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India Gazette
13-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Mandaviya leads 'Fit India Sundays' on cycle in Gujarat's Gandhinagar; The Great Khali graces 31st edition of event in Delhi
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 13 (ANI): The 31st edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was held successfully nationwide on Sunday morning as Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led a group of over 500 participants in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, as per a release from SAI media. Organised this week in partnership with Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), the pan-India cycling drive witnessed participation from over 7000 locations across the country, reinforcing the message of 'Fitness Ki Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz'. The participation included from 3000 Namo Fit India Cycling clubs. 'Fit India 'Sundays on Cycle' has now become a powerful nationwide initiative, carrying forward Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's Fit India mission with full power. It has truly become a series that's not just about fitness but also about national transformation. In over 7000 places, our youth today has actively participated in this movement,' mentioned Mandaviya in Gujarat, as quoted from a release by SAI media. Mandaviya also interacted with the Indian Youth Women's Handball team, who are currently undergoing their national coaching camp at the SAI NCOE Gandhinagar. The Gandhinagar event was flagged off by Arjuna Awardee and Para Powerlifting Chief Coach, Rajinder Singh Rahelu, at SAI Gandhinagar. The event was also attended by local dignitaries including MLAs, Mayor, Deputy Mayor, District Collector and Superintendent of Police. The participants across these events included people from leading PSUs like PSPB, ONGC, Indian Oil, GAIL, HPCL, BPCL, EIL, Oil India, CPCL, IGL, NRL, MNGL, HMEL, Petronet LNG, Balmer Lawrie, Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited, and ONGC MRPL, Gujarat Metro, NPCC, WAPCOS, LIC, and more. Lalit Kumar Watts, Advisor at Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB), said, 'The Fit India Sundays on Cycle is a great initiative under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narender Modi ji and Hon'ble Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. All oil companies under PSPB took part in this cycling drive as well as athletes from hockey, basketball, shooting, athletics and carrom, joined today.' In the national capital New Delhi, the 31st edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle took place at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium in a carnival like atmosphere which included rope skipping, Zumba and hatha yoga activities. Former WWE World Heavyweight champion and the only Indian to hold that feat, The Great Khali, flagged off the drive. Attended by over 3000 old and young fitness enthusiasts, Khali, 52, stressed the importance of fitness in Bharat becoming a 'Vishwaguru'. 'Our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dreams of India becoming a 'Vishwaguru', and that dream will come true only if we are healthy and strong. Let us all come together to strengthen this idea of Modiji and make everyone aware. Let's all take out one hour daily for fitness and handle the rest of life after that,' Khali said. Khali, aka Dalip Singh Rana, also urged youth to 'stay away from drugs' and focus on positive pursuits like fitness and sports. A special edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle was also organized in collaboration with Raahgiri Foundation in Gurgaon, which saw 700 participants cycling, doing yoga as well as take part in a plethora of fun games including street dance, ludo, carrom, snake & ladders, hand painting and more. The Fit India Sundays on Cycle is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), MY Bharat, Rope Skipping led by Shikha Gupta and Yogasana Bharat. More than 3000 Cycling Clubs are part of the movement and actively participate every Sunday. These cycling drives are conducted by several Khelo India Centres (KICs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India Accredited Academies (KIAAs), Regional Centres (RCs), as well as various National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) across the country. (ANI)
GMA Network
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz take on London before Barrio Fiesta 2025
Article Inside Page Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz turned their London work trip into a sweet sightseeing adventure ahead of Barrio Fiesta 2025. Kapuso power couple Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz are serving travel goals once again, this time, in London! Before hitting the stage for Barrio Fiesta 2025, the two All-Out Sundays stars made the most of their free time by exploring some of the city's most iconic sights. From strolling through the charming streets of Notting Hill to recreating the legendary Abbey Road crossing, JulieVer didn't miss a beat. They also dropped by the famous Big Ben and couldn't resist snapping a photo in one of London's classic red telephone booths, a total tourist must-see. Fans were treated to sweet and candid moments from their UK adventure, proving that whether onstage or off, Julie Anne and Rayver are always in sync. SEE HOW JULIEVER EXPLORED THE STREETS OF LONDON:
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
I Finally Found a Plush But Put-Together Sectional
