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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
5,000 youth entrepreneurs to benefit
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025 By: Marutin Ansiung Text Size: Ghani (6th from right), Ikrar officials and local leaders pose for a photo with the young entrepreneurs. NABAWAN: The Chief Minister's Outreach Programme with non-governmental organisation (NGO) and young entrepreneurs is expected to benefit some 5,000 youth entrepreneurs by the end of June. Chief Minister's Department's Government and People Cooperation Institute (Ikrar) Director Azrul Ibrahim said since its launch in 2022, some 4,100 young entrepreneurs had received RM500 each in start-up capital to help kick-start or expand their small businesses. He said the programme was inspired by the Chief Minister's vision to ensure that the majority of young entrepreneurs operating small-scale businesses in rural and suburban areas receive support and assistance from the State Government. 'As of now 4,100 entrepreneurs, including in Nabawan, have received the aid, and we are targeting 5,000 recipients by the end of June,' he said when met during the Chief Minister's Outreach Programme with NGOs and Young Entrepreneurs at the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) on Monday. Also present were Nabawan Community Development Leader Deckson Andipai, Gagasan Rakyat Nabawan Youth Chief Ag Azuan Pg Hamzah and local community leaders. The programme was officiated by Nabawan Assemblyman Datuk Ghani Mohamad Yassin. Advertisement A total of 100 young entrepreneurs from the district received the aid during the event. Ghani, who is State Land Development Board (LKTNS) Chairman, hoped that such assistance would motivate young entrepreneurs in the area to become more creative and innovative in running their businesses. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Tracing Karun Nair's remarkable comeback in Indian cricket: From being dropped to scoring a century in England
As Usman Ghani watched, from Vidarbha's dressing room, Karun Nair bat as if he had been possessed by the spirit of Don Bradman in game after game during the Vijay Hazare Trophy early this year, he remembered a conversation he had had with the born-again cricketer. Unreal run And after his unreal run in India's premier fifty-over tournament, with scores of 112 not out, 44 not out, 163 not out, 111 not out, 112, 122 not out, and 88 not out in successive innings, Karun had hopes of making it to the Indian team for the Champions Trophy. Ghani, too, felt Karun would be picked. But, he wasn't. His comeback to international cricket would have to wait. Not any longer, though. Karun was first named in the India-A side for the England tour. And then in the Indian Test squad. There was almost an air of inevitability to it: even if the last Test he played was eight years ago. This is indeed one of Indian cricket's most remarkable comebacks. Something even Mohinder Amarnath, the father of all comebacks, may approve of. ALSO READ | The rise and rise of the young Indian cricketers The selectors could afford to ignore Karun for the Champions Trophy: they had the cushion of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, after all. Karun, however, continued to amass runs against the red ball, too, and played a major role in Vidarbha regaining the Ranji Trophy. His 135 in the second innings shut Kerala out of the final; he could have scored a hundred in the first innings as well, but was run out for 86. He swept and reverse-swept to neutralise the threat from Kerala's best bowler Jalaj Saxena. His determination to take his side to a position from where it could not lose was admirable. The ability to play long innings has always been one of his qualities, something the Test team could find useful. Ghani is also impressed by Karun's dedication. 'He gives his best every time, even at the nets, and I was so happy when the selectors finally had to select him,' the coach told The Hindu over the phone from Nagpur. 'Like him, I too was disappointed when he was not picked for the Champions Trophy. And he was feeling low.' But not for long. He had a chat with a certain Sachin Tendulkar on the phone. 'Atul Ranade, assistant coach at Vidarbha and Sachin's close friend, made it possible,' recalled Ghani. 'Karun was motivated by his conversation with the master. He told me he felt a lot better after that chat.' ALSO READ | Testing times: On India's new Test Captain A costly 'no' Ghani believes Vidarbha was fortunate to secure Karun's services. He had been dropped by Karnataka in 2022, and when he expressed a desire to play for Kerala, the State of his origin, its cricket administrators were not keen. That was probably the costliest 'no' after Shatrughan Sinha rejected Ramesh Sippy's offer of the role that eventually was enacted by Amitabh Bachchan in Sholay. Unlike many Malayalis who grew up outside Kerala, Karun speaks fluent Malayalam. After scoring a hundred for India-A against South Africa-A in the unofficial Test at Krishnagiri in Kerala back in 2015, he told the Kerala Cricket Association's media manager that he was hoping for a few questions in Malayalam at the press conference. Incidentally, that hundred proved timely, as he was flown out as a replacement for the injured M. Vijay in India's Test squad in Sri Lanka. Ahead of the Ranji Trophy final in Nagpur, however, Karun got plenty of opportunities to speak in Malayalam. There was a large media contingent from Kerala to cover the team's first-ever Ranji Trophy final. He spoke with a smile about the KCA's snub. He also talked about how he battled his way back into contention for a place in the Indian team after that poignant tweet of his, 'Dear cricket, give me another chance', following his omission from the Karnataka team in 2022. He admitted it was a very low phase in his life. And he is someone who has experienced the kind of high only one other Indian Test batter has. In 2016, against England at Chennai, he made a monumental 303 not out, in what was only his third Test innings. Only Virender Sehwag had scored a Test triple-hundred before for India, and, of course, none has since. Karun, however, was dropped for the following Test, against Bangladesh at Hyderabad a couple of months later, because Ajinkya Rahane, whose injury had paved his way into the team in Chennai, was back. Karun made his return during the home series against Australia, but the fourth Test at Dharamsala would prove to be his last. That was in 2017. Eight years later, he could very well be batting in the middle-order at Leeds in the first Test against England next month. ALSO READ | Gill pads up for captaincy innings He will have earned that privilege the hard way. His experience in county cricket should come in handy. He scored 202 not out against Glamorgan last season and 150 against Surrey in 2023. 