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Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
FIDE Women's World Cup: Vantika beats Ushenina, Padmini out of the race
However, Padmini Rout lost to another former world champion Alexandra Kosteniuk of Switzerland to bow out from the tournament. HT Image In a gripping showdown, Vantika held her nerve to secure a 4.5-3.5 win after the scores were tied 3-3 following multiple rounds of tiebreaks. The two players exchanged wins in the classical games, forcing a series of rapid tiebreakers. Vantika struck first with the black pieces in the rapid format, only for Ushenina to level the scores again at 2-2. Further draws pushed the contest into five minutes per player games with a three-second increment. It was in this high-pressure phase that Vantika capitalised on a crucial blunder from Ushenina, edging ahead and eventually making her way to round three. The Indian will has a challenging third-round clash with Kateryna Lagno, a former Ukrainian prodigy who now plays for Russia. Padmini's luck deserted her in the rapid tiebreaker against Kosteniuk wherein the Indian took the lead by winning the first game. Kosteniuk needed a win on demand to equalize the scores and she achieved that after Padmini missed her chances. In the fourth set of games, Padmini lost the first game with white and was losing the second one too when Kosteniuk decided to repeat moves and took a draw as it was enough to take her to the next round. With Vantika's hard-earned victory there are still five Indians left in the last 32 stage of this USD 691,250 prize money event with an additional bonus of making it to the Women's candidates' tournament slated in 2026 for the top three finishers. Koneru Humpy will play against Klaudia Kulon of Poland in the third round, while D Harika starts as a huge favourite when she meets Stavroula Tsolakidou of Greece. R Vaishali has a tough customer in fast-improving Carrisa Yip of United States and Divya Deshmukh will forward to her entry in the pre-quarterfinals against Teodora Injac of Serbia. Important and Indian results round 2: Lei Tingjie (Chn) beat Francisco Guecamburu Candela Be (Arg) 2-0; Alinasab Mobina (Iri) lost to Zhu Jiner (Chn) 0,5-1,5; Tan Zhongyi (Chn) beat Anastasia Kirtadze (Geo) 2-0; Afruza Khamdamova (Uzb) lost to Koneru Humpy (Ind) 0.5-1.5; Anna Muzychuk (Ukr) beat Inna Gaponenko (Ukr) 1-1, 1.5-0.5; Kateryna Lagno (Fid) beat Anastasia Avramidou (Gre) 1-1, 1-1, 2-0; Daria Charochkina (Fid) lost to Nana Dzagnidze (Geo) 0-2; Mariya Muzychuk beat Cervantes Landeiro Thalia (Usa) 1-1, 1-1, 2-0; P V Nandhidhaa (Ind) lost to Dronavalli Harika (Ind) 0-2; R Vaishali beat Ouellet Maili-Jade (Can) 2-0; Gulnar Mammadova (Aze) lost to Polina Shuvalova (Fid) 0-2; Alexandra Kosteniuk (Sui) beat Padmini Rout (Ind) 1-1, 1-1, 1-1, 1.5-0.5 goes to tiebreak; Divya Deshmukh (Ind) beat Kesaria Mgeladze (Geo) 1.5-0.5; Vantika Agrawal (Ind) beat Anna Ushenina (Ukr) 1-1, 1-1, 1-1, 1.5-0.5; Klaudia Kulon beat K Priyanka (Ind) 1-1, 2-0; Alina Kashlinskaya (Pol) lost to Umida Polonova (Uzb) 1-1, 0-2; Mai Narva (Est) lost to Yuxin Song (Chn) 1-1, 0-2.
News18
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
When Gear Stick Wasn't Between Seats: It's Millennials' 'Papa Ki Car', Gen Z Can Call It...
