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Mandaviya calls for on-camera trials and strong coaching ecosystem

Mandaviya calls for on-camera trials and strong coaching ecosystem

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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday stressed on the need for on-camera selection trials before major international events such as the upcoming Asian Games and reduced dependence on foreign coaches as he took stock of the National Sports Federations’ operations at a conclave in New Delhi. The conclave was also attended by Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse, Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao, and senior officials of the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Call for transparency “Open selection trials should be recorded on camera in the presence of observers. There should be absolutely no compromise on transparency in the selection process,” Mandaviya stated. He said India urgently needs a strong indigenous coaching ecosystem to counter the reliance on foreign coaches, who have got high-profile positions in sports such as shooting, and boxing. “We need to build a repository of quality Indian coaches. Along with training athletes, we must invest equally in training our coaches by providing them the best opportunities and international exposure. A well-trained coach will ultimately create world-class athletes for the country,” …

Honey Trehan says no to donations, calls film ‘a tribute, not business’

Honey Trehan says no to donations, calls film ‘a tribute, not business’

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Filmmaker Honey Trehan has shared an emotional note thanking audiences for the love received by Satluj while requesting fans not to make any financial contributions to recover the film’s reported losses. His statement comes after several supporters reportedly offered monetary help following the film’s takedown two days after its release on July 3. Honey Trehan declines donations Opening the note with a Sikh prayer, Trehan expressed gratitude to everyone who stood by the film. “Firstly, I want to thank everyone for showering Satluj (Panjab 95) with all your love and blessings. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you,” he wrote. 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

Tarun Tejpal calls himself ‘political victim’, to move Supreme Court against conviction

Tarun Tejpal calls himself ‘political victim’, to move Supreme Court against conviction

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Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, who was sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment in the 2013 rape case, on Thursday claimed he was a “political victim” who had been targeted for the past 13 years because of his journalistic work. He also alleged that his career had been destroyed and the publication of his books had been stopped. While speaking to PTI after the verdict, Tejpal said he would challenge the Bombay High Court’s judgment in the Supreme Court and expressed confidence that the truth would eventually prevail. 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

Shilpa Shetty calls mother-in-law the ‘youngest, coolest’ on her 75th birthday

Shilpa Shetty calls mother-in-law the ‘youngest, coolest’ on her 75th birthday

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Shilpa Shetty celebrated her mother-in-law Usha Rani Kundra’s 75th birthday with a special Instagram video and a heartfelt note. Calling her the “youngest, coolest mom in law,” the actress gave fans a glimpse of the family celebration as birthday wishes poured in 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

Exclusive | Lock Upp 2 winner Shreya Kalra calls out selective hypocrisy of inmates: ‘Sab ekdum jhund mein aa jaate the’

Exclusive | Lock Upp 2 winner Shreya Kalra calls out selective hypocrisy of inmates: ‘Sab ekdum jhund mein aa jaate the’

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Shreya Kalra emerged as the winner of Lock Upp Season 1 on Netflix. She survived the captive reality show for six weeks and ultimately triumphed over Shivangi Joshi in the finale. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times after winning the show, Shreya talked in detail about her time inside the house where she felt cornered by the inmates, and even wanted to leave the show at one point. Shreya Kalra shared her experience of surviving the show for six weeks. ‘It was mentally very exhausting’ Shreya was slammed by the rest of the contestants for revealing Akanksha Chamola‘s secret about being bisexual. Then, she had a huge fight with Akanksha Choudhary over touching her face, which escalated in a rather bitter manner. Shreya shares how those were some of the most difficult days inside the show. She says, “It was mentally very exhausting. I had to shout multiple times that I had done nothing wrong, and when I did make a mistake, I apologised to people. I am not some goddess, I accept my …

‘Pakistan’s ISI has a free hand in Bangladesh’: Sheikh Hasina’s son calls it a ‘problem for India’

‘Pakistan’s ISI has a free hand in Bangladesh’: Sheikh Hasina’s son calls it a ‘problem for India’

