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The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Swapnil Singh's all-round show blows away Royal Kings
Swapnil Singh produced a fine all-round performance, first a brilliant 14-ball 45 (2x4, 5x6) followed by a miserly spell (4-0-26-2) to help Chepauk Super Gillies thrash Nellai Royal Kings by 41 runs in a TNPL-9 league match at the Sri Ramakrishna College ground here on Monday. It was the second successive win for Super Gillies who are leading the table with four points from two matches. Asked to bat first, Super Gillies amassed 212 for seven — the fourth-highest total in the league — riding on useful cameos from four of the top-six batters. Opener K. Aashiq (54), appearing in his second match, scored a breezy half-century and added 83 for the second wicket alongside skipper B. Aparajith (41) to set a solid foundation. The left-hander looked compact while driving and cutting the pacers. Against the spinners, he lofted cleanly down the ground and He got to his half-century with a swept six over square leg off left-arm spinner Sachin Rathi. However, it was Vijay Shankar (47 n.o.) and Swapnil, the experienced campaigners, who gave the final flourish, raining sixes and plundering 78 runs in the last five. Vijay Shankar first took on Rathi, hitting two sixes and a four in the 16th over. Swapnil then joined the party and used the long handle to brutal effect, smashing pacer M. Udhaya Kumar for a hat-trick of sixes in the 18th over. By the time he was out in the final over, CSG had crossed 200. In reply, Royal Kings' chase was never on track and was reduced to 46 for three with Swapnil striking twice in the sixth over and could never recover from it. The scores: Chepauk Super Gillies 212/7 in 20 overs (K. Aashiq 54, B. Aparajith 41, Vijay Shankar 47 n.o., Swapnil Singh 45, Sonu Yadav 2/42, V. Yudheeswaran 3/37) bt Nellai Royal Kings 171/9 in 20 overs (Arun Karthik 51, Muhammed Adnan Khan 48, Abhishek Tanwar 3/33, Swapnil 2/26, M. Silambarasan 2/18). Toss: NRK. Tuesday's match: SKM Salem Spartans vs Trichy Grand Cholas (7.15 p.m.).
Business Upturn
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Upturn
TNPL 2025, ITT vs CSG: Comedy of errors helps Chepauk Super Gillies steal two runs amid confusion
By News Desk Published on June 6, 2025, 21:48 IST Chepauk Super Gillies found an unexpected moment of luck during the 7th over of their chase against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 match at Coimbatore on Thursday evening. At the end of seven overs, Chepauk Super Gillies stood at 71/2 in pursuit of a target of 174. The equation read 103 runs needed from 78 balls. Vijay Shankar (2 off 2 balls) and Baba Aparajith (15 off 14 balls) were at the crease when a comedy of errors unfolded on the final ball of the over. Sai Kishore, who had just dismissed Mokit Hariharan earlier in the over, delivered the last ball to Vijay Shankar. Shankar played the ball with soft hands and called for a quick single. The fielder came in and attempted an underarm throw at the keeper's end, hitting the stumps directly. However, the ball ricocheted off the stumps and rolled towards the third-man boundary. Both batters were caught mid-pitch in a classic case of yes-no hesitation, unsure whether to attempt a second run on the overthrow. Meanwhile, the wicketkeeper quickly retrieved the ball and fired it towards the bowler's end. In another twist, Sai Kishore failed to collect the throw cleanly, giving the batters enough time to complete the second run. The chaotic sequence brought some light-hearted relief to the contest and helped Chepauk Super Gillies inch ahead with an additional run. At the end of the over, Chepauk Super Gillies were 71 for 2 in 7 overs with Baba Aparajith on 15 (14) and Vijay Shankar on 2 (2). Sai Kishore completed his over with figures of 2-0-15-1. News desk at
Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Upgraded nuclear power gallery opens at Delhi Science Centre
The National Science Centre on Friday unveiled a fully revamped version of its Hall of Nuclear Power: Atoms Serving the Nation gallery, showcasing nuclear energy through immersive simulations, interactive controls, and cutting-edge display tech. Spread across 7,000sqft, the permanent gallery now features more than 56 interactive exhibits aimed at making nuclear science accessible to the public—especially students. The ₹1.25 crore upgrade was funded by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) as part of a long-running collaboration under a 2012 MoU with the National Council of Science Museums. 'The essence remains, but the exhibits have evolved with time,' said BVS. Sekhar, NPCIL executive director, who inaugurated the gallery. 'We've incorporated new technologies, made it more intuitive, and leveraged the museum's expertise in science communication.' Visitors can now experience a 3D walk-through of a nuclear power plant, explore an omni-projection of solar fusion, and test a touch-screen simulator that mimics a nuclear control room—showing in real time how changes affect output and safety. The Hall of Nuclear Power is now open to visitors daily from 9:30am to 6pm. 'We've reworked the entire user experience,' said Vijay Shankar, director of the Delhi Science Centre. 'The safety section now reflects updated commissioning protocols, and every system is built to invite curiosity.' The gallery also tells the story of India's nuclear programme—its milestones, challenges, and promise—highlighting figures like Homi J Bhabha and India's use of thorium reserves as a sustainable energy path. Similar NPCIL-backed installations exist in Mumbai and Chennai, with smaller district level versions in the pipeline. Shankar also announced a ₹32 crore grant from the ministry of tourism for wider upgrades to the science centre. 'We're working on new galleries on space exploration and prehistoric life. Public areas will also be redesigned in the next year.'