The Gen Z need to know about this car, Fiat's Premier Padmini. It was more than just a household vehicle, it was also the heart of Mumbai's roads. 'Mere papa ke pass thi ye car," and that car was most likely a Premier Padmini — the backdrop of countless childhood memories. In the '80s, it wasn't just a car, it was 'the car.' It was the kind of vehicle families took pride in. What many didn't know back then was that the Padmini started its life as a Fiat 1100. It was brought to India under the Italian company's license. Before that, Premier was building American models like Plymouths and Dodge trucks under Chrysler. The name 'Padmini" was given after the Indian government pushed for more local production and it was chosen as a tribute to the legendary queen of Chittor. It came with a 1.1-litre petrol engine that made 40 bhp, and cost Rs 30,000. But it's real charm wasn't in its specs, it was in the little things especially the gear. Unlike today's cars, where you reach for the gear box between the front seats, the Premier Padmini had no gear box there at all. Instead, the gear lever was fixed to the steering column on the left side. A video shared by Harsh Chaudhary recently reminded people of this unique detail. This design allowed for a bench-style front seat which meant that three people could sit comfortably in the front. The gear itself followed a manual H-pattern. You would move it forward and up for first, straight down for second and so on. Each shift made a 'click" sound. At first glance, it looked confusing but it didn't take long to get used to. The video stirred up a wave of nostalgia online especially among millennials who had seen the car in their childhood or had memories of family members owning one. One user commented, 'I saw this system of steering mounted gears in my childhood. It looks complicated but once you know how to drive, you'll learn it easily." Another said, 'I grew up watching my uncle's Fiat Padmini glide through the streets—majestic, timeless, and full of character. Too young to drive back then, I could only imagine what it felt like behind the wheel. By the time I was ready, she was gone. I never got to drive her…" 'I am confused. Wonder how my grandfather got used to this," someone wrote. And then there was the iconic comment: 'Mere papa ke pass thi ye car." The Premier Padmini was more than just a household car, it was also the heart of Mumbai's roads. It entered the taxi market and soon it became impossible to think of Mumbai without imagining a kaali peeli Padmini moving through traffic. They ruled the streets for decades, until 2023 when the last few were officially taken off the road. For many, it felt like saying goodbye to a family member. Of course, the bond Gen Z has with the car is a little different. 'As Gen Z, my first experience through the Bombay streets was while travelling in these black beauty Padmini taxis. I vividly remember when I asked the name of this vehicle, my dad told me these were Premier Padminis. Now I'm bidding adieu – it's the end of a long ride. I view the end of this era with a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for these iconic cars. I also view the transition to newer and more technologically advanced taxis as a sign of progress and modernization in urban transportation," said Soumya Prabhu, who was 18 when she shared this back in 2023, as quoted by Free Press Journal. But not everyone feels the same pull. 'The fact that these taxis have gone off the road doesn't make much of a difference to me, since I don't remember them much. I haven't travelled in any of them," Janvi Goenka, 19 back then, said. Still for many, the love never really left. In January this year, a woman in Bengaluru named Rachana Mahadimane made her dream come true by buying a vintage Premier Padmini on her birthday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachana Mahadimane (@rachanamahadimane) 'I am pinching myself as I talk to you because I bought a car on my birthday and not just any other car. It is the car of my dreams. I have been dreaming about this car since I was a child," she said. Padmini isn't just any car, it is clearly a bandwagon of memories. About the Author Shahrukh Shah Shahrukh Shah, Sub-Editor at News18, loves to write about everything that moves on wheels. With years of experience and the required skill sets, he is contributing to the auto section, where he let people know ...Read More Get the latest updates on car and bike launches in India — including reviews, prices, specs, and performance. Stay informed with breaking auto industry news, EV policies, and more, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : #TrendingNow Fiat viral news Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 02, 2025, 10:00 IST News auto When Gear Stick Wasn't Between Seats: It's Millennials' 'Papa Ki Car', Gen Z Can Call It... | Watch
National Post
22-06-2025
- Politics
- National Post
Families of Air India bombing victims find peace and presence at Irish memorial
Article content A larger than usual crowd is expected Monday, June 23 to mark the 40th anniversary of the bombing. Dozens of relatives have travelled from Canada. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree will be here, as will Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin and representatives of the Indian government. Several RCMP officers from B.C. are also here to participate. Article content The Mounties and several relatives gathered informally at the memorial Saturday as rain threatened overhead. Article content Saroj Gaur hugged Padmini, who she calls 'auntie' because of the support Gaur was offered by the Turlapatis when her father Om Prakash Sharma died in the bombing. Article content Sharma had immigrated from India to work as a high school teacher in Newfoundland and support his large family. Article content Article content Gaur, who now lives in Toronto, said her dad wanted her to travel with him to India for the summer break. But she was 23, had just finished her studies and wanted to look for work. She was job-hunting in Toronto when she got the news about the flight from a family friend. Article content Article content 'We were living in Canada, paying our taxes. My father was teaching Canadian children, and it hurts when he wasn't recognized. You know that it's a Canadian tragedy,' Gaur said with tears in her eyes. Article content Article content She also finds comfort here, near to her father, whose body wasn't recovered. Article content 'This is my third trip. When we were driving down here, I felt something very touching. I felt like I'm coming to my own place,' she said. 'I was feeling so joyous. I felt like I belong here.' Article content She is also grateful to the Irish for their support over four decades. Article content 'The Irish people made this beautiful monument here. It doesn't matter how many times you come here, how many times you've seen it, you still want to come back. This is the place where they lost their life and you can't forget it.' Article content Sanjay Lazar, who lives in Pune, India, was just 17 when he lost his father Sampath, stepmother Sylvia and toddler sister Sandeeta to the bomb planted by B.C. terrorists. Article content It is here that Lazar feels closest to his family. Article content For many years after he was orphaned, Lazar ran away from his pain. Four years ago, that all changed here at the memorial when he felt for the first time that his family was sending him a message. Article content
