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Titas Sadhu

2023-10-03T19:41:09Z

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'''Titas Ranadeep Sadhu''' (born 29 September 2004) is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian women’s national cricket team and Bengal in domestic cricket. She was a part of the [[2023 Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup|2023 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup]] winning Indian team and was adjudged the player of the match in the final.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WPL Player Profile |url=https://www.delhicapitals.in/wpl-players/(/d+)-([a-z0-9/-]+)-profile$ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Delhi Capitals |language=en}}</ref>

Sadhu made her [[Women's Twenty20 International|WT20I]] debut on 24 September 2023 against [[Bangladesh women's national cricket team|Bangladesh]] at the [[2022 Asian Games]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Razzaqui |first=Samreen |date=2023-09-25 |title=Asian Games, Cricket: Titas Sadhu steps up to fill a void and help her team win gold |url=https://scroll.in/field/1056537/asian-games-cricket-titas-sadhu-steps-up-to-fill-a-void-and-help-her-team-win-gold |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Scroll.in |language=en-US}}</ref> In the same tournament, she played a key role as a bowler in the gold medal match against [[Sri Lanka women's national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] which was won by India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asian Games 2023: Who is Titas Sadhu, Pacer From West Bengal Who Shined In Indias Gold Medal Final Match Against Sri Lanka |url=https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/asian-games-2023-who-is-titas-sadhu-pacer-from-west-bengal-who-shined-in-indias-gold-medal-final-match-against-sri-lanka-2667173.html |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Sadhu was born on 29 September 2004 in [[Hugli-Chuchura|Chinsura]], [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Titas Sadhu Profile - Cricket Player India {{!}} Stats, Records, Video |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/titas-sadhu-1255407 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> At the age of 16, Sadhu was selected to play for the senior [[Bengal women's cricket team|Bengal]] team.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-31 |title=U-19 T20 World Cup: A cricketer by chance, Titas Sadhu's journey begins now |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/u-19-t20-world-cup-a-cricketer-by-chance-titas-sadhus-journey-begins-now/articleshow/97470630.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-10-01 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Career ==
Sadhu was awarded the player of the match in the final of inaugural U19 Women’s World Cup. In [[2023 Women's Premier League (cricket)|2023 Women's Premier League]], Sadhu was a part of the [[Delhi Capitals (WPL)|Delhi Capitals]] but did not play a match.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asian Games glory just the beginning for India pacer Titas Sadhu |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2023/sep/25/asian-games-glory-just-the-beginning-for-india-pacer-titas-sadhu-2618116.html |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> On 24 September 2023, she made her international debut for India against Bangladesh.

== References ==
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Sai Sudharsan

2023-10-03T19:23:34Z

Mpmedia2020: Update

{{short description|Indian cricketer (born 2001)}}
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| fullname = Bhardwaj Sai Sudharsan
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| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = Right-arm [[leg break]]
| height = 6 ft 1 in
| club1 = [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|Tamil Nadu]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|2021/22–present}}
| club2 = [[Gujarat Titans]]
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| club3 = [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]]
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'''Bharadwaj Sai Sudharsan''' (born 15 October 2001) is an Indian [[cricket]]er,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1151288.html|title=Sai Sudharsan |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> who plays for [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|Tamil Nadu]] in domestic cricket and for [[Gujarat Titans]] in the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]].

