Saturday, December 31, 2011

Resolutions for the year 2012 | Kuwait Times

Resolutions for the year 2012 | Kuwait Times: "Every year, around this time, millions of people around the world begin to create a New Year’s resolution.
These are actions they wish to take in the coming year which they believe will make their lives better. The typical ones usually involve weight loss, quitting smoking or other disgusting habits and some kind of attempt at happiness.
Sadly most of us have had first-hand experience with the difficulties of keeping to our New Year’s resolutions. Statistics show that 97 percent of resolutions fail within the first month (the above statistic has been fabricated for the purpose of this article and for shock value. It has not been based on any kind of scientific research).

Lack of fund"

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World welcomes 2012 after turbulent year – Fireworks and parties as revelers bid 2011 adieu | Kuwait Times

World welcomes 2012 after turbulent year – Fireworks and parties as revelers bid 2011 adieu | Kuwait Times: "Glittering fireworks exploded yesterday as revelers welcomed 2012 and others around the world looked forward to bidding a weary adieu to a year marred by natural disasters and economic turmoil. It wasn’t all doom and gloom. In Sydney more than 1.5 million people crowded onto yachts and along the shores of the city’s harbor to watch the shimmering pyrotechnic display designed around the theme “Time to Dream” – a nod to the eagerness many felt in moving forward after the rough year. "

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

'Jail Bharo' tweet gets Hyderabad charged | Anna Hazare | | The New Indian Express

'Jail Bharo' tweet gets Hyderabad charged | Anna Hazare | | The New Indian Express: "The Jan Lokpal bill and Anna Hazare fever might have subsided in the last few months. But the Gandhian’s call for a ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ from December 30 to January 1 has evoked unexpected response from the citizens who have shown the way to their counterparts in the rest of the State."

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Friday, December 23, 2011

Court summons executives of 21 social networking sites for webcasting objectionable content

Court summons executives of 21 social networking sites for webcasting objectionable content: "A Delhi court has issued summons to the representatives of 21 social networking sites including Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Yahoo and YouTube to face trial for allegedly webcasting objectionable content. They will appear in the court today."

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Christopher Hitchens jokes about joining 'cancer elite' | Books | guardian.co.uk

Christopher Hitchens jokes about joining 'cancer elite' | Books | guardian.co.uk: "hristopher Hitchens has survived the latest intervention in his ongoing treatment for cancer, an examination by CBS's Steve Kroft on 60 Minutes, with the author joking that the severity of his illness has made him a "member of a cancer elite" who finds himself "looking down on people with lesser cancers"."

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I will protest at Sonia and Rahul Gandhi's homes, warns Anna

I will protest at Sonia and Rahul Gandhi's homes, warns Anna: " Anna Hazare has told the government exactly what he has planned if an effective anti-corruption Lokpal Bill is not passed before this Parliament session ends on December 22. He said he will begin an indefinite fast on December 27, will ask people to participate in "a jail bharo" (go to jail) movement from January 1 and commission demonstrations outside the home of any MP who voted against the bill, or tried to dilute it."

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Friday, December 9, 2011

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Kolkata: 62 dead in fire at AMRI hospital; unforgivable crime, says Mamata

Kolkata: 62 dead in fire at AMRI hospital; unforgivable crime, says Mamata: "At least 62 people have died in a huge fire that began this morning at AMRI hospital in Kolkata. Confronted with the hospital's apparent violation of fire safety laws, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described the negligence as "an unforgivable crime" and vowed "the harshest punishment possible" for those found responsible."

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Rahul Gandhi to keep ears to ground via Google Apps - India - DNA

Rahul Gandhi to keep ears to ground via Google Apps - India - DNA: "Notwithstanding the telecom minister Kapil Sibal threatening to block Google for permitting objectionable material against Congress leaders, party general secretary and tech-savvy Rahul Gandhi is taking help of Google Apps to keep his ears to the ground.

Indian Youth Congress has tied up with Google to lend its apps services to help Gandhi and other party leaders remain constantly in touch with the foot soldiers."

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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Dev Anand passes away - Rediff.com movies

Dev Anand passes away - Rediff.com movies: "Dev Anand, one of Indian cinema's bonafide legends, has died in London.

PTI said Devsaab, who millions of his fans felt would live forever, died of a heart attack.

He was 89."

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Friday, December 2, 2011

CBI files chargesheet in Obulapuram mining case

CBI files chargesheet in Obulapuram mining case: "The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday filed chargesheet in the illegal iron ore mining case involving Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy before the designated CBI court. "

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AP House proceedings disrupted over Telangana, no-trust vote

AP House proceedings disrupted over Telangana, no-trust vote: "The Andhra Pradesh Assembly continued to be disrupted for the third day in a row over the Telugu Desam Party's no-confidence motion as well as the Telangana Rashtra Samiti's demand for a resolution on creation of Telangana state."

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

CBI 'shields' mine scam biggies in Andhra Pradesh : South News - India Today

CBI 'shields' mine scam biggies in Andhra Pradesh : South News - India Today: "The CBI, which has arrested senior IAS officer Y. Srilakshmi for allegedly favouring former Karnataka minister G. Janardhan Reddy in the iron- ore mining scam, seems to have turned a blind eye to the apparent behind- the- screen role played by political bigwigs and other top officials, both in the state and at the Centre.

With just two days left to file the chargesheet in the special court, CBI officials have so far arrested only Srilakshmi and the former director of mines and geology, V. D. Rajagopal."

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Review: Bezawada is let down by its script - Rediff.com movies

Review: Bezawada is let down by its script - Rediff.com movies: "Bezawada has nothing to offer the viewer except the same old stuff one has seen in Ram Gopal Varma's umpteen films. And it has nothing to do with the actual incidents which happened in the town (Vijayawada) as rumours suggested a while ago. "

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Friday, November 25, 2011

Looking back at 26/11 - in.com

Looking back at 26/11 - in.com: "It's been three years since the city of Mumbai was mauled by terrorists on November 26, 2008. The incident claimed the lives of 165 people and hundreds were left injured. However some wounds still remain afresh, as India still awaits the sentencing of the lone capture gunman, Ajmal Amir Kasab, whose case is currently being heard in the Supreme Court.
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Kishenji's niece identifies his body

Kishenji's niece identifies his body: "The body of one of the top Maoist leaders Kishenji, who was killed in a gun fight with security forces, was Saturday identified by his niece Deepa Rao, Maoist ideologue P.Varvara Rao said."

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26/11 attacks: Still waiting for Pak to bring the guilty to book, says Krishna

26/11 attacks: Still waiting for Pak to bring the guilty to book, says Krishna: " Three years after Mumbai was hit by the worst-ever terror attack in the country, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna today said that India was still waiting for Pakistan to bring to book the perpetrators of the carnage."

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Varvara Rao suspects story of Kishenji's encounter was fabricated - India - DNA

Varvara Rao suspects story of Kishenji's encounter was fabricated - India - DNA: "Telugu Poet and Maoist sympathiser Varvara Rao Thursday demanded that the Centre and West Bengal government make arrangements for Kishenji's niece Deepa to identify his body."

