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Pant reveals reason behind accident as Dhami calls

Dehradun, Jan 1 : Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met cricketer Rishabh Pant at Max Hospital in Dehradun on Sunday.

The 25-year-old cricketer had met an accident after his Mercedes car lost control while he was driving from Delhi to Roorkee on December 30.



The Chief Minister said that there is a lot of improvement in Pant's health.

During the meeting, Pant pointed out that the cause of the accident was a pothole or some black thing on the road.



Earlier reports suggested that the accident happened because Pant fell asleep at the wheel.

Regarding his further treatment, the wicketkeeper batsman said that the decision has to be taken by the BCCI and the doctors.



"Only they (BCCI and doctors) will decide what to do," Pant said, adding that he is satisfied with ongoing treatment and there is improvement in his health now.



Chief Minister Dhami also met the doctors treating the cricketer to enquire about his condition.



The Chief Minister later met Pant's family at the hospital, and assured them of all support by the state government for the treatment.

--IANS

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National Youth Festival logo and Mascot released in K’taka

Bengaluru, Jan 7 : Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai released a logo and mascot of the National Youth Festival to be held in Hubballi-Dharwad from January 12.

In a function held virtually on Saturday, Bommai thanked the Government of India for allowing Karnataka to host this year's National Youth Festival and Khelo India University Sports meet.

The state has made all arrangements to host the Youth Festival on a grand scale.

On the occasion, a discussion on the arrangements for the event was held, and it was decided to hold a meeting of young legislators, MPs and other elected representatives.

The Railway Board agreed to attach special coaches for the youths coming to Hubballi-Dharwad from different parts of the country.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur appreciated design of the Youth Festival's logo and mascot through the competition.



The logo prepared by Bansilal Ketki of Odisha was selected and she will get a cash prize of Rs 50,000.

This national flower, Lotus inspired her to prepare the logo which will convey nationalism, selfless service, unity and cooperation.

It will also represent India's progress in economy, foreign affairs, the upgradation of the Indian army, G-20, and the chairmanship of the United Nations Security Council.

Similarly, Inbam of Bengaluru who has created 'Champi Chikka', was selected as the mascot and he will get a cash prize of Rs 50,000.

This has the design of an elephant and it will show that Karnataka has the highest number of elephants in the country.



It will also showcase global climate change, achieving the goal of sustainable development, and world peace, and the rapid strides of India and its youths in the fields of sports, startups, creativity, and education.

The theme of this year's Youth Festival is 'Vikasit Yuva, Vikasit Bharath', and over 7500 delegates from all over the country are expected to participate in this event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open this festival in Hubballi on January 12 to coincide with the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

Apart from Anuraj Thakur, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Karnataka Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports C.

Narayanagowda and noted Kannada actor Tara Anuradha were also present at the function.

--IANS

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‘Teaching is an art,’ says Dhoni at Kerala professor’s book launch

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 9 : Iconic cricketer M.S.Dhoni said that he has always been a big fan of teachers, as he released the autobiography of techno-educationalist, Prof K.

K. Abdul Gaffar's 'Njaan Sakshi'(me as the witness) that reveals many interesting details.

Expressing gratitude to his teachers, Dhoni said that the autobiography will provide an insight into Prof Gaffar's journey and how education and students have changed over the years.

"As a teacher, you have to make it as simple as possible for the students to understand.

In a class, you have to consider every student as all of them have different IQ levels. So I feel teaching is not only a profession, it is an art where you discipline students and also tell them about their strengths and weaknesses to groom them.

So, I have always been a big fan of the teachers I had throughout my schooling. I have never been to a college, but I think I did quite well," said Dhoni who came all the way from his hometown Ranchi to Kasargod - the northern most tip of Kerala.

Marwan Al Mullah, the CEO of Dubai health authority (DHA), received the first copy from Dhoni.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, in a video message said that Prof Gaffar's autobiography highlights his life, knowledge, and dedication.

According to the Governor, this work will serve as inspiration for everyone.

In addition to teaching at REC Kozhikode and TKM Engineering College Kollam, Prof Abdul Gaffar served as the principal of the Engineering College in Bhatkal, Karnataka.

Incidentally, the book includes the infamous disappearance of P.

Rajan, an engineering student from Kozhikode REC, during the emergency period and recalls the pressure put on him on behalf of the government and the police to influence him as a witness in the case.

He was the last person who saw Rajan before the latter was taken into custody by the police from the REC hostel on March 1, 1976.

According to Prof Gaffar, he had met Rajan and his friends at his place as they were coming back after winning the university youth festival.

His emotional account of Rajan waving at him as he walks into the night is one of the most heart-warming passages of the book.

The book has a lot of such details about the case, both known and unknown to Kerala society.

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Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi on 24×7 external oxygen after contracting Covid

New Delhi, Jan 13 : Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi on Friday revealed that he is on 24x7 external oxygen after contracting Covid-19 twice in two weeks and deep pneumonia.

The 59-year old took to social media to give updates about his health, saying that he was airlifted to London from Mexico after three weeks of confinement.



