP has complained to the Election Commission of India that the
Sakshi newspaper owned by the YSR Congress chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy
was publishing news favorable to the party candidates and distributing
copies free of cost in the constituencies where by-elections were being
held on June 12, in the State.
In
a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, party official
spokesperson and MLA K S Ratnam has stated that publication of such news
came under the definition of ‘Paid News’ and distribution of the
newspaper free of cost was nothing but bribe which attracts action under
Section 123 (1) of the Representation of People Act, 1951 and Section
171-B, 171-E of the Indian Penal Code.
He
said the said acts amount to electoral offences and corrupt practices
and hence Sakshi newspaper and YSR Congress were liable for penal action
under the RP act, 1951 and IPC.
He
requested the CEC to direct the Election authorities in the
constituencies to take immediate steps to stop distribution of Sakshi
Telugu newspaper free of cost and initiate appropriate penal action
against the management of the newspaper and leaders of the YSR Congress
party, who were indulging in the electoral offences and corrupt
practices.
Hyderabad,
May 24: CBI which has arrested the excise minister Mopidevi Venkata
Ramana has said that he had accepted a bribe of Rs. 8 crore for issuing
several GOs, favouring the Vanpic project.
The
CBI which has arrested the minister who came to the Dil Kusha guest
house in the morning for interrogation, has officially announced the
arrest in the afternoon. It has announced that Mopidevi was arrested at
1-30 pm. CBI has said that in its investigation, it has found that
Mopidevi has taken a bribe of Rs. 8 crores for doling out favours. The
agency has also informed the family members of the minister about his
arrest.
CBI
has said that it had procured all the necessary evidence with regard to
the controversial GOs – GO No. 29, sanctioning exemption from the
stamps and registration act, GO 30 clearing the agreement sanctioning
concessions to Vanpic and GO No. 31, draft of land acquisition for
Vanpic. CBI has also filed a memo in the CBI court naming Mopidevi as an
accused in the illegal assets case against Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Actress
Sonakshi Sinha, who donned an Indian look in her debut film "Dabangg"
and will continue her tryst with traditional outfits in her upcoming
films as well, says she is not comfortable wearing a bikini on screen.
"It's
a complete no-no to bikini because I am not that kind of a person. I
have been bought up in a certain way. I have certain restrictions that I
follow and I don't see any reason to change it because if the audience
has accepted me fully clothed, then why would I resort to it?" said
Sonakshi.
The
24-year-old will be seen in her desi avatar in "Rowdy Rathore",
"Joker", "Once Upon a Time Again", "Dabangg 2", "Son Of Sardar" and
"Lootera".
"I
am a normal Indian girl who wears jeans and T shirts normally. Born and
brought up in Mumbai, so I am used to wearing clothes like that,"
Sonakshi added.
In
recent times, actresses like Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu donned a
bikini for the big screen, while Deepika Padukone has flaunted her fit
figure in the two-piece swimwear in "Cocktail".
Sonakshi
is also a tad apprehensive about doing an out and out bold film ala
Vidya Balan, who stepped out of her comfort zone for a film like "The
Dirty Picture".
"It
was a great film and Vidya's performance was fantastic. I respect her
so much as an actress after that film, but it takes guts to do something
like that. I don't think I will be able to pull it off with the
restrictions that I have," she said.
Power
Star Pawan Kalyan who is generating 'Gabbar Singh' success power across
the world is presently busy turning 'Cameraman' for his new film under
Puri Jagannath's direction. This however is not stopping him to come and
enjoy 'Julaayi' singing at Shilpa Kala Vedika on 25th of this month.
Stylish Star Allu Arjun will be turning 'Julaayi' to entertain music
lovers during that day to the tunes of Devi Sri Prasad.
The
film features gorgeous Goan Girl Ileana along with Nata Kireeti
Rajendra Prasad, smart and handsome baddie Sonu Sood, Bahmananda. Film
makers are planning to release the film on 14th June in a sensational
manner across the world. S. Radha Krishna is producing the film on
Haarika and Hasinie Creations banner and is presented by DVV.Danayya.
