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Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Why Vikram Seth writes in English, and who is his ideal reader
On Vikram Seth's birthday (June 20), readers across the world remember the poet and novelist whose singular voice defies easy classification. Born in Calcutta in 1952, Seth's literary journey traverses continents and genres, but at the heart of his work remains a solemn commitment to the Indian experience. In a telling anecdote from the India International Centre Quarterly (Spring 1997), a French journalist once pressed Seth on his decision to write in English, suggesting it might create an 'unavoidable' distance between author and Indian reader. In response, Seth, whose magnum opus A Suitable Boy had just been translated into French, said: 'English is the language I know best… Hindi is my mother tongue; I learned Urdu; my father speaks Punjabi and Hindi; my mother… speaks Bengali… but I do not speak Bengali. English is the language I know best.' A response that lays bare the layered complexities of identity in postcolonial India. Seth further clarified that his ideal reader was not the metropolitan critic but 'a sixty-year-old Indian, living in a small town in Uttar Pradesh or Bihar… He is more important to me than any critic or foreign reader.' Whether or not that remains the case today, Seth's work endures as a bridge between languages and generations. However, Seth was clear about his desire to see A Suitable Boy, (which at around 1,500 is a rather dense tomb) is translated into Hindi. He added that it was in Hindi that the novel would 'look like its original version.' Few writers move between forms with as much alacrity as Vikram Seth. He has composed novels in verse, travelogues in prose, and rhyming retellings of animal fables. His recent work, the English translation of The Hanuman Chalisa, he returns to his forte – rhyme. In the slim 100-page volume, Seth succeeds in recreating the incantatory quality of Tulsidas's original. On this occasion, we revisit three of Seth's most enduring contributions: No list of Vikram Seth's works is complete without A Suitable Boy, his magnum opus. At over 1,300 pages, this sprawling novel is set in post-independence India and weaves together the lives of four families against a backdrop of political and social change. At its heart is Lata Mehra's journey to find 'a suitable boy,' a quest that explores love, tradition, and personal freedom. With its rich characterizations and vivid storytelling, this book remains a timeless classic. Before A Suitable Boy, Seth made a mark for himself with The Golden Gate, a novel written entirely in verse. Inspired by Pushkin's Eugene Onegin, this modern tale follows a group of young professionals in 1980s San Francisco as they navigate love, friendship, and existential dilemmas. The book proves Seth's mastery of form and language. Seth's Beastly Tales is a collection of fables in verse. Featuring animals from India, China, Greece, Ukraine, and his own imagination, these tales are satirical, and often carry moral lessons. Perfect for both children and adults, this book is a must-read.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CBIZ, Inc. Appoints Seth Goldblum as National Leader of Advisory Services
CLEVELAND, June 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ), a leading national professional services advisor, today announced that it has appointed Seth Goldblum as National Leader of Advisory Services, effective June 1, 2025. Goldblum succeeds Tom Bonney in this role. CBIZ Advisory Services empowers businesses by delivering actionable insights and industry-specific solutions designed to address complex challenges. The team provides comprehensive support across private equity advisory, risk management and compliance, forensic consulting and litigation, financial accounting and advisory, and valuation services. With nationwide reach and deep sector expertise, CBIZ identifies opportunities to enhance cash flow, manage risk, reduce costs, and accelerate growth. Goldblum brings over 30 years of diverse experience to this role and specializes in driving profitable growth and building long-term business alliances. He joined CBIZ in 2017 through the acquisition of CMF Associates, a private equity advisory firm based in Philadelphia. This acquisition led to the formation of the Private Equity Advisory practice, which Goldblum has led since January 2020. His efforts have helped expand and strengthen its services and build a talented and respected team. Goldblum previously served in a variety of executive leadership positions, including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer at Vertical Screen, Inc., and Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Corporate Development at DigiHut, Inc. Earlier in his career, he held senior management roles at Deloitte. His extensive experience and vision have helped CBIZ's clients achieve exceptional success and deliver optimal results across financial and operational initiatives. "This appointment reflects our commitment to investing in one of the most critical and fast-growing areas of our business," said Chris Spurio, President of CBIZ Financial Services. "Seth's leadership, both within CBIZ and across his 30-plus year career, uniquely positions him to lead our Advisory practice into its next chapter of growth and impact." Seth will continue to serve as the National Industry Leader for Private Equity across CBIZ. About CBIZCBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media: Amy McGahan, Director of Corporate & Strategic Communications, Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CBIZ, Inc. Appoints Seth Goldblum as National Leader of Advisory Services
