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United News of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Akash Deep's career is an inspiration for all young players: BCA president Rakesh Tiwari
Patna, Aug 13 (UNI) Indian pacer Akash Deep on Wednesday met Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President Rakesh Tiwari here at the BCA office in Patna. The BCA president lauded Akash Deep for his performance during the England tour. During the interaction, the BCA President and the Indian pacer discussed about his cricketing journey, his hard work, and his recent performances in England tour. The BCA president praised Akash Deep's dedication, perseverance, and consistent improvement, stating that he is a matter of pride not only for Bihar but for the entire country. Akash Deep recently featured in three of the five Tests and played a key role in India's win in Birmingham and London. The BCA president Rakesh Tiwari said Akash Deep's career serves as an inspiration for every young player who dreams big despite limited resources. "Akash Deep's career is an inspiration for all young players who dream big despite having limited resources. He said that Akash Deep remained focused on his goals even in difficult circumstances and has now made his mark at the international level," said Mr. Rakesh Tiwari, President, Bihar Cricket Association. "International performances of players like Akash Deep not only serve as a guide for aspiring cricketers but also open new avenues for Bihar cricket," he added. The BCA president said that the apex body of cricket in Bihar is continuously striving to provide better training, facilities, and opportunities to players from the state so that more players can bring glory to Bihar on national and international platforms in the future. UNI RKM
News18
27-07-2025
- General
- News18
UP: Devotees seek blessings of lord Banke Bihari on Hariyali Teej
Mathura (UP), Jul 27 (PTI) People from different walks of life flocked to the temples in Mathura and Vrindavan and sought the blessings of lord Banke Bihari on the occasion of Hariyali Teej on Sunday. 'A large number of devotees are visiting the Shri Banke Bihari Temple (in Vrindavan) today. Banke Bihari jee Maharaj, in a green attire, gave darshan to devotees on a 'Hindola' (swing) made of gold and silver along with Radha Rani," temple Sewayat Gyanendra Kishor Goswami said. Elaborating on the significance of the day, he said that apart from a religious point of view, this ritual has a connection with India's independence as the tradition started on August 15, 1947, the day of India's independence. 'Earlier, Hindola darshans were available only in the evening, but after a Supreme Court order in 2016, Hindola darshan is now available both in the morning and evening darshans. Ghewar and Pheni are two special additions made to Thakur ji's prashad today," Goswami said. 'The swing was crafted by two goldsmiths of Varanasi in Vrindavan with 1 lakh tola of silver and 10,000 tola of gold, some 79 years ago," temple Sewayat and scholar Prahlad Vallabh Goswami said. Hariyali Teej is also celebrated in 'Sapt Devalaya' (seven ancient temples) of Vrindavan. In Radharaman temple (in Vrindavan), the day marks the beginning of the 485-year-old festival, which culminates on Rakshabandhan. 'Radharaman is wearing green clothes with a 'pagrhi' while giving darshans in a golden swing kept at the temple. The deity will give darshans in the golden swing for the next two days, followed by darshans in silver swing for the subsequent three days and in other types of swings thereafter," temple Sewayat Dinesh Chandra Goswami said. A special prasad called 'Sinhare', which includes Ghewar and Pheni, is offered to the deity on the occasion. However, a sweet puri called 'pua' is offered during the Sawan month, he said. In the Dwarkadheesh temple in Mathura city, two silver and one gold swings are put in the temple's courtyard, from the beginning of the Sawan, and they will remain there till Nandotsav, Rakesh Tiwari, media in-charge of Dwarkadheesh temple, said. The swings are decorated with fruits and flowers, and the temple is also decorated with different colours of cloth, each of which is associated with Lord Krishna's different Leelas, Rakesh Tiwari said. Mathura District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh, in an appeal to devotees, asked them to celebrate this festival without plastic and maintain cleanliness. 'Adequate arrangements are in place to ensure smooth darshan of Shri Bankey Bihari ji without compromising the safety of the devotees. Sector magistrates are instructed to maintain continuity in movement of devotees," Singh said. Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar said, 'The area is divided into four zones and 22 sectors and is supervised by magistrates and police officers. A traffic plan is in place to prevent traffic jams. Holding areas and parking places are identified to regulate the crowd." PTI COR NAV AMJ AMJ view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 20:45 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.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
SCZCC's online folk music symposium hits right note
