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Vasu (other)
The Vasus are a group of Hindu deities. Vasu may also refer to: Surname * Ayinoor Vasu (born 1930), Indian writer, activist and trade unionist * E. Vasu (born 1935), Indian writer *Mona Vasu (born 1982), Indian actress *P. Vasu (born 1954), Indian film director *Vinita Vasu, Indian painter Given name * Vasu Chanchlani (1952–2014), Canadian businessman * Vasu Pisharody (born 1943), Indian artist * Vasu Trivedi, Indian politician Others * Vasu (Fiji), Fijian cultural concept related to kinship * Vasupujya, 12th Jain Tirthankara * ''Vasu'' (film), 2002 Indian film See also *Basu, an Indian surname *Bose (other) Bose may refer to: * Bose (crater), a lunar crater. * ''Bose'' (film), a 2004 Indian Tamil film starring Srikanth and Sneha * Bose (surname), a surname (and list of people with the name) * Bose (given name), a given name * Bose, Italy, a ''fra ..., alternative form of Basu * Bashu (other) {{disambiguation, given name, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasu
The Vasus () are a group of deities in Hinduism associated with fire and light. They are described as the attendant deities of Indra, and later Vishnu. Generally numbering eight and classified as the Ashtavasu, they are described in the Ramayana as the children of Kashyapa and Aditi, and in the Mahabharata as the sons of Manu or Dharma and a daughter of Daksha named Vasu. They are eight among the thirty-three gods featured in the Vedas. Etymology The Sanskrit term ''Vasu''(s) is translated as the "bright ones". List There are varying lists of the eight Vasus in different texts, sometimes only because particular deities have varying names. The following are names and meanings according to the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, Manava Purana, and according to the Mahabharata, as normally equated: Though the '' Shatapatha Brahmana'' uses the '' Brhad-Aranyaka'' names, most later texts follow the ''Mahabharata'' names with the exception that Āpa 'water' usually appears in place of Ah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayinoor Vasu
Ayinoor Vasu (GROW Vasu) (born 1930) is a Human rights activist and trade unionist in Kerala, India. Biography Mr. A. Vasu is also an environmental activist. He is well known for his bold stands in the fight for justice for Dalits, Tribals and minority communities. He was the first public figure in Kerala to take a stand against the arrest of Abdul Nazer Mahdani. He began working in the ''Commonwealth Trust Weaving Mill'' in Kozhikode at the age of 16 in 1946. He has participated in many social and human rights activities and got arrested many times. The leader of Ayinoor Vasu was one of the biggest labour movements in Kerala. In 2019 he signed a joint human right statement for the release of Student Activist Rinshad Reera. Personal life Grow Vasu was one of the forefront leaders in the Thirunelli Naxalite action in 1970 in which Varghese, a Naxalite leader was killed. Following this he was imprisoned at the Kannur Central Prison for seven years. After being released from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mona Vasu
Mona Vasu, also known as Mona Wasu, is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi television. Vasu is best known for playing the titular role of Miilee in '' Miilee'', Rohini Sharma in '' Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi'' and Richa Thakral in '' Parichay – Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka''. Early life She completed her degree in Sociology from Sri Venkateswara College, New Delhi in 2003. She moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting. Career Vasu started her career in 2003 by appearing in many ads for major brands. She hosted the weekly travel show ''Operation Gold'' from 2003 to 2004 on STAR Gold. The concept of the show was to know about the life of soldiers in the Indian Army. She played a leading role in the 2004 Sahara One telefilm ''30 Day Trial''. This light hearted rom-com was the story of a much-in-love couple, Nikhil (Kabir Sadanand) and Shailee (Mona Vasu), who are given an opportunity by their fathers, to live together for 30 days, before they decide to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinita Vasu
