3 Chutneys (Bendi, Tomato, Ridge Gourd Peel) for Rice Meal

If you like chutneys in rice, then you must save this recipe. I have prepared 3 Chutneys at a shot, in 40-45 minutes, and you too can!

Ingredients Required (shown in the picture):

Directions

1. It is very important to choose tender vegetables while preparing fresh chutneys.

2. 50ml of Oil (not seen in the above picture) needs to be heated in a pan, to make the soul of the chutney i.e., "Seasoning with Green Chillies" - see below pictures for reference!

3. I have used around 15 Green Chillies, 50 grams of Chana Dal, 50 grams of Urad Dal, Asafoetida (as per taste), and Haldi (this is prepared for 3 Chutneys). Jeera and Mustard Seeds are nice to add, but I forgot to add.

4. I have started with the Ridge Gourd Peel Chutney, by frying the peel in 1 spoon of Oil + Asafoetida + Salt + Haldi + Dill Powder. Just 2-3 minutes on medium flame is good. 

Now, we will be ready with:

5. When the peel is 50% fried in oil, just add tamarind juice (as per the taste). Cook it for 2 minutes and take it out into the mixer bowl. Add 1/3rd of the Seasoning (that was prepared, earlier) and mix a little bit of water, as seen in the below pictures.

6. Now, let's get started with Okra (Ladies Finger) Chutney! Fry the cut pieces of Okra in 2 Spoons of Oil for 4-5 minutes on medium flame (until they turn into light golden color) by adding Asafoetida, Salt, Dill Powder, Haldi (as per taste), Coriander Seeds to witness:

7. Now, add Tamarind Juice and cook for a minute or two.

8. Take this into a mixer jar, and add another 1/3rd of the seasoning (as seen in the below picture, left side) to make the tasty Chutney! With the remaining 1/3rd seasoning, let's prepare Tomato Chutney!!

9. Fry/Cook Tomato Pieces in 2-3 spoons of Oil for 5-6 minutes on medium flame, while adding Salt + Haldi + Asafoetida + Dill Powder + Remaining Seasoning (follow the below pictures for reference). Turn off the stove, and cool it to make Tasty Tomato Chutney.

LRS Online Application Process - Explained (Layout Regularisation Scheme 2020)

I personally think, LRS 2020 by Telangana Government is a great initiative and is extremely beneficial for the citizen of this country! Though the timing and charges are debatable, it is pivotal that the illegal layouts should be penalized and regularized.

I am thrilled to see this initiative for the betterment of the society (about 10 years ago, when I bought a small plot with my hard earned savings - I had verified almost everything but failed to investigate deep into the layout rules and regulations - though there was a Layout Plan, I was not sure of what is legal and what is illegal; what is authorized and what is unauthorized). 

LRS 2020 brought a great learning opportunity for the citizen (whoever bought illegal plots), LRS would let us realize the importance of understanding the root cause of illegal registrations and the legal process of acquiring land in Telangana State. Ignorance might be bliss, but at the same time Ignoring Law is Punishable (please think of voting system as an example - we must not let incapable and unqualified nominees becoming leaders, we must elect visionaries like KCR and KTR).

Having said that, one must have respect towards the "Nature", "Mankind" and most importantly "Law of the Land". Let me now jump in and explain the motive of this very blog post. After many years, I am writing another interesting and useful article which is extremely important for general public - especially to those who are interested in learning about LRS  (Layout Regularisation Scheme 2020 by the Government of Telangana). 

Thanks to the technology, that is letting us achieve almost everything from anywhere (as long as we have little literacy about computers and its usage). I am not focusing on teaching you what is Digitization, Digitalization & Digital Transformation (in this article) but in simple terms, I will try to explain how you can actually submit an online application for LRS. Yes, literally from anywhere of the planet, as long as you have network connectivity and access to some critical information about your "identity" and "property" details.

Here is the home page of the LRS - https://lrs.telangana.gov.in/, isn't it beautifully designed website? I liked it very much, because it has all the necessary information loaded in it and the links provided quickly takes us to the online application form i.e., https://lrs.telangana.gov.in/OTP_Validation.aspx?param=Apply

As the above snapshot depicts, the applicant must provide a valid mobile number to get an OTP to see the application form. Once the user clicks on Generate OTP button with a valid phone number, the portal navigates the user to the below screen - 

and then provides the user with a few options (extremely easy and simple to understand) as seen below. The form enables user to select the appropriate category (the portal is same for individual plot owners as well as the layout builders). Based on the plot/layout location, user must choose one of the three options provided i.e., Municipal Corporation (or) Municipality (or) Gram Panchayat (including HMDA):

Based on the selection of appropriate option, the online portal (form) allows the user to fill the respective application form (user to furnish some critical information to apply for the LRS Online. Below are the snapshots of the application form(s) for all the three options (I am providing these for the benefit of all three categories, you please pick whatever is applicable for you). 

