Sagara: Former MLA L T Thimmappa passes away at 94
Sagara: Former legislator and veteran in the field of cooperative movement L T Thimmappa Hegde passed away on Tuesday morning. He was 94.
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Hegde played a major role in the founding and growth and development of cooperative societies, including the interstate association Campco and the Arecanut Processing and Sales Co-operative Society (Apscos) in Sagara. He was the founder-president of Apscos, Totagars’ Cooperative Sale Society and the Areca Growers Association as well as the founder-director of Campco.
Hegde was elected as an MLA from Sagara as a member of the Congress in 1978 and in 1983.
He started the Siddivinayaka Development Trust and the Siddhi Education Foundation in Hattiangadi. As the founder-president of the organizations, Hegde contributed greatly to the development of the Hattiangadi Ganapathi Temple and education institutions.
He was also the director of the Central Sambar Board and member of the Land Grant Committee, among other organizations.
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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."