Creative director Trivikram Srinivas is directing this big budget film
on which fans have lot of expectations.
T - Town's Bommali, Anushka is getting
married??? The Actress who has entered her 30s, despite of her career
being prominent as of now, after experiencing a bit of downfall
recently, has decided to go by her parents wish and settle down??? This
is the rumor that is going rounds in the Industry... Anushka visited her
home town Bangalore recently… probably; this could be the reason for
the rumor to crop up...we got to hear, Anushka’s parents wanted her to
get married, despite of her career is going in a right track as of
now... according to them, Anushka should get married right when this
star status of her is on a right track and settle down...
Responding to the same, Anushka replied to the Media, ‘I suppose you guys are more curious than me about my marriage??? It was just a casual visit to Bangalore… it has been a long time I had actually spent some time with my family, so I made it a point to visit them… this has nothing to do with my marriage… my parents are matured enough to understand my priorities and the decision about my marriage is majorly depended on me… as of now my career is being satisfactory and I would never take an hasty decision at this point of time… marriage can wait for me’, said the actress. This news, that was a shock to Anushka’s admirers at first, turned out to be a sweet shock to them later…
Responding to the same, Anushka replied to the Media, ‘I suppose you guys are more curious than me about my marriage??? It was just a casual visit to Bangalore… it has been a long time I had actually spent some time with my family, so I made it a point to visit them… this has nothing to do with my marriage… my parents are matured enough to understand my priorities and the decision about my marriage is majorly depended on me… as of now my career is being satisfactory and I would never take an hasty decision at this point of time… marriage can wait for me’, said the actress. This news, that was a shock to Anushka’s admirers at first, turned out to be a sweet shock to them later…
You guessed it right, the Actress is all set to woe the audience with more short and hot Bikini in her fourth coming film opposite Saif Ali Khan, 'Cocktail'... the first look and the trailers of the film are released recently... the film very much seems to be connecting today's genre of audience and Deepika’s look is creating a much more hype... it is said that apart from intimate sequences with Saif in this flick, Deepika will be entertaining the audience with a never before seen Bikini...
Earlier, this long legs beauty has put on a much hot bikini in 'Houseful', but this time, it is going to be bolder, as per some close sources revealed...
As such Deepika is known to play some bold roles, as she did in her earlier flick, ‘Kartik calling Kartik’, ‘Break ke Baad’ and so on… even her recent flick she is playing a similar genre of role that caters to today’s genre on a large extent in ‘Cocktail’, on top of this, Deepika having no qualms and restrictions in putting on a Bikini or oodles of skin show on Silver screen, all these put together definitely makes us think the Actress is aiming to be Number 1 in B �" Town… so, all those diehard fans of Deepika out there, be prepared to see your favorite actress turning bolder and hotter
Meanwhile, the dentist couple denied the charges of the CBI and said sex was common in affluent class. Therefore, that can’t lead to murders, apparently added Talwars.
CBI lawyer Saini has told the Judge that Talwars came home late in the evening when the murder took place. They searched for Aarushi in her living room and she could not be traced. Later the couple went to daughter’s room and noticed it was locked from inside. With the help of the extra key the couple had, they opened the door and found Aarushi-Hemraj in a compromising position, the counsel said. Further, the counsel said, the angered Rajesh Talwar flicked a golf bat and hit Hemraj first and later his daughter Aarushi till they lost their consciousness, added CBI counsel Saini.
Also, he said that the dentist couple slit the throats of Aarushi-Hemraj after they fell unconscious. Nupur Talwar, however, said they loved their daughter so much and the matter could have been resolved in case they had really caught their daughter having sex.
Mumbai,
May 23: The Indian rupee breached another psychological level of 56
against a dollar Wednesday and plunged to a low of 56.18 in the
intra-day, hitting a record low for the sixth session in a row.
