The elephant mascot of the 18th International Children's Film Festival, at Telugu Talli flyover in Hyderabad on Monday. The 18th edition of the International Children’s Film Festival was a starry affair with the likes of Ranbir Kapoor and Salman
An aerial view of the diyas at the temple - DC/S. Surender Reddy
Devotees lighting diyas at the Padmarao Nagar Sai Baba temple in Hyderabad on Sunday - DC/S. Surender Reddy
1 lakh diyas were lit on the occasion of Karthika Pournami at Padmarao Nagar Sai Baba temple in Hyderabad on Sunday - DC/S.Surender Reddy
The temperature is going down as we are nearing Winter. People queue up to buy woolen clothes in stores in Chaderghat, Hyderabad - DC/S.Surender Reddy
Vijawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal addressing the media pitching for united Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.
The congregation began Sunday morning at 11.00 AM continued up to 4.30 PM and was marked by the recitations of Gurubani Keertans and Kathas (Holy Hymns) by the renowned and reputed Ragi Jathas (Sikh Preachers).
A woman helps her child to pay tributes to Sri Guru Nanak Devji during rituals - DC/P.Surendra
Ragi Jathas (preachers) from Punjab reciting Gurubani Keertans at the Vishaal Deewan (Mas Congregation) held at Exhibition Grounds, Nampally in Hyderabad on Sunday - DC/P.Surendra
Large number of devotees lined up to pay obeisance to Sri Guru Granth Sahibji as part of the 544th Prakash Purab (Birth anniversary) of first SIkh Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Devji at the Vishaal Deewan (Mas Congregation) held at Exhibition Grounds,
Women carry out Mangal Kalash yatra on the occasion of Sri Ram Katha organised by Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan at Attapur in Hyderabad on Sunday - DC/Deepak Deshpande
Devotes participate in the Karpoora Jyothi puja on the occasion of 45th Mandala Pooja celebrations-2013 at Mettuguda Ayyappa temple in Hyderabad - DC/S.Surender Reddy
Saifabad police present an accused Ravi Teja, who was caught for stealing laptops, at a press conference in Hyderabad on Saturday - DC/S.Surender Reddy
Interim DGP of Andhra Pradesh B. Prasad Rao (left) with former DGP N. Swaranjit Sen at a seminar on latest technologies in forensic psychology at forensic science laboratory in Hyderabad on Saturday - DC/Deepak Deshpande
People stand beside a coloured sand sculpture and portraits of Sachin Tendulkar made on the beach in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday. How fans celebrated Sachin Tendulkar's farewell Test.
Dr Ramesh Babu, founder member of Hyderabad 10K run, Subba Rao, senior executive from ADP, flanked by Vipul Khanna, Vijaya Lakshmi, Ramesh Khaza, Suchitra Ella, Rekha and Thyagarajan pose for a picture after addressing a press meet on the 11th
The Andhra Pradesh CM greets people at the event. Reiterating his commitment to a united Andhra Pradesh, Kiran Kumar Reddy on Saturday said that he would explain the need for keeping the state unified to the GoM set up to look into the bifurcation
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy pampers children during distribution of Bangarutalli certificates at a Rachabanda meeting in Chilakaluripet, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.
Bobitha Sharma with Uma and Amol Palekar, at the 18th International Children's Film Festival, in Hyderabad on Friday. DC
Womenfolk participating in the Samuhika Ganga Deepotsavam at Hussain Sagar Lake on the eve of Kartika Pournami, in Hyderabad on Friday. DC/Gandhi
Fire blowers performing amid Guru Nanak Dev's birthday festivities. DC/Gandhi
Sikh community celebrating the birthday of the Sikh religion founder Guru Nanak Dev in Hyderabad on Friday. Festivities, which started on November 13th, went on till November 17th.
