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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Mysuru gears up for International Yoga Day with 21-day pre-event activities
The city known to be an international yoga hub is bracing up for International Yoga Day to be celebrated on June 21. In the run-up to the actual event, the stakeholders from the Department of Ayush and Federation of Yoga Organisations will conduct a slew of programmes for 21 days culminating with the grand finale at the Mysuru palace on June 21. The curtain raiser for the yoga day event was launched in front of the Lalitha Mahal Palace on Sunday and District Ayush Officer Renuka Devi flagged off the yoga performance in which nearly 300 persons from various institutions, including all Ayush dispensaries, took part in it. Termed as Yoga Dhanush, this was the first of the series of such events planned in the lead up to the global celebrations. Girish, Yoga instructor from the Department of Ayush, said that this was the curtain raiser and in a move to drum up greater public participation, pre-event activities will be held at different places across the city every day culminating with the International Yoga Day on June 21. The theme of this year's global event is Yoga for One Earth, One Health and apart from Yoga Dhanush, the Ayush has planned Yoga Unplugged, Green Yoga (Harit Yoga), Yogodhyana and Yoga Sangama, said Mr. Girish. The Sunday's Yoga Dhanush programme commenced at 7 a.m. and was held for one hour as per the yoga day protocol. There will be another session of Yoga Dhanush on June 6 at the Mall of Mysore, scheduled from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., featuring a 45-minute general yoga demonstration. The Yoga Unplugged initiative will take place on June 4 at the Police Training School in Jyothinagar, where a yoga workshop and awareness campaign will be conducted for female constable trainees between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Details about the remaining events including Green Yoga, Yogodhyana, and Yoga Sangama will be shared with the public in the days ahead. Mysuru has long been recognised for its yoga tradition and was home to legendary teachers like T. Krishnamacharya whose students included B.K.S. Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois, who played key roles in popularising yoga worldwide. The Wadiyars of Mysuru took the lead in patronising yoga and the then Maharaja Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar (1794-1868) wrote 'Sritattvanidhi' which also has a chapter on yoga complete with postures. In the present times, Mysuru is home to hundreds of yoga institutions that cater to the growing demand from both local residents and international students who come to the city to learn yoga.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Girish and the Chronicles bring their hard rock power to Hyderabad
Mention Bengaluru-based Girish and the Chronicles (GATC) in a room full of rock fans and watch the mood shift — soaring vocals, powerful guitars, and memories of the band's blistering live sets take centre stage. For over a decade, the four-piece band has been a driving force in India's hard rock and melodic metal scene. Originally from Sikkim, GATC comprises Girish Pradhan (vocals), Nagen Mongranti (drums), Yogesh Pradhan (bass), and Suraz Karki (guitar). Having shared stages with rock royalty — Guns N' Roses, Skid Row, Nazareth, Alter Bridge, and Megadeth's Chris Adler during his India tour — GATC's resume reads like a metalhead's dream. But speak to Girish and the conversation returns to Sikkim, where it all began. 'My brother and I were discovering music on our own,' Girish recalls. 'We grew up in the cassette era, which forced us to really listen. Yogesh was playing around with guitars, and I started taking vocals seriously at around 14. Music was always around — our mum's a singer and most of our cousins played guitar.' That early exposure, thanks to cassettes and classic MTV, was formative. 'Shows would play everything from Iron Maiden and Bon Jovi to Lenny Kravitz and Metallica. Songs like Jaded, It's My Life, and Fly Away just blew our minds. Later we realised many of these bands were already legends from the '80s!' Girish credits their musical awakening to the rich, music-loving culture of the Northeast. 'We were lucky to grow up in it.' Their first band, Anarchy, formed when Girish was in Class 11 and Yogesh in Class 9. 'I was on vocals and rhythm guitar. Yogesh started out on drums. Our dad, Shyam Pradhan, who was a football commentator, was incredibly supportive,' Girish says. Their breakout moment was at a school show in 2004 that drew over 5,000 people. 'We were blown away,' said Girish. Now, over two decades later, GATC is set to perform in Hyderabad on May 31 at Hard Rock Café. 'It's not our first time in the city, but we're always excited to play. Every show feels new,' says Girish. Those early gigs were more than just performances — they were GATC's initiation into the world of concerts and crowd energy. Over the years, the band took every opportunity that came their way. Their commitment to rock 'n' roll often earned them the wrong kind of attention. 'There was a phase when people labelled us as 'boys with bad habits' just because we were in a rock band,' Girish recalls. 'It wasn't pleasant. But nothing is permanent, thankfully.' When asked what fuels his songwriting, Girish says it is deeply personal. 'I started writing from a young age, and my songs often reflect my own situations — what kind of year it's been, what's going on in my life or around me.' Was there ever a moment when the dream felt uncertain? 'Absolutely. I pursued nothing but music. I was in a band that didn't work out. Then I went solo and dropped out of engineering—without telling anyone. It was a risk. But I knew this was what I had to do.' That decision took him to Kathmandu, where he spent a transformative year immersed in the city's vibrant music scene. 'Kathmandu was my real college. I learnt everything I could about music there.' In 2009, he returned to Gangtok and recorded his first single, Angel, with his brother, who was home for the holidays while studying sound engineering. Around the same time, Girish's YouTube channel began gaining traction. 'YouTube became a turning point. It's how music lovers discovered us,' he says. 'Honestly, YouTube and Facebook were our passports to popularity.' The momentum continued. In 2010, GATC became the first band from the Northeast to be invited to a European music festival— Suncane Skale International Music Awards Festival in Montenegro, Europe. Two years later, in 2012, they spent a full year as the house band for a major club in Hong Kong. Their debut album released in 2014 — and now, their fourth album is slated for a September 2025 release. Girish And The Chronicles will be playing at Hard Rock Cafe, Hitec City, Hyderabad on May 31.
