Karnataka youth hoists Kannada flag atop Kilimanjaro of Tanzania
Bengaluru, October 14: A Kannadiga youth from Karnataka literally followed the words of Kuvempu - “Elladaru Iru Entadaru Iru, Endendigu Nee Kannadavagiru”- by hoisting Kannada flag atop mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, of Tanzania to express his love towards Karnataka.
Ashutosh Bhaskar (23), working as a marketing executive in A company called Mozi which sells adventure materials, climbed the Mt. Kilimanjaro, the fourth highest peak in the world, when he visited Tanzania as part of his official tour from the company, and hoisted the Kannada flag. " Right from the beginning of my tour, I was dreaming of climbing the mountain. But I didn’t know that I would get this opportunity”, he explained.
“As a customer of the company cancelled the proposed meeting, I have got the opportunity to climb this African mountain which is 5895 mts above the sea level. Basically, I am from Karnataka. Before climbing the Kilimanjaro, it was flashed in my mind that I should hoist the Kannada flag as soon as I reached the peak of the mountain”, Ashutosh said.
When I was in Tanzania, I found that there were few people who could speak English. More than half of the population speaks Swahili language and I felt that I have lost my country and mother tongue”, he said.
Suddenly, he went to a tailor and asked him to stitch Kannada flag. He managed to purchase the cloth with the help of locals. “I spent six hours to get the required cloth and I prepared the flag at 5 dollar”, Ashutosh who is a resident of Jayanagar in Bengaluru said.
He started his mountaineering on September 21 and reached the peak of Kilimanjaro in six days.
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CEO’s Rs 14 lakh Louis Vuitton dog suitcase triggers social media debate
New Delhi: An Indian CEO has triggered widespread debate on social media after reportedly spending Rs 14 lakh on a Louis Vuitton suitcase designed for his dog. Ajay Thakore, CEO of Doctor Multimedia, shared a video on Instagram showcasing the extravagant purchase, which has since drawn mixed reactions.
In the video, Thakore is seen entering a Louis Vuitton store, stating, "I think my dog has something to pick up." He then reveals the "Bone Trunk," a bone-shaped, hard-shell suitcase complete with a varnished wooden tray and two bowls. The video’s caption read, "Aspen's always spending money like there's no tomorrow. $20k Louis Vuitton bone trunk."
The post quickly went viral, with many users expressing shock and disbelief. Some criticized the CEO’s indulgence, questioning the morality of spending such a large sum on a pet accessory when pressing issues like poverty and animal welfare exist. Comments ranged from disbelief to sharp criticism, with one user remarking, "Imagine how far $20k would go at an animal rescue." Others viewed it as a reflection of societal excess, calling it a "grotesque illustration of what's wrong in society."
However, Thakore also found support from some users, who defended his right to spend his wealth as he pleased. One commenter noted the irony of criticism coming from people who indulge in expensive gadgets, writing, "It's funny how many condemn this spending yet think nothing of buying an $800 iPhone without considering charity."
