Latest news with #Rudransh
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
‘Zaroor Denge': How PM Modi Responded To Maharashtra Deputy CM Shinde's ‘Special' Request
Last Updated: On seeing the Shinde family, the first question PM Narendra Modi asked was: 'Where is the special guest?' Senior Shinde told the PM that Rudransh wanted 'a fighter plane' Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Wednesday afternoon had a one-and-a-half hour meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was accompanied by his family, his son, his daughter-in-law, and his wife. But there was a special guest who was missing. On seeing the Shinde family, the first question the PM asked was: 'Where is the special guest?" It was none other than Rudransh Shinde. Rudransh is the grandson of Eknath Shinde and the son of Shrikant Shinde, and the last time the family met the Prime Minister right after the Maharashtra election results, the PM had shared a few special moments with the little boy. Rudransh, who could not meet the Prime Minister, made sure that his special message reached the Prime Minister. Senior Shinde told PM Modi that Rudransh wanted something 'very special and important". Upon the Prime Minister's query, it was learned that the kid had asked his grandfather to ask the Prime Minister to give him a special fighter jet. There was a burst of laughter in the room as the DCM conveyed the request to the Prime Minister. 'We may need to do a strike any time soon, therefore you please ask the Prime Minister to give me a jet," Shinde ji warmly conveyed his grandson's message to the Prime Minister. The family also presented a portrait of Lord Shiva to the Prime Minister, signifying the success of Operation Sindoor. A local artist painted this in a matter of two days, and many on social media said that the message of the success of the operation was conveyed without words, only through the picture. Rudransh has great interest in toys, especially toy planes, but the fact that India's fighter jets have been able to teach Pakistan a lesson, especially in the recent Operation Sindoor, it is learned that he has conveyed to the family that fighter jets are his favourite, and that he may look to become a fighter jet pilot. The Prime Minister's amazing equation with children is no secret, especially with many stories being reported in the past, including Anant Kumar's grandson conveying that he wanted to be a Hanuman when he grew up, to the fact that Poonam Mahajan's daughter thought that Prime Minister Modi was the coolest grandpa in town. On Wednesday afternoon, the Prime Minister spent an hour with the Shinde family and another half an hour with the Deputy CM discussing issues of Maharashtra and national importance. Earlier in the day, Eknath Shinde also met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and conveyed the unconditional support of his party for the choice of the NDA to pick the next Vice-President of India. view comments 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
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rupali Ganguly on the leap and fresh start in the show: I am not just a Mother… I am Anupama
The much-loved show Anupamaa has redefined the way audiences connect with stories of strength, resilience, and self-discovery. At the heart of it all is Rupali Ganguly , who brings Anupama to life with grace and authenticity. Off-screen too, Rupali's journey is deeply rooted in love, family, and purpose. She often speaks fondly of her world, her husband Ashwin and her son Rudransh. who have been her biggest cheerleaders. Their unwavering support allowed her to enjoy the irreplaceable joy of motherhood and later, gave her the strength to return to the screen, stronger and more inspired. Rupali shared, "For a mother, her children and family always come first as did it with me… The elusive joy of becoming a mother was so overwhelming that for me it was imperative that I enjoy every bit of the growing-up years and soak in the joy of motherhood through Rudransh… That was my world, my family and I was happy and satiated till Anupamaa came along and challenged the actor in me… It is the husband and the family who give you the wings for your dreams… The men in my life Ashwin, Rudransh have been instrumental in me having the courage to bring Rajanji's vision to screen… As I always say Anupama is his journey and I'm blessed that he has chosen me to walk on her path. " She further added, "These men have given me the push to soar as Anupama and now as I take her forward on a new journey to our karambhoomi and my janambhoomi Mumbai… it becomes even more special. This is a journey of finding herself, her love for herself… perhaps losing her selflessness but yet not becoming selfish… feeling the ending of a path yet not losing her identity… I'm overjoyed and thoroughly excited to read and travel through this new chapter with Anupama where she perhaps will find what she has been looking for… herself…" Keep reading this space for more updates.
Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Calm in adversity: Rudransh Khandelwal wins Para gold the same way he dealt with losing left foot
On Monday morning, when 17-year-old Rudransh Khandelwal won the title in the men's P1 10m air pistol SH 1, edging out two-time Paralympics medallist Manish Narwal, in the WSPS World Cup in Changwon, South Korea, the first thing the Rajasthan shooter did was call his mother, Vinita. Ten years ago, Rudransh had lost his left foot in a cracker explosion during a wedding in Bharatpur and as the youngster won the gold on Monday, he reiterated to his mother the simple ways in which his kin has supported him. 'Right from the day of the incident, my family and friends have treated me the same way which they used to do prior to the accident. That's the biggest strength one can have,' Rudransh tells The Indian Express from South Korea. It was in January 2015 that the then seven-year-old Rudransh suffered shrapnel injuries due to the cracker explosion and the following days would see the family spending time going to various hospitals in Jaipur and Delhi for the treatment. 'While we would spend the next days anxiously visiting different hospitals, he would keep his cool. Post the operation, he would spend time watching cartoons at the hospital during his recovery time and would also tell us to be joyful,' recalls mother Vinita, who is a Civics lecturer in Bharatpur. Post his recovery, the Khandelwals would spend months finding the right prosthetic. The search would end at P&O International, a special prosthetic company in New Delhi. 'My husband and I did not want Rudransh to use a support. We wanted him to believe that he is at par with anybody,' Vinita says. Within a year of getting the prosthetic, Khandelwal would start shooting at the SBN Shooting Academy under coach Sumit Rathi. 'Kids between the ages of 8-10 would come and train dry shooting with us. In the case of Rudransh, I had to sit and hold the pistol and make him shoot. For the first six months, we did that just to make him understand the precision aspect of shooting. And slowly, I started shooting him in a standing position. Once we were able to find the perfect balancing position, which also required a lot of physical work, we worked on his grip,' the coach recalls. Khandelwal too remembers the early stages of his career. The Delhi University student remembers one incident which helped him understand one of the early lessons of life. 'During one of the state competitions, my prosthetic leg broke. I along with coach sir had to do jugaad with screws and other stuff to repair it and it was a lesson for me that I have to stand on my own come what may. Sometimes, the nerves in my thigh would swell due to continuous standing as we increased shooting shots from 30 shots to 100 shots but then I knew I had to suffer if I had to pursue my passion, which is shooting,' Rudransh says. The youngster would first break into the national para shooting team in 2022 and won his first world cup medal in WSPS World Cup in Osijek, Croatia in 2023 with a gold in P4 Mixed 50m Pistol SH 1 Category, where he also created the new world record score of 231.1. He followed up with another gold in the same World Cup with the title in the P1 Men's 10m air pistol SH 1 Event with a new junior world record. He won two silver medals in World Championships in Lima the same year apart from winning two silver medals in 2023 Asian Para Games. 'Rudransh's strength has been competing in both 50m and 10m events and the way he has managed to find a posture suited to his shooting style in both the events,' says national para pistol coach Subhash Rana. While the youngster had missed the final of the men's 10m air pistol SH 1 by just one spot in Paris Paralympics, the Indian shooter finished seventh in qualification with a score of 564. In the final, Khandewal was placed sixth after the second series. The elimination rounds saw Khandewal climbing from sixth spot to the gold medal position, edging out compatriot Narwal, by 0.3 points for the gold. 'Rudransh maintained his calm while being close to the elimination zone once in the final and the comeback would add to his confidence a lot,' says Jaiprakash Nautiyal, chief coach Indian Para Shooting team. Nitin Sharma is an Assistant Editor with the sports team of The Indian Express. Based out of Chandigarh, Nitin works with the print sports desk while also breaking news stories for the online sports team. A Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award recipient for the year 2017 for his story 'Harmans of Moga', Nitin has also been a two-time recipient of the UNFPA-supported Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity for the years 2022 and 2023 respectively. Nitin mainly covers Olympics sports disciplines with his main interests in shooting, boxing, wrestling, athletics and much more. The last 17 years with The Indian Express has seen him unearthing stories across India from as far as Andaman and Nicobar to the North East. Nitin also covers cricket apart from women's cricket with a keen interest. Nitin has covered events like the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the 2011 ODI World Cup, 2016 T20 World Cup and the 2017 AIBA World Youth Boxing Championships. An alumnus of School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, from where he completed his Masters in Mass Communications degree, Nitin has been an avid quizzer too. A Guru Nanak Dev University Colour holder, Nitin's interest in quizzing began in the town of Talwara Township, a small town near the Punjab-Himachal Pradesh border. When not reporting, Nitin's interests lie in discovering new treks in the mountains or spending time near the river Beas at his hometown. ... Read More
