'My journey has just been so different. Each character has been so different.'
The Budget announcement of zero tax for earnings upto Rs 12 lakh per annum and the rejig of tax slabs across the board should prompt more than 90 per cent of individual taxpayers to embrace the new tax regime as compared to the about 75 per cent as of now, CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal said. Agrawal also highlighted the government's focus on "non-intrusive" tax administration through enhanced use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and simplified tax processes for common taxpayers. He emphasized the benefits of the new tax regime (NTR), which offers simple calculations and allows taxpayers to file their ITR without professional help. The CBDT chief stated that the Budget provisions related to income tax payment benefit all income earners, not just those earning Rs 12 lakh per annum, creating a positive sentiment in the economy and propelling growth. The department is also harnessing technology, including AI and data analytics, to widen and deepen the tax base, resulting in increased compliance and tax revenue. Agrawal further highlighted the positive impact of data availability and simplified tax processes on compliance rates, citing examples of taxpayers filing revised returns and paying taxes after being prompted by the department's data analysis.
Lakshmi Parvathy, wife of the TDP founder late NT Rama Rao, has warned popular Telugu actor and NTR's grand son Junior NTR against campaigning for Chandrababu Naidu, saying it will destroy his future forever.
The actor is rumoured to be doing a double role while Nayantara will be seen in a bikini in the Telugu movie.
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NTR Jr has undergone a makeover for this film.
All hell broke loose. He knew the enemy was close. Then he heard the deep-throated and comforting thudding as his LMG across the stream went into action. Nanavatty was relieved that his men were in the fight with spirit.
Hyderabad-based NTR Memorial Trust Blood Bank is airlifting 100 units of blood of rare groups like A-, B-, O- and AB- to Mumbai to meet the requirements of the victims of the terror attacks.
Telugu Desam Party founder president N T Rama Rao's widow Lakshmi Parvathi was Friday evicted from the house she was living in since 1993.
'I needed an actress, who can stand her ground between Tarak and Charan who are extremely talented actors. Alia is the perfect fit.'
All eyes are now on the Diwali releases Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again.
The film also stars Ileana D'Cruz and Manjari Fadnis.
Fresh pairings bring about fresh energy on celluloid. And quite a few untried ones are all set to draw our attention with the unique crackle of their chemistry on the big screen soon.
Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is contesting from Pulivendula constituency is the son of former CM YS Rajasekhar Reddy.
Former Union Minister D Purandeswari, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party after quitting the Congress over the Telangana issue, has been denied a ticket from Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha seat, which she represented.
Shraddha wants to celebrate... Rashmika is a Versace girl... Nayanthara makes memories in Greece...
The film highlights all the predictable potboiler elements that an average film boasts of.
It's going to be a party on OTT this September, with a string of interesting releases but the theatre scene looks bare.
While Naidu has brought his two actor brothers-in-law N Balakrishna and N Harikrishna and three new generation stars from among NTR's grand children, there is a clamor among the fans and some family members that the popular star Balakrishna should be the next chief minister.
The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.
Dammu is all set to release on April 27.
The actor joined luminaries from the Telugu film industry for the awards show.
Some believe that it is unfair to compare the two. While Chiranjeevi is considered a mega star, NTR enjoyed the status of a demi god thanks to his role in hit mythological films. He had charmed the audience with his portrayal of Krishna, Rama and Karna.
The actor is excellent in a double role in this Telugu film directed by V V Vinayak. The film revolves around the story of twins separated at birth and is quite a hotpotch of different films.
At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in Telangana while the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 4.5 lakh people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.
An interview with Rakhee director Krishnavamsi.
The biggest releases of 2025 will actually start arriving in theatres from the Independence Day weekend.
Film folk have been very busy this year, attending trailer launches and promotional events. Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com vouches for that, as he recaps 2024 with his insightful clicks.
Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD! Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi is number one on OTT.
The unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 450,000 people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.
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Nannaku Prematho is slated to release in January.
The film is scheduled to release on April 27.
While the popular star NTR Junior himself has come out with a public appeal to allow his film to be release as he did not belong to any particular region and does not believe in regionalism, Kavita told a media conference in Hyderabad on Tuesday that she and her workers will definitely stop the release of the film as it was produced and directed by anti-Telangana people.
Janhvi Kapoor, who is gearing up for her big Telugu debut, Devara, co-starring Jr NTR, bought a stunning duplex apartment in the posh Bandra neighbourhood in northwest Mumbai in 2022.
What some of our leaders were up to this week.
Ramoji Rao lived as the interface between business and politics and was an active participant in both for most of his remarkable life.
Several cine personalities such as Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, junior NTR, Venkatesh, Prakash Raj and Khushbu hit out at the minister for her remarks.
