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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Revanth Reddy felicitates Kargil War hero Col Joy Dasgupta
HYDERABAD: On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy felicitated Colonel Joy Dasgupta of the 18 Grenadiers, one of Hyderabad's distinguished Kargil war heroes. Col Dasgupta, who was a Major during the Kargil War, played a key role in Operation Tololing — a mission to capture Tololing Hill, a critical strategic height then under the control of Pakistani forces. The enemy's position on Tololing, which overlooks National Highway 1A, posed a severe threat to operational logistics in the entire theatre, including Batalik, Turtuk, and Kargil. The 18 Grenadiers, tasked with reclaiming the post, launched multi-pronged attacks and successfully captured Tololing. For his exceptional bravery during the operation, Col Dasgupta was awarded the Sena Medal. A native of Hyderabad, Col Dasgupta completed his intermediate education at Wesley College, graduated from Osmania University, and received military training from the Officers' Training Academy, Chennai, before being commissioned into the Indian Army in May 1995. He was entrusted with leading two Army companies during the operation. Accompanied by his octogenarian mother, Col Dasgupta discussed with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy various ways the state government could inspire and support more youth to join the armed forces.
News18
5 days ago
- General
- News18
Tripura steps up efforts to save Indias last ape species
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Agartala, Jul 25 (PTI) The Tripura government unveiled a detailed action plan aimed at protecting the endangered Western Hoolock Gibbon — the only ape species found in India, in a major push for wildlife conservation. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the state's efforts to safeguard its fragile biodiversity and tackle the alarming decline in the gibbon population. Listed as 'endangered" on the IUCN Red List and protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the Western Hoolock Gibbon enjoys the highest degree of legal protection. Yet, its numbers have continued to decline over the years, largely due to habitat loss, hunting, and human-wildlife conflicts. Tripura, an ecologically rich state in the northeast, harbours one of the country's last remaining gibbon populations. These agile, tree-dwelling primates are known for their spectacular aerial swings across forest canopies and hauntingly melodic calls that echo through the jungle. But once-flourishing forests have shrunk and fragmented, leaving fewer safe spaces for them to thrive. A survey in 2005 recorded 97 individual gibbons across three forest patches in Tripura. That number has since dipped to 79, divided among 32 groups, officials said. Nationally, the gibbon population stood at about 12,000 two decades ago, but conservationists fear it may now be significantly lower. Tripura University's professor Sabyasachi Dasgupta, who is actively involved in the project, said establishing protocols for long-term population monitoring and restoring degraded forest habitats are part of the action plan. Training forest staff and law enforcement in wildlife protection, conducting ecological and behavioural research and promoting community awareness and participation in conservation are also the goals of it, he said. The gibbons of the state mainly live in protected areas such as Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary in South Tripura, and forests in Gomati and Khowai districts. However, conservationists caution that without proactive steps to prevent further forest degradation, gibbons may vanish from the wild. 'We are emphasising the need to maintain cultural integrity while protecting the gibbons," Dasgupta said. 'Traditional methods like shifting cultivation are deeply rooted, but they often disrupt forest continuity. We need strategies that reduce ecological harm while respecting cultural traditions. Canopy connectivity is crucial for gibbon movement and survival," he added. Divisional Forest Officer of Gomati H Vignesh said gibbons have been spotted in the Amarpur subdivision, though accurate population data is still being collected. Bimal Das, the assistant conservator at Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, confirmed that eight gibbons are currently thriving within its core zone. Grassroots conservation campaigns are also underway, with NGOs and academics engaging communities living near forest fringes. These programmes aim to reduce human-animal conflict, especially incidents involving crop damage and encroachment, while highlighting the ecological role of gibbons, officials said. As awareness grows and conservation efforts gain momentum, environmentalists believe Tripura has the potential to become a model for gibbon preservation across the region, and a beacon of hope for India's only ape. PTI JOY SOM view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 10:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
