Maoist attacks – unanswered questions

Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Nedurumalli Janardhana Reddy and Cabinet minister Rajyalaxmi narrowly escaped from the jaws of death after a landmine blast in Nellore district. Maoists once again failed to kill a former chief minister within a span of 3 years. In 2004, Nara Chandrababu Naidu escaped from Maoists landmine attack at Alipiri. We should all condemn this evil act.

But we should also think in other angle to understand the real problem. As long as our politicians think Maoist problem is a law& order one, it is difficult to control this crisis. Widening economical gap, rising corruption and lack of honest leaders making our democracy is a big illusion to poor people. So they are showing their anger by helping anti-social elements like Maoists.Courtesy: Eenadu.

Please share your opinion:

1. How Maoists are attacking Z-Category security people despite tight security?

2. Why some sections of people are helping Maoists in these attacks?

3. Why people are not reacting sharply to these attacks?

4. Why there is no sentiment for our top leaders even after attacks on their lives?

5. Why Intelligence is failing to advise in advance to prevent these acts?

6. What Maoists will achieve by killing these leaders?

7. When will they come out of their outdated ideologies?

8. Is Naxalism really a law and order problem? Or a socio-economic one?

9. Why there is a big gap between our leaders and people?

10. Can Naxalites attack former chief ministers without support from local people?

11. Why there is no sympathy on Nedurumalli and Chandrababu Naidu despite attempts on their lives by Moists?

12. When will our corrupt leaders sincerely serve our poor people?

13. Why our leaders are accumulating money for the next 10 generations?

14. Why some families are ruling some constituencies like their own kingdoms?

15. Why only 1% of funds are reaching real beneficiaries?

16. Can police save our leaders from the extremists?

In the past, when our leaders died people voluntarily fasted for several days. Now a days, no one is shedding tears despite attacks on our leaders lives. Is it time for our ambitious youth to enter into politics and save our country from these corrupt families?

Please share your opinion on Maoists and our leaders.

Call 1100 for free Agriculture information

Andhra Pradesh Government started new free information service for farmers with a toll free number 1100. This call center functions through out the day (for 24 hours). Government of Andhrapradesh made this arrangement for the convenience of farmers to guide them on various Agricultural aspects. Experts on Agriculture, Sericulture, Fishery, Animal-Husbandry and Horticulture are available to clarify farmer’s doubts. This is a free information service. The following information can be obtained:

1. What type of crop is suitable for a particular season?

2. What type of soil is it?

3. The type of fertilizer and manure is needed to make that soil more fertile.

4. The protective measures to be adopted to save the crops from various diseases, by the timely application of the various insecticides and the pesticides.

5. The latest information about the ordinary and hybrid seeds.

How to use this service:

1. Landline users can directly call-1100.

2. Mobile users: call 40—1100. It is still facing some problems.

This is a very good initiative by Andhra Government to save farmers from market rumors. It is better if they include psychologist to prevent farmers from committing suicide. Psychologist can save many farmer lives by giving proper counseling. According to latest national survey, 80% Andhra farmers are in deep debts while national average is around 60%. Government should save farmers from middle men and finance men.

Best village website in Andhra Pradesh

Karamcheduvillage.net is arguably the best village site in Andhra Pradesh. Residents of Karamchedu are marching ahead both online and offline. Except that unfortunate incident in 1985, Karamchedu village is a role model for any village in development. National Human resources minister Purandhareswari, Cine produced Ramanaidu and Famous Paediatric surgeon Nayudamma were born in this village.
Highlights of the website:

1. Village history.
2. Photo gallery.
3. Addresses of the villagers who are now living outside the village.
4. Information about famous personalities from the village.
5. Satellite maps from Google earth.

What features are missing?

1. No videos on the cultural programmes and famous visits.
2. No interviews with famous personalities.
3. Less information on the history of Karamchedu.
4. There is so much scope to develop this website.

