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Thalassa on top in Gamble For Love Trophy
The bottom-weighted filly Thalassa, ridden by apprentice Aditya Waydande, edged out Christophany in a thrilling finish to win the Gamble For Love Trophy, the feature event of the opening day's races of the Pune Racing Season here on Friday (July 18). The winner is owned by Mr. Cowas D. Bajan, Ajay Jalan rep. Ultimo Stud Farm Pvt. Ltd, M/s. Thanniru Srinivas, Ranjit Pai, Narendra Kumar Ambwani and Chanakaya Sanjeevkumar Gaur. Faisal Abbas trains the winner. 1. SEASON OPENER PLATE (Div. II) (1,000m): LORD ERIC (P. Trevor) 1, Lightning Mcqueen (Yash) 2, Menjou's Moustache (Ramswarup) 3 and Moment Of Madness (Siddharth) 4. Not run: Otello. 1-3/4, 1-1/4 and Short Head. 58.82s. ₹18 (w), 10, 16 and 29 (p). SHP: 41, FP: 83, Q: 54, Tanala: 478 and 380. Favourite: Lord Eric. Owners: Mr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla, Mr. Adar C. Poonawalla & Mrs. Natasha A. Poonawalla rep. Villoo Poonawalla Racing & Breeding Pvt. Ltd., M/s. D.R. Thacker rep. DT Racing & Breeders LLP, Karius Dadachanji, S.R. Sanas. Saleem Fazelbhoy & Mukul Sonawala. Trainer: Dallas Todywalla. 2. ELEGANCE PLATE (Div. II) (1,200m): BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (Aditya Waydande) 1, Purple Martini (Nirmal) 2, Talking Point (Prasad) 3 and Leo The Lion (A. Prakash) 4. 1-1/4, 4 and 1-1/4. 1m, 10.44s. ₹25 (w), 10, 23 and 37 (p). SHP: 52, FP: 207, Q: 103, Tanala: 1,091 and 611. Favourite: Bohemian Rhapsody. Owners: M/s. Zaheer Lalkaka, Vikram Bachhawat rep. Bachhawat Farms Pvt. Ltd, Homi D. Bhagwagar, Arzaan H. Bhagwagar & Hosidar Daji. Trainer: Hosidar Daji. 3. VIBRANT PLATE (Div. II) (1,400m): FABLE (A. Sandesh) 1, Beyond Stars (Antony Raj) 2, Moonlight Kiss (C. Umesh) 3 and Golden Heart (S.J. Sunil) 4. Not run: AR First Star. 3-3/4, Head and 3/4. 1m, 26.30s. ₹16 (w), 12, 13 and 25 (p). SHP: 41, FP: 77, Q: 70, Tanala: 221 and 97. Favourite: Fable. Owners: Mr. Tegbir Singh Brar rep. Sarainaga Racing Pvt. Ltd. Trainer: Adhirajsingh Jodha. 4. SEASON OPENER PLATE (Div. I) (1,000m): BEE MAGICAL (Neeraj Rawal) 1, Zephyr (Yash) 2, Mojo (Merchant) 3 and Diligence (Trevor) 4. 2, Short Head and Short Neck. 58.73s. ₹22 (w), 20, 10 and 60 (p). SHP: 41, FP: 62, Q: 47, Tanala: 813 and 326. Favourite: Bee Magical. Owners: Equus Racing & Mr. Mukul Sonawala. Trainer: Imtiaz A. Sait. 5. ELEGANCE PLATE (Div. I) (1,200m): SHE'S A TEASER (Bhawani Singh) 1, Zip Along (C. Umesh) 2, Continental Drift (Santosh) 3 and Ma Cherie (Prasad) 4. 4-1/2, 3/4 and 2. 1m, 11.32s. ₹49 (w), 17, 12 and 20 (p). SHP: 34, FP: 130, Q: 63, Tanala: 573 and 476. Favourite: Zip Along. Owner: Mr. Ketan S. Wakkar. Trainer: S. Waheed. 6. D.K. ASHISH SALVER (1,200m): DARCY (A. Sandesh) 1, Merlet (Antony Raj) 2, Between Lands (Yash) 3 and Conjurer (V. Bunde) 4. 2, 2-1/4 and 2. 1m, 9.49s. ₹29 (w), 13, 10 and 16 (p). SHP: 43, FP: 96, Q: 38, Tanala: 383 and 263. Favourite: Merlet. Owners: M/s. Chanakya Sanjeevkumar Gaur & Narendra Kumar Ambwani. Trainer: Faisal A. Abbas. 7. GAMBLE FOR LOVE TROPHY (1,400m): THALASSA (Aditya Waydande) 1, Christophany (Neeraj) 2, Market King (Antony Raj) 3 and It's My Time (Sandesh) 4. Long Neck, 2 and 3/4. 1m, 24.55s. ₹96 (w), 28, 12 and 41 (p). SHP: 20, FP: 889, Q: 215, Tanala: 3,130 and 3,577. Favourite: Snowfall. Owners: M/s. Cowas D. Bajan, Ajay Jalan rep. Ultimo Stud Farm Pvt. Ltd., Thanniru Srinivas, Ranjit Pai, Narendra Kumar Ambwani & Chanakya Sanjeevkumar Gaur. Trainer: Faisal A. Abbas. 8. VIBRANT PLATE (Div. I) (1,400m): WIND DANCER (Navnath Bhosale) 1, Challenge Accepted (Antony Raj) 2, Pure (Parmar) 3 and Endurance (V. Bunde) 4. 3-1/4, Long Neck and 4-1/2. 1m, 25.95s. ₹89 (w), 16, 10 and 13 (p). SHP: 61, FP; 349, Q: 45, Tanala: 752 and 526. Favourite: Challenge Accepted. Owners: M/s. D.R. Thacker rep. DT Racing & Breeders LLP, Mukul Sonawala, Nozer Panthaky, P.J. Vazifdar & M. Rishad. Trainer: Dallas Todywalla. 