BCCI holds special session on Cyber Security, Global Business Opportunities
Mangaluru: The Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) on Tuesday organised a special talk for businessmen and entrepreneurs at Hotel Ocean Pearl. The session featured Soumitra Sen, Advanced Cyber Security expert, and Mohammed Rabee Ruknuddin, Director of Kaamachi Group China, who addressed the gathering on topics of contemporary relevance.
Soumitra Sen spoke on the theme ‘Importance of Cyber Security in Daily Life’. He underlined that India will see significant growth in the digital space over the next 15 years and could emerge as a developed country within three decades. Stressing that business competition is now global, he said investing in technology is crucial, but it also brings heightened risks of cyberattacks.
He highlighted the rising incidents of identity theft and Deepfake misuse, terming them major threats in the age of Artificial Intelligence. Sen explained different types of cyber-attacks and ways to stay protected, while urging participants to adopt the principle of ‘Zero Trust Security’. He also pointed out that cyber warfare has become a key element in global geopolitics.
Mohammed Rabee Ruknuddin addressed the gathering on ‘Global Business Exposure’. He noted that India is a growing market but emphasised the need for stronger dedication and branding strategies to compete at the international level. He urged entrepreneurs to identify products with market value, build a brand, and take them to global buyers.
Highlighting the importance of presentation, he cited examples of Dolly Chaiwala and celebrity chef Czan Burak, saying visibility and branding play a vital role in success. He further stressed the potential of e-commerce as an entry point into business with minimal investment, advising entrepreneurs to focus on niche markets.
The session was presided over by BCCI President SM Rasheed Haji, who praised the Beary community for its business acumen and thanked the speakers for their insights. BCCI General Secretary Mohammed Imthiyaz welcomed the gathering, while Treasurer Mansoor Ahmed delivered the vote of thanks. BCCI Secretary Nisar Mohammed compered the event.
BCCI Executive Committee members Abdulla Monu Moidin and Abdul Rauf Sultan were also present.
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Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
Barcelona (AP): Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice.
The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media on Thursday that no punches were thrown. But Valverde knocked his head on a table and he suffered a small cut that required a brief hospital visit.
On social media, Valverde initially called it a “meaningless fight” with a teammate and said “everything has been blown out of proportion."
His employers, however, considered it a significant enough breach of team discipline to nail both Valverde and Tchouaméni with fines that bite even the bank account of a top soccer player. The half-a-million euro penalties reflect the reputational damage the club was enduring in a chaotic end to a disappointing season.
In a statement, the 15-time European champion said its disciplinary action was concluded after both players expressed to the club “their complete remorse for what happened and apologized to one another.”
Madrid added they also apologized to their teammates, the coaching staff and club supporters, as well as showing their willingness to accept whatever disciplinary action the club deemed “opportune.”
Tchouaméni was back training with Madrid on Friday, two days before they play at Barcelona in a clasico. Madrid has to win otherwise Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champion.
After being notified of the fine, he posted a public apology to the club and its fans on social media.
“What happened this week in training is unacceptable,” Tchouaméni wrote. "I say this while thinking about the example we are expected to set for young people, whether in football or at school.
“Above all, I am sorry for the image we projected of the club.”
Valverde was not at practice due to the head knock.
Both players are set to play in the World Cup next month, with Tchouaméni playing for France and Valverde for Uruguay.
Chaotic end to a poor season
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The run-in between the players, who for seasons have played side by side in Madrid's midfield, came after they argued this week in previous training sessions. But tempers boiled over on Thursday. Spanish media was rife with reports that the players previously disagreed over the club's decision to let coach Xabi Alonso go after just months on the job.
It was not the only altercation involving Madrid players during training this week. Álvaro Carreras confirmed he was in a “minor” incident with a teammate. Spanish media said he and fellow defender Antonio Rüdiger got into a scuffle.
Álvaro Arbeloa, the coach who was promoted from Madrid's reserve team when Alonso was fired in January, will face tough questions on what went wrong inside the changing room when he gives a press conference on Saturday ahead of the clasico at Camp Nou.
Madrid is facing a second consecutive campaign without a major trophy amid rumors in the Spanish media that club president Florentino Pérez is considering bringing back Jose Mourinho to straighten out his underperforming team.
