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Hans India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Two veterans practise yoga in Pacific Ocean
Visakhapatnam: Contributing to 'YogAndhra-2025', two veterans from Andhra Pradesh, Col Kolsani Srinivas (Retd) and Capt C D N V Prasad, IN (Retd) performed yoga aboard their 34-foot sailboat 'Tystie' in the Pacific Ocean. The 63-year-old veterans are alumni of the National Defence Academy and Sainik School Korukonda and on a transoceanic voyage from New Zealand to India via Fiji. They observed Yoga Day during the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, ahead of the events in India, exemplifying the spirit of this year's theme, 'yoga for one earth, one health'. Their unique seaborne observance highlighted yoga's global resonance. Braving swells, shifting winds, and confining to restricted spaces, their effort showcases resilience and commitment towards wellness, even at sea and across oceans. Joining over 2 crore participants in Andhra Pradesh, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister of AP N Chandrababu Naidu for the YogAndhra organised in Visakhapatnam, the gesture by the two sons of the soil adds an inspirational note. Their journey reaffirms that oceans are not barriers, but bridges, conveying the Indian Navy's message of maritime unity and friendship to the world. The two veterans had set out on a sail from Opua Bay, New Zealand bound for Savusavu, Fiji. Their boat is going to be changed to Indian registration and renamed as 'Visakha' to honour the port of Visakhapatnam upon its arrival in Visakhapatnam scheduled later during the year. The duo's adventure serves as an inspiration for others to follow suit.
Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Two old boys from Sainik School in Andhra perform yoga during NZ-Vizag sea voyage
New Delhi, Two military veterans and former students of a Sainik School in Andhra Pradesh with a penchant for sailing are currently on a sea voyage from New Zealand to Visakhapatnam, and celebrated Yoga Day mid-sea on Saturday. Two old boys from Sainik School in Andhra perform yoga during NZ-Vizag sea voyage For Delhi-based strategic expert Commodore C Uday Bhaskar , this feat made his heart flush with delight. Bhaskar, also an alumnus of Sainik School Korukonda, said he was in its first batch when the institution began its journey in January 1962. "And, for us Saikorians , it is a matter of great pride as Andhra is in focus today on International Day of Yoga with Visakhapatnam being the centerpiece, and two of the old boys, both in their 60s, performed yoga onboard their boat 'Tystie', on their nautical voyage," he told PTI. As the world celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga, Bhaskar also shared a note written by Vice Admiral M S Pawar , a former Deputy Chief of Naval Staff , on the duo's voyage. "The day was heralded by two 63-year-old alumni of the National Defence Academy, who are also classmates from Sainik School Korukonda Col Kolsani Srinivas and Capt CDNV Prasad, from the Navy, onboard their 34-ft-long boat named 'Tystie' sailing near the International Date Line in the Pacific," the former DCNS wrote. The 26-year-old boat is on a passage from New Zealand to India via Fiji and the next port of call is Noro in Solomon Islands, Vice Admiral Pawar wrote. Bhaskar said Vice Admiral Pawar is also a Saikorian and that makes this day very special for students and alumni of the Sainik School in Andhra Pradesh that itself has a rich legacy. "The school started in the old palace that was built over a century ago by a maharaja of the Gajapathi royal family . The school's Houses carry the names of the different historic dynasties, such as Gupta House, Maurya House, Pallava House, Kakatiya House, Ganapathi House, Chalukya House and Moghul House," he said. "When I was there, we had just few houses, and I was in Gajapathi House," he proudly recalled. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Two Andhra veterans embark on sailing voyage
VISAKHAPATNAM: In a tribute to Andhra Pradesh's rich maritime legacy, two retired defence officers and alumni of Sainik School Korukonda have embarked on a trans-oceanic sailing expedition from New Zealand to India. Colonel K Srinivas (Retd), formerly of the Corps of EME, and Captain CDNV Prasad (Retd), Indian Navy, both belonging to the 63rd course of the National Defence Academy (1980), set sail from Opua Bay, New Zealand at 10.00 am (local time, GMT -12) on May 14, 2025 aboard their 34-feet-long sailboat Tystie. The journey began with the first leg to Savusavu, Fiji, and the veterans anticipate reaching their destination in 12 to 13 days, depending on weather and wind conditions. Their voyage, which spans across the Indo-Pacific, includes planned stops at Savusavu (Fiji), Port Vila (Vanuatu), Solomon Islands, Kupang and Bali (Indonesia), Penang and Langkawi (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand), and Sri Vijaya Puram, before culminating in India. Vice Admiral MS Pawar (Retd), also an alumnus of Sainik School Korukonda, said, 'Both officers are proud sons of Telugu soil, and represent the enduring spirit and values of Sainik School Korukonda.'
