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NDTV
15-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Knight Riders Beat Capitals To Clinch 'Jail Premier League'. Video
In a unique initiative to boost the physical and mental health of inmates, Jail Premier League was organised in Mathura prison on the lines of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The cricket tournament was organised within the prison premises, and many prisoners took part in the event. According to the Jail Superintendent, Anshuman Garg, the main aim of organising the Jail Premier League was to give some moments of freedom to the prisoners in the "walled" life of the jail. "The purpose of this is that in today's walled life, some moments will give a feeling of freedom. This is not just a final match, it is a victory of hope, a race of confidence. The ground is the same, but the players have changed - today every run, every catch, every win... is an attempt to prove oneself again", the jail superintendent said. The Jail Premier League began in April 2025, where eight teams from various barracks of the Mathura jail were formed among the prisoners. Two groups comprising four teams each were formed, in which a total of 12 league matches and two semi-final games were played between them. The final match of the tournament was played between the Capitals and the Knight Riders, in which the Knight Riders emerged victorious. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | To enhance the talent of the prisoners, improve their physical health and relieve them from mental stress, Jail Premier League was organized on the lines of IPL among the prisoners in Mathura Jail — ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2025 "The Jail Premier League competition was started among the prisoners in April 2025. A total of 8 teams from various barracks of the prison have been formed in the said league. There were 4 teams in Group A and 4 teams in Group B. A total of 12 league matches and 2 semi-final matches were played between them. The final match was played today evening between the winning teams of the semi-finals, Knight Riders vs Capitals. It was inaugurated with a toss, in which the team of Knight Riders emerged victorious", Anshuman Garg said. A prisoner, Kaushal, was named as the Player of the Match and Player of the Series, whereas Pankaj and Bhura ended up winning the Purple and Orange caps, respectively. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Mint
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘IPL' in jail: Knight Riders beat Capitals in final in Jail Premier League; watch viral video
Mathura District Jail has started its own version of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Jail Premier League (JPL), a cricket tournament just like the IPL, has been launched to help prisoners stay fit, feel happy and work as a team. The event brought smiles to many inmates as they played together, forgetting their worries for a while. The 2025 JPL began in April, with eight teams from different barracks playing 12 league matches and two semi-finals. The final was won by the 'Knight Riders' against the 'Capitals', MyKhel reported. Inmate Kaushal won both Player of the Match and Player of the Series. Bhura received the Orange Cap for the most runs, and Pankaj got the Purple Cap for the most wickets. According to Jail Superintendent Anshuman Garg, the JPL was started to help reduce stress among prisoners and bring a sense of normal life. Many inmates suffer due to health issues, lack of bail or family visits. So, to overcome all these things, we saw sports become a good medium to connect people," Garg told MyKhel. Along with the JPL, the jail has also organised badminton and volleyball tournaments. IndianOil has supported the initiative by providing sports equipment. Garg also highlighted three key areas for inmate reform – spiritual, physical and intellectual development. 'For physical development, sports leagues are organised. And, for spiritual development, bhajans and kirtans are held from time to time along with laughter yoga as well. If we talk about intellectual development, quiz, essay competitions are organised by us,' he said. ANI has shared a clip of the cricket tournament, and the video has gone viral. It has gained more than 2 lakh views within a few hours. 'Why does it feel like people in jail are happier than those living a normal life?' wondered one user. 'These people have better sports facilities than most people living in big cities,' wrote another user. Another user quipped, 'Better than corporate life.' IPL 2025 will restart on May 17 after being suspended for a week due to rising India-Pakistan tensions. Many foreign players went back home. Some have rejoined their teams, but others are still uncertain about returning. The cricket tournament will resume with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders for the second time in the tournament. The match will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB are at Number 2 on the points table after winning 8 out of 11 matches. KKR, with 5 wins in 11 matches, are sixth.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
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Mathura Jail launched the Jail Premier League, a cricket tournament for inmates, aimed at enhancing their talent, physical health, and mental well-being. The event, inspired by the IPL, featured eight teams and included matches, prizes, and celebrations. Jail Superintendent Anshuman Garg emphasized the initiative as a means to offer moments of freedom and hope within prison walls.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Queer Indian-origin woman in Canada shares powerful moment parents accepted her wife
In a deeply moving moment that's resonating across social media, Indian-origin queer woman Subiksha Subramani shared a heartwarming anecdote of parental acceptance of her same-sex marriage. Subramani, who is married to her partner Tina, took to Instagram to recount a recent incident during their Grah Pravesh Pooja, a traditional housewarming ceremony, held at their home in Canada. A Vadyar (priest) had flown in from India to perform the rituals. Subramani's parents were also present. During the pooja, the priest turned to Subramani and asked a customary question: 'Are you married? Where is your husband?' Also read: Indian women help Miss World contestants wash their feet, video sparks outrage: 'Colonial hangover' Without a moment's pause, her parents proudly replied, 'Our daughter is married to Tina.' Subramani shared how profoundly this moment affected her. 'It was such a proud moment for me,' she said. 'My parents didn't even hesitate once. They said Tina is their daughter-in-law.' She posted a video of the moment on Instagram, captioned, 'Was a sweet moment! If you are queer, how do you respond to this question when the vadyar asks you?' A post shared by Subiksha Subramani 🇨🇦🇮🇳 (@queerlysubiksha) The clip struck a chord with many on the internet, sparking a flood of emotional responses in the comments. Also red: Elon Musk's robot impresses Shopify CEO by dancing 'better than most humans' One user wrote, 'Such a beautiful moment. These really, really simple things that a heterosexual couple wouldn't even think about—matter for us.' Another added, 'This is so beautiful and now I'm crying because we all deserve this kind of peace and acceptance.' One user noted, 'Very beautiful!! I've also experienced this from a poojari when I did a pooja at my house with my ex.. bless you both!!' 'So beautiful,' wrote many. Also read: Jail Premier League: Mathura prison organises cricket event on the lines of IPL. Watch
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Now, Jail Premier League (JPL) in Mathura to boost physical & mental health of prisoners
MATHURA: In an innovative approach to enhance inmates' physical and mental well-being, the Mathura prison authorities conducted a cricket tournament called Jail Premier League , drawing inspiration from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The sporting event took place within the confines of the prison compound, witnessing active participation from numerous inmates. — timesofindia (@timesofindia) Jail superintendent Anshuman Garg explained that the primary objective behind organising the Jail Premier League was to provide prisoners with moments of respite from their confined daily routines within the prison walls. "The purpose of this is that in today's walled life, some moments will give a feeling of freedom. This is not just a final match, it is a victory of hope, a race of confidence. The ground is the same, but the players have changed - today every run, every catch, every win... is an attempt to prove oneself again", the jail superintendent said. The Jail Premier League, which began in April 2025, featured eight teams formed from different barracks of Mathura jail , with inmates participating as players. The teams were divided into two groups of four, competing in a total of 12 league matches followed by two semi-finals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo The tournament concluded with a final match between the Capitals and the Knight Riders, where the Knight Riders clinched the title with a decisive victory. "The Jail Premier League competition was started among the prisoners in April 2025. A total of 8 teams from various barracks of the prison have been formed in the said league. There were 4 teams in Group A and 4 teams in Group B. A total of 12 league matches and 2 semi-final matches were played between them. The final match was played today evening between the winning teams of the semi-finals, Knight Riders vs Capitals. It was inaugurated with a toss, in which the team of Knight Riders emerged victorious", Anshuman Garg said. In the tournament's final honours, the inmate Kaushal received dual recognition, securing both Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards. Additionally, Pankaj claimed the purple cap while Bhura earned the orange cap for their respective achievements.
