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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Keel laying of eighth anti-submarine warfare ship held
The keel laying of the eighth anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ship being built for the Indian Navy was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) by Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, on May 29, 2025. Among those present were Madhu S. Nair, Chairman and Managing Director, CSL, and Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi, Assistant Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition. The contract for building eight ASW ships was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and CSL on 30 April 2019. The Mahe class of ships will replace the in-service Abhay class ASW corvettes of the Indian Navy and are designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, low-intensity maritime operations, mine-laying operations, and subsurface surveillance. The vessels are capable of a maximum speed of 25 knots and have an endurance of 1,800 nautical miles. They are fitted with indigenously developed, state-of-the-art sonars for underwater surveillance. This exemplifies India's capability to manufacture high-end, technology-intensive warships with a high indigenous content under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet man, IIT alumnus who left high paying job at Microsoft, became actor, left acting to pass one of India's toughest exams, he is..., currently...
Success stories: The glamorous world of TV and films is filled with fame and money. It is said that once you step into it, it is difficult to return, but Abhay Daga from Maharashtra decided to become an IPS officer after making his debut in the glamorous world with the TV serial 'Sia Ke Ram'. He is an IIT alumnus and has worked for some of the top companies in the world. Abhay Daga is officially known as Abhay Rajendra Daga, a native of Maharashtra. His father Dr. Rajendra and mother Dr. Meena Daga are well-known child specialists in Wardha, Maharashtra. JEE exam preparation After completing his schooling up to 10th grade at BVB Lloyds Vidya Niketan School, Wardha, he moved to Hyderabad for his intermediate studies. There, he prepared for the JEE exam alongside his school studies. Abhay passed the JEE exam in 2013. According to some records, Abhay secured 500th rank in the JEE exam. With this rank, Abhay Daga got admission to one of the country's top engineering institutions, IIT Kharagpur. Abhay obtained a degree in IT from IIT Kharagpur according to the official website of IIT Kharagpur Alumni. TV show and job There are now many actors in Bollywood who became actors after completing engineering from IIT. Abhay Daga's story is somewhat similar. During his studies at IIT Kharagpur, his interest in acting and theater grew. In 2018, he played the role of Shatrughna in the popular TV show 'Sia Ke Ram' on Star Plus. After that, he worked as a software engineer at Microsoft. Quit job for UPSC exam After working in the TV industry and Microsoft, Abhay resigned from his high-paying job in 2021. He started preparing for the UPSC exam. His hard work paid off, and in 2023, he passed the UPSC CSE, one of the toughest exams in the world. Abhay Daga's UPSC CSE rank was 185. Becoming IPS Officer There are many people in the industry who have left their established careers to become actors, but Abhay Daga made a completely different decision. Abhay Rajendra Daga scored 799 marks in the UPSC Mains examination and 179 marks in the interview. With a rank of 185 in the UPSC CSE 2023, he secured a government job in the Indian Police Service (IPS).
