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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Kalash Yatra to highlight spirit of Op Sindoor
Varanasi: The colours of Operation Sindoor will be evident during the traditional Kalash Yatra of Nirjala Ekadashi here on Friday. Amidst the waving of national tricolours, water from the Sindh, Jhelum, Chenab and Ravi rivers apart from Sangam will be offered to Lord Vishwanath. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Providing details of the events to be organised on this auspicious occasion, representatives of Suprabhatam, Kashi Mokshadayini Seva Samiti and Shiv Barat Samiti said that Nirjala Ekadashi will be celebrated to honour Operation Sindoor and the valour of the armed forces. Water from the Sindhu, Chenab, Jhelum and Ravi rivers has already reached reached Kashi, they added. A total of 1,008 women will fill their urns with the Gangajal and the water received from these four rivers at Dashaswamedh Ghat at 6.30 am. They will then march towards Kashi Vishwanath Dham via Godowlia and Bansphatak to offer Jalabhishek. To add grandeur to the Kalash Yatra, PAC bands, shehnai, Damru groups, a tableau of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati seated on a large Nandi, specially decorated chariots with distinguished saints and music vehicles will also be part of the religious procession. Participants will keep waving the tricolour flag in the procession. They will also offer Sindoor and the Tricolour to the deity, said the representatives, including Umashankar Agarwal, Deepak Bajaj, Manish Tulsiyan, Dilip Singh, Nidhidev Agarwal, and Rajeev Gupta.
Economic Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin tops $105,000 as market eyes Fed signals and institutional flows
Bitcoin climbed past $105,000 on Monday, rebounding from weekend lows amid strong institutional demand and cautious investor optimism ahead of key macroeconomic events. ADVERTISEMENT As of 1:23 PM IST, the world's largest cryptocurrency was trading at $105,366, up 1% in the last 24 hours. Ethereum, however, slipped marginally by 0.1% to $2,506. The global cryptocurrency market cap rose 0.9% to $3.29 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap, with gains seen across several altcoins. XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano edged up between 0.3% and 1.2%, while Bitcoin's dominance remained steady at 63.7%. The market witnessed heightened volatility over the weekend after US President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with new tariff threats, triggering risk-off sentiment across global markets. According to CoinSwitch Markets Desk, Bitcoin briefly dropped below $104,000, triggering over $600 million in liquidations—the highest in four months—before bouncing back above $105,000, supported by institutional buying around the $103,000 level.'Bitcoin is trading steadily above $105,000, bouncing back from weekend lows of $103,200,' said Alankar Saxena, Co-founder and CTO of Mudrex. 'The market is now focused on macroeconomic cues, especially Fed Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech. Technically, $106,000 is a key resistance zone. A breakout above $106,800 could push the price toward $108,000.'On the flip side, failure to hold current levels could send Bitcoin back toward $103,500, he added. ADVERTISEMENT Delta Exchange's research analyst Riya Sehgal noted that Bitcoin is testing support near $103,900 within a descending broadening wedge pattern. 'A decisive move above $106,800 could lead to targets near $110,000. However, if $106,500 fails to hold, prices may dip toward $102,500 or even the $93,000–$97,000 range.'Ethereum faces resistance at $2,620. A breakout may lead to $2,720, but downside risks to $2,470 and $2,420 persist if bulls fail to reclaim control, Sehgal added. ADVERTISEMENT While Bitcoin ETFs saw $616 million in outflows over the last two days—led by BlackRock's IBIT and Ark 21Shares' ARKB—Ethereum ETFs attracted inflows for a tenth straight day, signalling continued institutional interest in the altcoin despite broader market Vishwanath, Co-founder and CEO of Unocoin, said Bitcoin's current consolidation near $105,000 comes after a record high of $111,970 in May 2025. 'This healthy pause shows investor confidence amid growing institutional inflows and declining exchange supply. With increasing regulatory clarity and the U.S. government's supportive stance, the long-term sentiment remains positive.' ADVERTISEMENT Vishwanath added that forecasts are pointing toward potential peaks of $180,000 to $250,000 by year-end, though short-term volatility should be expected.'Investors should focus on macro trends and avoid being swayed by daily swings,' he said. 'This phase may be the calm before Bitcoin's next major leg up.' (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times) (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel)