==Background==
Sudarshan's father was an athlete who represented India at the [[South Asian Games]] in [[Dhaka]], while his mother was a state level volleyball player.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Venugopal |first=Ashok |title=18-year-old Tamil Nadu cricketer has his target set |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2019/nov/13/18-year-old-cricketer-has-his-target-set-2060832.html |access-date=2 May 2022 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== Domestic career==
In 2019/20 Raja of Palayampatti Shield, he was Alwarpet CC's leading run-scorer with 635 runs at an average of 52.92.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Penbugs |date=8 April 2022 |title=From Triplicane FCC to Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan story |url=https://penbugs.com/from-triplicane-fcc-to-gujarat-titans-sai-sudharsan-story/ |access-date=8 April 2022 |website=Penbugs |language=en-US}}</ref> He made his [[Twenty20]] debut on 4 November 2021, for [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|Tamil Nadu]] in the [[2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1280198.html |title=Elite, Group A, Lucknow, Nov 4 2021, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=4 November 2021}}</ref> He made his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut on 8 December 2021, for Tamil Nadu in the [[2021–22 Vijay Hazare Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1280306.html |title=Elite, Group B, Thumba, Dec 8 2021, Vijay Hazare Trophy |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=8 December 2021}}</ref> In February 2022, he was bought by the [[Gujarat Titans]] in the [[List of 2022 Indian Premier League personnel changes|auction]] for the [[2022 Indian Premier League]] (IPL) tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1300689 |title=IPL 2022 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=13 February 2022}}</ref> Sudharsan’s performance in the TNPL led to his selection in the IPL team. <ref>{{cite web|date=6 April 2023|title =Irfan praises Sai Sudharsan for seizing opportunity in Williamson’s absence
|url=https://crickdom.news/irfan-praises-sai-sudharsan-for-seizing-opportunity-in-williamsons-absence/|website= Crickdom.news}}</ref>

In April 2022, he made his IPL debut after [[Vijay Shankar]] was ruled out of the match with an injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-gt-vs-pbks-who-is-sai-sudharsan-and-what-is-his-back-story-1309896 |title=Who is Sai Sudharsan and what's his back-story? |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=8 April 2022}}</ref>

In the [[2023 Indian Premier League|2023 season of the IPL]] Sudarshan scored 362 runs in the tournament averaging 51.71. He scored 96 in the IPL final against [[Chennai Super Kings]], but his team [[Gujarat Titans]] would go on to lose that match. In August 2023 Sudharsan signed for [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] for the final three matches of the [[2023 County Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Surrey sign Sudharsan |url=https://www.kiaoval.com/surrey-sign-sudharsan/ |website=Kia Oval}}</ref>

==International career==

On 4th July 2023 Sudharsan was called up to the [[India A cricket team|India A]] squad for the [[2023 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=India A squad for ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 announced |url=https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2023/news/55556012/india-a-squad-for-acc-men-s-emerging-teams-asia-cup-2023-announced?type=Latest |website=BCCI}}</ref> On 14th July 2023 Sudharsan was named as one of the standby players for the [[India cricket team|India]] team which will take part in the [[2022 Asian Games|19th Asian Games]] in [[Hangzhou]].<ref>{{Cite web |title= India’s squad for 19th Asian Games, Hangzhou 2022 announced |url=https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2023/news/55556019/india-s-squad-for-19th-asian-games-hangzhou-2022-announced?type=Latest|website=BCCI}}</ref> On 19th July 2023 in the [[2023 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup|Emerging Asia Cup]] match against [[Pakistan A cricket team |Pakistan A]] Sudarshan hit 104* off 110 balls to guide [[India A cricket team| India A]] to a resounding victory.

==References==
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==External links==
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{{Gujarat Titans squad}}

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Sai Sudharsan

2023-10-03T19:23:34Z

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Prajna Pravah

2023-10-03T10:25:37Z

Mpmedia2020: New page on Prajna Pravah, a major organisation related to RSS.

{{Orphan|date=October 2023}}

'''Prajna Pravah''' is an Indian organisation that works to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of India's cultural and intellectual heritage. It is one of the [[front organisation]]s of [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]] and works as its intellectual arm.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reportage/how-rss-infiltrating-india-intellectual-spaces|title=How the RSS is infiltrating India's intellectual spaces|first=Hartosh Singh|last=Bal|website=The Caravan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/rss-affiliate-to-organise-symposium-in-north-east/article65914614.ece|title=RSS affiliate to organise symposium in North East|first=Ishita|last=Mishra|date=September 20, 2022|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> The organisation engages with various aspects of Indian culture, including philosophy, art, literature, spirituality, and social sciences, and aims to serve as a platform for scholars, intellectuals, and enthusiasts to explore and discuss these topics.

