Hyderabad Muslims made to live in terror's shadow

Hyderabad is the city of Nizams, renowned for its tehzeeb (polite culture) and history. But in recent years, Hyderabad has come to be known as a city reeling under threat of terror.

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Chiranjeevi's party launch big hit in Tirupati

The launch of Chiranjeevi's political party Praja Rajyam in Tirupati went off well. All thanks to the meticulous planning which made the launch such mega-event. The function was choreographed by a special event management team. Though the cost was huge but the fans were impressed.

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Farmer, actor, politician: Chiru's many roles

Konidela Siva Shankara Vara Prasad is such an uncool name for a movie star but that’s Chiranjeevi true moniker. Chiranjeevi is the son of a poor constable and was born in a village in Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district. "My father had 5 acres of land. He and I used to work on that land together, so I do know a lot about agriculture," Chiranjeevi has said.

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Chiranjeevi's challenge: getting votes for party

Nearly 10 lakh people attended the launch of Telugu film actor Chiranjeevi's new political party in Tirupati on Tuesday, making the event the greatest hit in current Andhra Pradesh politics. "It will be a democratic and secular party. It will be a people's party, born from the hearts of the people. It will be a party for backward classes, farmers, workers, women and youth," said Chiranjeevi while announcing the launch of Prajarajyam (People’s Rule).

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Andhra Pradesh is getting set for the launch of mega-star Chiranjeevi's political party on Tuesday. He will address a public rally at the temple town of Tirupathi. Five lakh people are expected to attend the rally and even some helicopters to shower rose petals on the latest southern film star to turn politician have been arranged.

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Chiru enters politics with style befitting a superstar

Ending a year-long speculation, Telugu film star Chiranjeevi on Sunday announced his foray into politics and said pro-poor policies and social justice will be his party's main agenda.

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Chiranjeevi all set to launch his political party

Telugu actor turned politician Chiranjeevi has finally confirmed that he is launching his political party with the inauguration of his party office. He will be announcing the party name in a public meeting scheduled on 26 August.

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AP: 32 dead in Warangal train fire | Images

Thirty-two people are dead and eight injured after a major fire on the Gautami Express in Warangal, Andhra Pradesh. The cause of the fire is still not know. But a short circuit is suspected to be the reason.

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Acute diesel shortage hits Hyderabad

Diesel shortage continues to haunt the city. This acute shortage of diesel is driving petrol pumps to ration the fuel. Cab-owners are the major sufferers of the crisis as their cabs are steering out of the business. The maximum limit of 20 litres of diesel per car has been fixed.

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Andhra sweats it out without power supply

Farmers in Andhra Pradesh have been getting their promised seven hours of daily power supply. However, for the rest of the state, it is a tough battle sweating it out without electricity.

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Andhra CM calls for better coordination to tackle Naxals

On Sunday, Naxals carried out a devastating attack on a unit of Greyhounds - a police unit especially formed to combat them sinking their boat, which was carrying about 66 personnel. The attack was carried out using rockets and the boat sunk at the Orissa-Andhra Pradesh Border with 34 personnel still missing.

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Raagapella, Indianised form of Italian music

What are Indian students born in America, studying at Stanford University and graduating with engineering degrees, puckering up their lips for?

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Reports By Sandhya Ravishankar

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