From media to NBFCs, Ramoji Rao left his imprint in many industries

Veteran media personality and business tycoon Ch Ramoji Rao, who passed away in Hyderabad on Saturday, is a versatile genius whose work is unparalleled across various fields like media,......

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Ramoji Rao lived as the interface between business and politics and was an active participant in both for most of his remarkable life. IMAGE: Telugu Desam Party President and Andhra Pradesh chief......

When Amit Shah Met NTR Jr, Ramoji Rao

In a meeting that immediately sparked off political buzz, Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacted with popular Telugu actor Junior NTR, grandson of the legendary N  T Rama Rao, in Hyderabad......

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Superstar Rajinikanth, founder of the Reliance empire late Dhirubhai Ambani, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and media baron Ramoji Rao have been chosen for Padma Vibhushan, the......

Why this hue and cry over Reliance-Network18 affair?

For more than a hundred years, media companies have been started and owned by corporates, in the US, Europe and in India as well, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.  Last month, control of......

Film industry demands single tax on cinema

Lamenting that multiple taxes pose a serious threat to the film industry, reputed film makers on Wednesday strongly pitched for a single tax on cinema. Ace film maker Yash Chopra, who is also......

Blackstone scales down investment in Ushodaya

Global private equity player Blackstone Group has reworked its investment proposal and will now invest less than Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion) in Ushodaya Enterprises, the company that owns leading......

'Want to make Viacom18 the most admired company'

Sudhanshu Vats, 46, has spent the better part of his 20 working years at Unilever.Last year, he became part of the growing tribe of fast-moving consumer goods managers to join media and......

Spotted: Ash at Ramoji Rao Film City

Lanja's husband sent a picture of his wife with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the Ramoji Rao Film City, Hyderabad. Lanja is on Ash's right, wearing a pink...

PIX: Nagarjuna, family mourn Akkineni Nageswara Rao's death

The Telugu film industry joined Nagarjuna in mourning for his father and popular actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Legendary Telugu actor-producer Akkineni Nageswara Rao, also known as......

PIX: Telugu actor Gopichand's wedding reception

Popular Telugu actor Tottempudi Gopichand tied the knot with Reshma at N Convention in Madhapur, Hyderabad, on May 12, in a traditional ceremony. The star-studded wedding reception that followed......

Why Ravi Kissan, MP, plans a film city in Gorakhpur

'I've seen Akshay Kumar and several A-listers shooting on the streets of UP while unmanageable crowds jostle to see them, touch them.' IMAGE: Ravi Kissan, who won the Lok Sabha election in......