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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nikhil Kamath backs creative agency One Hand Clap
Entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath has invested in One Hand Clap Media , a creative agency founded by former All India Bakchod (AIB) executives Aakash Shah and Naveed Manakkodan . The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The investment is part of Kamath's broader effort to support India's creative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: 1 simple trick to get all TV channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo One Hand Clap is positioning itself as a partner of choice for Indian brands seeking digital-first, culturally relevant campaigns. With a focus on fast, efficient, and high-impact storytelling, the agency has worked with prominent brands such as Swiggy , Netflix India, BGMI, Bumble, CRED, Ather, EMotorad, and Prime Video India. Live Events The agency's work spans ad film production, digital campaign execution, and influencer marketing. 'Nikhil gets our DNA, and our visions align,' said Aakash Shah, co-founder of One Hand Clap. 'We both never cared for the status quo; we have always aimed to disrupt it, defy the metrics and algorithms to tell stories, not just campaigns for our clients." Co-founder Naveed Manakkodan added: 'Nikhil's investment validates our thesis that in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, speed and authentic storytelling are paramount. This partnership fuels our ambition to redefine the agency model, delivering impactful creative solutions with unparalleled agility."
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Auto driver stabbed over personal enmity in Chandigarh, hospitalised
A 25-year-old auto driver was brutally stabbed with knives by his two acquaintances who chased him from Zirakpur to Tribune Chowk in Chandigarh's Industrial Area, Phase 2, on Monday. The accused have been identified as Varun and Nikhil. The victim, Gurmeet Singh, alias Gyani, of Phase 1, Ram Darbar, is undergoing treatment at GMCH, Sector 32. Gurmeet in his complaint to the police said that the incident occurred around 4.45 am. He had just stopped at a roadside dhaba in Zirakpur after dropping a passenger, when the duo, who are also his acquaintances, approached him. 'They started threatening me, saying I wanted to become a hero in Ram Darbar and that they will not spare me today,' Gurmeet told police. Sensing danger, Gurmeet left the spot in his auto and came towards Tribune Chowk. After parking his vehicle near the PRTC workshop, he began walking on the nearby cycle track. However, the two accused followed him and allegedly blocked his path, pinned him to the ground and began assaulting him. 'Varun took out a knife and stabbed me in the back. Somehow, I managed to escape and started running towards the gurdwara in Industrial Area Phase 2,' he stated. 'The duo chased me and caught me again near the gurdwara, where Nikhil stabbed me on the left hip,' Gurmeet alleged, adding that in a desperate attempt to defend himself, he picked up an iron pipe from the roadside and struck Nikhil. After this, Nikhil dropped his knife and Varun fled from the scene. A PCR vehicle arrived and took both Gurmeet and Nikhil to GMCH-32 for medical treatment. Nikhil was thereafter arrested by the police. His accomplice Varun remains absconding. Police have confirmed that they are verifying the motive behind the attack, which appears to stem from personal enmity. Efforts are on to trace and arrest the absconding accused. A case under sections 126(2), 109, 351(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of BNS has been registered at the Sector 31 police station on the complaint of Gurmeet. Meanwhile, Gurmeet is reported to be in stable condition and continues to receive treatment.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Seven, including two girls, in top 100 NEET-UG scorers from Karnataka
BENGALURU: Seven students from Karnataka, including two girls, have made it to the top 100 ranks in the NEET-UG 2025 exam, securing 99.99 percentile. The results were released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday. Among the top achievers are Nikhil Sonnad (AIR 17), Ruchir Gupta (AIR 22), Tejas Shailesh Ghotgalkar (AIR 38), Pranshu Jahagirdar (AIR 42), Harini Sriram (AIR 72), Diganth S (AIR 80), and Nidhi KG (AIR 84). Harini and Nidhi are among the top 20 female candidates in the country, while Nikhil and Ruchir are in the top 20 among male candidates. Nikhil Sonnad from Expert PU College, Mangaluru, also emerged as the state topper. Coming from a family of doctors, Nikhil, son of neurosurgeon Dr Siddappa Sonnad and ophthalmologist Dr Meenakshi, credited his success to consistent effort, strong fundamentals, and the support of his teachers and parents. 'I focused on building a foundation and solving problems from the start. That helped me apply concepts better,' said Nikhil, who hails from Vijayapura. 'I was confident of doing well, but never expected AIR 17.'
