'The people of Telangana will rise and seek self-rule'

Gummadi Vittal Rao, popularly known as Gaddar, has been at the forefront of the Telangana movement for a long time. Gaddar had joined the struggle for a separate state in 1969. He......

Revolutionary balladeer Gadar to fast in Delhi

Revolutionary Telugu balladeer and vocal Naxal activist Gummadi Vittal Rao, popularly known as Gadar, will conduct a one-day fast in New Delhi next week in support of the Telangana movement. The......

The songbird who sings of revolution

With the Naxal issue back in the news and the peace process between the Maoist rebels and the Andhra Pradesh government having failed, here's a look at one of the most enigmatic figures of the......

Noted Telugu actor Venkateswara Rao passes away

Veteran Telugu actor Gummadi Venkateswara Rao, died of multiple organ failure at a hospital in Hyderabadon Tuesdaynight. He was 83. Rao was suffering from diabetes, heart disease and other......

Haseen Dillruba review

A messy love story, a tale of infidelity, a jab on sexism, a whodunit -- Haseen Dillruba wildly oscillates between diabolical provocations and unrealistic sentiment, notes Sukanya Verma. IMAGE:......

Ramayana magic recreated in Telugu

In the early and middle decades of the last century, several mythological films were made in Telugu revolving around the epics and stories from the Puranas, with actors such as the late N T Rama......

First Look: Jagapathi Babu in Gaayam 2

Even after 17 years of its release, the Telugu film Gaayamis remembered by many. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) with a screenplay by Mani Ratnam, Gaayam made a star out the film's hero,......

Syed Modi badminton: Srikanth, Praneeth, Prannoy enter 2nd round

IMAGE: Sai Praneeth defeated Malaysia's Iskandar Zulkarnain. Photograph: BAI Media/Twitter Top Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth and H S Prannoy advanced to the second round of the......

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Srikanth seek to reclaim India Open crowns

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday IMAGE: Sindhu will open against compatriot Mugdha Agrey. Photograph: PV Sindhu/Twitter Former champions P V Sindhu and Kidambi......

Sports Shorts: Ruthvika, Lakshya enter quarters; Joshna in semis

Vietnam Open: Ruthvika, Lakshya enter quarters Rising shuttlers Ruthvika Shivani Gadde and Lakshya Sen advanced to the women's and men's singles quarterfinals respectively with straight-game wins......

Sports Shorts: Wilder draws with Fury to retain WBC heavyweight title

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Deontay Wilder reacts after knocking down Tyson Fury during the WBC World Heavyweight Title bout at Staples Centre, Los Angeles......

Sports Shorts: Good day for Indian shuttlers at Russia Open

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday Five Indian shuttlers, including Ajay Jayaram, progressed to the men's singles second round of the US$75,000 Russia Open......