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Hans India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Kubera' audio launch wows Chennai
The audio launch of the much-anticipated Telugu-Tamil bilingual Kubera, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna, turned into a spectacular celebration in Chennai. Directed by Sekhar Kammula, the event was graced by the film's lead cast including Rashmika Mandanna and other key members of the crew. Rashmika delighted the crowd with her charm, playfully responding, 'I love you too!' to fan cheers. She thanked Kammula for the opportunity and expressed interest in doing a full-fledged romantic film with Dhanush. Music director Devi Sri Prasad reflected on his journey with Dhanush, from Kutty to Venghai, and now Kubera, expressing gratitude for the love fans have shown to the songs 'Poyiraa Mama' and 'Trance of Kubera.' Sekhar Kammula heaped praise on Dhanush, calling him a 'phenomenal persona' and affirming his belief in the film, repeating, 'Kubera is a very, very, very brilliant film.' Nagarjuna reminisced about his Chennai roots and teased fans with a sneak peek into his next, Coolie with Superstar Rajinikanth. Dhanush concluded the event on an emotional note, chanting 'Om Namah Shivaay,' and speaking about the film's spiritual undertone. 'Kubera will remind you of what truly matters—a pure soul,' he said, declaring his unwavering confidence in the film's impact. Kubera is set for release on June 20.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Mind Over Money: From pitch to boardroom: how soccer shapes the leadership style of DCB Bank CEO Praveen Kutty
Q) How has your experience on the soccer field influenced your leadership style at DCB Bank? Is this how you keep yourself mentally fit? Live Events Q) Can you draw parallels between a soccer team's dynamics and your approach to managing teams in the bank? Q) You often talk about encouraging employees to take ownership—how do you create that sense of responsibility across levels? Q) How do you ensure team success is celebrated over individual achievements in a competitive corporate environment? Q) In your view, what are the qualities of a great team player—whether on the soccer field or in the boardroom? Q) Has your engagement with sports helped you manage pressure or setbacks in business more effectively? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel In this edition of Mind Over Money , we spotlight Praveen Kutty , Managing Director and CEO of DCB Bank , whose leadership philosophy draws deeply from the soccer field.A passionate footballer off the clock, Kutty brings the same energy , strategic thinking, and team-first mindset into the understanding individual strengths to making quick decisions under pressure, he shares how the beautiful game continues to influence his approach to building agile teams, fostering ownership, and staying mentally sharp in a high-stakes corporate environment. Edited Excerpts –Absolutely. Soccer has shaped the way I think about teamwork, handling pressure, and strategic it's playing at gymkhanas, local clubs, or simply catching my favourite matches, the game keeps my passion alive and helps me stay mentally like in soccer, where every pass and movement is both calculated and fluid, leadership demands quick thinking and active through sport has taught me to maintain focus, manage stress, and make decisions on the go. It's one way I ensure I stay mentally fit for the game, both on the field and in the A soccer team consists of 11 players, including a goalkeeper, all aligned to one goal: winning. Similarly, in a bank, various departments and individuals must work with a shared has different strengths—some are defenders, some are forwards. Identifying these roles and placing people in the right positions is the responsibility of a good leader.A well-planned strategy, open group discussions, and clearly defined roles ensure the team moves in just like in soccer, where it's not only about the star striker but also the silent midfielder setting up the goal, success in business is driven by collective effort, not just individual brilliance.I also believe in rotating responsibilities occasionally, much like a coach might tweak formations or switch player roles to suit the strategy. It keeps the team agile, helps individuals grow, and gives them a deeper understanding of how the whole system doesn't come from micromanaging; it grows from trust, clarity, and DCB Bank, we focus on giving individuals the freedom to operate within well-defined goals. Much like in a soccer match, you don't tell a player every move—they train, prepare, and then make judgment calls during the we ensure teams have accountability frameworks in place, but culturally, we encourage risk-taking, learning from mistakes, and celebrating initiative. When employees feel their contribution matters to the larger goal, they step up and own is a team sport—you may have a hat-trick hero, but it's the entire squad that made it DCB Bank, we make it a point to acknowledge team wins. From project launches to quarterly milestones, we focus on appreciating every contributor, visible or behind the scenes.A strong team culture is about synergy. It's about passing the ball, creating space for others, and defending when needed. We drive this mindset by encouraging cross-functional collaboration and removing silos. Recognition is always shared, because no goal is scored alone.A great team player is alert, agile, and always has an eye on the bigger picture. They anticipate what's coming next and act accordingly, just like a midfielder reading the game before making a is another key quality. In both soccer and business, you'll face injuries, bad calls, or off days. But the will to keep playing—to keep showing up—is what separates good from beats talent when talent doesn't show up. Someone born with skills may lose their edge without practice, while a consistent player with the right mindset can go the same in business—you may not start with all the advantages, but discipline and perseverance take you Sports are a great outlet—they help you reset, recharge, and in particular, teaches you to stay calm under it's the last five minutes of a tight match or the final push to close a business deal, that muscle memory kicks in. You learn to read the field, pace your energy, and strike at the right staying physically active helps me make healthier choices. When the mind and body are aligned, you are better equipped to handle match has its highs and lows, and so does business. What matters is staying in the game and playing until the last whistle.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mind Over Money: From pitch to boardroom: how soccer shapes the leadership style of DCB Bank CEO Praveen Kutty
