Hyderabad (IANS): They were looking for a bride for him. But that was not to be. Just days after he left his home in Andhra Pradesh, mechanical engineer Rudraraju Sudheer Kumar was found shot dead in his Atlanta home leaving his family here numb with grief.
A pall of gloom has descended on the house of Kumar's parents here and also in his native village in Gudimalla in Sakhinetipalli Mandal of East Godavari district.
Kumar, 31, an engineer with Toyota Motors, was found murdered in his flat in Atlanta Tuesday night. He is the third techie from the state to die in less than a month in the US.
Kumar, the only son of Srirama Raju and Padmavathi, had returned to the US on Jan 17 after spending nearly a month with his parents. He had also visited his native village and celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranthi with his grandparents.
"The boy was full of life. He was here to celebrate Sankranthi and it is unbelievable that he is no more," said K. Pallam Raju, Kumar's maternal grandfather in Myfa village in West Godavari district.
"What is more tragic is that his end came at a time when we were looking for a suitable bride for him," he added.
Kumar and his elder sister Bindu Madhavi, who share a flat in Atlanta, had come here on Dec 11. While Kumar went back on Jan 17, Madhavi was to leave on Feb 6.
The murder came to light when Kumar's friend Madhukar went to his flat after he did not turn up at a local tennis club during the weekend and also did not return his calls.
Madhukar found the cars of both Kumar and his sister in the parking lot and informed the police, who opened the door to find Kumar's body lying on the floor.
Madhukar informed Kumar's family about his death over the phone and said the police had not allowed him to see the body.
Srirama Raju received no information either about the identity of the killers or the motive for the crime. He said he was not aware of the reports that unidentified people shot him dead when he refused to part with the money.
"Someone might have attacked him when he opened the door," the grieving father said while trying to control his tears, regretting that he had not called his son during the weekend.
The family was busy with preparations for Madhavi's departure when they heard of Kumar's death.
Family members said Kumar left for the US seven years ago after doing his engineering in Bangalore. He did his Masters in the US and got a job with Toyota.
Kumar's murder is the ninth case of students and professionals from Andhra Pradesh being killed in the US in the last 14 months.
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Wednesday, 7 January 2009
No action against Raju: Police
While stepping down from Satyam Computers, its chairman Ramalinga Raju admitted that there was financial fraud up to the tune of a whopping Rs.7,000 crore in the company. In all likelihood, with more and more reports of irregularities coming out Raju may well land up in jail in the days to come.
Raju admitted to the board members that he had tried to fill fictitious inflated cash balance of Rs 5,040 crore in the balance sheet. He said there was Rs. 588 crore artificial cash in Satyam books. A margin of a total Rs 649 crore was reported in the sheet while the actual figure is a meager Rs.61 crore.
Many statements Raju made in his confession letter are unimaginable and the shareholders and board members are appalled at the huge irregularities that took place in the company’s financial management.
The company reported inflated revenues over years leaving and understated liability of Rs.1,230 crore as of September 30, sources told media.
“Every attempt that had been made to eliminate the gap failed,” said Raju to in his letter to the board.
It is learnt that an accrued interest of Rs 376 crore in quarter 2 was non-existent.
Employees of Satyam are said to be scared to tackle clients. They are in absolute fear of job loss. It may be recalled that a total number of 120 employees had quit their jobs following the developments on Tuesday. More are expected to join the bandwagon.
Meanwhile, questions are being raised on corporate governance. Also, in the wake of huge fraud in Satyam, irregularities in many other software companies may see the light and this thought is sending shivers down the spine of shareholders and employees.
No action against Raju: Police
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad police on Wednesday said it would not take any action for now against B Ramalinga Raju, the disgraced founder-chairman of Satyam Computer Services, who resigned after admitting massive financial fraud at India's fourth-largest software exporting company.
"We will not involve ourselves in the matter now," B Prasada Rao, Hyderabad's police commissioner told ET.
No complaint had yet been registered with the police against either Mr Raju or any other Satyam employee and there was no ground for any arrest to take place at this time, Mr Rao said.
"If a complaint is registered, we will act according to legal procedure. But it is too premature now."
Raju admitted to the board members that he had tried to fill fictitious inflated cash balance of Rs 5,040 crore in the balance sheet. He said there was Rs. 588 crore artificial cash in Satyam books. A margin of a total Rs 649 crore was reported in the sheet while the actual figure is a meager Rs.61 crore.
