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Best hotels in Andhra Pradesh

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:11:00 +0000

Andhra Pradesh Government announced travel awards for best hotels in Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh attracted 0.77 million international tourists and 1.27 million Indian tourists in 2008. Many top hotels like Taj Krishna were not picked by the Awards committee.

Andhra Pradesh tourism awards, 2008:

Best 5 star hotel:

1. The Park (Visakhapatnam)

Best 4 star hotels:

1. Dolphins Hotels (Vizag)
2. D.V. Manohar (Vijayawada)

Best 3 star hotels:

1. Minerva Grand (Secunderabad)
2. Fortune In SriKanya (Visakhapatnam)
3. Fortune Muralipark (Vijayawada)
4. Riverbay (Rajahmundry)
5. Hotel Bliss (Tirupati)

Best Restaurants:

1. Our Place (Hyderabad)
2. Fortune Kenses (Tirupati)
3. Vinayagar Hotels (Vizag)

Best Resort in Andhra Pradesh:

1. Pragati Green Meadows and Resorts (Hyderabad)

Best travel agents:

1. Sabarval Tours (Hyderabad)
2. Maruti mini Transport (Rajahmundry)

Best overseas tour operator:

1. Nagarjuna Travels (Hyderabad)

Best travel education institutions:

1. National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (Hyderabad)
2. Western College of Hotel Management (Vijayawada)

Request to readers: Please share information on your favourite hotels in Andhra Pradesh.

Top colleges in Andhra Pradesh

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:20:00 +0000

India Today magazine conducted its annual survey to select best colleges in India. Unfortunately very few Hyderabad colleges find place in the “best colleges rankings” when compared to states like Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Delhi. Only single college (Nalsar College in Law) from Andhra Pradesh finds place in the top 10 list. This survey reflects the poor educational standards that are prevailing in our Andhra educational institutions. We need quality but not quantity. Most of the global achievers from Andhra Pradesh are those who are studied in IITs and IIMs.

It is unfortunate to see that educational centres like Vijayawada, Guntur and Nellore have no college in the best colleges list in any department. Guntur Medical College and Vijayawada Loyola are once famous for their academic Excellence. When will we attain those standards?

Top colleges in Andhra Pradesh: (All India ranks are in bracket)

Law: 1. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad: Only College from Andhra Pradesh which finds place in the top 10 list in any department. It is the best law college in India.
2. Osmania Law College, Hyderabad (22).
3. Andhra University Law College, Visakhapatnam (22).

Engineering: Only 2 engineering colleges in top 25 list.

1. IIIT, Hyderabad (13).
2. JNTU, Hyderabad (24).

Best medical colleges: Only single medical college from Andhra is in the top 25 list whereas Delhi has 5 colleges while Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore have 3 colleges each.

1. Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad (17).

Arts:

1. Osmania University College for Women (20).
2. Nizam’s college (27).
3. Loyola College, Hyderabad (33).

Commerce:

1. Indian Institute of Management and Commerce, Hyderabad (24).
2. Badruka College, Hyderabad (27).
3. Loyola College, Hyderabad (36).

Science:

1. Loyola College, Hyderabad.
2. Osmania University College, Hyderabad.
3. Nizam’s college, Hyderabad.

Click here to know more about best colleges in India.

Top 5 online Telugu news papers

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:18:00 +0000

With the arrival of “Sakshi” newspaper, top Telugu newspapers are once again facing intense competition. Currently, Eenadu and Andhrajyothy are dominating circulation with Vaarttha gradually losing readership. While Eenadu is the number one newspaper in Andhra Pradesh, Andhrajyothy is the fastest growing one. We have to wait for some more time before coming to conclusion on Sakshi. But, this analysis is on top Telugu newspapers on Internet. With rising overseas population, online Telugu newspaper websites are commanding huge readership over internet. But many sites are not properly utilising the real power of internet and its user generated content.

Reader’s experience is still bad with these sites due to popup ads and bad fonts. But Sakshi website design is really wonderful with its uncluttered interface.