India.com
21-05-2025
- India.com
Rs 22,400 crore scandal revealed, how film piracy scam is devastating the Indian entertainment industry
Piracy has been a global issue faced by almost every film industry across the globe. Surprisingly, India is the world leader for online video piracy with approximately 90.3 million users. Second on the list is Indonesia with 47.5 million and the Philippines with 31.1 million users. A report by Media Partners Asia, studied by Economic Times and EY, backed the study. The Indian film industry has been the victim of online video piracy. Days before a film gets a theatrical release, the film has already been available on multiple pirated sites. Films like Raid 2, Sikandar, Jaat, and many such films fell prey to piracy and were reportedly released a day before the release date. A senior Maharashtra police officer, during a conversation with ET, highlighted the growing concerns of Indian films being leaked on multiple sites ahead of it's premiere. 'There is a growing trend of movies, especially Hindi and Tamil films, being leaked on the day before the release. In such cases, the role of an insider is suspected,' said the police officer. Trade analyst Girish Wankhede emphasised the key points where leaking films is likely to be an insider's job. 'Piracy before the day of release of a film implies that it is an insider job… post-production studios, content delivery agencies, and nefarious elements in exhibition companies,' highlighted Girish. A report by EY-IAMAI Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) found that a majority of 51 per cent of Indian users consume pirated content. The source was likely to be illegal streaming platforms, mobile apps, social media, torrents, and many more. Most importantly, application like Telegram allows users to download large files, contributing to many pirating of content. Adding further, Subhash Chandra, chairman Emeritus of Zee and Essel Group, highlighted that 'Pirated content has been one of the quietest sources.' 'Terror networks don't survive on ideology alone. They survive on money, and pirated contents is one of their quietest sources,' said Zee In a shocking turn of events, a report of 2023 revealed that pirated content alone caused a huge loss of Rs 13,700 crore for theatres and Rs 8,700 crore for OTT platforms running in India. The report further revealed that pirated content has severely affected mid to small budget films. On the other hand, big-budget films manage to cut a deal with multiple streaming platforms despite the content leak. Many producers assert that their films become a target when there's a buzz during the pre-release of a film. Looking forward to the likelihood of becoming the next target, many turn to online piracy. Although online piracy inflicts a financial drain, it increases public viewership. To tackle online piracy, industry experts are pushing forward for a 'multi-layered' technology, pushing piracy to the far end. Trade expert Girish highlighted that companies are building and practicing dividing films into three encrypted parts, which can only be accessed by a password verification. However, this technology is currently under development, but it is likely to prove effective against online piracy. A company, BLOCK X Technologies, is collaborating with production houses to filter out pirated content with the advancement of Artificial Intelligence. This is likely to help eliminate pirated content with the help of AI bots. This technology is proposed for long-term use in the industry.
India.com
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bollywood's most unsuccessful hero, gave zero hits, still owner of Rs 10000 crore, name is..., last film was...