Many statements Raju made in his confession letter are unimaginable and the shareholders and board members are appalled at the huge irregularities that took place in the company’s financial management.
The company reported inflated revenues over years leaving and understated liability of Rs.1,230 crore as of September 30, sources told media.
“Every attempt that had been made to eliminate the gap failed,” said Raju to in his letter to the board.
It is learnt that an accrued interest of Rs 376 crore in quarter 2 was non-existent.
Employees of Satyam are said to be scared to tackle clients. They are in absolute fear of job loss. It may be recalled that a total number of 120 employees had quit their jobs following the developments on Tuesday. More are expected to join the bandwagon.
Meanwhile, questions are being raised on corporate governance. Also, in the wake of huge fraud in Satyam, irregularities in many other software companies may see the light and this thought is sending shivers down the spine of shareholders and employees.
No action against Raju: Police
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad police on Wednesday said it would not take any action for now against B Ramalinga Raju, the disgraced founder-chairman of Satyam Computer Services, who resigned after admitting massive financial fraud at India's fourth-largest software exporting company.
"We will not involve ourselves in the matter now," B Prasada Rao, Hyderabad's police commissioner told ET.
No complaint had yet been registered with the police against either Mr Raju or any other Satyam employee and there was no ground for any arrest to take place at this time, Mr Rao said.
"If a complaint is registered, we will act according to legal procedure. But it is too premature now."
Satyam's mind-boggling fraud will be inquired into: YSR
NEW DELHI: Terming the Satyam Computer financial fraud as "mind-boggling", Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on Wednesday said his government would order an inquiry into the "fudging" of accounts and do "whatever is needed to be done".
"The total figures are really mind-boggling," and as per the statement of Ramalinga Raju, the "fudging" of accounts was a "fraud", Reddy told a press conference when asked to comment on the collapse of the Hyderabad-based IT company.
"We will ask the CB-CID to hold an immediate preliminary inquiry to look at the criminal angle into the entire episode," he said.
When asked why not Raju be arrested as per his own statement, Reddy said "that is what I am trying to tell. We will take every possible step. Whatever is needed will be done".
The Chief Minister said that he would also ask his officials to look into various problems and issues concerning this episode.
Observing that Satyam and Maytas were two different entities, Reddy said that while Raju owned very little stake in Satyam, the company employed over 53,000 people and the government would have to look into every aspect.
The Chief Minister said Hyderabad Metro Project and the Machilipatnam Port Project have been awarded to Maytas.
Raju, founder-chairman of India's fourth largest IT firm Satyam, today revealed that balance sheet of Satyam had been inflated and that he would subject himself to the laws of the land.
"The total figures are really mind-boggling," and as per the statement of Ramalinga Raju, the "fudging" of accounts was a "fraud", Reddy told a press conference when asked to comment on the collapse of the Hyderabad-based IT company.
"We will ask the CB-CID to hold an immediate preliminary inquiry to look at the criminal angle into the entire episode," he said.
When asked why not Raju be arrested as per his own statement, Reddy said "that is what I am trying to tell. We will take every possible step. Whatever is needed will be done".
The Chief Minister said that he would also ask his officials to look into various problems and issues concerning this episode.
Observing that Satyam and Maytas were two different entities, Reddy said that while Raju owned very little stake in Satyam, the company employed over 53,000 people and the government would have to look into every aspect.
The Chief Minister said Hyderabad Metro Project and the Machilipatnam Port Project have been awarded to Maytas.
Raju, founder-chairman of India's fourth largest IT firm Satyam, today revealed that balance sheet of Satyam had been inflated and that he would subject himself to the laws of the land.
Ramaling Raju admits to Rs 4000-cr fraud
Hyderabad: Satyam Computer Services founder chairman B. Ramalinga Raju resigned from the IT major's board after admitting a fraud to the tune of Rs 4000 crore ($823 million) in the balance sheet of the company.
In a notification to the stock exchanges, the Hyderabad-based IT firm said Ramalinga Raju and Managing Director Rama Raju had resigned early Wednesday and that the Securities and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) had been informed.
The balance sheet has inflated cash balances of Rs 5,040 crore and accrued interest of Rs 376 crore is non-existent. Rs 1,230 crore, which was arranged to Satyam, is not reflected in the books.
