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Telugu states bag 14 Padma awards

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Hyderabad :

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh once again made their mark on the national stage with 14 individuals from the two Telugu speaking states bagging the Padma awards.

Between them, the two states shared two Padma Vibhushan awards, five Padma Bhushans and seven Padma Shris for the year 2016. The awards were announced in New Delhi on the eve of the Republic Day on Tuesday.

Last year, the two states had to settle for four Padma Shri awards while the year before in 2014, unified AP had the honour of receiving two Padma Bhushans and seven Padma Shri awards.

Leading the winners this year are Ch Ramoji Rao of the Eenadu Group, who was chosen for the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award in the country, for his contribution to education, literature and journalism. The danseuse Yamini Krishnamurthy is the other winner of the award.

Chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana N Chandrababu Naidu and K Chandrasekhar Rao expressed happiness at the Ramoji Group chairman being chosen for the prestigious award. Naidu said Ramoji Rao had taken print and television journalism to great heights. He had launched ‘Eenadu’ in Visakhapatnam in 1974.

The 79-year-old Ramoji Rao, who was born in Pedaparupudi of Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh, is also a film producer with 87 films to his credit, has a chit fund business and owns a group of hotels. His Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad is a filmmaking destination for producers even from Hollywood, apart from being a tourist attraction.

Among the Padma Bhushan winners are the popular sports stars Sania Mirza (tennis) and Saina Nehwal (badminton). With the Rio de Janeiro Olympics round the corner, the awards are expected to come as a great boost to both of them. Mirza had won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award last year.

SS Rajamouli, who made waves with his blockbuster film ‘Bahubali’ has been awarded the Padma Shri. Rajamouli, officially listed as hailing from Karnataka by the government in its release announcing the awards, is currently shooting in Kerala for ‘Bahubali-2’.

His father, K Vijayendra Prasad, told TOI that he was happy that his son has been given the award. “First of all, it is God’s grace. And secondly, he is sincere, hardworking and humble. He deserves the award,” he said.

Two other well-known personalities from the city, social worker Sunita Krishnan won the Padma Shri while gastroenterologist Dr D Nageshwar Reddy has been awarded the Padma Bhushan.

Well-known artist K Laxma Goud, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Mannam Gopi Chand and cardiac surgeon Dr Alla Gopalakrishna Gokhale were also awarded the Padma Shri.

QUOTE
This award is not just mine, but belongs to all Telugu people who have been with me in this journey in journalism
Ramoji Rao
First of all, it is God’s grace. And secondly, he is sincere, hardworking and humble. He deserves the award
– K Vijayendra Prasad, father of director SS Rajamouli

|Telugu Winners
Padma Vibhushan
Yamini Krishnamurthy Art classical dance
Ch Ramoji Rao Literature, education & journalism

Padma Bhushan
Dr Alla Venkata ama Rao Science and engineering
Yarlagadda Laxmi Prasad Literature and education
Dr D nageshwar Reddy Medicine, gastroenterology
Saina Nehwal Sports – Badminton
Sania Mirza Sports Tennis Padma

Padma Shri
Dr Nayudamma Yarlagadda Medicine, pediatric surgery
Sunita Krishnan social work
Dr TV Narayana social work
SS Rajamouli Art Film direction & production (Officially listed as from Karnataka)

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> India / TNN / January 26th, 2016

TS to Celebrate Eashwari Bai’s Birth Centenary?

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Tribal welfare minister A Chandulal presenting Eashwari Bai Award to Milind Kamble chairman DICCI, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Former minister J Geeta Reddy, chief whip Koppula Eswar are also seen | A Radhakrishna | EPS
Tribal welfare minister A Chandulal presenting Eashwari Bai Award to Milind Kamble chairman DICCI, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Former minister J Geeta Reddy, chief whip Koppula Eswar are also seen | A Radhakrishna | EPS

Hyderabad :

After announcing a memorial award in the name of Eashwari Bai, former national president of Republic Party of India, the Telangana State government is likely to celebrate her centenary birth anniversary in 2018.

