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Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
NTR remembered as visionary leader on birth anniversary
Kurnool: A grand celebration marked the birth anniversary of legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) on Wednesday at the Sunayana Auditorium, Kurnool Collectorate. District Collector P. Ranjith Basha led the tributes, hailing NTR as a visionary who championed welfare governance through groundbreaking reforms. Born on May 28, 1923, in Nimmakuru village, NTR rose from humble beginnings to become a towering figure in Telugu cinema and politics. Collector Basha, recalling a visit to Nimmakuru during his tenure as RDO, noted that NTR's journey—from student to celebrated actor to political icon—continues to inspire generations. 'NTR exemplified how talent and determination unlock great opportunities,' said Basha, highlighting the actor-politician's meteoric rise in politics. Within just nine months of launching the Telugu Desam Party, NTR became Chief Minister—a rare achievement in Indian history. His impactful welfare schemes, including the iconic Rs. 2 per kg rice program, transformed food security and influenced similar initiatives across India. NTR served nearly seven years as Chief Minister and was honoured with the Padma Shri and multiple Filmfare awards. Celebrated for his mythological and patriotic film roles, NTR's portrayals in Sardar Paparayudu and Bobbili Puli stirred national pride. His depictions of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna left audiences in awe, said the Collector. Joint Collector Dr. B. Navya praised the government's decision to declare NTR's birth anniversary a state festival. Cultural performances and nostalgic songs by local artist Maddaiah added colour to the tribute. Floral tributes were paid to NTR's statue, with dignitaries and NGO representatives attending the event.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Flames prospect Basha and Medicine Hat to Play in 2025 Memorial Cup Final
Calgary prospect Andrew Basha and the WHL champions Medicine Hat Tigers defeated the OHL champions 3-1 on Tuesday to book their place in Sunday's Final of the 2025 Memorial Cup. The Tigers have now gone undefeated during the round-robin stage. While the stats sheet show the 19-year-old Basha has put up one assist in the tournament, he has been important in sending in dangerous passes that unfortunately don't get put into the back of the net by his teammates. The Calgary native will have one more game to make a lasting impact. The Knights will face off against the winner of Wednesday's game of the Rimouski Oceanic vs Moncton Wildcats in Friday's semifinal to determine who will face the Tigers in the Final. Fellow Flames prospect Etienne Morin plays for Moncton. All three games are slated to start at 7 pm ET/4pm PT.
Calgary Herald
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Why the buzz is building around forward prospect Andrew Basha
The Calgary Flames, like any NHL organization, relish the opportunity to evaluate their prospects in pressure-packed moments. Article content However, in the case of Andrew Basha, who just won a Western Hockey League title with the Medicine Hat Tigers and is headed this week to the Memorial Cup, they might have learned more when it seemed like his next big game was months and months away. Article content Article content Article content Nobody else, that is. Article content 'Basha, he said from the day he was going to get operated on that he was going to come back,' Tigers head coach Willie Desjardins told media in Medicine Hat during the WHL final. 'I agreed with him, just so he wouldn't keep talking. But I didn't think there was any chance he'd be back. Like, none. Article content 'And he kept saying it and every day he went working. The Flames, I know how impressed they were with how hard he tried and what he did. It was pretty impressive that he was able to make it back.' Article content It was equally impressive that, after a lengthy layoff, he made such an immediate impact. Article content The 19-year-old Basha returned for Game 1 of the WHL final and promptly scored on his first shift. Two of Calgary's development coaches, Martin Gelinas and Darren Rommerdahl, were in attendance at Co-op Place in 'The Hat' for that memorable marker. Article content Article content The Flames' future speedster totalled two goals and three assists in five games as the Tigers rolled over the Spokane Chiefs. He was one of only three players to hit the scoresheet on every night of the championship series. Article content Article content As Basha, in an interview with the WHL, beamed after leaving his fingerprints on the Ed Chynoweth Cup: 'That's the stuff you dream of when you're growing up, is lifting important trophies like that.' Article content That's what fuelled him, no doubt, as he recovered and then rehabbed after surgery. He made quite an impression on the staff at the Saddledome with his determination and drive during that process. Article content There is optimism the Flames amateur scouts — helmed by Tod Button — absolutely aced their assignment at the 2024 NHL Draft. Led by first-round picks Zayne Parekh and Matvei Gridin, the first seven skaters they selected all averaged upwards of a point per game this season in either the major-junior or collegiate ranks.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eugenio Suárez's RBI double
Basha Scores In Return From Injury As The Medicine Hat Tigers Defeat The Spokane Chiefs 4-1 In Game 1 Of The 2025 WHL Championship Series The Medicine Hat Tigers kicked off the 2025 WHL Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Spokane Chiefs. Bryce Pickford scored the game-winner, while Gavin McKenna recorded two assists, pushing his point streak to 54 games. As for the winning goaltender, that was Harrison Meneghin, who stopped 36 of the 37 shots he faced.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Watch Newbury Park freshman catcher London Lefler in action against Thousand Oaks
Basha Scores In Return From Injury As The Medicine Hat Tigers Defeat The Spokane Chiefs 4-1 In Game 1 Of The 2025 WHL Championship Series The Medicine Hat Tigers kicked off the 2025 WHL Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Spokane Chiefs. Bryce Pickford scored the game-winner, while Gavin McKenna recorded two assists, pushing his point streak to 54 games. As for the winning goaltender, that was Harrison Meneghin, who stopped 36 of the 37 shots he faced.
