50+ min ago (173+ words) Hyderabad: Three children were injured in a fall near the fountain area, a major attraction of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, on Sunday. The area was cordoned off immediately. An told Deccan Chronicle that medical teams provided treatment t the children. There was a huge turn-out on the last day of the event. Children and elderly visitors found it difficult to navigate through the crowds of people shopping and others standing by to view the products. The other galleries of Rashtrapati Nilayam, which were kept open for public viewing, also saw long queues, with visitors being guided carefully in a line-by-line manner by security personnel. E Sandhya, a fashion design students, turned up to buy products for their projects. "The Goa stall had interesting things within our budgets," she said. Though dustbins were arranged across the venue, parts…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago (114+ words) Pathanamthitta (Kerala): Around 12.48 lakh devotees have visited the Sabarimala temple in the first 15 days of the mandala-makaravilakku pilgrimage season, officials said on Sunday. A Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) release said 12,47,954 pilgrims have reached the hill shrine since the pilgrimage began on November 16. On Sunday alone, 50,264 devotees trekked to Sabarimala till 7 pm, officials said. Authorities said the crowd has remained under control in recent days, enabling pilgrims to complete darshan without difficulty. In the initial days of the season, Sabarimala witnessed heavy congestion, prompting the Kerala High Court to intervene and direct officials to restrict the number of devotees arriving through the spot-booking system....

3+ hour, 16+ min ago (398+ words) Hyderabad: A group of 50 children from Little Rock, often described as Hyderabad's biggest little choir, opened the Christmas season with their concert "Love Came Down' on Sunday night. Families and youngsters filled the venue well before the start, turning the evening into a celebration of song, scripture and youthful enthusiasm. The first half featured songs such as "John 1', "Noel', "Angels We Have Heard on High', "Gloria' and "Born on Christmas'. A mentor-led piece, "Because of Bethlehem', offered a calm interlude before the second half, which included choreography, meaningful skits and interactive games. Other songs included "O Come O Come Emmanuel', "Mary Did You Know', "What Child Is This', an English medley, and finally "Joyful Joyful', which brought the audience to its feet, especially during the moments when the children rapped with confidence. Several performers spoke about what the choir means…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago (262+ words) Hyderabad: Cyber crime officer probing the iBomma movie piracy case on Sunday disclosed that Immadi Ravi admitted to the crime of betting promotion and movie piracy without revealing the names of his associates. The officer also disclosed that Ravi on the third day of his police custody, which ended on Saturday, revealed that he threatened actor Vijay Deverakonda through his iBomma website. "If you come after me, I will also come after you," he said on the website, which was construed as a challenge not only to the city police but also to Vijay Deverakonda. The alleged movie pirate stated that he had also sent a message to the actor, who was stepping up pressure on investigation agencies, threatening that he would release Deverakonda's new movie on iBomma. Ravi appeared very confident on his last day of police custody and…...

5+ hour, 36+ min ago (207+ words) Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Malli Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday said that the Telangana Rising celebrations would mark two years of the Congress government in Telangana. He said celebrations will be held at the headquarters of the erstwhile districts from December 1 to 6. IT minister D. Sridhar Babu said that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy would participate as the chief guest at the celebrations held in each of the erstwhile districts. Ministers, MLAs, MLCs, and MPs from the respective districts will also attend these celebrations. He said the exhibition stalls set up for the Global Summit will be open to the public on December 11, 12, and 13. At Osmania University, the Chief Minister would lay the foundation for major development works being taken up on the campus. He will also engage in discussions with intellectuals on key issues related to the education system. Dec. 1: Makthal, (erstwhile…...