Q) How has your experience on the soccer field influenced your leadership style at DCB Bank? Is this how you keep yourself mentally fit? Live Events Q) Can you draw parallels between a soccer team's dynamics and your approach to managing teams in the bank? Q) You often talk about encouraging employees to take ownership—how do you create that sense of responsibility across levels? Q) How do you ensure team success is celebrated over individual achievements in a competitive corporate environment? Q) In your view, what are the qualities of a great team player—whether on the soccer field or in the boardroom? Q) Has your engagement with sports helped you manage pressure or setbacks in business more effectively? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel In this edition of Mind Over Money , we spotlight Praveen Kutty , Managing Director and CEO of DCB Bank , whose leadership philosophy draws deeply from the soccer field.A passionate footballer off the clock, Kutty brings the same energy , strategic thinking, and team-first mindset into the understanding individual strengths to making quick decisions under pressure, he shares how the beautiful game continues to influence his approach to building agile teams, fostering ownership, and staying mentally sharp in a high-stakes corporate environment. Edited Excerpts –Absolutely. Soccer has shaped the way I think about teamwork, handling pressure, and strategic it's playing at gymkhanas, local clubs, or simply catching my favourite matches, the game keeps my passion alive and helps me stay mentally like in soccer, where every pass and movement is both calculated and fluid, leadership demands quick thinking and active through sport has taught me to maintain focus, manage stress, and make decisions on the go. It's one way I ensure I stay mentally fit for the game, both on the field and in the A soccer team consists of 11 players, including a goalkeeper, all aligned to one goal: winning. Similarly, in a bank, various departments and individuals must work with a shared has different strengths—some are defenders, some are forwards. Identifying these roles and placing people in the right positions is the responsibility of a good leader.A well-planned strategy, open group discussions, and clearly defined roles ensure the team moves in just like in soccer, where it's not only about the star striker but also the silent midfielder setting up the goal, success in business is driven by collective effort, not just individual brilliance.I also believe in rotating responsibilities occasionally, much like a coach might tweak formations or switch player roles to suit the strategy. It keeps the team agile, helps individuals grow, and gives them a deeper understanding of how the whole system doesn't come from micromanaging; it grows from trust, clarity, and DCB Bank, we focus on giving individuals the freedom to operate within well-defined goals. Much like in a soccer match, you don't tell a player every move—they train, prepare, and then make judgment calls during the we ensure teams have accountability frameworks in place, but culturally, we encourage risk-taking, learning from mistakes, and celebrating initiative. When employees feel their contribution matters to the larger goal, they step up and own is a team sport—you may have a hat-trick hero, but it's the entire squad that made it DCB Bank, we make it a point to acknowledge team wins. From project launches to quarterly milestones, we focus on appreciating every contributor, visible or behind the scenes.A strong team culture is about synergy. It's about passing the ball, creating space for others, and defending when needed. We drive this mindset by encouraging cross-functional collaboration and removing silos. Recognition is always shared, because no goal is scored alone.A great team player is alert, agile, and always has an eye on the bigger picture. They anticipate what's coming next and act accordingly, just like a midfielder reading the game before making a is another key quality. In both soccer and business, you'll face injuries, bad calls, or off days. But the will to keep playing—to keep showing up—is what separates good from beats talent when talent doesn't show up. Someone born with skills may lose their edge without practice, while a consistent player with the right mindset can go the same in business—you may not start with all the advantages, but discipline and perseverance take you Sports are a great outlet—they help you reset, recharge, and in particular, teaches you to stay calm under it's the last five minutes of a tight match or the final push to close a business deal, that muscle memory kicks in. You learn to read the field, pace your energy, and strike at the right staying physically active helps me make healthier choices. When the mind and body are aligned, you are better equipped to handle match has its highs and lows, and so does business. What matters is staying in the game and playing until the last whistle.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Why did Madras High Court stay laws taking away T.N. Governor's power to appoint Vice-Chancellors?
