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Govt. hiding behind private firm instead of solving Dharani issues: Kishan Reddy




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IISc study reveals that picolinic acid can block viruses causing SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A

The study describes the compound’s remarkable ability to disrupt the entry of enveloped viruses into the host’s cell and prevent infection




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Ruhani Sharma: I play a close-to-reality cop in ‘HER’; there is no scope for ‘Singham’ style of histrionics

Ruhani Sharma talks about headlining the Telugu cop drama franchise ‘HER’, says she never imagined herself as a sharpshooter 




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Director Sai Rajesh: ‘Baby’ has been a learning experience; henceforth I will be more cautious in my writing

Sai Rajesh, the writer-director of the Telugu romantic drama ‘Baby’ that has been eliciting extreme responses, says he did not intend to make a toxic film




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Congress leaders project a united stand from Komatireddy’s luncheon meeting

Bus yatra and more interactions with people suggested




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Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media to launch ‘Hiranyakashyap’ movie, ‘Minnal Murali’ comic and more at San Diego Comic-Con 2023

Actor-producer Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media debuts at San Diego Comic-Con 2023 by announcing the mythological film ‘Hiranyakashyap’ and comic based on the superhero film ‘Minnal Murali’ 




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After a dull six months, Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare brings cheer to Kannada film industry

 After a memorable 2022, the industry suffered a slump in the first half of this year with only Daredevil Musthafa providing a consolation




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Ram Charan launches the massy trailer of Chiranjeevi’s ‘Bholaa Shankar’

Ram Charan unveils the trailer of his father and superstar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Bholaa Shankar’, directed by Meher Ramesh and also featuring Tamannaah Bhatia, Keerthy Suresh and Sushanth




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Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway was opened in haste, says CM Siddaramaiah




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Carry out Uppal corridor repairs: BJP




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NIA arrests man from Hyderabad in connection with terror module 




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A newly-opened pizzeria brings Kundapuri ghee roast paneer and Kerala chicken roast flavours in pizzas

Dollops of sherry leek or fresh arugula? Choose your pick from artisanal pizzas and sauces made from scratch at the newly-opened pizzeria




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Ram Mohan Library: A 120-year-old treasure trove of books in Vijayawada

At a time when libraries are losing their sheen owing to a lack of patronage, the century-old Ram Mohan Library in Vijaywada continues to attract book lovers to its vast collection of books and its illustrious history




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Library rooted in Gandhian principles turns a boon to book lovers in Andhra Pradesh

Home to over 35,000 books on various subjects, the Sarada Grandhalaya at Anakapalle has been serving society for over eight decades




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Man, wife bludgeon mother to death over property row




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A silver lining for the jewellery makers

Delhi school girl Rhea Bakshi’s documentary on the plight of silver jewellery artisans in India bags honours at the New York International Film Awards NYIFA finalist Rhea Bakshi talks about her documentary and the struggle for an inclusive economy.      




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India’s first fuel outlet operated by woman convicts inaugurated in Chennai

About 30 woman prisoners will be employed in this petrol outlet in day shift and about 17 men prisoners on the night shift with a salary of ₹6,000 a month




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Parental behaviour closely associated with adolescents’ excessive Internet use, finds NIMHANS study

The study showed that decreased care and increased control from the mother, high autonomy from father and increased rejection from both parents as risk factors associated with adolescent internet excessive use




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Chandrayaan-3 gets closer to Moon after fourth orbit reduction manoeuvre

The manoeuvre was performed from ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru. The spacecraft is now just 177 km away from the moon.




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JD Chakravarthy: I knew from day one that we were on to something big with ‘Dayaa’

Actor J D Chakravarthy, revelling in the reception to his Telugu web series ‘Dayaa’, says he and director Pavan Sadineni would have almost not worked with each other




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Govt to constitute high-level committee to monitor implementation of crop loan waiver, says Harish Rao

CM announced unconditional crop loan waiver twice unlike other States, he said 




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Payasam lovers in Thiruvananthapuram are spoilt for choice with shops selling the dessert throughout the year

Outlets selling different kinds of payasam have mushroomed in the city




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Vennela Kishore to headline ‘Chaari 111’, a spy action comedy

Telugu comedy actor Vennela Kishore to play the hero in director T.G. Keerthi Kumar’s spy action comedy ‘Chaari 111’




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‘Gandeevadhari Arjuna’ movie review: Slick and well intended, albeit tepidly

Along with noble intentions, director Praveen Sattaru and actor Varun Tej’s slick Telugu thriller drama ‘Gandeevadhari Arjuna’ needed a smarter script




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‘Bedurulanka 2012’ movie review: A quirky social satire that’s partly amusing, partly patience testing

Written and directed by first-timer Clax, the Telugu dramedy ‘Bedurulanka 2012,’ starring Kartikeya Gummakonda and Neha Shetty, is an indie-spirited narrative that’s delightful in parts 




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How to serve a sadya in the traditional way

Here is a quick guide to serving a traditional sadya for Onam. The sadya has several regional variations in Kerala. There are also differences in the way it is served and cooked