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Hans India
Defying their age, two Telugu veterans embark on a transoceanic voyage
Visakhapatnam: In continuing the rich maritime heritage and seafaring traditions of the Andhras, two veterans, Col K Srinivas (Retd) ex-EME and Capt CDNV Prasad (Retd) have set out on a sail from Opua Bay, New Zealand at 1000 hours bound for Savusavu, Fiji. Both from the 63rd course of the National Defence Academy (1980), they are currently on their first leg of the passage to India onboard their 34-ft-long sailboat 'Tystie.' Currently registered in Poland, their boat is going to be changed to Indian registration and rechristened as 'Visakha' to honour the port of Visakhapatnam upon its arrival at Visakhapatnam later during the year. Both the Telugu officers are the alumni of the Sainik School Korukonda (1971 batch). Over the last 63 years, the school has contributed handsomely to feeding cadets into the National Defence Academy and other defence training institutions. The legendary Col Santosh Babu, MVC (Posthumous) of Galwan fame is an alumnus of the school. Depending upon weather and winds, they are expected to reach the next port at Savusavu, Fiji in 12 to 13 days. Their ambitious passage plan includes ports of call at Savusavu (Fiji), Port Vila (Vanuatu), Solomon Islands, Kupang (Indonesia), Bali (Indonesia), Panang (Malaysia), Langkawi (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand) and Sri Vijaya Puram. Along their voyage, they are likely to come across many Telugu persons of Indian origin at various ports of call. This inspiring transoceanic sailing endeavour has been undertaken by Indian senior citizens - a section that is generally content with a slow-paced retired life. Their adventure sets an example which is bound to motivate several others to take to the seas irrespective of their age. The long Andhra coast dotted with minor and major ports, beaches and coastal villages has a rich potential for marine tourism and the entire spectrum of Blue Economy. Back in 2018, then Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had flagged off water sports endeavours in Visakhapatnam. With the arrival of the Tystie (Visakha), it sets a new tone for adventure sports in Visakhapatnam, flagging off the requirement for a suitable marina infrastructure with necessary berthing facilities to support water-based activities.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
A TELUGU ADVENTURE IN THE INDO-PACIFIC
Secunderabad: In continuing the rich maritime heritage and sea faring traditions of the Andhras, two Veterans & Senior Citizens, Colonel K Srinivas (Retd) ex EME and Captain CDNV Prasad (IN) (Retd), both from 63rd course of the National Defence Academy (1980) have sailed from Opua Bay, New Zealand at 1000h on 14 May 2025 (time zone -12) for Savusavu, Fiji on their first leg of the passage to India onboard their 34 Feet long sailboat named TYSTIE. Their boat is presently registered in Poland but will change to Indian Registration and be probably rechristened 'VISHAKHA' (to honour the port of Visakhapatnam) on arrival at Visakhapatnam later during the year. Both the officers are sons of the Telugu soil and proud alumni of the prestigious Sainik School Korukonda- 1971 entry batch. Over the last 63 years, the school has contributed handsomely to feeding cadets into the National Defence.
