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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Liverpool stars Fowler, Kewell apply for India coach job
Former Liverpool star Robbie Fowler was head coach of East Bengal as the club made its ISL debut in 2020 Panaji: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has received 170 applications for the national team coach job, significantly lower than the 291 who applied for the same position it advertised last year. The AIFF invited applications on July 4 after accepting Manolo Marquez's resignation at its executive committee meeting on July 2. According to sources, there was a flurry of applications during the first three days, but when AIFF started compiling the list a week later, there weren't too many big names who had applied for the position. 'Last year there was massive interest in the job, many of them (current) national team coaches and those who had managed teams at the FIFA World Cup,' a senior official told TOI on Monday. 'This time around, there's also interest from across the world, but not as many high-profile candidates.' The AIFF has not revealed the list of applicants, but those in the know confirmed several names who have shown interest. These include former Liverpool stars Robbie Fowler and Harry Kewell, former Brazil U-17 coach Caio Zanardie and former Barcelona reserves manager Jordi Vinyals, who spent the last three years at Chinese Super League side Zhejiang Professional. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brothers showcase turmeric and its golden status in Macanese cuisine MGTO Undo Peter Segrt, former coach of Tajikistan, Maldives, and Afghanistan, Roel Coumans, part of the Australia coaching staff at the 2018 World Cup, and Mauritania coach Aritz Lopez Garai have also knocked on AIFF's doors. Among the more familiar names, there's Stephen Constantine, who has managed more matches (73) than any other coach during his two stints with the national team. The English coach, last seen in India with East Bengal in 2022-23, has won four trophies with the national team: LG Cup (2002), SAFF Cup (2015), Tri Nation Series (2017) and Inter-Continental Cup (2018). Should the AIFF choose to look at higher-profile coaches working in India, they have options in two Indian Super League (ISL) champions in Spaniards Antonio Lopez Habas and Sergio Lobera, both among the more successful coaches in the top tier of Indian football. Staikos Vergetis, I-League winner with Punjab FC, has thrown his hat in the ring, while former Mohammedan Sporting coach Andrey Chernyshov has told the AIFF that he is 'happy to welcome local specialists among his coaching staff, confident in their high professionalism and discipline.' Among the home-grown coaches, Khalid Jamil, Sanjoy Sen and Santosh Kashyap top the list. The AIFF will now go through the applications and prepare a long list. The new coach will have to take over the national team and boost its chances of making it to the AFC Asian Cup 2027. India's hopes of qualifying for the continental showpiece took a major blow after a solitary goal loss against Hong Kong in the final round of qualifiers last month, which left them at the bottom of the group. With four games left to be played and only the group toppers making it to Saudi Arabia, India must win all remaining matches (two against Singapore and one each against Bangladesh and Hong Kong) to have the best chance of qualification, ahead of Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangladesh.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Voting for GCMMF top posts today
Vadodara: Elections for the top two posts in the powerful Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) will be held in Milk City Anand on Tuesday, after a gap of two and a half years. The heads of 18 co-operative milk unions of Gujarat, who are members of the GCMMF board, will elect the new chairman and vice-chairman of the federation, which markets dairy products under the brand name Amul. Currently, the chairman of the Sabarkantha District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Limited (Sabar Dairy), Shamal Patel, and Kutch-based Sarhad Dairy's chairman, Valamji Humbal, are holding the two top posts. The duo, who were elected to these posts in July 2020, have already served two terms of two and a half years each. Observers point out that the recent developments at Himmatnagar, where milk producers linked to Sabar Dairy staged protests which spiralled into violent clashes with the police, have put Sabar Dairy's chief, Shamal Patel, on a sticky wicket. Sources said a decision on the new chairman and vice-chairman will be taken by the leadership of the BJP, given the fact that the saffron party now has complete hold of all the milk unions of Gujarat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Casa Maquista chefs explore turmeric's essence in Macanese cuisine. MGTO Undo Since its inception in 1973, GCMMF was headed by its founder chairman, the late Dr Verghese Kurien, who stepped down in 2006. He was the last non-political chairman of the federation. Since 2006, the GCMMF chairmanship has been held by Banaskantha-based Banas Dairy (Parthi Bhatol), Mehsana-based Dudhsagar Dairy (Vipul Chaudhary), Sabarkantha-based Sabar Dairy (earlier Jetha Patel and now Shamal Patel), and Anand-based Amul Dairy (Ramsinh Parmar). Banas, Mehsana, Sabar and Amul are the four biggest milk unions of Gujarat. The post of vice-chairman, which was created in 2015 through an amendment to GCMMF bylaws, was first held by Panchmahals-based Panchamrut Dairy's chief, Jetha Bharwad, and is currently held by Humbal. Anand district collector Praveen Chaudhary told TOI that the election will be held from 11am onwards according to the GCMMF bylaws presented to him. GCMMF has a unique voting pattern where all district dairy union chiefs who are board members have one normal vote each. In addition, they carry additional votes that are counted based on the business that the dairies they head transact with the federation in the financial year. With 3.6 million dairy farmers associated with the 18 milk unions of Gujarat, GCMMF is the world's largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative. Its group brand turnover is more than $11 billion, while it handles more than 12 billion litres of milk every year.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