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Pakistan’s ISI has “an open hand” in Bangladesh, ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, has said. Hundreds of criminals were released from prisons by the current administration and “the next set of terrorists globally” could come from Bangladesh, he claimed. Sheikh Hasina’s son claims Bangladesh could produce ‘next set of global terrorists’. (REUTERS) Speaking at a press conference, where Hasina also announced plans to return to Bangladesh, Joy alleged that Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), wielded significant influence in Bangladesh. “Pakistan’s ISI has an open hand in Bangladesh. Hundreds of militants we had arrested have been released. This is a problem for India and the world,” he said on Wednesday. Joy alleged that militants who had been arrested, convicted and imprisoned during the tenure of the Awami League government were now freed. ALSO READ | Sheikh Hasina says 2024 protests were ‘not peaceful’, alleges movement aimed for regime change: ‘Designed by mastermind’ “Hundreds of convicted terrorists that our Awami government arrested and convicted and put behind bars have been released from …

Hockey India Secretary calls emergency meeting over saffron jersey row

Hockey India Secretary calls emergency meeting over saffron jersey row

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The controversy within Hockey India over the change in the Indian teams’ jersey colour intensified on Tuesday after Director General Commander RK Srivastava failed to meet president Dilip Tirkey’s deadline to submit documents explaining the decision, while secretary general Bhola Nath Singh sought an emergency meeting of the Executive Board. In a strongly worded email sent to Srivastava for the second consecutive day, Tirkey directed him to furnish all supporting documents by 5 pm, asserting that his earlier directive had not been withdrawn despite a clarification submitted by the Executive Director to the Executive Board. “With reference to the explanation submitted by the Cdr (Srivastava) to the Executive Board in this matter, it is clarified that the directive to respond with documentary evidence remains in effect and has not been withdrawn,” Tirkey said in the email. “In view of the detailed explanation already provided to the Executive Board, it is now necessary that the same be substantiated with all relevant documentary proof. Accordingly Cdr is required to submit the complete supporting documents by 5PM today,” …

Jimmy Shergill says actors are privileged, calls out workers’ gruelling 18-hour shift: ‘What kind of life is he living?’

Jimmy Shergill says actors are privileged, calls out workers’ gruelling 18-hour shift: ‘What kind of life is he living?’

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While the debate over fixed working hours for actors in the film industry has intensified over the past year, particularly after Deepika Padukone‘s demand for an eight-hour shift, actor Jimmy Shergill says his bigger concern is for the workers behind the scenes. In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Jimmy spoke about the long hours technicians and other crew members are subjected to, arguing that their health and personal lives are often overlooked. Jimmy Shergill talks about is fight for less working hours for workers on film sets. (AFP) Jimmy Shergill on gruelling shift of film technicians Jimmy said that while actors may work for 12 to 15 hours from the time they are called to set until pack-up, the working hours for technicians and other crew members can stretch much longer. He said, “My fight is for the workers. 12 plus three plus three… 18 [hours], followed by their travel time back home. So he’s just going home to meet his wife and come back. What kind of life is he living? …

CM calls Horatti, suggests him to resign

CM calls Horatti, suggests him to resign

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A day after the Congress announced the name of Saleem Ahmed for the post of Chairman of the Legislative Council, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar rang up incumbent Chairman Basavaraj Horatti on Tuesday and suggested that he resign. Confirming the Chief Minister’s conversation with him, Mr. Horatti told The Hindu that Mr. Shivakumar called him around 3 p.m. “ I told him that I will ponder over the issue and then inform him of my decision,” he said. Mr. Horatti said that he would alao had to consult senior leaders in the party and experts on the issue before taking a decision. Published – August 05, 2026 05:22 am IST 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

VIT chancellor Viswanathan calls on Delhi CM

VIT chancellor Viswanathan calls on Delhi CM

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VIT founder G. Vishwanathan and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) founder and Chancellor G. Viswanathan called on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at her office in New Delhi on Tuesday. According to a press release, Mr. Viswanathan discussed various initiatives undertaken in VIT, during his interaction with Ms. Gupta. Published – August 05, 2026 12:13 am IST 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