Pentela Harikrishna Wins Edmonton International Chess Tournament

Pentela Harikrishna took the first place in the 10-player round robin event held from 20th to 29th June 2015. He scored 7.5 points from 9 games to beat the Ukraine's Vassily Ivanchuk, who finished second. Ivanchuck was the defending champion.

Grand Master Pentela Harikrishna won the 10th Edmonton International round robin Chess tournament at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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The World No. 25 took the first place in the 10-player round robin event held from 20th to 29th June 2015. He scored 7.5 points from 9 games to beat the Ukraine's Vassily Ivanchuk, who finished second. Ivanchuck was the defending champion.

As a result he improved his FIDE rating to 2740, according to an official media release.
Harikrishna had six wins and three draws on his way to the title.

In the opening round, Harikrishna faced Olympic Gold Medalist Samuel Shankland of USA.
His second round opponent was Matras Clement from Poland and Harikrishna smoothly overcame him.

The fifth round was a bit tricky for him against Dale Haessel. However, he defeated the veteran who has played all ten editions of the tournament.

The game against Vassily was of extreme importance. An unusual mistake by the defending champion allowed Harikrishna to advance.

Shane Naidoo, Miss South Africa 2015 finalist

“Entering Miss South Africa means, fulfilling a lifelong dream and embarking on a journey of self-discovery. I am confident that I will be a worthy leader and an ambassador for our country. I believe that I possess the strength, determination and confidence to represent our country on a national and international level. I have passion and compassion, and believe that our people are our greatest asset. I aim to combine my personal goals and strengths with those of the Miss South Africa organisation to make a positive social impact in our society by means of engaging with our people and emphasising their strengths. I want to be a role model to young women across the country and an ambassador for women’s empowerment.”

Shane Naidoo, Miss South Africa 2015 finalist!!

Shane Naidoo, 22 years old finalist of Miss South Africa 2015, comes from Farrarmere in Benoni and is a third year student of Industrial Engineering at Wits. Shane decided to study engineering because she enjoys the challenge that the course presents. The industrial environment, she believes, allows her to be creative an innovative while still applying logic and working with numbers. “It’s a field that focuses on optimising and improving, which is something that speaks to me on so many different levels, as the knowledge obtained from this programme can be applied to a multitude of different areas in my life.”, she says.

Shane lives with her parents in Benoni. Her mom is an ex-teacher and entrepreneur and her dad is the technical manager of a cement ready-mix manufacturing company. Shane says that her parents have been supportive of every decision of her and she shares great bond with them. Shane has an elder sister and she believes that both of them have been raised with strong morals and values by their parents, who taught them to be independent. Shane is a fitness freak and likes to work out at the gym and attend power boxing classes. In her spare time, she likes to be indulged in a good book to unwind herself and relax.

The 22 years old, Benobni beauty is an adventure queen. She unveils her adventurous side and talks about her voyage experiences and says, “I’m a bit of an adrenalin junkie. I’ve been bungee jumping, zip-lining, swimming with dolphins and I have experienced sky-diving simulation. Next on my bucket list is conquering the Soweto Tower. One day I would like to skydive over the Palm Islands in Dubai. I crave adventure!”

Shane follows and considers Oprah Winfrey as her solitary idol. Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. Talking about Oprah, shane says, “Oprah Winfrey embodies everything that a strong, successful woman should be. Her life is the ultimate success story. She is a true example of persistence and determination. Her teachings are empowering and I admire the way she uses her platform to reach out to millions of people across the world and touch so many lives. She inspires me on both a personal and a professional level.”

S Alagarsamy 5 times MLA from Kovilpatti

S. Alagarsamy (August 1926 – 6 March 2009) was an Indian politician and was elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly for 5 terms from 1967 to 1991 to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly as an Communist Party of India candidate from Kovilpatti constituency in 1967, 1971, 1977, 1980 and 1989 elections.

