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India Gazette
08-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Delhi: Indian Railways flags off 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The Indian Railways, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, flagged off the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. The initiative aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among citizens. Speaking to mediapersons at the event, Actress Madhurima Tuli spoke about her experience and stated, 'I am proud that I have been a part of this movement. 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' is very important because sports are essential for our mental and physical fitness. This is a very good initiative by our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The Fit India initiative needs to be spread across the world...' The event saw participation from fitness enthusiasts, officials, and celebrities who cycled alongside hundreds of participants to support the movement. Organised under the umbrella of the Fit India Movement--a nationwide campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to encourage fitness in daily life--the event marked another milestone in India's growing culture of fitness awareness. Earlier, on June 1, the 25th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was celebrated as the Tiranga Cycling Rally across various parts of the country. More than 15,000 cyclists from over 5,000 locations took part, highlighting a powerful blend of patriotism, fitness, and environmental consciousness, according to a press release by the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, led over 1500 cyclists at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium here, alongside Secretary (Sports) Hari Ranjan Rao, sports icons - Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt, cricketer Saba Karim, wrestler Sarita Mor, Bollywood actress Sharvari, and the Indian cycling team. A major highlight was the robust participation from cyclists across Jammu and Kashmir--including regions like Jammu, Poonch, Kishtwar, Kulgam, Bandipora, Shopian, Baramulla, Budgam, and Samba--organised by Khelo India Centres (KICs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs), and SAI Training Centres (STCs). Mandaviya paid tribute to the armed forces, especially in light of the recent successful Operation Sindoor and emphasised the deeper significance of this edition. 'This Tiranga Rally is a salute to our jawans and their sacrifice. Fitness and patriotism go hand in hand,' the Minister said. The landmark edition saw the launch of two key initiatives - the 'Fit India Newsletter' and the 'Carbon Credit Feature' on the 'Fit India' mobile app, where cyclists can now track the carbon credits they save by cycling regularly. 'One download of the app will make you a part of the Fit India movement,' Dr Mandaviya added. 'Your speed--from 7 to 34 kmph--and your distance will be recorded, and your carbon credits will be added. 'The newly launched Fit India Newsletter will also serve as a monthly digest, featuring inspiring news stories as well as updates and training tips from various fitness influencers. Actress Sharvari, who is hailed as an upcoming superstar and is credited for films like Munjiya and Maharaja, was awarded the title of 'Young Fit India Icon' by Dr Mandaviya at the event. 'This movement is huge, and it is an honour to be a Fit India Icon. Cycling reminds me of school summer holidays--we all used to hire cycles and set out. This cycle rally is even more significant for me because this is for our brave soldiers. We can sleep peacefully in our homes because of them, and it is my great honour to pay tribute to their bravery through this Tiranga Rally,' he said. Launched in December 2024 with just 150 cyclists, the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative has grown exponentially in six months. The participation surge is attributed to various partners' support, including the CISF, Indian Medical Association, journalist associations, teachers, corporates, and professionals across sectors. Special partners for this edition included the Cycling Federation of India, Yogasana Bharat, Association of Indian Universities, BYCS India, CultFit, and Red FM. (ANI)
India Gazette
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"Excellent initiative": Actor Madhurima Tuli after participating in 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle'
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Actor Madhurima Tuli on Sunday called the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' an excellent initiative and said that there can be no better option than cycling as it is affordable. Participating in 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' with Indian Railways flagged off from Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, actor Madhurima Tuli said, 'I just participated in today's 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle', which is an excellent initiative... It is essential to spread awareness across the world of how important it is for us to stay fit. There can be no better option than cycling because it is also affordable...' 'I am proud that I have been a part of this movement. 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' is very important because sports are essential for our mental and physical fitness. This is a very good initiative by our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The Fit India initiative needs to be spread across the world,' she added. 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' with Indian Railways flagged off from Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Since its inception in December 2024, the Sundays on Cycle initiative has witnessed phenomenal reach--having touched over 5,500 locations and seeing participation from more than 3 lakh citizens. The movement has also garnered over 3.44 billion digital impressions, with support pouring in from icons like Sania Mirza, Milind Soman, Emraan Hashmi, John Abraham, Imtiaz Ali, Shankar Mahadevan, and the legendary Dara Singh, among others. Several Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres as well as Khelo India Centres (KICs) feature community-focused fitness activities such as Zumba, rope-skipping, guided yoga sessions, and free health check-ups by experts from the National Centre of Sports Sciences and Research (NCSSR) during the Sundays on Cycle events. As per an official statement from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with World Bicycle Day scheduled for June 3, today's event will not only reinforce the message of cycling's big role in fitness but also serve as a collective tribute to India's armed forces. (ANI)
Axios
05-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
What Cycle Brewing's closure says about the craft beer industry
