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From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao's rise to become the founder of Eenadu, the largest circulated Telugu daily, and a tycoon, from humble beginnings is legendary.

T'gana women washing Miss World contestants' feet at temple sparks row

T'gana women washing Miss World contestants' feet at temple sparks row

Rediff.com15 May 2025

After they reached the site, some women were seen in the video pouring water on the feet of the contestants, who were seated in a row, to wash their feet.

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao lived as the interface between business and politics and was an active participant in both for most of his remarkable life.

KCR sends in his resignation, son congratulates Cong

KCR sends in his resignation, son congratulates Cong

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

The results were not as his party wanted but the BRS is thankful to the people for giving it an opportunity to serve them for two consecutive terms, KTR said.

Excise policy: ED arrests BRS leader Kavitha after raid; taken to Delhi

Excise policy: ED arrests BRS leader Kavitha after raid; taken to Delhi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

BRS leader and former Telangana minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy claimed that Kavitha was taken to Delhi on a flight at 8.45 pm.

Cong MLAs face action after cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

Cong MLAs face action after cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana were marred by allegations of cross-voting and 'horse trading', leading to suspensions and warnings from the Congress party.

Sons of six former CMs enter fray in Andhra Pradesh assembly polls

Sons of six former CMs enter fray in Andhra Pradesh assembly polls

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is contesting from Pulivendula constituency is the son of former CM YS Rajasekhar Reddy.

19 killed in Telangana as state bus collides with lorry

19 killed in Telangana as state bus collides with lorry

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

At least 19 people were killed and four others suffered injuries when a tipper lorry carrying gravel collided head-on with a public transport bus in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana on Monday, police said.

T'gana minister withdraws Samantha remarks, is sued by Nagarjuna

T'gana minister withdraws Samantha remarks, is sued by Nagarjuna

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Several cine personalities such as Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, junior NTR, Venkatesh, Prakash Raj and Khushbu hit out at the minister for her remarks.

Bromancing With Hrithik

Bromancing With Hrithik

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

When not harnessing Hrithik Roshan's dripping handsomeness for lady-killer purposes, Bollywood has found him quite a fit for on screen bromances as well.

KCR appoints son KTR as TRS working president; to focus on national politics

KCR appoints son KTR as TRS working president; to focus on national politics

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Rama Rao's appointment was necessitated as Chandrasekhar Rao will have to concentrate on national politics and also focus on various developmental activities in the state, a release from the chief minister's office said.

The 2023 Telangana Election Sentimeter

The 2023 Telangana Election Sentimeter

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The sentiment meter for Telangana polls, created by Rediff Labs.

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan noted that Kavitha has been in custody for around five months and the probe against her by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was complete in these cases.

Bal Thackeray's voice: Shiv Sena-UBT bets big on AI for civil polls

Bal Thackeray's voice: Shiv Sena-UBT bets big on AI for civil polls

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The opposition party is likely to use this new-age technology to reach out to a wider section of people, specially youngsters who are tech-savvy.

'Rajinikanth Never Jokes About His Superstardom'

'Rajinikanth Never Jokes About His Superstardom'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'I believe that whether it is Rajini sir or Shah Rukh Khan or Dilip Kumarsaab, these stars are blessed with a cosmic energy. It's a phenomenon that is hard to describe, but it makes you fall in love with them.'

When Shatru Shaved Off His Moochi

When Shatru Shaved Off His Moochi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Ram Gopal Varma's Rakht Charitra was the first and last film for which Shatrughan Sinha was persuaded to shave off his trademark moustache.

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'In 1983, my father T Rama Rao made Andha Kanoon with Rajinikanth.' 'Amitabh Bachchan was reluctant to come on board as a guest star, as Rajinikanth was a southern star.' 'But when my father pitched it to him, he came on board.' 'The movie ran for 200 days.'

Who Welcomed Naidu After His Release?

Who Welcomed Naidu After His Release?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Telugu Desam Party supremo Nara Chandrababu Naidu shared an emotional moment with his grandson Nara Devans when he walked out of Rajahmundry jail.

Telangana clash: Amit Shah speaks to MoS Home

Telangana clash: Amit Shah speaks to MoS Home

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to his deputy G Kishan Reddy and enquired about the incident and the prevailing situation at Bhainsa town in Telangana where prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure were imposed following a clash between members of two communities.

Chandrababu Celebrates!

Chandrababu Celebrates!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, Telugu Desam Party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu was on course to lead his party towards a landslide victory in the Andhra Pradesh assembly polls.

