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New Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
MCC-Murugappa Hockey Gold Cup: Indian Navy & Malaysia grab victories
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu and the National Centre of Excellence(NCOE), Bhopal engaged in a high-scoring 4-4 draw in a Pool A fixture at the MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament played at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Sunday. With a draw and a win so far in the tournament, TN began well and went ahead in just the third minute when Patras Tirkey scored home from a penalty corner. Somanna B P increased the lead in the 15th minute with a penalty stroke. NCOE went from 0-2 down to lead 3-2 at half time. Mohammad Zaid Khan converted a penalty corner in the 20th minute before Manjeet scored in the 26th minute with a field goal to level at 2-2. Manish Sahani scored off a penalty corner in the 29th minute. In the second half, Somanna scored through a penalty corner at the 41st minute equalizing the score, before Balachandar increased the lead for TN in the 44th. NCOE did not settle, as Amit Yadav of SAI NCOE scored the final goal in the 47th minute. In a Pool B fixture, Indian Navy rode on a hat-trick by Sushil Dhanwar, who scored three penalty corners to set up a 4-2 win for Indian Navy against Karnataka. Dhanwar opened the tally with a penalty corner conversion in the third minute. After Karnataka pulled level courtesy of Bharath Mahalingappa, Dhanwar added two goals from the penalty corner, in the 20th and 34th minute. Prashanth of Indian Navy scored in the 53rd minute to increase the lead again securing the victory 4-2. In the final match of the day, The Malaysia junior national team shrugged off Saturday's loss to edge out Central Board of Direct Taxes 4-3 with Azimuddin Shakir scoring a brace. Results: Pool A: TN 4 (P Tirkey 3', Somanna BP 15' 41', Balachandar 44') drew with NCOE, Bhopal 4 (Mohd Z Khan 20' Manjeet 26', M Sahani 29'; A Yadav 47') Pool B: Indian Navy 4 (S Dhanwar 3', 20' & 34', Prashanth 53') bt Karnataka 2 (Bhrath Mahalingppa 12', G. Vishwas 35'); Malaysia 4 (M D Aiman 20', M H' Iskandar 41, S' Azimuddin 54', 60') bt CBDT 3 (P Gowda 24', Pardeep Singh M 27', VChoudhary 57').
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Malaysia National junior team edges CBDT; HUTN, SAI-NCoE play out an exciting draw
The 96th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup invitation hockey tournament served up a wonderful treat to a modest gathering of spectators at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Sunday. Three matches produced a total of 21 goals with each match outdoing the other in terms of quality and suspense. In the first match of the day, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (HUTN) and SAI-NCoE (Bhopal) were involved in an eight-goal thriller, with both teams sharing the honours in a Pool-A tie. Later in the two Pool-B matches, Indian Navy produced a robust performance to outwit Karnataka 4-2 while the Malaysian National junior team delivered a stand-out performance under pressure to edge out Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) 4-3. After the shocking win over Indian Army the other day, much was expected from HUTN and the host did impress in the first quarter, attacking and defending with aplomb, leading 2-0. However, SAI-NCoE fought back admirably scoring thrice in the second quarter exposing HUTN's defence. The hosts, however, pulled up its socks in the third quarter by plugging the gaps and improving in the final third. HUTN captain B. P. Somanna was the star as he marshalled the team admirably. His second goal, off a penalty stroke, enabled it to equalise 3-3 and Balachandar scored off a rebound in a matter of minutes. However, TN's joy was short-lived as Amit Yadav converted. The Malaysian junior team delivered a sparkling performance, especially through the flanks to beat CBDT, which put immense pressure on the young side in all the quarters. Malaysia came up trumps, with a last-gasp goal through Shakir Azimuddin, who scored a scorching grounder off a penalty corner. The results: Pool-A: HUTN 4 (Patras Tirkey 3, B. P. Somanna 15 & 41, Balachandar 44) drew with SAI-NCoE (Bhopal) 4 (Mohammad Zaid Khan 20, Manjeet 26, Manish Sahani 29, Amit Yadav 47). Pool-B: Indian Navy 4 (Sushil Dhanwar 3, 20 & 34, Prashanth 53) bt Karnataka 2 (Bhrath Mahalingppa 12, G. Vishwas 35). Malaysia National junior team 4 (Muhd. Danish Aiman 20, Mohd. Harris Iskandar 41, Shakir Azimuddin 54 & 60) bt CBDT 3 (Pranam Gowda 24, Pardeep Singh Mor 27, Vikash Choudhary 57).
