Women, who participated in the kite flying training programme on Sunday on Kozhikode beach, trying to control a kite.— Photo: K. Ragesh
It takes eight to 10 men to control the 1,000-kg circular kite of the One India Kite team. Founder of the team Abdulla Maliyekkal was quite apprehensive when he gave the reins of the kite to a group of women . His apprehension was not misplaced considering how the women struggled with it initially, but it gave way to happiness watching the first professional all-women kite team in the country take form.
The team named ‘Incredible India’ was launched on the Kozhikode beach on Sunday, on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Training in style
Supported by their parent group One India Kite Team, the women who have undergone training in the nuances of kite flying, took off in style flying the Circular kite and the Kathakali kite amidst the curious Sunday crowd on the beach. “This is the most relaxing experience I have ever had. Controlling a kite is not child’s play. It takes great coordination and team work. Hence while flying the kites, we forget everything else,” said Mini Nair, team captain.
The team now plans to take part in kite festivals across the country and abroad where they plan to present some kites of their own.
As part of the launch of the women’s team, the One India Kite Team, in association with the women’s wing of Junior Chamber International, Calicut, had organised a kite-flying training programme for women, which was attended by 25 women. “The training was given by expert kite flyers Abdulla Maliyekkal,Hashim Kadakkalakam and Shyam Padman.
source: http:// www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Kerala / by Aabha Anoop / March 09th, 2015
India advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup after prevailing over West Indies by four wickets here on Friday. Set a target of 183, M.S. Dhoni’s men stumbled, losing frequent wickets. It was left to the captain and R. Ashwin to wrap it up.
Against good fast bowling on a pitch reputed to be the quickest in the world, India’s toporder floundered. Virat Kohli made 33, looking fluent until he fell to a short-pitched delivery. India needed 49 runs when the sixth wicket fell. But Dhoni pulled the chestnuts out of the fire with an unbeaten 45. The foundation for the win was laid by Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav, who subdued West Indies with a fantastic exhibition of hostile fast bowling.
‘Captain Cool’ delivers
The Indian juggernaut wobbled and juddered but pulled through all right. M.S. Dhoni’s steady hand saw his team home in a nervous run-chase at the WACA ground here on Friday, as India defeated West Indies by four wickets to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
Mohammed Shami is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of West Indies batsman Darren Sammy in Perth on Friday./ AP
Mohammed Shami, later declared ‘man-of-the-match, and Umesh Yadav put on a demonstration of blistering fast bowling to help limit West Indies to 182. In pursuit, India had sunk to 134 for six when Dhoni and R. Ashwin were united at the crease. The pair added 51 runs in an unbroken seventh-wicket partnership to take the team home.
Jerome Taylor’s opening spell made it clear India’s run-chase was not going to be straightforward. He hurtled in from around the wicket at Shikhar Dhawan, bowling seriously fast and leaving him little room.
Dhawan soon pushed at one and was consumed in the slips. Rohit Sharma received a marvellous out-swinger, bowled at just the right length to draw him forward, and he fell for 7. Virat Kohli then briefly batted as if the difficulties of those before him had been some sort of mirage. He hit two firm drives and whipped Taylor off his pads for successive boundaries. But when Kohli chose to pull Andre Russell (of the Mr. T hairstyle) from outside the off-stump, he dragged it down the throat of the long-leg fielder.
The size of the target meant the game was never going to be won by containing the chasing side. It helped to have another speed-merchant in Kemar Roach, who replaced the spinner Suleiman Benn in the team.
Roach was wayward at first but he struck in his fifth over, having Ajinkya Rahane caught behind. The batsman reviewed the decision but replays proved inconclusive.
India lurched to 78 for four, when Suresh Raina walked out. He was predictably met with a barrage of short-pitched deliveries but it was eventually Dwayne Smith’s gentle medium-pace that did for him. When Ravindra Jadeja departed, also playing the pull shot, India still needed 49 runs for victory.
M.S. Dhoni, though, found a competent ally in Ashwin. The two mostly steered clear of the shots that had claimed some of their predecessors — although Dhoni did scythe Russell over third-man for six. The captain remained unbeaten on 45, scoring the winning runs in full, headgear-less glory.
In the dull heat of the afternoon, India produced an hour of the most irrepressible, furious fast bowling. Yadav and Shami bowled quick, bowled short, and generally put it where the batsman didn’t want it.
They moved the ball lightly in the air, and off the pitch, and beat the bat as a matter of routine. Smith was struggling against Shami and he soon nicked off, trying to cut a short ball that was too close.
Shami welcomed Marlon Samuels with one that whizzed past his nose; Gayle got another in the same region.
Discomfiting pace
That Yadav worked up a discomfiting pace — steadily in the high 140s — was no surprise. That he did it with accuracy early on was; Gayle was forced to play out a maiden over and the West Indian innings was crawling.
The exit of Samuels, who was run-out chasing a single his partner had no interest in, seemed to spark Gayle into action. He swung freely — that two edges flew in the direction of third-man and were dropped did not bother him — and sent a ball from Yadav sailing over the long-on boundary. But India had no reason to be worried by this approach.
Gayle soon top-edged a rising delivery from Shami and was caught at mid-wicket.
Thereafter, the West Indians batted as if they were in a rush to catch the last ferry to Fremantle (which leaves the Barrack Street jetty at 5.30 p.m.). They sank to 124 for eight, Shami taking a third, and it was only the intervention of Jason Holder that dragged the total to 182. The ball had grown older now and there was none of the menace of the opening period, but the young captain batted admirably to make 57.
It couldn’t stop India, though, from marching into the last eight with two Group B games in hand.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Sport> Cricket> World Cup / by Shreedutta Chidananda / Perth – March 06th, 2015
Newly appointed Secretary of Mysore Muslim Football Club Secretary Nisar Ahmed (third from left) is seen being greeted by Club President Nisar Ahmed Sheriff.
Others seen are Abdul Hafeez, Syed Hasham and Nayeemulla.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / February 27th, 2015
A valuable knock by Liyan Khan 117 (12x4s, 2x6s), helped hosts Karnataka to score 231 for seven in 90 overs in their first innings at close on the Day-1 of the four-day semi-final played against Himachal Pradesh in the Col. C K Nayudu Trophy 2014-15 tie played at the SDNR Wadiyar Platinum Jubilee University Grounds here on Thursday.
Opting to bat first, Karnataka got off to a bad start losing three wickets for 42 runs, but some resolute batting by Liyan Khan (117) and K.N. Bharath (37, 6x4s) who added 69-valuable runs for the fourth wicket brought some respite for the home team.
Later Liyan and skipper Dinesh Borwankar (36, 4x4s) steadied the innings further with a valuable 105-run fifth wicket partnership. Medium-pacer S.N. Nirmohi impressed for Himachal Pradesh taking three for 29. Left-arm spinner R.K. Singh took two for 61.
At stumps Mysuru lad J. Suchith (4 n.o.) and Ronit More were at the crease.
The Scores: Semi-finals: Karnataka: 231 for seven in 90 overs (Liyan Khan 117, K.N. Bharath 37, Dinesh Borwankar 36, S.N. Nirmohi three for 29, R. K. Singh two for 61) vs Himachal Pradesh.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / Friday – February 20th, 2015
The medal winners are seen with M.N. Vikram (Coach) and Syed Tanveer Ahmed (Team Manager).
Mysuru :
Students of Academy of Martial Science (AMS), Krishnamurthypuram in city, the oldest and first combat school in Mysuru promoting Muay Thai Kick-Boxing, MMA and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), who participated in the semi-professional Muay Thai Kick-Boxing National Championships held at Jorethang, Sikkim organised by Muay Thai India (MTI)-IOC recently, have excelled in the championship by bagging 4 titles, four Silver and three Bronze medals respectively.
Zulkharnain and Chethan Gowda defended their Heavy Weight and Light Heavy Weight titles, while Abdul Razack and Sumanth Subrahmanya became new Light Middle Weight and Cruiser Weight Champions. As a result of this medal haul, Karnataka became No.2 for the country next to overall champions Sikkim. They are trained by internationally accredited coach Vikram of AMS.
Results:Zulkharnain-Heavy Weight Champion of India; Sumanth-Cruiser Weight Champion of India; Chethan Gowda-Light Heavy Weight Champion of India; Abdul Razzack- Light Middle Weight Champion of India; G. Rajesh- Pin weight silver medalist; Amith- Feather Weight Silver Medalist; Aditya-Middle Weight Silver Medalist; Rakesh- Light Heavy Weight Silver Medalist; Prakyath- Light Fly Weight Bronze Medalist; Naveen Shetty- Bantam Weight Bronze Medalist and Srihari- Light Welter Weight Bronze Medalist.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / Wednesday – February 18th, 2015
UP Cricket Association (UPCA) held a condolence meeting at Kamla Club here on Thursday to pay tributes to its past president and chief patron Gaur Hari Singhania. All directors and office-bearers, members of UPCA and several players attended the meeting.
Rajiv Shukla, general secretary of UPCA, announced in the meeting that the Cricket Academy at Kamla Club, which is under construction, would be named as Gaur Hari Singhania Cricket Academy, and UP Cricket Association (UPCA) will organise a league or tournament in his name.
Recalling the time spent with late Singhania, Rajeev Shukla said that the befitting tribute to late Singhania would be to execute his programmes and plans. “We would leave no stone unturned in executing his plans and programmes for taking the state cricket to newer heights.