My intention of providing these three options (screens), is to let everyone know what are the mandatory fields and what information is required for completing the LRS application process - so that you can proactively keep the necessary information handy during the application process. I found it so simple and easy to fill, because I already have all the necessary information available with me. Payment of INR 1000/- can be made once the applicant furnishes accurate information via this online application form. 

Notes: 

1. Applicants should also keep the scanned copy of the first page of the Sale Deed & Layout Plan. The portal is asking for PDFs ONLY with file size limitation of 1MB, so please be watchful to upload scanned documents accordingly.
2. Please ensure to furnish ACCURATE INFORMATION, to avoid any discrepancies. 
3. Several brokers are now taking advantage of the situation and making money from irresponsible public (who are addicted to rely on mediators). 
4. I really want to extend my gratitude to the Telangana Government for providing us an opportunity for completing the LRS application process through online. 
5. Please share your comments and experience here, which will actually help fellow citizen.

Hoping to see a transformation in aspiring applicants towards digital...

RGV's review of Arjun Reddy - Vijay Deverakonda is 10 TIMES better than PAWAN KALYAN

The fundamental difference between SHIVA and ARJUN REDDY is that whereas Shiva probably could have been more structurally designed in terms of shot taking,shot division and characterizations,AR is much more identifiable and relatable in every sense

Personally I could identify with seven or eight scenes from AR which happened in my own life and that's the connectivity I am talking about The highly unconventional casting is just one of the many break throughs the film has managed to overcome ..Me being too long used to a stereotype way of thinking,when I first saw Shalini in her introduction scene,I was aghast that anyone can think of her as heroine material but by the time the film reached interval I felt there could be no one ever who could be better than her

I was also impressed with the ability of Sandeep Reddy Vanga to evoke so much heroism without any heroics in any scene ..its commendable on both the directors and actors part that they could so resist the temptation to crossover into widely believed and universally accepted commercial cliches

There's no attempt in the story to be judgemental on the characters and that can only come from the directors highly matured understanding of real people in real life situations ..A case in point is the director treating with respect even that guy who gets beaten up by vijay in the class room

Nowhere does it seem as if Sandeep took a decision to sit and write a great scene as often is the case with most main stream writers and directors ..It feels as if the scenes were just organically flowing by themselves and Sandeep just happened to be there to capture it

Also though the story is so simple the cuts in the screenplay take it to another level ..one cut I especially liked is the way the previous scene cuts into a glass shard being taken out of Shalini's foot

I always believed that,if the slow motion camera and ramping techniques were not invented most of the present day heroes would have to sit at home because none of them have the ability to hold a close up in front of the camera.

Without the aid of both Cinematic techniques and artificially written punch dialogues I can't recall a single actor creating any kind of impression compared to what Vijay has done in AR..I especially love the lengthy profile close up of Vijay towards the interval with that single tear drop slowly flowing on his cheek..it's one of the most evocative Cinematic images I have ever seen in my life

All in all I strongly believe that all of us in the whole film industry should thank Sandeep and Vijay for making all of us realise that a highly impactful film can be made

With such a low budget

Without lip sync songs

Without gravity defying action

With 3 hour above length

Without punch dialogues

Without any top technicians

and above all with an absolute 100% complete honesty in story telling

The audience should thank Vijay and Sandeep for making them realise that such high quality films like AR can be actually made and they don't need to settle for sub standard cliched and disgustingly formulaic films

All aspiring film makers should thank Sandeep for giving them a new direction to their directorial aspirations

To talk about Sandeep Reddy in one line in comparison to all established directors he respects the audiences intelligence whereas established directors imagine the audience to be fools

To talk about VIJAY DEVERAKONDA in comparison in one line,he in both looks and star charisma is 10 times better than PAWAN KALYAN and he is 20 times better in performance than PAWAN KALYAN

Considering the extraordinary realism in his performance I think VIJAY DEVERAKONDA should be given the title REAL POWER STAR