==History and leadership==
It was founded in the early 1980s, while [[Balasaheb Deoras]] was heading RSS and was led by [[K. S. Sudarshan]] and [[Dattopant Thengadi]].<ref>{{cite book|url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Messengers_of_Hindu_Nationalism/BDqdDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=prajna+pravah+foundation+in+the+year&pg=PA72&printsec=frontcover|title=Messengers of Hindu Nationalism|first1= Walter |last1=Andersen|first2= Shridhar D.|last2=Damle|year=2019|publisher=Hurst|page=72|isbn=9781787382893}}</ref> The group now has branches in hundreds of universities of the country and is currently led by J. Nandakumar,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theweek.in/theweek/current/2019/12/17/might-of-the-right.html|title=Might of the Right|website=The Week}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-rss-seminar-criticises-culture-of-protests-on-campuses-2369835|title=RSS seminar criticises culture of protests on campuses|website=DNA India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.com/race-religion-not-needed-in-nation-making-nandakumar/states/news/1084723.html|title=Race, religion not needed in nation making: Nandakumar|website=UNI}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2023/sep/03/all-religions-have-space-in-bharatsenior-rss-pracharak-j-nandakumar-2611152.html|title=‘All religions have space in Bharat’: Senior RSS pracharak J Nandakumar|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> a senior RSS pracharak, as National Convener.

==Organisation and activities==
The organisation works through various state level organisations, which might bear different names in each state. These have then branches at the level of division, district and universities. It also works with other national level organisations{{which|date=October 2023}} to create a network of academics, working to create a pro-India narrative.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/special/how-sangh-plans-to-decolonise-education/20170419.htm|title=How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education|first=Radhika|last=Ramaseshan|website=Rediff}}</ref><ref name="auto"/>

It conducts regular training sessions and conferences,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/three-day-international-conference-on-swaraj-in-gadag-from-tomorrow/article66560253.ece|title=Three-day international conference on Swaraj in Gadag from tomorrow|first=The Hindu|last=Bureau|date=February 27, 2023|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/up-front/story/20170410-rss-prajna-pravah-gyan-sangam-shiv-sena-mohan-bhagwat-indian-education-986136-2017-04-04|title=The education reboot|website=India Today}}</ref> and every year, there is a Lok Manthan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/inimical-forces-india-cultural-diversities-differences-rss-nandakumar-8159988/|title=Inimical forces projecting India’s cultural diversities as differences: RSS leader Nandakumar|date=September 19, 2022}}</ref><ref>https://vskbharat.com/lokmanthan-celebration-of-cultural-diversity/?lang=en</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pratidintime.com/guwahati-news-breaking-latest/guwahati-vp-dhankhar-inaugurates-lokmanthan-2022-at-kalakshetra|title=Guwahati: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar Inaugurates Lokmanthan 2022|first=Pratidin|last=Bureau|date=September 22, 2022|website=Pratidin Time}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/editorial/lokmantan-the-pressing-priority-of-the-nation-610205|title=Lokmantan: The pressing priority of the nation - Sentinelassam|first=Sentinel Digital|last=Desk|date=August 31, 2022|website=www.sentinelassam.com}}</ref> with the most recent one held in 2022 in [[Guwahati]].

==References==
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[[Category:Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]]
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Ranjin Singh (wrestling)

2023-09-27T02:29:27Z

Mpmedia2020: Created page 'Dave Kapoor (wrestling)'.

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'''David "Dave" Kapoor''' (born November 17, 1975)<ref name="philipkreikenbohm"/> is an [[Indian-American]] writer and former [[professional wrestling]] [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]], better known by his ring name, '''Ranjin Singh'''. He is best known for his time in [[WWE]], where he worked on the writing team as the senior vice president of creative and as the manager, translator, and storyline brother of [[The Great Khali]].

