Tirumala Kuppam

Everything you need to know about Tirumala Kuppam: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Tirumala Kuppam: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Andhra CM promises to curb illegal liquor outlets

May 5, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy Sunday promised to shut down, in a phased manner, "belt shops" or illegal outlets of licensed liquor shops spread across the state.

Telugu New Year 'Ugadi' celebrated with enthusiasm

April 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Hyderabad, April 11 (IANS) Telugu-speaking people Thursday celebrated the Telugu New Year 'Ugadi' with traditional fanfare and enthusiasm.

Media spreading communalism, says Katju

April 7, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Hyderabad, April 7 (IANS) Press Council of India chairman Markandey Katju Sunday said media was spreading communalism by its irresponsible reporting of terrorist attacks.

Hyderabad bombings: CCTV image may provide breakthrough

February 23, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 23 (IANS) The probe into Thursday's twin blasts, which killed 16 people and injured over 100, gathered momentum with the police scanning the image of a suspect captured on CCTV camera.

Hyderabad blasts: Reward announced for information about suspects

February 22, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 22 (IANS) Police Friday announced a handsome reward for anybody providing information about the suspects seen in Dilsukhnagar before the twin blasts Thursday evening.

Rs.27 lakh watch with Lord Venkateswara image launched

February 21, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Swiss luxury watchmaker Century and its India distributor Rodeo Drive Thursday announced launch of a limited edition wristwatch with the image of Lord Venkateswara on its dial and priced at Rs.27 lakh each.

Rajapaksa prays at Tirupati temple, returns to Colombo

February 9, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 9 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa returned to Colombo Saturday after praying at the Lord Venkateswara Temple here.

Rajapaksa offers prayers at Tirupati temple

February 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 9 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Saturday offered prayers at the Lord Venkateswara Temple atop Tirumala Hills here.

Protests in India as Rajapaksa prays for peace (Intro Night Lead)

February 8, 2013 at 9:47 PM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 8 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived here Friday after praying at Buddhism's holiest shrine at Bodh Gaya amid protests against his two-day Indian pilgrimage.

Rajapaksa reaches Tirupati amid protests

February 8, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 8 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in this temple town Friday evening for pilgrimage amid protests by Tamil groups.

Tamil protestors held in Tirupati ahead of Rajapaksa visit

February 8, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 8 (IANS) Scores of activists from Tamil groups were arrested and prohibitory orders imposed in this temple town as police went on high alert ahead of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit here Friday evening.

Tamil groups enter Tirupati to protest Rajapaksa's visit

February 8, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Hyderabad, Feb 8 (IANS) A large number of activists of Tamil groups from neighbouring Tamil Nadu Friday entered the temple town of Tirupati to stall the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is scheduled to arrive there in the evening.

President to inaugurate World Telugu Conference in Tirupati today

December 27, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Tirupati, Dec 27 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the fourth World Telugu Conference at Tirupati today.

Five killed in Hyderabad film shooting shed fire

November 26, 2012 at 1:01 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 26 (IANS) Five people were killed after a massive fire that broke out in sheds during film shooting spread to a nearby residential building at Poppalaguda on the city outskirts Sunday night, police said.

Chennai-bound train derails near Andhra Pradesh's Kuppam region

October 22, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Hyderabad/Chennai, Oct. 22 (ANI): Three bogies of the Chennai- bound Kaveri Express train derailed on Monday near Kuppam in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor District.

President Mukherjee prays at Tirumala temple

September 9, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Tirupati, Sep 9 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday prayed at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, atop Tirumala Hills in this pilgrim town of Andhra Pradesh.

Administration of justice must be quick, accessible, affordable: President Mukherjee

September 9, 2012 at 12:31 AM

Chennai, Sept 8 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday observed that the delivery of justice in the country must be "quick, accessible and affordable," while underlining the need of the judiciary to reinvent itself through "a process of introspection and self-correction."

Mukherjee to visit Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh

September 7, 2012 at 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep.7 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee would be leaving New Delhi on Saturday for a two-day tour to Tamil Nadu (Chennai) and Andhra Pradesh (Tirupati).

