France's Eiffel Tower has been named the most favourite building of the world, leaving behind Taj Mahal and New York’s Statue of Liberty, according to a new survey.
Tiwari smells a T-plot
Breaking his silence, the former Andhra Pradesh Governor, Mr N.D. Tiwari, who resigned in the wake of an alleged sex scandal, on Monday rubbished reports against him as “fabricated and false” and said he will continue to be in public life.
Students may lose an academic year
Caught in the Andhra-Telangana crossfire, students fear their career prospects will be affected.
Rosaiah meets new Governor
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah called on E. S. L. Narasimhan at the Raj Bhavan a few hours after the latter was sworn in as the Governor here on Monday.
Call for bandh in Telangana on Dec. 30
The all-party Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) on Sunday night gave a call for bandh in Telangana on December 30 in support of its demand for statehood to the region.
JAC announces student convention on Jan 3
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Osmania University here, a nerve-centre of the separate Telangana movement, on Sunday decided to organise a massive convention of students on January 3 to step up the agitation for bifurcation.
“The Centre should clearly announce the steps for formation of separate Telangana state by January 2. We will organise ‘Telangana Vidyardhi Maha Garjana’ (Massive roar by Telangana students) on January 3,” leaders of JAC said.
AP loses property worth over Rs. 250 cr over Telangana issue
As Andhra Pradesh boils over the Telangana issue, public and private properties worth over Rs. 250 crore were destroyed by protesters in all the three regions of the state so far, government sources said.
Adding the loss caused to businesses because of the seemingly unending spate of shutdowns in Telangana, the figure could be a few hundred crores of rupees more.
Hyderabad Book Fair extended upto Monday
The Hyderabad Book Fair will be open on Monday also. The fair was to be closed on Sunday, but in view of the Telangana Bandh on Thursday, it was decided to extend it by another day. The book fair will be open from 12 noon to 9 p.m. on Necklace road.
Traffic restrictions announced
Traffic police have announced restrictions on movement of traffic on several road stretches of Hyderabad on Monday in view of the Bibi-ka-Alam procession to be taken out from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Following are the restrictions
All vehicular traffic coming from Dabeerpura towards Alawa Bibi will be diverted at Sunargalli “T” Junction towards Mata Ki Khidki.
Traffic coming from Dabeerpura will not be allowed towards Shaik Faiz Kaman and will be diverted at Jabber Hotel.
Traffic coming from Yakuthpura Railway station towards Shaik Faiz Kaman will be diverted at Bada Bazar “T” Junction towards Mir Jumla Talab Katta via. Chowni.
Traffic coming from Purani Haveli towards Ethebar Chowk will be diverted at Setwin X Roads towards Dabeerpura.
Traffic coming from Mitti Ka Sher towards Ethebar Chowk will be diverted at Gulzar House towards Madina X Roads, when procession reaches Ethebar Chowk.
Traffic coming from Moghalpura towards Kotla Alija, will be diverted at Bibi Bazar X Roads towards Talab Katta.
Traffic coming from water tank Moghalpura towards Chowk Maidan Khan will be diverted at Hafez Danka Mosque towards Shah Ali Banda.
Traffic coming from Shah Ali Banda towards Charminar will be diverted at Paris Café towards Moghalpura.
Traffic coming from Puranapool towards Charminar will be diverted at Chowk Murgon towards Chelapura, Shahgunj, and Khilwath.
The traffic coming from Himmathpura towards Khilwath, and Lad Bazar will be diverted at Motigalli towards Moosa Bowli.
Traffic coming from Shakkerkote will be diverted at Mitti Ka Sher towards Ghansi Bazar and Chelapura.
Traffic coming from City College and Muslim Jung Bridge will be diverted at New Bridge towards Afzal Gunj, when the procession reaches Alawa Sartouq.
Traffic coming from Nayapool towards Charminar will be diverted at Madina X Roads towards City College when the procession reaches Kotla Alija.
Traffic coming from Chaderghat, Salarjung Bridge and Noor Khan Bazar will not be allowed towards Purani Haveli, and will be diverted towards Nayapool at Dar-ul-Shifa X Roads.
Traffic coming from Chaderghat will not be allowed towards Kali Kabar and will be diverted to Shanti Lodge towards Chaderghat Bridge when the procession reaches Alawa Sartouq.
Traffic coming from Gowliguda will not be allowed towards Aza Khana Zohra via, Salar Jung Bridge and will be diverted towards Afzal Gunj from Gowliguda side of Salar Jung Bridge.
APSRTC district buses will be diverted to Gowliguda and Rang Mahal Road for entry and exit from 2.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. on 28-12-2009. They should not come on the Kalikabar Road till the procession terminates.
Secunderabad:
Restrictions on vehicular traffic from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
All vehicular traffic proceeding from Hyderabad via Tankbund towards Karbala Maidan will be diverted at Children's Park towards Kavadiguda, Bible House and R.P. Road.
All vehicular traffic proceeding from the R.P. Road towards Karbala Maidan will be diverted at the Traffic Island near Traffic PS Begumpet, Secunderabad (Bible House) via., Tankbund Road and will join the Tankbund Road at DBR Mills “T” Junction.
Mahatma Gandhi Road between the Central Telegraph Island and Ranigunj will be “ONE WAY” towards Ranigunj side. Traffic will be diverted at Ranigunj Junction towards the Ministers Road, depending upon the situation.
Sports
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has tipped “comeback kid” Michael Schumacher to beat both Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button to title glory in 2010.
Tiger Woods’s blunder costs $12 billion
The study also finds that three sports-related companies -- PGA Tour Golf, Gatorade, and Nike -- have been worst hit, experiencing a 4.3 per cent drop in stock value, equivalent to about $ 6 billion.
Proteas agree to ‘compressed’ tour of India: South Africa have given their consent to a “compressed tour” of India, comprising two Tests and three ODIs, if the BCCI ensures minimum travel between matches during the series next year.
Entertainment
Tardy Chi Chi mends his ways
Govinda, who is known for his tardiness, has turned over a new leaf. The actor, who is currently shooting for Ravi Chopra’s Knotty at 40, makes it a point to be punctual on the sets these days.
SRK has elaborate New Year plans
Shah Rukh Khan is all set to ring in the New Year in style. Although he is on a vacation with his family in Dubai where he owns a huge villa, SRK has decided to invite all his friends for a big bash he is hosting. Morani Brothers, Arjun Rampal, Chunky Pandey, Farhan Akhtar, and Anubhav Sinha among others have been invited.
A source said, “SRK left for Dubai on the night of the 3 Idiots premiere. He initially planned to spend a quiet holiday with his family, but now has decided to host a party. He plans to return to Mumbai on January 2 to shoot for Ra1.”
Bharadwaj takes advice from Aamir
Few know that Vishal Bharadwaj had discussed the story of Ishqiya with Aamir Khan first. The director wanted Aamir to give him his opinions on the film’s script.
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