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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Patuli senior citizens join hands to plant saplings, save trees
Kolkata: Senior citizens in Patuli, who, over the past three decades, have planted and nurtured thousands of trees across the mini-township off EM Bypass, welcomed the prompt action of police against a man who was illegally cutting a mahua tree. Two years ago, cops at the same police station refused to act when citizens complained about 37 trees planted along the median being hacked at night to ensure an unobstructed view of an "I Love Patuli" signage installed along a water body, which has become a popular hangout zone in the evening. "Trees like palash, arjun, and neem were mercilessly cut. Though we filed a complaint on Sept 15, 2023, no action was taken. We felt hurt by the lack of sensitivity displayed by cops. But we are glad that the force's attitude towards tree felling has changed, and they acted against a man for felling a tree on Thursday," said Monoj Mukherjee, a Patuli resident and former senior scientist at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, who has planted over 5,000 trees since he settled in Patuli in 2008. For former bank executive Swapan Biswas, one of his life's passions and missions has been planting trees. Wherever he was posted, including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Gurgaon, Biswas left his mark with chhatim trees. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dark spots can age you by 10 years! Just take this from Guardian URUHIME MOMOKO Learn More Undo Since moving to Patuli in 1999, he has planted over 400 trees, including chhatim and other flower-bearing species. On Friday, the 77-year-old joined a few others in planting four saplings. "When we came here, Patuli had very few trees. Fortunately, many who took up residence here were aware of the importance of trees and started planting with zeal. Over time, Patuli transformed into one of the greenest neighbourhoods in the city," Biswas said. Ashesh Lahiri, a retired Indian Forest Service officer who lives in Patuli, helped the citizens select and plant trees before monsoon. "Over 130 species of trees were planted. which have transformed Patuli into an oasis in the urban jungle. Though we observed an Aranya Week in Baishnabghata in 1989, it was around a decade later that citizens joined in to begin the greening drive in 1997-98. I moved into the area in 2002-03 and helped with species selection to improve biodiversity," he said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suryakumar Yadav's emotional tribute to his father at the retirement ceremony touches hearts, watch video
Suryakumar Yadav delivered a touching and humorous speech at his father's retirement ceremony from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. He shared anecdotes about his father's influence on his life, emphasizing the values of discipline, honesty, and humility he instilled. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav , made his father's retirement ceremony unforgettable with a heartfelt speech full of humour, love, and nostalgia that deeply moved everyone touching stories and lighthearted jokes, he captivated the large crowd gathered to celebrate Ashok Kumar Yadav , who retired following a remarkable career as a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).Dressed in a formal shirt and trousers, Suryakumar was clearly touched by the heartfelt respect and affection shown for his father. Despite his busy IPL 2025 schedule, the Mumbai Indians star made sure to be there for this important family recalled the late nights when his father would return home tired but always took time to ask about his day and encourage him to pursue his dreams. Suryakumar emphasized how his father's lessons on discipline, honesty, and humility have shaped him both as a player and as a person.A video of Suryakumar's speech quickly went viral on social media, earning widespread praise.'Dad, you've always been my hero—not just because of your brilliant career but for the values you've passed on,' Suryakumar said, adding a lighthearted note, 'Now that you're retiring, maybe you can finally watch my matches without falling asleep!'"There's always that one inspiring figure, like a Superman, who shows you how to live and learn. For me, that figure is my papa. From the very start, he's stood by me," he said."I had no idea where my journey would lead, but he was there at every single step-packing my tiffin, dropping me at school so I wouldn't bunk, escorting me to college to make sure I didn't scale the walls and disappear," he said, drawing smiles from the emphasized the lessons he learned from his father, including the importance of leaving work stress behind and treating everyone with kindness and fairness. "Regardless of what happened at work, he never let it impact how he behaved at home. That's a quality I deeply respect and strive to emulate."He ended his speech by saying "They say every beautiful journey must come to an end. Yours has been nothing short of a fairytale. You've had wonderful friends and people who truly cared for you. And though this chapter is ending, I promise-we'll do our best to make your second innings just as magical," he 34, Suryakumar Yadav is having a stellar IPL 2025 season, scoring 640 runs in 14 matches—his best-ever IPL total—key to Mumbai Indians' push to the playoffs.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Papa is my superman: Suryakumar Yadav's speech at father's retirement goes viral
