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New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Kasturirangan gave SRV a science and technology boost
KOCHI: In the passing of eminent , the SRV High School in Kochi has lost an illustrious alumni. The school held a special place in his heart and he had always been in touch with the Old Students' Association (OSA) office-bearers to enquire about the activities happening there. 'Right from the launch of OSA in 2003, Kasturirangan had been actively associated with the efforts to improve his alma mater,' former SRV OSA president and Krishna Hospital director Dr A K Sabapathy tells TNIE. Kasturirangan joined SRV in Class 3, in 1947, he recalls. 'He did Classes 1 and 2 at a school in Tripunithura. He studied up to Class 5 in SRV and left for Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1950. I was in Class 9 then.' The former Isro chief had always said the schooling he had at SRV during his formative years played a great role in moulding his life, Dr Sabapathy says. For good measure, Kasturirangan decided to show his gratitude by setting up a Science and Technology Museum at the school. 'He got Rs 1 crore sanctioned from the MP fund (he was a Rajya Sabha member from 2003-09) and set up the museum to ensure that the students passing out from SRV would have developed a scientific temper. The museum was inaugurated in 2006 by the then President A P J Abdul Kalam,' Dr Sabapathy says. In an interview with TNIE during the 175th anniversary of the school, Kasturirangan had fondly remembered his SRV years as the most eventful. 'In our class, a few tables were kept apart for the members of the Cochin royal family. These boys used to come in a limousine and enter the class just a minute before the lessons. This was to keep a level of separation between the children of the royal family and the commoners,' Kasturirangan had reminisced. He had also mentioned a meeting with the Cochin Maharaja at a function during his stint as the chairman of ISRO. 'He too was a student around the time I was at SRV. We exchanged some very pleasant experiences of sharing the same class between royalty and commoners,' the space scientist had said. While he took a keen interest in the school's activities, he could not visit the institution often as he spent much of his time in Bengaluru, Dr Sabapathy points out. 'But SRV, which has produced many illustrious personalities over the years, held a very high place in his heart. We mourn his loss which has left a big void,' he said.
CBS News
29-01-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Philadelphia mayor calls death of Temple student who fell from pole during Eagles celebration "terrible tragedy"
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker called the death of 18-year-old Temple University student Tyler Sabapathy a "terrible, terrible tragedy" and cautioned fans against climbing poles during future celebrations. Parker also sent her condolences to the family during an unrelated press conference inside City Hall Wednesday. "I want to continue to reaffirm and echo the same sentiments that I said before that game, asking the public to refrain from climbing poles," the mayor said. Sabapathy died after he climbed a light pole and fell near City Hall during the Eagles NFC championship celebrations Sunday night. The Toronto native was a student at Temple who studied exercise and sports science. He was also on the university's men's gymnastics team. The team remembered him in an Instagram post, saying he was "an exceptional athlete" and "outstanding person." The gymnastics team also said "he represented his family and our university with the utmost class." Students at Temple University said the news came as a shock. They found out in an email late Tuesday night. "Just feel so sorry for his parents, his friends, his loved ones. It's sad," one student said. Philadelphia Police said the department has launched an investigation into Sabapathy's death. The department also said safety plans for potential Super Bowl celebrations will be released at a later time. The mayor said safety will continue to be the city's top priority. "[Police] are going to continue doing what they've been doing, and that is to make the public's health and safety of Philadelphia our No. 1 priority," she said.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Toronto teen hurt while celebrating Eagles win in Philadelphia dies from his injuries
A Toronto boys' school is mourning a former student who died after falling from a street pole in Philadelphia as fans celebrated the Eagles' victory in Sunday's NFC championship game. St. Michael's College School says Tyler Sabapathy, who graduated from the school last year, was "an exceptional student-athlete, a talented gymnast, and a friend to many within the SMCS community." "His joy for life, spirit, and outstanding pursuit of excellence inspired us all," the school said in a statement, adding his death has left the community "heartbroken." The school said it would continue to honour Sabapathy's memory and offer support to its community in the days to come. Philadelphia's Temple University, the school Sabapathy was attending, announced the 18-year-old's death in a statement posted on its website Tuesday. Sabapathy was an accomplished gymnast who was a freshman studying in the school's College of Public Health, where he was majoring in exercise and sport science. Witnesses have said Sabapathy climbed to the top of the pole before he fell onto the sidewalk