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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
ONGC finally caps blowout in Sivasagar after on 15 days of toil
Dibrugarh: Working tirelessly for 15 days, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Friday finally managed to cap the blowout at their Rudrasagar gas well (RDS-147 A) in Sivasagar, bringing much-awaited relief to the affected region. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now At dawn, ONGC's Crisis Management Team (CMT), alongside specialists from US-based Cudd Well Control, and local crew, began removal of the damaged Blowout Preventer (BOP) from the wellhead. Once the BOP was safely extracted, a pre-positioned capping stack was meticulously lowered onto the wellhead, redirecting the gas flow securely. By 11.15 am, the BOP was finally sealed, bringing an end to the blowout which had caused havoc since June 12. In an official statement, ONGC hailed the operation as a testament to its engineering excellence, meticulous planning and strong collaboration with global and local partners. "The capping of RDS 147A marks the successful culmination of ONGC's well control efforts. The operation was executed with utmost safety, without a single injury, fatality or incident of fire," the statement said. The Rudrasagar well blowout had posed serious environmental and safety concerns for the local community, requiring immediate evacuation of nearby residents and extensive safety protocols. With the well now under control, ONGC will proceed further with well-control protocols, including assessing structural integrity and environmental impact, the statement read, reiterating their commitment to the "highest standards of safety, environmental responsibility and operational excellence. " Union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri took to X to applaud the teams. "ONGC has successfully capped the blowout of well RDS 147A at 11:15 hours today. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This blowout started on 12th June and has been capped successfully within the shortest possible time following all the best practices," he wrote. Puri credited the CMT and international well control experts for their "meticulous planning and concerted efforts," while thanking Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and state officials for their unwavering support. Taking to his social media handle, Sarma expressed his gratitude to Puri and acknowledged ONGC and the state administration teams' relentless work. "My deepest gratitude to the brave men and women of Sivasagar, especially those residing in the affected areas, for displaying extraordinary levels of perseverance and extending unstinted cooperation, with all concerned agencies, over the last two weeks," Sarma wrote.
The Independent
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Country singer Parker McCollum's dreams all came true. A new self-titled album brought new ones
Imagine you come from a small town in Texas and you have big dreams of being a country music star. Imagine those aspirations come true, tenfold: You win a couple Academy of Country Music Awards, a CMT Music Award and you have a couple platinum singles to your name. What's next? If you're Parker McCollum, it's new challenges. Surpassing his wildest expectations meant reveling in the carte blanche that follows — the freedom to do whatever you want. For the 33-year-old singer, that's the release of his fifth full-length project, a self-titled album out Friday. 'I would hang my hat on this record seven days a week,' he says of the album. 'It's just the most focused I've ever been.' He's self-assured now, but the road to 'Parker McCollum,' the album, wasn't so steady. He originally recorded half a full-length with his longtime collaborator, producer Jon Randall. It wasn't working. 'I was comfortable,' McCollum says. 'I was like, 'I gotta go get as uncomfortable as I can.'' So, he scrapped what he had, went to New York, worked with a new producer, Frank Liddell (Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack, Chris Knight), and recorded what became the final album in a week. 'It sounds absolutely ridiculous when you say it out loud,' McCollum says. 'That's a crazy way to do it, but I think it worked.' It helped that McCollum had most of the songs written. 'I wrote 'Permanent Headphones' when I was 15. I wrote 'My Blue' in 2019. I wrote a lot of songs last year,' he says. Still, they cut 'a couple songs a day.' He credits Liddell for pulling the best songs out of him, as well as New York's industrious energy, for helping him realize the record. 