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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Indra: A divine tester of virtue
We are used to thinking of Indra, king of the celestials, as a complex personality. In story after story, he comes across as libidinous, crafty, and jealously guarding his turf. But over time, I began to realise that he is often a catalyst, just like Narada Muni and Rishi Durvasa. Indra's interventions can bring out stark truths. This is also noticeable in Buddhist tradition, wherein he is usually called by one of his other names, Sakra. Sakra, also pronounced Shakra, means 'mighty' and 'powerful' in Sanskrit, a name found in verses from way back in the Rig Veda. In Buddhism, which came much later and drew heavily on Hinduism, Sakra, spelt Sakka in Pali, is a prominent figure, considered the ruler of the Trayastrimsa heaven. That is the name of the heaven at the top of Mount Meru – the celestial realm. Mount Meru is the name assigned in Hinduism to the polar centre of the physical world. Indra has many versions of his name across the Indic world, in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. In Buddhism, he is often held to consult with the Buddha on matters of morality, and along with Brahma, he is cast as a Dharmapala, meaning a guardian of the Buddha's dharma or dhamma, that is, a protector of Buddhism. I discovered several stories of Sakra's interventions while going through the stories in the Aryasurya Jatakamala. But first, a word about the book itself. It was originally in Sanskrit and contains thirty-four jatakas. Scholars say it is written in sophisticated language, using Sanskrit literary devices, and a mixture of prose and verse. I could not discover a definite date for the original. But scholars agree it was a very influential work, translated by several later writers. The collection travelled across the Eastern Sea and overland into China. Borobodur, the massive 9th-century Buddhist site in Java, contains depictions of all thirty-four stories from the Aryasurya Jatakamala. I had the good fortune to visit Borobudur and count it as a stunning experience.
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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Sakra appoints Tandem Healthcare to build new 500-bed hospital in Bengaluru
Bengaluru-based Sakra World Hospital on Tuesday announced the appointment of Tandem Healthcare, a leading healthcare-focused EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) firm, to design and build its second state-of-the-art hospital—a 500-bed facility spanning 6.8 lakh square feet. The new facility complements Sakra's existing 350-bed tertiary care centre in Marathahalli, advancing the group's goal to expand by over 1,000 beds in Bengaluru in the coming years. 'This facility is a strategic leap forward—not just in scale, but in how healthcare is imagined and delivered. It reinforces our commitment to building infrastructure that advances clinical excellence and puts the patient experience at the centre,' said Lovekesh Phasu, Group Chief Operating Officer, Sakra World Hospital. This new facility in North Bengaluru will be a one-of-a-kind green biophilic hospital, incorporating garden lounges, green balconies, planters, an arrival canopy, and serene lake views to create a healing environment inspired by nature. It is set to be completed and operational within 30 months. Sakra, competing with Manipal and Fortis, is launching a ₹1,000 crore facility in Bengaluru. Backed by Secom Medical System and Toyota Tsusho, the G+9 tower will showcase Indo-Japanese architecture, combining tradition with innovation. Moreover, the hospital will deliver cutting-edge healthcare through advanced clinical programmes, including a Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Programme with LINAC, MR-LINAC, Gamma Knife, Brachytherapy, and state-of-the-art nuclear medicine, alongside specialised Interventional Neuro & Rehab, Cardiology, and Mother & Child Programmes with a premium C-Suite.
Kyodo News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
Japanese action choreographer wins prize at Hong Kong Film Awards
KYODO NEWS - 15 hours ago - 17:58 | Arts, World, All, Japan Japan's Kenji Tanigaki has won the best action choreography prize for his work on the Hong Kong film "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Inspired by action star Jackie Chan, Tanigaki built his career as a stuntman in Hong Kong and served as action director of Donnie Yen's "Sakra" and Japanese film "Rurouni Kenshin." Receiving a commemorative gift from Japanese action actor Yasuaki Kurata, who has appeared in many Hong Kong movies, at the award ceremony Sunday, Tanigaki said, "When I apprenticed under Mr. Kurata in 1989, my dream was to be recognized as a Hong Kong film person. Today, I can finally say I've become one." Twilight of the Warriors, directed by Soi Cheang and starring Raymond Lam, won awards in several categories including best director and best actor. The film was released in Hong Kong last year. It is set in the Kowloon Walled City in the 1980s during the British colonial era. It blends martial arts with nostalgia for the demolished city, following a male illegal immigrant from mainland China who joins friends to battle rival factions. Related coverage: Japanese anime wins 2nd prize at Berlin film festival Japan Oscar-nominated film to be reedited amid legal concerns Japanese long-form documentary film up for Academy Award for 1st time
The Mainichi
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Mainichi
Japanese action choreographer wins prize at Hong Kong Film Awards
HONG KONG (Kyodo) -- Japan's Kenji Tanigaki has won the best action choreography prize for his work on the Hong Kong film "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Inspired by action star Jackie Chan, Tanigaki built his career as a stuntman in Hong Kong and served as action director of Donnie Yen's "Sakra" and Japanese film "Rurouni Kenshin." Receiving a commemorative gift from Japanese action actor Yasuaki Kurata, who has appeared in many Hong Kong movies, at the award ceremony Sunday, Tanigaki said, "When I apprenticed under Mr. Kurata in 1989, my dream was to be recognized as a Hong Kong film person. Today, I can finally say I've become one." Twilight of the Warriors, directed by Soi Cheang and starring Raymond Lam, won awards in several categories including best director and best actor. The film was released in Hong Kong last year. It is set in the Kowloon Walled City in the 1980s during the British colonial era. It blends martial arts with nostalgia for the demolished city, following a male illegal immigrant from mainland China who joins friends to battle rival factions.
Kyodo News
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Kyodo News
Japanese action choreographer wins prize at Hong Kong Film Awards
KYODO NEWS - 30 minutes ago - 17:58 | Arts, World, All, Japan Japan's Kenji Tanigaki has won the best action choreography prize for his work on the Hong Kong film "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Inspired by action star Jackie Chan, Tanigaki built his career as a stuntman in Hong Kong and served as action director of Donnie Yen's "Sakra" and Japanese film "Rurouni Kenshin." Receiving a commemorative gift from Japanese action actor Yasuaki Kurata, who has appeared in many Hong Kong movies, at the award ceremony Sunday, Tanigaki said, "When I apprenticed under Mr. Kurata in 1989, my dream was to be recognized as a Hong Kong film person. Today, I can finally say I've become one." Twilight of the Warriors, directed by Soi Cheang and starring Raymond Lam, won awards in several categories including best director and best actor. The film was released in Hong Kong last year. It is set in the Kowloon Walled City in the 1980s during the British colonial era. It blends martial arts with nostalgia for the demolished city, following a male illegal immigrant from mainland China who joins friends to battle rival factions. Related coverage: Japanese anime wins 2nd prize at Berlin film festival Japan Oscar-nominated film to be reedited amid legal concerns Japanese long-form documentary film up for Academy Award for 1st time
