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Yesvantpur–Chennai Central Superfast Express

2026-05-04T15:30:31Z

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{{Short description|Express Indian railway}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Yesvantpur - Chennai Central Superfast Express
| image =
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| locale =
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[South Western Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Yesvantpur Junction}} ('''YPR''')
| stops = 12
| end = {{rws|Chennai Central}} ('''MAS''')
| distance = {{convert|370|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 6 hours 50 minutes
| frequency = Weekly{{efn|Runs one days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation = [[LHB coches]]
| entertainment = No
| baggage = Below the seats
| otherfacilities=
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12291/12292
| speed = {{cvt|56|km/h}}
| map =
| map_state =
}}

'''Yesvantpur - Chennai Central Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of the Indian Railways connecting [[Yesvantpur Junction railway station|Yesvantpur Junction]] in [[Karnataka]] and [[Chennai Central railway station|Chennai Central]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is currently being operated with 12291/12292 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5166&did=14919149395382A08757E3EEC8E80B6C7B25CC779D71F.web91 LHB COACHES FOR YESVANTPUR – CHENNAI CENTRAL – YESVANPUR WEEKLY EXPRESS TRAINS]</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=4604&id=0,4,268 | title=Changes in pattern of train services | date=26 October 2016 | publisher=Southern Railway | access-date=24 January 2019 }}</ref>

== Service==

The 12291/Yesvantpur-Chennai Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 370 km in 6 hrs 50 mins. 12292/Chennai-Yesvantpur Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 370 km in 6 hrs 50 mins.

==Coach composite==

The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:

* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 14 sleeper coaches
* 1 general
* 1 pantry car
* 2 second-class luggage/parcel vans with generators

==Rake sharing==

The train shares its rake with 16501/16502 [[Yesvantpur Ahmedabad Weekly Express]].

== See also ==

* [[Yesvantpur Junction railway station]]
* [[Chennai Central railway station]]
* [[Yesvantpur Ahmedabad Weekly Express]]

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== External links ==

* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/292 12291/Yesvantpur-Chennai Weekly SF Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/chennai-yesvantpur-weekly-sf-express-12292/1766/35/997 12292/Chennai-Yesvantpur Weekly SF Express]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Yesvantpur - Chennai Central Superfast Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]
[[Category:Superfast Express trains]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]

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North-West India Football Association

2026-04-30T05:11:26Z

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{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2025}}

{{Infobox sport governing body
|name = North-West India Football Association
|abbrev = NWIFA
|logo =
|sport = [[Association football|Football]]
|jurisdiction =
|founded = {{start date and age|March 1932}}
|aff =
|affdate=|headquarters = [[Lahore]]
|membership =
|president =
|secretary =
|year closed={{start date and age|1947}}|url =
}}

The '''North-West India Football Association''' ('''NWIFA'''), was a [[association football|football]] governing body in [[British India]], encompassing football control in [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]], [[North-West Frontier Province|NWFP]], [[Sind Province (1936–1955)|Sind]], [[Baluchistan Agency|Baluchistan]] and [[Delhi]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Friday 04 March 1932 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19320304/120/0008 |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref> It was headquartered in [[Lahore]]. It also sent state teams for the [[Santosh Trophy]].

==History==
A movement to form a separate football association in North Western India was initiated by [[Wing commander|Wing Commander]] Hamid Ali Soofi in November 1931, aiming to promote football activity in the region.<ref name=":0" /> In March 1932, the North-West India Football Association was established, headquartered in [[Lahore]], and encompassing control in [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]], [[North-West Frontier Province|NWFP]], [[Sind Province (1936–1955)|Sind]], [[Baluchistan Agency|Balochistan]] and [[Delhi]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite book |author=Kausik Bandyopadhyay |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uuYJEAAAQBAJ&q=Shiv+Kumar+Lal+aiff |title=Scoring Off the Field: Football Culture in Bengal, 1911–80 |date=29 November 2020 |publisher=Taylor & Francis |isbn=9781000084054}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Sandeep |date=2025-12-11 |title=How Mahilpur in Punjab is raising talented footballers and fostering a spirit for the beautiful game |url=https://scroll.in/article/1088609/how-mahilpur-in-punjab-is-raising-talented-footballers-and-fostering-a-spirit-for-the-beautiful-game |access-date=2026-01-10 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref> [[Sikandar Hayat Khan]] was elected president and Hamid Ali Soofi was elected honorary secretary.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Ray |first=Rishav |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/A_Game_of_Two_Halves/58gUEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22north+west+india+football+association%22&pg=PA118&printsec=frontcover |title=A Game of Two Halves: The Story of the Golden Era of Indian Club Football |date=2024-07-19 |publisher=Exceller Books |pages=118 |language=en}}</ref> On 23 June 1937, NWIFA became one of the nine regional football associations to become affiliated with the newly formed [[All India Football Federation]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Kapur |first1=M.L. |url=http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Socceroo/1956A.html |title=Olympic Games |date=1956 |publisher=Soccer Weekly News |access-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055130/http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Socceroo/1956A.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Birth">{{cite news |last1=Kapadia |first1=Novy |date=24 June 2015 |title=The Birth of the All India Football Federation |url=https://www.saddahaq.com/the-birth-of-the-all-india-football-federation |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325112623/https://www.saddahaq.com/the-birth-of-the-all-india-football-federation |archive-date=25 March 2017 |access-date=24 March 2017 |work=Saddahaq}}</ref>

Later on, several regions detached and formed their own associations. Sind Football Association was formed in July 1937,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Sunday 29 August 1937 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19370829/063/0006 |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Saturday 13 November 1937 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19371113/221/0015 |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Thursday 22 December 1938 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0003221/19381222/192/0013?browse=False |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref> and the NWFP Football Association was founded in August 1937.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Friday 20 August 1937 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19370820/199/0014 |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref> After the [[partition of India]] and the subsequent division of Punjab between India and Pakistan, the East Punjab Football Association was established in India,<ref name=":1" /> and the West Punjab Football Association was established in Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Sunday 25 April 1948 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19480425/112/0009 |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref> The last honorary secretary of the North-West India Football Association since 1942, [[Khawaja Riaz Ahmed]], continued his position as honorary secretary in the West Punjab Football Association in Pakistan.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Sunday 18 April 1954 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19540418/098/0008 |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref> Hamid Ali Soofi also became the first honorary secretary of the [[Pakistan Football Federation]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ahsan |first=Ali |date=2010-12-23 |title=A history of football in Pakistan — Part I |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/593095/a-history-of-football-in-pakistan-part-i |access-date=2025-11-09 |website=Dawn |language=en}}</ref>

== State teams ==
The North-West India Football Association (NWIFA) football team competed in the [[Santosh Trophy]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=India 1946 |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india46.html#santosh |access-date=2025-11-09 |website=www.rsssf.org}}</ref>

== Office bearers ==

=== Presidents ===
{| class="wikitable"
!President
!Term<ref name=":3">{{Cite book |last=Kapur |first=M. L. |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Punjab_Sports_and_Who_s_who/xlZXAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=%22North-West+India+Football+Association%22&dq=%22North-West+India+Football+Association%22&printsec=frontcover |title=Punjab Sports and Who's who: Official Book of Punjab Olympic Association |date=1968 |publisher=Punjab Olympic Association |pages=204–205 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Sikandar Hayat Khan]]
|1932 – 1935
|-
|Khan Bahadur Nawab Muzaffar Khan
|1935 – 1938
|-
|Dr. H.B. Dunnicliff
|1938 – 1939
|-
|Khan Bahadur Muhammad Sheikh
|1939 – 1942
|-
|[[Muhammad Afzal Husain|Khan Bahadur Mian Afzal Hussain]]
|1942 – 1947
|}
=== Honorary Secretaries ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Honorary Secretary
!Term<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" />
|-
|Hamid Ali Soofi
|1932 – 1942
|-
|[[Khawaja Riaz Ahmed]]
|1942 – 1947
|}

== Competitions ==

=== North-West India Football Championship ===
The association organised several editions of the North-West India Football Championship, open to teams from [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]], [[North-West Frontier Province|NWFP]], [[Sind Province (1936–1955)|Sindh]], [[Baluchistan Agency|Balochistan]] and [[Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Saturday 05 January 1935 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19350105/122/0009 |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Monday 14 November 1932 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19321114/174/0013 |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Saturday 17 February 1940 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19400217/168/0010 |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>''<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |title=Pakistan - List of Champions |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesp/pakichamp.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412080915/https://www.rsssf.org/tablesp/pakichamp.html |archive-date=12 April 2023 |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=www.rsssf.org}}</ref>'' The winners were awarded the ''Harper Nelson Challenge Cup'', and the tunners-up were awarded the ''Rambhajdatt Chaudhary Memorial Challenge Cup''.<ref name=":3" />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!Edition
!Year
!Champion
!Score
!Runner-up
!Ref.
|-
|1
|1932–1933
|Headquarter Wing, East Surrey Regiment
|1–1
N/A (replayed final)
|Shining Club (Kohat)
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19330106/165/0014|title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Friday 06 January 1933|website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19330721/158/0013|title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Friday 21 July 1933|website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
|-
|2
|1933–1934
|A Company, East Surrey Regiment
|N/A
|Headquarter Wing, East Surrey Regiment
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19340103/142/0011|title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Wednesday 03 January 1934|website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0003221/19340105/317/0020?browse=true|title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Friday 05 January 1934|website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
|-
|3
|1935
|Mozang Club
|3–2
|North-Western Railway Workshops
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Wednesday 13 February 1935 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19350213/185/0013 |website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
|-
|4
|1936
|United Hands FC
|3–0
|A Company The Royal Scots
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tuesday, 11 February 1936, Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19360211/239/0014}}</ref>
|-
|5
|1937
|Shining Club (Kohat)
|1–0
|Government College (Lahore)
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=North-West India 1936/37 |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesp/paki-nwi37.html#nwi |access-date=2025-09-23 |website=www.rsssf.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Thursday 11 February 1937 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19370211/182/0014 |website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
|-
|6
|1938
|
|
|
|
|-
|7
|1939
|
|
|
|
|-
|8
|1940
|C Company DCLI
|2–1
|Government College (Lahore)
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Friday, 15 March 1940, Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) |url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19400315/216/0013}}</ref>
|-
|9
|1941
|Government College (Lahore)
|2–0
|B Company
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Tuesday 25 March 1941 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19410325/178/0013 |website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
|-
|10
|1942
|Olympians Club (Lahore)
|5–0
|Mozang Muslims
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Tuesday 19 May 1942 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19420519/141/0010 |website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
|-
|11
|1943
|Batapur Club/Bata Sports
|3–0
|[[Rangers FC Lahore|Rangers FC]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Tuesday 22 June 1943 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19430622/103/0007 |website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Tuesday 06 July 1943 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19430706/064/0005 |website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
|-
|12
|1944
|Bata Sports Club
|1–1
3–2 (replayed final)
|DFA Jullundur
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19440613/110/0007|title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Tuesday 13 June 1944|website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19440618/101/0007|title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Sunday 18 June 1944|website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19440620/070/0005|title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Tuesday 20 June 1944|website=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>
|-
|13
|1945
|
|
|
|
|-
|14
|1946
|
|
|
|
|-
|15
|1947
|
|
|
|
|}

=== Lahore Football League ===
A Lahore Football League was founded in [[1936–37 Lahore Football League|1936]], which was won by the Old Boys Club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Friday 05 June 1936 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19360605/232/0015 |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref> From 1937 onwards, it was divided in two divisions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) - Saturday 31 July 1937 |url=https://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0003221/19370731/200/0013 |via=[[British Newspaper Archive]]}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Football governing bodies in India]]
[[Category:Football governing bodies in Pakistan]]
[[Category:1932 establishments in India]]
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1932]]
[[Category:Defunct association football governing bodies]]
[[Category:Sports organizations disestablished in 1947]]

Oligodon tillacki

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{{Short description|Species of snake}}
{{Speciesbox
| image = Tillack's Kukri Snake imported from iNaturalist photo 121587650 on 7 April 2024.jpg
| image_caption = From [[Gujarat]]
| status =
| taxon = Oligodon tillacki
| authority = [[species:Sanjaya K. Bandara|Bandara]], [[species:Sumaithangi Rajagopalan Ganesh|Ganesh]], [[species:A. Suneth Kahishka|Kanishka]], [[species:A. Dineth Danushka|Danushka]], [[species:Vivek R. Sharma|Sharma]], [[species:Patrick D. Campbell|P. Campbell]], [[Ivan Ineich|Ineich]], [[Gernot Vogel|G. Vogel]], & [[species:A.A. Thasun Amarasinghe|Amarasinghe]], 2022<ref name="Bandara et al. 2022"/>
| range_map =
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}}

'''''Oligodon tillacki''''', '''Tillack's kukri snake''', is a species of snake of the [[Family (biology)|family]] [[Colubridae]].<ref name="ReptileDB">{{NRDB species |genus=Oligodon |species=tillacki |access-date=3 May 2024}}</ref> The snake is [[endemic]] to [[India]] and is widely distributed in the western parts of the country.<ref name=ReptileDB/>

''Oligodon tillacki'' can grow to {{convert|650|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} in [[snout–vent length]].<ref name=ReptileDB/>

== References ==
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name="Bandara et al. 2022">{{cite journal |last1=Bandara |first1=Sanjaya K. |last2=Ganesh |first2=S.R. |last3=Kanishka |first3=A. Suneth |last4=Danushka |first4=A. Dineth |last5=Sharma |first5=Vivek R. |last6=Campbell |first6=Patrick D. |last7=Ineich |first7=Ivan |last8=Vogel |first8=Gernot |last9=Amarasinghe |first9=A.A. Thasun |title=Taxonomic composition of the ''Oligodon arnensis'' (Shaw 1802) species complex (Squamata: Colubridae) with the description of a new species from India |journal=Herpetologica |date=2022 |volume=78 |issue=1 |pages=51–73 |doi=10.1655/Herpetologica-D-21-00026.1}}</ref>
}}

