Even 5 months after releasing 'Loafer', Varun Tej is yet to kick-start his new project. Though he signed a film with Srinu Vytla titled as 'Mister', the film is yet to go on floors. Latest reports say that Varun is interested in starting another film now.
We already knew that Shekar Kammula narrated a script to Varun Tej. This Mega hero was impressed by his script and is reportedly thinking of sidelining 'Mister' and starting Kammula's film first. The film will be produced by Dil Raju. Kammula's films are usually soft in nature and Varun Tej too tried to be versatile from the beginning of his career.
But there is another talk that as Vytla's film is planning a foreign shoot first, it is taking time. Inspite of this, Varun Tej will first work on Sreenu Vytla's project and then move on to Shekar Kammula's film. We need to wait and see for further updates.
NATA, the North American Telugu Association is gearing up for its Dallas Convention 2016. The event is scheduled to happen on the last weekend of May i.e. from May 27th to May 29th. The event is happening at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas.
Various programs are organized for the event. There are cultural events which include Classical Dance, Short Skits, Ballets, Small Skits, Karaoke, Dubsmash and many other events. Panel Discussion on various issues by prominent celebrities is also planned.
The stage is also set for a Youth Forum which has Science Workshops, Youth Night, Arts and Crafts along with various other events. The convention also has Business Seminars and Political Forum in its schedule. Apart from the above mentioned the event has got a fair share of literary events and Spiritual events on its schedule.
Prominent personalities from different walks of life are in
vited for the Convention. Politicians like Bandaru Dattatreya, D. K Aruna, P. V. Midhun Reddy, N. UttamKumar Reddy, SA Sampath Kumar are some of the main Politicians who are attending the event.
Hero Sampoornesh Babu is also expected to attend the event while actresses like Nitya Menon, Hamsa Nandini, Siya Goutham, Tejaswini, Madhuri Itagi are on the invitees list. Telugu movie directors like Harish Shankar, Kodandarami Reddi and Gandhi are likely to precede the convention. Famous Tollywood comedians like Prudhvi Balireddy, Sapthagiri, Praveen, Bittar Satti and Bithiri Savitra are expected to spread smiles at the convention.
Spiritual invitees to the convention include Dr Prakasa Rao Velagapudi, Kalyan Viswanathan, Swami Sarveshananda, Swami Paratmananda, Swami Abhishek Chaitanya Giri. Sri K. Prabhakar Reddy IAS is also expected at the event.
Ravindra Sannareddy, Sri City Managing Director and Uday Reddy, Yupp TV CEO are the prominent business personalities scheduled to attend the event.
All the travel and Hotel arrangement is updated on the official website of the event. Contact information of the organizers and volunteers is also updated on the website.
The schedule of each event is also updated on the website so as to make the visitors available with the programs organized. The North American Telugu Association is inviting one and all for the event.
The registration link for the convention is also available on the website: http://nata2016.org/
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Various programs are organized for the event. There are cultural events which include Classical Dance, Short Skits, Ballets, Small Skits, Karaoke, Dubsmash and many other events. Panel Discussion on various issues by prominent celebrities is also planned.
The stage is also set for a Youth Forum which has Science Workshops, Youth Night, Arts and Crafts along with various other events. The convention also has Business Seminars and Political Forum in its schedule. Apart from the above mentioned the event has got a fair share of literary events and Spiritual events on its schedule.
Prominent personalities from different walks of life are in
Hero Sampoornesh Babu is also expected to attend the event while actresses like Nitya Menon, Hamsa Nandini, Siya Goutham, Tejaswini, Madhuri Itagi are on the invitees list. Telugu movie directors like Harish Shankar, Kodandarami Reddi and Gandhi are likely to precede the convention. Famous Tollywood comedians like Prudhvi Balireddy, Sapthagiri, Praveen, Bittar Satti and Bithiri Savitra are expected to spread smiles at the convention.
Spiritual invitees to the convention include Dr Prakasa Rao Velagapudi, Kalyan Viswanathan, Swami Sarveshananda, Swami Paratmananda, Swami Abhishek Chaitanya Giri. Sri K. Prabhakar Reddy IAS is also expected at the event.
Ravindra Sannareddy, Sri City Managing Director and Uday Reddy, Yupp TV CEO are the prominent business personalities scheduled to attend the event.
All the travel and Hotel arrangement is updated on the official website of the event. Contact information of the organizers and volunteers is also updated on the website.
The schedule of each event is also updated on the website so as to make the visitors available with the programs organized. The North American Telugu Association is inviting one and all for the event.
The registration link for the convention is also available on the website: http://nata2016.org/
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Ravi Teja caught by police
Don’t fret, and we are not kidding. The actor was really caught by cops last night. The black UV film on cars has been banned for long time now.
Yet, high profile people continue to use them to protect their privacy. In the recent times even Young Tiger NTR was caught red handed when he
Now Ravi Teja did the same. His car bearing the registration number AP 28 DK 4742 had the black film and Jubilee Hills police stopped and fined Rs 800 to Mass Maharaja!
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Chennai: The DMDK floated by actor-turned-politician A. Vijaykant is expected to lose recognition as a "State Party" as it polled less than six percent votes in the Tamil Nadu assembly election.
The DMDK was the principal opposition party in the outgoing assembly and Vijaykant was the leader of the opposition.
All DMDK candidates were defeated in the May 16 polls. Vijaykant himself finished third in Ulundurpettai after the AIADMK and DMK. The DMDK secured just 2.4 percent of votes across the state.
In order to get the Election Commission's recognition as a State Party, a party must secure a minimum of six percent of all votes polled.
In 2011, the DMDK won 29 seats when it aligned with the AIADMK.
Subsequently, the two fell out and a group of DMDK legislators supported the AIADMK without resigning their seats.
At the fag end of the assembly's life, eight DMDK legislat
"We will study the reasons for the defeat. It is well known that money power played a major part in our defeat," K. Dhanaraju, a former MP, told IANS.
Mahesh Babu’s Brahmotsavam opened to poor talk all over. Even the class audience are not liking this family documentary drama.
Reports from overseas too aren’t encouraging. Makers were alerted by the poor talk and public response and are planning to take some damage control steps.
As per reliable sources Brahmotsavam will be trimmed down by 18 minutes. The trimmed version will be screened from tomorrow.
We didn’t get the details about the footage that is going to be edited out. One of the songs in the first half might be removed as per the feedback.