India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, made his father's retirement ceremony a truly memorable occasion, blending humour, affection, and nostalgia in a speech that touched the hearts of many. Sharing poignant anecdotes and playful quips, he entertained the large gathering that had come to honour Ashok Kumar Yadav, who retired after a distinguished career as a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).advertisementClad in a formal shirt and trousers, Suryakumar appeared visibly moved by the overwhelming show of respect and love for his father. Despite his demanding IPL 2025 commitments, the Mumbai Indians star ensured he was present for this momentous day in his family's his uniquely humorous style, Suryakumar offered his best wishes to his father and made a touching promise on behalf of the entire family-his mother and sister included. With a smile, he suggested that Ashok Yadav might not miss his workplace too dearly, assuring him that his "second innings" at home would be even sweeter. A short video clip of Suryakumar's speech soon went viral on social media, capturing widespread admiration. On Thursday, 29 April, he also shared a heartfelt note and photographs from the farewell, paying tribute to his father's remarkable were playing some beautiful videos on the screen. I didn't even know he could sing so well! I've never seen him sing. But clearly, when my sister and I weren't around, he must've sung some lovely songs for my mother," he said, to roars of laughter from the audience."Now you've got all the time in the world to entertain Mum," he added with a grin."They say every beautiful journey must come to an end. Yours has been nothing short of a fairytale. You've had wonderful friends and people who truly cared for you. And though this chapter is ending, I promise-we'll do our best to make your second innings just as magical," he Yadav Giving beautiful speech on his father retirement day. (@rushiii_12) May 29, 2025YOU ARE MY SUPERMAN: SURYAKUMARSuryakumar also paid tribute to the unwavering support his father had given him throughout his cricketing career, describing Ashok Yadav as his personal Superman."There's always that one inspiring figure, like a Superman, who shows you how to live and learn. For me, that figure is my papa. From the very start, he's stood by me," he said."I had no idea where my journey would lead, but he was there at every single step-packing my tiffin, dropping me at school so I wouldn't bunk, escorting me to college to make sure I didn't scale the walls and disappear," he said, drawing smiles from the crowd. He went on to highlight the values he had learned from his father: the importance of not bringing work pressures home, and treating everyone with kindness and equality. "No matter what happened at work, he never let it affect his behaviour at home. That's something I truly admire and try to follow myself."He ended his tribute with a touching farewell:"I just want to wish him the very best for this new chapter. I hope he can now give all his time to us. My mother, who has been his pillar of strength, will finally get to enjoy this phase with him. I just want to say one thing: Aao, let's go back home."At 34, Suryakumar Yadav is enjoying a spectacular run in IPL 2025. The dynamic middle-order batsman has amassed 640 runs in 14 matches-his highest tally in an IPL season-playing a pivotal role in Mumbai Indians' march to the his India debut in 2021, Suryakumar has been an integral part of the national side. He played a crucial role in India's T20 World Cup triumph in 2024. Following Rohit Sharma's retirement from T20Is, Suryakumar took over as captain and is expected to lead India into the next T20 World updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment! IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
News18
19-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
This Is Why India's First Nuclear Test In 1974 Was Delayed By 5 Minutes
Last Updated: Though termed a 'peaceful nuclear explosion,' the 1974 test proved India's nuclear capability, placing it among the world's elite group of nuclear-armed nations Fifty-one years ago, India surprised the world by conducting its first nuclear test under the leadership of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, often referred to as the Iron Lady. She described the test as a 'peaceful nuclear explosion." However, the United States, displeased with the move, responded by cutting off the supply of nuclear materials and fuel to India. The test marked a turning point in India's history, signalling the beginning of its nuclear journey. Despite opposition from the global nuclear non-proliferation regime, India's so-called 'peaceful' nuclear explosion positioned it among the select group of nations with nuclear capabilities. On May 18, preparations for the nuclear test were finalised. A scaffold was set up five kilometres away to monitor the explosion, where senior military officers and scientists gathered to observe. Scientist Virendra Sethi was sent to the test site for a final inspection. However, when the jeep at the site failed to start, Sethi had to walk two kilometres to the control room, resulting in a five-minute delay from the scheduled 8 a.m. detonation time. Seven Years Of Hard Work After seven years of dedicated effort, a team of 75 scientists and engineers successfully brought the top-secret nuclear project to completion. The initiative was led by Dr. Raja Ramanna, then Director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). Among his team was APJ Abdul Kalam, who would later go on to lead India's 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests. India Faced A Dilemma Over Nuclear Path India's political leadership remained conflicted about pursuing a nuclear weapons program. Despite growing security concerns, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was reluctant to develop nuclear arms, even after China conducted its first nuclear test at Lop Nur in 1964. His successor, Lal Bahadur Shastri, also resisted domestic pressure to carry out nuclear tests in response. Instead, during his 1964 visit to Britain, Shastri sought security assurances from established nuclear powers rather than opting for an indigenous nuclear build-up. Indira Gandhi Adopted A Firm Stance When Indira Gandhi became Prime Minister in 1966, she charted a different course from her predecessors. Unlike Nehru and Shastri, who were cautious about pursuing nuclear weapons, Gandhi adopted a tougher and more pragmatic stance, particularly toward the discriminatory Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). She gave the green light to India's nuclear establishment to develop the capability for a functional nuclear explosion—one that could be presented as a peaceful test if needed. After years of determined work by Indian nuclear scientists through the 1960s and early 1970s, the country was finally prepared for a defining moment. On May 18, 1974, India conducted its first nuclear test—Pokhran-1—code-named Smiling Buddha, in an underground facility in Rajasthan. Though officially described as a 'peaceful nuclear explosion," the test effectively showcased India's nuclear weapons capability, placing the country in the elite group of nuclear-armed nations. The successful detonation triggered a surge of national pride, but it also drew sharp international criticism and heightened concerns of a potential arms race in South Asia. First Published: May 19, 2025, 15:30 IST
