Quashing rumours that he's cashing in on his success spree, hero Raj Tarun makes it clear that he hasn't earned enough money so far. In a Tete-a-Tete with Gulte, Raj Tarun talked about rumours on his fee, repeating heroines, his association with Vishnu Manchu, comparisons with Kollywood star Dhanush and much more. Read on.
Cashing in on Success?
No, not true. For me, money isn't deciding factor while signing a film. If the script is good, I'll do the film. I don't know how such come because I haven't earned enough money though I could. If the script is good, I myself run behind the director and producer and even beg them to do the film with me.
Are You Choosy?
I was choosy. I'm choosy and will be choosy as well. Script has to be impressive. I can't compromise on that.
First Failure
I won't blame anyone for the result of Seethamma Andalu Ramayya Sitralu which couldn't do well as expected. Even after watching the film before its release, I was confident that movie would work. After knowing its result, I was disappointed for sometime but quickly realized and moved on.
Why only Underdog Roles?
I prefer roles that people could relate to. If I do high-octane fights bashing up goons with single hand, no one would believe. Before every fight, I think twice whether it's necessary for me to do. Only if I feel it's realistic, I'll do. Even dances also, I don't go overboard. I know what I'm. If really good dances are needed as per the script, I'll do only what is really necessary, i.e., what script demands.
On Repeating Heroines (Avika Gor or Hebah)
No, it's not my choice. It was producer's (Anil Sunkara) decision to bring Hebah Patel on board for Edo Rakam Ado Rakam. I don't choose my heroines. In fact, even I'd like to act with new heroines but none of them are not suiting for me. (Grins).
About Vishnu Manchu
Vishnu is like big brother for me. He took care of me very well such that I didn't need to bother about anything. He has been great support. He had told director to focus more on my role. I'd not have acted in the film had he not recommended my name.
Comparisons with Dhanush
(Laughs) Me? 'Tollywood Dhanush'? Dhanush is superstar and also great actor. I'm not yet. What can I say about such comparisons or compliments. Though such compliments give good feeling, they also remind me of greater responsibility.
Favourite Heroes
Mahesh Babu is my favourite actor. Also, I love Pawan Kalyan and Allu Arjun.
Directorial Plans
Direction is definitely on the cards but not anytime sooner. I'm readying a script. But I won't act in it.
Upcoming Films
One film would be in Dil Raju's banner and one more under Maruthi's production. And the script work for Geetha Arts-UV Creations is going on.
Pawan Kalyan’s answer at a recent interview about his new avatar of turning a story and screen writer for ‘Sardaar Gabbar Singh’ just for earning money has made Fans and common audience to remain in a dire shock. Yes, Pawan is passing through a weak financial phase unable to meet his monthly maintenance expenses. We have heard in enough occasions on how Pawan used to spend his money like water helping his friends and family members. All this would have pushed Pawan into a piteous situation.
An awakened Pawan Kalyan is now running behind money. He is reported to have pocketed Rs.20 Crores from ‘Sardar Gabbar Singh’ by becoming a production partner with friend Sharat Marar. As per fresh updates, Pawan will continue and stick to same job for rest of his upcoming movies. For SJ Suriya directing AM Rathnam flick or Trivikram directorial with Haarika- Hassine Creations project or even for Dasari Narayana Rao’s new venture, Pawan and Sharat Marar are going to be the production partners.
Irrespective of the commercial verdict for these future movies, Pawan Kalyan will take home a very big amount to free his money centered tensions. Hopefully, he will continue only as a hero, production partner and do not finger in story, script or direction for better Box Office results.
Tollywood folks used to gaga over milky beauty Tamanna. Even heroes double her age expressed their wish to romance Tamanna on screen. Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and many other senior heroes were awestruck by Tamanna’s natural beauty.
Seems like Rashi Khanna is turning out to be latest crush for Tollywood seniors. Ace producer Allu Aravind couldn’t hide his admiration towards Rashi at Supreme audio launch. He said i love you to her on the stage.
With so many top celebs falling for her, Rashi is likely to bag biggies in no time. All she needs is one offer from a big star and the rest will follow. Rashi is pinning hopes on Supreme to take her to the next level.
Pratyusha suicide Latest news
Hours after popular television actress Pratyusha Banerjee committed suicide on April 1, Friday, several shocking speculations started making rounds in B-town. Not only was Pratyusha’s boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh’s name all over tabloids and news channels but so was his former girlfriend, Saloni Sharma’s.
The whirlwind of debate that Pratyusha’s suicide caused, took Saloni Sharma along with it. Rahul Raj Singh’s former girlfriend Saloni Sharma got broadly accused for causing a rift between Rahul and Pratyusha. Now after a long time, Saloni has broken her silence over the issue.
In her interview to a daily, Saloni Sharma admits that she did assault Pratyusha and Rahul Raj Singh in February but it was a reaction from her side after the two physically assaulted her.
