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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Yathindra's comparison of his father to Waidyar king draws flak
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra, MLC, came under criticism on Saturday following his claim that the Congress government led by his father had 'equalled, if not surpassed' the accomplishments of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar in terms of grants given to Mysuru and contributing to the welfare of the city. Responding to his son's comments, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, speaking to reporters at Arsikere in Hassan district on Saturday, chose to skirt the comparison to the iconic Wadiyar king known for his reformist rule, and instead said that his government had outperformed the previous BJP dispensation. 'We have done more work than the BJP,' he said. Meanwhile, BJP leaders frowned upon Mr. Yathindra for drawing such a comparison. Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok called Mr. Yathindra's comment 'a poor joke'. MP for Mysuru Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, scion of the Wadiyar family, said there was no need to make any such comparison, as leaders, whether in democracy or monarchy, have the responsibility to serve the people.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cybersecurity is a matter of national importance, says MP Yaduveer at BSides Bangalore 2025
BENGALURU: Cybersecurity must be treated as a matter of national importance, Mysore-Kodagu MP and Mysore royal family member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said while inaugurating the third edition of the Security BSides Bangalore cybersecurity conference on July 11. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing over 1,200 cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, law enforcement officials and job seekers here, Wadiyar, whis also Cyberverse Foundation chairman stressed the need for greater collaboration, self-reliance, and community engagement in strengthening India's cyber defences. He highlighted how evolving technological and geopolitical threats demand robust national capabilities and how forums like BSides Bangalore play a crucial role in advancing the cybersecurity agenda. Organised in collaboration with Worldwide Women in Cyber Security (W3-CS), the annual conference featured multiple parallel tracks covering cutting-edge topics in cybersecurity and served as a platform for networking, innovation, and skill-building. The keynote address was delivered by Sachin Kakkar, Engineering Director and Site Lead for Privacy, Safety, and Security at Google, who underlined how artificial intelligence can help cybersecurity professionals tilt the balance in their favour. A panel on 'Industry Preparedness for AI' and ways to defend against malicious AI garnered strong interest from participants. Another highlight was a panel discussion on the use of AI in combating cybercrime, featuring experts. During this session, the BSides Bangalore LEAP (Law Enforcement Alliance Program) was launched byCybersecurity is a matter of national importance, Says MP Yaduveer at BSides Bangalore 2025 Times News Network Bengaluru: Cybersecurity must be treated as a matter of national importance, Mysore-Kodagu MP and Cyberverse Foundation chairman Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said while inaugurating the third edition of the Security BSides Bangalore cybersecurity conference on July 11. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing over 1,200 cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, law enforcement officials and job seekers here, Wadiyar stressed the need for greater collaboration, self-reliance, and community engagement in strengthening India's cyber defences. He highlighted how evolving technological and geopolitical threats demand robust national capabilities and how forums like BSides Bangalore play a crucial role in advancing the cybersecurity agenda. Organised in collaboration with Worldwide Women in Cyber Security (W3-CS), the annual conference featured multiple parallel tracks covering cutting-edge topics in cybersecurity and served as a platform for networking, innovation, and skill-building. The keynote address was delivered by Sachin Kakkar, Engineering Director and Site Lead for Privacy, Safety, and Security at Google, who underlined how artificial intelligence can help cybersecurity professionals tilt the balance in their favour. A panel on 'Industry Preparedness for AI' and ways to defend against malicious AI garnered strong interest from participants. Another highlight was a panel discussion on the use of AI in combating cybercrime, featuring experts. During this session, the BSides Bangalore LEAP (Law Enforcement Alliance Program) was launched by including Dr. Subrahmanyeswara Rao, IPS. along with community founders Sujatha Yakasiri and Ashok Ratnagiri to enhance collaboration between law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals. Industry-centric sessions included a CISO workshop on managing ransomware attacks and a CxO roundtable on decision-making in hybrid enterprise setups. Tracks on original research, hands-on demonstrations, and live workshops explored advanced topics like post-quantum cryptography, software supply chain risks, runtime protection, and passkeys. Live hacking demos—ranging from car and e-scooter hacking to lockpicking awareness—offered a practical dimension to the conference. Start-ups in the cybersecurity sector pitched their innovations in the EmergeX Unveiling Innovation Contest, attracting the attention of investors and tech pioneers. Meanwhile, recruiters from companies such as Google and Flipkart used the event to scout fresh talent. In a move aimed at expanding the country's cyber capabilities, BSides Bangalore, W3-CS, and the Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) signed an MoU to jointly offer niche training and certifications in areas like forensics and incident response. The conference concluded with an awards ceremony honouring excellence in the field. Organisers said this year's edition was supported by Google, Flipkart, Raven, F5, Checkpoint, JFrog, TVS Motor, among others. Dr. Rao along with community founders Sujatha Yakasiri and Ashok Ratnagiri to enhance collaboration between law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals. Industry-centric sessions included a CISO workshop on managing ransomware attacks and a CxO roundtable on decision-making in hybrid enterprise setups. Tracks on original research, hands-on demonstrations, and live workshops explored advanced topics like post-quantum cryptography, software supply chain risks, runtime protection, and passkeys. Live hacking demos—ranging from car and e-scooter hacking to lockpicking awareness—offered a practical dimension to the conference. Start-ups in the cybersecurity sector pitched their innovations in the EmergeX Unveiling Innovation Contest, attracting the attention of investors and tech pioneers. Meanwhile, recruiters from companies such as Google and Flipkart used the event to scout fresh talent. In a move aimed at expanding the country's cyber capabilities, BSides Bangalore, W3-CS, and the Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) signed an MoU to jointly offer niche training and certifications in areas like forensics and incident response. The conference concluded with an awards ceremony honouring excellence in the field. Organisers said this year's edition was supported by Google, Flipkart, Raven, F5, Checkpoint, JFrog, TVS Motor, CloudSEK and CK Uthkrist company among others.
