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Deccan Herald
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
People have never let me down, says veteran Kannada actor Srinath
Srinath acted in his first film in 1967 alongside thespian Dr Rajkumar in 'Lagna Patrike'.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Isha Yoga cheated of Rs 24 lakh by former employee
HYDERABAD: The Isha Life Yoga Studio in Hyderabad was allegedly cheated of Rs 24,83,342 by a former employee, Sai Srinath, who worked at the centre between August 2020 and May 2022. The misappropriation came to light during an internal audit, after which the foundation confronted him. Srinath reportedly admitted to the wrongdoing and promised to repay the amount. He initially issued three post-dated cheques, all of which bounced due to insufficient funds and signature mismatch. Isha Foundation then filed a petition in the Nampally court. Following this, Srinath's father, T Venkata Surya Prakash, issued two more post-dated cheques, which also bounced. The foundation subsequently filed a complaint with the Jubilee Hills police. According to the complaint, Srinath was responsible for collecting cash from the boutique and showroom counters and depositing it into the organisation's bank account. Instead, he allegedly misappropriated the funds.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
India's victorious rapid chess team spring a surprise, Atharvaa Tayade, a ‘recreational' player from IIM-Calcutta
It was just another day for Atharvaa Tayade, a 24-year-old pursuing an MBA degree at IIM-Calcutta, when a message popped up on his account in March: 'We are participating as Team MGD1, would you be interested to play?' The message was from N Srinath, the gold medal-winning captain of India's Budapest Olympiad team, seeking a 'recreational player' for the only team from India at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships. The championship requires six players per team, with one compulsory spot each for a woman and a recreational player (someone who has never achieved FIDE Classical, Rapid or Blitz Rating of 2000 Elo points). Tayade was a perfect fit: a skilled player who stepped away from chess to pursue academics, his peak rating frozen at 1926 since July 2015 when he left the sport. Last week, when Team MGD1, which had the most number of Indians, won the FIDE World Rapid Team Championship in London, the focus was on Tayade, not on star players like Arjun Erigaisi, Harikrishna Pentala or Pranav V. Tayade remained unbeaten until the final round, carrying his team until the defeat by Malcolm's Mates' Murat Omarov. By then, his 11 wins in 12 rounds had already secured a win for his team. This meant the Pune-based chess management firm, Team MGD1, became the first Indian team to win the event in the tournament's brief three-year history. 'I knew that I was strong but I did not expect to perform this well. Luck was a factor; there were multiple things that had to fall into place, but I am happy that it went well eventually,' said Tayade, an IIT-Bombay graduate. Tayade said he was preparing for his summer internship when Srinath messaged him. 'I was quite surprised, but I responded by stating a bit about myself and said I could participate. That's when we exchanged numbers, spoke on WhatsApp and Srinath told me a couple of days later that they were finalising me,' he recalled. Ahead of his first major event in years – his first at the world level — Tayade said he made no preparations. His internship – part of the MBA course — took precedence. He spent two months – April and May — at Standard Chartered's Mumbai office. In between, he played just one local tournament as suggested by Srinath, to re-adjust to over-the-board play, relying solely on his online games. How Tayade dominated the field is intriguing. 'When I restarted chess during my engineering days, I came close to my original strength. Slowly, I was able to increase my rating online, and that's when I hit a peak of 2800, which is probably why Srinath noticed me,' he recalled. He proceeded to beat players like Wadim Rosenstein — architect of WR Chess Team and the recreational board concept — and nine-year-old compatriot Sarbartho Mani, among other rising talents. With an 11.0/12 Rapid score and 4.0/4 in Blitz, Tayade, who is originally from Mumbai, earned the moniker 'India's Pang Bo'. China's Pang Bo hogged the limelight in 2024 with his unbeaten run for the all-Chinese team, Decade China, in the amateur board. Earlier, while his contemporaries like Mitrabha Guha, Harshit Raja and Abhimanyu Puranik became grandmasters, Tayade opted for academics. After scoring over 98 per cent in Class 10 and over 90 per cent in Class 12, he cracked JEE Advanced to enter IIT-Bombay. 'My parents were involved in helping me transition into academics, whereas my trainers were keen on me continuing chess. But ultimately, it came down to me weighing the pros and cons of making chess a career,' he said. During the 2012 Under-11 Nationals, Tayade was pitted against his future MGD1 teammate Arjun Erigaisi — then just nine years old — and defeated him with the White pieces. 'Arjun was younger but playing in a higher age category, and I beat him. I shared this with Srinath, who immediately posted the result screenshot in our group. It became a funny icebreaker between us,' he recalled. Years later, Tayade found himself in awe of the same Arjun. 'Seeing Arjun and Hari in the room overawed me… they're the stars of Indian chess. I hesitated to share my chess ideas, wondering how they'd perceive them,' he said. 'But the opposite happened. During my games, they paid attention, gave inputs, and were very chill. My inferiority complex vanished once I started playing.' While the win made Tayade an overnight celebrity at his institute, he is still unsure about chess as a career option.
