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27-07-2025
- Business
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Teach Telugu in Singapore schools, says Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu
Singapore, Jul 27 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday called for Telugu to be taught as second language in Singapore schools and inaugurated a CXO Club, to leverage the expertise of Telugu-origin chief executives of multinational corporations across the world. Naidu, who reached here earlier in the day, is on a five-day official visit to attract investments and strengthen diaspora ties in this prosperous city-state. Singapore has some 40,000 people of Telugu-origin, according to a community leader. Naidu was addressing some 2,000 diaspora members at the One World International School Digital Campus here, when he called for Telugu to be taught in Singapore schools. In addition to Tamil being one of the four official languages in Singapore (the three being Malay, English, and Mandarin), Hindi and Punjabi are among the languages taught in Singapore schools as mother tongue-languages. 'In his speech, Chief Minister Naidu called for Telugu to be taught in Singapore schools. He told me to take up with the Singapore government the issue of Telugu as a second language," Indian High Commissioner Dr Shilpak Ambule told PTI. During Naidu's interaction with people of Telugu-origin and other Indian communities, was also announced a plan to launch of Global Export-Import cell on his return to Andhra Pradesh in all-out efforts to promote entrepreneurship among some 30 lakhs Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugus living across 128 countries, a handout said here. Telugu NRIs remit some Rs 30,000 crore annually to the state, which he said he hopes to see increasing in the coming years. Naidu also shared about his P4 programme which is a 'public private people partnerships' which will have affluent individuals mentoring underprivileged members of the society to improve everybody's living standard, it said. Those who attended the event included Telugu entrepreneurs, company representatives, investors, and professionals from different countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The event was organised by the Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society (APNRT). PTI GS NPK NPK view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 16:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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24-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Ajay Devgn Replies To Akshay's Post Ahead Of BO Clash: ‘Tu Trishul Leke Aa, Main Maa Ka Aashirwad'
Last Updated: kshay Kumar will be seen in an extended cameo in Kannappa, a Telugu-origin mythological epic that stars Vishnu Manchu in the titular role. Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn, two of Bollywood's biggest action stars, have always maintained a warm camaraderie despite frequent box office clashes. Now, as both their films – Kannappa and MAA – prepare to release this weekend, Akshay has extended a heartfelt gesture to his 'yaar" Ajay Devgn, winning the internet's affection once again. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Akshay shared a video of Kajol from MAA and tagged Ajay in a cheerful message. He wrote, 'Yaar Ajay hum dono ki picture aa rahi hai iss Friday. Tu apne fans ki good wishes #Kannappa ko bhej de aur main mere Mahadev ki blessing #Maa ko. Kya bolta hai? Goodluck to Kajol and you bhai…May the power be with you. @ajaydevgn @itsKajolD" Yaar Ajay hum dono ki picture aa rahi hai iss Friday. Tu apne fans ki good wishes #Kannappa ko bhej de aur main mere Mahadev ki blessing #Maa ko. Kya bolta hai? 😬Goodluck to Kajol and you bhai…May the power be with you. 😊 @ajaydevgn @itsKajolD — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 24, 2025 Ajay replied, 'Tu Trishul leke aa aur main Maa ka aashirwad… Good luck to us both." Tu Trishul leke aa aur main Maa ka aashirwad…Good luck to us both 🙏 — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) June 24, 2025 Akshay Kumar will be seen in an extended cameo in Kannappa, a Telugu-origin mythological epic that stars Vishnu Manchu in the titular role. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, the film features a powerful ensemble including Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Madhoo, Brahmanandam, Mukesh Rishi, and Brahmaji. Akshay plays none other than Lord Shiva, with fellow superstars Prabhas and Mohanlal also appearing in key cameos. Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn's MAA is a spin-off of sorts from the hit 2024 supernatural thriller Shaitaan, which starred Devgn and R Madhavan. Directed by Vishal Furia and backed by Devgn Films and Panorama Studios, MAA is a mytho-horror fronted by Kajol. The film is said to further expand the horror thriller cinematic universe that Devgn is building. Both films are slated for release on June 27, and fans are eager to see how the clash pans out at the box office. With Akshay and Ajay's bromance and public support for one another, audiences may end up supporting both films, turning the weekend into a celebration of friendship as much as cinema. Akshay and Ajay have previously worked together in successful films like Suhaag, Insan, and most recently, Singham Again. First Published:
