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Captain Cool: the MS Dhoni Story
Captain Cool The MS Dhoni Story GULU Ezekiel is one of India’s best known sports writers and authors with nearly forty years of experience in print, TV, radio and internet. He has previously been Sports Editor at Asian Age, NDTV and indya.com and is the author of over a dozen sports books on cricket, the Olympics and table tennis. Gulu has also contributed extensively to sports books published from India, England and Australia and has written for over a hundred publications worldwide since his first article was published in 1980. Based in New Delhi from 1991, in August 2001 Gulu launched GE Features, a features and syndication service which has syndicated columns by Sir Richard Hadlee and Jacques Kallis (cricket) Mahesh Bhupathi (tennis) and Ajit Pal Singh (hockey) among others. He is also a familiar face on TV where he is a guest expert on numerous Indian news channels as well as on foreign channels and radio stations. This is his first book for Westland Limited and is the fourth revised and updated edition of the book first published in September 2008 and follows the third edition released in September 2013. Website: www.guluzekiel.com Twitter: @gulu1959 First Published by Westland Publications Private Limited in 2008 61, 2nd Floor, Silverline Building, Alapakkam Main Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai 600095 Westland and the Westland logo are the trademarks of Westland Publications Private Limited, or its affiliates. Text Copyright © Gulu Ezekiel, 2008 ISBN: 9788193655641 The views and opinions expressed in this work are the author’s own and the facts are as reported by him, and the publisher is in no way liable for the same. -
Arjuna Award Winners from All Categories Year Category Name
OLYMPIC DREAM INDIA Arjuna Award Winners from All Categories Year Category Name 2016 Boxing Shiva Thapa 2016 Billiards & Sourav Kothari Snooker 2016 Athletics Lalita Shivaji Babar 2016 Cricket Ajinkya Rahane 2015 Gymnastics Dipa Karmakar 2015 Kabaddi Abhilasha Shashikant Mhatre 2015 Rowing Sawarn Singh 2015 Weightlifting Sathish Kumar Sivalingam 2015 Boxing Mandeep Jangra 2015 Athletics Machettira Raju Poovamma 2015 Archery Naib Subedar Sandeep Kumar 2015 Shooting Jitu Rai 2015 Kabaddi Manjeet Chhillar 2015 Cricket Rohit Sharma 2015 Wrestling Bajrang Kumar 1 OLYMPIC DREAM INDIA 2015 Wrestling Babita Kumari 2015 Wushu Yumnam Sanathoi Devi 2015 Swimming Sharath M. Gayakwad (Paralympic Swimming) 2015 RollerSkating Anup Kumar Yama 2015 Badminton Kidambi Srikanth Nammalwar 2015 Hockey Parattu Raveendran Sreejesh 2014 Weightlifting Renubala Chanu 2014 Archery Abhishek Verma 2014 Athletics Tintu Luka 2014 Cricket Ravichandran Ashwin 2014 Kabaddi Mamta Pujari 2014 Shooting Heena Sidhu 2014 Rowing Saji Thomas 2014 Wrestling Sunil Kumar Rana 2014 Volleyball Tom Joseph 2014 Squash Anaka Alankamony 2014 Basketball Geetu Anna Jose 2 OLYMPIC DREAM INDIA 2014 Badminton Valiyaveetil Diju 2013 Hockey Saba Anjum 2013 Golf Gaganjeet Bhullar 2013 Athletics Ranjith Maheshwari (Athlete) 2013 Cricket Virat Kohli 2013 Archery Chekrovolu Swuro 2013 Badminton Pusarla Venkata Sindhu 2013 Billiards & Rupesh Shah Snooker 2013 Boxing Kavita Chahal 2013 Chess Abhijeet Gupta 2013 Shooting Rajkumari Rathore 2013 Squash Joshna Chinappa 2013 Wrestling Neha Rathi 2013 Wrestling Dharmender Dalal 2013 Athletics Amit Kumar Saroha 2012 Wrestling Narsingh Yadav 2012 Cricket Yuvraj Singh 3 OLYMPIC DREAM INDIA 2012 Swimming Sandeep Sejwal 2012 Billiards & Aditya S. Mehta Snooker 2012 Judo Yashpal Solanki 2012 Boxing Vikas Krishan 2012 Badminton Ashwini Ponnappa 2012 Polo Samir Suhag 2012 Badminton Parupalli Kashyap 2012 Hockey Sardar Singh 2012 Kabaddi Anup Kumar 2012 Wrestling Rajinder Kumar 2012 Wrestling Geeta Phogat 2012 Wushu M. -
Parliament of India R a J Y a S a B H a Committees
Com. Co-ord. Sec. PARLIAMENT OF INDIA R A J Y A S A B H A COMMITTEES OF RAJYA SABHA AND OTHER PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES AND BODIES ON WHICH RAJYA SABHA IS REPRESENTED (Corrected upto 4th September, 2020) RAJYA SABHA SECRETARIAT NEW DELHI (4th September, 2020) Website: http://www.rajyasabha.nic.in E-mail: [email protected] OFFICERS OF RAJYA SABHA CHAIRMAN Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu SECRETARY-GENERAL Shri Desh Deepak Verma PREFACE The publication aims at providing information on Members of Rajya Sabha serving on various Committees of Rajya Sabha, Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees, Joint Committees and other Bodies as on 30th June, 2020. The names of Chairmen of the various Standing Committees and Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees along with their local residential addresses and telephone numbers have also been shown at the beginning of the publication. The names of Members of the Lok Sabha serving on the Joint Committees on which Rajya Sabha is represented have also been included under the respective Committees for information. Change of nominations/elections of Members of Rajya Sabha in various Parliamentary Committees/Statutory Bodies is an ongoing process. As such, some information contained in the publication may undergo change by the time this is brought out. When new nominations/elections of Members to Committees/Statutory Bodies are made or changes in these take place, the same get updated in the Rajya Sabha website. The main purpose of this publication, however, is to serve as a primary source of information on Members representing various Committees and other Bodies on which Rajya Sabha is represented upto a particular period. -
