Udupi’s Gulshan Kazi to represent India at World Powerlifting Championships
Udupi: At 47, when most people settle into routine life, Gulshan Kazi chose a different path. A mother of three and a corporate professional currently based in the UAE, she has emerged as one of India’s most inspiring powerlifting athletes.
Gulshan began her powerlifting journey in 2019. Within a short span of time, she not only proved her talent but also went on to represent India at national and international platforms. She is a National Gold Medalist in powerlifting and holds the Asian record with a 208 kg deadlift — the highest lift by any Indian athlete across age and weight categories under Powerlifting India.
Her achievements include representing the country at the Asian Championships in Japan earlier this year. Now, she is preparing to compete at the World Championships scheduled to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, in October 2025.
What makes her journey stand out is her ability to balance family, work, and sport. After completing her corporate responsibilities, she dedicates herself to training with discipline and determination. Through this, she has broken age-related stereotypes and shown that it is never too late to pursue one’s passion.
Beyond competitions, Gulshan also shares her experiences on social media, documenting both struggles and successes, and in the process motivating many, especially women and aspiring athletes.
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
