Delhi AP Bhavan
Some few minutes MP.Rajgopal will land in Shamshabad International airport and Government also prepare to arrest in airport because of yesterday he has announced his decision of Congress MP from vijayawada Lagadapati Rajagopal to launch a hunger strike here from Monday to protest the proposed bifurcation of A.P has evoked strong reaction from his own party leaders in Telangana
Senior Congress leader and former minister P Goverdhan Reddy demanded that the MP be arrested on his arrival in Hyderabad. He warned of bloodshed if Rajagopal undertakes a fast here.
Rajagopal, who has resigned as MP to protest the central government’s decision to initiative the process for granting separate statehood to Telangana, has said he would lunch the hunger strike in Hyderabad .
Talking to reporters, Goverdhan Reddy alleged that the industrialist MP was Bringing hired goons from Vijayawada to create disturbances in hyderabad.
‘He mad crores of rupees in Hyderabad and is now using the same money for blackmail’, said Goverdhan Reddy.
Another party leader and formed minister jeevan Reddy also warned Rajagopal against provoking the people of Telangana and said noboby could stop the formation of Telangana state.
Another formed minister and legislator, R.Damodar Reddy, took exception to the MP’s remark about Hyderabd and said he was not aware of the city’s history.
‘Hyderabad will be the capital of Telangana state, he said and hoped that Congress president Sonia Gandhi would carve out the separate state either through a resolution in the assembly or through a bill in parliament.
Groups fighting for separate statehood for Telangana region have also warned Rajagopal against launching a hunger strike in Hyderabad saying he could do so in Vijayawada or some other part of A.P
Dr. C. Rangarajan, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, New Delhi will arrive at Hyderabad on 17th November, 2009 at 12-Noon. On 19th November, 2009 at 11-00AM he will deliver Dr. Burgula Ramakrishna Rao Memorial Lecture, Osmania University, Hyderabad and he will leave for Chennai at 5-50PM on the same day.
The Professional Course for Foreign Diplomats consisting the 30 members led by the leader of the group Mr.P.S. Gusain, Deputy Secretary (FSI) will arrive at Hyderabad on 17th November, 2009 at 10-40PM. On 18th November, 2009 at 10-00AM they will visit ISB and Infosys at 12-00Noon. On 19th November, 2009 they will leave for Goa at 5-35PM.
Mr. Justice G. N. Ray, Chairman, Press Council of India, my colleague Dr. Geeta Reddy, Minister for Information and Public Relations and media friends:
At the outset I would like to congratulate Mr. Justice G.N.Ray on choosing Hyderabad this year to observe National Press Day and the subject, “The Changing Face of Indian Media” for discussion.
Andhra Pradesh has had the distinction of registering development in all sectors – agriculture and irrigation, industrialization and information and biotechnology. It has pioneered many schemes for the welfare of the poor and the downtrodden ranging from supply of rice at Rs.2 a kg to construction of houses, provision of educational opportunities to health insurance coverage. It is again a leader in empowering women, artisans and farmers through grant of loans at three percent interest and ensuring remunerative prices for agricultural produce and in providing employment and livelihood opportunities to the unemployed — both the educated and semi-educated.
Would the media lag behind when the economy of the State booms? We are proud to have the largest number of Telugu language TV news channels. Publishers bring out daily newspapers in color along with supplements for every district and perhaps every mandal. It is a matter of pleasant surprise that there may not be any Government representative at many places but you can definitely find a news reporter at every place.
The Andhra Pradesh Government views the proliferation of the media as a welcome development. Cut-throat competition among the print and the electronic media enables people to have access to all facts. Even if one media section tries to suppress certain facts or indulge in falsehood, people can access other media sections to get at the truth of any development.
Let a thousand flowers bloom in the media field; for we believe in what Volatire said, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
I would like to add that the proliferation of the media has done immense good to people in that the silent majority finds its voice mirrored in the media these days. An alert Government committed to welfare and development can ignore reports exposing its unjust acts of commission and omission only at its peril. The Government is thankful to the media for acting as its watchdog in every sphere and enabling it to correct its ways of working.
