TDP Spokes Person Mullapudi Renuka with NRIs
Pakistan test-fires n-capable Shaheen-III
Pakistan on Friday successfully test-fired the medium-range Shaheen-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile which can carry nuclear warheads within a range of 2,750 km, the military said.The test flight of the missile was aimed at validating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
It added that the missile is capable of delivering nuclear and conventional warheads in a range of 2,750 km. The impact point of the missile test was in the Arabian Sea, validating all desired parameters, the statement said. The test was witnessed by senior officers from Strategic Plans Division, Strategic Forces, Scientists and Engineers of Strategic Organisations.
‘Significant milestone’ Director General Strategic Plans Division, Lieutenant General Mazhar Jamil, said the country had achieved a “significant milestone” in complementing the deterrence capability. He said Pakistan desired peaceful co-existence in the region for which nuclear deterrence would further strengthen strategic stability in South Asia.
Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif congratulated the military scientists and engineers on the successful missile test. Test-fired earlier versions Pakistan had test-fired the Shaheen-I and Shaheen-II missiles last year. Shaheen-I is also capable of carrying nuclear as well as conventional warheads and has a range of 900 km while the Shaheen-II missile can also carry nuclear and conventional warheads up to a range of 1,500 km.
Spain embassy in Kabul attacked by Taliban
The Taliban claimed responsibility for a car bomb attack on a guest house near the Spanish embassy in Kabul on Friday, and said fighting was still going on at the scene. Gunfire was reported immediately following the explosion, in a heavily protected area of the capital close to many foreign embassies and government buildings. Officials said police were on the scene. At least three insurgents appeared to be involved in the attack, a police official said.
7 taken to hospital A Taliban spokesman said the attack targeted “an invader’s guest house”. At least seven people were brought to a hospital operated by the aid group Emergency, located around 700 metres from the Spanish embassy, according to a tweet from the organisation, but there were no other reports of damage or casualties. The attack was the latest in a series against foreign targets in Kabul as the Taliban have stepped up their insurgency following the withdrawal of international forces from combat operations last year.
The blast, which interrupted several months of relative calm in the Afghan capital, came after President Ashraf Ghani returned from a regional peace conference in Islamabad aimed at reviving stalled peace talks with Taliban militants.
It followed an insurgent attack on an airport complex in the southern city of Kandahar that killed 50 civilians and security forces personnel, and which was only suppressed after more than a day of fighting.
Star Comedian’s Shocking Earnings
The Forbes India magazine released out the 2015 Celebrity 100 list and some of the stars who made it to the top 100 celebrities took everyone by surprise. One of them is Tamil comedy superstar Santhanam. The actor, with earnings of 45 crore, stood in the 52nd rank.
With this feat, Santhanam became the third richest Tamil star in 2015 after Kamal Haasan (51 crores) and Dhanush (42 crores). What’s more, Santhanam even surpassed leading Tamil stars Suriya (32 crores) and Arya (29 crores).
While Santhanam’s money wise rank was 17, fame wise he secured 91st position out of the 100 stars. Known for his rib-tickling comedy and sarcastic one liners, Santhanam charges anywhere between 7 to 15 lakhs per call sheet depending on the films’ budgets.
This payment is highest than any other comedian in the country. Apart from his earnings through acting, Santhanam amassed huge earnings through his home production, Inimey Ippadithaan.
Fame Wise, Still Megastar Is The Best
If we have to select the biggest stars by their earnings in 2015, then the names revealed by Forbes 2015 Celebs List are enough to prove a point. Megastar is still showing the stars despite the fact that he’s not a leading actor or commanding force anymore. Bollywood’s most stunning megastar ever, Amitabh Bachhan, is the man who sounds odd in the Top 10 members of the 100-list.
Amidst the happening lot like Shahrukh, Salman, Dhoni, Akshay, Deepika and Hrithik, it’s quite amazing to see Bacchan’s name. With 2 big films like Shamitabh and Piku to his name, couple of TV shows like Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi and Kaun Banega Crorepati, it’s amazing that Bachhan has amassed 112 crores income in 2015.
