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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Respect comes with talent, not language, says Pramod
Kannada actor Pramod has signed his second Telugu film, titled Lenin. The film, directed by Murali Kishore, also stars Akhil Akkineni . 'It feels surreal when our work gets recognised in a neighbouring film industry. The team wanted me to portray a character that's on par with the lead role,' he says. 'In Telugu cinema, artistes with real talent are given immense respect, regardless of where they are from. I don't see too much of a challenge when it comes to acting in films in another language, as cinema itself is a universal language. With audiences exposed to pan-India films, they're now open to seeing actors from other industries on their screens,' he explains. On the home front, Pramod believes that Kannada films need stronger production teams to support young talent and help the industry flourish. 'It's great that big films like KGF and Kantara got global attention, but small films with strong content are equally important for the growth of the film industry. When these films get support from major production houses, they can reach wider audiences — and that's one way of reclaiming our lost glory,' he shares.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Memorial for elephant Arjuna raises questions over violation of NTCA norms
The inauguration of a memorial for the famed Dasara elephant Arjuna at the Balle elephant camp in the D.B. Kuppe range of Nagarahole tiger reserve, has sparked a new controversy. The memorial – a life-size sculpture of elephant Arjuna, who died in an operation to capture a wild elephant in Hassan in 2023 – was inaugurated by the Minister for Forest, Ecology, and Environment Eshwar B. Khandre, on Friday. The Minister eulogised Arjuna for his contribution to forest operations and Dasara, and said he may not be physically present, but lives on in the hearts of Kannadigas. Though the Minister's gesture and the memorial is well-intended, it is a violation of standing guidelines issued by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) concerning interventions within core/critical tiger habitats. The communique issued on April 22, 2009, is a standing instruction to the field directors of all tiger reserves, and clause (V) of the communique explicitly states that 'since the core/critical tiger habitats are meant to be kept inviolate for tigers, artefacts like foundation stones, commemorative exhibits, signages, should not be constructed in such areas at any cost.' Drawing attention to the violation, photographer Pramod said that the NTCA communique is unequivocal on the issue. The Arjuna memorial, he said, was in contravention of the NTCA guidelines,as the camp and the memorial is located in the core critical area of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. The memorial to Arjuna stands at a height of 2.98 metres, is 3.74 metres long, and weighs 650 kilograms. Mr. Pramod said that the D.B. Kuppe range is beset with habitat fragmentation and human-animal conflict, and the installation of a memorial abets the same. Similar questions have been raised with regard to the bust of Conservator of Forest Manikandan, which was unveiled in D.B. Kuppe in March this year. Manikandan was the director of the tiger reserve, and was trampled to death on March 3, 2018, by a wild tusker when he was on duty apprising himself of damage caused by a forest fire. Activists argue that his legacy would have been better perpetuated had the bust been installed at the forest department office rather than deep in the jungle, which is inaccessible to the public.
New Indian Express
18-06-2025
- New Indian Express
CB wing to probe crime; CM Mohan Charan Majhi assures exemplary action
BERHAMPUR/BHUBANESWAR: A day after the horrific gangrape of the 20-year-old student on Gopalpur beach rocked the state, the state government on Tuesday ordered a probe by the Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW&CW) of the Crime Branch. This came hours after Berhampur police arrested all 10 accused which included four juveniles. Terming the incident a crime against humanity, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said exemplary action would be taken against the perpetrators while National Commission for Women sought a detailed report on the incident. Director general of police YB Khurania issued an order stating the CAW&CW has taken over probe which has been tagged a Red Flag case. Investigation would be conducted under direct supervision of IG S Shyni. The brutal crime took place on Sunday evening when the Plus III student and her male friend had gone to the beach at Gopalpur to celebrate Raja festival. The prime accused were identified as Pramod Nayak, Baburam Dalei and Kunal Pradhan who committed the heinous crime while seven others, including four juveniles, overpowered the victim and her classmate. Police said, 23-year-old Pramod, a native of Hiundata village under Purushottampur police limits, had returned home for Raja from Bengaluru where he works in an electronics factory. On Sunday, he called friends Baburam and Lakhman Pradhan (24) to join him on his bike trip to Gopalpur. Baburam and Lakhman are cousins and live in Burupada village under Hinjili police limits. On their way, the trio was joined by Om Pradhan and Deepak Tarai and three juveniles aged 17 years from Sikiri village. The eight then had company of Kunal and another minor who belonged to Pratappur village under Bellagam police station. The group of 10 rode three bikes and reached Gopalpur at around 3.30 pm where they bathed in the sea and headed to a stretch of the beach behind Panthanivas. At around 6.30 pm, the victim and her male friend reached the same location. During medical examination, the victim confirmed that Pramod, Baburam and Kunal sexually assaulted her. Police said, the survivor's condition is stable and statements of the victim as well as the accused have been recorded, Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M said.
