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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Kamal Haasan broke his silence about his divorce from first wife Vani Ganapathy: 'It went beyond caring...'
Kamal Haasan 's recent film Thug Life is making waves in theatres, and the actor has never failed to make headlines for his personal life—especially when it comes to his marriage and love life. His first marriage was to classical dancer Vani Ganapathy in 1978. Kamal and Vani ended their marriage after a decade. Kamal once opened up about the divorce and why it did not work for him. Kamal Haasan's relationship with Vani At the time when Kamal and Vani met for the first time through a mutual friend, she did not believe in live-in relationships, and they decided to marry officially. The situation escalated when rumours emerged about Kamal's growing closeness to actress Sarika . Allegations suggested that the relationship with Sarika began even before his divorce from Vani was finalised. Kamal about his first divorce Speaking to Simi Garewal in an old interview, Kamal shared his perspective on the split: 'It wasn't working, at least for me. I won't lie. It went beyond caring; it became harsh and I wanted to be happy. I was fast losing faith in the institution of marriage itself at that time. I always spoke of it loudly, to the shock of people. I said it on the first day I got married that I didn't want to,' he admitted. Shruti Haasan recalls an incident when her younger sister Akshara Haasan beat up a man for her: 'I was more like a verbal assault, and she is more violent' About Kamal's family dynamics Following his separation from Vani, Kamal continued his relationship with Sarika, and the couple reportedly began living together. Sarika gave birth to their first daughter, Shruti Haasan , and the two tied the knot later. They later welcomed a second daughter, Akshara, in 1991. However, his marriage with Sarika also officially ended in 2004. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Thug Life' star Kamal Haasan's ex-wife Vani Ganapathy once revealed she walked out of the marriage with him: 'I have always refrained from mudslinging because...'
Kamal Haasan's marriage to Vani Ganapathy ended in divorce in 1988, amidst rumors of his relationship with Sarika. Haasan claimed the divorce nearly bankrupted him, a statement Vani disputed. She revealed she initiated the divorce and expressed disappointment over his handling of the financial settlement and his alleged relationship with Sarika during their marriage. Kamal Haasan , the legendary actor with a career spanning over six decades, has always been in the spotlight—both for his cinematic achievements and his personal life. While his recent film Thug Life has captured attention for its gripping story and bold scenes, the whispers about his past, especially his divorce from first wife Vani Ganapathy, continue to intrigue fans and media alike. Here's a closer look at the untold story behind their split and the aftermath that followed. Kamal Haasan fell in love with dancer Vani Ganapathy and married her in 1978. But problems started when news came out that Kamal was seeing Sarika . It was said that he began dating Sarika before he legally separated from Vani. In 1988, Kamal and Vani got divorced. Kamal later said that the divorce almost made him go bankrupt. Since their divorce, Vani has kept a low profile, but Kamal's claim about going bankrupt after their split upset her. She expressed frustration over his continued focus on the past, mentioning that despite their long separation, he refused to even give her used appliances from their shared home, reflecting her disappointment in his behavior. Vani also shared that she was the one who ended their marriage. She expressed surprise at Kamal's claims about bankruptcy, saying it was hard to believe that alimony could cause such a situation. She felt his ego might have been hurt by her decision to leave but thought he could have handled the matter more gracefully by simply mentioning financial difficulties. Vani and Kamal never publicly revealed the true reason for their divorce. However, several reports suggested that during his marriage to Vani, Kamal began a relationship with Sarika, and they were reportedly living together. When Sarika became pregnant with Shruti Haasan , Kamal divorced Vani and married Sarika later that same year. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Fashion Value Chain
6 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Wealth-tech Platform InvestorAi Announces Senior Leadership Appointments to Drive Growth