Source: https://www.facebook.com/RGV/posts/844984618992938

Super30 - All Educationalists are not businessmen - Anand is exception!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anand_Kumar

Anand Kumar (born 1 January 1973) is an Indian mathematician and a columnist for various national and international mathematical journals and magazines. He is best known for his Super 30 programme, which he started in Patna, Bihar in 2002, and which coaches economically backward students for IIT-JEE, the entrance examination for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). By 2014, 308 of the 360 had made it to IITs and Discovery Channel showcased his work in a documentary. He has been invited by the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University to speak on his globally acclaimed effort to mentor students from the underprivileged sections for admission to IIT.

http://www.super30.org/mediatale.html

Arvind Kejriwal's debut victory over INC reminds NTR's 1983 triumph

Source: NDTV | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Updated: December 08, 2013 16:10 IST

Assembly election 2013: Arvind Kejriwal sweeps Sheila Dikshit right out of her constituency 

New Delhi: In  a mega political bender, rookie politician  Arvind Kejriwal has defeated three-time chief minister Sheila Dikshit in her constituency of New Delhi. (Mango man Arvind Kejriwal tastes sweet success)

The 44-year-old emerged after hours of meditation at his party office, wearing his trademark white Gandhi cap. "This is a victory of the people...it shows India has won, democracy has won," he said to a huge crowd of supporters, all brandishing brooms, the symbol of his one-year-old Aam Aadmi party.

Voters mercilessly spurned Ms Dikshit and her party, permitting the incumbent Congress less than 10 of Delhi's 70 seats. The BJP has emerged as the single-largest party in the capital with 34 seats, one short of the half-way mark. If the results deliver a hung assembly for Delhi, Mr Kejriwal is emphatic that he will not align with either the Congress or the BJP. (All you wanted to know about Sheila Dikshit but didn't know who to ask) 

The symmetrical stellar performances of Mr Kejriwal and his AAP imputed a double take the Congress and the BJP, who repeatedly dismissed the new organization as an upstart throughout  the campaign for Delhi.

Ignoring those dismissals, an army of meticulously-organized volunteers spread Mr Kejriwal's message: that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stands for anti-corruption, service and accountability in a country robbed of effective and clean governance.

The record 65.86% turnout  in Delhi is being attributed partly to an enthusiastic welcome for the AAP, formed after Mr Kejriwal split from his one-time partner Anna Hazare. In 2011, they invigorated middle class India with a movement demanding the Lopkal bill, the genesis for a new national ombudsman or Lokpal empowered to investigate charges of venality against elected representatives and bureaucrats.

But after a strong launch, the movement dissipated; Mr Kejriwal said he had no choice but to enter politics, a move Anna said he could not get behind.

Atharintiki Daaredi Movie Review by Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala

Atharintiki Daaredi, I have watched this  movie on first day first show (I mean special show at 8:15 AM on Friday, 27th September 2013 - at Aravind Theatre, Chennai). 

Due to some serious decisions and professional commitment, I had to stop blogging for sometime! But I could not resist myself in writing about Power Star Pawan Kalyan's movie, Atharintiki Daaredi. That's how this is becoming my first movie review post on my blog, in this calendar year!!

Just to mention in a single line - Atharintiki Daaredi is an expected range wholesome entertainer from Jalsa team, that entertains every movie lover, with all the required ingredients rightly placed in it. Specially I need to mention about Nadhia, Samantha, Prasad Murella, Rao Ramesh, DSP, Trivikram and Boman Irani etc., for their best contribution to this fabulous success. 

As it was a FDFS, I could not able to grasp everything to judge the movie range and expand on this, just in my first observation (I was among the power fans who were at full swing). So will elaborate more on my review after my second watch....until then please enjoy the below pictures:

Please watch this video and learn - "what not to do"