and struck his head. He was taken to a hospital where he died on Tuesday. Sabapathy had been active in gymnastics for most of his life and earned more than 120 medals in provincial, regional, and international competitions, the statement said. He also was active with Temple's gymnastics team. The teen previously said he decided to study exercise and sports science because of what he experienced in his training as an athlete. "After sustaining many injuries throughout my career, I have begun to understand the human body in a new way. Throughout my training, I have learned about the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that are important for proper movement," he said in a post on St. Michael's website announcing his choice of university. At the time, Sabapathy said he planned to compete in five gymnastics events at Temple. He grew up training and competing with the East York Gymnastics Club in Toronto, training for 20 hours a week for the better part of a decade, he said in the statement. -with files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 29, 2025. The Associated Press
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gymnast dies after falling from pole while celebrating Philadelphia Eagles win
(WPHL) – A Temple University gymnast has died after falling from a light pole in Philadelphia during city-wide celebrations after the Eagles won the NFC Championship on Sunday. Tyler Sabapathy, 18, 'sustained critical injuries' in the fall and passed away Tuesday, Temple University announced. Sabapathy, a first-year student at Temple, was a native of Toronto, Canada, and was said to be a 'thriving student within Temple University's College of Public Health, where he was majoring in exercise and sport science.' Philly police investigating gun firing, vehicle strike during Eagles fans' celebrations Sabapathy was an accomplished gymnast with more than 120 medals in provincial, regional and international competitions, John Fry, the president of Temple University, said in a statement. 'The loss of a promising 18-year-old man like Tyler is both tragic and traumatic. There are no words that can make sense of it, and the entire Temple community mourns his passing. Our hearts go out to Tyler's family, friends, classmates, and all who knew and loved him,' the statement continued. The incident took place in Center City, one of several neighborhoods where Eagles fans gathered to celebrate their team's NFC Championship win. Elsewhere in Philadelphia, revelers were seen setting off fireworks, walking across cars and climbing greased poles. One person also appeared to fire a gun into the air at the intersection of Frankford and Cottman Avenues in Northwest Philadelphia, while standing amid a large group of other fans. Police confirmed an investigation into that incident. Eagles fans brave freezing temperatures after NFC Championship win In response to Sabapathy's death, Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Student Affairs Jodi Bailey said the school's leadership 'is committed to supporting our community during this time of unspeakable loss.' Students and faculty can also seek support and psychological services, Temple's announcement said. 'Once again, we extend our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to those closest to Tyler, especially his parents and siblings,' reads the announcement from Fry and Bailey. 'He will be deeply missed.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Temple student, 18, dies from pole fall during Eagles celebration
Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Temple student Tyler Sabapathy has died from injuries he sustained after falling from a light pole during a celebration of the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl berth, the school announced. He was 18. The incident occurred Sunday night at 15th and Market streets in Center City. Sabapathy died Tuesday. A viral video showed the fall, with sources later confirming to multiple news outlets that Sabapathy was the man in the footage. "The loss of a promising 18-year-old man like Tyler is both tragic and traumatic," Temple president John Fry said. "There are no words that can make sense of it, and the entire Temple community mourns his passing. "Our hearts go out to Tyler's family, friends, classmates and all who knew and loved him." Video of Sabapathy's fall showed the Temple club gymnast climbing the pole before falling and eventually landing on his head. "A native of Toronto, Canada, Tyler was already a thriving student within Temple University's College of Public Health, where he was majoring in exercise and sport science," Fry said. "As an accomplished gymnast with more than 120 medals in provincial, regional and international competitions, Tyler was fascinated with injury prevention, and this ultimately led him to pursue the major that he did. "He no doubt had a bright future ahead of him, and it is so tragic that we will not be able to see how he would have made his mark on the world." The Philadelphia Police Department reported several incidents linked to the celebration, including 31 citations for disorderly conduct or failure to disperse. Four assaults on police officers were reported. There were two shootings, a stabbing, a vandalism incident and a report of a vehicle hitting multiple pedestrians. Rebekah DeShields, 26, was later charged with aggravated assault and other charges in connect to the vehicular incident. The Eagles will battle the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.