Fame wise, Amitabh Bachhan the best as always, says Forbes list, that gave him 1st rank. As a celeb, he’s next to Shahrukh and Salman in the total list of 100 celebrities. No matter how many big stars come, Megastar has his place cemented.
First Flop Taught Akhil a Lesson!
With his very first film turned out to be dud, hero Akhil has learnt a lesson. Akhil now decided to go slow and wants to be wise before signing his second.On other hand reports are rife that Akhil signed his second film.
While rumours are it that it will be directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by Bandla Ganesh, Akhil clarified that he hasn’t signed any film and stated that he is holding his horses at the moment.
Admitting that he has learnt a lesson from his past failure, Akhil said he wants to take sometime before signing his next. Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Akhil wrote, “Clearing the air, I have not signed any project at the moment.
Working on it, during this time I have learned that patience is important!” As reported by us earlier, Akhil is waiting for the Box Office result of Puri’s next Loafer before teaming up with him. Is this what Akhil referring to with his ‘patience’ phrase?
Akhil yet to decide on next!
From the past few days, there are several rumours and speculations about Akhil Akkineni’s second project. They said he will be directed by Puri Jagannadh and the project will be officially announced in a week’s time. But Akhil rejected confirming any new project.
He took to his Twitter page and clarified saying, “Clearing the air, I have not signed any project at the moment.
Working on it, during this time I have learned that patience is important!” Akhil Akkineni made his filmy debut with Akhil amid huge expectations. The movie went on to become a big disaster failing to collect even 20 Crore after its prerelease business was around 47 Crore.
Sardaar Gabbar Singh to do some serious work
The shooting of Sardaar Gabbar Singh seem to have finally picked pace. The makers have just completed a major schedule in Gujarat and now they are planning a two months schedule in Hyderabad. This schedule will begin from December 28th and will conclude in the end of February.
The makers are planning Summer-2016 release for the movie. Plans are on to release the second teaser of the film as New Year eve Special. Power fame Bobby is wielding megaphone for this film.
Devi Sri Prasad will be composing music. Pawan Kalyan’s close friend Sharath Marar is producing the film under his North Star Entertainment banner. Kajal Aggarwal will be seen romancing Pawan Kalyan for the first time in her decade-long career.
Aravind Swamy Confirmed for Charan’s Film!
There have speculations that made rounds on the main villain role of Mega Power Star Ram Charan’s new film ‘Rakshak'( tentative) for the past couple of months. It is being heard from inside sources that Aravind Swamy, who played an antagonist in original version ‘Thani Oruvan’, has been roped in as the villain in ‘Rakshak’ as well. The makers have reportedly paid a whopping Rs.3 crores for the senior Kollywood’s star.
Meanwhile, the pre production work of the movie is going on now and the movie is expected to go on sets in the month of January. Kajal Aggarwal is likely to romance Ram Charan in this action entertainer.
Surender Reddy will helm the project. Mega Producer Allu Aravind and NV Prasad are expected to produce this crazy project. The movie is likely to hit the screens in the mid 2016.
Prabhas’ ‘Rebel’ Gets Good Openings!
Young Rebel Star Prabhas’ ‘Rebel’ was one of the worst disasters in the actor’s career. As Prabhas’ latest offing ‘Baahubali’ turned out to be a huge hit in other Southern languages, distributors of Kerala and Tamil Nadu are showing interest to dub the old movies of Prabhas.
Prabhas’ ‘Rebel’ dubbed into Malayalam as ‘Rebel’ and in Tamil as ‘Veerabali’. Co-incidentally, both the films were released yesterday and got good openings in both the states. As we know, ‘Rebel’ was directed by Raghava Lawrence. The movie has milky beauty Tamannah in the female lead role.
Prabhas is all set to work for the sequel of ‘Baahubali’, ‘Baahubali 2’ soon. Anushka and Tamannah have done opposite to him while Rana plays the main villain role. Keeravani scores the music of this complete family entertainer. The movie is being directed by Rajamouli on Arka Media Works.
