Chennaiyin FC hand contract extension to talented midfielder Jiteshwor Singh
Chennaiyin FC hand contract extension to talented midfielder Jiteshwor Singh After an impressive show in the recently concluded season, Chennaiyin FC have handed a contract extension to Yumkhaibam Jiteshwor Singh that will keep him at the Marina Machans till 2025. The 22-year-old midfielder from Manipur, who has made his Indian Super League (ISL) debut with Chennaiyin FC in 2022, has been a crucial cog in the club's remarkable show in the recent season of the league. He has not only made 25 successful tackles, the most for Chennaiyin in the season, but also registered 14 interceptions, showcasing his quality on the field. Talking about the extension, head coach Owen Coyle commented: Jitu was never going anywhere. His unrelenting nature combined with his elegance on the ball are unique qualities for a midfielder in India and he's a big part of our plans for next season. Also, he's a terrific lad that everyone at the club thinks the world of. Jiteshwor has played a total of 44 matches for Chennaiyin in all competitions including 23 in the last season. It's exciting to stay at Chennaiyin FC for another season. After qualifying for the playoffs this season, we aim to achieve even more next time. This club is the perfect environment for me to grow and learn from some of the best coaches and players. I have made significant progress over the past few years and intend to keep advancing in my career, Jiteshwor said. Since joining Chennaiyin FC in 2022, Jiteshwor has been a key contributor for the club. He was also part of the Indian team that participated in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualification last year. (ANI)
After Royal Challengers Bengaluru: After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sealed the final playoff berth despite a dismal start of their IPL 2024 campaign, wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik reflected upon the Faf du Plessis-led side's inspirational turnaround in the league and said, people will remember this team for decades. After reeling at the bottom of the table in the first half of the tournament, RCB made a sensational comeback as they won their last six matches to finish their league stage campaign in the final-four with 14 points. In their first eight games, they only won a single game against Punjab Kings. Speaking in the RCB dressing room after the win, Karthik said the players should be proud of them for putting up a competitive show in the latter stage of the cash-rich league. We should be really proud of this journey we are having. People will always remember certain journeys. The way we have come back after eight games, we needed to win six, people will remember this team, Karthik told the RCB dressing room. Every year in this tournament, when you hit the seven-game mark, there will be one or two teams which would have probably won one or two and they will look to us and say, RCB did it. That was special. We are going to try and repeat what RCB did. And that is what we all play cricket for, sport for, where people follow us and believe us that they can do something special. It is hard. It is not going to be easy, I can tell any team that. What we have achieved today is very, very special. We should be really proud of ourselves, winning six out of six, he added. Heading onto the Eliminator in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, Karthik feels RCB have allowed themselves to achieve something so extraordinary that their feats will remain on peoples minds for years. When we get on that flight to Ahmedabad, we have a job to do. We have it within our grasp to do something that people will remember us for many decades. It will be a journey where people will say, wow, that RCB team was special. We are on that journey. We can do something really special if we put our minds to it. Nothing different. Just the same thing, over and over and over again. We will be the team that other teams look at, he said. What made RCBs passage to the playoffs even more special was that it came against the defending champions Chennai, with whom RCB have had a long-standing rivalry. Adding to the challenge was the fact that RCBs batting build-up was interrupted by a rain break, and they had to contend with the turning ball in changed conditions upon resumption. We have to understand the gravity of this game. This has been one of the marquee games for many, many years. It is fair to say they have found a way sometimes to get ahead of us. Coming into this game there was a sense of quiet confidence about us, playing the defending champions, and the way we played we should be really proud of ourselves, right up to the last ball, Karthik said. Hailing RCB as the best fielding unit, Karthik praised the catching heroics of Faf du Plessis and Swapnil Singh. We can proudly say we are the best fielding team in this tournament without a doubt. That catch, Faf, was special. Swapnils catch as well, when it mattered the most, that was serious. And my keeping, that was outstanding! Most importantly as a team we did phenomenally well, staying there in the game, Karthik said, while also praising Yash Dayal on his excellent last over for closing out the game. Karthik further said another team could have settled for a total of 150 considering the changed conditions after the rain, but RCB had overcome them and put on a show for their 12th Man Army. What makes today really special according to me is that a lot of things went against what you would have ideally wanted. For a start, Faf, with the toss. But then we showed why we are so special as a team in this journey. Even though it turned, we had a rain break, we had to go, start again, just the way Virat and Faf played the next three overs made it feel like 140-150 could be a decent total. Most teams would have thought about that and we would have thought about that for a second as well. But after that, to go out there, play the way we did against all odds, taking the game on, and that is something our support staff has been constantly harping on showing that yet again in Bangalore, we all know how proud our franchisee is and how our fans are and we gave them a treat to watch, he concluded.
Altast! Sreeelela to woo Sivakarthikeyan?
The efforts of pretty actress Sreeleela seems to have been paying off in Kollywood, since she is in talks to share screen space with rising star Sivakarthikeyan. She is in discussions to play love interest to Sivakarthikeyan in his next and it is a plum offer, says a source. The dancing queen joins the likes of top actresses like Nayantara, Samantha and Priyanka Mohan who worked with Sivakarthikeyan and tasted success. Sreeleela also has a good chance to make a mark in Tamil film industry since Sivakarthikeyan is making waves with blockbusters like Remo, Don and Doctor to be hailed a bankable star, he adds. Her plan to work with Kollywood A-listers and not with relatively young heroes is working well. Sreeleela is expected to start her Kollywood stint with Ajith Kumar in Good Bad Ugly, if everything falls in place, says a source. He claims that Sreeleela and her mother spent over three to four days in Chennai and had discussions with makers of big-ticket entertainers. They are planning to work with a big star like Karthi,' he says and adds, A-listers like Suriya are also on the cards since they want to make waves in Kollywood as well, he adds. Undoubtedly, the dancing sensation is determined to retain her ratings in the top league in the Tamil film industry as well. She became a sensation of sorts in Tollywood after working with Ravi Teja in Dhamaka and after that worked with big names before rounding off with superstar Mahesh Babu in Guntur Kaaram, he points out.
