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News Headlines from print

 Random News Headlines from print (from June 2009 to January 2010)

T folks send Danam Nagender packing (Express)

Best honchos to head ASI, says PM (Express)

Viru calls Bangla an ordinary side (Express)

Haiti quake toll touches 2 lakh (DC)

Delhi HC brings CJI under RTI (Express)

Sheik Hasina awarded Indira Gandhi Peace Prize (Express)

Greg, Chris part ways (DC)

No sex is Martin's secret to success (DC)

Gowda's venom wings BSY sympathy (TOI)

Hockey India threatens to crack the whip (TOI)

Stalker drives girl to suicide (Express)

Clijsters pips Henin in thriller (DC)

Molester Rathore stripped of medals (DC)

Potter is entertainer of decade (DC)

Tharoor snubbed again for another tweet nothing (Express)

Pune girl scales Antarctica peak (DC)

China flags off fastest rail link (DC)

Glucose hastens ageing, finds study (DC)

Vitamin C slows down ageing (DC)

TV channel says Tiwari in sex scandal (DC)

Centre toys with the idea of second SRC (Express)

Nagam thrased on OU campus (Express)

Cash crunch takes World Space off air (DC)

Schumi eyes driver's title on return (DC)

Sex tape: Centre dumps Tiwari (TOI)

China launches World's fastest train @350 km/hr (TOI)

NREGS comes to jobless engineer's rescue (Express)

China Internet rehab camp shut amid arrests over death (Express)

India outwitted at Copenhagen, alleges Jaitley (Express)

Messi on top of the world after winning FIFA award (Express)

Beijing controls Internet with white list (DC)

India can propel world to end child hunger (DC)

Raina's ton in vain as Sri Lanka win tri-series (DC)

Nations fail to arrive on climate deal consensus (DC)

Isolated Zardari to find it hard to stay (DC)

Declare your stand, KCR taunts Babu (Express)

It's splitsville for Kate-Rodriguez (DC)

Kalam allays fears of 2012 doomsday (Express)

Sachin most entertaining cricketer: Roebuck (Express)

UP man loses wife to fellow gambler (DC)

Indian population to surpass China's by '25 (DC)

Pilots flout norms in high spirits (DC)

More sponsors shun Woods (DC)

FBI played dirty to nail Clinton (DC)

India tops in women CEOs (DC)

Naidu flip-flop on T once again (DC)

Woods pays the price of celebrity (DC)

Parties, once again, promise the moon (TOI)

Delayed economic reform killed 14.5 mn children (TOI)

Chinese babus asked to dump mistresses (TOI)

Union Home Minister draws flak (Hindu)

GJM: We are not piggybacking on Telangana (Hindu)

Naidu trying to scuttle Telangana formation (Hindu)

Discard the cloack, Tiger (Hindu)

Pillai beats hasty retreat on Hyderabad statement (Hindu)

Factory output surges by 10.3% in October (Hindu)

EU pledges $ 10 billion to climate battle (Hindu)

Men in Blue face a test of character (Hindu)

Indians are ancestors of East Asians (DC)

Marigolds aid in treating blindness (DC)

Eldest siblings have a tendency to be selfish (DC)

Industry longs double digit growth (DC)

Blues look to turn tables (DC)

Telangana: Sonia's 2014 vision for son (Express)

SCR launches India's first in-train magazine (Express)

BBC says sorry for Boycott rant (DC)

Murray, Kim call it quits (DC)

Warangal continues to boil with protests (Express)

MPs make a mockery of Q Hour (TOI)

Economy betters India's best hopes (TOI)

Land scam: Probe nails Army officers (TOI)

India's forest cover rises (TOI)

Medical staff cause 20% of HIV infections in Africa: Study (TOI)

Twitter' voted top English word (TOI)

Jackson's 'Thriller' voted the greatest video ever (TOI)

Let Kaiga be a wake-up call (DC)

US needs NREGA with cooler acronym (NYT)

Quota in PG courses not a must, rules SC (DC)

Obama unveils new Afghan strategy (Hindu)

Kaiga incident serves as a wake-up call (Hindu)

