Gayatri Reddy (socialite)
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Gayatri Reddy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 September 1986 |
| Alma mater | University College London, B.Sc honours in construction management |
| Occupation(s) | Sports promoter, socialite, journalist |
| Employer | Deccan Chronicle |
| Parent | T Venkattram Reddy |
Gayatri Reddy (born 21 September 1986) is known primarily as the face and owner of the now-defunct Deccan Chargers franchise of the Indian Premier League.[1][2][3][4] She is the daughter of T Venkattram Reddy, owner of the Deccan Chronicle.[5][6]
When the Indian Premier League started in 2008, Gayatri helped her father build the Deccan Chargers team. She picked players for the team, and became a constant presence at the team's games, "adding a refreshing dose of glamour," according to one writer for India Today.[1][7]
Gayatri Reddy studied at University College London, where she received a B.Sc. honours in construction management. As of 2013, she is a features editor for the Deccan Chronicle newspaper. She writes on "travel, fashion, sports and cuisine, and interviews celebrities."[8][9][10][11][12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Leading ladies of IPL: Gayatri Reddy". India Today. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ "Influencing strategy: Gayatri Reddy". livemint.com. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ "Deccan Chargers sold to real estate firm Kamla Landmarc". TimesofIndia.com. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ Deccan Chargers out of IPL as SC refuses to stay termination – The Hindu
- ^ "City celebs at Gayatri Reddy's b'day party". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ "Female bosses in sportsworld-Gayatri Reddy, owner of IPL franchise, Deccan Chargers". MSN.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ^ "DC VS MI Season 2. Official Website of Deccan Chargers IPL Team". Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ "deccanchronicle.com- investor desk" (PDF). Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 December 2012. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ Gayatri Reddy | Chennai beat Hyderabad | Photos IPL2012 | - hindustantimes.com
- ^ "Deccan Chargers sold to Kamla Land". Financial Express. 12 October 2012. Archived from the original on 7 November 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
- ^ Women of The IPL | Slide 4
- ^ Deccan Chargers thrown out of IPL for non-payment of fee | Business Line
- ^ "DC Quiz: Fne mix of finalists". Deccan Chronicle. 13 October 2013. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
External links
[edit]- Gayatri Reddy at IMDb
- Gayatri Reddy collected news and commentary at The Times of India