The
partially convertible rupee hit a low of 56.18 in the intra-day before
closing at 56 against a dollar, due to persistent demand for the
American currency from importers and banks amid rising risk aversion in
the global markets.
The Indian currency has hit new
intra-day low for the sixth consecutive session. It had hit a record low
of 55.40 against a dollar Tuesday.
The rupee has
weakened by over three percent in just three sessions this week despite
assurances and interventions in the currency markets by the Reserve Bank
of India.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee expressed disappointment over the sharp drop in the value of the rupee.
Mukherjee
blamed global uncertainties and rising oil imports bill for the
battering of the Indian currency. "Quantum of India's oil imports is
substantial at around $160 billion to $170 billion annually," he said.
The American dollar has strengthened against major global currencies including euro and Japanese yen.
However,
the Indian currency is the worst hit. It has lost nearly 23 percent of
value against the dollar since the beginning of this year, the worst
performance among major global currencies.
Indian stocks markets have also come under pressure due to the persistent slide in the value of rupee.
The
benchmark Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange slipped below the
16,000-point mark. The index ended the day 0.49 percent lower at
15,948.10 points Wednesday.
The wide-based Nifty of the National Stock Exchange fell 0.51 percent at 4,835.65 points.
Addressing
the officers of the Indian Economic Service, Mukherjee expressed hope
that the current phase of economic difficulties would be over soon given
the resilience of the Indian economy.
"We will be able
to overcome successfully the difficulties presently facing the Indian
economy so as to get it back to the path of higher growth trajectory,"
he said.
Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic
Advisory Council C. Rangarajan said the RBI would announce new measures
to boost foreign funds inflow.
Rangarajan said selling dollars directly to oil importers was an option the central bank might want to consider.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a series of measures in the last few weeks to curb the rupee slide.
The
RBI has asked banks to sell half of the foreign currencies in their
accounts. In a bid to attract money from overseas, the RBI has raised
interest ceiling that local banks can offer to overseas Indians in forex
accounts.
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Hyderabad,
May 23: Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has received a shock when the High Court
has rejected his petition to exempt him from personal appearance before
the CBI on May 25, as he was busy with his election campaign.
The High Court has rejected the lunch-motion filed by Jagan’s lawyer seeking time for appearance before the CBI which has summoned him to be present on May 25, three days ahead of his appearance before the CBI court.
The High Court has directed CBI to act as per section 41 A of the Cr. PC. Section 41 A provides for the investigating agency to summon any one for questioning to attain valuable information. It also gives power to the agency to take the person into custody, in case of necessity.
Jagan’s lawyer has argued in the High Court that CBI has summoned Jagan on May 25 only to arrest him. The lawyer has also explained how Jagan was seriously engaged in his party’s election activity being the chief campaigner of the party. He has urged the court to exempt Jagan from personal appearance till June 15.
The CBI in its summons has stated that Jagan was being summoned for interrogation in connection with the Vanpic deal of industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad. Jagan’s lawyer has questioned why the CBI has called Jagan after taking Prasad into custody though he was not called when Prasad was questioned for 13 times earlier.
Entire state on high alert
Meanwhile, the entire state has been put alert, giving a clear indication that Jagan might be arrested. According to information, SPs of all districts have been asked to be alert and keep an eye on the activities of the YSR Congress. Likewise, they were also reportedly asked to check any movement of party workers to Hyderabad and also be vigilant against possible agitations.
In Hyderabad prohibitory orders were imposed under Section 144. City police Commissioner Anurag Sarma has said that the police had intelligence inputs that some political parties were making arrangements to mobilize people on a large scale. He said the prohibitory orders would be in force until May 29 (Jagan is summoned to appear before the CBI court on May 28). The Commissioner said that heavy mobilization of people would effect on law and order and hence the prohibitory orders.
The High Court has rejected the lunch-motion filed by Jagan’s lawyer seeking time for appearance before the CBI which has summoned him to be present on May 25, three days ahead of his appearance before the CBI court.
