Latest news with #RPSingh
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Siraj and Prasidh Krishna made the ball talk in Oval Test Day 4: RP Singh
As the high-stakes Oval Test entered its penultimate day, India's hopes were kept alive — not just by wickets but by raw pace and relentless discipline. Former India pacer RP Singh couldn't help but applaud the efforts of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, who breathed life into an ageing ball and a tense to Sony Sports, RP Singh said the two pacers bowled with fire and precision, making it look like something was about to happen with every delivery. 'The way they were bowling, and along with that the body language, the ball was actually talking,' Singh said. 'It seemed like something was going to happen on every ball, either it would hit the pads or go to the slips. In the end, Krishna dismissed Joe Root with a good ball as well.'advertisementOval Test, Day 4 Highlights | Full Scorecard Prasidh's dismissal of Root couldn't have come at a better time. The England batter had not only brought up a century but was starting to accelerate in ominous fashion. His wicket gave India a much-needed breakthrough after a long and patient partnership with Harry too, was in the thick of things, for better and worse. The Hyderabad seamer bowled probing lines that kept both batters on edge but had a moment to forget when he dropped a sitter at deep fine leg, reprieving Brook on 19. The miss proved costly, as Brook went on to hammer a brilliant 111, nearly taking the game away from RP Singh stressed that the pressure created by Siraj and Krishna was vital in slowing England's charge. 'Together, they ensured that the batters were standing at their respective ends, and the Indian team benefited from that,' he said. 'The lengths were excellent, because of which Joe Root, a set batter, was also sent back. It clearly showed that the partnership came in handy. The captain would have asked both the bowlers for one big push.'That push has now set up Day 5 for a blockbuster finish. With England needing just 35 runs and India hunting 4 wickets, all four results remain tantalisingly possible, but so does the looming threat of rain. The final day promises tension, drama and possibly even heartbreak, as both teams wait to see who blinks first at the Oval.- Ends
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
PhD scholars briefed on relevance ofchoosing research topic in humanities
Lucknow: The regional campus of English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) organized a two-day Young Researchers' Conference on 'studies in humanities: trends in language, literature, and English language education' on Wednesday The event brought together vibrant voices from among the Ph.D. scholars, who presented research paper on contemporary issues across disciplines such as sociolinguistics, multilingualism, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, translation studies, postcolonial and indigenous literatures, digital humanities, pedagogy, and subaltern studies. Prof RP Singh from Lucknow University's department of English and Modern European Languages University, who is also the director of the international cell at LU, was the chief guest. He offered deep insights into the mechanisms and relevance of choosing a research topic in the humanities. He urged scholars to select topics that are anchored in local socio-cultural realities, reminding them that meaningful research is one that arises from the specific ethos of the researcher's community and context. He emphasized that the act of topic selection is not just procedural but philosophical, requiring reflection on the why, how, and for whom of research. According to EFLU officials, the conference aimed to explore evolving research paradigms in the humanities and reflect on their practical, cultural, and theoretical implications within the Indian context.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
Day after Tibet bridge collapse, Mansarovar pilgrims rescued
Mumbai: A group of 23 Indian pilgrims of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra , who were stranded after a bridge collapsed in Tibet, are safe and expected to fly back to Mumbai from Nepal on Thursday morning. The group landed in Kathmandu on June 26 and the eight-day spiritual journey began a few days later. The yatra nearly ended in disaster for these 23 travellers, 15 from Mumbai and eight from Dubai. A sudden landslide and flood on Tuesday swept away Miteri Bridge at Gyirong, Tibet, cutting off their only overland route back to Kathmandu. What began as a routine pilgrimage through a private tour operator, turned uncertain when the group found themselves stranded at the China-Nepal border. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The pilgrims turned to social media, news outlets and govt channels for help due to expensive flight rates, almost nine times the usual amount. Being an all-vegetarian group, they struggled to find suitable meals as well. Fortunately, within hours, their calls were answered. The pilgrims said the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, especially official R P Singh, coordinated with Nepalese authorities to secure transit permits through the Kodari crossing, long shuttered since 2015. "After just seven hours, they figured things out," said advocate Simran Jumani. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo The Chinese authorities cooperated to ensure the pilgrims' welfare and swift repatriation. Chinese police and embassy officials dispatched representatives to the pilgrims' hotel, ensuring safe passage onto a waiting bus. The group's guide, Palden Caip negotiated at local police stations, while liaising with both Indian and Chinese officials. "He's been our backbone, staying with us every step of the way," said Jumani. Another pilgrim from Mumbai, Shishu Yadava echoed her gratitude, "Everything is sorted now. We are finally on our way to Kathmandu". Traveller Deepak Peswani was pleased by the "deeply spiritual experience of the yatra". What could have been an ordeal lasting days was resolved in under 24 hours. By 1.30pm on Wednesday, the group had left Gyirong by bus, bound for Kathmandu immigration. "If all goes well, we will touchdown in Mumbai on Thursday morning," said Yadava. As the first group to reach out for help, these pilgrims are hoping their swift rescue paves the way for "dozens still awaiting rescue" in Gyirong. Jumani said she has petitioned Beijing to aid another 63 Indian nationals stranded there.