Brahmotsavam is off to below par start in the Telugu states. Disaster reports are coming in from Ceded area. It is unlikely to beat Sardaar Gabbar Singh premieres collection in US.
It is interesting to see if Mahesh comes out and aggressively promote the film or simply accept the failure and move on.
Raghuram Rajan will in all likelihood not be given an extension for a second term. And it has nothing to do with his ability.
It is not feasible for a person to work for a governmen
It puts the former in a highly embarrassing position and in a country like India, or for that matter anywhere in the world, it is fodder to the opposition. Also, what happens is that it sows the seeds of dissension and erodes trust between both of them.
One might argue that Rajan has freedom of expression to say what he feels to be right! Absolutely! But he can easily voice his concerns in private to the government if any.
Once he is no longer RBI Governor, he can easily write a memoir of his time in office or give interviews about what transpired. The position of RBI governor is a highly responsible and prestigious one. Rajan should have realized that every move of his would be scrutinized.
Therefore, it would make sense for the NDA to put in place a person who displays better tact in expressing his opinions.
Imagine if the Chief of Army or the Navy were start voicing their personal opinions on tolerance or some other personal issue in public such as how the defence organizations must be run? They don’t do that while in office.
Rajan will go as he is after all a UPA appointee. But he needs to be treated with the utmost respect and not slighted in such a derogatory fashion by the likes of Subramaniam Swamy.
People started trolling about “Jabardast” program on the internet. There are many fans for this programme which is being telecast on ETV and they watch it without missing even a single episode.
At the same time, there are many people who hate this show and take a dig at describing it as an extremely vulgar show.
Now, the programme has come under severe criticism for a different reason and that is laughter. People have started finding fault with the way Naga Babu and Roja are laughing at every skit performed by the participants.
Nobody feels bad, if the judges really laugh heartily at the performances of the participants. But it is irritating to see them laughing artificially for every skit. This is what is doing rounds on the net.
Netizens are poking fun at the programme, saying if anybody wants people to laugh at his joke which does not evoke laughter, he should go to Naga Babu. People are of the view that Naga Babu and Roja are forced to laugh for every silly joke, just because they are being paid a hefty remuneration of Rs 1 lakh each for every episode.
Unfortunately, they have become a laughing stock along with the anchors, who enjoy vulgar comments made at them by the artistes!
If it is not one of the rarest cases, no person love to share their space or apartment with ex girlfriend after breakup. But here is a hero who is living with his ex girlfriend and her current boyfriend!
Telugu hero Harshavardhan Rane reveals it by himself and he denies having any qualms in that. Rane acted in more heroine-centric films in Telugu and recently bagged a film offer in Bollywood. The movie 'Sanam tere Kasam' turned out to be an average performer and Rane shifted to Mumbai after finding three more solid offers there.
There were rumors that Rane decided to settle down in Mumbai and even sold his Hyderabad residence. When asked about the same, Rane laughed at it and revealed the actual fact that he never had a house in Hyderabad and he used to stay in hotels most of the time. Neither he had a house in Mumbai and never wanted to buy one. Then he said that he moved into an apartment with his ex girlfriend and her boyfriend.
We don't know how spacious is his apartment, but his heart is sure s big one! - See more at:
Telugu hero Harshavardhan Rane reveals it by himself and he denies having any qualms in that. Rane acted in more heroine-centric films in Telugu and recently bagged a film offer in Bollywood. The movie 'Sanam tere Kasam' turned out to be an average performer and Rane shifted to Mumbai after finding three more solid offers there.
There were rumors that Rane decided to settle down in Mumbai and even sold his Hyderabad residence. When asked about the same, Rane laughed at it and revealed the actual fact that he never had a house in Hyderabad and he used to stay in hotels most of the time. Neither he had a house in Mumbai and never wanted to buy one. Then he said that he moved into an apartment with his ex girlfriend and her boyfriend.
We don't know how spacious is his apartment, but his heart is sure s big one! - See more at:
Telangana CM KCR has kept his promise of offering financial assistance to veteran character artiste Pavala Syamala. In the past, KCR assured Syamala of Rs. 10,000 pension every month and instructed the State's Cultural Department's Director to come to Syamala's rescue.
Yesterday, the Cultural Department deposited Rs. 20,000 towards the senior actress' pension for the months of March and April in Syamala's bank account. Expressing her gratitude, Syamala met KCR and hailed his kindhearted gesture and hoped that KCR will aid other financially ailing veteran actors.
Known for her typical dialogue delivery and comedy in numerous hit films, Pavala Syamala has been away from the arc lights since a long time following severe illness. With his latest gesture, KCR has once again won the hearts of film industry people and common people. -
Yesterday, the Cultural Department deposited Rs. 20,000 towards the senior actress' pension for the months of March and April in Syamala's bank account. Expressing her gratitude, Syamala met KCR and hailed his kindhearted gesture and hoped that KCR will aid other financially ailing veteran actors.
Known for her typical dialogue delivery and comedy in numerous hit films, Pavala Syamala has been away from the arc lights since a long time following severe illness. With his latest gesture, KCR has once again won the hearts of film industry people and common people. -
Mahesh Babu's much awaited family saga Brahmotsavam released today amidst huge expectations. With nearly 80 crores at stake, the film received severe flak from critics and movie-goers for its TV serial like narration, and the major complaint from all quartets has been the film's long duration.
With negative word of mouth spreading fast with each show, the makers have acted quickly and have reportedly decided to edit out at least 18 minutes from the film. The freshly trimmed version will be played from tomorrow in all the screens.
As per the inside buzz, a major chunk of scenes in the second half including a song in the first half will be chopped off to make the film even crisper. With the film already suffering from the negative feedback, we will have to wait and see if the edited version will work wonders for the film. -
With negative word of mouth spreading fast with each show, the makers have acted quickly and have reportedly decided to edit out at least 18 minutes from the film. The freshly trimmed version will be played from tomorrow in all the screens.
As per the inside buzz, a major chunk of scenes in the second half including a song in the first half will be chopped off to make the film even crisper. With the film already suffering from the negative feedback, we will have to wait and see if the edited version will work wonders for the film. -
After being boiled down over the past couple of months in scorching hot summer, Hyderabad has suddenly witnessed heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightening. This evening, a heavy downpour with stormy winds wreaked havoc on the capital city by waterlogging the roads.