The High Court has directed CBI to act as per section 41 A of the Cr. PC. Section 41 A provides for the investigating agency to summon any one for questioning to attain valuable information. It also gives power to the agency to take the person into custody, in case of necessity.
Jagan’s lawyer has argued in the High Court that CBI has summoned Jagan on May 25 only to arrest him. The lawyer has also explained how Jagan was seriously engaged in his party’s election activity being the chief campaigner of the party. He has urged the court to exempt Jagan from personal appearance till June 15.
The CBI in its summons has stated that Jagan was being summoned for interrogation in connection with the Vanpic deal of industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad. Jagan’s lawyer has questioned why the CBI has called Jagan after taking Prasad into custody though he was not called when Prasad was questioned for 13 times earlier.
Entire state on high alert
Meanwhile, the entire state has been put alert, giving a clear indication that Jagan might be arrested. According to information, SPs of all districts have been asked to be alert and keep an eye on the activities of the YSR Congress. Likewise, they were also reportedly asked to check any movement of party workers to Hyderabad and also be vigilant against possible agitations.
In Hyderabad prohibitory orders were imposed under Section 144. City police Commissioner Anurag Sarma has said that the police had intelligence inputs that some political parties were making arrangements to mobilize people on a large scale. He said the prohibitory orders would be in force until May 29 (Jagan is summoned to appear before the CBI court on May 28). The Commissioner said that heavy mobilization of people would effect on law and order and hence the prohibitory orders.
Hyderabad,
Ma 22: Mangali Krishna who was charged with selling weapons to Bhanu
Kiran, the alleged murderer of Rayalaseema factionist Maddelacheruvu
Suri was arrested by the police here on Tuesday.
It
may be recalled that there was an uproar when Bhanu Kiran has
reportedly told the police that it was Mangali Krishna who supplied guns
to him, as Krishna was a known associate of the YSR Congress chief Y S
Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Chief
Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy has expressed shock and anguish over the
ghastly train accident when Hampi Express rammed into a goods train near
Penukonda in Anantapur district in the early hours of Tuesday. The
Chief Minister directed the district Collector, Superintendent of Police
and others to rush to the spot and take up relief and rescue measures
and provide medical assistance. He also extended condolences to the
bereaved family members.
On
the directions of the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary Pankaj Dwivedi
spoke to the Anantapur Collector and directed to initiate speedy rescue
and relief operations. The Chief Secretary and others are closely
monitoring the situation and are in constant touch with the Railway
officials and the district administration.
CM TO VISIT ACCIDENT SITE
Meanwhile,
the Chief Minister left for Tirupati by 12.40 pm flight on Tuesday.
From there, he will go to Penugonda train accident site. After
monitoring the rescue and relief operations at the accident site, he
will console the injured at Puttaparthi Hospital. The Chief Minister
will also review the accident and the latest situation with Railway and
State Officials.
The
Chief Minister will reach Kalikiri in Chittoor district for night halt.
On Wednesday morning, the Chief Minister will reach Tirupathi and
participate in the locally arranged programs before leaving for
Hyderabad by the evening.
YSR
Congress president and Kadapa MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy today made
sensational remarks alleging that a stage was set for his arrest in
three days.
Addressing
an election meeting in Jammalamadaka under Macherla Assembly
constituency in Guntur district, Jagan Mohan Reddy startled the audience
saying that arrangements were being made to arrest him in three days.
Expressing disgust over the “attitude of Central leaders”, the Kadapa MP
alleged that Delhi Congress high priests, Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar
Reddy, Director General of Police V Dinesh Reddy, Governor ESL
Narasimhan and TDP president Nara Chandrababu Naidu held discussions
about his arrest and the aftermath. He alleged that the Congress and TDP
leaders held secret talks with the CBI officials, and conspired to get
him arrested, create violence in the state and to put the blame on him
for the destructive activities.
Knowing
that their candidates would loosed the deposits in the 18 Assembly
segments, the TDP and Congress leaders were also trying to stall the
by-elections, he alleged.