Muharram procession passing through the historic Charminar, in Hyderabad on Friday. Read full story <a href="http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131116/news-current-affairs/article/muharram-observed-solemnity-hyderabad">here</a>. DC/S. Surender Reddy
Techie S. Saravanan, 35, and his uncle A. Thungamuthu, 53, were charged for killing the former's wife and mother-in-law on Thursday morning. The duo surrendered at the Market Police Station later. Read full story
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor performs along with Darsheel Safary at the inauguration of the International Children's Film Festival of India in Hyderabad on Thursday. Ranbir was a special guest at the opening ceremony. Darsheel Safary and child
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy distributing packets of energy beverages to families on the occasion of Children's Day at Ravindra Bharati in Hyderabad on Thursday. DC/S. Surender Reddy
School children participating in a cultural programme as part of Children's Day celebrations at Ravindra Bharathi, in Hyderabad on Thursday. DC/S. Surender Reddy
People taking notice of Sudhakar Yadav's ball car. DC/P. Surendra
Renowned car designer Sudhakar Yadav's latest creation - bat and ball cars - on display in the Old City of Hyderabad on Thursday. Also read: Tears flowing, Tendulkar says emotional goodbye to cricket. Story
TRS leader G Vivekananda with a party member outside the Home Ministry after a meeting with the Group of Ministers (GoM) on bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh state, in New Delhi on Wednesday. PTI
Sikhs, celebrating the 554th birth celebrations of Guru Nanak, taking part in a colourful procession from the gurudwara in Secunderabad. DC/Gandhi
Tennis star Sania Mirza with child cancer survivors donning Krrish superhero suits and swords, during celebrations on the eve of Children's Day. DC/Gandhi
Children feed a piece of cake to a poster of Sachin Tendulkar while celebrating the cricketing legend's 200th Test match, which begins on Thursday, at Goshamahal in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was on Saturday chosen for
Yadav gives a kid a ride in the 'pen', at the Sudha Museum in Hyderabad on Wednesday. For more pictures, <a href="http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131113/news-current-affairs/gallery/unique-childrens-day-hyderabad">click here </a>.
As part of Children's day celebrations, renowned inventor Sudhakar Yadav designed a variety of cars designed around the basic tools of learning, such as fountain pen, pencil, sharpener, eraser and book, at the Sudha Museum at Bhadurpura, Hyderabad.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy reviews a meeting on 'Hyderabad Metropolitan Authority' with concerned ministers and other officials at the Secretariat in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
A couple travelling on a motorcycle protect themselves from the morning cold as they transport eatables to a market in Hyderabad on Tuesday. AP
Four young directors from Hyderabad’s Oakridge school will be presenting their movie, Temple Run, at the film fest. This year, the festival brings in new elements like an animation category, little directors’ section, films that give attention to
Preparations for the 18th International Childerns Film Festival underway in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The event is taking place in Hyderabad from November 14th to 18th. Being held in Hyderabad for nine years now, over 1.75 lakh children were expected to
Members of the All India Central Para-Military Forces Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association holding placards to stage a protest demanding restoration of the old pension system for Para-Military Forces, in Hyderabad on Tuesday. PTI
Picture shows children housed at the Don Bosco Navajeevana in Secunderabad pose for a photograph. These kids were rescued from different places across Hyderabad. Some of these kids have finished their schooling and are now employed in various
Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone during the promotion of their upcoming film Ram-Leela in Hyderabad on Monday. Ram-Leela, a Hindi romantic drama released on Nov. 15. Read review
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy speaks to a gathering on the occasion of Minorities Welfare Day celebrations, in Hyderabad on Monday.
The accused in the history-sheeter Faiyaz's murder case, at the DCP office in Hyderabad on Monday. Seven persons were held in connection with the crime. The suspects were taken into custody after they voluntarily surrendered before the police and
The mother of the kidnapped boy expresses her gratitude by touching the ACP's feet. DC/P. Surendra
The kidnappers had demanded 3 kg of gold from the boy's father who is a goldsmith. One of the accused was an employee of the boy's father before he was sacked for his vices. Picture shows the two-year-old boy being kissed by his parents after he was
A special team of the Hyderabad Police on Monday nabbed the perpetrators of a two-year-old boy's kidnapping. The accused, including a woman, were arrested from West Bengal. Picture shows the mother of the abducted kid in a happy mood after getting
Picture of the five-day-old baby who was kidnapped from the Farah Hospital in Hyderabad on Monday. Baby girl was stolen from her sleeping mother’s side at Farah Hospital in Dayara Market early on Monday morning.
Andhra Pradesh last week in pictures: November 11-17