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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sanoo's legacy lives on at Chavara Cultural Centre
Fr Roby Kannanchira, director of Chavara Cultural Centre, Delhi and a close associate of the late literary critic M K Sanoo, recalled how their bond began in 2005 when he took charge as director of the Chavara Cultural Centre in Kochi. "By the time I moved to Delhi in 2021, we had become inseparable members of the same global family," he said. Sanoo's association with the Centre dates back to 1971. For nearly 55 years, he participated in at least one event every month. "His presence brought depth and warmth to our events on religious harmony. He belonged to everyone," Fr Roby said. In 2009, Sanoo wrote the biography of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara titled 'Life Itself is a Message'. In 2011, he inaugurated a training camp for over 100 children born with HIV/AIDS and their parents. Later, he served as president of Chavara Inspire Charitable Society, which supports children living with HIV and visually impaired children, Fr Roby said. . "His son Ranjith told me that while in hospital, he asked, 'Did Chavarayachan come?' When a nurse replied, 'Chavarayachan passed away 150 years ago,' he clarified, 'I meant Fr Roby from Chavara.' Even as his memories faded, he remembered me alongside his children. That, to me, is a great blessing." tnn Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cardinals Farm Report: Pitching Prospects Finish Strong Before All-Star Break
Cardinals Farm Report: Pitching Prospects Finish Strong Before All-Star Break originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In each of their final starts before the MLB All-Star Break, three pitching prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals organization had big performances on the bump. Advertisement Here's a look at each of their solid outings, along with an update on perhaps the organization's most exciting prospect: Tekoah Roby, Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A) Roby, the Cardinals' No. 10 prospect, turned in 5 2/3 innings of shutout work for the Redbirds on July 10, striking out six and only walking one batter. The 23-year-old righty has been dominant on the mound over his last four starts, carrying an ERA of 0.86 and a 1.10 WHIP with 21 strikeouts in 21 innings pitched to lower his season ERA to 3.10 with 87 strikeouts in 78 1/3 innings of work. Quinn Mathews, Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A) Like Roby, Mathews put up four shutout innings for the Redbirds last week. The team's No. 2 prospect struck out five and walked two in the outing, bouncing back from a rough start on July 5, in which he allowed four runs on two hits and four walks in 4 2/3 innings pitched. Advertisement St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Quinn Mathews throws during Spring Training on Feb. 12, 2025. Jim Rassol-Imagn ImagesJim Rassol-Imagn Images Dating back to his May 19 return from IL, the 24-year-old has had a tough time finding consistency on the bump, following a good start with a bad start and vice versa. With a week off for All-Star festivities, the southpaw could use this time to mentally regroup and build off the way he finished his last start. Ixan Henderson, Springfield Cardinals (Double-A) Henderson, the Cardinals' No. 25 prospect, put together a quality start before the break, turning in six shutout innings and allowing just four hits and one walk while striking out seven batters. The 23-year-old lefty is quietly putting together a fantastic year, currently carrying a 2.36 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 88 strikeouts in 80 innings pitched across 15 starts. Advertisement The former eighth round pick holds a career ERA of 2.30 in 41 minor league appearances dating back to 2023. JJ Wetherholt impresses in first week with Triple-A Memphis: Wetherholt, the team's top prospect, was promoted to Triple-A on July 7 and has already been making waves at the next level. In three games, the 22-year-old has hit a double, triple and home run, scored four times, driven in two and walked once. He's slashing .364/.417/.909/1.326 in his first 11 Triple-A at bats. After finishing the week with Memphis, Wetherholt suited up for the MLB All-Star Futures Game and led off the bottom of the first with a double. Advertisement Related: Cardinals Round Out First Day of Draft with Power Pitcher, Two Lefty Bats Related: Cardinals Select Liam Doyle With Fifth Overall Pick in MLB Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Red-Hot Cardinals Pitching Prospect Placed on Injured List
Red-Hot Cardinals Pitching Prospect Placed on Injured List originally appeared on Athlon Sports. St. Louis CardinalsNo. 10 prospect Tekoah Roby - who has been lights out over his last four starts - was placed on the 7-day injured list on Monday following last week's 5 2/3-inning shutout performance in which the righty struck out six. Advertisement Although the injury is unspecified, Roby's absence can be added to a long list of injuries to pitching prospects in the Cardinals organization this season. No. 5 Tink Hence and No. 2 Quinn Mathews have both missed time and No. 11 Cooper Hjerpe has been out all season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The 23-year-old prospect is in the midst of an excellent year on the mound, which propelled him from Double-A to Triple-A earlier in the campaign - his first promotion since before the 2023 season. Busch Stadium during the third inning of a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves on July 11. Jeff Curry-Imagn ImagesJeff Curry-Imagn Images After carrying a 2.49 ERA through 10 starts with Double-A Springfield in which he struck out 57 batters in 47 innings, Roby was promoted to Triple-A Memphis on June 9. The former third-round pick got off to a slow start with the Redbirds, allowing 12 runs in his first two starts, but seems to have found his footing over the last couple weeks. Advertisement Dating back to June 22, Roby has allowed just two earned runs in 21 innings across his last four starts. In that span, the Asheville, North Carolina native has struck out 21 batters and walked just five batters, carrying a 0.86 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. Despite the growing list of injuries sustained by pitchers in the Cardinals minor league system, help is on the way after the team drafted 12 college pitchers in the MLB Draft earlier this week. Related: Cardinals Farm Report: Pitching Prospects Finish Strong Before All-Star Break Related: Cardinals First-Round Pick Compared to Reigning Cy Young Winner Tarik Skubal This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Thunder forward Isaiah Roby grew up with OKC, now he's watching NBA Finals in awe
