Veteran stage actor Sadananda Suvarna passes away
Mangaluru: Veteran stage actor and National Award-winning filmmaker Sadananda Suvarna (93) passed away on Tuesday at a private hospital in Mangaluru.
Arrangements will be made tomorrow at the town hall from 1 pm to 3 pm for people to pay their last respects. As per his wishes, his body will be donated, according to family sources.
Suvarna, a celebrated figure in Kannada and Tulu theater, wrote and directed numerous successful dramas. He was known for his acclaimed films such as "Ghatashraddha," "Kubi Mattu Iyala," popular TV serial "Guddada Bhootha," and a documentary giving an intimate look into the life of Shivaram Karanth.
Originally from Mulki in Dakshina Kannada, Suvarna completed his high school education in Mumbai. He worked as a teacher in a night high school in Mumbai for five years before becoming a paint dealer for three decades. His contributions to Kannada theater in Mumbai spanned five decades, during which he also wrote short stories and novels.
Suvarna served as the executive producer for national award-winning films like Tabarana Kathe, Mane, and Kraurya. His directorial debut came in 1989 with the film Kubi Mattu Iyala, based on a short story by Poornachandra Tejaswi. He also directed documentaries on prominent figures such as Shivaram Karanth and Sri Narayana Guru. ‘Tulunadu Ondu Inukunota’, a documentary showcasing the rich culture of Tulunadu is also one of his celebrated works.
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Trump says he ‘hasn’t even thought about’ continuing Iran ceasefire
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he has not yet considered whether he would continue the ceasefire involving Iran, while also claiming the United States holds the advantage in negotiations.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he was prepared to make a deal with “whoever is running the show” in Iran.
“They are fighting with each other, there’s tremendous infighting. They’re probably fighting for leadership in many cases. I think they’re fighting not to be leader because we knocked out two levels of leaders,” he said.
Trump added, “When they want they can call me. We have all the cards, we’ve won everything.”
Referring to ongoing negotiations, he said, “They gave us a paper that should’ve been better. And, interestingly, immediately when I cancelled it [envoy trip to Pakistan], within 10 minutes we got a new paper that was much better.”
“We talked about they will not have a nuclear weapon, very simple … They offered a lot, but not enough,” he added.
When asked whether he would continue the ceasefire, Trump replied, “I haven’t even thought about it.”
The remarks come as uncertainty remains over the future of the temporary truce and broader negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
