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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Vinay Varma's play ‘Paaswala' a unique conversation on death
What happens when theatre dares to step into spaces we often avoid, even in thought? Vinay Varma's new play 'Paaswala', an adaptation of the late Jayant Pawar's poignant interview 'Mulakhat' with a crematorium keeper, does just that. Set entirely in a crematorium and revolving around its enigmatic caretaker, 'Paaswala' is not merely about death; it is a stark, soul-searching meditation on life itself. The play is set to be staged on July 20 at Lamakaan. Vinay, known for his fearless storytelling, confesses he was drawn to the sheer audacity of the subject. 'It's rare for anyone to even attempt such a theme,' he says, adding, 'The idea is morbid, unsettling to read, let alone perform. But what about those who live and work in crematoriums, who see mutilated bodies every day? How do they normalise death?' At the heart of 'Paaswala' is what Vinay calls 'the chilling stillness' of its central character, the crematorium keeper. But is it truly numbness, or a mask? Does he ever soften? Or is he simply a hardened professional performing the final duty of human existence?
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Book by retired Army man on postcard era released
Das Paise ka Postcard, a tribute to an era when postcards were the only means of communication, authored by S.N. Ahmed, a retired Indian Army officer was released recently by actor and director Vinay Varma. Mr. Ahmed said the book is a poignant tribute to that forgotten era when postcards were the only thread that tied hearts together. They were awaited with bated breath, read over and over, and held close as treasures of connection. The book will be staged as a play rekindling the warmth, nostalgia, and human connection once delivered by handwritten letters.
Business Standard
17-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
RateGain Travel Tech gains after inking pact with Air Montenegro
RateGain Travel Technologies rose 2.01% to Rs 437.20 after the company announced that it has joined hands with Air Montenegro to enhance the airline's pricing agility and market competitiveness across Europe. The collaboration with RateGains AirGain platform will provide the airlines revenue and pricing teams with real-time, high-quality competitive fare insights. This will enable faster, data-driven decision-making, allowing the airline to swiftly respond to market changes while optimizing yield and improving load factors. With AirGains advanced airfare pricing intelligence, Air Montenegro will gain access to real-time competitor pricing data from both direct airline websites and indirect channels like OTAs and GDSs. The solution enables airline pricing teams to track route-level trends, spot anomalies, benchmark fare positions, and proactively respond to competitor movesall within a single, intuitive dashboard. Vukadin Stojanović, CEO at Air Montenegro, said, "For an airline like ours thats expanding and serving competitive European markets, staying ahead of pricing shifts is essential. This partnership with AirGain allows us to move from reactive to proactive pricing strategies, empowering our teams with reliable data and actionable insights that directly impact our commercial performance." Vinay Varma, Senior Vice President and General Manager at AirGain, commented, "Were proud to support Air Montenegro as they strengthen their position in the Balkan and Central European aviation markets. They are among the first in the region to adopt our AI-powered platform, VUE. Airlines in this region operate in some of the most complex fare environments in Europe, and conventional systems often fall short in addressing the dynamic nature of todays fare environments. With VUE, Air Montenegros revenue team now has access to real-time, travel-specific intelligencepowered by AIthat enables faster, sharper decision-making every day." RateGain Travel Technologies is a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the hospitality and travel industry. The company today is one of the worlds largest processors of electronic transactions, price points, and travel intent data, helping revenue management, distribution, and marketing teams across hotels, airlines, meta-search companies, package providers, car rentals, travel management companies, cruises, and ferries drive better outcomes for their business. The company's consolidated net profit rose 9.6% to Rs 54.81 crore, while net sales increased 1.9% to Rs 260.69 crore in Q4 March 2025 over Q4 March 2024.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vijay & I are living the dream our father left his village to chase: Anand Deverakonda
"The other day, while we were out, someone came up to my dad and marvelled at how much I resemble him. I guess I've begun to resemble him more now. I suppose it's only natural — my father is fundamental to everything we are as a family. ' 'It all began with his dream' But life had other plans. He got married at 25 or 26, and not long after, my parents had Vijay. With a family to support, he had to make choices. He became a director because he had responsibilities to meet. Back then, entertainment didn't pay well. There were only two TV channels — Doordarshan and DD2. It was a tough life. Humble. Modest. Living from pay cheque to pay cheque, and often not knowing when the next one would come. But no matter how tight things got, he never let us feel the weight of it. 'He was the first to see the actor in Vijay' He introduced us to the magic of cinema. Back then in the 2000s it was the era of renting DVDs. He'd show us different kinds of cinema. Me and Vijay studied at hostel in Puttaparthi. We lived in Vanasthalipuram and during summer vacations, we'd come home and frequented Shiv Ganga, Konark, Megha and Raghavendra theatres. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo It was my dad who first imagined Vijay as an actor when he was just a child. He saw it before any of us did — and you could say he set it all in motion. My dad made sure Vijay had access to an action master, dance master, karate master. He'd always tell him to run around… He thought I'd become a sportsman. I was crazy about cricket. I remember I'd be up at 6 in the morning and push my dad to bowl for me for hours together. He'd patiently indulge me. Well, I ended up surprising him. Even when we didn't do well in exams — no matter what happened — our parents never judged us for the choices we made. They gave us complete freedom, and that gave us the confidence to make our own decisions. After Vijay came back home after completing school, he wasn't keen on academics and was interested in drama. My dad spoke to theatre veteran Vinay Varma , arranged ₹30,000, and enrolled him in an acting workshop. 'I took the leap because he believed in me' I went on to pursue my MS and moved to the US. By 2017, I was working as a Senior Consultant, doing tech strategy, when Arjun Reddy released. Life was comfortable — stable, well-paying — but I slowly realised it wasn't what I truly wanted to do. When I told my mother that, she simply said, 'Move back.' Around that time, Vijay had just launched his clothing line, and I thought I'd return home and help him with that. But then someone approached my dad with the script of Dorasani. He read it, passed it on to me — and, as always, left the decision entirely to me. Looking back, I know I could take that leap because I had the kind of parents who stood by me no matter what. Their faith in me is what gave me the courage to begin. He saw the actor in Vijay long before the rest of us did. He never pushed us, just gently nudged us toward what he believed we could become. Whether it was enrolling him in an acting workshop or bowling with me for hours — he always showed up. Quietly, patiently, without ever expecting anything back I got to see a different side of him last year when we went on our first family vacation to New York. While we were walking in Central Park, he hugged us and said 'You guys have some so far. I'm so proud.' Life had come full circle 'Whatever we've done, he's been right behind us' Two of the most important lessons I've learnt from my dad are to always put family first, and to stay practical — about life, work, everything. He just has so much innate love — and he shows it by being fully present. He's involved in every aspect of our lives. He's the single point of contact for everything in our production house. Recently, we bought a piece of land in our village, and he's taken it upon himself to turn it into an organic farm. He believes that's the future. That's just who he is — steady, thoughtful, and always there, having our back. I got to see a different side of him last year when we went on our first family vacation to America. While we were walking in New York's Central Park, he hugged us and said 'You guys have some so far. I'm so proud.' Life had come full circle. But I know it all began with the dream he once dared to chase. Thank you, nanna — you dreamed for us before we even knew how to dream. — As told to Karthik Pasupulate
Business Standard
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
RateGain partners with Caribbean airline LIAT (2020) for providing airfare pricing intelligence software
RateGain Travel Technologies said that it has partnered with Caribbean's regional airline LIAT (2020) for implementing its airfare pricing intelligence platform AirGain. Started operations in August 2024, LIAT (2020) Limited is a key player in Caribbean aviation. With a mission to connect island economies, boost regional tourism, and ensure vital inter-island connectivity, LIAT operates scheduled flights across the Eastern Caribbean, including Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent. LIAT is expanding across underserved routes, enhancing digital capabilities, and forming strategic partnerships to drive efficiency and long-term growth. The collaboration with RateGain reflects LIATs push to modernize its commercial operations and adopt technology-led solutions. With travel demand rebounding and market volatility rising, LIAT is embracing a data-driven, agile pricing strategy. Through its partnership with AirGain, revenue teams now access real-time fare intelligence across direct and indirect channelswebsites, OTAs, and GDSsenabling faster, smarter decisions in one of the worlds most price-sensitive regions. Vinay Varma, senior vice president and general manager at AirGain, said: We are delighted to welcome LIAT into the AirGain community. The Caribbean is a uniquely complex and dynamic aviation market, where pricing strategies must constantly adapt to local demand trends, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. With AirGains real-time market intelligence, LIATs revenue management and pricing teams will have the clarity and confidence to protect yield, enhance load factors, and strengthen market share on every route." RateGain Travel Technologies is a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the hospitality and travel industry. The company today is one of the worlds largest processors of electronic transactions, price points, and travel intent data helping revenue management, distribution and marketing teams across hotels, airlines, meta-search companies, package providers, car rentals, travel management companies, cruises and ferries drive better outcomes for their business. The company's consolidated net profit rose 9.6% to Rs 54.81 crore while net sales increased 1.9% to Rs 260.69 crore in Q4 March 2025 over Q4 March 2024. The scrip added 0.08% to currently trade at Rs 450.05 on the BSE.
