Pushpa 2 is one of the most-awaited films across the globe. Starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in the lead roles, the film is directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The film is all set to hit the screens on August 15th and movie buffs across the globe are waiting for the sequel. The recently released glimpse which was out on Allu Arjun's birthday has raised all the expectations on the film and since then, the theatrical and digital rights of the film are something so many producers are eyeing at. The anticipation surrounding Pushpa 2: The Rule exten ..read more

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares for the forthcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha polls, black money and liquor mafia traffickers have started to become active. However, proactive actions by the Election Commission of India and law enforcing authorities have thwarted their operations to a great extent. Till Thursday, a total of Rs 118.65 crore has been seized by state police, excise officials and state GST sleuths from such people. This was informed by Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Dhal here on Thursday. “Liquor amounting Rs 18.19 crore, drugs and narcotics amounting Rs 43.69 crore ..read more

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. (PTI File Image)Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. (PTI File Image) Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday observed that the situation would arise in coming days when former minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominee for Chikkaballapura parliamentary seat D. Sudhakar would be behind the bars over ‘corruption’ charges against him and exuded confidence that Sudhakar will be proved ‘corrupt’ (by the Court) over his alleged irregularities during Covid-19 pandemic. When Covid-19 hit, Sudhakar was the Minister for Health and Family Welfare Services under th ..read more

In an exclusive conversation with Deccan Chronicle, renowned author Devdutt Pattanaik throws insights into his latest book, "Sati, Savitri and other Feminist Tales They Don't Tell You." Pattanaik also explains the relevance of ancient narratives in today's world and sheds light on the often-overlooked stories of empowered women within Indian mythology. Let us talk about your growing years and the influences that nudged you to the world of myths and legends. Like many children of that time, I read Amar Chitra Katha and Chandamama comics. It is through them that I accessed mythology. I guess ..read more

This April, Zega - the award-winning pan-Asian restaurant at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel, is set to host a culinary spectacle featuring the renowned expat Thai Chef Seefah Ketchaiyo. Celebrated for her innovative takes on Asian street food, she along with co-founder Chef Karan Bane is ready to whisk Zega away on a flavorful odyssey, mirroring the lively streets of Bangkok for a dining encounter like no other. Some of the signature specials one could look forward to include E San Grilled Pork, Southern Thai, Crab Curry, Steam Seabass with spicy lemon broth. Experience "The Seefah Takeover," wher ..read more

New Delhi: Think Change Forum (TCF), an independent think tank dedicated to generating new ideas and finding solutions for navigating through a new changing world recently held a panel discussion titled – Is it time for India to resurrect�Indian Medical Services? The discussion highlighted the imperative of strengthening the public healthcare system and emphasized the pivotal role that Indian Medical Services (IMS) can play in achieving this objective. The panel comprised representatives from medical associations, public sector health institutions, and private medical sector. Names included ..read more

The new Secretariat of Telangana. (Image: DC)The new Secretariat of Telangana. (Image: DC) Hyderabad: The Election Commission has recently purged 5.41 lakh voters from the electoral rolls in Hyderabad district, encompassing 15 Assembly constituencies. This targets deceased, relocated, and duplicate voters to ensure integrity of the electoral process, the district election officer said on Wednesday. Efforts to uphold the purity of the electoral roll have been ongoing, with a focus on adhering to Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines and ensuring equitable access to polling stations, ac ..read more

Tinder, the world’s most popular app for meeting new people, launches a ‘Every Single Vote Counts’ awareness campaign in India in collaboration with Yuvaa, a leading youth media organization in India and Mark Your Presence, a non-partisan organization in India that empowers and educates young voters to strengthen democracy. As India gears up for the world’s largest democratic election this year with over 20 million1 young first time voters, this initiative is a call to action, reminding young adults, especially first time voters, to take full advantage of their fundamental civic right: the ri ..read more

Guwahati: Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi integrated Bodoland with the mainstream of India by signing the Bodo peace accord. Addressing an election rally in Western Assam’s Kokrajhar Mr Nadda said, “70 percent of north-east is now outside the ambit of Armed Forces (Special Power) Act.” Pointing out that it was the leadership of PM Narendra Modi that brought peace and harmony to Bodoland he said that the BJP government also facilitated sustainable development of the region by extending huge financial support to Bodoland. Accusing th ..read more

Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made all preparations to welcome voters to the biggest festival of democracy that any nation has witnessed and the first phase of elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies in four States will commence from tomorrow. On the occasion, the ECI reiterated its uncompromising commitment to deliver a free, fair, peaceful, accessible, and participative and inducement free poll. The Commission and its teams across States and Union Territories, in the last two years have put in necessary hard work and meticulous interventions to gi ..read more