Huge trees and hoardings were uprooted and fell on a few city roads, causing damage to several cars and two-wheelers and disrupting traffic. With thick, dark clouds blanketing the city's sky, the entire city has become dark by 5 pm itself.
The magnitude of the rainfall is so severe that a pipeline near the Banjara Hills water tank broke completely and several vehicles were washed away in the water, causing a huge traffic jam. Most areas in the city were cut off power supply, pushing the city dwellers into darkness. Various municipal authorities are working relentlessly to restore normalcy.
Huge trees and hoardings were uprooted and fell on a few city roads, causing damage to several cars and two-wheelers and disrupting traffic. With thick, dark clouds blanketing the city's sky, the entire city has become dark by 5 pm itself.
The magnitude of the rainfall is so severe that a pipeline near the Banjara Hills water tank broke completely and several vehicles were washed away in the water, causing a huge traffic jam. Most areas in the city were cut off power supply, pushing the city dwellers into darkness. Various municipal authorities are working relentlessly to restore normalcy.
After watching Brahmotsavam today, many might have got a thought that we are left with only few heroines like Samantha, Kajal, Tamanna in star league and it is really a high time for new heroines to take over their place.
Turning back a page or two, we can recall how pale and lean Samantha looked in Son of Satyamurthy and in recent 24. Kajal too lost her charm and no one can disagree with that if they watched her in Sardaar Gabbar Singh. Tamanna never really got anywhere near these two, though she had films like Baahubali and Oopiri, thanks to her overacting. Anushka went out of shape often, though her admirers want to justify the changes as a need for films like Size zero, Rudramadevi and Baahubali.
It is a fact that new heroines are not really able to reach the virtual benchmark set by these heroines and hence they were not being roped into star heroes films. Shruti Haasan and Rakul Preet have been giving some serious threats to seniors, but there is still a lot of space for new talented beauties. The ratio of heroes and successful heroines is not the same and repeated combinations are more like monotonous and deja vu.
Nitya menon is too selective and glamour roles is not what she usually prefers. Lavanya Tripathi, Raashi Khanna and Regina somehow look better with mid range heroes. After the set of heroines like Trisha, Shriya and Ileana, there are Samantha, Kajal, Tamanna and Anushka who took over without much gap. But, it is time for new faces to replace them too. -
Turning back a page or two, we can recall how pale and lean Samantha looked in Son of Satyamurthy and in recent 24. Kajal too lost her charm and no one can disagree with that if they watched her in Sardaar Gabbar Singh. Tamanna never really got anywhere near these two, though she had films like Baahubali and Oopiri, thanks to her overacting. Anushka went out of shape often, though her admirers want to justify the changes as a need for films like Size zero, Rudramadevi and Baahubali.
It is a fact that new heroines are not really able to reach the virtual benchmark set by these heroines and hence they were not being roped into star heroes films. Shruti Haasan and Rakul Preet have been giving some serious threats to seniors, but there is still a lot of space for new talented beauties. The ratio of heroes and successful heroines is not the same and repeated combinations are more like monotonous and deja vu.
Nitya menon is too selective and glamour roles is not what she usually prefers. Lavanya Tripathi, Raashi Khanna and Regina somehow look better with mid range heroes. After the set of heroines like Trisha, Shriya and Ileana, there are Samantha, Kajal, Tamanna and Anushka who took over without much gap. But, it is time for new faces to replace them too. -
The mixed talk of Brahmotsavam has given a huge relief to the makers of A..Aa. Renowned banner Haarika and Hasini creations were quite confused as to when to release their film in the mahem of Brahmotsavam and finally settled down for a June 1st week release.
But to their good luck the Mahesh Babu starrer has opened to some mixed reviews and has given them a huge advantage as they can now happily release their film without much tension and competition.
Chances are there that they can even prepone the release to May end to get a smoother run at the box office. Initially Trivikram and his team were fearing that the collections of their film will hamper big time because of Brahmotsavam but now things look happy for them.
Being a Trivikram film the craze is huge and with some.good buzz the team should have an clear advantage and now release their film happily according to their plans.
But to their good luck the Mahesh Babu starrer has opened to some mixed reviews and has given them a huge advantage as they can now happily release their film without much tension and competition.
Chances are there that they can even prepone the release to May end to get a smoother run at the box office. Initially Trivikram and his team were fearing that the collections of their film will hamper big time because of Brahmotsavam but now things look happy for them.
Being a Trivikram film the craze is huge and with some.good buzz the team should have an clear advantage and now release their film happily according to their plans.
It is great to hear that Apple CEO Tim Cook visit to India has become the biggest happening towards IT development in Hyderabad. The Apple CEO announced to launch a Apple development center in Hyderabad and it sure brought smiles on face Telangana IT minister KTR and many others for taking a big leap towards IT developments.
Development and announcement things apart, it is heard that Tim Cooks office in India has cancelled all the hotel bookings as the news popped out about where he stays and that is obviously against their security protocol. The CEO office reportedly expressed their angst on a hotel management for revealing the high profile confidential details to media.
They cancelled his stay at a hotel and booked at a different one instead. Their concern is reasonable as terror attacks usually plan to target important people. -
Development and announcement things apart, it is heard that Tim Cooks office in India has cancelled all the hotel bookings as the news popped out about where he stays and that is obviously against their security protocol. The CEO office reportedly expressed their angst on a hotel management for revealing the high profile confidential details to media.
They cancelled his stay at a hotel and booked at a different one instead. Their concern is reasonable as terror attacks usually plan to target important people. -
Brahmotsavam
Cast: Mahesh Babu, Samantha, Kajal,Praneetha, Satya Raj, Rao Ramesh and Others
Directed by: Sreekanth Addala
Produced by: Pearl V Potluri, Param V Potlu
Banner: PVP Cinema
Music by: Micky J Meyer
Release Date: 2016-05-20
Brahmotsavam Movie Review
Superstar Mahesh Babu's most awaited Brahmotsavam is out in theaters. Riding with sky-high expectations and the great buzz generated with the ensemble cast, the film's promos, music only added to the already humongous hype to the film. Given that Mahesh's previous film Srimanthudu was a huge blockbuster, his teaming up with Sreekanth Addala (of SVSC fame) has made Brahmotsavam one of the most anticipated movies of the year. It is not an easy task to live up to such expectations, but everyone trusted in the proved combination of Mahesh and Addala. To know whether the movie lived up to all its hype, check out our review.
What is it about?