Top 5 online Telugu newspaper websites:

1. Eenadu: It is number one Telugu newspaper both online and offline. Like Malayala Manorama, it needs to build english version of website to properly monetise news content.

Current rank: 1,446.

2. Andhrajyothy: My personal favourite Telugu newspaper site on internet.

Current rank: 12,147.

3. Sakshi: It is the fastest rising Telugu website in the last month. Congrats to Sakshi team for its uncluttered interface. It is one of the best designed Telugu website. But some sections are still underdeveloped.

Current rank: 22,953.

4. Vaarttha: It is quickly losing readership both online and offline. Vaarttha was number one Telugu newspaer on internet in 2003-04.

Current rank: 26,070.

5. Andhrabhoomi:

Current rank: 54,430.

But all Telugu newspapers are plagued of lack of user participation and user generated content. Multimedia sections are neither absent nor underdeveloped in most of the sites.

I can’t understand why managements are not showing enough interest over its internet properties. They should learn lessons from foreign media and Malayala Manorama.

Telugu actress profile: Mamata Mohandas

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:33:00 +0000

Mamata Mohandas is a rare talent with acting and singing capabilities. Her husky voice mesmerised the Telugu music lovers. She won the hearts of telugu audience with her performance in "Yamadonga" movie.

Mamata Mohandas profile:

Nickname: Mole, Mums.

Birthday: November 14.

Birth Place: Kozhikode (Kerala).

Brought up in: Bahrain

Education: B.Sc.

First movie: Yamadonga.

Hobbies: Listen to music, shopping and driving.

What I like: My self-confidence.

What I dislike: Sensitivity.

Beauty secret: Drinking plenty of water.

Goal: To become a good singer.

Favourite Hero: Amitab Bachchan.

Favourite actress: Julia Roberts.

Favourite colour: White.

Favourite dishes: Arabic recipes.

Dream: My husband should have a good character like my daddy.

Philosophy: Be happy.

Source: Eenadu.

Can Chiranjeevi create history like NTR?

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:20:00 +0000

Chiranjeevi was dragged into political discussions by fans and media even though he doesn’t utter a single word on his political motives. According to rumours, Chiranjeevi is in consultation with his close aides regarding his political plans and he may announce his new party after Sankranthi festival. As per sources, he wants to start a political party with new agenda with the help of young and dynamic leaders. But political hopefuls and opposition leaders are trying to place “Kapu card” on Chiranjeevi. It is interesting to see how Chiranjeevi can handle this caste image which was imposed on him even before he enters into politics. Political observers are asking few interesting questions:

1. Is there any space left for new political outfit?

In 1983, NTR easily came to power just within 9 months of Telugu Desam inception due to huge political vacuum.

But Chiranjeevi can win if he can successfully mobilise “unhappy communities” with new agenda. He may face problems in Rayalaseema and Telangana but he may emerge as largest party in coastal Andhra. It will be difficult for him to sweep polls as NTR did in 1983.

2. Can Chiranjeevi emulate NTR?

NTR used his charisma, exceptional oratory skills, media and political vacuum to the maximum to decimate Congress party. Congress leaders underestimated NTR’s ability and paid the price.
But this time, TDP and Congress are not underestimating Chiranjeevi. But Chiranjeevi created good image among people through his social activities like blood banks and eye banks.

Chiranjeevi may not get media support as it was enjoyed by NTR in 1983. Congress and TDP may do anything to spoil his political aspirations.

3. Can BCs support Chiranjeevi?

NTR came to power by successfully combining Kamma’s money power and BCs statistical power (number). Can Kapu + BC alliance come to power? We have to wait and watch.

4. Can he get support from non-Kapu fans?

It is the most crucial question. If fans from other castes (except Kapu and BC) support him politically, he may easily win 2009 assembly elections.

According to my small survey in Ongole, 30% of fans from other castes are not supporting his political ambitions. They want to see him as “Andarivadu” but not as “Kondarivadu”.

5. Available time:

NTR had just 9 months in 1982 but Chiranjeevi has 18 months to win next Assembly elections.