InvestorAi bolsters Leadership Team with Key Appointments of Nazim Sait, Sunil Semwal and Archana Ravichandra as the CFO, VP Labs and Head of Investment Products respectively InvestorAi is an AI-recommended equity investments platform working with top 20 broking firms in India impacting close to 20,000 retail investors The Company has also launched a range of new products including Intra-day and MTF baskets along with YouTrade as a delivery platform for its offerings integrated with Vani, its conversational agent to help retail investors to demystify investments terms, filter & crunch data to identify best investment opportunities InvestorAi has raised Rs 80 crore from well-reputed markets expert Ashish Kacholia AI-powered equity recommendation platform, InvestorAi today announced key senior management appointments of Nazim Sait Arif as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Sunil Kumar Semwal as VP Labs and Archana Ravichandra as Head Investment Product. These critical additions to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) accentuate InvestorAis commitment to accelerating its ambitious 5x organic revenue growth plans this year and cementing its position as a frontrunner in AI driven investment solutions. Nazim Sait, appointed as Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for Finance, Legal, Compliance, HR, and Admin functions. Sunil Semwal joins as Vice President Labs will manage the production release, tuning, and retraining of all AI models, directly impacting InvestorAis core product offerings. Archana Ravichandra is the Head of Investment Products and she is responsible for the performance of the AI model portfolios and baskets. She will also work closely with CRO and engage with key stakeholders to boost revenue. Speaking on the appointment, Mr. Bruce Keith, CEO & Co founder, InvestorAi, says,'As InvestorAi continues its significant growth trajectory, we recognize the paramount importance of high-quality leadership that can effectively balance growth velocity with robust processes, stringent controls, and efficient delivery. Nazim, Archana and Sunil are incredible additions to our team at InvestorAi as they are exceptional leaders and operators. Their roll up your sleeves attitude and impressive track records align perfectly with our company culture and strategic vision.' He further added, our immediate plans call for organic revenue growth of 5x, however we have a number of other opportunities available which will require additional senior talent, principally around investment management. We are observing a fantastic trend where some of the diaspora are returning to India, seeing fabulous opportunities to advance their careers, like Sunil and Archana. These strategic leadership appointments mark a pivotal moment for InvestorAi as it continues to innovate and expand its footprint in the AI-driven financial services sector. Nazim Sait Appointed as Chief Financial Officer is a qualified CPA and an alumnus of IIM(A), bringing nearly two decades of experience to InvestorAi. His distinguished career includes successfully scaling a financial data provider startup from 20 to over 1,000 employees. Nazim excels in building high-performing finance teams, implementing efficient systems and processes, and demonstrating deep expertise in fundraising, acquisitions and exits. 'I am privileged to be associated with InvestorAi. With over 20 years of experience, I have led complex acquisitions ranging from business valuation and due diligence to post-merger integration. At InvestorAi, I aspire to further strengthen my expertise and become a leading thought leader in AI-driven finance. I believe that harnessing agentic AI to drive efficiency-while upholding robust safety and accuracy framework will be pivotal to shaping InvestorAis strategic direction,' said Mr. Nizam Sait, CFO, InvestorAi. InvestorAi has hired Sunil and Archana, who have relocated back to India from Singapore and Poland brings over 24 years of international experience spanning technology and capital markets, including significant stints in the US and Singapore. He possesses a rare and highly complementary skill set, holding both a Masters in Computer Science and being a fully qualified CFA. Archana Ravichandra brings over 10 years of global experience in managing risk across multi-asset portfolios and driving regulatory compliance initiatives. Throughout her career, she has worked with leading investment banks in both India and Poland, where she successfully worked in various capacities leading high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals. About InvestorAi InvestorAi is a SEBI authorised firm that is focused on using AI and other advanced technology to revolutionise broking, wealth, and asset management by delivering strong investment solutions that are convenient and accessible. Its approach combines deep domain expertise, innovative thinking, and proprietary technology to create exceptional customer outcomes. Its mission is to democratise investing using advanced technology to create professional quality tools for individual investors in a very affordable and convenient way.