He admitted that the second quarter numbers were inflated to Rs 2,700 crore when the actual figure was only Rs 2,112 crore. He also said that other Board members were unaware of the real numbers.
"Rama Raju shall continue in the position till such time the board is expanded and the continuance is to ensure enhancement of the board," the company said in the notification.
In a notification to the stock exchanges, the Hyderabad-based IT firm said Ramalinga Raju and Managing Director Rama Raju had resigned early Wednesday and that the Securities and Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) had been informed.
The balance sheet has inflated cash balances of Rs 5,040 crore and accrued interest of Rs 376 crore is non-existent. Rs 1,230 crore, which was arranged to Satyam, is not reflected in the books.
He admitted that the second quarter numbers were inflated to Rs 2,700 crore when the actual figure was only Rs 2,112 crore. He also said that other Board members were unaware of the real numbers.
"Rama Raju shall continue in the position till such time the board is expanded and the continuance is to ensure enhancement of the board," the company said in the notification.
Satyam: Full text of Raju's letter to the Board
Satyam Computers Services Ltd.
From B. Ramalinga Raju
Chairman, Satyam Computer Servcies Ltd
Dear Board Members,
It is with deep regret, and tremendous burden that I am carrying on my conscience, that I would like to bring the following facts to your notice:
1. The balance sheet carries as of September 30, 2008
a) Inflated (non-existent) cash and bank balance of Rs 5,040 crore (as against Rs 5361 crore refglected in the books)
b) An accured interest of Rs 376 crore which is non-existent
c) An understated liability of Rs 1,230 crore on account of funds arranged by me
d) An over stated debtor position of Rs 490 crore (as against Rs 2651 reflected in the books)
2. For the September quarter (Q2) we reported a revenue of Rs 2,700 crore and an operating margin of Rs 649 crore (24 per cent of revenues) as against the actual revenues of Rs 2,112 crore and an actual operating margin of Rs 61 crore (3 per cent of revenue). This has resulted in artificial cash and bank balances going up by Rs 588 crore in Q2 alone.
The gap in the balance sheet has arisen purely on account of inflated profits over a period of last several years (limited only to Satyam standalone, books of subsidiaries reflecting true performance). What started as a marginal gap between actual operating profit and the one reflected in the books of accounts continued to grow over the years. It has attained unmanageable proportions as the size of the company operations grew significantly (annualized revenue run rate of Rs 11,276 crore in the September quarter, 2008 and official reserves of Rs 8.392 crore). The differential in the real profits and the one reflected in the books was further accentuated by the fact that the company had to carry additional resources and assets to justify higher level of operations – thereby significantly increasing the costs.
Every attempt made to eliminate the gap failed. As the promoters held a small percentage of equity, the concern was the poor performance would result in a takeover, thereby exposing the gap. It was like riding a tiger, not knowing how to get off without being eaten.
The aborted Maytas acquisition deal was the last attempt to fill the fictitious assets with real ones. Maytas’ investors were convinced that this is a good divestment opportunity and a strategic fit. Once Satyam’s problem was solved, it was hoped that Maytas payments can be delayed. But that was not to be. What followed in the last several days is common knowledge.
I would like the board to know:
1. That neither myself, not the Managing Director(including our spouses) sold any shares in the last eight years-excepting for a small proportion declared and sold for philanthropic purposes.
2. That in the last two years a net amount of Rs 1,230 crore was arranged to Satyam (not reflected in the books of Satyam) to keep the operations going by resorting to pledging all the promoter shares and raising funds from know sources by giving all kinds of assurances (Statement enclosed, only to the members of the board). Significant dividend payments, acquisitions, capital expenditure to provide for growth did not help matters. Every attempt was made to keep the wheel moving and to ensure prompt payment of salaries to the associates. The last straw was the selling of most of the pledged share by the lenders on account of margin triggers.
3. That neither me, nor the Managing Director took even one rupee/dollar from the company and have not benefitted in financial terms on account of the inflated results.
4. None of the board members, past or present, had any knowledge of the situation in which the company is placed. Even business leaders and senior executives in the company, such as Ram Mynampati, Subu D T R Anand, Kesab Panda, Virender Agarwal, A S Murthy, Hari T, S V Krishnan, Vijay Prasad, Manish Mehta, Murali V, Sriram Papani, Kiran Kavale, Joe Lagioia. Ravindra Penu Metsa, Jayaraman and Prabhakar Gupta are unaware of the real situation as against the books of accounts. None of my or managing directors immediate or extended family members has any ideas about these issues.
