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Monday, January 26, 2015
Model Gehana Vashisht arrested by Pune Police
Monday, January 12, 2015
Penukonda
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Penukonda is 50 km from Ananthapur and is located on the way to Bangalore (on National Highway No. 7). It is well connected by road with frequent buses and private transportation from Ananthapur.
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Penukonda is mentioned as Ghangari in the local inscriptions. The structure of the fort shows the splendid plan and strategic view of the medieval period. There are a good number of temples in the Fort.
The Penukonda Fort, constructed with stone by mixing lime and clay, served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire for a short period and remained inaccessible to the enemies. Now, there are two important sights here. One is the "Gagan Mahal" which was used as a summer resort by the Vijayanagar Kings. The Gagan Mahal witnessed the majesty and aristocracy of the Royal times and was built in 1575 AD. The other is "Babayya Darga" which is the symbol of communal harmony between Hindus and Muslims. |
Hemavathi
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Hemavathi in Ananthapur district is situated at a distance of 37 km from Madakasiri and 148 km from Ananthapur. Hemavathi is well connected by road with frequent bus and private transport facilities from Madakasiri. The nearest railhead is at Hindupur.
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Hemavathi was once capital of Pallavas during the 9th -10th centuries. It is a repository of a striking collection of Pallava and Chola architecture.Hemavathi assumed considerable importance between the 9th and 10th century AD, under the Nolamba Pallavas when it was known as Henjeri.Nolambas or Nodambas trace their descent from a mythical demon of that name. Trinayana Pallava or Mukkanti was regarded as the founder of this royal line. Nolamba rulers were known for their patronage for arts and religion.Hemavathi is famous for the temple of Doddeswara Swamy . A Nandi made of black basalt granite 8 feet in length and 4 feet in height, sits at the entrance. There is a 6 feet tall Lingam installed inside the sanctum sanctorum.Jain devotees from all over India converge annually on teh Jain temple located in hemavati.
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Gooty
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Gooty is located at a distance of 52 km from Ananthapur on the Kurnool-Bangalore trunk road. It is one of the oldest hill forts of Andhra Pradesh. This place is well connected by rail and road from Ananthapur.
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Gooty fort is situated at a height of 300 mtrs above the plains in Gooty. It is one of the oldest hill forts in Andhra Pradesh. The fort was built by the emperors of the Vijayanagara Kingdom . The Marathas under Murari Rao conquered it. Then it was taken over by Haider Ali in 1773 and eventually fell into the British hands after the defeat of Tipu Sultan in 1799.
The fort was built in the shape of a shell and has 15 forts with 15 main doors (mukahdwarulu) inside the structure. There is a small pavilion made of polished lime stone called Murari Rao's seat. This pavilion is on the edge of a cliff from where one can have a panoramic view of the surroundings. The unique feature of the fort is the availability of water resources at such a height. |
Dharmavaram
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Dharmavaram is located at a distance of 46 km from Ananthapur and 200 KM from Bangalore . This place is well connected by rail and road. Private transport facility is available from Ananthapur.
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Historical Significance : There is historical evidence to prove that it was ruled by Bijayanagar Vidya kings for nearly 500 years from 1075 Satavahana Saka. Dharmavaram tank is one of the large tanks in Anantapur district. Sri Kriyasakhti Wadiyar, who constructed the tank, built a village in memory of his late mother Dharmamba and named it Dharmavaram.
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Temples: Dharmavaram is famous for the temple of Sri Lakshmi Chennakesava Swamy . Temple is renowned for its architectural brilliance and for the perennial waterspout and pillars The temple has a multi-storied tower, extensive enclosures and an entrance carved in the Vijayanagar style. The architecturally exquisite Ramalingeswara Temple has a perennial water spout and seven independent pillars which produce seven different musical notes when struck.
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Silk Sarees: Dharmavaram is also known for its cotton and silk weaving industry. Dharmavaram silk sarees are well known all over the country. Leather puppets are also made in the vicinity. It is famous for silk sarees and has a great past. Thousands of families depend on the silk industry, for which Dharmavaram attained fame. there are more than a thousand shops in the town, which sell silk sarees. nearly 30 silk cooperative societies help those enganged in the trade. This silk-were is exported to Germany, France and other countries abroad. Only in Dharmavaram exists a Silk Exchange. Many freedom-fighters belong to this place.
