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The Hindu
a day ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Deepak, Kiran reach summit clash in Thailand boxing
Deepak (75kg) and Kiran (women's 80+kg) reached the summit clash of their respective weight classes at the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament in Bangkok on Friday. Deepak defeated home favourite Peerapat Yeasu, while Kiran got past Ukraine's Polina Chernen with an identical 5-0 margin. Priya (57kg) and Saneh (70kg) lost in the semifinals.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Why is the Internet giving Lewis Hamilton a digital bath at the Ganges?
My chronically-online self is usually unfazed by Internet absurdities. However, the time has come to let you know that one particular trend has got my goat: Having to type sentences like 'Prayagraj-based entrepreneur Deepak Goel gives snans (baths) to celebrities like Logan Paul, Sydney Sweeny, Lewis Hamilton, and Virat Kholi at the Narmada and Ganga rivers'. It's all downhill from here, isn't it? Back in January and February, when the Maha Kumbh Mela was being celebrated in full swing in Uttar Pradesh, Deepak Goel, an entrepreneur, saw an opportunity that you and I didn't. When the world was rushing to dip themselves into the Ganges, Deepak put out a video on Instagram introducing himself. 'Hi, I'm Deepak Goel from Prayagraj and I am performing digital snans for people. All you have to do is send me a WhatsApp picture of yourself. I will take a printout and dip you five times. I come here every day,' he declared. Earlier, the dips came at a hefty price. When the Kumbh was taking place, Deepak could be seen standing at the ghats by the river with his pants rolled up, holding up passport sized images of strangers who wanted their sins to be washed away. He charged ₹1,100 for a picture. Since February 23, the end of the fest, the service has been largely free though. One only needs to pay ₹25 to cover the cost of printing the photo out and conveyance. 'I offer digital snan services at Sangam-Prayagraj, Narmada-Jabalpur and at Haridwar. For Sangam-Prayagraj, you only have to pay ₹25 per photograph. There can be many people in one photograph also,' he says. Since February, the entrepreneur has been flooded with requests — gag and serious ones alike — for digital salvation. It has also invited several spoof spin offs. Do you have a broken leg but still wish to work those abs? Go to the digital gym where someone places your photo on a treadmill for cardio? A parody account @digitalgym01 has 608k views on their first video already. Can't drink a peg of whiskey because your parents or partner disallows you from doing so? A digital peg by YouTuber Mister Param is the way to go. Deepak's video of a snan of American influencer and wrestler Logan Paul, his wife Nina Agdal and their child Esme, has gotten nearly 5 million views. Pop-culture content creator @thepjexplained sent a collage of himself and actress Sydney Sweeny, known for her striking beauty, and requested a dip. In a television interview, Deepak said that he was using advanced technology to help facilitate the wishes of those who could not be present at Prayagraj for this festival. 'Old people who cannot travel need to be accommodated somehow. People say that I am using advanced technology for this,' he said. How kind. I ended up saving a number of his videos so my algorithm now only shows me an odd mix of F1 and Maha Kumbh reels. The ones that cracked me up the most were requests from Westerners like Alex, a woman from Kent, who paid $20 for this; and from forlorn Formula One fans who prayed for Ganga-fuelled victory laps of drivers like Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. ''Charles', 'Charles', 'Charles'. How many of you have requested him. Hope he wins the race tomorrow,' Deepak said in all seriousness, announcing the date: May 24 and location: Sangam Prayagraj. Curiosity got the best of me so I wrote to the man on WhatsApp requesting an interview. I am upset to report that I only received an automated reply from an account with a profile photo that reads 'Digital Snan Guru'. For your sake, dear reader, I have sent him my photograph and ₹25 on Google Pay, hoping to see if this experiment works. Let us if he can wipe my sin slate clean. At least this way, I will end up taking a bath. Level up Chad: A 'Chad' is usually a generic, attractive, young white man who is supposedly muscular and cocky. Now, the term is synonymous with male entitlement and is often used to describe the incel community. For example, Henry Cavill is a hot Chad. Are you wondering about what's happening on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Reddit and Discord? Pop it like it's hot, a fortnightly column from The Hindu, catches you up on everything pop culture. All you need to do, is tune in.
