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Allah Rakha Rahman born January 6, 1966 as A. S. Dileep Kumar is an Indian film composer, record producer, musician and singer. His film scoring career began in the early 1990s. He has won thirteen Filmfare Awards, four National Film Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe and two Academy Awards.

Working in India’s various film industries, international cinema and theatre, by 2003, Rahman, in a career spanning over a decade, has sold more than 100 million records of his film scores and soundtracks worldwide and sold over 200 million cassettes, making him one of the world’s all-time top selling recording artists.

Personal life

He is married to Saira Banu and has three children, Khadijah, Rahima, and Aameen. Rahman is the uncle of composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, who is the son of Rahman’s elder sister, A. R. Reihana. He is related to South Indian actor Rahman and American rock singer Pervez Taufiq. Rahman is a practising Sufi Muslim. He had become an atheist as a result of childhood struggles, he eventually converted in to Islam in 1989, the religion of his mother’s family.

He is very devoted to his mother. During the Oscar Award, he paid her a tribute saying: “There is a Hindi dialogue ‘mere pass ma hai’ which means even if I have got nothing I have my mother here

Social service

Rahman is involved in various charitable causes. In 2004, he was appointed as the Global Ambassador of the Stop TB Partnership, a project by WHO. He has shown support to charities including Save the Children, India, and worked with Cat Stevens / Yusuf Islam for his song “Indian Ocean”. The song featured a-ha keyboard player Magne Furuholmen and Travis drummer, Neil Primrose. The proceeds of the song went towards helping orphans in Banda Aceh, one of the areas worst affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. He produced the single “We Can Make It Better” by Don Asian alongside Mukhtar Sahota. In 2008, Rahman opened his KM Music Conservatory partnered with Audio Media Education facility to tutor and train aspiring musicians in vocals, instruments, music technology and sound design. The conservatory – with preeminent musicians on its panel and a newly founded symphony orchestra – is located near his studio in Kodambakkam, Chennai, offering courses at Beginners, Foundation and Diploma level. Rahman composed the theme music for a short film for The Banyan in 2006, in aid of destitute women in Chennai. In 2008, Rahman, along with percussionist Sivamani created a song titled “Jiya Se Jiya”, inspired by the Free Hugs Campaign and promoted it through a video shot in various cities in India.

 

A. R. Rahman awards and nominations
Award	Wins	Nominations
MTV Asia Awards	2	3
MTV Video Music Awards	1	2
Academy Awards	2	3
BAFTA Awards	1	1
Golden Globes	1	1
Critics’ Choice Awards	1	2
Satellite Awards	1	2
National Film Awards	4	4
Filmfare Awards	13	11
Filmfare Awards South	12	12
Vijay Awards	1	1
Totals
Awards won	98
Nominations	110

 

  Awards

    Honorary

• 1995 – Kalaimamani
  • Contributions to music awarded by the Government of Tamil Nadu
• 1995 – Mauritius National Award
  • Contributions to music awarded by Mauritius
• 1995 – Malaysian Award
  • Contributions to music awarded by Malaysia
• 2000 – Padma Shri
  • Fourth highest civilian award awarded by Government of India
• 2004 – National Lata Mangeshkar Award
  • Contributions to music awarded by the Government of Madhya Pradesh
• 2005 – Mahavir-Mahatma Award
• 2006 – Swaralaya Yesudas Award
  • Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award for outstanding performance in the music field
• 2006 – Honorary Award from Stanford University
• 2008 – Rotary Club of Madras
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2009 – Honorary Doctorate from Anna University

       National

       Film awards

• National Film Awards
  • 1993 – National Film Award for Best Music Direction – Roja
  • 1997 – National Film Award for Best Music Direction – Minsaara Kanavu
  • 2002 – National Film Award for Best Music Direction – Lagaan
  • 2003 – National Film Award for Best Music Direction – Kannathil Muthamittal

• Filmfare Awards
  • 1995 – Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent
  • 1996 – Filmfare Best Music Director Award – Rangeela
  • 1999 – Filmfare Best Music Director Award – Dil Se
  • 2000 – Filmfare Best Music Director Award – Taal
  • 2002 – Filmfare Best Music Director Award – Lagaan
  • 2003 – Filmfare Best Music Director Award – Saathiya
  • 2003 – Filmfare Best Background Score – The Legend of Bhagat Singh
  • 2005 – Filmfare Best Background Score – Swades
  • 2007 – Filmfare Best Music Director Award – Rang de Basanti
  • 2008 – Filmfare Best Music Director Award – Guru
  • 2008 – Filmfare Best Background Score – Guru
  • 2009 – Filmfare Best Music Director Award – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
  • 2009 – Filmfare Best Background Score – Jodhaa Akbar

• Filmfare Awards South
  • 1992 – Filmfare Best Music Direction – Roja
  • 1993 – Filmfare Best Music Direction – Gentleman
  • 1994 – Filmfare Best Music Direction – Kadhalan
  • 1995 – Filmfare Best Music Direction – Bombay
  • 1996 – Filmfare Best Music Direction – Kadhal Desam
  • 1997 – Filmfare Best Music Direction – Minsaara Kanavu
  • 1998 – Filmfare Best Music Direction – Jeans
  • 1999 – Filmfare Best Music Direction – Mudhalvan
  • 2000 – Filmfare Best Music Direction – Alaipayuthey
  • 2002 – Filmfare Best Music Direction – Kannathil Muthamittal
  • 2006 – Filmfare Best Music Direction – Sillunu Oru Kadhal
  • 2007 – Filmfare Best Music Direction – Sivaji: The Boss

• Bollywood Movie Awards
  • 2002 – Best Music Direction – Lagaan
  • 2003 – Best Music Direction – Saathiya