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Thimmamma Marrimanu
Ravadurg Gooty Fort
Ravadurg Gooty Fort belonging to the 7th century is a stunning example of the architectural excellence of the past. Shell shaped Gooty fort is one amongst the oldest hill forts in Andhra Pradesh. The fort, located at an altitude of 300 meters houses 15 forts inside and rightly earns the name ‘King of Forts’. Built by Vijayanagar kings, the fort was conquered by Haider Ali and was eventually won over by British when Tipu Sultan was defeated. A pavilion in the fort offers panoramic view of the land beneath. Image creditsnallamala
Penukonda
Thursday, January 8, 2015
MS Dhoni - The Untold Story with movie teaser
M S DHONI Teaser HD
Sushant Singh Rajput on a poster of MS Dhoni - The Untold Story
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It's the season of batsmen and biopics in Bollywood. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has now joined the party but there's no Sushant Singh Rajput or Emraan Hashmi standing in. The cricketer will make his acting debut and play a role he's somewhat familiar with - himself.
This at a time when breathless reports are also circulating that MS Dhoni - The Untold Story (starring actor Sushant Singh Rajput) has been acquired for a cool Rs 80 crores. So is it just the money which is taking sports biopics from the start to the finish line with such alacrity? After all we have to wonder why, if making a biopic is so easy, films about personalities outside the sporting arena prove so challenging. (Also Read: A Biopic on Sachin Tendulkar, Starring Sachin)
While shooting is in full swing for MS Dhoni - The Untold Story and Azharuddin's biopic, the films about Kishore Kumar and MS Subbulakshmi have been relegated to the back burner in spite of the keen interest of powerhouse performers like Ranbir Kapoor and Vidya Balan.
Perhaps it does just boil down to the economics. After all MS Dhoni - The Untold Story is being produced by Rhiti Sports Management, which is also in charge of Dhoni's career. It's a similar situation when it comes to Sachin's plans. The rights to make the film on Sachin have been acquired by a Mumbai-based production company from the WSG group which also handles Sachin's brand and commercial interests.
While the moolah pouring into sporting stars' pockets for rights to their stories is no chump change, perhaps the biggest pay-off is the increased interest in a sportsperson when a biopic is on the cards. There was definitely something more to Mary Kom than the public perhaps realised before the film, and the boxer is still reaping the rewards.
Also, in a country where sportspersons other than cricketers end up scrabbling for crumbs of attention, a two hour movie could be just the gratification one needs. So get set for more sporting stars to be rather sporting when it comes to sharing the details of their lives, warts and all. After all, who better than a sportsperson to be sporting about their ups and downs?
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Anantapur bus accident 15 killed, 30 injured
Andhra Pradesh: 15 killed, 30 injured in Anantapur bus accident
AP Home Minister N Chinna Rajappa ordered an inquiry into the mishap. The state government also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the mishap and condoled the loss of lives. He also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the accident.
AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu also expressed grief over the tragedy. Nearly 50 people were travelling in the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) bus which was going to Penukonda from Madakasira, Anantapur District Superintendent of Police SV Rajshekhar Babu said.
He said that road work was going on near the accident spot and a large area was dug up on one side where the bus rolled down. "It seems the driver tried to overtake an autorickshaw which resulted in the mishap," Subbarao said.
Police, revenue and RTC officials were engaged in relief operations, the official added. Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Sidda Raghava Rao said relief and rescue operations were underway at the accident spot.
Andhra Pradesh: 15 killed, 30 injured in Anantapur bus accident
Fifteen people, mostly college students, were on Wednesday killed and 30 others injured when a state-run bus in which they were travelling fell down a dug up area adjoining a hilly road in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district.
Among the 15 deceased were 10 college students, including a girl, a forest guard and some other passengers, a police official said. "The toll has risen to 15 with the death of some injured persons undergoing treatment at different hospitals. Most of the deceased are college students. At least 30 others are undergoing treatment at different hospitals in Bengaluru, Anantapur and Penukonda," Deputy Superintendent of Police, Penukonda (Sub-Division), N Subbarao said.
The accident occurred at around 8.30 AM between Madakasira and Penukonda ghat road in the district where a long stretch of the area adjoining the road had been dug up and the road was being levelled, said the DSP, who is monitoring the rescue and relief work.