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Bangladesh shock India to win India lose by 2-3 to Belgium DG Sports honours players as 65th NSG Kho-Kho C’ship concludes maiden U-19 World Cup title in FIH Pro League match Maharashtra thrashes POTCHEFSTROOM, Feb 9: BHUBANESWAR, Feb 9: The Kalinga Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for A sprightly bunch of India fought hard but a Belgium as it is the same venue Kerala to lift title Bangladesh boys created history defensive lapse from where they lifted their maiden Excelsior Sports Correspondent by winning their country's first Harmanpreet Singh cost them World Cup title in 2018. global cricket title, shocking dear as they slumped to their The Red Lions took the lead JAMMU, Feb 9: Thrashing defending champions India by first defeat in the second edition as early as in the third minute Kerala by 1 innings and 5 points three wickets in the summit of the FIH Hockey Pro League, when Hendrickx scored from a in the summit clash, formidable Maharashtra lifted the title tro- clash of the ICC U-19 World losing 2-3 to world champions penalty corner after the the ini- phy of the 65th National School Cup here today. Belgium here today. tial two efforts of Sebastien Games Under-19 Boys Kho- In a low-scoring final, After defeating world num- Dockier and Thomas Briels Kho Championship, which con- Bangladesh first choked India to ber three the Netherlands in their were brilliantly saved by India a meagre 177 in 47.2 overs and opening two matches of the FIH cluded at Khel Gaon, Nagrota, custodian PR Sreejesh. -
Sadhana Academy Ph:9290699996
SADHANA ACADEMY PH:9290699996 INDIAN AFFAIRS Cabinet Approvals on November 11, 2017 On November 10, 2017, Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved following initiatives and bilateral agreements. i. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Philippines on agriculture and related fields ii. Cabinet has approved agreement between India and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of China for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to taxes on income. iii. Cabinet approves amending DTAA with Kyrgyzstan iv. Cabinet approves Joint Interpretative Declaration between India and Colombia v. Cabinet approves continuation and Restructuring of National Rural Drinking Water Programme Government to adopt land-pooling method for airport expansion Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman, Guruprasad Mohapatra has stated that, Central Government is working on adopting the ‘Land Pooling’ methodology as an alternative mechanism for development and expansion of airports. i. Indian aviation space has witnessed a significant surge in air passenger traffic in recent years. In order to accommodate this growth, AAI has already chalked out plans to expand current capacities of terminals and bays at airports. However the increased capacity too will be saturated on account of high growth and more land will be needed for further expansion. ii. In this situation, ‘Land Pooling’ emerges as the only available and viable alternative for airports expansion Union Cabinet approves Creation of National Testing Agency (NTA) On November 10, 2017, Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared a proposal for creation of a National Testing Agency (NTA) which will conduct various entrance examinations. -
Nike Launched the 'Bleed Blue' Initiative Six Months Ago, in a Show of Solidarity Towards the Game of Cricket. Now, the Campaign
Nike launched the 'Bleed Blue' initiative six months ago, in a show of solidarity towards the game of cricket. Now, the campaign has reached culmination with the 'Yards' ad, and after the World Cup win, the 'United by Blue' commercial. A look at what Nike is upto. Nike and cricket go back to almost five years when the brand started seriously focussing on Team India and the game. The 'Traffic Jam' film was among its first advertising attempts on that theme. "Some brands have nothing to do with the sport, and use it only as a great advertising platform. Cricket is a long-term holistic property for us, and the fit is rather natural, with Nike being a sports brand as well," says Sanjay Gangopadhyay, marketing director, Nike India. Six months ago, on September 3, 2010, the 'Just do it' brand kickstarted it's 'Bleed Blue' campaign, which reached its logical conclusion with the end of the ICC Cricket World Cup on April 2, 2011. Bleed Blue stems from the truth that cricket is not just a sport, but more of a religion in India. There is tremendous passion involved in the game, and the campaign hopes to give an expression to that passion. 'Blood, sweat and blue' is the idea that came to JWT India, Nike's agency. While 'blood' and 'sweat' represent the hard work, grit and unwavering determination of the players, 'Blue' is an obvious take on the blue jerseys that Team India sports, and that these jerseys are an aspiration for every gully cricketer in India -- in other words, everyone aspires to be a Sachin Tendulkar or a Virender Sehwag. -
GAUTAM GAMBHIR Published 28.5.19 a Friend Was Determined To
GAUTAM GAMBHIR Published 28.5.19 A friend was determined to watch the London Olympics. He saved for a year to be there and savour the mother of all spor�ng ac�ons, the Olympics. We all know the ac�on and the layered drama that sports produce but he speaks about a completely different aspect about those Olympics. A�er having spent more than 20 years of his life watching cricket in India, he swears by the organisa�onal ability of England to host an event of that magnitude. He claims that even in these �mes of terror a�acks and hyper-security measures, London never seemed ruffled. It was always polite and seemingly laidback. My buddy is now off to the UK again to watch the Cricket World Cup. Since the Summer Olympics of 2012, a school in Peshawar has been a�acked, so has the Manchester Arena and lately even a mosque in New Zealand. It is clear. The perpetrators want to widen their strike zones to increase the fear. Hence as I write this preview to this mega cricke�ng event, I want to share that safety of all concerned is paramount for me. Afghanistan, the babies of the cricke�ng world, would know what I mean. For them, cricket provides iden�ty, it gives them a purpose and above all it gives them pride. They will certainly not win this one but their mere presence gives hope to our region. I will be checking their progress very closely. I am not sure if Madame Tussauds, London has a statue of ViratKohli. -
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Indian men’s hockey team decimates Hong Surya Bhanu Partap keeps J&K’s flag high, wins bronze Kong China 26-0, betters 86-year old record India at Asiad: Rahi leads the way with gold, JAKARTA, Aug 22 : get on when they earned their first penalty corner but India The Indian men's hockey went for the review which turned wushu delivers best medal haul team today recorded its biggest out to be successful. ever win in international hockey India's chief coach Harendra PALEMBANG/JAKARTA, Aug as it annihilated Hong Kong Singh was happy for his players 22: China by 26-0 in a Pool B match and said they are now part of a of the Asian Games, bettering an legacy which will be always be Rahi Sarnobat beat all expecta- 86-year-old mark here. remembered in the history of tions to become India's first woman Defending champions India Indian hockey. shooter with an Asian Games gold bettered its record set way back "For me it does not matter, and the low-profile wushu players in 1932 when the national team, but for the players it is a proud delivered their best ever perform- ance even in defeat on another high- yielding day for the country at the regional showpiece. With four gold, three silver and James Anderson shakes hands with Virat Kohli after the match. eight bronze medals in their overall tally, India stood seventh in the medal table, which was led by quite Brilliant India pull back a margin by powerhouse China with 82 medals, including 37 gold. -
The Growing Influence of Celebrity Politics in India ERIN WATSON-LYNN SHAUN STAR
The growing influence of celebrity politics in India ERIN WATSON-LYNN SHAUN STAR From Bollywood to cricket heroes, stars can do much more than simply encourage people to vote. Published 10 May 2019 Celebrities and politics are so closely intertwined in India that entire books have been written about “Bollywood Star Power in Indian Politics”. Whether we are talking about Bollywood superstars, Olympic medallists, or cricketing heroes, there are numerous examples of celebrities using their fame to advance a political agenda. From promoting democracy to advocating for a particular political party, or even running for election, celebrities are a mainstay in Indian elections. In Australia, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is probably more famous for marrying American popstar Nick Jonas than her Bollywood career. Back in India however, the former Miss World is one of Bollywood’s highest paid actresses. On social media she’s followed by 40 million people on Facebook, 35 million on Instagram, and 25 million on Twitter. Earlier this week Chopra Jonas proudly shared with the world a picture of the election ink on her index finger. Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma all shared similar photos encouraging their collective half a billion social media following to vote. Celebrities encouraging Indians to exercise their democratic right to vote is an important dimension of the 2019 general election. India is a country where 900 million people are eligible to vote, 130 million of them for the first time. But the use of influence on social media to mobilise voters is just one example of the way celebrities play an increasingly important role in Indian politics. -
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020
