Posted on Friday, November 19, 2010 - 10:36 am:

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Kamal:

sorry .. malli vintanu .. may be I am wrong..

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Posted on Friday, November 19, 2010 - 09:37 am:

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Nice:

Idhe edho oka vishayam lo manchi peru vasthe, abba aa peru antha Sonia valle vachindhi ani oodaragottevallu

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Posted on Friday, November 19, 2010 - 09:32 am:

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Cocanada:

ekkada Sonia peru ravatledu

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Posted on Friday, November 19, 2010 - 09:09 am:

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Kamal:

"Once again,when she asked the magazine's Editor why the basic tenets of journalism had not been followed in seeking my response before publishing these accusations, this is the reply I received."

This clearly indicated that the text had infact been drafted by Ms.Dutt herself. And not by the person who has undersigned, i.e, Narayan Rao(NDTV CEO).\

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Posted on Friday, November 19, 2010 - 12:18 am:

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Sanman:

people like manmohan believe that they are doing a favor to the country just by being in the post. instead of being proactive and truthful, they justify the evils of their party by comparing it to what others in their place have done in the past and how they are better than them. they fail to realize that they are just another side of the same coin. i would take a dishonest prime minister to a spineless prime minister any day. dishonest PM at least gets satisfied when he makes money. with a spineless PM like manmohan, every crook in the country has to be satisfied

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 08:37 pm:

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Sanman:

Nehru, Indira and Rajeev

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 07:51 pm:

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I guess it's only a matter of time before someone asks me on Twitter why Mint has chosen to stay silent on the transcripts carried in Open magazine that point to the involvement of, among others, Hindustan Times Advisory editorial director Vir Sanghvi (Mint is published by the same company that does HT) and NDTV’s Barkha Dutt in matters concerning lobbyist Niira Radia, former telecom minister A. Raja, the Congress and the DMK, and the fight between the Ambani brothers.

Like other editors, I too received some documents (they were left for me in a brown envelope in the reception to the Mint office but I had no doubt where they came from) that carried some of the excerpts published in Open magazine (not all). The reason we didn't act on them was because we couldn't authenticate them. Most of the sensational disclosures appeared on pages that were not marked or without a letterhead; these were interspersed with mundane disclosures that appeared on the letterhead of one government department or another.

The mere submission of a more detailed set of transcripts in the court doesn't, at least to my mind, make the documents any better as "source" for a newspaper article. They could be authentic, but there's a chance that they could be forged.

My reporters and editors had no way of finding out which (and believe me, we tried) I think is the responsibility of a honest newspaper to do. A few weeks back, we decided not to carry a report by a government agency against an industrialist past his prime simply because it was full of holes — far from damning the subject of the investigation, the report made the agency look foolish. Still, its appearance in a paper like Mint would have itself bestowed it with some credibility.

Earlier this year, we declined to jump on to the IPL scam bandwagon. Other newspapers were attributing sensational disclosures to a "source" report from the IT department. It emerged later that no such report existed. Just as a point of comparison, the New York Times spent three months vetting the Pentagon papers.

In our desire to publish only information we can verify, we may miss some stories.

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 06:58 pm:

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Kamal:

hindi lo oka sametha undi .. "is hamaam mein sab nange hain" ani

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 05:06 pm:

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Chiru_fan:

Kamla...mari mana TV9 saale gallu ee news ivvakundaa prathee addmaina news cover jesthunnarenduku?

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 04:57 pm:

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Kamal:

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 04:48 pm:

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# @thecomicproject journalists talk to many people, savoury and unsavoury to get news. It doesnt translate into endorsements. 10 minutes ago via web in reply to thecomicproject

@sandeepjoseph yes, one is clearly caught in the middle of some larger, shadowy game. Makes me mad. 10 minutes ago via web in reply to sandeepjoseph

@thecomicproject yes exactly, thanks for pointing that out. 12 minutes ago via web in reply to thecomicproject

Would like to be shown even one instance in in the reportage of the telecom scam where Raja hasnt got hauled over the coals. 15 minutes ago via web

@thecomicproject Have you ever spotted anything in the reportage that is soft on Raja? Quite the contrary. Distorted controversy, sorry. 17 minutes ago via web in reply to thecomicproject

Ridiculous to use labels like "lobbying" when the reportage and coverage over the past year has been stridently critical and outspoken 25 minutes ago via web

Program after program has been scathingly critical and harditting on the Raja controversy. THAT is the barometer of ones independence.