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Killer fields - The Times of India

Killer fields - The Times of India: " Pulla Kala will never forget October 31. That evening, she watched her husband Pulla Yellaiah look up at the skies and chant a silent prayer. Yellaiah looked tense and vulnerable. The couple was reeling under a debt of Rs 3 lakh to cultivate cotton. Yellaiah had expected a good harvest and hoped to rake in a decent profit after the loans were paid. "He bought pesticides to spray in the field. He told me he was going out for a while that evening. He never came back," Kala recalls, crying inconsolably. Yellaiah drank pesticide to end his life. He was only 22. "

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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Benegal all praise for unique Telangana culture - The Times of India

Benegal all praise for unique Telangana culture - The Times of India: "Dada Saheb Phalke awardee and Hyderabad-born Shyam Benegal was all praise for the distinct Telangana culture. "Telangana has a unique and distinct culture like no other place in the country" he said while addressing a press conference at the 17th International Children's Film Festival India at Shilparamam here on Saturday."

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Telangana echoes in Assam hills, lends support to Bodos - India - DNA

Telangana echoes in Assam hills, lends support to Bodos - India - DNA: "In a show of unity, the Telengana joint action committee and the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) on Tuesday publicly lent their support to the movement of tribal Bodos in Assam for the creation of a separate state. Spearheading demands for the creation of smaller states, 22 groups nationwide decided to come under one platform to give fillip to their movements."

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Monday, November 14, 2011

‘522 million people could have diabetes by 2030’

The Hindu : Health / Policy & Issues : ‘522 million people could have diabetes by 2030’

The International Diabetes Federation predicts that one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to their latest statistics.

In a report issued on Monday, the advocacy group estimated that 522 million people would have diabetes in the next two decades, based on aging, demographic changes and other factors.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

AP’s former top mining official held - India - DNA

AP’s former top mining official held - India - DNA: "CBI officials have made yet another high-profile arrest in the illegal iron ore mining case involving Karnataka’s BJP leader and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy.

VD Rajagopal, a former director of mines in Andhra Pradesh, was arrested late on Saturday. He was taken into custody past midnight after a session of grilling. Sources said that even as Rajagopal was facing the volley of questions from the CBI officials, another team of officials was carrying out a search and seizure operation at his residence in Hyderabad."

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TRS accuses Congress of indulging in 'hypocrisy' on Telangana issue - The Economic Times

TRS accuses Congress of indulging in 'hypocrisy' on Telangana issue - The Economic Times: "The Telangana Rashtra Samiti has accused Congress of indulging in "hypocrisy'' and "doublespeak'' on the creation of a Telangana state. It came down heavily on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for ruling out the possibility of creating a new state until a consensus was hammered out among stakeholders. "

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

ED issues summons to Jaganmohan Reddy | Deccan Chronicle


ED issues summons to Jaganmohan Reddy | Deccan Chronicle
Widening its probe into the finances of YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, the Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to him in connection with the money laundering case against the MP.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Bhaskar Balakrishnan : Telangana demand should be accepted

Business Line : Columns / Bhaskar Balakrishnan : Telangana demand should be accepted: "The festering dispute regarding Telangana has severely damaged Andhra's political and economic governance, business and investor confidence. Wider consequences include disruption of communications and trade between North and South India. There seems to be no perfect solution. The best realistic solution should be found quickly, before the situation deteriorates even further and the whole nation suffers."

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Monday, November 7, 2011

Manipur blockade: After 100 days CM talks tough- TIMESNOW.tv - Latest Breaking News, Big News Stories, News Videos

Manipur blockade: After 100 days CM talks tough- TIMESNOW.tv - Latest Breaking News, Big News Stories, News Videos: "Manipur is facing its worst ever fuel crisis caused by the continuous blockade of the state's 2 national highways as the blockade enters its 100th day, the state government is running out of patience now. The Chief Minister has threatened action; even the use of force if the blockade is not lifted on Tuesday (November 8).

Day 100 of the economic blockade in Manipur and yet no relief in sight. All fuel in Manipur is out of stock with even the prices of commodities sky high. "

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Telangana anguish: OU student jumps before train - The Times of India

Telangana anguish: OU student jumps before train - The Times of India: "MANCHIRYAL (Adilabad): Even as speculations over the UPA government's 'forward movement' on the vexed Telangana issue are flying thick and fast, a post graduate student of Osmania University (OU) committed suicide here anguished over the inordinate delay in carving out a separate T-state ."

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Friday, November 4, 2011

OMC got mining lease when Naidu was CM: Jagan tells CBI | Deccan Chronicle

OMC got mining lease when Naidu was CM: Jagan tells CBI | Deccan Chronicle
YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, who appeared before CBI today in connection with probe of illegal mining case against Obulapuram Mining Company which is owned by former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy, said former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had granted mining lease to the company in 2002.

DSP quits service to join Telangana movement - southindia - Andhra Pradesh - ibnlive

DSP quits service to join Telangana movement - southindia - Andhra Pradesh - ibnlive: "When she resigned from the post of deputy superintendent of police for the sake of Telangana in December 2009, she became an instant hit with proTelangana agitators and hobnobbed with senior TRS leaders. However, she got reinstated in March 2010. But Domakonda Nalini, who was the 'toast' of Telangana then is back in news once again, after she announced on Thursday she is resigning from the post, yet again. "

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Economic blockade in Manipur enters 93rd day, 48 hr bandh call | Deccan Chronicle


Economic blockade in Manipur enters 93rd day, 48 hr bandh call | Deccan Chronicle

The crippling economic blockades on two national highways in Manipur entered the 93rd day today, even as one of the sponsors called for a 48-hour bandh in five hill districts from midnight tonight to mount pressure on the government.

A spokesman of the Sadar Hills District Demand Committee (SHDDC) said a 48-hour bandh has been called in Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel and Churachandpur districts.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

PH delivers 7 billionth baby of the world

PH delivers 7 billionth baby of the world: "Shortly before midnight yesterday, one of the world’s symbolic 7 billionth babies was born in Manila.

Officials from the Department of Health and the United Nations immediately headed to the Jose Fabella Memorial medical Center after learning of the birth of Danica May Camacho, second daughter of Camille Camacho and Florante Galura of Antipolo City.

However, Health Secretary Enrique Ona said they can only be sure until the World Health Organization receives all application and decides on who the world’s seventh billion baby really is.

Media is yet to report on other babies vying for the title."

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Team Anna unity show says more Hisars to come - Hindustan Times

Team Anna unity show says more Hisars to come - Hindustan Times
Team Anna, after its core committee meeting on Saturday, threatened the UPA with Hisar-type campaigns in the five assembly elections next year if the Lokpal Bill was not passed in the winter session of Parliament.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Telangana stir: Ministers under pressure to boycott 'Andhra Day' celebrations : South News - India Today

Telangana stir: Ministers under pressure to boycott 'Andhra Day' celebrations : South News - India Today

The Telangana agitation has cast a shadow on the Andhra Pradesh Formation Day celebrations to be held on November 1. Most of the cabinet ministers from the Telangana region have decided to stay away from official functions fearing a backlash from the people in their respective districts.

As per the three- decade old tradition, the ministers are expected to unfurl the national flag in their respective districts, take the guard of honour and attend cultural programmes.




Thursday, October 27, 2011

‘Mystery’ disease hits children in Andhra - Express India

‘Mystery’ disease hits children in Andhra - Express India: "An outbreak of diseases, one of these being described as a mystery illness, has taken a heavy toll on children in Andhra Pradesh’s Rayalaseema region. At least 500 children, aged between two and five, have been admitted to the Kurnool Government General Hospital with symptoms of dengue, chikungunya and “strange viral fevers”, doctors say."

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

India's Richest

India's Richest: "Roiled by inflation, running at over 9%, and a spate of corruption scandals, Asia’s rising star has lost some of its sheen"

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115 gold coins found in farmland in Andhra Pradesh village

115 gold coins found in farmland in Andhra Pradesh village: "The city police on Wednesday recovered as many as 115 gold coins from the villagers of Kalugutla in Andhra Pradesh's Mahbubnagar district that were found in a farm land."

