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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
DK Suresh elected Bengaluru Milk Union chairman, eyes KMF post
B engaluru: Former Bangalore Rural MP, DK Suresh, brother of deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, was elected unopposed as chairman of Bengaluru Milk Union (Bamul) on Thursday. This marks Suresh's first electoral victory since his defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He secured the Bamul chairmanship after winning a seat on the union's board representing Kanakapura. Alongside Suresh, 10 other Congress-backed candidates had previously won seats, bringing the party's total to 11 out of 14 on the union board. With this strong backing, Suresh submitted his nomination papers for the chairman post and was declared winner without opposition. Sources suggest Suresh is poised to contest the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) chairman post, elections to which are likely in July. KMF oversees 16 milk unions across Karnataka's lucrative dairy industry and wields considerable political clout. However, Suresh's nomination for the KMF post could run into stiff resistance since chief minister Siddaramaiah's camp is backing Malur MLA KY Nanje Gowda. The situation is further complicated by current KMF chairman LBP Bheema Naik's claim that Siddaramaiah had assured him of another term. In fact, Naik, recently met Siddaramaiah regarding a delay in elections of another milk union spanning Raichur, Ballari, and Vijayanagara districts (RBKV). Naik expressed concern that the delay could diminish his support base and ruin his chance of winning again. Speaking to a Kannada news channel, Naik said the Dharwad bench of the high court cleared the way for elections on June 2, following a previous stay order. However, he claimed that the deputy commissioner of Ballari district, who wrote to the Cooperative Election Commissioner on June 12, has not taken steps to conduct the polls. Naik further alleged that some Congress MLAs and cooperative representatives in Ballari are dissatisfied with cooperation minister KN Rajanna. "I tried to contact Rajanna, but he is not answering my calls," Naik said. "Rajanna and I are like brothers. "Some vested interests have given him incorrect information which is why he is delaying polls."
United News of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- United News of India
‘ABCD2': When Varun Dhawan got real
Mumbai, June 19 (UNI) In veteran choreographer Remo D'Souza's 'ABCD2' which turns 10 today, Varun Dhawan played a character called Suresh who is based on a real person called Suresh, a dancer who lives in Nala Sopara. Interestingly, the real Suresh also has a role in the Remo D'Souza directed film. The story is based on the lives of four boys who are part of a dance institute called Fictitious Dance Academy. Recalling the film, Remo said 'I thought I had exhausted my appetite for dance films when I made 'ABCD'. But then I came across the real-life story of these boys from Nala Sopara who went all the way to Las Vegas and won a dance show there. I knew I had to tell their story. So, these four boys Pavan, Rohit, Vernon and Suresh are part of the story and yes, Varun plays Suresh.' According to Remo, Varun's dancing skills made him a prime choice for the film. 'I needed someone who could dance, and I mean really dance. I also needed a very good actor since the character's journey is not only about dancing but also his aspirations and dreams. 'Varun is both a dancer and an actor. I am convinced he will bring Suresh to life. He better do it right, since the real Suresh is also in the film,' he said. The film owes its resplendent aura to the way the characters move to the rhythm of life. Dance is not simply an art or a way of life. It's a life-long commitment to excellence. This is something which Remo's film understood, and was able capture the passion, sweat, tears and even the blood, that goes into making dance reality shows a reality. To their credit neither Varun nor Shraddha Kapoor attempt to seem larger than the script. What we get are acres of competitive acrimony, the heartache of winning and losing in full camera view and the agony of knowing that those four minutes on the stage can make or break your life, and the ecstasy of winning against all odds. Such are the dreams that navigate Remo's airy plots to its heart-in-the-foot climactic dance. But it is Remo's choreography, which is the real star of the show. 'ABCD 2' is a far slicker, and sexier avatar of its 2013 predecessor, and it is filled with moments where the very force of life is expressed and asserted through dance. When the film's fallen hero, caught duplicating international dance moves, retreats to dance alone to a beat that fastens him to his dead mother's heartbeat, you are truly in for a treat. (The writer is a veteran film journalist. The views expressed are personal) UNI XC ANV RN
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Film on Deccani wool wins award at Annecy Festival
CHENNAI: Suresh Eriyat 's six-minute stop-motion animation film 'Desi Oon,' an animated film, won the jury award for commissioned film at the Annecy International Animation Festival 2025 held in France. Annecy Festival is considered the Oscars of animation. Desi Oon was the only Indian film to be selected from among 3,900 entries from 100 countries. The film was commissioned by Centre for Pastoralism (CfP) to help create awareness on Indian wool. 'Oon means wool, and Desi Oon means the kind of wool extracted from Deccani Deccani black sheep, which can be found mostly in Karnataka and southern Maharashtra, besides Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh,' says Suresh, whose Studio Eeksaurus has created the film. 'We've used only wool puppets throughout the film, so it's the wool which speaks for itself. However, working with the material and animating it was a challenge which took us a year.' Supported by Samagata Foundation, the film has been narrated by lyricist Swanand Kirkire, features music by Rajat Dholakia and sound design by Resul Pookutty. 