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 01:09 pm:

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Kamal:

PM Manmoron Singh

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 01:05 pm:

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The spectrum scam is not just about A Raja. To believe that he could have single-handedly caused a loss of Rs1.76 lakh crores is to overstate his capacity and calculating abilities. Nor is this a system failure: On the contrary the system that includes various ministries, departments, official watchdogs like CAG and the judiciary has actually worked. The media again did its bit while whistleblowers ran out of breath. Opposition parties, whatever their motives, cried themselves hoarse and some like Subramanian Swamy went even further, seeking statutory permission for prosecuting the minister. The scam itself is almost three years old, a legacy from UPA 1 that kept rising in value.

So, how is it that despite such a public run it has taken this long and this much hue and cry just to cross the first hurdle, namely the minister? Now, let us not delude ourselves by conjuring up an invisible hand; there was a 'hand' alright, but the point is it wasn't invisible. Rather, at every stage and after every fresh expose, this hand in full public view not just protected and preserved the erring minister but also prevented prying official eyes from probing further. To cut a sordid story short, the hand is none other than that of the super-clean, super-honest honourable prime minister Manmohan Singh. Of course, one is tempted to point to the Highest Command above him, but some divine law ordains that while credits are welcome, the unaccountable but all powerful Mother Superior is always deemed above suspicion.

So, with he being the nation's official prime minister, the buck, in our view stops with M Singh. Talking of real bucks, the nation will never know the quantum and real beneficiaries of the loot though the loss and the loser are now apparent, give or take a few thousand crores. And rest assured, a few corporates will get whacked and some scapegoats that just grazed the surface may get hacked, but that will be it. Just as all the suitcases in the world cannot hold this booty all the laws of the land too are incapable of handling this monstrous scam. And just as this sinister scandal is beyond the intellect of a mediocre minister, the carpet baggers too would number beyond the obvious suspect, given the stakes. But since some 'hand' do not leave finger prints, they cannot also be nailed. But in M Singh's case there is an additional insulation: even his detractors somehow vouch for his honesty. M Singh would not have benefitted, goes the usual consolatory refrain. What a strange and self-defeating interpretation of honesty! For, that line is fine if he were a mere individual walking down Janpath and not stopping or stooping to pocket a purse dropped by a passer-by. But how can an 'honest PM', under oath to protect the nation, wink at 'dishonest' colleagues helping themselves to public coffers?

The supreme court has now thrown the gauntlet. It has castigated the PM for sitting on a permission to prosecute the minister for almost a year now. So with the SC zeroing in, the apologists of the PM are now dishing out another set of defences: The PM had indeed 'expressed concern' in writing as early as 2007 at the way spectrum was allocated. The PM was worried; The PM warned; The PM sought details; The PM raised objections; Fine, but did the PM act? Indeed it appears that virtually everyone in the government, from the law ministry to a lowly clerk, knew something sinister and serious was afoot in the telecom ministry. The honest PM, who had both the prior info and power, besides the sworn duty, to say 'halt' instead chose to give all the calls, including his own conscience-call, a miss! Now, who caused the loss to the nation? But all the 'worrying and warning' are just arguments of the apologists of the clean M Singh, predisposed to his innocence, come what may. But M Singh himself has not been that circumspect. In fact, all through he had stoutly defended Raja, a shield that the latter consistently used to great effect. Here are some gems from a clean man, consistently and conspicuously cleaning up a colleague's dirty linen: "What Raja did was implement a policy that was already in place", "It would have been unfair to new entrants if a new yardstick was used", "...the department has not flouted policy. You have to look at it in proper perspective", "I have also discussed the issue with Raja ... he only implemented an earlier policy", "... allegations being made by the opposition against Raja are not necessarily correct". His government till the latest affidavit has only been defending the (former) minister.

Forget politics. Now, what happened to M Singh's natural instincts as an economist? Is this acclaimed financial wizard who launched liberalisation and is credited to have lifted millions above the poverty line and someone who even the recession-hit US is supposed to have consulted for some tips, so naive as to have missed the pumpkin buried in the coalition rice? Less smarter souls have come up with some sterling statistics: The lost revenue, that is about 15% of the union budget and equals the national defence budget, could have wiped out half of the fiscal deficit; one third of it would have funded the entire education budget; half of it could have wiped the tear of the eye of every farmer; Just a fraction would have ensured health and welfare for multitudes. Now, where was M Singh's economic eminence languishing when this crime against India's aam aadmi was perpetrated right under his nose? Or has he lost touch with financial numbers, concerned as he is with parliamentary numbers?