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

'We don't need security. People of Telangana will protect us' - Rediff.com India News

'We don't need security. People of Telangana will protect us' - Rediff.com India News: "Former Telangana minister threatens fast unto death


In a related development, former minister from Telangana Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Thursday threatened to launch his fast unto death for Telangana state in Nalgonda from November 1.


Addressing a protest program of the striking government employees on Thursday, he said that if he dies during the fast, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy will be responsible for it.

He also threatened that if the government tries to break his fast forcibly, he will commit suicide.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Telangana needs a new strategy

Telangana needs a new strategy: "FACED with the prospect of the separate Telangana statehood movement fizzling out after holding out for almost 40 days, there appears to be a rethink among the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and the Telangana Joint Action Committee (TJAC) leadership on the strategy to be adopted in the coming days to save the movement if not sustain it."

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No need for assembly resolution on Telangana : Advani

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Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani on Wednesday said there was no need for a resolution to be passed by the Andhra Pradesh Assembly for carving out a separate Telangana state.

Addressing a news conference in Nizamabad during his 'Jana Chetna Yatra', he said there was no need for a resolution to be passed by any assembly for the formation of a new state.

"The constitution of India does not provide anything of that sort. There is no need for any assembly resolution," he said.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party accuses Congress of hypocrisy - The Times of India

Bharatiya Janata Party accuses Congress of hypocrisy - The Times of India: "Accusing the Congress Party of being two-faced, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday criticised the ruling party for the underhand dealings with Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Government in Uttar Pradesh. "

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Bring Telangana Bill, BJP will support it: Advani

Bring Telangana Bill, BJP will support it: Advani: "Accusing the UPA government of betraying the people over Telangana statehood demand, BJP leader L K Advani today asked the Centre to move a bill for formation of the state in the winter session of parliament and said his party would support it.

"A promise was made that the government was moving in the direction of formation of separate Telangana and a committee was formed. The committee submitted its report long back."

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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Telangana samme hampers crop loan disbursal - The Times of India

Samme hampers crop loan disbursal - The Times of India: "It's a double whammy for farmers. On one hand, their crops are withering away with frequent power cuts and on the other, they are unable to secure agricultural loans from banks since non-judicial stamps are not available following closure of sub-registrar offices for a "

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Telangana row may hit mine safety: Singareni Collieries

Telangana row may hit mine safety: Singareni Collieries
With no sign of the Telangana agitation coming to an end, Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) has started fearing about safety in its underground (UG) mines. About 65,000-odd miners are supporting the Telangana agitation seeking a separate statehood. SCCL feels that idling of mines is a dangerous issue and may pose threats to miners in future. SCCL has 50 mining projects, which include 14 open cast mines and 36 under ground ones.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

news.outlookindia.com | Advani's Yatra to Reach Andhra Pradesh on Oct 18

news.outlookindia.com | Advani's Yatra to Reach Andhra Pradesh on Oct 18: "Senior BJP leader L K Advani's `Jana Chetna Yatra' against corruption would enter Andhra Pradesh on October 18.

Over three days, the yatra would cover a distance of around 250 km in the state, said Dr K Laxman, BJP national secretary.

It would enter from Bora checkpost on AP-Maharashtra border.
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Day 2 of Telangana rail roko: TRS undeterred-India-TIMESNOW.tv - Latest Breaking News, Big News Stories, News Videos

Day 2 of Telangana rail roko: TRS undeterred-India-TIMESNOW.tv - Latest Breaking News, Big News Stories, News Videos: "The Telangana stir intesnified on Sunday (October 16) even as 3 Congress MPs were sent to judicial custody for taking part in the agitation. Karimnagar MP Ponnam Prabhakar and other were sent to judicial remand. TRS MP Vijayshanti has also been sent to judicial custody till October 22, while Kareem Nagar MP Punnam Prabhakar has been sent to remand for 14 days."

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Tytler, Renuka deny links with Hasan Ali

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Tapuriah is a co-accused with Ali in the money-laundering case and has told the Enforcement Directorate about Ali's political links. Tapuriah reportedly told ED that Ali bought a diamond worth Rs 1.2 crore for Chaudhary from a hawala trader, an accusation which has not gone down well with the former Union minister.

Tytler told TOI that Chaudhary has already said that she has never met Ali which contradicts Tapuriah's claim that he introduced her to the controversial businessman.

An angry Renuka said, "I am really upset about this and I will definitely take legal recourse. He (Tapuriah) needs to prove he knows me or has met me. He is in trouble and is name dropping to wriggle out and we politicians are supposed to be defenceless. We are bashed and left to prove ourselves."

Friday, October 14, 2011

Hundreds arrested as rail blockade begins in Telangana | Deccan Chronicle

Hundreds arrested as rail blockade begins in Telangana | Deccan Chronicle: "Police arrested hundreds of leaders and activists of Telangana movement as a three-day rail blockade began in the region on Saturday amid tension."

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Rail roko in Telangana begins, KCR's son, daughter in detained - Hindustan Times

Rail roko in Telangana begins, KCR's son, daughter in detained - Hindustan Times: "Telangana Rashtra Samiti chief K Chandrasekhar Rao's son KT Rama Rao, his daughter Kavitha and several other pro-Telangana activists have been taken into preventive custody even as the three-day rail roko campaign across the state began today. "

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

PSLV-C18 carrying weather satellite launched - The Times of India

PSLV-C18 carrying weather satellite launched - The Times of India: "PSLV-C18, the Indian rocket carrying the Indo-French tropical weather satellite Megha-Tropiques and three other smaller satellites was launched on Wednesday. It is expected to launch its 50th satellite since 1993. "

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Telangana in turmoil

Telangana in turmoil: "The agitation has mauled industries in Andhra Pradesh, crippled tourism, gouged the common man, severely impacted the state’s GDP growth and brought it to a standstill.

No public transport, no school or college, no government service and no power for hours together between sunrise and sunset."

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Monday, October 10, 2011

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Why Facebook Needs Sheryl Sandberg - BusinessWeek

Why Facebook Needs Sheryl Sandberg - BusinessWeek: "On a Tuesday afternoon in late April, 30 managers of Facebook's various business units come together to discuss a matter that preoccupies its famous founder: how to keep their rapidly growing little company from getting too big. The meeting, organized and led by the second-most-famous person at the social network, Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, focuses on how to solve the problems of users, advertisers, and partner websites by using automated systems rather than bringing in thousands of new employees."

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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Form Telangana now:Cursor:TK Arun's blog-The Economic Times

Form Telangana now:Cursor:TK Arun's blog-The Economic Times: "As Telangana burns, the Congress fiddles — with its electoral fortunes in all three regions of Andhra Pradesh and with credibility across the nation. The buzz is that the Congress wants to announce the new state only on the eve of the next assembly elections in 2014.
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TRS hints at merger with Congress to end Telangana deadlock : South: News India Today

TRS hints at merger with Congress to end Telangana deadlock : South: News India Today:

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Arab Spring, Africa high in Nobel peace prize talk | Reuters

Arab Spring, Africa high in Nobel peace prize talk | Reuters: "The award of the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday has autumnal Oslo turning thoughts back to the Arab Spring, but Africans, from Liberia, or perhaps Sudan, offer a strong challenge in perennial speculation on who will win the global accolade."

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Watch: Best Steve Jobs Videos

Watch: Best Steve Jobs Videos: "Master inventor, brilliant innovator, a creative genius and a man par excellence, Steve Jobs passed away on Wednesay at the age of 56.

