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The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Walkers' Club felicitates meritorious students
The Walkers International (District-102), Regional Councillor-3, K. Satyam, on Thursday asked Walkers' Clubs across the State to actively support meritorious students as part of their charitable activities in Vizianagaram and other parts of the State. Mr. Satyam, along with Toshniwal Walkers Club President Vets Satyanarayana Murthy and others, distributed cash prizes and dictionaries to students who performed well in class 10 and intermediate examinations at a function held at Alakananda Park in Vizianagaram. He said that the initiative has motivated many walkers to support talented youth from marginalised families.' Mr. Satyama, a retired teacher, announced that through Walkers' Associations, yoga camps would be organised. These camps would cater to all age groups, including college students, to help them manage academic stress and improve their overall fitness. He thanked the government for launching the YogaAndhra programme which aims to teach the basics of yoga to everyone.
Tahawul Tech
26-05-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Seceon powers cyber resilience with unified security at GISEC 2025
Chandra Shekhar Pandey, Founder and CEO of Seceon Inc., shares insights on platform traction, demo success, and Middle East expansion with GISEC Global 2025 reflected a strong wave of momentum for cybersecurity innovators like Seceon Inc. With an integrated approach to threat detection and response, the company is drawing attention for its unified platform that simplifies and strengthens cyber resilience. Chandra Shekhar Pandey, Founder and CEO of Seceon, spoke about the platform's real-time capabilities, the surge in booth engagement, and his vision for growth in the UAE and broader Middle East. Interview Excerpts: How would you describe GISEC this year compared to previous editions? The mood is incredibly vibrant. Compared to last year, we're seeing a lot more footfall and excitement. Yesterday alone, we had around 400 booth visits, and today it's already exceeded that. Our team is actively engaging with partners and industry leaders. What's encouraging is the recognition we're receiving—even though Satyam isn't a globally known brand yet, many attendees are aware of our platform and have come with positive feedback. That kind of recall doesn't happen by accident—it shows the groundwork is paying off. What did you showcase at GISEC this year? We are presenting our unified security platform, which integrates SIEM, SOAR, XDR, and security posture management into a single solution. The goal is to eliminate the need for 15 to 20 different security tools by offering real-time insights, threat detection, and automated response capabilities on one platform. It helps organisations stay audit-ready at all times and immediately flag anomalies for proactive action. So far, we've conducted over 50 live demos today alone, across four demo stations. That level of engagement has been very exciting. What is most critical to building cyber resilience while maintaining operational efficiency? The key is comprehensive visibility. Organisations must be able to detect and respond to threats early—before they spread. If your security tools are siloed, your analysts are left trying to make sense of billions of data points, and that slows down response times. Our platform provides context and situational awareness, which enables faster, more accurate action. Without this, even the best products or teams can struggle, and both resilience and security are compromised. Do you have any expansion plans in the UAE or wider Middle East region? We operate 100% through our partners. We've already placed team members on the ground to ensure partners are empowered and customers receive full value. Our mission is to demonstrate real efficacy and ROI so customers can not only experience the benefits but also advocate for the solution based on their success.
India Today
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
How actor Sumanth from Akkineni family carved his niche in Telugu films
Telugu cinema today is a powerhouse of reach, marketing, and visibility. But behind the glitter is a tightly guarded industry where legacy, family connections, and mass appeal often dictate an actor's trajectory. For someone like Sumanth, coming from the Akkineni family, the expectations were clear: become a bankable commercial star. But his journey has taken a more nuanced commercial debut and the pressure of legacyHis debut film 'Prema Katha' was intended to be a strong industry launch. It was backed by Ram Gopal Varma, the same filmmaker who redefined Telugu cinema with 'Shiva' for Nagarjuna and later made waves with 'Satya'. Naturally, for 'Prema Katha', expectations were high. The film did decently at the box office, but the weight of the legacy remained. Early outings like 'Yuvakudu' and 'Satyam' carried that burden. While 'Satyam' turned out to be a breakthrough, what followed were several attempts to crack the mass-hero space with films like 'Gowri', 'Dhana 51', and 'Mahanandi', all aimed at positioning him as a commercial lead.A shift towards stories with soulThe turning point came with director Sekhar Kammula's 'Godavari' in 2006. It wasn't just a hit; it reshaped how audiences viewed Sumanth. He wasn't a loud, larger-than-life figure. Instead, the role placed him in a space where performance was not about dominating the frame, but about drawing viewers in. Little did people anticipate that the gentler tone would go on to shape some of his most enduring 'Golconda High School', directed by Mohan Krishna Indraganti, he played a cricket coach with conviction and vulnerability, a rare blend in Telugu cinema's sports dramas. 