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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kannada actor Arjun Yogi's car collides with pole while avoiding stray dogs in Bengaluru
Kannada actor had a narrow escape after being involved in a car accident near Channasandra, RR Nagar, on Friday morning. The mishap occurred while the actor was travelling with friends to a temple. According to reports, a pack of stray dogs suddenly darted across the road, forcing the actor to swerve sharply in order to avoid hitting them. In the process, his car veered onto the roadside footpath and collided with a pole. Fortunately, the airbags deployed on impact, preventing serious injuries. Both Arjun Yogi and his friends walked away from the scene unharmed. Arjun Yogi is a well-recognised face in the Kannada entertainment industry, having delivered memorable performances in numerous television serials, including the widely popular Akka (2012). He has also participated in several reality shows and acted in Kannada films, balancing a successful career in both cinema and television. On the silver screen, Yogi has played notable roles in films such as Long Drive, Anavarna, and Chase, earning appreciation from audiences and critics alike. In the television space, he has appeared in popular serials like Akka,Aramane Gili and Shanthi Nivasa, and gained additional fame through the hit reality show Raja Rani. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo With a strong foundation in theatre, Arjun Yogi has showcased his versatility by excelling in dance reality shows, further expanding his fan base. Known for his dedication to his craft, he continues to remain a sought-after name in the entertainment circuit.
BBC News
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Faster than Rory, further than Bryson - life on golf's 'party' side
Six golf balls, a shot clock with music blaring, and a WWE-style belt for a it's not a scene from the new Happy Gilmore movie, but the professional sport of Long Drive Golf. As the sport's name would suggest, it is all about hitting the longest drive possible and Northern Ireland's Aaron Lennie is one of the best in putts, no wedges and no water hazards. Driving distance off the tee is all that matters. Just how far are those drives? Well, at the recent Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Bryson DeChambeau topped the driving distance category with an average of 327.5 yards - a full football pitch less than Lennie's personal best of 437 more than 185mph, Rory McIlroy is one of the top players in professional golf for ball speed, but Lennie can surpass 200mph. That's as quick as a Formula 1 have two-and-a-half minutes to hit six balls down a long grid, with an out of bounds area either side. They go head-to-head in group or knockout stages, and there's plenty of drama, a party in the stands and some showboating alongside it all."It's like a party atmosphere, a totally different scene to golf," said Lennie, who recently won his first professional event in Austria."I don't know if people will like this, but it kind of has a LIV feel to it. There's music blasting, there's a lot of noise, a lot of energy. It's fast-paced, which for some people is something that's missing from golf. "It's a breath of fresh air that way. It's a game within a game. None of us claim to be good golfers but we can hit a ball far and we can do it well." Speaking of DeChambeau, the two-time major winner has played a key role in the growing popularity of the sport. Not afraid to step outside his comfort zone, the American entered the World Long Drive Championship in 2022 and, of the 128 players to start the event, he came second with a drive of 406 yards."My generation have benefited massively from Bryson doing what he did," Lennie said."When he dipped his toes in the Long Drive scene it was kind of at rock bottom. "The spotlight he brought to it was massive for us and it's getting bigger and bigger year on year." 'There's a lot of ego in the sport' Lennie came across the sport after a failed attempt at breaking into golf's professional ranks. The 26-year-old went to college in the USA and said he wanted to stay involved with the sport, taking part in his first Long Drive tournament in 2022."I got the bug for it and just wanted to hit it further, further and further," said Lennie."It's got explosive power movements, you want to be able to rotate really quickly and create a lot of force from the ground. "It's the same thing a lot of the pro golfers are doing now to hit it further, it's just we are at the extreme end of that." Lennie combines his Long Drive commitments with being an assistant professional at Clandeboye Golf Club in County only picking up the sport three years ago, he won his first professional event in Austria on the European tour and qualified for his first World Championships in September. "It felt good and it was a monkey off my back," he said."Hopefully it's the start of a few more to come".Due to the distances that the professional Long Drive players can strike the ball, Lennie does the majority of his practice sessions indoorsIt allows him to adjust his technique, look at the data behind each swing, and track each one of his drives. "In some sessions we don't really care where the ball goes, we just want it to go fast and far. In terms of hitting it straight it's a whole other practice session."There's a lot of ego in the sport, I don't think anyone can deny that, but there's a science to it as well with all the fine details to make sure the ball is going as far as it can."We get to do the fun part, we don't need to worry about the bunkers or anything like that. We just tee it up and give it a hit."
India Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mika Singh says he'll publicly slap KRK after his diss video
The feud between Mika Singh and Kamaal R Khan (KRK) continues to escalate. After Mika's remarks about KRK in an interview, the latter responded with a video mocking the Punjabi singer. In reaction, Mika has now stated that he will slap KRK the next time they a conversation with Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, the 'Long Drive' singer revealed that he called KRK on New Year's to confront him about the video he posted. Mika shared that he began the call by wishing KRK a Happy New Year, just to ensure that KRK wasn't around his family at the he was sure that KRK was alone, he blasted him saying, 'I told him, Gadhe tune phir mujhe galiya dedi. Tu pagal hai kya (Donkey, you again abused me. Are you mad?). Listen, I love you, but when you come to Mumbai next time, I will definitely slap you. Tell this to whoever you want. Whenever you meet me next, I will slap you, whether in front of the media or alone, and will tell you your mistake.'' Sharing KRK's reaction to his threat, Mika said, 'He didn't respond to me. He just said, 'Happy New Year bhai.''Earlier, in an interview with India Today's sister channel, Lallantop, Singh recalled visiting KRK's home in Dubai with Honey Singh, where they confronted him and acted harshly due to their displeasure with the tone KRK used in his videos.'KRK had said something about Honey. He was very upset and told me, 'paaji yeh aisaa aisaa bolta hai.' Ayushmann Khurrana and Kapil Sharma were also very upset with KRK. So, I told Honey, 'We'll go to him, visit him in Dubai, and talk. We'll act as if both of us are drunk. He will abuse us, but you do whatever you want with him.' We were very rude to him. The next day, KRK told us that we had behaved very badly with him. And I told him that I don't remember anything because we were drunk. Apparently, we pulled his hair,' he Watch
NBC Sports
04-02-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Mai Dechathipat excelling at Long Drive while both teaching and learning
For Mai Dechathipat, a former Wake Forest golfer, one club in her bag has remained unmatched—her driver. From the time she began competing in junior tournaments in Thailand to when we became college teammates, it was clear that nobody hit tee shots farther than Mai. Personalities can be deceiving. Mai is soft-spoken, prefers to keep to herself and doesn't seek the spotlight. Yet she's a powerhouse in every sense of the word. Mai can do military push-ups with 2.5-pound plates in both hands, holds a personal record of 12 pull-ups, and can nearly hit a 390-yard drive. To put it in perspective, the average LPGA tour player hits the driver 260 yards and the average PGA Tour player 295 yards. It's safe to say, if you saw a 5-foot-7 woman pushing 188-mph ball speed with her drives, her quiet demeanor might surprise you. So how does Mai channel her power? World Long Drive (WLD). A post shared by World Long Drive (@worldlongdrive) Unlike an 18-hole round of competition, professional long drivers compete on a range. Rather than just one chance to hit a fairway, they get six, with at least one drive needing to land within a 50-yard grid. 'Long Drive tournaments are fast-paced and filled with adrenaline,' said Mai, who is competing in her fourth year of WLD. 'There's loud music and a hyped-up crowd. It's a mix of skill, power and showmanship, creating an electric environment.' In recent years, WLD has surged in popularity with modern stars like Kyle Berkshire and Bryson DeChambeau attracting a wider audience to the sport. Berkshire, a three-time WLD champion, holds the longest recorded drive at 480 yards. DeChambeau reached the quarterfinals in the PLDA World Championships in 2021 with a longest drive of 406 yards. The emergence of a women's division in the early 2000s shattered boundaries regarding women's power in golf. Sandra Carlborg, a six-time WLD champion, has hit drives surpassing 400 yards. Phillis Meti, a five-time WLD champion, holds the women's record with a 414-yard drive in 2019. 'I believe Long Drive provides significant value to the golfing community because it not only showcases the athleticism and power in golf but is also an exciting complement to traditional golf,' said Mai, who quickly learned that gaining distance is much more nuanced than it appears. 'While power is important, true distance comes from efficiency and sequencing, and not just raw effort. Swinging out of control will often disrupt timing, balance and contact, which can lead to less distance instead of more. Personally, my long-drive swing is relatively short. As a former college golfer, I find it challenging to swing like a typical long-driver, but I've learned that everyone is different and it's all about finding what works best for you.' Mai took the Long Drive community by storm in 2024. She competed in four WLD tournaments over the summer and won three of them, in addition to a runner-up finish in the World Long Drive Championships in Atlanta. Mai also recorded the longest drive of the season at 387 yards. Her impressive performance earned her the women's division player-of-the-year title and the People's Choice Award for women's division athlete of the year, reflecting her impact and popularity within the community. 'Mai is one of the most intelligent and driven people that I've ever met,' said Bobby Peterson, long-drive coach and owner of One Stop Power Shop. In addition to fueling her long-drive passion, Mai is a full-time coach and spends her days teaching at Kohr Academy just outside Boston. For Mai, coaching and competing in WLD tournaments complement each other in many ways. 'Competing in Long Drive often reminds me of what it feels like to be under pressure, which is a feeling my students experience,' said Mai. 'Even though I've played Division I golf before, it's easy to forget just how challenging it can be to perform when it matters.' 'My students will often ask about my Long Drive competitions, what the events are like, how far I hit the ball, and what it's like to compete. These moments are a great way for me to show them that golf can be enjoyed in many different ways, whether that's through traditional golf or something unique like Long Drive.' Amidst her rise in popularity and success, the foundation of Mai's achievements lies in her purpose. 'I think why I compete isn't just to win. Of course, when I'm on that tee box, I want to hit it well and winning definitely feels good. But competition for me is more like a vehicle to keep learning golf for my teaching,' she said. 'When it comes to learning, I think it's pointless if it's not applied or doesn't benefit others. It may sound odd but the purpose of me chasing something isn't just about achieving it, but about the lessons I learn, the people I meet and the experiences that shape me. The trophy is just cherry on top.'