All his life Steve Jobs, who survived a pancreatic cancer and had a liver transplant, drew inspiration from death. "Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart," he had remarked."

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Steve Jobs, from dropout to Apple visionary - The Economic Times

Steve Jobs, from dropout to Apple visionary - The Economic Times: "Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who died Wednesday at age 56, left an indelible mark on the world with his uncanny ability to marry hard-core technology with an understanding of human nature"

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Apple Inc co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs dies - pictures - Pictures/Videos - News in Pictures | Economic Times

Apple Inc co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs dies - pictures - Pictures/Videos - News in Pictures | Economic Times: " Apple Inc co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, counted among the greatest American CEOs of his generation, died on Wednesday at the age of 56, after a years-long and highly public battle with cancer and other health issues.

Jobs' death was announced by Apple in a statement late on Wednesday. The Apple.com homepage featured a black-and-white picture of him with the words "Steve Jobs, 1955-2011.""

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

PM's assurance falls on deaf ears, Telangana stir intensifies - Rediff.com News

PM's assurance falls on deaf ears, Telangana stir intensifies - Rediff.com News: "Unwilling to accept Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's assurances, activists battling for a separate Telangana state have intensified their protests.

On Tuesday, not a single bus was allowed to enter the Telangana region. Members of the Joint Action Committee for Telangana say that the protests are being conducted by people of the region themselves and without the committee's consent. However, the JAC has no complaints and says that this is how they wanted the movement to be.

Kodanda Ram, the JAC chief, told rediff.com that the fight for Telangana will continue despite assurances from the Prime Minister.

"We have more agitations planned along the way and trust us we will not stop on the basis of an assurance alone," he said."

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Business Line : Industry & Economy News : Telangana issue: Hospitality sector bears the brunt

Business Line : Industry & Economy News : Telangana issue: Hospitality sector bears the brunt: "The on-going agitation for separate statehood of Telangana has taken a heavy toll on the hospitality sector in the busy metropolis of Hyderabad with conferences and meetings being cancelled and tourist visits dwindling leading to lower occupancy levels."

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Those who run body shops should not comment on IITs: Chetan Bahagat to Narayana Murthy - The Times of India

Those who run body shops should not comment on IITs: Chetan Bahagat to Narayana Murthy - The Times of India: "A day after Infosys chairman emeritus N R Narayana Murthy commented on the falling standards of IIT engineers, his comments have met with strong opposition from Chetan Bhagat"

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Friday, September 30, 2011

Ghulam Nabi Azad submits much-awaited Cong internal report on Telangana | Deccan Chronicle

Ghulam Nabi Azad submits much-awaited Cong internal report on Telangana | Deccan Chronicle

State of drift - Indian Express

State of drift - Indian Express

Two years ago the Centre tried to buy peace, and a termination of Chandrasekhar Rao’s fast, by indicating its commitment to Telangana. In the months after, as the Congress, as the party in government at the Centre and in the state, struggled to manage competing demands of those for and against separate statehood, the formation of the Srikrishna committee calmed tempers substantially. The committee’s report, in fact, provided a valuable opportunity to engage all strands of opinion in Andhra Pradesh — it detailed the options on the table, and dwelt on the various ways in which Hyderabad’s status, the crux of so much anxiety for votaries and opponents of Telangana, could be addressed for the greater common good. Unfortunately, that precious opportunity has been allowed to keep slipping away, and once again the Telangana agitation is simmering over.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

ANDHRA PRADESH : TELANGANA likely in two months, says KCR

The Hindu : NATIONAL / ANDHRA PRADESH : ‘T' likely in two months, says KCR: "Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) president K. Chandrasekhar Rao said he had reliable information that the Central government was exploring the possibility of tagging Kurnool and Anantapur districts with Telangana for the purpose of bifurcation of the State."

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

13 reasons we love Google! - in.com

13 reasons we love Google! - in.com: "hough some may want to deny it, it's a fact that most of us can't live without Google and its services today. From looking up addresses, to finding movie timings to watching latest videos, Google has come to offer users nearly every bit of information they'd need to make it in the big, bad world. Today as Google turns 13, we list just as many reasons why we love it so much."

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Sunday, September 25, 2011

TELANGANA: APSRTC losses mount, talks fail

The Hindu : Today's Paper News : RTC losses mount, talks fail: "The losses sustained by APSRTC due to non-operation of its buses in Telangana continued to mount as its employees abstained from work for the seventh day in succession."

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P Sainath : Census findings point to decade of rural distress

The Hindu : Columns / Sainath : Census findings point to decade of rural distress: "Is distress migration on a massive scale responsible for one of the most striking findings of Census 2011: that for the first time since 1921, urban India added more numbers to its population in a decade than rural India did?"

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Sunday, September 18, 2011

The Hindu : Today's Paper News : Buses to go off the roads in Telangana from today

The Hindu : Today's Paper News : Buses to go off the roads in Telangana from today: "Buses are set to go off the roads from Monday as the Telangana wing of the National Mazdoor Union, the recognised union of the APSRTC, will join the “Sakala Janula Samme” (general strike involving all sections).

Some long-distance buses, departing from the city to Bangalore, Shirdi and other destinations, did not leave the bus stations on Sunday evening. NMU Telangana Forum co-convenor T. Hanmanthu said the staff would block the movement of the private services operating to and from the city to other destinations."

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RTC staff strike from midnight

The Hindu : Today's Paper News : RTC staff strike from midnight: "Faced with the threat of a strike by employees of the AP State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) in the Telangana region from Sunday midnight, the government has decided to issue special permits for operation of private vehicles.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

gulfnews : Telangana comes to a halt in last battle for statehood

gulfnews : Telangana comes to a halt in last battle for statehood: "The decades-old struggle for Telangana state yesterday entered a completely new and drastic phase with the entire region going on an indefinite mass strike, derailing normal life and bringing the work of the administration to a halt."

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Telangana: Strike to affect administration - southindia - Orissa - ibnlive

Telangana: Strike to affect administration - southindia - Orissa - ibnlive: "Barely a few hours before Sakalajanula Samme, a mammoth preparatory meeting held here on Monday, indicated how it would affect the general administration in the Telangana region as 7.5 lakh government employees are expected to take part in it."

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Gali Janardhana Reddy's bail plea dismissed | Deccan Chronicle

Janardhana Reddy's bail plea dismissed | Deccan Chronicle: "A special CBI court here on Tuesday rejected the bail petitions of former Karnataka minister and mining baron Janardhan Reddy and his brother-in-law B Srinivas Reddy in the illegal mining case."

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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Azharuddin's relative dies, son critical | Deccan Chronicle

Azharuddin's relative dies, son critical | Deccan Chronicle

Ajmal-ur-Rahman, a relative of former Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin, died after an accident here in which the cricketer's son Mohammed Ayazuddin was critically injured, police said.

Rahman, 16, and Ayazuddin, 19, met with the accident on the city's outskirts early on Sunday.

Ayazuddin, an upcoming cricketer, was riding a sports bike with his cousin when he lost control and fell down near Poppalaguda on the Outer Ring Road.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Jagan’s jumbo jump - Indian Express

Jagan’s jumbo jump - Indian Express: "When trucks laden with white, pink and green marble blocks started arriving last July at a construction site in Hyderabad's upmarket Jubilee Hills, very few knew what was being built, and for whom.
It was a five-storey building, so opulent that people began calling it Lotus Mahal. And it was for Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who has since moved into the bungalow, now Hyderabad’s largest at 53,000 sq ft, and said to be its costliest at an estimated Rs 90 crore."