IPL 2024: I'd Be Surprised If Dhoni Isn't Part Of CSK In An Official Capacity, Says Hayden
Star Sports Cricket Live: Amidst speculation over M.S. Dhoni's retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), former Australian opener Matthew Hayden shared his thoughts on the future of the ex-Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper. Hayden said he would be surprised if Dhoni does not remain part of the CSK family, either as a mentor or in another official capacity. The 42-year-old wicketkeeper, who has led the Men in Yellow to five IPL titles, is believed to have played his final game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday. Last year, he promised to return for one more season to show his appreciation for the fans' support. However, after CSK's title hopes were shattered by a 27-run loss to RCB, fans and experts are wondering whether he would announce his retirement or continue for another year. I think this is it. I do believe that this will be the last time that Dhoni will play. Certainly, won't be the last time that we see Dhoni. I'd be very surprised if he doesn't mentor or be a part of the family of CSK in an official capacity, said Hayden on Star Sports Cricket Live. CSK have been handling Dhoni's workload after his knee surgery. He only encounters a few deliveries when he comes out to bat. Batting quite lower in the order, the former skipper has faced 73 balls in the season and smashed 14 boundaries and 13 maximums at a strike rate of 220.54. I suppose the thing is when you come to the end of your career, whether it is the last part of his career or not, what you don't want to see is diminishing returns as an athlete. Firstly, as a leader, he is The Thala of the Chennai Super Kings. This is telling me that nothing here is about becoming anything else other than first place. He's desperately using his brains, all of that cricket knowledge. And of course, the power is there and that's always been MS Dhoni. He's always hit balls at this stage of an innings. At the front, you can understand how players can hit it. But at the back, it's really hard to hit balls, Hayden added. Meanwhile, former India cricketer and ex-CSK batter Ambati Rayudu believes that Dhoni might be playing in the next IPL season as well. I don't think this is his last game. I just don't see him wanting to end on this note. He looked a little frustrated, even when he got out. Thats very unlike M.S. Dhoni, he just wanted to qualify and finish on a high. But you never know with MS Dhoni, he might come back next year. And with the Impact Player role as well, it allows him to be able to come in those last few overs and truly make that impact. BCCI better not remove the Impact Player rule because we still want to see Dhoni play. So, it's up to BCCI now. Do we want to see Dhoni play or not, he said.
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Narayanan Vaghul cremated in Chennai, industry doyens pay last respects to veteran banker
Veteran banker and Padma Bhushan recipient Narayanan Vaghul, who passed away on May 18 at the age of 88, was cremated in Chennai on Sunday. Industry leaders including Ajay Piramal and R Seshasayee paid their respects. Vaghul, former head of ICICI, was remembered for his significant contributions to the banking sector, particularly in mentoring many successful women bankers. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also offered condolences.
Rayudu doesn't feel Dhoni has played his last match, puts ball in BCCI's court
New Delhi: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu doesn't feel MS Dhoni has played his last match in the IPL and wants the BCCI to continue with the contentious impact player rule as it could help the long-serving legend to keep going in top-flight cricket.Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings bowed out of this edition of the Indian Premier League following a 27-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a much-anticipated southern derby in Bengaluru on Saturday. The five-time defending champions needed 17 in the final over to qualify for the playoffs on better net run rate, but bowler Yash Dayal, after being hit for monstrous six by Dhoni, held his nerves to help RCB prevail. Later, speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, Rayudu said, I don't think this is his last game. I just don't see him wanting to end on this note. Even as the RCB players broke into wild celebrations, Dhoni shook hands with the opposition's reserves and support staff before quietly disappearing into the dressing room. Rayudu said, He looked a little frustrated, even when he got out. That's very unlike MS Dhoni, he just wanted to qualify and finish on a high. But you never know with MS Dhoni, he might come back next year. Rayudu, who played under Dhoni at CSK, brought the BCCI into the picture. ... With the impact player role as well, it gives him the opportunity to be able to come in those last few overs and truly make that impact. BCCI better not remove the impact player role because we still want to see MS Dhoni play. So, it's up to BCCI now. Do we want to see MS Dhoni play or not. While the match ended in agony for Dhoni and Co, RCB continued their revival with a sixth straight win in a row, a remarkable feat that saw them rise from the bottom of the table to make the playoffs. Speaking of Dhoni, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden said, Yeah, I suppose the thing is when you come to the end of your career, whether it is the last part of his career or not, what you don't want to see is diminishing returns as an athlete. Firstly, as a leader, he is The Thala of the Chennai Super Kings. This is telling me that nothing here is about becoming anything else other than first place. He's desperately using his brains, all of that cricket knowledge. And of course, the power is there and that's always been MS Dhoni. He's always hit balls at this stage of an innings. At the front, you can understand how players can hit it. But at the back, it's really hard to hit balls. Dhoni made 25 off 13 balls with the help of three fours and a huge six, showing that he can still send the ball a long, long way.
Rayudu doesnt feel Dhoni has played his last match, puts ball in BCCIs court
New Delhi: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu doesnt feel MS Dhoni has played his last match in the IPL and wants the BCCI to continue with the contentious impact player rule as it could help the long-serving legend to keep going in top-flight cricket. Dhonis Chennai Super Kings bowed out of this edition of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Punjab Kings elect to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Punjab Kings elect to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad Punjab Kings' stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their penultimate Indian Premier League contest, here on Sunday. While Punjab Kings are out of contention for making the IPL playoffs for the 10th year in a row, Sunrisers Hyderabad are eyeing two points from this game to bolster their chances of finishing second. SRH are currently third in the points table with 15 points, behind table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, who play later in the day. The outcomes of both the games on Sunday will finalise the team standings as well as playoffs fixtures in Ahmedabad and Chennai. KKR, RR, SRH and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the four teams to have made the playoffs this year. Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, T Natarajan. Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Atharva Taide, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (c&wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Shivam Singh, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar.
TN police crackdown on drug peddlers after state intelligence tip-off
Chennai, May 19 :Tamil Nadu police have commenced a crackdown on drug peddlers after the state intelligence gave tips on several groups engaged in procuring drugs online and selling them in the open market. The modus operandi of the gang is to buy certain specific tablets online and then sell them to students and other [] The post TN police crackdown on drug peddlers after state intelligence tip-off appeared first on The Shillong Times .
'Bade match ke bade player': Sehwag lauds Kohli's 'masterclass'
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the last playoff spot in the Indian Premier League 2024 with a 27-run victory over Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. The win was attributed to skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli's performances, with Bengaluru posting a total of 218/5, extending their winning streak to six matches.
