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UK company founder Steven Bartlett revealed he hired a candidate with a two-line CV and no prior experience. He was impressed when she greeted his security guard by name before the interview and later emailed answers to questions she didn’t know, demonstrating responsibility and initiative, which ultimately secured her the job.
Chiranjeevi’s “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu,” directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Nayanthara, opened today to positive response. Over 286K tickets were sold on BookMyShow in 24 hours. Packed with comedy, emotion, songs, and mass sequences, the festive entertainer targets family audiences, with strong word-of-mouth expected to boost box office performance.
The primary purpose of ISRO’s PSLV-C62 launch was to deploy DRDO’s ‘ANVESHA’ satellite into orbit, enhancing India’s strategic surveillance capabilities. The satellite is designed for intelligence gathering, supporting national defense and security operations. The mission also demonstrates India’s growing expertise in launching defense-oriented space assets.
“Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu” is a fun, family drama featuring Chiranjeevi’s most entertaining post-comeback performance, with great comic timing and emotions. The first half, Nayanthara and Venkatesh’s presence, and music impress. A weaker second half lowers impact, but Anil Ravipudi delivers a satisfactory festive entertainer. #Rating: 3.25/5.
Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will start confirmed overnight travel without RAC or waitlists. Fares exceed Rajdhani, from ₹960 for 3AC. The 16-coach Howrah–Guwahati train features ergonomic berths, advanced safety systems, improved suspension, and faster travel, promising passengers,comfortable, and reliable long-distance journey.
Maharashtra plans to credit ₹3,000 to Ladli Behna beneficiaries on Jan 14, Makar Sankranti, combining Dec and Jan instalments. Ahead of Jan 15 municipal polls, Congress accused the government of breaching the Model Code of Conduct, calling it potential voter influence. The Election Commission has asked the Chief Secretary for clarification by 11 AM today.
Heavy traffic continues on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway as vehicles travel to Andhra Pradesh for Sankranti. Slow movement is reported near Pantangi toll plaza. To ease congestion, authorities opened all 10 toll booths for vehicles heading to Vijayawada. Delays are also reported at Pedakaparthi, Chityal, Kodad, and Ramapuram Cross due to high traffic volumes.
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Hyderabad faced a landing scare when a bird was spotted on the runway. Alerted in time, the pilot chose to circle the aircraft safely in the air for about five minutes, ensuring no risk to passengers or crew. He successfully landed the plane, earning widespread praise for his calm […]
ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C62 mission today from Sriharikota, carrying DRDO’s advanced reconnaissance satellite, ‘ANVESHA’. The launch marks a key milestone in India’s space, with the satellite designed for high-resolution surveillance and strategic applications. The mission strengthens India’s position in space-based defense technologies.
India’s Harshit Rana played a key role in the opening ODI win over New Zealand, taking early wickets and scoring 29. He revealed the team management, led by coach Gautam Gambhir, is grooming him as an all-rounder. Rana focuses on batting in nets, aiming to contribute lower down the order consistently.
US President Donald Trump posted on ‘Truth Social’ declaring himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela.’ He shared a pic suggesting such a title after a US strike captured Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife. This provocative post comes amid heightened tensions after U.S. operations in Venezuela, drawing global attention and controversy.
Director Anil Ravipudi said he declined “Jana Nayagan” as he was not keen on remaking “Bhagavanth Kesari.” He explained that he preferred narrating a fresh subject instead of retelling the same story in another language. Vijay reportedly insisted on the remake, and differing creative views led the project to another director. The film is yet […]
Gold and silver prices surged sharply in the Hyderabad bullion market, impacting buyers across the city. 10 grams of 24-carat gold rose by ₹1,690 to ₹1,42,150, while 22-carat gold increased by ₹1,550 to ₹1,30,300. Silver also saw a significant hike, with a kg reaching ₹2,87,000, up ₹12,000 from yesterday. Prices remain largely consistent across TG […]
The Telangana govt plans to establish 37 ‘Pranam’ daycare centers for senior citizens across the state, with 18 centers being virtually inaugurated today by CM Revanth at Praja Bhavan. These centers will offer health checkups and yoga. Alongside this, the govt will also launch the ‘Bala Bharosa’ scheme to support the welfare of kids.