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Hyderabad teen scales Seven Summits challenge
1 2 3 4 5 6 Hyderabad: City lad Padakakanti Vishwanath Karthikey made history on Tuesday by becoming the second youngest in the world and the youngest Indian to complete the Seven Summits challenge — scaling the highest peaks in each of the seven continents. Considered the toughest of mountaineering expeditions, Vishwanath scaled Mount Everest , the final frontier, to complete the remarkable achievement aged 16 years, six months and 27 days. American mountaineer Jordan Romero, at 15 years, five months and 12 days, holds the world record for the youngest to complete Seven Summits, which he achieved in 2011. Vishwanath had scaled Aconcagua (highest peak in South America), Denali (North America), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Kilimanjaro (Africa) and Mount Kosciuszko (Australia) earlier. But for the new rule that prevents those below 16 from scaling Everest, Vishwanath could have had the world record in his bag, reckon his mentors Bharath Thammineni and Lt Romil Barthwal. "Vishwanath had to turn 16 to complete this final trek to achieve Seven Summits," Bharat told TOI from the base camp in Kathmandu, Nepal. "He has been training for this for the last four years and worked very hard to achieve it. He has been very committed in his training," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo Lt Barthwal and Vishwanath are on their way back to the base camp. An intermediate MPC second year student at Resonance College, Vishwanath's interest in mountaineering began as an 11-year-old in 2020 when he forced his parents to allow him and his sister Vaishnavi to trek Mount Rudugaira in Uttarakhand. Though he couldn't finish the trek, it motivated him to take up mountaineering seriously. He then attended a 10-day adventure course at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering to learn essential skills. He first attempted to scale Europe's highest peak Mount Elbrus aged 13, but had to return as one of his teammates fainted. But he went on to conquer the Everest Base Camp trek, Nangkartshang Peak (5,364m), and tackled Friendship Peak, gaining priceless trekking and mountaineering experience. He also scaled Kang Yatse II and Dzo Jongo within 72 hours, becoming the youngest to do so. "This journey tested every part of me — physically, mentally, and emotionally," said Vishwanath. "But standing on the summit of Everest and completing the Seven Summits is a dream come true. I am deeply grateful for the love and support I've received throughout this journey," Vishwanath said. He dedicated his achievement to his parents — Padakanti Rajendra Prasad and Laxmi. While his father Rajendra runs a rice mill in Gummadidala, his mother Laxmi is a homemaker. Vishwanath has been pursuing his dream of Seven Summits for five years and has been putting the hard yards under the guidance of Bharath and Lt Barthwal, who is an Indian army veteran and an accomplished mountaineer. "We were impressed with his dedication. Whenever we chose any expedition for him, we assigned him to a trainer. He would then work on his strength training, endurance and cardio. He would put in hours of hard work for his goal," added Bharath.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Hyderabad's 16-year-old Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti scales the Globe- Youngest Indian to complete 7 Summits challenge
HYDERABAD Hyderabad teenager Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti has become the youngest Indian and the second youngest person in the world to complete the legendary 7 Summits challenge - scaling the highest peak on each continent, a feat that ranks among the most prestigious in global mountaineering. The 16-year-old's final ascent came on May 27, when he summited Mount Everest (8,848 m) after weeks of gruelling climbing. 'Standing on the summit of Everest and completing the 7 Summits is a dream come true,' said Vishwanath Karthikey. 'This journey tested every part of me- physically, mentally, and emotionally. I'm grateful for the love and support I've received throughout this journey.' His journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when his elder sister Vaishnavi was preparing to trek Rudugaira. Vishwanath, then just 11, expressed interest in joining her. His family was sceptical. 