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Abhay Verma Says His Road Trip To The Mountains Brought Him ‘Closer' To Himself
Last Updated: Abhay Verma dropped a series of pictures from his recent road trip from Chandigarh to Jispa, a village in Himachal Pradesh. A look at actor Abhay Verma's Instagram, and you can agree that he is a true-blue travel enthusiast who not only travels for relaxation but also for experiencing different cultures and landscapes. Known for his outstanding performance in the horror comedy Munjya, the 26-year-old actor took a break from acting, packed his bags and took a road trip to chase mountains and mist in Northern India. Taking to his Instagram account on Friday, May 30, Abhay dropped a series of pictures from his recent road trip from Chandigarh to Jispa, a village in Himachal Pradesh. The post began with a selfie of the actor wearing a white T-shirt and uber-cool sunglasses while sitting inside a car. The following slides in the carousel featured some portraits of Abhay standing beside a river and soaking up the beauty of the majestic mountains. He also included some random clips and images, showcasing the unfiltered beauty of the snow-capped hilly region. Besides good company, the 26-year-old actor listened to good music on his road trip, including Tainu Khabar Nahi from his own film Munjya. Somewhere along the way, Abhay even stopped to savour a glass of freshly made sugarcane juice. In the caption, the actor shared how the trip brought him 'closer" to himself. Abhay wrote, 'Saathi jaanne vala ho aur rasta anjaan. Drives aren't just going on roads for me.. Unexplainable how special it was travelling from Chd to Jispa! Such serenity, good music; just took me somewhere.. closer to me!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abhay Verma (@ As for his work front, Abhay is reportedly working with Shanaya Kapoor for filmmaker Shujaat Saudagar's next movie. On May 16, the actor shared a post on his Instagram account, sharing that he has wrapped up the shoot for the film. While he did not disclose the name or any other detail about the project, Abhay was seen posing with director Shujaat Saudagar in the first picture of his post. In the caption, the Munjya star wrote, 'JC signing off. Lots of beautiful memories made, some wonderful people earned, not a second taken for granted and some confessions shared. In the name of Father, Son & the holy spirit." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abhay Verma (@ Following the success of Munjya, starring Sharvari, Abhay has been cast in Shah Rukh Khan's King, which will also feature Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan in prominent roles. First Published:
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian teams for Asian squash championships announced
Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), on Thursday (May 29, 2025), announced the teams for the Asian individual championships (June 17 to 21) and Asian doubles championships (June 23 to 26) in Sarawak, Malaysia. Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh, India's leading singles players, have chosen to play only in doubles. The duo won the mixed doubles title in the National doubles championships in Chennai recently. Abhay had clinched the men's doubles title with Velavan Senthilkumar while Anahat had won the women's doubles crown with Joshna Chinappa. Speaking to The Hindu in Chennai on Thursday (May 29, 2025), Cyrus Poncha, Secretary of SRFI, said, 'In the beginning itself, we had a discussion with them (Abhay & Anahat) and their priority was to play the doubles event.' SRFI insisted that it has gone by the rule book when it came to selecting the teams. 'For Asian individuals, we have chosen the players who performed well in the trials and in doubles, we have selected all those who finished in the top two in the Chennai Nationals. All, as per the guidelines that SRFI had issued in November last year in its website,' Cyrus added. The team Asian individual championships: Men: Velavan Senthilkumar, Suraj Chand, Rahul Baitha, Diwakar Singh; Women: Akansha Salunkhe, Joshna Chinappa, R. Pooja Arthi, Shameena Riaz. Asian doubles championships: Men: Abhay Singh & Velavan Senthilkumar; Ravi Dixit & Guhan Senthilkumar; Women: Anahat Singh & Joshna Chinappa; Pooja Arthi & S. Rathika; Mixed: Abhay & Anahat; Velavan & Joshna.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian teams for Asian squash championships
The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) on Thursday announced the national teams for the Asian individual championships (June 17 to 21) and Asian doubles championships (June 23 to 26) in Sarawak, Malaysia. Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh, India's leading singles players, have chosen to play only in doubles. The duo won the mixed doubles title in the National doubles championships in Chennai recently. Abhay also clinched the men's doubles title with Velavan Senthilkumar while Anahat won the women's doubles crown partnering Joshna Chinappa. Speaking to The Hindu here on Thursday, Cyrus Poncha, Secretary of SRFI, said, 'In the beginning itself, we had a discussion with them (Abhay & Anahat) and their priority was to play the doubles event.' The SRFI insisted that it has gone by the rule book when it came to selecting the teams. 'For Asian individuals, we have chosen the players who performed well in the trials and in doubles, we have selected all those who finished in the top two in the Chennai Nationals. All, as per the guidelines that SRFI had issued in November last year in its website,' Cyrus added. The teams: Asian individual championships: Men: Velavan Senthilkumar, Suraj Chand, Rahul Baitha, Diwakar Singh. Women: Akansha Salunkhe, Joshna Chinappa, R. Pooja Arthi, Shameena Riaz. Asian doubles championships: Men: Abhay & Velavan; Ravi Dixit & Guhan Senthilkumar. Women: Anahat Singh & Joshna Chinappa; Pooja Arthi & S. Rathika. Mixed: Abhay & Anahat; Velavan & Joshna.