==Professional wrestling career==

===World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE===

In 2007, Kapoor began his career with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as the [[heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] manager and translator for [[The Great Khali]] under the ring name '''Ranjin Singh'''. On the December 21 episode of ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown!]]'', Singh competed in his first match, teaming with Khali in a losing effort against [[Dave Finlay|Finlay]] and [[Hornswoggle]]. On the January 11, 2008 episode of ''SmackDown!'', Singh challenged Hornswoggle to an [[Arm wrestling|Arm wrestling contest]] in a losing effort, after Finlay shocked Singh's hand with the glove that Hornswoggle wore during the contest. Later in 2008, Khali and Singh turned [[face (professional wrestling)|face]], with the duo hosting a segment called "Khali Kiss Cam".

On the April 29, 2011 episode of ''SmackDown'', Khali and Singh were greeted by the debuting [[Jinder Mahal]]. The following week on ''SmackDown'', Mahal, unimpressed with how Khali and Singh were acting, confronted Singh about him mismanaging Khali. On the May 27 episode of ''SmackDown'', after Khali was defeated by [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]], Mahal shoved Singh, with Khali then attacking Singh, ending their partnership. On the July 1 episode of ''SmackDown'', Singh revealed that Khali joined with Mahal because they are brothers-in-law (kayfabe), with Mahal threatening to divorce Khali's sister if Khali didn't do as he said, which would bring Khali's family back into poverty. Singh was absent from television for over 2 and a half years, but managed Khali again for one night only in January 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/playlists/old-school-raw-january-6-2014-highlights|title = Old School Raw Highlights: Jan. 6, 2014}}</ref>

Kapoor worked for WWE behind the scenes becoming the [[senior vice president]] of the creative team in 2019. He was let go from WWE on January 5, 2022, ending his 14-year tenure there.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Guzzo|first=Gisberto|date=January 5, 2022|title=Road Dogg Among Multiple Performance Center Staff Released By WWE, SVP Released|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/road-dogg-released-wwe|access-date=January 5, 2022|website=Fightful}}</ref>

==External links==
*{{wwe superstar|ranjinsingh|Ranjin Singh}}
*{{IMDb name|2666858|Dave Kapoor}}

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Gagandeep Singh Bedi

2023-09-17T14:53:34Z

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{{short description|Indian IAS Officer}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| birth_date = 9 September 1968
| nationality = [[India]]n
| education = [[Bachelor of Engineering]]
| image = Gagandeep-Singh-Bedi-IAS.jpg
| office = [[Indian Administrative Service]] Officer
| birth_place = Punjab, India
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'''Gagandeep Singh Bedi''' ([[Hindi]]: गगनदीप सिंह बेदी, born 9 September 1968) is an Indian Civil Servant, currently serving as the Principal Secretary (Health and Family Welfare Department) to the Government of [[Tamil Nadu]] in [[India]]. He is known for his crisis management and relief work at Cuddalore during the Tsunami in December 2014,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Battered By Floods, Cuddalore Turns to Tsunami Hero |url=https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/battered-by-floods-cuddalore-turns-to-tsunami-hero-1251972 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> floods in 2015 <ref>{{Cite news |last=& |title=Cuddalore still under water, thousands cut off |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Tamil-Nadu-floods-Cuddalore-still-under-water-thousands-cut-off/article60275298.ece |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Cuddalore to folklore: Saviour who came in from the coast |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Cuddalore-to-folklore-Saviour-who-came-in-from-the-coast/articleshow/990926.cms |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> and the [[Thoothukudi violence]] in May 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=IAS officer Gagandeep Singh Bedi: Crises manager par excellence |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2018/may/25/ias-officer-gagandeep-singh-bedi-crises-manager-par-excellence-1819254.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Gagandeep Singh Bedi was born in [[Hoshiarpur]], a city in the Indian state of [[Punjab]] on September 9, 1968.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1993-batch bureaucrat Gagandeep Singh Bedi appointed Chennai Corporation Commissioner |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/may/09/1993-batch-bureaucrat-gagandeep-singh-bedi-appointed-chennai-corporation-commissioner-2300418.html |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He completed his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electrical and Electronic Communications at the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology.

