Business and political circles see Reddy as a trusted link close to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
Man of the moment is Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay. So, in the news now are all those who are close to the CM. And one name doing the rounds is industrialist Vishnu Reddy. He has emerged as one of the most trusted names around Vijay, with many in political and business circles viewing him as the go-to contact for quiet coordination.
With him being a Reddy, some Reddys in our city are now talking of him being their cousin, close buddy etc. It pays to have connections with people from the inner circle of a CM. Like how businessman Megha Krishna Reddy and Mahesh Reddy are very close to Deputy CM DK Shivkumar in Karnataka and have therefore benefitted immensely with contracts.
Temple donation loses its golden shine
Businessman Mahesh Reddy, reportedly linked to AMR Construction, has found himself at the centre of an unexpected controversy after ornaments donated to Karnataka’s Anjanadri temple were reportedly identified as gold-plated copper during verification. Initially celebrated as a lavish gold offering worth around Rs 2.5 crore, the donation has now triggered sharp reactions and endless social media jokes. What began as a moment of grand devotion has suddenly turned into a full-blown “all that glitters is not gold” conversation online.
When cops err
The shocking murder of Tanuja, wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray, has served as a wake up call for the entire bureaucracy, who believe they live safe and secured lives.
Following the murder — which took place while Vinay Ranjan was away at Jindal Naturecure Institute in Bangalore — most IPS and IAS officers wasted no time revisiting the antecedents of their domestic helps. But what is puzzling though, cops keep giving us gyan about hiring house help only after doing a proper background check etc and one among them hired this Nepali woman who was connected to a bigger Nepali gang that masterminds these thefts!
Sought after
Ratan Pandit is the hottest name in elite circles in Chennai. He’s the astrologer closely associated with CM Vijay and had predicted Vijay’s win all along. Though he was dropped after being given the position of an OSD, industrialists, stars and influential people are lining up for his predictions and guidance. Getting an appointment with him is next to impossible now.
Rs 299 water?
A Rs 299 bottle of water at superstar Mahesh Babu’s luxury Hyderabad restaurant has left social media both amused and stunned. While many praised the plush ambience and premium dining experience, others joked that the water deserved its own security cover at that price. As screenshots of the menu circulated online, the conversation quickly shifted from food to the rising cost of celebrity dining in Hyderabad, where sometimes even staying hydrated appears to come with a luxury tax.
Who, What, When, Where, Why
Who is truly giving back to society? MP and billionaire industrialist B Parthasarathy Reddy. The swanky new hospital he built in financial district, where the land value itself could be hundreds of crores of rupees, with top-of-the-line facilities, apparently aims to provide affordable health care for the not so rich people too.
What is Anju Poddar busy with now? She’s finished writing another book and will soon have a book launch in the city.
When is Ms Vasantha Reddy, wife of businessman Vara Prasad Reddy, celebrating her 70th birthday grandly? Her daughters Sangeeta and Shravanti and husband Vara Prasad Reddy have planned it all.
Where do you get delicious croissants in the city? At Du Jour, a new bakery started by Mehnaz’s son.
Why are all businessmen literally crying? Jewellers are staring at empty shops after PM Modi said don’t buy gold for a year, real estate
