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News18
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sonu Nigam Schools A Boy For Demanding Kannada Song At Bengaluru Show, Video Goes Viral
Last Updated: Recently, reports claimed that Sonu Nigam was pelted with stones and water bottles during his performance at Delhi Technological University's fest Sonu Nigam recently lost his cool after a young boy rudely demanded him to sing a Kannaga song. He was performing at the East Point College in Bengaluru when the incident happened. The video from the show has gone viral. The singer, who often grabs headlines, was seen talking about his love for the language. Sonu Nigam said, 'I have sung songs in all languages. But the best songs that I have sung in my life are Kannada songs. Main aapke beech mein jabbhi aata hoon bohut pyaar se aata hoon. Shows toh roz karte hain humlog, lekin jab kabhi bhi Karnataka mein kahi bhi shows hote hain hum bohut izzat se aate hai kyuki aap logo nein humien apna pariwaar maan hai. Sonu also shared how the fan 'threatened' him to sing in Kannada. 'Mujhe accha nahi laga ki waha ek ladka jiski umar, jitni uske umar nahi hogi use pehle toh main Kannada gaane garaha hoon. He was so rudely threatening me, 'Kannada, Kannada'. Yahi kaaran hai, Pahalgam mein jo hua hai na? Yahi kaaran hai jo karrahe ho, jo kiya tha na abhi? Dekho toh kaun saamne khada hai. I love Kannadigas, I love you guys. Main puri duniya mein jaha bhi jata hoon, main humesha bolta hoon main, sabko bolta hoon main…14,000 ki audience hog usme ek awaaz aati hai, 'Kannada'. Toh main unke liye, us ek Kannadiga k liye main kuch line Kannadiga k gaata hoon. Main itni izzat karta hoon aapki, itna pyaar karta hoon. So thoda sa rehna chahiye, aesa nahi karna chahiye aapko." Watch the video here: Recently, reports claimed that Sonu Nigam was pelted with stones and water bottles during his performance at Delhi Technological University's fest, Engifest 2025. However, the singer has now denied these claims. Taking to Instagram, he clarified that only a vape was thrown on stage, which led him to pause the show and warn the audience that he would stop performing if it happened again. In a humourous twist, someone also tossed a bunny-ear hairband — which Sonu playfully called a 'pookie band" — and he happily wore it while continuing his performance. He even shared a photo of himself singing with the hairband on his head. In the caption, the singer wrote, 'Nothing like hurling of stones or bottles as mentioned in some media happened at DTU. There was one Vape thrown by someone on stage that hit Subhankar's chest and that's when I was informed about it. I paused the show and requested and reminded the collegians that the show will have to be abruptly stopped if something like that happened again. The only thing hurled on stage after that, was the Pookie band. Which was really Pookie." First Published:
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tanya Khanijow
Tanya Khanijow, a 31-year-old filmmaker and creator from Delhi, is known for her engaging storytelling and cinematic travel vlogs. After doing in Electrical Engineering from Delhi Technological University, she worked as a business analyst before turning to full-time travel vlogging. Her content — featuring solo adventures, travel tips, and itineraries — has built a strong following. Tanya has collaborated with major brands like YouTube and Air India, and was featured in Forbes India's Digital Stars list. She won the "Travel-Goals Creator of the Year" award at Creators United in January 2023. In December 2024, she was honoured as the "Champion of Content Creation" at India's Best Awards by Travel + Leisure India.
New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Kerala aspirants put up stellar show in Civil Services Exam 2024
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Registering an impressive performance in the Civil Services Examination 2024, candidates from Kerala have secured up to six of the all-India top 100 ranks, of which women clinched five. Alfred Thomas, a Delhi-based Keralite who relocated to the state recently, bagged the all-India 33rd rank. Malavika G Nair (AIR 45), Nandanaa G P (47), Sonnet Jose (54), Reenu Anna Mathew (81) and Devika Priyadersini (95) were the women candidates who figured in the top 100 ranks. Alfred, who was born and brought up in Delhi, shifted to his hometown in Kottayam two years ago. After completing BTech in Mathematics and Computation from Delhi Technological University in 2018, he set his eyes on civil services. 'This was my fifth attempt since 2019, In 2022, I reached up to the interview round, but in vain,' Alfred told TNIE. Besides self-preparation, the 29-year-old had been attending online coaching of the Kerala State Civil Services Academy. According to him, civil services was a dream right from his college days. 'Hard work and determination is key. But along with it, one has to pay equal attention to physical and mental well-being, and utilise time judiciously,' he added. Furthermore, all five women from the state who secured ranks in the examination underwent coaching at Fortune IAS Academy in Thiruvananthapuram. Malavika of Tiruvalla, who clinched the top rank among women candidates, is a 2020 batch IRS officer. This was her sixth and last attempt at the examination, which she passed with flying colours. Her husband M Nadagopan is an IPS officer who had cleared the civil services exam earlier. Meanwhile, in her second attempt, Kottarakkara native Nandanaa was able to clear the civil services examination. After graduation from Mar Ivanios College in Thiruvananthapuram in 2022, she had taken the exam in 2023, however, failed to clear it. Sonnet of Mundakkayam in Kottayam, who graduated in Physics from Miranda House College in Delhi, also clinched the exam in her second attempt. For Reenu from Pathanapuram in Kollam, it was her fourth attempt this year. Whereas for Devika of Chathannoor in Kollam, it was her third attempt which yielded the desired results. She completed her BSMS degree in 2019 from IISER UPSC TOP RANKERS FROM STATE
The Hindu
22-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Persistence pays off for Alfred Thomas, who secures 33rd rank in Civil Services Examination
When the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the list of rank-holders for the Civil Services Examination 2024 on Tuesday, Alfred Thomas from Pala, Kottayam, was in for a heartening surprise. After years of relentless effort, the 29-year-old has finally found his name on the coveted list with an impressive 33rd rank. 'I made it to the interview stage last time but couldn't get through to the final list. It was disheartening but the unwavering support of my family kept me focused on my goal for one more try,' says the youngster, still soaking in the moment. A BTech graduate from Delhi Technological University, the journey of the Civil Services began for Alfred before he completed his engineering degree. With a clear vision of what he wanted, he plunged into full-time preparation soon after graduation. His first four attempts did not yield success, but instead of discouraging him, they only strengthened his resolve. 'Patience, focus, and my family's support made all the difference,' he said. Even when his parents returned to Kerala two years ago, Alfred chose to stay back in Delhi and dedicated himself fully to his preparation. After falling short in the interview round the previous time, he took a break for a year and enrolled in a residential coaching programme at Jamia Millia Islamia University. 'That year away and atmosphere at the coaching centre have helped me reset, refocus and come back stronger,' Alfred adds. His father, Thomas Antony, worked as a freelance consultant in Delhi, while his mother, Tessy Thomas, was a teacher. His younger sister, Angela, is currently pursuing CA articleship. With the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) as his top choice, Alfred now looks forward to serving the nation as a top bureaucrat.
