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Indianapolis Star
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Carmel swimmer Alex Shackell named 2024-25 MaxPreps Female National Athlete of the Year
Alex Shackell's dominant run in the past year has earned her the distinction of being named MaxPreps 2024-25 Female Athlete of the Year. Shackell, 18, graduated from Carmel High School in May and will swim for Indiana University in the spring of 2026. Before her senior year at Carmel, Shackell not only qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics but also won gold and silver medals while swimming in the preliminary rounds of two Team USA relays. 2028 Olympic Swim Trials: Indianapolis officially announces it will host trials in 2028 By doing so, Shackell became the second Indiana girl ever to medal at the Olympics while still in high school. While at Carmel, Shackell helped the Greyhounds win their 39th-straight state title in girls swimming. This past season, she won four state titles, which brought her career total to 15. Other athletes to win the MaxPreps award include No. 1 overall 2025 WNBA draft pick Paige Bueckers and six-time Olympic medalist Missy Franklin.
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rakesh Poojary, Comedy Khiladigalu Season 3 Winner, Passes Away At 33
Last Updated: Comedian Rakesh Poojary, winner of Comedy Khiladigalu S3, passed away suddenly, leaving fans and the Kannada TV world in deep shock and mourning Rakesh Poojary, the television actor and comedian who won Season 3 of Comedy Khiladigalu, died of suspected cardiac arrest at the age of 33 on Monday, sending shockwaves throughout his fandom and Tulu theatre communities. The 33-year-old entertainer, who captured the hearts of audiences across Karnataka with his infectious humour and endearing stage presence, died suddenly despite having shown no signs of illness. Friends close to the late actor revealed that he had been in high spirits just the previous evening, attending a mehndi ceremony in his hometown, dancing and celebrating among loved ones. According to reports, Poojary experienced a sudden drop in blood pressure after the private gathering. He was rushed to the hospital, but tragically was declared dead on arrival after failing to respond to treatment. Rakesh, a native of Udupi and son of Dinakar and Shambhavi, was an alumnus of Carmel High School in Kemmanu and Milagres College, Kallianpur. He rose to fame after winning the coveted title on Comedy Khiladigalu Season 3 on Zee Kannada, earning widespread admiration, a trophy, and a cash prize of Rs 8 lakh. His charm and quick wit made him a household name, particularly in coastal Karnataka. In addition to television, Rakesh made significant contributions to Tulu theatre and cinema. He acted in the Tulu serial Kadle Bazil and featured in a number of films including Pailwan, Idu Entha Lokavaiya in Kannada, and Petkammi, Ammer Police, Pammanne The Great, Umil, and Illokkel in Tulu. He also shone in regional reality shows such as Bale Telipale, May 22, Star, and Tooinaye Poye. The news of his untimely demise has devastated colleagues and fans alike. Actress Rakshita Prem, who judged the very season that brought Rakesh into the limelight, expressed her sorrow, saying: 'Miss you, son… I will never be able to speak to you again. Comedy Khiladigalu is a programme close to my heart. You were a force in it. A wonderful person like you will forever remain in our hearts." The grand finale of Comedy Khiladigalu Season 3 took place at Jenukal Siddeshwar Stadium in Arasikere on February 23, and was later broadcast to audiences across the state. Judged by industry stalwarts, including Yogaraj Bhatt, Jaggesh, and Rakshita Prem, and hosted by Anand, the show witnessed Rakesh earning the most public votes for his exceptional comedic talent. As the industry mourns the loss of a rising star and a beloved performer, tributes have poured in from across Karnataka and beyond. Rakesh Poojary's legacy will live on through the laughter he brought into people's lives; a true testament to the healing power of comedy. First Published:
Indianapolis Star
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Carmel's Alex Couto will play Division I basketball for staff with plenty of Indiana ties
