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Aspiring India Cricketers To Be Turned Into Baseball Players For Olympics? Sports Ministry Says “Completely…”

Aspiring India Cricketers To Be Turned Into Baseball Players For Olympics? Sports Ministry Says “Completely…”

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File image of a baseball player© AFP =: The Sports ministry has rejected speculation that it would consider harnessing the country’s massive pool of aspiring cricketers to turn them into baseball medal prospects at the Asian Games or Olympics, saying that such an idea has never been discussed or considered at any level. A ministry source said that suggestions that this came up for discussion at the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) meeting earlier this week are “wrong”, pointing out that baseball is not even a recognised national federation at this point. “This is completely imaginary. Baseball is not even recognised by the ministry. Why will SAI (Sports Authority of India) get into cricket or turning cricket players into baseball players?” a senior ministry source said. Baseball has been a part of the Asian Games since 1994 and the Olympic Games since 1992. India has never participated in the event. The country does have an Amateur Baseball Federation of India, which is affiliated to the sport’s global body, but it is not recognised by the …

Konkona & Vikramaditya Motwane to mentor aspiring directors this year at MAMI

Konkona & Vikramaditya Motwane to mentor aspiring directors this year at MAMI

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The future of Indian cinema lies in the hands of young filmmakers. With this thought, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, director, MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, had rolled out this year’s MAMI Select. After a four-month selection process, four emerging filmmakers have been chosen for its Filmed on iPhone programme—Do Aur Do Pyaar (2024) writer Amrita Bagchi, Black Warrant co-director Rohin Raveendran Nair, playwright Chanakya Vyas, and assistant director Shalini Vijayakumar. They will receive mentorship from Konkona Sen Sharma, Lijo Jose Pellissery, Vikramaditya Motwane, and Vetrimaaran. Amrita  Bagchi, Shalini Vijayakumar, Rohin Raveendran Nair and Chanakya Vyas The selection process involved a nationwide call for applications, where each applicant had to submit a detailed pitch and profile of their work. The selection process was spearheaded by the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Director, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur and the respective mentor filmmakers themselves, who chose the four aspiring filmmakers, who have been provided with a grant, an iPhone 16 Pro Max for filming, and a MacBook Pro for editing. In the few weeks, Bagchi, Nair, Vyas and Vijayakumar will each create …

Aspiring model-turned-cyber mule handler among 5 held in Pimpri Chinchwad; links to over 100 cases: Cops | India News

Aspiring model-turned-cyber mule handler among 5 held in Pimpri Chinchwad; links to over 100 cases: Cops | India News

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A YOUNG Bollywood aspirant from Odisha who was doing small time modelling gigs and ended up becoming a handler of a network of hundreds of cyber mule accounts with links to international masterminds in Cambodia, was arrested by cyber crime sleuths of Pimpri Chinchwad. The investigators also arrested five syndicate associates from Jharkhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra who handled mule accounts in over 100 cyber crime cases registered in India. The major breakthrough came when a cyber crime team of Pimpri Chinchwad police investigating a particular share trading cyber fraud registered earlier this month in which the victim was duped of `7.6 lakh on the promise of high returns. During the initial probe, zeroed in on a suspect, Shubham Londhe (24), from Pune’s Chikhali. Police found that Londhe was handling few mule accounts by himself and gave access of these accounts to another handler Sam David. It was later known Sam David was handling hundreds of mule accounts and was in contact with international cyber criminals in Cambodia. “Probe revealed that Sam David was using at …

Nayanthara’s Journey From Aspiring To Become A CA To Charging 5 Crores For A 50 Second Ad Proves She Was Destined To Become A Thalaivi Indeed!

Nayanthara’s Journey From Aspiring To Become A CA To Charging 5 Crores For A 50 Second Ad Proves She Was Destined To Become A Thalaivi Indeed!

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Nayanthara’s Rollercoaster Ride Of A Journey ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Over the years, Nayanthara has crawled up to become one of the most celebrated actresses in Indian cinema. Such is the power of her superstardom that she is often hailed as the ‘Lady Superstar.’ However, did you know that the actress initially wanted to become a chartered accountant? However, destiny had some other plans. Today, she is one of the most bankable stars in the country. According to a news report in Hindustan Times, Nayanthara initially wanted to choose a career path other than acting. The Iraivan actress reportedly wanted to become a chartered account. However, she soon started pursuing modeling as a part-time job and became passionate about acting. She was found by director Sathyan Anthikkad, who offered her the 2003 Malayalam film Manassinakkare opposite Jayaram which marked her acting debut. Since then, there has been no looking back for the actress. She went on to work in more than 80 films, the majority of which turned out to be commercial successes. …

Salman Khan Threat Case: 24-year-old aspiring songwriter arrested for demanding Rs. 5 crore under Lawrence Bishnoi's name

Salman Khan Threat Case: 24-year-old aspiring songwriter arrested for demanding Rs. 5 crore under Lawrence Bishnoi's name