"After 3 weeks in confinement with a double Covid in 2 weeks accompanied by influenza and deep pneumonia - and post trying several times to leave.

Finally landed via air ambulance accompanied by two doctors and superstar super efficient son who did so much for me back in london," wrote Lalit in his instagram post along with his picture from the hospital bed.



"The flight was smooth. Unfortunately still on 24/7 external oxygen. Thank u to all at @vistajet for going the extra mile. I am extremely grateful to all. Love to all. Big hug," he added.

In another post, he also mentioned about saviours -- two doctors-- who took care of him.

"With my two saviours. The two Drs seriously for 3 weeks monitored me treated. Me 24/7. 1 Mexico City based whose care I was under and the second my London Dr who specifically flew in to Mexico City to accompany me back to London.

I have no words to describe of they sacrificed there time etc to get me out. Still need time to recover. Currently on 24/7 external oxygen," wrote Modi along with pictures of two doctors.

"I was I thought touch and go. But my children and thief friends and my close friend @harish_salve_ who were all with me 2 out of my three weeks fully by my side.

They are all my family and part of me. God bless. Jai hind. Not to forget the @vistajet crew. Who were better then par excellence. Thank u my friend @thomasflohrvista," he added.

Last year, the businessman had made his relationship with Sushmita official on social media, with a note and an array of photos.

However, the duo haven't been spotted much post making their relationship public, leading to various speculations.



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Hockey fans from around the world flocking to Odisha for World Cup

Bhubaneswar, Jan 15 : Hockey lovers from different parts of India and also countries like France, Germany and Japan have reaching Odisha to witness the 2023 Men's FIH Odisha Hockey World Cup Bhubaneswar-Rourkela.

The host venues are the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and the 'Mecca of Indian Hockey', Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

Nearly every match in the World Cup has been played in front of a full house so far, across both the venues.

This is no small feat considering that the Kalinga Stadium can seat over 15,000 people while the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium is the largest field hockey stadium in the world with a capacity exceeding 20,000.

The streets are filled with fans from all over, often dressed in their team's colours and brandishing flags and banners.

The atmosphere is electric, and the overwhelming response from the locals and fans alike is a great sign for sports in Odisha and India.

Bhubaneswar, the capital Odisha, is known for its rich cultural heritage and is often referred to as the temple city of India.

The ancient temples and monuments in the city have been beautifully illuminated for the event, adding to the already vibrant atmosphere.

The streets are adorned with colorful murals celebrating the event, creating a truly convivial and celebratory atmosphere.

Rourkela, on the other hand, is a bustling industrial city and Hockey pocket known for its steel plant.

The cities underwent an aesthetic transformation for the event, with several fan parks and screenings being set up to provide an immersive experience for fans.

Besides, the deep love of hockey that is ubiquitous amongst the people of Odisha.

The great response can partly be attributed to the numerous fan experiences on offer.

Amongst those is Olly Land, a themed fan experience based on the mascot for Odisha sports, Olly.

Olly Land comprises many features to captivate visitors, including stunning display of lights in the form of art installations that pay homage to the culture of Odisha.

They feature the Sambar Deer, the Rath wheel (an iconic symbol of the sacred Konark temple), the coveted World Cup trophy, and a hockey stick.

The fan parks in both cities are bustling with activity, providing an opportunity for fans to engage in a variety of activities and games.

The screens set up for live screenings of the matches are also, providing an opportunity for fans to come together and cheer on their teams.

The fan parks have several food and drink stalls selling delicious local delicacies, adding to the overall experience.

In addition to the sporting action, there are also several cultural events taking place in both cities.

For example, Dot Fest, is an event in Bhubaneswar, which runs from January 15 to 29, will feature an assortment of entertainment activities such as traditional dance performances to music concerts, there is something to engage fans of all ages.

The cultural events are taking place in the evenings, providing an opportunity for fans to relax and enjoy the local culture after a day of exciting sporting action, and soak in the pleasant winter breeze.

The event has attracted fans from all over the world, and the host cities have been beautifully curated to provide an unforgettable experience.

As Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, "I would like to welcome the delegates, fans and athletes from all over the world.

Odisha has long been known for its hospitality and I am sure everybody will take home a little part of Odisha."

With so many fan experiences on offer and cultural events taking place, there is something for everyone to enjoy, regardless of age, gender or interest.

--IANS

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Akshay Kumar expresses ‘heartfelt condolences’ to kin of Vegas shooting victims

New Delhi [India], October 3 : Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has expressed his "heartfelt condolences to the families, who lost their loved ones" after a gunman went onto a shooting spree, which left around 58 died and more than 500 others injured at a Las Vegas musical concert in U.S.

The 50-year-old took to Twitter and wrote, "Still trying to wrap my head around the monstrous #LasVegas shooting! My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones ????" American country singer Jason Aldean was performing, when a gunman opened fire on concert-goers in Las Vegas.

The gunman, identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, unleashed a hail of bullets from the 32nd floor of the nearby Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said on Monday.