Virgin space trip costs Rs 94 lakh (DC)

Hurriyat leader shot, critical (Hindu)

Mammoth score by India (Hindu)

40 killed in Rawalpindi (Hindu)

RTC driver runs amok, kills 2 (DC)

Dubai shock' gives Dalal st the jitters (DC)

Dhoni's men clinch India's 100th Test win (DC)

Nations told it is now or never (DC)

Quit smoking to reverse asthma (DC)

Working parents feel 11 years older (DC)

Cracks appear in Ulfa top rung (DC)

FDI flow spurts by 56% (DC)

Pakistan indicts Lakhvi, six others (Hindu)

Dravid crosses border (Hindu)

Fantastic Federer seals No.1 spot (Hindu)

Tiger in a hole: Tale gets grubbier (TOI)

Child labour: Figures belie tall claims (TOI)

Print media in bullish mode (TOI)

Kaiga: NPCL ignored warnings on sabotage (TOI)

Bolt's jolt to Kalmadi (TOI)

Obama blows war bugle (Express)

Prez asks media to play fair (DC)

Stung by T-wrath, KCR resumes hunger strike (DC)

Newspaper sales highest in India (DC)

Kaiga just tip of iceberg, says expert (DC)

Loneliness spreads like common cold (DC)

Magical Messi Europe's best (DC)

India claims 100th Test win (Hindu)

IAEA votes to censure Iran (Hindu)

Diplomats want India to cut red tape (Hindu)

US stocks stumble (Hindu)

Dubai debt tanks world stocks (Hindu)

Century of test wins (Express)

It costs Rs 31 crore to keep Kasab alive (TOI)

Pilgrim centres turning into sex hotspots: study (TOI)

Wall sets up well (TOI)

Techie 'pushes' girlfriend to death (TOI)

CLP leaves ball in Sonia's court (TOI)

Liquor sale takes a hit as 'bhakti' takes over (TOI)

IAEA vote: India nukes Iran N-dreams again (TOI)

Online lotteries: SC cracks the whip (TOI)

After Chinese googly on cliamte, India too goes for carbon cuts (TOI)

India cross 100th milestone (TOI)

Waist fat causes dementia (DC)

Gold scales Rs 18,000 peak on weak dollar (DC)

Dravid builds 'wall' too high for Lanka (DC)

Satyam scam worth Rs 14,000 cr (DC)

Anil Ambani tops CEOs pay list (DC)

Gambhir is third Indian to hit four successive 100s (DC)

When it comes to pay, Ambanis rule (DC)

More teeth to stop poaching (Express)

Maoists gun down Congress leader (TOI)

Attack on UN in Kabul kills 11 (TOI)

Germany's Merket kicks off 2nd term (TOI)

Dhoni blows Oz away (TOI)

Shepherd dies of cancer (TOI)

Agassi admits to using drugs (Hindu)

NASA launches world's tallest rocket (Hindu)

Kalyanamasthu' takes off to a splendid start (Hindu)

Asterix, France's most popular cultural hero, turns 50 (Hindu)

Another cook book honcho arrested (Express)

India third largest economy by 2050 (Express)

BCCI may lift ban on Cong's new mascot Azharuddin (TOI)

Hackers upload nude pics on Assam Varsity site (TOI)

Cheap dollars stoke boom in India, Asia (TOI)

Pankaj powers on, Geet on song (DC)

One's own cells can heal heart disease (DC)

Mahela doubles India's misery (DC)

Poor topper returns to tailoring (DC)

Congress on a roll, Mamata triumphs (DC)

The wall's gone, but divisions remain (DC)

Determined Sachin still going strong (DC)

Burnout not a worry for winners: Botham (DC)

School expels boy for being 7 min late (DC)

Obama to China: Unshackle internet (DC)

India tops US student count (DC)

PM shares D company in Forbes list (DC)

Air pollution can reduce kids IQ (DC)

Women with bigger breats are smarter (DC)

Unseeded Frenchman stuns Fedex (DC)

Bold will work, boring will not (DC)

Be prepared to face big challenges ahead: Kalam (DC)