== Career ==
Gagandeep Singh Bedi began his career as a lecturer at the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology from 1989 to 1991.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pyarilal |first=Vasanth |title=MASCOT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT: GAGANDEEP SINGH BEDI, IAS-By Sanjay Pinto {{!}} RITZ |url=https://www.ritzmagazine.in/mascot-of-disaster-management-gagandeep-singh-bedi-iasby-sanjay-pinto/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 1991, he was selected for the [[Engineering Services Examination|Indian Engineering Services]] and got a posting in [[Indian Railways]]. In 1993, he cleared his IAS exam and was allotted Tamil Nadu Cadre.

From 1999 to 2001, Commissioner of Corporation in [[Madurai]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Falcon |first=Chennai |title=Mr. Gagandeep Singh Bedi IAS - Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation |url=https://spiritofchennai.com/city/gagandeep-singh-bedi/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=SpiritOfChennai.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

From June 11, 2001 to July 15, 2003, Bedi was the district collector of [[Kanyakumari]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of Collectors {{!}} Kanniyakumari District, Government of TamilNadu {{!}} India |url=https://kanniyakumari.nic.in/listofcollectors/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |language=en-US}}</ref>

He served as the collector of [[Cuddalore]] from July 16, 2003, to January 5, 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ROLL OF HONOR {{!}} Cuddalore District, Government of Tamilnadu {{!}} Sugar bowl of Tamil Nadu {{!}} India |url=https://cuddalore.nic.in/roll-of-honor/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |language=en-US}}</ref>

From 2016 to 2019, Gagandeep Singh Bedi served as the managing director of the Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gagandeep Singh Bedi – New Chennai Corporation Commissioner |url=https://indianmasterminds.com/movements/ias/gagandeep-singh-bedi-new-chennai-corporation-commissioner/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Thiru Gagandeep Singh Bedi, I.A.S., {{!}} TWAD |url=https://www.twadboard.tn.gov.in/content/thiru-gagandeep-singh-bedi-ias |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=www.twadboard.tn.gov.in}}</ref>

In May 2021, Bedi assumed office as the New Chennai Corporation Commissioner.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Correspondent |first=Special |title=Gagandeep Singh Bedi is Chennai Corporation Commissioner |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/gagandeep-singh-bedi-is-chennai-corporation-commissioner/article34520072.ece |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

After the reshuffle in 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Major administrative reshuffle in Tamil Nadu: Radhakrishnan returns as Chennai Corporation commissioner |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/administrative-reshuffle-tamil-nadu-radhakrishnan-returns-chennai-corporation-commissioner-8610511/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Gagandeep Singh Bedi is serving as the Secretary of Health Department in Tamil Nadu.

== Awards and recognitions ==

* Collector of Heroes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mr. Gagandeep Singh Bedi IAS {{!}} Marie Banu Rodriguez |url=https://mariebanu.com/interviews/indian-administrative-service-officers/gagandeepsinghbedi/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* Director's gold medal for Best All-rounder Probationer at The IAS Training Academy<ref>{{Cite news |title=Cuddalore to folklore: Saviour who came in from the coast |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Cuddalore-to-folklore-Saviour-who-came-in-from-the-coast/articleshow/990926.cms |access-date=2023-09-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* National award for implementation of [[Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005|Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme]] (MGNREGA) in 2016<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=N. T. |title=Who is Gagandeep Singh Bedi, the new Commissioner of Chennai Corporation |url=https://newstodaynet.com/2021/05/10/who-is-gagandeep-singh-bedi-the-new-commissioner-of-chennai-corporation/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=News Today {{!}} First with the news |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Green Award 2003 & 2004<ref>{{Cite web |title=1993-batch bureaucrat Gagandeep Singh Bedi appointed Chennai Corporation Commissioner |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2021/may/09/1993-batch-bureaucrat-gagandeep-singh-bedi-appointed-chennai-corporation-commissioner-2300418.html |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External link ==

