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How India’s Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs instilled purpose

How India’s Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs instilled purpose

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“We belong here.” Every Indian player that turned up at the press conference at Bengaluru during the Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs repeated that statement more than just once. It was almost a mantra that Vishal Uppal’s squad chanted before, during and after every match. The reiteration was understandable. After all, their presence in the playoff was only the second such instance in the history of the storied tournament that is often touted as the women’s world cup of tennis. Having battled their way through a competitive Asia-Oceania group earlier this year, they set out to make history with the odds stacked against them. While they did come up short and progression to the qualifiers will have to wait for another season, the exploits of the squad this year instilled belief that Indian women’s tennis is ready for the next big leap. The winning bid At the outset, India’s progression to the playoffs triggered several firsts: the possibility of hosting a playoff for the first time and thereafter, progressing to a first ever qualifiers. To …

“Instilled Fear”: Pakistan Star Wants This India Pacer To Go To Australia. Not Jasprit Bumrah

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali lauded young Indian pace sensation Mayank Yadav on his international debut and expressed hope that he travels to Australia for the five-Test match Border-Gavaskar Series starting from November 22 in Perth. The new-look India boosted by debuts of tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy secured a dominant seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first of the three T20Is at Gwalior on Sunday, with Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy and Hardik Pandya delivering best performances. Mayank first made waves during this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), taking seven wickets in four games in an injury-affected season with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). During these matches, Mayank hit the 140-150 kmph speed consistently, getting big wickets of the likes of Jonny Bairstow and Glenn Maxwell. The bowler managed to create excitement around him, leading fans to anticipate his spells and return from injury. The 22-year-old finally made his much-awaited debut in Indian colours in Gwalior. In four overs, he took one wicket for 21 runs at an economy rate …

CNN News18 Townhall 2024 | Devendra Fadnavis: Undermined Fear Being Instilled In Minorities | N18V

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Devendra Fadnavis faces a critical moment ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls. With the BJP’s recent losses, internal debates continue over his leadership. Some speculate he may be moved to a central role in Delhi, while others hold him accountable for recent setbacks. His influence on the upcoming electoral strategy remains pivotal​ Source link

Guru Purnima| Shriya Saran: My Gurus Shovana Narayan & Nutan Patwardhan instilled in me the importance of respecting art

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Jul 21, 2024 10:49 PM IST On Guru Purnima, actor Shriya Saran expresses gratitude towards her kathak gurus Shovana Narayan and Nutan Patwardhan for guiding her. On the occasion of Guru Purnima, I reflect on the profound impact my Gurus, especially Shovana Narayan and Nutan Patwardhan, have had in my life. Actor Shriya Saran talks about her kathak gurus I began learning Kathak under the guidance of Shovana Narayan in Delhi at a very young age. Despite the challenges my family faced with my pursuing dance instead of a more conventional career, my mother supported me wholeheartedly. She relocated us from Haridwar to Delhi so I could learn from Guru Shovana Narayan. Through rigorous practice and invaluable guidance, Shovanaji instilled in me not just the techniques of Kathak, but also the deeper values it embodies. Her teachings were not just about dance; they were about life itself—hard work, perseverance, and the understanding that today’s struggle is tomorrow’s fruit. She emphasised the importance of riyaaz (sincerity) in every aspect of life, a lesson that resonates deeply …

Ben Stokes’ attitude Has Instilled Self-belief In Youngsters: Ian Chappell

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Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell lauded England skipper Ben Stokes for his captaincy in the first two Tests of the five-match series against India, saying that his aggressive approach and attitude has given the team success and plenty of self-belief to youngsters. Chappell said that Stokes’ leadership has made sure that the five-match series between both rivals is level at 1-1 and still wide open. “Ben Stokes’ aggressive approach to captaincy may have failed to claim victory in a hard-fought second Test but the five-match series against India is still wide open at 1-1. Much of England’s success has been attributed to Bazball – the desire to score quickly and tactically rattle the opposition – but this is a misnomer. What Stokes has really done is set out to achieve victory from ball one by playing aggressive cricket in all aspects of the game,” said Chappell while writing for ESPNCricinfo. “Stokes has been extremely smart to adopt such an approach and his aggressive tactics have brought England great success in the win column. …

Anurag Kashyap instilled self belief in me, says Alaya F

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Alaya F, on Thursday credited filmmaker Anurag Kashyap for giving her the confidence to debut as an actor. Alaya F has collaborated with the ace filmmaker for his upcoming movie “Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat“, a project that was offered to the actor before she made her debut with 2018`s “Jawaani Jaaneman”. “I had signed this film before Jaawani Jaaneman. It was supposed to be my first film. It was back in 2018, so five years ago,” the 25-year-old actor told reporters. She was speaking at the trailer launch event of “Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat” along with Kashyap and co-star Karan Mehta. Granddaughter of actor Kabir Bedi and daughter of Pooja Bedi, Alaya revealed that she went through a period of self-doubt before her debut. Also Read: Arjun Kanungo features in cameo for Anurag Kashyap`s `Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat` starring Alaya F “I was going everywhere, and doubting myself if I was made for this line. But, I made this (Instagram) reel out of instinct, and Anurag sir saw it, and he called me. …