6. Political rivals:

NTR has lesser rivals in the state in 1983 but he faced charismatic leader like Indira Gandhi. Chiranjeevi has to face strong local leaders like Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy and Chandrababu Naidu in the state to win polls.

We have to wait and watch his political moves before coming to conclusion. Will Chiranjeevi really enter politics?

Please share your opinion.

Maoist attacks – unanswered questions

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 10:54:00 +0000

Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy and Cabinet minister Rajyalaxmi narrowly escaped from the jaws of death after a landmine blast in Nellore district. Maoists once again failed to kill a former chief minister within a span of 3 years. In 2004, Nara Chandrababu Naidu escaped from Maoists landmine attack at Alipiri. We should all condemn this evil act.

But we should also think in other angle to understand the real problem. As long as our politicians think Maoist problem is a law& order one, it is difficult to control this crisis. Widening economical gap, rising corruption and lack of honest leaders making our democracy is a big illusion to poor people. So they are showing their anger by helping anti-social elements like Maoists.Courtesy: Eenadu.

Please share your opinion:

1. How Maoists are attacking Z-Category security people despite tight security?

2. Why some sections of people are helping Maoists in these attacks?

3. Why people are not reacting sharply to these attacks?

4. Why there is no sentiment for our top leaders even after attacks on their lives?

5. Why Intelligence is failing to advise in advance to prevent these acts?

6. What Maoists will achieve by killing these leaders?

7. When will they come out of their outdated ideologies?

8. Is Naxalism really a law and order problem? Or a socio-economic one?

9. Why there is a big gap between our leaders and people?

10. Can Naxalites attack former chief ministers without support from local people?

11. Why there is no sympathy on Nedurumalli and Chandrababu Naidu despite attempts on their lives by Moists?

12. When will our corrupt leaders sincerely serve our poor people?

13. Why our leaders are accumulating money for the next 10 generations?

14. Why some families are ruling some constituencies like their own kingdoms?

15. Why only 1% of funds are reaching real beneficiaries?

16. Can police save our leaders from the extremists?

In the past, when our leaders died people voluntarily fasted for several days. Now a days, no one is shedding tears despite attacks on our leaders lives. Is it time for our ambitious youth to enter into politics and save our country from these corrupt families?

Please share your opinion on Maoists and our leaders.

Call 1100 for free Agriculture information

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:01:00 +0000

Andhra Pradesh Government started new free information service for farmers with a toll free number 1100. This call center functions through out the day (for 24 hours). Government of Andhrapradesh made this arrangement for the convenience of farmers to guide them on various Agricultural aspects. Experts on Agriculture, Sericulture, Fishery, Animal-Husbandry and Horticulture are available to clarify farmer’s doubts. This is a free information service. The following information can be obtained:

1. What type of crop is suitable for a particular season?

2. What type of soil is it?

3. The type of fertilizer and manure is needed to make that soil more fertile.

4. The protective measures to be adopted to save the crops from various diseases, by the timely application of the various insecticides and the pesticides.

5. The latest information about the ordinary and hybrid seeds.

How to use this service:

1. Landline users can directly call-1100.

2. Mobile users: call 40—1100. It is still facing some problems.

This is a very good initiative by Andhra Government to save farmers from market rumors. It is better if they include psychologist to prevent farmers from committing suicide. Psychologist can save many farmer lives by giving proper counseling. According to latest national survey, 80% Andhra farmers are in deep debts while national average is around 60%. Government should save farmers from middle men and finance men.

Yamadonga- Return of Junior NTR

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:55:00 +0000

Despite moderately negative reviews by experts, Yamadonga created sensation in the Telugu Movie circles due to appreciation by mass audience. Junior NTR- Rajamouli combination once again created magic after super hits like Simhadri and Student No.1. Jr NTR once again proved his acting prowess and all-round talent. Mahesh and Jr NTR are future stars of Telugu Cinema Industry. Class is permanent; no one will stop these young actors.

Why Yamadonga is attracting repeat audience?

