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Time of India
15-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
From civilian roots to Army greens: Against all odds, Vadodara youth joins Indian Army
Vadodara: With no military lineage to guide him and rejection letters piling up, Prashant Chaudhary could have easily given up. But the 25-year-old from Vadodara held fast to a dream he had nurtured since childhood — to wear the Army uniform. That dream turned into reality recently at the Indian Military Academy's (IMA)passing out parade in Dehradun, where he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Indian Army. Fuelled by his passion for the defence services, Chaudhary joined the Naval wing of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in Vadodara while studying in Class 9 at Baroda High School, Alkapuri. After graduating with a BTech in civil engineering from Babaria Institute of Technology with 85% marks, he began preparing for competitive exams to join the armed forces. However, the road to the Indian Army was far from easy. It took Chaudhary five attempts to finally earn a permanent commission, securing All India Ranks (AIR) multiple times along the way. In 2022, Chaudhary made his first attempt by appearing at the Kolkata Recruitment Board, one of the five Service Selection Boards (SSBs) of the Indian Navy, responsible for selecting candidates for both permanent and short service commission (SSC) officer positions. He even bagged All India Rank (AIR) 2, but since he had 2.5 vision in his eyes, he did not meet the eyesight requirements of the Indian Navy, in which a candidate should not have a power of more than +1.5. Two months later, he applied at the Allahabad SSB for recruitment as an Indian Army officer but was not selected. His third attempt was also in the same year when he appeared at SSB in Bengaluru, also for officer positions in the Indian Army, but he was not selected there as well. Undeterred by three failed attempts, Chaudhary continued his efforts. In 2023, he got selected with AIR 1 in civil engineering from the SSC Bhopal in the technical exam conducted by the UPSC, after which he was supposed to undergo eight months of rigorous training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. "But as fate would have it, on the day he was about to board a train to join OTA, Chennai, a vacancy for a permanent position through the Indian Army's Technical Graduate Entry Course (TGC) came out. The train was delayed by six hours, which provided him an opportunity to fill up the form and apply for the exam," said Chaudhary's father, C L Chaudhary. "While he was undergoing training at OTA, Chennai, he appeared for the TGC exam conducted by UPSC in Bengaluru. He secured AIR second in the exam, in which there were only seven vacancies in the civil engineering department. Finally, it was last month that he got commissioned as a lieutenant in the army at the passing out parade of the IMA, Dehradun," said his father, an officer in the Dedicated Freight Corridor, Vadodara, under the Ministry of Railways. The senior Chaudhary was recently honoured by the Union railway minister with an annual award.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Fulbright programme gets underway in Kashi
Varanasi: For the first time, the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) Programme is being organised at Sant Atulanand Residential Academy (SARA), Holapur. As part of this international educational exchange, three delegates from the United States—Alyze Rabideau, Jamie Schorsch, and Susan Mathison — are on a week-long academic visit at SARA from July 11 to July 17. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They will interact with students and faculty, observe classroom practices, and immerse themselves in India's rich cultural and educational landscape. Their engagement is poised to build bridges across classrooms and continents, promoting mutual respect and shared learning. The TGC Programme, an initiative of the US Department of State, aims to cultivate global competence and foster cross-cultural understanding through teacher exchanges and collaborative learning. The activities will include interactive sessions, heritage walks, cultural performances, and community outreach programs, offering the delegates an authentic experience of Varanasi's spiritual and historical ethos. This first-of-its-kind initiative amplifies Kashi's emerging role as a hub of modern, globally connected education.
Nikkei Asia
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Nikkei Asia
Japan fashion show lands in Indonesia for cross-cultural pop showcase
Models on the runway at the Indonesian edition of the Tokyo Girls Collection fashion festival in Jakarta on July 5. (Photo by Tomoyoshi Oshikiri) TOMOYOSHI OSHIKIRI JAKARTA -- The Tokyo Girls Collection festival, a massive showcase for fashion and music from Japan, debuted in Indonesia over the weekend with designers and artists from both countries. The two-day event through Sunday in Jakarta was the first full-scale Indonesian edition of TGC, a twice-yearly show targeting teen girls and young women and run by Japanese company W Tokyo.
