Praveen Kumar wins Pilikula golf open trophy

December 21, 2011

Mangalore, December 21: M Praveen Kumar of Hubli has won the Pilikula Open trophy in the 13th Pilikula Golf Tournament played last weekend at the Pilikula golf course near here.

Col Rajesh Parman of ASC, Bangalore finished runner up in this category. Vivek Machaiah won the first place in 0-10 net stroke play and Lt Col Antony Roche finished runner up. In the 11-18 net stroke play, Aaraon was the winner, and A Sreenivasan, the runners-up.

The strokeplay event for those with 0 to 10 handicaps (lower handicap score denotes greater past performance of a player) was won by Vivek Machaiah of Chikmagalur and the runner-up in this event was Antony Roche of Mangalore.

The same event for 11-18 handicaps was bagged by Master Aaron of Mangalore and the runner-up was A. Sreenivasan of Hubli.

The Net Strokeplay for those with 19-26 handicap) was won by P.B. Thimmaiah of Kodagu and the runner-up was Ramanand Shetty of Bangalore. The Stableford (handicaps below 18) winner was Eugene Rent of the city and the runner up was Sandeep Rai from the city.

The Stableford (handicaps 19-26) winner was Major Gen. Mitra of ASC Bangalore and the runner-up was K.H. Poojary of Mangalore.

The Ladies Stableford winner was Chelsea from the city. The doubles Net Strokeplay was won by Master Aaron and Srikant Rai, both Mangaloreans.

The highest number of Birdies and Eagles trophy was taken by Rajesh Parman of Bangalore. The trophy for Closest to Pin on Hole No. 4 was won by Vivek Machaiah. The hosts won the inter-club trophy between Pilikula Golf Club and Mercara Downs, which had won it last year. The Caddies Trophy was won by Badruddin of the host club.

Chairman of the Karnataka State Minorities Commission Anwar Manippady gave away the trophies.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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January 31,2026

Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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