Movie means entertainment, Yamadonga once again proved this eternal quote. It has all the ingredients of an entertaining movie. Classic story (mass), superb actors like NTR and Mohan Babu, wonderful direction, good music, wonderful graphics and superb dialogues make this movie a real entertainer. This movie is a must watch for every viewer who wants a pure commercial movie.

Why do I have high expectations on Junior NTR?
He once proved his acting talent and superb dancing prowess. No one will stop this hard working star from attaining greater heights. He has ambition, talent, perseverance, maturity, support and skills to become a next superstar. He just needs a careful selection of stories and should learn to say “no” if situation needs. His new look (reduced weight) illustrated the hard working nature of this young hero. I can’t understand why Nandamuri family is isolating this future superstar! He is the most matured hero among the new generation of Tollywood stars.

Advice to Telugu Movie reviewers:

You should review a movie according to the tastes of general audience but not according to your taste. 90% of audience watch movies for entertainment. Telugu website reviewers should learn this simple thing. Great Andhra is some what better than Idlebrain in this aspect.

Who will make his life story into a movie? His real life has mother sentiment, ups and downs and other ingredients to make a super hit movie. I am waiting for it.

Please share your opinion on Junior NTR.

Hyderabad blasts- Sleepy Andhra Government

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 03:15:00 +0000

Two blasts at Lumbini Park and Gokul chat rocked Hyderabad and created tremors among its peace loving people. It exposed negligence of Government and Police people in protecting ordinary citizens. Chief Minister enhances his security according to his wish and uses intelligence department for his political purposes. This sleepy Government ignored intelligence warnings about blasts and more vigilant in monitoring activities of Telugu newspapers and Margadarsi financiers. It releases hardcore terrorists and ignores attacks on ordinary citizens for political gains. All this made our Hyderabad – a hot bed for Terrorist activities. Have you seen chaos at bus stops near Secunderabad Rail station? There are not even minimum security arrangements. Everyone knows that Hyderabad is in the Terrorists hit list and crowded places are their target areas. Police Department is busier in land settlements and Intelligence department is busy in Margadarsi episode. They don’t provide minimum security at Railway stations, Bus Stations and at parks (even on weekends).
Ex.1: Government transferred Hyderabad Commissioner A.K. Mohanti to gain MIM support in Karimnagar by-elections. Mohanti tried to destroy terrorist breeding camps in old city of Hyderabad. His mistake is arresting terrorist supporters (some are MIM activists according to media).

Lesson from this incident: Never try to suppress terrorist activists and arrest terrorist supporters. Andhra Pradesh is in the hands of worst administrator who can do any thing for political gains.

Ex. 2: MIM leaders and activists attacked Taslima Nasreen and she narrowly escaped from them. But Police registered case against woman writer. Government gave a blind eye to these activities for political gains. Do you think that this Government will protect ordinary citizens?

Lesson: Politics is more important than peace.

Can this Government save ordinary citizens? Can this Government control Terrorist activities? Can we enjoy evenings with family and friends at Tank bund? Can our Police destroy terrorist breeding spots in Old city? Can peace take more precedence over politics?

Please share your views on Hyderabad blasts.

Image Courtesy: Eenadu.

More TV Channels in Andhra Pradesh

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Thu, 31 May 2007 07:31:00 +0000

Telugu TV channel space may soon see overcrowding due to launch of more channels by MAA TV and TV9.
Maa TV will launch 3 Telugu TV channels in Music and Movies, a Devotional and a news channel in this year. Name of the devotional channel is finalised as Maa Bhakti.

Latest share holders in MAA TV:
Chiranjeevi-20%
Nagarjuna – 20%
Prasad (Matrix Labs) – 20%.

No.1 news channel of Andhra Pradesh, TV9, is planning to launch 3 channels in Andhra Pradesh. It will also launch Mumbai centric news channel, TV9 Mumbai in September.
TV9 will soon launch religious channel, Sanskriti, in June and TV1, entertainment channel, in July.