Tribal welfare minister Ajmera Chandulal on Tuesday said the state government would extend complete support to the Eashwari Bai Memorial Trust to conduct the celebrations.

Addressing the gathering at the Eashwari Bai Memorial Award presentation ceremony held at Ravindra Bharathi, Chandulal praised the Trust for keeping the legacy of Eashwari Bai alive by running several education institutes on her name for the girls. She was the most courageous women of her generation, the minister said. He also appreciated the Trust for choosing Milind Kamble for the award.

The award for the year 2015 has been given to Pune-based Dalit Entrepreneur and founder chairman of Dalit Indian Chamber Commerce and Industry Milind Kamble. The award is instituted by Eashwari Bai Memorial Trust, in association with the State government.

Kamble, who is one among the few successful Dalit businessmen, hails from Pune. He thanked the state government for recognising his contribution to the Dalit community.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Telangana / by Express News Service / December 02nd, 2015

Babejhari merits its place in history

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Atram Rajubai of Babejhari vaguely remembers Kumram Bheem as a fiery youngster back in the 1940s.– Photo: S. Harpal Singh
Atram Rajubai of Babejhari vaguely remembers Kumram Bheem as a fiery youngster back in the 1940s.– Photo: S. Harpal Singh

The village of Jodeghat may have rightly become synonymous with the struggle for rights on forest land waged by legendary Gond rebel Kumra Bheemu, now famously known as Kumram Bheem, in the late 1930s and in 1940s as he attained martyrdom there. There, however, is another lesser known village of Babejhari located on the same Kerameri highlands in Adilabad district which needs to get its due recognition as it was the centre of Bheem’s activities for almost the entire period of the struggle against the Nizam’s forest and land policy.

The Babejhari and Jodeghat incidents find a mention in the research paper of social anthropologist Urmila Pingle titled ‘C. von. Furer-Haimendorf: Half a century of his imprint on Tribal Welfare in Andhra Pradesh’. Though brief, this is by far the most authentic of the accounts pertaining to Kumram Bheem and his times as Ms. Pingle had been an associate of professor Haimendorf and evidently got to know of the events through him.

According to the researcher, the rebellion of Kumram Bheem was a result of the forest conservancy move of the Nizam’s government which included eviction of human habitations from forests. Kumram Bheem’s was a small rebellion called Babejhari, named after the village in which it occurred, she notes.

Bheem evidently chose to settle at Babejhari for its seclusion after all his lands in his native village in Asifabad went under illegal occupation of non-tribals. It was at this village that he raised the issue of jal, jangal and jameen and untiringly campaigned for the rights to forest lands in the neighbouring villages in 1939 and 1940.

His new home, nevertheless, was not to be that as he and others who had arrived at Babejhari were forcibly evicted and their huts were razed. At this juncture, Bheem and his dedicated band of Adivasis migrated to Jodeghat where they cleared some forest land for cultivation.

The forest guards turned out to be a difficult lot as they demanded huge bribes from the tribals for tilling forest clearings. Without bribes, they refused to honour even a written permission issued by no less than the Nizam himself to the Adivasis to cultivate 57 acres in Jodeghat.

As the Gond leader refused to evacuate the habitation under pressure from the forest officials, he had to face the consequences. In an unequal battle on September 1, 1940 he and 15 others lost their lives.

Following the Nizam government’s forest conservancy move, Kumram Bheem settled at Babejhari and it was here that he raised the issue of jal, jangal and jameen

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Telangana / by S.Harpal Singh / October 27th, 2015

A gala FICCI event in Hyderabad

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In an open air party at an upscale Banjara Hills venue, the glitterati of the social circuit gathered with their spouses and friends in tow for an event dedicated to women’s empowerment and inspired by stree shakti.

Awards and honours were given to women achievers in several fields ranging from teaching, philanthropy, medicine to achievements in technology and media.

This FLO blockbuster-fundraising event was a night to not only commemorate achievers like PV Sindhu, Begum Bilquees Latif and others but also to celebrate the feminine side unabashedly.

The show-stoppers of the night including T-Town brigade Lakshmi Manchu, Regina Cassandra, Raashi Khanna and ace athlete Saina Nehwal walked the ramp in splendid outfits.