Every village should have a website of this nature and I hope software techies will develop a cyber home for their villages. If webmasters can able to provide E-commerce facility, illiterate villagers can sell their products online.

Visit the cyber village of Karamchedu.

New ministers in Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy cabinet

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy will expand his cabinet by including 17 new members tomorrow. Most of the new members are seniors and powerful leaders. No member from present cabinet will be removed in this expansion.

New Cabinet Ministers:

1. Anam Ramanarayana Reddy – Nellore
2. Mandali Buddha Prasad - Krishna
3. P. Subhash Chandra Bose –East Godavari
4. Mukhesh Goud – Hyderabad
5. Maganti Babu – Dendulur, West Godavari
6. M. Venkata Ramana Rao –Kuchinapudi, Guntur
7. R. Chenga Reddy – Chittoor
8. G. Aruna Kumari – Chandragiri, Chittoor
9. T. Jeevan reddy – Jagityal, Karimnagar
10. R. Damodar Reddy – Tungaturti, Nalgonda
11. M. Hanumantha Rao – Mangalagiri, Guntur
12. K. Krishna Reddy – Narasaraopet, Guntur
13. S. Chandrasekhar – Paler, Khammam
14. V. Venkateswara Rao – Kothagudem, Khammam
15. G. Chinnareddy – Mahaboobnagar
16. J. Ratnakar Rao –Buggaram, Karimnagar
17. D. Rajanarsimha – Andhole, Medak

Regional developmental boards:

Seniors are made the chairmen of these boards.
1. Telangana – U. Purushotthama Reddy, Nalgonda
2. Rayalaseema – G. Muddukrishnama Naidu, Puttoor, Chittoor
3. Coastal Andhra – G. Venkata Reddy, Bapatla, Guntur
4. North Andhra – P. Sambasiva raju, Vijayanagaram

Deputy speaker of Assembly – Kuthuhalamma, Chittoor
Deputy Speaker of Council – Md. Johny, Guntur

Guntur and Chittoor districts got maximum benefit in this expansion.

Can YSR win 2009 Assembly elections with this cabinet? May be not.

Andhra members are richest among Lok Sabha M.Ps

Lok Sabha M.Ps from Andhra Pradesh occupied top slots in the rich Lok Sabha members list. Andhra M.Ps occupied 3 slots among the top 6. Of these 3 members, 1 member is from Telugu Desam Party and 2 members are from Congress Party.

Telugu Desam M.P:

D. Adi Keshavulu Naidu - Chittoor

Congress Party members:

Renuka Chowdary – Khammam
B. Rama Krishna - Machilipatnam

About Adi Keshavulu Naidu (TDP):

The Telugu Desam Party MP from Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh, D.K. Audikesavulu, is the richest member of the Lok Sabha. He is an industrialist and elected for Lok Sabha by overcoming anti-incumbency wave against Telugu Desam in 2004 Parliament elections. He has also invested around Rs 62 Crores in bonds, debentures and shares in companies and other businesses. He is the owner of five motor vehicles worth Rs 52 Lakhs, and residential and commercial properties worth around Rs 1.60crore.

As per Election Affidavits, 145 Lok Sabha M.Ps are Multi-millionaires while 301 members are millionaires.

Top richest Lok Sabha M.Ps:

1. Adi Keshavulu Naidu – 68 Crore
2. P.Chidambaram – 18 Crore
3. Preneet Kaur (Rs 37 crores) –Punjab
4. Gurjeet Singh Rana (Rs 20 crores) – Punjab
5. Renuka Choudhary – Andhra Pradesh
6. Ramakrishna Badiga (Rs 14 crores) - Andhra Pradesh
7. Kuldeep Bishnoi from Haryana (Rs 14 crores)
8. Madhu Goud Yaskhi from Andhra Pradesh (Rs 13 crores)
9. J.M. Aaron Rashid from Tamil Nadu (Rs 12 crores).

Though our M.Ps may get worst rankings in the performance section, at least they get top rankings in the income list. Congrats, Keep it up!