He was born on 5 August 1926 to A. Soliah and S.Koppammal in a village Ramanoothu, Tuticorin Dist, Tamil Nadu. Having lost his father at the age of 13, he had to take on the responsibilities of taking care of their agricultural farming. He and his younger brother S.Ramasamy were brought up by their widowed mother and aunt.

He first contested for Madras State Assembly in 1957 and continued to contest in all subsequent State General Assembly Elections till 1989 from Kovilpatti constituency Prior to that he contested for Unified Tirunelveli Jilla Board in 1952.

The then unified Tirunelveli district consisted of the present Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Kannayakumari Districts and part of Malabar and Ramnad District. He was leader of the CPI Legislative Group from 1971 till 1991 in The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

Thiru C.N.Annadurai was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, when he was the Member of the Legislative Assembly in 1967 and subsequently he continued to be M.L.A, when Thiru V.R. Nedunchezhiyan, Thiru. M. Karunanidhi and Thiru M. G. Ramachandran, were the Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu. He was well respected by the all Chief Ministers and other political leaders across party lines.

He was affectionatlely called “ Annachi “  by his thousands of followers and others . He gained respect and great loyal following due to his leadership,honesty, simplicity, loyalty, hardwork, and openness. These qualities enabled him to win the Assembly Election continuously irespective of the political waves.

He held various public offices in Kovilpatti Taluk for many years- President of Ramanoothu Village, Elementary School Management Board President, Milk Society and Housing Society President, Marketing Society President . He also served as board of Director in various co-operative organisations and banks. He was member of District Development Council for Tirunelveli and Tuticorin Districts. He was heading Tamil Nadu Kishan Sabha organisation and Vice President of All India Kishan Sabha . Leader of Tamil Nadu State Assembly CPI Group. He served in various Tamil Nadu Government Legislative Committees. He served as State Executive Committee Member and State Control Committee President of Communist Party of India.

Namboori K Govindaswamy Naidu: An industrialist and philanthropist from Coimbatore

Annur Annadhana Vallal Dharmaveera Namboorar Sri K Govindaswamy Naidu (12 July 1907 - 28 January 1995), popularly known as KG, was an industrialist and philanthropist from Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu, in South India.

Annur Dharmaveera Namboorar Sri K Govindaswamy Naidu was born to an agricultural family. His formative years were difficult, and he had very little formal education. For a while, he worked with his father who was a highway contractor. He started his own business before he was twenty years old, after gaining experience in a grocery shop as an assistant.

In 1932, KG started his first ginning factory. Over the next six decades, his industrial ventures were in cotton ginning and spinning, weaving denim fabrics, manufacturing terry towels, castings, motor pumpsets and entertainment with an asset base of Rs.2 billion and sales of Rs. 3 billion, of which more than 25% came from exports. He believed in modern technology and set high standards in the business practices and for products manufactured. Revival of sick units was one of his business strategies. To create employment in rural areas, he located all his factories in villages, away from the urban areas. He insisted on employing women wherever possible.

KG was a proponent of such ideals as vegetarianism, teetotalism, piety, simple living and punctuality. He was an early riser who believed that hardwork and discipline helped achieve whatever goals you set in business. His favourite deity was Palani Sri Dhandayudapani Swamy, who he believed to be the source of all his achievements.

KG donated generously to a number of causes: religious, educational, medical service, social services, and poverty alleviation. Among his good works are six schools, a hospital with 300 beds, and scores of temples. Annandhanam – serving food - was his favorite act of service. He donated to mosques and churches also. He believed that he was only an instrument in the hands of Muruga in his service to humanity.

In recognition of KG's philanthropy, Saravanampatti Adheenam bestowed the title "Annadhana Vallal" on him. Poojya Sri Mahasannidhanam Sri Sri Abhinava Vidya Teertha Mahaswamigal of Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, bestowed the title "Dharmaveera" on KG for his contributions to religious activities, including the funding and construction of the Sharadambal temple (1979) at Race Course, Coimbatore.