In her account, Saloni mentions visiting Rahul at his Kandivli flat on 11th February, where he was living with Pratyusha, to ask for her pending money. Upon arriving at the appartment, Pratyusha and Rahul assaulted Saloni before kicking her out of the flat. This led to another episode of outburst below Rahul’s flat, where Saloni humiliated the two before lodging a complaint of ‘assault and cheating’ against Rahul and Pratyusha with the Bangur Nagar police station.
However, later Rahul and Pratyusha requested Saloni to withdraw the charges against them. To avoid media attention, she was also advised by the Bangur Nagar police officers, who are currently handling Pratyusha’s suicide case, to take her complaint back, upon which, Saloni withdrew her complaint.
In 2011, Saloni came to Mumbai from Kolkata and met Rahul, who had an event management company and wanted Saloni to come on board. Later, the two also launched another company. The two who started out as business partners, later started dating each other. Over the years, Saloni invested over Rs 30 lakh in the business, which included her own earnings and her father’s. After coming face front about Rahul’s relationship with Pratyusha, Saloni and he had a fall out after which she quit the company. Saloni also claims that Rahul hasn’t yet paid her the money he owes her.
Saloni also reveals how she called up the police the very next day of Pratyusha’s death to record her statement and provide all kind of help from her side. Rahul’s former girlfriend states that the reason why she kept quiet for so long is because she didn’t want to take advantage of someone’s death to seek publicity. But since people who don’t even know her or have never met her are making absurd comments about her by calling her “that woman”, Saloni says she was forced to break her silence on the issue.
Saloni is also in her very right mind to fight back the “baseless allegations” and file defamation cause against those who accused her of driving a rift between Rahul and Pratyusha and leading the latter to her death.
Saloni also claims that Rahul, who was in a relationship with her for 5 years, started dating Pratyusha Banerjee without her knowledge. She was also unaware about his previous marriage.
Pratyusha Banerjee, better known as Anandi for her role in popular TV serial Balika Vadhu, was found dead in her suburban home on April 1, Friday at around 5 pm. Her body was found hanging from the fan with a dupatta by Pratyusha’s boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh and their cook.
Rahul informed the police and her uncle in Borivali about the death at around 6.30 pm. She was declared dead at Kokilaben Hospital in Andheri (west) late on Friday evening.
Rahul, who was booked by the Bangur Nagar Police for abetting Pratyusha’s suicide, got some relief from Bombay High Court on April 12. The High Court, which heard Rahul’s pre-arrest bail plea, retrained the police from arresting him on a surety of Rs. 30,000 and directed him to attend the police station everyday till April 18.
After the 24-year-old ‘Balika Vadhu’ actress allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in her flat in suburban Goregaon on April 1, a case under Sections 306 (abetment of suicide), 504, 506 (criminal intimidation), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) of the IPC was registered against Rahul on April 3 following a complaint lodged by the actress’ parents.
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Actress Nandita Swetha, who had starred in noteworthy Tamil films such as "Attakathi" and "Mundasupatti", will be making her Telugu debut with actor Nikhil Siddhartha's yet-untitled upcoming project.
"Nandita has been confirmed as one of the heroines. It was after months of search, the makers finally zeroed in on Nandita, because she's very talented and her character has lot of scope for performance," a source from the film's unit told IANS.
Directed by Anand Vi, the film also stars Avika Gor and Hebah Patel.
Nandita had always dreamt of working in Telugu filmdom, according to the source.
"She was offered several Telugu projects over the years; however, she was waiting for the right opportunity. She didn't want to make her Telugu debut with a bad film, hence didn't sign any project in a hurry," the source said.
The film, which will be a love story with some fantasy elements, will feature Nikhil in two different avatars.
Produced by Venkateswara Rao, the project has music by Sekar Chandra.
Nandita is currently busy shooting for Selvaraghavan's Tamil horror-thriller "Nenjam Marappathillai, and she will join the sets of Nikhil's project from this month end.
, it is Alia Bhatt in her rugged and broken look, probably as sufferer of drugs or drug addicts. Udta Punjab deals with drug addiction and its menace in inner areas of Punjab.
Earlier the two posters of Shahid Kapoor as Tommy Singh and Kareena Kapoor as Dr Shivani Gupta raised enormous curiosity among audience. Now Alia's poster is completely a surprise with her look. -
Shahid Kapoor has gone for a huge makeover with his body, tattoos and long hair. And Udta Punjab is highly awaited as it has former lovers Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan -
MOVIE:Police
Cast: Vijay, Samantha, Amy Jackson, Radhika and Others
Directed by: Atlee
Produced by: Thanu
Banner: Sri Venkateswara Creations
Music by: GV Prakash Kumar
Release Date: 2016-04-15
Police Movie Review
Police is the Telugu dubbed version of Tamil Superstar Vijay's Theri. Directed by Atlee, this film is marketed by Dil Raju in Telugu states.
What is it about?
DCP Vijay Kumar (Vijay) kills the son of a politician as he commits a brutal crime. The politician comes back for revenge and kills Vijay's wife (Samantha) and his mother (Radhika). On his wife's last wish Vijay leaves his job and go to Kerala to take care of his daughter. However he couldn't hide for long. The politician comes to know about Vijay's whereabouts and comes back to have his revenge. Vijay has to put an end to this to live a peaceful life.