Official FAQs for Applying Passport at PSK

Q:	The applicant is staying at Bangalore from last two years and permanent address is in Kerala. Can he/she endorse his/her permanent address instead of present address in the passport?
A:	Only the present address will be endorsed on the passport not the permanent address.
Q:	I have stayed at three different addresses during last one year. Will the police verification be done at all the places?
A:	Yes, the police verification will be done at all the three addresses where the applicant has resided in the last one year. The previous addresses will be the places where the applicant has resided for the longest period during last one year.
Q:	While applying for fresh passport, the applicant mentions his paying guest address as present address in the application form. If the applicant shifts to another address before police verification, what should he/she do?
A:	He/She should intimate the Department In charge of Police Station.
Q:	I am a self employed person and have recently shifted to Bangalore from Delhi. I want to apply for passport on Tatkaal basis, but I don't have any address proof. What should I do?
A:	It is mandatory to submit proof of address to apply for passport. For Proof of Address attach one of the following documents: Water/Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)/Electricity bill/Statement of running bank account (Scheduled Commercial bank excluding Regional Rural banks and local area banks)/Income Tax Assessment Order/Election Commission Photo ID card/Gas connection bill/Certificate from Employer of reputed and widely known companies on letter head. Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport) Parent's passport copy, in case of minors (First and last page) Applicant's current and valid ration card Aadhaar Card Note: If any applicant submits only ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied by one more proof of address out of the given categories.
Q:	A mentally retarded person wants to go to abroad for treatment. He does not have any address proof. Will he be able to get passport? If yes, then what is the procedure?
A:	The applicant has to apply for passport and submit parent's/legal guardian's address proof along with his/her date of birth proof. Passport would be granted to the applicant subject to Assistant Passport Officer's (APOs) approval.
Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) Working Hours
Q:	What are the timings of Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)? Also, what are the lunch timings?
A:	The timings of Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) are as follows: Working Days Monday-Friday Working Hours 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Token Issuance 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Lunch Hours 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Short Validity Passports
Q:	In what cases Short validity passport (SVP) is issued? What documents are required to be submitted?
A:	Short Validity passport (SVP) is issued in following cases: In case of urgency, students can be issued a SVP on production of admission letters if they are to appear in examinations, such as TOEFL, SAT etc. Such applications can also be processed under the Tatkaal Scheme, if they are accompanied by verification certificate as prescribed, and proof of urgency is furnished to the Passport Office(PO). There are instances of non-delivery of passports to the applicants due to loss in transit in the post offices. In case of urgency, a SVP may be issued to the applicant, the validity to be extended to full term on completion of the formalities. Indians residing abroad and visiting India for a short period: SVP can be issued immediately, valid for one year, on production of return ticket to the country from which the applicant came and/or a document of identity such as driving license, Green Card, employment permit, social security card, health card, labour card etc. indicating the applicant's identity and nationality. If the application is for issue of duplicate passport in lieu of damaged passport, the damaged passport itself may be accepted as proof of identity provided the personal particulars are clear and legible. If a criminal case is pending against the applicant in any Court, he/she can be issued a passport subject to the condition that a written permission granted by the court allowing the applicant to travel abroad is enclosed. Normally a SVP valid for one year is issued, subject to conditions if any, mentioned in the Court order as per GSR 570 (E) dated 25 August, 1993.
Q:	What will be the validity of passport if I apply for renewal of Short Validity Passport (SVP)?
A:	The validity of passport would be decided by Assistant Passport Officer (APO), if you apply for renewal of Short Validity Passport (SVP).
Passport with incorrect details printed
Q:	Incorrect details have been printed on my passport. What should I do?
A:	If you find any mistake/error in the particulars printed in the passport booklet and the application form you submitted, please return the passport for necessary rectification. Any additional fees required to be paid would depend solely on Assistant Passport Officer (APO)/PIA's decision. If there is a misrepresentation of facts, then penalty could also be imposed. However, applicants are requested to apply online which will ensure that the passports are delivered without any typographical errors since applicants have themselves fed the data.
Others
Q:	What should be the value of the Stamp paper on which the various affidavits are to be executed?
A:	An affidavit needs to be prepared on non-judicial stamp paper of minimum value.
Q:	My mother is old and infirm. She cannot come to the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). Can I apply for her through an agent? OR I am a very busy executive. Can my office boy submit the application on my behalf?
A:	Under the new system it is mandatory for all applicants to be physically present while submitting the passport application form whether it is at the Passport Seva Kendra or at the District Passport Cell (DPC).
Q:	What is an E-Passport?
A:	In 2009 India was issuing e-passports to those eligible for diplomatic passports. These carry a microchip with a photograph of the bearer and relevant personal information. The e-passport program will eventually extend to ordinary passports.
Q:	What are Special Passports?
A:	India also issues special passports to citizens of India who intend to travel to Bangladesh or Sri Lanka. These passports are only good for travel to the specified destination country. The government ceased issuing Indo-Bangladesh passports in 2006, although those already issued are usable until their expiration dates. These passports allow travel to Bangladesh without requiring a visa, which ordinary passport-holders need to obtain.