Exercise, good food fight diabetes (DC)

US could pick job tips from Germany (DC)

Left suffers another drubbing (DC)

Yo-yo dieting bad for your grey cells (DC)

Azmi gets a slap for failing Marathi test (DC)

State teachers fumble on English (DC)

India face Bangla in 2011 WC opener (DC)

Gritty Kiwis pull off series victory (DC)

Chided by friends, girl ends life (DC)

Centre to get PSU steroid (DC)

11% cap on CEO salary removed (DC)

12 yr boy scores 439 in school tournament (DC)

Nany rents out baby to beggers (DC)

Contracting out wars won't bring victory (DC)

Bt brinjal can awaken a sleeping poison (DC)

Full-fat milk keeps BMI low (DC)

Djokovic rolls on (Express)

Cancer hits 3 lakh in AP yearly (DC)

Chandrayaan-II by 2012:ISRO (DC)

Want to live long? Drink tea (DC)

Comics good for Vocab (DC)

Raja bluffed his way to the 'FCFS' route (Express)

Radhakrishnan takes over as ISRO chief (Express)

Indians are half literate, says study (DC)

A kiss in time can save your child (DC)

Chronicle is No.1 in South India (DC)

Drinking, smoking related to genes (DC)

Face can reveal character (DC)

Leg pain related to stroke (DC)

Bad moods are good! (DC)

SRK on 44th b'day feels he's just 25 (DC)

Dalrymple Mughals to be filmed (DC)

40 years in cyberspace (DC)

Magic Million romps home (DC)

Centre taps PSUs to fund its schemes (Express)

Burglars kill couple, decamp with jewellery (Express)

Agassi's dark side in open (DC)

Endometriosis, a result of pollution (DC)

Afghans need more schools, not troops (NYT)

NCP pitches in for plum posts (DC)

HIV no excuse to skip maintenance: Court (DC)

Married couples happy with kids (DC)

Cos may face mass exodus as economy recovers (DC)

Bacteria led to eye tragedy in Nellore (DC)

APHB auction turns a cropper (DC)

10 yr RI awarded for raping minor (DC)

Young wife is secret of marital bliss (DC)

Creativity should entail gratitude, not arrogance (DC)

PM rebuffs China protests on Dalai (DC)

Gene therapy has blindness cure (DC)

Rural demamd boosts bike segment growht (DC)

Burglars get brazen (DC)

Justice Dinakaran evades stamp duty, violates CMDA norms (Express)

Arundhati bags 10 Nandis (Express)

Realtor done to death (Express)

Our education policy is hostile to sports (Express)

India, China sign MOA on climate change (Hindu)

26/11: Pakistan judge, counsel at loggerheads (Hindu)

Weak global cues drag Sensex down (Hindu)

Economy weathers financial turbulence (Hindu)

Trains collide: 22 dead (TOI)

IT-driven AP to be role model (TOI)

Only 27% applicants get info under RTI: Study (TOI)

By '10, India will have most no. of diabetics (TOI)

Hero Honda in fast lane, net profit zooms 95% in Q2 (TOI)

PM's advisory panel pegs growth at 6.75% (TOI)

Train driver's lapse kills 22, injures 23 (DC)

Lax GHMC aiding spread of dengue (DC)

Scam hits another ISB top gun (DC)

Crisis looms over Gadwal saris (DC)

Banks have nothing to bank on yet (DC)

Jankovic smiles into record book (DC)

Learn from 11/9: the day Berlin wall fell (DC)

Taylor heroics throw out Delhi, RCB end sojourn (DC)

Chinese fuss over Agni-V baffles India (TOI)

Diwali shopping hits the roof, retailers cheer up (TOI)

US aid: A saga of carrots, no sticks (DC)

Fighitng in Afghanistan won't win the war (DC)

Argentina sneak into worlds (DC)

Diego takes a dig at critics (DC)

China sees red at India's Agni path (DC)

Explosive Pollard blows New South Wales to bits (DC)

More Berlusconi photos with nude girls surface (DC)

3 meals per day saves us from fungi (DC)

Flood victims stone Rosiah's convoy (DC)