Young midfielder Jiteshwor Singh signs contract extension with Chennaiyan FC
Young midfielder Jiteshwor Singh signs contract extension with Chennaiyan FC Chennai: After an impressive show in the recently concluded Indian Super League (ISL) season, Chennaiyin FC have handed a contract extension to Yumkhaibam Jiteshwor Singh that will keep him at the Marina Machans till 2025. The 22-year-old midfielder from Manipur, who has made his Indian [] The post Young midfielder Jiteshwor Singh signs contract extension with Chennaiyan FC appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
RCB vs CSK: Virat Kohlis yorker nahi, slower ball daal advice sparks Dhoni collapse
Bengaluru: Yash Dayals last-over heroics against Chennai Super Kings was labelled as a redemption act. A year after being smashed for five straight sixes in a similar situation for Gujarat Titans, which led to him losing a spot in the playing XI, falling ill and later being released by the franchise, Dayal rose from [] The post RCB vs CSK: Virat Kohlis yorker nahi, slower ball daal advice sparks Dhoni collapse appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Not Kohli or Faf, Harbhajan Singh names RCB's unsung hero as game changer against CSK
Not Kohli or Faf, Harbhajan Singh names RCB's unsung hero as game changer against CSK Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Rajat Patidar changed the game for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru with his quick-fire knock against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. RCB ended CSK's title defence by becoming the first team to qualify for the playoffs after having just one win in their first seven games of the season. In a rain-affected match, the duo of Virat Kohli and skipper Faf du Plessis forged a 78-run stand. Their partnership provided the base for RCB to put on a total which would help them reach the final four. After Kohli's dismissal, Patidar came in and struck 41 off just 23 deliveries on a surface which came in the aid of spinners. After the rain, the pitch offered a good deal of turn to the spinners. Patidar smacked four maximums into the stands and picked two boundaries to help RCB put 218/5 on the board. Kohli and Faf did well to not lose wickets at the time when the ball was spinning a lot just after the rain. This is a win I can't describe. I think Rajat Patidar changed the game with his knock. Cameron Green was in red-hot form, Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel. CSK fought back and looked well set to put 201 runs on the board which would have improved their net run rate than that of RCB's. With 17 runs needed in the final over, MS Dhoni cleared the entire stadium with a 110m six. But Dayal kept cool and struck back by removing Dhoni to put RCB just a step away from the final spot in the playoffs. Relying on the slower back-of-the-hand deliveries, he conceded just one run in the next four balls to seal a 27-run win for RCB. Yash Dayal became the superhero, after taking Dhoni's wicket he just conceded one run in four balls which was incredible, Harbhajan added. RCB will finish the group stage in the fourth spot with 14 points and a net run rate of 0.459. Their opponent for the Eliminator clash is yet to be decided. (ANI)
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'I can be the impact player': Gayle jokes about playing for RCB
Former RCB opener Chris Gayle humorously suggested serving as an impact substitute for the team and fondly recalled his time with the IPL franchise. Gayle was at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium when RCB secured a 27-run victory against Chennai Super Kings, clinching a playoff spot after winning only one of their initial seven matches.
Chennaiyin FC extend midfielder Jiteshwor Singh''s contract - NewsDrum
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Ravi Shastri's Iconic Voice Takes Centre Stage After RCB Qualifies To Playoffs
Bengaluru: In a thriller of a match, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged victorious and qualified for playoffs after they held their nerves in a nail-biting game against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). After the match, the internet erupted with various responses and memes. Few praised the team's effort, while few were focused on other things including the retirement of MS Dhoni, reactions of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli. An old video of Virat Kohli is also trending on social media. In the video Virat was seen motivating the RCB women's team, where he says, There is a 1 percent chance and sometimes that chance is good enough. But what matters is are you willing to give absolutely everything that you have to make that 1 into 10, grow that 10 to 30 and eventually something magical might come out of it. The old message of the star batter rightly fits into RCB's journey in this IPL season. Amid all of this what caught the eye of many cricketing fans was the voice of Ravi Shastri. The Indian former player has already secured a place among legendary commentators like Richie Benaud, Ion Bishop and others and has once again proved why he is deserving of the place. From team India's T20 World Cup victory in 2007 to the recent RCB vs CSK match it is Ravi Shastri's commentary that made these special moments legendary. Many would agree if we say, some iconic sightings in the history of cricket were made even more memorable with the voice of Ravi Shastri. It was Ravi Shastri's voice when VVS played his special innings of 281 against the Australia, when Yuvraj scored six sixers, during the T20 world Cup (2007) final and when Tendulkar scored the first ever 200 in an ODI and it was still Shastri when India won the ODI world cup after 28 years in 2011. Yet again in yesterday's IPL thriller, it was once again the master commentator and fans could not keep calm over it. After the fantastic game, celebrations erupted in the RCB dugout and a video capturing raw emotions was posted by the official handle of IPL on Social media. The video featured the commentary of Ravi Shastri, where he says in his iconic style, It's RCB who qualify for playoffs, It's a spectacular comeback and from nowhere they have made it to the last four. Commenting on the post on 'X' a user wrote, Only God knows how the great Ravi Shastri is there for doing commentary in all such great moments. A legendary passionate voice that we all love. While many others wrote goosebumps.
'If Dhoni hadn't gotten out...': Ex-player on what cost CSK playoff spot
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Chennai Super Kings could have secured a place in the IPL 2024 playoffs if MS Dhoni had not been dismissed by Yash Dayal's slower ball. The defending champions, CSK, were eliminated after a 27-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Chopra highlighted Dhoni's impact on the team's performance.
Ee Sala Cup Namde After a glorious win against Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore entered the IPL playoffs to come a step closer to winning the tournament.
Ruturaj Gaikwad scripts these milestones in IPL 2024
Chennai Super Kings' campaign in the 2024 Indian Premier League has been ended.
Dhoni to retire? CSK coach says MS knows what he is going to do
Chennai Super Kings faced playoff elimination after a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Bowling coach Eric Simons discussed MS Dhoni's impact and speculated on his IPL future. Simons praised Dhoni's ability to inspire confidence and simplify cricket strategy. Despite speculation, Dhoni's plans remain private. Simons admires Dhoni's cricketing wisdom and leadership.
Ruturaj To Lose CSK Captaincy After IPL 2024? Pathan's Big 'Jadeja' Warning
It has been a topsy-turvy run for Chennai Super Kings and their new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad in the ongoing IPL 2024.
'Don't think we have seen the last of Dhoni': Ex cricketers
Chennai Super Kings were eliminated from IPL 2024, but former India cricketer Robin Uthappa and Australian all-rounder Shane Watson are optimistic about MS Dhoni's return next season. Despite a knee injury, Dhoni showed impressive form, scoring 161 runs and striking 220.54 in 11 innings. However, CSK lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial game.