Security tightened for YSR Congress' Andhra shutdown Friday

August 30, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 30 (IANS) Police have stepped up security in view of the Andhra Pradesh shutdown called by YSR Congress Party Friday to protest the government's failure in solving the unprecedented power crisis.

Cyberabad police to build confidence among northeast people

August 21, 2012 at 11:04 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 21 (IANS) In an attempt to instill confidence among people from Assam and other northeastern states, the Cyberabad police have decided to form confidence building committees, a police official said Tuesday.

IAS officer Subrahmanyam gets bail in Emaar case

June 18, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (IANS) Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer L.V. Subrahmanyam Monday appeared in a special court in connection with the Emaar-APIIC township case.

Hair offered to gods by Indian women end up as 3,000 pounds extensions in UK

June 3, 2012 at 2:13 PM

London, June 3 (ANI): Temple hair, which are offered by thousands of Indian women and a few men every day as a gift to Lord Venkateswara - the presiding deity, has already found its way to hundreds of British salons where it is sold in the form of real hair extensions costing up to 3,000 pounds a time.

13 Indians die as plane flies into Nepal cliff (Fifth Lead)

May 14, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Thirteen Indians on a pilgrimage were killed along with two crew members when their 20-seater aircraft slammed into a cliff in western Nepal Monday, less than seven months after 10 Indian tourists were killed in an air crash. The six survivors include three Indians.

13 Indians die as plane crashes into Nepal cliff

May 14, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Kathmandu, May 14 (IANS) Thirteen Indians were among the 15 people killed when their small aircraft dashed into a cliff in western Nepal Monday, less than seven months after 10 Indian tourists were killed in an air crash. Three of the six survivors were Indians.

TDP secular credentials questioned

May 3, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Hyderabad, May 3 (ANI): The secular credentials of TDP came under heavy fire from YSR Congress Party, which has questioned the sanctity of its moral policing and attempts to whip up religious, caste and other sensitive issues.

Action sought against Jagan over Tirupati row, YSR party hits back

May 3, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Hyderabad, May 3 (IANS) A day after YSR Congress party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's visit to Tirumala temple kicked up a row, leaders of Andhra Pradesh's ruling Congress and opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Thursday demanded action against him for flouting temple rules.

Act sought against Jagan for flouting temple rules

May 3, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Hyderabad, May 3 (IANS) A day after YSR Congress party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's visit to Tirumala temple kicked up a row, leaders of the ruling Congress and the main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Thursday demanded action against him for flouting temple rules.

TTD to conduct mass marriages in US

April 3, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Hyderabad, April 3 (IANS) The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has decided to conduct mass marriages of Hindus in the US.

Telugus usher in New Year with gaiety

March 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM

Hyderabad, March 23 (IANS) Telugu-speaking people Friday ushered in Telugu New Year 'Ugadi' in a traditional manner and with gaiety.

PM lays foundation stone for NTPC-BHEL power plant

September 1, 2010 at 1:31 PM

Tirupati, Sep 1 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of an NTPC-BHEL power plant manufacturing project at Mannavaram near Tirupati.

PM to lay foundation stone of NTPC-BHEL power plant in Tirupati

September 1, 2010 at 11:03 AM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will visit Tirupati to lay foundation stone for the NTPC-BHEL power plant manufacturing project at Mannavaram near Srikalahasthi in Chittoor District on Wednesday.

Compass Group acquires Tirumala Hospitality Services in India

August 17, 2010 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug.17 (ANI-Business Wire India): The Compass Group today announced acquisition of Tirumala Hospitality Services Private Limited ("THS"') from Ramkrishna Mankari and his family.

Scientists unravel herpes virus protein structure

July 27, 2010 at 5:17 PM

London, July 27 (ANI): Researchers at Tufts University and the University of Pennsylvania have uncovered the unusual structure of a key member of the protein complex that allows a herpes virus to invade cells.

ISRO chief offers prayers at Tirupathi after successful five satellite launch

July 13, 2010 at 6:51 PM

Tirupathi (Andhra Pradesh), July 13 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) chief K. Radhakrishnan worshipped at the Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala here on Monday night, hours after successfully overseeing the launch of five satellites into space.