The Wire
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Wire
Karnataka Govt to Constitute Special Action Force in Three Districts to Tackle Communal Incidents
Menu हिंदी తెలుగు اردو Home Politics Economy World Security Law Science Society Culture Editor's Pick Opinion Support independent journalism. Donate Now Government Karnataka Govt to Constitute Special Action Force in Three Districts to Tackle Communal Incidents The Wire Staff 12 minutes ago The special action force will be established in Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga and Udupi districts and will have three companies. Representative image of Karnataka police. Photo: PTI Real journalism holds power accountable Since 2015, The Wire has done just that. But we can continue only with your support. Contribute now New Delhi: Following the orders of the Karnataka government, a special action force will be constituted to tackle communal incidents, comprising personnel from the anti-Naxal force. The special action force will be established in Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga and Udupi districts and will have three companies, reported Deccan Herald. The decision to constitute the special action force was taken after the murder of Abdul Rahim in Dakshina Kannada earlier this week. The police have arrested three people – Deepak (21), Prithviraj (21) and Chintan (19) – all residents of Bantwal taluk for the murder. According to Dakshina Kannada SP Yatish N. Deepak had contacted Rahim over phone, asked him to supply sand, and later, when he was unloading the sand he was attacked by the accused who were armed with swords. Earlier this month, the district had also witnessed the murder of Hindu activist and history-sheeter Suhas Shetty. According to the order issued by the Karnataka government on May 28, 248 personnel, including a senior deputy inspector general of police (DIGP) rank officer, will be a part of this force. The role of the special action force will include having an intelligence unit comprising a technical cell for collecting and monitoring media and social media along with intelligence about hate speech, inflammatory incidents and communal incidents. It will also create an early warning system through surveillance and human intelligence on potential communal violence, will undertake confidence-building measures through area dominance exercises and take measures to identify and monitor radicalisation. The special action force will also take steps to deploy officers/personnel by the zonal IGP in cases of communal violence. 'The order has been issued to immediately set up and enforce the special action force. Necessary help and aid will be provided and needed steps will be taken by the Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP). The three districts are considered very sensitive. Anyone who incites communal violence won't be spared, and action will be initiated against them as per the law,' said Karnataka home minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday (May 29). Make a contribution to Independent Journalism Related News Karnataka Temple Trust Issues Apology to Muslims After BJP MLA's Inflammatory Speech Those Opposing Caste Survey in Karnataka are Among the Most Socially Advanced Communities in the State Karnataka BJP Leader Asks DC 'If She is From Pakistan', Booked For Inciting Hatred Against Muslims The Politics of 'Heart Lamp' Is Profound, Urgent and Reflects the Lived Reality of Millions Unexpected Fallout of Op Sindoor Has Been Tilt in Pakistan's Military Balance Toward Its Air Force MP: How Media Trial of a Rape Case in Bhopal Fuelled Communal Hate Chhattisgarh: Christian Family Hounded by Hindutva Mob, Forced Into Hiding; Police Refuses FIR Political Rent-seeking of Armed Forces is Detrimental to Democracy Petition in Madhya Pradesh HC Over Communal Coverage of Rape Case in Bhopal About Us Contact Us Support Us © Copyright. All Rights Reserved.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Deepak remembers father Rajesh's final moments: 'He held my hand and kissed it'
The demise of Tamil actor Rajesh sent shockwaves through the Kollywood film industry, with fans, filmmakers, actors and friends, paying tribute to the film legend. Speaking through tears with the media at the funeral, Deepak, the son of veteran actor Rajesh, shared a deeply emotional account of his father's final moments. He said, 'While we were bringing him down from the upper floor of our house, his oxygen levels suddenly dropped. As we placed him on the stretcher, he held my hand and kissed it." He also expressed profound pride in his father's legacy, saying, 'It makes me happy to see how much love and respect my father earned. If I can achieve even half of what he did, only then will his soul rest in peace.' Farewell from the Tamil fraternity Rajesh's demise on May 29, 2025, at the age of 75 eft the Tamil film industry in mourning. Several celebrities and political leaders, including Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, paid their respects in person at his Ramapuram residence. Sudden decline in health According to reports, Rajesh had recently returned from a trip to Dubai, and according to Deepak, he seemed fine. 'He always took me along on trips, but this time I couldn't go. I don't know what he ate there. Even small things like a change in drinking water wouldn't agree with him,' Deepak said, hinting that his health may have deteriorated due to travel-related issues. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo A prolific career in cinema and beyond A towering presence in Tamil cinema, Rajesh acted in over 150 films in multiple languages across a 45-year career. He debuted as a lead in 'Kanniparuvathile' and later transitioned into important supporting roles. He was not only an accomplished film actor but also a noted dubbing artist, writer, and television actor. He recently appeared in 'Merry Christmas' alongside Vijay Sethupathi . Additionally, Rajesh was known for hosting an astrology show on the 'Om Saravanaa Bhava' YouTube channel and served for two years as chairman of the M.G.R. Film and Television Training Institute. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
