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Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
When ISKON Guru Gauranga Das shared 'chat' with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, his IIT batchmate, during talk on mental health and social media
In a candid conversation with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and ISKCON monk Gauranga Das is going viral recently. The ISKCON monk Gauging Das was recently present at the Indian Global Forum 2025. At the event he talked about different topics such as mental health , the pressures of the digital age and more. In the same address, Das also talked about one of his conversations with Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighting the starkly different, yet equally impactful, journeys they have undertaken. What Google CEO Sundar Pichai told ISKON Guru Gauranga Das Das revealed that he was a batchmate of Pichai at IIT. He said that years later he met Pichai at an event and shared a chat with the Google CEO. When Pichai complimented Das on his youthful appearance, the monk replied with a smile: 'You deal with Google, which creates stress. I deal with God, who releases stress.' The remark made by Das quickly went viral on social media and wellness circles. For those unaware, Gauranga Das is a senior ISKCON leader and the director of Govardhan Ecovillage. He highlighted that while tech leaders often seek productivity hacks, true and lasting solutions to stress and the challenges of aging lie in spirituality. He believes that inner peace and mental fortitude are the real antidotes to the anxieties fostered by an increasingly connected, yet often overwhelming, digital world. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
News18
12 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Brawl Between Priest, Police Official Over Loudspeaker During Kanpur Rath Yatra, Cop Suspended
The dispute erupted between police and the priest over the installation of additional sound systems for the procession. A dispute broke out between a temple priest and a police officer after the latter allegedly misbehaved with the priest over the installation of loudspeakers during Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Uttar Pradesh' Kanpur on Friday. The priest, Mahant Jitendra Das of Panki Hanuman Temple, had allegedly threatened to self-immolate if police didn't allow the Rath Yatra to proceed without removing additional sound systems. This prompted the senior officials to place station officer of the Badshahi Naka police station under suspension, news agency PTI reported. According to Mahant Jitendra Das and Krishna Das of Jagannath temple, before the Rath Yatra could begin, police officials arrived and instructed that only two speakers should be used in the band. Organisers opposed this and during the conversation, the police allegedly misbehaved with them. Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Satyajit Gupta said that Station Officer (Badshahi Naka) Rajiv Kumar has been put under suspension for allegedly misbehaving with Das and also abusing him. 'We have had a conversation with Yatra coordinators. The SHO of Badshahi Naka has allegedly attempted misconduct and hurled abuses. It was said that until he is suspended, 'Shobha Yatra' will not be started… Keeping all this in consideration, I will be taking action for suspension…," he said. He further appealed the organisers and devotees to continue with the Rath Yatra as it was already delayed. 'We have made an appeal to the mahant, devotees and others to take out the Jagannath Rath Yatra without removing the additional sound systems as it is already delayed and the removal of the additional sound systems will lead to a further delay. A request has also been made to maintain peace and not pay attention to rumours," the DCP added. As a precautionary measure, reserved police forces and personnel from neighbouring police stations were deployed along the procession route. What's The Row? The dispute erupted between police and the priest over the installation of additional sound systems for the procession. According to local residents, devotees got anguished over the demand, following which they sat on a dharna at Nayaganj. Das told reporters that the officer, along with police personnel from Nayaganj, arrived at the spot and asked them to carry only two speakers with the procession, when they were preparing to take out the Jagannath Rath Yatra at 1 pm. 'When we opposed this, saying no senior official had issued any such instruction, the police personnel misbehaved with us," he said. Irked by the alleged misbehaviour of the police personnel, supporters of the priest started raising slogans against police. Officials tried to pacify the priest and his supporters, but they were adamant on their demand that the SO should be placed under suspension. The priest had gave an ultimatum that if no action was taken against the erring police personnel by 8 pm, he would set himself on fire, which prompted top officials to swing into action. The Jagannath Rath Yatra was taken out around 8 pm, after the SO was suspended. (With inputs from agencies) First Published: June 28, 2025, 09:57 IST
The Hindu
12 hours ago
- The Hindu
Police officer suspended for scuffle with temple priest over sound systems during Rath Yatra in Kanpur
The station officer of the Badshahi Naka police station was placed under suspension on Friday (June 27, 2025) for allegedly misbehaving with Mahant Jitendra Das, the priest of the Hanuman temple located in the Panki area of this Uttar Pradesh district, officials said. The dispute erupted between police and the priest over the installation of additional sound systems for the Jagannath Rath Yatra. Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Satyajeet Gupta told reporters that Station Officer (Badshahi Naka) Rajiv Kumar has been put under suspension for allegedly misbehaving with Das and also abusing him. "We have made an appeal to the mahant, devotees and others to take out the Jagannath Rath Yatra without removing the additional sound systems as it is already delayed and the removal of the additional sound systems will lead to a further delay. A request has also been made to maintain peace and not pay attention to rumours," the DCP said. As a precautionary measure, reserved police forces and personnel from neighbouring police stations were deployed along the procession route. "The situation is under control but we are still alert and keeping a close surveillance on the situation. Rumour-mongers will be dealt with sternly," another official said. Police have launched a probe into the incident, Additional DCP Mahesh Kumar said. The dispute erupted between police and the priest over the installation of additional sound systems for the procession. Resident angry with police According to local residents, devotees got angry after police asked the organisers of the procession to remove the additional sound systems, following which they sat on a dharna at Nayaganj. Das told reporters that the SO, along with police personnel from Nayaganj, arrived at the spot and asked them to carry only two speakers with the procession, when they were preparing to take out the Jagannath Rath Yatra at 1 pm. "When we opposed this, saying no senior official had issued any such instruction, the police personnel misbehaved with us," he said. Irked by the alleged misbehaviour of the police personnel, supporters of the priest started raising slogans against police. Officials tried to pacify the priest and his supporters, but they were adamant on their demand that the SO should be placed under suspension. Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Amitabh Bajpai also arrived at the spot with his supporters and they recited the "Hanuman Chalisa" there in protest. Das walked through the market with folded hands, following which the shopkeepers pulled down their shutters in his support. The priest gave an ultimatum that if no action was taken against the erring police personnel by 8 pm, he will set himself on fire, which prompted top officials to swing into action. The Jagannath Rath Yatra was taken out around 8 pm, after the SO was suspended.