Courtesy: Deccan Chronicle and Election Commission Affidavits.

5 Tips to protect from fraud NRI marriages

If you take following precautions, you will take legal action in case of NRI marriage failures.

1. Collect complete information about his social security number. Pass port and visa.


2. Collect information about his job, addresses of his office and home.


3. Note down information about his relatives and friends.


4. Register your marriage immediately before he left country. Without registration, you may not take any legal action.


5. After marriage, include husband name in the pass port and visa in place of father's name.
   

Police station numbers for complaints:

East and West zone: +91 (040) 27852400.
South Zone: +91 (040) 27854852
9848779314.
North Zone: +91 (040) 27853508.

As per new laws, you should note down all the gifts and jewellery information. Save a signed copy.

Source: Eenadu.

Why Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy should resign?

Andhra Pradesh Chief minister Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy is in big trouble. Though YSR faced criticism from opposition without much trouble in the Assembly, it is difficult to escape from legal hurdles. Affidavits submitted by Dr. Rajasekhar Reddy before 2004 assembly elections will land me in the trouble if Telugu Desam party seeks legal action.

Above document is the Affidavit with details of Immovable assets submitted by our Chief Minister to the election commision during 2004 Assembly elections.

He submitted affidavits without showing his 10 acres of land (which is recently surrendered to Govt.) As per rules, he can be prosecuted and may even put him in jail.

Some other surprises:

Cost of Jewellary of his wife: Rs. 25,25,255 ( almost 3,000 grams of gold)

His computer cost is Rs. 75,000 in 2004. What is the system configuration?

You will find many surprises if you go through the documents. Is Income tax department sleeping?

Source: Archieves of Election commision of India.

Please comment on Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy assets.

Top 5 Telugu TV Channels in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Television market is the most competitive one in India. No channel has much superior share in the market. Both Entertainment and News TV channels are facing severe competition here.
Top 5 TV Channels in AP:

Gemini TV is the number one Telugu TV Channel in Andhra Pradesh with 22.53% market share. City cable is in second place with 15.74% share followed by Teja Tv with 14.25%.
ETV is in fourth place with just 12.4% market share folowed by MaaTV with 4.82% share.

Among News Channels, TV9 is in the first place followed by ETV 2.

Verdict: Sun TV Channels i.e; Gemini TV, Teja TV, Teja News, Aditya are commanding over 40% market share in the Telugu Television market.

Please comment about your favorite TV Channel.

How an article in Eenadu changes a Website traffic?

Eenadu daily today published an article on Chimatamusic.com . Immediately, its traffic jumped from average 4 million reach to 11 million today (see the graph). That is the power of the media. It also indicating the increase in use of Internet. Today, the site reached 74,000 rank.

Though you have a good site, you need publicity to reach more people. As broadband is spreading in Andhra Pradesh and More NRI's are reading local sites and blogs, it is good time for telugu blogs and sites.

FM Radio stations in Hyderabad - Review

Hyderabad is hot with the high profile launches of new FM Radio channels. SUN FM is attracting audience just within one month of its launch. Here is my review on FM Radio stations in Hyderabad.

1. Radio Mirchi - 98.3 FM

Slogan : Idi Chala Hot Guru.

Verdict : It is the number one FM in Hyderabad.

Pros : Popular anchors with attractive voices is its asset. Times of India support.

Cons : Little variety in songs ( very few old melodies and Hindi songs ).

2. Big FM : 92.7 FM

Slogan : Vinu Vinipinchu; Life Andinchu

Pros : Good Song Collection and Big ad spend by Reliance. Popular Jhansi anchoring.

Cons : Its other anchors are not as popular as Radio mirchi.

3. Sun FM - 93.5 FM

Slogan : Vinandi Vinandi; Ullasamga Uthsamga

Verdict : Became popular within a short period.

Pros : Very good song collection, SUN tv experience and Chiranjeevi and Pavan Kalyan ads.

Cons : Late entrance into Hyderabad market.