Anantapur Tower Clock History and Photo
Tower Clock History
OUCH-UP TIME: Tower Clock in Anantapur being given a facelift for the second time in five years.
ANANTAPUR: Two memorials constructed in Anantapur town at the time of Independence, as a mark of respect to freedom fighters and to remember the historical achievement, appear to have lost their significance, if the meddling being done with them is any indication.
Of the two memorials, the appearance of Tower Clock, constructed on the Subhash Road at the intersection of three roads with a large watch viewable from four sides mounted on it, has become a target for the fancy ideas of two Municipal Chairpersons of TDP and Congress before the civic body was elevated to a corporation in 2005.
Losing sheen
On the other hand, the Peace Memorial Hall constructed on the Court Road for cultural and recreational purposes has lost its sheen, as its original use has long been forgotten. A restaurant was run in one portion of the premises for some time and it is being utilised only as a function hall now.
The idea of meddling with the original appearance of the Tower Clock was conceived by the then Municipal Chairperson, V. Prabhakara Chowdary (TDP), in 1999. Accordingly, the mortar plastered stone construction was stripped of its upper layer in early 2000.
The base of the construction was widened with cover-up stonewalls and the upper portion was coated with red clay tiles, specially ordered from Tamil Nadu. The fancy idea had cost the civic body Rs. 2 lakhs.
The next civic chief K. Noor Mohammed (Congress), who headed the civic body during 2000-05, got the large watch mounted on the memorial repaired at a cost of Rs. 1 lakh in 2003. But, the timepiece did not function even for a year.
As part of beautification of the town, another Rs. 10 lakhs was spent a year later for construction of traffic islands around the Tower Clock and on its three sides. Towards the end of his tenure as the civic chief Mr. Noor Mohammed had come up with the idea of removing the clay tiles and instead going for normal cement plastering in early 2005.
Accordingly, the civic body had sanctioned Rs. 3.5 lakhs for the purpose. But the expiry of its tenure and its elevation later had delayed another facial to the Tower Clock. As the Congress has retained its sway on the elevated civic body the work left over by the last council has been taken up now. The memorial has been stripped of its clay tiles and normal cement plastering is being done now. It will be painted with some waterproof shades after plastering work. However, the watch on it continues to be non-functional.
ANANTAPUR: Two memorials constructed in Anantapur town at the time of Independence, as a mark of respect to freedom fighters and to remember the historical achievement, appear to have lost their significance, if the meddling being done with them is any indication.
Of the two memorials, the appearance of Tower Clock, constructed on the Subhash Road at the intersection of three roads with a large watch viewable from four sides mounted on it, has become a target for the fancy ideas of two Municipal Chairpersons of TDP and Congress before the civic body was elevated to a corporation in 2005.
Losing sheen
On the other hand, the Peace Memorial Hall constructed on the Court Road for cultural and recreational purposes has lost its sheen, as its original use has long been forgotten. A restaurant was run in one portion of the premises for some time and it is being utilised only as a function hall now.
The idea of meddling with the original appearance of the Tower Clock was conceived by the then Municipal Chairperson, V. Prabhakara Chowdary (TDP), in 1999. Accordingly, the mortar plastered stone construction was stripped of its upper layer in early 2000.
The base of the construction was widened with cover-up stonewalls and the upper portion was coated with red clay tiles, specially ordered from Tamil Nadu. The fancy idea had cost the civic body Rs. 2 lakhs.
The next civic chief K. Noor Mohammed (Congress), who headed the civic body during 2000-05, got the large watch mounted on the memorial repaired at a cost of Rs. 1 lakh in 2003. But, the timepiece did not function even for a year.
As part of beautification of the town, another Rs. 10 lakhs was spent a year later for construction of traffic islands around the Tower Clock and on its three sides. Towards the end of his tenure as the civic chief Mr. Noor Mohammed had come up with the idea of removing the clay tiles and instead going for normal cement plastering in early 2005.
Accordingly, the civic body had sanctioned Rs. 3.5 lakhs for the purpose. But the expiry of its tenure and its elevation later had delayed another facial to the Tower Clock. As the Congress has retained its sway on the elevated civic body the work left over by the last council has been taken up now. The memorial has been stripped of its clay tiles and normal cement plastering is being done now. It will be painted with some waterproof shades after plastering work. However, the watch on it continues to be non-functional.
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