Mumbai,
May 22: The Indian rupee Tuesday slipped to 55.47 against a dollar,
hitting a fresh record low for the fifth session in a row, due to
increased demand for the American currency from oil firms and weak cues
from global markets.
The
Indian currency hit a record low of 55.47 against a dollar before
closing at 55.40 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market here.
The rupee had hit a low of 55.05 against a dollar in the intra-day trade Monday and closed at 55.03.
Finance
Minister Pranab Mukherjee said the fall was largely due to the
uncertainty in Eurozone and the government was taking steps to curb the
slide.
"The
government is taking a series of steps. However, managing rupee is
market-related. There is a lot of volatility," Mukherjee told
reporters.
The Indian currency has lost over 20 percent of its value against dollar since the beginning of this year.
Mukherjee said the Reserve Bank of India will intervene in the foreign exchange markets as and when required.
In the last few weeks the RBI has announced some steps to control the slide in the value of Indian currency.
The
RBI has asked banks to sell half of the foreign currencies in their
accounts. In a bid to attract money from overseas, the RBI has raised
interest ceiling that local banks can offer to overseas Indians in forex
accounts.
The
RBI has opened a direct dollar window for oil companies, which are
worst hit because of the weakness in the domestic currency as they have
to pay higher money for the same quantum of import.
Earlier
in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the finance
minister said the government has taken a number of steps to "augment
supply of foreign exchange to step stem rupee decline".
The
government's steps include liberalisation of External Commercial
Borrowings policy and portfolio investment norms, steps to improve
access to corporate bond market through infrastructure debt funds and
the RBI's initiatives to curb speculation in the forex markets.
Sydney,
May 21: Australia's largest airline Qantas Airways announced Monday
that it would cut 500 jobs following a review of its heavy aircraft
maintenance and engineering operations.
The airline said it would consolidate heavy maintenance work into Brisbane in Queensland and Victoria's Avalon, Xinhua reported.
Qantas
said the restructure was necessary as there was not enough heavy
maintenance work required for three separate facilities and the
introduction of new technology and modern aircraft would lead to a
further 60 percent reduction in heavy maintenance requirements over the
next seven years.
As
a result of the restructure, heavy maintenance on Boeing 737 aircraft
will move from its base at Tullamarine in Melbourne and be maintained in
Brisbane along with B767 aircraft and Airbus A330s, the airline said.
The base at Avalon will continue to maintain Boeing 747s.
"There will be a net reduction of 500 positions as a result of the restructure," Qantas said in a statement Monday.
The airline said 422 jobs would go from its Tullamarine and 113 positions would be axed at Avalon.
But 30 new line maintenance jobs will be created in Melbourne and five in Sydney, Qantas said.
The
airline said consolidating heavy maintenance and other engineering
initiatives would save the company up to $AU 100 million ($US 98.54
million) annually.
One-off costs associated with the restructure will be about $AU 50 million ($US 49.27 million).
Qantas
Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce said the airline was working with
the Victorian government to help employees affected with future
employment opportunities.
"Dozens
of companies in mining and resources, engineering and manufacturing who
are looking for highly skilled workers have contacted Qantas seeking to
make contact with affected workers," he said in the statement.
At the Cannes premiere of Madagascar 3, the actor went a step further with her red carpet style - she wore a nude plunging backless dress that was held together by a thin blingy belt at the waist. As for her makeup and hair, she went 70s, choosing winged eyeliner and a bouffant a la Saira Banu.
While the look was simple, Mallika's outfit was definitely a better and more daring choice than some of dresses she wore the previous two years at Cannes. But whether her regular red carpet appearances here will fetch her more roles in Hollywood is the big question.
So those who thought that Mallika had gone understated this year at Cannes now stand corrected. The lady always makes sure that at least her outfits, if not her roles, make an oomphy statement!
New
Delhi, May 21: Four days after an American woman alleged she was
molested by Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach, playing in the Indian
Premier League (IPL), the case took a new turn Monday with the cricketer
telling the police that he inadvertently touched the victim as he was
under the influence of alcohol, police sources said.
