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New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Ramlilas committees across Delhi to screen Operation Sindoor to honour forces
NEW DELHI: Nearly 850 Ramlila committees across Delhi will hold a special daily screening of Operation Sindoor before their performances this Navratri as a tribute to the valour of the Indian Armed Forces. Operation Sindoor, which was launched on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, will be featured as a special tribute to Indian Armed forces either through a play or a short film ranging 15-20 minutes before the main Ramayana enactment begins. The decision was made during a coordination meeting attended by representatives of the Ramlila committees, along with officials from the Delhi Government, Police, Jal Board, Electricity Department, and the MCD. During the meeting, the Ramlila committees also proposed establishing a Ramayana Research Centre. Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal, who was present at the meeting, said that a tableau showcasing the bravery and valour of the Indian Armed Forces will also be featured in this year's Ramlilas. 'It was suggested to establish a Ramayana Research Institute in Delhi to enable continuous research on the life and deeds of Lord Shri Ram. It was also urged that Sita's birth be enacted along with Ram's in this year's Ramlilas. Both proposals were unanimously accepted. This year, tableaux showcasing the bravery and valour of the Indian Armed Forces will also be featured,' he stated. The committees also assured their cooperation with government agencies on matters related to sanitation, water supply, traffic, and licensing issues during the organisation of Ramlilas. An 11-member coordination committee was formed under Ramlila Mahasangh Chief Arjun Kumar to liaise with various government departments for the smooth conduct of the events.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP MLA leads Sindoor Yatra in JSR
1 2 Jamshedpur : Jamshedpur (East) BJP MLA Purnima Sahu on Sunday led the Sindoor Yatra in the city to salute the Indian Armed forces for their successful ' Operation Sindoor .' Party's women cadres participated in the rally which started from the transport ground in Agrico and culminated near Shahid sthal at police line in Golmuri following a 2-km march. Amid the blaring of patriotic songs and chanting of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Bharat ki Sena Zindabad,' the women exuberantly walked the route carrying sindoor packets in their hands. The women applied vermilion on each other's forehead, expressing their heartfelt gratitude to the soldiers for eliminating the forces which were responsible for the Pahalgam shooting incident. The crowd carried a kalash (sacred pot) which contained sindoor contributed by the participating women. On reaching the shahid sthal, the kalash was placed at the platform with reverence. MLA Purnima Sahu said Sindoor Yatra was taken out to express profound gratitude to the Armed forces for protecting the sindoor of millions of women in the country. She added that the women force of the country is competent to pick up the arms to save the boundaries from the enemies whenever it is required.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Management lessons from ‘Operation Sindoor'
'Operation Sindoor' undertaken by the Indian Armed forces has many management lessons for corporates. While the situation may not be exactly similar for a battle between countries (one country with proxy fighters) and between businesses, many learnings can be extrapolated. The key learnings from 'Operation Sindoor' for corporate sector environment challenges are: There will be severe criticism (internal & media coverage) on inability to anticipate the competitors move and the decibel level of the criticism can be quite high. This is to be expected and one should not get distracted by the event and noise to quickly come up with an action rejoinder. The CEO / MD / CMD – whatever is the top position has to be seen leading from the front. Needs to be seen to be in-charge and all involved in the Business and its dynamics MUST have confidence that the Company / Business will emerge stronger from this challenge. The Leader MUST convey that he / she knows how to manage the disturbance. The Leader MUST trust his team members. This is not the time for recrimination and finger pointing. The LEADER must clearly define his intents and objectives for meeting the challenge and then leave it to his / her Team to get results. Back your Team and know their plans and Trust that the plans will be properly executed. Constantly, monitor the progress and developments and where required change tactics. Be fully aware that there are many on your side, who for whatever reason, are looking for the current Team to fail and they can beat the drums saying this team doesn't know how to manage and there is a need for a new TEAM. Corporate politics is not a new phenomenon and has destroyed many corporations. Trying to show oneself superior is a common human failing. Do not make the mistake of thinking that the current challenge faced by the Business has solutions in actions taken in the past to protect the Business. That may not work out. Times change – competitors change – competence of competitors can change – business environment could have changed. Your actions cannot be a déjà vu. A new thinking paradigm may be required and has to happen. The problem needs a relook from various angles. Sometimes, the real problem is not your competitor. It is a voice within the organization. Some voices lack confidence, some are in questioning mode offering no solution, some have bravado without action plans and some constantly try to drag you down by highlighting the supposed strength of the competitor and your supposed weakness. Every organization will have dis-believers within the organization. By effective performance, they have to be shut down. The plan of action for response must be kept reasonably secret and known only to few people. Once the action plan is decided, it has to be properly and effectively conveyed and all need to understand their responsibility and accountability. Effective implementation not perfect plans is the Key. The action plan for meeting the new challenge may require an organization overhaul. Standard responses may not work. These standard responses may assist you in holding the fort but do nothing to convey a new sense of purpose and direction. Sometimes, existential challenges can bring fresh thinking in the business. This can be a wonderful opportunity to junk old processes, structures, create a less complicated organization structure and define Responsibility clearly without overlaps. Organization simplicity and fluidity is very important. There is a need to be paranoid and constantly imagining actions of the competitors. There is no time for complacency and feeling that one can relax. Competitive business will always throw up challenges and being paranoid can keep one better prepared. Competition is always in thinking and action mode and so must the corporate be.
