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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Dreams shattered and limbs broken: When tragedy trumped RCB's triumph
Dreams shattered and limbs broken: When tragedy trumped RCB's triumph BY R KAUSHIK BENGALURU: This was supposed to be a Wednesday evening of celebration, of appreciation, of love received and reciprocated. Instead, it devolved into a tragedy of unspeakable proportions, burying Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden IPL success under a pall of unimaginable, heartbreaking gloom. The scenes of jubilation that had spilled over from Tuesday night after RCB's six-run conquest of Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad suddenly assumed an entirely different hue outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where Rajat Patidar and his men were to parade their spoils in front of their adoring, loyal-to-a-fault followers. Long before the team had even made its way to its hotel from the HAL Airport, thousands had gathered outside and around the franchise's home venue, screaming and shouting and waving red flags as anticipation of seeing their heroes in the flesh reached fever pitch. As the cavalcade made its way through Cubbon Road around 3.15pm and towards the hotel that has been RCB's base for a few years now, the roars reached a crescendo, even though dark windows prevented those who had gathered from glimpsing Virat Kohli, clearly the man of the hour, and his mates. As it turned out, those dark windows turned out to be a portent of what was to come. The sea of people that spilled over to Queen's Road jostled and pushed and shoved; those who had snagged an invite to the free-of-charge event impatiently willed the gates to be thrown open while the rest went searching for vantage points. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 月 **,***원대 '실비보험' 최적가 비교가입! "月 보험료 낮추고, 보장은 실속있게"… 굿리치 보험대리점 (등록번호:제2006038313호) 가격 받기 Undo In the absence of any structured mechanism and with people flowing in all directions, it was almost a given that something had to give. That the extent of the tragedy would be of this horrific nature was beyond anyone's worst fears. Scenes of chaos reigned around every entry point long before pockets of stampedes snuffed out dreams, hopes, and lives. Images of footwear strewn outside gates are seared in one's memory, a grim reminder of what had unfolded a few minutes previously when glee gave way to avoidable disaster. Inside the packed venue – there were as many people in the stands as there would be for a match, and an equal number outside – people seemed oblivious to what had unfolded just metres away from them. There was no drop in the buzz of excitement, no indication that they even knew. When the players emerged on the balcony a little before 5.30pm to individually hold the trophy aloft, they were greeted with thunderous approbation. And when Kohli grabbed a mic to answer a question, the roars threatened to bring the roof down. For a full five minutes, the darling of the masses couldn't get a word in, such was the cacophonous response to his presence. Watching from the safe confines of the press box — how one managed to get there is a tale for another day —one couldn't help but find it all very jarring, unnerving, hard to stomach. Sport is meant to be a celebration of the pursuit of excellence, if not perfection. It is designed to unite people, in joy if the team/player one supports triumphs, or in sorrow if the result doesn't go to plan. It can't, must and should not have the power to uproot families and adversely change the lives of hundreds in the blink of an eye. Celebrations can go sour sometimes, but at this price? There was a singular lack of emergency preparedness, and this isn't being wise after the event. To witness people running with the unconscious in their arms because there were no ambulances around – how does one even reconcile to that? When Bengaluru FC won their first I-League title in April 2014, they embarked on an open-top parade to the Sree Kanteerava Stadium without incident. Obviously, fewer people lined up to applaud their accomplishment, nor were they invited by political bigwigs for a photo op. Cricket, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, compel greater attention and approbation. But who would have bargained for the city's most famous sporting success turning into one of its worst nightmares? (The writer is a senior cricket journalist & author)
Time Business News
31-05-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
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In a design world driven by brief patterns and commercial trademarks, Saint Vanity has developed as a rising constrain that brings profundity, rebellion, and self-expression back to the cutting edge of streetwear. With its tense illustrations, philosophical connotations, and particular troubled tasteful, Saint Vanity has carved out a space for those who wear their convictions, inconsistencies, and inward fights on their sleeves—literally. The brand's most notorious pieces—T-shirts and hoodies—serve not fair as clothing but as explanations. They speak to a development that mixes road culture, otherworldly imagery, and enthusiastic trustworthiness in each thread. Founded in the early 2020s, Saint Vanity is still generally unused to the mold scene but has as of now built a faction taking after. The brand title itself is a conundrum, drawing on the duality of the sacrosanct and the evil. 