CLEVELAND, June 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ), a leading national professional services advisor, today announced that it has appointed Seth Goldblum as National Leader of Advisory Services, effective June 1, 2025. Goldblum succeeds Tom Bonney in this role. CBIZ Advisory Services empowers businesses by delivering actionable insights and industry-specific solutions designed to address complex challenges. The team provides comprehensive support across private equity advisory, risk management and compliance, forensic consulting and litigation, financial accounting and advisory, and valuation services. With nationwide reach and deep sector expertise, CBIZ identifies opportunities to enhance cash flow, manage risk, reduce costs, and accelerate growth. Goldblum brings over 30 years of diverse experience to this role and specializes in driving profitable growth and building long-term business alliances. He joined CBIZ in 2017 through the acquisition of CMF Associates, a private equity advisory firm based in Philadelphia. This acquisition led to the formation of the Private Equity Advisory practice, which Goldblum has led since January 2020. His efforts have helped expand and strengthen its services and build a talented and respected team. Goldblum previously served in a variety of executive leadership positions, including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer at Vertical Screen, Inc., and Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Corporate Development at DigiHut, Inc. Earlier in his career, he held senior management roles at Deloitte. His extensive experience and vision have helped CBIZ's clients achieve exceptional success and deliver optimal results across financial and operational initiatives. "This appointment reflects our commitment to investing in one of the most critical and fast-growing areas of our business," said Chris Spurio, President of CBIZ Financial Services. "Seth's leadership, both within CBIZ and across his 30-plus year career, uniquely positions him to lead our Advisory practice into its next chapter of growth and impact." Seth will continue to serve as the National Industry Leader for Private Equity across CBIZ. About CBIZCBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media: Amy McGahan, Director of Corporate & Strategic Communications, Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Forbes
4 days ago
- Sport
- Forbes
Dell Curry On Steph Curry's Emergence As A Top Athlete Golfer: ‘It's Really Unfair How Good He Is'
It's no secret that Steph Curry is a great golfer. The greatest three-point shooter of all time has talent outside of the basketball court, proving to be one of the best athletes on the golf course. The four-time NBA champion won the 2023 American Century Championship and will return in 2025 after a one-year hiatus due to playing in last year's Olympics. He'll join his father, Dell Curry, and his younger brother, Seth Curry, along with 90-plus athletes and entertainers in the tournament. His father, Dell – who first played in the tournament in the 90's as an active NBA player -- is looking forward to joining his sons on the course in Lake Tahoe yet again. 'Steph has won it, the only active player in any sport to win it,' says Curry. "He's eager to get back and just like the year he won it, he has a good shot to win it this year. With a second round exit this year, he's had time, and will have time to work on his game. But it's just a great week for me to spend some time with my two sons on the course. 'Any time you can get on a golf course, it's an uninterrupted time, and it's a great week," Curry continues to say. "We've got me and my sons and some friends that make the trip every year, and it's just a great week.' The elder Curry says this is the fourth year that he and both of his sons will play in the American Century Championship. He says that Seth joined the tournament later on when initially it had been Dell and Steph as a duo. He says that both of his sons watched growing up as he played golf in Charlotte in the 90's as a player of the Charlotte Hornets. 'They'd follow me while I'm on the next tee box, doing the green putting,' says Curry of his sons watching him play in the 90's. 'They got some lessons early about etiquette and how to get around the course. We learned together. Steph took off. He passed me and became a better player than I did quickly. 'Seth was a late bloomer the last 18 years,' Curry continues to say of his younger son. 'Seth has really started to play, we have some great matches together. Seth, his golf game has really improved in the last five or six years he actually won.' The 60-year-old Curry says they're all competitive when they're on the golf course and says they have 'belts' for whoever wins in the family. He says that Seth won last year after they 'spotted him' way too many points. 'It's a great time,' says Curry. 