Performances:
Vijay is very impressive as the cop who does his duty on his own terms. There are quite a few emotional moments in the film where Vijay had to shed tears. He did well. Samantha is good and Amy is alright in a limited role. Radhika is natural. Prabhu is decent. Rajendran is funny at times. Mahendran's expressions are menacing.
Technicalities:
Atlee banked upon an age old script which turned out to be biggest drawback for this film. There are few moments where we get to see the flashes of brilliance from Atlee but the film falls flat on a whole.
Songs are not good. Background score is good in emotional scenes and over the top in action sequences. Cinematography is good. Editing could have been a lot better.
Thumbs Up:
Interval scene
Baby Nainika
Thumbs Down:
Routine Story
Uninteresting screenplay
Predictable
Poor Climax
Lengthy
Analysis:
Police is a formulaic film with revenge template. You can almost guess everything beforehand. There is no novelty in terms of any element in the film. Even the daughter and father relation reminds us of Ajith Kumar, Gautham Menon's Yenthavadu Gani. Everything about the film is cliched and beaten to death.
Interval block is pretty impressive. The movie totally goes off track after the death of Samantha character. Climax portions are outright silly. The run time of the film will put your patience to test. You will literally pray for the titles to rollover or simply walk out of it. Police is a boring revenge drama that has high doses of emotion.
Director wasted a lot of time on buildup shots and hero elevations that he had to fast forward the plot during the final scenes. This film may appeal to Vijay fans as the director has penned few scenes exclusively for them. There is nothing special about the film except for adorable baby Nainika's performance.
Verdict: This Police lacks Fizz.
What is it about?
DCP Vijay Kumar (Vijay) kills the son of a politician as he commits a brutal crime. The politician comes back for revenge and kills Vijay's wife (Samantha) and his mother (Radhika). On his wife's last wish Vijay leaves his job and go to Kerala to take care of his daughter. However he couldn't hide for long. The politician comes to know about Vijay's whereabouts and comes back to have his revenge. Vijay has to put an end to this to live a peaceful life.
Performances:
Vijay is very impressive as the cop who does his duty on his own terms. There are quite a few emotional moments in the film where Vijay had to shed tears. He did well. Samantha is good and Amy is alright in a limited role. Radhika is natural. Prabhu is decent. Rajendran is funny at times. Mahendran's expressions are menacing.
Technicalities:
Atlee banked upon an age old script which turned out to be biggest drawback for this film. There are few moments where we get to see the flashes of brilliance from Atlee but the film falls flat on a whole.
Songs are not good. Background score is good in emotional scenes and over the top in action sequences. Cinematography is good. Editing could have been a lot better.
Thumbs Up:
Interval scene
Baby Nainika
Thumbs Down:
Routine Story
Uninteresting screenplay
Predictable
Poor Climax
Lengthy
Analysis:
Police is a formulaic film with revenge template. You can almost guess everything beforehand. There is no novelty in terms of any element in the film. Even the daughter and father relation reminds us of Ajith Kumar, Gautham Menon's Yenthavadu Gani. Everything about the film is cliched and beaten to death.
Interval block is pretty impressive. The movie totally goes off track after the death of Samantha character. Climax portions are outright silly. The run time of the film will put your patience to test. You will literally pray for the titles to rollover or simply walk out of it. Police is a boring revenge drama that has high doses of emotion.
Director wasted a lot of time on buildup shots and hero elevations that he had to fast forward the plot during the final scenes. This film may appeal to Vijay fans as the director has penned few scenes exclusively for them. There is nothing special about the film except for adorable baby Nainika's performance.
Verdict: This Police lacks Fizz.
MOVIE:Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam
Cast: Vishnu Manchu, Raj Tarun, Sonarika,Hebah Patel, Rajendra Prasad and Others
Directed by: G. Nageswara Reddy
Produced by: Rama Brahmam Sunkara
Banner: AK Entertainments
Music by: Sai Karthik
Release Date: 2016-04-14
Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam Movie Review
Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam is a remake of super hit Punjabi comedy. It is about the confusion that two friends create in order to impress their lovers. ERAR has a plot that is similar to many confusion comedies that we have seen in the past. However the comedy works and keeps us entertained throughout the film.
What is it about?
Arjun (Vishnu) falls in love with Neelaveni (Sonarika), who wants to marry an orphan. Arjun lies that he is an orphan and marries her. Neelavani rents an upper portion in a lawyer's (Rajendra Prasad) house. He is none other than Arjun's father. Arjun tries to save his marriage by introducing his friend Ashwin (Raj Tarun) to his father as Neelaveni's husband. Meanwhile Ashwin had to lie to his girlfriend Supriya (Hebah) and her brother about his background. The confusion plot thickens after that.
Performances:
Vishnu Manchu has always excelled in comedy entertainers. Comedy is his forte and he proves it yet again with ERAR. Vishnu is certainly at home in this film. Raj Tarun is as natural as always. In his first multi-starrer, Raj has complemented Vishnu and the chemistry between these two actors is one of the biggest plus points. Sonarika and Hebah's oozing oomph will please the masses. Rajendra Prasad is superb in the father role. Ravibabu is alright. Satya Krishna is good. Supreeth and Abhimayu Singh are their usual self. Sunil did a special appearance in the introduction song.
