HS Prannoy already owns a blue Maruti Baleno RS, and a white Jeep Compass.
Badminton star HS Prannoy, known by the monicker ‘beast’ on the court, wants to channel this energy on the road as well:
First car “My first car was a silver Hyundai Accent, that I got for about Rs 3 lakh in 2017. I started driving only recently. It was tough initially, since I learnt driving in that car.
“But there are memories associated with it that I will never forget. Like when my friends were teaching me how to drive. They taught me in regular city traffic. It was fun, but I banged into a divider while taking a U-turn. The car got a huge dent all over its front side. But it’s something that made me a better driver.
“I gave that car away after it got old. The way I drove it, it became even older!”
Current car “I drive a blue Maruti Baleno RS, and a white Jeep Compass.”
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HS Prannoy said that the best way to maintain your car is to clean it every day. Dream car “This is a tough question. There are so many cars out on the road. But the one I really want to buy is a Jaguar XF. I have always been a big Jaguar fan. It looks hot, and I feel it’s one of the best cars right now. At a higher range, there are obviously better cars. But the segment which I am looking at, this is the best that’s available.”
Who I like to discuss cars with “There are a couple of friends with whom I discuss cars. One is Rohan Kapoor, a junior of mine who plays with me. The other is Sanker P Gopan, a senior who used to play badminton before me. I like to talk cars with them and take them along when I go for test drives, or if I am looking for something new.”
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“The best way to maintain your car is to clean it every day. This is something I have realised over the years. If you can keep your car clean, it is beneficial in the long run. Luckily, I live in an apartment flat, so there are people who clean the car for me. I can see the difference it makes. I am very happy that my cars are clean and shiny every day.”
What I’d name my car “I have always been a fan of big muscle cars. In fact, that is why Jaguar has been my favourite. On the court, people call me ‘Beast’. I think it’s the name I would like my car to have as well.”
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Hardik Pandya, Rani Rampal, Peyush Bansal: Sports And Business Leaders Reveal Their Tools Of Success
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Come Dussehra, leading business and sports names reveal their tools of success and the instruments that play a role in their professional lives.
In pic: From left (Hardik Pandya, Rani Rampal, Peyush Bansal)
By ET BureauCome Dussehra, leading business and sports names reveal their tools of success and the instruments that play a role in their professional lives.In pic: From left (Hardik Pandya, Rani Ramp..
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Indian cricketer “Since I am an all-rounder, for me, the bails would be something I would worship related to work. Cricket is everything for me. I can’t imagine life without it. When I bat or bowl, they [the bails] play a very important role.”
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Indian cricketer “Since I am an all-rounder, for me, the bails would be something I would worship related to work. Cricket is everything for me. I can’t imagine life without it. When I bat or bowl, t..
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Suresh Narayanan, chairman, Nestlé India “I worship, trust and have witnessed the power of people. [During my career] I have tried to empower, enable and nurture my team to ensure that our relationships stay strong, durable, credible and sustainable. I have abiding faith in the strength and support of employees, partners, distributors, suuppliers and consumers. My life’s learning has been that if you take care of people, they take care of you.”
Suresh Narayanan, chairman, Nestlé India “I worship, trust and have witnessed the power of people. [During my career] I have tried to empower, enable and nurture my team to ensure that our relationsh..
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Abhyuday Jindal, MD, Jindal Stainless Ltd “If work is worship, worship is integrity. The integrity of intent and action. The integrity of human relationships, of al lowing them to change the world, starting with ourselves, for a better version. The integrity of practising what we preach. The integrity of courage, taking risks and owning the rewards and retributions that come with it.”
Abhyuday Jindal, MD, Jindal Stainless Ltd “If work is worship, worship is integrity. The integrity of intent and action. The integrity of human relationships, of al lowing them to change the world, s..
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Peyush Bansal, founder, Lenskart.com “For me, an integral part of my work day is my hot cup of coffee. That is what keeps me going through the day. Moreover, some of the world’s most effective thoughts happen over morning coffee.”
Peyush Bansal, founder, Lenskart.com “For me, an integral part of my work day is my hot cup of coffee. That is what keeps me going through the day. Moreover, some of the world’s most effective though..
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Nikhil Mohan, founder, Blackberrys Menswear says, “If work is worship, I would revere asking questions. The single-minded pursuit of why behind whys. Sooner or later, it provides an answer for all maladies.”
Nikhil Mohan, founder, Blackberrys Menswear says, “If work is worship, I would revere asking questions. The single-minded pursuit of why behind whys. Sooner or later, it provides an answer for all ma..
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Satyen Momaya, CEO, Celio Future Fashion Pvt Ltd India says “An integral part of my office life would be focusing on building my health and well-being to be able to deal with daily work challenges and chase ambitious goals. Along with my daily prayer, I practice the technique for inner peace and well-being. Transcendental meditation acts like a turbo charger to the mind.”
Satyen Momaya, CEO, Celio Future Fashion Pvt Ltd India says “An integral part of my office life would be focusing on building my health and well-being to be able to deal with daily work challenges an..
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Gunjan Soni, head, Jabong and CMO, Myntra, says “[When it comes to work] I can’t live without my iPhone-iWatch combo. It’s my lifeline to getting everything done. At home the virtual assistants are the new favourite — from weather forecast to favourite songs to switching of flights — dependence [on technology] is increasing to newer heights.”
Gunjan Soni, head, Jabong and CMO, Myntra, says “[When it comes to work] I can’t live without my iPhone-iWatch combo. It’s my lifeline to getting everything done. At home the virtual assistants are t..
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Rani Rampal, India hockey team captain, says “I play hockey and my hockey stick would be the thing related to work that I would worship. It is very integral to my game and I have lost count of the number of goals and winning passes it has helped me make during my career. I do have a number of hockey sticks and they all have had a role to play in my success over the years.”
Rani Rampal, India hockey team captain, says “I play hockey and my hockey stick would be the thing related to work that I would worship. It is very integral to my game and I have lost count of the nu..
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Priyanka Gill, founder of POPxo, says “I may not have a worship ritual, but my iPhone is central to my work life. Since I am always on the go, I catch up on everything through my phone — be it emails, taking updates from my team, or little in-between-work breaks and scrolling through my Instagram feed. It makes my work day easier and it’s usually the first thing I check before and after bed.”
Priyanka Gill, founder of POPxo, says “I may not have a worship ritual, but my iPhone is central to my work life. Since I am always on the go, I catch up on everything through my phone — be it emails..
