2011

Live Show with TORi-NATS Telugu American Idol Finalists: 2 of 2

TORi-NATS Telugu American Idol 2011 has come to a close on July 1, 2011 when 17 finalists competed live, on stage at NATS convention on in NJ. In a special live show on July 15, 2011 Srinivas Chennuri, and Jaya Burra introduced the TORi-NATS Finalists to TORi audience. Participants and the organizers (Srinivas Chennuri, Jaya […]


Live Show with TORi-NATS Telugu American Idol Finalists: 1 of 2

TORi-NATS Telugu American Idol 2011 has come to a close on July 1, 2011 when 17 finalists competed live, on stage at NATS convention on in NJ. In a special live show on July 15, 2011 Srinivas Chennuri, and Jaya Burra introduced the TORi-NATS Finalists to TORi audience. Participants and the organizers (Srinivas Chennuri, Jaya […]





Going to India for Holidays ? Need Internet for one or more gadgets (iPad, iPhone…)

Teluglobers, I came across this service provider who offers per day mobile hotspot feature. The prices are bit high. In return you get to enjoy unlimited broadband internet for multiple devices. Most of us find a USB based mobile broadband connection sufficient for our needs. For folks with multiple gadgets like tablets,smartphones you are out […]


Origins of TORi (Srilatha Interviews Mohana Muralidhar)

One of the most frequently asked questions about TORi is how did the idea originate and what was the backdrop under which TORi was started in 2006. I answered these and many more questions pertaining to TORi and myself in this first ever interview I have given. The interview was conducted by Smt. Srilatha Revur […]


Song of the Week: Poovil Vandu – Kaadhal Oviyam

పూవై పుట్టి పూవై పెరిగి పూవై రాలి పోనీ అని సాగే ఈ తమిళ పాట వింటుంటే మనసు వూగి పోతుంది.  తెలుగు లో రాగ మాలిక అని అనువదించారు. ఈ పాట నచ్చడానికి నాకున్న కారణాలు మూడు. 1. మా మ్యూజిక్ క్లబ్ లో ఈ పాట పాడమని కామేశ్వర రావు మాస్టారు బాగా అనుకరిస్తూ పాడి వినిపించే వారు. పాట వినండి తెలుస్తుంది ఎందుకు వూగిపోవాల్సి వస్తుందో. విపరీతమైన గమకాలు మరి. 2. ఇళయరాజా […]


TG Tip: Lemons.

Want to get the most juice out of your lemons? Before cutting them, put them on your counter and roll them back and forth, applying heavy pressure with the heel of your hand. This will help break down the lemon and make them easier to juice! Use a tool like a citrus reamer to get […]



Arranged vs. Love Marriage: Know Yourself First

*** Sorry. I have a bit of a sore throat today. Can’t speak without coughing. So, I cannot do live show. Srinivas and Jaya have kindly agreed to substitute. I am sure they have a good one in store for you. **** Perhaps one of the most frequently visited ‘topics’ by TORi RJs is, “Which […]


NATS-TORI’s “Telugu American Idol” Singing competition – Winners.

Here are the NATS-TORI’s “Telugu American Idol” Singing competition – Winners List. Title Winners: Ramya Namduri (0-9 Age group) Akhila Mamandur (9-15 Age group) Arjun Adapalli (16-22 Age group) Srinivas Josyula (23 Above) 2nd Prize: Vikshita Pallerla (0-9 Age) Maina Edula (9-15 Ae group) Uwala chinni (16-22 Age group) Sriharsha Sista (23 Above) 3rd Prize: […]


What did Ghantasala Mastaru Think About Suggestive Lyrics in those Days?

Watch this video on YouTube Ley, Ley, Ley naa raajaa from Prem Nagar is a super hit song that earned the title ‘boothreya’ for the legendary lyricist Athreya. How did Ghantasala Mastaru feel about singingi such songs? Listen to it in Smt. Ghantasala Savithri’s own words. http://media.blubrry.com/mmgl/teluglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Ghantasala-Thoughts-About-Bad-Lyrics-in-Telugu-Songs.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (5.6MB) | […]


Five Years of TORi – A Reflection

I said somethings about TORi’s five-year journey in the following handwritten notes. పై నోట్ లో చెప్పడం మర్చిపోయిన విషయాలు – టోరి అనేది ప్రపంచ వ్యాప్తంగా వున్న తెలుగు వారికి ఒక పరిచయ వేదిక, పక్కింటి పిన్ని గారు, సరసనే ఉన్న సుదూర నేస్తం కావాలన్న కాంక్ష, RJ కావాలన్న తృష్ణ ఉన్న వారికి ఆ కలలు పండిచాలన్న కోరిక.. ఇవి ఫలించాయి. Here is an audio bit from […]