Ghantasala birth centenary fete in Vizag on December 4
The Hindu
District-level singing competitions to be held to mark the event
Minister for Tourism and Culture M. Srinivasa Rao on Wednesday said the centenary celebrations of legendary Telugu singer Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao’s birth anniversary would be organised on a grand scale in Visakhapatnam on December 4.
Addressing a review meeting with officials of the Tourism, Culture and Sports wings, the Minister said Ghantasala was born in 1922 at Chowtapalli village under Gudivada mandal of Krishna district, and sang more than 10,000 songs in not just Telugu, but also in Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. He said there was a need to glorify the great singer who had done the Telugu land proud.
Special Chief Secretary, Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture Rajat Bhargav instructed District Collectors to organise district-level singing competitions, and said a book on Ghantasala’s life and achievements would be released on the occasion.
Stampedes at religious events in India have caused hundreds of deaths over the years, highlighting safety concerns.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges people to understand the organisation's goal of uniting Hindu society, emphasizing close contact over distance.
Madurai Reader’s Mail
Congress accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of indulging in an “atrocious smear campaign” against Gaurav Gogoi.
Historic one-day Assembly session in Kokrajhar symbolizes peace and integration, a major highlight of Chief Minister Sarma's tenure.
The debate on reservation in judicial appointments for diversity and representation in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Boosting business confidence, India and U.S. aim to double commerce to $500 billion by 2030 through bilateral trade agreement.
Actors Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar advise students to focus on life skills, not just exams, during PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Two Rajpura youths deported from the U.S. arrested for murder upon landing at Amritsar airport.
Fatal accident on Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki; tempo-traveller collides with bus, leaving 4 dead and 6 injured.
Vizianagaram district installs CC cameras on State Highways to reduce accidents, identify vehicles, and promote road safety.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu mourns the death of film producer and actor Krishna Veni, honoring her contributions.
Illegal Indian immigrants deported from the U.S. were brought back in shackles, revealing the harsh reality of their journey.