Nagpur: Turning the virtual space into a vibrant cultural adda, the South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur, organised a unique online symposium on the theme 'Literature of Indian Music (with special reference to Folk Music)' on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Far from being just an academic discussion, the session blossomed into a melodious affair as two renowned folk artists — Rakesh Tiwari from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and Sanjay Mahajan from Barwaha, Madhya Pradesh — shared not only their insights but also soulful renditions of folk songs from their respective regions. Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Rakesh Tiwari captivated the audience with his rich knowledge about Chhattisgarh's folk singing traditions and the literary nuances woven into its folk compositions. He spoke passionately about how the region's songs echo daily life, struggles, and joys of its people, turning folk music into a living literary treasure. He said that the folk literature, songs, and their various versions must be documented as this is a real treasure of India. Equally engaging was Sanjay Mahajan, who brought alive the essence of Nimar's folk culture. He spoke about traditional songs like Gangaur and other folk melodies of the Nimar region, highlighting their poetic beauty and cultural significance. His talk, interspersed with live singing, added a lyrical charm to the session. Broadcast live on SCZCC's official Facebook page, the symposium drew over 850 viewers who enjoyed not just the discussion but also the spontaneous musical interludes that turned the event into an immersive cultural experience. The symposium concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ganpatlal Prajapati, expressing gratitude to the artistes and the enthusiastic online audience for making the event a resounding success. In its innovative format and vibrant performances, the SCZCC's symposium beautifully reaffirmed how folk music is not merely a musical expression but an invaluable chapter of India's literary and cultural heritage.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BCA postpones scouting event
Even as India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday that was later violated by Pakistan, Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) decided to postpone the final phase of the statewide bowlers' scouting programme scheduled for May 11 and 12 until further notice. The new dates for the final programme will be announced later. "Due to the current international situation and heightened security concerns in the country, the final phase of the programme scheduled for May 11 and 12 has been postponed until further notice. This decision was made prioritizing the safety of players, officials, and all stakeholders," BCA said in a statement issued on Saturday evening."The decision was unanimously made in an emergency meeting chaired by BCA president Rakesh Tiwari, taking into account reports and advice provided by security agencies. BCA appeals to participants, selectors, technical staff, and spectators to accept this temporary decision in a spirit of cooperation. As soon as conditions normalize, new dates for the postponed program will be announced on the official website and through other channels," the statement added. Meanwhile, the 'Bowler Hunt', originally scheduled for May 9-12, successfully conducted the district-wise trials on Friday and Saturday at Moin-ul Haq Stadium in Patna, where thousands of youngsters from across the state showcased their talent. The campaign, organised to identify fast and spin bowling talents across Bihar, have received an overwhelming response with a total of 3993 applicants submitting their candidature. Former India internationals Salil Ankola and Venkatapathy Raju are to oversee the final selection process.
Times of Oman
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes fastest IPL hundred by an Indian, earns high praise from BCA chief
Jaipur [India]: Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president, Rakesh Tiwari, hailed Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the batter smashed the fastest hundred by an Indian in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The BCA president termed Vaibhav's knock as "nothing short of extraordinary." After making a dream debut in the IPL a few days ago, Vaibhav on Monday slammed a century in 35 balls. He smashed seven fours and 11 sixes in his knock and kept Rajasthan Royals' hopes of making it to the IPL playoffs alive. Speaking about the knock, BCA president Rakesh Tiwari, who was watching the match from the stands along with Rajasthan Royals chairman, expressed immense pride and confidence in the batter's future. "Vaibhav has once again made Bihar and the entire country proud. Scoring the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history at just 14 years old is nothing short of extraordinary. His fearless approach, incredible skill, and maturity beyond his years are inspiring," said Rakesh Tiwari. "I have always believed he is destined for greatness, and today he has taken another giant step towards it. This is just the beginning of a truly remarkable journey," he added. Vaibhav, who opened the batting, stitched a 166-run stand for the first wicket with Yashasvi Jaiswal as Rajasthan Royals smashed 166 runs in 12 overs against Gujarat Titans in the 47th match of the IPL 2025. Last year, Vaibhav had become the youngest player ever to be bought at an IPL auction when he was acquired by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore. His sensational 2024 season saw him excel both domestically and internationally. Born on March 27, 2011, in Bihar, Vaibhav is the youngest player to be part of this year's IPL. He made his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024, at just 12 years and 284 days old. During his debut, Vaibhav scored 71 off 42 balls against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, becoming the youngest Indian to score a List-A fifty. On the international stage, Vaibhav set the record for the fastest youth Test century by an Indian, scoring a blazing 58-ball ton against Australia in Chennai. He also played a pivotal role in India's run to the ACC U19 Asia Cup final, contributing two crucial half-centuries.