{{Taxonbar|from=Q113480261}}

[[Category:Oligodon|tillacki]]
[[Category:Snakes of India]]
[[Category:Endemic reptiles of India]]
[[Category:Reptiles described in 2022]]
[[Category:Taxa named by Ivan Ineich]]

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Jagasi Ram Koli

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{{Short description|Indian politician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Jagasiram Jagmalram Koli
| occupation = [[Agriculturist]]
| spouse = Laxmi Devi
| birth_place = Ranadi village, [[Reodar]], [[Sirohi district]], [[Rajasthan]]
| birth_date = 3 July 1967
| parents = Jagmal Ram Koli (father)
| party = [[Bhartiya Janata Party]]
| citizenship = [[India]]
| office = Member of the [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]]
| constituency = [[Reodar (Rajasthan Assembly constituency)|Reodar]]
| term_start = 2003
| predecessor = Chhoga Ram Bakoliya
| term_end = 2023
| successor = [[Motiram Koli]]
| country = [[India]]
| children = 1 son, 2 daughters
}}
'''Jagasiram Jagmalram Koli''' is an [[Politics of India|Indian Politician]], [[Social work|Social Worker]] and [[incumbent]] four-time Member of the [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]] for [[Reodar (Rajasthan Assembly constituency)|Reodar]] constituency in [[Rajasthan]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=यूक्रेन: बंकर में बंद युवक ने भेजा VIDEO, MLA ने गृह विभाग को दी ये बड़ी जानकारी |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/rajasthan/jodhpur/mla-jagsiram-koli-gave-big-information-to-home-department-over-aakrabhatta-youth-trapped-in-ukraine/1111214 |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=Zee News |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=नशे में धुत ड्राइवर ने विधायक की गाड़ी से ठोक दी अपनी कार, एक अन्य वाहन को भी मारी टक्कर |url=https://firstindianews.com/news/drunken-driver-hit-the-car-with-car-of-reodar-mla-1460246482 |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=firstindianews.com |archive-date=3 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703063945/https://firstindianews.com/news/drunken-driver-hit-the-car-with-car-of-reodar-mla-1460246482 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Jagasi Ram Koli belongs to the [[Bhartiya Janata Party]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reodar Elections Results 2018, Current MLA, Candidate List of Assembly Elections in Reodar, Rajasthan |url=https://www.elections.in/rajasthan/assembly-constituencies/Reodar.html |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=Elections in India}}</ref> In 2018 general elections he beat [[Neeraj Dangi]] of [[Indian National Congress]] by a margin of 14604 votes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Live REODAR Seat Election Result 2018 in Rajasthan |url=https://www.ndtv.com/elections/rajasthan/reodar-mla-results |access-date=2022-03-19 |website=NDTV.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Other Minor posts ==
* Member of Committee on Welfare of Schedule Caste (2014-2015)
* Member of Committee on Welfare of Schedule Caste (2015-2016)
* Member of Committee on Welfare of Schedule Caste (2016-2017)
* Member of Committee on Welfare of Schedule Caste (2017-2018)

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ram Koli, Jagasi}}
[[Category:Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Rajasthan MLAs 2018–2023]]
[[Category:1967 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:People from Sirohi district]]
[[Category:Rajasthan MLAs 2003–2008]]
[[Category:Rajasthan MLAs 2008–2013]]
[[Category:Rajasthan MLAs 2013–2018]]

Bhujabal Majhi

2026-04-18T23:51:38Z

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{{Short description|Indian politician (born 1966)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2024}}
{{infobox officeholder
| image =
| name = Bhujabal Majhi
| office = [[Member of Legislative Assembly|Member]] of [[Odisha Legislative Assembly]]
| constituency = [[Dabugam Assembly constituency|Dabugam]]
| predecessor = [[Ramesh Chandra Majhi]]
| successor = Monohara Randhari
| term_start = 2009
| term_end = 2019
| office1 = [[Member of Legislative Assembly|Member]] of [[Odisha Legislative Assembly]]
| constituency1 = [[Dabugam Assembly constituency|Dabugam]]
| predecessor1 = Jadav Majhi
| successor1 = [[Ramesh Chandra Majhi]]
| term_start1 = 2000
| term_end1 = 2004
| party = [[Indian National Congress]]
| spouse =
| children =
| parents =
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}}
'''Bhujabal Majhi''' (born 20 August 1966) is an Indian National Congress politician from [[Odisha]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-03 |title=All in the family: Odisha Congress list pits brother against brother |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/odisha-list-congress-two-brothers-chikiti-9248073/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> He has been a member of the [[Odisha Legislative Assembly]] from 2000 to 2004 and from 2009 to 2019, elected three times from [[Dabugam Assembly constituency|Dabugam]] in the [[2000 Odisha Legislative Assembly election|2000]], [[2009 Odisha Legislative Assembly election|2009]] and [[2014 Odisha Legislative Assembly election|2014 elections]]. He has been fielded as the Congress candidate from [[Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency|Nabarangpur]] (ST) in the [[2024 Indian general election|2024 general election]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2024/May/01/interview-bjd-bjp-have-unwritten-alliance-nabarangpur-congress-ls-candidate-bhujabal|title=BJD, BJP have unwritten alliance: Nabarangpur Congress LS candidate Bhujabal}}</ref><ref name="Bhujabal Majhi">{{cite web|url=https://odishaassembly.nic.in/memberprofile.aspx?img=92|title=Shri Bhujabal Majhi|website=odishaassembly.nic.in|publisher=Odisha Assembly|accessdate=6 April 2022}}</ref>

==References==
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Rahul Shrivastava

2026-04-17T22:23:45Z

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{{Short description|High Commissioner of India to Namibia}}
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| name = Rahul Shrivastava
| birth_name = Rahul Shrivastava
| honorific_suffix = [[Indian Foreign Service|IFS]]
| honorific_prefix = [[His Excellency]]
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| caption = Rahul Shrivastava in 2022
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| office = [[List of ambassadors and high commissioners of India|High Commissioner of India to]] [[Namibia]]
| term_start = November 2024
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| president = [[Droupadi Murmu]]
| prime_minister = [[Narendra Modi]]
| predecessor = Mandarapu Subbarayudu
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| term_start1 = July 2020
| term_end1 = October 2024
| president1 = [[Ram Nath Kovind]] [[Droupadi Murmu]]
| prime_minister1 = [[Narendra Modi]]
| predecessor1 = Thanglura Darlong
| successor1 = Manika Jain
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'''Rahul Shrivastava''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[diplomat]] from the 1999 batch of the [[Indian Foreign Service]] who is currently serving as the [[List of ambassadors and high commissioners of India|High Commissioner of India to]] [[Namibia]]. He previously served as the [[List of ambassadors and high commissioners of India|Ambassador of India to]] [[Romania]], [[Albania]], [[Moldova]] and [[Venezuela]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianmasterminds.com/news/ifs-foreign/senior-ifs-rahul-shrivastava-appointed-as-indian-ambassador-to-namibia-99873/|title=Senior IFS Rahul Shrivastava Appointed as Indian Ambassador to Namibia|website=Indian Masterminds|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Shrivastava was born on 30 January 1975 in the state of [[Chhattisgarh]], India. He spent his early years in [[Odisha]]. He did his schooling from St. Mary's Convent School, [[Biramitrapur]] and St. Mary's School, [[Barbil]]. Shrivastava holds a [[Bachelor of Science|B.Sc]] in [[Chemistry]] from [[Ravenshaw University]]. He later completed his [[Master of Science in Information Technology|MCA]] from [[National Institute of Technology, Rourkela|NIT Rourkela]] (formerly known as ''REC Rourkela'') in 1999. He subsequently cleared the [[Civil Services Examination|UPSC CSE]] exam in 1998, securing an All India Rank of 24. Shrivastava also holds a Master's degree in [[International Relations]] from [[Annamalai University]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2015/state-editions/chhattisgharia-rahul-shrivastava-is-ambassador-to-venezuela.html|title=Chhattisgharia Rahul Shrivastava is Ambassador to Venezuela|work=Daily Pioneer|date=2015|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>

==Diplomatic career==
Shrivastava joined the [[Indian Foreign Service]] (IFS) in 1999. After completing the foundation course at the [[Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration|LBSNAA]] and the professional course at the [[Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service|FSI]] in 2000, he was posted to [[Moscow]], [[Russia]] as a Third Secretary at the [[Embassy of India, Moscow]]. During his tenure, he studied the [[Russian language]] at [[Moscow State University]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.eoibucharest.gov.in/docs/Amb_cv.pdf|title=Curriculum Vitae of Rahul Shrivastava|website=Embassy of India, Bucharest|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>

In 2004, he was promoted to the position of Second Secretary and Representative of India in [[Astana|Nur-Sultan]], [[Kazakhstan]]. From 2006 to 2007, he served as First Secretary and Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of India in [[Almaty]], Kazakhstan.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/discussion-held-on-potential-business-ties-between-india-and-kazakhstan/article68543205.ece|title=Discussion held on potential business ties between India and Kazakhstan|work=The Hindu|date=15 January 2025|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>

In 2007, Shrivastava returned to the [[Ministry of External Affairs, India]] (MEA) in [[New Delhi]], where he served as Under-Secretary and Deputy Secretary in the Eurasia Division. He was the Desk Officer dealing with Russia. He also handled BRICS and RIC (Russia-India-China) cooperation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hciwindhoek.gov.in/hci-profile.php|title= CV of Mr. Rahul Shrivastava|website=High Commission of India, Windhoek|access-date=7 February 2025}}</ref>

From 2009 to 2013, he served as First Secretary and then as Counsellor at the [[High Commission of India, London|High Commission of India]] in [[London]], [[United Kingdom]]. His task at [[High Commission of India, London|High Commission of India]] included dealing with the [[Commonwealth of Nations]].

After his tenure in London, he was reassigned to Moscow, where he worked in the Political Wing and then in the Press, Information and Culture Wing at the Embassy of India, [[Moscow]].

From 2018 to 2020 he served as the [[Joint Secretary]] in the MEA. He was posted in [[Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service]] where his work primarily involved training of foreign diplomats at the Institute.<ref name=":0" />

===Ambassador to Venezuela===
In July 2015, Shrivastava was appointed as the Ambassador of India to [[Venezuela]], becoming the youngest Ambassador of India at the age of 40.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mea.gov.in/bilateral-documents.htm?dtl/25075/Rahul+Shrivastava+appointed+as+the+next+Ambassador+of+India+to+Bolivarian+Republic+of+Venezuela|title=Rahul Shrivastava appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela|website=Ministry of External Affairs, India|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://diplomacyindia.com/rahul-shrivastava-appointed-as-the-next-ambassador-of-india-to-bolivarian-republic-of-venezuela/|title=Rahul Shrivastava appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela|website=Diplomacy India|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>

===Ambassador to Romania, Moldova & Albania===
In July 2020, Shrivastava was appointed as the Ambassador of India to [[Romania]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/32737/Shri+Rahul+Shrivastava+appointed+as+the+next+Ambassador+of+India+to+Romania|title=Rahul Shrivastava appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Romania|website=Ministry of External Affairs, India|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref> [[Moldova]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/32884/Shri_Rahul_Shrivastava_concurrently_accredited_as_the_next_Ambassador_of_India_to_the_Republic_of_Moldova| title= Rahul Shrivastava concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Moldova|website=Ministry of External Affairs, India|access-date=7 February 2025}}</ref> and [[Albania]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/33113/Shri+Rahul+Shrivastava+has+been+concurrently+accredited+as+the+next+Ambassador+of+India+to+the+Republic+of+Albania|title=Rahul Shrivastava accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Albania|website=Ministry of External Affairs, India|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>

During the [[Russian Invasion of Ukraine|Russia-Ukraine conflict]] of 2022, under [[Operation Ganga]], over 8000 Indians were evacuated through Romania.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPX00uHHhjk|title=Rahul Shrivastava: Insights from a Diplomat|website=YouTube|date=26 February 2022 |access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/remember-this-day-whenever-envoy-s-address-to-india-bound-ukraine-students-101645873536949.html|title=Remember this day: Envoy's address to India-bound Ukraine students|work=Hindustan Times|date=15 March 2022|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://aninews.in/videos/world/indian-envoy-romania-interacts-evacuees-ukraine/|title=Indian envoy in Romania interacts with evacuees from Ukraine|website=ANI News|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref>

===High Commissioner to Namibia===
In November 2024, Shrivastava was appointed as the High Commissioner of India to [[Namibia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/38521/Shri+Rahul+Shrivastava+appointed+as+the+next+High+Commissioner+of+India+to+the+Republic+of+Namibia#:~:text=Ministry%20of%20External%20Affairs%20Government%20of%20India&text=Shri%20Rahul%20Shrivastava%20(IFS%3A%201999,to%20the%20Republic%20of%20Namibia.|title=Rahul Shrivastava appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Namibia|website=Ministry of External Affairs, India|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/rahul-shrivastava-appointed-as-next-high-commissioner-of-india-to-namibia20241114223907/|title=Rahul Shrivastava appointed as next High Commissioner of India to Namibia|work=ANI News|date=15 November 2024|access-date=15 January 2025}}</ref> During his tenure, India conducted a historic state visit to [[Namibia]] on 9 July 2025, when Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] arrived in [[Windhoek]] as the final stop of his five‑nation tour. The visit strengthened bilateral ties through talks with Namibian leadership on sectors such as [[diamonds]], [[critical minerals]], and [[uranium]], engagement with the Indian diaspora, and reaffirmation of the countries’ longstanding relationship.<ref>{{cite news |title=PM Modi Arrives In Namibia, Final Stop Of Five‑Nation Visit |url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pm-narendra-modi-five-nation-tour-namibia-south-africa-news-latest-pm-modi-arrives-in-namibia-final-stop-of-five-nation-visit-8846867 |work=NDTV |date=9 July 2025 |access-date=4 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=PM Modi's visit to Namibia: Focus likely on diamonds, critical minerals; uranium talks also on agenda |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/pm-modis-visit-to-namibia-focus-likely-on-diamonds-critical-minerals-uranium-talks-also-on-agenda/articleshow/122173634.cms |work=The Times of India |date=2 July 2025 |access-date=4 March 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=PM Modi Namibia visit updates, July 9 2025 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-namibia-visit-updates-july-9-2025/article69790404.ece |work=The Hindu |date=9 July 2025 |access-date=4 March 2026}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Rahul Shrivastava is married to Elena. They have two children. He is the author of eight books.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F9oS3FaFzsQfA47vagoc6FPaxL8XY51cC7rvxh-1p3E/htmlview|title=Books Written by Indian Diplomats|website=docs.google.com|access-date=7 February 2025}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[India–Russia relations]]
* [[Indian Foreign Service]]
* [[List of diplomatic missions of India]]
* [[List of ambassadors and high commissioners of India]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-shrivastava-a13a47142/?originalSubdomain=in Rahul Shrivastava on LinkedIn]

