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India.com
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Malavika Mohanan's White Saree Look In Keralas Backwaters Goes Viral — Everything You Need To Know About The Sensational Star
photoDetails english 2900645 South Indian actress Malavika Mohanan has taken the internet by storm with her recent photoshoot in a classic white saree set against the serene backdrop of Kerala's backwaters. The aesthetic visuals, oozing 'desi Pinterest vibes', have gone viral and are being adored by fans across social media. Updated:May 13, 2025, 05:56 PM IST Who is Malavika Mohanan? 1 / 7 Malavika Mohanan is a popular actress in the South Indian film industry, primarily working in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. She is the daughter of renowned cinematographer K.U. Mohanan. The Viral Saree Look 2 / 7 Malavika went viral after posting photos of herself in a simple yet elegant white saree with black borders, captured during a trip through Kerala's scenic backwaters. The look has been praised for its timeless appeal and minimalistic beauty. Acting Debut and Film Journey 3 / 7 Malavika made her acting debut in the Malayalam film Pattam Pole (2013). She gained critical acclaim for her performance in Majid Majidi's Hindi film Beyond the Clouds (2017). She later starred in the Malayalam thriller The Great Father (2017), and made her mark in Tamil cinema with hits like Petta (2019) and Master (2021). From Journalism Aspirations to Acting 4 / 7 Before entering the film industry, Malavika aspired to become a journalist or cinematographer. She completed a degree in Mass Media from Wilson College, Mumbai. How She Transitioned into Acting 5 / 7 After graduation, while considering further studies, Malavika accompanied her father to a shoot for a fairness cream commercial. Veteran actor Mammootty, who starred in the ad, noticed her potential and inquired about her interest in acting. He was on the lookout for a lead actress for a Malayalam film opposite his son Dulquer Salmaan. After some thought, Malavika auditioned, landed the role in Pattam Pole, and gradually honed her acting skills during the filming process. Fans Are Loving It 6 / 7 Fans are going gaga over her latest look, describing it as both aesthetically pleasing and authentically rooted in tradition. The candid images of her enjoying the peaceful backwaters have only added to the charm. Previous Saree Moments 7 / 7 This isn't the first time Malavika has wowed fans with her saree looks. She previously impressed the internet with a stunning red embroidered saree during Onam celebrations, proving her knack for making traditional wear look effortlessly chic.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Test cricketers used to get Rs 50 per day, Ranji Trophy players Rs 5': Ex-BCCI cricket administrator Prof. Ratnakar Shetty
Former BCCI cricket administrator professor Ratnakar Shetty New Delhi: Ratnakar Shetty , a chemistry professor, began his journey as a cricket administrator in 1975 as staff-in-charge of cricket at Mumbai's Wilson College. He then moved through the ranks, from the Bombay Cricket Association's tournament committee to manager of Indian cricket teams and the Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI ) chief administrative officer, culminating in his role as General Manager before retirement. In the fourth episode of the Bombay Sport Exchange (BSE), K Shriniwas Rao, Head of Content (Sports) at Times Internet, sat down with Professor Ratnakar Shetty. The veteran administrator gave a first-hand account of the growth of Indian cricket over the years, the politics of Indian cricket, and why the BCCI was never dependent on the Indian government. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Shetty recollects how the BCCI used to function before India won the 1983 ODI World Cup and how different it used to be from the current setup, where the Indian Cricket Board is running cricket everywhere. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Seoul-teukbyeolsi: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo "It started with a one-room office," Shetty reminisced. "The Cricket Club of India was gracious in those days to give space in Brabourne Stadium, not only to the BCCI but also to other sports. Even the office of the Bombay Cricket Association was on the ground floor. The BCCI was on the first floor. The total office space of the BCCI was 500 square feet. So you can imagine from where the BCCI started and rose over the years." Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 4: Prof. Ratnakar Shetty on BCCI, cricket politics & Indian cricket's growth The veteran administrator also revealed how a cashless BCCI used to function and why the role of the royal families can't be ignored in Indian cricket's growth. "The BCCI was fortunate, or Indian cricket was fortunate, to get the support of the royal families to start with, who funded a lot of Indian cricket in those days. And then, of course, as administrators, we had the corporate stalwarts like Mr. MA Chidambaram, Mr. Mangalam Chinnaswamy, Mr. PM Rungta, and Mr. Gaikwad from Baroda, who also supported the day-to-day functioning of the BCCI. "There was no money. And you can imagine that the treasurer's post in the BCCI for 65 years was run by two people. One was Zal Irani, after whom the Irani Trophy is named, and the other was Mr. Chidambaram. Both of them ran the affairs of the accounts of the BCCI for almost 30-35 years each. They really were very strict in those days and managed to convince the members that prudence was in taking care of how you spend your money," he added. Who's that IPL player? Taking a jibe at the current Indian cricketers, who earn in millions, Shetty recollected how much the cricketers of that time used to get. "The youngsters these days probably don't realize that those were the days when Test cricketers used to be paid 50 rupees per day. A Ranji Trophy cricketer in the early days used to be paid 5 rupees. But nobody grumbled. They had a lot of pleasure and pride in playing for