ISRO chairman prays for successful launch of PSLV-C15

July 11, 2010 at 9:54 PM

Hyderabad, July 11 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chairman K. Radhakrishnan has offered prayers at the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh for a successful launch of the satellite PSLV-C15.

Map of herpes virus protein suggests new target for antiviral drugs

July 7, 2010 at 4:09 PM

London, July 7 (ANI): Researchers have uncovered the unusual structure of the protein complex that allows a herpes virus to invade cells.

Andhra Pradesh's Tirumala temple officials deny jewellery theft

July 2, 2010 at 4:58 PM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), July 2 (ANI): Officials at Andhra Pradesh's famous Tirumala temple that has been receiving donations dating back to the 16th century have denied reports of missing jewellery.

Chidambaram inaugurates housing complex for the poor in Andhra Pradesh

June 3, 2010 at 4:21 PM

Kalkiri/ Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh), June 3 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram inaugurated 'Indiramma', a housing complex constructed specially for the impoverished families under a programme of the State government here on Wednesday.

Mukesh Ambani offers prayers at Lord Venkateshwara shrine

April 20, 2010 at 1:44 PM

Tirupati, Apr 20 (ANI): Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani offered prayers at Lord Venkateswara and donated Rs one crore on the occasion of his birthday on Monday.

Singapore President Nathan visits Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala

March 19, 2010 at 12:58 PM

Tirupati, Mar 19 (ANI): Singapore President Sellapan Rama Nathan, whose is of Indian descent, visited the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala

Vaiko condemns special treatment for Lankan president at Tirupati

January 1, 2010 at 8:12 PM

Chennai, Jan 1 (ANI): The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) founder, V Gopalswamy (Vaiko), condemned the Union Government for inviting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and giving a preferential treatment to him at the famous Tirupati temple.

Shilpa Shetty visits Tirupati temple to seek its blessings

November 27, 2009 at 3:10 PM

Tirumala, Nov 27 (ANI): Newly married Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty sought blessings at the Tirupati temple here today.

Suspected ISI agents arrested from private hotel in Tirupati

November 27, 2009 at 11:48 AM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 27 (ANI): Octopus Commandos, the anti-terror wing in Andhra Pradesh, arrested four suspected ISI agents here on Thursday from a private hotel located on the Mangalam road on the outskirts of the temple town.

Thousands participate in Dussera festivities at Tirumala temple

September 27, 2009 at 8:45 PM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Sep.27 (ANI): The famed Venkateshwara Temple atop the Tirumala hills in Tirupati city of Andhra Pradesh hail the Dussera festival with a colourful annual "Brahmotsavam" procession of the temple deities in golden chariots.

Thousands of devotees converge at Tirupati for Brahmotsavam

September 23, 2009 at 9:23 PM

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 23 (ANI): Thousands of devotees converged at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati hills on Wednesday to take part in the religious processions during the nine-day Tirumala Brahmotsavam.

Another terror strike from West coast possible: Chidambaram

July 1, 2009 at 5:17 PM

Hyderabad, July 01(ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday revealed that intelligence agencies have warned about the possibility of another terror strike from the west coast.

YSR retains Pulivendula, Naidu wins again in Kuppam

May 16, 2009 at 4:29 PM

Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, who led Congress party back to power in the state in 2004, was Saturday re-elected to the assembly from Pulivendula constituency in his native Kadapa district.

Andhra Pradesh Congress chief, speaker defeated

May 16, 2009 at 1:49 PM

Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Congress unit president D. Srinivas, state assembly speaker K.R. Suresh Reddy and five ministers were among the prominent losers in the assembly elections.

160,000 singers in Hyderabad set new world record

May 10, 2009 at 9:47 PM

Hyderabad, May 10 (IANS) A whopping 160,000 people sang in chorus seven keerthanas, or hymns in praise of god, of Telugu saint-poet Thallapaka Annamacharya here Sunday evening, and broke a 70-year-old world record.

