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Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suryakumar Yadav gives heartfelt speech for father on his retirement from BARC
Suryakumar Yadav During IPL-2025, when he was slaying the bowlers while scoring 640 runs in 14 matches-his best IPL season ever, India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav took out time from his busy schedule to attend the retirement function of his father Ashok Kumar Yadav at BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre) in Chembur. Ashok Kumar Yadav worked as a scientist with BARC. Giving an emotional speech, which was also peppered with jokes that drew instant laughter from the audience-the employees of BARC- about his father, SKY said, "This is a moment when a pre-decided speech or the phone won't work. I'd like to share my experience (with him) of all these years. It seems as if a match is about to start! I just want to say one thing…when so many people get together for one man, and there's no place to even sit, people want to come inside (the auditorium) and see what's going on. So, that means dad, you must've done something well! You've showed us such good videos (messages for his father from his colleagues at BARC). I didn't know that dad sings so well too, because he never sings at home! Maybe he would have sung something when I and my sister weren't there at home! I've never seen him sing. It felt really good to see this. Definitely, You've got a lot of time at your disposal now to entertain mom!' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The 34-year-old joked that his father's office colleagues would now have to call up his mother Swapna Yadav and seek his appointment if they wished to talk to him! 'I don't want to be a one-season wonder': Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh In our world, they say that every beautiful journey has come to an end someday. So, this has also been your fairy-tale journey with your such good, lovely friends who love you so much, and it's now coming to an end. However, we'll fully try to ensure that your second innings is even more beautiful and memorable than this. So many people have given such lovely speeches about dad here, and said that they will always remember dad. However, earlier you would call him directly to talk, but now you'll have to call up mom first to seek his appointment and talk to him! RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025, Qualifier 1: Quick singles from Mullanpur Talking about how his father was his idol growing up, Surya said, "Growing up, you need a Superman-like figure to me, from whom you can learn a lot in life. Definitely, my father was that figure for me. He supported me from the beginning of my career journey. I had no idea what the future held for me. We've seen each and every day go by. He would get up early in the morning for me, make my dabbas (tiffin box), drop me to school and college, so that I won't bunk either! All these small things you don't tend to forget. Like how we play a first-class match from 9am to 5am, dad would go to the office in the morning and return home at 6pm. Even if anything would happen in the office, a tiff or something, he would never bring it home. There were many such things that I learnt from him. Like you guys said, he would treat everyone in the office equally. I've imbibed all these qualities from him. I just want to wish him all the best for his second innings with us. Now you can give us all the time that you can. Definitely, now mom too, who's his pillar of strength, will get to spend more time with him. I just want to say: 'Comon, let's go home!" Why no Shreyas Iyer for England tour? Coach Gautam Gambhir opens up Surya also posted an emotional tribute to his father on Instagram as he retired, thanking him for the work he put into him and the family. The Mumbai Indians batter shared a picture of him with his family and expressed his love and appreciation. Suryakumar described his father as a 'simple man who left no stone unturned to give us an extraordinary life,' reflecting on what his father taught him through his values and his strength. 'To my first and forever hero, role model, life manual, and guide… an important innings finishes for you and every time you have played a role, you have hit it out of the park,' Suryakumar said and paid tribute to the work his dad put in, 'Time to gear up for your next innings, dad, a tad less important one.' The post was well-received and flooded with love and congratulations by fans and cricketers. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Are schools open tomorrow? Check which states have announced a holiday on May 8
As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, several north Indian states have announced emergency measures, including blackouts, school closures, and the cancellation of official leaves. The trigger for these heightened security protocols was Pakistan's attempted attack at three military bases in India. The attack was thwarted by the Indian defence forces and no losses were caused, but loud explosions were heard in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and several other towns in J&K and Punjab. Punjab, sharing a 532-km border with Pakistan, has emerged as a critical zone. The state has cancelled all police leaves and shut down schools in six border districts: Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Tarn Taran. Blackouts were also enforced Thursday evening in districts including Pathankot, Amritsar, and Chandigarh. "All districts near the border have been placed on high alert," said Punjab minister Aman Arora. "The role of the Punjab government becomes extremely crucial during any military tension." Neighboring Haryana has followed suit by cancelling leaves of police personnel and health department officials. Authorities have directed all officers to remain at their respective district headquarters, ready for any emergency. Schools in Gurgaon will remain closed on May 9, officials announced. The Delhi government has also scrapped leave for all employees and initiated preparedness drills across districts. District magistrates are reviewing health and disaster readiness in the national capital. Rajasthan, with over 1,000 km of international border, has imposed stringent blackouts in Barmer, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur, ranging from 9 pm to 4 am. Schools have been closed in five western districts, and red alerts issued in Sri Ganganagar. Drone flights and firecrackers have been banned in several areas, while flight operations at Bikaner, Kishangarh, and Jodhpur airports have been suspended till May 10. Gujarat, which shares both land and maritime borders with Pakistan, has cancelled police leave and increased surveillance along its coast. Inspector General Ashok Kumar Yadav said coastal districts like Jamnagar, Morbi, and Devbhumi Dwarka are on alert, with law enforcement urging local communities to report any suspicious activities at boat landings or remote villages.
New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Rajkot cops bust Pakistani family staying under radar for 25 years, net six more illegal Bangladeshis
AHMEDABAD: Blowing the lid off a decades-old illegal stay racket, Rajkot police on Saturday arrested three Pakistanis and six more Bangladeshis living unlawfully in the district. Investigations revealed that the Pakistanis had crossed into India over 25 years ago and overstayed their visas. They remained under the radar until the Rajkot Rural LCB team swooped in and nabbed them. They are now under intense interrogation to unearth deeper links. Rajkot Range IG Ashok Kumar Yadav told The New Indian Express, "In line with the state government's directives, we, along with the Rajkot district police, Rural SOG, and LCB teams, initiated extensive investigations across the region. Acting on a specific tip-off, the Rajkot Rural LCB team focused on Lodhika taluka, where Pakistani nationals were suspected of living unlawfully." Sweeping into the area, police discovered a family without any valid Indian documents — no election card, no Aadhaar, nothing to prove legal residency. Intense questioning soon revealed their true identity: Pakistani citizens who had crossed into Rajkot over two decades ago and never returned. As the shocking details surfaced, the police detained the family.
