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Over 550 SAI coaching posts vacant, Mandaviya tells Rajya Sabha

Over 550 SAI coaching posts vacant, Mandaviya tells Rajya Sabha

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Over 500 vacant coaching positions in the Sports Authority of India (SAI), increased dope tests at the grassroots level and funds provided to football’s beleaguered national body were among the diverse issues that Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya addressed in his responses to various Rajya Sabha queries here on Thursday. Despite the launch of a mega recruitment drive by SAI in January to hire more than 350 assistant coaches, 464 positions remain vacant, a number which is over 100 more than last year. In all, 554 positions are waiting to be filled, including 90 slots for head coaches at its facilities across the country. “The qualifications and competencies of coaches are assessed in accordance with the prescribed recruitment and engagement norms,” Mandaviya stated. The minister also revealed that in the last five years, Rs 8.5 crore has been allocated for training and upskilling programmes for coaches to “enhance their professional capabilities.” Measures to counter doping Mandaviya cited the NADA’s dedicated intelligence and investigation mechanisms to collect, and assess information relating to potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs), …

‘Will be disappointed if no Oscar for Ramayana’: CM Devendra Fadnavis bats for Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash film

‘Will be disappointed if no Oscar for Ramayana’: CM Devendra Fadnavis bats for Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash film

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Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, inaugurated producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime One in Mumbai on Thursday. The CM spoke about the filmmaker’s upcoming Ramayana films at the event. He even stated that he would be disappointed should Nitesh Tiwari’s Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash-starrer not bring home an Oscar. Ranbir Kapoor in a still as Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Fadnavis bats for Ramayana to win Oscar At the event, which was part of Prime Focus Studio’s Phase 1 plans, CM Fadnavis spoke highly of the upcoming Ramayana films. “I will be disappointed if the Academy Award doesn’t come to Ramayana,” he said, batting for it to bring home an Oscar. He also addressed the audience and shared his vision for the films that will be released in two parts. Namit’s new studio was inaugurated by CM Fadnavis at Film City, Mumbai. At the WAVES Summit, Prime Focus and the Maharashtra government had announced plans to develop what they called a Global Entertainment Ecosystem in Mumbai. About Ramayana films The Ramayana films are directed …

Will Sai Pallavi Cross The 500 Crore Post-COVID Milestone In India With Ramayana’s Opening Weekend Collection Itself?

Will Sai Pallavi Cross The 500 Crore Post-COVID Milestone In India With Ramayana’s Opening Weekend Collection Itself?

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Box Office: With Ramayana, Sai Pallavi Aims To Achieve A Major Career Milestone ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Actress Sai Pallavi is looking forward to the biggest film of her career – Ramayana: Part 1. The actress plays Sita in the Nitesh Tiwari directorial. The film, mounted on a massive scale, is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Owing to its scale and anticipation, there is massive chatter around the film. Every element of the film is being dissected on social media after every video asset drop. This chatter, which we call the pre-release buzz, will also translate into a great box office collection. The pre-release buzz gives movies an early push at the box office before word of mouth takes over. With Ramayana, Sai Pallavi is aiming for a major box office milestone. A 500 Crore Milestone The South Indian actress has been aiming for a massive personal box office milestone since the pandemic. With a string of successful films like Amaran, Thandel, and Shyam Singha Roy, the actress has …

SAI official after 2026 Commonwealth Games

SAI official after 2026 Commonwealth Games

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It threw up challenges, both sporting and administrative, validated major plans but also highlighted the need to course correct in few aspects. The just-concluded 2026 Commonwealth Games was akin to a mid-term exam for the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The nodal body under the Sports Ministry that is responsible for conducting national camps, overseeing selection, and monitoring the training and competition calendar of athletes, is celebrating the “more than expected” medal count of 39, which includes 13 gold and 17 silver medals. At the same time, its push for greater support to swimming and cycling got a reality check at the Games thanks to medal-less and underwhelming show. In addition, logistical issues such as boxers and judo players not receiving their baggage on time after arriving in Glasgow have been noted as administrative concerns to be addressed going forward. “The brightest aspect of this tally is the judo performance (two gold, one silver and one bronze). Yes, swimming and cycling remain work in progress and it is still time before we become truly competitive. …

Ramayana actor Surabhi Das defends Sai Pallavi’s ‘modern’ styling as Sita amid criticism: ‘You can’t please everyone’

Ramayana actor Surabhi Das defends Sai Pallavi’s ‘modern’ styling as Sita amid criticism: ‘You can’t please everyone’

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The trailer of Nitesh Tiwari‘s Ramayana created a huge buzz among audiences. While many appreciated the film’s VFX, scale and visuals, a debate also erupted over Sai Pallavi’s styling as Sita and Lara Dutta‘s costume as Kaikeyi. Amid the backlash, Sai’s Ramayana co-star, Surabhi Das, has defended the film’s styling. Surabhi Das talks about criticism around Sai Pallavi’s styling as Mata Sita. Surabhi Das reacts to styling criticism Reacting to the criticism surrounding Sita’s blouse in the film, Surabhi, who plays Sita’s cousin and Shatrughan’s wife Shrutakirti, told Zoom, “I feel people will always have something to say. Agar hum Sita ko blouse nahi pehnate, tab bhi logon ka opinion hota ki unko blouse kaise nahi pehnaya. Jab blouse pehnaya tab bhi problem hai (If we didn’t make Sita wear a blouse, people would still have an opinion about why she wasn’t wearing one. Even when we make her wear a blouse, there’s still a problem). People will always point out things. The Ramayana is a huge project, and you can’t expect everyone to agree …

