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Economic Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Ministry of Defence to establish Services Selection Board in Guwahati
The Defence Ministry considers Assam's proposal for a Services Selection Board Centre in Guwahati. Rajnath Singh informed Himanta Biswa Sarma about this consideration. Sarma requested the centre to aid North Eastern candidates. Existing centres are far from the region. Sarma assured land availability. The ministry examines a joint selection centre for the Army and Air Force. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Guwahati: The Ministry of Defence has informed that the proposal of the Government of Assam seeking to establish a Services Selection Board (SSB) Centre at Guwahati is under active has been informed through a communiqué written to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 6th August, may be noted that with an aim to provide a vital platform for the selection of officers in the Armed Forces and inspire the local youth to pursue careers in the Defence Forces, Sarma wrote a letter to the Ministry of Defence on 20th February, 2025. Through the letter,Sarma sought help of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to establish a dedicated SSB Centre in stated that the candidates from the North Eastern Region find it challenging to access existing SSB Centres, as they are located in the Northern, Central and Southern Indian also assured of availability of vacant military land within Guwahati for the purpose of setting up the Guwahati SSB Centre In reply, the Ministry of Defence said that the matter has been examined and the feasibility of establishing a joint Selection Centre, North East for Army and Air Force in Guwahati is under active view of this, Chief Minister thanked Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and expressed his gratitude for establishing the SSB Centre in Guwahati for the benefits of the youth of the North Eastern Region.
News18
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rannvijay Singha Shares Chilling Memories of Kargil War On Vijay Diwas: ‘Days Filled With Anxiety'
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Rannvijay Singha remembers his father's role in the 1999 war and shares how he chose to serve the armed forces in his own way. On 26th July, the country is celebrating Kargil Vijay Diwas and recalling the sacrifices of hundreds of soldiers who stood against all threats to India. Actor and host Rannvijay Singha also comes from a family of soldiers, and 26 years ago, his father, Lt Gen (retd) Iqbal Singh Singha, was posted as a Colonel in the Poonch-Batalik sector during the 1999 Kargil War. As we celebrate this special day, Rannvijay recalled that time. In a conversation with HT, Rannvijay shared, 'For my family, the fauj (army) was the only way of life. In the 1980s, Punjab was the field area, and by the early 1990s, we were posted to Jammu and Kashmir, where we witnessed action while living in various locations." While recalling the memory of the first war of his generation, Rannvijay got emotional and shared, 'Kargil Vijay Diwas brings back memories my generation witnessed firsthand. My father and uncles were directly involved. That's when I truly understood what it means to be part of something greater than yourself — the meaning of patriotism and our collective consciousness as Indians." He recalled how he rushed home when the war broke out, and due to security reasons, he had no way to contact his father directly. 'Those were days filled with anxiety,' the actor said while recalling that the family relied on periodic updates. While his job was to motivate the children through sports and activities, senior women 'mentored young officers' wives." With a family who has been serving in the army for generations, it was assumed that Rannvijay would join them too. 'I even cleared the SSB (Services Selection Board)," he recalled, but destiny had other plans. Rannvijay was quite hesitant to ask his father about his career choices, but when they spoke, his father told him, 'You have officer-like qualities but can also serve by spreading awareness about the armed forces." 'Now, when I participate in the Mhow Infantry Run or bike runs on Kargil Diwas, or motivate youth to join the services, I understand what he meant by 'serving the army from outside'," Rannvijay concluded. Rannvijay Singha began his career in 2003 as the winner of MTV Roadies Season 1. His charm and leadership led him to host multiple seasons of the show. He later ventured into acting, appearing in films and web series. He was most recently seen in Mismatched. 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.