India Gazette
7 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
Amandeep Drall, Vani Kapoor seek more success at 8th leg of WPGT
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 3 (ANI): Amandeep Drall, who ended a 15-month-long title drought last week, will seek to add to that success as she tees up in the eighth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Bangalore Golf Club. The 29-year-old from Kapurthala, who is the only Indian pro to have won each year since she became a pro in 2015, will be a strong candidate alongside her close friend, Vani Kapoor, winner of three titles this season. In recent years, Vani has been the most successful pro in Indian domestic golf with around 30 wins and that has been achieved despite missing out a lot due to international engagements. This season Vani and Amandeep have been focussing on the domestic Tour, though they could be playing in Europe soon. This week Amandeep could have played in Spain, but she decided to consolidate her game before venturing to Europe once again. Some leading regulars like Hitaashee Bakshi and Sneha Singh are slated to play on the Ladies European Tour this week. Among the other top stars who will be making a bid to enter the winners' circle this season are Ridhima Dilawari, Gaurika Bishnoi, Neha Tripathi, Vidhatri Urs and Seher Atwal. The field this week has 38 players, including six amateurs. Zara Anand, Saanvi Somu, Ceerat Kang and Keerthana Rajeev, who have played for India are among the six amateurs. In the current season, of the seven legs held so far, Vani has won three times, Sneha Singh has won twice, while Rhea Purvi and Amandeep have won once each. Vani Kapoor leads the Order of Merit. The prize purse this week is Rs 16 lakhs. Tee times for Round 1 of the eighth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Bangalore Golf Club, Bengaluru: 1. 7:30 am: Ananya Garg, Gaurika Bishnoi 2. 7:40 am: Jasmine Shekar, Sachika Singh, Yaalisai Verma 3. 7:50 am: Shrestha Shukla, Shweta Mansingh, Disha Kavery 4. 8:00 am: Durga Nittur, Rhea Jha, Gauri Karhade 5. 8:10 am: Rhea Purvi, Vidhatri Urs, Anvitha Narender 6. 8:25 am: Anaggha Venkatesh, Saanvi Somu (A), Vani Kapoor 7. 8:35 am: Gourabi Bhowmick, Khushi Khanijau, Jahaanvie Walia 8. 8:45 am: Yashita Raghav, Ceerat Kang (A), Agrima Manral 9. 8:55 am: Marshneil Prasad, Oviya Reddi, Amandeep Drall 10. 9:10 am: Neha Tripathi, Lavanya Jadon, Zara Anand (A) 11. 9:20 am: Seher Atwal, Saanvi Reddy (A), Kriti Chowhan 12. 9:30 am: Geetika Ahuja, Ridhima Dilawari, Jeeva Ashok (A) 13. 9:40 am: Keerthana Rajeev (A), Riya Yadav, Karishma Govind. (ANI)
The Star
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Oil tankers going dark off Malaysia as Iran trade draws scrutiny
SOUTH-EAST ASIA (Bloomberg): Tankers involved in a vital hub of the Iran-to-China oil trade are disappearing from digital tracking systems, as the threat of US sanctions forces tactical changes to keep crude flowing. Over recent months, more vessels have started switching off their transponders as they near waters off eastern Malaysia, a hotspot for the transfer of Iranian oil from one to ship to another for transport to China. Previously, systems were rarely disabled, signaling when tankers anchored next to each other. While the tactic of going dark is not new, it's being used more regularly off Malaysia to avoid scrutiny. The White House says the Iranian oil trade generates revenue that supports Tehran-backed militia groups including Hamas, and has sought to hobble flows through sanctions on ships, ports and refiners. "Ship-to-ship transfers have been used to mask the origin of those cargoes,' said Muyu Xu, a senior crude oil analyst at Kpler in Singapore. "Now they're switching signals off for longer, so that it's now even harder trace those flows back to the source, which is Iran.' A recent example is the Vani, an unsanctioned very large crude carrier that was built in 2004 and has the capacity to carry 2 million barrels. The empty vessel signaled its position off eastern Malaysia on May 15, before going dark then and reappearing fully laden in the region five days later, according to ship-tracking compiled by Bloomberg. While Vani was missing from digital tracking systems, the tanker conducted a ship-to-ship transfer on May 18 with the Nora, a US-sanctioned vessel that had collected Iranian crude from the Kharg Island export terminal, according to Kpler and Vortexa. Vani is now signaling Qingdao in China as its destination, data from the two analytics companies show. Avani Lines Inc., based in the Marshall Islands and the registered owner of Vani, doesn't have a listed phone number or email address for contact on the Maritime Portal run by S&P Global Inc. China's independent refiners are the biggest buyers of Iranian crude, attracted to the discounted barrels because they help buffer typically razor thin margins. While official Chinese data shows the nation hasn't imported oil from the OPEC producer since 2022, third-party figures signal robust flows. China imported around 1.46 million barrels a day from Iran last month, down from a five-month high in March, according to Kpler. Flows started to slip late last year but have since recovered. Other methods being used to keep the Iran-to-China trade in business include the use of zombie ships - vessels that take on the identities of scrapped tankers to appear legitimate. In April, at least six ship-to-ship transfers off Malaysia were conducted with vessels that had disabled their transponders, including one with the Celine, a US-sanctioned ship, that had loaded Iranian oil from Kharg Island, according to Kpler. In the same month last year, only one tanker went dark. Ships can be identified conducting oil transfers by analyzing satellite imagery, but the process is labor intensive and picture quality depends on the weather. It requires matching tankers to photos of vessels with known identities, a method that needs more time and can be prone to human error. "It's getting more and more difficult to track those sanctioned flows,' Emma Li, senior market analyst at intelligence firm Vortexa Ltd., said during a client presentation in Singapore in early April attended by Bloomberg News. -- ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