Having put the facts before you, I leave it to the wisdom of the board to take the matters forward. However, I am also taking the liberty to
recommend the following steps:
1) A task force has been formed in the last few days to address the situation arising out of the failed Maytas acquisition attempt. This consists of some of the most accomplished leaders of Satyam: Subu D, T R Anand, Keshab Panda and Virender Aggarwal, representing business functions, and A.S.Murthy, Hari T and Murali V representing support functions. I suggest that Ram Mynampati be made the Chairman of this task force to immediately address some of the operational matters on hand. Ram can also act as an interim CEO reporting to the board.
2) Merrill Lynch can be entrusted with the task of quickly exploring some merger opportunities.
3) You may have a ‘restatement of accounts’ prepared by auditors in light of the facts that I have placed before you.
I have promoted and have been associated with Satyam for well over twenty years now. I have seen it grow from few people to 53,000 people, with 185 Fortune 500 companies as customers and operations in 66 countries. Satyam has an excellent leadership and competency base at all levels. I sincerely apologize to all Satyamites and stakeholders who have made Satyam a special organization, for the current situation. I am confident they will stand by the company in this hour of crisis.
in light of the above, I fervently appeal to the board to hold together to take some important steps. Mt T R Prasad is well placed to mobalize support from the government at this crucial time. With the hope that members of the Task Force and the financila advisor, Merrill Lynch (now Bank of America) will stand by the company at this crucial hour, I am marking copies of this statement to them as well.
Under the circumustances, I am tendering my resignation as the chairman of Satyam and shall continue in this position only till such time the current board is expanded. My contribution is just to ensure enhancement of the board over the next several days or as early as possible.
I am now prepared to subject myself to the laws of the land and fact the consequences thereof.
(B. Ramalinga Raju)
Copied marked to:
1) SEBI Chairman
2) Stock Exchanges
From B. Ramalinga Raju
Chairman, Satyam Computer Servcies Ltd
Dear Board Members,
It is with deep regret, and tremendous burden that I am carrying on my conscience, that I would like to bring the following facts to your notice:
1. The balance sheet carries as of September 30, 2008
a) Inflated (non-existent) cash and bank balance of Rs 5,040 crore (as against Rs 5361 crore refglected in the books)
b) An accured interest of Rs 376 crore which is non-existent
c) An understated liability of Rs 1,230 crore on account of funds arranged by me
d) An over stated debtor position of Rs 490 crore (as against Rs 2651 reflected in the books)
2. For the September quarter (Q2) we reported a revenue of Rs 2,700 crore and an operating margin of Rs 649 crore (24 per cent of revenues) as against the actual revenues of Rs 2,112 crore and an actual operating margin of Rs 61 crore (3 per cent of revenue). This has resulted in artificial cash and bank balances going up by Rs 588 crore in Q2 alone.
The gap in the balance sheet has arisen purely on account of inflated profits over a period of last several years (limited only to Satyam standalone, books of subsidiaries reflecting true performance). What started as a marginal gap between actual operating profit and the one reflected in the books of accounts continued to grow over the years. It has attained unmanageable proportions as the size of the company operations grew significantly (annualized revenue run rate of Rs 11,276 crore in the September quarter, 2008 and official reserves of Rs 8.392 crore). The differential in the real profits and the one reflected in the books was further accentuated by the fact that the company had to carry additional resources and assets to justify higher level of operations – thereby significantly increasing the costs.
Every attempt made to eliminate the gap failed. As the promoters held a small percentage of equity, the concern was the poor performance would result in a takeover, thereby exposing the gap. It was like riding a tiger, not knowing how to get off without being eaten.
The aborted Maytas acquisition deal was the last attempt to fill the fictitious assets with real ones. Maytas’ investors were convinced that this is a good divestment opportunity and a strategic fit. Once Satyam’s problem was solved, it was hoped that Maytas payments can be delayed. But that was not to be. What followed in the last several days is common knowledge.
I would like the board to know:
1. That neither myself, not the Managing Director(including our spouses) sold any shares in the last eight years-excepting for a small proportion declared and sold for philanthropic purposes.