Coleen snubs 1 million pound baby photo deal (DC)

CWG president snubs Kalmadi (DC)

Sydney most unsafe (DC)

Mantris clueless about Bt brinjal (TOI)

Only two in five abortions in Inida are safe: Report (TOI)

Why do people hate you? 9 yr-old to Obama! (TOI)

Pollard pummels NSW (TOI)

A historic accord will open sealed borders (DC)

A reliable Afghan partner is need of hour (DC)

Rosaiah ropes in smart babus (DC)

Web slashes a mistake: Inventor (DC)

Ramakrishnan is truly a noble Nobel laureate (Express)

Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize (Express)

Harmison's lack of fire in his belly cost him (Express)

Now or never for Argentina (Express)

Lovelorn youth stabs himself (DC)

Congress leaders' grip is loosening over party (DC)

UK boy compared to Einstein for IQ (DC)

Looking back, struggle was bliss (DC)

AP heading for food crisis (TOI)

Yes, he can! Peace Nobel for Obama (TOI)

Will on video good: Delhi HC (TOI)

Obama gets hope Nobel (DC)

15% of city mentally ill (DC)

A prize for giving hope to the world (DC)

Scepticism greets Obama Nobel (DC)

Bad PR leaves Chiru party in state of mess (DC)

Think you are in a wrong job? Try e-networking (ET)

US President bags Peace Nobel (ET)

Creating Waves, Google Style (ET)

It is faith that ultimately matters (ET)

Time is enemy, says CGF chief (DC)

Nobel Peace Prize for Barack Obama (Hindu)

Venkatraman wins Nobel (DC)

Hillary Mantel wins Booker (DC)

Our three bombs: Nuclear, debt, climate (NYT)

CM shunts out YSR's babus (DC)

Self-help books are Aniston's refuge (DC)

CM for linking AP rivers (DC)

Indian varsities not in top 100 (DC)

United is almost there Sportstar

Jankovic's beauty lies in her willingness to struggle Sportstar

Looking to the future with hope Sportstar

Sincere efforts win hearts, fetch votes (DC)

Is Rio's victory a slap for Obama? (DC)

Beckinsale voted most sexiest (DC)

Sex for success, says coach Kirsten (DC)

Messi puts Barca on top (DC)

We have H-bomb, says NSA (Express)

United pip city in seven-goal thriller (Express)

F1 credibility pushed to brink (Express)

Centre unleashes ad war against Maoists (Hindu)

Somdev puts India back among the elite (Hindu)

Congress tells Tharoor to respect "cattle class" (Express)

Biggest emittr of greenhouse gases, China, to take lead on climate change (Express)

Japan drub India (Express)

Infosys logs on to luxury with world's largest training centre :Business Standard

Can Amazon be Wal-Mart of the web? :Business Standard

India beats US in Google search :Business Standard

Cops in scribes' garb nab Naxal (DC)

Manna Dey gets Phalke award (DC)

Red China is 60 (DC)

In American politics, there is no 'we' today (DC)

Fine line between madness, genius (DC)

An orgasm a day keeps illness away (DC)

Oz nudge India out (DC)

LeT baying for more blood after 26/11 (Express)

Air India pilots ground strike (Express)

India bundle out Windies for paltry 129 (Express)

25 million more children will go hungry by 2050 (Hindu)

India has become a beacon of hope to developing world, says El Baradei (Hindu)

Gram Nyayalayas Act to take effect on October 2 (Hindu)

Pakistan probe confirms LeT hand in 26/11: NYT (Hindu)

Make rooftop rain water harvesting compulsory, State urged (Hindu)

Veteran singer Manna Dey to receive Phalke award (Hindu)

Dangers of complacency (Hindu)

Now is our time (Hindu)

China @ 60 leaves India red faced (Express)

Jagan is aspiring for too much (Express)

Incredibly irresponsible (Express)

NREGA to be named after Gandhi (DC)

IAF seeks nod to fire at Maoists (DC)

Constables rape Vizag girl (DC)

Time names Mike Pandey green hero (DC)

Timely hits rescue Shahid every time (DC)