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For the last seven years, I have been the proud owner of the couch. A fifteen-foot wide, six-piece, extra deep modular sectional wrapped in a delicious linen. (You know the one.) My now-husband and I bought it right after we got engaged and, immediately, got comfortable. Plenty of room to stretch out, sleep, or pack on friends during a party. It was especially appreciated during the Covid years when, living in New York City, couch time reached an all-time high. But, like all things, the piece ran its course. It began to bother me that when my parents were in town visiting, they would complain about getting on and off the notoriously low rise. The slouchiness, which once read as chic and casual, began to look sloppy. As my babies became toddlers, stains began to proliferate. When my husband and I moved this spring, I decided it was time for something new. I still loved the idea of a fluffy cream-colored sectional, but I wanted something more upright and with a higher seat. And, with two kids, a performance fabric would go a long way. Enter: the Sundays Get Together 5-Piece Sectional.$7930.00 at Founded in 2019 in Vancouver, Sundays makes west coast modern pieces that are neither too west coast nor too modern. Here, "west coast modern" really just means relaxed. Unfussy. They have clean lines, minimal frills, and are made from high-quality materials (FSC-certified wood, no sag springs, upholstery without any flame retardants). I got my first item from the brand in 2023—an oversized reading chair for my daughter's room—and I have been impressed by how it has stood up to toddler antics (read: snacks, spilled milk, general roughhousing). It felt like the leap to sofa was worth exploring. The Get Together Sectional is not the brand's only sectional, and they do have options that are more like my former sofa (the Movie Night Sectional, particularly). But even though this piece would be for my den, I still wanted something with a bit more structure. The Get Together seemed like the best balance of welcoming and well-kept. Now several months into having the piece in my home, I feel prepared to offer my full endorsement. Here's why. Delivery is always included in the price of your purchase at Sundays. For anyone who has grown attached to a listing online just to finally hit check-out and suddenly see an exorbitant and unexpected add-on for white glove delivery, you'll know how much a policy like this is appreciated. I found the shippers particularly accommodating in finding a date that worked for me to receive the piece as my move date became a bit of a moving target. Assembly was also included in my delivery and could not have gone smoother. The team helped my husband situate the couch in our new space and was patient about making sure the end result felt correct and that we were certain about how it was situated. No rushing at all. The truth is I got exactly what I was looking for: a plush sectional that is easy to flop on at the end of the night or sit upright on as I tap, tap, tap away at my keyboard, like I am right now. The sectional is a modular arrangement, which means there are several ways to set it up. I chose the five-piece option with a corner arrangement, meaning each piece has a back and the two end pieces have armrests (in other words, it does not have an ottoman tacked onto either end). The standard size, which is what I have, is 114" wide and and 114" deep and 37" high with a seat depth of 25". This is a big change from our previous sectional—and there is a larger size of this arrangement I could have chosen, but I am incredibly happy with how this sofa fills my space. The first week of sitting on my sofa, I will admit I wondered if there was any give expected in the cushions. You didn't bounce off when you sat down, but you didn't sink in, either. A few months later, they've broken ever-so-perfectly. The cushions don't require any fluffing, but the seats have relaxed just a hair. Happy to support you, should you want to be horizontal for a nap or propped up for a show. (I am also happy to report that my own parents have both sat down and stood up, no complaints, thanks to the high frame.) My previous couch actually washed pretty well given it wasn't a performance linen, but there were a few stains that crept up over the years that couldn't be fixed without damaging the fabric. The Sundays stain resistant fabric, however, is playing a different game. It's moisture-repellant—something my children tested immediately with cups of milk and water—and appropriate for the laundry machine (gentle cycle, mild detergent). I probably don't care enough about making sure all of the textiles in my home are non-toxic, but it is nice to know that one I spend so much time is made so cleanly. Absolutely. Furniture is painfully expensive these days—even the stuff made of crap. And it's been refreshing to embrace an investment piece that feels appropriately priced. (It's thousands of dollars less than my previous!) That I was a couple of years into another piece from the brand certainly quelled my anxiety in making such a big piece the focal part of such an important part of our home, but I am 100% confident I would buy other products from this brand for years to come.$7930.00 at You Might Also Like Kid Cudi Is All Right 16 Best Shoe Organizers For Storing and Displaying Your Kicks
CBC
14-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
Inuvik liquor store to open on Sundays for the summer
That's not very common in the North, where most territorial liquor stores are closed on Sundays. The owner says it's to better serve tourists and out-of-towners. The CBC's Dez Loreen has more.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Major energy supplier to give households 16 hours of free electricity every week from tomorrow