'Saint Vanity' proposes virtue and otherworldly amazing quality, whereas 'Pretension' talks to inner self, realism, and natural fixation. This topical pressure shapes the spine of the brand's philosophy—one that grasps imperfect humankind and inward conflict. Saint Vanity's plan approach reflects a world where confidence and disobedience coexist, where excellence is found in blemish, and where design gets to be a apparatus for individual and philosophical reflection. At the heart of Saint Vanity's victory are its T-shirts—bold, expressive, and astutely built. The Saint Vanity T-shirt aren't fair fundamental cotton tees. Each shirt is created with premium heavyweight texture, and the plans are anything but generic. Graphics regularly include devout iconography, gothic typography, and sincerely thunderous expressions that address the standards of society, religion, acclaim, and self-worth. Think of visuals like blessed messengers in rot, burning roses, or expressions like 'Forgive the Faithless' or 'Vanity is My Religion'. These aren't clean, cleaned articles of clothing. They reflect genuine life, with all its scars, battles, and beauty. Saint Vanity's T-shirts challenge wearers to go more profound, to inquire questions, and to wear their convictions (and inconsistencies) with pride. These larger than average sweatshirts are made for both consolation and encounter. The texture is thick, delicate, and intentioned troubled, giving the piece a grunge-inspired, post-apocalyptic edge. Designs regularly span the front, back, and sleeves—invoking a full-body visual involvement. Common subjects incorporate recovery, confinement, divine strife, and urban rot. You might see a hoodie with a broken corona encompassing a crying cherub, or gothic script perusing 'SAVED BY SIN' over the chest. These pictures tap into a shared social mind, where religion, resistance, and character intersect. Every Saint Vanity Hoodie feels individual and disobedient, like it was planned for somebody who doesn't fair take after the swarm but goes up against it. While Saint Vanity's visuals might feel crude and underground, the craftsmanship is top-tier. All articles of clothing are delivered in constrained bunches, with a solid accentuation on quality control and imaginative treatment. The brand carefully equalizations high quality aesthetics with high-end generation strategies, guaranteeing that each thing not as it were looks striking but keeps going through wear and time. The color palette tends to favor unbiased tones—black, dark, white, and sepia—accentuated by profound reds, golds, and the intermittent electric blue. This permits the plans to stay immortal whereas standing out in a inconspicuous, candidly charged way. Distressing is a key portion of the aesthetic—not fair for fashion, but to reflect the defective excellence of the human encounter. Nothing around a Saint Vanity piece feels mass-produced or fake. It's streetwear that tells a story, regularly one that's chaotic, difficult, and real. Though still underground, Saint Vanity is catching the eye of fashion-forward youth and specialists who are tired of standard equality. Its passionate profundity and strong iconography have made it a favorite among performers, skaters, and creatives who float toward bona fide self-expression. The brand's drop culture—releasing limited-edition pieces without warning—adds an component of shortage and attractive quality. This show not as it were builds buildup but moreover adjusts with the brand's ethos: the best things in life are uncommon, and the most important ones are earned, not manufactured. Saint Vanity's developing ubiquity proposes that today's era needs more than fair tasteful appeal—they need significant mold that reflects their inward lives and external identities. Saint Vanity is more than a clothing brand. It's a reflection of a world where individuals are torn between otherworldly yearning and fabric allurement, between personality and picture, between truth and self-deception. In doing so, it enables wearers to grasp their blemishes, stand up to their truths, and investigate what it implies to exist in a world full of inconsistencies. Its T-shirts and hoodies are instruments for expression, advertising both consolation and encounter in break even with measure. As Saint Vanity proceeds to pick up footing, the brand is balanced for assist expansion—potentially into extras, denim, and outerwear. But no matter how much it develops, its challenge will be to keep up the enthusiastic and creative astuteness that sets it apart. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
The Irish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Noughties pop star looks unrecognisable as he flexes his muscles 23 years after finding fame as a school kid