41st anniversary of The Times of India, Bengaluru: Colours, culture , celebrations
Astroll through Bengaluru's buzzing streets during temple fair season will captivate you with dazzling decorations and baroque light installations. Localities compete for creativity — lights sway above narrow lanes, intricate floral patterns line the streets, and colourful arches light up the night sky. The hustle and bustle of devotees dressed in their best and vendors displaying their wares blend with the shimmering lights, creating an atmosphere of festive enchantment. You will find yourself pausing often, mesmerised by the artistry and devotion on display. The city of Bengaluru, which had always been a hub of culture, has now transformed into an electric canvas of faith and celebration. Jathres – or, annual fairs -- in Bengaluru are a vibrant expression of the city's multicultural and multireligious fabric. Bengaluru takes pride in its temple fairs as a fusion of local traditions with influences from diverse communities. Jathres may feature processions showcasing idols of local deities, as well as folk performances like dollu kunitha, veeragase, or kolaata. Diversity is equally reflected in the food at these fairs, giving visitors a taste of Bengaluru's culinary pluralism. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Historian Arenahalli Shivashankar Dharmendra Kumar says Bengaluru was a village cluster that later morphed into various localities we see today. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brothers showcase turmeric and its golden status in Macanese cuisine MGTO Undo Each of these villages had its deity, worshipped an- A nually by residents for a bountiful year. 'There is a big difference between a jathre and a habba (festival). Jathres are celebrated by a whole village, while habbas are communityand family-level celebrations. Sankranti and Ugadi are the only ones we can call 'nelamoolada habbagalu' (native festivals). These festivals come from farmers and people who worshipped nature and wanted to relate to it. However, when Kempegowda founded Bengaluru in the 16th century, it already had Dharmaraya temple, and jathres in numerous places like Beguru and Madiwala had been going on for years,' he says. Asked why female deities are predominantly worshipped in these jathres, he says, 'Across South India, worship of the mother goddess in various forms always had prominence. Mother goddess was considered the protector of the land, one who provided people with bountiful harvest and nourished them. Hence, most jathre deities are goddesses.' Occasionally, we may get to see jathres of Lord Hanuman or Shiva, but it is usually a goddess who is called amma (mother) – Annamma, Muthyalamma, Plague Maramma, Pillekamma, Bandi Mankalamma, Maheshwaramma –- and the list goes on. Several jathres take place in and around Bengaluru. One of them is Karaga Jathre, which begins on the full moon day of the Chaitra Masa (March or April) of the Hindu calendar. The one associated with the Thigala community at Dharmaraya temple in Nagarathpete is the oldest. The 800-year-old temple predates the Kempegowda period by several centuries. A priest carries the Karaga, a tall floral pyramid, on his head, containing an earthen pot in which the goddess Adishakti is invoked. Accompanying him are swordwielding men from Thigala community, once a warrior clan that later took to growing vegetables and flowers. A unique ritual is when the priest visits Dargah of Tawakkal Mastan, a Muslim saint, seeking strength to carry the Karaga – a telling testament to Bengaluru's syncretic culture. There is hardly a Bengalurean who has not visited Kadlelekai Parishe in Basavanagudi, south Bengaluru, held for 3 to 4 days in the last week of Karthika Masa in Hindu calendar. The lore is that farmers seeking to appease Basava, Lord Shiva's sacred bull, offer their first groundnut crop every year. At Parishe, one can see heaps of varieties of groundnuts sold around the famous Bull temple, Dodda Ganesha temple and Bugle Rock Park. The whole area is packed with stalls selling food seen only in rural jathres, attractive shopping items for all age groups, numerous rides and games for all age groups, and visitors are mesmerised by the electric atmosphere. In the busy Majestic area is the temple of Annamma Devi, considered the guardian goddess of Bengaluru since the Kempegowda era. Bengalureans visit this shrine on Subedar Chatram Road on special occasions such as childbirth, weddings, after buying a vehicle or while starting a venture. Originally 'Hannamma' as her presence was made known at a fruit orchard, the name later became 'Annamma'. It is believed she wards off all evil from entering the city. Annamma Devi Jathre is celebrated on a grand scale during March-April. The temple idols are 'loaned' to devotees in other areas celebrating Annamma Devi Jathres and restored to their original place after celebrations. Devotees say the goddess wields power to cure sicknesses and fulfil wishes. The main jathre includes a Karaga. 