Shillong, May 19: Following the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) elimination from playoff contention with a loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), CSK bowling coach Eric Simons spoke out about MS Dhonis contribution to the team and his future. Dhonis retirement from the IPL is one of the biggest talking points as the 42-year-old former Indian [] The post MS knows what he is going to do: CSK bowling coach Eric Simons claims Dhoni has made up mind on his future appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Chennai Super Kings: Following the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) elimination from playoff contention with a loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), CSK bowling coach Eric Simons spoke out about MS Dhonis contribution to the team and his future. Dhonis retirement from the IPL is one of the biggest talking points as the 42-year-old former Indian captain is speculated to have played his last game for the men in yellow, a team which he has led to five IPL titles. There are so many memories of MS Dhoni, the knocks that he plays get you out of trouble. I was in the dugout and said it was incredible we are in a situation with our backs against the wall and he is at the wicket you just don't stop believing he can win for you, So I think that is one of the things that he brings to the group is the incredible self-belief. But he has a very simple structure and understanding of the game. I think that's what a lot of cricketers should strive for to, really understand the game and he does and he helps guys with that sort of information and knowledge so it is not to play like MS but understand your game and that's where MS is tremendous, said Eric. RCB pulled off a major comeback to upset the CSK fans as the team now sitting in fourth place was lurking towards the bottom end of the table for the first half of the season. What followed was incredible as they won the next six games on the trot to progress to the next stage where they will face either Rajasthan Royals or Sunrisers Hyderabad depending on the final two league games of the season. But I think anybody wants to speculate about his future, that is crazy. MS knows what he is going to do. I know that this year I have seen him hit the ball from the pre-tournament camp. So he is playing extremely well and he will make the decision. But he is a fantastic guy to be around. He has been fantastic to witness from the days I was with India and now with CSK. He is an incredible cricketer and an incredible individual in terms of his understanding of cricket and life. I think in many ways that what he passes on to guys is the incredible self-belief, never say die and a simple understanding of the game of cricket he can put it in simple words and I think that is one of the best things about him, added Simons.
Decoding batters with most IPL runs against RCB
Former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni on Saturday became the highest run-scorer against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh reveals his picks for finalists of IPL 2024
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh reveals his picks for finalists of IPL 2024 Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh named Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders as the two teams he feels will play the Indian Premier League (IPL) final. After enduring a month full of defeats in April, RCB are flying high with six wins on the trot. They defied the mathematical odds and punched their ticket for the playoffs following a 27-run against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. After scripting a story nothing short of a fairytale, RCB became the first side ever to qualify for the knockout stage after registering a sole win in their first seven games of a season. The Challengers became the fourth team after Rajasthan Royals, table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad to qualify for the playoffs. With the form that RCB are enjoying, Harbhajan feels that Kohli and KKR team mentor Gautam Gambhir who have had their on-field scuffle will return to face each other in the final. I feel that RCB and KKR will play the final. If that happens Kohli and Gambhir will be back to face each other. RCB can win the trophy from this point, they have fought hard for each run. If they play with this energy then it will be hard to stop this team, Harbhajan Singh said on his YouTube channel. The hype around Kohli and Gambhir's rivalry started to build in the previous edition of the IPL. A verbal spat between the Lucknow Super Giants bowler Naveen-ul-Haq and Royal Challengers Bangalore star batter Virat Kohli. LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir became the central figure as he was seen having an animated conversation with Virat after the match. Players, including KL Rahul, and support staff were seen separating the two. Kohli was then seen having a lengthy chat with LSG captain KL Rahul. In their second encounter of the previous season, Kohli had celebrated the fall of the LSG wickets during their innings in his trademark animated aggression. He was seen blowing kisses to the crowd after RCB won the game. However, during this year's IPL match between Gambhir's KKR and Virat's RCB, a lot of fans were excited about the possibility of another aggressive face-off between these two Indian stars. However, both Gambhir and Virat were spotted smiling and hugging each other, possibly hinting towards putting their past behind them. (ANI)
How Dhoni's 100-meter six helped Kohli's RCB beat Ruturaj's CSK to enter IPL playoffs
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a rain-interrupted IPL match, with key insights from Dinesh Karthik. A crucial moment occurred when MS Dhoni's six required a new ball, benefiting RCB's Yash Dayal. Karthik praised the team's resilience, highlighting their impressive comeback and encouraging his teammates to enjoy their success.
Virat Kohli scripts these records in IPL 2024 league stage
Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked a spot in the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season after defeating Chennai Super Kings in their last league-stage fixture.
'We missed Mustafizur': CSK captain rues players' unavailability
Royal Challengers Bangaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 28 runs on Saturday to qualify for the Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs.
Not Kohli's knock - Dayal picks RCB's game-changing moment
Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal believes dismissing MS Dhoni in the final over was pivotal in their must-win IPL match against Chennai Super Kings. RCB won, securing the last playoff spot. Dayal, who redeemed himself after last seasons setback against Kolkata, credited his success to support from RCBs management and leadership.
Spain Blocks Indian Arms To Israel
The Denmark-flagged cargo ship Marianne Danica sailed from Chennai on April 8 and was headed to the port of Haifa in Israel, according to maritime tracking portals and Spanish mediareports... The post Spain Blocks Indian Arms To Israel first appeared on Asian Lite USA .
MS Dhoni Hides Emotions, Disappears From Dugout After CSK Crash Out Of IPL 2024; Watch
Many are believing that MS Dhoni, who will turn 42 this year, has played his last game for Chennai Super Kings. His team crashed out of IPL after defeat to RCB.