After the launch of these new channels, ETV and SUN networks may face stiff competition from Maa TV and TV9 networks. Zee group also has big plans for Andhra market. Is there really any market left for these new channels? Wait and watch.

Courtesy: India television

Best village website in Andhra Pradesh

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Fri, 25 May 2007 11:26:00 +0000

Karamcheduvillage.net is arguably the best village site in Andhra Pradesh. Residents of Karamchedu are marching ahead both online and offline. Except that unfortunate incident in 1985, Karamchedu village is a role model for any village in development. National Human resources minister Purandhareswari, Cine produced Ramanaidu and Famous Paediatric surgeon Nayudamma were born in this village.
Highlights of the website:

1. Village history.
2. Photo gallery.
3. Addresses of the villagers who are now living outside the village.
4. Information about famous personalities from the village.
5. Satellite maps from Google earth.

What features are missing?

1. No videos on the cultural programmes and famous visits.
2. No interviews with famous personalities.
3. Less information on the history of Karamchedu.
4. There is so much scope to develop this website.

Every village should have a website of this nature and I hope software techies will develop a cyber home for their villages. If webmasters can able to provide E-commerce facility, illiterate villagers can sell their products online.

Visit the cyber village of Karamchedu.

Best hospitals in Hyderabad

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Thu, 17 May 2007 17:17:00 +0000

The WEEK magazine and IMRB conducted an extensive survey to select best hospitals in India. Not a single hospital from Hyderabad got a place in the top 10 Indian hospitals.

Top Hospitals in Hyderabad (According to survey):

1. Apollo Hospitals
2. Yashoda Hospitals
3. Osmania Hospitals
• LV Prasad eye hospital is the second best ophthalmic hospital in India.

Best hospitals in Hyderabad (My experience):

1. Cardiology:
Care Hospitals – One of the best cardiac hospital in India.
Usha Mullapudi – Reasonal rates.

2. Orthopaedics:
KIMS – Dr. Gurava Reddy is the best surgeon.
NIIMS – Dr. Narendra

3. Gastroenterology:
Asian Institute and Global hospitals.

4. Diabetes:
MV Diabetic centre.

5. Top government hospital:
NIIMS.

I have no positive opinion on Apollo hospitals. These selections are based on my experience.

New ministers in Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy cabinet

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:55:00 +0000

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy will expand his cabinet by including 17 new members tomorrow. Most of the new members are seniors and powerful leaders. No member from present cabinet will be removed in this expansion.

New Cabinet Ministers:

1. Anam Ramanarayana Reddy – Nellore
2. Mandali Buddha Prasad - Krishna
3. P. Subhash Chandra Bose –East Godavari
4. Mukhesh Goud – Hyderabad
5. Maganti Babu – Dendulur, West Godavari
6. M. Venkata Ramana Rao –Kuchinapudi, Guntur
7. R. Chenga Reddy – Chittoor
8. G. Aruna Kumari – Chandragiri, Chittoor
9. T. Jeevan reddy – Jagityal, Karimnagar
10. R. Damodar Reddy – Tungaturti, Nalgonda
11. M. Hanumantha Rao – Mangalagiri, Guntur
12. K. Krishna Reddy – Narasaraopet, Guntur
13. S. Chandrasekhar – Paler, Khammam
14. V. Venkateswara Rao – Kothagudem, Khammam
15. G. Chinnareddy – Mahaboobnagar
16. J. Ratnakar Rao –Buggaram, Karimnagar
17. D. Rajanarsimha – Andhole, Medak

Regional developmental boards:

Seniors are made the chairmen of these boards.
1. Telangana – U. Purushotthama Reddy, Nalgonda
2. Rayalaseema – G. Muddukrishnama Naidu, Puttoor, Chittoor
3. Coastal Andhra – G. Venkata Reddy, Bapatla, Guntur
4. North Andhra – P. Sambasiva raju, Vijayanagaram

Deputy speaker of Assembly – Kuthuhalamma, Chittoor
Deputy Speaker of Council – Md. Johny, Guntur

Guntur and Chittoor districts got maximum benefit in this expansion.

