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News18
9 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
'Gautam Gambhir Must Deliver Against England': Former India Cricketer Warns Team India Head Coach
Former India opener Aakash Chopra questioned Gautam Gambhir's suitability as Test coach after India's poor red-ball record under his leadership. Despite winning the 2025 Champions Trophy, Gambhir's Test tenure includes only three wins in 11 matches and heavy series defeats. Chopra warned that with selectors granting all his requests, Gambhir has no excuses if results don't improve in England. This series could define his legacy and impact India's World Test Championship hopes. and subscribe to our channel and never miss a to CricketNext YouTube channel to never miss a video: CricketNext on Facebook: CricketNext on Twitter: CricketNext on Instagram: : vs ENG Test Series, India England Test Series 2025, Aakash Chopra, Gautam Gambhir, Indian Cricket, Gautam Gambhir Coach, Test Cricket, Aakash Chopra Analysis, India Test Cricket Record, Cricket News, IND ENG Highlights, IND ENG Live, Cricket Controversy, Gambhir Under Pressure, Indian Cricket Team, World Test Championship, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, BCCI, Cricket Updates, Gambhir Test Record, Cricket Discussions, England Cricket, Indian Cricket Coaching, Cricket Opinions, Gambhir Criticism, Gambhir Legacy, Cricket Analysis, Cricket Debate
Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
F1 box office collection day 1: Brad Pitt's racing drama outpaces Top Gun Maverick but stalls behind Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning, earns Rs 5.25 crore
Summer has officially arrived, and so has Brad Pitt, making a high-octane return with his much-anticipated film F1: The Movie, which opened to impressive numbers across Indian theatres. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned approximately Rs 5.25 crore net on its first day (Friday), across all languages. The English 2D version posted an overall occupancy of 27.82% on its opening day. The film began modestly with 13.93% occupancy during the morning shows, gained momentum to reach 27.14% in the afternoon, rose further to 28.35% in the evening, and peaked at 41.84% during the night shows. Regionally, Chennai led with a strong 43% occupancy, followed closely by Hyderabad at 40.75% and Kochi at 31.75%. Surprisingly, key metropolitan markets like Mumbai and Delhi lagged behind, recording only 22.25% and 20.5% occupancy, respectively. Among the premium formats, English 4DX registered the highest occupancy across all languages and formats at 68%, followed by English IMAX at 58.57%, and English ICE at 39.94%. Also Read | F1 movie review: Film leaves you wanting more Formula 1, and more Brad Pitt While F1: The Movie is generating significant buzz and audience anticipation, it still fell short of surpassing the opening day record of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which had collected Rs 16.5 crore on day one. However, Pitt's latest outing did outperform other recent major Hollywood releases in India. It beat Karate Kid Legends, starring Jackie Chan, which opened with Rs 1.75 crore, and his own previous film Bullet Train, which collected Rs 0.45 crore on its first day. The film features Brad Pitt as a veteran race-car driver who returns to Formula One after three decades to revive a struggling team and save his former teammate's legacy. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, best known for the global blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, F1 has already surpassed Top Gun: Maverick's Indian opening day numbers, which stood at Rs 4.89 crore. With largely positive reviews and soaring audience interest, all eyes are now on how F1: The Movie performs in the coming days. However, its box office run will be tested by competition from regional releases such as Sitaare Zameen Par, Maa, and Kannappa.
Free Malaysia Today
17 hours ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Book preserves untold stories of PPN students' hostel
Ravindran Raghavan says his aim in writing 'The Legacy of PPN Students' Hostel' is to preserve the legacy of the hostel. (Fauzi Yunus @ FMT Lifestyle) SUBANG JAYA : Ravindran Raghavan's day usually started much earlier than his three roommates at the PP Narayanan (PPN) Students' Hostel in Petaling Jaya. As a chemical engineering student, his classes often began at 8am – and if he wasn't in class, he was likely buried in books at the campus library. 'Hostel life wasn't fun, sadly. But maybe I was a bit of a misfit,' the 60-year-old told FMT Lifestyle with a chuckle. 'There weren't many engineering guys around, so they called me 'Engine Ravi' as a light-hearted jab. 'Still, I really cherished the unbreakable friendships I made there – especially with my roommates. We all came from different estates, and that really bonded us,' he said. For children of estate workers like Ravindran – who grew up in Lambak Estate, Kluang – the hostel, supported by the National Union of Plantation Workers (NUPW), was a lifeline. It gave the children a chance to study at University Malaya or nearby colleges and build a better future. The book is a mixture of history and personal recollections by former hostelites. (Fauzi Yunus @ FMT Lifestyle) Though the hostel closed in 1996, Ravindran said its impact was deep and lasting. Fearing its legacy would fade with time, he set out to preserve it in 'The Legacy of PPN Students' Hostel' – a 264-page tribute packed with history and heartfelt memories, written as a labour of love. 'It was a great bridge,' the father of three said, when asked to sum up the hostel's legacy. 