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Ram Surat Rajbhar

2026-04-11T20:49:35Z

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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Ram Surat Rajbhar
| office = [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council|Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council]]
| term_start = April 2023
| term_end = Present
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| profession = Politician
}}

'''Ram Surat Rajbhar''' is an Indian politician affiliated with the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP). He has been serving as a Member of the [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council]] (MLC) since April 2023. His nomination was part of the BJP's strategy to strengthen its representation among the [[Rajbhar]] community, which holds significant influence in eastern Uttar Pradesh.<ref>{{cite web |title=UP govt strikes caste balance in nominations to Vidhan Parishad |date=4 April 2023 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2023/apr/04/up-govt-strikes-caste-balance-in-nominations-to-vidhan-parishad-2562651.html |publisher=New Indian Express |access-date=2 March 2025}}</ref>

== Political career ==
Rajbhar contested the [[2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]] from the [[Phoolpur Pawai (Assembly constituency)]] in [[Azamgarh district]], but he was defeated by [[Samajwadi Party]] candidate [[Ramakant Yadav (politician)]].<ref>{{cite web |title=UP Legislative Council administers oath of office to six nominated members including former AMU VC and BJP leaders |date=21 April 2023 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/up-legislative-council-administers-oath-of-office-to-six-nominated-members-including-former-amu-vc-and-bjp-leaders-bjp-has-majority-in-council-101682019674983.html |publisher=Hindustan Times |access-date=2 March 2025}}</ref>

== References ==
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Miss You (film)

2026-04-11T14:36:25Z

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{{Short description|2024 Indian Tamil film by N. Rajasekar}}

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| story = N. Rajasekar
| producer = Samuel Mathew
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*[[Ashika Ranganath]]
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| cinematography = K. G. Venkatesh
| editing = Dinesh Ponraj
| music = [[Ghibran]]
| studio = 7 Miles Per Second Productions
| distributor = [[Red Giant Movies]]<ref>{{Cite web |author-link=Red Giant Movies |date=2024-08-30 |title=Bringing to you the magic of love, laughter, joy & more!💕💖 Presenting #MissYou, in cinemas near you soon! |url=https://x.com/RedGiantMovies_/status/1829484648029688303 |access-date=2024-11-03 |website=[[Twitter|X]]}}</ref>
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'''''Miss You''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic comedy|romantic action comedy film]] directed by N. Rajasekar and produced by 7 Miles Per Second Productions. The film stars [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]] and [[Ashika Ranganath]] in the lead roles, alongside [[Ponvannan]], [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]], [[Anupama Kumar]], [[Bala Saravanan]], [[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]], [[Lollu Sabha Maaran]] and Sastika Rajendran.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-06 |title='Miss You' first look: Sivakarthikeyan, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Madhavan launch the themed poster of Siddharth's film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/miss-you-first-look-sivakarthikeyan-lokesh-kanagaraj-and-madhavan-launch-the-themed-poster-of-siddharths-film/articleshow/110760742.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609193422/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/miss-you-first-look-sivakarthikeyan-lokesh-kanagaraj-and-madhavan-launch-the-themed-poster-of-siddharths-film/articleshow/110760742.cms |archive-date=9 June 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=Siddharth-starrer Miss You First Look Poster Is Out, Promises A Coming-of-age Romance |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/siddharth-starrer-miss-you-first-look-poster-is-out-promises-a-coming-of-age-romance-8924415.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240608014411/https://www.news18.com/movies/siddharth-starrer-miss-you-first-look-poster-is-out-promises-a-coming-of-age-romance-8924415.html |archive-date=8 June 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

The film was officially announced in June 2024 in addition to the official title. The film has music composed by [[Ghibran Vaibodha]], cinematographer handled by K. G. Venkatesh and editing by Dinesh Ponraj.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=2024-06-06 |title=Siddharth's next is a love story titled Miss You; Madhavan, Sivakarthikeyan, Lokesh Kanagaraj share the first look |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/siddharths-next-is-a-love-story-titled-miss-you-madhavan-sivakarthikeyan-lokesh-kanagaraj-share-the-first-look-101717661378210.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240907021444/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/siddharths-next-is-a-love-story-titled-miss-you-madhavan-sivakarthikeyan-lokesh-kanagaraj-share-the-first-look-101717661378210.html |archive-date=7 September 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

''Miss You'' released on 13 December 2024 in theaters to mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised the cast performances (especially Siddharth and Ashika Ranganath), story, comic timing, dialogues, background score, Rajasekar's screenplay and direction and climax while certain characterisations, songs and fights were criticised.

== Plot ==
The film opens with Minister Singaraayar's goons threatening Vasudevan alias Vasu, an aspiring director's parents in Chennai, while he is away in [[Coorg]]. En route back home, Vasu's car is involved in an accident, orchestrated by the minister's henchmen as revenge for Vasu's complaint against the minister's son, who had committed a murder. Vasu suffers a severe head injury but is rescued to receive timely medical attention. Vasu begins to experience intermittent memory loss, unbeknownst to him. He frequently questions the injustices surrounding him, often leading to contentious situations. Seeking solace, Vasu decides to leave the town and heads to [[Egmore railway station]]. There, he befriends Balajambunathan "Bobby", who owns a coffee shop in [[Bengaluru]].

Vasu stays in Bobby's flat, where he meets Subbulakshmi, a bold and audacious auditor. Vasu is immediately smitten with her. After a few chance encounters, Vasu musters the courage to propose to Subbulakshmi. However, she rejects his advances. Bobby advises Vasu to seek his parents' help in winning Subbulakshmi's hand in marriage. Vasu returns home and shows his mother, Subbulakshmi's photograph, but she vehemently refuses to accept her as a suitable match for Vasu. Vasu's friends reveal a tumultuous past between Vasu and Subbulakshmi. They disclose that the two had previously met on a bus, but their encounter had ended in acrimony and Vasu disliked her for her immature behavior. Moreover, the two had also had an altercation after Vasu had accidentally collided with Subbulakshmi's father. Just then, the wedding photographer arrives, handing over an album that reveals a stunning truth: Subbulakshmi was, in fact, Vasu's wife before his memory loss.

Determined to uncover the truth, upon Vasu's insistence his friends, Aravind, Sindhu, and Chals reveal that Subbulakshmi's father, Ramakrishnan, was a close friend of Vasu's father, Rajendran. When Ramakrishnan was diagnosed with a [[brain tumor]], Rajendran persuaded Vasu to marry Subbulakshmi, for which Vasu had reluctantly agreed. However, post-marriage, Subbulakshmi's behavior caused friction between the couple, as they held vastly different opinions. The final straw came when Vasu's friend Tamizh left his eloped fiancée, Keerthi, in Subbulakshmi's care, but her words of consolation prompted Keerthi to return to her father, enraging Vasu. Vasu and Subbulakshmi had once gone to a movie together, but halfway through, they had to return home. Vasu had arranged for an auto to take Subbulakshmi back, but en route, she witnessed a gruesome murder - that of Murali, the son of Vasu's former maid, Jothi. The next day, the news reported Murali's death as an accident. Vasu urges her to report it to the police, but, she refuses, leading Vasu to believe that she doesn't trust him. This perception drives a wedge between them, and Vasu asks for a separation, mentioning that he had married Subbulakshmi solely to fulfill his father's wish.

In the present, Vasu discovers that he has lost two years of his memory following the accident. After learning the truth, he confronts Subbulakshmi about reuniting, but she declines, fearing that he might hate her once he regains his memories. Vasu decides to leave Bengaluru, but Subbulakshmi's friend Sahana intervenes, revealing more about Subbulakshmi's past. After separating from Vasu, Subbulakshmi had been consumed by guilt for being selfish and not trusting her husband. Emboldened, she had reported the murder to the police and filed a case against Minister Singaraayar's son. As a result, Singaraayar and his men have been threatening Subbulakshmi's life. Despite their separation, Sahana requests Vasu to stay with Subbulakshmi and protect her from harm. The court delivers its verdict, and the minister's son is sentenced to life imprisonment, while his friends receive seven-year prison terms. Vasu departs for Chennai.

Upon his arrival, he receives a call from film producer AVR, who invites him to narrate a story to actor [[Suriya]]. However, Vasu has forgotten the story. Aravind reminds Vasu that he had shared the entire story with Subbulakshmi earlier. Subbulakshmi travels to Chennai to help Vasu recall the story. At a coffee shop, she begins to narrate the story, and Vasu orders a Bella coffee, which triggers a flood of memories. He recalls his past, including the events leading up to the accident. Overwhelmed with remorse for his past behavior, Vasu seeks forgiveness from Subbulakshmi. She, too, apologizes for her selfishness. Subbulakshmi expresses concern that Vasu might forget her again, but he reassures her that the phone recordings of her narrating the story can serve as a reminder.

The film concludes with the couple sharing a tearful and emotional reunion, embracing each other as they begin anew.

== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
* [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]] as R. Vasudevan "Vasu"
* [[Ashika Ranganath]] as R. Subbulakshmi "Subbu"
* [[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]] as Balajambunathan "Bobby"
* [[Bala Saravanan]] as Aravind
* [[Lollu Sabha Maaran]] as Chals
* Sastika Rajendran as Dr. Sindhu
* [[Ponvannan]] as Ramakrishnan
* [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]] as S. Rajendran
* [[Aadukalam Naren]] as Dr. S. Selvapandian
* [[Anupama Kumar]] as Vasu's mother
* [[Rama (actress)|Rama]] as Jothi
* [[Sharath Lohithaswa]] as Minister Singaraayar
* Rajapandi as Photographer
* Soundar Rajan as Singaraayar's assistant
* See Saw Arunkumar as Tamizh, Vasu's friend
* Shan Serif as Ravi, Singaraayar's son
* Yazar Arafath as Murali, Jothi's son
* Mahana Sanjeevi as Sahana, Subbu's friend
* Praveen as Ravi's friend
;Uncredited
* [[Badava Gopi]] as an association secretary
* Soundarya Saravanan as Lawyer Soundarya
}}

== Production ==
The film is bankrolled by Samuel Mathew under his 7 Miles Per Second Productions banner,{{Citation needed|date=August 2025}} while the story is co-written by the director along with Ashok R.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-06-06 |title=Siddharth's next is titled Miss You |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jun/06/siddharths-next-is-titled-miss-you |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-06 |title=Siddharth, Ashika Ranganath's 'Miss You' 1st look poster out |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/siddharth-ashika-ranganath-miss-you-1st-look-poster-out-2549750-2024-06-06 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The technical crew consists of music director [[Ghibran Vaibodha|Ghibran]],<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Features |first=Express |date=2024-06-07 |title=Siddharth's next is titled 'Miss You' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2024/Jun/07/siddharths-next-is-titled-miss-you |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> cinematographer KG Venkatesh, and editor Dinesh Ponraj.<ref name=":5" />