9. COLUMBIA PLATE (1,200m): Declared null and void. Note: First favourite Fourth Wing had won the race by a short neck from Midnight Express, but an enquiry was held at the behest of the stipendiary stewards. The starter reported that multiple horses were restless at the gates, with Scaramouche (Aditya up) rearing and jumping out riderless, while Timeless Vision (Ramswarup) stumbled badly. A false start was signalled, but in the ensuing confusion, the jockeys continued the race. After interviewing riders and reviewing the incident, the stewards declared the race null and void. Jackpot: (i) 70%: ₹9,512 (14 tkts.) & 30%: 460 (124 (tkts.); (ii) 100% : 1,12,020 (5 tkts.). Treble: (i) 357 (41 tkts.), (ii) 3,363 ( 5 tkts.), (iii) 922 (25 tkts.). Super Jackpot: 100%: 37, 049 (c/f).
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First Post
08-07-2025
- Business
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Cash-strapped Pakistan allows bureaucrats to earn unlimited fees for corporate board meetings
With Pakistan facing persistent economic turmoil and fiscal challenges, its government has seen fit to give bureaucrats some benefits by lifting a cap on earnings for attending corporate board meetings read more Cash-strapped Pakistan is making new exceptions for bureaucrats to keep their income. Representational Image- FP Pakistan's cash-strapped government has lifted a cap on earnings for bureaucrats attending corporate board meetings, allowing them to collect unlimited fees even as austerity measures tighten across public institutions. In a notification issued Monday (July 7), the finance ministry announced the withdrawal of a 2014 order that had limited such earnings to Pakistani Rs 1 million per year. The cap, initially introduced under then-Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, required civil servants to deposit any amount exceeding that limit into the national treasury. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The latest order, issued on June 12 with the approval of the former federal cabinet, stated that the previous restriction stood 'withdrawn ab-initio,' meaning it is to be treated as if it had never been issued. This legalises any board-related earnings by officials during the current financial year, regardless of amount, Dawn reported. The 2014 cap was largely ignored in recent years despite a categorical reaffirmation last year. Its sudden withdrawal now comes as Pakistan faces persistent economic turmoil and fiscal challenges. Austerity imposed elsewhere While easing restrictions for senior government officials, the finance ministry also issued a separate notification extending austerity measures across the federal government. These restrictions now apply to attached departments, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), statutory bodies, and regulatory authorities. Under the directive, SOEs must treat the austerity measures as binding instructions from the federal government in accordance with Section 35 of the SOEs (Governance and Operations) Act 2023. Statutory bodies must follow the measures under their respective governing laws. The measures include a total ban on the purchase of new vehicles, creation of new government posts, medical treatment abroad at public expense, and non-essential foreign visits funded by the government. Pension adjustment In a move likely to offer some relief to retirees, the ministry also announced a 7% increase in net pensions for all civil pensioners. The adjustment includes civilians paid from defence estimates as well as retired personnel from the armed forces and civil armed forces. The policy shift on bureaucratic board earnings has drawn criticism from analysts, who see it as contradictory in light of the government's ongoing fiscal crisis and repeated appeals for international financial assistance.
