Shankar Murthy

Once known for shunning those who didn’t share its ideology, BJP in Karnataka has transformed over the decades. The saffron party now accommodates ‘outsiders’ and even fast tracks them through the system, much to the discomfiture of ‘loyal’ workers.

Kannada daily soap Nammane Yuvarani is getting interesting with each passing episode. From introducing new characters to shocking tweaks and turns, the makers are leaving no stone unturned to keep the viewers glued to the TVs.

Siddaramaiah wrote: "Since our resources are directly deployed for many public-oriented schemes, I strongly urge you to reconsider the decision to undertake railway projects on 50:50 cost-sharing pattern.

Ahead of the recent railway budget, chief minister Siddaramaiah had written to railway minister DV Sadananda Gowda that the pact between the state and Centre on 50:50 cost-sharing for projects be modified.

Drought or floods, nothing stops the BJP government from doling out goodies to temples and religious institutions . Even in the supplementary estimates (third instalment ).

SHIMOGA: AIDS is becoming the scrouge of the developing world. It needs sustained efforts from all to help combat it, said D.H.Shankar Murthy, leader of opposition in the Council.

After garnering acclaim on home ground, Sakutumba Sametha directed by debutante Rahul PK, is now all set to be remade in Malayalam.

Kannada daily soap Nammane Yuvarani is all set to witness a shocking twist in the upcoming episode. Actress Megha Shankarappa, who was seen essaying a pivotal character of 'Netra Itagi' in the show, will be making her comeback. The actress will be seen in the upcoming episode of 'Nammane Yuvarani'.

Titled Sakutumba Sametha (loosely translated means entire family), the movie is about Suri, who is desperate to wed and finds his bride in Shraddha.

The lyrical video song, crooned by Pranavar Kranath, has garnered the interest of film goers. The project has Shruti Praksh and Rakesh Maiya in lead roles

Two Dalit activists who requested a taluk administrative head that the procession of a local deity be taken through their colony during Dasara were pulled up and asked to pay up Rs 60,000 in penalty in Chamarajanagar district’s Yalandur taluk on Thursday, reports BK Lakshmikantha.

Sandalwood’s upcoming movie ‘Kalave Mosagara’ starring Bharath Sagar, Yashaswini Ravindra, Shankar Murthy S R and others in lead roles is directed by Sanjay Vadat S

The filmmaker spoke to ETimes for an exclusive chat regarding his new film, the making, and so on.

Thirboki Jeevana from Kirik Party is a hit online