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Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Young Hero Narne Nithin's "Sri Sri Sri Rajavaru" – Set for a Worldwide Release on June 6
Young and energetic actor Narne Nithin, who entered the film industry as the brother-in-law of Jr. NTR, has been consistently delivering hits and earning recognition for his acting skills. With a growing fan base and strong performances, he has carved out a space for himself in the hearts of the audience. Now, under the direction of National Award-winning director Satish Vegesna, known for "Shatamanam Bhavati", Nithin is coming to audiences with his latest film "Sri Sri Sri Rajavaru", releasing worldwide on June 6. Actress Sampada plays the female lead. The film is produced by Chintapalli Ramarao under the banner of Sri Vedakshara Movies. It is crafted as a youthful action entertainer with all commercial elements and is set to hit a record number of theatres. The trailer was today launched in Hyderabad at a grand event. The event was attended by director Satish Vegesna, producer Chintapalli Ramarao, co-producer Subbareddy, director-producer Rajesh Putra, music director Kailesh Menon, Raghu Kunche, Racha Ravi, and others. Speaking on the occasion, director Satish Vegesna said: 'Thank you to everyone who made the songs and trailer of 'Sri Sri Sri Rajavaru' a success. There's a dialogue in the film by Naresh garu — 'Success is about conquering ourselves.' That's the concept we built the movie around. Nithin has performed brilliantly, starting off like the boy next door and transforming into an action hero. Heroine Sampada will also captivate the audience. My films usually have many characters, just like our families have many members. Similarly, my stories reflect that dynamic. Through my movies, I always try to highlight overlooked aspects of life — and 'Sri Sri Sri Rajavaru' is one such attempt. This film won't disappoint. It stands out in every way. Our technical team worked very hard, but success ultimately depends on your support. We hope you'll support the film when it releases in theatres on June 6.' Producer Chintapalli Ramarao added: 'We aimed to create a big commercial hit with Narne Nithin and Satish Vegesna's combination. Nithin has been delivering back-to-back hits with youthful entertainers. 'Sri Sri Sri Rajavaru' is a unique family entertainer set in a rural backdrop. Director Satish Vegesna has crafted it with a large cast and high production values, staying true to Jr. NTR's faith in this story. We are confident that this film will be another super hit for Nithin, much like his earlier hits 'MAD' and 'Awe'. We're eagerly looking forward to June 6, when the film hits the screens.' Cast: Narne Nithin, Sampada, Rao Ramesh, Naresh, Raghu Kunche, Praveen, Racha Ravi, Saryu, Ramya, Priya Machiraju, Bhadram, Anand, Jabardasth Nagi, and others. Technical Crew: Music: Kailash Menon Cinematography: Damu Narravula Editing: Madhu Lyrics: Srimani Publicity Design: Eshwar PRO: B. Veerababu Presented by: Rangapuram Raghavendra, Murali Krishna Chintalapati Executive Producers: CH. V. Sharma, Rajeev Kumar Co-Producer: M. Subbareddy Producer: Chintapalli Ramarao Writer & Director: Satish Vegesna
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Why you should care about bats
Wildlife researcher Nithin Divakar has heard it all. From bats being mistaken by people as birds to getting calls requesting to relocate bats from their property — there is no dearth to the nonsensical questions he has come across. 'If you can catch leopards and tigers venturing into human habitat, then why can't you do the same about bats?' a concerned voice asked from the other end. On most days Nithin along with other researchers working in the field of bat conservation would have to field a range of these questions. While these questions may seem comical from the outset, they are actually concerning, especially since lack of awareness is a key challenge in conserving or protecting bats. The issue here is the lack of knowledge and how poorly understudied the 'mammal' is. Not a bird, but a mammal—the only mammal capable of flight. A misunderstood species Bats are the most misunderstood of all creatures. Even as they play such a crucial role in the well being of the ecosystem, they often go under appreciated for all the good things they do. In fact the bat dashes through the night sky like a silent warrior, donning many caps. It plays several roles, such as that of a pollinator, seed disperser, pest control agent, and also helps regenerate forests. In an attempt to celebrate