2 Gajapati men die during running test for home guard job
Berhampur: Two men died and six others had to be hospitalised during a physical test for the recruitment of home guards in Paralakhemundi, Gajapati district, on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Sulant Mishal (24), a resident of Parisal village, and Deepak Padalu (27), a native of Narayanpur village. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This is the fifth casualty in the state during physical tests for govt jobs in the past two months. Police said Mishal, a final year Plus III student, had completed a 2-kilometre run within 10 minutes and qualified for the next round of selection. However, minutes after finishing the test, he complained of uneasiness. He was rushed to the district headquarters hospital (DHH), where doctors declared him dead. Mishal's father had died some years back. He was living with his mother, who works as a labourer. "An autopsy was conducted, and the procedure was videographed in the presence of a magistrate. The cause of death will be known only after receiving the postmortem report," said Gajapati SP Jatindra Kumar Panda. Police suspect Mishal may have had some past ailments, which got aggravated during the running exercise. Deepak, who had become unconscious after taking part in the running test, died at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur. Deepak and six other candidates who fell ill during the test were admitted to the DHH. Deepak was later shifted to Berhampur after his condition deteriorated in the afternoon. He died in the evening. Though the exact cause of the death would be ascertained after postmortem, doctors suspected he died of heart attack. All those hospitalised complained of muscle cramps and body pain. Of the rest six, three were discharged and three were still in hospital. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh from the CM's Relief Fund to the next of kin of the deceased. The recruitment test was part of a drive to fill 144 home guard posts in Gajapati. Over 1,700 candidates, including 300 women, participated in the physical test on Thursday. The female candidates ran in the first batch at 6.30 am, followed by male candidates in groups of 300. "We had advised candidates not to take part in the test if they felt unwell. Advance notices had been issued on this matter," said SP Panda. On March 5, two engineering graduates — Byomkesh Naik of Keonjhar and Prabin Kumar Panda of Sundargarh — died during a 25-kilometre walking test for forest department recruitment. Another home guard aspirant collapsed and died during a running test in Deogarh on March 27. Berhampur: Two men died and six others had to be hospitalised during a physical test for the recruitment of home guards in Paralakhemundi, Gajapati district, on Thursday. The deceased were identified as Sulant Mishal (24), a resident of Parisal village, and Deepak Padalu (27), a native of Narayanpur village. This is the fifth casualty in the state during physical tests for govt jobs in the past two months. Police said Mishal, a final year Plus III student, had completed a 2-kilometre run within 10 minutes and qualified for the next round of selection. However, minutes after finishing the test, he complained of uneasiness. He was rushed to the district headquarters hospital (DHH), where doctors declared him dead. Mishal's father had died some years back. He was living with his mother, who works as a labourer. "An autopsy was conducted, and the procedure was videographed in the presence of a magistrate. The cause of death will be known only after receiving the postmortem report," said Gajapati SP Jatindra Kumar Panda. Police suspect Mishal may have had some past ailments, which got aggravated during the running exercise. Deepak, who had become unconscious after taking part in the running test, died at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur. Deepak and six other candidates who fell ill during the test were admitted to the DHH. Deepak was later shifted to Berhampur after his condition deteriorated in the afternoon. He died in the evening. Though the exact cause of the death would be ascertained after postmortem, doctors suspected he died of heart attack. All those hospitalised complained of muscle cramps and body pain. Of the rest six, three were discharged and three were still in hospital. Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh from the CM's Relief Fund to the next of kin of the deceased. The recruitment test was part of a drive to fill 144 home guard posts in Gajapati. Over 1,700 candidates, including 300 women, participated in the physical test on Thursday. The female candidates ran in the first batch at 6.30 am, followed by male candidates in groups of 300. "We had advised candidates not to take part in the test if they felt unwell. Advance notices had been issued on this matter," said SP Panda. On March 5, two engineering graduates — Byomkesh Naik of Keonjhar and Prabin Kumar Panda of Sundargarh — died during a 25-kilometre walking test for forest department recruitment. Another home guard aspirant collapsed and died during a running test in Deogarh on March 27.