4. Radio City - 91.1 FM

Verdict : Not as popular as in Bangalore.

Pros : Popular among Hindi Audience.

Cons : Anchors and money.

5. Rainbow FM - 101.9

Verdict : Very popular FM station before Private players entrance.

Pros : Popular among Family audience.

Cons : Not aggressive.

6. Hyderabad FM : 102.8

Verdict : Oldest FM radio station.

Pros : Popular among Old Hindi songs lovers.

Cons : Government control.

Sun FM is main sponsor for Lage Raho Munnabhai Telugu Version.

Telugu Actor Chiranjeevi into Andhra Pradesh Politics?

Andhra Pradesh politics are hot with the latest rumours about Telugu movie Megastar Chiranjeevi's political entrance. As per rumours, If Telangana is separated from Andhra Pradesh, Chiranjeevi will enter into politics with a new regional party.

Hyderabad political circles are discussing pros and cons even before his announcement. So, I am discussing here about the political fortunes of Chiranjeevi.

Megastar's Advantages :

1. Chiranjeevi is the most popular telugu cine hero and commands a huge popularity.

2. His social activities like (Blood donation and Eye donation) helped so many poor people.

3. He is a legend in his Kapu community and very popular in in some BC Communities like Balija.

4. He is a rare cine personality who little egoism and mingles well with all sections.

5. Chiranjeevi commands huge fan following in the whole state especially in the coastal belt.

6. In the politically active Godavari districts, He can get maximum seats.

7. His clean image may help for his party to get more neutral votes.

Chiranjeevi's Disadvantages :

1. There is no political vaccum in the Andhra Pradesh with Telugu Desam and Congress have permanent vote banks.

2. He is not that much popular with elders and rural people compared to youth.

3. He is not that popular in other communities compared to Kapu caste people.

4. All fans may not like him politically as caste combinations came into prominence.

5. His Cola ads and other controversies may gain prominence once he enters into politics.

6. It may be difficult for his party to get honest candidates to contest elections.

7. His political inexperience may cost him in today's dirty politics.

Please share your opinion on Chiranjeevi's political fortunes.

Karimnagar by election - Review.

Voters of Karimnagar Loksabha segment gave a clear mandate for a separate Telanganastate. Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K.Chandrasekhar Rao won the by election by a massive margin of over 2 lakhs. It sends tremors across all parties. Telangana leaders of Telugu Desam and Congress are in a dilemma whether to support the Telangana cause or go as per their high command wishes.

It also illustrated the fact that nothing works against Telangana sentiment. Congress party spent around 100 crore for Karimnagar by election. But, its candidate lost by 2 lakh votes.

People attended the Telugu Desam (TDP) road shows in large numbers but still voted for Separate state. Even beedi - skull issue failed to capture votes.

Even though TRS chief has done nothing for them, they gave him thumping majority while BJP senior leader CH.Vidyasagar Rao lost the deposit.

So, it is the time for Telugu Desam and Congress to respect the people sentiment and review their rigid stand.

As an Andhraite, my opinion is that separate Andhra State is good for us in the long term and loss in the short term.

TV9 to launch more regional news channels

TV9, a Telugu news channel, will be raising 200 cr to launch more news channels in various regional languages like Kannada, Gujarathi, Malayalam and Marathi. It is also planning to launch an African regional news channel.

Its slogan " News with Difference" made a significant impact on viewers.

It occupied top slot among Telugu news channels and sixth place among National News channels Below NDTV and AAJTAK.

TV9 launched in Telugu just before 2004 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections came into prominence with sensational reporting.

With "Moddu Seenu Episode", it became synonymous with investigative journalism in Telugu.

Source : Business World

3Million subscribers for Airtel in Andhra Pradesh

AirTel crossed 3 million subcriber mark in Andhra Pradesh.

Airtel has presence in 17,500 towns and villages in Andhra Pradesh.It has second highest subscribers in the state after Delhi circle.It is the number one network in the state.