• Global Indian Film Awards (GIFA)
  • 2007 – GIFA Award for Best Music – Rang De Basanti
  • 2007 – GIFA Award for Best Background Music – Rang De Basanti

• International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA)
  • 2000 – IIFA Best Music Direction – Taal
  • 2002 – IIFA Best Music Direction – Lagaan
  • 2003 – IIFA Best Music Direction – Saathiya
  • 2007 – IIFA Best Music Direction – Rang De Basanti
  • 2008 – IIFA Best Music Direction – Guru
  • 2008 – IIFA Best Background Music – Guru
  • 2008 – Outstanding contribution by an Indian in International Cinema
  • 2009 – IIFA Best Music Direction – Jodhaa Akbar
  • 2009 – IIFA Best Background Music – Jodhaa Akbar
  • 2009 – IIFA Music Director of the Decade

• Sangeet Awards
  • 2004 – Best Music Direction (Critics Award) – Yuva
  • 2004 – Best Music Arrangement (Critics Award) – Yeh Rishta – Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities

• Screen-Videocon Awards / Star Screen Awards
  • 1998 – Best Non-film Album – Vande Mataram (Non-film category)
  • 2000 – Best Music Direction – Taal
  • 2007 – Best Background Music- Rang De Basanti
  • 2008 – Best Music Direction – Guru
  • 2008 – Best Background Music – Guru
  • 2009 – Best Music Direction – Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na
  • 2009 – Best Background Music – Jodhaa Akbar

• Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
  • 1992 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Direction – Roja
  • 1993 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Direction – Gentleman
  • 1994 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Direction – Kadhalan
  • 1995 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Direction – Bombay
  • 1997 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Direction – Minsaara Kanavu
  • 1999 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Direction – Sangamam

• Zee Cine Awards
  • 2000 – Zee Cine Award Best Music Director – Taal
  • 2002 – Zee Cine Award Best Music Director – Lagaan
  • 2003 – Zee Cine Award Best Music Director – Saathiya
  • 2007 – Zee Cine Award Best Music Director – Rang De Basanti
  • 2008 – Zee Cine Award Best Music Director – Guru
  • 2008 – Zee Cine Award Best Background Music – Guru

• Vijay Awards
  • 2007 – Vijay Award for Best Music Director – Sivaji

     Other awards

• Planet-Bollywood People’s Choice Awards
  • 2006 – People’s Choice Best Music Award – Rang De Basanti
  • 2006 – People’s Choice Best Background Music Award – Rang De Basanti

• Sunfeast Tamil Music Awards
  • 2008 – Best Music Composer of the Year – Sivaji: The Boss

• Tata Indicom Mirchi Music Awards
  • 2009 – Music Director Of The Year – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
  • 2009 – Technical Award For Film Background Score – Jodhaa Akbar
  • 2009 – Album Of The Year – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
  • 2009 – Tata Indicom Mirchi Listeners Choice Song Of The Year – “Kabhi kabhi aditi” (Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na)
  • 2009 – Tata Indicom Mirchi Listeners Choice Album Of The Year – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

• V. Shantaram Award
  • 2007 – Best Music – Guru
  • 2008 – Best Music – Jodhaa Akbar

    International

    Film awards

• Academy Awards (Oscars) (United States)
  • 2009 – Best Original Music Score – Slumdog Millionaire
  • 2009 – Best Original Song – “Jai Ho” – Slumdog Millionaire

• Golden Globe Awards (United States)
  • 2009 – Best Original Score – Slumdog Millionaire

• British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) (United Kingdom)
  • 2009 – Anthony Asquith Award for Best Film Music – Slumdog Millionaire

• Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (United States)
  • 2008 – Critics’ Choice Award for Best Composer – Slumdog Millionaire

• Black Reel Awards
  • 2008 – Best Original Soundtrack – Slumdog Millionaire

• Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (United States)
  • 2008 – Best Music Score – Slumdog Millionaire

• New York Film Critics Online Awards (United States)
  • 2008 – NYFCO Best Score Award – Slumdog Millionaire

• Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
  • 2008 – Best Original Score – Slumdog Millionaire

• San Diego Film Critics Society Awards (United States)
  • 2008 – Best Score – Slumdog Millionaire

• Satellite Awards (United States)
  • 2008 – Satellite Award for Best Original Score – Slumdog Millionaire

 Other awards

• Just Plain Folks Music Awards
  • 2009 – * Just Plain Folks Music Award For Best Music Album – Varalaru
• MTV Awards
  • MTV Video Music Awards
    • 1999 – International Viewer’s Choice Awards (MTV India) – “Dil Se Re” – Dil Se
  • MTV Asia Awards
    • 2003 – MTV Asia Award for Favorite Artist India
  • MTV Immies
    • 2003 – Best Music Composer (Film Category) – “Saathiya” – Saathiya
• UK Asian Music Awards (United Kingdom)
  • 2009 – Outstanding Achievement by an Asian in music field
• World Soundtrack Awards
  • 2009 – Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film – “Jai Ho” – Slumdog Millionaire^[

 

Photos Of A R Rahman(childhood,family ,marriage,with other stars photos ) :

A.R Rahman Family Photo,A.R Rahman childhood photo,A.R Rahman wedding photo,A.R Rahman marriage photo,A.R Rahman rare photos,A.R Rahman exclusive Photos.A R Rahman Rare stills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 A R Rahman Honored by Cine Musicians Union after receiving oscar awards .Ilayaraja and A R Rahman music kings of Indian Music especially Tamil film Industry

 

 

A R Rahman Honored by Cine Musicians Union after receiving oscar awards .Balamurali Krishna and A R Rahman are music magicians film Industry

 

  

Young music composer G V Prakashkumar, A.R.Rahman’s elder sister son

 

 

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Koran Sayings Begin Appearing on Baby’s Body, Russians Puzzled

 

Miracle or hoax? Russians puzzled as phrases from the Koran start appearing ‘spontaneously’ on baby’s skin

 

A baby is sparking a wave of speculation in Russia after phrases from the Koran allegedly began appearing on his skin.

