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The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Cklamovski's impact on Harimau Malaya still too early to call
FORMER national football team head coach Datuk K. Rajagopal feels that it is still too early to evaluate current coach Peter Cklamovski's impact on Harimau Malaya. Rajagopal, however, believes that the team showed an improved performance in their 1-1 draw in the friendly against Cape Verde at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras on Thursday (May 29). Although he was quick to point out that the Harimau Malaya squad still need to work hard to continue to improve, he also expressed confidence in Cklamovski, saying 'he (Cklamovski) knows what he is doing'. 'Every coach has his plans. We can see from his second game in charge (against Cape Verde), there is an improvement, although they still have room for improvement. Cklamovski knows which team they will be facing and the players he will field against Vietnam (in the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers on June 10) 'I can't give an evaluation now. Usually, it will take about 10 matches before one can assess if there has been an improvement or not,' he told reporters during the media conference to launch his book titled 'Inilah Saya K. Rajagobal' (This is me, K. Rajagobal) at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Festival here today. In the May 29 friendly, world number 131 Malaysia needed a 79th-minute Paulo Josue equaliser to hold world number 72 Cape Verde to a 1-1 draw. The national team will take on Cape Verde a second time, in a closed-door friendly, at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (June 3). The friendlies against Cape Verde are part of Malaysia's preparations for the crucial games against Vietnam in their second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the National Stadium on June 10. Meanwhile, Rajagopal, who guided Malaysia to the gold medal in the 2009 Laos SEA Games and the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup triumph, described his book as an effort to inspire the younger generation and serve as a medium for him to share his coaching experiences with future generations. 'The inspiration for writing this book came from my eldest son. Many legends never wrote or documented their life journeys for reference... not just my own story, but those of other legends as well. This is my opportunity to share that struggle with the younger generation. 'I have stories about how I faced challenges and hardships that I want to share not only with sports fans but with all Malaysians. I felt that I had to write this to contribute something meaningful to the sports arena in the country,' said Rajagopal, who also used to coach Brunei.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Rajagopal: The real thrill of Neethi lies in the discovery
After the success of Ayyanna Mane—the first-ever Kannada web series to clock over 100 million streaming minutes—Kushee Ravi is back in the spotlight with her latest project, Neethi, an emotional suspense thriller. The makers are confident that audiences will be on the edge of their seats. We caught up with debutant director Rajagopal, who makes his long-awaited entry into direction with Neethi, produced by Gautham Manivannan's Director's Cut Productions. Having previously worked alongside some of the industry's noted filmmakers, Rajagopal shares, 'Neethi is a deeply personal story. It explores loneliness, unexpected connections, and the haunting consequences of secrets. I wanted to create a film that keeps the viewer guessing while connecting with them emotionally.'
Days of Palestine
7 days ago
- Politics
- Days of Palestine
UN Rapporteur: Gaza Aid Distribution a 'Sadistic Spectacle' and an American-Israeli Crime
DaysofPal — The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Balakrishnan Rajagopal, has condemned the current system of aid distribution in Gaza, describing it as 'sadistic' and labeling it an 'American-Israeli crime.' Rajagopal stated that humanitarian aid in Gaza is no longer a lifeline but has become a method of humiliation and indirect killing. 'I have no words for the sadistic spectacle of aid delivery in Gaza,' he wrote on X. The Israeli army had earlier announced the opening of two aid centers in Tel al-Sultan and along the 'Morag Axis' in Rafah, as part of what it called a 'gradual opening' of four such facilities across southern Gaza. However, this plan has been firmly rejected by the United Nations and various humanitarian organizations, which argue that it undermines proper aid delivery mechanisms. Meanwhile, the Government Media Office in Gaza reported a massacre at one of these so-called 'aid centers' in Rafah, stating that Israeli forces opened fire on starving civilians. The attack killed at least three people, injured 46, and left seven others unaccounted for. Shortlink for this post:
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Illicit ties
illicit relationships Neethi, a suspense thriller, is set to arrive in theaters shortly. Rajagopal from KGF debuts as an independent director in Sandalwood with Ravi of Dia fame plays the lead in the movie. Gautam Manivannan has bankrolled the movie under the Director's Cut Production banner.'I was born and brought up in Kolar Gold Fields. I have worked as associate director for a few Tamil movies. I am debuting as a director in Sandalwood with this movie. I thank producer Gautam Manivannan for giving me this chance,'' said director said the movie was shot for 28 days at Nelamangala. 'We selected a house for the shooting. The movie is about the incidents that take place at the house at night. We shot between 6 pm and 5 am. The movie has turned out well. All the cast and crew have worked hard,'' the director said the movie is about illicit relationships. 'Crime news oninspired me to write the script for this movie,'' he said.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
KASSIA urges power agencies to work in tandem to improve power infrastructure in Karnataka
Trade body Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) has urged all agencies allied to the power sector to work together to strengthen the overall power infrastructure scenario of the State. KASSIA, president, M.G. Rajagopal said the power distribution agencies and apex body including Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation, all electricity supply companies (ESCOMS) in the State and Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission should work in tandem to improve the stability of power lines, upgrade transmission equipment and also strengthen the distribution system. ''The industry wants non-interrupted, quality supply of power for which the State should strengthen its power infrastructure including power lines, transmission equipment and also distribution system,'' said Mr. Rajagopal at an interactive session organised by KASSIA here on Monday for power industry stakeholders. P. Ravikumar, IAS., Chairman, KERC and Jawaid Akhtar, IAS, Member, KERC interacted with the members and took note of the issues raised by the participants during the meeting and assured to resolve the issues that come within the purview of KERC Regulations. Speaking on the occasion, S.M. Hussain, Energy Panel Chairman at KASSIA also stressed the importance of increased coordination between KPTCL & ESCOMs in terms of supplying power, plan approval, issuing occupancy certificates, making smart meters optional, tariff misuse, network maintenance, adding there was need to establish a 66/11 KVA Sub Station at Nelamangala.