Alex Couto is taking a different path to college than he originally anticipated. The Carmel High School senior guard committed Oral Roberts on Friday during a visit to campus. Couto, a point guard, had been committed to Huntington University until coach Kory Alford left to become the associate head coach at Oral Roberts. 'Oral Roberts stood out to me in many ways, but the main reason was the culture they are wanting to build, and they are a very faith-based program,' Couto said. 'Also, the coaching staff. They are two feet bought in with everything that they do, and I couldn't be more happy with this decision to continue this next chapter in my life.' Kory Barnett was hired as the Oral Roberts coach in late March. Barnett had served on Indiana coach Darian DeVries' staff at West Virginia last season and previously spent five years at Nevada and six at UCLA on Steve Alford's staff. Barnett is a Rochester, Ind., native who played at IU from 2009-12. Couto was one of the state's top guards as a senior but injured his knee — a sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) and bone bruise — and missed the final six weeks of the season. In Carmel's first 11 games, he played all but five minutes, averaging 12.6 points, 4.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals, shooting 43.1% (25-for-58) from the 3-point line. 'I've never coached a kid that played with so much joy, passion and love for the game,' Carmel coach Ryan Osborn said. 'His presence alone lifts everyone up.' Oral Roberts struggled to a 7-23 record last season. The Golden Eagles made a run to the Sweet 16 in 2021 as a No. 15 seed, defeating Ohio State and Florida before losing to Arkansas by two points at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. ORU made the NCAA tournament again in 2023, finishing with a 30-5 record. Coach Paul Mills left after that season for Wichita State.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
ICSE, ISC results out: Bihar pass percentage more than national average
Patna: The students of Bihar registered a higher pass percentage than national average in Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X examination and Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII, the results of which were declared by Council of Indian School Certificate Examinations on Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The overall pass percentage is 99.4% in Class X and 99.78% in Class XII, slightly higher than the national average of 99.09% and 99.02% respectively. The pass percentage also slightly improved this year by 0.4% in ISC, while it declined by 0.28% in ICSE, compared to the previous year's 99.38% and 99.68% respectively. However, like previous years, Bihar girls continue to dominate the results of both Class X and Class XII. The pass percentage among girls is 99.61% in ICSE and 99.81% in ISC, whereas boys attained a pass percentage of 99.22% and 99.73% respectively. Overall, A total of 6,191 students — 2,854 girls and 3,337 boys — appeared for ICSE in Bihar from 41 affiliated schools. As many as 26 boys and 11 girls were unsuccessful. In ISC exam, 902 students — 531 girls and 371 boys — appeared from 20 schools, out of which one boy and girl each were unsuccessful. As per the result statistics provided by the council, the students of Bihar also fared well in both the exams compared to neighbouring states like Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. In Class X, Bihar secured the 20th rank, and in Class XII, 18th among all states and UTs, in terms of performance. In the state capital, Ritika Yadav of Carmel High School, Bailey Road, topped ICSE with 99.4%, while Chaitanya Utkarsh from Don Bosco Academy (arts stream), with 99.5%, topped ISC. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ashi Ashmita (science stream) emerged as the ISC topper of Carmel High School with 98.5%, while Ipshita Kumari and Arnav Anant were the joint toppers of Don Bosco Academy in ICSE with 98.4%. Among the schools in the state capital, St Joseph's Convent High School, Bankipore, achieved a 100% result in ICSE. Principal Sr Josephine CJ said a total of 279 students appeared in Class X, all passing with flying colours. Shivangi Agarwal is the school topper with 99.2% in Class X, while Sukriti Verma of arts stream emerged as the ISC topper with 97%. International School too achieved 100% pass rate with all the students achieving first division. In special categories, a total of 298 Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates took the ICSE examination, achieving a pass percentage of 98.66%, while 91 Scheduled Tribe (ST) students took the exam, achieving a 100% success rate. Meanwhile, 2,656 Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates took the examination, achieving a pass percentage of 99.28%. In ISC, 36 SC and 301 OBC candidates took the examination, achieving a pass percentage of 100%, while 22 ST students secured pass percentages of 95.45%.