Can YSR win 2009 Assembly elections with this cabinet? May be not.

Analysis: Telugu TV Channels market share

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 02:09:00 +0000

ETV and MAA TV have regained their market share from Teja TV. Gemini TV and TV9 are maintaining their number one position in Telugu general and Telugu News successively.

Top Telugu News Channels:

. TV9: 52.3% market share. It is gradually increasing its lead over ETV2.
2. ETV 2: 36.4% share.
Both news channels are much ahead of Gemini News. TV9 is marching ahead with its presentation and good brand image.

Top Telugu General/Entertainment channels:

1. Gemini TV: 42% of market share.
2. E TV: 18.3% of total market share. It regained number 2 slot due to some innovative programmes.
3. MAA TV: 12% of market share. It is a niche Telugu channel with less emphasis on serials.
4. Teja TV: 11.4% of market share. It slipped from No.2 to No.4 position.
5. ZEE Telugu: 7.1% of market share.

ETV, MAA TV and ZEE Telugu are the major gainers while Teja TV is the major loser in the recent Survey. Gemini lost some market share to the rivals due to over emphasis on routine serials with little innovation.

Source: TAM and Business World.

Andhra members are richest among Lok Sabha M.Ps

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:51:00 +0000

Lok Sabha M.Ps from Andhra Pradesh occupied top slots in the rich Lok Sabha members list. Andhra M.Ps occupied 3 slots among the top 6. Of these 3 members, 1 member is from Telugu Desam Party and 2 members are from Congress Party.

Telugu Desam M.P:

D. Adi Keshavulu Naidu - Chittoor

Congress Party members:

Renuka Chowdary – Khammam
B. Rama Krishna - Machilipatnam

About Adi Keshavulu Naidu (TDP):

The Telugu Desam Party MP from Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh, D.K. Audikesavulu, is the richest member of the Lok Sabha. He is an industrialist and elected for Lok Sabha by overcoming anti-incumbency wave against Telugu Desam in 2004 Parliament elections. He has also invested around Rs 62 Crores in bonds, debentures and shares in companies and other businesses. He is the owner of five motor vehicles worth Rs 52 Lakhs, and residential and commercial properties worth around Rs 1.60crore.

As per Election Affidavits, 145 Lok Sabha M.Ps are Multi-millionaires while 301 members are millionaires.

Top richest Lok Sabha M.Ps:

1. Adi Keshavulu Naidu – 68 Crore
2. P.Chidambaram – 18 Crore
3. Preneet Kaur (Rs 37 crores) –Punjab
4. Gurjeet Singh Rana (Rs 20 crores) – Punjab
5. Renuka Choudhary – Andhra Pradesh
6. Ramakrishna Badiga (Rs 14 crores) - Andhra Pradesh
7. Kuldeep Bishnoi from Haryana (Rs 14 crores)
8. Madhu Goud Yaskhi from Andhra Pradesh (Rs 13 crores)
9. J.M. Aaron Rashid from Tamil Nadu (Rs 12 crores).

Though our M.Ps may get worst rankings in the performance section, at least they get top rankings in the income list. Congrats, Keep it up!

Courtesy: Deccan Chronicle and Election Commission Affidavits.

Search for Sex – Telugu people are world toppers

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 07:09:00 +0000

Telugu people are on the top of world among the netizens who search for Sex. This startling fact was revealed by Google Trends.

Google trends for Sex:

Top languages among Sex searchers: 1. Telugu
2. Bengali
3. Arabic

Top Cities searching for Sex:

1. Delhi
2. Chennai
3. Cairo

Top regions searching for Sex:

1. Pakistan
2. Egypt
3. India

As per Google trends, Indians and people of Arabic region are top searchers for sex related information. Telugu and Bengali people are world toppers even though internet penetration is low in these countries.

Surprising fact is there is no American or European city among the top slots. Except China, all other non-liberalised societies are craving for more sex related information. Myths are busted. Facts are revealed.

Please share your opinion.