A
police officer claimed that Pomersbach, who plays for Royal Challengers
Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL, has confessed that he was under the
influence of alcohol and inadvertently touched the victim.
According
to the officer, the name of another IPL cricketer belonging to the RCB
team K.P. Appanna has also cropped up in the case as he was found
accompanying Pomersbach to the room of the victim.
"Appanna's
name came to light after he was seen in CCTV footage recovered from
Maurya Sheraton hotel where the American woman was molested during a
party," said the officer.
Police spoke to Appanna, a leg
spinner who plays for Karnataka in Ranji Trophy. But the cops have not
formally questioned him yet, said the officer.
The officer informed that they were yet to ascertain whether Appanna entered the room where the victim was staying.
Pomersbach
was arrested Friday after the victim Zohail Hamid alleged that he
molested her and hit her fiance Sahil Peerzada when he objected to the
cricketer's behaviour. Peerzada was punched in his ear following which
he had to undergo a surgery.
The official said that
Peerzada, who is a friend of RCB owner Siddhartha Mallya, was invited to
the post-match party at the hotel.
At the time of the incident, Peerzada was present along with his fiancee, his friends Moiz and Miraj, and Pomersbach.
Pomersbach misbehaved with Hameed in the party.
"When
she left the party along with Peerzada, she was followed by Pomersbach
and Appanna after a few minutes," said the official.
Appanna had come to ask whether Mallya was there in the room, the official said, adding Zohail had also corroborated this.
The official informed that they had recorded Moiz's statement too.
Zohail
had alleged in her complaint to police Friday that five to six members
of the IPL team had pressurised her to withdraw the case against
Pomersbach.
Police is not ruling out the possibility that she was pressurised to withdraw the complaint against Pomersbach.
Milky
beauty Tamannah is on a mission and will not stop till she realizes it.
Tamannah who scorched the screens in Racha turning red hot with her
erotic poses says though everything one desires will not happen it
doesn't mean one should not try to achieve their aims and ambitions. She
says she hates leaving everything to almighty.
Tammu
as she is known to her fans says one should decide what they wan't to
be and clear in their goals and strive strenuously. She cites her
example saying from her childhood she aspired to be a star and so came
in front of camera at the age of tender 13. She says though she tasted
failures she never looked back and finally she realized her ambition.
Presently she is romancing Prabhas in 'Rebel', Ram in 'Endukante
Premanta' and Power Star Pawan Kalyan in 'Cameraman'.View Gallery: Tamannah
In the name of quality and perfection, many directors waste loads of reels. Slowly, Meher Ramesh is also joining this club for his uncontrollable desperation.\
Already, Meher got a black mark in the industry for his continuous flop flicks. It is a wonder to see how he gets big budgeted assignments irrespective of his bombed works. However, this star director has not learned from his mistakes and is now shooting loads of reels under desperation, wasting more time. Insiders revealed that he is extending the foreign shoots of 'Shadow' for longer time than scheduled.
This is affecting the producers of the film with budgets being over shot. 'Shadow' is the upcoming movie of family hero Venkatesh, who is playing the role of a don in this movie. Critics are saying that the result of this flick will make a big impact on the future of both Venkatesh and Meher Ramesh.
None of her films have given her a peaceful sleep and satisfaction till date. Thanks to 'Gabbar Singh', the one that made her walk in the air with its stupendous success. After Gabbar Singh, she scored another hit in a row.
Shruti Hassan is on cloud nine for scoring a hit with 'Gabbar Singh'. Her happiness got double when another hit has fallen into her kitty. Shruti's latest Tamil movie 'Sridhar' is also doing well at Kollywood BO, says a trade pundit. This movie is the dubbed version of Siddharth and Shruti's 'Oh My Friend' that bombed in Andhra Pradesh for its pale narration. However, the makers have changed few portions of it to suit Tamil audiences before making it sound loud in theatres.