World's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah has to play Manchester Test: Ex-India cricketer
Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta feels that Jasprit Bumrah has to play the fourth Test against England in Manchester. Bumrah has been one of India's best bowlers so far in the series, despite playing only two out of the three Tests. Bumrah picked up five-wicket hauls in both the matches he has played and has got 12 wickets from 4 innings at an average of 21. advertisementBefore the start of the series, the attention was firmly on the star pacer's workload management as he had missed the Champions Trophy due to a back injury he suffered during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gautam Gambhir said that Bumrah would only play three out of the five Tests and reiterated that stance after the loss at Headingley. With Shubman Gill also remaining coy on the pacer's participation in the Manchester Test, Dasgupta feels that it has to be a necessity. Speaking to Star Sports, the former India wicketkeeper said that he heard rumours that Bumrah would only play the first, third and fifth Tests. However, Dasgupta feels that with India 1-2 behind in the series, he feels the Manchester Test now becomes crucial. "Jasprit Bumrah in the fourth Test, absolutely yes. I've heard rumors that the plan for him was to play in the first, third and fifth Tests. But now, when India are 1-2 behind, the fourth Test becomes very, very crucial. You would definitely want the world's best bowler to play.'There is an eight-day gap'The Lord's Test came to an end on July 14 and the next match is scheduled to be played on July 23. Dasgupta feels that the gap is enough for Bumrah to rest and be ready for the next match. There is an eight-day gap between the two Tests. It remains to be seen whether the fifth Test is still relevant after the fourth Test, but the relevance of the fourth Test is considerable," said Dasgupta. Many of the former players, including Anil Kumble, has advised Bumrah to play the next two Tests and take rest later on. - EndsTune InMust Watch
CNBC
10-07-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Foreign investors look beyond IT in India, trend likely to continue: EIU
Sumedha Dasgupta of the Economist Intelligence Unit says foreign direct investment in India is now expanding beyond IT services. She says investors are increasingly eyeing sectors like infrastructure and manufacturing. Dasgupta adds that India is better positioned than some ASEAN countries that the U.S. sees as too closely linked to China.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Masterplan unveiled! Three things Team India must do to crush England at Lord's
Image credit: BCCI Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes Team India must maintain the same level of consistency in both batting and bowling as they did in the second Test if they are to take the lead in the series when they face England in the third Test at Lord's starting Thursday. With the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy currently locked at 1-1, the upcoming clash at the iconic London venue promises to be a decisive encounter. India head into the contest with momentum on their side, following a commanding 336-run victory at Edgbaston. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'There are three things India must do to win the Lord's Test. First and foremost — consistency. Yes, they have won the last match and levelled the series, but it is far from over. There are still three Tests to go. The level of consistency we saw in both, batting and bowling, during the second Test – that needs to be repeated,' Dasgupta said while speaking on JioHotstar. From Edgbaston to Lord's | Chasing the 3rd Test | Travel Vlog With just three days separating the second and third Tests, Dasgupta underlined the critical need for rest and recovery, particularly for India's pace attack and captain Shubman Gill , who played two marathon knocks — 269 and 161 — at Edgbaston. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo How Jasprit Bumrah is preparing for Lord's Test - batting, bowling and lot of jokes! "The second thing is to rest properly, because there isn't much time between the two Test matches. Recovery is very important — especially for the fast bowlers, and for captain Shubman Gill, who has played two very long innings," he noted. He also highlighted the challenge of adapting to the Lord's slope — a unique feature of the venue that runs from the Pavilion End to the Nursery End, with a gradient of around 2.5 meters. 'The third thing that is very important at Lord's is the slope. This is a slightly inexperienced side, and many players will be playing at Lord's for the first time. For both, the batters and the bowlers, understanding and adjusting to the slope is going to be a big challenge. Let's hope they find answers to all the challenges and questions," Dasgupta added. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