'It's also a tribute to the shepherds who conserve the wool, presented through a character, shepherd Balumama, and the sustainable pastoralism that he practised. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Das tollste kostenlose Casinospiel des Jahres 2025 Merkur24 Jetzt spielen Undo Actual folk music of shepherds has been used for the film.' The film launched at the Deccan edition of the Living Lightly exhibition in Bengaluru in February 2025 and is available for viewing for free on YouTube. 'The screening was a multi-sensory experience, and we included different smells of sheep during the viewing. It will now travel through the country for screenings" "We hope the film will start conversations on the neglect Deccani wool has suffered for generations and the plight of the shepherds. They have been ignored and discarded in favour of acrylics and imported wools. Once a sacred bond between humans, animals and nature, wool now stands forgotten in the wake of urbanisation and industrial change,' says Suresh. CfP, based in New Delhi, works across the country to enhance demand for indigenous wool, which, according to them, has enormous potential in the production of textiles, for use in acoustics, thermal insulation, for packaging and as biofertilizer.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Suresh Chandra Menon: Tamil actor dons new avatar as traffic solutions man in Chennai
Suresh Chandra Menon is explaining the need for a U-turn at a particular stretch in the OMR when a lorry hurtles towards him, on the wrong side of the road. Soon, a few other vehicles pile up behind the lorry. Within minutes, there is a traffic jam. Sensing chaos, Suresh jumps into action. He strides to the middle of the road, blocks traffic on one side for a few seconds and lets the lorries go. It is a quickaction that has averted a major traffic pile up. The actor-cinematographer, most famous among Tamil film audiences for his role in 1993's Pudhiya Mugam (which translates to 'new face'), now has a new face. On the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), where he resides, Suresh Menon is widely known as a 'traffic planner'. 'Traffic is not just a road issue,' he says, 'It has a huge bearing on people's time and money. Smoother traffic regulation can lead to higher savings for the city's residents.' This journey started almost 15 years back, when one of Suresh's initial suggestion – for a roundabout near Raj Bhavan – was implemented by the city's traffic authorities. 'There used to be five signals at that place, and having a roundabout meant that people could proceed smoothly instead of waiting,' he says. Making the flyover near IIT-Madras two-way instead of one way was his next suggestion, and he reasons, 'That way, there would be a little more movement and less traffic congestion at Madhya Kailash.' Suresh's ideas are a result of much work. 'I would have done 30-40 rounds at each junction, during all times of the day, to get an idea of the traffic flow. Based on my study, I work on a possible solution, put it down on a piece of paper and send it to the Additional Commissioner of Traffic, who will in turn consider it based on other factors. Over the years, I think the traffic authorities have gotten more confidence when I go to them these days,' he says. Keep moving While he travels across the city for work – Suresh is busy with a directorial project now apart from acting in a few films– his 'passion project' lies somewhere in the ever-busy OMR that now has active Metro Rail construction going on. And this, combined with IT offices urging employees to report back to workplaces in a post-pandemic scenario, has resulted in more traffic chaos. 'We have done seven U-turns, based on a 60-page document that covers every junction from Navalur till Madhya Kailash. Right now, we can drive this entire stretch in 50 minutes during non-peak hours, without wasting time at any signals. You might need to move slowly if there's a big vehicle in front of you or near the U-Turns, but you keep moving. That's the key.' Suresh's solutions have primarily been for the OMR, but his recent suggestion has also improved traffic issues near the Kamakshi Hospital junction at Pallikaranai. 'People don't realise that these simple solutions save them a lot of fuel and many man hours, not to mention the pollution caused while idly waiting at signals. Every 10-12 minutes is a litre of petrol or diesel. Every minute counts when you're stuck in traffic,' says Suresh, who has now suggested a solution near Thoraipakkam's Chennai One campus, where, he says, a traffic signal is operational just for visitors to the IT park. So, why is the actor so passionate about traffic? 'You can sit and keep complaining about things or you can find a way. I think I chose the latter. What I'm doing is not rocket science; it's just based on common sense. As citizens, we have to realise that these small things make a difference to our quality of life and our children get a more pollution-free Chennai to live in.' A new face Suresh Chandra Menon's most memorable film outing was in 1993's Pudhiya Mugam, starring Revathy and Vineeth. A thriller that had the protagonist undergoing plastic surgery to possess a new identity, the film had music by AR Rahman, whose melodies in it are popular till date. Thirty two years later, Suresh looks back at it fondly. 'I was not supposed to act in it but I had to, because the top heroes of that time were not willing to work with a new director. It was the first film to be shot in Sri Lanka after the riots. Arvind Swamy and Vikram dubbed for it.' Subsequently, Suresh has done a few roles in films and was involved with the television industry. 'I was off the media industry for more than 10 years, till I took up a role in Suriya's Thaana Serndha Kootam (2018). Since then, I've done about 20 films, in various languages. I think I'm a bad actor, because there are very few roles I can fit into, like a cop or villain or heroine's father.' Currently, Suresh is directing a project, after almost three decades. 'The shoot is over and we plan to release it in the next few months. The story revolves around Gen-Z; I feel every 18-25 year old will relate to it.'