7+ hour, 17+ min ago (169+ words) Around 180 poets participated, presenting poems celebrating the cultural and historical landmarks of Rayalaseema Anantapur: A grand Rayalaseema Poets" Conference was held on Sunday at the Zilla Parishad conference hall in Anantapur, organised by the Rayalaseema Cultural Forum with support from the Dallas Area Rayalaseema Association. Around 180 poets participated, presenting poems celebrating the cultural and historical landmarks of Rayalaseema. Former vice-chancellor Prof. K. Ramakrishna Reddy, the chief guest, said poets must act as bridges of social awareness and preserve Rayalaseema"s rich heritage for future generations. He highlighted the region"s deep historical and cultural roots and stressed the role of poetry in inspiring society. The event was coordinated by Dr Appireddy Harinath Reddy, convener of the Rayalaseema Cultural Forum. Writers and literary figures including Bandi Narayana Swamy, Shanti Narayana, Eluri Yanganna, Sadlapalli Chidambar Reddy, and retired academicians Lakshminarayana Reddy, Ravindra Reddy…...

7+ hour, 25+ min ago (254+ words) Some of these statues will be unveiled on December 25, Vajpayee's birth anniversary KAKINADA: Union minister of state for industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma announced that bronze statues of former prime minister A.B. Vajpayee will be installed in all district headquarters across Andhra Pradesh. Some of these statues will be unveiled on December 25, Vajpayee's birth anniversary, he said. He, along with BJP state president P.V.N. Madhav, Rajamahendravaram MP D. Purandeswari, MLC Somu Veerraju, Anaparthi MLA Nallamilli Ramakrishna Reddy and Mandapeta MLA Vegulla Jogeswara Rao, unveiled a statue of Vajpayee at Mandapeta. The minister said Mandapeta had become an ideal venue for unveiling the first Vajpayee statue in the state. He recalled Vajpayee's leadership during the Pokhran-II nuclear tests and the 1999 Kargil conflict, saying he strengthened India's national security. Madhav highlighted Vajpayee's legacy, including the Golden Quadrilateral project that boosted the movement of goods and accelerated…...

8+ hour, 16+ min ago (150+ words) Rajendra Prasad and Brahmanandam star in the family drama releasing on December 12. Director Buchi Babu Sana launched the trailer of the upcoming film Sahakutumbanam, produced under the HNG Cinemas LLP banner. Directed and written by Uday Sharma, the film features Raam Kiran and Megha Akash in lead roles, alongside veteran actors Rajendra Prasad, Brahmanandam, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Satya, and others. The movie is set to release on December 12. With music by Mani Sharma, cinematography by Madhu Dasari, and editing by Shashank Mali, the film promises a strong emotional narrative. Buchi Babu Sana, who previously worked as an assistant director on films featuring Rajendra Prasad and Brahmanandam, said it was special to stand beside them as a director. He shared that the story originated from a concept by his late friend Vikram, which was later developed into a full script by Uday....

8+ hour, 31+ min ago (202+ words) The Prime Minister was delivering the 128th edition of Mann Ki Baat, aired on the last Sunday of every month: Reports KARIMNAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a special mention of Karimnagar during his popular radio programme Mann Ki Baat, highlighting the district's traditional filigree artwork. He said he had proudly gifted filigree souvenirs crafted in Karimnagar to several world leaders. The Prime Minister was delivering the 128th edition of Mann Ki Baat, aired on the last Sunday of every month. The programme, started in 2014, serves as a platform for him to share his thoughts on development, social values and national issues, and has gained immense popularity across the country. Modi specifically referred to two gifts: a traditional silver Buddha idol presented to the Prime Minister of Japan, and a silver mirror with a traditional floral design gifted to the Prime Minister…...

8+ hour, 34+ min ago (239+ words) Rabindra Nath Choudhury is a senior reporter based at Bhopal. He covers politics, wildlife, tourism, forest and environment, social issues, science, education, women and child development related issues, youth affairs, business, industries and sports. Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has chosen to hold the marriage of his younger son in a mass wedding ceremony in his home city of Ujjain in the state with an objective to promote simplicity and social equality. His son, Dr Abhimanyu Yadav, tied the nuptial knot with Dr Ishita Patel alongside 21 other couples at a mass wedding ceremony, held on the banks of Kshipra river in Ujjain on Sunday. The ceremony marked the arrival of grooms on horses and brides on decorated carriages, followed by the processions by their respective family members, to the wedding venue. The wedding ceremony was held sans extravaganza....