Day: August 8, 2024

Ministhy S casts a spell through trans – creation in her latest work

Arijit Bose
Ministhy S.

Lucknow: Do Not Ask the River Her Name by Sheela Tomy has been translated from its original Malayalam version by Ministhy S. From the award-winning author of Valli. Sheela Tomy’s new novel Do Not Ask the River Her Name highlights the struggles of a people besieged by war, making the reader look at the Israel–Palestine conflict with a fresh perspective. Expertly translated by Ministhy S., the novel traces the story of Ruth, who leaves her home in Wayanad and eventually arrives in Nazareth, Israel. There she witnesses the historical Holy…

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19 UP Girls Battalion NCC Combined Annual Training Camp Concludes, Empowering 700 Girl Cadets.

Anil Jaiswal

  19 UP Battalion National Cadet Corps (NCC), Lucknow successfully wrapped up its 10 day Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) in Lucknow. The CATC held at No 1 MT Battalion of AMC Centre and College in Lucknow Cantonment left an indelible mark on the 700 girl cadets who participated. The camp inaugurated by Colonel Deepak Kumar, Commanding Officer of the Battalion on 29 July 2024 was an amalgamation of diverse participation and comprehensive training bringing together an impressive array of 216 Junior Wing cadets (ages 12-15) from local schools and…

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Nothing can be done now: Nenad Lalovic on Vinesh Phogat

Arijit Bose

Washington: Nenad Lalovic, the head of United World Wrestling (UWW), disregarded the chance of reversing Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Olympic wrestling final. Due to being 100 grams overweight at the weigh-in, Vinesh was disqualified. Lalovic expressed sorrow for the regrettable development that resulted in Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Notably, Phogat was scheduled to compete against Sarah Hildebrandt of the United States in the women’s freestyle 50 kg wrestling final. Nenad Lalovic, the head of UWW, also discussed the subject in an exclusive interview…

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Angel Di Maria extends his contract with Benfica

Arijit Bose
Angel Di Maria

Washington: The Lisbon team announced  that veteran Argentina winger Angel Di Maria has chosen to stay with Portuguese side Benfica and has extended his contract instead of going back to his native country.   The 36-year-old had been in talks to join Argentina’s Rosario Central, but after facing criticism and threats, he decided to alter his mind. The 36-year-old told the Benfica website, “I am happy to stay at Benfica for one more year” in order to “continue to win titles.” In addition to becoming a star for Real Madrid,…

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Traditionally local tournaments are crucial says Rohit Sharma

Arijit Bose
Rohit Sharma

Mumbai: India captain Rohit Sharma has emphasized the significance of local cricket competitions such as the Ranji Trophy in the national Test squad selection process, providing a forceful reminder of the game’s worth. After India’s most recent 2-0 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka in Colombo, Rohit emphasised that traditional local tournaments are still vital for developing talent, even with the success of the Indian Premier League (IPL). While the IPL is an important platform, captain Rohit Sharma admitted that the importance of India’s domestic cricket system has not been…

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LIC announces relaxations for victims of Disaster at Wayanad

Arijit Bose

 New Delhi: Siddhartha Mohanty, CEO & MD, LIC announced concessions to mitigate the hardships for claimants of LIC Policies and also of Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana affected by the Disaster at Wayanad in the State of Kerala. Entire LIC family of employees & agents share the grief of lives lost and stand firmly with the family members of the victims. Nodal officers have been nominated at Kozhikode Division for liaison with the State Government official in this regard for expeditious claim settlement. ———————————————————————- ———————————————————–

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JioCinema partners with PokerBaazi to bring India’s First Poker Reality Show on OTT, Poker Masterclass

Anil Jaiswal

  JioCinema, India’s leading OTT viewing platform in partnership with PokerBaazi, India’s biggest poker platform, recently released a never seen before 6-part Poker focused reality TV series, Poker Masterclass. The 5-day unique learning experience is shot in a game show format. The series showcases players competing against each other in various poker games and activities, designed to promote learning and skill development while displaying a whirlwind of emotions and entertainment experienced in the Masterclass. Four distinguished poker masters lead a team where they impart knowledge to Poker players to help…

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Thangalaan Makers Plan to Host Grand Event at KGF

Arijit Bose
Thangalaan

Mumbai: The creators of Thangalaan are gearing up to host a spectacular event at the historic Kolar Gold Fields. This ambitious project by Pa. Ranjith  promises to weave together the rich tapestry of Thangalaan’s narrative with the enchanting backdrop of Kolar’s heritage. Thangalaan, a tale deeply rooted in the annals of Kolar’s legendary gold mines, unfolds a story that resonates with history, courage, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. A close source to the production house recently revealed that the makers are planning to host a grand event at the…

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GM Northern Railway reviews work progress

Arijit Bose
Northern Railway

Lucknow: Shobhan Choudhury, General Manager, Northern Railway reviewed the progress of work of Northern Railway with the Divisional Heads and Divisional Railway Managers of Northern Railway. The issues like enhancement of mobility and other developmental works and freight loading were discussed in the review meeting. Northern Railway has maintained a good record of punctuality and has laid special emphasis on the punctuality of trains. He informed that safety is the priority of Northern Railway. He reviewed the maintenance standards of tracks, welds and the works done by the zone for…

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Health City Vistaar sets new benchmark in field of medicine – CM Yogi

Arijit Bose
Health City Vistaar

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that Uttar Pradesh is rapidly moving on the path of development, today this state is setting new records in the field of medicine. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state of the country. In a state with such a large population, it is necessary that people from the private and government sectors work with healthy competition so that everyone gets quality health facilities. This kind of work is now being done in Uttar Pradesh. The result of which can be seen today in…

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