'The golf course is a great way to spend time together, uninterrupted, and with the handicap system, you can be as competitive as you want.' As he mentions, Steph is quite the force on the greens. The father of the Golden State Warriors star says it's 'unfair' how good he is considering how little he plays golf, since he's still focused on his basketball career and when factoring in that he has four kids. The 37-year-old Curry just completed his 16th season in the NBA, leading the Warriors to the second round of the playoffs. He remains a force this deep into his career, clinching his 11th All-Star bid after averaging 24.7 points and 6.0 assists per game to go along with 93.3% shooting from the charity stripe. 'It's really unfair how good he is with how little he plays with everything he's got going on and off the court with four kids,' says Curry of his son. 'I'd say he doesn't get to practice hardly at all, if any, but he'll shoot even under par like it's nothing. He hits it a long way, but his touch around the greens able and his putting to get up and down. That's how you score on the golf course. It's just phenomenal, because he hits it so far. He doesn't have to hit driver in a lot of holes, and that puts him in play.' While basketball players generally don't translate into great golfers – even Curry admits this – his son has managed to defy the odds. Outside of Curry, Vinny Del Negro is the only basketball player to win the American Century Championship since it began in 1990. 'I think it's just a competitive spirit,' says Curry. 'It's a game that's hard. Every single shot is different, and like a three-pointer, that's kind of repetitive. But every shot in golf, every hole is different. It brings a new challenge to every single shot. Both of my boys, they love a challenge. They love the competition of anything.' He attributes Steph's 'soft hands' as for why he's able to translate success from the basketball court onto the golf course. 'When you're challenged as an individual to beat your playing opponent is when your competitive juices can really go above board,' says Curry. 'But the way Steph just has this ability to watch golf on TV and incorporate anything that he sees into his game is tremendous. The way he can put and his soft hands around the green make him the golfer that he is.' While his son is certainly a menace on the golf course, Curry mentions a former notable tennis player – Mardy Fish – who has found his calling following his own playing career. Fish won last year and in 2020 and has finished as a runner-up on three other occasions. 'I have to say our good friend, Mardy Fish,' says Curry of the biggest threat in the tournament. 'Mardy's won a couple times, won last year, beat Steph with an eagle putt on 18, the year he won it. Mardy's one of our good friends. We enjoy playing the practice around with Marty, great guy. He's definitely got to be up there as a favorite as well as Tony Romo.' The American Century Championship will begin on July 9, with the first round starting on July 11.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Support Onalaska's Hazel & Seth's recovery after a vicious dog attack
ONALASKA, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – A peaceful walk turned into a nightmare for Hazel and her family—and now, they need your help. Haley Radtke has organized a fundraiser on behalf of Hazel, a sweet and gentle three-year-old dog who was brutally attacked by two unleashed pit bulls. While out on a routine walk with one of her owners, the pit bulls suddenly charged and began mauling Hazel. The unprovoked attack left Hazel with a severe bite to her back leg before both dogs tore into her stomach. She was rushed to the animal hospital, where she underwent a critical three-hour emergency surgery. Hazel suffered extensive internal and external injuries, including multiple torn muscles, a surgical drain, and over 50 stitches. Her recovery will be long, painful, and expensive. Hazel is more than just a dog—she's family. Though shy at first, it only takes a couple sniffs and a treat before she's your biggest fan. Her goofy tail wags like a little fan, and if she really likes you, she might nibble gently on your nose or ear as her way of saying, 'I love you.' That same gentle spirit makes this attack all the more heartbreaking. But Hazel wasn't the only one injured that day. During the attack, her devoted owner, Seth, put himself in harm's way to protect her. He dropped to the ground, shielding Hazel with his body. In doing so, he was bitten multiple times in the face, including deep punctures to his nose and mouth. Seth was taken by ambulance to the emergency room, where he received 25 stitches. Despite his injuries and the chaos, Seth refused to leave Hazel's side—his courage and love for her likely saved her life. It ultimately took three grown men to pry one of the pit bulls off Hazel. Now, both Hazel and Seth are recovering from physical wounds and emotional trauma. Their family is asking for support from the community to help cover the mounting medical bills for both emergency surgeries, hospital stays, and ongoing care. As of now, over $7,000 has already been raised, and every contribution makes a difference. The road ahead will be long, but with help, Hazel and Seth won't have to walk it alone. To donate or learn more, visit the official GoFundMe page organized by Haley Radtke. Let's rally together to support this brave duo and help them heal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
