Talk of the town
The arrest of Mantena Srinivas Raju, accused by the ED for a `3,000 crore fraud in e-tendering of works in Madhya Pradesh, has several city businessmen sweating profusely. They were all in touch with him, literally pleading with him to help them bag tenders. And their whatsapp chats are with the ED!
Manthena allegedly was was very high-handed. Ironically, his phone status is “perform or perish”. While he’s likely to perish, he will take down a few more city businessmen with him!
While on Manthena, apparently he has a high end private jet too for his personal travels. Now owning a private jet is being seen as a sure sign of illluck. A pharma billionaire is simply refusing to buy his own private jet as he seriously believes it attracts negativity.
Cparty
herry Jain’s for husband Sidharth’s 40th birthday was a grand, elaborate do. While the couple originally wanted to go to South Africa for the milestone, due to Covid they decided instead on recreating a vineyard from France at their home,with just 50 close friends and family in attendance.
Celebrity chef Rahul Akerkar served a sumptuous 8 course vegetarian meal, while a band from Benguluru called Best Kept Secret played old tracks that everyone danced to. Cherry and her son Revant made their toasts to Sid, followed by Ankita Sanghi and a Shreeyash Bangur who represented Sid’s EO forum.
serious canvassing from a large group of members.
But there’s heartburn among many. They crib about ‘nepotism’ in the club management! The sons are ready to take over from the fathers without giving outsiders a chance! Current president Gautam Bhoopal is Rahul Rao’s uncle!
Tiger Lily ho recently posted a vaxxie (a selfie while getting the Covid-19 vaccine) on social media? Kitchu Reddy, who’s been working hard on the frontlines, treating patients all throughout the pandemic. But he did confess the after effects of the vaccine, though very shortlived, were severe body pains!
WWDr
hat did Naseer Khan’s recent buy — a `11 crore black Rolls Royce Cullinan — do to his popularity? He’s been featured on celebrity paparazzo Viral Bhiyani’s Insta page. And all other filmi celebs who are Viral’s followers have taken notice of Naseer.
Where Shohbna Kamineni and her cycling buddies, cycle 70 km, twice a week? To Domkonda Fort!
When did Tanya Gupta, Mitali Sanghi and Pratyusha Garimella take off for a quick break to Coonoor? Last week. The girls have been enjoying the hills and spending time around bonfires at night.
Why are people steering clear of those coming back from Dubai? Because of the massive number of Covid cases that have recently sprung up in the desert capital. Atleast 10 who returned tested positive!