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Thursday, September 8, 2011

State’s mine games make for celluloid material

State’s mine games make for celluloid material: "The Karnataka Lokayukta has documentary evidence to establish the unabated export of iron ore from the State despite a state-imposed ban, according to Justice N Santosh Hegde.
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Monday, September 5, 2011

Desperate Jagan meets Mulayam


YS Jaganmohan Reddy, who is feeling the heat with CBI enquiry, met Saanjwadi Party president Mulayam Singh in New Delhi.  He spoke about UPA’s politics of vendetta. MPs Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy and Sabbam Hari accompanied him.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Best-selling speaker

Best-selling speaker: "Aabhas Sharma finds that Chetan Bhagat the motivational speaker is as popular as Bhagat the novelist.

Chetan Bhagat’s books have sold in millions, and his new book, Revolution 2020, is eagerly anticipated by his readers. Critics may turn up their nose, but his novels strike a chord with the young and the restless. He is also gaining traction as a commentator, on television as well as print, on current issues. The third hat he wears is of a motivational speaker. He has been invited by corporations like Bharti, Citibank, HCL and many others to give a pep talk to their employees."

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Wikileaks: US felt Telengana 'surrender' harmed Congress' image - The Economic Times

Wikileaks: US felt Telengana 'surrender' harmed Congress' image - The Economic Times: "By "surrendering" to the Telangana statehood demand, the Congress opened a can of worms and came across as a party that appeared "weak and feeble" and one that can be "easily bullied and intimidated by threats", according to US assessment of the situation in 2009. "

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Saturday, August 27, 2011

India’s Parliament Agrees to Anna Hazare’s Demands - NYTimes.com

India’s Parliament Agrees to Anna Hazare’s Demands - NYTimes.com: "India’s Parliament capitulated on Saturday to the anticorruption campaigner Anna Hazare and the hundreds of thousands of people who took to the streets to support his cause in a standoff that lasted nearly two weeks."

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Hazare breaks his fast today

Hazare breaks his fast today: "Social activist Anna Hazare said on Saturday he would break his fast against corruption at 10 am tomorrow, after Parliament passed a resolution seeking a strong and effective Lok Pal and urged the Standing Committee to look at the issues of Citizens’ Charter (provision of facilities to citizens within a defined time frame and strong penalties for errant officials), an appropriate authority to address corruption by lower bureaucrats and establishment of Lok Ayuktas in states."

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Ramachandra Guha, Latest News/Blogs on Ramachandra Guha | Firstpost

Ramachandra Guha, Latest News/Blogs on Ramachandra Guha | Firstpost: "Unsurprisingly Anna Hazare has single handedly dominated every headline in the national newspapers again. Yesterdays late night talks between the government and Team Anna are #Anna Hazare"

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Jobs at Apple: Master inventor, master marketer - Yahoo! News

Jobs at Apple: Master inventor, master marketer - Yahoo! News: "Steve Jobs started Apple Computer with a high school friend in a Silicon Valley garage in 1976, was forced out a decade later, then returned to rescue the company. During his second stint, Apple grew into the most valuable technology company in the world."

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Steve Jobs and Bill Gates: It's complicated | Microsoft - CNET News

Steve Jobs and Bill Gates: It's complicated | Microsoft - CNET News: "In reflecting on Steve Jobs' tenure at Apple, it's impossible to separate the role Microsoft played.
The companies, as well as Jobs and Microsoft's co-founder Bill Gates, helped pioneer the industry and define an era. The two executives partnered at various times, competed all the time, and challenged one another in ways that helped shape the landscape of techdom. It's a complex relationship."

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Anna Hazare inspires middle-class awakening in India - The Washington Post

Anna Hazare inspires middle-class awakening in India - The Washington Post: As he waited in the rain for India’s veteran anti-corruption crusader to emerge from jail, call-center employee Amit Bhardwaj was still troubled by the bribe he was forced to pay three months ago to get a birth certificate for his firstborn son.

“I hated it,” he said, miming how the official had greedily counted the notes, worth about $20, in full public view. “I had hatred for myself and for him. This was the first thing I did for my newborn son.”

Who is Matrix Prasad? - The Times of India

Who is Matrix Prasad? - The Times of India: Once known as the man with the Midas touch, Nimmagadda Prasad, popularly known as 'Matrix Prasad,' is now in the news for all the wrong reasons. On the one hand, the CBI on Thursday raided the premises of his various companies in Hyderabad and other parts of the state as part of its inquiry into the assets of his close friend and YSR Congress president Y S Jaganmohan Reddy

Friday, August 19, 2011

Our strength has been the ability to produce leaders: N R Narayana Murthy - The Economic Times

Our strength has been the ability to produce leaders: N R Narayana Murthy - The Economic Times: On his last day at Infosys, a company he has created and nurtured over 30 years, N R Narayana Murthy , was poring over a sheet of paper containing what he loves most-data. "I am approving the capital budget," he said, as if it was his first day in the company and not his last. "Till I leave at 5.30 pm, I have to do what I have to do," Murthy told Indu Nandakumar & Pankaj Mishra in an interview. There was no trace of emotion at the parting, only clinical observations about Infosys, its rivals, the future of the software industry and his plans for retirement

Another Telangana youth attempts suicide - southindia - Andhra Pradesh - ibnlive

Another Telangana youth attempts suicide - southindia - Andhra Pradesh - ibnlive: Another youngster demanding Telangana state tried to set himself ablaze after pouring diesel over himself near the entrance of the state Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Since he was drenched in the rain his self-immolation attempt failed and the alert security personnel caught hold of him. Subsequently, he was arrested by the police.

Amid market crash, gold crosses Rs 28,000 per 10 gms - NDTV Profit

Amid market crash, gold crosses Rs 28,000 per 10 gms - NDTV Profit: Gold climbed to an all-time high of Rs. 28,150 per 10 grams in the national capital today, posting its biggest-ever single-day gain of Rs. 1,310 amid frantic buying triggered by robust demand in the global markets.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Euphoria as Indian activist allowed to fast | Reuters

Euphoria as Indian activist allowed to fast | Reuters: An Indian anti-graft campaigner whose jailing sparked mass protests and fierce criticism of the government has accepted a police offer to fast in a New Delhi park for two weeks, a senior adviser said on Thursday, prompting euphoria from supporters.

Exclusive: Naidu and T-Cong leaders only following SKC!

Exclusive: Naidu and T-Cong leaders only following SKC!: The resignations by the Telangana Congress and the Telugu Desam Party public representatives in the state and the centre, the rejection of their resignations and the resuming of duties by the Telangana ministers is all part of the high drama being conducted by the Centre as per the script written by the Justice B N Srikrishna Committee in its secret eighth chapter.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Govt's tyranny will strengthen Anna's movement:Random Access:Rajesh Kalra's blog-The Economic Times

Govt's tyranny will strengthen Anna's movement:Random Access:Rajesh Kalra's blog-The Economic Times: "The way the ruling UPA has reacted and acted to quell Anna Hazare’s campaign against corruption shows the complete bankruptcy of ideas in its think-tank. I am not sure what is happening behind the scenes in the government, but the response and the unprecedented swoop on his supporters in Delhi (and elsewhere), and the high-handedness with which things are being done, show a government that is desperately trying to reclaim all that it has lost but has absolutely no clue how to go about it. In the process, it is not only building up Anna as an even larger than life persona, but making even the fence sitters move into Anna’s camp."

Monday, August 15, 2011

India turns 65

India turns 65

`I am helpless, alone and young`

`I am helpless, alone and young`: "Facing the heat over the probe into his alleged illegal wealth, Jaganmohan Reddy hit out at the Congress and said that his father’s legacy is being tarnished and that the Centre has unleashed a witch hunt against him."