NDTV
18-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Asim Munir Will Know Pain The Day...": Father Of Navy Officer Killed In Pahalgam
New Delhi: Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, aged 26, got married on April 16. Less than a week later, he was gunned down by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. An image of Himanshi Narwal, his wife, sitting next to his body became one of the defining images of one of the worst terror attacks in living memory. Today, Lt Narwal's father, Rajesh, lives with a grief he describes as unrelenting, and one that, he says, Pakistan's military chief General Asim Munir will only understand if "someone harms his son or daughter." "He (General Asim Munir) will only be able to understand my pain the day someone harms his son or daughter. The day he learns that his son or daughter was killed in a terrorist attack, only then will he understand the pain. If I, an ordinary person, were given a gun to shoot and took his son or daughter, then he would know the pain," Rajesh Narwal told NDTV. The wedding ceremony in Karnal was followed by a reception three days later. The couple left for Kashmir on their honeymoon. On April 22, while the newlyweds sat in the scenic meadow of Baisaran -- also referred to as 'Mini Switzerland' -- sharing a plate of bhelpuri, a gunman approached and shot Lt Narwal in the head at point-blank range. "I can't even cry in front of my family," Rajesh Narwal told NDTV. "My wife, my parents, they are all broken. But I must stay composed so they feel I am strong. There is no peace of mind. It's been so many days, and we can't sleep. Our minds are in a complete blackout. No one is able to sleep for more than two or three hours. When we go to the psychiatrist, they prescribe medicines. But there is no cure for this. We develop other ailments. This is how we are." Lt Narwal's body was flown from Kashmir to the national capital before being taken to his hometown. Naval personnel, family, and local residents lined up to pay final respects. The officer's cap rested atop his coffin as his widow performed the final rites. A bright student, he joined the Navy through the Services Selection Board, rising to the rank of Lieutenant within two years. His father, a student of international relations and diplomacy himself, described Vinay as a child drawn to the military from an early age. "He was fascinated by soldiers. He would drag me to the roadside to watch convoys. He had that spark, leadership, courage, discipline. My wife, parents and I built him together over thirty years. We taught him to speak the truth and live with integrity. He lived fearlessly. He died that way. He is - and will always be - my hero," Rajesh Narwal told NDTV. "Vinay is always on my mind, 24 hours a day. When I wake up in the morning, he is the first thing I see." Speaking on the designation of The Resistance Front by the United States as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), Rajesh Narwal welcomed the move, but said symbolism was not enough. The TRF, a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, was accused of claiming responsibility for multiple attacks, including the one in Pahalgam. "The US government has taken this step, but it's not something that happened overnight. The TRF was formed in 2019 when our government revoked Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. It is their mask. Terrorist organisations, whether in India or any corner of the world, are not finished just by sanctions. I believe that such organisations, whose ideology is to spread terrorism and harm society, must face more than sanctions. This should not be limited to our country or the US. Sanctions alone are not enough. When we see their photos and identify their ideology, their actions, and their funding sources, where the money comes from and which organisations support them, then we know who they are. They should be eradicated," Rajesh Narwal told NDTV. In what the Indian government termed a "measured and proportionate" military response, the Army on the night of July 16 launched Operation Sindoor, striking nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The locations included Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bahawalpur, Rawalakot, Chakswari, Bhimber, Neelum Valley, Jhelum, and Chakwa.
India Today
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Tanvi The Great review: Soulful acting bogged down by uneven pacing, flat execution
The soul of every underdog story is the universal spirit of human resilience and rising against all odds. Be it fighting limitations or battling adversaries, the journey must relate to human struggles. In order to find resonance among audiences, the narrative needs to honour the emotional engagement with subtle nuances and fleshed-out characters. Writer, director and producer Anupam Kher's emotional drama commences as a light-hearted take on autism, coupled with serene landscapes and heartfelt interactions. Do the plot, direction and performances serve justice to a delicately sensitive and crucial subject that demands human attention?advertisementDebutant Shubhangi Dutt accepts a Herculean challenge as ambitious as director Kher's vision as she portrays the titular role in 'Tanvi The Great'. Shubhangi, as Tanvi, considers herself to be different but no less. Inspired by her deceased father, Captain Samar Raina (Karan Tacker), an Indian Army officer, Tanvi dreams of hoisting the national flag in the Siachen at the Line of Control (LoC).While the protagonist is well-intended and determined, just like the film's narrative, there are many obstacles to her path. Can a specially-challenged individual qualify for the Services Selection Board (SSB) exams and join the Indian Army? Can an autistic girl undergo the intense physical training of the defence forces? Are patriotism and self-confidence the ultimate fuel to make you worthy of the army uniform? 'Tanvi The Great' begins as a deeply moving story, skillfully weaving a narrative of human compassion with high emotional stakes. However, the film loses focus, weighed down by an overly ambitious emotional arc that drifts from its promising inner turmoil and angst due to the constant pursuit of not being heard has been amicably portrayed by Shubhangi. Under Kher's direction, the actor gave it her best shot in her first film. Her dedication to the craft reflects in her committed performance as an autistic girl, a challenging role for any newcomer does an incredible job of extracting the acting brilliance of all the actors on board. However, the movie somehow loses its sheen as an emotionally enriching story. 