Sayings from the Muslim holy book are said to appear on nine-month-old Ali Yakubov’s back, arms, legs and stomach – before apparently fading away and being replaced with new sayings.

Russian medics claimed they are puzzled over the cause of the marks on a baby’s skin, which started when the word Allah apparently appeared on his chin within weeks of his birth.

 

Human Koran: Sacred sayings from the Muslim holy book apparently appear spontaneously on nine-month-old Ali Yakubov’s body

Medics deny that the marks are from someone writing on the child’s skin.

His mother, Madina, said that she and her husband were not religious until the writings started appearing on his skin.

Initially they did not show anyone the unexplained writings, she said, until revealing them to their doctor and the imam in their village of Red October which is in a strongly Muslim region.

Now the boy has become a focus of Muslim homage in his troubled home province of Dagestan, close to war-ravaged Chechnya in the south of Russia.

Local MP Akhmedpasha Amiralaev said: ‘This boy is a pure sign of God. Allah sent him to Dagestan in order to stop revolts and tension in our republic.’

The boy’s mother claimed: ‘Normally those signs appear twice a week – on Mondays and on the nights between Thursdays and Fridays.

  

One of the markings on the child’s skin, which medics and his family say are genuine apparitions

‘Ali always feels bad when it is happening. He cries and his temperature goes up. It’s impossible to hold him when it’s happening, his body is actively moving, so we put him into his cradle. It’s so hard to watch him suffering.’

The phrases regularly replace each other on the baby’s skin, she said.

Local imam Abdulla has told locals that the Koran forecasts that before the end of the world, there may be people with its sayings on their bodies.

He said that one sign read: ‘Don’t hide these signs from the people.’

The story has attracted considerable attention from the Russian media and online.

‘New darshan system results satisfactory’

 

TTD offers incentives for devotees opting for the Rs.300 ticket

TIRUMALA: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer I.Y.R. Krishna Rao on Friday expressed satisfaction over the implementation of Seeghra Darshan system and said the purpose behind its introduction was fulfilled.

Addressing a press conference at the TTDs Annamayya Bhavan here, Mr. Rao said the temple management was leaving no stone unturned in making the new system ‘foolproof’. Additional staff would be deployed to properly guide the devotees desirous of having darshan of the Lord on the Rs. 300 darshan ticket besides periodically regulating the queue lines.

Food, beverages

Tea and coffee would be supplied to all the devotees in case the waiting time for the darshan stretches beyond a couple of hours. If the waiting hours still stretch further like on festive days and weekends the waiting pilgrims would be provided with food items free of cost.

With a wish to maintaining an uninterrupted darshan queue line in the better interests of the Rs.300 ticket holders minor modifications have been made for the entry of devotees with the ‘kalyanotsavam’, ‘sahasra deepalankara seva’ and likewise ticket holders who hereafter shall be allowed into the queue complex through a special gate on the ‘supatham’.

Mr. Rao categorically stated that the concept does not imply that it was instant darshan wherein the devotees would not be made to wait.

Coming down heavily on a section of the electronic media for repeatedly airing the views of a ‘selected panel’ of people who were opposed to the new system (even before it was introduced) for reasons best known to them, he said the management was always ready for any kind of debate on the issue provided it was in the interest of the pilgrims and the management.

‘Rahmania’ hits the city

 

The buzz is palpable. Oscar winner, musical genius and Isai puyal (musical storm), Allah Rakha Rahman’s performance at the GMR arena at the Rahul Gandhi International Airport Complex is beyond the horizon. Fans are gearing up in excitement and the music will be sweeter because the net proceeds of the show will be donated to the Chief Minister’s relief fund in aid of the victims of the recent floods.

Uttam Reddy, managing partner of ‘Rayalaseema Ruchlu’ says he bought the tickets worth 12,500 each reminding us that Rahman himself is not charging any remuneration for the show. “We don’t get to see Rahman perform live often. I have been listening to his music for years and I am looking forward to this show. About ten of us are going to this show. Besides the fun, it gives me satisfaction that the money I spend on the show will go to the flood victims. Rahman, the weekend in the company of friends… it will be one of the most memorable events,” Reddy enthuses.

C. Dinakar, a businessman hopes that since the concert is happening in the city, there will be more Telugu numbers, “My companions for the show will be a combination of friends and family. When I attended the Rahman show two years ago in the US, he performed a lot of Hindi and Tamil numbers. I hope there will be more Telugu numbers this time. I like all his compositions right from Roja.”

Other fans in the throes of ‘Rahmania’ can’t wait to hear their favourite songs performed live. V.V. Yugandar, a filmmaker, who is flying all the way from Mumbai for Rahman, says, “My all-time favourite Rahman composition is from Donga Donga and Vandemataram and I hope he performs them. He is one of the greatest artistes of our times. I’ve never attended any of his shows, this is going to be my first. My friends and I are really excited to see the legendary music composer live in concert.”

Gift a plant for change

 

Green corner: Now one can gift a plant or order a variety of exotic plants and garden accessories by logging onto ‘indiaplants.com’

Technology now comes to help you learn more about your favourite plants and seek expert guidance in selecting flora that is ideal to grow in your garden.