'We discouraged him,' recalled his mother, Laxmi Padakanti, 'but his sister insisted we give him a chance. That first trek ended in failure, but something in him had changed.' From there, he just ascended, fuelled his passion in the snow by enrolling at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering where he trained for a good five months. His first attempt at Mount Elbrus in 2021 was also unsuccessful, but the setbacks only hardened his resolve. Over the years, he went on to summit Aconcagua, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Vinson, and Kosciuszko, each climb building towards his final Everest push. Mentorship played a critical role. He trained under Bharath and Lt. Romil Barthwal, an Indian Army veteran and noted mountaineer. 'Vishwanath's achievement is not just a mountaineering milestone,' said the mentors. 'It reflects his humility, discipline, and mental strength. He's proof of what young people can achieve with the right attitude and support.' For his grandparents and his father, Padakanti Rajendra Prasad, the pillars of his strength, the journey has been transformative. 'He was such a lazy child once,' Laxmi, laughs. 'Never played with the colony kids, slacked in studies. Now, he's the most responsible person I know. He also manages his studies alongside by scoring 92% in his Inter First Year.' Still, it hasn't been smooth. 'When we went to embassies for permissions, people would ask if he was adopted or if I even loved him to send him off to expeditions,' Laxmi says. 'But I didn't let it bother me. He's doing what he loves, and I'll support that any day.' As for what comes next, Laxmi says he is only going to up his record. 'He is interested in joining the Indian Army as well. Still deciding. But whatever road he takes, we are willing to support him' she affirms feeling proud.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Move to close Jan Aushad centres in government hospitals in Karnataka irks MLC
MLC A. H. Vishwanath has criticised the State Government's reported move to close down Jan Aushad centres operating in government-run hospitals in Karnataka. Addressing a press conference in Mysuru on May 26, Mr. Vishwanath said the Jan Aushad centres are helping a large number of poor patients by ensuring medicine at affordable rates. Any move to close them down will hit the poor patients hard, the former Minister said. He accused the State Government of closing Jan Aushad centres, which are part of the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadi Pariyojana of the government of India, as they feature a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'Is it fair to close them down because they have the photograph of the Prime Minister? Tomorrow, if Rahul Gandhi becomes the Prime Minister, will you have it removed?' Mr. Vishwanath referred to the resurgence of COVID-19 cases, with three persons from Mysuru testing positive, and called upon the government to take all necessary steps in this regard. As a large number of people had suffered on account of coronavirus, the MLC asked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to direct all the Ministers in charge of districts to personally visit district hospitals to ensure there are enough beds and medicine to tackle the disease. He advised the State Government to ensure that sufficient oxygen cylinders are available, and pointed out that about 30 people had died due to lack of oxygen in Chamarajanagar during the pandemic. NITI Aayog Mr Vishwanath targeted Mr. Siddaramaiah for skipping the NITI Aayog meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. When all the Chief Ministers of the country are members of NITI Aayog under the federal system, Mr. Siddaramaiah's decision to skip the meeting will affect Karnataka from the economic perspective. Claiming that the Chief Minister's economic advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy had stated that Mr. Siddaramaiah should have attended the meeting, Mr. Vishwanath wondered what was the important 'pre-occupation' that forced the Chief Minister to miss the NITI Aayog meeting. 'He was here in Mysuru inaugurating a Indira Canteen. Is inaugurating Indira Canteen more important than attending the NITI Aayog meeting?' Taking exception to the 'waste of public money' by paying ₹6.5 crore to actor Tamannaah Bhatia for becoming the brand ambassador for Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL), Mr. Vishwanath pointed out that late Puneeth Rajkumar had become the brand ambassador for Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) without taking a single rupee. 'When Karnataka has so many good actors, including Aishwarya Rai, what was the need to sign Tamannaah Bhatia?'