2. That in the last two years a net amount of Rs 1,230 crore was arranged to Satyam (not reflected in the books of Satyam) to keep the operations going by resorting to pledging all the promoter shares and raising funds from know sources by giving all kinds of assurances (Statement enclosed, only to the members of the board). Significant dividend payments, acquisitions, capital expenditure to provide for growth did not help matters. Every attempt was made to keep the wheel moving and to ensure prompt payment of salaries to the associates. The last straw was the selling of most of the pledged share by the lenders on account of margin triggers.
3. That neither me, nor the Managing Director took even one rupee/dollar from the company and have not benefitted in financial terms on account of the inflated results.
4. None of the board members, past or present, had any knowledge of the situation in which the company is placed. Even business leaders and senior executives in the company, such as Ram Mynampati, Subu D T R Anand, Kesab Panda, Virender Agarwal, A S Murthy, Hari T, S V Krishnan, Vijay Prasad, Manish Mehta, Murali V, Sriram Papani, Kiran Kavale, Joe Lagioia. Ravindra Penu Metsa, Jayaraman and Prabhakar Gupta are unaware of the real situation as against the books of accounts. None of my or managing directors immediate or extended family members has any ideas about these issues.
Having put the facts before you, I leave it to the wisdom of the board to take the matters forward. However, I am also taking the liberty to
recommend the following steps:
1) A task force has been formed in the last few days to address the situation arising out of the failed Maytas acquisition attempt. This consists of some of the most accomplished leaders of Satyam: Subu D, T R Anand, Keshab Panda and Virender Aggarwal, representing business functions, and A.S.Murthy, Hari T and Murali V representing support functions. I suggest that Ram Mynampati be made the Chairman of this task force to immediately address some of the operational matters on hand. Ram can also act as an interim CEO reporting to the board.
2) Merrill Lynch can be entrusted with the task of quickly exploring some merger opportunities.
3) You may have a ‘restatement of accounts’ prepared by auditors in light of the facts that I have placed before you.
I have promoted and have been associated with Satyam for well over twenty years now. I have seen it grow from few people to 53,000 people, with 185 Fortune 500 companies as customers and operations in 66 countries. Satyam has an excellent leadership and competency base at all levels. I sincerely apologize to all Satyamites and stakeholders who have made Satyam a special organization, for the current situation. I am confident they will stand by the company in this hour of crisis.
in light of the above, I fervently appeal to the board to hold together to take some important steps. Mt T R Prasad is well placed to mobalize support from the government at this crucial time. With the hope that members of the Task Force and the financila advisor, Merrill Lynch (now Bank of America) will stand by the company at this crucial hour, I am marking copies of this statement to them as well.
Under the circumustances, I am tendering my resignation as the chairman of Satyam and shall continue in this position only till such time the current board is expanded. My contribution is just to ensure enhancement of the board over the next several days or as early as possible.
I am now prepared to subject myself to the laws of the land and fact the consequences thereof.
(B. Ramalinga Raju)
Copied marked to:
1) SEBI Chairman
2) Stock Exchanges
Satyam chairman Ramalinga Raju resigns
NEW DELHI: Satyam Computers founder and chairman Ramalinga Raju has resigned from the Satyam Board.
Raju has written a letter to the board giving details of the balance sheet. Balance Sheet has inflated cash balances of Rs 5040 crore and accrued interest of Rs 376 crore is non-existent. Rs 1230 crore was arranged to Satyam and is not reflected in the books
While Ram Mynampati will act as Interim CEO, Merrill Lynch can be entrusted to explore.
As per the revelations, second Quarter numbers were inflated to Rs 2700 crore vs Rs 2112 crore actual numbers. No board member had any knowledge of the real situation of the books.
Shares in Satyam Computer shed all gains to turn negative after the embattled Indian outsourcer said its chairman has resigned from the Board. Shares were down 16.81% at 149 rupees. (11.22 am)
According to analysts, Raju's resignation wouldn't make much of a difference to investors.
"He is not to be blamed alone...the responsibility lies with the entire board. It was a unanimous decision and this board is in no place to decide on the issue," said Prabhudas Leeladhar analyst Apurva Shah.