Airtel is the number one Cellular provider in India with 21% market share.

Sainikudu failed to meet expectations

Mahesh Babu and Trisha starrer "SAINIKUDU" released all over Andhra Pradesh with great expectations.

But, it failed to meet the expectations of the audiences. Its slow pace, Unconvincing theme, lack of comedy made this movie as an average one.

Mahesh Babu's Sainikudu was released after his super hit movie "POKIRI". This combination's (Hero-Director) last movie "OKKADU" is a mega hit.

Only plus point of the movie is its technical values and art work. Songs are visual treat to watch in the theatre.

Box-Office talk is in the range of another Mahesh-Trisha movie - ATHADU.

Please share your opinion.

Umesh Chandra - Great Police officer

Umesh Chandra was undoubtedly the most inspirational police officer in the history of Andhra Pradesh police.

He was assassianated by Maoists in broad day light at SR NAGAR junction in Hyderabad in 1999. He was treated by constables as GOD.

He worked as SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE in Kadapa and Karimanagar districts.

He was a great fan of Telugu Desam founder NT Rama rao.

The outpouring of love for their favorite son and police officer, and outrage at his transfer from Kadapa district provide a spectacle unparalleled in the history of the Andhra Pradesh.

His website is a must visit for everyone to know about the great personality. Click here.

Awakening Youth - BHUMI Project

Do you want to help make India a better place to live ?

Join this "BHUMI" Project. A group of dedicated young people working for large scale development and transformation of our country.

They are now working in Rasoolpura slum in Hyderabad city, Andhra Pradesh.

If few more youth take part in social activities, We are going to see new India.

Visit their website.

Mysterious disease in Srikakulam

Mysterious kidney disease in Uddhanam area of srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh claimed 1225 lives.

Symptoms of the Disease:

1. Swellings on all over the body.

2. Lack of appetite and Nausea

3. Vomitings and Breatlessness

4. Anaemia

5. High Blood Pressure

6. Low urine output

Doctor's Advice

1. Control BP and Diabetes

2. Stop smoking and Drinking

3. Stop using medicines without doctor advice

But, no one is able to diagnose the disease. It is still a mystery.

Source : EENADU Daily.

Caste based voting in Andhra Pradesh

Based on research paper prepared by K C Suri,

45% of voters felt that one should vote for one's caste members.

69.3% of reddys voted for the congress while only 21.7% supported the TDP.

Among Kammas, 51.7% voted for the Telugu Desam Party while only 31% voted for Congress Party.

The Kapus are divided between TDP and Congress. 46.9% voted for Congress and 35.7% voted for TDP.

OBCs - 52 percent for congress and 37.1 percent for telugu desam party.

SCs - 71% for congress and 17.4% fot TDP.

While 67.7% minorities voted for congress and 21.9% for TDP.

So, Congress has more consistent and traditional vote Bank than Telugu desam Party.

More number of Neutral (not caste sensitive) voters are voting for TDP. That is the reason behind Telugu Desam's 16 year rule in the last 23 years.

In Andhra Pradesh, as per political observers, Reddys and SCs vote for Congress Party while Kammas and BCs vote for Telugu Desam Party.

Most surprising aspect of this survey is that if their caste candidate contest for their rival party, they still voted for him.

Caste is shining in Andhra Pradesh. Please share your opinion on caste based politics.

Greatest Telugu Personality

IBN-CNN channel is conducting an online poll on "Golden South Personalities". In Andhra Pradesh, it selected 6 personalities who make us proud by their excellence in respective fields.

1. Satya Sai - Spirituality

2. NTR - Politics

3. Ramalinga Raju - Business

4. Sania Mirza - Sports

5. Chiranjeevi - Cinema

6. Mir Osman Ali Khan

Cast your vote here, http://features.ibnlive.com/features/2006/goldensouth/ap/ap.php

I have voted for my favourite NTR. Cast your vote and decide the winner.

Selecting sania mirza among the greats is inexplicable.