Honesty is not a transferable tender. Still the honest M Singh lent his credibility as a camouflage to cover up his benefactors, his party boss and allies. The post of a prime minister is an absolute constitutional authority. The very honourable sardar made that sacred office of the PM a puppet domain. The cabinet's collective responsibility is a kind of sacrament. But the clean PM's protective hand ensured that a lone minister can violate the same with impunity. M Singh is touted as the leader of the fastest emerging economy. He just set back that economy by a cool Rs 1.76 lakh crores, the greatest single rip-off in human history. Now, that's quite a record for an honest, honourable man!

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 12:42 pm:

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Vjavasi:

Only one man refused to bow down before this predatory mafia....he is the real hero....the real sher....he is none other than beloved NaMo(narendra modi)

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 12:29 pm:

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Kamal:

avasaram kuda ledu endukante I know what is Arun Shourie

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 12:15 pm:

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Kamal:

sodhi enduku .. kanisam devils advocate link ivvu .. book ivvavu .. devils advocate link ivvavu .. kaani thom thom thom ani dance kadata ante ela??

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Kamal:

tappu leda??? enduku saami mee party lo Digvijay, Ghulam Nabi Azad, KK lanti vallu .. kanisam allies tho direct ga deal seskoleni meeku power enduku??

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Kamal:

BJP sangati enduku le .. edo neeku telisunnattu

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 12:08 pm:

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Cocanada:

"When we offered them...blah blah"

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Kamal:

if you remember the conversation well .. Ratan is mentioning about the licenses and how they, in the past, faced the same situation "for a similar amount" .. (Anil ambani 10% offer gurinchi cheppinappudu cheppadu)

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 12:07 pm:

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Cocanada:

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 12:05 pm:

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Kamal:

The NDTV reply- Before & After!

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 12:04 pm:

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Kamal:

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:54 am:

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While going through the NDTV reply to the Open Mag cover story I came across this discrepancy in the text:

"Once again,when she asked the magazine's Editor why the basic tenets of journalism had not been followed in seeking my response before publishing these accusations, this is the reply I received."

This clearly indicated that the text had infact been drafted by Ms.Dutt herself. And not by the person who has undersigned, i.e, Narayan Rao(NDTV CEO).\

Within minutes of tweeting this to @BDUTT I realised they'd changed the text:

"Once again,when she asked the magazine's Editor why the basic tenets of journalism had not been followed in seeking her response before publishing these accusations, this is the reply she received."

I wonder why a personal statement would'nt suffice for her? Does she actually feel her credibility has been so dented so much that she needs the NDTV name to lend her credence? I dont know if you realise this Ms.Dutt but in case the alleged tapes are indeed true then you will have tarnished the reputation of one of the most respected media houses in our country. I guess you're innocent until proven guilty but I do feel you have the moral obligation to all your loyal viewers from over the years to make a personal statement and not let the media house make a statement on your behalf.

Here are the screenshots of the page before and after the edit taken by @rjauhari:

http://yfrog.com/mw990p – Before the edit.

http://yfrog.com/644zvp – After the edit.

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:50 am:

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Kamal:

Arun Shourie ekkada

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:49 am:

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Kamal:

PM Manmoron gadu clean, honest, upright ante addam lo moham choosukomani cheppandi

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:27 am:

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Vjavasi:

....he is none other than beloved NaMo(narendra modi)

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:20 am:

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Vjavasi:

laksha rupayalu lanchaniki....1.76crs scam ki polika

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:17 am:

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In response to the Open Magazine cover story dated 20th November, 2010 NDTV would like to object in the strongest terms to the clear misrepresentation of conversations between Barkha Dutt and Ms. Nira Radia, that took place in May 2009.

In the pursuit of news and information, journalists talk to an array of people from all professional backgrounds; this case being an an unfolding political story on cabinet formation, after the general elections.

To caricature the professional sourcing of information as "lobbying" is not just baseless, but preposterous.

At every stage effective journalism involves engagement with a multitude of characters in the process of gathering news and information. To call this process "lobbying" is a serious and defamatory distortion of journalistic practices.

Ironically, when Barkha Dutt raised this smear campaign with the magazine's editor, Manu Joseph, these are the responses she got.

1. "Dear Barkha; thats not true. I can send a copy of the magazine to you right away or you can check the story on the website. We have carried the Radia transcripts which include some of your conversations with her. In fact there is not much remarkable and you will not be embarrassed by it. There is one bit in the strap where the word "go-between" is used which I dont like myself. I would love to carry your response in the next issue if you would like to send one. My email id is manu@openmedianetwork.in."