Our Government, therefore, does not believe in gagging the media, however unpalatable its reports might be on some occasions. We don’t deem media freedom a blessing only when its members support the government and deem it a calamity when they pounce upon us.
We sincerely subscribe to what Thomas Jefferson said, “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.”
I will be indulging in terminological inexactitude if I conclude that everything is hunky-dory with the media. Let me make a few observations.
The intense competition among the media has given rise to some unhealthy and dangerous trends. First is the publication or broadcast of news without thorough verification of facts. A saying in Telugu eloquently exposes the trend. (Yeddu eeninthante doodanu katteyyamannttu). Told that a bull has given birth to a calf, an absent-minded farmer instructs his servant to tie it to a pole. In their bid to outsmart competitors, sections of the media have been tying up calves born to bulls day in day out. Don’t dismiss it as bullshit; it is an every day fact.
Secondly, sections of the media have become mouthpieces of their proprietors and not of honest and sincere journalists. The proprietors running a host of businesses besides the media have utilized their outlets to protect their business interests and carry on a campaign against their perceived opponents. Such sections of the media are not discharging their responsibility of fair and objective reporting to their constituents, the readers and viewers.
Thirdly, I am surprised to notice that there few reports and stories devoid of comments. Many journalists have stopped viewing facts as sacred and do not hesitate to pep every report with their commentary.
Fourthly, a dangerous tendency that has been gaining ground is the resort to what is described as paid coverage especially during elections. Advertisements paid for in cash by different parties or candidates are being published or telecast, camouflaged as news and features. Sections of the media guilty of such practices are undermining democracy either wittingly or unwittingly. A candidate with immense money power can create the illusion through the media that he is winning and influence voting behavior since people are given to bet on a winning horse.
Fifthly, I would not be true to myself, the people of the country and the Press Council of India if I do not draw attention to the growing nexus between journalists on the one hand and politicians, businessmen and other celebrities on the other. I am told there is a price for everything. And it is a win-win situation for both sides.
There are laws to protect media freedom. Unfortunately, there are no laws to protect people from media freedom. To quote Grace Kelly, “The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much freedom from it.”
I, therefore, appeal to the Press Council of India to arrest such media aberrations since any Government intervention in media freedom will be a remedy worse than the disease.
Before I conclude, let me give my media friends a piece of advice. The attention span of both readers and viewers has gone down sharply. You can see people flipping pages or channels for want of time in their busy lives. I am no exception. I suggest that you make your stories short and sweet, not lengthy and boring.
An American editor is reported to have said, “A news story should be like a mini skirt on a pretty woman. Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to be interesting.”
Parvathaneni Upendra Ex Central Minister, Ex TDP G.S and presently he as a General Secretary in Prajarajyam party. Today he has joint in start Hospital with Health condition.
Health condition is very serious. Upendra has joined in Politics with NTR inspiration and he is one of the Telugu Desham Party founder, he has continued as a MP and Central Minister, after that he has joined recently in Prajarajyam Party with Chiranjeevi and he has doing the main role in PRP.
It was a day out for the challenged children of twin cities of Hyderabad.
Thanks to the 16th international childrens’s film festival that around 500 children – mostly destitute living in government homes and street children were privy to an American 3-d animation film on voyage to moon.
‘ Fly me to the moon ‘ film was screened specially for these children by Ramesh Prasad, MD of Prasad’s IMAX in collaboration with the NGO’s working in the realm of street children and destitutes .
Speaking on the ocassion Ramesh Prasad , grand son of veteran telugu film director and producer L V Prasad and architect of bringing IMAX theatre to Hyderabad said ‘ I am happy that the children of weaker sections had an unique opportunity ‘.