'Tanvi The Great' bets big on Tanvi's dreams, but they unravel like glossy daydreams, not a grounded arc. The SSB (Service Selection Board) training feels more staged than lived-in, lacking the grit of real stakes. Defence protocols get tossed aside like plot afterthoughts, leaving realism in the inclination towards classical music and bhajans could have been a powerful window into her inner world. The film instead reduces a potentially nuanced trait to a caricature of savant-like brilliance. The protagonist's training under Major Srinivasan (Arvind Swami), her late father's former acquaintance, does have potential for emotional depth. But this setup is also squandered by an unrealistic training of showing the gruelling, incremental process required for qualifying the SSB (Service Selection Board), the film reduces Tanvi's preparation to drilling and an adrenaline-fuelled heroic act. The idea that, with minimal training, courage, will-power and endurance, the protagonist has the potential to clear SSB and reach the interview stage seems completely implausible. The SSB is a gauntlet that tests candidates over days, yet the film bypasses this reality, opting for a shortcut that diminishes Tanvi's agency and the authenticity of her biggest drawback of the story remains its portrayal of the Indian Army defying military and national security protocols. This fantasy, justified by the simplistic notion that "everyone has the right to dream", is a testament to the tonal clumsiness. The film's creative liberty as an excuse for emotional arc and human sensitivities ends up undervaluing the sanctity of our defence Shroff's Brigadier Joshi aka Tiger helps Tanvi to fulfill her dream. Equating the Indian Army as benevolent enablers of personal dreams, 'Tanvi: The Great' undermines the institution's discipline and the gravity of its one of the light-hearted, satirical moments meant for humour, the portrayal of a Gen-Z caricature is yet another lazy attempt at depicting youth. The stereotypical portrayal of a social media influencer, greeting elders with 'What's up' and 'yo man' peaks the ultimate cringe level. A half-baked character sketch about the obsession with selfies and Instagram followers hampers the otherwise serious tone of a sensitive 'Tanvi: The Great' deserves credit for centering a neurodivergent character. But instead of exploring the systemic barriers faced by autistic individuals, the film uses Tanvi's condition to justify its fantastical plot points. This approach reduces autism to a mere narrative device. The story prioritises sentimentality over substance and fails to offer an inspiring as a troubled grandfather pained by his granddaughter's struggles, once again proves his acting prowess. Throughout the film, he remains completely invested in Colonel Raina's character. His commanding screen presence gives a glimpse of his versatility. This yet again highlights the wonders 'Tanvi: The Great' would have done with well-woven characters and nuanced Joshi as a compassionate single mother is convincing in every frame. The talented ensemble of Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, Karan Tacker and Arvind Swamy don't have enough scope in a one-dimensional film could have crafted a narrative of genuine resilience. Instead, it turns a grounded story into a Disney-esque fantasy. The tired cliches, like the Ge- Z caricature, could have been avoided to create a cast of authentic, relatable The Great' begins with a spark of promise, fuelled by strong performances and a heartfelt premise. But its insistence on exaggerated heroics, implausible plot devices, and stereotypical portrayals derails its potential. The result is a film that tries too hard to make its protagonist 'special', forgetting that her humanity - her flaws, struggles, and quiet triumphs - would have been based on sensitive subjects demand care, authenticity, and restraint. This film, sadly, delivers none of these.- Ends2 out of 5 stars for 'Tanvi: The Great'
Scroll.in
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scroll.in
‘Tanvi the Great' review: A feel-good film about an autistic woman's Army dream
Some years ago, Anupam Kher started volunteering with a school for specially abled children in Mumbai. So he can claim to know what he is talking about when he directs Tanvi The Great, a film about a young autistic woman. Co-written with Abhishek Dixit, the film stars Kher's niece Shubhangi as Tanvi. Kher himself plays Colonel Raina, a retired military officer who lives alone in Lansdowne. His regimented life is disrupted when his daughter-in-law Vidya (Pallavi Joshi), an autism expert, deposits her autistic daughter Tanvi (Shubhangi) with him for a few months. Tanvi's father Samar (Karan Tacker) died in military action. For an elderly man whose parenting skills have rusted, any kid who fusses about her room, has restricted food choices and insists on rearranging the furniture is a handful. Raina is thrown off when Tanvi, instead of continuing her lessons at a music class run by Raza (Boman Irani), insists on joining the army. The stern Major Srinivasan (Arvind Swamy), whose life Samar had saved, is manipulated into admitting Tanvi to the Services Selection Board training. The recalcitrant teen who 'runs like a duck' (according to the Major) is soon training perfectly with the best of them. The gradual understanding that develops between Raina and Tanvi is the emotional heart-warming part of the story. When autism isn't understood too well by people, it does not help to portray Tanvi's antics as cute or funny (the recent Sitaare Zameen Par had the same problem). The reduction of Tanvi's symptoms with military training suggests that there is nothing like some discipline and focus to make them like the others. The word 'normal' gets Vidya bristling. When Raina asks what is the opposite of normal, the answer he eventually comes up with is 'extraordinary'. Vidya has coined the slogan "Different but not less' for Tanvi, which works in her case. Eventually, what Tanvi accomplishes is like a fairy tale. Shot with a kind of golden glow by Keiko Nakahara, with MM Keeravani's music adding to the happy mood, Tanvi The Great is a gooey chocolate of a film – a bit too sweet but also feel-good. Anupam Kher's performance is a highlight, with Raina building up a rapport with Tanvi that gets more charming as his mind opens to accept her strong will. Raina's expression softens from irritation to empathy, with some help from his army buddy, Brigadier Joshi (Jackie Shroff in a pleasant cameo). Shubhangi does well as Tanvi, consistent in her portrayal of an autistic teenager whose determination takes her where she wants to go. Play
