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The Hindu
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to visit New Delhi on July 15, 16
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is going on a two-day visit to New Delhi from July 15. On his agenda are meetings with several Union Ministers, a business conference hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and a P.V. Narasimha Rao Memorial event. According to an official release, the focus of Mr. Naidu's tour will be on a wide range of issues, including ongoing projects in the State, securing the release of pending funds under various schemes, and financial assistance for the Polavaram–Banakacherla project, and sorting out certain matters related to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. On July 15, Mr. Naidu will meet Union Ministers Amit Shah (Home), Nirmala Sitharaman (Finance), Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways), C.R. Patil (Jal Shakti), and Mansukh Mandaviya (Labour & Employment), NITI Aayog member V.K. Saraswat, and the Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. He will attend former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao memorial programme, which is scheduled to be held at the Prime Ministers' Museum & Library. On July 16, he will continue his meetings with the Union Ministers and attend a special discussion organised by the Finance Ministry at the North Block. He will return to Amaravati on July 17 morning.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Modi lauds former PM P.V. Narasimha Rao for ‘effective leadership' in crucial phase
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (June 28, 2025) paid tributes to former prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, saying India is grateful to him for his "effective leadership" during a crucial phase of its development trajectory. Also read: P.V. Narasimha Rao, the subversive insider His intellect, wisdom and scholarly nature are also widely admired, PM Modi said on X. Narasimha Rao's premiership during 1991-96 is considered the most defining period in the country's economic journey as, with India facing a serious balance of payment crisis, he unshackled the state control on economy and opened it to private players. This paved the way for a long era of growth better than what was seen in the past. P.V. Narasimha Rao was given the country's highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, posthumously by the Modi government last year.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
P.V. Narasimha Rao's portrait unveiled at Raj Bhavan
Governor of Telangana Jishnu Dev Varma unveiled the portrait of former Prime Minister of India P.V. Narasimha Rao, at Raj Bhavan, on the eve of the distinguished leader's birth anniversary. Commemorating the occasion with floral tributes, the Governor paid rich homage to the legacy of P.V. Narasimha Rao, hailing him as a transformative figure in India's modern history. He lauded PV's pioneering contributions in ushering economic liberalisation, strengthening foreign policy and advancing the education sector. Recalling him as a 'statesman-scholar', the Governor emphasised his intellectual prowess, administrative acumen and unwavering commitment to national progress. The Governor also announced that the portrait of another towering national leader, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, will be unveiled at Raj Bhavan on Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26) this year. A special ceremony to honour Kargil War veterans will also be organised to mark the proud occasion. With the addition of PV's portrait, the Raj Bhavan is already embellished with portraits of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, and the last Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan, representing India's diverse and distinguished leadership. Principal Secretary to the Governor M. Dana Kishore and senior officials were present.