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu stuns Indian Army
Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu (HUTN) pulled off a stunning 5-1 upset victory over former champion Indian Army in a Pool-A contest of the MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup invitation hockey tournament at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Friday. However, the other two matches went largely according to the script with NCOE (Bhopal) putting it across Maharashtra 4-2 in Pool-A and multiple champion IOC eking out a 2-0 win over Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in Pool-B. HUTN took the day's honours with a splendid performance against an Army team that looked off-colour. The Army outfit's attack lacked sting and defence appeared lackadaisical. But full credit to the hosts who went all-out. HUTN, comprising seven players from the Centre of Excellence, Kovilpatti, created opportunities from the centre and the flanks, flummoxing the opponent no end. The scoreline would have been more had it converted the half-chances. Though Balachandar scored a brace, the hosts' triumph was a complete team effort. The defence comprising G.M. Pruthvi, Y. Anand, and Patras Tirkey thwarted quite a few dangerous run-ins by Army. While NCOE had it relatively easy, it was a battle of nerves between IOC and CBDT. Till half-time, both the teams battled hard without conceding a goal. However, in the third quarter, Sumit Kumar struck gold when he deflected home a fierce drive from former Olympian V.R. Raghunath. Affan Yousuf made it 2-0 in the fourth quarter, off a move from the right flank. The results: Pool-A: HUTN 5 (B. Sathish 14, Patras Tirkey 32, Balachandar 34 & 59, Manoj Kumar 57) bt Indian Army 1 (Atish Dodrai 42); NCOE (Bhopal) 4 (Tirloki Venvanshi 10, Mohit Karma 19, Vikas Valmiki 44, Mohammad Zaid Khan 55) bt Maharashtra 2 (Prajwal Moharkar 45, Rahul Shinde 48). Pool-B: IOC 2 (Sumit Kumar 38, Affan Yousuf 48) bt CBDT 0.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Domestic garment makers hope for better days with curb on imports
With India restricting import of readymade garments from Bangladesh through land ports, domestic garment manufacturers hope to see revival in orders. In a notification issued on May 17, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said readymade garments can be imported from Bangladesh only through Nhava Sheva and Kolkata ports. 'Dealers in northern States were able to get hold of cheap imported garments that cost almost 20% lesser than Tiruppur products. The situation worsened in the last 2-3 years,' said S. Balachandar, vice-president of the South India Hosiery Manufacturers Association. 'Now, the garments can be brought in only through sea ports. This will reduce the illegal entry of ready-made garments. The undergarments made in Tiruppur will be competitive cost-wise with the goods coming by sea. In a couple of months, we hope to see orders increasing for MSMEs in Tiruppur,' he said. Imports of low-priced garments in huge quantities will certainly reduce now, he said. The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), quoting trade data, said India imported readymade garments worth $634 million in 2024, which saw 19% CAGR growth in the last 10 years. Total textile and apparel exports from India to Bangladesh in 2024 were $3.2 billion and exports from Bangladesh to India were $1.07 billion. Though India has a trade surplus with Bangladesh in textiles and apparel, its exports grew 4.97% (CAGR) between 2015 and 2024, while Bangladesh's exports to India grew 12.87%. Garments worth ₹5,000 crore to ₹6,000 crore are imported by India from Bangladesh annually, including those by the unorganised sector. 'The DGFT decision will reduce the backdoor entry of Chinese fabrics that were getting converted in Bangladesh and entering India without duty,' said Sanjay Jain, chairman of the National Committee of Experts for Textiles, Indian Chamber of Commerce. Rahul Mehta, chief mentor of Cloth Manufacturers Association of India, said Bangladesh imports cost 12-15% less compared with Indian products. These imports will now shift to sea ports, escalating the cost by almost 10% and increasing the delivery time. This is likely to make Indian buyers look to domestic suppliers, he said. However, industry representatives point out that a majority of the imports is by retail chains. It remains to be seen how buyers will react to the restriction. According to Mithileshwar Thakur, Secretary General of AEPC, restrictions on garment imports from Bangladesh will disrupt the supply chain in the short term. However, since most of the imports are by large retailers, the long-term impact will depend on how effective the sea trade is. For low or medium-volume imports, land ports will