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Daily Express
05-08-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Parents urged to get extra MR shots for kids
Published on: Tuesday, August 05, 2025 Published on: Tue, Aug 05, 2025 By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: Dr Maini (centre) and Dr Suhashini (left) observing children receiving the MR SIA immunisation at the Outpatient Department of Sandakan Health Clinic on Monday. SANDAKAN: Parents are advised to obtain additional measles and rubella (MR SIA) immunisations for children aged six to 59 months. Medical Officer of the Sandakan District Health Office, Dr Maini Sabait, said this is important for providing protection to children against illnesses such as measles and related complications. He said that parents could obtain immunisations for their children at any health clinic within their local area. He said after launching the National MR SIA Immunisation Campaign at the Sandakan District level, held at the Mother and Child Clinic, Outpatient Department, Sandakan Health Clinic (KKS), here, on Monday. Also present were the Officer-in-Charge of Sandakan Health Clinic Dr Suhashini Sivasegaran, the speaker Dr Ernah Daming, as well as parents. Dr Maini clarified that the nationwide campaign would be carried out from Aug 4, this year until October 12. Advertisement Last year Sandakan reported 189 cases of measles. Meanwhile, Sabah recorded 1,876 measles cases, with three deaths reported related to the illness.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahindra Racing's Kush Maini takes cricket quiz, reveals his IPL team allegiance
Kush Maini (Image credit: Instagram) Mahindra Racing's Indian Formula 2 champion Kush Maini is not just an impressive presence on the track but also well-versed in his country's favourite sport — cricket. The racer from Bengaluru recently took a cricket quiz and nearly scored a perfect 10/10, answering almost every question with precision. He is the only Indian to have won a Formula 2 race in Monaco and recently delivered an impressive performance at the Berlin Rookie Test, finishing among the top three in both sessions. Kush Maini is a pro when it comes to cricket knowledge A video of Kush Maini's cricket quiz shows him getting momentarily confused with the first question, though he gave the correct answer initially. When asked about the number of players in a cricket team, he initially said 'eleven' but changed it to 'twelve' after counting the number of openers and following players. After that brief hiccup, Maini breezed through the quiz like a pro. He correctly answered questions about the criteria for a four and a six, and explained terms like LBW, duck, and clean bowled. He also knew the number of overs bowled in T20, One-Day, and Test matches. When asked which team Virat Kohli represents in the IPL, Maini confidently replied, 'RCB… that's me, can't get that wrong.' He also tackled a question about the British singer who joked about not understanding cricket despite coming from the country that invented it. Maini answered 'Ed Sheeran' — and was pleasantly surprised to learn he was right. He also knew that David Beckham was the English footballer who once played a friendly match with Sachin Tendulkar. Watch Kush Maini's candid video here . Who is Kush Maini? Kush Maini moved to England at the age of 13–14 to pursue racing. Originally from Bengaluru, he now spends more time abroad than in India. He became the first Indian to win the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix in Formula 2 earlier this year. He recently showcased his racing talent during the Berlin Rookie Test, representing Mahindra Racing. He finished second in the morning session and third in the afternoon. Speaking after the test, he said, 'In the morning, we focused on 350kW runs, and in the afternoon, more on race runs. Whatever the run, we were always in the top three and really fast, so a good step was made. Whenever I get into this car, I leave with a smile on my face. ' Also Read: Berlin Rookie Test standouts Gabriele Minì and Kush Maini share insights after impressive runs Maini continues to shine on the track and, following his impressive performance in Berlin, may even join Formula E one day. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Kush Maini Leads Alpine On F1's 75th Anniversary At Goodwood Festival