bats for all the ecological roles they play, International Bat Appreciation Day is observed on April 17th every year. There are over 1487 species of bats in the world. India has 134 species of bats. They serve a critical role in the ecosystem and local economy. Bats come in all sizes, from the tiny, diminutive 'bumblebee bat', which measures to only 29-33 mm to the world's largest bat, the 'flying fox' which has a wingspan of up to six feet. Pollinator Bats play an invaluable role from an ecological and economical perspective. But how? When you think of a pollinator species, it is mostly the butterflies and bees that come to mind. But what about nocturnal plants? They too need nocturnal pollinators. This is where bats come in. According to research, the total economic value of bats in global pollination services is estimated to be $200 billion. 'Not many people know that bats are one of the best pollinators in our ecosystem. The role that bees and butterflies play during the day time is carried out by bats in the night. In fact several plant species rely on bats for pollination and seed dispersal. Plus bats aid in large-scale pollen dispersal when compared to butterflies as they can carry larger pollen and travel long distances,' says Nithin, researcher at the department of Wildlife Biology, Kerala Forest Research Institute which is actively engaged in bat conservation efforts throughout Kerala. These initiatives include a range of projects, including citizen science-driven mapping of fruit bat roosting sites and caves. These research projects are led by Dr. P Balakrishnan of which Nithin is a part of. Seed disperser Bats travel longer distances every day and this makes them play a major role as seed dispersers. 'They travel between 50-80 kms per day foraging, far away from their roosts. This ensures that seeds are carried to longer distances, away from the parent tree, eventually taking the seeds to new locations and dispersing them. Thereby they play a key role in forest regrowth as well,' says Nithin. Pest control The third crucial role bats play can come as a surprise for many. Bats are nature's own pest control agents! 'In the west, many studies have proven that bats consume huge quantities of insect pests. In fact bat boxes are kept in corn fields and other farms whereby bats are given artificial roosts to occupy. Thus bats will forage on the many species of insects that attack the crop. Analysis of the faecal samples have shown that bats feed on a wide range of insects or pests,' he says. Research has found that bats consume enormous quantities of insect pests that cost farmers and foresters billions of dollars annually. Myths, culture and zoonotic diseases Be it old myths, festivals or even popular culture, bats have always received a bad rap and have mostly been associated with everything evil and dark, in stark opposition to how indispensable they are from an economic and ecological perspective. (A contrast to this is in some mythologies, like that of the Chinese where bats are generally considered lucky). The emergence of some of the zoonotic diseases and how humans contract them have earned bats a lot of disgrace. Nithin recalls a call the team received some time ago. It was from an elderly couple whose backyard suddenly became a region of interest for bats as they started roosting on the trees in their backyard. The couple didn't find that as a problem at first. But soon neighbours started creating a fuss, people stopped visiting their homes and even if they did, they wouldn't drink or eat from their home. The couple found it difficult to even get a house help or a labourer. 'When we went there, we found that a huge tree that used to be a roosting site for bats had been chopped down. It could have been the reason for these bats to choose another location for roosting,' says Nithin. Bats don't deserve the bad rap It is following human encroachment on their natural habitat that bats started taking residence near humans. Human induced changes in the ecology such as repurposing forested lands or deforestation are the reasons for the sudden appearance of bats near human residences. Deforestation, urbanisation etc can contribute to zoonotic disease outbreaks. Bats are considered as natural reservoirs for several zoonotic viruses which can cause diseases such as Nipah, Ebola etc. 