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Khilji is ‘scarface’ 2.0 in Ranveer Singh’s Padmavati look

New Delhi [India], October 3 : Ranveer Singh's look as Sultan Alauddin Khilji is finally out and it's everything a fan of the 'energiser bunny,' as he is fondly called, would die for (quite literally).

Ghastly, kohl-eyed, and ferocious, with a uniquely-styled hair, Ranveer's Padmavati look is what nightmares are made of, or may be for and reeks of the adjectives already been given to him - the villain of the piece, the evil, and the lustful megalomaniac.

The badass little scar underneath his eye gives a serious run for money to the original scarface. Making him look even deadlier is the malevolent colour of his eyes, which gives him an even more grungy look.

The swashbuckling actor took to Twitter to introduce the world to the character by posting two posters.

Prior to this, the makers had first revealed Deepika Padukone's look as Rani Padmini following which they revealed Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh.

Deepika Padukone as the beautiful, elegant and unibrowed Queen Padmini aka Padmavati was enough to make the Twitterati fall in love with the gorgeousness of the actress, while Shahid Kapoor as Padmavati's husband, the grim, battle-ravaged Maharawal Ratan Singh was a delight and a revelation.

'Padmavati' is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The movie went through its share of controversies with a fringe Rajput group, Rajasthan's Shri Rajput Karni Sena, vandalising the sets of the movie a couple of times, and even manhandling the director once.

They are said to have issues with how Bhansali is handling the equation between Padmavati and Khilji. It was also reported that playing Khilji had taken a toll on Ranveer's mind and consequentially, he actually had his friends worried.

The actor is now even planning to go to a psychiatrist to get rid of the Khilji influences. The magnum opus is all set to hit the screens on December 1..

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Esha Deol shares details of her next titled Main, co-starring Amit Sadh

Not too long ago, Esha Deol teased her fans about her featuring in an upcoming project. While it has been a while since the actress featured on the big screen, in her recent post, she confirmed that she has indeed returned to films. Sharing details of her next on social media, Esha revealed that her upcoming film has been titled Main and it features Kai Po Che star Amit Sadh.

Esha Deol shares details of her next titled Main, co-starring Amit Sadh

In her recent Instagram post, Esha Deol shared photos of her shooting for Main, which included one with a clapperboard and another one was her shooting for a scene in a prison with Amit Sadh, who is supposedly a prisoner in the film. The actress also posted details of the film, wherein she revealed that it will be directed by Sachin Saraf where it will be produced by UV Films. She also revealed that the film will feature Amit Sadh. She announced her new venture with a caption that read, “मैं aa rahi hoon phir ek baar ! Naya Kirdar Nayi Film Naya Ehsaas . Shower me and my new film “MAIN” with your blessings”.

 

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Last week, the actress had teased her fans by talking about her hairstyle for her upcoming project in an Instagram post. She had posted a note saying, “My side parting days seem to make an entry again .Also am highly considering this hairstyle for my upcoming project . What say ? This has been my go to hairdo since I was 18 and all of you who closely watched my work in films must have noticed this hairstyle in almost every film back in the day . Now after a long time it seems to have made its way back on me.” However, she did not reveal any details about her new project.

 

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On the work front, Esha Deol was last seen in the web series Rudra: The Edge of Darkness. The actress also has another web series in the pipeline, titled Invisible Woman.

Also Read: Amit Sadh commences the shoot for his next film Main, to essay the role of encounter specialist; see photos

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Selfiee: Karan Johar reveals a glimpse of Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi face off in this motion poster

Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi starrer Selfiee, which is a remake of the Malayalam film Driving License, will be seeing the two stars together for the first time. To add to that, it is produced by Dharma Productions. Considering that the film brings an unconventional trio, there has been immense buzz about it. And now adding to the anticipation, the makers have unveiled a special motion poster of the film.

Selfiee: Karan Johar reveals a glimpse of Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi face off in this motion poster

Readers would be aware that the original film Driving License featured Prithiviraj Sukumaran in the role of a popular superstar whereas Suraj Venjarammoodu essays the character of a Motor Vehicle Inspector. Going by the recent motion poster, Akshay Kumar will be taking up the role of Prithviraj whereas Emraan Hashmi will be seen as the cop. The latest motion poster clearly showcases the massive face off that the two characters will be seen having in the film. Sharing it on his Instagram, producer and head honcho of Dharma Productions, Karan Johar said, “Superstar aur Superfan ki aisi kahaani, aap ne suni naa hogi kahin! Dekhiye #Selfiee in cinemas on Feb 24th.”

 

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The film revolves around a MVI who is a massive fan of the superstar and decides to help him get through a sticky situation, albeit in an illegal manner but with one condition – he wants to meet him in person. However, the meeting turns out to be a bust with the two of them locking horns and the resulting fight impacts their professional as well as personal lives.

Selfiee is directed by Raj Mehta and it also features Nusshratt Bharuccha as well as Diana Penty as the leading ladies. The film is expected to hit the big screens on February 24. If reports are to be believed, the trailer is said to hit the tube on January 19.

Also Read: Selfiee: Emraan Hashmi drops a cryptic tweet featuring him and Akshay Kumar; says, “Something is about to begin”

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