Telugu Cinema: From Subversion to Perversion -  

Telugu Cinema: From Subversion to Perversion - : "Vulgarity and Telugu cinema are synonymous. Simply put the most important thing that a producer asks when you meet him to narrate a script for a new project is: who is the heroine, do you have an item number and who will do it? This is because he believes that only a vulgar display of the female form will help him salvage the money he plans to invest on the director of the film."

The Hindu : News / National : Delhi Police refuses permission for Hazare’s fast

The Hindu : News / National : Delhi Police refuses permission for Hazare’s fast: "Delhi Police on Monday rejected permission for Anna Hazare’s indefinite fast as his team refused to give an undertaking that the Gandhian would end it by Thursday and restrict the number of protestors to 5,000, setting the stage for a showdown between the two parties."

Sunday, August 14, 2011

A Theory of Everything (Sort Of) - NYTimes.com

A Theory of Everything (Sort Of) - NYTimes.com: "LONDON burns. The Arab Spring triggers popular rebellions against autocrats across the Arab world. The Israeli Summer brings 250,000 Israelis into the streets, protesting the lack of affordable housing and the way their country is now dominated by an oligopoly of crony capitalists. From Athens to Barcelona, European town squares are being taken over by young people railing against unemployment and the injustice of yawning income gaps, while the angry Tea Party emerges from nowhere and sets American politics on its head."

Sonia Gandhi’s Mysterious Illness Raises Questions - NYTimes.com

Sonia Gandhi’s Mysterious Illness Raises Questions - NYTimes.com: "It has been 11 days since the announcement of the disappearance of Sonia Gandhi, the most powerful political figure in India. From all corners of the country, people have offered prayers and good wishes, even her political enemies. Yet what is most intriguing is that so few people are demanding that she be found."

Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera - Swades | Translation in Description

Tv9 - India unsafe for women - Survey

Indiana state fair stage collapses – video | World news | guardian.co.uk

Indiana state fair stage collapses – video | World news | guardian.co.uk: "Four people were killed and at least 40 injured when an outdoor stage collapsed in windy weather at the Indiana state fair in the US on Saturday night."

Friday, August 12, 2011

64 years, Are we still backward? - Weekend news

64 years, Are we still backward? - Weekend news: "It seems nearly impossible to dream of an India that thinks beyond the lines of reservations. At a time of competing liberalism globally, India choose to follow its age-old habit of banning anything that we have selectively termed as sensitive - books and movies, from Salman Rushdie's Satanic Verses to Taslima Nasrin Lajja, to Deepa Mehta's Fire, and of late, Prakash Jha's Aarakshan."

AP parties welcome move on Presidential order - Rediff.com India News

AP parties welcome move on Presidential order - Rediff.com India News: "Political parties of all hues, including the ruling Congress, Telugu Desam Party and Bharatiya Janata Party in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday welcomed the Centre's decision to repeal a clause in a 1975 Presidential Order for the benefit of Telangana , while the Telangana Rashtra Samithi and student groups said they would continue their campaign till the orders are issued officially."

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Is 14F on its way out? - The Times of India

Is 14F on its way out? - The Times of India: "In what could come as a breather for the state government and a rare victory for the Telangana groups, sources in the chief minister's office confided that the Union home minister P Chidambaram on Thursday cleared the file seeking the deletion of controversial clause 14F of the Presidential Order. It has now been sent to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for further action."

Sonia Gandhi admitted to NY's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - The Times of India

Sonia Gandhi admitted to NY's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - The Times of India: "The leader of India's ruling party and head of its political dynasty, Sonia Gandhi, is to undergo surgery in the United States and will leave her son jointly in charge, a spokesman said on Thursday."

Sonia Gandhi admitted to NY's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - The Times of India

Sonia Gandhi admitted to NY's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - The Times of India: "The leader of India's ruling party and head of its political dynasty, Sonia Gandhi, is to undergo surgery in the United States and will leave her son jointly in charge, a spokesman said on Thursday."

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Social Media in Strategic Communication (SMISC) - Federal Business Opportunities: Opportunities

Social Media in Strategic Communication (SMISC) - Federal Business Opportunities: Opportunities: "DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of social media in strategic communication. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. See the full DARPA-BAA-11-64 document attached.
Important Dates"

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

telangana - Rediff Web Search

telangana - Rediff Web Search: "Azad meets pro-Telangana leaders - 6 hrs ago, TheStatesMan
NDA to Raise Telangana Issue in Monsoon Sessi... - 11 hrs ago, Outlook
Have open mind on the Telangana solution: Ghu... - 12 hrs ago, NDTV"

Rakhi Sawant desires to marry Yoga guru Baba Ramdev - Yahoo!

Rakhi Sawant desires to marry Yoga guru Baba Ramdev - Yahoo!: "Controversial Bollywood actress and TV personality Rakhi Sawant expressed her willingness to marry Yoga guru Baba Ramdev. While addressing mediapersons on the sidelines of a promotional event in New Delhi, Sawant spoke of how she also admired Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi. The Drama queen admitted that Ramdev's yoga sessions have made an impact on her life."

Monday, July 25, 2011

What's in a name? A whole lot in Telangana

What's in a name? A whole lot in Telangana: "Andhra Bank has become Telangana Bank, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) has been rewritten as Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC). Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) is now Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC). Andhra Bhavan hotel has become Telangana Bhavan hotel. From eateries to government offices, even number-plates on vehicles are proudly showing off the 'AP' cut-out and replacing it with a TG."

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Transcript of Arundhati Roy’s “seditious” speech « New Red Indian

Transcript of Arundhati Roy’s “seditious” speech « New Red Indian: "Arundhati Roy: If anybody has any shoes to throw, please throw them now…

[Some people in the audience: “We’re cultured.”]"

Amy Winehouse dead: Found dead at her London flat | Mail Online

Amy Winehouse dead: Found dead at her London flat | Mail Online: "London Ambulance Service found singer at 3.54pm but unable to save her life
Police treated death as 'unexplained'
Amy Winehouse has been found dead at her home in London, it has been reported.

The Back To Black singer was apparently found at the property in by emergency services at 3.54pm this afternoon, according to sources, and her death is being treated as 'unexplained' by police.

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: 'Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased."

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

NHRC orders probe into Andhra drug trial scandal : South: India Today

NHRC orders probe into Andhra drug trial scandal : South: India Today: "The National Human Rights Commission will probe the Andhra Pradesh drug trial scandal. Headlines Today had exposed how several unsuspecting women were used as guinea pigs for an illegal clinical trial for a breast cancer drug in Andhra Pradesh."

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Statehood for Telangana back on Cong radar - The Times of India

Statehood for Telangana back on Cong radar - The Times of India: "Relentless pressure from Congress leaders from Telangana seems to have forced the party leadership to revisit its firm decision against statehood for the region."

Daddy and me: 'Thanks for the cycling lesson!' - Rediff Getahead

Daddy and me: 'Thanks for the cycling lesson!' - Rediff Getahead: "Readers share memorable pictures of their dads. Share yours too!

With Father's Day coming up on June 19, we invited readers to send in special 'Daddy and Me' pics. Here's the next set of responses!

First up we have this pic from Shradha Tiwari on behalf of her three-year-old son Ashay. She says, 'My son Ashay loves and adores his dad Ashish very much. He is seen here teaching Ashay how to ride his bicycle. This is a surprise for Ashish on the special occasion of Father's Day!'"