Mahesh is the only son of Satya Raj, a rich entreprenuer, who is so attached to family bondings and firmly believes in relationships. However, the growth of Satya Raj doesn't go well with his brother-in-law Rao Ramesh who aims to grow on his own by separating from Satya Raj. What happens to Satyaraj when Ramesh walks out? What Mahesh does to bring back everyone together and what makes him go on a journey to find his family roots - seven generations of his family - is Brahmotsavam all about.
Performances:
Mahesh Babu: Mahesh Babu is one of the finest actors we have in the industry now. He has power to grasp the emotional depth of a character and brings the director's vision to life on screen by getting under the character's skin. He has once again done a fabulous job as an actor. His performance in the interval sequence and the climax scene is topnotch. He is a class apart. It is a treat to watch him on screen.
Samantha and Others: Samantha played a bubbly character and she did well. Kajal is wonderful as the one who represents the feelings of a contemporary girl. Praneetha has very little role to play. Satya Raj is good as Mahesh's father. Jayasudha, Revathi, Jayaprakash Reddy and Vennela Kishore made their presence felt among the horde of actors in this film.
Rao Ramesh got the best scenes in the film and he is superb with his dialogue delivery and expressions. The scene in which he gets emotional and takes a dig at Satya Raj is one of the best in the movie. His frustration, angst make audiences feel the same and at the same-time evoking few laughs.
Technicalities:
Srikanth Addala loves to write stories about human values and family emotions. He presented them well in the film Seetamma Vakitlo Sirimallechettu and this time he has gone awry with those emotions. His intentions are right, but what lacked is a proper script that conveys the beautiful message in an appealing way. Poor screenplay and disconnected scenes makes Brahmotsavam a tedious watch and the director is the main culprit for making a mess out of a good concept.
Micky J Meyer's songs are fine with catchy tunes. They are also shot well. However most of the songs are misplaced in the movie, which is a very bad sign. Background music is alright. Cinematographer Rathnavelu excelled in his craft. Bright visuals are one of the few bests in this film. Editor seemed clueless in connecting those pointless scenes.
Producers have spent a lot on the movie as it's refreshing to see grand visuals in every frame. Managing and bringing such an ensemble cast is definitely a welcome one. Kudos to PVP for making it possible.
Watch Brahmotsavam Public Talk Here
What is it about?
Mahesh is the only son of Satya Raj, a rich entreprenuer, who is so attached to family bondings and firmly believes in relationships. However, the growth of Satya Raj doesn't go well with his brother-in-law Rao Ramesh who aims to grow on his own by separating from Satya Raj. What happens to Satyaraj when Ramesh walks out? What Mahesh does to bring back everyone together and what makes him go on a journey to find his family roots - seven generations of his family - is Brahmotsavam all about.
Performances:
Mahesh Babu: Mahesh Babu is one of the finest actors we have in the industry now. He has power to grasp the emotional depth of a character and brings the director's vision to life on screen by getting under the character's skin. He has once again done a fabulous job as an actor. His performance in the interval sequence and the climax scene is topnotch. He is a class apart. It is a treat to watch him on screen.
Samantha and Others: Samantha played a bubbly character and she did well. Kajal is wonderful as the one who represents the feelings of a contemporary girl. Praneetha has very little role to play. Satya Raj is good as Mahesh's father. Jayasudha, Revathi, Jayaprakash Reddy and Vennela Kishore made their presence felt among the horde of actors in this film.
Rao Ramesh got the best scenes in the film and he is superb with his dialogue delivery and expressions. The scene in which he gets emotional and takes a dig at Satya Raj is one of the best in the movie. His frustration, angst make audiences feel the same and at the same-time evoking few laughs.
Technicalities:
Srikanth Addala loves to write stories about human values and family emotions. He presented them well in the film Seetamma Vakitlo Sirimallechettu and this time he has gone awry with those emotions. His intentions are right, but what lacked is a proper script that conveys the beautiful message in an appealing way. Poor screenplay and disconnected scenes makes Brahmotsavam a tedious watch and the director is the main culprit for making a mess out of a good concept.
Micky J Meyer's songs are fine with catchy tunes. They are also shot well. However most of the songs are misplaced in the movie, which is a very bad sign. Background music is alright. Cinematographer Rathnavelu excelled in his craft. Bright visuals are one of the few bests in this film. Editor seemed clueless in connecting those pointless scenes.
Producers have spent a lot on the movie as it's refreshing to see grand visuals in every frame. Managing and bringing such an ensemble cast is definitely a welcome one. Kudos to PVP for making it possible.
Watch Brahmotsavam Public Talk Here
Thumbs Up:
Mahesh Babu
Rao Ramesh
Visuals
Thumbs Down:
Weak Screenplay
Poor Direction
Artificial emotions
Analysis:
It is not easy to write the plot of the film in few lines because there is hardly any. Wonder how did Mahesh and the producers fell for Addala's script! Brahmotsavam starts off on a lazy note and doesn't move forward in spite of numerous characters on the screen. All the characters keep on eating, dancing and celebrating without any purpose.
It will be pretty hard for anybody to hide their frustrations watching at this epic mess. Only worthy scene in the first half comes during the interval point where Rao Ramesh's character breaks the silence. That followed by an unexpected twist raises hopes on the second half. However the protagonist going on a journey to find his ancestors and other relatives makes it all the more boring.
Despite director's honest attempts to make us emotionally involved, we would emotionlessly wait for it to end. The best scene of the second half comes during the climax. But it is not strong enough to make us forget all the pain that we have gone through till that point. Even the family audiences will not be able to connect with these artificial emotions and lackluster script. Mahesh the superstar too will need a miracle to save this one from sinking.
Verdict: Govinda Govinda...
Sarabjit is a real life based film with a lot of fiction added up to make it interesting, but the movie seems to have ended up more melodramatic, thanks to over-acting of comeback queen Aishwarya Rai.
Though the movie is about wrongfully convicted farmer Sarabjit, theme is his sister Dalbir's fight to prove his innocence when he was incarcerated in Pakistan prison for nearly two decades. Sarabjit died in a gruesome assault in jail.
Randeep Hooda lived in Sarabjit character. his looks and performance remain flawless while Dalbir's character played by Aishwarya Rai highly disappoints with her over shouting, chest thumping and failure to fit in a Punjabi woman character. She often slips from Punjabi accent and her striding voice irritates at most parts, almost everywhere. Aishwarya Rai totally failed to justify her role and another talented actress Richa Chadda as Sarabjit's wife is totally wasted in star domination.