Shukla said that the sad demise of Singhania, who was a leading industrialist, was an irreparable loss to UP cricket and the industrial sector of the country. The working committee of BCCI in its last meeting held at Chennai had also condoled the death of Singhania.
Speaking on the occasion, MM Mishra, director UPCA said that Singhania was a simple person who believed in giving and encouraging others. KN Tandon, Yudhveer Singh, Mohd Javed, Shashikant Khandekar, Reeta Dey and others also spoke on the occasion and paid their tributes. All persons present in the meeting garlanded the portrait of Singhania.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Kanpur / TNN / February 20th, 2015
The car rally witnessed participation from Kanpur as well as Lucknow and Allahabad.
Juhi poses with her Hillman vinatge car
The 9th annual vintage car rally organised by the Vintage and Classic Car Club of Cawnpore on Sunday was a big success from the word go. Vintage cars, bikes and even scooters lined up early in the morning at the Green Park Stadium with proud owners from Allahabad and Lucknow also participating in the event. “This vintage car rally is very popular among vintage vehicle owners and its popularity can be judged by the fact that we have participants from outside the city also showing their vehicles,” said Tariq Ibrahim, the president of the club. The rally was flagged off by ADM Avinash Singh and normal traffic on the road, from the stadium till Mall Road, came to a halt as people stood and looked in awe at the Rolls Royce, Austin, Morris Cowley and Hillmans drive past.
A few of the cars that have made history were also part of the rally including a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Convertible Sports, owned by Yasser Ibrahim, is the winner of the 1st Formula One Race that took place in Spain in 1913.
Visitors at the rally were given much gyaan of the technical specifications of the vehicles by their respective owners.
Also finding an enviable spot at the rally was a Rolls Royce Double Limousine Silver Ghost 1913 and Rolls Royce Silver Ghost convertible sports of 1913 owned by Yasser Ibrahim. “The Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Convertible Sports has features like 7500 CC engine, four-gears, semi-automatic transmission with cruise control. My great-great grandfather Hafiz Halim Saheb bought it from London in the year 1913. I am the fifth generation driving this car. We sent this car to England to the Rolls Royce company last year, for its restoration. These cars are one of their own kinds in the world. I feel so proud when people driving fancy modern cars on the roads, stop and inquire about my old beauties,” said Ibrahim.
Vintage two-wheelers attracted just as much attention at the rally as did the four wheelers. Ruchika showed off her Lambretta 1945 scooter while TS Johar displayed his vintage BSA motorcycle. Tahir’s 1945 manufactured Ford Jeep had many automobile enthusiasts lining up to see the vehicle. But the biggest draw at the rally was businessman Shahid Mirza’s Ford Anglia manufactured in 1938 which was also used in the film Gadar-Ek Prem Katha.
We spotted Juhi Nigam, Umama, Kajri and Saif displaying their vintage cars. “I have brought my Hillman and two other vintage cars for the rally. These were owned by my grandparents and we are carrying forward the family tradition of maintaining them,” said Juhi. Dr Aditya Mohan Jain and wife Neeta also participated in rally along with three of their Morris cars.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Kanpur / by Sumit Jha, TNN / February 21st, 2015
Not all players who have played cricket in the country can claim to have experienced the diverse ethos of two prominent centres of the game in the south -Madras and Hyderabad. V Ramnarayan belongs to this rare breed. Brought up in Madras, Ramnarayan’s professional commitments took him to Hyderabad. He went on to represent Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy.
Hailing from a family with its share of cricketers, it didn’t take long for Ramnarayan to be smitten by the g ame. He grew up admiring of fspinner Jim Laker and R a m n a r ay a n too chose to take up the craft the illus trious Englishman excelled in. “By the time I was 16, I found a liking for it (offspin) and continued to pursue it,” says the 67-year-old.He recalls an incident where Venkatraman, physical director of Vivekananda College, overlooked him for the college team. “Later, when I did well against Vivekananda College while representing Presidency College, Venkatraman apologized for his error. It was a moment I will cherish.”
After honing his skills on the Madras league cricket circuit, Ramnarayan’s professional career took him to Andhra Pradesh where he joined SBI (State Bank of India) as a probationary officer in December 1970. He began playing cricket at the league level in Hyderabad and it didn’t take long for him to make a mark there. The prestigious Ranji Trophy soon beckoned, and Ramnarayan made his debut in 1975 against Kerala at Trivandrum.
“Playing zonal games in Hyderabad and that too alongside the likes of Abbas Ali Baig , Abid Ali , M A K Pataudi and M L Jaisimha prepared me to play at the Ranji level,” says Ramnarayan, whose figures in his debut match were an impressive 6-33.