'The county stint has helped me to understand my game more, the different ways of playing and that there will be times a batsman finds it tough to score runs, but it is important to hang in there and play the ball on its merit,' said Karun. 'In England, you realise the ball is swinging all day and you may not get to play any spinners the whole day. The experience convinced me my game is good enough to play in any conditions. I have taken that confidence to India.' His confidence got a further boost when he was made the Vidarbha captain for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. 'The added responsibility brought the best of Karun,' said Ghani. 'This year he has been more aggressive in his batting. I said to him — 'Karun, why don't you express yourself more?'' He certainly did. And not just with the bat. ALSO READ | Cometh the hour, cometh Bumrah! Sending a message When he scored that hundred in the Ranji final, he raised nine fingers to indicate it was his ninth of the season. When asked if it was only meant for the dressing room, as the national selectors were also present at the VCA Stadium, he smiled mischievously and said, 'You can take it however you like'. After the match, selector Subroto Banerjee shook hands with him. And Karun smiled broadly. He knew he must have impressed him. But it hadn't been easy to catch the selectors' eyes in a country brimming over with batting talent. And he had to inch his way back from being a forgotten man of Indian cricket. 'You can imagine how difficult that phase of my life must have been,' he said. 'My parents and my wife were my pillars all through. And those times made me understand people. When times are good, there will be a lot of people with you.' The good times are back again for Karun. And it could be good news, too, for the most inexperienced Indian batting line-up in years.
Daily Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Express
Humayo FC champs
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Marutin Ansiung Text Size: The Humayo FC players pose with Ghani. NABAWAN: Humayo FC emerged as the champions of the Nabawan State Assemblyman (Adun) Cup Series 2, 2025, in the men's open category during the final match held at Sports Complex here, Sunday. Malampoi FC A, who lost to Humayo FC in a penalty shootout after the match ended in a 0-0 draw at the end of the second half, claimed the runners-up position. Asria FT and Salarom Taka at third and fourth places, respectively. In the women's open category, Kampung Enam emerged as the champions, while Murni Real secured the runners-up position. Mix Team SF and WBFC at third and fourth places, respectively. In the Men's Veteran category, the NVLT team took the champion title, followed by Bahagia Legend FT as the runners-up. Kampung Enam VET and Tampusison at third and fourth places, respectively. Nabawan Assemblyman Datuk Abdul Ghani Mohamed Yassin officiated the closing and award presentation ceremony. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Water, drainage issues raised in PA
Opposition MPAs raise the issues of lack of water supply during heatwave and cleaning of drains before the rains. Sindh Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution condemning the armed attack and arson at the residence of Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar in Moro. During the session, several bills were also passed, and members raised multiple call-attention notices on matters of public importance. MQM MPA Qurat-ul-Ain raised the issue of drainage before the upcoming monsoon season in Karachi. She stressed the need to clean major nallas. Saeed Ghani responded that the Sindh government allocates large funds to KMC for cleaning of nallas. This time, KMC demanded Rs800 million. Work is ongoing to fix the flow of large nallas mostly clogged by plastic bags. Ghani said that 45 major nallas of the city will be cleared in June. Jamaat-e-Islami Muhammad Farooq raised concerns over severe water shortage in his PS-91 constituency. He said that while there is no water shortage at hydrants, water is now sold through contracts. During the proceedings, Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani presented the resolution condemning the attack on residence of Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar in Moro. He stated that while everyone has the right to protest, no law or constitution in the world grants anyone the right to block roads or set homes on fire. The Council of Common Interests (CCI) has made it clear that no new canal can be constructed without the consensus of all provinces, some individuals continue to protest and create unrest, Ghani said. Opposition Leader Ali Khursheedi, Jamaat-e-Islami's parliamentary leader Muhammad Farooq, and Pakistan Tehreek-e-eInsaf (PTI) MPA Owais Ahmed Khan also supported the resolution and called the incident deeply regrettable. All members stood from their seats in support when the resolution was passed. During the session, PPP MPA Saadia Javed presented a resolution condemning the attack in Khuzdar, which was unanimously approved by the House. Countering narrative of extremism and terrorism The House unanimously passed a bill to establish a Center for Excellence to combat extremism and terrorism. The bill was presented by the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs. MQM member Sabir Qaimkhani suggested sending the bill to the standing committee. However, Zia Lanjar stressed the importance of the bill, and said similar centers being established in other provinces. The Sindh Assembly passed an amendment bill for Aror University of Art in Sukkur and appointed Taha Ahmed and Adil Askari to the Board of Governors of Nazir Hussain University. Several call-attention notices addressed public concerns. MQM's Rashid Khan highlighted the illegal occupation of 1,500 Workers Welfare Board flats in Hyderabad, demanding their allocation to deserving laborers. Labour Minister Shahid Theem stated a committee was formed to ensure merit-based distribution. MQM's Fauzia Hameed raised the issue of age relaxation for youth in government jobs, advocating for similar relief as approved by the National Assembly. Zia Lanjar noted the Sindh government previously offered a 15-year relaxation, later reduced to five years by Supreme Court order. He welcomed the proposal to increase the age limit for commissioned officers from 30 to 35, allowing five attempts, calling it worthy of consideration.
