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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ashutosh Rana on playing Chand Bardai in Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan; says ‘It was always on my wishlist to play this role'
Historical drama Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan is all set to take viewers on a magnificent journey through the life of one of India's most celebrated warrior kings. Touted as a tribute to the greatest child-king in Indian history, the show chronicles the early years, fierce battles, and the undying spirit of Prithviraj Chauhan — a young prince who grew to become a fearless ruler, known for his valor, intellect, and unyielding patriotism. The gripping narrative brings alive the legendary clash between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori, while also exploring the king's personal trials and timeless legacy. Bringing soul and strength to this historical epic is veteran actor Ashutosh Rana , who steps into the iconic role of Chand Bardai — Prithviraj Chauhan's confidant, court poet, and the voice of his legend. For Rana, this isn't just another character; it's a dream long held close to his heart. 'I grew up listening to the tales of Prithviraj Chauhan and Chand Bardai. I also had the opportunity to be part of the play Prithviraj Ki Aankhen. This story didn't just move me; it filled me with immense pride. Portraying Chand Bardai was always on my wish list, and what adds to the joy is lending my voice as the narrator for this magnificent historical saga. Stories about Prithviraj Chauhan his unmatched bravery, wisdom, and spirit left a deep impact on me. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mannheim: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo To now be a part of bringing that legend to life is truly special. The emotions I carry, rooted in strength, passion, and reverence, resonate closely with the spirit of this show,' he said. With his resonant voice and emotional depth, Ashutosh Rana hopes to ignite a connection so powerful that viewers don't just watch history — they feel it.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Bringing an island back to life': TN govt's Rs 50 crore effort to restore Kariyachalli with 8,500 reef modules, local divers
Artificial coral reef modules that will protect the island's shoreline Villagers from Tuticorin will soon be diving into the sea, not for recreation, but as part of a bigger mission to help revive a vanishing island in the Gulf of Mannar. The Tamil Nadu govt has launched a Rs 50cr conservation project to restore Kariyachalli Island, one of 21 ecologically fragile islands in the rapidly eroding Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park. The initiative, part of the TN Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources (TNSHORE) programme, aims to boost climate resilience, preserve marine biodiversity and support sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities. Located off Tuticorin coast, Kariyachalli island, a small strip between India and Sri Lanka, serves as a natural barrier against cyclones and tsunamis, a function brought into focus during the 2004 tsunami. The island is surrounded by rich coral reefs and seagrass beds that support diverse marine life and provide livelihood support to thousands of small-scale fisherfolk. The island, however, has lost more than 71% of its land area, shrinking from 20.85ha in 1969 to 5.97ha in 2018, due to sea level rise and degradation of surrounding coral reefs and sea-grass. Under this initiative, the govt will use 8,500 multipurpose artificial coral reef modules — designed by IIT Madras based on wave dynamicsand bathymetry studies — to protect the island's shoreline, reduce wave energy and increase sediment deposition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Wolsztyn: ten aparat słuchowy może zmienić wszystko w 2025 roku GEERS Undo 'These are ferrocementand-steel trapezoidal structures. Corals will be placed on them and the structures submerged. We will be roping in 300 local fishing villagers to dive in, to place these structures. The heights will vary based on terrain. The growth of corals will be monitored regularly,' says environment secretary Supriya Sahu. The modules, three tonnes each and perforated to support nutrient flow, are expected to act as wave breaks and create marine habitats. The island's water depths too have been reduced to half a metre from 3m years ago, say scientists. This project may help get back land area. The model being used here is similar to the interventions at Vaan Island that began in 2015 and, within five years, led to measurable gains in land area, shallower waters, and coral regrowth involving more than 37 species. At Kariyachalli, plans include scientifically restoring two acres of degraded coral reef and three acres of seagrass beds, ecosystems that play a critical role in carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation and shoreline protection. 'A good sea-grass cover will invite dugongs (sea cows) which feed on seagrass. It will boost the ecological character of the islands, and also open up eco-tourism initiatives,' says Supriya, adding that if interventions aren't done, the island will be lost by 2030. 'It takes between five and seven years for an artificial reef to mature enough to resemble a natural reef, with corals growing at about 1cm per year. Work will begin in a month.' Heat resilient corals must be grown in the nurseries, says Ramasubramanian R of Coastal and Marine Systems at M S Swaminathan Research Institute. 'Only these can survive rising temperatures. If some corals die as the reef develops, new colonies can emerge. This approach has seen success globally but needs constant monitoring and nurturing of corals in laboratory conditions.' The modules will provide nutrition to organisms attached to them. Placed at 20m gaps, they will also improve fish production. Villagers from Sippikulam and Pattinamaruthoor which are within a 12km radius of the island, will be engaged through capacity building, training, and support for eco-tourism and alternative livelihoods.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Training regimen pays off for Spelling Bee champion
For the past year, Faizan Zaki , 13, had a schedule that would rival that of professional athletes. He trained five to six hours a day on weekdays and seven to eight hours on weekends. His reps were words. Lots and lots of words. That work paid off. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brenno: ten aparat słuchowy może zmienić wszystko w 2025 roku GEERS Undo He won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in cinematic fashion late Thursday, spelling the winning word "eclaircissement" without asking any questions, then fell to the ground as confetti poured over him. "I was just ready to get it over with," he said, surrounded by his family and friends, "I wasn't expecting this though." Live Events After coming in second at the 2024 final, he decided to take a bit of a different approach in preparing this year, to increase his speed and improve his vocabulary. Once he got home from school, he would open the dictionary and look for words he hadn't seen before. He'd keep track of them in a document, focusing on the definition and spelling of each word. This year, Faizan also studied specifically for the spell-off , the final tiebreaking round that cost him a win last year. Bruhat Soma defeated Faizan last year, spelling 29 words correctly to Faizan's 20 words. The spelloff was required to end the contest last year, but not this year. This was the first year he felt any external pressure, his mother, Arshia Quadri said, adding that she was relieved the pressure wasn't overwhelming. (Quadri said she felt like she was holding her breath until the finals Thursday night.) Faizan appeared relaxed Thursday, often strolling to the microphone with his hands in the pockets of his sweatshirt. Faizan has always loved learning. He started to read at 2, Quadri said, which she thought was simultaneously remarkable and not entirely significant. Then, at 3, he learned all of the countries of the world and their capitals, "which I have never known in my life," she said, laughing. By the time he was 4, people started telling Quadri and her husband, Zaki Anwar, about schools for gifted children. Faizan first appeared at the Scripps National Spelling Bee when he was 7. Through the years, Faizan has formed friendships on the road with fellow elite spellers. He credits those friends for keeping him calm before big events. If he feels nervous, he tells himself: "I think you know this word. You can do it." "That gets me pumped," he said.