Gulf Today
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Shraddha Kapoor's ‘Ghummakad mode' is on, shares pictures from her day out
Actress Shraddha Kapoor turned on her 'ghummakad' mode as she travelled to several places like the museum and a renowned Parsi restaurant in Mumbai. Shraddha took to her Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures from her visit to the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, the oldest museum in Mumbai, which was originally established in 1855 as a treasure house of the decorative and industrial arts. The images had Shraddha posing in the museum and with the flowers she received. The actress also shared a few glimpses from her visit to the Parsi restaurant Britannia & Co., which was established in 1923. The 'Stree' star posed with the owner and shared pictures of the caramel custard she had, along with the interiors of the restaurant. For the caption, she wrote: 'Next picnic kahan jaoon ??? #GhummakadModeOn.' On the professional front, reports claim that Shraddha will be joining hands with 'Tumbbad' maker Rahi Anil Barve for her next. Going by the reports, she has signed a multi-film contract with producer Ektaa Kapoor, who will also back the untitled drama. In addition to this, details regarding Shraddha's other untitled drama with Ektaa were also doing rounds on social media. This yet-to-be-titled movie is expected to mark the reunion of the beloved 'Aashiqui 2' pair of Shraddha and Aditya Roy Kapoor. However, an official confirmation is still awaited. Furthermore, it is being reported that Shraddha is in talks for the forthcoming installment of the popular 'Dhoom' franchise. The reports also suggest that she will be seen sharing the screen with her 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar' co-star Ranbir Kapoor in her next. Again, no official announcement has been made till now. She was last seen on screen in the 2024 film 'Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank,' a comedy horror film directed by Amar Kaushik. It is the fourth instalment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe and serves as the sequel to the movie Stree, which released in 2018. Meanwhile, veteran actress Padmini Kolhapure recently opened up about the thoughtful approach her niece, Shraddha Kapoor, takes when selecting film roles. According to Padmini, the 'Stree' actress doesn't make decisions in isolation; instead, she carefully considers advice from her close family members before finalizing her choices. Speaking to IANS, Padmini shared that Shraddha often discusses potential projects with her mother, Shivangi Kolhapure; sister, Tejaswini, father Shakti Kapoor, and even Padmini herself. She mentioned that this collective support system helps the young actress weigh the pros and cons of each opportunity. Padmini revealed that despite taking input from her family, Shraddha ultimately trusts her own instincts. The 'Vidhaata' actress shared, 'Advice, in the sense Shraddha discusses. So, because she hears everybody, she kind of weighs the pros and cons, and then she goes ahead with her decisions in picking the films.' Padmini Kolhapure is Shraddha Kapoor's aunt. Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai
India.com
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress and dancer made her debut at 16, delivered 250 films in 30 years, was often compared to Vyjayanthimala, her name is.., got married to...
This actress and dancer made her debut at 16, delivered 250 films in 30 years, was often compared to Vyjayanthimala, her name is.., got married to... In the glitzy and glamorous world of cinema, many actors come and go. Some became a sensation overnight, others entertain us for a bit with their impeccable performances, and vanish from our memory before we know it. However, there are rarely a few artists that remain etched in our memories for years to come.. She had unparalleled control over the heyday of Indian cinema. She enthralled everyone with her expressive eyes, elegant dancing, and commanding on-screen persona as soon as she joined the industry. The actress we are talking about is none other than Padmini. She was not only known as a great performer, but she was also widely appreciated for her unmatched command in classical dance. She was also often compared to the then-superstar and Bharatnatyam dancer, Vyjayanthimala. Both actresses had a tough competition, and their comparison peaked in 1958 for the film Raj Tilak. Both actresses had a dance-off for the song 'Aaja Raja Bekarar'. Born on 12 June 1932 in Trivandrum, Tamil Nadu, Padmini came from a Malayali family and made her debut at a very young. She was only 16 when she did her first film, Kalpana. Cast as a dancer, her classical performance in the film won hearts and set the stage for a remarkable career. Her sisters Ragini and Lalitha were also actresses, and together the trio earned the title 'Travancore Sisters'. Padmini's career lasted for thirty years. She worked on more than 250 films in several languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Even though she produced a lot of successes, many people praised her collaboration with Raj Kapoor, the 'Showman of Bollywood.' Together, the pair produced numerous successes, including Amar Deep, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Mera Naam Joker, and Afsana. She also appeared on screen alongside such icons as Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand, and Sivaji Ganesan. In 1961, when Padmini was at the peak of her career, she tied the knot with Dr. K.T. Ramachandran, a physician based in the United States. After marriage, she moved to America and distanced herself from the world of life and embraced her family life. She was blessed with a son in the year 1963. However, her love for dance continued. In the year 1977, she established the Padmini School of Fine Arts in New Jersey, which became one of the most reputed classical dance institutions in the U.S. Her contributions to cultural arts extended far beyond cinema. After being an actress, Padmini also ventured into Politics. In 1966 and again in 1971, she entered Lok Sabha elections from the Congress Party. In the year 1989, Padmini made her directorial debut with the film Mohabbat Ka Paigham. Padmini took her last breath on 24 September 2006; however, her legacy continues to resonate with the audience even today.