Initially there is a critical response for this movie due to poor ratings, but it slowly picked up as youths started flowing in heavily. Among all other co-stars of the movie, only Shruti Hassan got applause in Tamil circuits. This can be called as transformation of 'iron leg' into 'golden leg'!
Actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi have been taking the credit for every good thing that happened before and after the merger of PRP with Congress.
First in the list is saving the Congress government from collapsing twice (once during Rosaiah's tenure as CM and the other during Kiran's regime). Playing a key role in reducing the hiked power charges, cutting down the VAT on textiles, the idea of promotional campaign of party with booklets having the list of Congress schemes & programmes and also complained to Sonia Gandhi about the diversion of of SC and ST sub-plan funds to other schemes are the few things listed by him as his contribution to Congress till now.
Although there were reports of PRP vote hadn't been transferred completely to the Congress even after the merger, Chiru is confident that his fans would remain with him forever. The people of AP are known to be very intelligent, especially when it comes to voting. Will Chiru's good work comes in handy for Congress in 2014 general elections. Let's wait and watch!
Sexy heroines are always hurried to erase the line between glamour and skin show to woo mass fans. The most demanded item from them is a 'navel show' and then a 'thigh peek'.
One new actress is now getting lot of offers but with the condition that she should be ready to show her navel. She is Nandita, who shot to fame with Teja's recent movie 'Neeku Naaku Dash Dash'. While mesmerizing eyes and attractive smile are the primary assets of this ravishing beauty, our makers are expecting something sizzling this time. In Teja's film she has not given peeks of her skin though she looked glamorous sometimes.
Right now, she is not accepting any offer that demands her for a skin show, revealed a close friend of this hot beauty. Critics say that if Nandita wants to break into top heroines' zone, she has to take skin route now itself, as a red-hot show sometime later will not help attracting anyone. It is for Nandita to decide!
India will soon file a case in the WTO against visa fee hike by the
US, complaining that Indian IT companies face discrimination in regard
to their employees who are on short-term contracts in America.
"We have finalised our case. The US visa fee hike is a discriminatory move against Indian IT firms. This week, we will formally file the complaint and seek consultations under WTO," a senior Commerce and Industry Ministry official said.
As per the procedure of World Trade Organisation (WTO), consultation is the first stage of a complaint filed with the global trade body.
The US had raised visa fee in 2010 to fund its enhanced costs on securing border with Mexico under the Border Security Act. Since then, India has been protesting against the measure.
Consultations give parties to the dispute an opportunity to discuss and resolve the issue without proceeding further with litigation. After 60 days, if consultations fail, the complainant may request adjudication by the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).
The law – Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 – has substantially increased the fees for H1B and L1 categories of visas for applicants which employ more than 50 persons in the US or have more than 50 per cent their employees admitted on non-immigrant visas (the
50:50 rule).
"... This is prima facie discriminatory for Indian companies," an official said.
The H1B visa fee has been increased significantly to USD 2,000 and L1 to USD 2,700.
Some of the top Indian companies TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Mahindra Satyam were affected by the US action on visa fee. The US is the largest market for the Indian software exports.
However, the large American high-tech corporations which may bring higher numbers of skilled immigrants into the US would not be affected, since vast majority of their workforce is of Americans.
"We have finalised our case. The US visa fee hike is a discriminatory move against Indian IT firms. This week, we will formally file the complaint and seek consultations under WTO," a senior Commerce and Industry Ministry official said.
As per the procedure of World Trade Organisation (WTO), consultation is the first stage of a complaint filed with the global trade body.
The US had raised visa fee in 2010 to fund its enhanced costs on securing border with Mexico under the Border Security Act. Since then, India has been protesting against the measure.
Consultations give parties to the dispute an opportunity to discuss and resolve the issue without proceeding further with litigation. After 60 days, if consultations fail, the complainant may request adjudication by the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB).
The law – Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 – has substantially increased the fees for H1B and L1 categories of visas for applicants which employ more than 50 persons in the US or have more than 50 per cent their employees admitted on non-immigrant visas (the
50:50 rule).