Business Times
15-06-2025
- Business
- Business Times
SIM-Ressec diploma helps social enterprise founders create lasting impact
[SINGAPORE] When Yeo Hiok Keat first founded his social enterprise, Flour Power, in 2020, the process was not as smooth as he had envisioned. 'We not only faced low brand awareness but also struggled with how to create meaningful daily engagement for persons with disabilities (PWDs) who remain outside traditional employment,' the co-founder and chief executive recalled. Flour Power equips PWDs with culinary skills and helps them access employment opportunities. But the 'initial lack of brand awareness meant many caregivers and corporates were unsure about our capacity to deliver high-quality bakes and meaningful training', Yeo said. 'Balancing operational costs with our commitment to adaptive processes for PWDs required continuous learning and resourcefulness,' he added. He also observed a 'significant engagement gap' among the PWDs during those early days – many of them lacked a routine or sense of purpose. He decided to take up a specialist diploma in social entrepreneurship at the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), under the Dr Richard K M Eu-SIM Social Entrepreneurship Centre, or Ressec. The six-month part-time programme concluded in December 2024. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up 'The specialist diploma equipped me with essential strategic planning, financial management, design-thinking and marketing skills, which enabled me to formalise Flour Power's revenue streams – such as our customised corporate cookie orders – into sustainable models,' Yeo said. Flour Power runs several programmes. Through Bake@FP, PWDs and able-bodied individuals work together to create baked goods. Learn@FP offers culinary and non-culinary workshops that accommodate varied learning styles and abilities, while Event@FP hosts workshops for corporates and mental wellness sessions. Flour Power equips PWDs with culinary skills and helps them access employment opportunities PHOTO: FLOUR POWER 'By integrating ableism awareness and adaptive practices into every programme, Flour Power not only cultivates technical competencies but also nurtures empathy, respect and true inclusion across ability lines,' Yeo said. He added that the SIM-Ressec programme helped him apply design-thinking methodologies to refine workshop experiences. The social enterprise is currently developing a social franchising programme which will allow beneficiaries to run their own bakery outlet. Refining strategies and business models Another entrepreneur that tapped the diploma is Brandon Ong, the co-founder of HeartBid, a digital fundraising platform that also conducts auctions. Brandon Ong, co-founder of HeartBid, credits the SIM-Ressec diploma with helping him clinch a social enterprise grant. PHOTO: HEARTBID After launching in 2021 during the pandemic, the platform began facing challenges as many organisations returned to in-person fundraising, said Ong. He wondered if HeartBid would remain relevant, but the social entrepreneurship programme helped him reframe the business model. This is because it helped him adopt a design-thinking approach to better understand charities. 'We mapped out our value proposition and clarified our impact pathways. One insight was the potential to work more closely with social enterprises and corporate sponsors – connecting them with charities to contribute auction items or experience.' Ong credits the diploma with helping him strengthen his proposal to receive a S$50,000 grant from the Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise, which HeartBid will use to scale its efforts. Liu Xin, a counsellor and senior manager at Jolly Companion, also completed the SIM-Ressec diploma. The social enterprise enhances the well-being of seniors through companionship and active ageing