LIVE UPDATES: Follow The Oklahoman's live coverage of Thunder vs. Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Confetti rained down on Isaiah Roby and 18,203 fans who stood in applause at Paycom Center following Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Advertisement The sound of Black Eyed Peas' 'I Gotta Feeling' rang throughout the arena as the former Thunder forward watched OKC inch closer to its first NBA title. The moment was nostalgic, transporting the 27-year-old back to his early NBA days as a promising forward on a young and rebuilding Thunder team. Roby, who now plays for Ratiopharm Ulm of the Basketball Bundesliga in Germany, spent three seasons with the Thunder after being traded to OKC from Dallas as a rookie. Though his on-court minutes were limited during the dark days of OKC, the relationships he formed have lasted far beyond his time on the roster. Roby remains close with several of his former teammates — notably Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort and Kenrich Williams — the only remaining Thunder players from his time in Oklahoma City. Here's all Roby had to say about his time in OKC and what it means to watch the Thunder thrive in the playoffs in an exclusive interview with The Oklahoman. Advertisement Mussatto: How an NBA title would solidify legacies of OKC Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Q: How does it feel to be back where you spent the majority of your NBA career, especially in this Finals atmosphere? A: 'Being here is crazy. I got here during the COVID season, so I like to see it over capacity in Paycom. These are my first NBA finals games, so just the whole experience was amazing. Growing up, I didn't get to go to any NBA games. I didn't get to go to an NBA game until I was in the NBA. So this is a dream come true for me. Being able to see familiar faces and all the people that helped me when I was here was beautiful.' Q: What has it been like to see one of your good friends in SGA become the MVP and one of the faces of the league since your time here? A: 'Man, it's insane. ... I got traded midway through my rookie season, and I remember when I first got here that I knew of him, but like, I never saw his game up close. ... It was like nobody could stop him. You could see his ability to get to the rim. And I think he just evolved his game since then and now he's one of, if not the league's best player." Q: So seeing Shai become one of the top players hasn't been a surprise to you? A: 'Not really. Only because even back then in every gym he went to, it was like nobody could guard him. It didn't matter who was on him — he was always still going to get to his spots and get his. So it's not surprising to me. I've never seen anybody that can stay in front of him one-on-one, and now he's got the stepback and his entire game has just been unlocked.' Q: What do you cherish most about your time in OKC? A: "The people, for sure. I like seeing how the arena staff are a lot of the same people that were here when I was here. The security, the ushers — even the ball boys. Coming from where I come from, I was taught to just stay humble and not think too highly of yourself. The people here treated me well when I first got here, and they treat me well now, too. That's definitely the biggest thing for me is the people.' Q: Are you traveling to Indiana for Game 6? A: 'Nah. But if the series went seven, I might. I think they're gonna get it in six, but a Game 7 in this building would be crazy. I don't know if I could miss that.' Q: So then I'd assume you'd come to the championship parade if they win? A: 'Now that I'd be there for. For sure. It's all love for OKC. Always has been and it always will be. A lot of these guys I played with, like I was teammates with (Isaiah) Hartenstein in New York for a little bit. I'm happy for these guys. They've got a good group of guys. And you know Sam (Presti) is a master when it comes to putting teams together.' Advertisement Thunder vs Pacers prediction: NBA Finals Game 6 odds, injury updates for OKC-Indiana Oklahoma City Thunder forward Isaiah Roby (22) goes past Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Orlando Magic at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Q: What has this pro basketball journey been like for you? I know you're playing in Germany now, but what has been your biggest takeaway from going from the NBA to overseas? A: 'For me, when I was in high school and in college, I thought you had to be 27-28 to last toward the end of your career. But the drive that I have and the love that I have for basketball and seeing all different levels — NBA, G League, Europe — like I've seen guys at 34 years old busting their ass every day, working hard to keep playing. It gave me a new motivation, honestly. I see myself playing this game for a lot more years. I don't know what's going to come from that, but I'm a big believer in myself.' Q: Lastly, what do you think was the biggest lesson that you learned in your time in Oklahoma City that you've embraced since you left? A: 'Being here showed me that I'm able to be very versatile. Like when I was here, I played a bunch of different positions and I had a bunch of different responsibilities. I went through every role with the Thunder, from not playing to making an impact off the bench to starting. And the fact that I played with a lot of these guys who were in a similar position and now look at them — they're the best team in the world. Like I saw them putting in the work, so it puts confidence into me that I can play this game at the highest level. I'm just excited to continue to prove that and get back out there.' Advertisement Jordan Davis covers high school sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Jordan? He can be reached at jdavis@ or on X/Twitter at @thejordancdavis. Sign up for The Varsity Club newsletter to access more high school coverage. Support Jordan's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Former OKC Thunder forward Isaiah Roby he's watching NBA Finals in awe
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Birthday surprise turns fatal: Indore woman dies in Air India crash
BHOPAL: A Sikh family in Indore's Raj Mohalla locality is grappling with the tragic loss of their 29-year-old daughter-in-law, Harpreet Hora, an IT professional, who died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. Harpreet had advanced her travel plans from June 19 to June 12 to surprise her husband Roby Singh Hora on his birthday, which falls on June 16. Roby, an IT professional, is currently working in London. 'She was previously scheduled to fly to London on June 19, but later preponed her trip by a week to celebrate my nephew's June 16 birthday,' said Rajendra Singh Hora, an Indore resident and uncle of Roby Hora. Harpreet, originally from Ahmedabad, had married Roby in 2020. Her Indore-based cousin Darshit Hora, an entrepreneur, shared that, 'Harpreet was my first cousin and hailed from Ahmedabad. She was married to my distant cousin Roby in Indore in 2020. Roby has been working in London with a reputed company for 2-3 years and Harpreet too had worked there for some time in the past, before returning to India and working in Bengaluru.'