A new twist in actress Shruthi's divorce saga

May 8, 2009 at 2:30 PM

Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) South Indian film actress and politician Shruthi Friday said she will be marrying journalist turned film director Chandrachud alias Chakri after the court accepts her plea for divorce from director S. Mahendar whom she married early 1998.

Rayalaseema - battleground for Andhra chief ministerial candidates

April 19, 2009 at 10:47 AM

Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) With the first phase of assembly and Lok Sabha elections over in Andhra Pradesh, all eyes are on the Rayalaseema region that has turned into a battlefield for the three chief ministerial candidates, whose aggressive campaigns are being backed by their kin.

Rahul Gandhi, YSR pray at Tirupati temple

April 17, 2009 at 2:56 PM

Hyderabad, April 17 (IANS) Congress party general secretary Rahul Gandhi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy prayed separately at the famous Lord Venkateshwara temple in Tirupati.

Rajagopal emerges as richest Andhra politician, worth Rs.2.99 bn

April 6, 2009 at 1:26 PM

Hyderabad, April 6 (IANS) Who is the richest politician in Andhra Pradesh? It's neither actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi nor Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy's son Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy. With assets worth Rs.2.99 billion (Rs.299 crore), Congress MP Lagadapati Rajagopal has left everyone behind.

Chiranjeevi to contest from Tirupati

March 27, 2009 at 2:51 PM

Hyderabad, March 27 (IANS) Actor-politician Chiranjeevi would be contesting from Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati assembly seat, his Praja Rajya Party (PRP) announced Friday while declaring the first list of candidates for the state assembly and Lok Sabha elections.

Intel invests $23 mn in three Indian companies

January 14, 2009 at 7:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Computer chipmaker Intel Corp's global investment arm Intel Capital has invested $23 million in three Indian companies, the firm said Wednesday.

Intel Capital invests US$23 million in three Indian companies

January 14, 2009 at 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI/Business Wire India): Intel Capital, Intel Corporation's global investment organization, today announced an investment of US$23 million in three Indian companies.

Mukesh Ambani, Murli Deora offer prayers at Venkateshwara temple

December 27, 2008 at 2:18 PM

Tirupati, Dec 27 (ANI): Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Union Petroleum Minister Murli Deora offered prayers at the famous hill shrine of Lordenkateshwara at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh on Friday.

Banana boats, the latest charm for tourists in Tamil Nadu

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Villipuram (Tamil Nadu), Sep.26 (ANI): After the conventional rowing boats followed by motor boats, pedalling boats and cycle boats, the latest draw among rowing enthusiasts are the banana boats in coastal Mudaliyar Kuppam of Tamil Nadu.

Banana boats a new craze in Tamil Nadu

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mudaliyar Kuppam (Tamil Nadu), Aug 20 (ANI): After scooter boats, motor boats, peddling boats, cycle boats and rowing boats, it is now the 'banana boats' that have become a new craze amongst the boating fans in Tamil Nadu.

Kannada, Andhra leaders demand classical language status for Kannada and Telugu

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): Several ministers and leaders of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh on Saturday strongly pitched for conferring the 'Classical Language' status for Kannada and Telugu languages at a seminar here.

Sri Lanka to resume talks with LTTE if it lays down arms

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Tirumala, July 13 (ANI): After a two-year gap, Sri Lanka is ready to resume talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) if it lays down arms.

President to inaugurate new building of DY Patil Hospital today

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Mumbai, July 8 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil will inaugurate the 'In-Vitro Fertilisation Centre' and the new building of medical college at D Y Patil Hospital and Research Centre at Navi Mumbai today.

Janardhan Reddy and his wife escapes unhurt in landmine blast

September 7, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Former Andhra CM and presently Central Member of Parliament of the lower house N Janardhan Reddy along with his Wife N Rajyalakshmi, state Women and Child Welfare Minister escape unhurt in a land mine blast triggered near Nellore

Tirumala temple orders a probe against special treatment for celebrities

April 26, 2007 at 12:00 AM

The temple management of Lord Venketeswara at Tirumala, has ordered a probe for the treatment given to bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai on their wedding occasion