Actor [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]] was joined hands with director N. Rajasekar who earlier directed ''[[Mapla Singam]]'' (2016) and [[Kalathil Santhippom|''Kalathil Santhipom'']] (2021) in their next project titled ''Miss You''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-06 |title=Siddharth's next film titled 'Miss You' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/siddharths-next-film-titled-miss-you/article68258286.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241129055137/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/siddharths-next-film-titled-miss-you/article68258286.ece |archive-date=29 November 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-06 |title=Siddharth's next movie is titled 'Miss You'; R Madhavan shares the poster |url=https://www.business-standard.com/entertainment/siddharth-s-next-movie-is-titled-miss-you-r-madhavan-shares-the-poster-124060600791_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009053531/https://www.business-standard.com/entertainment/siddharth-s-next-movie-is-titled-miss-you-r-madhavan-shares-the-poster-124060600791_1.html |archive-date=9 October 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=Business Standard}}</ref> The title-reveal first-look poster was released by actors [[R. Madhavan]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss You Poster: Madhavan Unveils First Look Of Siddharth's Film |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/r-madhavan-unveils-first-look-poster-of-siddharths-miss-you-5829710 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007143842/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/r-madhavan-unveils-first-look-poster-of-siddharths-miss-you-5829710 |archive-date=7 October 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-06 |title=Siddharth to star in Miss You, Madhavan says 'My dear bro Sid picks up a love story after ages' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/siddharth-to-star-in-miss-you-madhavan-says-my-dear-bro-sid-picks-up-a-love-story-9375642/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240905210042/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/siddharth-to-star-in-miss-you-madhavan-says-my-dear-bro-sid-picks-up-a-love-story-9375642/ |archive-date=5 September 2024 |access-date=2024-11-06 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> [[Sivakarthikeyan]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-06 |title=R Madhavan, Sivakarthikeyan, Lokesh Kanagaraj Unveil First Look Of Siddharth's Next Film Titled Miss You |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/r-madhavan-sivakarthikeyan-lokesh-kanagaraj-unveil-first-look-of-siddharth-s-next-film-titled-miss-you-article-110768569 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914095018/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/r-madhavan-sivakarthikeyan-lokesh-kanagaraj-unveil-first-look-of-siddharth-s-next-film-titled-miss-you-article-110768569 |archive-date=14 September 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> and director [[Lokesh Kanagaraj]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-06 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj launches Siddharth's next 'Miss You' film poster; Madhavan calls him Chocolate and Lover Boy! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/lokesh-kanagaraj-launches-siddharths-next-miss-you-film-poster-madhavan-calls-him-chocolate-and-lover-boy/articleshow/110761018.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611044840/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/lokesh-kanagaraj-launches-siddharths-next-miss-you-film-poster-madhavan-calls-him-chocolate-and-lover-boy/articleshow/110761018.cms |archive-date=11 June 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> through their official social media handles.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss You first look: Where's Siddharth off to? Details about the new poster are here |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/miss-you-first-look-check-out-siddharth-in-the-new-poster-all-deets-here/65f8dcee41106 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614122432/https://www.ottplay.com/news/miss-you-first-look-check-out-siddharth-in-the-new-poster-all-deets-here/65f8dcee41106 |archive-date=14 June 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> The film stars [[Ashika Ranganath]] as the female lead alongside [[Ponvannan]], [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]], [[Anupama Kumar|Anupama]], [[Bala Saravanan]], [[Karunakaran (actor)|Karunakaran]], [[Lollu Sabha Maaran]] and Sastika Rajendran in supporting roles.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=2024-06-06 |title='Miss You' first look: Sivakarthikeyan, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Madhavan launch the themed poster of Siddharth's film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/miss-you-first-look-sivakarthikeyan-lokesh-kanagaraj-and-madhavan-launch-the-themed-poster-of-siddharths-film/articleshow/110760742.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240609193422/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/miss-you-first-look-sivakarthikeyan-lokesh-kanagaraj-and-madhavan-launch-the-themed-poster-of-siddharths-film/articleshow/110760742.cms |archive-date=9 June 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-06 |title=Siddharth to headline 'Miss You', first look out |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/siddharth-to-headline-miss-you-first-look-out/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718035351/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/siddharth-to-headline-miss-you-first-look-out/ |archive-date=18 July 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=The South First |language=en}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Miss You
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Ghibran Vaibodha|Ghibran]]
| released =
| recorded =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| language = Tamil
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| producer = Ghibran Vaibodha
| prev_title = [[Nandhan]]
| prev_year = 2024
| year = 2024
| next_title = [[DNA (2025 film)|DNA]]
| next_year = 2025
| misc = {{Singles
|name = Miss You
|type = soundtrack
|single1 = Dhama Dhama
|single1date = 5 July 2024
|single2 = Sonnaru Nainaa
|single2date = 21 August 2024
|single3 = Nee Enna Paathiye
|single3date = 21 October 2024
|single4 = Akkaru Bakkaru
|single4date = 25 November 2024
}}
}}
The music and background score is composed by [[Ghibran Vaibodha|Ghibran]].<ref name=":2" /> The first single "Dhama Dhama" was released on 5 July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-07-05 |title='Dhama Dhama' lyrical video from Siddharth's Miss You out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jul/05/dhama-dhama-lyrical-video-from-siddharths-miss-you-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822111122/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jul/05/dhama-dhama-lyrical-video-from-siddharths-miss-you-out |archive-date=22 August 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The second single "Sonnaru Nainaa" was released on 21 August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-08-21 |title='Sonnaru Nainaa' lyrical song from Siddharth's Miss You out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Aug/21/sonnaru-nainaa-lyrical-song-from-siddharths-miss-you-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822111101/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Aug/21/sonnaru-nainaa-lyrical-song-from-siddharths-miss-you-out |archive-date=22 August 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss You {{!}} Song - Sonnaaru Nainaa (Lyrical) |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/tamil/miss-you-song-sonnaaru-nainaa-lyrical/videoshow/112794405.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827014354/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/tamil/miss-you-song-sonnaaru-nainaa-lyrical/videoshow/112794405.cms |archive-date=27 August 2024 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> The third single "Nee Enna Paathiye" was released on 21 October 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-10-21 |title='Nee Enna Paathiye' song from Siddharth's Miss You out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/21/nee-enna-paathiye-song-from-siddharths-miss-you-out |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The video song of "Akkaru Bakkaru" released on 25 November 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-11-25 |title='Akkaru Bakkaru' video song from Siddharth's Miss You |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/25/akkaru-bakkaru-video-song-from-siddharths-miss-you |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126014120/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/25/akkaru-bakkaru-video-song-from-siddharths-miss-you |archive-date=26 November 2024 |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Dhama Dhama
| length1 = 3:21
| writer1 = [[Mohan Rajan]]
| extra1 = [[Yazin Nizar]], Guru Hariraj
| title2 = Sonnaru Nainaa
| length2 = 3:08
| writer2 = [[Rokesh]]
| extra2 = [[Santhosh Narayanan]], [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]]
| title3 = Nee Enna Paathiye
| length3 = 3:26
| writer3 = Mohan Rajan
| extra3 = Siddharth
| title4 = Akkaru Bakkaru
| length4 = 4:04
| writer4 = Mohan Rajan
| extra4 = Gold Devaraj
| total_length =
}}

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Miss You'' released in theatres on 13 December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mullappilly |first=Sreejith |date=2024-12-02 |title=Siddharth's Miss You gets new release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/02/siddharths-miss-you-gets-new-release-date |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241202140219/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Dec/02/siddharths-miss-you-gets-new-release-date |archive-date=2 December 2024 |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> Earlier it was scheduled for 29 November 2024,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-11-08 |title=Siddharth's next, 'Miss You,' gets a release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/siddharths-next-miss-you-gets-a-release-date/article68844303.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111184808/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/siddharths-next-miss-you-gets-a-release-date/article68844303.ece |archive-date=11 November 2024 |access-date=2024-11-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name="release">{{Cite web |last=M |first=Narayani |date=2024-11-12 |title=Miss You Teaser: Siddharth's hasty proposal leads him in quest for his happily ever after |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/12/miss-you-teaser-siddharths-hasty-proposal-leads-him-in-quest-for-his-happily-ever-after |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241112062641/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/12/miss-you-teaser-siddharths-hasty-proposal-leads-him-in-quest-for-his-happily-ever-after |archive-date=12 November 2024 |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> but got postponed to the current date owing to the heavy rain prediction in Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=2024-11-27 |title=Siddharth-Ashika Ranganath's Miss You release postponed |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/27/siddharth-ashika-ranganaths-miss-you-release-postponed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241128102511/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/27/siddharth-ashika-ranganaths-miss-you-release-postponed |archive-date=28 November 2024 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

===Home media===
The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were acquired by [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2024 |title=Miss You OTT partner: Siddharth and Ashika Ranganath's romance drama to stream HERE |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/miss-you-ott-partner-siddharth-and-ashika-ranganaths-romance-drama-to-stream-here/9c56bfd1d7412 |website=[[OTTplay]]}}</ref> The satellite rights were acquired by [[Kalaignar TV]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 August 2025|title=#MissYou World Television Premiere Aug 27th @ 1.30pm On #KalaignarTV!|url=https://x.com/tamiltvhouse/status/1957859984932217303|website=[[Twitter]]}}</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Critical response ===
''Miss You'' received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and audiences, praising the cast performances (especially that of Siddharth and Ashika Ranganath), story, [[comic timing]], dialogues, background score, Rajasekar's screenplay and direction and climax while certain characterisations, songs and fights were criticised.

Abhinav Subramaniam of ''[[The Times of India|Times of India]]'' rated three out of five stars and wrote "''Miss You'' settles into being that reliable neighborhood cafe — nothing spectacular, but good enough for a casual visit. The kind of film that fits an unplanned movie outing."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Miss You Movie Review : Siddharth's Miss You is a love story that just about works |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/miss-you/movie-review/116255740.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213073625/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/miss-you/movie-review/116255740.cms |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=2024-12-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Avinash Ramachandran of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated 3/5 stars and wrote "Despite the fantastic premise, ''Miss You'' is firmly grounded, by design. But it definitely delivers by keeping the smiles coming even if the emotional connection goes missing for long stretches of time."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-13 |title=Miss You movie review: Ashika Ranganath, Siddharth anchor this predictable but palatable self-aware masala romcom |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/miss-you-movie-review-ashika-ranganath-siddharth-9723826/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215074146/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/miss-you-movie-review-ashika-ranganath-siddharth-9723826/ |archive-date=15 December 2024 |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

Anusha Sundar of ''[[OTT Play]]'' gave two point five out of five stars and wrote "Miss You is a film that you would not regret watching. It is a film about love and how two individuals who deal with contrasting personalities. [...] A few missteps in ''Miss You'' are visible, but the film largely tries to be a chirpy tale of love."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss You Movie Review: Siddharth and Ashika Ranganath shine in this tale of love |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/miss-you-movie-review-siddharth-and-ashika-ranganath-shine-in-this-tale-of-love-of-modern-complication-with-age-old-solution/6fc257a4658 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213111929/https://www.ottplay.com/review/miss-you-movie-review-siddharth-and-ashika-ranganath-shine-in-this-tale-of-love-of-modern-complication-with-age-old-solution/6fc257a4658 |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> Shreyanka Mazumdar of ''[[News 18]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "It’s been a minute since a rom-com like ''Miss You'' was made in Tamil. It is not to say the film is rare or great, but it is just one of those old-school rom-coms that harps just on a straightforward story and drama."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss You Movie Review: Siddharth's Old-School Rom-Com Is Nearly Decent |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/miss-you-movie-review-siddharths-old-school-rom-com-is-nearly-decent-9156132.html |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

Thinkal Menon of ''The South First'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Rajasekar’s ''Miss You'' is a decent outing that caters to its target audience. The film partly entertains, thanks to a few engaging sequences between its lead actors and convincing conflicts."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Thinkal |date=2024-12-13 |title=Miss You review: Siddharth, Ashika's chemistry is the saving grace of this average outing |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/tamil/miss-you-movie-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213074832/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/tamil/miss-you-movie-review/ |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=The South First |language=en}}</ref> Janani K of ''[[India Today]]'' rated two out of five stars and wrote "Siddharth and Ashika Ranganath impress with their well-rounded performances. Miss You works in parts, primarily due to the funny one-liners delivered by actor Maaran of Lollu Sabha fame. Otherwise, the film glides through a predictable storyline."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-13 |title=Miss You review: Siddharth-Ashika Ranganath's self-aware love story works in parts |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/miss-you-review-siddharth-ashika-ranganath-self-aware-love-story-works-in-parts-2649183-2024-12-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213112118/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/miss-you-review-siddharth-ashika-ranganath-self-aware-love-story-works-in-parts-2649183-2024-12-13 |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=2024-12-13 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Bhuvanesh Chandar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "''Miss You'' has several novel ideas on paper that fall short of becoming something worth remembering."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=2024-12-13 |title='Miss You' movie review: Siddharth, Ashika Ranganath's romance drama is a contrived, forgettable affair |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/miss-you-movie-review-siddharth-ashika-ranganaths-romance-drama-is-a-contrived-forgettable-affair/article68981747.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214180834/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/miss-you-movie-review-siddharth-ashika-ranganaths-romance-drama-is-a-contrived-forgettable-affair/article68981747.ece |archive-date=14 December 2024 |access-date=2024-12-15 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Imdb title}}

* [https://missyoumovie.com/ ''Miss You'']

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Iniya (TV series)

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{{Short description|Indian television series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2023}}
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| image = Iniya serial.jpg
| caption =
| genre = [[Drama (film and television)|Drama]]
| creator =
| writer = '''Dialogue''' Marimuthu
| director = * Narayana Moorthy
* Stalin
* A.P. Rajendran
| screenplay = Rajarshri Sekkizhar
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* Alya Manasa
* [[Rishi (Tamil actor)|Rishi]]
}}
| editor = K. Shankar
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 646
| opentheme = "Paattu Paadava" Nithyashree (Vocals) [[Kannadasan]] (Lyrics)
| composer = [[Dharan Kumar]] (opening theme)
| list_episodes =
| cinematography =
| producer = [[Saregama India]]
| camera = [[Multi-camera]]
| runtime = approx.20-22 minutes per episode
| company = [[Saregama]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2022|12|05|df=yes}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2024|11|03|df=yes}}
| network = [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
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'''''Iniya''''' was a 2022–2024 Indian [[Tamil-language]] [[Tamil television drama|television series]] starring Alya Manasa and [[Rishi (Tamil actor)|Rishi]] and directed by Narayana Moorthy. It aired on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] from 5 December 2022 to 3 November 2024 for 646 episodes. It was replaced by Ranjani. <ref>{{Cite news |title=சன் டிவியில் முடிவுக்கு வந்த இனியா சீரியல்.. க்ளமாக்ஸ் புகைப்படம் இதோ |url=https://cineulagam.com/article/sun-tv-iniya-serial-climax-photo-1730639065|access-date=3 November 2024 |work=cineulagam.com|language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Sun TV Set To Launch Four New Serials Following The Conclusion Of Three Major Serials|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2024/sun-tv-set-to-launch-four-new-serials-following-the-conclusion-of-three-major-serials-426597.html|access-date=4 November 2024 |work=www.filmibeat.com|language=ta}}</ref> It is produced by [[Saregama]] .