Once again,when she asked the magazine's Editor why the basic tenets of journalism had not been followed in seeking her response before publishing these accusations, this is the reply she received.

2. "Dear Barkha, In the attachment is the cover story (divided into introduction and the transcripts).

We knew we were going ahead with the story only on Monday as Prashant Bhushan had submitted a petition in the Supreme Court on Monday attaching the same recordings that we had. We had to make a decision and we did. I wanted to get your response, but there was a possibility that if the word of the story got out (and, you know very well, it is not an exclusive) some people might do their best to ensure that we didn't carry it.

If you would like to respond to the story at any length, please let me know (by Tuesday).

Warm regards"

The fact that the very editor of the magazine that has published this story accepts the distortion in the story's caption and goes on to say that there is nothing "remarkable" in the content speaks for itself.

NDTV believes the magazine should first verify and corroborate facts before participating in a defamatory smear campaign.

These are unsubstantiated, baseless and defamatory allegations and we reserve the right to take appropriate action.

Narayan Rao
Group CEO, and Executive Director, NDTV

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:16 am:

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Stig:

Noesis Strategic Consulting !! emanna strategic consulting aaa ... military industrial complex ni maripistunnaru !

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:16 am:

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Vjavasi:

http://bit.ly/dpLNTl

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:15 am:

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Cocanada:

asalu evathehe idi

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:12 am:

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Cocanada:

Ee leaks neeku ela dorikayi Vjavasi bhayya?

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:12 am:

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Kamal:

. main issue is about the spectrum .. who the hell is Vir Sanghvi to tell MMS and Sonia about how to allocate the spectrum??? and Radia what she is doing is .. she is using Vir Sanghvi (with his knowledge) be a pawn to stand up a small crisis .. based on which she will direct the response of the ministry!!! see what she is capable of !!!

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:09 am:

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Stig:

Ratan emannadu .... aame cheppina sollu puranam ki OO kottadu tappa ayanem comments chesinattu leru gaa !!

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:06 am:

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Kamal:

Ratan Tata has a lot to answer ...

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:03 am:

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Kamal:

Raja licenses .. Anil Ambani ki AT&T deal chedipovadam .. Raja - Kanimozhi affair .. etc etc anni unnayi Ratan Tata - Nadia conversation lo unnayi ..

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 10:59 am:

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Kamal:

Nadia

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 10:26 am:

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Kamal:

http://openthemagazine.box.net/embed/nd6lhexltfpfexs.swf

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 10:20 am:

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Kamal:

Conversation between Nida and Ratan Tata

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 10:17 am:

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Kamal:

ee roju inko interview undi .. bagane chestunna interviews ..

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 10:11 am:

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Kamal:

ee s/w job aithe interview appudu aadithe saripotundi ..

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 10:05 am:

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sardesairajdeep

'kindly "instruct" the concerned to modify the terms of reference in telecom policy says dayanidhi maran to pm. dmk power!

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 10:01 am:

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sagarikaghose

CNN IBN's Meetu Jain breaks an explosive story. Maran's letter to PM virtually instructing him to keep spectrum prices out of EGOM.

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 10:00 am:

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sardesairajdeep

meetu jain of cnn ibn does it again. after breaking cag report, now her new revelations will embarass the pm.

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 09:55 am:

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Kamal:

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 09:53 am:

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Kamal:

veella asalu character bayata pade roju vastundi .. alage vachindi .. !!!

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 09:48 am:

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Kamal:

2009 May lo Congi gelichaka .. Congi ki DMK ki deal kudaraledu almost for a week or 10 days about the ministries .. ee lopu Barkha lanj lobbying chesindi madhya lo ..

Raja gadu .. 2008 mundu cabinet reshuffling lo Telecom Ministry kottadu .. vaadiki 2009 lo malli same ministry ichela MMS ni Sonia ni Rahul ni oppincharu .. ee media LK batch antha kalisi ..

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 09:43 am:

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Kamal:

Raja gadiki Telecom ministry vachettu lobbying chesindi Congress tho Barkha dutt .. this is the deal with the front of telecom companies (Nira Radia) which got benefited in the 2G scam ..

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 09:41 am:

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Kamal:

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 09:22 am:

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Cocanada:

ohh
difference enti?

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 09:04 am:

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Vjavasi:

Minister of State(not cabinet minister)

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 08:36 am:

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Cocanada:

MoS ante enti?

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 08:30 am:

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Cocanada:

naa daridram neeku ardham ayindi

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Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 08:22 am:

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Vjavasi:

conversation in text

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