United News of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- United News of India
Amitabh heaps praises on Operation Sindoor, salutes the Armed Forces
Mumbai, May 11 (UNI) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has paid an emotional tribute to the Indian Armed forces for Operation Sindoor. Bachchan, who is known for his thought-provoking posts on his X (former Twitter) handle and personal blog, had recently shared a series of cryptic, posts that sparked considerable intrigue among his followers. Breaking his silence on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, he finally posted a deeply emotional message. Amitabh spoke about the innocent lives lost in Pahalgam in the April 22 terrorist attack. "The innocent couple on a vacation holiday in Pahalgam, was attacked by terrorists, posing as tourist guides .. they pulled them out in the open, asked the husband to pull his pants down, and when he saw that he was not circumcised, a traditional religious procedure in Muslim men, he told him recite the Kalma .. when the man a Hindu did not know, he set up to shoot him .. his wife fell at his feet and said do not kill him .. but he mercilessly shot him, and made the wife a widow in front of her eyes .. the wife then begged this monster, this demon, to kill her also .. this devil of a man said: 'I won't kill you .. you go and tell ..!!" Referring to a poem by his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Amitabh wrote, "On the mental state of the daughter, I remembered a line from a poem by revered Babuji: As if, that daughter went to …." and said: "There are ashes of the funeral pyre, the world is asking for vermilion"… (Babuji's line)…'And then gave the vermilion!!! Operation Sindoor. He concluded the post with a rousing tribute to the Indian Army, "Jai Hind, Hail the Indian Army, You shall never hesitate; You shall never retreat; You shall never surrender, Take this oath, Take this oath, Take this oath! Agnipath! Agnipath! Agnipath!!!" UNI NST RN
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Haven't slept for 2 days: Border residents in Rajasthan anxious yet confident in Army
Residents in Rajasthan's border areas experienced anxiety due to recent drone attacks from Pakistan, but their confidence in the Indian Armed Forces remains strong. The forces successfully neutralized the drones mid-air, preventing any harm and boosting the morale of the local population. Blackouts and alerts were implemented in multiple cities, and suspicious objects were found following the drone activity. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A fresh wave of drone attacks by Pakistan last night made residents of border areas in Rajasthan anxious yet their faith in the Indian Armed forces stayed strong as the forces neutralised the drones mid-air, with no harm reported. "The way our forces destroyed the drones mid-air has boosted our confidence that the attacks from Pakistan will not harm us," Jaisalmer resident Jalam Singh told western Rajasthan experienced a complete blackout and sirens were sounded multiple times, particularly in Barmer , to alert first drone attack bid occurred in Jaisalmer's Pokhran on Friday night. Then similar attempts were reported from other areas in Jaisalmer and the Indian air defense system successfully neutralised the drones mid-air, with no harm reported, which has instilled a sense of confidence and reassurance among the local population."We have not slept for two nights," Jalam Singh said as the Friday bid marked the second consecutive night of drone swarm attacks in Jaisalmer, all of which were successfully intercepted and destroyed by Indian family, along with many others in the area, adhered strictly to the blackout guidelines, ensuring that not a single light was visible from any household."It is our duty to follow these guidelines; it's for our safety," Jalam Singh's wife Babita Acharya, an astrologer and another local resident, noted that the situation had drawn comparisons to the restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, where people were confined to their homes."We return home by 5-6 pm and stay inside. Our forces are vigilant and capable of teaching Pakistan a lesson," he Forest Ranger Jaithmal Singh observed that unlike the fear felt during the 1971 war, there is no widespread panic today because of the prompt action by the forces."The prompt and effective action of the air defense system against these attacks is a key reason behind the confidence we feel now. The district administration has done an excellent job in alerting people in advance," he recalled how, during the 1971 war, information was scarce, mainly communicated through radio."There used to be rampant rumours and widespread fear at that time," Jaithmal Singh said."The situation was far more uncertain back then and people were deeply anxious. Today, our forces are highly capable and we have access to real-time information through television and mobile phones. We have been watching TV and getting updates on mobile phones for two days," he following the drone activity last night, suspicious objects were discovered in various locations in Barmer and Jaisalmer on Saturday morning."On Saturday morning, suspicious objects were found in Baytoo and Balotra. Another object was found in Badoda village in Jaisalmer," police drones, launched from Pakistan, were intercepted and destroyed mid-air by India's air defense Friday's attack in Jaisalmer that happened first at around 9 pm, the blackout in Jodhpur -- originally planned to start at midnight -- was brought forward and immediately enforced across the alert extended to Barmer, Sriganganagar, Phalodi and Jodhpur, where similar blackouts were had also launched a swarm drone attack on Jaisalmer the previous strikes were made on airbases in Phalodi, Nal, and Uttarlai on the night of May 7-8, all of which were successfully neutralized before reaching their targets.