* [https://twitter.com/gsbediias Gagandeep Singh Bedi] on [[Twitter|X]]

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[[Category:Indian civil servants]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Rajugari Kodipulao

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|name=Rajugari Kodipulao<ref>{{cite news |title=Raju Gari Kodi Pulao" movie All set for grand release in Theatres on July 29th|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/050723/raju-gari-kodi-pulao-movie-all-set-for-grand-release-in-theatres.html|access-date=16 July 2023|work=Deccanchronicle|date=5 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|image= Rajugari Kodipulao.jpg
|caption= Rajugari Kodipulao poster
|director=Shiva Kona
|writer=Shiva Kona
|producer={{ubl|Anil Moduga|Shiva Kona}}
|starring={{ubl|Prabhakar Podakandla|Neha Deshpande|Prachi Thaker|Ramya Dinesh|Shiva Kona|Abhilash Bhandari|Jabardast Naveen|Kunal Koushik|Sri Sudha Bhimireddy}}
|cinematography=Pavan Guntuku
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|music=Pravin Mani
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''''' Rajugari Kodipulao ''''' is an 2023 upcoming Indian Telugu Language film directed by Shiva Kona under Anil Moduga Films & Kona Cinema producers are Anil Moduga and Shiva Kona lead cast is Prabhakar Podakandla known as Etv Prabhakar. Supporting roles done by Neha Deshpande,Prachi Thaker,Ramya Dinesh,Shiva Kona,Abhilash Bhandari,Jabardast Naveen,Kunal Koushik,Sri Sudha Bhimireddy. Movie is going to release theatrically on 29th July 2023<ref>{{cite news |title=Raju Gari Kodi Pulao Release Date Locked|url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/entertainment/raju-gari-kodi-pulao-release-date-locked-206245|access-date=16 July 2023|work=Sakshi Post|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rajugari Kodipulao|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/rajugari-kodipulao/movieshow/101531290.cms|access-date=17 July 2023|work=Times Of India|language=en}}</ref>.

==Plot==
On their trip to their reunion, a group of pals became stuck helplessly in a dense jungle. They seemed to be haunted by a hideous beast with a wicked sense of humor, but was it really the monster, or was it simply one of them, trying to scare the others silly?
== Cast ==
{{Colbegin}}
* Prabhakar Podakandla<ref>{{cite news |title=Intense trailer of Raju Gari Kodipulao released|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/intense-trailer-of-raju-gari-kodipulao-released.html|access-date=17 July 2023|work=123Telugu|language=en}}</ref>
*Neha Deshpande
*Prachi Thaker
*Ramya Dinesh
*Shiva Kona<ref>{{cite news |title=Raju gari kodipulao" trailer takes social media by storm|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/160723/raju-gari-kodipulao-trailer-takes-social-media-by-storm.html|access-date=17 July 2023|work=Deccanchronicle|language=en}}</ref>
*Abhilash Bhandari
*Jabardast Naveen
*Kunal Koushik
*Sri Sudha Bhimireddy
{{Colend}}
== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Rajugari Kodipulao
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Pravin Mani
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2023
| recorded = 2023
| venue =
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| label = [[Aditya Music]]
| producer = Pravin Mani
}}
{{Track listing
| all_music = Pravin Mani
| collapsed =
| headline = Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Tsunami<ref>{{cite news |title=Rajugaru Kodipulao’s first single Suno Tsunami unveiled by the makers |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rajugaru-kodipulaos-first-single-suno-tsunami-unveiled-by-the-makers.html|access-date=16 July 2023|work=123 Telugu |date=13 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref>.
| note1 =
| length1 = 3:19
| lyrics1 = Mallika Vallabha Pitla
| extra1 = NC Karunya, Vaishali Sri Prathap
}}

== References ==

{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt28285070}}

Deepali (Kannada actress)

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'''Deepali''' is a former Indian actress known for her work in the Kannada films ''[[Nanna Preethiya Hudugi]]'' (2001) and ''[[Joke Falls]]'' (2004).