Once upon a time, busloads of beer lovers descended on Cycle Brewing 's annual Barrel-Aged Day to taste brewmaster Doug Dozark's latest creation. It was the pre-pandemic heyday of craft beer, when new breweries were popping up everywhere and enthusiasts collected limited releases like trading cards. Why it matters: Cycle, St. Pete's first brewery, closed last month after 12 years — and its demise says a lot about the state of craft beer in Tampa Bay and beyond. What they're saying: "There's been no future for craft beer, at least the way we do craft beer," Dozark told St. Pete Catalyst. "The writing's been on the wall for years now." "People just aren't there for the beer," he added. "And if you look at our space, all we had to offer was beer." State of play: It's true that "it's not enough anymore to make good beer," Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance executive director Sean Nordquist told Axios. With more breweries comes more competition, and consumers have changed. Owners have to get creative with their offerings to draw more customers and keep their tabs open. Think food, trivia, live music and game nights — "that's the sort of thing that not only attracts but keeps people there," Nordquist said. Branching into more drink options, too, can help. 3 Daughters now offers craft cocktails along with beer and cider. At a time when more people are going booze-free, breweries like Golden Isles carry nonalcoholic beverages. The big picture: Nationwide, the craft beer market is struggling, Axios Denver's John Frank reports. The industry recorded its third consecutive year of negative growth in 2024, with experts pointing to shifting consumer demand and a maturing industry. Tariffs on essentials like grain and aluminum cans are only throwing more uncertainty into the market, Nordquist said. Yes, but: Florida's scene is hanging in there, despite national trends and what Nordquist called the state's "archaic" distribution laws. The Sunshine State entered the market a little later than many states, and the majority of Florida breweries produce fewer than 1,500 barrels a year. That small size keeps operations lean, he said. What's next: Nordquist predicts that a successful modern brewery is going to be on the smaller side — it's too expensive, and the margins too thin, to build out a large brewery with statewide distribution like Coppertail or Tampa Bay Brewing Co., he said. It will have some kind of food component, he said, and it will tap into the culture of its surrounding community, whether that's partnering with organizations for events or acting as a "third place" for locals.
India Gazette
01-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya dedicates 25th edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' to soldiers after success of Op Sindoor
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya dedicated 25th edition of ''Fit India Sundays on Cycle' to soldiers after the success of Operation Sindoor which India launched on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, including one Nepali national. He participated in the 25th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' on Sunday in the national capital. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, said that the 25th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' is being organised throughout the country in over 5000 places, and this edition was dedicated to the brave soldiers who were part of Operation Sindoor. 'Today is the 25th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' and is being organised throughout the country in over 5000 places. We have dedicated this edition to our brave soldiers who were part of Operation Sindoor,' the Union Minister told ANI. Film actor Sharvari Wagh was also present on the occasion. Earlier in the day, highlighting the Union government's efforts to strengthen the country's sports ecosystem, Sunday asserted that a large number of people from different sections of society participated in the 'Sunday on Cycle' campaign under the Fit India Movement in the national capital. Sood was participating in the 'Sunday on Cycle' campaign in the Janakpuri area of Delhi. Speaking to mediapersons, Sood noted, 'PM Narendra Modi has taken many steps to strengthen the country's sports ecosystem. Under that, the Fit India Movement and Khelo India Movement are popular in the country. Today, hundreds of youth, children, school students, and elderly people of the Janakpuri area have come out for the 'Sunday on Cycle' campaign under the Fit India Movement to take forward that campaign of Modi ji.' Since its inception in December 2024, the Sundays on Cycle initiative has witnessed phenomenal reach--having touched over 5,500 locations and seeing participation from more than 3 lakh citizens. The movement has also garnered over 3.44 billion digital impressions, with support pouring in from icons like Sania Mirza, Milind Soman, Emraan Hashmi, John Abraham, Imtiaz Ali, Shankar Mahadevan, and the legendary Dara Singh, among others. Several Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres as well as Khelo India Centres (KICs) feature community-focused fitness activities such as zumba, rope-skipping, guided yoga sessions, and free health check-ups by experts from the National Centre of Sports Sciences and Research (NCSSR) during the Sundays on Cycle events. As per an official statement from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with World Bicycle Day scheduled for June 3, today's event will not only reinforce the message of cycling's big role in fitness but also serve as a collective tribute to India's armed forces. (ANI)
India Gazette
18-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"The vision is a fitter Bharat": Tania Sachdev joins 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' marathon at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): The iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium witnessed a vibrant morning of fitness and enthusiasm as the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' marathon rolled through the national capital. The event, part of a nationwide movement launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in December 2024, united by a common goal, a fitter and healthier India. 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' is promoting cycling as a sustainable, inclusive, and eco-friendly mode of exercise. Emphasizing the dual benefits of health and environmental sustainability. Indian chess grandmaster Tania Sachdev who was present at the event expressed her appreciation for the initiative and the enthusiastic participation. 'The vision is a fitter Bharat,' Sachdev told ANI. 'Initiatives like this are very powerful to get fitter and come together. All are very motivated, and the officials of CGST have participated in the initiative with full energy. The initiative is all about bringing India together,' she added. Sachdev, was a key member of the Indian team that clinched gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024. During the Chess Olympiad held in Budapest, Hungary in September, the Indian contingent made history when both men's and women's teams secured gold medals for the first time ever. The Indian women's chess team of Harika Dronavalli, R Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agarwal, and Tania Sachdev won gold after beating Azerbaijan 3.5-0.5. Harika Dronavalli, Divya Deshmukh, and Vantika Agrawal won their respective matches in the final round. While, R Vaishali drew her match against Ulviyya Fataliyeva for the first time, alongside teammates Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, and Vantika Agrawal. (ANI)