Log onto the website ‘indiaplants.com’ and learn about 2,500 plus plants, view over 50,000 photographs and above all have plants and garden accessories of your choice delivered at the doorstep. If looking for a green gift to your near and dear, the portal offers an option of gifting a plant to them across 1,200 cities.

The site offers rich information to plant lovers, nurserymen, students, interior designers. Says Sangram R. Jagtap, CEO of Indiaplants.com, “the objective is to help users learn more about different plants and also steps to be followed in growing them. It is a task to get such information in books and nurseries”. It offers six basic functions – search, compare, view, compile, present and gift plants. The search option helps in searching for plants based on categories like indoor plants, fruit plants, aquatic plants etc. Plants can also be searched on different combinations like botanical names, common names, vernacular or even regional names. Compare option helps the users in deciding on the plants. For example, if one requires lantana and searches for them, then he will be provided with different types of the species. In view option, a user can check the photographs.

After finalising the plants, a list of selected plants can be compiled and saved. The same list can be emailed to friends or relatives for a view.

Traffic curbs for Rahman’s concert

HYDERABAD: Spectators attending the A.R. Rahman’s Jai Ho live concert near Novatel Hotel at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad, will not be allowed to come out of the venue till completion of the programme, the police said on Friday.

Listing out security precautions and parking restrictions for the event, the Cyberabad Police Commissioner, S. Prabhakar Reddy, said the spectators would have to buy new tickets to come inside the venue if they went out while the programme was on. He said it would be better if children were not brought to the programme because huge crowds were expected to attend the programme being held in the night.

“Children below the age of five years would not be allowed inside for security reasons,” he said. Everyone, including the security guards and drivers accompanying the spectators, should purchase tickets.

Over 1,600 policemen would be deployed for security arrangements for the concert to be held from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. expected to be attended by 50,000 spectators.

Persons, who bought e-tickets should take the regular tickets at the kiosks arranged by GMR management at select points in the city.

Two-wheelers coming from Shamshabad side would be diverted before first rotary on PTC road. They should be parked near fourth rotary. Those coming from Srishailam road would come up to the fourth rotary and turn right to reach parking area.

Cars coming from Shamshabad would be diverted from fourth rotary to the north-west car parking area and Old Haj terminal parking area. Those coming from Srishailam road would be allowed up to the fourth rotary.

Maldives President

Traffic would be stopped or diverted at some points on Rajiv Gandhi International Airport- Hotel ITC Grand Kakatiya route on Saturday and Sunday in connection with the visit of the President of the Republic of Maldives to the city.

Saturday: From 5.30 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.: Mehdipatnam junction, Sarojini Devi Eye hospital, NMDC office, Masab Tank, Khaja Mansion, Road No.1/12 junction, Hotel Taj Krishna, Road No.1/7 and 1/4 junctions, NFCL rotary, Panjagutta flyover and Hotel Grand Kakatiya. Traffic movement would be restricted two more times on the same route from 8 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and again on Sunday from 8.15 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.

No job placements for 3rd-yr JNTU students

Hyderabad: The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) has asked all its affiliated engineering colleges not to conduct campus placements for students of third year engineering, but only for final year students.
The JNTU said that when companies select meritorious third year students for placements, the students give up attending classes and pay no attention to their studies in the final year as they already have jobs to step into. Many such third year students have even failed to pass the final year examination.
“The final year in engineering is very crucial. Students have to concentrate on their electives. We have seen instances where brilliant students failed to graduate — they were overconfident after being selected for a job. So, we have asked the colleges to avoid campus placements for third year students. Campus selections hereafter are only for final year students,” said Dr K. Lal Kishore, rector, JNTU.
JNTU officials have discussed the matter with the National Association of Software and Services Companies which agrees with the university’s decision.
“If the third year student who got selected in campus placement fails to perform in the final year, NASSCOM might not want to recruit the student,” said Dr Kishore.

CT scans better than X-rays for in H1N1 patients

Washington: A new study has found that computed tomography (CT) scans can be more useful than standard radiography (X-rays) in detecting the severity of disease in patients with the H1N1 virus.
Reports of seven patients with the H1N1 virus who underwent both tests were assessed to reach the conclusion that CT scans were more effective. Amr M. Ajlan, M.D., lead author of the study, said: “All patients with CT abnormalities showed abnormal findings on the corresponding chest X-rays.
“However, the extent of involvement was more diffuse and the distribution of disease was better characterized on CT.” He added: “The strength of our study is that all CT scans performed showed a similar distribution of abnormalities, which might help physicians prospectively diagnose H1N1 using medical imaging.
“Most cases of H1N1 are mild and self-limited; however, high-risk patients are more likely to have severe complications. Our study suggests that CT is superior to standard chest X-rays and should be the imaging modality of choice in high-risk patients.”
The study will be published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology but has already been published online.

State to focus on software product development

 

HYDERABAD: The State government in association with Hyderabad Software Exporters Association is working to promote the State, particularly Hyderabad as an ideal destination for software product companies, said Minister for Information Technology, Communications K. Venkat Reddy here on Friday.

He was releasing a special directory of software products from Andhra Pradesh, compiled by the HYSEA. It listed 250 companies in the city including MNC product companies, established Indian companies, IT services companies with product divisions and new start-ups engaged in software products. Mr. Venkat Reddy said the government was keen on developing IT sector in Tier II cities like Visakhapatnam and Tirupati by giving them incentives along with infrastructure facilities.

The IT conference scheduled for October 27 in New Delhi would be used as a platform to invite IT companies to Hyderabad and tier II cities. The software industry in the State made good progress in the last 10 years and it was matured to go for product creation which would generate real wealth, said HYSEA president Narasimha Rao.

