Vijay’s latest film ‘Velayudham’ directed by ‘Jayam’ Raja started rolling yesterday. The film is currently progressing in and around locations in Hyderabad. A special set was erected at the world famous Golconda fort and the shoot started in that. ‘Jayam’ Raja is filming the climax fight. Earlier Vijay’s 2004 film ‘Thirumali’ was also shot in More >

Godrej Group’s realty arm Godrej Properties (GPL) plans to convert its Hyderabad IT SEZ project into a residential one. GPL had bought over 34 acres of land in Hyderabad in 2006 to set up a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) keeping in view the boom in the IT sector then. “SEZs are no more lucrative following More >

The foundation stone for the prestigious Hyderabad Metro Rail Project will be laid in January 2011. Union Minister for Urban Development S Jaipal Reddy said in Hyderabad on Wednesday that for the Rs 12,312 crore (Rs 123.12 billion) infrastructure project, the central government will give Rs 1,458 crore (Rs 14.58 billion) towards viability gap funding More >

The USA consulate in Hyderabad is tight-lipped on the incident in which a 30-year-old US national was allegedly raped by an unidentified person at her residence. The victim has been working with Clinton Foundation as a nutritionist. When contacted the USA consulate said they are aware of the incident and cannot comment. “We are aware More >

AirAsia, the low-cost airline company of Malaysia has said that it is going to start new flights for Hyderabad, capital of Andhra Pradesh. The flights will be connecting Kuala Lumpur to this place and the service will start from July 20. This makes eight different destinations in India that are now in the list of More >

The Andhra Pradesh capital will host eINDIA 2010, India’s biggest event on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), from Aug 4 with Sri Lanka as the partner country. The three-day international conference and exhibition will be held at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). Hyderabad is hosting the event for the second time in a row.

Two activists of a Hindu terror group accused in the October 2007 blast in the Ajmer Sharif dargah were Thursday brought here by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning in the Mecca Masjid bombing in May the same year. Devender Gupta and Lokesh Sharma, both members of Hindu terror group Abhinav Bharat, were More >

It was a musical night yet again in the city when Shruti Haasan and her new band performed at a popular pub in the city. Hyderabad’s hip and happening caught up with the performance which kept them on their toes. People were thrilled as they screamed and sang along with the actor-singer and were left More >

As the wedding season comes closer, brides and grooms are greedy for the hottest trends in wedding fashion. With growing demand for designer wedding attires, the trend of bridal show is picking up. One such show is bringing together an exclusive two-day wedding couture and accessories at the Hyderabad Bridal Show. 40 top models, leading More >

This feat has been achieved after 20 years. Anumula Jithendar Reddy and Uday K Shah, both students of city-based Narayana Group of Educational Institutions, stood first and second, respectively. Besides, Praveen Kumar of AP bagged the first rank in physically challenged category.