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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Mumbai's Ravindra Sante to lead India's mixed disability team on England tour
Ravindra Sante Exeter: Ravindra Gopinath Sante's journey is a remarkable example that can inspire aspiring cricketers with disabilities across India — proving that dreams can indeed come true. A paralysed right hand since childhood didn't stop this left-arm spinning allrounder from making a mark in Mumbai's top local tournaments, including the prestigious Kanga League and Times Shield, where he competed and held his own against able-bodied cricketers, some of whom went on to represent Mumbai and India. In his early days, Sante would travel 116 kilometres daily by local train from Dombivli to Virar to train under Ravindra Patil, assistant and fielding coach of the Indian mixed disability team. It's been a long journey both on and off the field and today, he stands at the helm of something truly special. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Starting Saturday (June 21) in Taunton, the 36-year-old from the village of Kolegaon in Dombivli will captain India's mixed disability team in a seven-match T20I series against hosts England. A highlight of the tour will be the third T20I at Lord's on June 25 — a rare and proud occasion for India's mixed disability cricketers at the iconic 'Home of Cricket.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Another standout fixture is scheduled for July 1 in Bristol, where the team will play a double-header, with the Indian women's team taking on England later that evening. That match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, while all matches will be streamed in India on Sony LIV, which is also covering the Indian men's and women's tours of England. Shubman's Big Test Begins! India's Probable XI & Stokes' Mind Games | ENG vs IND 1st Test Preview "It's a proud feeling to lead India's mixed disability team," Sante told Mumbai Mirror on Thursday. "It'll be a new and different experience because earlier there were separate teams for different disabilities. This is the first time India is fielding a mixed disability team and it includes players with physical, learning, and hearing/speech impairments. All three disability categories are coming together for the first time." Reflecting on how far the ecosystem has come, Sante said: 'When I started, we'd travel in unreserved train compartments, often sitting near toilets on the way to national tournaments. But things have improved tremendously, thanks to the tireless work of people like Ravi Chauhan (General Secretary, Differently-Abled Cricket Council of India). This tour, for instance, has the support of the ECB, ICC, and the BCCI. We've done well against the England Lions Mixed Disability team in warm-ups and are confident of winning this series.' Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Sante was just six months old when two faulty injections by a doctor paralysed his right arm. Raised in a modest household, he discovered cricket relatively late. 'I started playing leather-ball cricket while representing KV Pendharkar College. Growing up in Dombivli, we didn't have the kind of facilities kids have today. During one college match, I scored a half-century, and the umpire from the opposing team was so impressed and that's where my journey truly began. My father, who passed away a decade ago, always supported me. Like many parents, he never insisted I stick to a regular job,' he recalled. Sante, now a Central Railway employee and father of two, added: 'Back then, I didn't even know disability cricket existed. One day, a local corporator hosted an exhibition match for differently-abled players. That's where I met Ravi Patil sir. For two to three years after that, I travelled daily to train at his Sainath Cricket Club in Virar. Soon, I was selected for Maharashtra , and then for India.' 'We were short one player, so I added him to the Maharashtra squad at the last minute for the nationals. And look at him now,' Patil said with pride. Sante currently plays for Garware Club House in the Kanga League and Cosmopolitan Shield, and for Mumbai Sports Association, a team under Central Railway in the Times Shield 'C' Division. Having overcome personal adversity, it's no surprise Sante draws inspiration from India's 2011 World Cup hero, Yuvraj Singh . 'I loved his fielding, his fighting spirit, and his unbelievable performance during the 2011 World Cup, even while battling cancer. I'll always cherish meeting Yuvraj sir at his home in Gurgaon, just before our tour to Afghanistan in 2016,' Sante fondly shared. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Daily Record
12 hours ago
- Daily Record
Spain's crumbling island beloved by locals with nothing to do but 'sunbathe and swim'