ITIR

Sameer Sharma, IT Secretary, said the government would focus on IT Investment Region (ITIR) in an extent of 150 sq.km in three areas — Gachibowli, Uppal and Shamshabad area — to attract greater investments

Flyover to come up across Benz Circle

 

 

It is planned on Bandar Road between NTR Circle at Patamata and Hotel D.V. Manor

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JNNURM and VMC funds will be utilised, says Pradyumna

The Rs. 35-crore project is aimed at easing

traffic congestion

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VIJAYAWADA: The VMC has initiated efforts to construct a flyover across Benz Circle, a long-pending proposal to ease traffic congestion at the junction.

It announced on Friday its plan to construct the flyover on Bandar Road between NTR Circle at Patamata and Hotel D.V. Manor. The proposed flyover would be of a width of 500 metres to 800 metres and the expected outlay would be about Rs. 35 crores to Rs. 40 crores. Announcing this at a press conference, Municipal Commissioner P.S. Pradyumna said that funds available under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) as well as own funds of the VMC would be utilised for the project.

Vehicular flow

“The National Highways Authority of India may not take up this project, as they will not get any returns in the form of toll fee. Since the problem of vehicular traffic is continuously increasing, we have decided to take up the project,” he said.

Mr. Pradyumna said that a report of the Passenger Car Unit (PCU) study taken up at the junction indicated that the vehicular flow at Benz Circle during peak hours was 15,000 cars per hour. There was every possibility of an increase in the number in the near future, as the vehicle population in the city was exponentially increasing. He said that the Bangalore-based Consulting Engineering Services (India) Limited was asked to prepare a detailed project report.

“We will get the report in one month from now, and after that we will seek permission from the State government. We plan to complete the project within one year from the date of commencement of the construction,” he explained.

Mr. Pradyumna said in reply to a question that it would take some more time to complete the detailed project report of the underground drainage project in One-Town. He said that the Sriram Energy plant at Ajit Singh Nagar would be shut down soon, while bio-methanisation plant would be revamped.

Three preachers from Hyderabad drown at Manginapudi beach

MACHILIPATNAM: Three preachers who came from Hyderabad for a bath in the sea at Manginapudi beach met a watery grave in the afternoon.

The victims were identified as Devender, 33, of Chatrinaka, A. Sriramulu, 28, and A. Babu, 23, both of Chandrayanagutta, in Hyderabad. The last two were said to be relatives. The police said that the three persons were part of a team of 10 preachers of a group called Swadhyaya Pariwar Bhagavad Gita Prachar Samithi. In all, six persons went for a bath around 3.30 p.m., but three of them could escape the tragedy.

The police recalled that the same spot claimed life of two persons last year but there had been no effort on the part of the authorities to put up any signboard or take any precaution to stop visitors from reaching the place.

SSC examination: grading system from March 2010

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Grading system in SSC public examination based on CBSE pattern

Students categorised into 8 grades based on their performance evaluation

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HYDERABAD: The government issued orders on Friday introducing grading system in SSC public examination from March 2010 based on CBSE pattern.

This decision was based on a proposal submitted by the Director, Government Examinations on recommendations of a core committee of Secondary Education.

The CBSE pattern of grading system places students in the top 12.5 per cent performers who appeared for the examination in A1 grade, the next 12.5 per cent students will be given A2 grade and so on (B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2) and the students who are disqualified will be given E grade. Overall, the students will be categorised into eight grades based on their performance evaluation in the examination.

Officials claimed that the grading system would eliminate differentiation among students whose performance was more or less similar unlike in the marks system and reduce the resultant stress on students. As subjectivity in the evaluation of answer sheets could not be avoided, giving ranks on the basis of marks might not be fair to the student, they said.

In the system existing now, students who scored 95 per cent and those who scored 65 per cent were both placed in first class and those who scored 50 to 59 per cent in the second class and 35 to 49 per cent in the third class. The grading system would judge the students in a more realistic way without subjecting them to undue stress,

However students would be issued marks memo required for admission to Intermediate and other courses.

Events Today In Hyderabad

‘Jai Ho’ Concert

Music

• Where: GMR Arena
• When: Saturday, 24 Oct 09 – Saturday, 24 Oct 09 ( 6:30 PM)

Near Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Complex, Shamshabad, 9700640305, , ,

• Description:“Jai Ho Concert” is one of a kind concert and will feature over 85 artists apart from A R Rahman. The event will be an evening of grandeur and will bedazzle Hyderabad with his presence and performance. The event will be a spectacle with International…

Description: “Jai Ho Concert” is one of a kind concert and will feature over 85 artists apart from A R Rahman. The event will be an evening of grandeur and will bedazzle Hyderabad with his presence and performance. The event will be a spectacle with International Standard production and state of the art technology. Besides his performance, the mega-event will showcase an ensemble of talented playback singers and renowned musicians performing along with A R Rahman the “Mozart of Madras”.

Bullshit – Point of View

Film

• Where: Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad
• When: Saturday, 24 Oct 09 – Saturday, 24 Oct 09 ( 5:30 PM Onwards)

Hill Fort Road,,Nampally, Nampally, , Hyderabad

• Description:The film is about Vandana Shiva, an Indian environmental activist. It is a film on globalisation and patenting, genetic engineering, bio-piracy and indigenous knowledge. In this documentary, the filmmakers follow Vandana Shiva over a two-year period,…

Description: The film is about Vandana Shiva, an Indian environmental activist. It is a film on globalisation and patenting, genetic engineering, bio-piracy and indigenous knowledge. In this documentary, the filmmakers follow Vandana Shiva over a two-year period, from her organic farm at the foot of the Himalayas to institutions of power all over the world. Here Vandana Shiva does battle with one of her toughest opponents, Monsanto, a huge American biotech company, when they try to patent an ancient Indian strain of wheat. Together with Dalits she tries to close down a Coca-Cola plant in Kerala, in a conflict involving groundwater pollution. In this film Vandana Shiva also tackles the question of farmers? suicide, a backlash of the globalisation.