Free market brings its own censorship (DC)

Brazil bid gains tempo as Rio writes off Obama jig (DC)

Life thrown out of gear as flood menace rages on (Hindu)

Worst flood in 100 years; Kurnool devastated (Hindu)

Obama loses, Rio to host 2016 Olympics (TOI)

Let's work on Gandhiji's b'day: Tharoor (TOI)

Neither Bhai Bhai Nor Bye Bye (TOI)

Scanty rainfall to impact GDP (TOI)

GE bets big on India, to double revenues (TOI)

India owes $ 82.5 bn to foreigners (TOI)

Perform or perish, Sonia tells new ministers (TOI)

Messi steals show, Ron flops (TOI)

5-year-old survives plane crash (DC)

Jayasuriya defies age, eyes next World Cup (DC)

Now-or-never for Ronnie (Express)

Parents die as stalker attacks girl with knife (DC)

Tharoor Twitter angers party (DC)

Tirupati laddu gets GI tag (DC)

Handset makers jump on to social networking bandwagon :Business Standard

Europe dims Edison's legendary bulb forever :Business Standard

Rahul's Kalawati to contest Maha polls (Express)

T Venkatram Reddy elected INS president (Express)

AP students to have 20% quota in Nalsar (Express)

Mantris run with the hare, hunt with the hound (Express)

Jagan says ready to take up mantle (DC)

Rahul in UP leaves Maya fuming (DC)

Water found on moon (DC)

DC dhairman is INS chief (DC)

Elections and the miracle of German dullness (NYT)

BJP obituary writers must look at Gujarat (DC)

Isro, at last, has much to rejoice (DC)

Gaddafi pours heart out, UN hall empties (DC)

Fat top cancer trigger (DC)

Americans don't want to fight Afghan war (NYT)

Crack the whip, take the bankers head on (NYT)

On China, talk softly, but carry a big stick (DC)

Woman survivers by sucking hair (DC)

Blood tests to find intestinal cancer (DC)

Age is no barrier for pregnancy (DC)

Obama's team has nine persons of Indian origin (DC)

Rub-on cream cures erectile dysfunction (DC)

India's first grid-linked solar project launched (DC)

Oldest human was 4.4m yrs old (DC)

Scientists discover fountain of youth (DC)

Film piracy costs Rs 4,000 cr (DC)

Merkel wins 2nd term to lead Germany (DC)

Thrift is essential for survival of society (Express)

HC halts Maya's statue spree (DC)

Improve schools if India is to rise (DC)

Biggest ever search on for CM (TOI)

Pak dilly dallies on Saeed arrest (TOI)

More throw hat in ring for CM's post (DC)

Women with skinny thighs have a higher risk of heart disease (Express)

Wheel turns full circle for Maytas Infra (Hindu)

TDP will be wound up;YSR (Hindu)

Now go for the real thing (Hindu)

The judges' assets imbroglio (Hindu)

Thirty-four months with no income (Hindu)

20-year jail term for Sri Lankan journalist (Hindu)

Pranab evicts our phoren mantris from five-star hotels (Express)

Supreme Court raps Maya Govt (Express)

Lisa Ray diagnosed with rare form of cancer (DC)

Stress, isolation lead to suicide (DC)

GOP reducing US to a one-party democracy (NYT)

Will Afghan war be Obama's Vietnam? (DC)

AP mourns its favourite son (DC)

SMS helped locate wreckage (DC)

A people's man who delivered (DC)

YSR: A honest man who loved his people (DC)

BEML delivers first standard gauge coaches for Delhi Metro (Hindu)

Chandrayaan was a success: Mike Fincke (Hindu)

SBI official sexually abuses women in bank (Express)

School canes kids to extort hiked fee (TOI)

Maoist movement still strong in AP (TOI)

Maya playing hide and seek with SC (TOI)

Road mishaps kill most youth globally (TOI)

Lifer for 'corrupt' Taiwan ex-Prez (TOI)

Spicy' peck lands Nepal PM in controversy (TOI)

Catch the big fish, PM tells CBI (Express)

Galla Foods makes farmers' life meaningful (Express)