'Malli Raava', directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, offered a layered romantic narrative that explored love with a kind of patience not often seen in the charm of breezy storytellingSumanth does not appear in films frequently, but when he does, his work carries a natural ease. His choices are sincere, sometimes underwhelming at the box office, but often appreciated in retrospect. Whether it is 'Satyam's' emotionally conflicted lyricist, 'Godavari's' mellow lover and aspiring politician, or the restrained teacher in 'Anaganaga', his characters often bring a sense of stillness that stands out in a high-volume industry.'Anaganaga': Another step in his evolutionIn many ways, his recent film 'Anaganaga' feels like a summing-up of what Sumanth has grown into as an actor. Set against the backdrop of storytelling, education, and parenting, the film did not rely on conventional tropes. His role as a teacher navigating layered emotions and narratives had a quiet strength. It was the kind of performance that does not demand attention but gradually earns it. The film's understated tone aligned well with his sensibilities, making 'Anaganaga' feel less like a performance and more like an extension of himself. It reaffirmed that his strength lies not in dominating the screen, but in allowing the story to breathe around the poster: #Anaganaga is now streaming on @etvwin – and it's already touching hearts!Watch now: it. Cry with it. Fall in love with it. #Anaganaga - A Win Original FilmNow streaming with 4K and Dolby audio only on @etvwin@isumanth @rakeshreddy1224 ETV Win (@etvwin) May 14, 2025Backed by story, not stardomThis phase has not been without its missteps. Films like 'Boni', 'Naruda Donoruda', 'Subrahmanyapuram', and 'Kapatadhaari' did not quite land, either critically or commercially. However, many of these came from taking risks on unconventional scripts. That has been a recurring pattern with Sumanth - not chasing trends, but selecting projects that resonate with him. In an industry that often depends on formula, his choices stand out for being personal, even when they do not entirely succeed.
Kyodo News
17-05-2025
- Kyodo News
FEATURE: Crying brought no mercy: Rescuing the children of the Aum cult
By Manami Misono, KYODO NEWS - 3 hours ago - 12:40 | Feature, All, Japan Almost a month after the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult unleashed a devastating nerve gas attack on Tokyo's subway system on March 20, 1995, dozens of abused, famished children were rescued from its compound in Yamanashi Prefecture. The deadliest terrorist attack in Japan's history left 14 people dead and thousands injured. In its long aftermath, national attention mostly focused on the perpetrators. But Aum cultists had children who were separated from them and ruthlessly indoctrinated, innocent victims who have largely been forgotten. Two weeks after the attack, Mitsuo Hosaka, now 78, was working at a child welfare center in Yamanashi when police told him he would have to take charge of some of the children rescued from the Aum compound known as Satyam. Over 100 in total were saved, some taken in by relatives. When the 53 children arrived by bus on April 14, they were hungry and dirty, some so weak they could not stand. Hosaka was astounded by their expressionless faces. Some wore strange "enlightenment" headgear designed by cult founder Shoko Asahara and his team of engineers. In a recent interview with Kyodo News, Hosaka explained how he and his colleagues were determined to provide the children with a space that would make them feel safe. There were 27 boys and 26 girls, aged 4 to 14. A doctor decided eight needed to be hospitalized. The remainder had to be fed right away. "They had poor manners, and almost all of them scooped the food up with their bare hands," Hosaka said. "They wanted seconds and thirds. They licked their bowls clean." Aside from nourishment, the children needed help with bathing. From the day after their arrival, they played like mad and became filthy. They had been restricted from going out and were told poison gas attacks were happening. But even while playing, the children seemed to have no sense of camaraderie and would not play together. As victims of brainwashing, their mental health was the more difficult task. They were hostile and demanded to be returned to Aum. Some even tried to escape. But none said they missed their parents -- Asahara had forbidden that. "In the Aum teachings, the parent-child relationship is denied as an example of the desire for worldly things," Hosaka said. "They said they'd rather die than say they wanted to see their parents." Abuse was the norm at Satyam. An Aum "Minister of Education" would instruct the children for an hour every day. Their time was devoted to ascetic practices, singing Aum songs and sitting crossed-legged in the "zazen" lotus position. Those deemed to lack sincerity had their hands and feet bound. Some were held in this "bound lotus position" for 24 hours and could not even go to the bathroom. Tears were met with silence. The children were very afraid to talk about what they endured. But Hosaka began to see a change about a week after their arrival. Instead of playing by themselves, they began to play baseball, soccer and other team sports. They no longer spoke to staff in harsh tones. Gradually, smiles appeared. "I was happy to hear them call me 'sensei' for the first time after about a month," said Hosaka, whom the children had referred to using his surname without the honorific suffix "-san." Meanwhile, in the outside world, aftershocks of the subway attack continued. For weeks, staff restricted news about Aum. When the children were allowed access to TV, newspapers and radio to get them integrated into