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Director Shiva Nirvana: ‘Kushi’ will discuss something beyond post-marriage romance, which we have not revealed in the trailer

Ahead of the release of Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Kushi’, director Shiva Nirvana opens up on the Mani Ratnam influence and how he was never inclined to direct romances initially




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Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They call him OG’ promises to be a stylish action extravaganza

The teaser of director Sujeeth and Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They call him OG’ reveals an action entertainer set in Mumbai




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Organs of 20-year-old accident victim from Mysuru donated




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Anushka Shetty on ‘Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty’: The simplest of stories can be tough to narrate

Actor Anushka Shetty talks about her new Telugu film ‘Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty’, signing her first Malayalam film ‘Kathanar’ and why she felt the need to pause and reboot




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An ongoing trunk show in Coimbatore showcases luxury fashion brands

Leading design houses from across the country showcase their collections at an ongoing trunk show




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Ram Pothineni, Boyapati Sreenu’s ‘Skanda’ gets a new release date

Director Boyapati Sreenu’s ‘Skanda’ headlined by Ram Pothineni, has opted for a new release date, as the buzz of the postponement of Prashanth Neel’s ‘Salaar’ starring Prabhas grows louder




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Venkatesh Maha: After three years, crowdfunding seemed the best option for ‘Marmaanuvu’

Director Venkatesh Maha talks about taking the crowdfunding route for his new Telugu film ‘Marmaanuvu’ asserting he will not let down the film-loving audience




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‘Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty’ movie review: Anushka Shetty, Naveen Polishetty shoulder a simple urban romance with fun moments

Naveen Polishetty’s flair for humour and Anushka Shetty’s restrained act work but the simple, predictable ‘Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty’ needed more emotional heft




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Decomposed body of woman found at construction site near Hyderabad




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School Education Department issues safety directives ahead of monsoon

School authorities told to stay alert and ensure that children do not go near the ponds or tanks in the area to play; electrical connections to be checked




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Dev Anand @100: Watch ‘C.I.D’, ‘Guide’, ‘Jewel Thief’ and ‘Johny Mera Naam’ on the large screen

To commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of actor Dev Anand, the NFDC-NFAI and Film Heritage Foundation will facilitate the screening of restored 4k versions of ‘C.I.D’, ‘Guide’, ‘Jewel Thief’ and ‘Johny Mera Naam’ in theatres across 30 cities in India




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Zonal misclassification: Government waives ₹240 crore property tax penalty levied by BBMP

Penalty was levied for zonal misclassification while paying property tax online




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Tharun Bhascker’s crime comedy ‘Keedaa Cola’, presented by Rana Daggubati, announces its release date

Actor-director Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam’s Telugu crime comedy ‘Keeda Cola’, presented by Rana Daggubati, will arrive in theatres in November




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We giggled our way through danger: Sid Mewara

Sid and Shanky, the co-hosts of The Big Forkers, talk about their debut in a new adventure series, I Should Have Stayed Home




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Rakshit Shetty: We believed that ‘Sapta Sagaradaache Ello’ will find takers in Telugu

Ahead of the release of ‘Sapta Sagaralu Dhaati’, the Telugu version of the Kannada romance saga ‘Sapta Sagaradhaache Ello’, Rakshit Shetty, Hemanth Rao and Rukmini Vasanth assert that they believed their film would travel far and wide




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Watch | Inside Hyderabad’s first train-themed restaurant

A video on Pariwar Foodexpress, the first train-themed restaurant at any railway station in Telangana 




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Director Vassishta: The audience can expect to see Chiranjeevi in an entertaining fantasy film like ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari’

Director Vassishta opens up on his next film starring Chiranjeevi and says it will be a fantasy entertainer, steeped in visual effects, in which the superstar will play a mature character befitting his stature and age




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World Tourism Day: Discover cities in India through performance arts

Engage in Tamil kuthu in Chennai, hip-hop in Hyderabad, movement therapy in Bengaluru or Latin folk dance in Kochi. Dancescapes presents a city through performance art curated experiences



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Elaborate arrangements made for Ganesh idol immersion in Hyderabad: KCR




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Finally, no longer Mother India

What a relief now to watch mothers on screen trying not to paint a picture of maternal perfection




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Naga cuisine, an artsy deli, a chocolate nook: Mumbai’s three new cafés

A three-table Naga restaurant, an artsy deli in a 1940s Art Deco mansion and a new chocolate nook: here are three new cafés to check out in Mumbai




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First International Calligraphy Festival of Kerala under way in Kochi is a hit with enthusiasts and fine arts students

Exhibition serves as an introduction to the potential of the art form which is gaining popularity among young artists in State




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‘Our goal was to bring intelligent conversations to Hyderabad’

Since 2005 Manthan as a platform succeeded in hosting 450 speakers in their monthly events, and about 65 speakers at the annual Samvaad




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Srikanth Nagothi: In ‘Month of Madhu’, I have tried to not judge the characters portrayed by Swathi and Naveen Chandra

Director Srikanth Nagothi holds forth on his Telugu film ‘Month of Madhu’ that features Swathi and Naveen Chandra as a middle-class couple