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The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
A.P. skater Jessy Raj shines at Asian championship
Jessy Raj Mathrapu, an international skating champion and Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardee, has secured the silver medal in the solo dance sub-junior category at the 20th Asian Roller Skating Championship being held in South Korea. The event that began on July 24 will end on July 29. With this medal, Jessy Raj, hailing from Mangalagiri, has added another international achievement to her record of over 54 medals at the State, national, and international levels, according to a press release.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BA student attempts 170-hour Bharatanatyam marathon
Mangaluru: Remona Evette Pereira, a third-year BA student at St Aloysius (Deemed to Be University), is on a tireless mission to etch her name in the Golden Book of Records with an extraordinary 170-hour Bharatanatyam dance marathon. The dance marathon, under way at the St Aloysius College campus, began on July 21 and is set to conclude at 1 pm on July 28. "As part of this marathon, she takes a short break of 15 minutes every three hours," said Christopher D'Souza, director, Ranga Adhyayana Kendra, St Aloysius College. "So far, over 125 hours have been recorded, and the entire performance is being meticulously documented. A judge is expected to arrive soon to officially validate the attempt. Remona's mother, Gladis Pereira, has been her strongest pillar of support throughout the challenge. Her energy rises whenever there is an audience. We also have a dedicated team of volunteers and students who take turns to stay with her, cheer her on, and keep her spirits high," D'Souza said. Remona's passion for Bharatanatyam began early. She started learning at the age of three under the tutelage of Shrividya Muralidhar and performed her Rangapravesha in 2019. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do you wash your bath towel often? Experts in Singapore found germs 'too numerous to count' CNA Read More Undo She is also a NSS volunteer. Her vision is to make Indian classical dance accessible to orphans, persons with disabilities, and transgender individuals. She also dreams of pursuing a PhD in Bharatanatyam. Remona had received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2022 and holds few other records to her name. She has won numerous dance competitions and has been featured on several TV shows. Beyond Bharatanatyam, her dance repertoire spans classical, semi-classical, folk, hip hop, Latin, Bollywood, ballroom, and even acrobatic forms. Her performances are known for their daring and creativity, dancing on broken glass, nail pads, mud pots, balancing fire pots, karagattam, dancing with fire hula hoops, LED feathers, and even preparing tea on head and balancing on a copper plate.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mangaluru: BA student takes on 170-hour Bharatanatyam marathon to enter Golden Book of Records
MANGALURU: Remona Evette Pereira, a third-year BA student at St Aloysius Deemed to Be University, is on a tireless mission to etch her name in the Golden Book of Records with an extraordinary 170-hour Bharatanatyam dance marathon. The dance marathon, underway at the St Aloysius College campus, began on July 21 and is set to conclude at 1 pm on July 28. ' As part of this marathon, she takes a short break of 15 minutes every three hours,' said Christopher D'Souza, Director, Ranga Adhyayana Kendra, St Aloysius College. 'So far, over 125 hours have been recorded, and the entire performance is being meticulously documented. A judge is expected to arrive soon to officially validate the attempt. Remona's mother, Gladis Pereira, has been her strongest pillar of support throughout the challenge. Her energy rises whenever there is an audience. We also have a dedicated team of volunteers and students who take turns to stay with her, cheer her on, and keep her spirits high,' D'Souza said. Remona's passion for Bharatanatyam began early. She started learning at the age of three under the tutelage of Shrividya Muralidhar and performed her Rangapravesha in 2019. She is also a NSS volunteer. Her vision is to make Indian classical dance accessible to orphans, persons with disabilities, and transgender individuals. She also dreams of pursuing a PhD in Bharatanatyam. Remona had received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2022 and holds few other records to her name. She has won numerous dance competitions and has been featured on several TV shows. Beyond Bharatanatyam, her dance repertoire spans classical, semi-classical, folk, hip hop, Latin, Bollywood, ballroom, and even acrobatic forms. Her performances are known for their daring and creativity, dancing on broken glass, nail pads, mud pots, balancing fire pots, karagattam, dancing with fire hula hoops, LED feathers, and even preparing tea on head and balancing on a copper plate.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Forest officials visit home of boy who flagged helpline failure in letter to Karnataka CM
Udupi: Forest officials visited the home of Class 10 student Deepesh Deepak Shenoy in Udupi after he wrote to the chief minister highlighting the failure of the department's wildlife helpline during a recent incident. It is learnt that Kundapur sub-division ACF Prakash Poojary, range forest officer (RFO) Varijakshi, deputy RFO Shivanand, and beat officer Devraj Pana visited the boy's residence to take stock of the situation on Thursday. ACF Prakash Poojary told TOI, "This incident occurred due to a communication gap. We do not ignore such calls. In this case, the staff the boy tried to contact were in interior areas with poor connectivity. The range officer even tried to return the call as soon as he got the message," he said. Deepak Shenoy, the boy's father, said that in addition to forest department officials, personnel from the Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC) also reached out to verify the incident. "We told them that my son only wanted to confirm whether the snake was venomous so he could act accordingly," he said. "He wrote to the CM, forest minister, and DFO to ensure the helpline works when it's needed most," Deepak added. The incident, reported by TOI on June 12 under the headline 'Student rescues snake, flags forest department helpline failure in letter to CM', took place on June 8 at the family's home in Kukkikatte, Udupi. Deepesh, a student of TA Pai English Medium School, Kunjibettu, responded calmly when a snake slithered into their home. With guidance from his father, he immediately called the wildlife helpline (1926) and was redirected to the local range office. Despite repeated calls, sharing photos of the snake, and informing officials about the presence of senior citizens at home, no assistance arrived, he alleged. With no response by late afternoon, Deepesh sought help from a local wildlife expert, who identified the reptile as a Buff Striped Keelback—a non-venomous species. He then safely released the snake back into the wild. Following the incident being reported, Deepak said they received supportive calls from various well-wishers and organisations recommending Deepesh for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar and Shaurya Award for his presence of mind and responsible action, Deepak said. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
India Gazette
03-05-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Central Government Invites Nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025
New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): The Central Government has invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025, a prestigious national-level award conferred annually by the President of India to recognize exceptional achievements of children across the country. As per a release from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the last date for submission of nominations is 31st July 2025. All nominations must be submitted online through the official Rashtriya Puraskar Portal at Nominations are open to children aged between 5 and 18 years (as on 31st July 2025). Any individual or institution may nominate children with exceptional achievements for PMRBP. Children may also apply through self-nomination. 'To apply, applicants must first register or log in on the portal by providing details such as First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Applicant Type (Individual/Organisation), Mobile Number, Email ID, Aadhaar Number, etc. and CAPTCHA verification. Once registered, they should select the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025' under the Ongoing Nominations section and click on 'Nominate/Apply Now.' Applicants must then choose the relevant award category and indicate whether the nomination is for themselves or for someone else,' said the release. As per the release, the application form requires nominee details, a concise narrative (maximum 500 words) describing the achievement and its impact, and the upload of supporting documents (PDF format, up to 10 attachments) and a recent photograph (in jpg/jpeg/png format). Applications can be saved as drafts and edited before final submission. Once reviewed and submitted, a downloadable copy of the application will be available for reference. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar honours young individuals below the age of 18 (as on 31st July 2025) who have demonstrated excellence in the following six categories: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology. According to the release, the objectives of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awards are to celebrate and amplify the achievements of India's youth in diverse spheres, to inspire peers nationwide by showcasing real-life role models and to foster an enabling environment for children's holistic development. (ANI)