"... This is prima facie discriminatory for Indian companies," an official said.
The H1B visa fee has been increased significantly to USD 2,000 and L1 to USD 2,700.
Some of the top Indian companies TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Mahindra Satyam were affected by the US action on visa fee. The US is the largest market for the Indian software exports.
However, the large American high-tech corporations which may bring higher numbers of skilled immigrants into the US would not be affected, since vast majority of their workforce is of Americans.
Who
won't dream of romancing Milky beauty Tamannah?. mere mortals fantasise
in their dreams but a reporter is romancing milky beauty enjoying her
beauty. He is none other than Power Star Pawan Kalyan who will be
starting shooting for Puri Jagannath's 'Cameraman Ganga To Rambabu'.Puri
has already announced schedule for the film according to which shooting
will commence from 15th of next month. Film will be hitting the screens
on 18th October.
Producer DVV.Danayya said the film will have Power Star's style of action sequences to thrill masses. His role characterisation and dialogues, mannerisms will be unique and extra ordinary. Prakash Raj, Brahmanandam, Ali, MS.Narayana, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Tanikella Bharani are starring in the film.
Producer DVV.Danayya said the film will have Power Star's style of action sequences to thrill masses. His role characterisation and dialogues, mannerisms will be unique and extra ordinary. Prakash Raj, Brahmanandam, Ali, MS.Narayana, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Tanikella Bharani are starring in the film.
Power Star Pawan Kalyan starrer latest sensational blockbuster movie 'Gabbar Singh' is showing the stamina of Power star at the box office.Gabbar Singh is running with packed houses even on week days and rewriting records. The film raked around 42.55 crores worldwide in the first week while the whole of AP registered around 28 crores, creating a record of sorts in Telugu movies.
Total First Week Collections (AP) : 28,85,00,000 cr,Karnataka - 2.7cr,Rest of India - 2.00cr,Overseas - 9.00cr
Gabbar Singh one week Collections (World wide): Rs. 42.55 crores.
This is the higest collections for any movie so far in Tollywood industry. With more and more prints are adding, one would expect all previous records are meant to be broken!!!
Indo Canadian porn star Sunny Leone is all set to set theaters on fire with flaunting her sensuous erotic 'Jism' in Mahesh Bhat's 'Jism-2'. She says she never thought that her stint in Big Boss reality show will land her in bollywood offers. She said though she shares good relation with Bhats it was a surprise for her. Jism-2 stars Randeep Hooda and is directed by Pooja Bhat.Sunny says the film is presently shooting in Srilanka and taunts her fans saying they should get prepared in advance to see her in new look as the film is meant only for adults.
She says intimate scenes have come beautifully and the film is making her have wild dreams. Sunny said being a porn and sexy star made her task easy as her body is fully prepared for the shots. She says she is even starring in a condom ad as she wants to send a message to youth about safe sex. She says she will promote brands so that she can send message to society.
Meanwhile, Mahesh Bhatt says Sunny too felt shy acting in bold bedroom soon even after previously acting in porn films. Quite a revelation!!!
Pretty
Punjabi Kudi Charmee who once was a sensation in tollywood is presently
bereft of opportunities in film industry. It was really surprising for
movie lovers as she has all the grace, charm, appeal to captivate the
people and make them throng the theaters which film makers ultimately
desire. One still can not forget her 'Ice Ice' song in 'Mangala' or her
extraordinary beauty in Dongala Mutha which Ramu exposed to the core.
She even went on to make her Bollywood debut in 2011 starring opposite
Big B Amitabh in Budda Hoga Tera Baap.
Charmee
when contacted and inquired about her present lack of offers questioned
back how could they get that doubt?. She said she is in the film
industry for more than a decade and still getting roles even now at the
same pace. However she is treading carefully in search of novelty
rejected all and sundry mundane and routine offers. But people who heard
her statements were seen laughing at her back as she did not star in
single film in the entire first half of 2012.View Gallery: Charmee
