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The Hindu
5 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
At 78, veteran Chennai shooter is an inspiration
At 78, Malathy David's shooting prowess is flabbergasting. The septuagenarian, a resident of Kilpauk, is an inspiration to shooters – both budding and seasoned – at the Chennai Rifle Club, which she calls her 'second home'. Having picked up all disciplines – Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun – Malathy is the lone shooter in the Veteran Super Women category (above 70 years) from Tamil Nadu, even up to the South zonal level, in the rifle and pistol events. Recalling her childhood days in a neighbourhood where guns were commonplace, she says, 'When I was a kid, I used to watch our elders go on hunting expeditions – this was when game hunting was permitted, and that is what piqued my curiosity about guns.' Her first air rifle was a German-made Diana gifted by her father G.D. Dhanaraj, a senior police officer. Malathy's journey in shooting sports, however, began as an NCC cadet representing Fathima College, Madurai, where she did her PUC from 1962-63. 'It was a rough, uneven terrain in the Pasumalai hills where we used to shoot. There was no coat, sling or gloves or scopes to watch and correct, no sheets to lie down. There were pebbles and bushes all around. Yet, I managed to achieve half-an-inch groupings with a rifle,' she says. 'I continued pre-medicine in 1963-1964 and my achievements in NCC and sports, along with my marks in Natural Science, helped me get through the MBBS interview for the Madurai Medical College, which unfortunately did not have an NCC wing in those days,' she adds. After a long hiatus, she could reunite with her passion in the 1980s, thanks to her dad's reputation in the police force. 'Mr. Sripal, the then Commissioner of Police, Madras, recommended me for the selection trials in 1983 which was conducted by one Mr. Balashanmugham. I managed to secure 80% of the score required for membership to the Madras Rifle Club [now Chennai Rifle Club], where I joined in 1984,' she says. 'I started my practice with an open sight rifle in 1985 along with a few women shooters in the police department. Actor Nambiar's son Mr. Sukumaran was guiding me in the prone and three position,' Malathy recalls. In 1985, Malathy took part in the .22 Open Sight Rifle (women) events in both the state meet and nationals conducted by the Madras Rifle Club and won gold. 'The same year also I started off with Peep Sight Rifle and represented Tamilnadu in the National Games in Delhi and won the team silver along with Ms. Roopa Unnikrishnan and Ms. Asha Rao,' she recalls. 'Besides rifle shooting, I also gave a hand to the pistol team with fellow shooters Lalitha and Varalakshmi and bagged the national team medals in Pistol and Air Pistol events,' Malathy says. At the request of her mentor, Dr. Sivanthi Adityan, she began participating in the Shotgun events and became the first woman shooter to win medals in Trap and Double Trap events for the Chennai Rifle Club. From 1985 till date, Malathy says she has hardly missed any event, so much so that she has lost track of the number of medals she had won. The septuagenarian, however, rues that her participation is now confined to state meets and zonal events as she has none from the Super Woman category to compete with in the Nationals, besides not having a rifle of her own. 'Till a few years ago, I had taken part in the mixed events, wherein I competed with male shooters and won gold,' she says. And for someone with a shooting career spanning almost four decades, the decision to take part in competitions ignoring her rheumatoid arthritis pain has literally meant biting the bullet!
Eater
24-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
The 10 Best Deals of the Week (Including Snow's BBQ Delivered to Your Door)
is the commerce writer at Eater, and an award-winning writer with bylines in GQ, VICE, The Daily Beast, and other publications. A curious home cook with a deep love of Polish cabbage rolls, her devotion to food service journalism knows no bounds. This week, the deals are red-hot. Grab your bottle opener, because we're cracking open deals on mid-century modern outdoor furniture and rugs for summertime entertaining a rare Goldbelly sale on the world-famous ribs, pork chops, and more from an iconic Texas barbecue joint; and plenty of investment-worthy countertop appliances from brands like Our Place and Vitamix — because it's still the season for mastering gazpacho and salmorejo, and you'll need serious blender horsepower. Nordstrom's Anniversary sale has deals on Le Creuset, Viking, and Staub Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is live from now until August 3, and to name a handful of favorites from the blowout event, we spotted deals on German-made Viking knife sets, canteens and to-go cups for outdoor summer activities, and an extra large version of Our Place's aesthetic convection oven. Check out more of our favorite finds from the sale here. Get $100 off a do-it-all set of Viking knives You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to invest in great knives, but it helps when a 14-piece, German-made set from Viking is on sale. Our Place's Eater-approved Wonder Oven is $61 off Eater contributor Charley Lanyon tested the gamut of internet-famous toaster ovens, and concluded that Our Place's Wonder Oven was a stand out for its aesthetic, multi-functional design. As Lanyon writes, 'Beyond the looks, it has a wide range of functions, from baking and broiling to air frying, and it delivers solid (if not standout) performance across the board.' Save 31% off this Hydro Flask (and stay hydrated) There's a lot to love about this Hydro Flask, from the chic colorway to the ample 32-ounce capacity and handle, but the extra-wide mouth is what makes refills and cleaning a breeze. Goldbelly is offering 25% off Snow's BBQ When Snow's BBQ first opened in Lexington, Texas almost 20 years ago, it swiftly made a name for itself thanks to its big-personality pitmasters and, more importantly, its fall-apart-tender, ultra-flavorful smoked meats, which often sold out in just a few hours. It's won various accolades as one of the best barbecue joints in Texas, and now you can enjoy it at home. If you're living a far cry away from Lexington but still dream of trying the pit's GOATed meats, Goldbelly is offering up to 25% off its famous briskets, ribs, pork steaks, seasonings, and more for a limited time. Save 60% off chic MCM furniture at Article So many furniture companies and design