Loyalty test in Bengaluru amidst rain
BENGALURU: Despite the lack of tactical advantage at the venue, M Chinnaswamy Stadium has always bled red for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Even on the morning of the clash against Chennai Super Kings, one could see fans chanting RCB, RCB, RCB from a BMTC bus while crossing the ground on Queens Road. And yet, as the evening wore on, despite the rain forecast, the colour began to change. Yellow slowly started creeping in. The No. 7 (MS Dhoni) yellow jerseys seemed to be the most visible one around the venue, followed by the No. 18 Virat Kohli T-shirts. One of the fans even took it to the next level, donning a MS Dhoni No. 7 jersey in RCB colours. That pretty much set the mood for the contest. Inside the venue, it was hard to tell who the home team was. Every RCB chant was matched by a CSK chant with almost equal number of yellow jerseys in the stands. It was understandable to a large extent, considering how it could well be the last game of Dhoni should Chennai end up on the losing side. With the prediction of rain around, Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to field, and RCB openers Kohli and Faf du Plessis came out all guns blazing. In the second over, Shardul Thakur went for 16 runs followed by a 13-run over from Tushar Deshpande as RCB raced to 31/0 in three overs. That is when the sky opened up and the rain stopped playing. Now, RCB have been on a bit of a winning streak, with five wins in a row. But the road to here has been far from smooth. At one point, RCB had seven losses in eight games and were at the bottom of the points table. It is not just the losses that hurt, but also the manner in which they happened. Before their one-run loss in Kolkata (7th one), they had conceded a record total at home against Sunrisers Hyderabad and lost by 25 runs, largely thanks to Dinesh Karthiks heroics. Among the many honest conversations that happened within the dressing room was a discussion within the spin bowling group. Until the KKR game, RCB had played a frontline spinner Karn Sharma only once; in the opening game of the season against CSK. Since then, they had opted for batting depth and went with part-timers, but it clearly hadnt worked. That is when Karn, Swapnil Singh and other spinners went to the team management. We had a chat, especially as a spin group, we talked to the coach and said we havent used the spinners so well. They took it in a very nice way, recalled Swapnil in a chat with this daily. Karn played against KKR, in their next game, an away contest in Hyderabad, RCB went back to playing two spinners, including Swapnil. That, among other things like Rajat Patidar and Will Jacks getting into the groove, proved to be a crucial piece of the puzzle. RCB won that match by 35 runs. And the spin duo Karn and Swapnil shared four wickets between themselves. Since then, the two spinners have played every game and RCB has continued to win all four. God has been kind, says Swapnil with a big smile. We have had two spinners all the way through till now that has been the changed and things have worked out for the spin group as well, he adds. Even as the play resumed on Saturday after a 41-minute break, once again, RCB would rely on Swapnil and Karn to do the job later in the night for them to get across the line.
Watch: Special lap of honour for RCB fans after playoff qualification
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their spot in the Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs with a thrilling victory over Chennai Super Kings. The stadium was filled with jubilation as fans celebrated their remarkable comeback. RCB players, led by Du Plessis, took a special lap of honour around the stadium, paying tribute to the fans who have consistently supported their team.
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma get emotional as RCB secures spot in playoffs
Bengaluru:Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB) continued their remarkable run by securing a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs with a gripping 27-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The match witnessed a heartwarming moment as RCBs former skipperVirat Kohliand his wife, actorAnushka Sharma, were overwhelmed with emotions following the teams crucial win at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Heavy rain in south Tamil Nadu, dams under surveillance in Kanyakumari
BILKULONLINE Chennai, May 19: Heavy rain lashed the south Tamil Nadu areas and dams were under surveillance in the Kanyakumari The post Heavy rain in south Tamil Nadu, dams under surveillance in Kanyakumari appeared first on Bilkul Online .
For Narikurava girls in Pallavaram, higher studies is a distant dream
CHENNAI: V Saranya, a Class 6 student from Narikurava Colony in Pallavaram cantonment area, aspires to become an IAS officer. I see my mother, along with other families, frequenting the collectors office to submit petitions for basic facilities like better roads, electricity and water. I want to become an IAS officer and address these issues, she says. However, not all children in the locality go to school like her. Her friend, S Yuvarani, of the same age, doesnt attend school and spends her days doing household chores. The stories of the children in the colony are almost similar with one half trying their best to attend school despite challenging circumstances and the other half quitting without proper guidance. Due to lack of awareness, parents stop girls from going to school when they become teenagers or attain puberty. Most of the children dont go to the schools. Our parents dont allow us and instead get us married, said S Krishnaveni (19), who discontinued her education after completing Class 9. About eight girl children in the locality that TNIE spoke to said they stopped going to school between classes 6 to 9 due to parental apprehensions and disinterest in studies. While Saranaya dreams big, she has no role model among the 180 families as they dont have a single graduate. V Maheshwari (20), one of Saranyas sisters, scored 400 marks in Class12 but eventually got married in 2023 and has a six-month-old child. Her other sister, Aishwarya (22), who is also married with kids, stopped her education after Class 11 and said she thinking about appearing for the Class 12 examinations as a private candidate. V Saranya, class 6 student I see my mother, along with other families, frequenting the collector's office to submit petitions for basic facilities. I want to be become an IAS officer and address these issues. There have been attempts by schools to ensure the children come to school regularly. There are schools available within a three to four kilometre radius. However, the children, especially boys, soon drop out, say the residents. I want my children to go to college. There is opposition from the elders in the house fearing that they would fall in love and get married to people outside the community. So, we got them married young. I hope my youngest daughter gets the chance to study well, says V Radhika, Saranyas mother. Radhika, one of the leaders in the community, says there are around 130 children in the locality, of which half of them are not going to the school. While the world is developing, our community is still the same. The government should plan interventions so that the next generation from the community gets a decent life. While we have been fighting for pattas for several years, it is refused as it falls under the cantonment area. Our people are hesitant to move to another locality as they have been living here for more than 40 years, she said. The absence of basic amenities, such as clean toilets with proper water connection further complicates the problems faced by them. We have a community toilet, but its in a bad condition. The water supply is also inadequate. Especially, women struggle to use the facility at night and we have to go in groups. Due to this, many of us refrain from using the toilet for extended periods, lamented G Mary, a 50-year-old resident. There is also only one drinking water pipe in the locality which provides water every alternate day and only 30 houses have electricity connection. School education department officials said that teachers have been engaged in the enrolment drive and special attention will be provided to habitations with vulnerable population.