Spain's smallest inhabited island is facing an infrastructure crisis as it's overwhelmed by locals escaping the crowds Every day, thousands of tourists flock to a tiny Spanish island that is crumbling into the sea. But for once, it is not the large numbers of visitors, many of whom are locals, who are causing the problem. Despite being just a few kilometres off the coast of Alicante and technically part of the Spanish resort, which has long been a favourite with British holidaymaker s, the island of Nueva Tabarca is almost deserted. At 1,800m long and 400m wide, and home to only 68 permanent residents, Tabarca is Spain's smallest inhabited island. It also boasts a colourful history, as the possible landing spot of St. Paul and a former haven for pirates. In recent years, more visitors have been taking the Ferry Azul boats from the mainland, delighting in the shoals of small fish that gather around its glass sides during the journey. Upon arrival, they are typically met with the same realisation. "It's a lot smaller than I thought. When they said it was a small like, tiny," remarked Sante, who recently visited Tabarca with his wife This becomes a significant issue as up to 5,000 people descend on Tabarca each day during peak season, increasing the full-time population by 30 times. From 10am to 9pm, the island's single main street is teeming with visitors, who depart as swiftly as they arrived in the evening. According to Carmen Martí, president of the neighbourhood association, "the problem isn't tourists," reports the Mirror. She explained that underlying infrastructural challenges pose a much greater concern. She recounted her frustration with the facilities, or lack thereof: "There are no public restrooms, no shaded areas, tourist attractions, such as the church or the vaults of the wall, are closed, the tower is in ruins." The island's medical facilities are scant, and risks are present due to the absence of lifeguards for much of the year and Tabarca's reputation for blistering heat. With its elevation barely 15 meters above sea level and a scarcity of trees, there's little respite from the relentless sun. The local, Carmen, expressed frustration at the authorities' response. "We've presented plans for a rest area to the town hall so that young people don't have to eat and rest sitting on the town's sidewalks, but they've ignored it," she disclosed. The root of these issues appears to stem from bureaucratic limbo, as Tabarca sits awkwardly between two administrative bodies, leaving several key roles unfilled for years. This, along with its offshore detachment, results in perceived neglect by the locals. They highlight the deplorable state of municipal infrastructure, including offices, warehouses, and even the relatively new 20-year-old museum, where salt has damaged the roofs, leading to makeshift propping and eventual closure of the museum for safety. Despite these challenges, including the presence of aggressive seagulls known to attack beachgoers, visitors continue to flock here. They are drawn by the stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters, safeguarded by Spain's first marine reserve, established in 1986.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
Spain's smallest holiday island is 'crumbling' with propped-up buildings
Nueva Tabarca is the smallest inhabited island in Spain and sits off the coast of Alicante. It has become increasingly popular with locals, who descend on the tiny strip of land in huge numbers Each day, thousands of tourists descend on a tiny Spanish island that is creaking under the strain. Despite sitting just a few km off the coast of Alicante, and technically being part of the Spanish resort which has long been beloved by British holidaymakers, few non-locals make it to the island of Nueva Tabarca. At 1,800m long and 400m wide, and home to 68 permanent residents, Tabarca is the smallest inhabited island in Spain. It also one with a colourful history, as the location where St. Paul (possibly) disembarked and as a long-time refuge for pirates. In recent years, more and more people have been hopping on Ferry Azul boats that sail there from the mainland, enjoying the shoals of little fish that cluster around its glass sides on the way over. When they get there, they are typically confronted with the same realisation. "It's a lot smaller than I thought. When they said it was a small like, tiny," said Sante, who recently visited Tabarca with his wife. This is a particularly problem as up to 5,000 people descend on Tabarca each day during the high season, swelling the full-time population by 30 times. From 10am to 9pm, the one main street on the island becomes packed with visitors, who leave as quickly as they arrive in the evening. According to Carmen Martí, president of the neighborhood association, "the problem isn't tourists." She recently told El Pais that the much bigger issue is infrastructure. "There are no public restrooms, no shaded areas, tourist attractions, such as the church or the vaults of the wall, are closed, the tower is in ruins," she lamented. Medical assistance on the island is very slim, which is a problem given the lack of lifeguards on the beach for much of the year, and the scorching temperatures. With a surface area barely 15 meters above sea level and no trees other than a few palm trees, there is no shelter from the sun on the island. Carmen says locals have pushed the authorities to help them improve the island, but haven't received much assistance. "We've presented plans for a rest area to the town hall so that young people don't have to eat and rest sitting on the town's sidewalks, but they've ignored it," she said. The issues stem, in part, from the fact that Tabarca falls between two administrations, with several administrative roles on the island lying unfilled for years. That, coupled with its offshore remoteness, means it does not always get the attention locals believe it deserves. They say that municipal infrastructure, offices, warehouses, and even the museum, which is barely 20 years old, are in terrible condition. Roofs are corroded by salt, premises are propped up, and the museum is closed as a precaution. Yet despite all of these issues, and the presence of angry seagulls that have a habit of attacking beachgoers, people continue to come. They do so because of the beautiful beaches and the clear waters, which are protected by Spain's first marine reserve, declared in 1986.
