Sharath Kamal, Nikhat Zareen named flag-bearers for CWG closing ceremony

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Achanta Sharath Kamal and Nikhat Zareen have been named as India's flag-bearers for the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Birmingham, Aug 8: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has selected table tennis ace Achanta Sharath Kamal and boxer Nikhat Zareen as India's flag-bearers for the closing ceremony of the 2022 Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

An IOA statement said on Monday that gold medallists in wrestling and weightlifting too were considered to do the honours but the contingents had left for India after the conclusion of their events.

"A shortlist of flag-bearers was drawn up by IOA secretary-general Rajeev Mehta, acting president Anil Khanna, and India's Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games chef de mission Rajesh Bhandari, with gold medallists from the wrestling and weightlifting teams also considered. The final decision was made by Mehta and Khanna. The fact that the wrestling and weightlifting teams have already left for India was also factored into the final stage of decision-making," the IOA statement said.

IOA acting president Anil Khanna said, "It is with great pleasure we announce Achanta Sharath Kamal and Nikhat Zareen as our flag-bearers. Sharath has served table tennis brilliantly all these years and his medals, including a mixed doubles gold, at Birmingham 2022 speak of the class and quality he brings to the highest stage along with his longevity.

"Zareen, the reigning world champion and India's gold medallist in the light flyweight boxing category at these Games is one of our best talents who continues to go from strength to strength, inspiring many, including young girls in India," he added. (IANS)

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Four Minors Drown In Pond In Bihar's Nawada

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Patna, Sep 28: Four minors drowned to death in Bihar’s Nawada district on Thursday as they sought to have a bath in a newly-built pond in their village, police said.

The victims were identified as Aayush Kumar, 10, Samir Kumar, 10, Sarwan Kumar, 9, and Ritik Kumar, 8.

The accident took place in Gambhirpur village under Warisaliganj police station in the district.

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The victims jumped in a newly built pond to take bath without realizing its depth. When they started drowning, some local villagers tried to rescue them but failed. The pond was built with government funds to provide facilities to the devotees on Chatth Puja.

(IANS)

BJP Team Meets Agitating Potter-Artisans, Expresses Solidarity With Them

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Bhubaneswar, Sep 28: A team of senior BJP leaders on Thursday met agitating potter artisans and expressed the party's solidarity with them for their legitimate demands.

The artisans have been sitting along the Mahatma Gandhi Marg in front of the State Assembly to press for their various demands, which include incentives from the government, marketing of their products and use of government land for running 'Kumbhar Sala' (Place for clay pot making).

Even though there has been a Matikala Board meant for the potters, the State Government has not taken any step to support them through this board in the last 24 years, alleged the agitating clay artisans.

"We all depend on potters for clay-made pots during festivals and religious rituals. Their demands are genuine. However, they have been neglected by the Government," said BJP leaders.

They said the Narendra Modi Government has introduced Vishwakarma Yojana to support village artisans. Under this scheme, potters will benefit a lot. The BJP provides support to them in placing their demands. The State government should fulfill their all demands at the earliest, urged the leaders.

Among others, BJP MLAs Lalitendu Bidyadhar Mohapatra and Mukesh Mahalinga, OBC Morcha State president Surath Biswal, State spokesperson Rajendra Panda, Social Media State coordinator Rashmiranjan Kanungo, Durga Prasanna Nayak, Bibekananda Jena, Santosh Mohapatra and Lingaraj Barik met the agitating artisans.

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Kumar Sanu Praises ‘Unbound Creativity’ Of Contestant Anuska In New Episode Of IGT

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Mumbai, Sep 28: The popular Indian talent based reality show, ‘India’s Got Talent’ is gearing up for its new weekend with ‘Party Special’. This time, contestant Anuska Chatterjee stands out the most as she captivates Kumar Sanu with her acrobatic moves. The senior singer commends her ‘unbound creativity’.

The ‘Party Special’ saw Neha Kakkar alongside the judging panel of ‘Indian Idol 14’, Kumar Sanu and Vishal Dadlani paying close attention to the variety of new talent coming in.

Many contestants make their mark, though the young contortionist, Anuska Chatterjee from Kolkata, leaves everyone awed by giving an eerily creative twist to the 1990s classic ‘Ek Din Aap’, sung by Kumar Sanu himself, as she adds in an extra flexible acrobatic performance with it.

Amazed by Anuska’s act, Kumar Sanu sings praises her, saying: “In just three minutes, you unfolded a blockbuster movie, mounted on a scale of Rs 100 crore. Your performance left me questioning if you have any bones in your body. It was simply mind-blowing! To be honest, I’ve never witnessed a concept like this before. Hats off to your brilliant choreographers who conceived this ‘Haddi-Tod romance’. Your creativity truly knows no bounds.”

Fellow judge Vishal Dadlani lauds Anuska and her choreographers Pratik and Paul, and said: “You managed to infuse a dark and unexpected twist into a classic romantic song, something no one could have imagined. What made this performance absolutely remarkable was the conflicting emotions it evoked."

“It’s a romantic song, yet you added spine-tingling elements to it. Anuska, your flexible movements, coupled with the concept and song selection, collectively made it an unforgettable performance", he added.

Sharath Kamal, Nikhat Zareen named flag-bearers for CWG closing ceremony

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