The Print
19 hours ago
- The Print
Police officer suspended for ‘misbehaving' with temple priest during rath yatra in UP's Kanpur
Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Satyajeet Gupta told reporters that Station Officer (Badshahi Naka) Rajiv Kumar has been put under suspension for allegedly misbehaving with Das and also abusing him. The priest had allegedly threatened to set himself on fire if police did not allow the Jagannath Rath Yatra to proceed without removing additional sound systems. Kanpur (UP), Jun 27 (PTI) The station officer of the Badshahi Naka police station was placed under suspension on Friday for allegedly misbehaving with Mahant Jitendra Das, the priest of the Hanuman temple located in the Panki area of this Uttar Pradesh district, officials said. 'We have made an appeal to the mahant, devotees and others to take out the Jagannath Rath Yatra without removing the additional sound systems as it is already delayed and the removal of the additional sound systems will lead to a further delay. A request has also been made to maintain peace and not pay attention to rumours,' the DCP said. As a precautionary measure, reserved police forces and personnel from neighbouring police stations were deployed along the procession route. 'The situation is under control but we are still alert and keeping a close surveillance on the situation. Rumour-mongers will be dealt with sternly,' another official said. Police have launched a probe into the incident, Additional DCP Mahesh Kumar said. The dispute erupted between police and the priest over the installation of additional sound systems for the procession. According to local residents, devotees got angry after police asked the organisers of the procession to remove the additional sound systems, following which they sat on a dharna at Nayaganj. Das told reporters that the SO, along with police personnel from Nayaganj, arrived at the spot and asked them to carry only two speakers with the procession, when they were preparing to take out the Jagannath Rath Yatra at 1 pm. 'When we opposed this, saying no senior official had issued any such instruction, the police personnel misbehaved with us,' he said. Irked by the alleged misbehaviour of the police personnel, supporters of the priest started raising slogans against police. Officials tried to pacify the priest and his supporters, but they were adamant on their demand that the SO should be placed under suspension. Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Amitabh Bajpai also arrived at the spot with his supporters and they recited the 'Hanuman Chalisa' there in protest. Das walked through the market with folded hands, following which the shopkeepers pulled down their shutters in his support. The priest gave an ultimatum that if no action was taken against the erring police personnel by 8 pm, he will set himself on fire, which prompted top officials to swing into action. The Jagannath Rath Yatra was taken out around 8 pm, after the SO was suspended. PTI COR NAV RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Economic Times
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Vir Das to NRIs: 'Your parents' version of India no longer exists. He urges them to come home and see the modern India
Vir Das is set to be honoured at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 for his global impact on comedy. An old video of Das challenging diaspora stereotypes about India has resurfaced, urging second-generation Indians abroad to confront outdated perceptions and experience modern India. He encourages them to visit and witness the country's current reality. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Vir Das to attend IFFM Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Screenshot of Vir Das's Instagram Post (pic credit- @virdas) Fresh off the announcement that he will be honoured at the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025, comedian and actor Vir Das has once again captured public attention, this time with an old video that's making waves for all the right reasons. While he gears up to be celebrated for his impact on Indian entertainment and global comedy, Das, in the clip, used his voice to challenge long-standing stereotypes about India held by many in the the now-viral clip, Das delivers a pointed message to second-generation Indians living abroad. 'Your parents' version of India does not exist. It is archaic, it is gone,' he says, urging them to confront outdated perceptions shaped by their upbringing and media. He also took aim at how pop culture continues to misrepresent India, stating that the pop cultural portrayal of India does not NRIs to visit and experience the India of today, he says, 'Come home' and asks them to 'witness modern India, in all of our chaos and infinitely larger beauty.' He ends the message on a strong note that if the NRIs are not coming back home, they should not lecture Indians from abroad about what it actually means to be an the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, now in its 16th edition and scheduled from August 14 to 24, will honour Das for his contributions to the globalisation of Indian comedy . The Emmy-winning comedian will be one of the special guests at this year's event, which features a vibrant lineup of films, celebrity talks, and to the recognition, Vir Das shared a heartfelt and humorous note on Instagram. He said he often feels like the least accomplished person in a room full of celebrated filmmakers and has rarely been felicitated—only on a past incident at a film festival where a critic questioned his presence, Das joked that he might just slip into a local comedy show after the event, get playfully roasted by the crowd, and let it all make sense in his own way.