Altogether, the movie would have been far better when Randeep Hooda was given a little more space and cut down Aishwarya's long noisy boring lectures. -
Though the movie is about wrongfully convicted farmer Sarabjit, theme is his sister Dalbir's fight to prove his innocence when he was incarcerated in Pakistan prison for nearly two decades. Sarabjit died in a gruesome assault in jail.
Randeep Hooda lived in Sarabjit character. his looks and performance remain flawless while Dalbir's character played by Aishwarya Rai highly disappoints with her over shouting, chest thumping and failure to fit in a Punjabi woman character. She often slips from Punjabi accent and her striding voice irritates at most parts, almost everywhere. Aishwarya Rai totally failed to justify her role and another talented actress Richa Chadda as Sarabjit's wife is totally wasted in star domination.
Altogether, the movie would have been far better when Randeep Hooda was given a little more space and cut down Aishwarya's long noisy boring lectures. -
Ground is set for the grand release of Prince Mahesh's 'Brahmotsavam' on May 20. Early morning shows in some of the centers across the Telugu states will start at 5 am onwards. It is a known news that the Telangana government has given permission to screen extra show in all single theaters on the day one of the movie's release in Telangana. This show will start at 8:00 am in Telangana districts.
On the other side, crispy run time of 2 hours and 31 minutes is said to be an advantage for the movie. The family emotions and touching sentiments in the film are likely to attract family audiences in big numbers to theaters.
Mahesh's previous film 'Srimanthudu' was one of the biggest blockbusters of last year. 'Brahmotsavam' is expected to be nothing less than the range of 'Srimanthudu'. Kajal, Samantha and Pranitha are adding colour and fragrance to the film. Mickey J Meyer has composed decent tunes. This Srikanth Addala's directorial venture was produced by Potluri Vara Prasad on PVP Cinema.
Traffic congestion on major roads of western Bengaluru has come down by a modest 15%, most likely because of the east-west Metro service which fully opened on April 30.
In a study of traffic situation on roads and parking lots in western Bengaluru between April 30 and May 10, city police found that congestion came down by 15% on Mysuru Road, Kengeri, Nayandahalli, RPC Layout, Vijayanagar, Kamakshipalya, Magadi Road and Deve Gowda Circle, a senior police officer said. The Metro service eased traffic at many junctions, he added.
There are two major parking lots at Mysuru Road (Nayandahalli) and Magadi Road Metro stations (near the toll gate). More than 2,000 motorcycles and around 600 cars are parked in the Mysuru Road station parking lot. The Magadi Road station parking lot has around 200 motorcycles and 50 cars. Traffic congestion has dropped as these vehicles have gone off road, officer said.
People now use their vehicles only for last-mile connectivity. They leave the vehicles in the parking lots and prefer to travel by Metro to the Central Business District in general and Vidhana Soudha, High Court and City Civil Courts in particular. Police estimate that around 3% of commuters from western Bengaluru were using private vehicles and auto-rickshaws. They now opt for Metro.
“There is definitely less congestion, but the situation may slightly change once the academic year begins. We may see more vehicles on the road once schools reopen in the first week of June. Vehicles ferrying students may slightly contribute to congestion,” DCP (Traffic-West) S Girish told Deccan Herald. In order to fully evaluate Metro’s impact on congestion, police will study the traffic situation in the second week of June, he added.
The traffic situation doesn’t look so promising in eastern Bengaluru. There has been negligible reduction in congestion in Baiyappanahalli, Ulsoor, Indiranagar and the surrounding areas since the underground Metro opened. This is possibly because fewer people from that part of Bengaluru travel to Majestic, Vidhana Soudha, High Court, City Civil Court and the CBD for work or other purposes, police said.
In a study of traffic situation on roads and parking lots in western Bengaluru between April 30 and May 10, city police found that congestion came down by 15% on Mysuru Road, Kengeri, Nayandahalli, RPC Layout, Vijayanagar, Kamakshipalya, Magadi Road and Deve Gowda Circle, a senior police officer said. The Metro service eased traffic at many junctions, he added.
There are two major parking lots at Mysuru Road (Nayandahalli) and Magadi Road Metro stations (near the toll gate). More than 2,000 motorcycles and around 600 cars are parked in the Mysuru Road station parking lot. The Magadi Road station parking lot has around 200 motorcycles and 50 cars. Traffic congestion has dropped as these vehicles have gone off road, officer said.
People now use their vehicles only for last-mile connectivity. They leave the vehicles in the parking lots and prefer to travel by Metro to the Central Business District in general and Vidhana Soudha, High Court and City Civil Courts in particular. Police estimate that around 3% of commuters from western Bengaluru were using private vehicles and auto-rickshaws. They now opt for Metro.
“There is definitely less congestion, but the situation may slightly change once the academic year begins. We may see more vehicles on the road once schools reopen in the first week of June. Vehicles ferrying students may slightly contribute to congestion,” DCP (Traffic-West) S Girish told Deccan Herald. In order to fully evaluate Metro’s impact on congestion, police will study the traffic situation in the second week of June, he added.
The traffic situation doesn’t look so promising in eastern Bengaluru. There has been negligible reduction in congestion in Baiyappanahalli, Ulsoor, Indiranagar and the surrounding areas since the underground Metro opened. This is possibly because fewer people from that part of Bengaluru travel to Majestic, Vidhana Soudha, High Court, City Civil Court and the CBD for work or other purposes, police said.
If it is not one of the rarest cases, no person love to share their space or apartment with ex girlfriend after breakup. But here is a hero who is living with his ex girlfriend and her current boyfriend!
Telugu hero Harshavardhan Rane reveals it by himself and he denies having any qualms in that. Rane acted in more heroine-centric films in Telugu and recently bagged a film offer in Bollywood. The movie 'Sanam tere Kasam' turned out to be an average performer and Rane shifted to Mumbai after finding three more solid offers there.
There were rumors that Rane decided to settle down in Mumbai and even sold his Hyderabad residence. When asked about the same, Rane laughed at it and revealed the actual fact that he never had a house in Hyderabad and he used to stay in hotels most of the time. Neither he had a house in Mumbai and never wanted to buy one. Then he said that he moved into an apartment with his ex girlfriend and her boyfriend.