Technicalities:
G. Nageswara Reddy is one of the directors who can assure you of a decent product if he has a good enough script on hands. Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam is a paisa vasool entertainer that will offer some genuine laughs. Nageswara Reddy made complete use of the competent star cast. There are some unavoidable cliches but nonetheless ERAR is entertaining on a whole.
Dialogues are witty. Songs will appeal to the masses. Sai Karthik's background score is fine too. Cinematography is neat. Editor did well to keep it simple and crisp. Production values are impressive.
Thumbs Up:
Vishnu-Raj Tarun's Chemistry
Rib-tickling Comedy
Witty Dialogues
Sonarika, Hebah's Glam Show
Thumbs Down:
Routine Story
Cliched moments
Analysis:
Confusion dramas like these are not new to our audience. The story of ERAR might not be out-of-the-box one but it's the treatment that changed the course and made the film complete entertainer. Right from the word go, the movie tries to tickle the funnybones of viewers. There are several laugh-out-loud moments that will definitely strike a chord with the mass audience. The comedy gets better as the story moves forward. Interval block is hilarious to the core.
Second half follows the formula and offers passable entertainment all the way. You may easily watch this film once for its fun moments and the performances from the main characters. Some comedy parts lacked the punch, but the film gets back on track with a hilarious scene whenever it goes off the mark for a while.
Barring few cliched moments and double entendres, ERAR is a paisa vasool comedy with hilarious moments and genuinely funny dialogues. This might work well with B and C centres. Audiences who love to watch comedies will surely like this fun-tastic confusion drama.
Verdict: Navvinche Rakam
What is it about?
Arjun (Vishnu) falls in love with Neelaveni (Sonarika), who wants to marry an orphan. Arjun lies that he is an orphan and marries her. Neelavani rents an upper portion in a lawyer's (Rajendra Prasad) house. He is none other than Arjun's father. Arjun tries to save his marriage by introducing his friend Ashwin (Raj Tarun) to his father as Neelaveni's husband. Meanwhile Ashwin had to lie to his girlfriend Supriya (Hebah) and her brother about his background. The confusion plot thickens after that.
Performances:
Vishnu Manchu has always excelled in comedy entertainers. Comedy is his forte and he proves it yet again with ERAR. Vishnu is certainly at home in this film. Raj Tarun is as natural as always. In his first multi-starrer, Raj has complemented Vishnu and the chemistry between these two actors is one of the biggest plus points. Sonarika and Hebah's oozing oomph will please the masses. Rajendra Prasad is superb in the father role. Ravibabu is alright. Satya Krishna is good. Supreeth and Abhimayu Singh are their usual self. Sunil did a special appearance in the introduction song.
Technicalities:
G. Nageswara Reddy is one of the directors who can assure you of a decent product if he has a good enough script on hands. Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam is a paisa vasool entertainer that will offer some genuine laughs. Nageswara Reddy made complete use of the competent star cast. There are some unavoidable cliches but nonetheless ERAR is entertaining on a whole.
Dialogues are witty. Songs will appeal to the masses. Sai Karthik's background score is fine too. Cinematography is neat. Editor did well to keep it simple and crisp. Production values are impressive.
Thumbs Up:
Vishnu-Raj Tarun's Chemistry
Rib-tickling Comedy
Witty Dialogues
Sonarika, Hebah's Glam Show
Thumbs Down:
Routine Story
Cliched moments
Analysis:
Confusion dramas like these are not new to our audience. The story of ERAR might not be out-of-the-box one but it's the treatment that changed the course and made the film complete entertainer. Right from the word go, the movie tries to tickle the funnybones of viewers. There are several laugh-out-loud moments that will definitely strike a chord with the mass audience. The comedy gets better as the story moves forward. Interval block is hilarious to the core.
Second half follows the formula and offers passable entertainment all the way. You may easily watch this film once for its fun moments and the performances from the main characters. Some comedy parts lacked the punch, but the film gets back on track with a hilarious scene whenever it goes off the mark for a while.
Barring few cliched moments and double entendres, ERAR is a paisa vasool comedy with hilarious moments and genuinely funny dialogues. This might work well with B and C centres. Audiences who love to watch comedies will surely like this fun-tastic confusion drama.
Verdict: Navvinche Rakam
After a shocking number of couples heading towards split in Bollywood, there seems to be another one on its way, if rumors are anything to go by.
Bollywood star actor Saif Ali Khan's sister Soha Ali Khan married her boyfriend Kunal Khemu in early 2015. Now rumors are making rounds that Soha is not ready to start a family while Kunal wants to. This happens to be the reason for minor scuffles between them and they turned to fights more recently.
Soha wants to do two films before starting a family or to become a mother of child, but Kunal is heard to be persistent on his version. His parents too were keen to see that their son and daughter in law turn parents soon.
Nobody knows if these are just rumors and cooked up stories, but if anything is real in it, this is not a problem that this matured couple cannot handle and they can manage it by themselves before giving wrong signals about their relationship.