Club Night

Nightlife & Parties

• Where: 10 Downing Street
• When: Saturday, 24 Oct 09 – Saturday, 24 Oct 09 ( 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM)

Gough Lines,Near My Home Tycoon, Lifestyle Bldg.,Begumpet, Hyderabad, Begumpet, , Hyderabad

• Description:Set the floor aflame as DJ Cawas from Pune spin out the latest commercial tracks for you this Saturday.

Description: Set the floor aflame as DJ Cawas from Pune spin out the latest commercial tracks for you this Saturday.

Saturday Full House With DJ Pearl

Nightlife & Parties

• Where: Touch
• When: Saturday, 24 Oct 09 – Saturday, 24 Oct 09 ( 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM)

Trendset Tower, Road No. 2,Banjara Hills,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Banjara Hills, , Hyderabad

• Description:A DJ who till recently was described by the Indian media as India’s number one female DJ. Well not any more. They now simply refer to her as India’s best. In a big country where the house music scene was completely dominated by male artists, the soft-spoken…

Description: A DJ who till recently was described by the Indian media as India’s number one female DJ. Well not any more. They now simply refer to her as India’s best. In a big country where the house music scene was completely dominated by male artists, the soft-spoken DJ Pearl has always lets her vinyl speak for itself. Pearl’s love affair with the dance floor began almost a decade ago from the time she was an indefatigable clubber, traveling across the globe, forever in search of new sounds and that perfect clubbing experience. She’s partied at the best clubs and been influenced by some of the finest DJs of our time. Having grown up surrounded by music and around vinyl collecting parents who themselves were a part of the Goa music scene back in the 70s; it isn’t hard to see why music had such a major influence on her. Having realized early on that music was her life’s answer, she has since pioneered the cause of electronic dance music across the Indian subcontinent. This commitment to EDM led her to be one of the co-founders of ‘Submerge’ (www.submerge.in), India’s premiere electronic music party which serves as a platform for upcoming DJs in the country and also responsible for bringing down some of the world’s finest DJ talent. From a humble beginning five years ago of a few hundred fanatic clubbers, Submerge now hosts weekly nights across all the major cities in the country and can now boast of a nationwide community of loyal members.

Gift During this Diwali

Fairs & Festivals

• Where: Barista Lavazza Outlets
• When: Tuesday, 06 Oct 09 – Sunday, 25 Oct 09

Barista Lavazza Espresso Bars & Barista Crème Lavazza outlets, , ,

• Description:It’s the season to exchange presents and Barista Lavazza brings to you innovative gifting ideas. Create your own Celebratory Collection from a wide range of gifts and after choosing the ideal ones, present it to your family, friends and loved ones.The…

Description: It’s the season to exchange presents and Barista Lavazza brings to you innovative gifting ideas. Create your own Celebratory Collection from a wide range of gifts and after choosing the ideal ones, present it to your family, friends and loved ones.The refreshing range of signature Barista Lavazza products includes Premium Plunger and Barista Lavazza House blend, Barista Lavazza Signature Choco Treats and Mocha Thins (premium coffee centered chocolates), Magic Mugs, Designer Jar, Designer Candles, Premium Steel key chains and much more these products are perfect gifting options which add to the festive mood. The Barista Lavazza merchandise is available at all Barista Lavazza Espresso Bars and Barista Crème Lavazza outlets. Price: Rs. 22 to Rs. 399

Moon Cake Festival

Food & Drink

• Where: Golden Dragon
• When: Sunday, 18 Oct 09 – Sunday, 25 Oct 09

Taj Krishna, Road No. 1,Banjara Hills,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Banjara Hills, , Hyderabad

• Description:Taj Krishna os hosting a “Moon Cake Festival” at it’s signature chinese restaurant Golden Dragon. Relish the delicious pastries.

Description: Taj Krishna os hosting a “Moon Cake Festival” at it’s signature chinese restaurant Golden Dragon. Relish the delicious pastries.

Artworks by Sukanta Das

Art

• Where: Daira centre for arts and culture
• When: Saturday, 10 Oct 09 – Wednesday, 28 Oct 09 ( 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

“100 A, Banjara Petals, Rd. No. 5,Banjara Hills,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Banjara Hills, , Hyderabad

• Description:Daira centre for arts and culture presents artworks by Sukanta Das, Sukanta Das’ second solo exhibition at Daira Art Gallery emphasizes his preoccupation with the charming bond fostered by him between earthlings and nature. Situated in lush milieus, the…

Description: Daira centre for arts and culture presents artworks by Sukanta Das, Sukanta Das’ second solo exhibition at Daira Art Gallery emphasizes his preoccupation with the charming bond fostered by him between earthlings and nature. Situated in lush milieus, the portrayal of humans narrates the idealized world of Sukanta Das. His creative skills succinctly complement his heart full of dreams and emotions. The simple portraits appear striking due to the composition of nature the artist weavers around his characters. The blade of grass, the designed leaves, the birds and petals are wreaths that enhance the substance of beauty aspired by the human heart. The blissful coexistence of nature and humans successfully underlines the story of evolution on Sukanta’s canvas. Besides the beautiful factor the artist creates mythological codes in his present series.

Discount Offer on Lunch & Dinner

Food & Drink

• Where: Sri Krsna
• When: Wednesday, 23 Sep 09 – Saturday, 31 Oct 09

Road No 12,Next To Fresh @ Store. Opp Reliance Digital,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Banjara Hills, , Hyderabad

• Description:Sri Krsna is laying out special festive dishes during lunch and dinner (both buffet and ala carte) at discount prices.