MEDIA GUIDE Version 3 / January 2019 2 The ICC would like to thank all its Commercial Partners for their support of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup South Africa 2020. ICC U19 CRICKET WORLD CUP 3 I’d like to welcome all members WELCOME of the media here in South Africa and those around the world who ICC CHIEF EXECUTIVE will be covering the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020. This is the second time that South Africa has On behalf of the ICC, I would like to take this hosted the tournament which is close to the opportunity to thank Cricket South Africa, its staff, hearts of all of us at ICC and is considered a very ground authorities and volunteers in helping us important event on our calendar. It provides organize this important event. I would also like players with an unrivaled experience of global to thank our commercial and broadcast partners events and a real flavour of international cricket for their support in making our events so special at senior level, while cricket fans around the world and taking them to the widest possible audience. can watch tomorrow’s stars in action either in A word of appreciation is likewise due to my person, on television or via the ICC digital channels. colleagues at the ICC, who have worked so hard in preparation for this event. A host of past and present stars have come through this system and the fact that a number of the I would also like to thank all members of the world’s best current players including Virat Kohli, media for your continued support of this event, Steve Smith, Joe Root, Kane Williamson, Sarfraz whether you are here in person or following from Ahmed and Dinesh Chandimal have all figured in your respective countries around the world, the past ICC U19 World Cups, demonstrates the calibre coverage you drive is crucial to the future success of cricketers we can expect to see during this event. -
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019 (PAGE 12) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Family affair as Serena, JKCA's Jammu District Cricket Tournament Saha back in mix with India A Manik's captaincy, Jatin's fifty overwhelm call-up, Pant in one-day squad NEW DELHI, May 14: Gujarat's Priyank Panchal will Venus set up Rome rematch captain the side in five one-dayers ROME, May 14: and to be playing, but it hasn't my favourite things to see. brilliance of Satish-Shashi duo in KCCC's win Wicket-keeper Wriddhiman beginning June 6 in Hubli. been able to work out. Obviously the pasta and the food." Excelsior Sports Correspondent District Cricket Tournament, tributed 38 runs to the total. Saha is back in the scheme of Squads: Serena Williams will take on "It felt good to finally be back "It's okay," she said of all the being played at GGM Science Skipper Manik Gupta, Sahil things for India in the the longer India A squad for 2 multi-day sister Venus in the second round out. Hopefully I'll be able to keep tourists. JAMMU, May 14: Manik College Hostel ground, here. Lotra and Soumay Jain chipped format after being named in the A matches against Sri Lanka A is as of the Italian Open more than two it up." "I just smile and take pictures. Gupta displayed brilliant cap- The Tournament is being in with 16, 11 and 10 runs squad for the West Indies tour follows: Ishan Kishan (C & WK), decades after they last met on the Despite her lack of practice, I don't mind so much." taincy skills when it mattered held under the overall supervi- respectively. -
Rise of the Millennials: India's Most Valuable Celebrity
Rise of the Millennials INDIA’S MOST VALUABLE CELEBRITY BRANDS DECEMBER 2017 Table of Contents India’s most PREFACE Rise of the Millennials 3 valuable celebrity brands SUMMARY Celebrity Brand Values 4 INTRODUCTION Celebrity Endorsements in India 5 UNDERSTANDING ENDORSEMENTS: Overview of Celebrity Endorsements 8 Current Celebrity Endorsements 12 RECENT TRENDS Rise of Millennial Endorsers 14 Celebrities endorsing tourism campaigns 15 Increasing Celebrity backed sport tournaments 16 Growing appeal of Sportswomen 17 Celebrity backed merchandising brands 19 METHODOLOGY Our Approach and Methodology 21 CONCLUSION 24 Duff & Phelps 2 PREFACE Rise of the Millennials Dear Readers, It gives me great pleasure to present the third edition of our report on India’s most valuable celebrity brands. The theme of this year’s report, ‘Rise of the Millennials’, recognizes the ascent of millennial celebrity endorsers to the top of our brand value rankings. India currently has a millennial population of around 400 million and is expected to become the youngest country in the world by 2020 with a median age of 29. India’s millennial population is experiencing high growth in disposable income levels and thus, it is increasingly becoming crucial for companies to add endorsers who can influence this segment of the population. Varun Gupta Managing Director For the first time since inception of our rankings, Shah Rukh Khan has slipped from Duff & Phelps India the number one rank, replaced by Virat Kohli, who has become the primary choice of product brands to engage and attract consumers. This can be attributed to his extraordinary on-field performances and off-field charisma.