'I'm glowing when I'm there,' he says of the city. 'When I was in high school dreaming about being on a major label cutting records, you know, 'It's going to be in New York City and it's gonna be ... like a movie. And, you know, I just decided to try and actually do that.' The album possesses that vigor, from the slow-building, John Mayer-esq. 'New York Is On Fire' to more country-and-then-some fare: 'Solid Country Gold,' 'Sunny Days,' and 'What Kinda Man.' There's also a spirited cover of Danny O'Keefe's folk classic 'Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues' with fellow Texan singer Cody Johnson, the album's sole feature. 'I've played that song my entire life,' McCollum says. He thought, 'That song is going to be cut at some point or another in my career. Might as well make it now.' The narrative opener 'My Blue' was the first song McCollum and Liddell recorded in the studio, and it was 'a breeze,' as McCollum describes it, "And the worst thing happened that could have possibly happened.' They thought the rest of the process would be effortless, but that's not how it goes. 'It was just an absolute emotional grind for the next six and a half days. But I wouldn't have it any other way.' That led to experimentation, too. 'I've always wanted to be a country singer. And the more that I listen to what I do, I'm like, 'This doesn't really sound like country music to me,' which is hard to put your thumb on nowadays, of course, what country music really is. It's just not as narrow as it used to be. But I'm like, I just don't really even care anymore. You know, maybe I'm not a country singer. I don't know. I don't give a (expletive) anymore. Whatever it is that I do sound like, you know, that's what I wanna do.' As long as the songs 'make you feel something.' That's something fans have long connected to, since the release of his debut, 'The Limestone Kid,' a decade ago. 'It really eats at me to put out music that hits you where music hits me,' he says. 'I really enjoy that chase and that journey of, 'Am I going to write songs that are good enough?' ... I'm trying to find those answers.'
United News of India
21-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
'Beyond Compliance': Vantage & Cyber Skillsphere to Launch New Standards in Cybersecurity Training
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20: A landmark initiative to build a future-ready global workforce of cybersecurity professionals through applied, certification-based learning designed to secure the digital world. In another major step toward redefining the realm of professional education, now in cybersecurity and digital risk; Vantage Knowledge Academy Ltd, a BSE-listed global leader in professional education, has tied up with Cyber Skillsphere Pvt Ltd, a leading firm specializing in cybersecurity, digital forensics, and AI. This collaboration will give rise to a structured multi-level certification program in cybersecurity auditing and assurance, designed to meet the growing need for applied, industry-ready professionals in both the public and private sectors. The program is centred around the theme: 'Auditing Beyond Checklists. Securing Beyond Compliance.' The initiative will be governed by an independent not-for-profit professional jointly managed by both entities. This body will act as the apex certification and standards authority and oversee the development of a skilled, certified cybersecurity workforce and independent professionals across India and globally. The certification program will address the real-world demands of governance, risk-based, compliance, technical, and operational audits — empowering learners from both technical and non-technical backgrounds to emerge as immediately employable professionals and independent auditors, ready to handle complex digital challenges across industries. Vantage Knowledge Academy Ltd will manage digital infrastructure, student onboarding, nationwide outreach, certification, and academic delivery through its proprietary LMS platform It will also establish cybersecurity professional chapters and organize industry events across India. Cyber Skillsphere Pvt Ltd will lead program design, training execution by domain experts, and industry collaborations to ensure practical exposure, internships, and placement opportunities. Cyber Skillsphere's founding team brings a rich legacy of training over 500,000 professionals globally in cybersecurity and digital forensics, having worked with national and international PSUs, crime and defence