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Cash to play crucial role in GHMC election

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Hyderabad: Political parties fear they will have to rustle up as much between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 50 lakh per candidate for the GHMC elections. Most of the cash is meant for distribution among voters. The Election Commission’s expenditure limit for each of the 150 wards is Rs 2 lakh per candidate. “Distribution of cash in slums and other bastis is now the norm. Besides providing Rs 50,000 to Rs 1lakh odd to a local leader, a good number of voters will have to be paid between Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 per head, depending on candidate’s financial strength,” a senior Congress leader said.

Asked what could be cost for a serious candidate, he replied, “Minimum Rs 50 lakh”, adding “If the party arranges for publicity and media publicity, it could be about Rs 20 lakh.” A MIM leader said in the previous GHMC polls, a candidate in the old city had spent Rs 60 lakh and won. “He distributed chairs, tables, dining sets and household articles besides cash,” he said.

A TRS leader from Vikarabad said in a previous municipal election in the small town, candidates distributed Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per voter. “But there is no guarantee the voter will cast his vote for the candidate since he takes money from all,” he said.“Even educated people like teachers and others demanded money. Then there were caste groups which claimed support of 200-odd voters in return for cash,” he said.

Hiring people for campaigning too has become costly. “We have to pay at least Rs 300 besides hiring vehicles and paying for food. Only putting up posters or banners is not that effective anymore,” a TD leader said, adding “Paid news adds to the bill.”

Chennai airhostess commits suicide

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Chennai: A 32-year old airhostess killed herself at her home at the Air India quarters in Meenambakkam Sunday evening. According to the police, no suicide note was found in the house, but parents allege that long hours and hectic work schedules led to the suicide. The deceased, Manpreet Pal, 32, had been working as an airhostess with Air India since 2007 and had met and married her co-worker, Anup Nair, 35, in 2012. Nair works as a technician with Air India and the couple has a two- year- old daughter.

Manpreet’s parents live close by, in Teacher’s Colony, which is where the couple would leave their child everyday when they went off to work. It was when Nair returned home with their daughter after picking her up from his in-laws’ house Sunday night when he found Manpreet hanging from the ceiling in their bedroom.

As on any regular work day, Nair had left at 2pm, dropping his daughter at his in-laws’ house while his wife was to report at 4.15 pm and board the Chennai-Muscat flight. When he returned to pick up his daughter, he found that his father-in law had injured himself, falling off his bike. After getting himself treated at a private hospital, Manpreet’s father Guru Pal Singh told Nair not to inform Manpreet of the incident as she was presumed to be at work.

When Nair returned home at 10 pm, he found the front door had been left ajar. Surprised, he looked for his wife and found the bedroom door locked. He called up her office to find out if she had left early, but Air India officials informed him that Manpreet had never turned up for duty and she had been absent from duty. Nair then broke open the door and found Manpreet had hanged herself inside the bedroom. The neighbours, hoping she was still alive, rushed her to the hospital but she was declared dead on arrival. The police did not find any suicide note to determine the reason behind Manpreet’s extreme step.

Manpreet’s parents said there no personal matters between husband and wife could have led to the suicide as the couple was very happy together. “We are Punjabi and our son-in law’s family hails from Kerala but we did not have any problem accepting their relationship. In their three years of marriage there was not a single fight,” said Guru Pal Singh. Singh said that his daughter would regularly complain about her hectic work schedule.

Nenokkadine Strategy For Nannaku Prematho

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Director Sukumar is following the same strategy that of 1 Nenokkadine for Nannaku Prematho audio release event. The much awaited audio launch ceremony of NTR and Rakul Preet Singh starrer will be screened live in several theaters across the Telugu states. The theaters to have ‘live streaming’ of the affair will be unveiled soon.

Nannaku Prematho audio will be released in a spectacular manner at Shilpa Kala Vedika on December 27th, means tomorrow, amid presence of the film cast, fans and other industry biggies. Sukumar thought of celebrating the event in much bigger way, so has planned live streaming in theaters.

It may be recalled that, for Mahesh Babu starred 1 Nenokkadine audio launch too, they went for live streaming in theaters and the response from fans as well as movie goers was overwhelming. Now, Sukumar is following the same strategy for Nannaku Prematho audio release function too.

