Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, shared a video of a 9-year-old playing the electric guitar with raw emotion, captivating the business tycoon and social media users alike. Mahindra highlighted the child’s passion and ability to convey feelings through music, inspiring admiration and heartwarming comments from viewers.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has declared India’s ambition to be among the top five sporting nations globally by 2047. He revealed that the roadmap for achieving this goal was crafted amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting sports as a key component in India’s vision to become a superpower. The government’s initiative includes the nationwide talent search program KIRTI, aimed at identifying and nurturing a lakh young athletes.
Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren, the reigning World Chess Champion, will defend his title against India’s rising star D Gukesh later this year. Gukesh’s surprise victory in the Candidates Chess tournament has generated excitement in India, a country witnessing a surge in interest in chess. The World Championship match may take place in Singapore or India, with both Delhi and Chennai expressing interest in hosting. Liren prefers Singapore, while Gukesh would have the home-field advantage in India. Liren acknowledges Gukesh’s rapid ascent and sees him as a formidable opponent. India has produced numerous young chess prodigies, including R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, and R Vaishali.
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has declared Bengaluru his favorite city, despite its challenges. He praised the people of Bengaluru for their love for the city and their welcoming nature. Kamath believes Bengaluru offers immense talent for startups, making it an ideal location to build businesses. He also mentioned meeting prominent business leaders like Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw in Bengaluru.
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has cautioned Manchester United’s rising star Alejandro Garnacho about the potential pitfalls of early success. Garnacho has emerged as a key player under Erik ten Hag this season, earning a lucrative contract and scoring a memorable Premier League goal. Souness expressed concern that the 19-year-old’s newfound fame may lead to complacency, citing Marcus Rashford as an example of a player who may have peaked too soon. He highlighted the intense spotlight on United players as a contributing factor to their struggles, suggesting that the allure of fame and wealth can hinder their development.