'According to my mother, temple idols were hundreds of years old. Annamma loved her devotees and would fulfil vows taken by them. In turn, devotees made offerings to the goddess through puja, donations, or in the form of money or jewels. The piety of people for Annamma is deep and astonishing,' says Shwetha Rajeshwari, a resident of Adugodi. Muthyalamma Devi Jathre is a car festival of Muthyalamma Devi, also considered gramadevathe of Shivajinagar. The temple on Seppings Road is said to be 400 years old and Devi is known to save people from famine and diseases. Another jathre of Muthyalamma Devi, organised in Bettahalsoor village near Bengaluru, is a celebration of devoutness and folklore. Held for five days beginning from the evening of Ramanavami every year, it attracts huge crowds. The jathre is known for devotees walking barefoot on burning coals as an offering to the Goddess. Another important temple fair in Bengaluru is Gangamma Devi Jathre, associated with ancient Gangamma temple in Malleswara. According to folk expert Dr Arun Joladakudligi, urban fairs have become more commercialised. 'These fairs, once spiritual and rustic, have morphed into marketplaces that cater to both religious and commercial interests,' he says. 'One needs to closely study urbanised jathres of Bengaluru through several viewpoints. Most of these events are usually managed by certain communities. However, in an urban set-up, everyone, regardless of their caste and creed, actively takes part in jathres of their locality. This creates a temporarily secular atmosphere. When we look at the past, people from different professions, different households contributed to the local jathre in their capacity. Everyone in the village benefited from it. Now, this structure has changed,' he says. Technology has helped beam jathre proceedings live to the whole world. With Bengaluru's growing appeal as a cosmopolitan city, jathres have garnered attention from international tourists. Every element of jathre reflects the spirit of Bengaluru. These events are a reminder that amid skyscrapers and startups, Bengaluru's heart still beats to the rhythm of community and cultural pride.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
‘Fake permission': Delhi forest dept to Supreme Court on tree felling in Ridge area; forged document used for Vasant Kunj housing project
NEW DELHI: The Delhi forest department has informed the Supreme Court that a 'fake permission' was fraudulently issued in the name of the deputy conservator of forests, allowing tree felling in the ecologically sensitive Ridge area of Vasant Kunj for a housing project. The disclosure came in an affidavit submitted in response to a petition filed by environmental activist Bhavreen Kandhari. The plea alleges that the land falls within a morphological ridge protected under the Supreme Court's May 9, 1996 order, which mandates prior permission for any tree felling or land diversion. "It is pertinent to mention that it had come to the attention of the answering respondent that a fake permission was issued for tree felling in the name of the office of the deputy conservator of forests/tree officer West Forest Division, which was found issued to Rakesh Kumar Sharma...," the affidavit stated. The affidavit, filed by the deputy conservator of forests (West Division), said a letter was written on December 13 to the Station House Officer of Vasant Kunj Police Station, seeking registration of an FIR over the alleged forgery. According to the forest department, the assistant sub-inspector handling the FIR later responded that the forged document was illegible, the location could not be traced, and the accused Rakesh Kumar Sharma denied any wrongdoing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Casa Maquista chefs explore turmeric's essence in Macanese cuisine. MGTO Undo "The assistant sub-inspector has requested an original copy of the forged permission to process the matter further; otherwise, the complaint shall be closed. It is pertinent to mention that the same issue is sought by the Central Empowered Committee (CEC)... and the intimation of the same has already been sent on March 3, 2025," the affidavit added. The forest officer also informed the court that on March 13, 2025, he replied to the SHO, stating that the copy of the alleged forged permission shared earlier was the only one available with the department. The petition further alleges that despite no court approval, construction activities were carried out on the disputed land for residential buildings. The petitioner claimed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi had sanctioned the building plans and that 'officials of the Forest Department, GNCTD and the Ridge Management Board took no action to prevent the said activity or stop the same.' The Ridge area in Delhi, known for its ecological significance, is divided into five zones: Northern Ridge, Central Ridge, South Central Ridge, Southern Ridge, and Nanakpura South Central Ridge. The Supreme Court and other authorities have issued multiple orders for its protection over the years. On May 7, the apex court issued a show-cause notice to relevant authorities, questioning why contempt proceedings under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, should not be initiated for the alleged violation of its 1996 order. The matter is scheduled to be heard on July 21 by a bench led by Justice Surya Kant.