Among the numerous incidents of his career, the legendary offie recounts the one featuring Tiger Pataudi with relish. “A day before Hyderabad’s Ranji game against Madras at Chepauk in 1975, one of the fans asked some uncomfortable questions to Tiger at our team hotel (Admiralty Hotel at Mandaveli). Tiger soon told skipper Jaisimha that he would open,” says Ramnarayan, who played 25 first class games for Hyderabad.
“The next morning,” he says, “Jaisimha had to persuade Tiger to bat at No 3.”
What followed was a vintage knock with Tiger notching up his highest Ranji score of 198. That also turned out to be his last innings at the MA Chirambaram stadium in Chepauk, remembers Ramnarayan.
“What was special about Tiger was his ability to take on challenges and come up trumps,” adds Ramnarayan.He may not have gone on to play at the highest level for the country, but Ramnarayan’s skills were considered good enough for him to make it to the list of probables for the national team’s tour of Australia in 1977-78.”I count on my blessings. To have played the game with some of the illustrious names in the Indian cricket is something that will alw ay s s t ay with me,” says the man, whose book Third Man: Recollections from a life in cricket was released recently.
After calling time on his career, Ramnarayan made a smooth transition into a career in writing. He went on to become an author of repute, and now edits Sruti, a well-known monthly magazine on the performing arts. But Ramnarayan has not cut himself from his beloved sport. He continues to be involved in the game by writing on it for various publications.
(A weekly column on famous sportspersons whose first playing field was Chennai and its neighbourhood)
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Chennai / by Prasad S, TNN / February 14th, 2015
Cricketer Irfan Pathan engaging with fans during the Ranji Trophy match in Mysuru on Saturday.— Photo: M.A. Sriram
It may have been Karnataka’s home match, but it was two opposition players who stole the show at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Ground here.
During the four-day Ranji Trophy cricket fixture between Karnataka and Baroda, the Pathan brothers — Irfan and Yusuf — proved to be a huge hit.
The crowd could not get enough of the international cricketers, and their vocal support was appreciated by the duo, who took numerous selfies with the fans.
Irfan even engaged in some casual banter with spectators while fielding at mid-on.
“You guys will not win,” yelled one fan, on Saturday, the final day of the drawn encounter. Irfan shrugged, as if to say that the result was not a foregone conclusion yet. “Don’t worry, Karnataka will not win either,” came another quip from the stands, and this time, Irfan responded with a chuckle and a thumbs-up sign.
“I love playing at Mysuru. I have been here before. The fans here are unbelievable, and both Yusuf and I have a terrific time every time we come here. We feel that it is our duty to at least say hi to the hundreds of people who call out our names,” Irfan said, after the match on Saturday.
He added that the groundsmen had done a tremendous job in keeping the outfield lush, green and smooth.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Karnataka / by Ashwin Achal / Mysuru – January 25th, 2015
Students showcase the All Terrain Vehicle, made using a 305cc Briggs and Stratton engine, at the Muffakkam Jah College of Engineering and Technology on Monday. Photo: P.V. Sivakumar
The All Terrain Vehicle, engineered by 25 students of Muffakkam Jah College of Engineering and Technology, will now compete on an international platform
In all of three months, 25 students of a city engineering college toiled to come up with a fine product. Their All Terrain Vehicle, named El-Fateh, will now compete on an international platform and vie for top honours.
Crafted by students of mechanical and production engineering students at Muffakkam Jah College of Engineering and Technology (MJCET), the ATV has been selected for Mahindra BAJA SAIENDIA, which will be held in Indore later this month.
Weighing about 270 kg, the ATV can cover 100 feet in 4.03 seconds and has a top speed of 52 km/hr. It uses a 305cc Briggs and Stratton engine, producing a torque of 19.5Nm, which is mated to an Alfa Mahindra transmission. Students involved in the project say the vehicle also has a first-of-its-kind mechanical paddle shifting mechanism, which is aimed at smoother shifts and ease of driving.
“This is a great practical experience for the students and they did a good job. We are confident of doing well in the event,” said Mohd. Viquar Mohiuddin, faculty advisor to the project.
“We spent 14 to 16 hours in the college every day for the last few months. There were times when we even slept in the college premises to complete the deadline of building the vehicle,” said Abdullah Zakria, a final-year mechanical engineering student.
Outlining the vehicle’s strong points, the team’s captain Mohd. Abdul Haq said, “One of the eligibility requirements was that the vehicle has to climb an inclination of 27 degrees but we managed to drive it over step sand boulders with about 40 degrees inclination.”
Cost Rs.4 lakh
The vehicle costs, which amounted to around Rs.4 lakh, and other expenses were borne by the college and private sponsors.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Hyderabad / by Staff Reporter / Hyderabad – February 17th, 2015
