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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From Terry Bollea to Hulk Hogan: The story behind wrestling's biggest icon name
Before he became a global wrestling icon , Hulk Hogan was known as Terry Eugene Bollea. His transformation began in the late 1970s when his towering physique caught the attention of wrestling promoters. Hogan, passed away on Thursday (July 24) at the age of 71. More than just a legendary wrestler, Hogan was a cultural icon who transcended the squared circle. With his charisma, larger-than-life persona, and widespread appeal, he became a household name and played a pivotal role in turning professional wrestling into a global entertainment powerhouse. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category others Operations Management Technology healthcare Degree Data Analytics Project Management Artificial Intelligence Data Science Healthcare Public Policy Design Thinking CXO MBA Cybersecurity Finance PGDM Management MCA Leadership Digital Marketing Others Data Science Product Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details ALSO READ: When is Hulk Hogan's funeral? Should the WWE icon receive a state funeral? Social media sparks heated debate by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like UK Drivers Could Claim Up to £4,000 – FCA Review in Progress Complex Law Click Here Undo Bollea, born on August 11, 1953, in Georgia and raised in Tampa, Florida, grew up in a modest household - his father was a construction foreman and his mother a dance teacher. As a teenager, Bollea was passionate about music, playing guitar and bass in several rock bands. One of those bands, Ruckus, gained local fame in the Tampa Bay area. ALSO READ - From Donald Trump to Triple H: Who said what on Hulk Hogan Live Events However, his path soon shifted toward professional wrestling. Intrigued by the booming wrestling scene, he began training, though his start was far from smooth - he revealed in a 2014 Vice interview that he broke his leg on the very first day. — WWE (@WWE) HOW BOLLEA BECAME TERRY 'THE HULK' Early in his wrestling career, Hogan began calling himself Terry 'The Hulk' Boulder after a memorable appearance on a local talk show in Memphis, Tennessee. Seated next to The Incredible Hulk actor Lou Ferrigno, Hogan stood out for his sheer size. "As soon as we were on air, everyone kept talking about how massive Lou looked with those big, bulging muscles," Hogan recalled in his 2009 memoir My Life Outside the Ring. But Hogan couldn't help comparing physiques. "The thing was, sitting next to me at that point in my life," he said, "the guy actually looked kinda small." — WWE (@WWE) HOW BOLLEA FINALLY GOT THE NAME 'HULK HOGAN' Hogan launched his professional wrestling career in 1977, but it wasn't until he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF now WWE) in December 1983 that he rose to global fame. Embracing a larger-than-life, all-American hero persona, Hogan became the face of the 1980s wrestling boom. His star power helped transform the industry, as he went on to headline eight of the first nine WrestleMania events, the WWF's premier annual spectacle. It was Vince McMahon Sr., then owner and promoter of the WWF, who officially renamed Terry Bollea as 'Hulk Hogan'. Recognising Bollea's massive physique and the public's enthusiasm for Marvel's Incredible Hulk, McMahon saw an opportunity to craft a marketable persona. Wanting to appeal to Irish-American audiences - a common promotional tactic at the time - McMahon wanted to use an Irish name and gave him 'Hogan' as the last name. The combination of comic book power and cultural familiarity helped cement Hulk Hogan as one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling history.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bajaj Consumer board approves share buyback of 4.69% equity worth Rs 187 crore. Check buyback price
Bajaj Consumer Care 's board of directors on Thursday approved a proposal to buyback 64 lakh fully paid up equity shares from all shareholders and beneficial owners. The equity shares represented 4.69% stake of the company as of March 31, 2025. It has set the buyback price at Rs 290 per equity share which will be payable in cash while the offer size will not exceed Rs 186.60 crore. The shares will be acquired through the tender offer route via the stock exchange. The offer size excludes expenses to be ed for the Buyback viz. brokerage costs, fees, turnover charges, securities transaction tax among other things. The buyback offer is subject to the approval of the shareholders. Live Events The board has appointed Anand Rathi Advisors as the manager to the buyback. Bajaj Consumer shares today ended at Rs 245.08 on the NSE, gaining by Rs 2.53 or 1.04% over the Wednesday closing price. Bajaj Consumer shares have declined 11% over a 1-year period while showing a strong comeback of the last three month during which it has rallied 40%. The price uptick has ensured that the stock trades above its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs) of Rs 197.8 and Rs 192.6, respectively according to Trendlyne data. The company is yet to announce its June quarter earnings. It had reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 31 crore in the March ended quarter which was a fall of 13% over Rs 36 crore reported in the year ago period. The total revenue was reported at 259 crore, which was growth of 3% YoY versus 252 crore in the corresponding quarter of the last financial year.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Force Motors shares rally 20% to hit record high after robust Q1 earnings