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Sakhi Welfare Foundation hosts ONOE programme to promote electoral reforms, national unity
Najibabad: A programme centred on the theme "One Nation, One Election" was recently organised by Sakhi Welfare Foundation at the North India Group of Colleges, Bundki Road, Najibabad on Thursday. The event aimed to foster dialogue on electoral reforms and promote national unity through civic participation . The programme was held under the leadership of Dr Rakhi Agrawal, a social activist known for her contributions to women and youth empowerment, environmental awareness, and water conservation. The day-long event featured a variety of competitions and cultural activities, including a debate, poster-making contest, and a fashion show themed "Textiles of India", designed to celebrate the nation's rich cultural heritage. Students had the opportunity to explore and express their views on the idea of simultaneous elections in India while celebrating the country's cultural heritage. Participants from across the Bijnor district enthusiastically took part, representing institutions such as Rama Jain College, Sahu Jain College, MDKV College, and Rama Institute. Sub-divisional magistrate Vijay Shankar presented awards to the winners in each category. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Nine students were honoured across three categories. In the debate segment, Kanak won the first position, followed by Sarthak and Prachi. Preeti Chauhan secured the first position in the fashion show, followed by Vishakha Mehra and Surbhi. In the poster-making competition, Sanskriti Verma won the first prize, while Shivani Chaudhary and Pratham were second and third, respectively. Agrawal emphasised the importance of electoral reforms and commended the students and college faculty for their enthusiastic involvement. The event concluded on a high note with over 500 students and dignitaries in attendance, marking it as a successful initiative toward fostering informed and active citizenship.
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Business Standard
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
IPL 2025: KKR vs GT head-to-head, Kolkata weather forecast, toss stats
In the KKR vs GT rivalry in the IPL, Vijay Shankar has been the leading run-scorer so far, while Md Shami leads the bowlers' list New Delhi In match number 39 of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Kolkata Knight Riders will host Gujarat Titans on Monday, April 21. While both teams have only played four matches against each other in the IPL so far, including an abandoned game, they have produced some quality performances in the other three. Fast forward to 2025, their game at Eden Gardens on Monday will be an important one, especially given the playoff race has finally started to heat up. Currently, GT has 10 points from 7 matches and will need three more wins to qualify for the playoffs, going by the history of IPL qualification numbers. KKR has only 6 points from 7 matches, meaning another loss on Monday could complicate things for them going ahead in the season. KKR leads GT in the head-to-head record with a 3–2 lead. Overall Total matches played: 4 KKR won: 1 GT won: 2 N/R: 1 KKR vs GT head-to-head at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Matches played: 1 KKR won: 0 GT won: 1 Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Toss stats Total matches played: 96 Matches won batting first: 40 (41.67 per cent) Matches won batting second: 56 (58.33 per cent) Matches won winning toss: 50 (52.08 per cent) Matches won losing toss: 46 (47.92 per cent) Matches with no result: 0 (0.00 per cent) Average runs per wicket: 27.88 Average runs per over: 8.51 Average score batting first: 164.04 Eden Gardens, Kolkata: KKR vs GT weather forecast The weather in Kolkata for Monday's game is expected to be sunny and suitable for an engaging contest. The temperature will fluctuate between 34°C and 28°C, with winds around 18 kph. However, humidity will hover around 79 per cent, making dew a likely factor for the team winning the toss. While there is no rain forecast at the moment, the high humidity could result in a few short interruptions during the game. Top performers in KKR vs GT matches Vijay Shankar has led the scoring charts with an impressive 114 runs, followed closely by Venkatesh Iyer, who has accumulated 111 runs. Rinku Singh has also made a significant impact with 102 runs, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Shubman Gill have contributed 96 and 95 runs respectively, showcasing strong performances with the bat. On the bowling front, Mohammad Shami stands out with 6 wickets, displaying excellent control and consistency. Andre Russell and Rashid Khan have both claimed 5 wickets each, proving to be crucial strike bowlers. Sunil Narine has chipped in with 4 wickets, and Tim Southee has managed to pick up 3, rounding off a solid bowling effort. The last clash between KKR and GT occurred at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during match number 63 of IPL 2024. However, despite fans expecting a high-scoring contest, they left empty-handed as the match was abandoned without a toss.
