Keep pace with changingtechnology, students told

In a rapidly changing technological world, education sector must brace up to keep pace, says Hemachandra Reddy, Chairman of the AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). Addressing the inaugural of AFOSEC 2020, an annual Techno-Cultural-Management Fest organised by VR Siddhartha College of Engineering, Mr. Reddy spoke on ‘Interactive learning with technology’, Mr. Reddy explained … Read more

Bheeshma gets shock from BJP

Bheeshma gets shock from BJP Nithiin and Rashmika Mandanna starrer  Bheeshma is gearing up for grand release on this Friday. BJP Dharmik Cell convener Tumuluri Sri Krishna Chaitanya, principal secretary Rathakaram Ramu and others demanded a change of title  of Bheeshma from the makers. BJP leaders raised objections over the title of ‘Bheeshma’. They  alleged … Read more

Govt. to launch mass cleanliness drive soon

Deputy Speaker Kona Raghupathi has said the State government will soon launch mass cleanliness drive across the State by using the services of NGOs. Addressing an orientation programme on solid waste management held as part of ITC’s Mission Sunehra Kal, Mr. Raghupati said the NGOs and industries would be roped in in the cleanliness drive … Read more

World Famous Lover 5 Days AP/TS collections

World Famous Lover 5 Days AP/TS collections World Famous Lover Collections: Released amid decent expectations and good pre-release hype, the young and happening actor Vijay Deverakonda starrer romantic film World Famous Lover has opened to negative reviews at the global box-office on its opening day. While the theatrical rights of the film  World Famous Lover were sold for … Read more

Away from limelight, this ancient temple in Chittoor dist. waits for patronage

The mere mention of Srikalahasti brings to one’s mind the imposing shrine of Lord Srikalahastheeswara located on the banks of River Swarnamukhi. There is indeed another ancient, historically-significant and mythologically-revered temple that is away from limelight and hence out of public gaze. The little-known temple of Sri Ardhanareeswara Swamy, located 5 km from the main … Read more

HIT trailer Review : Mind Bending Thriller

  HIT trailer Review : Mind Bending Thriller Falaknuma Das fame Vishwak Sen is now coming  up with an investigative thriller drama HIT.   Today the makers released the trailer of Hit and it promises to be a mind-bending thriller. HIT is the second production venture of Nani, which is being bankrolled under the banner of … Read more

Siva linga discovered atop hillock at A.P. temple

An 18-foot Siva linga has been discovered by a freelance archaeologist at the Bhairaveswara Swamy Temple atop the Mopuru hillock, in Vemula mandal of A.P.’s YSR Kadapa district. The linga was believed to have been naturally formed (‘swayambhu’) during the Neolithic age dated back to 3,000 – 2,800 B.C. The sighting of the Siva linga … Read more

Govt appoints Ajay Bhushan Pandey UIDAI CEO

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Central Government on Thursday promoted director general and mission director of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Ajay Bhushan Pandey as its chief executive officer (CEO). “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved appointment of A B Pandey, an IAS (Indian Administrative Service),” an official notice said. A doctorate in computer science from University … Read more

Dil Raju and UV acquire Solo Brathuke So Better rights

Dil Raju and UV acquire Solo Brathuke So Better rights Sai Dharam Tej starrer upcoming entertainer Solo Brathuke So Better has been making a good buzz with its a promotional campaign. A few days ago the makers launched the theme video that generated good buzz among the music lovers. Touted to be a romantic-drama, this … Read more

Local body polls: Kollu faults govt. on BC quota

Former Minister Kollu Ravindra has said that 25% quota for the Backward Classes in the local body elections against the stipulated 34% is unfair. Speaking to newsmen on Tuesday, Mr. Ravindra said: “The population of the Backward Classes in the State is above 50%. The State needs to observe the quota being provided to BCs … Read more

Nithiin confirms his upcoming projects

Nithiin confirms his upcoming projects Young hero Nithiin who has been waiting for the release of his upcoming movie Bheeshma has announced his next 5 projects. Bheeshma is releasing on February 21st and it has been carrying decent expectations. The theatrical trailer has been packed well with mixing all kinds of emotions. Bheeshma has all … Read more