'But these viruses become active only when the bats undergo some sort of stress. These stresses are human made, such as heat stress due to climate change, loss of habitat due to deforestation etc. Awareness and careful interaction will help humans peacefully coexist with bats,' says Nithin. For many, having bats roosting near human habitats is a problem because of the perceived threat that the bats pose. But it is a lack of awareness, really. A bat roosting in your backyard is your ally, not a foe. Bats won't fly into your hair or bite you and cause these diseases. The chances of you contracting the disease is minimal unless there is close interaction with the bats. By minimising these interactions such as eating a fruit bitten by the bat or interacting with their faecal remains, spill over of these diseases to people can be prevented. The main challenge in bat conservation is lack of awareness among the people about bats, says Nithin. The others include habitat destruction and alteration. The emergence of zoonotic diseases is a major global health concern. But lack of awareness can pose even more harm. Some bat species are even crucial for the regeneration of specific forest ecosystems. Like Batman, bats are superheroes. And we need these nightly warriors for the sustenance of our ecology.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded 3: Nithin and Ditya Bhande's electrifying performance stuns judge Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
The latest episode of Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded 3 witnessed a show-stopping moment as contestants Nithin and Ditya Bhande delivered a sensational performance to the iconic track 'Nee Pottu Vacha. ' Their powerful stage presence, flawless synchronization, and emotional expressiveness lit up the stage, earning thunderous applause from the audience and rave reviews from the judges. The highlight of the night came when judge Varalaxmi Sarathkumar , visibly moved by the performance, showered praise on the duo. She was particularly impressed by Ditya Bhande's grace and striking facial expressions, while also commending Nithin's high-voltage energy and unwavering commitment. 'Ditya's expressions were just magical, and Nithin matched her energy beautifully. This is what we call a complete performance!' Varalaxmi remarked, leaving the contestants beaming with joy. Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded 3, hosted by the ever-energetic Manimegalai and RJ Vijay , continues to keep viewers hooked with its dynamic format and entertaining presentation. The show's judging panel—comprising actress Sneha, the multifaceted Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and celebrated choreographer Baba Bhaskar—brings a wealth of expertise and charisma, ensuring the contestants receive valuable feedback and encouragement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nagelpilz? Warum viele Behandlungen nicht wirken Heilratgeber Weiterlesen Undo Since its debut in 2016 under the direction of Kaushik R, Dance Jodi Dance has become a beacon for aspiring dancers, offering a platform to showcase raw talent and creativity. With each new season, the competition has grown fiercer, and the performances more dazzling. As the show marches toward the finale, the bar is set higher every week. With performances like Nithin and Ditya's raising the standard, Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded 3 continues to reaffirm its status as one of Tamil television's most electrifying dance reality shows.
Time Magazine
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time Magazine
Nikhil Kamath
In 2023, at age 36, Nikhil Kamath became the youngest Indian to sign the Giving Pledge. By then he had already donated millions to environmental and educational projects—and started his own offshoot initiative, the Young India Philanthropic Pledge (YIPP), which asks Indians under age 45 with fortunes over $100 million to commit to giving away at least 25% of their wealth. It's a remarkable development for a high school dropout who started working for a Bangalore call center as a teenager, and using his free time to trade stocks. In 2010 Kamath and his older brother Nithin founded Zerodha, now one of India's most successful discount brokerages, and within 13 years both had become billionaires. Kamath still likes to invest but he's increasingly focused on giving his money away. He and Nithin together have committed more than $100 million to their Rainmatter Foundation, which focuses on solutions to climate change. Meanwhile, YIPP has raised $8 million to fund projects such as upgrading 300 schools with better computers, career counseling, and other services. Kamath says he wants to improve conventional schools because education 'is the only democratizing element that can close the inequality gap.'