Hans India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
8th Navika World Kannada Summit 2025 to Bring Global Kannadigas Together in Florida
Bengaluru: Preparations are in full swing for the 8th Navika World Kannada Summit 2025, which is set to take place in Lakeland, Florida, USA from August 29 to 31. The summit will be hosted at the state-of-the-art RP Funding Convention Center and is expected to draw thousands of Kannadigas from around the world. The announcement was made during a press conference held in Bengaluru, attended by Navika President Shivakumar, conference convener Harshit Gowda, veteran actor Srinath, acclaimed director Nagathihalli Chandrashekar, and singer Alok Babu, also known as All OK. Speaking on the occasion, veteran actor Srinath emphasized the emotional connection Kannadigas settled abroad continue to have with their roots in Karnataka. He stated that although they live in prosperous conditions abroad, they deeply cherish their cultural heritage and seek such events to stay connected with their identity. Srinath expressed his excitement about meeting artists and cultural ambassadors from all over the world during the summit, which he described as a unique opportunity to rekindle Kannada sentiment. Over the course of three days, the summit will host a wide range of activities, including business forums, women's and youth forums, literary conferences, poetry recitals, storytelling, Kannada short dramas, and a cricket tournament. A colorful cultural procession inspired by Karnataka's famous Dasara Jumbo Savari will showcase traditional costumes, folk performances, and artistic representations of the state's districts. Music lovers will be treated to a grand musical evening featuring performances by renowned composer Mano Murthy and singer All OK. This global cultural celebration is being organized by the World Kannadigas Association in partnership with key Kannada organizations in Florida, including Srigandha Kannada Koota (Tampa), Orlando Kannada Koota, Nandi Kannada Koota (Miami), and Savi Kannada Koota (Jacksonville). Organizers have invited several dignitaries, including Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and other cabinet ministers, who are expected to attend. Swamijis from prominent mutts across Karnataka and the U.S. have also been invited to offer their blessings. Well-known actors and filmmakers such as Ramesh Aravind, Rakshit Shetty, and Srinath will be among the notable personalities taking part in the summit, which promises to be a vibrant celebration of Kannada language, art, and culture. Navika President Shivakumar and Convener Harshit Gowda have urged Kannadigas everywhere to join in making this event a grand success and a true festival of global unity and Kannada pride.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
With sports becoming a profession, youngsters should look for opportunities: Javagal Srinath
With sports gradually turning into a profession in India, youngsters should look for career opportunities in the field, said former international cricketer Javagal Srinath. Participating as a chief guest at the inauguration of a two-day national workshop on 'An integrated approach to athletic performance through nutrition, gut health, psychology, rehabilitation and anti-doping awareness' organized by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at JSSAHER's School of Life Sciences in Mysuru on May 26, Mr. Srinath recalled that information on training, nutrition, psychology was not as easily available when he was a cricketer in the earlier '90s. 'People used to hide information,' he said while claiming that they did not have any information about the training programmes for sports in the United States, England, Australia. 'We did not know what type of training was given for cricketers, more specifically for bowlers, in Australia, which has a sporting culture,' he said. Training for sports in India, which did not have a sporting culture, was 'incomparable' to the training in Australia, he said. While sportspersons like him in India were only practising on the field, besides lifting weights in the gym, their counterparts in other countries were undergoing advanced and in-depth training programmes, he said. However, with the facilities, opportunities and infrastructure for sports presently available for sports in the country, Indians can now aim for the top. Underscoring the importance of nutrition, Mr. Srinath said sports professionals should be able to guide aspiring sportspersons on what would go wrong if one messes up with nutrition, which is key for performance. Mr. Srinath cited the example of leading cricketer Virat Kohli, who he said watches 'every morsel of food he consumes' and 'its calories' based on whether it would slow him down or help him do better on the field. 'We should look up to such people,' he said. Mr. Srinath also emphasised the importance of psychology for every facet of life, including the performance of a sportsperson. Dr. Raveesha K. A., Dean of Faculty of Life Sciences, JSSAHER, said the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics was starting MSc programme in Sports Nutrition and Management at a time when India is aiming to host Olympics. Such facilities will help create supporting ancillary facilities to ensure there is sufficient manpower to hold such events. The two-day workshop will promote efforts to improve athletic performance of an individual through nutrition and other facets, like psychology, rehabilitation and anti-doping awareness, he said. He pointed out that it is not enough to provide proteins and other nutrients to an individual. It is equally important to customise it to an individual's physiology and biochemistry, as everybody does not come from the same genetic background. 'People come from different genetic backgrounds, cultures, food habits,' he said.
