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Economic Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Economic Times
How much workout is safe for the heart? Top cardiologist explains as he warns about the risk of cardiac arrest due to too much gym time
A 35-year-old fitness enthusiast's sudden death in Himachal Pradesh has triggered widespread concern and debate about workout intensity and supplement use. Cardiologist Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy advises caution against jumping to conclusions, emphasizing the need for postmortem and toxicology reports to determine the cause. He highlights potential factors like underlying genetic conditions, substance use, and over-exercising as possible contributors. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The pursuit of fitness has become a modern-day obsession—daily gym routines with hardcore workouts. But every now and then, a tragic incident shakes this seemingly health-centric lifestyle to its core. One such case recently emerged from Himachal Pradesh, where a 35-year-old man, known to be a fitness enthusiast, suddenly died of a heart attack. The news sparked a wave of shock and concern across social media platforms, reigniting debates around workout intensity , supplement use, and the silent threats that can lurk behind muscular the growing speculation, renowned Bengaluru-based cardiologist Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy stepped in to offer a more measured perspective. Addressing the issue on X (formerly Twitter), he emphasised the importance of waiting for confirmed details, such as postmortem findings and toxicology reports, before drawing any conclusions. He pointed out that the sudden death could have stemmed from several possible causes, ranging from a heart attack or cardiac arrest to underlying genetic conditions like cardiomyopathy or channelopathy. He also raised the possibility of contributing factors such as steroid use, recreational drugs, smoking, or alcohol response to a user asking whether intense workouts could be dangerous, Dr. Krishnamurthy acknowledged that over-exercising can indeed be a problem, potentially leading to cardiac arrest. As for protein shakes, another user's concern, he called it 'unlikely' unless the supplement was 'adulterated with something toxic.'Over the years, several well-known Indian entertainers have tragically died after collapsing during or shortly after workouts. Comedian Raju Srivastava passed away in 2022 after suffering chest pain at a gym. Salman Khan's body double, Sagar Pandey, also died mid-workout. Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, 46, suffered a fatal heart attack during exercise. Actors Deepesh Bhan and Abir Goswami, aged 41 and 38, respectively, also collapsed following morning workouts, highlighting rising health risks tied to intense training.
Fashion Network
12-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Flipkart Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy meets with farmers in Malur
Flipkart Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy visited Malur to meet farmers supplying fresh produce to the e-commerce company's hyperlocal service Flipkart Minutes, as part of its focus on inclusive growth through direct sourcing. Krishnamurthy was joined by Flipkart Minutes vice president Kabeer Biswas at a Flipkart Minutes fulfilment store, where they interacted with several small-scale farmers, the business announced in a press release. Among them was Krishnappa, who grows capsicum, cucumber, and chillies across four acres of land, and Padma, who has cultivated coriander, methi, and palak on her three-acre farm for over a decade. The visit highlighted Flipkart's direct sourcing model, which is designed to connect local farmers with urban consumers through a streamlined supply chain. Produce is delivered fresh to Flipkart's fulfilment centres every morning before reaching customers within minutes through Flipkart Minutes. Later in the day, Krishnamurthy and Biswas surprised customers in parts of Bengaluru including Boganahalli and Bellandur by personally delivering orders as Flipkart Wishmasters. The initiative forms part of Flipkart's ongoing efforts to strengthen its fresh food supply chain while fostering sustainable, long-term partnerships with farming communities across India.