Over 40 ladies from the organisation, who usually are busy professionals by the day or run businesses, also walked the ramp along with the show-stoppers for the evening and as they took the stage doting family members and friends stood rushed to take photos of them while cheering them.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Hyderabad / by Paulami Sen / October 12th, 2015

J. Manjula Appointed as DRDO’s First Woman Director General

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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today said it has got its first woman Director General with the appointment of J Manjula as Director General, Electronics & Communication Systems cluster.

She has assumed charge from distinguished scientist and Director General Dr K D Nayak, who was holding Additional charge as Director General Electronic & Communication Systems, DRDO said in a release.

Manjula has the honour of being the first woman Director General of DRDO cluster. She has been leading Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE), an establishment of DRDO, as a Director since July 2014, it said.

Manjula is an alumna of Osmania University and a practising electronics and communications engineer.

DRDO said she has served in Defence Electronics Research Laboratory, Hyderabad, for more than 26 years in the area of Integrated Electronic Warfare.

She has designed and realised fast signal acquisition receivers, high power RF systems, responsive jammers, controller software etc for various systems inducted in Army, Navy, Air Force and Paramilitary, it added.

Manjula is a recipient of DRDO award for ‘Performance Excellence’ and ‘Scientist of the Year 2011’.

source: http://www.outlookindia.com / Outlook / Home> Magazine / Bengaluru – September 09th, 2015

Damodar Rao is Kakatiya Varsity’s English Dept HoD

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Warangal :

Kendra Sahitya Akademi award winner and associate professor K Damodar Rao has been appointed as the head of English department at Kakatiya University (KU).

He is expected to hold the post till his retirement in January, 2017 and will head the department from August 31. Damodar Rao is a veteran educationalist and has won the prestigious Kendra Sahitya Akademi award for translation in 2008.

A well known critic and translator, Damodar has scribed 38 research articles and 10 books. Rao is a prolific translator, who has made Telugu literature available to English literati.

Under his guidance, 10 researchers have completed MPhil. He is also the joint editor of the university journal on English and Vivechana. As of now, Damodar Rao assists the vice-principal of the university and has previously held administrative positions such as director of CELT and varsity librarian successfully. Faculty, research scholars and students congratulated him on his success.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Telangana / by Express News Service / August 30th, 2015

Narayankhed MLA Passes Away

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Sangareddy :

The sudden demise of Congress senior MLA and Public Accounts Committee chairman P Kista Reddy shocked people in the district and especially Narayankhed constituency, which he represented.

Kista Reddy was a veteran leader in Medak district. He had a special place in Narayankhed politics for a long time.

The party workers said that Kista Reddy left for Hyderabad to attend Public Accounts Committee meeting on Tuesday and didn’t return. When news channels started airing the news, a pall of gloom descented the Narayankhed town. Educational institutions and business establishments voluntarily closed after the news was flashed.

The mortal remains of Kista Reddy reached Narayankhed by 3 pm and party workers, collector Ronald Ross, SP B Sumathi, TDP leader and former MLA M Vijaypal Reddy, and others also paid rich tributes.

Officials are making arrangements for the cremation of Kista Reddy at his native village Panchagama on Wednesday. Kista Reddy was born on October 2, 1942 to Gandreddy and Sangamma at Panchagama village of Narayankhed mandal. Reddy graduated from Osmania University with gold medal in 1959.

Kista Reddy joined active politics in 1970 after becoming sarpanch of his native village. Later he served as president of Panchayat Samithi from 1981 to 1986.

He contested as Congress candidate from Narayankhed Assembly segment in 1989 and won. Again he contested as Congress candidate and got elected in 1999. In 2009, he won with a huge majority of 28,000 and retained the seat in 2014 amidst TRS wave.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Telangana / by Express News Service / August 26th, 2015

D Srinivas Appointed Advisor to TS Government

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Hyderabad :

Former APCC president D Srinivas, who joined TRS recently, will join the list of advisors to the Telangana State government.