Legislating against hunger (Hindu)

Go for the big fish: Manmohan (Hindu)

Jaswant continues tirade against BJP (Hindu)

Yashwant fires salvo, puts Advani in dock (DC)

Centre game for midnight masala (DC)

Chandrayaan-I dead in space (DC)

BJP needs new formula, big idea (DC)

Isro's Chandrayaan ends abruptly (Express)

Successful failure (Express)

An aspirin a day can bleed stomach away (DC)

Our courts back freedom of speech (DC)

Japan's opposition wins (DC)

Fisichella brings hoe Force India's first points (Hindu)

YSR keeps word on retirement at 60 (TOI)

Death of a talented leader (Hindu)

The Congressman with a mass following and appeal (Hindu)

Andhra Pradesh became a role model for governance, says Manmohan (Hindu)

Industry grieves death of YSR (Hindu)

YSR missing (Express)

BJP crying over spilled milk (Express)

Massive search for missing CM (DC)

Libya: West smells oil, forgets human rights Spectator

Swiss snub India for account hunt (DC)

NGRI sets up climate change centre in city (DC)

Big belly may shrink brain (DC)

England reduce Aussies to ashes (DC)

It's good to lear more languages (DC)

Political leadership has lost moral dimension (DC)

Therapy has saved my life:Danielle (DC)

Lanco Infra faked insurance papers (DC)

Shourie slams BJP, says it's kati patang (DC)

Passport offices sit on applications (DC)

Laughter spurs asthma (DC)

SMS inFrance can be used as adultery proof (DC)

Defeat hurts deep: Lillee (DC)

Teen porn traps naïve tweens (DC)

Hrithik's dedication impresses Bhansali (DC)

PM: Go after big fish (DC)

China is largest exporter (DC)

More the marrier: 1 man, 14 wives (TOI)

BJP's cup of woe brims over; Khanduri too rises in revolt (TOI)

Jaswant bouncer: Calls BJP India's Ku Klux Klan! (TOI)

Corruption has to be fought at all levels:PM (TOI)

Indian women puff their way to third on smoking list (TOI)

Low JEE cut-offs dog IITs (TOI)

US schools ban 'sexting' (TOI)

No Google-killer but a worthy foe (Express)

YSR dies in crash (Express)

Reddy loyalists pitch for his son as successor (Express)

A doctor who understood the people's pulse (Express)

Separated for years? Dissolve the marriage says SC (Express)

YSR's ill-advised last journey (Express)

YouTube in talks with studios about movie rentals (Express)

Iran gets first woman minister (Express)

Walk the talk, India tells WTO members (Express)

The decline, fall and demise of Big Brother (Hindu)

Divorce can be granted even if consent is withdrawn (Hindu)

BP levels higher in girls than boys (Hindu)

SRI paddy crops infuse hope and cheer to Andhra Pradesh farmers (Hindu)

Prez guards get life term for rape (DC)

Bhuvan set to mas Asia (DC)

A mixed bag of results for parties (Express)

TRS defuses crisis (Express)

Legal to be gay:HC (DC)

MP tenders apology on slapgate (DC)

Hawking flattered by poll on book (DC)

Dhoni blitz seals win for Team India (DC)

Federer faces A-Rod hurdlef ro 15th title (DC)

History beckons Federer (Express)

Mumbai's head dabbawala delivers knowledge pack for young ladies (Express)

Focus on netting big fish, YSR tells ACB (Express)

Salman Khurshid against quota in private sector (Express)

Maoists extort Rs 300 crore annually in Chhattisgarh (Express)

Twitter becomes Nobel nominee (DC)

Soon a pill will arrest ageing (DC)

Nooyi among top 13 women CEOs (DC)

Sibal for medical, law IITs (DC)

Party stick for MP who beat banker (DC)

Liberhan: Delay makes it useless (DC)

Madoff sentenced to 150 years in prison (DC)

US needs innovations of lasting value (NYT)

Fake notes fund terror (DC)

Foreigners have limited rights:HC (DC)

City unit performs FP on unmarried men (DC)

Saudi royals gave aid to Qaeda:NYT (DC)

