For the first time, Telangana bandh went off peacefully barring stray incidents. Agitators expressed their protest in a noble way instead of damaging public and private property.
Assault pushes Nagam to No. 2 leader for T cause
Many Telugu Desam leaders are unable to digest the “elevation” of Mr Nagam Janardhan Reddy as the icon of the Telangana movement within the party.
Congress, TD in fix over T meet
The Centre’s decision to convene a meeting of eight political parties from Andhra Pradesh in Delhi on January 5 to discuss the Telangana issue has again landed the Congress and the Telugu Desam in a dilemma.
JAC plea to place bill in Parliament
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of political parties asked the Centre to introduce the Telangana Bill in Parliament immediately so that they can withdraw the agitation.
CM remark on industry jitters draws TRS anger
The Telangana Rashtra Samiti took serious note of the statement of the Chief Minister, Mr K. Rosaiah, who said investments will not come to the state with frequent bandhs and agitations.
Quit spree begins in GHMC office
The resignation bug has finally bitten the corporators of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation too. As many as six corporators from the Congress and the TD put in their resignations in support of the Telangana state cause
PC invites 8 parties for T-talks on Jan. 5
In a bid to resolve the Telangana issue which has been on the boil for nearly a month now, the Centre will begin the consultation process on the issue by convening a meeting of eight political parties from Andhra Pradesh here on January 5.
Canada warns against AP travel
Canada has raised its warning level for travellers to India after violence over the Telangana statehood demand.
Entertainment
Actress Eva Longoria cheers during an NBA basketball game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio on Tuesday.
Vishnuvardhan's fan commits suicide
A 23-year-old man committed suicide by jumping into a well here on hearing of sudden death of Kannada actor Vishnuvardhan on Wednesday, the police said.
Kannada film industry's superstar Vishnuvardhan died of a heart attack early Wednesday, doctors said. The actor died while he was being rushed to a hospital in Mysore. He leaves behind his wife Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, who is an actress, and his two daughters Keerthi and Chandana.
Kate Winslet's body most desirable
Hollywood actress Kate Winslet has the most desirable celebrity body according to a new poll.
Ranbir had a crush on his teacher
The list of Ranbir Kapoor’s link-ups seem to be never ending. Recently, it was reported that Ranbir was dating Priyanka Chopra, following their on-screen kiss in Anjaana Anjaani. Rumours of him seeing Katrina seem to be hounding him as well.
Big B recalls his school days
Amitabh Bachchan, who enjoyed donning the character of Auro in Paa and heading back to school, has fond memories of his own school days.
Crime
Kidnapped chess player's son released
Six-year-old Yash, son of an international chess player, who was abducted on Tuesday was released after a successful joint combing operation by a police team in the Chambal ravines of Dholpur district, police said on Wednesday.
10-yr-old girl raped by neighbour
A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour on Thursday in Bagbera area on the outskirts of the steel city after he had a quarrel with the minor's father, the police said.
Man shot dead for refusing to pay for cigarette
A shopkeeper shot dead a man after he refused to pay for the cigarettes purchased in Saran district of Bihar, police said on Tuesday.
Business
L&T gets orders worth $125 mln
Engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro said on Thursday it has secured two contracts worth 5.81 billion rupees ($125 million).
2000-09: The decade that was India’s
Calling it “The Decade That Was India’s”, a leading US daily says India’s ability to make the success of the last 10 years the norm across regions and industries, “could well pave the way for an Indian century.”
India set to be bullish in 2010
10 Ka Dum will see the consolidation of the Nifty in the first half of 2010. In 2009, Nifty had gained almost 2,200 points or 75 per cent and completed a dramatic psychological “U” turn from the devastating 2008.
England’s Graeme Swann celebrates the fall of a South African wicket on the final day of the second Test match at the Kingsmead in Durban, South Africa on Wednesday. England won by an innings and 98 run
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