Dynamics of the Telugu film industry

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:19:00 +0000

Business Today magazine published an article on the growing strength of regional film industries.
Highlights about Telugu film industry:

1. Highest number of films in each year among all Indian cinema industries.

2. Movies produced in 2006: 245.

3. Number of distribution territories: 3.

4. Top grosser last year: Pokiri (Mahesh Babu) – Highest grosser in the Telugu film industry’s 75-year history.

5. Major movie mad towns: Nellore, Tenali, Miryalaguda and Nandiyal. In my opinion, people of Godavari districts are major movie buffs.

6. Average time taken for movie making: 2.5 months.

7. Top stars and their remuneration:

1. Chiranjeevi: 3.5 crore
2. Balakrishna: 2 crore
3. Nagarjuna: 2 crore
4. Venkatesh: 1-1.5 crore
5. Ravi Teja: 1 crore plus

Author of the article missed to mention about major stars like Mahesh Babu and Junior NTR.

This article was written without much research. Most of the information about the dynamics of Telugu movie industry is outdated.

Yahoo Telugu Portal was launched

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:58:00 +0000

Yahoo India launched the telugu version of its website. In true Yahoo style, portal was launched in uncluttered and simple design. Portal has separate sections for News, Health, Business, Astrology, Entertainment, Literature and Recipes. Site navigation is easy to even layman.

It is very beneficial to those users who are not well versed with english. Yahoo also launched portal in other languages like Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Gujarati and Punjabi.

Visit Yahoo India Telugu Portal.

New competiton for Sify and Rediff Telugu portals.

Horrible medical story in a hospital in Hyderabad, India

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:57:00 +0000

When health care becomes a business, doctors lose human values. Read this medical case which was happened over two year period in a hospital in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Hospital – Global Hospital
Lakdi-ka-phool,
Hyderabad - 500 004 A.P.

Patient: A.Jagannatham
Residence: Malakpet, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Age: Mid 50’s.

He was admitted with damaged liver in April, 2003 in global hospital. Doctors advised liver transplantation. His wife, Prameela, volunteered the liver. The operation was conducted with the large right half of the liver taken away from Prameela and transplanted in the body of Jagannatham.

Tragedy:

2 days after the surgery, donor Prameela suffered heart attack and went into coma. And 15 days later, her husband died of sepsis (infection). Prameela never came out of coma to see him die. Prameela died on January 9, 2007 after lying comatose for 44 months.

The family filed a police complaint charging the hospital with the negligence and filed a compensation claim with the consumer court. A ruling is still awaited.

In the mean time, Hospital slapped Rs.44 lakh claim on the family as charges for failed operation and other services. The family already spent up Rs.10 lakh to the hospital expenses.
Because of medico legal formalities, Prameela body was not handed over to her sons, but taken for post mortem.

His son says: “They said my mother would be normal in five weeks that my father would recover in six weeks. The doctors have to date not told us exactly why my mother suffered a heart attack”.

Dr. K.Ravindranath, MD of the hospital, said:”We are not gods. We did every thing we could. The surgery was successful; his liver was functioning well enough. Sepsis affects 20% transplant patients. The drugs we gave also numb the immune system further. If not for our efforts, Prameela would not have lived so long”.

Please comment on this medical case. It happened in our hi-tech Hyderabad city.

Source: Times of India.

5 Tips to protect from fraud NRI marriages

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 18:59:00 +0000

If you take following precautions, you will take legal action in case of NRI marriage failures.

Collect complete information about his social security number. Pass port and visa.

Collect information about his job, addresses of his office and home.

Note down information about his relatives and friends.

After marriage, include husband name in the pass port and visa in place of father's name.

Police station numbers for complaints:

East and West zone: +91 (040) 27852400.
South Zone: +91 (040) 27854852
9848779314.
North Zone: +91 (040) 27853508.

As per new laws, you should note down all the gifts and jewellery information. Save a signed copy.

Source: Eenadu.

TMS torrents again attacked by hackers

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 06:04:00 +0000

TMS Torrents.com was again attacked by unknown hacker. TMS torrents is famous for torrents of telugu movies and bollywood movies. Though not popular like desi torrents, it too has some good downloads.