The story so far: The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a series of Bills for amending the laws applicable to various State-run universities. The primary aim of the amendments was to transfer from the Governor (in his/her capacity as the Chancellor) to the State government, the power to appoint Vice Chancellors to those universities. When the Governor sat over the Bills, without granting assent, for long, the State government approached the Supreme Court and obtained an order on April 8, 2025. Taking serious note of the enormous delay in grant of assent, the top court ordered that the Bills would be deemed to have been granted assent. By virtue of the Supreme Court's order, the amendment Bills became Acts. Subsequently, Kutty alias K. Venkatachalapathy, an advocate based in Tirunelveli, filed a public interest litigation petition before the Madras High Court on May 12, 2025, challenging the constitutional validity of those amendment Acts. A summer vacation Bench of Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan entertained the PIL petition and passed an interim order on May 21, 2025. The Bench stayed the operation of the amendment Acts to the extent to which they take away the power of appointment of Vice Chancellors from the hands of the Chancellor and vest the same in the State government. What is the reasoning given by the Division Bench for staying the amended laws? Authoring the verdict for the Division Bench, Justice Swaminathan pointed out that the amendment Acts do not make any change to the position of the Governor being the Chancellor of State universities. They only take away the Chancellor's power to appoint Vice Chancellors to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Anna University, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and so on. The Bench found the amendment Acts to be repugnant to Regulation 7.3 of the University Grants Commission Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges, 2018. It pointed out that the UGC Regulations clearly state that only the Visitor/Chancellor could appoint a Vice Chancellor from among names recommended by a search-cum-selection committee and therefore, the amendment Acts conferring such a power on the State government, instead of the Governor, were directly in conflict with 2018 Regulations. Can UGC Regulations prevail over State Acts? The Division Bench said, the Supreme Court had already confirmed the primacy of the UGC Regulations over the State laws. In Gambhirdhan K. Gadhvi versus State of Gujarat (2022), the top court had said: 'It cannot be disputed that the UGC Regulations are enacted by the UGC in exercise of powers under Sections 26(1)(e) and 26(1)(g) of the UGC Act, 1956. Even as per the UGC Act every rule and regulation made under the said Act, shall be laid before each House of Parliament. Therefore, being a subordinate legislation, UGC Regulations become part of the Act.' A Bench of Justices M.R. Shah and B.V. Nagaratna of the Supreme Court had also observed: 'In case of any conflict between the State legislation and the Central legislation, the Central legislation shall prevail by applying the rule/principle of repugnancy as enunciated in Article 254 of the Constitution as the subject 'education' is in the Concurrent List (List III) of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution. Therefore, any appointment as a Vice-Chancellor contrary to the provisions of the UGC Regulations can be said to be in violation of the statutory provisions, warranting a writ of quo warranto.' The ruling was subsequently followed by former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli in State of West Bengal versus Anindya Sundar Das wherein they wrote: 'In view of the decision in Gambhirdan K. Gadhvi, even if the provisions of the Act allowed the appointment of the Vice Chancellor by the State Government, it would be in violation of the UGC Regulations. The Regulations become part of the statute framed by Parliament and will prevail.' After citing two more Supreme Court verdicts on the same lines, the Division Bench led by Justice Swaminathan said: 'When repugnancy between the impugned amendment Acts and the UGC Regulation is obvious and admitted, it is our judicial duty to apply the law declared by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in as many as four recent decisions.' Do courts have power to stay the operation of Acts? On the next question as to whether a court could stay the operation of laws passed by the legislature, Justice Swaminathan said, the answer lay in Supreme Court's 2021 decision in Dr. Jaishri Laxmanrao Patil versus State of Maharashtra. In that judgement, the Supreme Court had said: 'Normally an interim order is not passed to stultify statutory provisions. However, there is no absolute rule to restrain interim orders being passed when an enactment is ex facie unconstitutional or contrary to the law laid down by this Court.' Justice Swaminathan also recalled that the Supreme Court itself had on January 12, 2021 stayed the operation of the three farm laws, passed by the Parliament, which led to a national outcry. 