A MAJOR energy supplier is giving away four days' worth of free electricity to thousands of households from tomorrow. The offer will be available to customers on four Sundays from tomorrow. 1 These will include May 18, May 25, June 1 and June 8. The scheme is part of EDF's Sunday Saver Challenges, which give customers the chance to earn free electricity on Sundays by shifting when they use electricity during the week. To be eligible, bill payers need to move their energy usage away from the weekday peak hours of 4pm to 7pm every week from May 5. The more electricity customers shift away from these hours, the more free electricity they can earn, with between four and 16 hours up for grabs each week. The electricity is then added as credit to your account. For example, if you move 50% of your peak usage, you can earn up to 16 hours of free electricity to use the following Sunday. You could earn this by not using your dishwasher or washing machine during peak times, for example. Or you could batch cook your meals at the weekend and reheat them during the week. To be eligible for the free electricity you needed to have signed up for this challenge between April 28 and May 4 by visiting the Energy Hub in your MyAccount. But if you missed out this time, then do not worry. How to cut energy costs and get help with FOUR key household bills EDF frequently launches these challenges so check your emails and the My Account page regularly to ensure you sign up for the next one. You also need a smart meter that can send readings every half hour, or you must be able to set it up for 30-minute reads. You can adjust your smart meter settings by visiting Next go to the 'About Me' section, select 'Smart Meter Preferences' and choose the half-hourly option. You can track how much free electricity you have earned each week in the Energy Hub. How to save on your energy bills SWITCHING energy providers can sound like a hassle - but fortunately it's pretty straight forward to change supplier - and save lots of cash. Shop around - If you're on an SVT deal you are likely throwing away up to £250 a year. Use a comparion site such as uSwitch or to see what deals are available to you. The cheapest deals are usually found online and are fixed deals - meaning you'll pay a fixed amount usually for 12 months. Switch - When you've found one, all you have to do is contact the new supplier. It helps to have the following information - which you can find on your bill - to hand to give the new supplier. Your postcode Name of your existing supplier Name of your existing deal and how much you payAn up-to-date meter reading It will then notify your current supplier and begin the switch. It should take no longer than three weeks to complete the switch and your supply won't be interrupted in that time. It should also tell you which Sunday you can use it. Sunday Saver participants have earned more than six million free hours since last year, which are worth more than £1.6million. EDF is not the only energy supplier that will give you free electricity. Next Next is giving new and existing customers free electricity on every bank holiday until March 2026. The next one is on the Spring Bank Holiday on May 26. Next has said its offer could save households £3.50 on every bank holiday - which would save you around £21 over the course of a year. To be eligible you need to sign up for the supplier's Pledge tariff. The tariff is fixed for a year and offers rates that track below the Ofgem price cap, which is currently £1,849 a year for the average household. Ovo Energy Ovo Energy is giving households two hours of free electricity every week during the summer. The free electricity is available to customers who signed up to Ovo's free rewards programme, Ovo Beyond. The hours will be available from May 5 until August 31. Every week, customers can choose when to use their free electricity in a variety of weekday and weekend time slots. These include: 9am - 10am on specified weekdays 1pm - 2pm on specified weekdays 9pm - 10pm on specified weekdays 10am - 12pm Sundays The sessions avoid peak hours to help reduce pressure on the grid. You will need to choose your time slot for the following week in a selection window. Customers simply need to sign up to the rewards through the Ovo app or their account. The supplier is also giving customers the chance to win free energy if they reduce their consumption at peak times. The Power Move offer allows customers the chance to win up to £2,000 of free energy if they use 85% or more of their energy at off-peak times. For every month a customer's peak energy usage is less than 15% they are entered into a prize draw. Five customers win the top prize of £2,000 worth of energy to use over one year. Meanwhile, 300 win £50 prizes and 26,695 receive £2 of free energy. To sign up visit Scottish Power Scottish Power's Power Save scheme gives customers the chance to access half-price electricity between 11am and 4pm every Saturday and Sunday. Customers need to register to become a Power Saver to have half of the cost of the energy they use during these hours refunded. The supplier will also occasionally launch an ad-hoc Power Saver event during the week. You need to have a smart meter to become a Power Saver. To sign up visit the Scottish Power website. Octopus Energy Octopus Energy customers who sign up for 'Octoplus' can take part in free electricity sessions when the wholesale price falls below zero. The sessions last for an hour and customers can use electricity and receive credits for using more electricity than they usually would. All customers with a smart meter, including smart payment meters, receive an alert the day before a session. When the sessions begin they can up their energy usage, for example by charging gadgets or cooking. Any extra electricity they use beyond their normal usage is credited back to their account. Energy bill increase The average dual fuel energy bill for those on a variable tariff rose from £1,739 a year to £1,849 last month. This was a 6.4% increase and will add £111 a year to household bills. The increase impacted 22 million households in England, Scotland and Wales that are not on a fixed energy tariff. At the same time, council tax and car bills also rose. free boilers and energy bill discounts. You may also be able to get a free energy grant to help you with your bills.