There is having other reason for Sukumar doing this. Due to heavy crowds at such events, stampede occurred several times. During Baadshah audio launch, a die hard fan of NTR died owing to stampede. Hence, live streaming at theaters will stop few of fans coming to the audio launch venue. Good decision right!

Aamir Khan plays ‘SANTA CLAUS’ for son Azad

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Nagarjuna attends KCR’s Ayutha Chandi Yagam

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Google, Microsoft launch ‘Santa trackers’ for kids

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New Delhi: It’s finally Christmas and that time of the joyful season when family spends time together, appreciate the people’s closet and hand then wrapped merchandise.

For kids it’s more fun as they eagerly wait for Santa Claus to give them gifts. This Christmas Google and Microsoft are giving kids a better way to wait for Santa’s arrival than looking at the clock.

According to The Verge, the search engine and the US tech giant have launched their own Santa tracking websites, which track his course as Christmas arrives. It will also give kids ways to explore the world and find out more about the places Santa is flying over.

The technology giants are also offering games for the holiday season for kids , some of which are also educational.

Varun Dhawan turns Santa for kids at orphanage

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Mumbai: Actor Varun Dhawan, who is riding high on the success of his flick ‘ Dilwale,’ celebrated Christmas with a group of kids from an orphanage in the city.

The 28-year-old actor, who decided to celebrate the success of his films this year, surprised the children with gifts and had a blast while doing so.

Varun has been one of the very few Bollywood stars to have three back to back successful films in 2015, all of which hit the 100 crore mark. The actor has been seen in various roles all through the year. From Playing a murderer in ‘Badlapur’, to a dancer in ‘ABCD2’ and finally a lover boy in ‘Dilwale’.

The actor will be soon seen in the upcoming action flick ‘Dishoom’ that also stars John Abraham and Jacqueline Fernandez.

Have you met Shahid Kapoor’s ‘crew’ yet?

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Mumbai: Bollywood’s one of the most loved couples, Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput partied hard at choreographer Bosco Martis’ bash. This was Shahid and Mira’s first Christmast together.

We saw the adorable pictures of the two from the last night party, where the couple arrived hand-in-hand.

The couple looked very much in love as usual in the pictures. Shahid, who is currently shooting for his upcoming film ‘Rangoon’, looked classy as ever in his simple attire, where as Mira got into the festive spirit and had a red and black outfit on.

While we saw what went on outside, Shahid Kapoor took to his official Instagram to share an inside-picture with his fans.

Mom Becomes Porn Star To Please Her Son

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Mothers do anything to make their children happy, but this ‘anything’ will also have limits. However, a 20-year-old mother from Portsmouth of Hampshire chose to act in porn to give her son the perfect Christmas this year. The single mum Megan Clara is a normal employee.

She was heartbroken last year when her five years old son Ashton complained that he didn’t receive the same expensive presents as his friends. After seeing his disappointed face, Megan pledged to make Christmas 2015 one to remember.

So, she has decided to act in porn films and her earning for a scene in such films is absolutely £500. Megan has spent almost £1500 on her son this Christmas, compared to the £100 spent last year.

She says she receives counterattack from her chosen career path but brands those people ‘jealous’. “People say he’s spoilt but he’s not, he’s my only son and I finally have the money to get him really nice things.

I enjoy what I do and I’m not hurting anyone else, some people are just jealous. I can spend my money how I like too, I don’t spend it on alcohol, drugs or smoking, why shouldn’t I spend it on Ashton and myself,” said Megan.

Haj 2016: Forms to be given from January 14

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Hyderabad: The Telangana State Haj Committee on Friday announced that application forms for Haj-2016 would be issued from 14 January to February 8, 2016 for pilgrims from AP and TS.

TS Haj Committee special officer S.A. Shukoor said that the Haj Committee of India has finalised the Action Plan for Haj-2016, according to which qurrah (draw of lots) for selection of pilgrims would be held any day between March 15 and 23, 2016.

He said that Haj quota would be allotted to AP and TS on the basis of 2011 census and the TS Haj Committee would make arrangements for AP Haj pilgrims.

Prof. Shukoor said chartered flights will take off from August 4 to September 5 for Haj 2016 scheduled on September 10, 2016. He appealed to people intending to submit Haj applications to get their passports ready, as they would have to submit the copies along with the applications.