== Awards ==
It also won numerous awards, including the [[Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal|Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal 2023]] Favorite Hero Award for [[Rishi (Tamil actor)|Rishi]] and Favorite Heroine Award for Alya Manasa.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal 2023: Nominees and Winners List!|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/top-listing/sun-kudumbam-viruthugal-2023-nominees-and-winners-list-5-1411.html#sun-kudumbam-viruthugal-2023-winners-list|access-date=23 June 2023 |work=www.filmibeat.com|language=en}}</ref>

==Cast==
===Main ===
* Alya Manasa as Iniya Vikraman: Vikram's wife; Yazhini's younger sister (2022–2024)
* [[Rishi (Tamil actor)|Rishi]] as ACP Vikraman Nallasivam alias (Vikram): Iniya's husband; Nallasivam's elder son (2022–2024)

===Recurring ===
* Sravan Rajesh as Suryakumar Shankarasubramaniam: Iniya's best friend and Akshaya's husband (2023–2024)
* Deepthi Kapil as Maya: Iniya's best friend turned arch enemy as Iniya was the reason behind Maya's failure in exam and Maya's father's death (2024)(Dead)
* [[L. Raja]] as Nallasivam: Retired police officer Vikraman, Elangovan and Akshaya's father (2022–2024)
* Mansi Joshi as Yazhini Elangovan: Elango's wife; Iniya's elder sister (2022–2024)
* Deepak Kumar as Elangovan Nallasivam alias (Elango): Yazhini's husband; Nallasivam's younger son (2022–2024)
* [[Praveena]] as Gowri Nallasivam: Nallasivam's wife; Vikraman, Elangovan and Akshaya's mother (2022–2024)
* Sai Madhavi as Amudhavalli Parandhaman alias Amudha: Parandhaman's wife; Nallasivam's second younger sister; Swetha's mother and Iniya's enemy (2023–2024)
* [[Sriranjini (Tamil actress)|Sriranjini]] / Gayathri Priya as Rajalakshmi: Suryakumar's mother (2023–2024)
* Preetha Reddy as Akshaya Nallasivam / (now Akshaya Surya Kumar): Nallasivam's younger daughter; Vikraman and Elangovan sister; Surya Kumar's wife (2022–2024)
* [[Santhana Bharathi]] as Thiruvasagam: Lakshmi's widower; Iniya and Yazhini's father (2022–2024)

===Other Cast===
{{cast listing|
* Mahesh Prabha as Inspector Subhash: Vikram's best friend (2022–2024)
* Unknown as Iniya and Elango's office boss
* VJ Dhanusek Vijayakumar as Keerthi: Iniya's friend (2023)
* Kavitha Solairaja as Dhanalakshmi alias Dhanam: Nallasivam's first younger sister; Meena's mother (2023)
* Jayashri Jue as Meena: Vikram's cousin (2023)
* Lailla as Sonalli: Iniya's friend; Rajesh's wife (2022–2023)
* Ricchaire as Rajesh: Sonali's husband (2022–2023)
* Udumalai Ravi as Head Constable Chidambaram (2022–2023)
* Sidharth Kapilavayi as Nallasivam's henchman (2023)
* Mithun Raj as Arjun (2024)
* Andrew Jesudoss as Arjun's father (2024)
* Jagadeesh as Commissioner Jegadeesan (2022–2024)
* Afsal Hameed as Raghunandan "Raghu" Kannayiram: Vikram's enemy (2023)(Dead)
* Baboos as Sivanandi: Maya's henchman (2024) (Dead)
* Vishwanathan as Parandhaman: Amudha's husband; Swetha's father (2023)
* Ramya Srinivasan as Swetha: Elango's cousin (2023)
* Guhan Shanmugam as Murthy (2024)
}}

===Special appearances===
{{cast listing|
* [[Uma Padmanabhan]] as Lakshmi Thiruvasagam: Iniya and Yazhini's mother; Thiruvasgam's wife (2022; 2023) (Dead)
* [[Vadivukkarasi]] as Periya Aachi (2023)
* [[Jangiri Madhumitha]] as herself (2023)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tamil.filmibeat.com/television/actress-madhumitha-going-to-join-sun-tv-s-iniya-serial-109541.html|title=Madhumitha: புதிய தொடரில் கமிட்டான ஜாங்கிரி மதுமிதா.. எந்த சீரியல் தெரியுமா?|website=tamil.filmibeat.com|date=15 June 2023 |language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-fame-actress-madhumitha-joins-tv-show-iniya-heres-what-the-actress-has-to-say/articleshow/100985164.cms|title=Bigg Boss Tamil fame actress Madhumitha joins TV show 'Iniya here's what the actress has to say|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=14 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Kaajal Pasupathi]] as Bullet Pushpa (2023–2024)
* Srilekha Rajendran as Mangamma (2023)
* Anuradha Krishnamoorthi as Judge Sivagami (2023)
* Ashok Pandian as Sivagami's husband (2023)
* [[Delhi Kumar]] as Maya's deceased father (2024)
* [[Riyaz Khan]] as ACP Deenadayalan (2024) (Dead)
}}

==Production==
===Casting===
Actor [[Rishi (Tamil actor)|Rishi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/television/actor-rishi-talks-about-iniya-serial-experience|title="எனக்கும் ஆல்யா மானஸாவுக்கும் 10 வயசு வித்தியாசம்; அதை விட்டுட்டு கதைக்குள்ள வரணும்!"- 'இனியா' ரிஷி|website=cinema.vikatan.com|date=15 January 2023 |language=ta}}</ref> was cast in the male lead role as Vikraman Vikram. ''[[Raja Rani (Tamil TV series)|Raja Rani]]'' fame Alya Manasa<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tamil.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-ta/alya-manasa-new-serial-in-sun-tv-named-iniya-promo-released.html|title=சீரியலில் ரீ என்ட்ரி கொடுக்கும் ஆல்யா மானசா.. "ப்ரோமோவே சும்மா களை கட்டுதே"..!!|website=tamil.behindwoods.com|date=26 November 2022 |language=ta}}</ref> was cast as the female lead role, Iniya. Newcomer Mansi Joshi was cast as Yazhini (Iniya's sister) and [[Endrendrum Punnagai (TV series)|''Endrendrum Punnagai'']]-fame Deepak was cast as Elango. Actress [[Praveena]] was cast as Gowri. Actor [[L. Raja]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tamil.oneindia.com/television/iniya-serial-actor-l-raja-has-directed-many-movies-504802.html|title=இனியா சீரியல் நடிகர் இத்தனை திரைப்படங்களை இயக்கி இருக்கிறாரா? அதுவும் காலா பட நடிகையின் கணவராம்!|website=tamil.oneindia.com|date=28 March 2023 |language=ta}}</ref> played the antagonist. [[Santhana Bharathi]], Preetha Reddy, [[Uma Padmanabhan]], Sai Madhavi, Kavitha, Mahesh Prabha and Lailla were selected for supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/iniya-is-back-in-the-trp-race-bags-the-numero-uno-spot/articleshow/103496500.cms|title=Iniya is back in the TRP race; bags the numero uno spot|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=8 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

In November 2023, actor Sravan Rajesh was cast as Suriya, marking his return after Chandralekha.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/chandralekha-actor-siddarth-joins-the-cast-of-iniya/articleshow/104889154.cms|title=Chandralekha actor Siddarth joins the cast of 'Iniya'|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=1 November 2023 |language=en}}</ref> In mid-December 2023, Mithun Raj was cast as Arjun.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/television-actor-mitun-raj-joins-the-cast-of-iniya/articleshow/105987468.cms|title=Television actor Mitun Raj joins the cast of 'Iniya'|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

== Ratings ==
The series had good ratings and was one of the top five serials in 2022–2023.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ethirneechal To Iniya, Top 5 Tamil TV Shows With Highest TRP This Week |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/ethirneechal-to-iniya-top-5-tamil-tv-shows-with-highest-trp-this-week-8563322.html |access-date=4 September 2023 |work=www.news18.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=8 September 2023 |title=Iniya is back in the TRP race |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/iniya-is-back-in-the-trp-race-bags-the-numero-uno-spot/articleshow/103496500.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [https://www.sunnxt.com/suntv-tamil-serial-iniya-episodeno-Dec05-2022/detail/153465/0 ''Iniya''] at [[Sun NXT]]
* {{IMDb title|tt29705901}}

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Behdienkhlam

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{{Short description|Cultural festival in Meghalaya}}
{{Infobox holiday|
| holiday_name = Behdienkhlam
| image = BehdienKhlam Festival.jpg
| caption =
| nickname =
| observedby = [[Niamtre]] followers of [[Pnar people]] of [[Meghalaya]]
| date =
| observances =
| celebrations = decorations, dance, prayers, offerings, games
| type =
| significance = Harvest festival Invocation to gods
| date2023 = Sunday, 9 July
| date2024 = Monday, 8 July
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'''Behdienkhlam''' is a festival celebrated primarily by the [[Pnar people]] of [[Meghalaya]], India. The festival is celebrated annually in July and is an important [[dance festival]] of the [[Jaintia people]]. The festival is an invocation to God for warding off evil spirits and diseases and a blessing for a good harvest.

==Etymology==
Behdienkhlam is derived from two [[Pnar language]] words: "behdein" meaning "to drive away" and "khlam" meaning "disease". The festival was intended to celebrate "chasing away the demon of cholera" in response to the eradication of [[Cholera]] disease.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://enrouteindianhistory.com/behdienkhlam-festival-driving-off-cholera/|title=Behdienkhlam festival, driving off cholera|publisher=Enroute|date=27 June 2002|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>

==History==
The festival is celebrated by the [[Pnar people]] of [[Meghalaya]]. It is the largest festival of the practitioners of the [[Niamtre]] religion and is dedicated to a good harvest and a year of plenty. The biggest Behdienkhlam festivities are conducted in [[Jowai]], [[West Jaintia Hills district]] and in Tuber Kmai, [[Jaintia Hills district|Jaintia hills]].<ref name="MT">{{Cite web|url=https://www.meghalayatourism.in/experiences-4/behdienkhlam-festival-2/|title=Behdienkhlam festival|publisher=Meghalaya tourism|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref> The festival is celebrated annually in July after the sowing season and is an important [[dance festival]]. The festival is meant to serve as an invocation to God for wading of bad spirits and diseases and to seek blessings for a good harvest.<ref name="BF">{{Cite web|url=https://www.meghalaya.gov.in/behdienkhlam|title=Behdienkhlam|publisher=[[Government of Meghalaya]]|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref> People pray to the deities of U Mukhai, Mulong, Mooralong and Musniang.<ref name="HT">{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/festivals/behdienkhlam-2022-date-history-significance-and-all-you-need-to-know-about-meghalaya-s-harvest-festival-101657716852672.html|title=Behdienkhlam 2022: Date, history, significance and all you need to know about Meghalaya's harvest festival|date=13 July 2022|newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="OT">{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlooktraveller.com/experiences/heritage/all-about-the-behdienkhlam-festival-of-meghalaya|title=All About The Behdienkhlam Festival Of Meghalaya|date=11 July 2023 |publisher=Outlook traveller|access-date=1 November 2023}}</ref>

==Practices==
During this festival, men make a symbolic gesture of driving away the evil spirits and diseases by beating the roofs of houses with bamboo poles.<ref name="MT"/> The leading religious figures of the community known as "Daloi" perform religious rites with offerings to ancestors and clans. A ritual known as "Cher iung blai" is conducted, in which the male tribal members enter a newly built thatched hut of grass and bamboo with spears and kill the demons inside it symbolically.<ref name="OT"/><ref name="HT"/>

A game similar to football called Dad-lawakor is played with a wooden ball.<ref name="BF"/> Another traditional game played is the Iatan-Bhang, a tussle between two opposing groups of people over a large, stripped wooden log over Wah-eit-nar, a muddy trench with the participants smearing mud on one another.<ref name="BF"/><ref name="MT"/> The polished logs of wood and bamboo buildings are taken through the neighborhoods and plunged into Aitnar, a central pool of mud on the last day of the festival.<ref name="OT"/> People dress up and dance to drums around the Aitnar. Women do not participate in the dancing and offer sacrificial food to the spirits of their forefathers.<ref name="BF"/>

==References==
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Tata Textiles

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{{Short description|Indian textile manufacturer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}

{{Infobox company
| parent = [[Tata Group]]
| hq_location_city = [[Bombay]]
| hq_location_country = India
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1874|df=yes}}
| defunct = {{end date and age|1997|df=yes}}
}}

'''Tata Textile Mills''' was a [[textile mill]]s business of [[Tata Group]], with its head office in [[Bombay]]. It consisted of four textile mills; namely, Central India Mills also popularly known as Empress Mills in [[Nagpur]], the Svadeshi Mills in Bombay, the Tata Mills in Bombay, and the Advance Mills in [[Ahmedabad]].<ref name="Markovits2002">Claude Markovits. ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=b-URirZAjjQC&pg=PA31 Indian Business and Nationalist Politics 1931-39: The Indigenous Capitalist Class and the Rise of the Congress Party]''. Cambridge University Press; 16 May 2002 [Retrieved 3 March 2017]. {{ISBN|978-0-521-01682-7}}. p. 31.</ref> For several decades the four mills produced and sold fabrics under the much-reputed brand name of Tata Textiles.<ref name=z/>

Tata made its first entry into manufacturing and industry in 1874, when it founder, [[Jamsetji Tata]], started The Central India Spinning, Weaving and Manufacturing Company in Victoria Mills, later renamed Empress Mill when [[Queen Victoria]] was proclaimed Empress of India on 1 January 1877.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tata.com/htm/Group_milestone.htm |title=Tata Group Milestones |access-date=3 March 2017 |archive-date=5 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150305013454/http://www.tata.com/htm/Group_milestone.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1887, Jamsetji purchased the failing Dharamsi Mills located at [[Kurla]], renamed it Svadeshi Mill, and made it a success, with its produced cloth extensively exported to China, Korea, Japan, and the Levant.<ref>[http://theory.tifr.res.in/bombay/persons/jamsetji-tata.html Jashedji Tata]</ref> The Ahmadabad Advance Mills began its operation in 1903.<ref name=z/>

