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- News18
Ridhima rides a roller coaster to take lead in 10th leg of WPGT
Kolar (Karnataka), Jul 24 (PTI) Ridhima Dilawari, who has not won since 2022, produced a round with seven birdies to take a four-shot lead into the final round of the 10th leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour here on Thursday. It was a roller coaster of a ride for her with seven birdies, three bogeys and a double bogey in a card of 2-under 70. Lying third after the first round, Ridhima was three under through the first five holes, but she gave away four shots over the next four holes with back-to-back bogeys on the sixth and the seventh and a double bogey on the ninth for a 1-over 37. Birdies on the 10th and the 12th were followed by a bogey on the 13th. Birdies on the 14th and the 16th ensured a solid 2-under round as she finished with pars on the last two holes. Overnight leader Neha Tripathi (69-77) slipped in the second round with one birdie, four bogeys and a double bogey, while Amandeep Drall made a big move up with a second straight round of 73. Amandeep had four birdies, three of which came between the 10th and the 13th, besides three bogeys and a double bogey. Amandeep and Neha were tied second at 2-over 146. Amateur Saanvi Somu carded one of the three under par rounds with a 71 that had four birdies against three bogeys. Oviya Reddi (73) and Seher Atwal (75) were tied fifth at 4-over 148. Vani Kapoor made a big improvement on her first round score with a 2-under 70 that took her to tied-seventh place alongside Heena Kang (72), Gauri Karhade (73) and Durga Nittur (79) as they completed the top-10 at 5-over 149. A total of 27 players made the cut for the final round. PTI Cor AH AH view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 20:45 IST 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.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Golf: Amandeep takes 2-shot lead despite late bogeys in 9th leg of WPGT
Hosur (Tamil Nadu): Amandeep Drall, who is slowly working her way back to the kind of form that gave her a bunch of wins on the domestic Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour, opened with a fine 3-under 69 to take a two- shot lead in the first round of the ninth Leg of the Hero WPGT at the Clover Greens. Amandeep dropped two late bogeys on the 16th and the 17th holes but despite that she had a handy lead over seasoned Neha Tripathi and Seher Atwal, who carded 1-under 71 each. Five other players Vidhatri Urs, Anaggha Venkatesh; Jasmine Shekar, Sneha Singh and Jahaanvie Walia shot even par 72 each to be Tied-fourth. Amandeep Drall, who has had one win in eight starts this season, was a modest even par after seven holes with one birdie on the second, which was erased by a bogey on the sixth. She then had a great run from the eighth to the 12th with four birdies, including three in a row from the eighth to the 11th. Towards the end, she added a birdie on the 15th, at which point she was 5-under for the day. The two bogeys saw her slip to 3-under but keep the lead. Neha had a good run of four birdies in the middle of the round from the ninth to the 12th besides one other birdie and four bogeys. Seher Atwal had four birdies against three bogeys and three of her bogeys came between the ninth and the 12th holes. Amateur Saanvi Somu, a four-time runner-up, was the top amateur with a round of 73 that included one of the day's three eagles on the Par-5 second. She had an eagle, one birdie, two bogeys and a double bogey. Two other players, Karishma Govind and amateur Ayushi Dutta also recorded eagles on the same hole. Saanvi was Tied- ninth alongside Kriti Chowhan and Lavanya Jadon, who also shot 73 each. Four players, including the experienced Ridhima Dilawari, Gauri Karhade, Durga Nittur and Anvvi Dahhiya were Tied-12th with a score of 74 each. The Order of Merit leader and four-time winner this season, Vani Kapoor, struggled to 3-over 75 with three birdies against four bogeys and a double bogey. She was lying T-16 and eight shots behind her friend Amandeep.
