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Time of India
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Unbeaten Dhamgaye wins Barat memorial chess title
Nagpur: Fifth seed Pramod Dhamgaye remained unbeaten to clinch the 11th Kamal Kumar Barat Memorial Nagpur District veteran rapid chess title at the Dhanwate National College hall on Sunday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the 45+ age category tournament, Dhamgaye won five games and drew the last board with Sanjay Bhange to emerge champion collecting 5.5 points. Sunil Chelani and TM Kawadkar completed the podium finish. Later Shreyans Kamdar, NDCA vice president distributed the prizes. On the occasion, Kaustav Barat, NDCA secretary KK Barat, SN Parkhi, chief arbiter Pravin Pantawane, Deepak Patrikar and Dinesh Kokate were present. RESULTS (ROUND 6) Sanjay Bhange (4.5) drew with Pramod Dhamgaye (5.5), RN Hariramani (4) lost to Sunil Chelani (5), Vijay Jhanwar (4.5) drew with Ishwar Ramteke (4), Sham Agrawal (3.5) lost to TM Kawadkar (4.5), Ravi Patra (4) bt Dilip Patil (3.5). FINAL STANDINGS 1 Pramod Dhamgaye (5.5, 18.5), 2 Sunil Chelani (5, 20), 3 TM Kawadkar (4.5, 18.5), 4 Vijay Jhanwar (4.5, 18.5), 5 Sanjay Bhange (4.5, 17.5).
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Dhananjai Singh Khimsar elected president of Jodhpur dist cricket association; Arisht Singhvi secretary, Bhupendra Singh Bhati treasurer
Jaipur: Rajasthan Cricket Association ad-hoc committee member Dhananjai Singh Khimsar , son of health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar, has been elected unopposed as the president of Jodhpur District Cricket Association (JDCA) on Wednesday. A meeting of the association was held at a hotel in Jodhpur and elections were held. Rajasthan Ranji Trophy player Arisht Singhvi was elected as the secretary of the association. Besides, five vice-presidents, including BJP (rural) president Tribhuvan Singh Bhati, and one treasurer Bhupendra Singh Bhati have also been elected. After his election, Khimsar said that he would leave no stone unturned in taking Jodhpur's cricket forward. "I have been given the responsibility to take Jodhpur's cricket forward while living here, I assure you that I will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling it." However, there is speculation around Khimsar's sudden election as president of JDCA while still serving as the president of Nagaur District Cricket Association (NDCA). However, most insiders agree that he now seems to be moving forward on the path to becoming the RCA president, using Jodhpur as his stepping stone. 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 According to information provided by the JDCA, Khimsar has resigned from his position as president of NDCA. It is noteworthy that the former president of the JDCA, Varun Dhanadia, and treasurer, Arisht Singhvi, had resigned on Jan 17, 2025, alleging financial irregularities by the then secretary. Following their resignation, an ad-hoc committee was formed in Jodhpur on Jan 29, 2025.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
North Dakota arts council announces grant opportunities
Mar. 2—GRAND FORKS — The North Dakota Council on the Arts is inviting artists, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to apply early for its fiscal year 2026 grant programs. With opportunities that range from artist development to community arts initiatives, the North Dakota Council on the Arts grants help sustain and expand the state's vibrant creative sector, according to an announcement from the state council. Many programs have limited funding, the council said, so early submission of proposals is "highly recommended." Artists and organizations are urged to apply for more than one program, based on needs and eligibility, with funding contingent on availability. These grant programs, which have April deadlines, are available for projects taking place after July 1: * Accessibility Grant, up to $2,000 to support projects that increase arts accessibility for all audiences; * Artist Growth and Development, $5,000 to support two individual artists' new creative projects in the disciplines of literature and music; * Arts in Education Collaboration, up to $6,000 to strengthen partnerships between K-12 educational institutions and artists; * Community Arts Access, up to $4,000 for projects that expand arts programming in all disciplines in urban and rural communities; * Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship, up to $4,500 for projects that preserve and pass down cultural traditions (applicants should contact program officer Troyd Geist at tgeist@ for assistance with application submissions); and * Institutional Support, $4,000 to $11,000 to provide operational funding for established arts organizations. Applications will open soon for recurring-deadline grants. The applications must be submitted six weeks before the start date; visit each program's webpage for upcoming deadlines. These grant programs include: * Artist in Residence, up to $2,500 to support artist-led residencies in K-12 schools and educational settings; * Professional Development, up to $1,000 to assist artists and arts organizations with arts-related learning opportunities; and * Special Projects, up to $1,500 for arts initiatives, events and projects in all disciplines. "We are honored to support the creativity and cultural vibrancy of North Dakota through these funding opportunities," said Jessica Christy, NDCA executive director. "We encourage artists, organizations and educators to apply early and take advantage of these resources." For general grant information, including questions about the online grant system, visit the NDCA webpage, or call (701) 328-7590. For an overview of each program, go to the webpage for the Grants at a Glance section. The North Dakota Council on the Arts is the state agency responsible for the support, preservation and development of the arts throughout North Dakota. It is funded by the State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