Last Updated: Kush Maini, Alpine F1 Team Reserve Driver, led the team's presence at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, driving the A523. He showcased Alpine models and represented India. BWT Alpine Formula One Team Reserve Driver Kush Maini led the team's presence on the opening day of the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, tackling the iconic Hill Climb in the podium-finishing A523—Alpine's 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship challenger. This event marked Kush's second appearance at Goodwood, where he served as Alpine's flagbearer, helping kick off the team's 70th anniversary celebrations. Driving the A523, Kush headed a spectacular Alpine showcase up the hill, featuring the classic A110 Berlinette, the A110 R, the A290, the all-new A390, and the Alpenglow concept hypercar. Currently competing in FIA Formula 2, Kush, as the reserve driver, was Alpine's sole representative at Thursday's Formula 1 demonstration alongside other F1 teams, as the festival celebrated 75 years of the sport. In October of 2023, it was announced that Maini would join the Alpine Academy. He had his first-ever Formula One test at the Red Bull Ring, piloting the Alpine A522, an experience he described as 'a dream come true." Over the next half-year, Maini participated in additional tests with Alpine at Imola, Yas Marina, and Lusail. In March 2025, Maini was named one of the test and reserve drivers for Alpine for the 2025 season, along with Paul Aron, Franco Colapinto, and Ryō Hirakawa. The A523, driven by Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, secured fifth place in the 2023 FIA Formula One Constructors' World Championship, achieving two impressive podiums in the Monaco and Dutch Grands Prix and third place in the Belgian Grand Prix Sprint Race. The 2023 car was adorned in the team's 2025 livery with its striking blue and pink racing colours. 'It was a pleasure to return to Goodwood after my first visit last year and help celebrate 75 years of Formula One and 70 years of Alpine. What a drive it was taking on the Hill Climb in the A523 after sampling the E20 last year. Goodwood is definitely an event for the fans and I loved seeing people come out in numbers," Kush said. With IANS Inputs view comments First Published: July 11, 2025, 13:37 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Reimagining art without borders
Gitanjali Maini has long been a force in India's art world — not just as the founder of Gallery G, but also as the Managing Trustee of the Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation. Now, with her travelling exhibition initiative 'On the Go', she's rewriting how art is accessed, experienced, and embraced across the country. The inspiration, she shares, came from an observation. 'We started noticing that many people who genuinely love art often miss major art fairs — either due to geography or timing,' she says. 'That sparked the idea: what if we brought serious exhibitions to them?' With 'On the Go,' she is making art mobile — and meaningful. 'The hope is that this motivates them to engage more deeply with the larger art world.' Curating each edition isn't about pitting tradition against the contemporary, she insists, but about drawing threads between them. 'We curate through connection — not contrast,' she says. 'A Ravi Varma might sit beside a contemporary abstraction, and both speak to storytelling in their own way. We don't draw hard lines between eras — we seek emotional and visual resonance.' That approach finds a natural home in Hyderabad, the latest stop for the initiative. 'It's a city where a Ganapati Hegde can sit next to a Gaitonde, who can be alongside an MF Husain — without dissonance,' Maini explains. 'The city embraces both legacy and bold expression with equal warmth. We felt its collectors and viewers would truly appreciate the dialogue between the old and the new.' Balancing such a legacy is something Maini knows intimately. As the steward of Raja Ravi Varma's artistic heritage, she is conscious of honouring his cultural significance without letting it fossilize. 'There's rightly a deep reverence for Ravi Varma — not just because he painted gods and goddesses, but because of his discipline, dedication, and sharp contemporaneity,' she notes. 'At the Foundation, we're not only preserving the visual archive but also celebrating the values behind it — rigour, vision, and cultural intuition — qualities we also nurture in younger artists.' This commitment to layered storytelling continues in the Hyderabad showcase, which ranges from Tanjore paintings to silver-filigree furniture. 'Even in heritage furniture, there's craftsmanship, symbolism, and layered history waiting to be rediscovered,' she explains. 'That's why we brought in a historian like Manu S. Pillai — to trace the stories behind these pieces and reframe them for a modern audience.' Their collaboration led to a special session titled 'Art as History,' where Pillai explores artworks not just as visual pleasures but as living, historical narratives. 'Manu's perspective beautifully merges culture, power, and history — which aligns with how we view art objects: as living testimonies,' Maini adds. Over the years, she has seen a distinct evolution in Indian audiences. 'Earlier, art was largely transactional or aesthetic,' she observes. 'Today, we see buyers wanting to understand provenance, technique, conservation, and value appreciation. The audience is sharper, younger, and often more emotionally invested — and that's deeply encouraging.' Through Gallery G and the Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation, she has also mentored scores of emerging artists — and what she seeks in them is not just skill, but intention. 