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Father's Day Gift Ideas: The Mega List

Father's Day Gift Ideas: The Mega List: "Father's Day is upon us, and if you've been slacking off (he always told you not to do that!) and you still haven't thought of a gift, check out the video above for some great ideas."

Telangana JAC to stage novel stir in Hyderabad - southindia - Andhra Pradesh - ibnlive

Telangana JAC to stage novel stir in Hyderabad - southindia - Andhra Pradesh - ibnlive: "The Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) is going ahead with its 'vanta varpu' or cook-and-eat agitation on the roads in Hyderabad on Sunday to press for a separate Telangana state. The state police said they are gearing up to deal with the stir.
The JAC, the apex body of various groups fighting for a separate Telangana, plans to undertake cooking food on the city roads on a massive scale and thus bring the traffic on main thoroughfares to a standstill."

Friday, June 17, 2011

Telangana Congress leaders’ Delhi mission fails | Telangana | Congress | Indian Express

Telangana Congress leaders’ Delhi mission fails | Telangana | Congress | Indian Express: "As expected, Telangana Congress’s leaders mission to Delhi could not get them what they wanted: a promise of a clear announcement in favour of creation of Telangana state."

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Education: The age of uncertainty - Further, Education - The Independent

Education: The age of uncertainty - Further, Education - The Independent: "The mass closure of public libraries is hitting older people and retired people who want to learn and keep their minds active. The sort of learning that goes on in the University of the Third Age (U3A) – the learning that retired people do because they want to do it, not because they need it for their careers – will be worst hit."

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Here’s what led to John-Bipasha split!

Here’s what led to John-Bipasha split!: "After a rock solid relationship comes a break-up that jolts everyone. Everybody wondered as to what could have gone wrong between the industry’s most envious couple. Well, in a new revelation, John cites reason for the rift as both being too headstrong."

Monday, June 13, 2011

Why is an honest PM scared of being probed by Lokpal: Team Hazare - Rediff.com News

Why is an honest PM scared of being probed by Lokpal: Team Hazare - Rediff.com News: "Civil society led by Anna Hazare on Monday hit back at the government over the charge that it was undermining Parliament and Constitution and asked why an 'honest' man like Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is 'scared' of being investigated by the Lokpal."

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Telangana Cong leaders arriving to press statehood

Telangana Cong leaders arriving to press statehood: "Now that the Assembly elections in four states are over and the bypolls in Andhra Pradesh resulted in a conclusive victory of Jaganmohan Reddy, estranged Congressman and son of former Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Rreddy, the central government and party leadership will have to decide how to tackle the Telangana issue."

Dey wasn't blackmailing anybody: Bhujbal - Hindustan Times

Dey wasn't blackmailing anybody: Bhujbal - Hindustan Times: "Maharashtra PWD Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Saturday said that crime journalist J Dey, who was killed in Mumbai, did not target any gang or oil mafia in particular and was not 'blackmailing' anyone. Asked if the killing could be linked to elements from the underworld or the oil mafia, Bhujbal,"

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Death rattle

Death rattle: "Both the ruling Congress and the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh were dazed by their defeat at the hands of YSR Congress leader Jagan Mohan Reddy and his mother in two byelections. Jagan won the Kadapa Lok Sabha seat by a record margin of 5,21,000 votes. His mother, Y.S. Vijaya Lakshmi, won the Pulivendula Assembly seat by 81,191 votes."

Celebs galore at the big fat GVK Reddys' wedding in Hyderabad -

Celebs galore at the big fat Reddys' wedding in Hyderabad - 123telugu.com: "The wedding will take place in GMR Arena and Wizcraft has been working on the huge set, constructed especially for the wedding, for almost a month now. All the stars and guests have been put up in Novotel, Falaknuma, Taj Krishna, Taj Banjara and Taj Deccan amidst massive security arrangements. Well, this might very well be the wedding of the year, if not the decade!"

Thursday, June 9, 2011

The Hindu : News / National : M.F. Husain's rich canvas

The Hindu : News / National : M.F. Husain's rich canvas: "Celebrated artist M.F. Husain and Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, N. Ram, pose with the artist's portrait of M.S. Subbulakshmi, at the opening of 'Husain Edition Limited', a major exhibition in Chennai, in December 2004."

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

No need to file tax return for income up to Rs 5 lakh - The Times of India

No need to file tax return for income up to Rs 5 lakh - The Times of India: "As many as 85 lakh salaried taxpayers whose taxable income, including salary and interest income, is up to Rs 5 lakh, will not be required to file income-tax return from now."

Amend Prevention of corruption Act: SC - The Economic Times

Amend Prevention of corruption Act: SC - The Economic Times: "The Supreme Court has called for an amendment to the Prevention of Corruption Act to deal with the malaise, echoing the public discourse in the country.

A vacation bench of Justice BS Chauhan and Justice Swatanter Kumar on Wednesday stressed the need to change the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, too, to tackle problem of spurious drugs"

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

More bad news for homeowners as house prices tumble 4.2 per cent | Mail Online

More bad news for homeowners as house prices tumble 4.2 per cent | Mail Online: "The average price of a home in Britain has plunged by nearly £130 every week for the last 12 months, an alarming report revealed today

Over the last year, house prices have dropped by a total of 4.2 per cent, the biggest annual fall since October 2009 during the depth of the recession.

The scale of the price plunge is massive, equal to the amount that a typical family spends on their weekly supermarket shop."

Monday, June 6, 2011

INSIDE STORY: What really happened at Ramlila grounds - Rediff.com News

INSIDE STORY: What really happened at Ramlila grounds - Rediff.com News: "It was a battle of wits between the Delhi police and Baba Ramdev in the crackdown on protestors and the yoga guru on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. Sahim Salim reports

Ramdev hoodwinked the police and stayed hidden among his supporters for almost two hours before he was finally spotted by the police and arrested, as he attempted to leave the Ramlila grounds disguised as a woman."

Man tries to attack Congress leader Janardhan Dwivedi with shoe - The Times of India

Man tries to attack Congress leader Janardhan Dwivedi with shoe - The Times of India: "High drama was witnessed at the AICC headquarters here on Monday when a person posing as a journalist tried to attack party general secretary Janardhan Dwivedi with a shoe, apparently miffed over the treatment meted out to Ramdev."

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Defiant Baba Ramdev targets Sonia Gandhi, will continue campaign in Haridwar

Defiant Baba Ramdev targets Sonia Gandhi, will continue campaign in Haridwar: "It was an eventful Sunday for Baba Ramdev. In less than 24 hours, he saw police action at the site of his hunger strike, disguised himself as a woman, was evicted from Delhi and addressed three press conferences at his ashram in Haridwar. He broke down during the first of those but had bounced right back by the third, wearing his trademark saffron and announcing that his next hunger-strike would be at Haridwar."

Ramdev targets govt, Sonia, threatens nationwide agitation | Deccan Chronicle

Ramdev targets govt, Sonia, threatens nationwide agitation | Deccan Chronicle: "Angry at the disruption of his hunger strike, Baba Ramdev on Sunday lashed out at the government and targeted Sonia Gandhi over the ‘police barbarism’ on his supporters while threatening a nationwide agitation.

Terming police action on women and children at Ramlila ground as a ‘blot to democracy,’ he claimed that there was a conspiracy by the Centre to get him killed and a threat was issued to him during a meeting with senior ministers."

Friday, June 3, 2011

I can't be crushed or bought, says Baba Ramdev - Rediff.com News

I can't be crushed or bought, says Baba Ramdev - Rediff.com News: "Informing the government that he would continue with his 'satyagraha' till '100 per cent' of his demands are met, yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Friday said that the proposed hunger strike would take place as scheduled.

