MOVE OVER! MALLA IS HERE The most popular and ever-smiling public visage in the region’s political and social events, appears to be that of Malla Vijay Prasad. It is no new phenomenon that none of the political or social happening is complete without this charming young leader taking the centre stage. But it was noticed at the recent Pavitra audio launch, he was the only politician to be invited. One need not look too far for the reasons of Malla being the hot favourite. Though he has his fingers successfully in many pies like politics, business and films, he emerges spotless and as the most noncontroversial person.
TRADE MARK POLITICS POWERPUFF GIRL POONAM Speak of education, a mention of her is inevitable. While on one hand she sets new trends in primary education with her groundbreaking concepts, on the other, she has become indispensable in Young Indians - CII with her dynamism and charisma. She is none other than the vibrant Poonam Shah. Impeccable presentation, complete mastery over languages and unrivaled leadership quality got her elected twice as the chairperson of YI and her success in this role is unquestionable. It is this stature of her that has left the members of YI perplexed as to who can take over as her successor matching her persona.
“Get a business tycoon, make your political hold strong” seems to be the new age mantra of political parties these days. It is already known that major political parties, besides the merchant community, have been after Mavuri Venkata Ramana, CMD, CMR group to join politics. Now it is the turn of Mr. Prabhu Kishore, CMD, Varun Group to face a similar pressure. Political parties are eager to have him in their fold. This business guru had created new records with his vast Varun Empire and with the latest addition, the Novotel Hotel, he has established himself as the unbeatable merchant of the region. Political parties think he would be the best bet to win. However, the reaction from Mr. Kishore is yet to arrive.
LOW SHOW Miss Vizag 2009, Navy Queen 2010 (Eastern Naval Command), Miss Itimes Digital Diva, Femina Miss Talented, Pond’s Femina Miss India Bangalore 2013 winner and the highest of all the crown of Pond's Femina Miss India 2013 1st runner-up, Sobhita Dhulipala! You rock. Hailing from the city of destiny, she certainly shaped her destiny in the glamour world. Recently Hyderabad gave this queen a very hearty welcome literally unrolling a red carpet for her. There were a number of proposals from the movies and there are also talks of her being paired with one of the Manchu brothers. However, the city to which she brought international fame, i.e. Vizag, has been slack in clapping for her. Come on Vizag, it’s time to get out of that sleepy mode and greet our own home-grown heroes.
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