Not Kohli's knock or Maxwell's spell, Yash Dayal picks Dhoni's wicket as game-changing moment for RCB Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal feels MS Dhoni's dismissal in the final over was the turning point of a nervy, do-or-die clash with Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The RCB prevailed in the test of redemption against the CSK as they became the final team to qualify for the playoffs. Last season, during the Gujarat Titans clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, Rinku Singh smashed five towering sixes in Dayal's over to seal victory for his team. A year later, Dayal found himself in a similar situation. With 17 needed off the final over, MS Dhoni tonked a 110m six out of the park, foreshadowing a similar outcome for the pacer. But Dayal struck back and removed Dhoni to put RCB just a step away from the final spot in the playoffs. Relying on the slower back-of-the-hand deliveries, he conceded just one run in the next four balls to seal a 27-run win for RCB. I think the turning point, I was bowling the last and the most crucial over, I conceded a six on the first delivery and the next ball, I got Mahi (MS Dhoni) bhai's wicket. So maybe it was the turning point of the game according to me, Dayal said in the post-match press conference. The only thing that was going through my mind was to bowl a good delivery. I didn't have to look at the scoreboard, I just had to bowl well. So that confidence helped me while executing (the final over), he added. Dayal's career has completely turned around since he joined Bengaluru. His performances this season have helped him to put Rinku's heroic five sixes aside. The backing that he has received from the management has certainly played its role. The biggest benefit that I got after joining RCB is that I have received proper backing. The management told me that I am an important player and I will be backed from beginning to end. All I want to say is the result of their decision to back is paying off, Dayal stated. Under a situation that exuded pressure, Dayal pointed out the role of RCB captain Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli's presence which kept the pressure off the youngsters. Faf du Plessis is an unbelievable captain. One of the biggest things is that he is an athlete so positive vibes are always there on the ground. Youngsters don't feel pressure when Faf and Kohli are present on the field, Dayal said. RCB will finish the group stage in the fourth spot with 14 points and a net run rate of 0.459. The final two games of the group stage will decide the opponent that Bengaluru will face in the knockout stage. (ANI)
Consumer panel directs company, service centre to replace defective printer, slaps Rs 15K fine
VIRUDHUNAGAR: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Srivilliputhur recently directed a printer company and a service centre to replace a customer's defective inkjet printer with a new one, as the former was not repaired properly by the respondents. The panel also slapped a fine of Rs 15,000 on the company and the centre citing deficiency in service. The order was issued by President SJ Chakkkaravarthy and member M Muthulakshmi on a petition filed by B Vijayasarathan, a resident of Srivilliputhur, against the manager of the printer company in Bengaluru, regional manager of the company in Chennai and the authorised person of the service centre in Madurai. The petitioner, who ran an e-seva centre, had purchased a multi-functional inkjet printer for business purposes in November 2022. After a few days, he observed defects in the printer, which had a one-year warranty, and approached a service centre. In spite of servicing for four months, the printer continued to remain defective and the petitioner raised the issue with the service centre and the printer company in vain, sources said. In November 2023, an authorised person of the service centre assured the petitioner to provide him with a new printer, following talks with the company. However, no further action was taken to replace the defective product, and the petitioner approached the commission, sources added. The panel, which observed a deficiency in service, directed the respondents, either individually or jointly, to replace the defective printer with a new one of the same model and company. It further slapped a fine of `10,000 on the respondents for causing mental agony and material loss to the petitioner, and `5,000 for litigation expenses.
'Dhoni knows...': Simons to people predicting veteran's IPL future
Chennai Super Kings' bowling consultant Eric Simons expressed admiration for MS Dhoni and believes speculating about the veteran's future is unwise. Despite CSK's title defence ending after a 27-run loss to RCB, Simons highlighted Dhoni's simplicity, self-belief, and knack for overcoming difficult situations as invaluable qualities he brings to the team.
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Heavy rain in south TN, dams under surveillance in Kanyakumari
Chennai: Heavy rain lashed the south Tamil Nadu areas and dams were under surveillance in the Kanyakumari district, said officials on Sunday. The Fire and Rescue Department has also geared up for any potential rescue operation. Also ReadPost results, Stalin to remove DMK district secretaries who performed poorly Kanyakumari district Fire Officer Sathyakumar while speaking Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Three districts in Tamil Nadu likely to get very heavy rain on May 19
CHENNAI : The heat has paved way for rains in the state, with three districts Theni, Tirunelveli and Tenkasi likely to get isolated heavy to very heavy rain to extremely heavy rain on Sunday, Regional Metereological Centre (RMC) said. The centre has issued a heavy rainfall warning for some parts of the state in the coming week as well. Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Kanniyakumari, Virudhunagar, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Nilgiris and Dindigul districts and heavy rain at isolated places over Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi and Pudukkottai districts. Coonoor and Mettupalayam received heavy rainfall of around 17 cm each in the 24 hours between 8.30 am on Friday until 8.30 am on Saturday, according to the rainfall data from RMC. Usilampatti in Madurai recorded 9 cm of rainfall while Sivagiri in Tenkasi, Kil Kotagiri Estate and Burliar in the Nilgiris along with Madathukulam in Tiruppur received 8 cm rainfall each. From 8.30 am to 5.30 pm on Saturday, the Ooty observatory recorded an average of 3.8 cm of rainfall and Coimbatore recorded 3 cm. Valparai, Dharmapuri and Kodaikanal recorded 1.9 cm, 1.2 cm and 1 cm on average during the period. Vellore, Yercaud, Kanniyakumari and Madurai received light rains. On Monday, isolated heavy to very heavy rain with extremely heavy rain is likely over Kanniyakumari, Theni, and Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts, and heavy to very heavy rain is likely at isolated places over Virudhunagar, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Nilgiris and Dindigul districts. Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Madurai, Sivaganga, Thoothukudi, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Perambalur and Tiruchirappalli districts and Karaikal areas are also likely to get heavy rain. For Chennai, light to moderate rain is on the cards for the next 48 hours ending Monday afternoon. Maximum temperature is likely to be 34-35C and minimum temperature is likely to be around 26C. Moderate rain on the cards for Chennai Light to moderate rain is on the cards In Chennai for the next 48 hours ending Monday afternoon. Maximum temperature is likely to be 34-35C and minimum is likely to be 26C
IIT Bhubaneswar to set up centre for coastal erosion
BHUBANESWAR: IIT Bhubaneswar will establish a centre for coastal and river bank erosion, primarily focusing on research related to the morphological aspects of coastal landforms, river bank stability, and scour and deposition issues related to various offshore structures. The centre will be set up by the School of Infrastructure under the Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) scheme of the Ministry of Science and Technology. The institute has signed an MoU with Chennai-based NeXHS Renewables Private Limited as per which the latter will provide partial funds for procuring necessary equipment for the proposed centre. By combining academic expertise with industry insights, the partnership aims to accelerate the development and deployment of scalable renewable energy solutions that address the evolving needs of society and contribute to a sustainable future, IIT Bhubaneswar officials said. IIT Bhubaneswar director Prof Shreepad Karmalkar said the collaboration represents a significant step towards the institutes efforts to harness the power of renewable energy technologies for a greener and more sustainable future.
Watch: Anushka Sharma got emotional after RCBs victory, fans saw such a sight for the first time!
Anushka Sharma Reaction:After this victory of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the wife of dashing batsman Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma became very emotional. Tears of joy were also seen in Anushka Sharmas eyes and fans saw such a sight for the first time. Let us tell you that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings ...
