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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Time of India
Man kills his granny for Rs 100 in Karnataka
KOPPAL: A man fatally attacked his grandmother after she refused to give him Rs 100 in Kanakagiri town on Friday. The accused Chethan Kumar Bokkasad, 34, has been caught. The victim, Kanakamma Nagappa Bokkasad, 82, lived in the 13th ward. According to police, Chethan, being unemployed, frequently pressured family members for financial assistance. On Friday, he requested his grandmother to give him Rs 100. When she declined and suggested that he ask his father Venkatesh instead, Chethan struck her on head with a grinding stone. Kanakamma succumbed to injuries while being takne to a hospital. Following a complaint by Venkatesh, Kanakagiri police took Chethan into custody.
New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
First look of Time Pass promises a dark but funny reality check on the film industry
The first look of Time Pass, an upcoming dark comedy by debut director K Chethan Jodidhar, is here. Billed as a sharp satire on the film industry itself, Time Pass is lead by a young team that hopes to challenge convention and bring unfiltered and passionate storytelling to the screen. Another aspect of the film's unabashed nature is how Chethan has no film school background or assistant director experience. He admittedly learned the craft by obsessively watching films and studying YouTube tutorials. It is this raw curiosity that has transformed into a full-length feature, which is currently in post-production. The story follows seven eccentric characters whose love for cinema spirals into chaos, blending absurdity with emotional truth. On the technical front, Rajeev Ganesan handles the cinematography, Hari Param is the editor, and the music is by DK (DM Udhayakumar). The soundtrack features live-recorded music from musicians, who have also worked with the likes of Ilaiyaraaja and AR Rahman. Chethan and Vaishnavi Sathyanarayan have written the lyrics in the film. Produced by Shree Chethana Services, Gundooru Shekhar, Kiran Kumar Shetty, and MH Krishnamurthy, the film cast includes Imran Pasha, Vaisiri K Gowda, Rathsharam, Om Sri, and Chethan.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- The Hindu
Court convicts driver and owner of tempo for 2010 Undabatti lake tragedy in Mysuru
The driver and owner of the tempo, which fell into the Undabatti lake on the Mysuru-Nanjangud road, claiming a total of 31 lives in December 2010, were convicted by a court in Mysuru on Friday. The driver Chethan, who is the prime accused, has been sentenced to three years and six months in jail and was slapped with a penalty of ₹12,600. The owner of the vehicle, Sanjeev, has been sentenced to one year in jail with a penalty of ₹10,000. Assistant public prosecutor M.N. Sowmya said the 11th Additional CJ and JMFC court judge Sanjay M. Mallikarjunaiah found Chethan guilty of offences under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act, and Sanjeev was found guilty of offences punishable under 192-A of the Motor Vehicles Act. According to Ms. Sowmya, the tempo was carrying about 40 passengers, which is beyond the maximum passengers permitted in the vehicle, and was driven in a rash and negligent manner towards Mysuru from Nanjangud around 5 p.m. on December 14, 2010. The vehicle fell into the lake, leading to the death of 31 people and injuries to a few others. The deceased included four minors, 26 women, and one man, according to Ms. Sowmya. The driver absconded and abandoned the vehicle without informing the police. The accused had repeatedly violated the vehicle permit conditions and carried more passengers than the maximum permitted limit. The case was registered in the Mysuru South police station, and Deputy Superintendent of Police C.D. Jagadish had conducted an investigation and submitted the chargesheet.
New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
On Cloud Dine: Take a look at unique themed restaurants in Bengaluru
From steam-filled Benne masala dosaes to jaw-dropping varieties of international delicacies, Bengaluru springs surprises with diverse culinary choices. In recent years, the city has witnessed a popping-up of theme-based cafes, restaurants and breweries adding to its reputation. Whereas these unique eateries are just not serving food now but offer an immersive experience as they transport the guests to a different world with the blend of ambience, decor, and culinary delights. For Vinay Kumar K R, founder of Shokudo, Jayanagar, what started as a sushi-focused venture in 2023 has now evolved into an anime-themed restaurant – a hub for anime fans and food lovers alike. 'I began this restaurant due to my love for Asian food and because I wanted to give the live sushi experience to the common crowd. However, our customers started recognising that a lot of our menu had dishes from anime. They would be like 'Hey, this is Naruto ramen', so we started giving our focus to anime food around later and dedicated a separate menu to that,' says Kumar, reflecting on the restaurant's journey. Priced at around `400 for a couple, the Central Jail restaurant, HSR Layout has reimagined the whole culinary experience with an unconventional theme of prison and other jail-themed elements. 'From aluminium plates to waiters dressed as prisoners, everything here has a jail element in it,' says Chethan, owner of the restaurant. When asked about what makes people get drawn into such theme-based eateries, Chethan points out how people are always on the lookout for something unique. 'People look for something different, they are curious about such places and that is why the customers are coming,' says Chethan, adding, 'We have people of all ages coming to experience the food and take photos.' Apart from the ambience many of these theme-based restaurants offer an inclusive experience for the customers. To make the experience more immersive, Shokudo, priced at `1,200 for two, offers a 'Make Your Own Sushi' experience under the chef's guidance. 'We also have a cosplay wall for our customers,' adds Kumar. One other place on the list that offers an immersive experience is Board 4 Bored, as the name suggests, a board game-themed cafe (approx. price `800 for two) which is a brainchild of six board gamers. 'We wanted all family members to come together, eliminate all the screen time they were involved in – we wanted to build up a space like that,' shares Akshatha Kadaba, one of the founders of the cafe. Initially started with a few board games they had, the gamers slowly converted the place into a vegetarian restaurant where people can eat, play and have fun. Currently with two outlets in the city, the entire space of both the cafes is designed with inspirations from different board games. 'Each and every component that we picked for the cafe is related to board games. Be it the lights, chairs or the seating, everything is related to board games,' she explains. According to Gautam Reddy, the managing director of the Golden Circle Brewery, a cruise ship-themed brewery and restaurant (`1,500 approx. for two), the idea behind this concept stemmed from a need to create an indulging experience where customers can relax with friends and family. 'The brewery's design is inspired by cruise decks, with a unique layout that features decreasing floor space as you move up, says Reddy, explaining the cruise ship elements of the place. Reddy is clear about the end goal: 'We want this to be a cruise where they can spend quality time.' (With inputs from Aakansha Munshi )