Hans India
10-06-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Central Sanskrit Universities unite for Sanskrit's digital renaissance
TIRUPATI: Vice-Chancellor of National Sanskrit University (NSU), Tirupati, Prof GSR Krishnamurthy called for a united and technologically-driven approach to revitalise Sanskrit and Indian knowledge systems for the next generation. He addressed the Fourth Utkarsha Samaroh (Excellence Ceremony) of India's Central Sanskrit Universities in Nashik on Monday. The event brought together eminent scholars, students and leaders of Sanskrit academia. The guests included Prof Murali Manohar Pathak, Vice-Chancellor of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, and Prof Srinivasa Varkhedi, Vice-Chancellor of the host institution, Central Sanskrit University. Together, they contributed to the success and intellectual richness of the ceremony. In his keynote address, Prof Krishnamurthy stressed that the three Central Sanskrit Universities are working in close coordination to develop comprehensive strategies aimed at promoting Sanskrit education and cultural knowledge. 'We are in an era where ancient wisdom and modern tools must go hand in hand. Our universities are not working in isolation. We are pooling our resources, expertise and vision to take Sanskrit to greater heights,' he said. He underscored the significance of adapting Sanskrit pedagogy to suit contemporary learners. 'Our goal over the next decade is to harness modern technology to make Sanskrit's profound knowledge accessible to students across India and beyond,' Prof Krishnamurthy remarked. He emphasised that this approach would not only preserve Sanskrit but also make it a dynamic force in modern education and intellectual discourse. The Utkarsha Samaroh also featured extensive discussions by leading Sanskrit scholars on the integration of Indian culture and values into modern education. Speakers explored how digital platforms, multimedia resources and interdisciplinary approaches can make Sanskrit more engaging and impactful. During this Utkarsha festival, a book on Vedic Mathematics, authored by Head of the department of Mathematics at NSU Prof V Ramesh Babu, was also released. Similarly, the book 'Sri Chaitanya Philosophy' was unveiled by the guests.
New Indian Express
05-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Flipkart gets RBI approval for direct lending
Ecommerce firm Flipkart has secured non-bank financial company (NBFC) licence from the Reserve Bank of India. This will enable the company to offer loans directly to consumers and sellers on its platform. The licence has been granted to Flipkart Finance Private Limited. Also, it is said that this is the first time a major ecommerce company has received NBFC status. Walmart-owned Flipkart had applied for the licence in 2022 and it is said that the company might start its lending operation soon. It is reported that the ecommerce giant will be lending directly to its customers on its platform. Last month, in the townhall 'Flipster Connect', CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy had said that the company will be hiring 5,000 employees and that a majority of these hires will be working at Flipkart Minutes, which is the firm's quick commerce arm and its fintech platform. Krishnamurthy also spoke about the flip back of the company and said that he was confident that they will continue to focus on profitability with a renewed emphasis on customer centricity.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Flipkart growing at up to 25% despite ecommerce slowdown: Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy
Flipkart group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy told employees on Monday that the Walmart-owned ecommerce platform is seeing 20–25% year-on-year growth in orders across its group businesses in May, even as the broader ecommerce industry experiences a slowdown, people aware of the discussions said. Speaking at a townhall, Krishnamurthy called the company's reverse flip to India — approved by the board in April — a key step towards aligning with the country's regulatory framework. ET had earlier reported Flipkart's plan to shift its domicile from Singapore to India as part of its preparations for a public listing in 2026. 'He talked about the group's continued focus on profitability with a renewed emphasis in the context of the reverse flip being initiated,' one of the sources said. Krishnamurthy also noted that the company is on track for 30% order growth in June, indicating sustained momentum amid a cooling market. According to a recent Bain & Company–Flipkart report, India's ecommerce sector is expected to grow 10–12% in 2024, down from over 20% in previous years. The Flipkart CEO said the fashion vertical , including Myntra, accounted for 40% of the group's new customer additions. Myntra, which turned profitable in FY24, improved its bottom line by cutting down on return costs. Also present at the townhall were senior vice presidents Ramesh Gururaja (consumer shopping experience), Hemant Badri (supply chain), and Seema Nair (chief human resource officer), who shared updates from their respective business units. Krishnamurthy reiterated that Flipkart's quick commerce arm, Minutes, is on track to operate 800 dark stores by the end of 2025. As ET reported on Friday, Minutes has been doubling its daily order volume every 45 days, according to Flipkart VP Kabeer Biswas. Gururaja also spoke about the company's renewed focus on GenZ customers across verticals such as fashion, travel, and Shopsy, Flipkart's value commerce platform that competes with SoftBank-backed Meesho and Amazon's Bazaar. The development was first reported by Press Trust of India.
