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Hyderabad: With just one day left for Hyderabad to remain as common capital for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as per Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, leaders from residuary State are making a renewed demand to continue Hyderabad as common capital. “All political parties in Andhra Pradesh should immediately raise the issue of continuing Hyderabad as common capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh beyond 10 years period,” former CBI Joint Director VV Lakshmi Narayana said on X. However, his demand was criticized by many on different social media platforms. “Dear sir, it may be impractical as well. High time Andhra Pradesh builds its own capital.. 2014 is 10 years back,” Shachindra Rajavaram, an X user said. “It’s immature to do that, let’s build our own capital,” Phani Gosala, another user replied. Cutting across party lines, leaders have been making demands to continue Hyderabad as common capital for both the States. Andhra Pradesh Congress vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji had al...

Struggling with fewer movie releases and decreasing crowds, theatres will be giving out discounted tickets to pull more viewers through their doors. Multiplexes and single-screen cinemas have joined hands to offer movies at just Rs 99 on May 31, which will be celebrated as Cinema Lovers Day. This special offer will be available across major multiplex chains including PVR Inox, Cinepolis India, Miraj Cinemas, Multa A2, and MovieMax. Kamal Gianchandani, head of the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) and CEO of PVR Inox Pictures, said that this initiative covers approximately 4,000 screens nationwide. While premium formats such as recliners are excluded, around 90-95% of seats will be up for grabs at the discounted rate. Additionally, many single-screen cinemas, particularly in the South, will also participate, with some offering tickets for even less than Rs 99, possibly as low as Rs 70. Gianchandani expects that this offer will kick-start the summer holiday season for theatres. ...