initiatives, such as mental health talks, cognitively stimulating games, and home-based holistic assessments. She said: 'Ressec provided Jolly Companion with the analytical tools, brand discipline and collaborative network we needed to move from a neighbourhood initiative towards a scalable, citywide platform.' The social enterprise will soon launch Reprints, an intergenerational reading programme to improve older adults' cognitive function through storytelling with children. It is also working with deep-tech startups to tailor products for seniors. Dr Maylyn Tan, Ressec programme leader and SIM Global Education assistant dean and head of faculty talent, said the diploma aims to help entrepreneurs create lasting social impact. 'By equipping them with critical skills – from opportunity identification to problem-solving, business modelling and stakeholder management – our goal is to nurture changemakers who consider the root causes of social issues and address them by designing solutions that are impactful, scalable and sustainable,' she said. Beyond the diploma, SIM also helps connect the entrepreneurs to its broader network of alumni and corporate partners, and funds internships for students to join these social enterprises. Applications for the next intake of the SIM-Ressec diploma are open until Jun 15. Likewise, some Singapore Polytechnic students have also utilised diploma programmes to enhance their skills for their own startups. For example, Alicia Hong created Digi-Up, an initiative that teaches digital literacy to seniors through gamification. She completed a diploma in media, arts and design, and the design-thinking skills she learnt helped her craft senior-centric solutions. Similarly, Mohamed Ilzymanshah Kamarudin founded an app called @Messenger to enable non-verbal individuals to communicate through means such as text messaging. 'My diploma in media, arts and design (experience and product design) helped me study existing solutions to alternative communication methods for non-verbal individuals. It also helped me structure my research to derive relevant user feedback that my team and I innovated upon to create @Messenger,' he said.
Business Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Times
SIM-Ressec diploma helps social enterprise founders drive social impact
[SINGAPORE] When Yeo Hiok Keat first founded his social enterprise, Flour Power, in 2020, the process was not as smooth as he had envisioned. 'We not only faced low brand awareness but also struggled with how to create meaningful daily engagement for persons with disabilities (PWDs) who remain outside traditional employment,' the co-founder and chief executive recalled. Flour Power equips PWDs with culinary skills and helps them access employment opportunities. But the 'initial lack of brand awareness meant many caregivers and corporates were unsure about our capacity to deliver high-quality bakes and meaningful training', Yeo said. 'Balancing operational costs with our commitment to adaptive processes for PWDs required continuous learning and resourcefulness,' he added. He also observed a 'significant engagement gap' among the PWDs during those early days – many of them lacked a routine or sense of purpose. He decided to take up a specialist diploma in social entrepreneurship at the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), under the Dr Richard K M Eu-SIM Social Entrepreneurship Centre, or Ressec. The six-month part-time programme concluded in December 2024. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up 'The specialist diploma equipped me with essential strategic planning, financial management, design-thinking and marketing skills, which enabled me to formalise Flour Power's revenue streams – such as our customised corporate cookie orders – into sustainable models,' Yeo said. Flour Power runs several programmes. Through Bake@FP, PWDs and able-bodied individuals work together to create baked goods. Learn@FP offers culinary and non-culinary workshops that accommodate varied learning styles and abilities, while Event@FP hosts workshops for corporates and mental wellness sessions. Flour Power equips PWDs with culinary skills and helps them access employment opportunities PHOTO: FLOUR POWER 'By integrating ableism awareness and adaptive practices into every programme, Flour Power not only cultivates technical competencies but also nurtures empathy, respect and true inclusion across ability lines,' Yeo said. He added that the SIM-Ressec programme helped him apply design-thinking methodologies to refine workshop experiences. The social enterprise is currently developing a social franchising programme which will allow beneficiaries to run their own bakery outlet. Refining strategies and business models Another entrepreneur that tapped the diploma is Brandon Ong, the co-founder of HeartBid, a digital fundraising platform that also conducts auctions. Brandon Ong, co-founder of HeartBid, credits the SIM-Ressec diploma with helping him clinch a social enterprise grant. PHOTO: HEARTBID After launching in 2021 during the pandemic, the platform began facing challenges as many organisations returned to in-person fundraising, said Ong. He wondered if HeartBid would remain relevant, but the social entrepreneurship programme helped him reframe the business model. This is because it helped him adopt a design-thinking approach to better understand charities. 'We mapped out our value proposition and clarified our impact pathways. One insight was the potential to work more closely with social enterprises and corporate sponsors – connecting them with charities to contribute auction items or experience.' Ong credits the diploma with helping him strengthen his proposal to receive a S$50,000 grant from the Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise, which HeartBid will use to scale its efforts. Liu Xin, a counsellor and senior manager at Jolly Companion, also completed the SIM-Ressec diploma. The social enterprise enhances the well-being of seniors through companionship and active ageing initiatives, such as mental health talks, cognitively stimulating games, and home-based holistic assessments. She said: 'Ressec provided Jolly Companion with the analytical tools, brand discipline and collaborative network we needed to move from a neighbourhood initiative towards a scalable, citywide platform.' The social enterprise will soon launch Reprints, an intergenerational reading programme to improve older adults' cognitive function through storytelling with children. It is also working with deep-tech startups to tailor products for seniors. Dr Maylyn Tan, Ressec programme leader and SIM Global Education assistant dean and head of faculty talent, said the diploma aims to help entrepreneurs create lasting social impact. 'By equipping them with critical skills – from opportunity identification to problem-solving, business modelling and stakeholder management – our goal is to nurture changemakers who consider the root causes of social issues and address them by designing solutions that are impactful, scalable and sustainable,' she said. Beyond the diploma, SIM also helps connect the entrepreneurs to its broader network of alumni and corporate partners, and funds internships for students to join these social enterprises. Applications for the next intake of the SIM-Ressec diploma are open until Jun 15. Likewise, some Singapore Polytechnic students have also utilised diploma programmes to enhance their skills for their own startups. For example, Alicia Hong created Digi-Up, an initiative that teaches digital literacy to seniors through gamification. She completed a diploma in media, arts and design, and the design-thinking skills she learnt helped her craft senior-centric solutions. Similarly, Mohamed Ilzymanshah Kamarudin founded an app called @Messenger to enable non-verbal individuals to communicate through means such as text messaging. 'My diploma in media, arts and design (experience and product design) helped me study existing solutions to alternative communication methods for non-verbal individuals. It also helped me structure my research to derive relevant user feedback that my team and I innovated upon to create @Messenger,' he said.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Casteel bags the Chettinad Stud Plate