Bollywood star actor Saif Ali Khan's sister Soha Ali Khan married her boyfriend Kunal Khemu in early 2015. Now rumors are making rounds that Soha is not ready to start a family while Kunal wants to. This happens to be the reason for minor scuffles between them and they turned to fights more recently.
Soha wants to do two films before starting a family or to become a mother of child, but Kunal is heard to be persistent on his version. His parents too were keen to see that their son and daughter in law turn parents soon.
Nobody knows if these are just rumors and cooked up stories, but if anything is real in it, this is not a problem that this matured couple cannot handle and they can manage it by themselves before giving wrong signals about their relationship.
Swetha Basu Prasad who with her cute looks stole the hearts of all in Kotta Bangaru Lokam later faded from Tollywood screen. She landed in controversy when police arrested her in prostitution case. However police failed to prove the charges and court struck off all charges against her.
During that time many Tollywood filmmakers promised roles for her but no one came forward. Seems Swetha is hating to return to T-Town and Hyderabad which insulted her. She is spending time doing TV programs and documentaries.
In the midst of all this she got golden offer. Top Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar offered her role in his upcoming entertainer. More details will be revealed soon. Swetha is also starring in Balaji serial Chandra Gupta Maurya. Karan Johar film stars Alia Bhatta and Varun Dhawan in lead role.
During that time many Tollywood filmmakers promised roles for her but no one came forward. Seems Swetha is hating to return to T-Town and Hyderabad which insulted her. She is spending time doing TV programs and documentaries.
In the midst of all this she got golden offer. Top Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar offered her role in his upcoming entertainer. More details will be revealed soon. Swetha is also starring in Balaji serial Chandra Gupta Maurya. Karan Johar film stars Alia Bhatta and Varun Dhawan in lead role.
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has taken up a unique scheme to attract the commuters in Hyderabad city. The TSRTC is going to provide Wi-Fi in Hyderabad city buses to attract the commuters.
Speaking to the media here on Wednesday, RTC EO Purushotham said the Wi-Fi facility would be provided in AC buses and Metro Deluxe buses. The RTC will provide 30 minutes free Wi-Fi facility. He also revealed that the change of JNNURM buses body will be completed in phases. He said that bodies of 300 buses will be changed this year and bodies of 350 buses in the coming year. He said the RTC has incurred Rs 289 crore losses in Greater Hyderabad Zone during 2015-16. The RTC was contemplating to overcome the losses by attracting the commuters to travel in RTC buses, he added.
Speaking to the media here on Wednesday, RTC EO Purushotham said the Wi-Fi facility would be provided in AC buses and Metro Deluxe buses. The RTC will provide 30 minutes free Wi-Fi facility. He also revealed that the change of JNNURM buses body will be completed in phases. He said that bodies of 300 buses will be changed this year and bodies of 350 buses in the coming year. He said the RTC has incurred Rs 289 crore losses in Greater Hyderabad Zone during 2015-16. The RTC was contemplating to overcome the losses by attracting the commuters to travel in RTC buses, he added.
The US government is believed to have received about 250,000 petitions for H-1B visas - the most sought after American work visas -- with a majority of them being from either Indian companies or having huge footprint in India.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services yesterday said it has reached the Congressional mandated cap for H-1B visas in the general category and also the 20,000 for those who completed higher education from inside the US in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects.
USCIS did not give the number of H-1B petitions it received since April 1, when it started accepting applications for this most coveted visa for the fiscal year 2017 beginning October 1, this year. But, it says the successful petitions would be determined by a computerised draw of lots.
"We had 230,000 H-1B visa petitions last year. I think, this year it is going to be higher. We think 250,000 H-1B petitions were filed this year," Bill Stock, incoming president of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and a founding partner of Klasko Immigration Law Partners told PTI in an interview.
Stock's estimates are based on his experience and interaction with lawyers and those groups who mostly file H-1B visas. This is fourth consecutive year that the Congressional mandated cap has been reached in the first five days of the filing. "Unless the economy changes again, we would continue to see it," he said.
Majority of these estimated 250,000 H-1B visa applications are "certainly" either by companies that have Indian owner like TCS or companies that have substantial operations or development centres in India like IBM, Stock said in response to a question.
The recent increase on certain category of H-1B visas, he said, "may have had a little impact" on Indian companies. "But I think their business so much depends on H-1B and being able to send people on projects, they (Indian companies) are going to pay fees on those petitions," Stock said. President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Victor Nieblas Pradis said the "avalanche" of petitions for H-1B visas mean that USCIS will once again randomly determine which of those petitions will actually be considered for one of the 85,000 available visas.
Each petition not selected is a business need unfulfilled and a growth opportunity that is delayed or thwarted.
"However, artificial limits established more than a generation ago are again hobbling the economic potential of this great nation," Mr Pradis said, calling for lifting this visa cap.
"Why do we continue to artificially limit this program? In a reasonable system, market demand should factor into how many business visas are granted, and indeed, demand for H-1B visas slowed when the economy took a downturn. But each year that we cap these visas when demand outweighs supply, all we're doing is creating obstacles to economic growth. We're losing out on shared prosperity for no good reason," he said in a statement.