'Over one crore people from across India will join me in my fight against corruption. People will come to Ram Lila ground on Saturday, not to see Ram Lila, but to see the 'Rawan' of corruption getting killed. Some select few people with power and influence are cheating crores of people in India for their selfish needs. The black-money they have accumulated belongs to the Indian people and should be used for their benefit,' Ramdev said on Friday evening at Ram Lila Maidan."

Baba gives a taste of his brand of humour before fast | Firstpost

Baba gives a taste of his brand of humour before fast | Firstpost: "Till now, Baba Ramdev was all fire and brimstone. But preludes to fasting apparently bring on the need for humour. And so it was with Baba Ramdev, the yoga guru-turned-crusader against corruption."

1 cr saplings to be planted on Environment Day - southindia - Bangalore - ibnlive

1 cr saplings to be planted on Environment Day - southindia - Bangalore - ibnlive: "After achieving their target of planting about 57 lakh saplings across the state in 2010, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has set a target to plant about one crore new saplings across major industrial areas, roads and its peripheries this year."

Government Keeps Telangana staff in good humour | | | Indian Express

Government Keeps Telangana staff in good humour | | | Indian Express: "As the Telangana movement seems set to gather steam once again, the State government on Friday cancelled all “deputations/appointments by transfer” made in violation of the Presidential Order on the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (organisation of local cadre and regulation of direct recruitment order) with immediate effect."

Baba Ramdev begins fast against corruption

Baba Ramdev begins fast against corruption
Baba Ramdev began his hunger strike at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi at sharp 7 am today. He describes his fast as "a satyagraha against corruption."

Thursday, June 2, 2011

TDP serves no-confidence notice against govt - The Times of India

TDP serves no-confidence notice against govt - The Times of India: "The TDP on Thursday served a no-confidence notice against the Kiran Kumar Reddy government for its `failure' to address the issues pertaining to farmers. This is even as it mulled over the possibility of placing its own candidate for the post of Speaker."

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Sania-Vesnina in French Open doubles final | Firstpost

Sania-Vesnina in French Open doubles final | Firstpost: "Mirza stormed into her first Grand Slam doubles final as she and her Russian partner Elena Vesnina defeated American duo of Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond in a thrilling three-setter in the semi-finals of the French Open in Paris on Wednesday."

TV9 - Sushma swaraj speech in Telangana poru sabha

Andhra: Congress MPs extend Telangana deadline | Telangana | Congress MPs | Indian Express

Andhra: Congress MPs extend Telangana deadline | Telangana | Congress MPs | Indian Express: "Congress MPs from Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh have again extended their deadline for the central leadership to table a bill in parliament to carve out a separate Telangana state."

Andhra minister quits over Telangana - southindia - Andhra Pradesh - ibnlive

Andhra minister quits over Telangana - southindia - Andhra Pradesh - ibnlive: "An Andhra Pradesh cabinet minister Tuesday submitted his resignation to the governor over the delay in carving out a separate Telangana state.
Endowments Minister J. Krishna Rao, who had sent his resignation to Congress president Sonia Gandhi March 3, met Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan at Raj Bhavan and submitted his resignation."

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Time for Telangana - The Economic Times

Time for Telangana - The Economic Times: "It is time for the Congress to take the plunge and carve the state of Telangana out of Andhra Pradesh. There are many reasons to do so, not least the fact that historically, state boundaries get drawn and redrawn many times. When it became a republic, India was composed of 14 states. Now, at 28, it has double the number. Many states like Andhra Pradesh itself, were carved out of bigger entities after linguistic or ethnic movements."

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Telangana witnessing a silent rebellion, says TJAC member - The Economic Times

Telangana witnessing a silent rebellion, says TJAC member - The Economic Times: "The Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a silent rebellion in favour of a separate state, said Rama Krishna Reddy, member of the Telangana Joint Action Committee (TJAC) on Sunday."

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Rajinikanth admitted to Singapore`s top hospital

Rajinikanth admitted to Singapore`s top hospital: "Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to Singapore`s top hospital, the Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, according to medical sources."

Non-bailable warrant issued against Sanjay Dutt - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive

Non-bailable warrant issued against Sanjay Dutt - Politics - Politics News - ibnlive: "A Mau court issued a non-bailable warrant against Sanjay Dutt on Saturday over his allegedly provocative election speech during the 2009 Lok Sabha election campaign. Dutt in his speech had alleged that he was booked under TADA as he was the son of a Muslim mother."

Friday, May 27, 2011

Georgia's Failed Revolt: Egypt Scenario or Russian Plot? - TIME

Georgia's Failed Revolt: Egypt Scenario or Russian Plot? - TIME: "By Thursday afternoon, it was hard to recognize the voice of Nino Burjanadze, the Georgian opposition leader, who normally speaks as though she has a bullhorn built into her throat. The night before, she had led a street protest meant to overthrow President Mikheil Saakashvili, her former ally turned political nemesis. But riot police had moved in with tear gas and rubber bullets, beating scores of people and arresting hundreds, and the would-be revolution failed. Holed up in her office the next day, Burjanadze fielded calls and waited for the police to knock on the door. 'There's practically no one here,' she said in an exhausted whisper. 'Everyone has already been arrested.'"

Leopard enters Hema Malini's house in Mumbai - Movies News - Bollywood - ibnlive

Leopard enters Hema Malini's house in Mumbai - Movies News - Bollywood - ibnlive: "A leopard strayed into actress Hema Malini's Mumbai residence on Friday. The actor who is not in the city at present, expressed her concern over the leopard's safety."

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Aircel to Launch iPhone 4 In India on May 27

Aircel to Launch iPhone 4 In India on May 27: "The iPhone 4 was launched way back in June in the U.S followed by other countries. But India has been one country among others that hadn't gotten the iPhone 4 love. Of course the iPhone 3G and 3GS are being sold even today. But Apple had remained tight-lipped about the launch of the iPhone 4 in India. Well, all that will be changing soon with Indian network operator Aircel announcing plans to launch the device in Indian markets starting from May 27th."

Rajinikanth off to Singapore for cure | Deccan Chronicle

Rajinikanth off to Singapore for cure | Deccan Chronicle: "Superstar Rajinikanth will be flying to Singapore Friday night for further treatment, sources close to the ailing star’s family told DC on Thurs-day.

He is now undergoing treatment at Sri Ramachan-dra Hospital here."

TRS woos Nagam, offers post of working president - The Times of India

TRS woos Nagam, offers post of working president - The Times of India: "The Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) has reportedly started wooing Nagarkurnool MLA Nagam Janardhan Reddy who was suspended on Wednesday by the TDP for anti-party activities."

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Nagam Janardhan Reddy suspended from TDP

TD leaders fight over use of party flag | Deccan Chronicle: "Acrimonious scenes were witnessed at the first extended meeting of the newly reconstituted Telangana Telugu Desam Forum leading to walkout by the rebel TD politburo member, Mr Nagam Janardhan Reddy here on Friday. The forum, which met under the leadership of Mr E. Dayakar Rao at the NTR Trust Bhavan, decided to organise a public meeting at Karimnagar on May 25 while canceling the earlier padayatra programme from Hyderabad to Yadagirigutta."

No Ifs: Vidya Trails Shahid Butt Strategy! - Yahoo! News

No Ifs: Vidya Trails Shahid Butt Strategy! - Yahoo! News: "Nosey parker journos would really like to butt in… and ferret out more goss. Er, butt being the operative word here. Quite aptly so, considering that it's a rare… oops… rear bit of news as regards a certain Vidya Balan."