society, the arrest of Asahara struck a nerve. The children at first protested that the charges were lies. Yet they seemed to be going through the motions. The next day, they softened their tone. While playing, they viewed the news with disinterest. They were beginning to regain their childlike selves. Some began acting like toddlers. They became spoiled, selfish and clingy. "I guess they had been suppressing their desire to be spoiled by someone for a long time," Hosaka said. "They followed the nursing staff at the center around, demanding to be held and given piggyback rides." This, according to Hosaka, is a type of "re-pampering." Being able to trust and be spoiled by others was important for their integration. Three sets of parents and children were allowed meetings. The parents had left the cult and were judged to have no negative impact on the children. Hosaka recalled a visit by the mother of a 9-year-old girl, who at first refused a reunion. On the second attempt, the girl repeatedly asked, "Why is it only me?" Finally, the staff half-dragged her out to a garden where her mother was waiting. The mother slowly approached her, and they both stood frozen, facing each other. The mother then burst into tears. Her daughter's tears followed. "Before we knew it, they were hugging each other and crying silently. The staff cried along with them," said Hosaka, adding, "A boy who was watching said, 'Hey, can you get my mother to come and visit tomorrow?'" Hosaka vividly remembers the girl's pictures. Before their reunion, she drew her mother with a blank facial expression and lines drawn over it. Afterward, she drew her mom with a smiling face. Asahara's grip was slowly breaking. From April 25, the children began transfers to national child guidance centers. Children who were initially indifferent to their peers leaving began to wish them well. The last person to depart was a boy who was recognized by Asahara as the "youngest enlightened person." He was intelligent and, initially, very defiant. "He once stared me down when I asked him to do something, using tough words. He said, 'Is this optional or an order?'" Still, after about two months, even he began to smile. "In the end, he acted like a normal kid. He said, 'Come to my place and play some day,' waved good-bye and left." By July 12, after about three months at the center, all 53 children had left, ending their relationship with Hosaka. He never saw them again. "What type of adults did they become? Were they able to adapt to society? Are they happy today? Even now, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about those children." Hosaka believes that denying the parent-child relationship was one of the cult's gravest offenses. "Children develop a sense of self-esteem and trust in the world when they are loved by someone. If they are not properly cared for, they may continue to have difficulty living later." Being raised amid extreme views of parenting rooted in religion creates a harsh parent-child relationship, he adds. Asahara, whose real name was Chizuo Matsumoto, and 12 former Aum members were executed on July 6 and 26, 2018. The cult splintered into groups including Hikari no Wa, which continues to be under government surveillance. Related coverage: Victims of 1995 AUM sarin attack struggling with PTSD, survey shows Japan AUM cult web archive opens ahead of sarin attack's 30th anniv. FOCUS: Tokyo sarin attack survivors still struggling with health 30 yrs on
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Which Tamil actor flaunted the first six-pack? Vishal answers as Tamil cinema's fitness debate heats up
A fresh debate has taken over social media regarding who was the first Tamil actor to flaunt a six-pack physique. This discussion was sparked by a comment made during the recent audio launch of 'Retro', a film directed by Karthik Subbaraj starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde. The romantic action drama has already generated good buzz, but it was a speech by Suriya's father, veteran actor Sivakumar, that caught everyone's attention and set the internet abuzz. Fan wars erupt over fitness milestones in Tamil film industry At the 'Retro' audio launch, Sivakumar proudly stated, 'Before my son Suriya, was there any actor in Tamil Nadu who had a six-pack?' His statement ignited strong reactions among fans online. Many began debating the real pioneer of the six-pack trend in Tamil cinema, bringing into the conversation popular stars like Vishal and Dhanush, alongside Suriya. Each fan group passionately argued their favorite actor's contribution to fitness trends in Tamil movies. Dhanush, Vishal, and Suriya — The trio at the center of the storm by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alger: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Fans of Vishal pointed out that he had already showcased a six-pack body in the film 'Satyam' (2008). Meanwhile, Dhanush's fans quickly reminded everyone that Dhanush had achieved a ripped look for ''Polladhavan'', which was released in 2007. As the debate heated up, it became clear that the six-pack phenomenon in Tamil cinema had multiple claimants, with each actor pushing fitness standards in their own time. Vishal sets the record straight, Credits Dhanush as the first Breaking his silence, actor Vishal clarified the matter in his interaction with Galatta by saying, 'Dhanush was the first to sport a six-pack for 'Polladhavan'. Later, I worked on my physique for Satyam (2008) and Madha Gaja Raja (2012)." Notably, Dhanush's 'Polladhavan' released in 2007, while Vishal's 'Satyam' hit theaters in August 2008, and Suriya's 'Vaaranam Aayiram' came out in November 2008. The debate, however, has added a nostalgic flavor, celebrating the fitness transformations that defined a new era in Tamil cinema.