Srinivas joined TRS recently stating that he would like to share his vast experience as a politician for developing the new state. Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, while admitting DS, into the Pink Party also said the latter’s experience will be utilised for realising the goal of Bangaru Telangana.
On Friday, the government issued orders appointing DS as special advisor to the state government for inter-state affairs. The cabinet rank post has a tenure of one year from the date of assumption of office.

The state government has already appointed more than half-a-dozen advisors for guiding the government. Like the other advisors, DS will be paid Rs 1 lakh as salary apart from other allowances and perks. DS will get medical reimbursement on par with All India Services officers. He would be provided five supporting staff.

With the possibility of a rise in inter-state disputes, the government decided to appoint DS as an advisor for inter-state affairs.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Telangana / by Express News Service / August 22nd, 2015

Here come the heroes

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The winners of the Big Real Hero awards
The winners of the Big Real Hero awards

Hyderabad’s ‘real heroes’ were honoured by 92.7 Big FM

It is not easy to initiate a change. But, the best way to bring a change is by paving a new path. While most of us complain at the way society turns a blind eye to the problems and situations, there are a few who do not complain, instead take things in their hands and set an example. To felicitate their efforts and set them as role models to society, 92.7 Big FM invited these heroes as part of their ‘Big Real Hero Awards’ campaign.

As we celebrate the 69th year of independence the change makers of our society become the real heroes to fight for various forms of independence in our independent society. These heroes are silent and are making a difference without talking about it.

As part of their campaign, Big FM in their breakfast show asked people to share the names of heroes they have seen working for society. After an overwhelming response some of them were even featured in their breakfast show ‘Salaam Telangana’ hosted by RJ Shekar and Swapna.

In an event on Friday, the channel felicitated the six heroes namely—Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Sharif, Rajeshwra Rao, Bhagya Lakshmi, Yadigiri and M. Vijay Ram Kumar. The awardees come from different walks of life and serve society in different ways and means. They, in their own right have been working for a change. Bal Gangadhar, a retired railways employee has used his pension to fill more than 1100 potholes in the city. He took the initiative when he witnessed several incidents caused by the bad state of roads. In Bal Gangadhar’s absence his brother Bhimesh Shankar was present. He established shramadaan.org

Sharif is the founder of Friends2support.org. F2S is a group founded by five friends to help people meet the emergency blood requirement for free. F2S claims to be India’s largest blood donor database. The organisation has won several national and international awards. Rajeshwar Rao is the founder of Satya Harishchandra foundation. They cremate unclaimed and unidentified dead bodies. Bhagya Lakshmi from ‘Manchi Pustakam’ is a small initiative taken to publish, encourage and promote Telugu books. Yadigiri is a chef and he donates food from his restaurant—Ulavacharu to orphans everyday and M. Vijay Ram Kumar of Emerald sweets has been working for a green society. The awards were given away by Somesh Kumar, Commissioner GHMC and actor Manchu Lakshmi.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Features> MetroPlus / by Prabalika M. Borah / Hyderabad – August 14th, 2015

President’s Medal for Nizamabad DIG

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Deputy IG of Police, Nizamabad range, Yedla Gangadhar has been awarded the President’s Police Medal for his distinguished service in the department on the occasion of Independence Day celebrations.

Ever since his appointment as Deputy SP in September 1987, Mr. Gangadhar rendered excellent service in various capacities.

He served as Karimnagar and Vijianagaram SP and Deputy Commissioner of Task Force in Hyderabad. He also worked in the United Nations Peace Keeping Force in Kosava, Bosnia and Sudan and was honoured with UNO Peace Keeping Medal thrice.

Honoured with several medals

Mr. Gangadhar has received several medals, awards, commendation certificates and cash rewards. AP Police Seva Pathakam, AP Police Uthama Seva Pathakam, Telugu Visista Seva Pathakam, Mukhyamantri Sourya Pathakam, Police Medal for Gallantry and Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service are some among them.

Before being promoted and appointed as Deputy IG, he was Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) in Cyberabad Commissionerate. Police personnel and district authorities congratulated him for achieving the President’s Medal.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Telangana / by Special Correspondent / Nizamabad – August 15th, 2015