More Tatkal tickets for passengers now as railways roots out illegal softwares

More Tatkal tickets will be available for passengers now as the railways has weeded out several illegal softwares and arrested 60 agents who would use them to block such tickets, a top official said on February 18. Railway Protection Force (RPF) Director General Arun Kumar said the software cleansing exercise means Tatkal tickets, which would … Read more

Trivikram Srinivas debut in Bollywood as producer

Trivikram Srinivas debut in Bollywood as producer If ongoing buzz in media and film industry is to be believed, noted director Trivikram Srinivas is going to make his debut as a producer in Bollywood, with the Hindi remake of Ala Vaikunthapuramuloo. The romantic and family drama Ala Vaikunthapuramulo is directed by Trivikram Srinivas and the … Read more

Rani Singh Nair appointed CBDT chairperson

Rani Singh Nair appointed CBDT chairperson

Senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Rani Singh Nair on Monday took over as the new chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the policy-making body of the Income Tax (I-T) department under the Union Finance Ministry. Her predecessor Atulesh Jindal, who was appointed CBDT chief in February … Read more

Two persons go missing, three saved as country boat capsizes in Sileru River on A.P-Odisha border

Two persons were missing, and three others of a family were saved when a country boat overturned in Sileru River on the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border under Donkarayi Police Station limits late evening on Tuesday. According to the police, five persons of Marrigudem hamlet in Y. Ramavaram mandal in East Godavari district went to their relatives’ … Read more

M S Sahoo takes charge as Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board chief

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M S Sahoo on Saturday took charge as Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). The oath of office was administered by Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi. Sahoo, a financial markets expert, was appointed as IBBI Chairperson for a period … Read more

19-year-old dies after delivery in Anantapur govt. hospital, relatives allege negligence

Aparna, a 19-year-old died at the Government General Hospital (GGH) here on Tuesday night hours after delivering a baby. Her family members are sitting on a dharna in front of the hospital alleging doctors’ negligence. Doctor denies allegations A resident of Nayanapalli in Narpala mandal of Anantapur district, Aparna got admitted to the GGH at … Read more

Sandeep Vanga waiting for Prabhas or Vijay Deverakonda?

Sandeep Vanga waiting for Prabhas or Vijay Deverakonda? We have already reported that Sandeep Reddy Vanga’ Bollywood project has been canceled. Now according to the latest buzz in the film industry, Sandeep Reddy Vanga is waiting for the nod from Prabhas and Vijay Deverakonda. With the likes of Ranbir Kapoor and Ranvir Singh asking him … Read more

Newsmaker: Rita Bahuguna Joshi | Business Standard News

Newsmaker: Rita Bahuguna Joshi

More than the votes, which may or may not come, the Congress lost the political legacy of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna when his daughter, Rita Bahuguna Joshi, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) last Thursday, after spending 24 years in the older party. Joshi, who once taught history at the University of … Read more

Task Force nabs five with the red sanders wood near Tirupati

Five smugglers were nabbed and 34 red sander logs seized in a pre-dawn operation at Karakambadi forest on the city’s outskirts on Wednesday. A constable was injured in the assault. Acting on a tip-off, Red Sanders Anti Smuggling Task Force (RSASTF) in-charge P. Ravishankar deputed a team led by Sub Inspectors Vasu, Krupanand and Lakshman … Read more

Rana Daggubati Hiranyakasipha pushed again

Rana Daggubati Hiranyakasipha pushed again The movie lovers will have to wait for some more time for the eagerly-anticipated mythological movie Hiranyakasipha, directed Gunasekhar. Rana Daggubati is on the board to play the titular role. The director Gunasekhar has been working on the project for nearly 3 years now. The sources say that the upcoming … Read more

HC reserves interim orders on move to shift offices

Chief Justice of High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Justice J.K Maheswari on Tuesday reserved the interim orders on the petition filed by the land owners against G.O. Ms. No. 13 shifting the offices of the Commissionerate of Vigilance and Enforcement and the Chairman of Commissionerates of Enquiries from the Government Interim Complex at Velagapudi to … Read more

Mythri Movie Makers next with Salman Khan

Mythri Movie Makers next with Salman Khan Mythri Movie Makers is looking to venture into Hindi cinema with a film in which Bollywood actor Salman Khan will play the lead role. The sources say that Producers Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar are going to expand their market in Bollywood and they have roped Salman Khan … Read more