We don't know how spacious is his apartment, but his heart is sure s big one! - See more at:
Telugu hero Harshavardhan Rane reveals it by himself and he denies having any qualms in that. Rane acted in more heroine-centric films in Telugu and recently bagged a film offer in Bollywood. The movie 'Sanam tere Kasam' turned out to be an average performer and Rane shifted to Mumbai after finding three more solid offers there.
There were rumors that Rane decided to settle down in Mumbai and even sold his Hyderabad residence. When asked about the same, Rane laughed at it and revealed the actual fact that he never had a house in Hyderabad and he used to stay in hotels most of the time. Neither he had a house in Mumbai and never wanted to buy one. Then he said that he moved into an apartment with his ex girlfriend and her boyfriend.
We don't know how spacious is his apartment, but his heart is sure s big one! - See more at:
As expected 'Brahmotsavam' is a complete family entertainer. The film has a dream cast with consists of seasoned actors like Jayasudha, Satyaraj, Revathi and many others. Mahesh Babu said that everything was fine but the main problem was with its heroines.
He explained that after roping in Samantha and Pranitha, we approached other heroines for Kajal's role. After listening that there were two heroines already, many of them rejected this film even without listening to the story. After getting rejected by many heroines, the script went into the hands of Kajal. When she listened the script, she was impressed by it and immediately accepted the film.
This made the makers very happy and Mahesh thanked Kajal and Samantha for accepting this roles. But, rejecting a film without listening to the script is something awkward. Isn't it? -
He explained that after roping in Samantha and Pranitha, we approached other heroines for Kajal's role. After listening that there were two heroines already, many of them rejected this film even without listening to the story. After getting rejected by many heroines, the script went into the hands of Kajal. When she listened the script, she was impressed by it and immediately accepted the film.
This made the makers very happy and Mahesh thanked Kajal and Samantha for accepting this roles. But, rejecting a film without listening to the script is something awkward. Isn't it? -
It was all about exchanging harsh comments and taking sides when we hear about Nadigar Sangam elections few months back in Tamil film association. Hero Vishal along with Karthi and Nasser locked horns with seniors like Sarath Kumar and finally won the elections. Well, Vishal reveals what was it all about and what really is happening now.
Vishal speaks how his opinions varied from that of Sarath kumar about helping the thousands of poor senior artists when they could not build a Nadigar Sangam building through which many were planned to get pensions to live with. The difference is visible with new general secretary Vishal and new treasurer Karthi as they cleared Rs. 2 Cr loan and already accumulated Rs 9 Cr through star cricket match for construction of Nadigar Sangam building.
As a second initiative to build a state of the art auditorium and other cultural buildings in a vast 110 acres, Vishal and Karthi decided to act free for a film to fill the shortage of some Rs 26 Cr. These young heroes even cut down their sleeping hours to work more on these developments. That shows the true dedication of young Tamil stars in a true intention to help the poor artists and hope they achieve what they started. -
Vishal speaks how his opinions varied from that of Sarath kumar about helping the thousands of poor senior artists when they could not build a Nadigar Sangam building through which many were planned to get pensions to live with. The difference is visible with new general secretary Vishal and new treasurer Karthi as they cleared Rs. 2 Cr loan and already accumulated Rs 9 Cr through star cricket match for construction of Nadigar Sangam building.
As a second initiative to build a state of the art auditorium and other cultural buildings in a vast 110 acres, Vishal and Karthi decided to act free for a film to fill the shortage of some Rs 26 Cr. These young heroes even cut down their sleeping hours to work more on these developments. That shows the true dedication of young Tamil stars in a true intention to help the poor artists and hope they achieve what they started. -
Tamil settled Telugu guy Vishal speaks out about his rumored love affair with Sharath kumar's daughter Varalakshmi and still leaves us few things to imagine.
Vishal admits being in love with Varalakshmi Sarath Kumar, but as a close friend from childhood. When asked about getting married to her, Vishal still gives no clarity on it saying that marriage is a big step to take and he himself is not clear in his head on it yet.
Speaking about the rumors that Varalakshmi is the reason for his scuffle with Sarath Kumar, the young hero ridiculed it to core calling it as a disgusting rumor. Vishal is confident that neither Sarath Kumar too knows very well that it is not about Varalakshmi in anyway, but sure is about difference of opinions regarding Nadigar Sangam building.
Vishal admits being in love with Varalakshmi Sarath Kumar, but as a close friend from childhood. When asked about getting married to her, Vishal still gives no clarity on it saying that marriage is a big step to take and he himself is not clear in his head on it yet.
Speaking about the rumors that Varalakshmi is the reason for his scuffle with Sarath Kumar, the young hero ridiculed it to core calling it as a disgusting rumor. Vishal is confident that neither Sarath Kumar too knows very well that it is not about Varalakshmi in anyway, but sure is about difference of opinions regarding Nadigar Sangam building.
In yet another major aviation mystery, the EgyptAir MS804 flight from Paris to Cairo carrying 66 people onboard went missing over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, just after entering Egyptian airspace.
Amid statements of intensive search operations by the airline officials and Egyptian authorities, there are also reports that the flight may have crashed into the sea. The EgyptAir MS804 took off from Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport at 23:09 local time on Wednesday and was scheduled to land at Cairo airport 03:15 local time on Thursday.
The airplane's contact was lost when it was at an altitude of 37,000 feet over the eastern Mediterranean at 02:30 Cairo time. According to an international media house's report, a Greek aviation official said that the flight may have crashed 130 nautical miles off the southern Greek island of Karpathos.
The EgyptAir MS804 was carrying 56 passengers, including 3 children - 7 crew members and 3 security personnel onboard. 30 Egyptians, 15 French citizens, 1 Briton, 2 Iraqis, including several passengers from Belgium, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Sudan, Chad, Portugal and Canada were onboard EgyptAir MS804.
Amid statements of intensive search operations by the airline officials and Egyptian authorities, there are also reports that the flight may have crashed into the sea. The EgyptAir MS804 took off from Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport at 23:09 local time on Wednesday and was scheduled to land at Cairo airport 03:15 local time on Thursday.
The airplane's contact was lost when it was at an altitude of 37,000 feet over the eastern Mediterranean at 02:30 Cairo time. According to an international media house's report, a Greek aviation official said that the flight may have crashed 130 nautical miles off the southern Greek island of Karpathos.