Reuters
27-02-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Australia's Ramsay Health Care mulls potential sale of European arm
Feb 27 (Reuters) - Ramsay Health Care ( opens new tab has appointed Goldman Sachs to look at strategic options for its stake in its European division following an internal review, the Australian private hospital operator said on Thursday, hinting at a potential sale. The decision comes on the heels of management changes made earlier this year, including its group finance chief stepping down with a successor yet to be named and plans to boost the company's core Australian hospital business. The decision to explore options for Ramsay Sante, the European division, was "in line with the refocus of its strategy". "There are multiple factors that may influence timing and outcomes of this process. All strategic options need to take into account Ramsay Sante's shareholding structure," Ramsay Health Care, the country's largest independent hospital operator, said in a statement. Sante, a private healthcare operator in Europe with its services spread across France, Italy, Norway, among others, has been underperforming for a while now. The division recorded a net loss of 43.1 million euros ($45.11 million) in its half-yearly results earlier this week. Ramsay Health Care owns around 52.8% of Ramsay Sante while Predica, a unit of French international banking group Credit Agricole, holds 39.8% of ownership. A potential divestment of Sante would bode well for Ramsay Health Care, said Luke Winchester, portfolio manager at Merewether Capital. "It has been a headache for management for some time, new executive team is in place and they have the opportunity to start fresh." The Australian parent reported it swung to a first-half net loss with poor results at Ramsay Sante and Elysium weighing on its bottom line. A sale could also see Ramsay returning some capital to shareholders, added Winchester. Ramsay's stock closed nearly 7% higher on Thursday, having risen as much as 16.7% earlier in the day, marking its best intraday percentage gain since April, 2022. ($1 = 0.9554 euros)
New York Times
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
A Soundtrack to a Fabulous Memoir Crackling With Music
Image Françoise Hardy holds special meaning for the writer Lucy Sante. Credit... Evening Standard/Hulton Archive, via Getty Images I read a lot of books about music. When I'm really enjoying one, sometimes I'll make a playlist of songs mentioned in its pages to stave off that bittersweet feeling that always comes upon finishing a satisfying read. That way, I can always crawl back into a book's atmosphere just by pressing play. The book that inspired today's playlist, the cultural critic Lucy Sante's 'I Heard Her Call My Name,' isn't about music per se. As its subtitle attests, it is mostly 'a memoir of transition,' centered around Sante's decades of gender dysphoria and her eventual coming out as a trans woman in 2021, in her late 60s. The experience 'cracks open the world' for her, as she eloquently puts it. I found it a gorgeously written, admirably honest book, and I'm not alone in that opinion: The New York Times Book Review named 'I Heard Her Call My Name' one of the 10 best books of 2024, and in a laudatory review, Dwight Garner wrote of Sante, 'Her sharpness and sanity, moodiness and skepticism are the appeal.' But another potent part of the book's appeal is the way Sante depicts culture — and music in particular — playing a vital role in her lifelong journey to becoming more herself. (That she is such a sharp cultural observer will come as no surprise to anyone who has read any of her other books, like the New York chronicle 'Low Life' or the collection 'Kill All Your Darlings.') Eye-opening avant-garde art beckons her to New York as a teenager, and the pulsating sounds of the city — from groundbreaking artists like ESG and Grandmaster Flash — provide a soundtrack to her 20s and 30s. Sante uses music to bring long-gone New York haunts back to life (like a certain bar where the Fall is always on the jukebox) and, eventually, thanks to her childhood idol Françoise Hardy, to arrive at the version of femininity that resonates most deeply with her. If you haven't read this book yet, I highly recommend it. And if you have, may this playlist bring you back to the distinct atmosphere between its pages. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