Thursday, 25 December 2008
Intelligence Report: Mass Terrorist Attacks On Hyderabad
Even before the nation has settled to the gruesome shock of the Mumbai terror attacks on 26/11 news has been arriving of further attacks and that too of high magnitudes in other cities. The prime target according to the latest intelligence reports is that the city of Hyderabad is in the hit list and attacks are being planned here.
The target date for this is said to be sometime during the coming week given the Christmas time and the holidays that would see most of the people having a good time with their families. The same alert has also been given to states like Assam and West Bengal and it is heard that these terrorists are sneaking into the country this time from the Bangladesh border.
While all this is happening, not many measures are being noticed anywhere in the city and it is about time folks gear up to the situation instead of waiting for an NSG or RAF to arrive. Please be alert when you go out to malls and movies and if you notice anything suspicious, report it to the authorities immediately.
The target date for this is said to be sometime during the coming week given the Christmas time and the holidays that would see most of the people having a good time with their families. The same alert has also been given to states like Assam and West Bengal and it is heard that these terrorists are sneaking into the country this time from the Bangladesh border.
While all this is happening, not many measures are being noticed anywhere in the city and it is about time folks gear up to the situation instead of waiting for an NSG or RAF to arrive. Please be alert when you go out to malls and movies and if you notice anything suspicious, report it to the authorities immediately.
Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Bhargavi's Murder: Praveen's 3rd Wife Bhargavi?
Praveen alias Bujji, the orchestra singer cum Flutist, who killed Bhargavi and committed suicide first married the daughter of an ex DSP Dolly. Later he divorced from her and married Swapna, the second heroine in Jr NTR's 'Subbu'. He separated from her and then married Bhargavi in the presence of some friends. Bujji met Bhargavi in Ongole as a dancer and fallen in her crush. Bhargavi also considered him as her best half. Things have been moving well until the success of 'Asta Chamma'.
Bujji developed inferiority complex with her success and went into depression. As his first two relations with women were failures, he thought to make his 3rd relation with Bhargavi an everlasting one. But Bhargavi's success appeared like an enemy for him and hence committed murder. Leaving no chance for anyone to question his act, he too committed suicide. The parents of both Bhargavi in Guntur and Bujji in Nellore are drowned in huge grief and shocked. They are talking to media with loud weep. The parents of both sides are condemning the marriage news.
They say that they were never married as per their knowledge. Bhargavi's mother said that her daughter called her for last time in the early morning at 6 AM stating that's he got ready for the shooting. Her death news has come to light through media at around 11 AM.
Bujji developed inferiority complex with her success and went into depression. As his first two relations with women were failures, he thought to make his 3rd relation with Bhargavi an everlasting one. But Bhargavi's success appeared like an enemy for him and hence committed murder. Leaving no chance for anyone to question his act, he too committed suicide. The parents of both Bhargavi in Guntur and Bujji in Nellore are drowned in huge grief and shocked. They are talking to media with loud weep. The parents of both sides are condemning the marriage news.
They say that they were never married as per their knowledge. Bhargavi's mother said that her daughter called her for last time in the early morning at 6 AM stating that's he got ready for the shooting. Her death news has come to light through media at around 11 AM.
Asta Chamma Heroine: Suicide Or Murder?
The new angle in the story of Bhargavi's death is getting unleashed. It is said that she didn't die along with her husband but with another man. The last call in her mobile is from Madhu and that was at 10:30 PM. There were scratches on her chest and as per sources there are signs of murder on her. It is said that the man who spent time with her last night has killed her and also committed suicide. This new angle is still in investigation. The producers and directors those have called her in the morning didn't get any answer from her and thus the news has come to light.
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
Vijayshanti held, released
The police today arrested Talli Telangana party leader and former heroine Vijayshanti at Indira Park, Hyderabad, where she was agitating for getting house sites to the poor and downtrodden sections. Later, she was released. Talking to the media, Vijayshanti said that her arrest was a big humiliation to the entire "Adapadachulu" of Telangana. She questioned the functioning of the police and government as "they resorted to arrest the leaders when they exercise their rights". She said she would continue her land-struggle with more intensity.
NBK's Yuva Garjana Oct 20
The proposed Yuva Garjana of Telugu Desam Party, which is widely seen as the platform for Nandamuri Balakrishna to jump into politics, is likely to be taking place in Guntur on October 20 or 23, as against the earlier plan of holding it in the first week of October. The TDP cadres are trying to garner the maximum crowds for the venue in view of the presence of Nandamuri heroes, including NTR and Kalyanram.