India Today
07-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
UP madrassa reforms on pause as panel seeks 3-month extension for report
The Uttar Pradesh government's latest attempt to reform madrassa education has run into a slowdown. A six-member committee formed to suggest changes has asked for three more months to complete its work. The panel was constituted on May 30 and was initially given just one month to draft a was supposed to submit its recommendations by June 30. However, the task has proven too complex for a quick turnaround. According to RP Singh, Registrar of the Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Board, the team needs more time to review the state law governing madrassas and suggest a new committee includes directors and special secretaries from departments including minority welfare, education, law, and finance. It is led by the Director of the Minority Welfare job is wide-ranging. They have to look at everything from updating the syllabus for classes 9 to 12, to setting new standards for recruiting and training OF CAUTION AS UP PUSHES AHEAD WITH MADRASSA REFORMS The committee is also expected to make recommendations on how to align madrassa education with current subject needs, offer bridge courses, and reshape recognition findings will be used to amend the 2004 Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Act and related regulations framed in of State for Minority Welfare Danish Azad Ansari said the idea is to equip Muslim children for a changing world. But some in the madrassa community aren't Kaab Rashidi, Legal Advisor to Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind (AM), questioned why no madrassa representatives are on the said many madrassas already offer modern education and their students have made it to top institutions like Sahab Zaman Khan, who represents madrassa teachers, added that the reforms must not disturb religious teachings. He warned against overwhelming students with too many subjects and noted that even six months may not be enough to do the job Uttar Pradesh has about 25,000 madrassas. Around 13,000 are officially recognised, but only 561 receive government reform is the latest in a series of steps by the Yogi Adityanath government since 2017 to regulate and modernise the system.(WITH INPUTS FROM PTI)- Ends
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
UP madrassa reform panel seeks 3-month extension, Education News, ET Education
Advt Advt Lucknow, The implementation of the Uttar Pradesh government's ambitious project aimed at reforming and modernising madrassa education may face further delay, as the committee entrusted with drafting recommendations has sought a three-month extension of its tenure."The committee, constituted on May 30 this year to propose reforms in madrassa education, has been unable to submit its report within the one-month deadline due to the extensive nature of the task," Registrar of the Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Board, R P Singh, told PTI on said the committee was initially directed to submit its report by June 30. However, the assignment requires detailed deliberations on several aspects, including proposed amendments to the Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Act and relevant regulations. Accordingly, a request has been made to extend the panel's term by at least three six-member committee, headed by the Director of the Minority Welfare Department, includes Special Secretaries from the Minority Welfare and Waqf Department, Basic Education Department, Secondary Education Department, Finance Department, and Law on its recommendations, the government plans to amend the Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Act, 2004, and the Uttar Pradesh Non-Governmental Arabic and Persian Madrassa Recognition, Administration and Service Regulations, committee is also tasked with suggesting revisions to subjects and curricula for classes 9 to 12 in madrassas. Further recommendations are expected to cover rationalisation of the teacher-student ratio, formulation of recruitment and transfer policies for teachers, alignment of qualifications with subject requirements, provision of training and bridge courses in modern subjects, redefinition of madrassa recognition norms, and structural reforms to enhance functioning and improve future prospects for of State for Minority Welfare Danish Azad Ansari told PTI that the primary objective of forming the committee is to align madrassa education with the needs of a rapidly evolving world and equip Muslim children accordingly."The committee's recommendations will play a crucial role in shaping the future framework for madrassas," he concerns have been raised over the composition of the committee. Maulana Kaab Rashidi, Legal Advisor to Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind (AM), flagged the absence of representatives from madrassas, questioning how core issues would be addressed without input from the community directly also challenged the notion that madrassas solely offer religious instruction, noting that many already provide modern education and have produced students who have qualified for prestigious institutions such as the Sahab Zaman Khan, General Secretary of the Teachers Association Madaris Arabia Uttar Pradesh, expressed hope that the reforms would not interfere with religious teachings. He also cautioned against overburdening students with additional subjects and highlighted the absence of madrassa education experts in the committee, given the magnitude of its further stated that even six months may prove insufficient for the committee to complete its work. He also raised concerns over the government's inaction following the Supreme Court's declaration of Kamil and Fazil degrees as invalid, which has left pathways for higher education uncertain for madrassa 2017, the Yogi Adityanath-led government has initiated several steps to modernise and regulate madrassa education, including launching a dedicated portal for registration and conducting a comprehensive survey of all madrassas. The formation of this committee marks the latest move in that to official data, there are around 25,000 madrassas in Uttar Pradesh, of which approximately 13,000 are recognised by the state's Madrassa Education Board. Out of these, only 561 receive government aid, while the remainder operate without formal recognition.
