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NCC Kerala and Lakshadweep Directorate wins laurels at Inter Directorate Services Shooting Competition

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NCC cadets of the Kerala and Lakshadweep Directorate with Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh, Director General, NCC. Cadets from the National Cadet Corp’s (NCC) Kerala and Lakshadweep Directorate was adjudged the best directorate at the Inter Directorate Services Shooting Competition (IDSSC) held as a part of the Thal Sena Camp (TSC) in New Delhi. The team of 34 cadets from the directorate outperformed 578 cadets at the event organised under the aegis of the Director General, NCC, from September 2 to 13. The Kerala and Lakshadweep Directorate had fielded 91 cadets in different competitions based on the professional skills needed for soldiers. The six events involved map reading, judging distance, field signal, obstacle training, health and hygiene, and tent pitching. The directorate overall tally also included 16 individual runner’s-up prizes and nine podium finishes, a statement said. On behalf of Major General J.S. Mangat, Additional Director General, Kerala and Lakshadweep NCC, Brigadier G.V.S. Reddy, Group Commander, NCC Group, Kottayam, received the cadets on their return to Kerala. Published – September 19, 2024 06:41 pm IST Source …

Can Lobera’s men bring home the laurels?

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As the new Indian Super League (ISL) season kicks off, Odisha FC is brimming with ambition and promise. After a strong performance last season, where they secured a top-four finish and reached the semifinals, the Juggernauts are eager to take their game to new heights. With a blend of seasoned talent, strategic reinforcements, and a highly accomplished manager at the helm, Odisha FC is poised to make a significant impact this year. In the previous season, Odisha FC made a significant impact by finishing fourth and reaching the semifinals. Their journey was cut short by Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the eventual Shield winners. They also came close to clinching the Super Cup, but a final loss to East Bengal, despite home advantage at the Kalinga Stadium, was a bitter disappointment. Sergio Lobera: The genius Odisha FC is stepping into the new season with high hopes, primarily driven by their accomplished manager, Sergio Lobera. The Spaniard, known for his success with Mumbai City FC, where he secured both the ISL Shield and the title, will be …

“Can’t Rest On Laurels”: India Men’s Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh Eyes Asian Champions Trophy Title

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Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said it’s time to move on from the euphoria of a second successive Olympic bronze medal if the side desires to retain its Asian Champions Trophy title in Hulunbuir, China this month. Under Harmanpreet’s leadership, India won a second successive bronze medal for the first time in over half-a-century at the Olympics in Paris recently. But Harmanpreet said it’s time to move and start afresh after a deserving break for the Asian showpiece to be held from September 8 to 17. “With a brief break after the Paris Olympics, the team is ready to take on the best hockey playing nations in Asia and prove its mettle. “We had a good outing in Paris but hockey is a very close game, we cannot rest on our laurels,” the skipper said before leaving for China in the early hours on Tuesday. “The aim will be to play high-octane hockey and retain our title.” Besides India, the Asian Champions Trophy will feature Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and hosts …

India shines at Grammy Awards as Shankar Mahadevan, Zakir Hussain win laurels

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Indian musicians Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain’s fusion band ‘Shakti’ bagged the Grammy’s award for ‘Best Global Music Album’ on Monday. The award was for their latest album ‘This Moment’. ‘Shakti’ wins Grammy Award In a picture shared by the Grammys on their official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, Mahadevan and another member of the band, Ganesh Rajagopalan, can be seen accepting the award on stage. “Congrats Best Global Music Album winner – ‘This Moment’ Shakti. #GRAMMYs,” the Grammy wrote in the post. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! In an acceptance speech, Mahadevan said, “Thank you boys. Thank you God, family, friends, and India. India, we are proud of you…Last but not the least, I would like to dedicate this award to my wife whom every note of my music is dedicated to.” The musician’s speech evoked a loud cheer from the crowd. The album ‘This Moment’, released on June 30 last year, features eight songs created by John McLaughlin (guitar synth), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Shankar …

Ashish Vidyarthi: Aditya Rawal isn’t sitting on the laurels of his father | Bollywood

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Having acted in over 250 films, across 11 languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English, Odia, Marathi and Bengali, Ashish Vidyarthi is a household name. The actor is known for now being picky about his projects so when we know that he is starring in the action-drama series Aar Ya Paar on Disney+ Hotstar, it has to be something special. In a conversation with Hindustan Times, he shared how he refused the offer initially until director Goldie Behl stepped in. Sharing how he came on board, Ashish said, “I loved the story but I did not like the part when I was offered.” He said he didn’t like the way his part was initially written. “Goldie approached me and I told him the same thing. Then they worked on it. That is when I got on board after I felt good about how they carved my character.” Releasing on December 30, Aar Ya Paar puts Ashish in a negative role of a corporate biggie who can go to great lengths to get his job …