agencies, major banks, and global technology firms. About Vantage Knowledge Academy Ltd Vantage Knowledge Academy Ltd is a premier global educational institution committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry. Specializing in Finance, Law, Accounts, and IT, the Company offers professional, short-term certification, and degree programs that are aligned with international benchmarks and tailored for industry readiness, global compatibility, and immediate employability. Programs include globally recognized certifications and degrees such as Certified Market Technician (CMT), Certified Wealth Manager (CWM), Bachelors and Masters degrees, MBA (Finance), among others. Through its proprietary learning management platform, Vantage delivers immersive, instructor-led, and asynchronous online programs with certification, mentorship, career support, and access to a growing body of professionals, mentors, and partner institutions. Vision Forward: This strategic initiative is not just an academic launch — it represents a larger vision of national and global digital resilience. It seeks to build a scalable, certifiable talent pipeline that can support enterprises, government and institutions in facing cybersecurity challenges proactively — not just in compliance, but in capability. The first set of programs under this partnership will be announced shortly. For more information and program updates, visit: If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
If you can't make it to Boston Calling here's how to see Megan Moroney in Boston
Megan Moroney will play the first night of Boston Calling on Friday, May 23, but if you can't make it to the festival, there's still another chance to see her in concert. The country music singer opened for Kenny Chesney last year but set out on her own in March for her 2025 North American tour, 'Am I Okay?' Moroney will be at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Saturday, May 24 and will close out her tour at the Roadrunner in Boston, MA on August 1 and 2. Related: Luke Combs playing at Newport Folk Festival 2025, how to buy tickets Fans looking to see the country singer live can do so by shopping for tickets online at Ticketmaster and reliable third-party ticket sellers like StubHub, VividSeats and SeatGeek. *New customers who purchase tickets through VividSeats can get $20 off a $200+ ticket order by using the promo code MassLive20 at checkout.* As of Thursday, May 22, the cheapest tickets to the Boston shows are listed below: For the August 1 show, the cheapest tickets are $410 on StubHub, $364 on VividSeats and $382 on SeatGeek. The cheapest tickets to the August 2 show are $406 on StubHub, $358 on VividSeats and $278 on SeatGeek. Moroney's breakout year came in 2022 with her debut EP, "Pistol Made of Roses," which included the single 'Hair Salon.' Her college football-themed hit, 'Tennessee Orange', reached number 10 on the Hot Country Songs chart and won her a CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year. Below is the remaining schedule for Megan Moroney's 'Am I Okay?' tour with links to purchase tickets: We found the cheapest Beyoncé tickets to MetLife Stadium shows, here's how to buy them Kelly Clarkson Las Vegas Residency: Where to buy tickets before they sell out Where to buy cheapest Post Malone tickets to the Gillette Stadium show Lorde 2025 Tour: Where to buy tickets before they sell out Bad Bunny announces World Tour, how to buy tickets before they sell out May 21-22: The Anthem in Washington D.C. - Shop for tickets using StubHub, VividSeats and SeatGeek May 24: Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. - Shop for tickets using StubHub, VividSeats and SeatGeek June 13: Virginia Credit Union LIVE! in Richmond, Va. - Shop for tickets using StubHub, VividSeats and SeatGeek June 14: Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in Cleveland, Ohio - Shop for tickets using StubHub, VividSeats and SeatGeek June 20: Stage AE Outdoors in Pittsburgh, Pa. - Shop for tickets using StubHub, VividSeats and SeatGeek July 17: Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wis. - Shop for tickets using StubHub, VividSeats and SeatGeek July 19: Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B in Buffalo, N.Y. - Shop for tickets using StubHub, VividSeats and SeatGeek Aug. 1-2: Roadrunner in Boston, Mass. - Shop for tickets using StubHub, VividSeats and SeatGeek Read the original article on MassLive.
Forbes
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Can This Netflix Show Continue Its 100% Streak On Rotten Tomatoes?