KCR drops Opposition unity bid, to sell Telangana model to India

KCR drops Opposition unity bid, to sell Telangana model to India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

KTR indirectly referred to the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the country does not need opposition unity on the basis of blind hatred against one party or one man, but on a positive model of governance

PIX: Venkatesh, Mohan Babu pay homage to Dasari Narayan Rao

PIX: Venkatesh, Mohan Babu pay homage to Dasari Narayan Rao

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The Telugu film industry mourned the director.

Communal clashes after rape attempt: Telangana district remains calm

Communal clashes after rape attempt: Telangana district remains calm

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The situation in Jainoor town in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district remained peaceful on Thursday a day after a protest by tribal organisations against an autorickshaw driver's alleged attempt to rape and murder a tribal woman sparked communal tension prompting authorities to impose a curfew.

Azhar bats for IPL matches in Hyderabad

Azhar bats for IPL matches in Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Rama Rao, Minister for IT and Municipal Administration, on Sunday appealed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to include Hyderabad as one of the venues for the upcoming season of IPL.

Start respecting local languages, Telangana min tells IndiGo

Start respecting local languages, Telangana min tells IndiGo

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Responding to that, Rama Rao suggested the airlines recruit more staff who can speak the local language like Telugu, Tamil, Kannada on regional routes.

Shinde to KTR: 'Become our partner'

Shinde to KTR: 'Become our partner'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was in element at the Gateway of India.

Can R S Prasad's Team Convince Europe About Pakistan?

Can R S Prasad's Team Convince Europe About Pakistan?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

An Indian delegation led by the BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad will tour key European capitals to expose Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism and State-sponsored extremism.

Saina, Kashyap invite Chiranjeevi, KTR to their wedding

Saina, Kashyap invite Chiranjeevi, KTR to their wedding

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The couple invited superstar Chiranjeevi for their wedding ceremony.

Battle for 4 states: Big winners and losers

Battle for 4 states: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As results were declared for assembly elections in four states -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana -- here are how some of the prominent candidates fared.

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Before you catch a brawny Prabhas as the Prince of Ayodhya in its VFX-heavy edition, Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many on screen portrayals of Ram over the years.

Ex-Ranji cricketer held for trying to dupe Hyd businessman

Ex-Ranji cricketer held for trying to dupe Hyd businessman

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Nagaraju (25), was previously arrested in seven cases in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, it said, adding he is a native of Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh.

BRS MLA offers saris, bangles to 10 defectors, Cong hits back

BRS MLA offers saris, bangles to 10 defectors, Cong hits back

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Congress leader and chairperson of the Telangana State Women's Cooperative Development Corporation, B Shobha Rani, hit out at Reddy over his comments saying he insulted women with his disrespectful comments.

Amid talks of possible entry to Cong, Kishor holds talks with KCR

Amid talks of possible entry to Cong, Kishor holds talks with KCR

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

TRS leader K T Rama Rao confirmed that Kishor's Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) is working for TRS officially.

Telangana tunnel rescue op in full swing amid fading hope

Telangana tunnel rescue op in full swing amid fading hope

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The chances of survival for eight people trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Telangana are "very remote," according to a minister. Rescue efforts are ongoing but the minister says it could take three to four days to reach the trapped individuals due to the debris and muck. The minister also mentioned a team of rat miners, who had rescued construction workers in Uttarakhand in 2023, are now assisting with the rescue efforts.

Why KCR skipped Oppn meet in Patna

Why KCR skipped Oppn meet in Patna

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Rao said his party Bharat Rashtra Samithi has always maintained that parties should unite based on people-centric issue.

Kavitha brought to Delhi after dramatic arrest in excise policy case

Kavitha brought to Delhi after dramatic arrest in excise policy case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha after an hours-long raid at her premises in Hyderabad and brought her to Delhi for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy, agency sources said.

KTR behind Naga Chaitanya-Samantha divorce: T'gana minister

KTR behind Naga Chaitanya-Samantha divorce: T'gana minister

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Naga Chaitanya's father and top Telugu actor Nagarjuna strongly condemned the minister's remarks.

Telangana BJP president released from jail

Telangana BJP president released from jail

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party president and MP Bandi Sanjay was on Friday released from Karimnagar jail after he was granted bail in the SSC paper leak case.

At least 16 dead in rain-related incidents in Telangana

At least 16 dead in rain-related incidents in Telangana

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Relief work gained momentum on Saturday as rainfall came to a halt in many parts of the state. When contacted, a senior official told PTI that 16 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents as per the reports received till Saturday afternoon.

WEF 2019: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana take rivalry to Davos

WEF 2019: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana take rivalry to Davos

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Stronger the pitch of various states, the better for India as a country. The two states plan to showcase their improved 'ease of doing business rankings'.