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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Virat gesture brings smile to face of multi-disabled teen artist
1 2 3 4 5 6 Lucknow: In a heartwarming moment, cricket icon Virat Kohli signed a portrait of himself painted by a 14-year-old orphan boy suffering with multi-disability including cerebral palsy. The portrait was presented to Kohli by the boy, Arun, at Ekana Stadium where multi-disabled children from Drishti Samajik Sansthan were invited to watch a cricket practice session and meet their sporting heroes. Abandoned in early childhood, Arun was taken in by the NGO in 2016-17. He had severe muscular issues, minimal mobility, and both hearing and speech impairments. Over the years, with intensive physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech support, his mobility and communication improved significantly. He now walks independently and communicates through Indian sign language and speaks a few words. Arun's transformation also included the discovery of a deep passion for art. What began with basic tracing exercises grew into a remarkable talent for sketching expressive portraits. Despite muscular challenges that make fine motor work difficult, Arun patiently completes detailed drawings — each taking over a week. His subjects range from family and caregivers to public figures he admires. Ahead of the stadium visit, Arun made a portrait of Kohli, hoping to have it signed. Although Kohli could not attend the practice session, team officials promised to arrange the autograph. True to their word, the portrait — signed by Kohli — was recently handed over to Arun. Director of Drishti Samajik Sansthan, Shalu Singh, said: "Arun came to us from Meerut about seven years ago, abandoned and severely affected by cerebral palsy. With consistent therapy and encouragement, he made incredible progress, both physically and artistically. His journey is truly inspiring." This visit to the stadium marked Arun's first time experiencing a live sports venue — something he had only seen on television. The event highlighted the power of sport to uplift and connect, transcending physical and social barriers.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Bharat Arun joins Sri Lanka's coaching drive with specialized pace bowling camp
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 31 (ANI): Bharat Arun is set to become the latest in a growing list of renowned Indian coaches leading specialised training programmes for Sri Lanka's top cricketers, reported ESPNcricinfo. Starting June 2, Arun will oversee a 14-day camp focused on improving the skills of Sri Lanka's fast bowlers across both junior and senior levels. 'Aimed at further enhancing the standards of Sri Lankan fast bowlers across junior and senior squads at the high performance centre,' a Sri Lanka Cricket press statement on Friday said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. The programme will be held at the High Performance Centre. Arun previously served as the bowling coach of the Indian men's team from 2014 to 2021. This initiative follows similar efforts by other Indian coaches. Earlier in May, former India fielding coach R Sridhar conducted a ten-day training camp. Last year, Rajasthan Royals' Director of High Performance, Zubin Bharucha, led a short-term batting programme in Sri Lanka. These coaching stints have all taken place under the leadership of Sanath Jayasuriya, who currently serves as head coach. '(Arun) will work with the Sri Lanka national men's and women's teams, the women's 'A' team, the U19 men's team, coaches of the high performance centre, club and provincial coaches, and coach-educators during his stay here in the country,' the SLC statement said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. 'He will conduct separate strategy sessions with the men's red-ball and white-ball teams, hold technical and skill-based training with fast bowlers, hold video and performance analysis sessions with players and coaches, and also match scenarios to develop 'game' understanding,' the statement added. Sri Lanka failed to qualify for this year's Champions Trophy. (ANI)
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Former India Bowling Coach Bharat Arun To Conduct Training Program In Sri Lanka
Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun will conduct a specialised 14-day training program for Sri Lankan cricketers across men's and women's junior and senior teams as well as coaches from June 2. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) informed in a statement on Friday that Arun will conduct training programs for their men's and women's national teams, women's A team, U-19 men's team, coaches of the High Performance Centre, club and provincial coaches as well as coach educators. Arun, who was India's bowling coach from 2014-2021, will be the second former coach of the national team after R Sridhar to conduct training sessions for cricketers from the island nation and he will commence the program by training the U-19 men's squad. Arun will also hold separate strategy sessions with the men's red-ball and white-ball teams and conduct technical and skill-based training with fast bowlers. The 62-year-old Arun, who worked in the Indian Premier League as Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling coach, will also hold video and performance analysis sessions with players and coaches, and also on match-scenarios to develop 'game understanding', the SLC said. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chempaneer Poovu tops Malayalam TV ratings; Teacheramma climbs to third spot
Chempaneerpoovu leads Malayalam television ratings. Patharamattu holds second position. Teacheramma rises to third, surpassing Pavithram. Pavithram slips to fourth, facing audience expectation challenges. Mounaragam maintains its top-five status. Star Singer remains top reality show. Pattile Tharam debuts with good viewership. The shows are providing entertainment to viewers. The competition is intense among the shows. Chempaneer Poovu, starring Arun and Rebecca Santhosh, continues its dominance as the most-watched serial on Malayalam television. The show's growing popularity is largely attributed to the compelling chemistry between its lead characters, Sachi and Revathi, whose romantic storyline has clearly struck a chord with viewers. In the second position remains Patharamattu, which features Lekshmi, Anusha, and Vishnu V Nair. The show's consistent performance and strong narrative continue to maintain its loyal fan base. Making a notable jump, Teacheramma has climbed to the third spot, overtaking Pavithram. The recently launched serial, led by Sreelekshmi, has quickly garnered attention with its engaging storyline and fresh presentation, signaling a promising future for the show. Meanwhile, Pavithram has slipped to the fourth position. Despite having a solid cast including Surabhi Santhosh and Sreekanth Sasikumar, the latest plot developments appear to be falling short of audience expectations. Fans are reportedly eager for the revival of the love track between Vikram and Vedha. In fifth place is Mounaragam, one of Malayalam television's longest-running and most cherished shows. With Naleef Gea and Aishwarya Ramsai in the lead roles, the serial continues to enjoy a dedicated viewership, securing its place in the top five. On the non-fiction front, Star Singer retains its spot as the most-watched reality show on Malayalam TV. The recently launched musical show Pattile Tharam is also off to a solid start, earning decent viewership in its debut weeks.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Bharat Arun to conduct 14-day specialised programme for SL men's and women's teams
New Delhi: India's former bowling coach Bharat Arun will conduct a 14-day specialised training programme for both top men's and women's cricketers in Sri Lanka. Arun recently completed a stint as the fast-bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025. In a statement on Friday, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said Arun's programme will aim at enhancing the standards of Sri Lankan fast bowlers across junior and senior squads at the High-Performance Centre from June 2, where he will start training the U19 national team. He will also work with the national men's and women's teams, as well as the women's 'A' team, the U19 men's team, coaches of the High Performance Center, club and provincial coaches, and coach educators during his stay in Sri Lanka. 'Arun, who served as the bowling coach of Team India from 2014 to 2021, will conduct separate strategy sessions with the men's red ball and white ball teams, hold technical and skill-based training with fast bowlers, hold video and performance analysis sessions with players and coaches, and also match scenarios to develop 'game' understanding,' added the SLC. Arun's camp in Sri Lanka comes before the men's team host Bangladesh for an all-format series at home, while the women's side fine-tunes its preparation for the Women's ODI World Cup, to be held later this year in India. Since 2024, SLC has brought in foreign coaches to run short programmes. Last year, they roped in Rajasthan Royals' high-performance director Zubin Bharucha to conduct a brief programme in raising their batting standards. Recently, SLC brought former India fielding coach R Sridhar, who held the role from 2014 to 2021, to conduct a comprehensive 10-day fielding programme for their men's and women's teams emerging squads, premier club players, national U19 team, and women's 'A' side.