Bollywood's most unsuccessful hero, gave zero hits, still owner of Rs 10000 crore, name is..., last film was... From Ranveer Singh to Sidharth Malhotra, the early 2010s saw a wave of new talent entering Bollywood. Most of them went on to become popular stars, but few left behind and failed to achieve success. One of them is actor Girish Kumar, who made his debut in 2013 with Prabhu Deva's romantic film Ramaiya Vastavaiya . The film also starred Shruti Haasan and was a remake of Telugu drama Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana . Despite made on a hefty budget of Rs 38 crore, Ramaiya Vastavaiya failed to perform at the box office. However, Girish earned few appreciations, being nominated for Best Debut or Newcomer at three awards shows. Following that, he starred in one more film- Loveshhuda , released in 2016. The romantic comedy drama starred Navneet Kaur Dhillon along with Girish. After the critical and commercial failure of the film, he bid adieu to the film industry. For the unversed, Girish is son of producer Kumar S Taurani and the nephew of Ramesh S Taurani. Despite being launched by his father and possessing a filmy background, the actor couldn't attain success in the glamour world. After leaving his acting career behind, Girish entered the family business, assisting his father and uncle in running the Tips Industries. Reportedly, he serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in Tips empire, one of the most powerful entertainment industries in India. According to a report by Moneycontrol, Tips has a market value of Rs 10,517 crore. Girish has his shares in the family business, making him richer than many of his contemporaries and seniors. According to Trendlyne, he has a considerable amount of wealth for himself, which stands around Rs 2164 crore. As a promoter and executive with Tips, he also focuses in distributing high-profile films, including the Ponniyin Selvan series, Sriram Raghavan's thriller Merry Christmas, and others. Girish currently lives in Mumbai with his wife Krsna. The couple is blessed with a child together.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Driven by mom's death, pharmacy student goes on to become university topper in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: When Girish BS lost his mother to an insulin overdose, it wasn't just a personal tragedy — it became the driving force behind his academic journey. Her constant struggle with medication for diabetes and hypertension had already left him questioning frequent changes in prescriptions and dosage. But her sudden passing, just months after he enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) course, turned that curiosity into a mission. Today, that mission has led him to the top — Girish has emerged as the university topper. On Tuesday, he'll be awarded six gold medals — the highest among all toppers — at the convocation ceremony of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). Girish, a student of PES College of Pharmacy , consistently topped every year of his course, culminating in this exceptional recognition. He currently works at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. With a CET rank of around 6,000, Girish had the option of pursuing engineering but chose pharmacy instead. "My mother constantly struggled with her medicines. Each time we visited a doctor, the drugs and dosages would change. I always asked why, but never received a clear explanation. That's when I realised I wanted to understand pharmacy better," said Girish. He added, "I joined the course in Aug and she passed away the following Jan. That loss pushed me to study harder — I wanted to find out what exactly went wrong with her medication. In PUC, I had scored 97%, and my mother had proudly told everyone about it. I've carried those memories with me, and I've strived to top every exam to make her proud, wherever she is. That's how I won six medals." Originally from Tumakuru, Girish comes from a modest background — his father runs a small hotel in their hometown. Despite the common perception that pharmacy lacks opportunities or respect, Girish said his work at the hospital has been both impactful and fulfilling. "Doctors consult with us extensively before prescribing medicines. When patients return to thank us for our inputs, it's incredibly rewarding," he said. Taking a chance Gannyashree, a student of Sri DM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, found herself in the BNYS course by chance. "I wasn't interested in MBBS because I didn't want to perform surgeries or practise allopathy. Ayurveda didn't appeal to me either. Then a friend introduced me to this course. I did my research, spoke to seniors and faculty, and decided to give it a try. I ended up loving the subjects," she shared. Gannyashree is now pursuing her MD in clinical yoga at the same college. Best pass percentage in 5 years This year, RGUHS is set to graduate nearly 64,000 students, with an impressive overall pass percentage of 87.4% — the highest in five years. The convocation's chief guest will be Wipro founder Azim Premji. The pass percentage is up by 5% from last year. The best in the past decade was 88.1% in 2019. In 2025, the pass rates were 84% for MBBS, 85.4% for BDS, and 88% for nursing. Among undergraduate courses, BNYS (bachelor of naturopathy and yogic sciences) achieved the highest pass rate at 97%, followed by the bachelor of physiotherapy at 94%. Girls outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 91% compared to 82%. Dr BC Bhagavan, vice-chancellor of RGUHS, attributed the improvement to a range of initiatives: "Our curriculum is now aligned with national standards. We've enhanced teaching methods, offered continuous teacher training, and implemented robust mentor-mentee programmes." Looking ahead, RGUHS is set to move to its new Ramanagara campus by March 2026. The administrative block is expected to be ready by then, with Rs 600 crore allocated for the project, half of which has already been released.