houses have been revisiting mid-century modern decor in the 2020s, but Article's furniture consistently stands a cut above the rest; the designs feel retro yet contemporary, and versatile enough to blend in with minimalist Japandi and maximalist aesthetics alike. The company is having a big 60% off summer sale right now that includes choice picks from its wide array of indoor and outdoor dining furniture. Get $150 off this caned dining chair This enormous outdoor rug is $420 off Get 60% off the Summer Overstock Sale at Sur La Table Leave it to Sur La Table to pull through with a superb selection of iconic and heritage cookware brands (Vitamix, Staub, Zwilling, and Breville, to name just a handful), as well as newer additions to the cookware scene (Sur La Table's take on the Ultimate Fork, a recent favorite of our senior commerce editor, is also on sale). The powerful Vitamix Explorian blender is $50 off This versatile 'ultimate' fork is on sale (and is an Eater editor favorite) Bring this shatterproof melamine plate pool-side Now go jump in a pool somewhere. Sign up for Eater's newsletter The freshest news from the food world every day Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Libya Herald
17-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Herald
Libyan Ports Company signs contract in Germany for 154-ton Liebherr container crane for Khoms Port
The Libyan Ports Company announced yesterday (16 July) that it had signed a contract on 15 July for the purchase of a 154-ton Liebherr ground crane. The contract was signed in Rostock, Germany and the crane is for the handling of container ships at Khoms Port. The contract was signed on behalf of the Libyan Ports Company by the Chairman of the Board of Directors and on behalf of Liebherr by the General Manager of Sales and the Area Sales Manager. Rapid development in sizes of modern container ships The Libyan Ports Company said this crane purchase comes within the framework of its plans aimed at supporting and developing the capabilities of its ports in line with the rapid development in the sizes of modern container ships and their operational requirements. Accommodation of modern ships with special technical specifications It added that the step comes in the context of enhancing the operational capabilities of Khoms Port, to ensure the accommodation of modern ships with special technical specifications that require equipment with advanced capabilities and dimensions in terms of height and reach. Continue programmes and projects aimed at raising efficiency The Libyan Ports Company further said that it will continue to adopt programmes and projects aimed at raising the efficiency of handling services and improving the level of performance in line with the requirements of the international maritime market. . New German-made 154-ton container crane arrives at Benghazi's Julyana Free Port Tags: German GermanyKhoms PortLibyan Ports Company LPCLiebherr
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Time of India
Gun under greens: Police seize illegal arms from shop disguised as ‘Sabji Waale' in Purnia
Patna: In a bizarre turn of events, a vegetable shop in Purnia district was found to be a front for a sophisticated arms smuggling racket. Acting on a tip-off, the Bihar Special Task Force (STF) and the district police carried out a joint raid on Monday, uncovering a large cache of illegal weapons and live cartridges from a shop named 'Sabji Waale' — a seemingly ordinary vegetable vendor. The operation led to the arrest of an alleged arms smuggler, Kunal Kumar Singh, a resident of Purnia College Road under Haat police station area. From his shop, the police recovered the breech block (rotating bolt) of an AK-47 rifle, a German-made Beretta pistol, and 440 rounds of live cartridges. According to officials, Kunal had a criminal history involving multiple arms smuggling charges and had previously served four jail terms under the Arms Act. Notably, he was released just two months ago from Beur central jail in Patna. Police records show that at least five cases are registered against him across Patna, Munger, and Purnia. Purnia SP, Sweety Sehrawat, said police received an input that Kunal, already wanted in multiple cases, was continuing his illegal trade by concealing it behind a vegetable shop front. "On the basis of the intelligence, a special raiding team led by Sadar SDPO-I, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, was formed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The shop was surrounded and searched. As soon as the shutter was lifted, the arms cache came to light," the SP said. During interrogation, Kunal reportedly confessed that he, along with his partner Amit Kumar alias Roshan, had been operating the illegal arms business by disguising it as a vegetable trade. He admitted to procuring weapons and ammunition from outside the state and selling them through the shop. Police have launched a drive to nab other members of the network.
The Star
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Tribunal orders refund for speedometer not up to speed
Sani says the workshop owner kept avoiding him when he asked to have the speedometer fixed. A WORKSHOP in Senai, Johor, has been ordered to refund RM950 to a retiree after failing to repair his car's speedometer. The ruling was made by Johor Consumer Claims Tribunal president Hafez Zalkapli, who mandated the refund be issued within two weeks. The case was brought by M. Sani Md Taib, 68, who explained that the speedometer on his German-made car began malfunctioning in August 2024. 'I have been driving the car for 14 years without any major issues, until the speedometer failed,' he said when met outside the tribunal at Menara Ansar, Johor Baru. 'Driving the car with the faulty meter was unsafe as I wasn't sure whether I was driving within the permissible speed limit,' said Sani, 68. He said the odometer also failed to clock the distance travelled. 'The odometer remained fixed at 436km, which didn't make any sense for a 14-year-old car.' Sani went to the Senai workshop to have the speedometer fixed last August. 'I bought a speedometer from the workshop for RM950 and had it installed,' said the claimant. Even after a replacement, he said the new speedometer was defective as well. 'I called the workshop owner many times to have the speedometer fixed but he avoided me, claiming to be busy,' said Sani, who then filed a case with the Consumer Claims Tribunal. Those who need tribunal assistance can call 07-227 1755 or 07-227 1766 or visit the Johor Tribunal office at Level 17, Menara Ansar, Jalan Trus.