'Interestingly, Shri (senior counsel representing the Tamil Nadu Higher Education department in the present PIL petition), who is now opposing the grant of interim relief was the counsel for a set of petitioners therein and welcomed the proposal to stay the implementation of the farm laws,' the judge wrote. Can a summer vacation bench pass such orders? Though Advocate General P.S. Raman as well as Mr. Wilson had urged the Division Bench to grant suffiicient time for the State government to file its counter affidavit and not take up the stay application for hearing during summer vacation sitting, the Division Bench rejected their plea. 'It is true that the High Court is on vacation and that we are sitting as Vacation Bench Judges. To us, it should not make any difference. The Hon'ble Chief Justice of India has observed that court vacation sittings should be rechristened 'partial working days'. We take inspiration from the said observation. Judges can be on vacation, courts should not be on vacation. Access to justice should always be available. When an advocate complains that an unconstitutional legislation has been passed, we cannot shut our eyes. That is why we propose to intervene then and there,' the Bench said. Pointing out that they had granted a week's time for the State to file its written response, the Bench observed: 'The unconstitutionality and repugnancy vitiating the impugned (under challenge) amendment Acts is so glaring and obvious that we cannot shut our eyes. We are convinced that the impugned amendments are ex-facie unconstitutional. If an unconstitutional process is allowed to proceed, it would cause irreparable injury and public interest would suffer.' Does the High Court order amount to reviewing Supreme Court's verdict in Governor's assent case? The Division Bench, further, took strong exception to an argument that the High Court's interference with the amendment Acts would virtually amount to reviewing Supreme Court's April 8, 2025 verdict in Governor's assent case. 'Shri made a preposterous submission that we were virtually reviewing the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court rendered in State of Tamil Nadu versus The Governor of Tamil Nadu. No submission can be more outrageous than this. We are mindful of our position. We know that we have to give the highest respect to any decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court. We do not need lectures from Shri on this score. We believe in judicial discipline. The Hon'ble Supreme Court in the said decision was not concerned with the constitutionality of the impugned provisions.' The Bench went on to state: 'When the learned Advocate General at one point claimed that the petitioner's Senior Counsel is merely reiterating the contentions advanced in the said decision (April 8, 2025 ruling), we called upon the learned Advocate General to draw our attention to the relevant paragraphs, where the contentions now advanced stood rejected. The learned Advocate General made a vain attempt and subsequently gave up this objection altogether.' 'When we notice that the impugned amending Acts fall foul of the law laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court, we are unable to mechanically adjourn the proceedings. It is this primary consideration that impels us to grant interim relief,' the Bench concluded.
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Three high-profile cases, including Siti Bainun and Tun M, to be heard this week
KUALA LUMPUR: Three high-profile court cases involving prominent national figures are set to be heard starting tomorrow. Among them is the final appeal of Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali at the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya, where she is challenging her 12-year prison sentence for the neglect and abuse of a teenage girl with Down syndrome, known as Bella. Siti Bainun, 32, is appealing to overturn the conviction and sentence upheld by the High Court. The appeal is scheduled to be heard by a three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal. She was previously sentenced to 12 years in prison by the High Court on two charges of neglecting and abusing 13-year-old Bella three years ago. On May 2, last year, the High Court dismissed her appeal, and she is now challenging that decision at the Court of Appeal. At the Kuala Lumpur High Court, committal proceedings against former Umno Supreme Council member Isham Jalil will continue this Wednesday. The Attorney-General is seeking a jail sentence or fine for Isham over alleged contempt of court concerning his comments on Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1MDB case. Meanwhile, the Kuala Lumpur High Court will also hear committal proceedings against former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, filed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi over alleged contempt of court in a defamation suit involving the issue of the term "Kutty."
