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BE THE CHANGE MAKER
He towers above everyone else as all eyes turn to him the moment he enters the big hall full of women. Women of substance at the members-only event hosted by Ficci Flo Bangalore greeted the charming actor, producer, philanthropist and humanitarian Sonu Sood with a...
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ANNAI AND AMMA
As I was resting a while during the lunch break in my office in Marina in 1994 , there was a tele call from Mother Teresa of Kolkata. I recognised her voice as I had seen and spoken to her once before at her Royapuram...
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ONE MOTHER, MANY HATS
People who are about to become parents receive no shortage of warnings for what is to come. Seasoned parents love telling expecting couples things like “Enjoy your freedom while you can!” or any variation of comments on how little sleep they’ll get, how much money...
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THE ZERODHA MOM
They made news when they pledged a quarter of their wealth to philanthropy, with plans to give back `750 crore over the next few years. The visionary brothers behind Zerodha, Nithin and Nikhil Kamath earned massive wealth through their innovative ventures, crossing an impressive $5.5...
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BEHIND THE LIMELIGHT
What drew you to acting, and how did your father, Nassar, influence your decision to pursue this career?When I was much younger, around 13 years old, I had the opportunity to accompany my Dad to film sets and dubbing theaters. This experience ignited my passion...
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CHECKMATING TRADITION: HOW PRAGGNANANDHAA IS CHANGING THE GAME
Beyond the chessboard, who is Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa? Tell us about your passions, hobbies, and how you like to spend your free time.I enjoy playing other sports like badminton and table tennis. Additionally, I like to unwind by watching movies occasionally. Growing up a prodigy, did...
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CHENNAI’S CHAMPION
Meet Sabari Jaishankar, the Chennai-based Indian pro boxer who recently clinched the World Boxing Council’s Australasia Title in the Welterweight division by defeating Australian champion Michael Pengue in Sydney. At just 25, Sabari boasts an impressive record of 8 wins and 1 loss from 9...
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CHENNAI’S NUMBER ONE
In the bustling city of Chennai, Shankarnarayanan, affectionately known as Blade Shankar, started his journey as a radio jockey. With a career spanning over two decades at Suryan FM, Blade’s roots in comedy trace back to his college days, where he showcased his talent in...
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HUMOUR AND HONOUR
Yecha Gunja Mahendran, a living legend in the field of drama, playwriting and comedy. Born into a family deeply rooted in the world of drama and stagecraft, Mahendran inherited his passion for theatre from his father, Y.G. Parthasarathy, a pioneering figure in modern Tamil drama....
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THE RISE OF FEMALE RAP IN INDIA
What has been the most exciting and rewarding experience you’ve had in your music career so far?Great shows indeed! I particularly enjoyed performing for the G5A Foundation. During that event, I incorporated poetry readings between my rap songs. Despite the audience not being intoxicated or...
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