KCR's contrition cuts little ice (Express)

Pak are the new kigs of Twenty20 (DC)

Chamundi's can of worms now exposed (DC)

CBI fettered by norm to seek prior permission:CJI (Express)

Singh has changed lives:Time (DC)

PM sings old tune on talks with Pak (Express)

India powers into n-sub club (DC)

Unruly 'Men in Black' get a khaki treat (Express)

Kalam frisked: Heat on airline (DC)

SC bats for English education (DC)

CAG finds 'holes' in Army golf courses (TOI)

State lets ex-MP Narendra off hook (DC)

Vlog, webisode, flash mob: new English words (Hindu)

For IT companies, it pays to be on networking sites :Business Standard

Azad shocker: 'Producing kids an entertainment' (Express)

SRK detained for being Khan (DC)

Name's Khan: SRK grilled at US airport (TOI)

Navy chief: We can't match the Chinese (DC)

Child suicides on the rise (DC)

YSR's death puts question mark over AP's growth :Business Standard

Kids get right to study (DC)

Right to free education bill approved (TOI)

Port-au-Prince pulverised (Express)

PMO apoliges for ad fiasco (Hindu)

Saffron youth roar for T swaraj (Express)

TV editors arrested for botched report on YSR (DC)

Friday, December 15, 2023

An Open Letter to the Honorable Chief Minister of Telangana

 


An Open Letter to the Honorable Chief Minister of Telangana

Subject: Charting a Path to Exemplary Governance: Lessons from Epics and Modern Masters

Respected Chief Minister,

As you embark on your journey leading Telangana, I write to you not with criticism, but with the spirit of constructive suggestion. The people of Telangana have placed their faith in your leadership, and this is your opportunity to etch your name in history as a ruler who not only steered the state toward prosperity but also established a model of exemplary governance.

In this endeavor, let us turn to the wisdom of time-tested principles, both ancient and modern. The epics of our land, like Mahabharata, offer invaluable lessons in the art of righteous rule. Remember the words of Yudhishthira, the epitome of dharma: "A king's duty is to rule with justice and compassion, ensuring the welfare of all his subjects." This should be your guiding star, a constant reminder that your power comes with the responsibility to serve, not to dominate.



Drawing from the wellspring of modern statecraft, we can glean further insights. Chanakya, the astute adviser, reminds us: "A king who rules with an open mind, seeking counsel from the wise and acting with discernment, will find his kingdom flourishing." Surround yourself with competent advisers, diverse in their perspectives and expertise. Shun the echo chamber of sycophants and embrace the healthy friction of constructive dissent.

Let us not forget the pitfalls of your predecessor's regime. The overemphasis on populism, the centralization of power, and the disregard for dissent led to a sense of alienation and disillusionment among many. Learn from these missteps, Chief Minister. Embrace transparency and accountability, making the workings of the government accessible to all. Foster a culture of participation, where citizens feel empowered to contribute to the decision-making process.



As Abraham Lincoln, the champion of democracy, once declared: "A government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth." Let these words be your guiding principle. Empower the people of Telangana, not just through handouts and subsidies, but by investing in their education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or social standing.

Chief Minister, your leadership has the potential to usher in a golden age for Telangana. Remember, you are not merely the head of a government, but the custodian of a people's aspirations. Let your actions be guided by the wisdom of epics and modern masters, and let your legacy be one of justice, prosperity, and inclusive governance.



May your reign be marked by the harmonious blend of ancient wisdom and modern statecraft, ensuring a future where every citizen of Telangana can proudly declare: "This is our land, our leader, and our shared destiny!"

Sincerely,

Pala Hanmi Reddy

A concerned citizen of Telangana

 

Thursday, October 19, 2023

KCR accused of looting Rs 1 lakh crore from Telangana

 KCR accused of looting Rs 1 lakh crore from Telangana



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KCR’s remote control with Modi: Priyanka
Real contest between Cong and BRS: RaGa



Congress hopes to ride on Karnataka model to counter BRS in poll: TOI


‘Corruption-ridden’ BRS remote-controlled by Modi regime, says Rahul: Hindu