A NOUGHTIES pop star looks unrecognisable in snaps and videos shared on his Instagram account. 23 years after finding fame as a school kid in his teens, 8 James Kenzie looks unrecognisable these days Credit: Instagram 8 He has a very ripped figure Credit: Instagram 8 He shot to fame in the 00s as a member of Blazin' Squad Credit: Getty - Contributor On Instagram, James, 39, can be found showing off his ripped physique while encouraging his fans to get coached by him. With over 24,000 followers, the former Blazin' Squad member describes himself as an "online coach" who runs COACHING BY KENZIE. He urges fans to "Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Stay Motivated" with his plan, boasting that they will achieve "Results That Last - Without the Restriction". Sharing sizzling snaps of his muscles on social media, James often displays his ripped abs and figure. Read More on 90s & 00s Stars "You looking absolutely incredible gorgeous," said one fan underneath a recent ripped snap of James. "How are you the bustiest Blazin Squad guy?" asked another. "Omfg!! Beast mode on," gushed a third. Underneath a video promoting how he trains people, someone else said: "How many of his fans wanna be trained by Kenzie. Roll up roll up." Most read in Showbiz Meanwhile, his former Blazin' Squad bandmate Marcel Somerville said underneath one of his snaps: "Go on Kenz! I'm coming down for a session." James shot to fame in 2001 when the band Blazin' Squad hit the charts. Noughties boyband look unrecognisable 27 years after No1 smash Crossroads as they reunite for huge pop gig The band, which comprised of 10 members, had six consecutive Top 10 hits, including the number one single . Blazin' Squad released two albums which just made the UK Top 40 album chart. While in the Blazin' Squad, James went by the name MC Kenzie. The group split in 2005, with MC Kenzie, MC Flava and MC Strider going on to form the group Friday Hill. 8 The band shot to fame in the noughties Credit: Getty - Contributor 8 Blazin' Squad had many members over the years before disbanding Credit: Alamy 8 In 2005, he appeared in Celebrity Big Brother Credit: Channel 4 Kenzie then became well-known as the youngest ever Celebrity Big Brother housemate when he appeared on the show in 2005 at the age of 19. In 2013, it was revealed that Kenzie would be joining forces with Adam Rickitt, The band was formed the second series of ITV2's The Big Reunion. When Kenzie was at the top of his game in the band in the mid-noughties, he dated glamour model Jodie Marsh in 2005. He has been with his current girlfriend Frankie since January 2012, as per reports . The rapper and online coach shares two daughters with his partner. Kenzie and Frankie are parents t o Wynter and Wyllow. Wynter was born in 2013, and Wyllow was born a year later in 2014. 8 Jodie Marsh dated Kenzie in 2005 Credit: PA:Press Association 8 The pair looked smitten at several events in the noughties Credit: PA:Press Association
Euronews
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Euronews
All eyes on EVs as carmakers eye competition at Auto Shanghai 2025
ADVERTISEMENT Leading automakers will be showcasing their latest designed-for-China models at the Shanghai auto show this week - in a bid to stay competitive in the world's largest car market. Some industry experts view this year's show in the sprawling industrial outskirts of Shanghai as a tipping point. Three decades after Beijing set out to build a world-class car industry, local manufacturers account for about two-thirds of sales inside China, and a growing share of global exports. The exhibition opens to the public on Thursday and runs until 2 May. Increased demand for EVs Encouraged by government subsidies for scrapping older cars for the latest models, Chinese drivers have embraced the switch to electric vehicles (EVs), with sales of battery-powered and hybrid vehicles jumping 40% last year. A total of 31.4 million vehicles including buses and trucks were sold last year in the world's biggest market by sales, up 4.5% compared to a year earlier, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reported. Growth in sales of EVs was offset by falling sales of traditional gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, which still accounted for just over half of new car sales. Chinese electric vehicle maker BY nudged past Tesla as the world's biggest maker of EVs by sales last year, reporting revenue of over $100 billion (€87.8bn). It recently announced an ultra fast EV charging system that it says can provide a full charge for its latest EVs within five to eight minutes, about the time needed to fill up at the pump. It plans to build more than 4,000 of the new charging stations across China. Survival of the fittest To gain access to China's potentially huge market, foreign automakers like Volkswagen, General Motors, BMW and Ford set up joint ventures with state-owned local companies beginning in the 1980s and 90s, helping them build the capacity and technology to compete on a world scale. They also created sprawling supply chains in Shanghai and other major manufacturing hubs, helping to nurture other big names in the Chinese car industry, such as BYD, Geely and Great Wall Motors. Facing brutal competition at home, Chinese carmakers are expanding rapidly into many world markets, winning market share with relatively affordable sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks. Shanghai's auto show is a gathering for the 'survival of the fittest,' Zhou Lijun, director and chief researcher of the industry analysis group Yiche Research Institute, said. It's also a turning point in that local automakers have switched from a supporting role to being the real protagonists on the world stage, he added. That doesn't mean all the EV makers go it alone. BYD teamed up with Daimler, now the Mercedes-Benz Group, to launch its Denza premium brand, featured on billboards in Southeast Asian capitals like Bangkok. Tariffs and other challenges Opening markets wider to foreign