The Department of Posts, part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India, released a special postal cover of K Govindaswamy Naidu in commemoration of the centenary celebrations at a function in his hometown, Annur on 18 July 2009.

List of Kamma MPs in 1st Loksabha (12) 1952-1957

List of Kamma MP's in 1st Loksabha 

1.Anantapur: Paidi Lakshmayya - Congress 

2.Eluru: Kondru Subba Rao - Communist Party

3.Gudiwada: Kadiyala Gopala Rao - Communist Party 

4.Narasaraopet: Chapalamadugu Ramaiah Chowdary - Independent 

5.Parvathipuram: Nuthakki Ramaseshaiah - Independent 

6.Tenali: Kotha Raghuramaiah - Congress

7.Khammam: Thammieni B. Vittal Rao - Communist Party 

8.Tiruvallur: R. Govindrajulu Naidu - Congress

9.Tiruvallur: V. Govindasamy Naidu - Congress

10.Cuddalore: T.D. Muthukumarasami Naidu - Congress Reforms Committee

11.Pollachi: Govindaswami Naidu Rangaswami Naidu Damodaran - Congress

12.South Kanara: B. Shiva Rao - Congress

P. Seenivasan 3 times MLA, Speaker Tamilnadu Assembly (defeted Kamaraj Nadar)

Mr. Seenivasan, who was a student leader in 1967, at the age of 25 he contested from the Virudhunagar constituency on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket and defeated Congress stalwart K. Kamaraj Nadar by a margin of 1,285 votes.

Born at Appaiya Naickerpatti near Srivilliputtur [now in Virudhunagar district], Mr Seenivasan had his education in Madurai and Madras. He took part in the anti-Hindi agitations in the 1960s and was arrested thrice. He was again elected from Virudhunagar in 1971. Mr. Seenivasan later became the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly. He served as the Deputy Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 24th March 1971 to 9th March 1974 (He performed the duties of Speaker from 2nd December 1972 to 3rd August 1973). He was again elected to the Tamil Nadu assembly in 1989, defeating  Ayyappan, father of famous actress Sridevi.

On both occasions, he was in the DMK.Mr. Seenivasan was in the Congress for a brief period. At the time of death, he was in the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. 

A leading light of the anti-Hindi agitation that rocked the state in 1965, Srinivasan emerged as a giant killer when he defeated late K Kamaraj in his home turf of Virudunagar in the 1967 assembly lections in Tamil Nadu, which saw the end of Congress rule in the state.As a student leader, he spearheaded the anti-Hindi agitation in which several people were killed in police firing. He became deputy speaker of the assembly in 1971.

Suneel Tripuraneni made a Hollywood debut with a horror film (Dead Story)

This indie horror movie, directed by new filmmaker Suneel Tripuraneni, haunts audiences long after the credits roll. Dead Story tells the chilling tale of a young married couple, Anne and Harold Harris, who move to an old house in the country to start their lives together. Anne, an avid photographer, begins to wander about the property and the beautiful countryside, unaware of the house’s dark and bloody history. On December 1914, a young bride brutally murdered her husband while he slept in his bed, the very house that Anne and Harold now live in. Their long friends, Neil and Emma, are over one night for dinner when Neil beings to tell them all about their house’s “dead story.” Neil warns them that anyone who listens to the story will invite death into their homes. After brushing off Neil’s tale as fiction, strange and disturbing things start to happen around them and the couple soon finds out what is at the end of their “dead story.”  A heart-pounding and nail-biting performance from its cast makes this story, a story to die for.

This indie flick has a stellar cast including Kelsey Deanne, who stars in the flick as the lead female role, Anne Harris. She has worked on major movie sets, including “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “Shark Lake”. Chase Austin plays her husband, Harold Harris, and is quickly becoming a household name, starring in local productions in his native Texas.

Suneel was born in Vijayawada, India. His interest in films led him to the USA where he earned a Masters degree in Film Production from DePaul University in Chicago. He has been involved in numerous short films, music videos and feature films.

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