He was participating in the first press conference of 16th ICFF held at Media centre at Prasad’s IMAX this afternoon. Veteran Journalist ,G S.Varadachari chairman of the media committee of 16th ICFF and Chavva Sudha Rani, media coordinator and a childrens’s film maker also participated in the media event.
Ms. Swetha , an employee of Google ,India and the Make a difference Foundation and Vijayalakshmi of Prerena Foundation besides Lakshmi Kumari of SC/ST Orphan Homes took lead in gathering challenged children for the special screening at the Prasad’s IMAX on Sunday morning.
“ Fly me to the Moon ‘ is an animation movie in which flies literally made the trip to the Moon on a rocket and came back.
“ This was my first 3-D movie and I was scared like hell that the rocket will fall on me ‘ said Laksmi (10) an inmate of the SC Orphan Homes. ‘ I almost feinted that the giant fish would eat me’ said Shruti another destitute girl who had a finest experience of her life time at the Prasad’s IMAX today .
Sudha Rani , whose film ‘ Ningi Nela Nade’ which won the golden elephant in the 15th ICFF n 2007 said this is for the first time that children from the underprivileged sections were exposed to such an extravaganza of fllms.
Commenting on the children’s experiences Ms.Swetha said society was responsible for the well being of under privileged children . Her three year old foundation has already made a name in Kerala .
Lakshmi Kumari , director of the SC/ST Orphan Homes said 120 children of the two SC/ST Orphans in Hyderabad were benefited with the unique film .
“ Children’s mental capabilities will grow only when they are exposed to such experiences “ she said .
14.11.2009: Smt M. Chaya Ratan, IAS Principal Secretary addressing at a State level Sports & Cultural meet CRC week Celebrations in inauguration
program at govt. children home for boys, Saidabad, Hyderabad on
November 16, the National Press Day, is symbolic of free and responsible press in the country and is observed every year by holding Seminars / Symposia / Workshops / Debates / Discussions on topics relating to the press throughout the country. This year National Press Day celebration are dedicated to “The Changing Face of Indian Media” and the subject will be discussed at various levels in the Centre and the State.
The Indian press being 228 years old is known for its role in the freedom struggle, fight for social reforms and public awareness. Long cherished value of social and political outlook is now face to face with modern values governed by technology and competition. New modes of communication are making their presence felt even in the remote corner of the world. This new system and functioning have reshaped the focus, approach and priorities of media. Therefore, a new conflict is evident in media world – conflict between value system of yesteryear and marketism – conflict over to co-existence of journalism as a service/profession and a business/ industry. Through Nation Press Day 2009, an attempt is being made to generate a discussion on the role the media of future can and is expected to discharge in the best public interest even while protecting its commercial interests.
The main celebrations this time are being held in Hyderabad and will be inaugurated on November 16, 2009 at Jubilee Hall, Public Gardens, Hyderabad by Shri.K.Rosaiah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Dr(Mrs.) Geeta Reddy J., Hon’ble Minister of Information & Public Relations and Tourism, Government of Andhra Pradesh will grace the occasion as Guest of Honor. Mr.Justice G.N.Ray, distinguished and eminent personalities including veteran journalists, academicians, jurists. Legal experts, etc, will participate.
Inquiry Committee Meets at Hyderabad
The inquiry Committee of the Press Council of India under the Chairmanship of Shri Justice G.N.Ray will meet on 17th November, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Jubilee Hall, Hyderabad to hear 22 cases of southern region in respect of violation of journalistic ethics and norms. The proceedings of the inquiry Committee are open to the public and the press
Sri N.D. Tiwari, H.E. Governor of A.P. is seen with children on the occasion of Children’s Day at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad on 14-11-2009.
Lalita Kala Thoranam (Hyderabad) November 14:
Union minister for Information anhd Broadcasting Ambika Soni today said that the mandate of the ICFF was to expose children to culture and traditions of the world.