competition has given car buyers a choice of more affordable, innovative vehicles. But that has been a mixed blessing for older automakers like GM, Ford, Toyota and VW that now face fiercer competition both at home and abroad. Trump doubled down on tariffs on Chinese goods, raising them to up to 145%. His recent announcement of a 90-day pause temporarily spared many other countries including Japan from 24% across-the-board tariffs. But a 10% baseline tariff and a 25% tax on imported cars, auto parts, steel and aluminium exports remains in place. Higher US and European tariffs on foreign-made EVs are prompting Chinese newcomers to shift production closer to those markets as more Western consumers opt for the latest Chinese models. ADVERTISEMENT Not that long ago, Japanese automakers were doing the same, as they fought trade friction with the United States over their own exports. Now, Toyota, Honda and Nissan employ hundreds of thousands of US workers at their US factories. 'The trade war between China and the United States has blocked direct exports from China to the United States, but it hasn't blocked local production there or the establishment of global production bases in Europe or elsewhere,' Zhou said. But as Trump's 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles shows, other factors may slow that expansion. A report by the Rhodium Group shows that nearly half the world's markets are restricting imports from China, in part because of national security concerns linked to the advanced electronics in EVs and other high-tech vehicles. ADVERTISEMENT About 12% of the global market is relatively open, including countries like Australia and South Africa. According to the report, Russia is a major market but is nearly saturated. The road ahead Chinese automakers lag behind global leaders like Toyota in conventional gasoline and diesel fuelled vehicles, but they can sell EVs at roughly the same price, while also solving the problems of range and fast charging. China has become part of what geopolitical analyst Yanmei Xie described, in a commentary in the Japanese financial publication Nikkei Asia, as a 'technological paradigm shift.' Automakers in China are going electric not just because of the green transition, but as a route to 'technological and industrial dominance,' she wrote. ADVERTISEMENT EV makers in China have benefited from not having huge legacy operations that have to make the transition, Stefan Sielaff, vice president of global design for EV maker Zeekr Group, part of Geely's stable of brands. Founded in 2021, it's selling cars in more than 80 markets including in Europe. 'Therefore they can immediately react to market demand, to customer demand, and can deliver very, very fast,' he said.
Daily Tribune
05-03-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Atmosphere Core Expands into Europe with Italian Luxury Retreat
In a landmark move for the international hospitality industry, Maldives-based hotelier Atmosphere Core has announced its entry into the European market. The company, known for its rapid expansion and innovative hospitality approach, will launch BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE BY ATMOSPHERE, a luxury rural retreat in the scenic Langhe, Piedmont, Italy. A Decade of Rapid Growth Starting with a single resort in the Maldives in 2013, Atmosphere Core has quickly risen to become a major hospitality player in the region. Over the past two years, the company has expanded its portfolio to include over 25 properties across India and South Asia, positioning itself for international growth. Group Managing Director Salil Panigrahi attributes the company's success to its unique culture of service: "Since launching our first resort in 2013, we have forged a unique cultural belief in the ethos 'Joy of Giving'. By maintaining and strengthening this core value, we can bring our distinctive hospitality offerings to the world. At Atmosphere Core, we craft unforgettable moments that transcend geographical boundaries—creating experiences, not just hotels." Strategic Partnerships Driving Expansion As part of its international strategy, Atmosphere Core has established key partnerships across Europe. Among these, its Wine Program Initiative has partnered with Bottega S.p.A., the world's leading Prosecco brand. This collaboration will not only bring award-winning wines to Atmosphere Core's properties but also introduce themed culinary experiences. "Significant partnerships like Bottega take our business to every corner of the planet," Panigrahi noted. "This special relationship is just one of many that brought Italy to Atmosphere Core, and now we are bringing Atmosphere Core to Italy. We are excited to launch our first European destination in 2026." A Historic Monastery Turned Luxury Retreat BORGO MONCHIERO HERITAGE BY ATMOSPHERE is the latest addition to the 'HERITAGE BY ATMOSPHERE' collection under the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts brand. Originally built in 1773 as a monastery, the property is being transformed into a luxury countryside retreat, preserving its Romanesque architecture and frescoes while integrating modern amenities. Situated in UNESCO-protected Langhe, a region renowned for Barolo and Barbera wines, the retreat will feature 19 suites and rooms, a restored chapel for weddings, a spa, an outdoor pool, a fine dining restaurant, and event spaces. global disruptor in the hospitality industry.