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
344 aids distributed to 201 differently-abled persons in Kodagu
MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Tuesday distributed assistive devices to the differently-abled in Madikeri, under the Socially Oriented Civil Scheme of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Distributing the aids at the Red Cross Bhavan, the MP said that 344 assistive devices worth ₹20 lakh were distributed to 201 differently-abled beneficiaries in the district. Speaking on the occasion, the MP said everyone is dependent in life in one way or the other. The differently-abled should be provided with more opportunities, and the government should distribute necessary assistive devices. Mr. Wadiyar said the differently-abled have also played a role in nation-building, and the government is providing several benefits so that they live like any other citizen. 'For building a strong and ideal society, everyone's contribution is essential. We must extend as much support as possible to the differently-abled in building a responsible society,' he added. Emphasising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India, he said everyone's role is crucial for comprehensive and holistic development under Viksit Bharat. Everyone must contribute towards nation-building, he added. Speaking on the occasion, former Speaker K.G. Bopaiah said the Central government has implemented many schemes to help the differently-abled lead dignified and self-reliant lives. 'By 2047, India must become a developed nation. In this regard, efforts are being made to ensure that the benefits of various programmes reach the last person in society, including the differently-abled,' he added. Tipanna Sirasagi, Deputy Director, Department of Women and Child Development, said disability is not a curse; it should be overcome. Government facilities should be utilised to take up self-employment and live self-reliantly, he said. Ravindra Rai, president of the Red Cross Society, said the organisation is providing several facilities to the differently-abled and recently distributed raincoats to 25 persons. He urged the MP to support the construction of the top floor of the Red Cross building. District Officer for Differently-abled Welfare Vimal informed that assistive devices were being distributed across taluks due to rain.
News18
08-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Maharaja Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV: King Who Sold His Jewels So Bangalore Could Have Electricity
Maharaja Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV of Mysore, born in 1884, was a reformer who implemented reservations, made education free, banned child marriage, and funded hydroelectric projects At a time when images of India's 20th-century royalty evoke opulence – palaces echoing with grandeur, fleets of Rolls-Royces gleaming in the sun, and jewels worth empires – one king stood apart from the glittering illusion. Born on June 4, 1884, into the royal family of Mysore, Maharaja Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV wasn't just another ruler draped in silk and gemstones. He was a reformer, a visionary, and a philosopher-king whose reign earned him the title Rajarshi from none other than Mahatma Gandhi. At the tender age of 11, the young prince ascended the throne after the death of his father. Until he came of age, his mother, Maharani Vani Vilas Sannidhana, served as regent. But once power rested in his hands, it became clear that he was no ordinary king. Fluent in English, Kannada, and Sanskrit, Krishna Raja Wadiyar was deeply educated in both Western and Indian traditions. An accomplished violinist, veena player, and saxophonist, he balanced a passion for the arts with an unyielding commitment to public welfare, something rarely seen in the royal circles of his time. Long before social justice became a national discourse, Wadiyar was already scripting a new India from his palace in Mysore. In an era steeped in orthodoxy and caste rigidity, he boldly implemented 25% reservation in government jobs for non-Brahmins, a radical move in 1918 that faced stiff opposition. He even commissioned British officer Sir Leslie Miller to study the condition of backward communities to guide further policy. Determined to educate his people, he made primary education free and compulsory in 1915, allocating generous funds from the state exchequer. By 1927, the education budget had multiplied nearly sevenfold. Over 8,000 schools educated more than half a million children, turning Mysore into one of India's earliest knowledge hubs. He also banned child marriage, provided scholarships for widowed women, and donated from his personal wealth to support differently-abled children, an annual sum that reportedly touched Rs 80 lakh, a staggering amount for the time. Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV's impact wasn't confined to policy. His vision changed the trajectory of Indian science and education. He donated 10 acres of land to Nobel Laureate Sir CV Raman to establish a research institute and granted 400 acres to Jamshedji Tata, a gift that led to the birth of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), one of the country's most prestigious scientific institutions. He established Mysore University, India's first state-sponsored university, and served as the first Vice Chancellor of both BHU and Mysore University, positions no king before or after has held with such earnestness. But perhaps nothing defines Wadiyar's reign better than his greatest engineering marvel, i.e. the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam on the river Cauvery. Conceptualised by his legendary Diwan and engineer Sir M Visvesvaraya, the dam was a bold and expensive dream (Rs 81 lakh at the time), and criticised as a vanity project. Construction began in 1911 and completed in 1931, transforming barren lands into a fertile belt stretching all the way to Chennai. Today, the KRS dam still irrigates thousands of acres and supplies drinking water, a century after it was built. The Brindavan Gardens, developed alongside the dam, became a global tourism icon. The First Hydroelectric Power Producer In 1902, Wadiyar launched Asia's first major hydroelectric project at Shivanasamudra Falls. Electricity generated here powered Bangalore, making it the first city in Asia to have electric streetlights, which first lit up on August 5, 1905. But the project nearly stalled due to financial hurdles. Rather than letting it fail, Wadiyar did the unthinkable; he sold his personal jewellery to fund the project. Thanks to his sacrifice, homes, factories, and streets in Bangalore were lit up long before many foreign cities. He personally flipped the switch from Jagan Mohan Palace, ushering India into the electric age. It was a monumental achievement that made India a pioneer in hydroelectric energy in the world. Patron of Culture, Yoga, and Music Far from being just an administrator, Maharaja Wadiyar was a patron of Indian classical arts. He supported legends like Gauhar Jaan and Abdul Karim Khan, and was instrumental in popularising yoga globally by backing T Krishnamacharya, the teacher who influenced modern yoga's global footprint. When Maharaja Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV passed away in 1940, his personal wealth was estimated at over Rs 57,000 crore in today's value. But he was not a hoarder of riches; he was a dispenser of dreams, using his fortune to build, to educate, to electrify, and to uplift. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : bengaluru king Mysore Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 08, 2025, 14:24 IST News india Maharaja Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV: King Who Sold His Jewels So Bangalore Could Have Electricity
India.com
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet woman, a queen, who gave an heir to India's richest royal family after 400 years, she is married to…, her name is…
Home Viral Meet woman, a queen, who gave an heir to India's richest royal family after 400 years, she is married to…, her name is… Meet woman, a queen, who gave an heir to India's richest royal family after 400 years, she is married to…, her name is… In 2016, the Mysuru king married her and in 2017, the Princess and the royal family garnered a lot of limelight after she gave birth to their son, Aadyaveer Narasimharaja Wadiyar. India's days of kings and queens are long gone, yet many old royal families still protect their traditions. One of the best‑known is the Wadiyar family of Mysuru. The current head, Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, is their 27th maharaja and is said to look after a fortune of about Rs. 80,000 crore. In 2016 Yaduveer married Princess Trishika Kumari of the Dungarpur royal house in Rajasthan. Two years later she gave birth to a baby boy, Aadyaveer Narasimharaja Wadiyar, the first child born into the Wadiyar line in roughly four centuries. Before that the family had always adopted heirs because no sons were ever born. In 2024, Yadhuveer and Trishika welcomed their second son, Yugadhyaksh Krishnaraja Wadiyar. Who is Trishika Kumari? Trishika comes from the Dungarpur royal family in Rajasthan, which also has a long history of royalty. Her parents are Harshavardhan Singh and Maheshree Kumari. Trishika spent much of her early life in Bengaluru, where she studied at Baldwin Girls' School and later graduated from Jyoti Nivas College. Despite her royal background, she is known for being graceful, kind, and down-to-earth. People know her for her graceful yet simple style: silk sarees or soft pastel drapes, a tiny bindi, pearls, and neatly parted hair. She looks regal without trying too hard. Today, Trishika Kumari plays a supportive role in royal traditions and social work while also raising her son in the rich cultural heritage of Mysuru. The legend of the curse Local blames the family's long run of childlessness on a 17th‑century curse. It says Alamelamma, wife of a local ruler, leapt into the Cauvery River to avoid capture after Raja Wadiyar tried to seize her territory. Just before she drowned, she threw her jewels into the water and cursed three things: Talakadu would turn into a desert of shifting sand. Malingi would become a dangerous whirlpool. The rulers of Mysuru would be born without heirs in every other generation. After the curse, there were no direct heirs to the Wadiyar dynasty. The successive kings adopted their nephews or cousins to take over the throne. The royals tried their best to please Alamelamma and even offered puja to her, but everything went in vain. Whether or not you believe the tale, the Wadiyar family truly did go almost 400 years without a natural‑born successor until Trishika and Yaduveer's son arrived and broke the pattern. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest Viral News on
