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‘Exams test memory, life tests courage’; Former HCL CEO Vineet Nayar’s

‘Exams test memory, life tests courage’; Former HCL CEO Vineet Nayar’s

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As board exam season grips students across the country, they are under immense pressure. To help motivate students appearing for exams, former HCL CEO Vineet Nayar has shared a candid and comforting message for them on his official social media handle on X. While posting a picture of his marks sheet when he appeared for the board exam, Nayar wrote, “If board exams decided life, half the CEOs would be unemployed.” While not many try to calm down the nerves of the students appearing for the exams. Some leaders take out time and share their story to motivate and uplift the tensed students.  IF BOARD EXAMS DECIDED LIFE, HALF THE CEOs WOULD BE UNEMPLOYED Let that sink in. Boards are important.But they are not your destiny. At 17, I walked out of my Chemistry exam knowing I had messed it up. Full panic mode. A cousin looked at me and asked,“Will you die if you… pic.twitter.com/FED0Cmi90q — Vineet Nayar (@vineetnayar) February 13, 2026 Nayar’s post is a perfect blend of motivation for the children and …

Upskilling vital to thrive in tech era, says HCL GM

Upskilling vital to thrive in tech era, says HCL GM

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Students take a selfie during BLITZKRIEG-2K26, part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of P. V. Siddhartha College of Arts and Science, in Vijayawada on Friday | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao To remain relevant in a rapidly changing era, one must embrace emerging trends in technology, said Borra Suresh Babu, General Manager of HCL Technologies, Gannavaram, and president of the AI Club. Students create a floral rangoli during BLITZKRIEG-2K26, part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of P. V. Siddhartha College of Arts and Science, in Vijayawada on Friday | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao Speaking at the inaugural session of ‘Blitzkrieg’, organised by the Computer Science Students’ Union of P. B. Siddhartha College of Arts and Science at the Siddhartha Auditorium on Friday, Mr. Suresh Babu said continuous upskilling was essential to stay competitive in the technology-driven world. The day-long celebrations featured a series of competitions and cultural programmes. A large number of students took part in events such as paper and poster presentations, technical quiz, coding and decoding, treasure hunt, spot photography, and Mr. and Miss …

HCL Cyclothon to debut in Bengaluru with ₹30 lakh prize purse

HCL Cyclothon to debut in Bengaluru with ₹30 lakh prize purse

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The HCL Cyclothon will host its first-ever Bengaluru edition on February 8, 2025, bringing one of India’s largest road cycling events to the city’s NICE Road corridor. Organised by the HCL Group in partnership with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), the event features a prize purse of ₹30 lakh and is designed to promote competitive cycling, community participation and active living. The Cyclothon has previously seen strong participation in Noida, Chennai and Hyderabad, drawing more than 15,000 cyclists from 25 states. Its Bengaluru debut aims to build on this success with world-class race certification, safety protocols and technical oversight provided by CFI. Participants can register in three categories: Professionals, Amateurs and the Green Ride. 1. Professionals: Open exclusively to CFI-licensed cyclists aged 18–35, featuring a 50 km road race and prize money for the top finishers and teams. 2. Amateurs: Includes a 50 km road race and a 32 km MTB race, with awards across age groups 18–30, 30–40, 40–50 and 50+. 3. Green Ride: A 16 km non-competitive ride for participants aged 16 …

One Person Dead, Two Critical After Hydrochloric Acid Leak In Andhra Pradesh

One Person Dead, Two Critical After Hydrochloric Acid Leak In Andhra Pradesh

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Last Updated:November 27, 2024, 23:54 IST Two persons were admitted to a hospital after the acid leak at Parwada Pharma Unit in Vizag. The boyfriend, Aditya Pandit (27), was taken into police custody on Tuesday after Tuli’s uncle filed a complaint. (Representational image) One person died while two others admitted to a hospital in critical condition, after a hydrochloric acid leak at the Parwada Pharma Unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is currently taking stock of the situation. The incident occurred at around 4.30 pm on Tuesday and the affected workers started displaying symptoms around midnight, an official told news agency PTI. “Without taking any precautions, the workers cleaned fumes emanating from a reactor which underwent heavy pressure build up while mixing Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) and chloroform. In that process, they inhaled those fumes,” he said. Former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed dismay over the gas leak and urged the Government to provide quality treatment to those hospitalized and provide succour to the kin of the deceased, according to …

Rajasthan mine collapse: All 15 HCL officials rescued, 1 feared dead

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All 15 Hindustan Copper Limited officials who had been trapped after a lift collapsed at Kolihan mine in Rajasthan’s Neem ka Thana district since Tuesday night were taken out Wednesday. Out of the 15 rescued, one is feared dead, an official told PTI. Neem ka Thana Collector Sharad Mehra said that the 14 rescued were sent to SMS hospital in Jaipur for treatment and one was taken to a company hospital for examination as he is feared dead. Fifteen personnel of the public sector company,  Hindustan Copper Limited,  got trapped in the Kolihan mine on Tuesday night when a cage used to carry the personnel fell down after a rope broke, police said. A vigilance team, along with senior officials and workers of the state-owned company, had gone inside the mine for an inspection. However, when they were about to come up, the rope holding the cage broke due to which it collapsed and the personnel were trapped at a depth of several hundred feet, police said. The trapped persons were rescued in rounds.Three officials, …

Ritwik Bhattacharya’s vision to develop Squash in India’s heartlands

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In the heart of India, where rural landscapes and tribal communities thrive, one man’s journey has transformed lives and rewritten destinies. Ritwik Bhattacharya, with over 70 caps for India, is one of the most prolific names in Indian squash- having been a National Squash Champion five times. However, his contribution to the sport, even after 13 years of his retirement, continues to democratize the game, paving the way for India’s first World Champion. Kalote-Mokashi, a tribal village by the lake Kalote, around 70 kms from Mumbai, holds a population of nearly 2000. It is here where Ritwik established the Squash Temple and Real Training (START) academy in 2017 and thus the relationship between the two began. The Squash Temple and Real Training (START) Academy started in 2017 After retirement, his immediate thought was to work with the Indian Federation but seeing that was well looked after, there was an opportunity to work with the PSA World Tours in the Asian region. In an exclusive interview with the Bridge, Ritwik says, ”There was a sort of …

The Journey of Navya Sundararajan

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Ranked at Number 3 in India in the girls’ Under-17 category, Navya Sundararajan’s journey is marked by discipline, time management, and support from her family, school, and the entire squash community. Her journey in sports started with playing Basketball as a kid. She would eventually accompany her brother to squash tournaments, and that’s when her parents decided to put her in squash training as well. “I think I started off playing both squash and basketball. None of them were serious. Once you start playing a sport competitively, you can say goodbye to all other sports, because there is literally no time.” said Navya. She truly got serious and wanted to make a name for herself representing her country at the highest level. After COVID, there was no looking back, as she continued her endeavours to achieve her goal. Her current coach helped her understand her true potential and pushed her to do better everyday. And thus, the journey began. Central to Navya’s success is her family, whom she fondly describes as her pillars of strength. …