be preferred. Rakesh Mehra, chairman of the Confederation, said the DGFT decision will create new opportunities for domestic garment manufacturers. It will also enable Indian cotton yarn exporters to redirect their supply to the domestic market. Bangladesh imposed a restriction last month on export of cotton yarn from India, which traditionally accounts for nearly 45% of India's total cotton yarn exports, he said. Industry sources said the retail chains in India import manmade fibre (MMF) garments mainly from Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam. Readymade garments from Bangladesh continue to enjoy zero duty access in India, giving the imports a cost advantage. The government should ban import of garments from China and review the duty free access for Bangladesh garments so that the domestic textile chain revives, they said.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nexus Diaries' New Initiative Advances Authentic Human Expression in AI Technologies
New Initiative Supports Thought Leaders Creating Authentic, Human-Centered AI Technologies While Maintaining Digital Ethics Chester Springs, PA , May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- , a pioneering media relations firm specializing in , today announced the launch of its Patron Fund Program designed to support innovators who integrate human elements within AI technologies. The initiative aims to nurture the growing ecosystem of ethical AI development while promoting authentic content creation in an increasingly automated digital Synergy: Creating Beyond BoundriesThe Patron Fund Program will provide financial backing, media exposure, and strategic guidance to selected businesses and thought leaders who demonstrate commitment to maintaining the human dimension in their AI solutions. This initiative comes at a critical time when prompt engineering is evolving beyond digital outputs toward integration with physical experiences. As the standards around the ethical use of AI continue to evolve, Nexus Diaries is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where authentic content creation is enhanced by AI technologies. In today's digital landscape, AI is often utilized for quick search results and enhancing user experiences. However, the challenge remains in maintaining content authenticity while leveraging AI to boost productivity. recognizes the importance of integrating human creativity with AI capabilities to ensure that content remains genuine and impactful. 'The content creation space is vast and evolving,' said Harini Balachandar, CEO of Nexus Diaries. 'It is now in the hands of the next generation to make efficient use of this technology while keeping our organic CPU alive, active, and smarter than AI can become. This is crucial to hold stronger than ever to our human integrity.' The Patron Fund helps sustain the mission of this platform to support thought leaders who are pioneering in the AI space, encouraging them to incorporate human elements into their technological innovations. aims to partner with businesses contributing to AI advancements, creating blogs, articles, and press releases that highlight these partnerships and the value they add to the human aspect of technology. 'As AI capabilities expand, we're witnessing a crucial inflection point where human creativity must be preserved and celebrated alongside technological advancement,' added Balachandar. 'Our Patron Fund Program isn't just about sustaining a platform dedicated to ethical content creation — it's about ensuring humanity remains at the center of our technological future.' The program emerges from Nexus Diaries' extensive work with AI-focused partners, where the company has observed firsthand the challenges of balancing innovation with authentic human expression. By highlighting these partnerships through , the company has built a reputation as a trusted voice in the evolving conversation around ethical AI implementation. Unlike traditional funding initiatives, the Patron Fund is structured as a one-time contribution from participating partners rather than an ongoing application process. This approach allows Nexus Diaries to create immediate impact with selected thought leaders who are advancing the human-centered AI movement. For complete details about the Patron Fund Program, visit . About Nexus Diaries At Nexus Diaries, we transform your brand's message into a powerful digital presence. We craft strategic content that resonates with your audience and amplifies your business value. By leveraging media relations, search engine optimization, and human-AI collaboration, we ensure your message not only reaches but deeply engages with your target audience. Press inquiries Nexus Diaries Harini Balachandar hello@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