Inaugurating the 16th ICFF at the lalita kala thoranam the union minister said achieving a seamless cultural cohesion and fusion was the mission and goal of conducting the international children’s festivals .
The minister paid rich kudos to the CFSI chair person Nandita Das for her rich contributions in attracting cultural performers from all over the world. “This is not an regional festival to promote regional films but an international event to attract cultures and traditions from all over the globe “.
Chief Minister K Rosaiah said Hyderabad has now become a hub of international conferences and events . “ The conduction of 16th ICFF is in the spirit of promoting amity and fusion of international cultures “ he said . He said the stellar event organized jointly by the Government of AP and the Children’s Film Society of India is truly national and global in spirit .
The chief minister also appealed to children’s film makers to produce films with more moral content and value based messages for character development of children .
Chief Minister K Rosaiah unfurled the golden balloon of Gajju and declared the 16th international children’s film festival open at Lalitha Kala Thoranam this evening .
Geeta Reddy
Dr J Geeta Reddy minister for information and Public Relations said the objective was to bringing children film makers of all environments on a common dais with bring about more cohesive and understanding of the problems of the children .
She said AP government was committed for promotion of the children’s film movement and will pursue the objective to support the cause of childrens films
Nandita Das
Nandita Das , chair person of the ICFFI highlighted the ‘ entertainment and information’ bouquet of children’s films from Germany and China and also about the esteemed members of the international and children’s jury .
She said the festival has been a possibility, thanks to the resources and manpower’s provided by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. “I am confident that it will be a big fun festival “she said.
Gulzar
Guest of Honor of the festival and Oscar winner for his lyric ‘ Jai ho’ urged the CFSI and the Government to take the childrens film movement forward by focusing on the children’s books- theatre, music and films .
He appealed to the ICSI to see that 200-300 children’s films locked up in boxes for lack of finances and distributors should be released . “Films of talented film makers like A K Bir, Santosh Shivan and Vishal Bharadwaj should be released and made available to the public.
Dasari Narayan Rao
Former union minister and veteran film director Dasari Narayan Rao lamented that the telugu children’s film producers were not encouraged . He also appealed that the entry fees for children’s film producers and directors should be slashed to attract amore number of entries from regional languages .
Child Anchors – Komali sisters ( Telugu ) and Ruby ( English ) kept the audience fully engaged with their chatter and patter .Earlier the colorful event kicked off to a rhythmic drum beating by Master Purushottam ( Junior Sivamani) and a melodious musical program put up by the ‘Zee Saregama’ troupe .
The child delegates for the 16th ICFF were also enthralled by presentation of a medley and fusion music by a Mumbai troupe and also a Cuban ballet . the rendering of ‘ Jai Ho’ concert by a young team from Mumbai was the hall mark of the cultural presentation of the evening .
Besides the guest of honors many Bollywood and Tollywood actors attended the inaugural and enthused the pre-dominantly child audience .Prominent among those who participated in the colorful event were Telugu evergreen actor ‘Victory Venkatesh’ and glamorous and heart throb of the teenager Iliana along with child artiste of Tare- Zameen Par,Darshnel and Micheal Saint –Lot , the Hyderabad representative of UNICEF
Lamp
Union minister for Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni led the dignitaries on the dais in the symbolic act of lighting the lamp aimed at prayers for successful conduction of the festival .
Earlier three child prodigies were felicitated on the occasion .They included memory genius Selvi Naveenasri , Rali Navashakti and Puja Gupta for their amazing mental powers and capacities . They were felicitated by Dr. J.Geeta Reddy, the minister of state for Information along with evergreen
Telugu actor Victory Venkatesh and actress Illiana.
The super stars who participated in the inaugural- Victory Venkatesh , Actress Iliana and the child artist Darsheil Ishan were also felicitated by the state information minister Dr J Geeta Reddy .
The inaugural film Mozart in China , an film made by an Austrian director Brend Nueburger was screened on the occasion at the Lalita Kala Thoranam.