'Clarity of vision, not just technique, is what draws me,' she says. 'I'm drawn to artists who know what they're trying to say and why — those who are rooted, yet not afraid to experiment. Grit, discipline, and a willingness to grow beyond ego matter just as much as brushwork.' Maini's work has also connected her to an international circuit of curators, collectors, and museums — a space she believes Indian artists must actively engage with. 'International visibility is no longer optional — it's essential,' she asserts. 'Indian artists are not just participants; they are redefining narratives globally. But that visibility must be strategic and sensitive — not performative. It's about context, not just geography.' What's next for 'On the Go'? Maini reveals that Coimbatore and Raipur are the next Indian cities in the lineup — and London is on the horizon. 'Each city brings its own rhythm and context,' she says, 'and we're excited to adapt accordingly.' As a woman navigating the intersections of heritage, commerce, and leadership, Maini admits the journey has had its unique challenges. 'Of course. You're often navigating rooms that weren't built for you,' she reflects. 'But instead of pushing back, I've focused on building my own — where integrity, collaboration, and clarity of purpose define leadership. That's what sustains me — not just as a woman, but as a professional.' With 'On the Go,' Gitanjali Maini is not just moving art across cities — she's shifting the conversation itself. One that's as inclusive as it is incisive, and as rooted in legacy as it is eager to write the future.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Pacts with Safran, P&W to enable Raymond to move up value chain of engine component manufacturing: Gautam Maini, ET Infra
Advt Potential for localisation Advt By , ETInfra Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. The engineering business of Raymond Ltd is aiming for a 15 per cent year-on-year growth in the topline for 2025-26, as the division focuses on going up the value chain and expands its precision engineering products business comprising auto and aerospace components , said Gautam Maini , Chief Executive Officer, Engineering Business, Raymond 2024-25, the engineering business of Raymond, generated a revenue of ₹1,824 crore, more than double from the previous year, while operating profit was at ₹237 crore, up 96 per cent an interview to ET Infra, Maini outlined that in the aerospace and engine component segment, the engineering business has exposure to about 25 companies in the world, including six engine manufacturers such as Safran and Pratt & Whitney 'With Safran, we have had several agreements over the years in various products. We have over 350 part numbers that we already have on the LEAP engine . So, there are very few companies that can boast about having that many part numbers on a high volume narrowbody aircraft engine,' said the recently held Paris Air Show, Safran and Maini Precision Products Ltd, a Raymond Ltd group company under the engineering division, signed a long-term agreement to supply assembled products for the CFM LEAP company already manufactures turbine vanes, forged and machined metallic products for Safran. The company also entered into an agreement with Pratt & Whitney, for long-term supply of precision machined and assembled aerospace components.'It is (agreement with Safran and P&W) just an extension of all of those things where we are going up the value chain, taking on more complex parts, taking on more difficult parts," said highlighted that almost the entire aircraft and engine component manufacturing business of the Raymond group is currently serving overseas customers with no significant exposure to the Indian market.'We will keep exporting and as the domestic market opens up, we will be ready for it. Currently, the exposure is less than 2 per cent and primarily for HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd),' said Maini.'At present, not a single material that we use today is made in India. Every part we make is from imported material coming from somewhere in the world and, therefore, there is a huge potential in this country to localise the materials,' he the company has exposure to China in terms of sourcing of materials, Maini highlighted that they have not faced any roadblocks. In light of heightened trade tensions with the US, China has undertaken measures to restrict export of materials, especially rare earth metals.'So, right now there are some materials coming from there (China), but they are not in the rare earths category,' said highlighted that the company is in a better position than most other competitors and in control of the supply chain with the ability to source materials from alternate sources, if any export restrictions arise in China.
