Ultimate Kho Kho: Telugu Yoddhas to face Odisha Juggernauts in title clash today

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Telugu Yoddhas will take on Odisha Juggernauts in the blockbuster final in the inaugural edition of Ultimate Kho Kho at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune, Maharashtra on Sunday.

Pune, Sep 4: Telugu Yoddhas will take on Odisha Juggernauts in the blockbuster final in the inaugural edition of Ultimate Kho Kho at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune, Maharashtra on Sunday.

Yesterday, Telugu Yoddhas, led by Pratik Waikar, secured their place in the final after recording a commanding 67-44 victory against Gujarat Giants.

Odisha Juggernauts advanced to the final after defeating Telugu Yoddhas in qualifier 1. Arun Gunki impressed in the attack by scoring 16 points for the winning team along with Prajwal KH, who added 14 points, dismissing five players.

For Gujarat Giants, skipper Nilesh Patil was the top performer with eight points.

The season's leading attacking side, Telugu Yoddhas dominated the match with their all-round show.

Trailing at 21-39, Gujarat Giants tried recovering in the third turn with Abhinandhan Patil showcasing exceptional defence technique. His stay of 4.26 minutes not only earned eight bonus points for his side but also restricted Telugu Yoddhas to just 22 points.

However, despite Patil's heroics, Telugu Yoddhas looked in a commanding position, leading by 61-29 at the start of the final turn.

Telugu Yoddhas, the first team to claim 100 defending points in the Season 1 of India's first-ever franchise-based Kho-Kho league, held their nerves in the last seven minutes of the game and gave away only 15 points.

With INR 2 crore as the prize pool, the champion team will be awarded with INR 1 crore along with the coveted trophy while the second-placed team will take home INR 50 lakh.

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Photo Of Threat Letter To Dad From From 8-Year-Old To Watch Movie 'Iron Man' Goes Viral

by Manoj Jena

Viral Photo: Threat Letter To Dad From From 8-Year-Old To Watch Movie 'Iron Man' Goes Viral

California, Sept 26: In an adorable incident, an eight-year-old girl wrote a hand written threatening letter to her father to let her watch the movie 'Iron Man'. The photo of the adorable letter was shared by the kid's dad which is making rounds on various social media platforms.

A mailman who looked suspiciously like my 8-year-old put this in my mailbox this morning pic.twitter.com/0h8vxCIj3m — Joel Berry (@JoelWBerry) September 23, 2023

According to sources, one Joel Berry, the father of the kid did not let him to watch the Hollywood blockbuster movie 'Iron Man'. Angry upon the refusal and thought of doing something cute, which is now the talk of the internet, the kid wrote a letter to her dad on a torn paper with misspelled words which read, "“Joel Berry ergent mail open Emedietly. Dear Joel Berry, for your kids you must let them watch Iron man tonight or you will be killed. FROM: Govormet”.

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Joel, couldn't resist and took to his X handle and shared the photo of the letter with the caption, "A mailman who looked suspiciously like my 8-year-old put this in my mailbox this morning".

The photo went viral like wild fire and the netizes filled the comment section with adorable comments. The video has garnered 10.1K likes. Watch the video and share your views.

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Waheeda Rehman To Be Feted With Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award

by Sabyasachi Kundu

New Delhi, Sept 26: Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Tuesday announced that veteran actor Waheeda Rehman will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for her stellar contribution to Indian cinema.

Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Thakur penned down a long note and made the announcement.
“I feel an immense sense of happiness and honour in announcing that Waheeda Rehman ji is being bestowed with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this year for her stellar contribution to Indian Cinema,” he said.

“Waheeda ji has been critically acclaimed for her roles in Hindi films, prominent among them, Pyaasa, Kaagaz ke Phool, Chaudhavi Ka Chand, Saheb Biwi Aur Ghulam, Guide, Khamoshi and several others. In her career spanning over 5 decades, she has essayed her roles with extreme finesse, leading to a National Film Award for her role as a clanswoman in the film Reshma and Shera. A Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee, Waheeda ji has exemplified dedication, commitment and the strength of a Bharatiya Nari who can achieve the highest level of professional excellence with her hardwork,” he added.

Thakur referred to Parliament passing the Women's Reservation Bill and said Waheed Rehman getting a Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement award is a fitting tribute to one of the leading ladies of Indian Cinema.

“At a time when the historic Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam has been passed by Parliament, her being awarded with this lifetime achievement award is a fitting tribute to one of the leading ladies of Indian Cinema and one who has dedicated her life after films to philanthropy and the greater good of society.”

Thakur congratulated the veteran star and concluded, “I congratulate her and humbly pay my regards to her rich body of work that is an intrinsic part of our film history,” Thakur said.

Waheeda Rehman is known for her outstanding performances in films like ‘Guide’, ‘Pyaasa’, ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’, ‘Chaudhvin Ka Chand’, and ‘Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam’. (ANI)

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Key BSE Executives Resign

by Sabyasachi Kundu

New Delhi, Sept 26: Shivkumar Pandey, Chief Information Security Officer (Key Management personnel & Senior Management) of the BSE has tendered his resignation in order to pursue another opportunity.

The resignation will come into effect from close of business hours on December 4

Nayan Mehta, Chief – Special Projects (Key Management personnel & Senior Management) has also tendered his resignation due to personal and health reasons. The resignation will be effective from October 12.

“As discussed, I wish to inform you that I would like to tender my resignation from the post of Chief Information Security Officer of SSE LTD to take up another opportunity. I request you to accept my Resignation and relieve me from my duties before 4th Dec 2023,” Pandey said in his resignation letter.

“Please accept this letter as formal intimation of my resignation from the position of Chief - Special Projects due to personal and health reasons. My period of over 11 years at BSE has been a memorable experience which I shall cherish forever. am thankful to BSE Board members and yourself for being very supportive and ever caring during my tenure at BSE. I request you to kindly relieve me on or before Thursday, 12th October, 2023,” Mehta said in his resignation letter.