Netflix is full of surprises. Not only do subscribers receive big-budget blockbusters filled with today's biggest stars, but sometimes the streamer surprises us with deeply felt stories that reveal a less-than-glamorous side of life. And that was certainly the case with one of Netflix's most unexpected documentary hits, America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, which earned a 100% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes after it premiered in June 2024. And now, exactly one year later, Season 2 is back to (hopefully) recreate the magic. Will the new season (which premiered this morning) simply continue the formula, or will it deepen the show's cultural resonance and ambitious storytelling? I think we can trust the show's creator Greg Whiteley to achieve the latter. His grounded, empathetic lens previously brought him success with hit sport docu-series like Cheer and Last Chance U. We can contrast the depth Whiteley discovered through his projects with similar shows like CMT's Making the Team—where Netflix's version lingered on humanity, vulnerability and day-to-day sacrifice, CMT was most concerned with judgment and spectacle. America's Sweethearts explored themes like body standards, mental health, identity and the pressures of performance—not to mention a much-talked about issue of fairness when it comes to pay. These topics didn't deter viewers but in fact drew them in, leading to both critical and commercial success: in addition to the show's 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating, it landed on Netflix's Top 10 list in 27 different countries and accrued tons of social media buzz, including TikTok recreations of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders' iconic 'Thunderstruck' routine. In the end, both subscribers and critics were taken by how the show tackled difficult truths hiding beneath the glittering surface of cheer culture, all while celebrating the spectacle that makes the cheerleading team so epochal in our football-obsessed culture. Season 2 picks up with auditions for the 2024-25 season, and follows our cheerleading stars through training camp, cuts and the full season schedule. This year, just 23 of the 36 veterans return to try and make the lineup, which means there will be a larger rookie class than usual—so you can expect more competition, more risk, more emotional upheaval. Over the course of seven episodes, which all drop on Netflix at once on June 18, 2025, the show will hopefully continue to prioritize the emotional journeys of the cheerleaders and internal conflicts over sensationalism. We can also look forward to returning figures, as well as some brand new rookie storylines. We'll catch up with Reece (who is now married and exploring a social media career after leaving her job), Jada (in her final season, and known for her fierce dancing and strong personality) and Armani (who is very outspoken about alopecia and uses her platform to raise awareness). We can also look forward to new storylines from the likes of Charly (whose comeback story involves her recovering from pulmonary embolism), Dayton (the daughter of a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleading alum) and Ava (who was previously cut from the squad for her social media image). Look no further than Reddit to see that people are just as engaged as ever and excited about Season 2 of the popular show. These comments show that fans are very vocal about their expectations for how the show can both recreate the magic and improve its focus: they hope for more dancing (these particular commenters voiced they wanted full routines, behind-the-scenes footage of learning choreography and less filler), expect more solo time with the cheerleaders (they are interested in seeing the artistry and athleticism beyond brief montages) and a deeper focus on character that goes beyond the ingénue archetype. Season 2 has a huge opportunity to not only continue, but deepen the commentary of Season 1 that won over so many critics. Caroline Siede from the "Girl Culture" Substack praised that the show reveals how the cheerleading profession mixes glamour, tradition and exploitation, and that cheerleaders are expected to maintain a 'Barbie-esque' look while working multiple jobs. Siede also appreciated that Whitely depicted how the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders openly enforces gendered norms (as opposed to dressing them up as empowerment), and that the show ultimately works because it embraces contradiction: 'hot, thin, white, Christian Disney princesses' performing at elite levels, all while being undervalued. Judy Berman of Time also offered some piercing insights of Season 1, noting how the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, as an institution, unfairly demands physical perfection, sexual appeal, maternal warmth and public grace—all simultaneously. Low pay, body policing, sexual harassment and a lack of institutional support can all be expected for these cheerleaders. There were many powerful moments in Season 1 that explored such strain, like Kelcey being tracked by a stalker or Sophy being groped—issues that are certainly treated with gravity, yet reveal systemic failure. Whiteley allows such obvious and problematic contradictions to sit, ultimately inviting viewers to reflect without offering clear answers. This docu-series is part of a growing sports lineup on Netflix, including shows like F1: Drive to Survive, Quarterback and Wrestlers. But America's Sweethearts is unique in this lineup as it is the only series centered entirely on women and expectations placed upon them when it comes to performance and identity (the series isn't just about competition or underdog grit). Such an obstinate approach suggests that America's Sweethearts could in fact be Netflix's most subversive sports doc yet, simply by choosing to look at labor and beauty in tandem. So will Season 2 match the first season's immense success? Or will it fall to the wayside when it comes to the important issues brought to light? Only time will tell—and the time is now. The latest season America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders premiered this morning on Netflix, and we'll be watching as both the fan and critical responses rolls in. Hopefully, Whiteley can continue to turn the often-dismissed role of cheerleading into a microcosm of broader gendered labor issues that persist in this world. America's Sweethearts isn't just entertainment—it's a cultural document. And we should pay attention.