Hans India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
A Glimpse into the realm of Telugu short stories
'Telugu Short Story from Telangana: A Critical Evaluation of Pre-Independence Writers' brings together legendary voices and critically assesses the works of some of the finest Telugu short story writers from the pre-independence era. The author, P. V. Laxmiprasad, a native Telugu speaker, undertakes the analysis of translated works by four significant literary figures – Vattikota Alwar Swamy, Kaloji Narayana Rao, P. V. Narasimha Rao (former Prime Minister), and Dasarathi Krishnamacharya – all of whom left an indelible mark on Telugu literature. The book is divided into four chapters, each dedicated to one writer. It also includes a conclusion, references, insights about the translators and the critic, and brief biographies of the chosen authors. Chapter One, titled 'Vattikota Alwar Swamy's Inside the Prison,' critically examines six stories: 'Parige,' 'Food for Thought,' 'A Fallen Man's Heart,' 'If Given a Chance,' 'Having No Other Options,' and 'You are No Less than Us.' Chapter Two, 'Short Stories of Kaloji Narayana Rao,' features eleven stories translated by Elanaaga: 'Compassion,' 'In Fact, We Are Better,' 'Vibhuti or Face Powder,' 'Resurrection of Lanka,' 'Fifteenth August,' 'Affection When Unknown, Abhorrence When Acquainted,' 'Selection,' 'Two Grains,' 'Anxiety Due to Inexperience,' 'Jasmine Vine,' and 'The Chest of Kaloji's Stories.' Chapter Three, titled 'Fight and Fortune – Short Fiction of P. V. Narasimha Rao,' analyses two stories – 'Ramavva Shepherd' and 'Mangayya's Fortune,' translated by Prof. K. Purushotham and Dr. Palakurthy respectively. Chapter Four, 'Fire Flowers and Other Stories by Dasarathi Krishnamacharya,' discusses eleven stories translated by Elanaaga, including: 'Fire Flowers,' 'Telangana Martyr's Homage of Blood,' 'Darkness to Moonlight,' 'Badari,' 'Disguise,' 'Blossomed Flames of the Forest,' 'Veena's Smile,' 'Sankranthi Celebration,' 'Half Dream,' 'Oranges,' and 'I Am in Love with You.' All the stories critically evaluated by Laxmiprasad are faithful representations of historical and social realities. The characters often reflect the distress and suffering of people under oppressive socio-economic conditions. From prisoners, thieves, and rebels opposing the Nizam rule to martyrs of the freedom movement and women suffering due to social marginalisation, these stories are deeply rooted in historical contexts. P. V. Narasimha Rao's 'Ramavva Shepherd' vividly depicts the horrors of the Razakar movement during the Nizam's regime, capturing the violence and destruction of the time. In 'Mangayya's Fortune,' Rao uses satire to critique politics and politicians. Gods and goddesses become symbolic of the divided political landscape, exposing the absurdities of power struggles and ideological rifts. The story mocks the prevailing political scenario through clever allegory. The stories selected for 'Telugu Short Story from Telangana' have been skillfully translated and critically evaluated. P V Laxmiprasad emerges as an authoritative voice in Indian English literary criticism.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Casting Narasimha Rao's legacy in Bronze! Final approval awaited
New Delhi: A proposal to install a statue of former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao in New Delhi has received a crucial approval, pending final clearance from the Centre before its installation at Telangana Bhavan, said sources. Although the bureaucratic green signal is still awaited, officials from Telangana Bhavan and the NDMC stated that the proposal did not originate from their offices. A Telangana Bhavan official mentioned that the Revanth Reddy-led state government is planning a new dedicated Bhavan for Telangana on Ashoka Road, making the statue installation premature. The Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) approved the proposal on March 27, forwarded by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). Alongside the approval, the DUAC suggested repairing broken pavements around the site and installing appropriate lighting to enhance visibility at night, sources said. Since its formation in 2014, Telangana has been sharing its Bhavan premises with Andhra Pradesh. The official emphasised that proceeding with a statue installation at this stage may not be appropriate. The proposal reportedly came from the P.V. Narasimha Rao Memorial Foundation, which requested permission in April 2024 to install a bronze statue of Rao next to that of Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, Andhra Pradesh's first Chief Minister. The final decision regarding the statue's location -- inside or outside Telangana Bhavan -- and the timeline will depend on political approval. If the Centre grants permission, this would be the third honour given to Rao by the BJP-led NDA government. In 2015, the government approved a memorial for him at Ekta Sthal in the Rajghat Complex. In February 2024, Rao was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. Rao is not the only Congress leader recognised by the BJP-led Centre. In January, the government approved memorials for former President Pranab Mukherjee and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Rashtriya Smriti complex near Rajghat. During his tenure as Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996, Rao played a pivotal role in economic liberalisation and witnessed the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992. His relationship with Sonia Gandhi remained strained, and after his death in 2004, his body was notably absent from the Congress party headquarters. Following the Bharat Ratna announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Rao as a distinguished scholar and statesman.