Scold Chiru, get party ticket
Praja Rajyam party leader Smt. Sobha Nagi Reddy today launched scathing attack against actress turned TDP mahila wing leader Roja. Smt. Reddy spoke to the media, responding to Roja's remarks against Chiru. "Finding that her name is not there in TDP list of candidates for the coming elections, Roja immediately chose to mudsling against Chiru. Now, she got assurance that she would get the ticket. This way, our leader Chiru helped Roja," she said. "Aspirants of TDP tickets should try scolding Chiru," she quipped.
Sunday, 21 September 2008
Soumya Reddy murder case takes a new turn
The killing of an Andhra student in the US State of Missouri took a new turn on Tuesday after the discovery of the body of an Indian man in a lake near the spot she was found shot dead, with the authorities now treating the incident as a "murder-suicide".
The body of Soumya Tummala, a 22-year-old electrical engineering student at Southern Illinois University, was spotted by passersby inside a car near the Sunfish Lake boat ramp in Spanish Lake area at about 8.30 am on Sunday.
Detectives searching the area for clues found the body of Vikram Kumar Tummala, 27, in the lake three hours later with bullet wounds. His wallet was found by investigators in the car where Soumya's body was found slouched.
The Ford Taurus car was registered in Vikram's name.
The police in St Louis County are trying to determine the exact nature of the relationship between the two.
Officials are at present characterising the relationship between the two as "cousins".
"At this time we do not have a suspect in custody or a person of interest," Lt Gary Berra of the St Louis County Police Department, Missouri told PTI making the point that authorities are treating it as a "murder-suicide".
"At this time there are only two persons involved. There is no third party," Lt Berra said. The medical examiner has apparently made the determination that the man died from a single gunshot wound to his mouth.
There are a number of factors that the police have based their determination on including the proximity of where the two bodies were found.
The County police official said that he had "no idea" if the Federal Bureau of Investigation is also involved in the ongoing inquiry.
Greg Conroy, the Director of Public Affairs at the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, which Soumya was attending as a graduate student maintained that the male "cousin" is not currently enrolled in the university.
Out of a total student population of about 13,500, the international student population in the university numbered 359 as of January 2008, including 167 from India, he said.
Local media reports said Soumya and Vikram lived at different addresses in Maryville, Illinois.
"What we're trying to find out now is why these two
individuals from Maryville, Illinois, were up in such a remote area of St Louis County," police spokesman Rick Eckhard said.
Soumya's murder is the fourth incident of a student from Andhra Pradesh being killed under mysterious circumstances in the US in the last 10 months.
A Srinivas, a post-graduate medical student from Karimnagar was killed in March. A Kirankumar and K Chandrasekhar Reddy, both PhD students, were shot dead at Louisiana University in December 2007.
Source : NDTV
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
Lok Sabha adjourned as MPs flash wads of cash
Pandemonium gripped the Lok Sabha on Tuesday afternoon as opposition MPs suddenly flashed bundles of currency notes they said were being doled out by government supporters to bribe MPs ahead of a crucial trust vote later in the day.
Deputy Speaker Charanjit Singh Atwal was presiding over the house, trying to persuade Basudeb Acharya of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) to end his speech, when Ashok Pradhan of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) walked rapidly to the table of parliament staffers, accompanied by a colleague.
Both then placed two leather bags on the table and pulled out bundles of 100 rupee notes, alleging bribery.
As the house - and the nation - watched in shock, Atwal left his seat. In no time, a large number of MPs, mainly from the opposition benches, trooped towards the empty speaker's chair, shouting slogans.
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Get 'Ready' to face Kuchipudi dancers protest
The films 'Kantri' and 'Gorintaku' have seen the curse of Krishna Madiga and the news is known for all. Now the fresh issue this morning is with respect to the film 'Ready'. Kuchipudi artistes are protesting against the film that they are hurt with the way Kuchpudi is projected in the film. Sunil portrayed the role of Kuchipudi dancer in the film and enacts eunuch mannerisms. There is a dialogue in the film pointing Sunil's character -"Kuchipudi nerchukuni sex maarpidi cheyinchukunna mumaith khan la tayaarayyavu".