S. Narredu trained Casteel (Ramswarup up) won the Chettinad Stud Plate (1,600m), the feature event of the races held here on Saturday (May 31). The winner is owned by M/s. Blazing Saddles (PF), Mr. Balam Mohla, Mr. Teja Gollapudi, Mr. Jehangir Homi Mehta & Mr. S. Narredu. The results 1. CLASSICAL ACT PLATE (1,400m): EL ALAMEIN (Bhawani S) 1, Embosom (Jagadeesh) 2, Sacred Creator (Ramswarup) 3 and Raffles (Trevor) 4. 2-1/2, Shd and 2. 1m 29.35s. Rs. 30 (w), 12, 25 and 15 (p), SHP: 66, THP: 40, FP: 648, Q: 202, Trinella: 1,643/568, Exacta: 2,954/978. Favourite: Raffles. Owners: Mr. Girish S. & Mrs. Kokila E. Trainer: Faraz Arshad. 2. WORLD NO-TOBACCO DAY PLATE (1,400m): SUNSHINE (S. Saqlain) 1, Efficacy (Shreyas S) 2, Knight Regent (Neeraj) 3 and Seneca (Sandesh) 4. 3-1/2, 1 and 5-3/4. 1m 26.72s. Rs. 35 (w), 13, 17 and 72 (p), SHP: 49, THP: 201, FP: 394, Q: 90, Trinella: 3,132/1,708, Exacta: 8,990/5,779. Favourite: Juracan. Owners: Mr. Saleem A. Jasdanwalla, Mr. Deepak S. Suryavanshi & Ms. Ameeta Mehra. Trainer: Irfan Ghatala. 3. ROMANTIC DANCE PLATE (Div. II), (1,400m): AMAZING STRIDE (C. Umesh) 1, Vibrant Queen (P.P. Dhebe) 2, Adelanto (R. Vaibhav) 3 and Pursuit Of Wealth (Sai Kiran) 4. 3-1/2, 1-3/4 and 2. 1m 27.64s. Rs. 18 (w), 10, 26 and 14 (p), SHP: 80, THP: 64, FP: 111, Q: 118, Trinella: 214/65, Exacta: 1,487/637. Favourite: Amazing Stride. Owners: Mr. P.J. Vazifdar, Mrs. P.J. Vazifdar, Mr. M. Rishad, Mr. Kersi H. Vachha & Mr. S.R. Sanas'. Trainer: S. Padmanabhan. 4. MARILINGAIAH MEMORIAL TROPHY (1,200m): DIVINE STAR (Trevor) 1, Walking Thunder (I. Chisty) 2, Aquastic (Suraj) 3 and Grenoble (Hindu S) 4. 6, 1 and 4-1/2. 1m 12.50s. Rs. 21 (w), 14, 17 and 11 (p), SHP: 54, THP: 55, FP: 146, Q: 112, Trinella: 293/78, Exacta: 1,668/893. Favourite: Divine Star. Owners: Mr. Ashok Ranpise, Mr. Pranav Ashok Ranpise, M/s. DT Racing & Breeding LLP, Mr. Rajiv S. Ghule, Mr. S.R. Sanas' & Shaawn Horses & Sports (P)ltd. Trainer: Aman Altaf Hussain. 5. DHARMAPRAKASHA L.S. VENKAJI RAO MEMORIAL TROPHY (1,400m): MAYNE MAGIC (Antony) 1, Secret Saint (Trevor) 2, Arkadian (S. Saqlain) 3 and All Attraction (G. Vivek) 4. 1/2, Lnk and 2-1/4. 1m 25.61s. Rs. 23 (w), 14, 14 and 17 (p), SHP: 41, THP: 49, FP: 100, Q: 67, Trinella: 192/66, Exacta: 326/176. Favourite: Mayne Magic. Owners: Mr. Eugene Aloysious Mayne & Mrs. Joan Mayne. Trainer: Kishan Thomas K. 6. CHETTINAD STUD PLATE (1,600m): CASTEEL (Ramswarup) 1, Champions Way (Suraj) 2, Star Of Night (Neeraj) 3 and Mescalito (Trevor) 4. 1/2, 2-1/2 and 2-1/2. 1m 39.08s. Rs. 66 (w), 27 and 13 (p), SHP; 31, THP: 39, FP: 233, Q: 78, Trinella: 270/120, Exacta: 656/175. Favourite: Champions Way. Owners: M/s. Blazing Saddles(PF), Mr. Balam Mohla, Mr. Teja Gollapudi, Mr. Jehangir Homi Mehta & Mr. S. Narredu. Trainer: S. Narredu. 7. ROMANTIC DANCE PLATE (Div. I), (1,400m): STENTORIAN (Shezad Khan) 1, Star Honour (Darshan) 2, Eclipse Pulse (Asirvatham) 3 and Highland Dream (I. Chisty) 4. Not run: Monterio. 1, 3-1/2 and Nose. 1m 27.25s. Rs. 32 (w), 14, 12 and 31 (p), SHP: 34, THP: 89, FP: 65, Q: 40, Trinella: 969/429, Exacta: 6,903/1,643. Favourite: Star Honour. Owners: Dr. Prabhakar Chowdary Tripuraneni, Mr. Teja Gollapudi & Mrs. Radhika Narredu. Trainer: S. Narredu. Jackpot: Rs. 1,422 (267 tkts) Runner-up: 235 (692 tkts); Treble (i): 137 (72 tkts); (ii): 611 (24 tkts).