Description: Sri Krsna is laying out special festive dishes during lunch and dinner (both buffet and ala carte) at discount prices.

Southern Delicacies

Food & Drink

• Where: Deccan Pavillion
• When: Thursday, 01 Oct 09 – Saturday, 31 Oct 09 ( 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

ITC Kakatiya Sheraton Hotel & Towers,Begumpet,Begumpet, Hyderabad, Begumpet, , Hyderabad

• Description:The coffee shop is offering authentic Hyderabadi biryanis and delicious kebabs along with other Chinese and continental cuisines. Also on the menu are soups, salads, cold cuts, pastas and desserts.

Description: The coffee shop is offering authentic Hyderabadi biryanis and delicious kebabs along with other Chinese and continental cuisines. Also on the menu are soups, salads, cold cuts, pastas and desserts.

Dim-Sum Festival

Food & Drink

• Where: Strings
• When: Thursday, 01 Oct 09 – Saturday, 31 Oct 09 ( 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM)

Taj Banjara, Road No. 1,Banjara Hills,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Banjara Hills, , Hyderabad

• Description:The menu consists of a wide range of Dim Sums in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options like Baby Spinach and spring vegetables dim sum, Five spiced mushroom dim sum, Garlic and cabbage dim sum, Burnt garlic fish dim sum, Chicken dim sum, Crispy shrimps…

Lunch Buffet

Food & Drink

• Where: Tandoor
• When: Thursday, 01 Oct 09 – Saturday, 31 Oct 09 ( 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM)

3rd Block,White House,Kundan Bagh,Begumpet, Hyderabad, Begumpet, , Hyderabad

• Description:Tandoor brings an authentic North Indian buffet featuring peas pulao, paneer tikka, biryanis, desserts and more for lunch.

Description: Tandoor brings an authentic North Indian buffet featuring peas pulao, paneer tikka, biryanis, desserts and more for lunch.

La Cantina’s Cocktail Factory

Food & Drink

• Where: La Cantina
• When: Tuesday, 06 Oct 09 – Saturday, 31 Oct 09

Novotel Hotel,,Hitech City, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Hitech City, , Hyderabad

• Description:La Cantina’s Cocktail Factory. No lock outs and no strikes, this Factory is ready to churn vivid cocktail mixes all through the month. Unique flavors every evening 6:30 pm onwards at La Cantina.

Description: La Cantina’s Cocktail Factory. No lock outs and no strikes, this Factory is ready to churn vivid cocktail mixes all through the month. Unique flavors every evening 6:30 pm onwards at La Cantina.

Diwali Celebrations

Fairs & Festivals

• Where: Novotel Hyderabad
• When: Tuesday, 06 Oct 09 – Saturday, 31 Oct 09

Novotel & HICC Complex (Adjacent to Hitec City), P O Bag 1101 , Cyberabad Post Office, 66824422, , ,

• Description:Diwali Celebrations at Novotel Hyderabad. Second time in a row, Novotel Hyderabad celebrates the festive season in association with Talwar Hyundai and presents to you an appetizing offer : Dine for Rs. 1000 or above and get a chance to win a Hyundai i20….

Description: Diwali Celebrations at Novotel Hyderabad. Second time in a row, Novotel Hyderabad celebrates the festive season in association with Talwar Hyundai and presents to you an appetizing offer : Dine for Rs. 1000 or above and get a chance to win a Hyundai i20. Offer valid only at The Square, La Cantina, The Bar, Sunset Lounge, The Deli, and Boulder Hills.

Guilt-free Indulgence

Food & Drink

• Where: Little Italy
• When: Wednesday, 14 Oct 09 – Saturday, 31 Oct 09 ( 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills,Road No. 2,Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Jubilee Hills, , Hyderabad

• Description:Authentic Italian cuisine and a specially crafted menu for lunch during the weekdays. Indulge into unlimited soups, salads, desserts, choice of starters and main course (which includes home made wheat pastas and pizzas).

Description: Authentic Italian cuisine and a specially crafted menu for lunch during the weekdays. Indulge into unlimited soups, salads, desserts, choice of starters and main course (which includes home made wheat pastas and pizzas).

Funjabi Food Festival

Food & Drink

• Where: Swagath-De-Royal
• When: Wednesday, 21 Oct 09 – Saturday, 31 Oct 09 ( 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

Kothaguda X Roads,,Kondapur, Hyderabad, Kondapur, , Hyderabad

• Description:Enjoy authentic Punjabi cuisine here. Some of the specialties on the menu are special punjabi malai lassi, Bhatti di Champ, Machli methi Mehak, Tawa Kheema/Kaleji/Prawn, Sarso da saag with makai ki roti, Machole dal and much more.
  Price: Lunch Buffet…

Description: Enjoy authentic Punjabi cuisine here. Some of the specialties on the menu are special punjabi malai lassi, Bhatti di Champ, Machli methi Mehak, Tawa Kheema/Kaleji/Prawn, Sarso da saag with makai ki roti, Machole dal and much more. Price: Lunch Buffet Rs. 275 + Tax, Dinner with A-la-Carte Complementary Coca-Cola X-press pack (350ml) with every lunch Buffet

Reading Musical Notes II

Music

• Where: Alliance Francaise of Hyderabad
• When: Wednesday, 16 Sep 09 – Wednesday, 04 Nov 09 ( 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM)

Plot No 9,Plot No 9,Marredpally, Secunderabad, Marredpally, , Secunderabad

• Description:Western Music Appreciation Series, in collaboration with Hyderabad Western Music Forum and Alliance Francaise. Fuelled by the overwhelming success of the first notation reading course held in July 2009, the Hyderabad Western Music Forum presents Reading…

Description: Western Music Appreciation Series, in collaboration with Hyderabad Western Music Forum and Alliance Francaise. Fuelled by the overwhelming success of the first notation reading course held in July 2009, the Hyderabad Western Music Forum presents Reading Musical Notes II, the second course for music lovers who want to learn how to read and write the language of music. Reading Musical Notes II is a 16 hour workshop, taking place every Wednesday over a period of two months, starting from September 16th. Participants will be prepared to understand music notation and will gain confidence in the subject. The workshop will be conducted by Joe Koster, Laure Menegoz and other guest musicians. Participants can register at Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad.

