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Telangana: Over 5,000 properties acquired in Hyderabad for road widening over the past two decades

Telangana: Over 5,000 properties acquired in Hyderabad for road widening over the past two decades

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39% of the properties acquired for road widening were for the Hyderabad Metro which operates three corridors. | Photo Credit: G. Ramakrishna More than 5,000 properties have been acquired/earmarked in the city during the past two decades for various road development projects. All the acquisitions have been for road widening requirements in relation to several projects. Between 2007 and 2026, a total 5,231 properties have been acquired by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, for various projects including Hyderabad Metro Rail, Strategic Road Development Plan, Charminar Pedestrianisation Project, road development by joining the missing links, junction improvements, and the latest Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure project. Published – April 14, 2026 08:47 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Asha Bhosle’s unreleased songs from four decades ago to finally see light of the day with the revival of Muzaffar Ali’s Zuni | Bollywood News

Asha Bhosle’s unreleased songs from four decades ago to finally see light of the day with the revival of Muzaffar Ali’s Zuni | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 13, 2026 11:04 AM IST A month before she passed away this past Sunday, Asha Bhosle’s swansong released worldwide. “The Shadowy Light” from the album The Mountain, a collaboration with popular British virtual band Gorillaz, had her crooning about salvation. But that may not be her swansong after all. Five of her unreleased songs from four decades ago may soon finally see light of the day. These five songs were recorded back in the late 1980s for Muzaffar Ali’s Zuni, which never attained fruition. With those tracks, Asha reunited with not only Muzaffar Ali, but also music composer Khayyam and lyricist Shahryar, with whom she created the memorable songs of Rekha-starrer 1981 seminal period drama Umrao Jaan. Singing a ghazal was a gamble for Asha, who went on to win her maiden National Award for the song “Dil Cheez Kya Hai”. “We recorded five songs with Asha ji with the same team — Khayyam and Shahryar. They are amazing songs, and we recorded them in the late ’80s and have not given …

RIP Asha Bhosle: The voice that refused to age, reinventing itself across seven decades

RIP Asha Bhosle: The voice that refused to age, reinventing itself across seven decades

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2020s: The collaboration with Gorillaz Even in her later years, Bhosle continued to engage with contemporary global music. In 2026, she featured on The Shadowy Light from The Mountain, a project by Gorillaz. The track, which included artists like Gruff Rhys and sarod players Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, was recorded across multiple countries. Her presence on the project underscored a rare continuity—remaining artistically relevant across generations, genres, and geographies. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Asha Bhosle dies at 92; A look at melody queen’s iconic songs through decades that changed Indian music forever

Asha Bhosle dies at 92; A look at melody queen’s iconic songs through decades that changed Indian music forever

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle died at the age of 92 on April 12. Her death marks the end of an era and has come as a big shock to the music industry as well. She didn’t just sing songs; she breathed life into every genre she touched. While her sister Lata Mangeshkar was often seen as the “ethereal” voice, Asha was the rebel, the experimenter, and the ultimate performer. Here’s a look at some of her best and iconic songs that shaped the Indian music industry. (Also Read: Asha Bhosle death news live updates: Legendary singer dies at 92 after brief illness, last rites on Monday) Asha Bhosle died at the age of 92. Asha Bhosle’s best songs Asha was just nine years old when she began her singing career in 1943. By that time, her sister Lata Mangeshkar had already established herself in the industry, and Asha had to live with being called Lata Mangeshkar’s sister. However, she made her path in the industry on her own. In a career spanning over eight decades, …

Asha Bhosle, legendary singer and voice of Bollywood for decades, dies at 92

Asha Bhosle, legendary singer and voice of Bollywood for decades, dies at 92

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, considered one of the greatest vocalists in modern Indian music, has died at the age of 92. The singer was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Saturday after she experienced cardiac and respiratory issues. Sources told HT that the singer had not been keeping well for the last few months and was brought to the hospital in a critical state. She was admitted to the ICU on Saturday night. LIVE | Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at Breach Candy Hospital | Mumbai | Bollywood Bhosle’s son, Anand, confirmed the news on Sunday afternoon. The last rites will be conducted tomorrow. Asha Bhosle’s stellar career One of the most successful, popular, and prolific singers of Indian cinema, Asha Bhosle’s stature in Hindi film music was rivalled only by her elder sister, the late Lata Mangeshkar. Born in 1933 into the musical Mangeshkar family, Asha began singing professionally at the age of 9. She recorded her first film song in 1943 and by the 50s, had carved a niche for herself …