The US is one of the most important economies in the world, but its full potential is going unrealised, he said.
"We live in a wireless world, but our visa system is a relic from the days of the dial-up modem. It's long past time for Congress to lead on this issue and reform the H-1B program in a way that addresses the needs of American businesses, US workers and our economy. Congress must bring our immigration system out of the last century and into this one," Mr Pradis said.
Uyyala Jampala fame Avika Gor popularly known as Chinnari Pellikooturu is keeping the gossip columns busy these days.
As per the buzz from Bollywood gossipers of Bollywood, Avika is currently dating television actor Manish Raisinghani, her co-star from soap opera Sasural Simar Ka.
Avika has recently turned 18 and the actor is 36 years old, means he is exactly double her age. Gossip columnists claim that they got concrete info about their affair from close circles. Avika and Manish aren’t willing to come out in open for personal reasons, they added.
Avika Gor is continuing to act in television serials even after striking gold as a heroine in Tollywood. Avika only acts on her terms and doesn’t sign up movies for those who don’t agree to her demands.
Avika who has recently debuted in Sandalwood is making her debut in Tamil cinema with GV Prakash Kumar’s Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru.
No heroine has been finalized for Nandamuri Balakrishna's 100th movie yet. The first choice is Nayanathara. But the actress is said to have told her inability to adjust dates to this movie.
So director Krish has approached several other leading women of Tollywood but none of them are showing interest.
Titled "Gauthami Putrasatakarni", the movie tells the heroic feats of the great Sathavahana ruler. Hence Nandamuri Balakrishna is excited to enact the royal king's role.
But there is reason for big heroines not coming forward to act in this film. They have to play the role of a wife to Balakrishna with little scope for glamour or duets. Moreover, she will also have two kids in the film.
So many heroines like Anjali and Tamannah have reportedly denied to do this movie. On the other hand, Anushka is busy with the shooting of "Baahubali 2". So Krish is looking for ideal female lead to act opposite Balakrishna.
The US received over 2,36,000 H-1B petitions in just five days of opening up the process earlier this month for the most sought-after work visa for IT professionals, including from India, and has completed the computerised draw of lots.
This is more than thrice the Congressionally-mandated cap of 65,000 in the general category for the work visas for highly-skilled workers in the general category for Financial Year 2017.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Tuesday announced it also received more than the limit of 20,000 H-1B petitions by those foreign students who completed their higher studies from a US academic institute in subjects if science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
USCIS received over 2,36,000 H-1B petitions during the filing period, which began on April 1, including petitions filed for the advanced degree exemption, a media statement said.
It said it has completed the computerised draw of lots that would determine the successful applicants.
On April 9, USCIS used a computer-generated random selection process, or lottery, to select enough petitions to meet the 65,000 general-category cap and the 20,000 cap under the advanced degree exemption, also known as the master's cap.
The agency conducted the selection process for the advanced degree exemption first. All unselected advanced degree petitions then became part of the random selection process for the 65,000 limit, it added.
USCIS will reject and return all unselected petitions with their filing fees, unless the petition is found to be a duplicate filing, it said.
As announced on March 16, 2016, USCIS will begin premium processing for H-1B cap cases no later than May 16.
It would continue to accept and process petitions that are otherwise exempt from the cap.
H-1B visa, popular among Indian techies, is used by American companies to employ foreign workers in occupations that require highly specialised knowledge in fields such as science, engineering and computer programming. (PTI)
Remember Tara Alisha Berry, the hot girl that played the second fiddle to Tamanna in Naga Chaitanya’s 100% Love?
This sexy Mumbai girl is setting temperatures soaring high lately with the posters of her upcoming Bollywood film Love Games.
Tara is also posing in bikinis to make use of the spotlight on her. She is sizzling hot in this photo shoot where she flaunts her perfect curves without any qualms.
Rajinikanth was honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award, in New Delhi yesterday. On his return, the actor, who is shooting for Shankar’s 2.0 after wrapping up Kabali, interacted with the media personnel at the airport.
Speaking about his upcoming film, Kabali, Rajini confirmed that Kabali will release either in the last week of May or the first week of June, as being speculated. According to the latest reports, the film’s unit will be unveiling a set of interesting posters that show Kabali’s rise from a youngster to a mafia don, along with the film’s teaser.
The audio launch is scheduled to take place in May. PA Ranjith is the director of this film and Kalaipuli S Thanu is the producer.
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Gautham Menon’s latest film starring Naga Chaitanya has been in the making from quite some time now. Latest update now reveals that the last song of the film is being canned in the beautiful locales of Turkey.
With this, the entire shoot will be wrapped up. The film is being shot as a bilingual and Simbu stars in the Tamil version. Post production of this film is going on a brisk pace and reports reveal that Naga Chaitanya will be seen in an impressive role.
A R Rahman composes music and Kona Venkat is the presenting the film in Telugu
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Bollywood's star couple Ajay Devgn and Kajol have now joined the list of AP CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu's admirers. Both Ajay and Kajol met Chandrababu at his Vijayawada camp office this afternoon and hailed his governance.