Hans India
18-06-2025
- Hans India
10 held for gang rape of college student
Berhampur: The Berhampur police arrested six persons and detained four juveniles in connection with the horrific gang rape of a college student at the popular Gopalpur sea beach on Sunday evening, SP Saravana Vivek M said on Tuesday. The six accused persons were identified as Pramod Nayak (23) of Purushottampur, Kunal Pradhan (24) of Bellagam police limits and Baburam Dalai (19), Lakman Pradhan (24), Om Pradhan (19) and Deepak Tarai of Hinjili police station area. All the juveniles detained in the case hail from Sikiri village in Hinjili police limits. The prime accused, Pramod, a B Tech dropout, currently working in an electronics factory in Bengaluru, had recently come home on leave. He was also involved in two more criminal cases in the past. The Berhampur SP said on June 15, the 20-year-old victim, who is studying +3 in a Berhampur college, along with her classmate, visited the popular Gopalpur beach at around 6.30 pm to celebrate Raja festival and reached an area behind a hotel on the beach. They also spotted the persons sitting around 50 metres away from the spot. 'At around 8 pm, the group of men came behind the couple and overpowered the male friend and dragged the woman around 50 feet away. Three accused persons (Pramod, Baburam and Kunal) raped the woman while seven others helped them by keeping the man and woman captive. 'They released the man and the victim at around 10 pm,' said the Berhampur SP. The rapists and their accomplices, while leaving the place, also threatened the duo that they would face dire consequences if they filed any complaint with the police regarding the gang-rape. The accused men also extorted money from the victim and her friend. Later, the victim and her friend reached Gopalpur police station and narrated their ordeal at around 11 pm on Sunday. The IIC of Gopalpur police station immediately formed a team and detained seven of the suspects initially and started interrogation. Later three teams were formed to identify and detain the rest of the suspects. Based on the complaint lodged by the victim, a case has been registered under Sections 70(1), 296, 351(3), and 310(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Saravana Vivek said Odisha police will take all steps to ensure the rapists get the maximum punishment under the law, following their trial. 'As all the juveniles involved in the case are aged 17 years and this is a case of a heinous offence, we will pray to the Juvenile Justice Board to treat the juveniles as adults for the purpose of trial,' the SP said. Answering queries over poor security arrangements at Gopalpur beach, the Berhampur SP assured that police will increase patrolling in the area and urge the district administration to improve solar lighting and other amenities to ensure the safety of tourists on the beach.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Time of India
Farmer attacked by unidentified persons in Dhar
Mhow: A farmer was injured when three unidentified bike-borne persons allegedly attacked a farmer late on Monday night. Kukshi police station in-charge, Rajesh Yadav told TOI that Sunil Patidar of Talwada village was travelling on a bike with Pramod Patidar towards his farmland at around 10.30 pm on Monday. Suddenly, three bike-borne unidentified persons came from the rear side and attacked them. Pramod, 33, received injuries to the head and chest, while Sunil managed to run into the forest. After getting information about the attack, a police team reached the spot and took Pramod to the civil hospital, where he was admitted for treatment. On his complaint, the unidentified persons were booked under relevant sections of BNS.