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Salman Khan is going through a tough phase in life as new death threats are issued regularly to the actor in one way or the other. Some of them turn out to be fake while the others are allegedly from Lawrence Bishnoi gang. A few days ago, one such threat included a demand of Rs. 5 crore from the actor, and today, on November 12, 2024 the police arrested a 24-year-old aspiring songwriter for allegedly issuing those threats under the gangsters name.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Chess Star Gukesh cheers aspiring player on Kaun Banega Crorepati

Chess Star Gukesh cheers aspiring player on Kaun Banega Crorepati

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Indian chess sensation Gukesh D recently surprised a young fan with a heartfelt video message on the popular television show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). The 18-year-old, who is training to challenge reigning champion Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship, took a moment from his rigorous schedule to uplift sixth-grader Arjun Agarwal, an aspiring grandmaster from Chhattisgarh. During the KBC episode, host Amitabh Bachchan posed a chess-related question, leading Arjun to discuss his dreams of becoming both a doctor and a grandmaster. Recognizing Arjun’s dedication, Bachchan introduced a video message from Gukesh, in which the young chess maestro commended Arjun’s passion and encouraged him to pursue his goals. 🎉 Surprise on #KBC! 🇮🇳 World Championship Challenger GM Gukesh Dommaraju appeared in a special video message for contestant Arjun Agrawal, a district-level chess player who charmed the audience with his wit and skills! Source: @SonyLIV | Kaun Banega Crorepati #DingGukesh pic.twitter.com/fM12WTYYrg — Chess.com – India (@chesscom_in) November 5, 2024 Gukesh even expressed his hopes of one day playing a game of chess with the young fan. …

Diddy raped underage aspiring artists during auditions, including 10-year-old boy, per new revolting lawsuits | Hollywood

Diddy raped underage aspiring artists during auditions, including 10-year-old boy, per new revolting lawsuits | Hollywood

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As promised, Attorney Tony Buzbee is staying true to his early October claims of filing 120 new lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who has been hit with two new horrifying suits. The latest addition to the cascade of formal accusations levelled against the disgraced mogul alleges that he assaulted two underage aspiring artists, aged 10 and 17, during early 2000s audition routines. Music mogul Sean Combs is set to go on trial for racketeering and sex trafficking on May 5, 2025, a judge said in a court hearing October 10, 2024.(AFP) Filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York on Monday, both suits shed light on two male accusers’ claims. According to Variety, the first one voices a John Doe’s allegations of sexual assault that took place in 2005 when he was 10 years old. The California resident had dreams of becoming an actor and/or rapper at the time. Also read | Why Justin Bieber was not protected from Diddy: Playboy model attacks former child star’s parents for being absent First lawsuit …

“Children Trying To Copy My Action…”: Jasprit Bumrah’s Piece Of Advice For Aspiring Fast Bowlers

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Following a fine spell against Bangladesh, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah said that he is happy to have inspired the young generation through his fast bowling. Fine performances by Indian pacers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah, helped the hosts secure a tight advantage at the end of day two of the first Test against Bangladesh at Chennai on Friday. Bumrah completed 400 wickets in international cricket, becoming the 10th bowler from his team to do so. Speaking to JioCinema after the game, Bumrah said that he does not recommend children to copy his bowling action. “I do not know how to react to that (being told that he is an inspiration). But you know, when I was a kid, I used to. I was a fan of fast bowling. I learnt through watching television. I fell in love with the sport by that. Now, sometimes when I see children trying to copy my action, I do not recommend it. But you know, sometimes it is what it is. You get inspired by something,, and you try …

`Main Hoon Na` fame Zayed Khan says 80% of aspiring actors are becoming broke

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Bollywood actor Zayed Khan, who has been away from the big screen since 2015, shared financial advice for aspiring actors, trying to make it big. The ‘Main Hoon Na’ star, who is married and has two kids, discussed the seriousness of one’s spending habits and why it is important to not indulge for the sake of showing off and becoming broke.  Zayed Khan says 80&#37 of aspiring actors are becoming broke In an interview with Subhojit Ghosh, Zayed shared, “We are in the age of social media, where your image is… You’re probably living a life you cannot afford. Some people are doing really well, but 80&#37 of them are not. They’re becoming broke. They have EMIs and debt, and then they do stupid things in order to rectify stupid things. It’s a rabbit hole. Live within your means. Showing off isn’t about bling. It could just be the courtesy that you show in life.” He added, “Try to do things that benefit you or give you an edge over someone. The numbers will follow. …

Hockey India launches basic coaching course to cater to aspiring coaches

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Hockey India on Wednesday announced the schedule for the basic coaching course, catering to individuals keen on pursuing coaching careers, including former players. The Coaching Course Level Basic is scheduled to be held online from June 24 to 29, and it will consist of five batches, each accommodating 40 candidates. The course is part of the Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway Development Programme and aims to cultivate and educate aspiring coaches, providing them with a platform to advance towards FIH Level Coaching Courses. Eligibility criteria Candidates having prior experience in coaching a district, school, or university hockey team, or have played at the national level or represented at the All India Inter University level for a minimum of three years are eligible for the course. Along with that, the candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively in the English language. The courses are specifically designed for coaches or potential coaches who have not previously attended any Hockey India Level ‘Basic’ & Level ‘1’ Coaching Courses. Meanwhile, Hockey India will also conduct a one-day basic …