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The Hindu
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Film screening on Ferdinand Kittel at BIC on July 27
BENGALURU The Bangalore International Centre (BIC) will host a special screening of a film that explores the life and contributions of Ferdinand Kittel, who authored the first major Kannada-English dictionary. The event will take place on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at BIC, 4th Main Road, Domlur II Stage. Entry is free and will be on a first come, first served basis.
Gulf Insider
a day ago
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: BIC Begins Final 10-Day Countdown On Early Bird Promotion For F1 Bahrain GP 2026 Tickets
Fans have up to August 3 to take advantage of incredible deals of up to 15% off on ticket prices on BIC grandstands All Early Bird ticketholders to enjoy free entry to Bahrain's second F1 Pre-Season Test in February Formula 1 to usher in exciting new era next season with transformative regulations and 11th team on grid Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) announced today the final 10-day countdown for its Early Bird promotion offering up to 15% off on tickets to the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026. This incredible offer has been stirring up excitement since its launch earlier this month, and fans will have up until August 3 to secure their seats at unbeatable rates for next year's F1 extravaganza. The Kingdom's sporting and entertainment spectacle takes place at 'The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East' in Sakhir from 10 to 12 April. It will be the fourth of 24 rounds in the new season, which begins the top flight's new era featuring transformative regulations and an 11th team joining the grid. Following the historic, record-breaking turnout from this year's grand prix in Bahrain, F1 fans all over the world are still buzzing with excitement and are already looking ahead to next year. All are invited to purchase their tickets under this Early Bird offer to make the most of the incredible deals and especially with the huge interest worldwide – which has resulted in complete sell-outs over the past three years at BIC. Furthermore, all those who purchase their tickets during this Early Bird promotion will be able to enjoy free entry to Bahrain's second three-day session of F1 Pre-Season Testing 2026, scheduled for 18 to 20 February next year. This is a fantastic bonus for F1 fans who will be able to experience two major F1 events with one single ticket. To purchase tickets, visit BIC's official website or call the BIC Hotline on +973-17450000. BIC's Early Bird promotion covers all ticket options across the circuit's grandstands. The 15% reduction is available on tickets to the Main Grandstand and Turn 1 Grandstands, while a 10% discount is on offer for the Beyon Grandstand, University Grandstand, and Victory Grandstand. BIC's Main Grandstand and Turn 1 Grandstand are two of the premier locations where fans can experience the most exciting action of the grand prix. The ticket prices are amongst the most affordable in the world for such seats, giving race-goers the best value for money to be a part of one of the most sought-after events in all of F1. The F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 will be the 22nd edition of the Kingdom's race and the 13th time it will be taking place under lights. Aside from F1, there will be plenty more exciting motorsport action with an international support series line-up, along with a world-class, off-the-track entertainment programme for the whole family to enjoy on all three days. For more information on the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026, F1 Pre-Season Testing 2026, or other events and experiences at BIC, visit call the BIC Hotline at +973-17450000, or follow the circuit on social media.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Revisiting Girish Karnad's Wedding album
At the age of 35, playwright, filmmaker and actor, Girish Karnad, found significant success in the world of arts, with his films winning awards and accolades. His journey and life have been documented by the late actor-director himself in his memoir, This Life at Play (originally written by him in Kannada, and later translated into English by him and Srinath Perur). It is in this memoir that Girish shares the story of his birth. His mother had exclaimed to his father during lunch one day: 'And we had thought of not having him.' When Girish demanded to know more, he was told how she had felt that the three children they had would suffice, so they had booked an appointment with a doctor in Pune, but returned home when the doctor didn't show up and the couple never went back either. Reeling from this unexpected story, Girish dedicates his memoir to Dr. Madhumalathi Gune, whom he held responsible for his (and the memoir's) existence. The core of the play In his play, Wedding Album, written many decades later, Girish Karnad touches upon topics such as family secrets, nursing grievances, withholding or suddenly revealing life-altering information. The idiosyncrasies and hidden lives of families; their funny dances, sidestepping their histories; upholding of societal dividers such as caste and religion; their overlooking of serious issues like abuse; their perpetuation of dysfunctional patterns and lack of self-reflection — all forming the core of the play, which was recently performed by the Courtyard Koota community theatre group at Bangalore International Centre (BIC). The story revolves around Vidula, the youngest daughter of the