'It helped students from rural areas adjust to life in the city and reach that big dream … becoming a graduate. Without it, many of us would've had a much harder time finding our footing.' Initially meant as a memoir, the book grew into a deeper project as Ravindran began uncovering old union records, alumni stories, and the long-forgotten hostel magazine 'Cermin'. Photographs from yesteryears add a touch of nostalgia to the book's stories. (Fauzi Yunus @ FMT Lifestyle) The result is a thoughtfully curated book that blends the hostel's founding history with personal stories from former residents – who make up the heart of the narrative. The book also touches on past controversies, and highlights notable alumni like the late G Palanivel and S Subramaniam, both former deputy ministers and MIC leaders. Interestingly, Ravindran did not intentionally set out to write a book about his former hostel. After graduation, he got busy with family and work. But once retired, he reconnected with former hostelites. It was through these gatherings that Ravindran began hearing stories from those before him – stories of long walks to school, of struggling to find a Form 6 placement, of overcoming the odds most city kids never had to encounter. Ravindran spent 15 months working on 'The Legacy of PPN Students' Hostel'. (Fauzi Yunus @ FMT Lifestyle) 'Their journeys were extraordinary,' he said. 'One became an ACP, another worked at Bank Negara, some went on to lead in Felda. What they achieved, despite what they came from – it blew me away,' he said. That's when it hit him: if no one wrote this down, it would all disappear. The hostel was gone. The estates were changing. Fewer and fewer people even knew it had existed. 'So I decided to write it,' he said. With support from the senior hostelites and some careful planning, 'The Legacy of PPN Students' Hostel' came to life – not just as a book, but as a permanent archive of a place that shaped thousands of lives. Hostel life itself also revealed surprises. Ravindran recalled meeting Ramachandran, nicknamed 'Rama Tambah'. 'Back then, they had junior committees working alongside the management. If the chicken was too small, Rama would shout, 'tambah satu lagi!' That spirit of advocacy – even over dinner – was something I'd never experienced in my time.' No stones were left unturned in the book, with Ravindran writing about the controversies the hostel experienced. (Fauzi Yunus @ FMT Lifestyle) Stories like these reminded Ravindran how the hostel shaped its residents – not just in studies, but in resilience. He said he hoped that through his book, young Malaysians will realise that many before them had to overcome real hardship to succeed, something today's more comfortable generation often forgets. 'Most of these hostelites didn't have detailed plans or powerful prayers. They just started making an effort. And when they did, somehow, the universe helped them. The right people showed up. Opportunities came. 'All of this – in an era with no Google, no WhatsApp. And still, they made it,' Ravindran concluded. 'The Legacy of PPN Students' Hostel' is available in major bookstores.
CTV News
18 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Province signs World Cup agreement with 3 host First Nations
Vancouver Watch Vancouver and the province have inked a deal with the three host First Nations to ensure the FIFA World Cup games provide a lasting legacy.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Sassoon Hospital to undergo big upgrades; Madhuri Misal reviews progress
In a bid to modernise one of Maharashtra's oldest government hospitals, Minister of State for Medical Education Madhuri Misal conducted a detailed review meeting at Sassoon General Hospital on Friday. The session focused on addressing infrastructure gaps, patient care challenges and long-pending staff vacancies. During the meeting, the hospital administration provided an overview of Sassoon's legacy and facilities, while key developments and future plans were discussed, including substantial investments in new medical equipment and patient services. Among the core developments, the hospital is set to acquire advanced medical machines: a new CT scan (Rs 7.5 crore), MRI (Rs 27 crore), and a cath lab (Rs 17 crore). Plans are also underway to increase the bed capacity by 550, offering relief to overcrowded wards. The outpatient department (OPD) is currently undergoing renovation under the 'OPD under one roof' initiative. However, temporary relocation of departments has created difficulties for patients. 'To address this, we will start three electric vehicles for internal patient transport within 10 to 15 days,' said Dr Eknath Pawar, dean of B J Government Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital. Efforts are being made to speed up police reports required for post-mortem cases. A dedicated police team is working with the hospital, particularly due to the shortage of post-mortem centres in the city. Additional CCTV cameras with centralized monitoring are also being installed to strengthen hospital security. The upcoming Rs 860 crore Cancer Centre remains a key focus, encompassing infrastructure, equipment, and patient amenities. However, radiation therapy services are yet to be included due to structural constraints. 'Since radiation units require underground installation, it is a bit challenging,' Pawar noted. The hospital is also grappling with staff shortages, 783 vacancies at Sassoon and 314 at BJ Government Medical College. 'This has led to a heavy workload on the current staff,' Pawar said. 'To expedite hiring, we have appointed an external agency to conduct exams and provide a direct merit list for recruitment.' The review concluded with directives to speed up ongoing projects and ensure patient convenience, reaffirming the government's commitment to upgrading Sassoon as a modern and inclusive healthcare hub.
