Article Today, Seoul:South Korea’s National Assembly has approved a bill legalising tattooing, bringing long-awaited recognition to thousands of tattoo artists. Until now, the practice remained illegal except when performed by licensed medical doctors. With this legislation, artists will be able to work openly under a regulated system. From Secrecy to LegitimacyFor decades, tattooing in South…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The Communist Party of India (CPI) accorded significant representation to Telangana at its 25th national congress held in Chandigarh. Senior leader Palla Venkat Reddy from Nalgonda district was elected as a national secretary, filling the position vacated by former MP Syed Aziz Pasha. Party units in the State welcomed the development as an…
Article Today, New Delhi:The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the addition of 5,000 postgraduate and 5,023 MBBS seats in government medical colleges. The government said the move aims to address the shortage of medical professionals in remote areas. Quality Under QuestionThe decision has drawn sharp criticism from health experts and…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The upcoming film OG, starring actor and politician Pawan Kalyan, has triggered debate in the Telugu film industry. Reports suggest that the actor has charged Rs.100 crore as remuneration, raising questions about the sustainability of star-driven budgets. Industry observers note that much of the financial planning depends on fan-driven ticket sales, with criticism…
Article Today, Vijayawada:Thousands of farmers, agricultural labourers, and civil society groups staged a massive rally in Vijayawada on Wednesday against what they termed as forced land acquisition by the State government. The protestors accused the administration, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, of ignoring their rights and livelihoods. The demonstrators raised slogans asserting their…
Article Today, Hyderabad:Engineering admissions in several private colleges across Hyderabad and neighbouring districts have come under sharp criticism. Allegations have surfaced that top institutions treated education as a commercial venture, selling management quota seats at exorbitant prices. Parents and student groups claim that seats were allotted not on merit but to those who could pay…
Article Today, Hyderabad:The much-awaited release of ‘OG’ has been marred by large-scale black ticketing in Hyderabad. With expectations high and fans eager to watch the first shows, allegations have emerged that a senior producer is behind the organised sale of tickets at inflated prices. Fans of actor Pawan Kalyan expressed frustration, claiming that their enthusiasm…
Article Today, Vijayawada:The release of actor Pawan Kalyan’s film OG has sparked contrasting reactions within the YSR Congress Party. While former Minister Ambati Rambabu predicted that the film would be a success, sections of the party’s social media wing continued to ridicule it with memes and satirical posts. The divergence of opinions has led to…
Article Today, Hyderabad:Travelers between Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam will soon have a faster road option comparable to the Vande Bharat Express. At present, the semi-high-speed train takes about eight and a half hours for the journey. With the new highway, passengers travelling by car or bus can reach Visakhapatnam in just eight hours, saving nearly four…
Article Today, Hyderabad/Amaravathi:The use of swords and violent imagery by political leaders in Andhra Pradesh has sparked widespread criticism. Analysts argue that such displays send the wrong message to the public and risk normalising aggression in political life. Past Controversy Involving Mr. JaganIn the past, supporters of former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy displayed…