Jointly, Tata mills were one of the big producers of cotton textiles in India until the 1980s. The four mills of Tata Textiles produced about 150 million metres of cotton and other cloth annually in 1972, having 325,000 spindles and 6,845 looms.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=1REoAAAAMAAJ ''The Eastern Economist; a Weekly Review of Indian and International Economic Affairs'']. R.P. Agarwala; 1972 [Retrieved 3 March 2017]. p. 855.</ref><ref>''[https://books.google.com/books?id=r40HSBX7DaIC&pg=PA79 Evolution of Indian Economy & elementary Statistics]''. Allied Publishers; [Retrieved 3 March 2017]. {{ISBN|978-81-7764-033-5}}. p. 79.</ref><ref>''[https://books.google.com/books?id=KGskAQAAMAAJ Handbook of Indian Cotton Textile Industry]''. 1969 [Retrieved 4 March 2017]. p. 12.</ref> Tatas gradually exited from textile business, from the 1980s, selling Nagpur-based Empress Mills in 1986, which was taken over by [[Maharashtra State Textile Corporation]], which closed the mill, in 2002.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nagpur's 110-year-old Empress Mills closed down|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Nagpurs-110-year-old-Empress-Mills-closed-down/articleshow/22267717.cms|accessdate=3 March 2017|agency=Times of India|date=15 September 2002}}</ref> In 1990 they exited from 87 year old New Ahmadabad Advance Mills, which was sold to Phulchand Exports.<ref name=z>''[https://books.google.com/books?id=aN8iAQAAMAAJ Business India]''. A.H. Advani; October 1990 [Retrieved 3 March 2017]. p. 75.</ref> The Tata Mill at [[Parel]] was taken over by [[National Textile Corporation]].<ref>{{cite news|title=NTC resurrects 3 Mumbai mills|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/ntc-resurrects-3-mumbai-mills-110011800083_1.html|accessdate=3 March 2017|agency=Business Standard|date=18 January 2010}}</ref> Tata Housing Development Company was reported to be gaining possession of a large area of land in the heart of Mumbai, which had been in possession of the defunct National Textiles Corporation-run Tata Mills at Parel.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tata Housing Development Company will get possession of a large area of land in the heart of Mumbai.|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-tata-housing-gets-parel-mill-land-1585476|accessdate=3 March 2017|agency=DNA News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=40 acres of prime Mumbai land to be opened for realty|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/40-acres-of-prime-mumbai-land-to-be-opened-for-realty/story-gzXWaMZx0ApPWwB7O5vWmN.html|accessdate=3 March 2017|agency=Hindustan Times|date=3 February 2015}}</ref> While Svadeshi Mill wound up after it went to [[BIFR]], in 1997, and the [[Shapoorji Pallonji Group]] has since waged a legal battle, as its chief creditor.<ref name=s>{{cite news|title=Shapoorji Pallonji loses court battle for Swadeshi Mills|url=http://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other//articleshow/16172863.cms?|accessdate=3 March 2017|date=16 October 2017}}</ref> By 1997, Tata Textile Mills wound up all its business.<ref name=s/>

==References==
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{{Tata Group|state=collapsed}}

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Government Museum, Chennai

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{{Short description|Museum in Tamil Nadu, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox museum
| name = Government Museum, Chennai
| image = Madras museum theatre in October 2007.jpg
| imagesize = 250px
| caption = Museum Theatre, the front façade of the Government Museum, Chennai
| pushpin_map = India Chennai##Tamil Nadu
| map_caption = Government Museum, [[Egmore]], [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]
| coordinates = {{coord|13.0711|80.2569|region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| established = {{start date and age|1851|df=yes}}
| dissolved =
| location = [[Egmore]], [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| type = [[Art museum]], [[History museum]]
| director =
| curator =
| owner = [[Ministry of Culture (India)|Ministry of Culture]], [[Government of Tamil Nadu]]
| publictransit = {{flatlist|
* {{ric|Chennai Suburban}} [[Chennai Egmore|Chennai Egmore (Suburban)]]
* {{ric|Chennai Metro}} [[Egmore metro station|Egmore]]
}}
| collections =
| collection_size = 1.7 million
| visitors = 602,345 (2018)
| website = {{URL|www.govtmuseumchennai.org}}
}}

The '''Government Museum, Chennai''', or the '''Madras Museum''', is a [[museum]] of human history and culture located in the Government Museum Complex in the neighbourhood of [[Egmore]] in [[Chennai]], [[India]]. Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in [[India]] after the [[Indian Museum]] in [[Kolkata]]. It has among the largest collection of [[Roman currency]] outside [[Europe]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Śrītar |first=Ti Śrī. |title=Roman coins in the Government Museum, Chennai |last2=Suresh |first2=S. |last3=Sundararajan |first3=N. |publisher=Government Museum, Chennai |year=2011 |oclc=999367074}}</ref> The Museum Theatre is a central landmark of the museum.<ref>{{cite news| last = Suresh | first = S. | title = Times Property Section | newspaper = The Times of India | location = Chennai | pages = 2| publisher = The Times Group | date = 21 May 2011 }}</ref> [[The National Art Gallery (Chennai)|The National Art Gallery]] is also present in the museum premises. Built in [[Indo-Saracenic]] style, it houses rare European and Asian painting of renowned artists, including [[Raja Ravi Varma]].<ref>{{cite web|last=J.Jeyaraj|first=George|title=Indo Saracenic Architecture in Chennai|url=http://www.cmdachennai.gov.in/pdfs/seminar_heritage_buildings/Indo_Saracenic_Architecture_in_Chennai.pdf|publisher=CMDA|access-date=July 6, 2012|archive-date=25 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725063408/http://www.cmdachennai.gov.in/pdfs/seminar_heritage_buildings/Indo_Saracenic_Architecture_in_Chennai.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cmdachennai.gov.in/pdfs/seminar_heritage_buildings/History_of_Historical_Monuments_in_and_around_Chennai.pdf |title=heritage buildings |publisher=[[Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority|CMDA]] |access-date=July 6, 2012 |archive-date=26 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626081958/http://www.cmdachennai.gov.in/pdfs/seminar_heritage_buildings/History_of_Historical_Monuments_in_and_around_Chennai.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> It had 600,000 visitors in 2018. It has a large collection of bronze idols, 500 of them dating to 1000 BCE, in Asia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/demand-for-audio-guides-at-museum-for-information-on-artefacts/articleshow/69490931.cms |title="Demand for audio-guides at museum for information on artefacts" |access-date=19 November 2019 |archive-date=30 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930043743/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/demand-for-audio-guides-at-museum-for-information-on-artefacts/articleshow/69490931.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Location==
The museum is located in what is known as ''the Pantheon'' complex, or "public assembly rooms." It is located in the Government Museum Complex on Pantheon Road in Egmore. The road on which the museum is located too takes its name from the complex. The Government Museum Complex also houses the [[Connemara Public Library]] and the [[National Art Gallery, Chennai|National Art Gallery]].

==History==
[[File:The Government Museum at Egmore.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|The museum complex by Willie Burke, c. 1905]]
In August 1778, the governor of Madras granted 43 acres for an estate to a civil servant, who, subsequently in 1793, assigned the grounds to a committee of 24 which then regulated the public amusements in the city. In 1821, the committee sold the main house and central garden space to E. S. Moorat, an Armenian merchant who, in turn, sold it back to the government in 1830. The government first used the buildings and the grounds as the collector's "Cutcherry" and later for the "Central Museum."<ref name="MM_MuseumLibraryAndTheatre">{{cite journal
| title = Museum, Library and Theatre
| journal = Madras Musings
| volume = XX
| issue = 3
| date = 16–31 May 2010
| url = http://madrasmusings.com/Vol%2020%20No%203/museum-library-and-theatre.html
| access-date = 1 July 2012
| archive-date = 9 December 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121209133750/http://madrasmusings.com/Vol%2020%20No%203/museum-library-and-theatre.html
| url-status = live
}}</ref> The museum was originally established in a building on College Road in [[Nungambakkam]] in the year 1851 and was shifted to the present site in 1854.

Many additions to the original building were constructed between 1864 and 1890. The core of the old museum building includes the only surviving remnants of the Pantheon, identified from the broad steps leading into it when viewed from the north. Amongst the additions is the [[Connemara Public Library]], built with stained glass windows, ornate woodwork and elaborate stucco decorations, formally opened in 1896 and named after its progenitor. The building was built by [[T. Namberumal Chetty|Namberumal Chetty]] and was designed by Henry Irwin, with the interiors resembling those of Bank of Madras (SBI). The design included a huge reading room with a wooden ceiling between two curved rows of stained glass, supported by ornate pillars and arches embellished with sculpted acanthus leaves. It was supplemented with [[teak]]wood furniture, marbled floor, and decorative windows. All of these were restored in 2004–2007. The building now houses the Old Collection (pre-1930), which is used for reference purpose only.<ref name="MM_MuseumLibraryAndTheatre"/>

[[File:Egmore Museum, Chennai.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Gallery inside the museum]]

Both the museum and the library benefited greatly from the effects of the Madras Literary Society, the Oriental Manuscripts Library and the Records Office. The museum houses a 19th-century theatre, with the "pit" meant for those who can afford more and seating for the rest of the audience in tiered-seats arranged in a semi-circle around the pit. Restoration to mark the 150th anniversary of the museum replaced 25 fans with air-conditioning.

The museum's collections had its origin from a gift of a collection of 1,100 geological specimens by the Madras Literary Society to the Government in 1851. The museum, the first government-sponsored one in the country, opened the same year on the first floor of the college of [[Fort St. George]], adjacent to the Literary Society in Nungambakkam, with an exhibit of nearly 20,000 freely gifted specimens ranging from rocks to books. These gifts were in response to a public invitation that did not have a cut-off date. When the mounting collection of geological specimens threatened the stability of this first floor, the museum's first officer-in-charge, Surgeon Edward Balfour, who was then president of the Literary Society and serving the museum in an honorary capacity, suggested moving to a new building, which was materialised in 1854 with the move to the Pantheon. A library and a reading room were provided for the public in 1859. In 1864, an upper storey was added to the Pantheon in sympathetic style, giving the museum more elbow room. The library got a new block, now known as the centenary exhibition hall of the museum after restoration, in the northwest corner of the Pantheon in 1876, with a lecture hall. By 1896, there had been built new buildings for the museum (where the anthropological and arms galleries are presently located), the [[Connemara Public Library|Connemara Library]] and the museum theatre.<ref name="MM_MuseumLibraryAndTheatre"/>

The museum grounds also housed the first zoo of Madras in 1855, which was also established by Balfour. A year later, it had over 300 animals, including mammals, birds and reptiles. The zoo was later made a separate institution and was shifted to the People's Park in 1863 where it remained, not growing very much, until it was moved to its present location at [[Vandalur]] in 1985.<ref name="MM_MuseumLibraryAndTheatre"/>

An official website for the museum was launched on 25 October 2001 after the government sanctioned {{INR}}0.5 million in 2000–2001.

===List of superintendents/directors/commissioners===
[[File:Egmore Museum building.jpeg|thumb|right|200px|[[The National Art Gallery (Chennai)|The National Art Gallery]], one of the museum buildings]]
[[File:Chennai Museum Entrance.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The entrance sign at the museum]]

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! S.No. || Name !! Designation !! Tenure
|-
| 1 || [[Edward Balfour]] || First officer in charge || 1851–1859
|-
| 2 || [[J. Mitchell|Jesse Mitchell]]|| Superintendent || 1859–1872
|-
| 3 || [[George Bidie]]|| Superintendent || 1872–1884
|-
| 4 || [[Edgar Thurston]] || Superintendent || 1885–1908
|-
| 5 ||[[John Robertson Henderson|J. R. Henderson]]|| Superintendent || 1908–1919
|-
| 6 || [[F. H. Gravely]] || Superintendent || 1920–1940
|-
| 7 || [[A. Aiyappan]] || Superintendent || 1940–1975
|-
| 8 || [[S. T. Satyamurthi]]|| Superintendent || 1961–1978
|-
| 9 || N. Harinarayana || Director of museums || 1978–1989
|-
| 10 || G. Kesavaram || Director of museums || 1989–1991
|-
| 11 || M. Raman, I.A.S. || Commissioner of museums || 1991–1993
|-
| 12 || T. R. Ramasamy, I.A.S. || Director of museums || 1993
|-
| 13 || M. Ramu, I.A.S. || Commissioner of museums || 1993–1995
|-
| 14 || Naresh Gupta, I.A.S. || Commissioner of museums || 1995–1996
|-
| 15 || K. Dheenadayalan, I.A.S. || Commissioner of museums || 1996–1997
|-
| 16 || S. Rangamani, I.A.S. || Principal commissioner || 1997–1999
|-
| 17 || R. Kannan, I.A.S. || Commissioner of museums || 1999–2004
|-
| 18 || M. A. Siddique, I.A.S. || Director of museums || 2004–2006
|-
| 19 || R. Kannan, I.A.S. || Special commissioner and commissioner of museums || 2006–2007
|-
| 20 || Sitharam Gurumurthi, I.A.S. || Principal commissioner (additional charge) || 2007
|-
| 21 || Shanthini Kapoor, I.A.S. || Principal secretary/Commissioner of museums || 2007–2008
|-
| 22 || T. S. Sridhar, I.A.S. || Principal secretary/Commissioner of museums || 2008–2011
|-
| 23 || S. S. Jawahar, I.A.S. || Commissioner of museums || 2011-2013
|-
| 24 || R. Kannan, I.A.S. || Principal Secretary/Commissioner of museums
(Additional Charge)
| 2013
|-
|25
|P. R. Shampath, I.A.S.
|Principal Secretary/Commissioner of museums
|2013
|-
|26
|R. Kannan, I.A.S.
|Principal Secretary/Commissioner of museums
(Additional Charge)
|2013-2014
|-
|27
|R. Kannan, I.A.S.
|Additional Chief Secretary/ Commissioner of museums (Additional Charge)
|2014-2015
|-
|28
|D. Karthikeyan, I.A.S.
|Commissioner (Additional Charge)
|2015
|-
|29
|D. Jagannathan, I.A.S.
|Director of museums
|2015-2017
|-
|30
|Kavitha Ramu, I.A.S.
|Director of museums
|2017 -2018
|-
|31
|Pinky Jowel, I.A.S.
|Director of museums
|2018
|-
|32
|Kavitha Ramu, I.A.S.
|Director of museums
|2018-2019
|-
|33
|T. Udhayachandran, I.A.S.
|Director of museums
|2019-2021
|-
|34
|M. S. Shanmugam, I.A.S.
|Commissioner of museums
|2020-2021
|-
|35
|T. P. Rajesh, I.A.S.
|Director of museums
|2021
|-
|36
|S. A. Raman, I.A.S.
|Director of museums
|2021-2022
|-
|37
|Sandeep Nanduri, I.A.S.
|Director of museums
|2022-2023

|-
|38
|A. Suganthi, I.A.S.
|Commissioner of Museums
|2023

|-
|39
| M. Arvind, I.A.S.
| Commissioner of museums
| 2023-2024
|-
|40
| Tmt Kavitha Ramu, I.A.S.
| Director of museums
| 2024
|}

==The museum complex==
[[File:Chennai Museum Canon.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Canons at the museum complex]]
The museum complex consisting of six buildings and 46 galleries covers an area of around 16.25 acres (66,000 m2) of land. The objects displayed in the museum cover a variety of artifacts and objects covering diverse fields including [[archeology]], [[numismatics]], [[zoology]], [[natural history]], [[sculptures]], palm-leaf [[manuscript]]s, and [[Amravati]] paintings.
[[File:Govt Museum Chennai 01.png|thumb|Window inside Government Museum, Chennai.]]
[[File:Inside of Chennai Museum.jpg|thumb|180px|Inside of Chennai Museum.]]
Located close to the main museum entrance gates on Pantheon Road, the museum theatre is a rare specimen of the [[Italianate]] style of architecture, inspired by Classical architecture and developed in 1802 at [[United Kingdom|Britain]] by John Nash. However, the theatre was built by the [[United Kingdom|British]] in the late 19th century when this style was no longer popular in [[England]]. The structure has a high plinth and is accessed through a tall flight of stairs. It is primarily a semicircular structure with a rectangular wing at the rear. The latter wing now houses some of the galleries of the museum. The main hall is accessed through a verandah with a row of columns linked by semicircular arches. The walls and columns are embellished with floral and geometric designs.