== Career ==
[[Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar]] was conducting walk-in interviews to find a heroine for ''[[Nanna Preethiya Hudugi]]'' (2001), a Kannada film that takes place in and around [[Michigan]].<ref name="C">{{cite web|title=Reactions|url=http://www.chirag-entertainers.com/NPH%20Reactions.htm|website=chirag-entertainers.com|accessdate=26 April 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030308155523/http://www.chirag-entertainers.com/NPH%20Reactions.htm|archivedate=8 March 2003}}</ref> [[Mano Murthy]] helped him find Deepa, who was studying her final year at the [[University of California, Berkeley]] majoring in Business Administration and minoring in premed. She went to India for a screen test before she was selected for the film, which was based on a book by Chandrashekar. She was rechristened Deepali for the film and made her debut alongside newcomer [[Dhyan]].<ref name="T">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business-administrator-dons-the-acting-mantel/articleshow/36348225.cms|title=Business administrator dons the acting mantel|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref name="C"/> The film was shot during her vacation.<ref name="V">{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_joke_falls01.asp|title=NRI girl for NRI's film Joke Falls!|work=Viggy}}</ref> A critic wrote that "Deepali acts with a lot of grace and confidence".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://movies.indiainfo.com/kannada/reviews/index.html|title=Nagathihalli fails to impress the audience|work=indiainfo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010413223911/http://movies.indiainfo.com/kannada/reviews/index.html|archive-date=13 April 2001}}</ref> The film was a [[Silver_jubilee#South_Asian_film_terminology|silver jubilee]] and she won the People's Choice Favorite Actress {{emdash}} Kannada.<ref name="a">{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/jokefalls/deepali.asp|title=:: About Deepali ::|work=Viggy}}</ref> She became popular for appearing in the film's song "Car Car".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/wings_joke_falls.asp|title=Experience Joke Falls this Friday|work=Viggy}}</ref> She started working as an auditing consultant.<ref name="a"/>

She took a short break from acting before returning with ''[[Joke Falls]]'' (2004).<ref>{{cite web|archive-date=11 April 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411194120/http://www.sify.com/movies/deepali-is-back-news-kannada-kkfvKIjfbda.html|title=Deepali is back|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/deepali-is-back-news-kannada-kkfvKIjfbda.html|work=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Deepa accepted the film after she liked the story, which was inspired by ''[[Chup Chup Ke]]'' (2006). She was paired opposite Dilip Thadeshwar and shot her portions in two weeks.<ref name="V"/> Regarding her role, a critic wrote that "Deepali’s role is restricted to request Dileep to teach her Botany" and another critic wrote that "Drawbacks of the film are Dilip and Dipali who are not at all fit for their roles".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/dec052004/mr3.asp|title=Joke Falls|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304191838/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/dec052004/mr3.asp|archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://viggy.com/english/review_joke_falls.asp|title=Joke Falls – film review|work=Viggy}}</ref> The film was also a success and ran for a hundred days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_jokefalls_100days.asp|title=Joke Falls – unbeaten century|work=Viggy}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
She used to live in [[Chamarajpet]] and moved to the United States when she was two years old when her father came to pursue higher studies.<ref name="T"/>

== Filmography ==
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! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
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| 2001 || ''[[Nanna Preethiya Hudugi]]'' || Chinnu ||
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| 2004 || ''[[Joke Falls]]'' || Vasudha ||
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|}

== References ==
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