US NSA to visit Israel for talks on ceasefire
Chennai: The National Security Advisor (NSA) of the US, Jake Sullivan will reach Tel Aviv on Sunday on a two-day visit and hold a series of meetings with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and the chiefs of Mossad and Shin Bet. The arrival of Sullivan assumed significance after the US publicly Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Royal 'Comeback' Bengaluru! RCB's epic turnaround gets a bow online
On Saturday, as Yash Dayal bowled the final delivery and Ravindra Jadeja missed it, the RCB camp erupted in wild celebrations. Their 27-run victory over Chennai Super Kings marked their sixth consecutive win and secured their spot in the playoffs, while simultaneously eliminating the five-time champions from the tournament.
Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma Cant Hold Back Tears As RCB Edge Past CSK To Enter IPL Playoffs
Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru rose like a phoenix and earned themselves a playoff spot in style on Saturday night. In a match which went past midnight, RCB held their calm against the defending champions and came out victorious. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated defending champions Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs to secure the fourth [] The post Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma Cant Hold Back Tears As RCB Edge Past CSK To Enter IPL Playoffs appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
RCB's dramatic comeback run continues, make IPL playoffs
The IMD issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall on Saturday, causing downpour in the virtual knockout match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings. Despite the rain, the jam-packed stadium waited for the showers, and RCB's combined batting effort led to a commanding 218/5 score, marking the beginning of a well-scripted and executed victory.
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CPI to use partys new Erode building to hold workshop on Marxism
CHENNAI: The Communist Party of India (CPI) is planning to use its new building on 5,000 square feet land at Gobichettipalayam in Erode district to conduct regular workshops on Marxist ideology for its cadre and functionaries. The building, named after freedom fighter and one of the founding members of CPI in Tamil Nadu CS Subramaniam will be inaugurated by the partys national general secretary D Raja on Monday. K Santhanam, state convener of CPIs education department, said the workshops for the members of the partys 18 wings will vary in duration - from 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, to 45 days - depending on the participants positions within the party. Branch-level functionaries will attend three-day camps that focus on the basics of Marxism, political economy, Indias social conditions regarding caste and religion, Indian history and the freedom struggle, the role of various parties and organisations in the freedom movement, the Communist Manifesto and revolutionary movements. Former MLA N Periyasamy emphasised the importance of the initiative stating, The Communist party strives to bring societal change based on Marxist ideology. Educating our cadre on the relevance of our ideology in the changing political landscape and society is essential.
TN farmers fear opening river sand quarries will lead to water crisis
CHENNAI: The state governments attempt to reopen river sand quarries in the delta districts after nearly nine months has evoked mixed reactions from farmers, sand lorry owners and civil engineers. Farmers have voiced strong concerns, urging the government not to reopen the quarries, as they fear the extraction of sand from riverbeds will affect water storage and flow in the region. KV Elankeeran, president of Federation of Cauvery Delta Farmers Association, told TNIE, The use of machines to take sand from riverbeds in the Cauvery region has led to water scarcity, especially in areas like Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai. These areas have seen a significant drop in groundwater levels. Pointing out that the neighbouring states such as Karnataka and Kerala have started using manufactured sand (M-sand) and plastering manufactured sand (P-sand), Elankeeran urged the state government to reconsider reopening the quarries. On the other hand, S Yuvaraj, president of Tamil Nadu State Sand Lorry Owners Association, emphasised the importance of river sand for quality construction. However, he suggested avoiding the use of machines for mining in river beds. Instead of machines, manpower can be used for sand extraction. The ban on machinery use in the Palar river should be applied to other rivers as well, Yuvaraj suggested. He noted the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has instructed the water resources department not to use machines for excavating river beds. After the Model Code of Conduct for the parliament elections is lifted, Yuvaraj said, he is planning to submit a detailed proposal for mining activities to the government. MC Vasantha Kumar, secretary of Metropolitan Civil Engineering Association told TNIE, Gujarat has a council for professional civil engineers, and Karnataka recently passed a bill for their own council. We have been requesting the state government for long to set up a similar council. He added, If the council is established, civil engineers, along with the government, can spread awareness among the public regarding balanced use of both river sand and M-Sand. Highlighting that the construction cost has gone up from `2,150 to `2,450 per square feet, he said this is the right time to intervene in the issue. A senior government official responded saying, While discussions on reopening quarries in delta districts are under way, we are yet to decide on the number of quarries. After the MCC is lifted, the government will take a policy decision, and quarry operations may start by the end of June or July.
Rise in attacks on TTEs raises security concerns in Kerala
KOZHIKODE: Attacks on travelling ticket examiners (TTEs) have become a daily occurrence in Kerala. Last Wednesday, two separate incidents of attacks on TTEs were reported. In Kozhikode, a man from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands was arrested for attacking a female TTE on the Mangalore-Chennai Mail train. On the same day, Manoj Varma from Uttar Pradesh and Shammi Raja from Thiruvananthapuram were attacked in Wadakkanchery on the Bengaluru-Kanyakumari Express. These repeated incidents are not only alarming but also raise serious concerns about the security provided to railway employees. According to railway data, there have been four reported attacks on TTEs in 2024. However, considering the frequent clashes between TTEs and passengers in Malabar region, the actual numbers could be much higher. Most of these attacks occur when TTEs question passengers who board reserved compartments with general tickets. Some of these clashes have resulted in serious injuries to TTEs and even fatalities. On April 2, 48-year-old TTE K Vinod was pushed to death from a moving train by a migrant worker. Vinods death caused significant panic among railway employees. Yet the attacks continue. On May 12, another TTE Vikram Kumar Meena, a native of Rajasthan, was attacked when he asked a passenger to produce his ticket. Meena, who suffered a blow to his nose, is currently undergoing treatment for his injuries. The railways is taking rigorous actions to address these altercations. We are trying our best to provide safety for our employees. As part of preventive measures, the railways has strengthened RPF/GRP escorts, implemented preventive checks, and is closely monitoring suspicious persons. We are also conducting extensive patrolling and passenger checks both on station premises and on board. Additionally, we are organising awareness campaigns among passengers, said an official of Southern Railway Palakkad division. Officials also stated that the railways is assisting victims in pursuing legal action against offenders. We are trying to avoid unnecessary altercations between TTEs and passengers. However, if any incidents occur, the railways will assist the victim employees in lodging complaints with the GRP or local police. In 2024 alone, four such cases have been reported in Kerala, all of which have resulted in the arrest of the offenders, the official added. Deboarding unreserved passengers from reserved coaches is the primary cause of these altercations. Increased passenger footfall during the summer vacation has led to overcrowding in general compartments. As a result, passengers try to board reserved coaches with general tickets. A TTEs duty is to restrict the entry of unreserved passengers into reserved coaches. Another issue is that in all these incidents, the accused were intoxicated, the official said. However, passengers associations said the Railways policies are the major reasons for the recurring attacks. The Railways is cutting down the number of general compartments and increasing reserved coaches to boost revenue. However, they are not providing any alternative solutions to reduce the rush in general compartments. Thats why passengers are boarding reserved coaches, leading to clashes with TTEs, said Rasheed Kavvayi, a member of the Zonal Railway Consultative Committee. Measures taken As part of preventive measures, the railways has strengthened RPF/GRP escorts, implemented preventive checks, and is closely monitoring suspicious persons It is also conducting extensive patrolling and passenger checks both on station premises and on board Additionally, awareness campaigns being prganised among passengers