This has disturbed Kuchipudi dancers and they protested on censor board. But sensor board members are saying not to do much ado about nothing. He also added that renowned Kuchipudi dancers Deepika Reddy and Sobha Naidu have given their 'no objection' regarding these scenes at the time of censor.
But still Kuchipudi dancers are showing their anger on censor board and saying that they are hurt and the consent of those two dancers is not sufficient. We have to see if Srinu Vaitla reacts to it and cuts down those scenes.
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Mahesh Babu angry with his fans
Hero Mahesh Babu and Super star Krishna fans are all set to celebrate their hero’s birthday in a very grand way. The All India Mahesh-Krishna Sena is getting ready to do a month long social activites in and around Hyderabad. They are going to end the activities on August 9th which is Mahesh Babu birthday.
The fans of Mahesh Babu are going to do blood donation camps, eye donation camps, text books distribution to children, planting of trees, felicitating freedom fighters and also screening Mahesh Babu movies.
Mahesh who likes to celebrate his birthday in a very simple and calm way is angry with his fans activities. This is because the media is applying a political colour to these charity activities. Mahesh Babu doesnt want to get involved in Andhra politics in any way. He wants to just act in movies for time being.
Maska title for Ram and Hansika film
Young star Ram and beautiful babe Hansika Motwani are doing a new movie together which is titled Maska. Ace producer MS Raju produces this film on Sumanth Arts banner and also provides screen play for this Maskaa film. B Gopal directs it. Chakri provides music and Sekhar V Joseph does the camera work.
The shooting of this Maska film started few days back and completed its first shedule. It is going to start its second shedule in few days time.
Three music directors for one song
Three big Tollywood music directors are working together for one song. Two music directors are singing this song while one music director is composing music for it.
This rare feat is taking place for one song in Charmi, Srikanth new movie Kausalya Supraja Rama. Music directors Ramana Gokula and MM Srilekha are singing one song in this movie while Koti is composing music for it.
Kausalya Supraja Rama is being directed by Surya Prasad and is being produced by Ramanaidu on Suresh Productions banner. Gowri Munjal plays another heroine in this comedy flick.
The shooting of this film is almost complete except for two songs which will be shot in foreign locations.
This rare feat is taking place for one song in Charmi, Srikanth new movie Kausalya Supraja Rama. Music directors Ramana Gokula and MM Srilekha are singing one song in this movie while Koti is composing music for it.
Kausalya Supraja Rama is being directed by Surya Prasad and is being produced by Ramanaidu on Suresh Productions banner. Gowri Munjal plays another heroine in this comedy flick.
The shooting of this film is almost complete except for two songs which will be shot in foreign locations.
Rajasekhar to copy Mohanlal comedy flick
After Satyameva Jayate, hero and angry young man Rajasekhar will be ding a comedy movie. This movie will be a remake of a Malayalam movie Hello. Mohanlal played the lead role in this comedy flick.
The telugu remake will have Rajasekhar in the lead and Sushasi will play the female lead. Ramana Gokula will score the music and Ram Prasad will direct it. Maganti Gopinath will produce the film.
Malayalam movie Hello is about an alcoholic lawyer who leaves his practice after his parents not accepting his love. We have to wait and see how the telugu remake will be changed to suit the taste of telugu audience.
This movie will start after Rajasekhar completes his on-going hindi movie Kakhi remake project Satyameva Jayate.
Hope Rajasekhar fits well into the comedy genere like he fitted well in action movies…….
Ankita back in action with Tsunami 7 X
Young and sexy heroine Ankita who acted in big movies like Simhadri and Lahiri Lahiri Lahiri Lo couldn’t maintain her stardom for a long time. Soon she was seen doing item numbers and after that she was not seen in telugu movies.
After a long gap this bubbly heroine is going to sizzile on telugu silver screens with a movie titled Tsunami 7 X. This movie is about family problems which start in a very small way and become like a Tsunami because of the family members mis-understandings. Ankita, Raghu Babu, Krishna Bhagavan and Sunitha are playing the lead roles in this movie.
Tsunami 7 X completed its 1st and 2nd shedules of shooting and is getting ready for a third shedule. This movie is being directed by MA Chowdary and is being jointly produced by G Madhukar and Srinivas Babu on V International banner.
All the best Ankita baby…..Hope u bring back the Rasna charm again…..
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