Ajay and Kajol voluntarily came forward to associate with Andhra Pradesh and Chandrababu's government and the CM, as a return gesture, made the couple brand ambassadors for AP Tourism. The couple will soon appear in promotional campaign for AP Tourism.
Speaking on this occasion, Ajay Devgn told the media that Chandrababu's role in Hyderabad's development as an IT city is impeccable and that the AP CM is striving hard to develop Amaravati and AP. The star couple also said that they will again meet Chandrababu to chalk out the promotional activities. -
Ajay and Kajol voluntarily came forward to associate with Andhra Pradesh and Chandrababu's government and the CM, as a return gesture, made the couple brand ambassadors for AP Tourism. The couple will soon appear in promotional campaign for AP Tourism.
Speaking on this occasion, Ajay Devgn told the media that Chandrababu's role in Hyderabad's development as an IT city is impeccable and that the AP CM is striving hard to develop Amaravati and AP. The star couple also said that they will again meet Chandrababu to chalk out the promotional activities. -
What does the future hold for Kapu patriarch Mudragada Padmanabham? Despite his frequent fasts and regular agitations, he appears to be losing steam. Despite Congress background and despite tacit support of YSRCP, he is ploughing a lonely furrow. His agitation without the direct support of any party could gradually weaken him and make the Kapus move away from him.
Wily Chandrababu is doing everything he can to wean away the Kapus from Mudragada. He had set up Kapu Corporation and has been offering financial assistance. He is also moving closer to giving reservations, though it is not clear when the reservations actually come. More than this, Chandrababu is also luring Kapu leaders from the YSRCP. Jyothula Nehru's re-entry into TDP would mean end of Mudragada's influence in East Godavari district.
The only option before Mudragada now is to join the YSRCP, as he is already branded as a YSRCP sympathiser. This will give him a party backing, while the YSRCP will get a boost. If he demands reservations as a YSRCP leader, it could benefit both him and the party.
Mudragada is already facing allegations that he has taken the Kapu stir to the peaks and then dumped it. How he will handle these allegations and secure his political future in the days to come will decide the future of the Kapu stir
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Wily Chandrababu is doing everything he can to wean away the Kapus from Mudragada. He had set up Kapu Corporation and has been offering financial assistance. He is also moving closer to giving reservations, though it is not clear when the reservations actually come. More than this, Chandrababu is also luring Kapu leaders from the YSRCP. Jyothula Nehru's re-entry into TDP would mean end of Mudragada's influence in East Godavari district.
The only option before Mudragada now is to join the YSRCP, as he is already branded as a YSRCP sympathiser. This will give him a party backing, while the YSRCP will get a boost. If he demands reservations as a YSRCP leader, it could benefit both him and the party.
Mudragada is already facing allegations that he has taken the Kapu stir to the peaks and then dumped it. How he will handle these allegations and secure his political future in the days to come will decide the future of the Kapu stir
Often, amateur enthusiasts try out various risky stunts which are being aired on several reality shows despite warnings. In some cases, these stunts turn fatal. In one such incident, a 19-year-old teenager named Mohammed Jalaluddin from Hyderabad lost his life while recreating a risky stunt he saw on a popular TV reality show.
Jalaluddin, an intermediate student and a resident of Falaknuma in Old City, wanted to enter the popular TV reality show 'India's got talent' and in the process, he was performing several risky fire stunts. He first consumed kerosene and spewed fire from his mouth, while a couple of his friends were recording his stunts on their mobile phones.
Jalaluddin and his friends then went atop a nearby hill to perform another death defying stunt. The victim poured kerosene on his T-shirt and lit it. However, Jalaluddin could not remove the T-shirt in time and sustained more than 60% burns.
In his dying declaration, Jalaluddin said that no one is responsible for the incident as he voluntarily did it to enter into the reality show.
Jalaluddin, an intermediate student and a resident of Falaknuma in Old City, wanted to enter the popular TV reality show 'India's got talent' and in the process, he was performing several risky fire stunts. He first consumed kerosene and spewed fire from his mouth, while a couple of his friends were recording his stunts on their mobile phones.
Jalaluddin and his friends then went atop a nearby hill to perform another death defying stunt. The victim poured kerosene on his T-shirt and lit it. However, Jalaluddin could not remove the T-shirt in time and sustained more than 60% burns.
In his dying declaration, Jalaluddin said that no one is responsible for the incident as he voluntarily did it to enter into the reality show.
Looks like, all is not well between heroine Hebah Patel and her co-star Raj Tarun. The personal rapport of Kumari 21F seems to has taken hit badly. When media asked Raj Tarun whether he suggested Hebah's name for the film, he shot back saying it's producers decision and told media that he'd like to act with 'new faces' thus clearly hinting he wasn't happy pairing up with Hebah in his immediate release Edo Rakam Ado Rakam.
At the same time, even Hebah too didn't mince words and apparently throwing satires on Raj Tarun off the camera. Insiders suspect that ego issues could have been the reason for the duo's tiff while the exact reasons are only known to Hebah & Raj.