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Family stunned to learn their beloved son is behind world's first sperm race
The family of a teenager behind a first-of-its-kind 'sperm race ' has told Daily Mail they were in the dark about the shocking contest until last week. Baby-faced Eric Zhu teamed up with other teenage tech overachievers to create the eye-popping spectacle scheduled that will take place on April 25 in a downtown Los Angeles space that's normally used as an interior set for Hollywood movies. Their plan is to live race sperm in order to raise awareness of male infertility. They're using $1.4million in funds raised from Silicon Valley investors to throw the event. But Zhu's parents had no clue he was behind it. 'I had no idea what was going on until my international friends called me last Wednesday,' he recalled Zhu's father, Sam, 49. 'They said they saw some news about it on a website.' His wife, Yan, 47, and younger son, Eddy, an accomplished competitive swimmer, will be attending the race in person while Sam livestreams it at home. Despite a last-minute change of venue, amped up spectators are expected to cheer on two college students who will have their spermatozoa battle it out to the finish line in a microscopic talent competition. Tickets for the event are listed as $20 for students and $40 for general admission. VIP tickets are priced at $999.99. A description of the event on the Dice ticket platform boasts with fanfare: 'Witness the world's first live sperm race — where science meets sport. 'Two college students, featuring Tristan Mykel and Asher Proeger, will compete in the ultimate battle of fertility and fitness, racing their own sperm under the microscope.' It states there will be 'live visuals and epic commentary' or the 'historic showdown.' The event was originally to be held at the Hollywood Palladium, a famed Los Angeles concert location, but venue bosses 'didn't like the press they were getting' and cancelled the contract last week. 'Palladium ended up kicking us out of the venue, Zhu told Daily Mail. 'They didn't like the press at all.' Zhu and his team of entrepreneurs, including former Mr Beast content strategist Garrett Niconienko, scrambled to find a new venue and now the show is being held at the LA Center Studios in downtown Los Angeles. 'I feel that this kind of idea is crazy, but I think about it, it makes sense as well,' Sam, a biological scientist for a large agricultural company. 'Initially I was very surprised but now I think it's a good idea.' Sam first heard about his son's bizarre scheme from a friend across the other side of the globe on April 16. His eldest son started his first money-making business when he was 13 from the bathroom of Carmel High School in the Indiana town (pop: 100,000) where the family live. Zhu began creating and scaling business models in lockdown during the Covid pandemic, helping companies, including venture capital firms, manage their data systems. He told Daily Mail he was kicked out of Carmel High School after starting his first business, Aviato, in the bathroom while skipping classes. 'I was stuck at home during Covid and just started speaking with as many people as possible in business and finance.. Eventually, with his first business flourishing, Zhu moved to San Francisco when he was 15, opened an office and began connecting with tech gurus such as Sam Altman, CEO of Open AI. Another tech wunderkind, 16-year-old Nick Small, head of business manager consulting firm Stealth, is also a co-founder of the sperm start-up. The event will feature stats, leaderboards and instant replays. play-by-play commentary, instant replays and leaderboard. The 'race track' being used is 8 inches long and is modelled on the female reproductive system. 'Faster sperm is healthier sperm,' Zhu told Daily Mail. 'And no one has really paid attention to sperm health recently. Like if you look at it, like 50 years ago, sperm count has declined by half.' Two students from rival universities, the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles, were found to have 'matching biomarkers' and selected to take part. The company's manifesto, Zhu wrote online, states: 'Sperm racing isn't just about racing sperm (although, let's be honest, that's hilarious). it's about turning health into a competition. it's about making male fertility something people actually want to talk about, track, and improve. 'We're taking a topic no one wants to touch and making it interesting, measurable, and weirdly changing this paradigm. Because health is a race and everyone deserves a shot at the starting line. 'We've put together a team of researchers and operators who's built things people said couldn't work—and made them massive.' Zhu commented that the goal was to have fun while raising awareness about male fertility. 'We want to turn health into competition,' he told Daily Mail. 'Sperm is surprising as a biomarker. The healthier you are, the faster sperm moves.' Once the fresh sperm samples have been retrieved - shortly before the race - they will be placed in a pipette and injected into a 'microfluid device.' A live video feed, magnified 40 times to display the 0.05mm sperm, will track their progress to the finish line. Sperm typically swim at about 5mm per minute, meaning each race will take at least 40 minutes. Whichever crosses the finishing line first, as 'verified by advanced imaging', will be declared the winner. 'We're taking a topic no one wants to touch and making it interesting, measurable and weirdly changing this paradigm,' Zhu said. Zhu added the goal was to have fun while raising awareness about male fertility. 'We want to turn health into competition.' His parents moved to the States China 25 years ago to attend graduate school and were living in New Jersey when they started a family before moving to Indiana. 'My wife and I, we are quite open-minded,' said Sam of his approach to parenting. 'We don't like other Asian parents - they put on too much pressure for the study of mathematics or other activities to ask a lot of work from kids. 'We just let them do what they are interested in.' Sam said he believes there are two main factors for raising kids. 'The first one is safety…you need to be safe outside,' he said. 'The other is no drugs!' His high-flying soon is 'good at getting along with people. He learned lot from genius people he met in San Francisco. He learned from those people older than him and hired a lot of genius people, who are are smarter than him.'
