Today, Andhrajyothy newspaper took a direct dig at the owner of Surya newspaper alleging that he was resorting to blackmailing. Andhrajyothy alleged that Nukarapu Suryaprakash Rao, owner of Surya newspaper, demanded money from Kaleshwar baba to not publicize his illegalities. Naturally, Surya newspaper alleged that this is a conspiracy against them. When there are more […]
In about two weeks from now, the excise and prohibition department will start selling foreign brands of liquor in Andhra Pradesh. Johnnie Walker, Chivas Regal, Grey Goose Vodka, Corona beer and many more would be available in wine shops and bars. Previously, the foreign brands were available only in star hotels with an incredibly expensive […]
For the past one week, YS Jagan has been touring parts of Andhra and Telangana. The sole aim of the tour was for Jagan to console the families whose family members committed suicide on hearing the news of his father and former chief minister YS Rajashekar Reddy’s tragic death and also to personally hand over […]
Maqbool Fida Hussain, popularly known as MF Hussain, has recently migrated to Qatar and has accepted Qatar’s nationality. He is a well noted painter and extremely famous. But with his paintings of nude gods and goddesses, he has incurred the wrath of millions of Indians. It does not matter if Hussain is a great painter. […]
Respected Sir, Sub: Division of Andhra Pradesh I have been a resident of the state of Andhra Pradesh for over 20 years. I was born, brought up and have lived in Hyderabad for over 20 years. I propose that the state should not be divided and following are the reasons for my proposal. Separatists in […]
In another blow to equality, the Supreme Court has revoked the Andhra Pradesh High court’s decision and re-instated the 4% reservation to Muslims. Chief Justice KG Balakrishnan opined that when socially and educationally backward societies in the Hindu community are availing of the reservations, the same can be extended to similar groups in the Muslim […]
Pirated CDs and DVDs are dime a dozen in the market today. If there is a CD or DVD rental store near you, chances are that the rental store may also be carrying pirated ones. Piracy has been a part of film industry for a long time now. It has spelled doom for many small […]
A few days ago, AP state government has approached the central government for funding the schemes put in place by the YSR government. Citing the schemes as populist, the planning commission has rejected to fund almost every scheme put in place by the YSR government. The planning commission has criticized each and every scheme including […]
Andhra Pradesh’s power utility company, APTransco, purchased power worth Rs 6500 crores. This was about one year ago. Meaning, a year ago, APTransco was buying power worth Rs 18 crores per day. Today, APTransco is purchasing power worth less than Rs 1 crore per day. Last year, the gargantuan amount of money spent to purchase […]
For quite some time now, KCR has been maintaining strategic silence during key moments in the T-movement. Till date, no one was able to define KCRs strategic silence. After he pressured all his party’s MLAs and MLCs to resign, a series of anti-TRS events have occured. Congress withdrew from the JAC. Damodar Reddy and Mutyam […]
In Part I, I have expressed doubts that the TDP might not have any more excuses to take a stand on Telangana and may not contest the by-elections. But the recent developments in the party insinuate that the TDP is readying the stage for itself for the by-elections. For a few days now, the TDP […]
Professor Kodhandaram along with Telangana Jagruti president Kavitha has asked the Board of Intermediate Education to make the necessary adjustments such that the examination papers of Telangana students are evaluated only by the people of Telangana region. According to Kodhandaram, doing otherwise would put the Telangana students careers in jeopardy. Board of Intermediate Education takes […]
Panchayat Raj minister, Botsa Satyanarayana, spoke his mind about the T-issue. The only problem is that he spoke about it earlier too. In the past, Botsa raised his voice for separate Uttarandhra and then again for Samaikyandhra. Now, he thinks there is nothing wrong in dividing the state. Naturally, his statements about dividing the state […]
Some call it dedication to Telangana. Others, including me, call it irresponsible and foolish. No matter what you call the resignations, they have paved a path for by-elections. This means a chance for the political parties to strengthen themselves in the assembly. Even before the election commission came out with the notification, PCC Chief D.Srinivas, […]
Till date, congress and TDP have not taken a clear stand on the T-issue. Instead, they have let their leaders in both the regions take a stand according to the region. Naturally, all members from Telangana region have taken a pro-Telangana stand and all members from Seemandhra region have taken a pro-samaikyandhra stand. V.K. Duggal, […]