If this is not enough, their dispute became evident during the film's promotional event conducted ahead of release. When the MC asked Raj Tarun to walk the ramp with both heroines Sonarika and Hebah Patel, Hebah publicly refused to join hands with Raj and conspicuously avoided him. In fact, initially, she didn't even like to stand next to Raj, but when MC repeated for second time, Hebah compellingly made herself stand next to Raj Tarun without showing any interest. This yet again proves all is definitely not well between Raj Tarun and Kumari 21F. -
At the same time, even Hebah too didn't mince words and apparently throwing satires on Raj Tarun off the camera. Insiders suspect that ego issues could have been the reason for the duo's tiff while the exact reasons are only known to Hebah & Raj.
If this is not enough, their dispute became evident during the film's promotional event conducted ahead of release. When the MC asked Raj Tarun to walk the ramp with both heroines Sonarika and Hebah Patel, Hebah publicly refused to join hands with Raj and conspicuously avoided him. In fact, initially, she didn't even like to stand next to Raj, but when MC repeated for second time, Hebah compellingly made herself stand next to Raj Tarun without showing any interest. This yet again proves all is definitely not well between Raj Tarun and Kumari 21F. -
Madhavan girl roots for Ajith and Dhanush ‘Irudhi Suttru’ not only served as a grand comeback for the evergreen hero Madhavan but also catapulted young Rithika Singh to instant stardom as well as fetching her a National Award on her debut itself. Speaking to newsmen Rithika Singh has opened up that her favorite Kollywood stars are Thala Ajith and Dhanush and she will put in all necessary efforts to get a film with them both. Rithika is currently starring as Vijay Sethupathi’s pair in ‘Aandavan Kattalai’ directed by ‘Kaaka Muttai’ Manikandan. -
Nithin Next movie With Gunde Jaari Director
Young hero Nithiin is going to work with the director of ‘Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyindhe’ once again. The director is Vijay Kumar Konda and he has been meeting Nithiin with some ideas.
According to the latest updates, the actor has okayed the line narrated by Vijay and asked him to develop into a full fledged script. The director and his team are currently busy with this work.
This movie will be a romantic entertainer and Nithiin will produce the film on his home banner.
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Priyadarshini Chatterjee, a Bengali from Assam, that far corner of India, is Miss India world 2016. This beauty from Guwahati is the winner of FBB Femina Miss India title and will represent the country at the Miss World 2016 pageant.She was crowned by the biggest showman Shahrukh Khan at a glittering ceremony on Sunday. While Karan Johar hosted the show, Manish Paul was the co-host. -
Bangalorian Sushruthi Krishna was the 1st runner-up and Lucknow lass Pankhuri Gidwani was the 2nd runner-up. Priyadarshini is currently a resident of Delhi and is a student-cum-model.
For the finale, the contestants sparkled in the designer wear created by Anju Modi, Namrata Joshipura and Falguni & Shane Peacock. -
For the finale, the contestants sparkled in the designer wear created by Anju Modi, Namrata Joshipura and Falguni & Shane Peacock. -
The jury included big names like Miss World 2015 Mireia Lalaguna, designers Manish Malhotra and Shane Peacock, Bollywood personalities Sanjay Dutt, tennis player Sania Mirza, Arjun Kapoor, Yami Gautam, Kabir Khan, Amy Jackson, Ekta Kapoor, .The evening saw performances by Sunidhi Chauhan, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Tiger Shroff and rapper Badshah. -
Power Star Pawan Kalyan's post release interviews are the hottest topics in the twin Telugu states since yesterday. In a flood of media interviews, Pawan opened up on many facts and facets of his professional and personal lives.
In one of the interviews, Pawan was asked about his hilarious imitation of his brother Chiranjeevi's famous Veena step which became one of the highlights in Sardaar. Pawan said he just performed the step by simply standing whereas his brother pulled off a much gracious step.
Pawan went on to criticize his own dancing abilities and confessed that he is not as good a dancer like Chiranjeevi or his nephew Ram Charan or NTR. Pawan said he only knows 7, 8 variations in his dance steps and that he always tells his directors and choreographers that he won't dance to any flamboyant steps beyond his comfort levels.
Pawan also said he is extremely shy in front of camera and that he is more uneasy when it comes to dancing in foreign countries. The Power Star also revealed that he chooses secluded foreign locales for his songs so he can dance peacefully. -
In one of the interviews, Pawan was asked about his hilarious imitation of his brother Chiranjeevi's famous Veena step which became one of the highlights in Sardaar. Pawan said he just performed the step by simply standing whereas his brother pulled off a much gracious step.
Pawan went on to criticize his own dancing abilities and confessed that he is not as good a dancer like Chiranjeevi or his nephew Ram Charan or NTR. Pawan said he only knows 7, 8 variations in his dance steps and that he always tells his directors and choreographers that he won't dance to any flamboyant steps beyond his comfort levels.
Pawan also said he is extremely shy in front of camera and that he is more uneasy when it comes to dancing in foreign countries. The Power Star also revealed that he chooses secluded foreign locales for his songs so he can dance peacefully. -