Ramayana costume designers defend Sai Pallavi, Lara Dutta’s looks amid backlash: ‘This is our interpretation’

Ramayana costume designers defend Sai Pallavi, Lara Dutta’s looks amid backlash: ‘This is our interpretation’

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There is no denying that the trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, generated huge expectations, but it also sparked widespread debate online. While many viewers appreciated the movie’s grandeur, visual effects, and star-studded cast, some raised their eyebrows at its costumes. Sai’s costume as Sita, particularly the blouses, was highlighted, while Lara Dutta‘s costume as Kaikeyi, especially the border saree and blouse, drew comparisons to TV mythological shows from social media users. Now, the movie’s costume designers, Rimple and Harpreet Narulah, have reacted to the online uproar. Ramayana designers address backlash over Sai Pallavi’s costume and Lara Dutta’s ‘TV serial’ look. They expected people to have strong opinions Speaking to TOI, Rimple said they always knew the film would spark discussion because the Ramayana holds a special place in people’s hearts. She said they knew that, since the Ramayana is an epic that has existed within the collective consciousness of several generations, opinions regarding casting, costumes, and visual effects were bound to arise. What they hadn’t expected was the …

Here’s why Sai Pallavi skipped the film’s initial promotions

Here’s why Sai Pallavi skipped the film’s initial promotions

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Wherever Ram goes, Sita follows, but that certainly doesn’t apply to Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. While the film has hosted four major promotional events yet, Pallavi’s absence from the events and social media has sparked speculation, from online criticism to rumours of a fallout with the team. Sources, however, say it is purely a scheduling issue. Pallavi is currently shooting Mani Ratnam’s next with Vijay Sethupathi in Kolkata. “Sai has a packed and demanding schedule in Kolkata. The team will move to another location immediately after this. She is focused on finishing her commitment first,” says a source. 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

Ramayana trailer: What clicked, what not with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi’s film on social media

Ramayana trailer: What clicked, what not with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi’s film on social media

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As Ramayana trailer was unveiled at 4.15am on Thursday, social media was flooded with reactions to producer Namit Malhotra’s ₹4000 crore epic, with many marveling at the visuals and performances, while others questioned some choices. Here’s the hits and misses of the trailer as per social media users: Ramayana trailer review 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

OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia has no criticism for Sai Pallavi after saying ‘Sita with curly hair not in Ramayana’

OG Sita Dipika Chikhlia has no criticism for Sai Pallavi after saying ‘Sita with curly hair not in Ramayana’

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Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is all anyone can seem to talk about lately due to its massive budget and casting choices. Even as criticism pours in for casting Sai Pallavi as Sita in the Indian epic, OG Sita, actor Dipika Chikhlia, has nothing negative to say about the actor. This comes days after she pointed out that Ramayana did not mention Sita with curly hair, as Sai naturally has. (Also Read: Dipika Chikhlia defends Ranbir Kapoor’s casting in Ramayana amid criticism: ‘Someone who can do Animal can play Ram’) Dipika Chikhlia, who played Sita in the TV show Ramayan, said Sai Pallavi is a good actor. Dipika Chikhlia says, why should I criticise Sai Pallavi On the Hindi Rush podcast, Dipika was asked about Sai being cast as Sita, given that she had played the role on the TV show. The actor was all praise for her, saying, “I have seen Sai’s South Indian films, and I believe she’s a very good actor. Very, very good actor. I also feel like I had played Sita, and …

I Ranked Top 3 Scenes From This 4 Minute Trailer & None Of Them Have Ranbir Kapoor, Yash Or Sai Pallavi! [Opinion]

I Ranked Top 3 Scenes From This 4 Minute Trailer & None Of Them Have Ranbir Kapoor, Yash Or Sai Pallavi! [Opinion]

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Ramayana: Ranking The Top Scenes From Ranbir Kapoor’s Film! (Photo Credit: YouTube) July 30 was a very special day as fans, including me, decided to pull off an all-nighter to witness magic unfold in the Brahma Muhurat with the arrival of Lord Ram on screen. Ramayana trailer was launched at 4.15 AM on Thursday, July 30, and the moment the clock struck 4:15 AM, Indian cinema witnessed history in the making. Producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari unleashed the massive 4-minute-and-10-second trailer of the magnum opus backed by a soaring, world-class score composed by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash as Lord Ram, Devi Sita, and Ravan, the trailer left everyone spellbound! Naturally, every headline is raving about the star-studded leads of Ramayana after the trailer was launched! Ranbir Kapoor’s divine poise as Lord Ram, Yash’s terrifying presence as Lankesh, and Sai Pallavi’s graceful command as Sita. But as I sat through those 249 seconds of pure cinematic spectacle on repeat, I realized something fascinating – the sequence …