Anam Viveka condemns Jagan, makes fun of Roja

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Young Hero’s Love Affair Takes Backseat

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Tollywood’s hunk Rana’s love affair with a well-known actress is known to all the people in the industry and the people who closely observe the industry. But he severed his ties with her even before the release of Baahubali and Rudramadevi and the actress planned to marry someone else.

As she didn’t marry the guy she wanted to as planned earlier, once again rumours have started that their romance has rekindled. Media reports also came that they were spotted together at many events and restaurants. But the sources close to Rana say that this is not true. He is single at present and is busy working in movies with full dedication.

“The success of Baahubali made many top directors in India recognize his potential. So he is getting great offers now from Bollywood too. More things are happening on professional front than personal level,” said a person close to Rana.

He hints that the star is not involved with the said heroine right now. To know how much truth lies in these claims, we have to wait and see.

Bravo Nagarjuna! Keep it up!!

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Generally we don’t see our heroes performing on stage unless it is some fund raising activity like ‘Memu Saitam’. Heroes performing in their own film functions is what we see once in a blue moon. But Nagarjuna is going to do this now.

Nagarjuna’s film ‘Soggade Chinninayana’ is gearing up for its audio release. Buzz is that all the actors will be performing live on what we saw in the trailer including stars like Nagarjuna and Ramya Krishna.

The film’s audio launch is planned on the day of Christmas and the makers are planning these innovative programs to attract the audience.

This film is under shooting from long time and Nag took special care on this film as he is back after a long time in a dual role. Now this step by Nagarjuna to perform live by keeping his star image aside is a very good sign.

Puri shelves Rogue for Better one

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Director Puri Jagannadh has decided to shelve his much-anticipated high-budgeted film Rogue. After so much hype and hungama, Puri Jagan shelving the film taken everyone by surprise. Estimated as over Rs 40 Crore budget film, producer CR Manohar’s son Ishaan was supposed to make his debut with the film. At a time when all is set to launch movie, Puri shelving the project has shocked one and all.

Going into details, Puri apparently wants to make different, innovative films now on wards. After observing the changing trends in the industry, Puri felt the need to reinvent himself and come out with a very novel concept. Puri, who made films like Badri, Amma Nanna Tamil Ammayi, Pokiri, Business Man, is chalking out plans to make a movie that he has never attempted before.

It’s learnt that Puri dropped Rogue in order to make a completely new story. The yet-to-be-titled film will be shot in a very unique and different style and it’s heard that Puri took it as prestigious for this film. For this, Puri is going to a foreign country to work on its script. For a change, Puri also changed his regular place Bangkok where he writes scripts of all his films.

‘Sardaar Gabbar Singh’ Release Date Pushed to May!

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Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Sardaar Gabbar Singh’ was earlier thought to be released on April 8. Since the delay in the regular shoot is inevitable, the makers have now confirmed the release date of the movie tentatively as May 11.

Three years ago, ‘Gabbar Singh’ was released on the same date got blockbuster result at the box office.

On the other hand, the business of the movie is opened. All time record pre release business is expected to be done in many areas of the movie. The movie has Kajal Aggarwal in female lead role. Rai Lakshmi and Sanjjana will be seen in other key role in the film.

Touted to be an action and comedy entertainer, the music of the film has been provided by Devi Sri Prasad. KS Ravindra has directed the movie. Sharrat Marar is producing the move on North Star Entertainment.

After Charmi Breakup, Puri Holidays with Wife!

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While news of Puri parting ways with Charmi doing the rounds, here is the latest development about Loafer director. The writer-director is all set for an abroad trip. Puri will be soon heading to a foreign location where he is going to work on the script for his next film. What’s more? Puri’s wife Lavanya will be accompanying him during this trip.

Whenever Puri goes to Bangkok to write script, he avoids others and prefers to go single as he says it allows him to write well. Now that his wife Lavanya is accompanying Puri after 10 long years, it’s setting tongues wagging in tinsel town. So it clearly confirms that it’s Puri’s permanent break up with Charmi.

Puri apparently decided to pay keen attention on the script and decided to not to go to shoot until he is convinced totally. Puri, who is known for wrapping up films in very fast span, now wants to spend more time on script and filming to give better output. Looks like, Puri is completely changed person.

Angry customer flogs Hotel employee – CCTV Visuals

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