Vinita Vasu is a visual artist and designer residing in Delhi, India. She directed a short film named ''Beaming Blossom'' which won her a Special Festival Mention Award at the Children's International Cine Festival in the year 2016. Career In a career spanning over a decade, Vasu has worked in paint and varied media. She paints on walls, fabrics, canvas, paper, fiberglass, bottles, boards, pebbles, and stones. Born in Kerala, and brought up in Delhi, Vasu won all the art competitions she participated in, during her school years. However, she could not pursue a degree in fine art education. She explains that "In my works colors, shapes and patterns are used to celebrate the journey of life. Although my consciousness is the fundamental source of all my creations, it reflects the phenomenal visual experience of body, mind, and soul." Notable work Her artworks are often a statement against negative perceptions of women from her perspective as someone who grew up in Delhi. In h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasu Chanchlani
Vasu Chanchlani (born July 1, 1952 – September 7, 2014) was an Indian-Canadian serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and trans-nations builder. He is co-founder of the Sigma Group of Companies and a founding member of the Canada India Foundation. He is also an investor in dozens of companies globally consisting of start-ups and turn-arounds. He is best known for his efforts towards improving Canada-India relations through his philanthropic activities and engagement with Indian Diaspora to serve bilateral interests of both Canada and India. Most recently, Vasu was awarded the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants award by the Canadian Immigrant magazine (a Toronto Star Publication). On January 9, 2014, his excellency shri Pranab Mukherjee, President of the Republic of India, conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA), the highest honour bestowed on non-resident Indians, by the Government of India. Education and early life Chanchlani was born in Bhopal (M.P), India, to an upper-m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasu Pisharody
Kalamandalam Vasu Pisharody (15 August 1943 – 1 December 2022) was an Indian Kathakali actor known for his classical dance-drama of Kerala. A frontline disciple of Padma Shri Vazhenkada Kunchu Nair, he exceled in virtuous , anti-hero Kathi and the semi-realistic minukku roles alike. Nalan, Bahukan, Arjunan, Bhiman, Dharmaputrar, Rugmangadan, Narakaasuran, Ravanan, Parashuraman and Brahmanan were his masterpieces. Vasu Pisharody performed Kathakali all over India and visited foreign countries about 20 times. Life and career Vasu Pisharody was born at Kongad in the Palakkad district, on 15 August 1943. His primary education is up to 7th. After schooling, he had his primary Kathakali lessons under Balakrishnan Nair at Kerala Kalalayam in Ottapalam. He learned Kathakali after his 7th in Kerala Kalalayam, for one year. He subsequently joined PSV Natyasangham in Kottakkal, was a student there for three years, and later in Kerala Kalamandalam, where he undertook further studies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasu Trivedi
Vasuben Trivedi is a Member of Legislative assembly from Jamnagar constituency in Gujarat Gujarat () is a States of India, state along the Western India, western coast of India. Its coastline of about is the longest in the country, most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula. Gujarat is the List of states and union territories ... for its 12th legislative assembly. She was Minister of State Education, Women and Child Welfare (Independent Charge) in Anandiben Patel ministry. References Living people People from Jamnagar Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Gujarat Women members of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly Gujarat MLAs 2002–2007 Gujarat MLAs 2007–2012 Gujarat MLAs 2012–2017 21st-century Indian women politicians Year of birth missing (living people) {{Gujarat-BJP-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasu (Fiji)
Fijian tradition and ceremony is a living way of life that has evolved as the Fijian nation has modernised over time, with various external influences from Pacific neighbours, and the European and Asian society. This general overview of various aspects of Fijian tradition, social structure and ceremony, much of it from the Bauan Fijian tradition although there are variations from province to province, uses "Fijian" to mean indigenous Fijians or ''I Taukei'' rather than all citizens of Fiji, and the Fijian terms are most often of the Bauan dialect. Many social intricacies depend on one's inherited social position and the occasion one is confronted with: each will have a particular social etiquette. Social structure Traditionally, each Fijian villager is born into a certain role in the family unit or Tokatoka. Various heads of the family will administer and lead the family unit within the village community. Each chief of the village will in turn lead the people to fulfill their ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