family, who is to get married. The plan is to get her and the groom to meet and spend all of a week 'getting to know each other.' This is to run in parallel with wedding arrangements like purchase of jewellery and saris, planning of guest lists and gifts. A hefty advance has already been made towards the wedding venue. The possible marriage of Vidula and Ashwin, a classic NRI catch, becomes, not just a lens to view other marriages but also a platform to plot and pitch other marriages. Girish's Wedding Album exposes the national obsession of families with the institution of marriage. A mother's untold story In his autobiography, Girish writes empathetically of his mother's struggles to gain an education despite an early marriage, motherhood and widowhood. Raising a child at her parents' place, she doggedly pursued any avenue towards studying and earning a livelihood, much against the social norms of her time. She didn't just succeed in that pursuit, but dared to design her own second marriage, giving herself another chance at family life. Her new life brought her joy, wealth, more children, more accomplishments (theirs) to celebrate. Yet, Girish writes, she never 'stopped ruing that as herself, rather than as my father's wife or as our mother, she had nothing she could claim as her own achievement.' This is another thread he draws into the central narrative of Wedding Album in which Vidula, Hema and Rohit's mother, wife of Dr. Nadkarni, though not unhappy, lives with an undercurrent of sadness, even cautioning her younger daughter not to throw away her talents in bearing children. Girish writes in his memoir that Wedding Album draws from memories of the 'year of anguish and frustration' that he, his elder sister and mother went through, as they prepared for his younger sister's marriage. Natasha Iype, founder of Courtyard Koota, says this play was chosen by the community theatre group 'for its relatable theme and excellent script.' Though 'marriage felt a bit dated,' group readings showed how 'the issues raised in the play are still relevant.' They liked how 'the seemingly light-hearted approach concealed many nuances, almost in every scene and sentence.' She observes that the play 'sparked conversations and audience hung out even after the show,remarking how sad but true' the world of the play was. Though written and published in 2009, originally in Kannada as Maduveya Album, the Wedding Album continues to find resonance among theatre-makers and audience even today.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Extra date added for wildlife show in Dorset
Wildlife and adventure will take centre stage this October. Bournemouth is set to welcome Deadly Live!, the new UK arena tour from BAFTA-winning wildlife presenter Steve Backshall, based on the popular BBC series Deadly. An extra date has been added to the tour, with a show now scheduled for Tuesday, October 28 at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). Tickets are available now from Steve Backshall said: "I'm thrilled to be bringing Deadly Live! to arenas across the UK later this year for the very first time. READ: Classic and supercars to go on show in grounds of Dorset castle "We've got some amazing stunts and incredible experiments planned for this new supersized show for all the family, as we explore animals from 600 million years ago right through to modern day." The tour will visit 10 major arenas during the October half-term, kicking off in Newcastle on Friday, October 24. Deadly Live! promises an immersive experience for all ages, featuring big cats, birds of prey, Dinomania dinosaurs, snakes and more. Audiences can expect daring stunts, hands-on experiments, and the latest in wildlife science, all delivered in a fast-paced, interactive format. The show aims to entertain while educating audiences about the natural world and its most formidable predators.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Medtronic names CFO for diabetes spinoff
This story was originally published on MedTech Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily MedTech Dive newsletter. Name: Chad Spooner New Title: CFO, MiniMed Previous Title: CFO, BIC Medtronic has named Chad Spooner CFO of its diabetes business, beginning July 14. Medtronic plans to spin out the segment into a separate, publicly traded company called MiniMed, with the goal of completing the deal within 18 months. Spooner has more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership, according to the Tuesday announcement. He was previously CFO of consumer goods company BIC for five years, where he played a key role in a strategy to drive innovation, growth and efficiency. He also was CFO of Slingshot Health, a startup offering a marketplace to connect patients to physicians, and held a senior finance role at GE Energy. Que Dallara, who leads Medtronic's diabetes business and will become CEO of MiniMed, said Spooner's financial expertise and leadership 'will be instrumental as we prepare for our next chapter as an independent company.' Medtronic announced plans to spin out the diabetes unit in May, with the intent of giving the business the funding and focus it needs to reach its full potential in a competitive market. MiniMed would be the only diabetes tech firm to sell both continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps. However, other companies, including Dexcom, Abbott and Insulet, have strong product portfolios, with plans for dual-analyte sensors and patch pumps. Recommended Reading Why Medtronic plans to spin out its diabetes business Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