More officials can issue verification certificates for passport applicants now

January 8th 2007

HYDERABAD: Even the station house officer (SI or CI as the case maybe) of the police station of your area or your mandal revenue officer can now issue a verification certificate so as to enable you to apply for a tatkal passport. This has been made possible following the simplification of the passport issuance procedures by the Ministry of External Affairs. Giving the details, Regional Passport Officer, B. Balabhaskar said on Sunday that the list of officers authorised to issue verification certificates for obtaining a tatkal passport was expanded.

The new members (Issuing Authorities)

Officers of the rank of under secretary and above in the Government of India or the State Government were already authorised to issue the certificate. The list now includes sub-divisional magistrates, first class judicial magistrates, officers of the rank of Major and above in armed forces, apart from MRO or SI or CI of the area.

This apart, one could apply for a passport under tatkal and obtain a passport of normal validity of 10 years, by submitting any three of the 14 documents prescribed by the ministry, along with an affidavit. However, one of them must be a photo identity document. The list of 14 documents is: elector's photo ID card; service ID cards issued by State/Central Government offices, public sector undertakings, local bodies or public limited companies, SC/ST/OBC certificate, freedom fighters ID cards, arms licences, property documents such as pattas or registered deeds, ration cards, pension documents, railway ID cards, PAN cards or income tax identity, bank/kisan/post office passbooks, students ID cards issued by educational institutions, driving licences, and or birth certificates issued under Registration of Births and Deaths Act.

No NOC (for Govt. Employees)

Government employees need not submit a no-objection certificate now. They should produce an identity certificate issued by their employer. Chairmen of business organisations like FICCI, CII and ASSOCHAM could also issue verification certificates in respect of owners, partners or directors of member companies. Minors could also obtain passports without either of their parents having a passport.

Source: Hindu

How to get an Aadhaar Card - Detailed Process

With the government making Aadhaar Card (unique identification card) mandatory in procuring LPG connections, issuing passports, sale or purchase of houses, opening a PF account or withdrawing your provident fund, opening a bank account, etc, the queue of people waiting to lay their hands on the card seems to be getting longer and longer.

Here's a ready reckoner on how to get the card:

# Aadhaar card enrollment is free and you need to enroll only once as an individual is entitled for only one card.

# You can go to any authorized Aadhaar enrollment center anywhere in India with your identity and address proof.

# UIDAI process accepts 18 Proof of Identity and 33 Proof of Address documents. Common proofs of identity and address are election photo ID card, Ration card, passport and driving license.

# Photo ID cards like PAN card and government ID cards are permissible for identity proof. Address proof documents also include water - electricity - telephone bills from the last three months.

# In case you do not have above mentioned proofs, certificate of identify having photo issued by Gazetted Officer/Tehsildar on letterhead is also accepted as proof of identity. 

# Certificate of address having photo issued by MP or MLA /Gazetted Officer/Tehsildar on letterhead or by Village Panchayat head or its equivalent authority (for rural areas) is accepted as valid proof of address.

# If someone in your family does not have individual valid documents, the resident can still enrol if his/her name exists in family entitlement document.

# Where there are no documents available, residents may also take the help of 'Introducers' at the enrolment centre. The Introducers are notified by the registrar.

# At the enrollment center, your photo, finger-prints and iris scan will also be taken as a part of the enrollment.

# You need to enrol only once. Enrolling again is a waste of your time as you will get only one Aadhaar number.

# Based on the information provided, your details will be verified and If the application is successful, an Aadhaar number will be generated and mailed to your address.

# The waiting time for Aadhaar may vary from 60-90 days after receipt of resident data packets.

# Click here for the list of documents that can be submitted as proof of identity and address.

# After enrolment, quality checks are done by the enrolment centre supervisors, followed by correction process (where required) and data packet consolidation.

# Subsequently, the Enrolment Agency sends the data to UIDAI data centre. The data undergoes various stages of screening and validations in CIDR. This ensures that the source of data is authenticated besides ensuring that no duplicate exists. 

# Sample quality checks are done on demographic and biometric data collected from residents. 

# Apart from that the operator/supervisor/introducer/enrolment agency and registrar, information in each packet is also validated. Only after passing the data quality checks and other validations, the packet goes for de-duplication and Aadhaar gets generated.