Business Upturn
12-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Boardroom Dreams Take Flight: Punjab's Business Blasters Light Up IIT Ropar
Spearheaded by the Government of Punjab and the State Education Department, through its NGO implementation partner Udhyam Learning Foundation , the Business Blasters program builds on the Entrepreneurial Mindset Curriculum now rolled out from Class 9 onwards — turning classroom curiosity into community-changing ventures. Business Wire India In the auditorium of IIT Ropar, the energy felt less like a student showcase and more like a startup summit — stalls buzzing, pitches echoing, investors leaning in, and parents wiping proud tears. At the heart of it all stood 40 student-led businesses — built by Class 11 students from Punjab's government schools, who transformed classroom ideas into tangible, market-tested, and revenue-generating ventures. And today, they lit up the pitch. Amandeep and Zeenat from Rupnagar stood proudly behind their Creative Girl Resin Art stall — where keychains and decor pieces, handcrafted with resin and heart, flew off the shelves. What started as a passion project during their free periods now looked like a full-fledged design label. From Moga, the all-girls team BB Choco turned chocolate into a conversation — offering healthy, homemade treats that had even the adults asking, 'when should we restock?' Their cocoa creations weren't just sweet — they were smart, guilt-free, and proudly homegrown. In the center aisle, Electrical Sharks from Pathankot showcased their retrofitted electric bicycle — a sleek, silent mobility solution built using local parts and even more local ambition. 'It's not recycling,' one of them smiled, 'it's revolting against pollution.' Over at the driving simulator station, the A3 Driving Game from Malerkotla had guests queuing up to try their innovation — a low-cost, interactive driving game designed to help beginners learn road safety and combat the rising tide of rash driving deaths in India. In a quieter corner, Herby Sprinkle from Patiala handed out samples of their tangy herbal amchur and masala blends — sun-dried mangoes, traditional spices, and Ayurvedic wisdom in every packet. 'We just used what our dadi used to,' smiled Harnoor, one of the co-founders, 'and now people are asking where they can order it online.' But the day wasn't just about exhibition — it was also about elevation. The top 10 student teams were selected for a high-stakes, Shark Tank-style showdown, where they pitched their businesses live to a jury of CEOs, venture capitalists, and senior government officials. With stage lights on and mics clipped, students confidently defended their ideas, answered rapid-fire questions, and proved that their business instincts were as real as their prototypes. The audience cheered as deals were offered, mentors signed up, and Punjab's youngest founders owned the stage — not just as students, but as CEOs in the making. In total, Rs. 18 lakh in funding was committed to student teams by a distinguished jury of angel investors, including Mr. Pramod Bhasin (Former CEO, Genpact), Mr. Vikramjit Sahney (MP, Rajya Sabha), Ms. Sairee Chahal (Founder & CEO, SHEROES), Dr. Hemant Kanakia (Former CEO, Torrent Networking Technologies), among others. IIT Ropar committed to incubating at least five promising ventures from the Business Blasters program, while Innovation Mission Punjab extended its support by connecting student-led startups to its vast network of mentors and market linkages. The Expo was inaugurated by Hon'ble Education Minister Shri Harjot Singh Bains , who addressed the young founders and an audience packed with industrialists, investors, and educators. During his address, the Minister also made a landmark announcement that will redefine how students graduate from school. 'From now on, every school student in Class 11 and 12 must build and execute a business idea to graduate. This is not just about academics anymore — it's about preparing young people to build, earn, and solve real-world problems before they even step into college.' — Hon'ble Education Minister, Government of Punjab Sharing the stage — and the stalls — was Shri Manish Sisodia , former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and the visionary behind India's first Business Blasters program. His presence at the event wasn't just symbolic — it was a full-circle moment. From laying the foundation in Delhi to now witnessing its powerful resonance in Punjab, he spent hours visiting student stalls, sampling their products, and engaging in heartfelt conversations with the young founders. 'School se nikalne wala har baccha ab kuch bana ke jayega, kuch bech ke jayega, kuch value add karke jayega — sirf degree leke nahi jayega. Agar baccha life mein paisa kamana nahi seekh payega, toh degree kis kaam ki?' 'Every child leaving school should leave having created something, sold something, added value — not just with a degree. If they can't learn how to earn, what use is a degree?' At the center of the day's celebration was the launch of 'Loud and Local – The Young Entrepreneurs of Punjab', a stunning coffee table book that features portraits, profiles, and personal essays of the student founders — proof that power doesn't need a corner office to start; sometimes, it begins with Rs. 2,000 seed money and an idea. Stalls at the Expo offered everything from: Solar-powered mobile chargers by Manpreet in Barnala Customized resin art by Amandeep and team in Rupnagar Driving simulations from Malerkotla Herbal skincare soaps from Fatehgarh Sahib A self-defense safety stick for women by Protect Plus from Ferozepur And even the Skillexus platform — a student-built career guidance site to help peers navigate higher education options Beyond product innovation, the Expo also honoured teachers who played pivotal roles in mentoring student entrepreneurs — offering time, trust, and even personal resources to help their students dream bigger. Spearheaded by the Government of Punjab and the State Education Department, through its NGO implementation partner Udhyam Learning Foundation , the Business Blasters program builds on the Entrepreneurial Mindset Curriculum now rolled out from Class 9 onwards — turning classroom curiosity into community-changing ventures. With this, Punjab is laying the foundation for a full four-year journey in enterprise — starting with a question, and ending with action. The Business Blasters Expo 2025 wasn't just a celebration. It was a declaration. Punjab's youth are not waiting for opportunity — they're building it. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Time of India
Back from Italy, into the trap: ASI, sarpanch mourn son's death by drugs
Kapurthala: A Punjab Police assistant sub-inspector and his sarpanch wife took the veil off their 29-year-old newly wedded son's death in Dainwind village near here on Tuesday, revealing how their son's return home from Italy led to his death due to drug use. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ASI Narinder Singh and his wife, Sarabjit Kaur, who is sarpanch of Dainwind, lost their son, Amandeep Singh, to drugs on Saturday night. Two days after his death, they, along with their daughter-in-law, who was still wearing a 'chura' (red-coloured bangles that define a newlywed bride), returned to the deserted, dingy piece land outside the village where Amandeep was found dead. There, they found syringes, lighters, and other items. Amandeep returned from Italy in Jan for his marriage in Feb. Once he was back, he relapsed into drug use. Narinder filmed his wife touching the earth where their son lay dead and then entering a deserted plot where she found syringes and lighters. "My wife is saying that if he had not returned home, he would be alive. We could at least speak to him even if we could not meet him. Residents of the village have been coming to her, complaining that the drug problem is gripping the village and even teenagers are falling into the trap," said ASI Narinder. A video of him performing a short 'ardas' (Sikh prayer) just after spotting his son's body has already gone viral. "Somewhere in my mind, I had a hunch I would lose my son, even as we were getting him treated, as I have seen young people dying once they get into drugs. My son got into the drug trap when he was a student in Class XII, and he himself told me about it and asked for treatment. We got him treated at a de-addiction centre and then sent him to Germany, where he lived for five years before moving to Italy, where he became a permanent resident. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, once he landed back home, he fell into the trap again and told me about it. We got him admitted to a de-addiction centre at Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences from June 3 to 20. Within 15 days of walking out from there, he fell into the trap again and died. He had been saying that he would return to Italy after celebrating his birthday with us on July 13," he said. On Saturday night, Amandeep ventured out, telling his that he was going for beer with friends. "I am a teetotaller, but I thought beer was better than drugs. However, he did not return. When we called him after some time, he did not answer our phone calls. We searched for him until 2.30am and returned home. On Sunday morning, an ASI called me to inform me about finding a young man lying dead. It was my son," he said. Police found some capsules near Amandeep's body. Kapurthala SSP Gaurav Toora said the family did not express doubt about anybody and they had registered a report under Section 174 (unnatural death) of CrPC. He said the SHO of Kotwali police station, sub-inspector Kirpal Singh, under whose jurisdiction the area fell, had been sent to police lines.
New Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Amandeep Singh: Hyderabad is where it all began
Among the most surreal moments of his journey was when filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, someone who inspired him in college, attended his show. 'It was an absolute honour. I first saw Rockstar when I was in 11th grade and immediately became a fan because it was one of the first films I saw where there was an artist and a stage involved. Then in college, I watched Tamasha and it deeply influenced me. It was a film that captured exactly how I felt while trying to figure out my life. To perform Life Ka Tamasha in front of the man who created Tamasha was surreal,' he says. Over the years, Amandeep has built a shelf filled with letters, gifts, and tokens from people who've connected with his stories. 'Once, a woman gifted me a handmade coaster with lines from Tamasha — lines that meant the world to me. People often tell me how my stories helped them through difficult times. I always tell them, the stories have helped me too,' he recalls. When asked about success, he pauses thoughtfully. 'Honestly, I didn't know what success was before and I still don't completely know now. But in a world where everyone's trying to figure out life, I feel lucky that I get to do what I love. That freedom to wake up and create, despite the highs and lows, that, to me, is success,' he reflects. Currently, he's working on scripts for web series and films and dreams of launching some of India's biggest storytelling shows, not just for himself, but for anyone who dares to dream. As for the Hyderabad show, Amandeep says with a smile, 'It will be a moment where everyone in the audience will stand up and say 'Hum sab don hai'.'