A watchful life at Hussainsagar: Tank Bund Shiva’s two decades of saving lives

A watchful life at Hussainsagar: Tank Bund Shiva’s two decades of saving lives

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Gudipalli Shiva, known locally as ‘Tank Bund Shiva’ poses for a photo at Tank Bund in Hyderabad on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR Like Batman, a man shaped by loss who turned his past into purpose, Gudipalli Shiva, has built a life out of watching over others. Once a child who grew up without support, much like the orphaned Bruce Wayne, Shiva today stands as a vigilant, almost constant presence at Hyderabad’s Hussainsagar lake, acting quickly when lives are at risk. Known locally as ‘Tank Bund Shiva’, he has rescued more than 141 people and assisted police in recovery operations. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced ₹5 lakh financial assistance, a 2BHK house, and a Home Guard job for his son, along with the promise of a swimming pool at Sanjeevaiah Park on PV Narasimha Rao Marg where Shiva hopes to train people in life-saving skills. How did a childhood marked by survival on the streets shape your journey into becoming someone saving lives at Hussainsagar? I spent part of my childhood in an orphanage …

Vijay And Wife Sangeetha Head For Divorce After Nearly Three Decades Of Marriage

Vijay And Wife Sangeetha Head For Divorce After Nearly Three Decades Of Marriage

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In a development that has sent shockwaves across Tamil cinema and political circles, actor-politician Vijay and his wife Sangeetha are heading for divorce. Sangeetha has reportedly filed a petition at the Chengalpattu District Court seeking dissolution of their marriage on grounds of irreconcilable differences, alleged adultery and mental cruelty. According to the petition, Sangeetha has reportedly accused Vijay of engaging in an extramarital relationship with an unnamed actress in 2021. She has stated that despite confronting him about the alleged affair, the emotional distance between them only widened. The filing further claims that she endured prolonged mental, emotional and physical neglect during the course of their marriage. The petition also alleges that she was subjected to verbal disdain and that her financial autonomy was curtailed. It mentions restrictions on her freedom of movement, painting a picture of a relationship that had, over time, fractured beyond repair. In November 2025, the couple reportedly held what would become the last of two discussions to explore a mutually honourable exit from their marriage. Those conversations, however, did not …

Why Govind Namdev rejects Subhash Ghai decades after his debut role was secretly chopped

Why Govind Namdev rejects Subhash Ghai decades after his debut role was secretly chopped

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3 min readChennaiFeb 24, 2026 06:00 PM IST Actor Govind Namdev, known for his negative roles in films like Bandit Queen, Sarfarosh, Satya and OMG: Oh My God!, recently shared a painful memory from the early days of his film career. The actor recalled how his role in his debut film Saudagar was completely chopped off by director Subhash Ghai, an experience that left him deeply shattered and suicidal. Govind shared that it was his wife who stood by him and became his biggest source of moral support during that phase. Speaking to The Lallantop, Govind recalled how he landed the role, thanks to his National School of Drama batchmate Anupam Kher. He said, “I got a role in Saudagar due to my batchmate from NSD Anupam Kher. The film shooting had already begun and he would call me to the shoot. My guru Dilip Kumar was also in the film. I used to often go on the set of that film. Once they were talking about some role, and Anupam had suggested my name. …

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth: A partnership that defined an era is set to return after four decades | Tamil News

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth: A partnership that defined an era is set to return after four decades | Tamil News

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There is a vintage black Mercedes-Benz on a poster. A tagline that reads: “Some men set rules. Some men just rule.” And two sets of initials, KH and RK, that have sent legions of fans into a frenzy. Nearly half a century after they first walked onto a film set together, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth are coming back. And Tamil cinema has not been able to breathe since. To understand why that matters, you have to go back to where it started. The story starts in 1975, on the set of K. Balachander’s Apoorva Raagangal. Kamal Haasan was the lead. A newcomer named Rajinikanth appeared in a minor supporting role, his first appearance in any film. It was a small beginning, but it placed two people in the same orbit who would go on to define Tamil cinema for several decades. The following year, Moondru Mudichu, again directed by Balachander, cast both men in significant roles alongside a young Sridevi. It was Rajinikanth’s first major Tamil film role. The pay structure at the time reflected …

Shakira to return to India after nearly two decades with two-city tour in 2026; check out tickets and more

Shakira to return to India after nearly two decades with two-city tour in 2026; check out tickets and more

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Latin pop sensation Shakira is set to make a grand return to India this April with a two-city tour covering Mumbai and Delhi. The Grammy-winning and Guinness World Records–holding Colombian artist will perform at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai, on April 10, 2026, and at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi, on April 15. Shakira to return to India This marks Shakira’s first major concert appearance in India in almost 19 years, following her electrifying 2007 performance in Mumbai during her Oral Fixation tour. ‘Performing in India has always been special to me…’ In a statement announcing the tour, Shakira said, “Performing in India has always been special to me, and I’m excited to connect with my fans across Mumbai and Delhi.” Speaking about the concert’s purpose, she added that this tour is “about standing together to ensure every child has access to the nutrition they need to thrive.” The concerts are being organised under the non-profit initiative Feeding India in collaboration with District by Zomato. This edition also marks the first time the Feeding India Concert will be …