ITV News
5 days ago
- Health
- ITV News
Dad with blood cancer says he will continue stem cell mission regardless of whether he finds match
A terminally ill father who has encouraged tens of thousands of people to sign up to the stem cell register says he will continue to raise awareness of the lifesaving treatment - even if he does not find a match himself. Doctors gave Pete McCleave, a dad-of-two from Bunbury, Cheshire, seven years to live when he was diagnosed with myeloma, a form of blood cancer, in 2017. He was told he could extend his life with a stem cell transplant, but he has found it extremely difficult to find a genetic match because of his mixed Macanese, Irish and English heritage. In November 2024, the 45-year-old travelled more than 6,000 miles to Macau, a region on the south coast of China, in his quest to find the perfect match and encourage more people to be donors. Speaking ahead of the documentary 's release, Pete said it was "wonderful, difficult and challenging" to watch his journey to Macau. He said: "I felt nervous because I didn't quite know what to expect. I remember the trip but I don't remember all of the details. It is a wonderful piece of work. The impact it will have is so wide-reaching, globally." In this episode of From the North, Mel Barham follows Pete McCleave as he travels 6,000 miles to his ancestral home of Macau in an attempt to extend his life. In a race against time, his journey is not only a chance to find a life-saving match, but also an opportunity to highlight the disparity faced by ethnic minorities in finding stem cell donor matches. Pete travelled to Macau to attend Encontro - an event that happens every four years, where Macanese diaspora return to the country for a week of cultural celebrations. His aim was to encourage people of Macanese heritage at the event to sign up to the donor register - in the hope one of them may be the match. "My match still isn't there," Pete said. "But I've got great hope that future advances in medicine will overcome that lack of match - not just for me but for other people who are of mixed race heritage. "I will always continue to talk about this, regardless of whether I find a match or not. I've made peace with the fact that it's going to be very difficult to find that match." Pete's journey to Macau was supported by his friend and fellow stem cell campaigner Yaser Martini, who lost his two-year-old daughter Margot from leukaemia in 2014. Similarly to Pete's story, Margot's mixed heritage was the key obstacle to finding her stem cell match. By the time the toddler did find a match, her condition had progressed too far. After her death, Yaser made his mission to bring about culture change, particularly in the communities where the need for donations is greatest, so more people will sign up to the stem cell register. His family's story is told in the ITVX documentary. "It's a very human story," Yaser said. "It just underscores how connected we all are and the important things we can do to help each other." Following his diagnosis Pete McCleave launched the campaign 10,000 donors to get more to join the stem cell register. So far more than 108,000 potential donors have signed up, with 23 life saving matches found - but none of them a match for Pete. There are currently 2,000 people in the UK waiting for a stem cell transplant. For those of white European heritage, there is a 70% chance of finding a match, but for those who are black, Asian or from an ethnic minority, the chances fall to more like 30%. and does it hurt? In about 90% of the cases the stem cells are taken from the bloodstream - just like giving blood. The donation takes 3-5 hours on one or two consecutive days. No surgery is necessary, you can usually leave the clinic the same day. Am I missing stem cells after the donation? The body reproduces the blood stem cells within about two weeks. The procedure of donating them is comparable to a blood donation, and does not lead to a permanent loss of stem cells. Who can donate? If you are aged between 17 and 55 years and in general good health, then you may be able to register as a blood stem cell donor. If you register when you are 17, you will not be able to donate blood stem cells yet, but on your 18th birthday, you will automatically be activated in our database and included in the global donor searches. Much more information on stem cell donation can be found on the DKMS website.