Operating metrics improve Live Events Leadership appointment Force Motors share performance (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel Shares of Force Motors surged as much as 20% on Thursday to a 52-week high of Rs 20,563 on the BSE after the auto major posted a 52% rise in its net profit for the quarter ended June 2025, reporting a profit of Rs 176.33 company's first-quarter results were announced post-market hours on Wednesday. Force Motors reported a 52.3% year-on-year jump in net profit for the June quarter, up from Rs 115.7 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations grew 21.9% to Rs 2,297 crore, compared to Rs 1,885 crore in the same quarter last company's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 33.3% year-on-year to Rs 332 crore, with margins expanding to 14.4% from 13.2% in the prior-year period, reflecting operational efficiency gains amid firm Motors' upbeat results come at a time when several auto sector peers are battling input cost pressures and uneven recovery in rural demand. The strong growth in profitability and margins appears to have bolstered investor sentiment, sending the stock to a new record a separate announcement, Force Motors also said its board had approved the appointment of Anshul Saxena as vice president – corporate strategy, effective July 23. The move, based on a recommendation by the company's Nomination & Remuneration Committee, is seen as part of the automaker's broader push to sharpen its long-term strategic who brings more than 19 years of experience, is known for his cross-functional leadership and has held advisory and board roles across several manufacturing of Force Motors had declined 1.38% on Wednesday, closing at Rs 17,260. The stock is up a modest 5% year-to-date, with gains of 8.3% over the past six months and 3.4% in the last three months.: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Aditya Infotech's Rs 1,300 cr IPO to open on Jul 29; sets price band at Rs 640-675/ share
Aditya Infotech , which offers video security and surveillance products under ' CP Plus ' brand, is aiming to raise Rs 1,300 crore through its Initial Public Offering (IPO) opening for subscription on July 29. The issue, with a price band of Rs 640 to Rs 675 per share, will conclude on July 31, the company announced. The company's IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 500 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of shares valued at Rs 800 crore by promoters. Proceeds from the fresh issue to the tune of Rs 375 crore have been earmarked for payment of debt, and besides, a portion will be used for general corporate purposes. As of March 2024, the company's total borrowings stood at around Rs 405 crore, according to its draft papers. Live Events Aditya Infotech offers a comprehensive range of advanced video security and surveillance products, technologies and solutions for enterprise and consumer segments under 'CP Plus' brand. In addition, the company offers solutions and services such as fully integrated security systems and security-as-a-service directly and through its distribution network. The company announced that 75 per cent of the offer size has been reserved for qualified institutional buyers , 15 per cent for non-institutional investors and the remaining 10 per for retail investors. ICICI Securities and IIFL Securities are the book-running lead managers to the issue. Aditya Infotech is expected to list on the bourses on August 5. PTI
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Major rescue underway as three miners take refuge underground at Red Chris mine
A major rescue operation is underway in British Columbia after three miners became trapped underground at the Red Chris copper and gold mine, following two rockfall incidents that blocked access routes to their location. British Columbia Premier David Eby confirmed the accident on Wednesday(July 23) at the close of a premiers' meeting in Huntsville, Ontario, saying the miners are believed to be uninjured and are currently sheltering in a designated underground refuge station. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category 'To the best of our knowledge, they are safe and have access to air, food, and water,' Eby told reporters. 'BC miners are among the best in the world, and our rescue teams are exceptional. They will be working overtime to bring these workers home safely to their families.' Two of the trapped workers are from British Columbia and one is from Ontario. They are contractors, according to Nolan Paquette of United Steelworkers Local 1-1937, who said they are currently located on the opposite side of the collapse. Dual rockfalls complicated rescue Live Events Newmont Corporation , the majority owner of the Red Chris mine, confirmed that two separate 'fall of ground' incidents occurred on Tuesday morning. The workers had initially relocated to one of several underground refuge stations after the first rockfall, more than 500 meters beyond the impacted zone. A second collapse later blocked their escape route and restricted communication. In a statement, Newmont said contact was initially established with the miners following the first incident, and the workers confirmed they were safe in the refuge bay, which is equipped with adequate supplies and ventilation systems to support an extended stay. The second collapse, however, has complicated communication and access. 'We are actively assembling specialist rescue teams from nearby mine sites,' the company said. Provincial response and industry support BC Mining Minister Jagrup Brar said the government has dispatched a geotechnical inspector of mines to the site and is working closely with Newmont to coordinate the rescue. The Ministry of Transportation also expedited a special permit to allow the rapid transfer of heavy equipment from the nearby Brucejack mine to aid the effort. "I'm heartened to see the immediate support that's been provided from others across the mining industry, in the form of supplies, equipment, and expertise,' Brar said. 'Mining operators in BC, including Newmont, have highly trained mine rescue teams at the ready for emergency situations." Premier Eby said he had briefed Ontario Premier Doug Ford and emphasized interprovincial collaboration to support the situation. 'It's very concerning for the families, the workers, and Canadians across the country. Our thoughts are with them and our appreciation is with the incredibly brave rescue teams working right now.' About the Red Chris Mine The Red Chris mine is located in British Columbia's remote northern Interior, roughly 1,700 kilometers northwest of Vancouver. It is jointly owned by Newmont Corporation, which holds a 70 percent stake, and Imperial Metals Corporation . Originally an open-pit mine, Red Chris began development of underground block-cave mining in 2019. The method, widely used in large-scale operations, allows for the bulk extraction of lower-grade ore and is known to extend the life of aging open-pit operations. Looking ahead Officials say the priority remains the safe retrieval of the workers, with mining rescue specialists working against the clock. The refuge stations are designed to sustain life for several days, giving rescuers valuable time to strategize a secure access route. This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.