their state teams and even for India for that matter. It continued in that manner. It was a disciplined approach," he said. During the insightful conversation, Professor Shetty also revealed how the big teams used to throw tantrums when asked to tour India and why they used to ask for guarantee money before every big tour. "The only problem that we used to face is when we used to ask West Indies, Australia, and England for a tour, we had to pay guarantee money in those days for them to travel to India. That was the demand from these big teams to come and play in India in those days. And today, the scenario is that even the big three of the ICC, I am not talking about the others, but if you look at Australia and England, even they would like India to come and play 5 Test matches and have a long tour, reciprocal once in 4 years. So, that is because your Indian players are bringing in the media rights," he said. Poll Should cricketers be more appreciative of their earnings compared to earlier players? No opinion Not really Somewhat Absolutely "We used to spend money when the team toured these countries. But when we wanted them to tour our country, we had to pay them a certain amount of guarantee money. The BCCI had to pay, and the BCCI had to recover from the venues who were conducting the Test matches in those days. There were only 5 venues. So, these venues by rotation used to get the matches, and from the ticket revenue, a certain percentage used to come to the board. That's how it was managed," he explained. Things have changed so much that in 2019-20, Cricket Australia was on the verge of bankruptcy had the India tour not happened. Shetty also touched upon the topic of how the BCCI raised money to award the 1983 ODI World Cup-winning team. "Mr. NKP Salve (then BCCI president), when he entered the dressing room at Lord's after the Indian team won the World Cup in 1983, and they asked for prize money, he announced ₹1 lakh as prize money. I asked him about this story, and he said that the atmosphere was such in the dressing room, he couldn't just not announce anything. But ₹1 lakh was a big amount in those days. And when he came back to India, the BCCI treasurer had to tell him that there was no money that he had announced. And then Mr. Salve used his good offices and Raj Singh Dungarpur, who requested Lata Mangeshkar to do a musical program in Delhi at Nehru Stadium to raise money for the purpose. And they raised at that time, she did not charge anything. "If I am not mistaken, around ₹21 lakhs, out of which ₹14 lakhs for the players plus the manager, ₹15 lakhs was distributed to the World Cup team. And the remaining amount was given to the DDCA at that time. That tells you the story of Indian cricket."
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
What will Tori Murden McClure share at Wilson College's graduation?
Tori Murden McClure, a trailblazing adventurer and academic leader, will address Wilson College's class of 2025 at the 155th annual commencement ceremony on May 4, according to a community announcement. McClure retired from Spalding University in 2024 after 25 years, serving the last 14 as president. She is best known as the first woman and first American to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, a 3,000-mile journey she completed in 1999 after 81 days at sea. Her boat, 'American Pearl,' was crafted by hand and later donated to the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. A decade earlier, she was among the first two women and first 10 Americans to ski cross-country to the South Pole as part of a 50-day, 750-mile Canadian-led expedition. In 2009, Harper Collins published her memoir, 'A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Ocean,' detailing her life and Atlantic journey. The book inspired a stage musical, 'Row,' which premiered at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts in 2021. 'It is an honor to have renowned adventurer and scholar Tori Murden McClure providing the Commencement address to our undergraduate and graduate degree students this year,' said Wilson College President Wesley R. Fugate, Ph.D. 'Not only will her extraordinary journeys and academic insights help celebrate this occasion, but it is my hope that her experiences will also encourage Wilson's graduates to embark on their own journeys with a sense of lifelong learning and adventure.' McClure is also an accomplished mountaineer, having completed major climbs on several continents. She served as the former board chair of the National Outdoor Leadership School, a global wilderness school based in Wyoming. Additionally, she worked as an emergency medical technician (EMT) and wilderness EMT for nearly 25 years, also providing EMT instruction to firefighters. As a former college athlete, McClure is a proponent of collegiate and amateur athletics. At Smith College, she was a dual-sport Division III student-athlete in basketball and varsity crew, serving as a student athletic trainer. She was honored as the student who best represented the ideals of a Smith scholar-athlete, the college's highest athletic honor. She joined the Smith College Athletics Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. She served as vice chair of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Board of Governors, chaired the NCAA Division III Presidents Council, and was acting chair of the NCAA Board in 2020. Throughout her career, McClure worked as a chaplain at Boston City Hospital, director of a Louisville women's shelter, policy assistant to the mayor of Louisville, and the first full-time employee of the Muhammad Ali Center. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Smith College, a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, and a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Spalding University. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. The Public Opinion, The Record Herald, Echo-Pilot are growing their local news This article originally appeared on Chambersburg Public Opinion: Tori Murden McClure to speak at Wilson College commencement