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Meet ‘traffic solutions' Suresh: This Tamil actor's ideas are changing Chennai's OMR
Suresh Chandra Menon is explaining the need for a U-turn at a particular stretch in the OMR when a lorry hurtles towards him, on the wrong side of the road. Soon, a few other vehicles pile up behind the lorry. Within minutes, there is a traffic jam. Sensing chaos, Suresh jumps into action. He strides to the middle of the road, blocks traffic on one side for a few seconds and lets the lorries go. It is a quickaction that has averted a major traffic pile up. The actor-cinematographer, most famous among Tamil film audiences for his role in 1993's Pudhiya Mugam (which translates to 'new face'), now has a new face. On the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), where he resides, Suresh Menon is widely known as a 'traffic planner'. 'Traffic is not just a road issue,' he says, 'It has a huge bearing on people's time and money. Smoother traffic regulation can lead to higher savings for the city's residents.' This journey started almost 15 years back, when one of Suresh's initial suggestion – for a roundabout near Raj Bhavan – was implemented by the city's traffic authorities. 'There used to be five signals at that place, and having a roundabout meant that people could proceed smoothly instead of waiting,' he says. Making the flyover near IIT-Madras two-way instead of one way was his next suggestion, and he reasons, 'That way, there would be a little more movement and less traffic congestion at Madhya Kailash.' Suresh's ideas are a result of much work. 'I would have done 30-40 rounds at each junction, during all times of the day, to get an idea of the traffic flow. Based on my study, I work on a possible solution, put it down on a piece of paper and send it to the Additional Commissioner of Traffic, who will in turn consider it based on other factors. Over the years, I think the traffic authorities have gotten more confidence when I go to them these days,' he says. Keep moving While he travels across the city for work – Suresh is busy with a directorial project now apart from acting in a few films– his 'passion project' lies somewhere in the ever-busy OMR that now has active Metro Rail construction going on. And this, combined with IT offices urging employees to report back to workplaces in a post-pandemic scenario, has resulted in more traffic chaos. 'We have done seven U-turns, based on a 60-page document that covers every junction from Navalur till Madhya Kailash. Right now, we can drive this entire stretch in 50 minutes during non-peak hours, without wasting time at any signals. You might need to move slowly if there's a big vehicle in front of you or near the U-Turns, but you keep moving. That's the key.' Suresh's solutions have primarily been for the OMR, but his recent suggestion has also improved traffic issues near the Kamakshi Hospital junction at Pallikaranai. 'People don't realise that these simple solutions save them a lot of fuel and many man hours, not to mention the pollution caused while idly waiting at signals. Every 10-12 minutes is a litre of petrol or diesel. Every minute counts when you're stuck in traffic,' says Suresh, who has now suggested a solution near Thoraipakkam's Chennai One campus, where, he says, a traffic signal is operational just for visitors to the IT park. So, why is the actor so passionate about traffic? 'You can sit and keep complaining about things or you can find a way. I think I chose the latter. What I'm doing is not rocket science; it's just based on common sense. As citizens, we have to realise that these small things make a difference to our quality of life and our children get a more pollution-free Chennai to live in.' A new face Suresh Chandra Menon's most memorable film outing was in 1993's Pudhiya Mugam, starring Revathy and Vineeth. A thriller that had the protagonist undergoing plastic surgery to possess a new identity, the film had music by AR Rahman, whose melodies in it are popular till date. Thirty two years later, Suresh looks back at it fondly. 'I was not supposed to act in it but I had to, because the top heroes of that time were not willing to work with a new director. It was the first film to be shot in Sri Lanka after the riots. Arvind Swamy and Vikram dubbed for it.' Subsequently, Suresh has done a few roles in films and was involved with the television industry. 'I was off the media industry for more than 10 years, till I took up a role in Suriya's Thaana Serndha Kootam (2018). Since then, I've done about 20 films, in various languages. I think I'm a bad actor, because there are very few roles I can fit into, like a cop or villain or heroine's father.' Currently, Suresh is directing a project, after almost three decades. 'The shoot is over and we plan to release it in the next few months. The story revolves around Gen-Z; I feel every 18-25 year old will relate to it.'
