Shiroor Swamiji’s demise: film fraternity, leaders extend condolences
Udupi, July 19: Film fraternity, leaders, and other notable persons have extended condolences over the death of Shiroor Mutt seer Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji.
“I am deeply saddened by the death of Shiroor shree. All his followers have suffered a huge loss in the seer’s demise,” the former Prime Minister HD Devegowda condoled.
“The Swamiji was a mentor to lead the society in a better way,” "he said.
Jayamala: MLC Jayamala has expressed deep condolence over the death of the Shiroor seer.
“Shiroor Swamiji, who was keenly interested in literature and music, accepted the monasticism at the very young age and took the responsibility of leading the society in a better way. His untimely death is an unbearable loss for the whole society. I pray God for giving enough strength to the society and followers to bear this loss,” she said.
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Debutant Kumar, Rickleton shine as MI beat KKR by 8 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Debutant Ashwani Kumar's 4 for 24 and Ryan Rickelton's unbeaten 62 handed Mumbai Indians a comfortable eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League match here on Monday.
Opting to bowl, MI rode on Kumar's brilliant display with the ball to bundle out KKR for 116 before they chased down the target in 12.5 overs.
Left-arm pacer Kumar became the first Indian to take four wickets on an IPL debut and help restrict KKR, who were bowled out in 16.2 overs.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi top-scored for KKR with 26 off 16 balls.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders: 116 all out in 16.2 overs (Angkrish Raghuvanshi 26; Ashwani Kumar 4/24).
Mumbai Indians: 121 for 2 in 12.5 overs (Ryan Rickleton 62 not out; Andre Russell 2/35).