Globe and Mail
30-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Toogood Gold Completes Qualifying Transaction
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2025) - Toogood Gold Corp. (TSXV: SMTH.P) (formerly named Smithe Resources Corp.) (the " Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced acquisition (the " Transaction") of TGC Gold Corp. (" TGC"), which constitutes the "Qualifying Transaction" of the Company pursuant to TSX Venture Exchange (the " Exchange") Policy 2.4 - Capital Pool Companies. The Transaction Prior to completing the Transaction, the Company changed its name from "Smithe Resources Corp." to "Toogood Gold Corp.". The new CUSIP number of the common shares is 890367105 and the new ISIN number of the common shares is CA8903671052. The Transaction was completed by way of a share exchange under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, whereby the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding securities of TGC in exchange for securities of the Company on a 1:1 basis. In connection with the Transaction, the Company issued 19,600,000 common shares to former shareholders of TGC. In connection with the Transaction, the Company paid a finder's fee of 1,375,000 common shares to an arm's length finder. Subject to receipt of final approval of the Exchange, it is anticipated that the common shares of the Company will commence trading on the Exchange under the ticker symbol "TGC" as a Tier 2 issuer (the " Listing"). The anticipated trading date will be announced in a subsequent news release once confirmed. In connection with the Transaction, in accordance with the requirements of the Exchange, certain securityholders of the Company have entered into a Tier 2 Value Security Escrow Agreement (the " Escrow Agreement") in respect of 20,975,000 common shares of the Company. Under the terms of the Escrow Agreement, 10% of such escrowed shares will be released upon issuance of the final bulletin of the Exchange in respect of the Transaction, with subsequent 15% releases occurring 6, 12, 18, 24 and 30 months from such date. Going forward, the Company will operate as a natural resource company focused on the acquisition, development, and operation of mineral properties. At this stage, its principal focus will be the exploration and development of the Toogood Gold Project. Under the terms of an option agreement (the " Option Agreement") with Prospector Metals Corp. (" Prospector"), TGC holds the right to acquire a 100% interest in the Toogood Gold Project, which consists of 16 mineral licenses encompassing 481 claims located in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Concurrently with the closing of the Transaction, the Company issued 5,000,000 common shares to Prospector pursuant to the terms of the Option Agreement. Further details regarding the Transaction can be found in the company's Filing Statement (the " Filing Statement") dated March 31, 2025 filed under the company's profile on SEDAR+. Concurrent Financing On June 27, 2025, the Company completed a non-brokered private placement (the " Concurrent Financing") for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,522,640, consisting of: (i) 5,858,000 common shares of the Company, each qualifying as a "flow-through share" as such term is defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the " Flow-Through Shares"), at a price of $0.13 per Flow-Through Share for gross proceeds of $761,540; and (ii) 27,611,000 non flow-through common shares of the Company (the " Non-FT Shares") at a price of $0.10 per Non-FT Share for gross proceeds of $2,761,100. Prior to completing the Listing, the Company expects to close a second tranche of the Concurrent Financing, such that the aggregate gross proceeds of first and second tranche of the Concurrent Financing will be up to $4,500,000. In connection with the Concurrent Financing, certain finders received: (i) a cash commission in the aggregate amount of approximately $175,815, representing 8.0% of the gross proceeds of the Flow-Through Shares and Non-FT Shares collectively sourced by such finders; and (ii) an aggregate amount of 1,643,400 finder warrants (each, a " Finder Warrant"), equal to 8.0% of the Flow-Through Shares and Non-FT Shares collectively sourced by such finders. Each Finder Warrant is exercisable for one common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.10 per share for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. The proceeds of the Concurrent Financing will be used to fund (i) expenses of the Transaction and the Concurrent Financing, (ii) the exploration and development of the Toogood Gold Project, located in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and (iii) working capital requirements of the Company following completion of the Transaction. All securities issued pursuant to the Concurrent Financing are subject to a hold period of four months plus a day from the date of issuance. For more information, refer to the Company's Filing Statement, which is available under the company's profile on SEDAR+. Board and Management In connection with the completion of the Transaction, the Company is pleased to announce its Board of Directors as follows: Matthew Roma, Darren Devine and Colin Smith. In addition, the Company is pleased to announce its executive management as follows: Colin Smith (CEO), Cheryll Lingal (CFO and Corporate Secretary) and Jo Price (Vice-President, Exploration). Issued and Outstanding Share Capital The following table sets out the issued and outstanding share capital of the Company on a non-diluted basis following the completion of the Transaction and the first closing of the Concurrent Financing: All currency references in the news release are in Canadian currency unless otherwise noted. About Toogood Gold Corp. Toogood