Unlimited Barbeque & Grill

Food & Drink

• Where: Our Place
• When: Friday, 16 Jan 09 – Wednesday, 30 Dec 09 ( 7:30 PM Onwards)

8-2-602/E, Charan Pahadi,Road No. 10,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Banjara Hills, , Hyderabad

• Description:Our Place brings unlimited barbeque and grill on weekends.

Indian, Chinese PMs meet on bilateral ties

PTI File photo of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao met here on Saturday to discuss bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual concern against the backdrop of the war of words between the two neighbours over Arunachal Pradesh.

Dr. Singh, who arrived here on Friday, and Mr. Wen held crucial bilateral talks on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in this Thai beach resort.

In his opening remarks during the meeting, Mr. Wen said “We want to have healthy and steady relationship with India.”

Dr. Singh congratulated Mr. Wen on 60th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.

Their meeting came as the two countries struck conciliatory notes after provocative statements from China on Arunachal Pradesh evoked a sharp reaction from India.

China regards Arunachal Pradesh a disputed territory and objected to Prime Minister Singh’s visit there for assembly polls, triggering sharp reaction from India which asserted that the state is an integral part of the country.

“Bilateral relationship will be in focus,” Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said last night ahead of the meeting between Dr. Singh and Mr. Wen.

Ms. Rao said the relationship between the two countries is a “complex one” though it has “developed in many areas” in recent years.

More than 100 bank failures this year in US

Two more banks were taken over late Friday by US regulators, bringing the number of bank failures to 101 so far this year.

The latest financial institutions to fall amid the longest recession since the 1930s were regional banks in Florida and Georgia.

After the highly publicised failure of Wall Street investment banks and the federal bail-outs of others, this year’s failures have mostly involved smaller, local and regional banks.

The 100th failure was Partners Bank in Naples, Florida, with assets of $66 million. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which protects small depositors and steps in when banks are deemed insolvent, immediately announced the takeover of Partners Bank by Florida-based Stonegate Bank.

American United Bank of Lawrenceville, Georgia, with assets of $111 million, will be taken over by Ameris Bank, which is also Georgia-based.

The FDIC often arranges for stronger banks to quickly receive the assets and accounts of failing banks.

Alabama’s Colonial Bank was the largest to go under, so far, in 2009 with assets of $25 billion, which made it the sixth largest bank ever to fail in the US.

2009’s 101 failures are already the highest since 1992.

Jagan Mohan to remain a committed soldier of Congress

The Hindu S. Jaganmohan Reddy reacts to questions from the media during his interaction with press persons in Hyderabad on Friday Photo: P.V. Sivakumar

Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, son of late Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, said here on Friday that he would remain a committed soldier of the Congress and abide by AICC president Sonia Gandhi’s instructions whether or not he was given any position of power.

He also declared unequivocally that he would extend his support to Mr. K. Rosaiah or any other Congress leader chosen to occupy the post of Chief Minister. His priority was to fulfil his father’s desire to ensure the Congress party’s victory in 41 out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh and see that Mr. Rahul Gandhi became Prime Minister in 2014.

A day after his crucial meeting with Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, the Kadapa MP addressed a press conference at YSR’s residence on Friday noon, flanked by at least nine Ministers and over two dozen party MLAs essentially to clarify ‘different versions’ appearing in the media about his interaction with the Congress president. Referring to the statement of some party MPs on the issue, he said, “It is not gentlemanly to reveal what transpired between the party president and me. I have full faith in her”.

Significantly, although Mr. Jagan explicitly announced his resolve to fall in line, he said he would pursue the government to implement YSR’s election pledge to increase the rice quota for the poor from 20 kg to 30 kg a month and supply free power to farmers for nine hours a day against seven hours now. In this connection, he observed that the ongoing survey to identify eligible families for pensions, house sites and ration cards was only delaying passing on these benefits to the poor.

“We will ensure that all the benefits are received by eligible people, whoever is the Chief Minister,” he said. He declined to give his assessment of the Rosaiah government’s performance saying it was “a controversial question and it is not good to rate somebody”.

Mr. Jagan, at the outset, underscored that in the seven weeks since his father’s death, had never sought any post. “I am just 36 and yet Ministers and MLAs have shown respect to me. It is not important to get the CM’s post as it will come one day with the people’s blessings. In the coming days, we will work harder, go close to the people and get everybody’s appreciation”, he added.

When reminded that several Ministers and MLAs wanted him to be made Chief Minister and some had even refused to work under Mr. Rosaiah, he found nothing wrong with it. His father had left behind an incomplete task and it was the duty of any son to bring the mission to its logical end. “And, if, God-willing, you get an opportunity to complete it, will you not ask for it”, he said.

The Kadapa MP said Ms. Gandhi spoke to him for one hour and was fully aware of the political situation in Andhra Pradesh. “She will take the right decision at the right time. As a disciplined soldier, it is my duty to support her”.