The EgyptAir MS804 was carrying 56 passengers, including 3 children - 7 crew members and 3 security personnel onboard. 30 Egyptians, 15 French citizens, 1 Briton, 2 Iraqis, including several passengers from Belgium, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Sudan, Chad, Portugal and Canada were onboard EgyptAir MS804.
On the eve his 33rd birthday, Young Tiger NTR unveiled the first look poster of his upcoming film Janatha Garage on Twitter just a while ago. The poster and of course NTR on the bike are looking smashing to say the least, as the Young Tiger oozes oodles of swag as he looks effortlessly stylish in beard and those black goggles.
Yet another poster from the film was released by the film's director Koratala Siva shortly after NTR's tweet. The poster reveals a bit more about NTR's character and the garage set and leaves fans craving for more. The title logo has a vintage charm to it.
Janatha Garage is NTR's 26th film and the film also coincides with NTR's 15 memorable years in Tollywood. Janatha Garage has Samantha and Nitya Menen as the female leads and Devi Sri Prasad is the music composer.
Mythri Movie Makers, the banner that produced the blockbuster Srimanthudu, is bankrolling Janatha Garage. The film is gearing up for its release on August 12th. -
Yet another poster from the film was released by the film's director Koratala Siva shortly after NTR's tweet. The poster reveals a bit more about NTR's character and the garage set and leaves fans craving for more. The title logo has a vintage charm to it.
Janatha Garage is NTR's 26th film and the film also coincides with NTR's 15 memorable years in Tollywood. Janatha Garage has Samantha and Nitya Menen as the female leads and Devi Sri Prasad is the music composer.
Mythri Movie Makers, the banner that produced the blockbuster Srimanthudu, is bankrolling Janatha Garage. The film is gearing up for its release on August 12th. -
Young mega hero Sai Dharam Tej whose recent outing Supreme is turning out to be a decent hit is giving nod for flop makers. The young hero is presently working for Thikka being directed by Sunil Reddy whose maiden directorial venture Om 3D was a disaster.
He will next team up with Gopichand Malineni whose last movie Pandaga Chesko was a commercial failure. Meanwhile, Sai has given green signal for a film with writer-turned-director BVS Ravi who is yet to score a hit as director.
Now, as per a buzz, AS Ravikumar Chowdary who provided first hit to Sai Dharam Tej with Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam has narrated a story to the young hero who has told the director to come up with a bounded script.
If things materialize, Sai will work with Ravikumar Chowdary whose last movie Soukhyam was a debacle at box office. Sai Dharam Tej is giving preference to winning scripts, rather than successful directors, it seems. - S
He will next team up with Gopichand Malineni whose last movie Pandaga Chesko was a commercial failure. Meanwhile, Sai has given green signal for a film with writer-turned-director BVS Ravi who is yet to score a hit as director.
Now, as per a buzz, AS Ravikumar Chowdary who provided first hit to Sai Dharam Tej with Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitam has narrated a story to the young hero who has told the director to come up with a bounded script.
If things materialize, Sai will work with Ravikumar Chowdary whose last movie Soukhyam was a debacle at box office. Sai Dharam Tej is giving preference to winning scripts, rather than successful directors, it seems. - S
The welfare schemes, activities and election promises of Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa might have made voters to rethink on changing the government for every five years. This time Jayalalithaa dominated prime opponent DMK to return as CM again and for the first time in last 32 years, a party came to power in Tamil Nadu for a consecutive term.
The celebrations began at Amma's residency at Chennai while many Tamil Nadu government officials in higher ranks and AIADMK supporters started visiting her. High profile visitors queued up to congratulate her with flower bouquets on great victory and they were seen prostrating themselves at her feet for blessings.
Proving the exit polls wrong, Jayalalithaa emerged victorious giving a big blow to 93 year old Karunanidhi, the chief of DMK who had committed to become CM if his party was elected. -
The celebrations began at Amma's residency at Chennai while many Tamil Nadu government officials in higher ranks and AIADMK supporters started visiting her. High profile visitors queued up to congratulate her with flower bouquets on great victory and they were seen prostrating themselves at her feet for blessings.
Proving the exit polls wrong, Jayalalithaa emerged victorious giving a big blow to 93 year old Karunanidhi, the chief of DMK who had committed to become CM if his party was elected. -
Young Tiger Jr NTR's much awaited flick Janatha Garage first look has been unveiled just a while ago and the two posters released by the production unit are creating sensations in social media.
Before the release of first look poster #JanathaGarage1stLook trended top in India and after the release it is now trending worldwide in social blogging site Twitter. Apparently, fans and movie buffs are contented with NTR's stylish and rugged look in the posters. This is NTR stamina, proudly say Nandamuri fans.
Janatha Garage is in the middle of shooting. As per insiders, the movie is shaping up well in the hands of successful director Koratala Siva. The director's first movie Mirchi was all time fifth highest grosser then, and his second movie Srimanthudu was biggest hit in Mahesh Babu's career and second highest grosser in Tollywood.
So, expectations are sky high on Janatha Garage. Will it become career best scorer at box office for NTR, we need to wait and see! Looks like, fans who have got best birthday treat from NTR have started celebrations in advance.
The Mohanlal, Samantha and Nithya Menen co-starrer movie is scheduled for release on August 12th. -
Before the release of first look poster #JanathaGarage1stLook trended top in India and after the release it is now trending worldwide in social blogging site Twitter. Apparently, fans and movie buffs are contented with NTR's stylish and rugged look in the posters. This is NTR stamina, proudly say Nandamuri fans.
Janatha Garage is in the middle of shooting. As per insiders, the movie is shaping up well in the hands of successful director Koratala Siva. The director's first movie Mirchi was all time fifth highest grosser then, and his second movie Srimanthudu was biggest hit in Mahesh Babu's career and second highest grosser in Tollywood.
So, expectations are sky high on Janatha Garage. Will it become career best scorer at box office for NTR, we need to wait and see! Looks like, fans who have got best birthday treat from NTR have started celebrations in advance.
The Mohanlal, Samantha and Nithya Menen co-starrer movie is scheduled for release on August 12th. -
A Hyderabad-based technology company Smartron has launched a smartphone tphone. Smartron's strategic investor and brand ambassador Sachin Tendulkar and Telangana Information Technology Minister K.T. Rama Rao were present at the event.
Here is Sachin Tendulkar clicking a selfie with KTR. 'Selfie of the day !!' wrote KTR on social blogging site after posting the above picture. He assured all assistance to the company in its journey.