The huge main hall was initially designed for staging theatrical performances. It has around 600 seats and a commodious stage and the actors' dressing rooms adjoin this stage.

During the British era, the theatre was mainly used for staging English plays preferred by the British elite of the city. Now, the museum has been using the theatre for its own cultural and academic programs such as art workshops, lectures and conferences. It also rents the hall for various cultural performances, mainly dramas. The hall has witnessed several plays including those of [[Shakespeare]].

Since August 2004, the museum is also a designated "Manuscript Conservation Centre" (MCC) under the [[National Mission for Manuscripts]] established in 2003. The museum has taken preventive care of about 19,007 manuscripts and given curative conservation treatment to about 7,402 manuscripts.<ref>{{cite web| title =Manuscript Conservation Centres| publisher =National Mission for Manuscripts| url =http://www.namami.org/convervation.htm| access-date =1 July 2012| url-status =dead| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20120506234603/http://www.namami.org/convervation.htm| archive-date =2012-05-06}}</ref>

The museum for children in the complex houses several static exhibits such as galleries of dolls adorned with costumes of various nations and civilisations and also exhibits pertaining to science, transportation, and technology.<ref name="Hindu_3DTheatreComingUp"/>

==Visitors==
As of 2013, the children's museum is visited by 1,000 people a day, and the number of visitors increases during weekends.<ref name="Hindu_3DTheatreComingUp"/>

==The future==

An air-conditioned 3D theatre, the first of its kind facility in a state museum, is under construction at the children's museum in the museum complex at a cost of {{INR}}4 million. Equipments are to be provided by the [[National Council of Science Museums]], [[Kolkata]]. The theatre will screen science-oriented films. It screen a 20-minute-long film and will play five shows a day. The project is expected to be completed by April 2013. There are also plans to upgrade the 3D theatre to a 5D one.<ref name="Hindu_3DTheatreComingUp">{{cite news
| last = Lakshmi
| first = K.
| title = Coming up: 3D theatre at govt. museum
| newspaper = The Hindu
| location = Chennai
| date = 19 February 2013
| url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/coming-up-3d-theatre-at-govt-museum/article4428960.ece
| access-date = 22 February 2013
| archive-date = 22 February 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130222055840/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/coming-up-3d-theatre-at-govt-museum/article4428960.ece
| url-status = live
}}</ref>

In 2018, the Department of Museums started evaluating bids for renovating the museum as part of an Asian Development Bank–funded scheme.<ref>{{cite news
| last = Rohit
| first = T. K.
| title = Bids under evaluation for Egmore Museum facelift
| newspaper = The Hindu
| location = Chennai
| publisher = Kasturi & Sons
| date = 28 August 2018
| url = https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/bids-under-evaluation-for-egmore-museum-facelift/article24795920.ece
| access-date = 2 September 2018
| archive-date = 4 January 2020
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200104010022/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/bids-under-evaluation-for-egmore-museum-facelift/article24795920.ece
| url-status = live
}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Vishnu, Chola period bronze, Government Museum, Chennai (3) (36742995514).jpg|Sculpture of [[Vishnu]] in bronze from the [[Chola dynasty|Chola]] period
File:Bhadrakali, bronze, 14th century, Government Museum, Chennai (3) (23601025808).jpg|Sculpture of [[Bhadrakali]] in bronze from the 14th century CE
File:Dakshinamurthi, Chola period, 12th century, Government Museum, Chennai (2) (37452833471).jpg|Sculpture of [[Dakshinamurthi]] from the [[Chola]] period, 12th century CE
File:Mahishasuramardini, Chola period bronze, 11th century, Government Museum, Chennai (3) (37452683891).jpg|Sculpture of [[Mahishasuramardini]] in bronze from the [[Chola dynasty|Chola]] period, 11th century CE
File:Artifacts from Assam's Tribes exhibit at Government Museum, Chennai.jpg|[[Tribes of Assam|Tribal artifacts]] from Assam
</gallery>

==See also==
{{Portal|India}}
* [[Cuddalore Government Museum]]
* [[Government Museum, Karur]]
* [[Government Museum, Pudukkottai]]
* [[Government Museum, Tiruchirappalli]]
* [[Government Museum, Salem]]
* [[Connemara Public Library]]
* [[Museum of Possibilities]]
* [[Tamil Nadu Police Museum, Chennai|Tamil Nadu Police Museum]]
* [[List of Tamil Nadu Government Estates, Complexes, Buildings and Structures]]
* [[Heritage structures in Chennai]]
* [[Kottayam Coin Hoard]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category}}
* {{official website|http://www.govtmuseumchennai.org/}}

{{Chennai Topics}}

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[[Category:Natural history museums in India]]
[[Category:Numismatic museums in India]]
[[Category:Art museums and galleries in India]]
[[Category:Archaeological museums in India]]
[[Category:Museums established in 1851]]
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[[Category:Italianate architecture in India]]

Davandai

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{{Short description|Percussion instrument from Tamil Nadu}}
{{More citations needed|date=March 2026}}
'''Davandai''' is an ancient [[percussion instrument]] played during the rituals in some South Indian temples, most famously the [[Meenakshi Amman Temple|Meenakshi Temple]] at Madurai.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-10-01 |title=This works like a thavil |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/this-works-like-the-thavil/article7711808.ece |access-date=2026-03-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It is usually accompanied with Nagaswaram and it is used instead of Tavil

Davandai is a two-faced drum shaped like an hourglass. The two ends are covered with goatskin stretched by use of cords. Though it is a two-faced drum, only one side is struck with a stick held in the right hand. The drum itself is slung over the left shoulder of the performer. The drum is usually made out of the wood from the [[jackfruit]] tree, but there are drums also made in bronze.

Davandai is also known by other names – Echarikai in [[Kumbakonam]] and Veeravandi in [[Srirangam]].

There are special temple rituals during which the Davandai is usually played. It is usually played as an accompaniment to the [[Nadaswaram]] in place of the traditional [[Thavil]]. In some temples, Davandai announces the “Swami Porappadu”, the onset of a procession of the temple idol.

Davandai is an ancient instrument that finds mentions in the [[Puranas]]. It is also depicted in the sculptures at the Madurai Meenakshi Temple.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Indian musical instruments]]
[[Category:Asian percussion instruments]]

Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium

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{{short description|Indian cricket stadium}}
{{Use dmy dates|date = February 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date = February 2020}}
{{Infobox venue
| name = Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium
| surface = Grass
| dimensions =
| seating_capacity = 15,000–25,000<ref name=":2"/>
| tenants =
| former_names =
| construction_cost = ₹3 crore (US$420,000)<ref name="cost" />
| operator = Salem Cricket Foundation, [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]]
| image = File:Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium.jpg
| owner = Salem Cricket Foundation
| opened = {{Start date|2020|2|10}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|11.646599|78.362975|display=inline,title}}
| location = [[Salem district|Salem]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| website = {{URL|salemdca.com}}
| broke_ground = 2015
| field_shape = Circular
| logo_image =
| acreage = 16 Acres
| embedded = {{infobox cricket ground
|embed=yes
|ground_name = SCF Stadium
|establishment = 2020
|tenants = [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|Tamil Nadu]] [[Salem Spartans]]
|nickname = Salem Stadium
|end1 = N Srinivasan Pavilion End
|year1 = 2020–present
|club1 = [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|Tamil Nadu]]
|year2 = 2020–present
|club2 = [[Salem Spartans]] ([[Tamil Nadu Premier League|TNPL]])
|date = 13 February
|year = 2021
|source = https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/1261661.html
}}
| caption = Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium
}}'''Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium''' is a [[cricket stadium]] located in [[Salem district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], India. It was established in 2020 by Salem Cricket Foundation with assistance from Salem District Cricket Association and [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/new-cricket-stadium-inaugurated-in-tn/articleshow/74047143.cms|title=New cricket stadium inaugurated in TN - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Citation|title=சேலம் அருகே சர்வதேச தரத்திலான கிரிக்கெட் மைதானம் {{!}} Cricket Stadium {{!}} Salem|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vucuckUJHqs|language=en|access-date=2020-02-22}}</ref> It is the biggest cricket ground in the state in respect to play area ({{Convert|90|m||abbr=}}).<ref name=":1" /> [[Chennai Super Kings]] started its Super Kings Academy in this stadium.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CSK launch Super Kings Academy, Michael Hussey terms it 'fantastic initiative' |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/csk-launch-super-kings-academy-michael-hussey-terms-it-fantastic-initiative20220227140454/ |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=ANI News |language=en |archive-date=27 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227084713/https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/csk-launch-super-kings-academy-michael-hussey-terms-it-fantastic-initiative20220227140454/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The stadium has five pitches, 12 practice-turf wickets, players pavilion and press box.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/rahul-dravid-inauguration-cricket-ground-in-salem-edappadi-palaniswami-n-srinivasan/article30776233.ece|title=Dravid believes next generation of cricketers will emerge from smaller cities and towns|last=Prasad|first=G.|website=Sportstar|language=en|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref> It is also built with a drainage system which refills ground water periodically.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/cricket-sports/future-of-tamil-nadu-cricket-brightens-with-india-s-next-international-stadium-q5jkaf|title=Future of Tamil Nadu cricket brightens with India's next international stadium|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=en|access-date=2020-02-23}}</ref> The seating capacity is 5000 which can be increased to up to 25,000 during big events.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/salem/salem-to-soon-have-a-cricket-stadium-of-intel-stature/articleshow/59613797.cms|title=Salem to soon have a cricket stadium of international stature |date=July 16, 2017|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref>

As of February 2020, construction of stands for audience and parking facilities were planned by the Salem Cricket Foundation and Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> The stadium is hosted [[Ranji Trophy]], [[Tamil Nadu Premier League]] and All India Buchi Babu International Invitational Tournament and the stadium is expected to host [[Indian Premier League]] matches as per the officials soon.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":122">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2020/feb/10/tamil-nadu-cm-edappadi-palaniswami-assures-ipl-matches-at-salem-soon-2101255.html|title=Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami assures IPL matches at Salem soon|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2020/feb/19/coimbatore-salem-on-tnpl-map-this-season-2105419.html|title=Coimbatore, Salem on TNPL map this season|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref>

== Tournaments ==
Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium hosting [[Tamil Nadu Premier League]] from 2022.In the 2022 edition, 7 league matches and 2 playoffs (qualifier 1 and eliminator) are held in this Stadium.

Stadium is also to host [[Duleep Trophy]] 2022 along with [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium|Chennai]] and [[Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science|Coimbatore]], this stadium to host Semi-finals and recently Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium is set to host [[Tamil Nadu Cricket Association]]'s All India Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament for Group C teams which has [[Mumbai cricket team|Mumbai]], [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir cricket team|Jammu and Kashmir]], also to host Semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament to be Played in 4-day Format for First Time - News18 |url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/buchi-babu-invitation-tournament-to-be-played-in-4-day-format-for-first-time-8531785.html |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=www.news18.com |language=en}}</ref> Stadium also hosted the Ranji Trophy matches in 2024 between [[Tamil Nadu cricket team|TamilNadu]] and [[Punjab cricket team (India)|Punjab]] cricket teams.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ragav |first=S. Dipak |date=2024-02-19 |title=Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Tamil Nadu beats Punjab, qualifies for quarterfinals for first time in 7 years |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/ranji-trophy-2023-24-result-tamil-nadu-beats-punjab-qualifies-for-quarterfinal/article67862926.ece |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=Sportstar |language=en}}</ref>

== Location ==
The stadium is located in Kattuveppilaipatti village, near [[Vazhapadi]] with [[Shevaroy Hills|Shevaroy hills]] in the backdrop. It is off the Chennai-Salem highway and nearly 25 km from [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://epaper.timesgroup.com/Olive/ODN/TimesOfIndia/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=TOICH/2020/02/10&entity=Ar00707&sk=B4686665&mode=text#|title=New stadium in Salem to host IPL matches soon - The Times Of India - Chennai, 2/10/2020|website=epaper.timesgroup.com|access-date=2020-03-11}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> It is spread across {{Convert|16|acres||abbr=}} with a play area of {{Convert|90|m||abbr=}} which makes it the biggest in the state.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />

== Inauguration ==
On 10 February 2020 after two years of construction, the stadium was inaugurated in the presence of Chief Minister [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]], former India captain [[Rahul Dravid]], former [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] Chairman [[N. Srinivasan|N Srinivasan]], Tamil Nadu Cricket Association President [[Rupa Gurunath]] and other officials.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> It was built at a cost of {{INRConvert|3|c}}.<ref name=":3" /><ref name="cost">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ipl-tnpl-matches-reach-salem-soon-cm-inaugurates-cricket-stadium-117854|website=www.thenewsminute.com|title=IPL, TNPL matches to reach Salem soon as CM inaugurates cricket stadium|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium|M. A. Chidhambaram Stadium]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
<references responsive="1"></references>
{{Sport venues in Tamil Nadu}}

[[Category:Cricket grounds in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:2020 establishments in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Sports venues completed in 2020]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Salem, Tamil Nadu]]

Dinanath Atmaram Dalvi

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{{Short description|Indian jurist and mathematician (1844–1897)}}
{{Multiple issues|
{{confusing|date=April 2020}}
{{Tone|date=June 2021}}
}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Dinanath Atmaram Dalvi
| native_name =
| birth_date = c. 1844
| death_date = February 1897
Place Bombay
| honorific_prefix = [[Rao Sahib|Rao Saheb]]
| spouse = Shanta Janwadkar
|children = 3
| alma_mater = [[Elphinstone College]]
| occupation = {{Bulleted list|Judge|Mathematician}}
}}
[[Rao Sahib|Rao Saheb]] '''Dinanath Atmaram Dalvi''' (c. 1844 – 10 February 1897)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newspapers.com/newspage/35685010/|title=The Colonies and India from London, Greater London, England on March 13, 1897 · Page 17|website=Newspapers.com}}</ref> was an [[Indian Judge]] and amateur [[mathematician]]. His father, Atmaram Bapu Dalvi, was a [[social reformer]] and was Vice President of the [[Mumbai|Bombay]] [[Arya Samaj]] in 1880.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2eYhAAAAMAAJ|title=Urban Leadership in Western India: Politics and Communities in Bombay City, 1840-1885|isbn=9780198218418|last1=Dobbin|first1=Christine E.|year=1972}}</ref>

==Career==
Dinanath Atmaram Dalvi obtained his [[Bachelor of Arts|BA degree]] in 1865 from [[Elphinstone College]] in [[Bombay]]. He was then selected as Senior Scholar and later obtained [[Master of Arts|MA degree]] from Elphinstone College in 1866. He obtained his [[LLB degree]] in 1868 and was a Senior Dakshina Fellow in 1868. He was made Fellow of [[University of Mumbai|Bombay University]] on 17 February 1881.