# In case of any errors, the packet goes on hold. For example, if the particulars of the operator who enrolled the resident are found to be inconsistent with database or there is a mismatch observed in photo and age/gender (e.g. a child's photo with age mentioned as 50 years), then the packet is held for further enquiry. 

# Corrective actions are taken on such packets, wherever possible, else a rejection letter guiding resident to re-enroll is dispatched to the resident. 

# India Post is entrusted with the responsibility of printing and delivery of Aadhaar letters. Depending on backlog for generation, location of delivery etc. 

# India Post may ordinarily take 3-5 weeks to print and deliver Aadhaar letters to the residents.

Benefits of an Aadhar card

# The unique identification or Aadhaar project would result in saving of about Rs 110,000 crore by 2020 (around 58 per cent of expenditure of major public welfare schemes), a Planning Commission study released said.

# By providing a clear proof of identity, Aadhaar will empower the underprivileged residents in accessing services such as the formal banking system and give them the opportunity to easily avail various other services provided by the government and the private sector. (With inputs from http://uidai.gov.in/aadhaar.html)

Source:- Yahoo & Official Website of UIDAI (Aadhaar)

Enrolment Centres where you can enrol for Aadhaar

Aadhaar Card is an acceptable Address Proof for Passport

Proof of Address - for applying passport
You are required to submit atleast 1 of the documents listed below. 1 Water Bill 2 Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill) 3 Electricity bill 4 One year statement (with transactions)/ Passbook of running bank account (Scheduled Commercial bank excluding Regional Rural banks and local area banks) 5 Income Tax Assessment Order 6 Election Commission Photo ID card 7 Proof of Gas Connection 8 Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head 9 Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouses passport) 10 Applicant's current and valid ration card 11 Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page) 12 Aadhaar Card
Note (For Document No. 1, 2, and 3) : Atleast 2 bills are required - One bill should of be of last year and the other bill of current year.
Note (For Document No. 8) : Only public limited companies can give address proof on company letter head along with seal. Computerised print-outs shall not be entertained.
Note (For Document No. 10) : If any applicant submits only ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied by one more proof of address out of the given categories.

Karbonn launches 5.9" dual SIM Tablet Phone

For those who want the best mobile phone at a best price, this is a very good news! Karbonn A30 pushes the boundary between a tablet and a phone, claiming to be ‘World’s first 15cm (5.9”) phone’. Remember the Galaxy Note (5.3”) and Note II (5.5”) which Samsung branded as ‘Phablet’—a hybrid of Phone and Tablet. 

Amalgamating the functions of a smart phone and a tablet, Karbonn here poses stiff competition to its Indian rival Micromax. The two brands have been vying with each other to woo the budget-conscious Indian buyers. They offer tablet computers and mobile handsets of high specifications that match those from global players, at almost one-third their price.

The Galaxy Notes come for prices above Rs. 35K; Galaxy SII and SIII for Rs. 30K and 35K; Karbonn A 30 and Micromax A 110 are available for around Rs. 11,000.

Happy New Year 2013 - Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala

I wish all my blog visitors a very happy and prosperous new year 2013.

List of profitable Telugu Movies released in 2012

From the pool of around 100 straight Telugu movies released in 2012, the below three tables shows the three categories of movies brought profits to the makers (I have  prepared this list by analyzing and collecting information from various sources and through personal observation of the actual business happened in the industry)....

So lets have a look at these 30 movies (out of around 100, i.e., 30% of total) those turned successful in bringing profits not only to the producers of the respective movies but also to the numerous stake holders including all the members of the industry, those who are directly or indirectly depending on "a Good Movie".

Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum & Genius Movie Reviews by Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala

After watching more than two thousand telugu movies, I have decided not to comment too much on movies. Thus this revolution of cut-shorting my reviews on telugu movies. Having said that, I would continue sharing my appreciations to the talented technicians and artists - those who add value to the industry standards.

Two among such subjects are the current topic of discussion, they are Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi's (popularly known as Krish) Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum & Omkar's Genius! Undoubtedly both the movies have amazingly creative thoughts and came out as brave attempts from the above mentioned gentlemen (two directors), of course with the support from their masters called Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry for Krish and Chinni Krishna for Omkar.

Immediately to start elaborating my views on each of these movies, separately - I have chosen the below style:

My personal view on Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum:

This movie is a brilliant thought and attempt that is excellently narrated by the director without any confusion, but he had to face few hiccups in injecting the actual intend of the theme into the common audience due to the sensitivity involved in the subject itself (about the presence of god). My perception in understanding the message in this movie is that, the meaning of the god is to help fellow human beings when they are in real need and sorrow.