Tamil Nadu government chips in as colleges deny seat to PwD students citing trivial reasons
CHENNAI: The state government has sent a list of pointers to all public and private higher education institutions to ensure disabled students dont miss out on admissions because of incorrect reading of the Rights of Persons With Disabilities (RPWD) Act. The May 10 letter by S Nagarajan, secretary for Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, was drafted after a detailed study of prospectus of some universities revealed arbitrary reasons for denying admissions to disabled students under the 5% reservation, which was against the letter and spirit of the Act. The letter noted four major issues: Age relaxation of five years as per the Act not extended, reservation given in case of certain disabilities and blanket restriction for some others, vagueness in assessing suitability of candidates and the method of implementation of the 5% reservation. For example, the letter cited that Dr J Jayalalithaa Fisheries University gave reservation only to candidates with 40%-70% locomotor disability even in BBA and management-oriented degrees and excluded others. Same issue was found in the Tamil Nadu Agriculture University prospectus too. Similarly, the directorate of medical education had completely excluded those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Specific Learning Disability for all para medical courses, though mild ASD (
Big game, big crowd, fans throng Chinnaswamy
BENGALURU: The dark clouds and threat of rain did not deter the enthusiastic Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans who had been eagerly waiting for the clash between the home team and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as they thronged the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in large numbers on Saturday. While a large number of fans filled the stadium, others who missed out on tickets stood outside the stadium watching the match on their phones. A group of college friends, supporters from both teams, teased each other. But they said their loyalties for IPL teams differ, but they have been enjoying the rivalry for the last 10 years. Emotions ran high among supporters as they discussed the possibility of this being CSKs Thalapa MS Dhonis final last and, probably, the last match. Sneha, a doctor from Nagpur, said, We came all the way here so my husband could see him. If it rains, it will be a different story, but I hope we get to see him play and qualify for the playoffs.
Exhume body, do re-postmortem in custodial torture case, says Madras HC
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has ordered the re-postmortem of a Dalit worker by exhuming his buried body in an alleged custodial torture case. R Anju, wife of the deceased K Raja, had filed a petition in the HC saying that her husband had allegedly died after being subjected to torture at the Villupuram Taluk Police Station. Justice R Sakthivel passed the order in a special sitting on Friday. The judge directed that authorities, including Villupuram collector, exhume Rajas body and a team of two doctors with masters degree in forensic medicine, one each from Madras Medical College and Tiruchy KAP Viswanatham Government Medical College, conduct the re-postmortem. The judge said X-ray examination shall be done to find out antemortem injuries, if any, on the body of the deceased. He also directed the authorities to preserve the CCTV footage of the Villupuram Taluk Police Station recorded between 6am on April 4 and 6pm on April 10. Petitioners suspicion of custodial torture is reasonable, says judge The petitioner had said that her husband, employed in a canteen, was forcibly taken to the police station on April 10 and subjected to custodial torture leading to the death. Human rights activist and advocate Henri Tiphane, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that the prisoners search register showed that Raja was released on station bail as he was feeling unwell and dizzy. If he was feeling unwell when he was under police custody, they themselves should have taken him to the hospital, but it was not done. This created serious suspicion around the death, he argued. Referring to the arguments, the judge observed that suspicion of the petitioner that her husband died of custodial torture is reasonable and cannot be brushed aside easily. Hence, an inquiry under Section 176 of CRPC is essential to unearth the truth, the judge said. Government advocate S Udayakumar, representing the police, submitted that the deceased was picked up by a police team during vehicle check as he was holding liquor bottles intended for illegal sale. After registering a case, he was allowed to go on station bail in the presence of his employer and a co-worker. The cause of death, as per postmortem report, was combined effects of aspiration and pre-existing coronary atherosclerosis, Udayakumar said.
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RCB beat CSK by 27 runs to secure final IPL play-off spot
BENGALURU, May 18: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated defending champions Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs to secure the fourth and final play-off spot in the Indian Premier League here on Saturday. Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad had already qualified for the play-offs. Sent into bat, RCB posted a challenging 218 for five against CSK in their must-win. Skipper Faf du Plessis (54) and Virat Kohli (47) shared 78 runs for the opening stand in 9.4 [] The post RCB beat CSK by 27 runs to secure final IPL play-off spot appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
HT Correspondent BISWANATH CHARIALI, May 18: Tankeswar Barua, a resident of Bejorhola, Pub Nagsankar, and a retired LP school teacher, was remembered in a memorial meeting organised by Pub Nagsankar CRCC at his residence on Saturday. Barua was born on January 1, 1964, at Bejorhola village. He passed away on May 13 in Chennai while []
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Mumps cases surge, raises concerns about complications
Exhume body of custodial death victim, says HC
Fisherman held for murdering wife at Cuddalore
Flying to Port Blair from city will cost you a bomb
Tambaram corporation to vaccinate 14,000 stray dogs by June
Stalin lashes out at Modi for remarks on Vidiyal Payanam
Stray dog census in city to resume in June
Stray dog census in city to resume in June - The Times of India
Stray dog census in city to resume in June The Times of India
Two foreign cagers to be part of TN team for elite Asian tournament
Two foreign cagers to be part of TN team for elite Asian tournament - The Times of India
Two foreign cagers to be part of TN team for elite Asian tournament The Times of India
Three more arrested in rowdy murder
Modis statement on bulldozer justice false, says ex-minister Chidamabaram
Hypertension camp at city school
RCB turn the heat on Chennai - Deccan Herald
RCB turn the heat on Chennai Deccan Herald
'Couldn't get over the line': Ruturaj Gaikwad
After his side's 27-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said they couldn't get over the line in the game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
I dedicate my man of the match award to Dayal: Faf
Pacer Yash Dayal kept his cool in a tense final over to seal a 27-run win against Chennai Super Kings and send RCB through to the play-offs.
RCB win six in row to make IPL play-offs, Chennai out
What a night! Such a great atmosphere, player of the match Du Plessis, who did a lap of honour with his team for the home fans, said.