Gold Corp. is a natural resource company focused on the acquisition, development, and operation of mineral properties. At this stage, its principal focus is on the exploration and development of the Toogood Gold Project. Under the terms of an option agreement with Prospector Metals Corp., TGC holds the right to acquire a 100% interest in the Toogood Gold Project, which consists of 16 mineral licenses encompassing 481 claims located in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TOOGOOD GOLD CORP. Colin Smith, CEO & Director For further information regarding the Company, please contact: Cheryll Lingal Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary cheryll@ 604.209.8643 This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the " U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements, including statements in respect of the final Exchange approval and listing date and the proposed use of proceeds from the Concurrent Financing. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, the forward-looking statements require management to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is significant risk that the forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate, that the management's assumptions may not be correct and that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Generally forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "anticipate", "will", "expect", "may", "continue", "could", "estimate", "forecast", "plan", "potential" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect which, without limiting the generality of the following, include: risks inherent in exploration activities; the impact of exploration competition; unexpected geological or hydrological conditions; changes in government regulations and policies, including trade laws and policies; failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities; volatility and sensitivity to market prices; volatility and sensitivity to capital market fluctuations; the ability to raise funds through private or public equity financings; environmental and safety risks including increased regulatory burdens; weather and other natural phenomena; and other exploration, development, operating, financial market and regulatory risks. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof or the dates specifically referenced in this press release, where applicable. Except as required by applicable securities laws and regulation, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Indian Army gets 419 new officers; Sri Lankan Army chief reviews parade, recalls own training days at IMA
Dehradun: A total of 451 officer cadets who were commissioned into the armies of their respective countries participated in the spring term passing out parade of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun on Saturday. Among them were 419 officer cadets commissioned into the Indian Army and 32 from friendly foreign nations. Sri Lanka Army Commander Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, an alumnus of IMA, reviewed the parade. Lt Gen Rodrigo, who passed out in 1990, is the first foreign military chief to return to his alma mater as chief guest and reviewing officer. The cadets on parade belonged to the 156 Regular Course, 45th Technical Entry Scheme (TES), 139th Technical Graduate Course (TGC), Special Commissioned Officers (SCO-54), and contingents from the nine foreign countries. The cadets marched to tunes like 'Sare Jahan Se Achha' and 'Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja' in precise formations, in a reflection of the rigorous training and discipline instilled at the academy. Addressing the cadets, Lt Gen Rodrigo said, "This place doesn't just train officers; it forges bonds that last a lifetime". He also recounted memories from his own training days fondly, including sharing an anecdote about "my first haircut at the IMA barber shop." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cervecería Nacional CFD: Calcula cuánto podrías ganar invirtiendo solo $100 Empieza a invertir Inscríbete ahora Undo The Sri Lankan Army chief urged cadets to wear their uniforms "not just with pride, but with purpose" as it is "a symbol of their nation's trust and a reminder that they represent something greater than themselves." "Respect isn't granted with a commission; it's earned daily through conduct, character, and choices…True leadership is tested not in peace, but in the chaos of conflict, as I experienced during Sri Lanka's long and difficult internal strife," he said. He called on the young officers to uphold the values of discipline, integrity, loyalty, and honour, describing them as the sacred pillars of military life. "The country's safety, welfare and honour come first, then the honour, safety and welfare of the men you command. Your own safety and comfort comes last," Rodrigo added, calling it a timeless lesson he had learnt at the academy. He urged the officer cadets to "lead from the front and be a source of strength in fear, a beacon in doubt, and hope in despair." "Never forget the men you lead. They will follow you into fire, but only when they know you'll be at the front," he said. He concluded his address with a quote of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw:"Be truthful, be honest, be fearless and the rest will follow." The Sword of Honour for overall performance, as well as the silver medal, was awarded to Academy Cadet Adjutant Anni Nehra. The gold medal went to Academy Under Officer Ronit Ranjan, while Battalion Under Officer Anurag Verma received the bronze. Among international trainees, Nepal's Nishan Balami earned top honours. The Chief of Army Staff Banner for best overall company was awarded to Keren Company. (With agency inputs) Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