TMS torrents site is facing severe problems in recent days.

I received an email from webmaster. read it here. See the screenshot of home page.

TMS Torrents had a terrible incident yesterday. One of our vital file in the database was physically deleted by unknown sources (I.T. Security Techs hint a method of sql hacking).

I am still working with several security experts to plug the loophole that allowed someone to corrupt and tamper our forum that we all worked so hard to restore! The culprit will definitely be found and the loophole closed.

I have restored the forum to the earliest backup I could recover (January 3rd, 2007), so all posts, ratios, and torrents made within the last three days must be reposted/regained. We are sorry that many of the good members lost their uploads and some new members probably had to re-register.

Amidst this unfortunate event, I beg everyone to lend us your support and continue doing what you have been doing all this time and help TMSTorrents stand tall among all these ruins.

rediff.com: Stars of 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 05:27:00 +0000

Rediff.com published articles on top telugu heroines, telugu heroes and top telugu movies.

Top telugu Heroes: Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu and Siddharth.

Top Telugu heroines: Ileana, Trisha, Nayantara and Genelia.

Top Telugu Movies: Pokiri, Bommarillu, Sri Ramadasu, Laxmi,Stalin and Godavari

Read more here.
http://specials.rediff.com/yearend/2006/dec/28yrsd1.htm
http://specials.rediff.com/yearend/2006/dec/28yrslide1.htm
http://specials.rediff.com/yearend/2006/dec/28yrsli1.htm
rediff.com: Stars of 2006

Audio Review: ‘Desamuduru’ Telugu Movie Songs

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 15:49:00 +0000

Movie: Desamuduru

Director: Poori Jagannath

Hero: Allu Arjun

Music Director: Chakri.

This movie is for mass audience. After listening these songs, My opinion is that Desamuduru is not going to get any benefit from audio. Poori Jagannath failed to select good tunes. When compared with Annavaram and Yogi, music of Desamuduru is a big disappointment.

1. Attantode Ittantode: Pakka Mass song. Full mass entertainment song.
2. Gili Giliga: Suitable song for Allu Arjun style.
3. Gola pette: Routine average song.
4. Manasuley: Very good classic love song. Highlight of the album.
5. NinneNinne: Routine song with mixing of hindi words.
6. Satte: Another routine song.

Verdict:
Mass Audience: 3.5/5
Class audience: Avoidable.

Best Hospitals in Hyderabad

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 06:36:00 +0000

Hyderabad is gradually becoming a destination for health tourism. Though government hospitals lack world class facilities, private hospitals started by enterpreneural doctors are providing best and low cost health care facilities.

Best Hospitals in Hyderabad:

1. Care Hospitals - Banjara hills and Nampally.

Best cardiac hospital in hyderabad. Mullapudi cardiac care (near kukatpally) gets second rank.

2. MV Diabetes Centre -Jubilee hills.

Best diabetic hospital in hyderabad. It is a branch of Chennai's M.V.Diabetic research centre.

3. Apollo Hospitals - Film Nagar.

Best hospital in all medical specialities.

4. Krishna Medical Institute - Rashtrapathi road.

Best Orthopaedic hospital in hyderabad.

5. Asian Institute of Gastroenterology - Punjagutta

World class gastroenterology hospital and research centre.

6. LV Prasad eye institute - Jubilee hills.

World class eye hospital and research centre.

Global hospital in gastroenterology and Yashoda hospitals are also providing good health care facilities.

Among government hospitals, NIMS has distinguished place in providing heath services at low cost to Andhra pradesh poor people.

Please comment on this article.

New mobile service in hyderabad

noreply@blogger.com (Krishna) — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 07:24:00 +0000

Hyderabad mobile users are going to get new yellow pages service soon. Owners of "To Let" are going to provide their services through SMS messages. You can find addresses of various offices and service providers just through a simple message. They are currently providing their services through website.

You can know the information on houses and apartments for let without spending any money. They are mainly concentrated on rented properties only.

Visit the To Let website.