On the other hand, Sachin Tendulkar stated that, he comes to Hyderabad for two reasons- one is to play cricket and the other is to enjoy biryani.
Good news for Hyderabadis is Apple CEO Tim Cook who has visited Hyderabad today has announced the formation of Apple development centre in the city, to focus on digital maps -
Here is Sachin Tendulkar clicking a selfie with KTR. 'Selfie of the day !!' wrote KTR on social blogging site after posting the above picture. He assured all assistance to the company in its journey.
On the other hand, Sachin Tendulkar stated that, he comes to Hyderabad for two reasons- one is to play cricket and the other is to enjoy biryani.
Good news for Hyderabadis is Apple CEO Tim Cook who has visited Hyderabad today has announced the formation of Apple development centre in the city, to focus on digital maps -
Megastar Chiranjeevi's 150th film tentatively titled Kathilantodu will go on floors soon. Directed by VV Vinayak, Anushka Shetty is almost confirmed to play leading lady opposite Chiranjeevi in the movie billed to be a commercial entertainer.
Latest buzz is that, Catherine Tresa who was seen as MLA in Allu Arjun starred Sarainodu has been approached for a cameo role in the movie. The buzz adds that, Catherine will also shake her leg opposite Chiranjeevi in a mass song. If this news is true, Catherine is lucky getting to work with megastar.
While speaking at a promotional event of Sarainodu, Catherine stated that, she is getting good offers in Tamil, but she is neglected in Telugu. Seems like, the success of Sarrainodu is helping the starlet to bag some plum offers in Telugu.
Coming to Kathilantodu, the film marks the debut of Chiranjeevi's son and actor Ram Charan as producer. Chiru will essay dual roles in the movie that will have music by Devi Sri Prasad. Regular shooting of the movie commences from June.
Latest buzz is that, Catherine Tresa who was seen as MLA in Allu Arjun starred Sarainodu has been approached for a cameo role in the movie. The buzz adds that, Catherine will also shake her leg opposite Chiranjeevi in a mass song. If this news is true, Catherine is lucky getting to work with megastar.
While speaking at a promotional event of Sarainodu, Catherine stated that, she is getting good offers in Tamil, but she is neglected in Telugu. Seems like, the success of Sarrainodu is helping the starlet to bag some plum offers in Telugu.
Coming to Kathilantodu, the film marks the debut of Chiranjeevi's son and actor Ram Charan as producer. Chiru will essay dual roles in the movie that will have music by Devi Sri Prasad. Regular shooting of the movie commences from June.
Everyone knows that Anil Kapoor has three kids and two out of them are daughters. One is Sonam Kapoor who is already hitting 30 and has just started seeing good stardom.
Next is line is Rhea Kapoor who is a producer and she is the one who is in news now. Bollywood gossips reveal that she is all set to tie the knot this December. Rhea was already seeing her long time boyfriend but did not take interest in marriage.
It seems Anil Kapoor tried hard to convince both his daughters to get married but Sonam escaped citing her film career. Seeing her dad's pain, Rhea finally said yes to the wedding.
Already talks from both the families have been completed and the wedding will be done in Mumbai and the reception in Delhi. -
Next is line is Rhea Kapoor who is a producer and she is the one who is in news now. Bollywood gossips reveal that she is all set to tie the knot this December. Rhea was already seeing her long time boyfriend but did not take interest in marriage.
It seems Anil Kapoor tried hard to convince both his daughters to get married but Sonam escaped citing her film career. Seeing her dad's pain, Rhea finally said yes to the wedding.
Already talks from both the families have been completed and the wedding will be done in Mumbai and the reception in Delhi. -
In a dramatic finale to the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam and Pondicherry, the firebrand women chief ministers Amma J Jayalalithaa and Mamata Didi retained power in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal respectively, while BJP scripted history by routing Congress in Assam with a huge margin and the LDF emerged victorious trouncing UDF in Kerala. In Pondicherry, the Congress-DMK alliance will form the government.
Braving several exit polls that predicted its defeat, Amma Jayalalithaa's AIADMK won 75 constituencies so far and is leading in 54 constituencies over its opposition Karunanidhi-led DMK and is all set to form the government. With this grand victory, Jayalalithaa achieved a rare feat of retaining power, 30 years after her mentor MGR set the record.
Meanwhile in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress' Mamata Banerjee who went all alone in the contest increased her party's majority as compared to its 2011 performance and regained power by trouncing the CPM+Congress alliance which secured only 72 seats. By clinching 208 seats and leading in 4 more constituencies, Didi has won two-third majority and is all set to form the government.
It is BJP which had the last laugh in Assam, where the party routed the ruling Congress party by winning 77 seats so far and leading in 11 more seats. Congress' Tarun Gogoi, who has been reigning over Assam for the last 15 years, was made to feel content securing just 21 seats in the tea basket of India.
In Kerala, the voters gave a clear mandate by denouncing the tainted chief minister Oommen Chandy's UDF and crowing the glory to the Left Democratic Front, which has gained 88 seats as against United Democratic Front's 50. In Pondicherry, the Congress-DMK alliance is all set to form the government by emerging victorious in 17 seats, while the AINRC secured 8 bastions. -
Braving several exit polls that predicted its defeat, Amma Jayalalithaa's AIADMK won 75 constituencies so far and is leading in 54 constituencies over its opposition Karunanidhi-led DMK and is all set to form the government. With this grand victory, Jayalalithaa achieved a rare feat of retaining power, 30 years after her mentor MGR set the record.
Meanwhile in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress' Mamata Banerjee who went all alone in the contest increased her party's majority as compared to its 2011 performance and regained power by trouncing the CPM+Congress alliance which secured only 72 seats. By clinching 208 seats and leading in 4 more constituencies, Didi has won two-third majority and is all set to form the government.
It is BJP which had the last laugh in Assam, where the party routed the ruling Congress party by winning 77 seats so far and leading in 11 more seats. Congress' Tarun Gogoi, who has been reigning over Assam for the last 15 years, was made to feel content securing just 21 seats in the tea basket of India.
In Kerala, the voters gave a clear mandate by denouncing the tainted chief minister Oommen Chandy's UDF and crowing the glory to the Left Democratic Front, which has gained 88 seats as against United Democratic Front's 50. In Pondicherry, the Congress-DMK alliance is all set to form the government by emerging victorious in 17 seats, while the AINRC secured 8 bastions. -