Business Insider
22-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Business Insider
3 ways you're making your kitchen look cheap, according to interior designers
It can be easy to miss the mark when trying to make your kitchen look luxurious. Interior designers said dull color schemes and the wrong lighting can make your kitchen look cheap. It's also important to pay attention to details like cabinet handles. If you've ever watched a home improvement show, you know kitchens can make or break the luxury feel of a house. It can be easy to miss the mark when trying to create a luxury kitchen, so Business Insider spoke to a couple of interior designers about common ways people make their kitchens look cheap. Here's what they had to say. Dull colors and lighting The neutral colors many people gravitate toward for modern kitchens can look cheap, according to experts. Charlotte Eustace, an interior designer based in the UK and the founder of Eustace Studio, told BI she especially dislikes millennial gray kitchens. "It just looks so cheap," she said, as gray can look "cold" in a kitchen. Harsh lighting can create the same impact. "If your lighting is very cold or if you're doing all neutral but everything feels very cold and has a cold undertone, I think that can really cheapen it," she said. "Generally, the spaces that feel the most luxurious and welcoming are warmer spaces." Juliana Ghani, an interior designer from Minneapolis, tries to avoid too much gray, black, white, or "anything that looks sterile" in kitchens. She said LED light bulbs are a huge no-no for her in particular. "It looks like an operating room when you have those blue LED lights on your island," she said, adding that warm lighting is "the easiest way to make your kitchen look richer and homey." If you want to bring more color into your kitchen, Ghani said darker tones, like aubergine, olive green, and burgundy, are trending for 2025. The design is in the details As Ghani told BI, luxury kitchens are designed to be aesthetically pleasing, whereas a more basic kitchen makes the appliances the focal point of the room. "I think a mistake people make when designing a kitchen, especially an open-concept kitchen, is that they let the appliances dominate the space," Ghani said. "In a luxury kitchen, we would have paneled appliances, integrated hardware, or even different finishes on the actual appliances that kind of hide them in a way." "A row of stainless steel appliances, pretty much, is not giving luxury," she said. Eustace agreed, saying that the details of a kitchen can make a big difference to how your eye perceives the overall space. For instance, the handles you choose for your cabinets, the stone you select for your countertops, or even the outlet panels you use can make the space feel less luxurious. "A kitchen can be really nice, and then if I see cup handles or something, immediately I'm just like, 'Oh gosh, that really just cheapens the whole feel of it,'" Eustace said, referring to curved handles that don't look high-end. Upgrading your hardware is an easy way to give your kitchen a luxurious feel, though. Ghani recommends brushed chrome, brushed nickel, or lacquered brass. Too much on the counters Ghani said that too many items on your counters can look "messy" or "cluttered." On the flip side, cookbooks or appliances you use daily on your countertops can help a space look lived in. Eustace agreed, saying you don't want your kitchen to look uninviting. "I think there's an obsession these days with having everything hidden, as if it's like a showroom the whole time and no one lives there," Eustace said. "I don't think people should be afraid to have things out or, you know, have a little bit of mess or clutter." "Things that you're actually using every day, and just signs of life, don't make it look cheap," she added, though she said microwaves sitting on a counter aren't aesthetically pleasing in her opinion. "It has to make sense for you," Ghani agreed about what sits on your countertops. "It would be obnoxious if you eat toast every day and you have to take out your toaster." "If you're doing a custom kitchen or you're remodeling, a lot of times we try to fit in a butler's pantry or a walk-in pantry where you can put in a lot of those countertop appliances, your sugar, and your salt and pepper," Ghani added. Most importantly, both designers advised people not to be afraid to bring their own personality to their spaces, as a homey kitchen is the best kitchen.