India.com
18-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Intelligent Order-to-Cash: Inside the Playbook of SAP Specialist Nithin Vunnam
The promise of an integrated enterprise resource-planning landscape has always been clear: shorten cash cycles, improve compliance, and anchor decisions in real-time data. Yet, for many global manufacturers, distributors, and life-sciences firms, the route from customer order to settled invoice is still littered with manual hand-offs and legacy bottlenecks. The growing mix of cloud add-ons AI-driven CRM, process-mining dashboards, and specialized rebate engines only raises the stakes for getting the foundations right. It was while reporting on this tension between vision and reality that I kept hearing one name from project leads on three continents: 'You should speak with Nithin, he's the one who sees the whole chessboard.' Strengthening the Order-to-Cash Backbone Ask Nithin Vunnam how he introduces himself and the reply is refreshingly spare: 'I build order-to-cash systems that don't break when the volume spikes.' Behind that understatement lies 14 years of SAP depth, including five full life-cycle implementations across Medical, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and heavy-equipment manufacturing. Vunnam mastered the Sales & Distribution module in the ECC era and has since tuned his craft around S/4 HANA, weaving in Logistics Execution, Vistex incentive management, and increasingly Salesforce integrations. His colleagues recall that, during a major ERP implementation at a leading U.S. healthcare, Vunnam established release and change management framework by delivering 100% on-time cutover and net zero business downtime. 'It wasn't glamourous,' he says, 'but it let the IT task to be completed on time and business operations to get started without delays.' Similar pragmatism guided his redesign of inter-company stock-transfer orders at John Deere's Brazil unit, where he mapped nota-fiscal compliance into bespoke IDoc flows. Vunnam's approach starts with pricing logic. He has created entire condition-technique frameworks—custom tables, access sequences, and tax schemas—to keep global rebate programmes aligned with local regulations. On the Vistex front, he configured automated chargebacks that now process thousands of distributor claims nightly. 'Margins disappear one rounding error at a time,' he notes, 'so you automate the guard-rails first, then worry about dashboards.' Orchestrating Transformation at Scale If configuration is his toolkit, large-scale change is his stage. As release manager for a $35 million ERP modernization programme known internally as PMOD, Vunnam established the migration change-control board that still governs every transport into production. Those guard-rails delivered zero high-severity defects across five major cutovers—no small feat in a landscape spanning SAP, cloud middleware, and third-party logistics systems. More recently, he assumed the solution-owner role for Order-to-Cash and Customer-Lifecycle streams in 'Project Sherpa,' an ambitious initiative by a Fortune 15 healthcare-services provider to bring order entry back in-house while keeping EMEA logistics with a 3PL. The obstacle: heterogeneous batch practices that risked derailing lot traceability. Vunnam proposed plant-level batch governance that satisfied EU regulators without disrupting U.S. operations reliant on legacy documentary batches. The system went live on schedule; service-level metrics improved instead of dipping. Beyond SAP, Vunnam is steering the same enterprise toward intelligent automation. He introduced Einstein AI within Salesforce to classify service cases, generate knowledge articles, automate order processing into ERP and score opportunities—saving 80 person-hours per day. He then plugged marketing-automation (Pardot) and content-enablement (Highspot) tools into the CRM layer so sales teams could track lead engagement in real time. 'AI only helps if good data shows up when the algorithm knocks,' he quips, underscoring his insistence on end-to-end process fidelity. His cross-functional fluency extends to finance: tight SD-FICO integration ensures that credit management, revenue recognition, and dispute handling run off a single source of truth. 'Supply-chain velocity is meaningless if cash sits in disputes,' he warns, echoing lessons from earlier stints where mismatched pricing conditions stranded revenue for weeks. Seeing the Road Ahead Asked where the next bottleneck will surface, Vunnam points to the analytics tier. He recently piloted Celonis dashboards over Order-to-Cash and supply-chain event logs, uncovering customer-specific pricing blocks that had quietly deferred invoicing and automating product substitution on backorder lines by sending automated emails to customers and filling up the backorder lines. The fix reclaimed revenue and shaved days off the cash-conversion cycle and help fill up order lines on backorder. 'Process mining shows you the negative space the paths people didn't intend but follow anyway,' he says. That curiosity keeps him scanning the horizon. He is currently mapping how event-driven architectures could push real-time shipment milestones from carriers straight into SAP TM and SD, closing the gap between physical and financial supply chains. Born and educated in India, with an MBA from Central Michigan University, Vunnam toggles easily between development teams in Chennai and business sponsors in Chicago. 'Multinational projects succeed when every location's constraint is treated as first-class,' he reflects. Returning to the Challenge The stakes around Order-to-Cash have never been higher: tightening margins, tougher traceability mandates, and customers who expect Amazon-like transparency. Intelligent tools AI classifiers, process-mining, rebate engines, offer relief only if the core transaction spine is sound. Nithin Vunnam's career illustrates what that takes: relentless attention to pricing accuracy, disciplined change control, and a habit of designing for both global scale and local nuance. As companies plot their next ERP move—greenfield S/4 conversions, composable apps, or incremental cloud add-ons—leaders would do well to remember his closing advice: 'Automate with empathy. The system must respect every person who touches it, from warehouse picker to finance analyst. When it does, value flows.'