Deccan Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Four students from Karnataka secure top ranks in NEET
Bengaluru: Four students of the state have secured ranks within the top 50 in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) results (for admission to medical courses) were announced on Saturday. .Nikhil Sonnad from Expert PU College, Mangaluru, emerged as the state topper with All India Rank (AIR) 17. He scored 670 out of 720 (99.99%). .A native of Vijayapura, Nikhil had previously secured 98.3% in II PU and also bagged the 8th rank in BSc (Agriculture). He now aims to join the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), said, 'It was a surprise. I expected a good rank, but not AIR 17.'.'I never followed a rigid schedule. My approach was flexible. Physics was particularly tough this year, but I focused on understanding and carefully reading the questions,' he said. .Born into a family of medicos, Nikhil aspires to pursue cancer research and dreams of becoming a medical Gupta from Alpine Public School and Allen Career Institute, Bengaluru, secured AIR also aims for AIIMS Delhi and credits his parents and teachers for his success. His parents work in the IT sector, and his maternal grandparents have a medical Shailesh Ghotgalkar secured AIR 38. He said he studied from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm in college and continued studying at home in the evenings. Chess and badminton helped him relax during stressful times. .Of the 1,42,369 candidates who appeared for NEET 2025 from Karnataka, 83,582 have qualified. This is a slight decline from last year, when 88,887 candidates Jahagirdar of Allen Career Institute, Bengaluru, has secured AIR the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD-Male) category, Gautam Kumar from Karnataka emerged as the national topper with AIR 1, was conducted on May 4 across 5,468 centres in 552 cities, including 14 international locations. A total of 22,09,318 candidates appeared nationwide, of whom 12,36,531 qualified. Among 11 transgender candidates, 6 year, 460 candidates from Karnataka opted to write the exam in Kannada, compared to 1,065 last year.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
NEET-2025: Vijayapura boy tops Karnataka
Nikhil Sonnad, a native of Vijayapura who studied in Expert PU College, Mangaluru, emerged as the topper from Karnataka after the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the NEET(UG)-2025 result on Saturday. He got All India Rank (AIR) 17 and scored 670 marks (99.99%) out of 720 in the NEET. He had secured 98.3% in II PU exams in the Science stream this year and is aiming to join the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi. He also secured 8th rank in (Agriculture) in CET-2025. Speaking to The Hindu, Nikhil said, 'I have never followed a fixed schedule in studying. I have always been flexible. This year, the NEET was tough. The physics questions were very difficult. But I read and understood carefully without getting nervous and answered them. I did not expect to get AIR-17. Instead, I thought I would get a good rank. So, I am happy to be the State topper.' Being born to doctor parents, Nikhil expressed his desire to pursue a career in cancer research and become a medical entrepreneur after his postgraduate degree. This year, four students from Karnataka made it to top 50 ranks at the All India level. Ruchir Gupta, a student of Alpine Public School, Bengaluru, has secured AIR-22, Tejas Shailesh Ghotgalkar has got AIR-38, and Pranshu Jahagirdar of Allen Career Institute, Bengaluru, has got AIR-42. According to an NTA release, of the 1,42,369 students from Karnataka who appeared, as many as 83,582 are eligible to take part in the counselling process this year. Compared to the previous year, the number of candidates qualified from Karnataka this year has declined. Last year, 88,887 had qualified. Under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD-Male), Gautam Kumar from Karnataka emerged as the national topper with AIR-1,684. NEET was conducted in 13 languages, including Kannada, this year and 460 candidates registered to write in Kannada against last year's 1,065. This year, of the 22,09,318 candidates who appeared for the exam, 12,36,531 qualified from across the country. Of 11 transgenders, six got qualified. The test was conducted on May 4 at 5,468 different centres in 552 cities across the country, including 14 outside India.