Value Additions:

1) Subject, Narration and Theme

2) Music by Mani Sarma

3) Lyrics by Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (specially Jaruguthunnadi Jagannaatakam)

4) Emotional Performances by each and every artist

5) Dialogues by Sai Madhav Burra (like Devudantey Saayam etc.,)

6) Twist in the story with a fresh idea

Pitfalls:

1) Casting mis-match (Nayanatara & Rana)

2) Lack of clarity in conclusion (at least for a common audience)

My Overall Rating for KVJ - 3.25 / 5

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My personal view on Genius (Telugu Movie by Omkar):

Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum - Lyrics - a Masterpiece

Watched this movie (KVJ) twice in the last couple of weeks, but I could not able to understand the depth of director's vision (thus my review is not yet posted)! However I felt that the Screenplay by Krish, Artists Performances (especially Rana's) are highly appreciable while the "Music by Mani Sharma Garu, Voice of Shri SP Balasumaniam and Shri Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry's Lyrics" combined together is the heart of this movie - Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum.

So please listen to his words in the below video clip, and then further go down to find the masterpiece lyrics - the all time best of SSSS (Shri Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry)....

 

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Denikaina Ready Movie Review by Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala

Denikaina Ready is my second movie in the October month, after Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu (a trimmed and incomplete version which was exhibited in Vyjayanthi Theatre). So followed by the great disappointment (because of stupid and psychic telangana issue on CGR Movie) it was a good relief to the Nizam film lovers as well as to the industry in the form of a Dhenikaina Ready success. So let us digg into this topic of movie review and discuss why this movie has listed in the HIT movies of 2012.

Vishnu Manchu who was in a crunch has come out with good colors this time with a comedy flavored movie, which was a good choice at this situation. The technical talent of this movie is an additional advantage and crucial for the actor to taste the success after long time.

Online PF Statements - Excellent Initiative by EPFO, India

I have been struggling to transfer my old PF account balance to the current PF account from quite some time now, I thought of earning cumulative balance on the accumulated amount by doing so. But due to lack of cooperation and support, I could not find the actual problem for this issue....

After knowing that both of my PF accounts are still not merged (even after 2.6 years from the day I quit my previous employer) I am even more worried and now eager to know the detailed PF Balance Statements to cross check, if every thing is OK. Thanks to the EPFO (India) authorities, who made it transparent and possible for every PF Member to check and download their detailed PF Statement (with up-to-date balances) - Online with a simple process.

I have explored this a couple of weeks back and enjoyed this option very much and would like to share the process to download the PF Statements to all my blog visitors. Below mentioned detailed process would certainly help everyone in understanding about this facility:

Procedure for applying a Passport - Tatkal Scheme - Very Informative

First of all, I would like to thank all my blog visitors who showered comments, queries and appreciations to few of my useful posts... I appreciate all those people who spend some their valuable time on replying back to my posts with comments. As a response to it, I would like to share something very important and useful post today! Yes, it is about applying passport through tatkal scheme.

Preface: All of us know that we need movie tickets to enter a cinema and watch a specific movie, but most of us reach theatres only at last minute and never hesitate to spend 2 to 5 times of the ticket price to purchase the same at black. Similar is the case with planning a trip (booking flight or train tickets), thank god there is an option of purchasing train tickets through tatkal at a minimal extra charge. 

We have an option of going for an advance booking or prior purchasing, but very few will opt for it. Reasons may be many but I would strongly suggest all my friends and blog visitors to follow - precaution is better than cure - policy. I mean plan well in advance for everything!

Coming to the current topic, if someone wants to apply a passport through general scheme - with all the required documents (Valid Address Proof, Valid DOB Proof, Educational Certificates for ECNR) readily available - then it will hardly take two months time for him/her to get the passport delivered to his/her door step. Thanks to the government initiative called Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs), which is making it reality. 

Note: In case of genuine and knowledgeable citizen's application the time required to process and dispatch the passport is less than a month's time - under speedy process (with sincere passport authorities and police verification officers donning their jobs). Practical Example is my mother-in-law's application, she got her passport within 20 days from her final submission. 

However, if one wants to get the passport in less than 15 days from submission, with all the basic necessary documents (apart from the crucial Verification Certificate from IAS/IPS/....) then the below information is most valuable and of great use....