He systematically examined Newton's rule for finding the number of imaginary roots and in 1869 he wrote and published a book entitled ''"An Examination of Sir Isaac Newton's Rule for finding the Number of Imaginary Square Roots in an Equation"'',<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=J2u7tgAACAAJ | title=An Examination of Sir Isaac Newton's Rule for Finding the Number of Imaginary Roots in an Equation | first=Dinanath Atmaram | last=Dalvi | publisher=Education Society's Press | location=Byculla | date=1869|accessdate=12 June 2022 }}</ref> in which he provides mechanical and geometric theorems and gives a direct and complete proof and disproof of the equation. He does not use equations or particular classes of equations but uses direct method of algebraic inequalities to show the failure of Newtons law. He thus established a Rule for forming equation of failure of Newtons rule and came to a conclusion that the rule may not be universally true and that there may be imaginary roots where there are none. He was challenged on this with various articles for and against him in The Times of India. One of his critics while writing to the Editor pointed out that in 1669, when Sir Isaac Newton was Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, he used to jot down portions of his lectures, definitions, propositions, examples partially wrought out as were necessary. In such a manuscript never intended for publication much would have been omitted which he could supply or vary as needed and such a rule for finding square roots of imaginary numbers was just one of it, which he was likely to omit. Professor Colin McLaurin of the McLaurin series, James Stirling famous for Stirling permutations who had proved the correctness of Newton's classification of cubic plane curves supplied demonstrations and analysis of this rule. His successor Professor Whiston found this manuscript and published it in 1707 long after Sir Issac Newton had first written it down so these omissions persisted. Mr Dalvi’s pleader while writing in the Times of India in August 1870 pointed out that even as late as 1712 when the Society of useful knowledge published a second and more complete edition on the life of Sir Isaac Newton with his participation according to Willem Gravesande, Newton ought to have given a proof of this rule, which he doesn’t. Dinanath Dalvi was Examiner for first Examination in Arts, Analytic Trigonometry, Arithmetic, and Algebra at [[Bombay University]] along with James Burgess, who later on became Director General of [[Archaeological Survey of India]] and Assistant Governor of Bombay. He also taught logic and Butlers Sermon in Bombay university. After Professor Candy retired as Professor of Mathematics from Elphinstone College he was considered as an assistant to that post. He was appointed as a Subordinate judge in Pimpulgaum Tanna (Thane district then Tanna) in Bombay Presidency in 1873 and served in [[Junnar]] as a Second Class Subordinate Judge in 1876.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&tbm=bks&sxsrf=ALeKk00f6Umdm4XU9vt2QcZ_rKOgtn4Fbw:1587593887428&ei=n8KgXszfGZTmgAbK6rqQCQ&q=DINANATH+ATMARAM+DALVI&oq=DINANATH+ATMARAM+DALVI&gs_l=psy-ab.3...4114.18430.0.20067.64.37.0.0.0.0.175.2287.34j1.36.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..28.5.352.0..0.119.3GZC1ZqTnuM|title=DINANATH ATMARAM DALVI - Google Search|website=www.google.co.uk}}</ref> He then became a sub-judge in 1883 at [[Akola]] in [[Ahmednagar district]], in 1885 at [[Nevasa]] in Ahmednagar district,<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sZZDAQAAMAAJ&q=dinanath+atmaram+dalvi | title=The Indian Law Reports: Bombay series| year=1886}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vI0rAQAAMAAJ&q=dinanath+atmaram+dalvi | title=Unreported Printed Judgments of the Bombay High Court: V.1-9; 1868-98| last=Ganatra| first=N.| year=1913}}</ref> in 1888 at [[Satana, Nasik District India|Satana]], Erandol in Jalgaon District. In 1892, he was [[Subordinate judge|Subordinate Judge]] of Kada, Karjat in [[Ahmednagar district|Ahmednagar District]] and in 1895, he was [[Subordinate judge|Subordinate Judge]] in [[Parner]].

[[Helena Blavatsky]] in her book - ''"[[From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan|From the Caves and Jungles of Hindustan]]"'' referred to him as possibly the greatest mathematical genius in the world.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} She wrote that according to Sir James Braithwaite Peile, Director of National Education in India, Dalvi proved that the great [[Isaac Newton|Newton]] was mistaken from the beginning to the end in his ''"Rule for Imaginary Square roots"'' and the application of this Newtonian rule does not bring about the intended result. Sir James Braithwaite Peile also reported that D. A. Dalvi blew the theorems of Professor James J. Sylvester, one of the greatest English mathematicians, into smithereens.<ref>{{Cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oVYwAAAAYAAJ | title=From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan, 1883-1886| isbn=9780835602198| last1=Blavatsky| first1=Helena Petrovna| last2=Zirkoff| first2=Boris De| year=1975}}</ref> He wrote on Aryan Trigonometry and published in the Theosophist Part 1 1879-1880 how the Ancient Indian Trigonometrical rule for finding sine of an angle long antedates Hipparchus and Hindus before the beginning of the Christian Era, were in possession of the supposed recent trigonometrical discoveries of Euler.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/theosoph/theos1c.htm|title=Theosophist 1:1 (C) Oct 1879}}</ref> His knowledge on vedic geometry was such that in April 1881 he was asked by the Editor of the Theosophist to critique a paper titled 'Geometry on the principles of the ancient Hindu philosophy' written by Munshi Sada sukh Ram where Munshi Sada Sukh Lal. 1881, v2, April, p151, Memorandum [to Geometry on the Principles of the Ancient Hindu Philosophy].DA Dalvi gives a geometric explanation for the three famous problems of antiquity.

==Personal life==
He married Shanta Dalvi ({{Nee|Janwadkar}}) and had two daughters, Hira and Putala Dalvi, and a son, Madhusudan. D. Dalvi. Dinanath Dalvi’s sister, Yamuna Dalvi, donated money to Bombay university to create the Yamunabai Atmaram Dalvi Sanskrit scholarship. Dinanath himself donated Rs 500 in 1883 for the founding of a scholarship in the Government Girls school in Ahmednagar. His son sailed for England in 1912 and returned to Bombay in 1920, after obtaining AMIES from the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders, Glasgow. He later became Chief Officer of Poona City Municipality in 1940, after which he was appointed as Chief Engineer by the Last Nawab of Junagadh in the erstwhile Princely State of Junagadh, at a time when Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto was the Dewan. His sister Hira Dalvi married Justice S. S. Patkar Pusine Judge, later Acting Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} Dr Amod Dalvi Consultant in Cognitive Disorders and Academic based in the UK his direct descendent

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Suvigya Sharma

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{{short description|Indian artist, painter, fashion designer (born 1983)}}
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'''Suvigya Sharma''' (born 28 July 1983) is an Indian artist, painter, fashion designer,<ref name=ti/><ref>
{{cite web
| title = Lounge Loves
| author = Sharma, Sanjukta
| website = [[Livemint]]
| url = http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/Ho97WXnQ73YozXyZCa4p9K/Lounge-Loves--Elfh.html
| date = 6 July 2013
}}</ref><ref>
{{cite news
| title = Revive a dying art
| author =
| work = [[Mid-Day]]
| url = http://www.mid-day.com/articles/24-things-to-do-around-mumbai-from-february-7-to-february-13/16934162
| date = 7 February 2016
}}</ref> who does [[portrait miniature]]s and other [[miniature art]], [[Tanjore painting]], [[Fresco painting|fresco work]] and portraits. He has worked in restoring frescoes at the [[City Palace, Jaipur]], the [[Jama Masjid]]<ref>
{{cite news
| title = Bespoke Gallery Celebrates Indian Art with Suvigya Sharma's Mesmerizing Brushstrokes
| author =
| url = https://bilkulonline.com/2023/12/25/bespoke-gallery-celebrates-indian-art-with-suvigya-sharmas-mesmerizing-brushstrokes/
| date = 25 December 2023
}}</ref> and the [[Singapore Art Museum]].<ref name="db">{{cite news
|url = https://www.bhaskar.com/news/RAJ-JAI-HMU-miniechture-art-in-jaipur-5117724-PHO.html|title = बॉलीवुड से लेकर बिजनेस फैमिली खरीद रही हैं इनका मिनिएचर आर्ट|author = Yasmeen Siddiqui|date = 19 September 2015|work = [[Daily Bhaskar]]|language = Hindi}}</ref><ref name="ti">{{cite news
| title =Preserving tradition
| author = Banerjee, Kaushani
| work =[[DNA India]]
| url = http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-preserving-tradition-1808713
| date = 8 March 2013
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| title = Celebrating Good Deeds
| author = Crystal D'sa
| work = Marwar India
| url =http://www.marwar.com/perspective/celebrating-good-deeds.html
| date = 20 March 2015
}}</ref>

In February, 2016, Suvigya Sharma his art work ''Timeless Miniature Art'' was showcased at [[Make in India]] event, with a live demonstration of miniature-painting techniques in [[Mumbai]].<ref name="govt">[http://www.nehrusciencecentre.gov.in/pdf/22-1-2016-17-16-7-Make%20In%20India%20Week-Schedule.pdf "Association with Art Galleries & Cultural Institutions : Make in India Week 13-18 Feb, 2016, Mumbai"] [[Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion]], [[Govt. of India]]</ref><ref name="aft">{{cite news
| title = The Timeless Art of India
| newspaper= [[Afternoon (newspaper)|Afternoon]]
| url = http://www.afternoondc.in/48-hrs/the-timeless-art-of-india/article_160412
| date = 12 February 2016
}}</ref><ref name="makeinindia">[http://www.makeinindia.com/mumbai-week "Make in India Week"] [[Make in India]]</ref><ref name=dailybhaskar/>

== Early life and education==
Suvigya Sharma was born on 28 July 1983 in [[Jaipur]]<ref>
{{cite news
| title =Canvas talk, on World Art Day
| author =Das, Soma
| work =[[Mid-Day]]
| url = http://m.mid-day.com/articles/canvas-talk-on-world-art-day/15230088
| date = 15 April 2014
}}</ref> of Indian state [[Rajasthan]] to R.K. Sharma, an artist. He did his schooling from Maharaja Sawai Mansingh School and [[Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan|Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Vidyashram]]. Later he graduated from [[Bhawanipur Education Society College]], [[Kolkata]]. He also studied Foreign Trade & Export Management from [[Symbiosis International University]], [[Pune]].<ref name=db/> He started painting at the age of seven. He used to teach dance way back when he was a teenager, said in an interview with [[DNA India|DNA]].<ref name="Interview">{{cite news|last1=Rege|first1=Harshada|title=My dream is to open a miniature art school: Suvigya Sharma|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-my-dream-is-to-open-a-miniature-art-school-suvigya-sharma-2227807|work=[[DNA India]]|date=26 June 2016}}</ref>

== Career ==
Suvigya has worked on fresco<ref name="ttoi">{{cite news
| title = Painting 'traditionally' out of the box
| author = Khan, Bushra S.
| work = [[The Times of India]]
| url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/Painting-traditionally-out-of-the-box/articleshow/18776673.cms
| date = 3 March 2013
}}</ref> in Jaipur and other places like [[Havelis]] in [[Udaipur]] and [[Kishangarh]], [[Jama Masjid]]'s [[gold leafing]], a few section of Jaipur City Palace, Bungalows, [[Dargah]], heritage properties in different part of India.<ref>{{cite news
| title =Ivory Coast
| author = Prabhu, Vidya
| work =[[Indian Express]]
| url = http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/ivory-coast/1135889/
| date = 1 July 2013
}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | title = Frescoes in the Contemporary & idiom @ Marwar India (magazine) | magazine= Marwar India | issue = November–December| date = 2013 | page = 62 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| title =Tusk force
| author =Sonal Nerurkar
| work =[[The Times of India|Time Crest]]
| url = http://www.timescrest.com/life/tusk-force-10459
| date = 1 June 2013
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| title =Sunny days are here again...
| work =[[Deccan Herald]]
| url = http://deccanherald.com/content/408836/sunny-days-here-again.html/
| date = 23 May 2014
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| title =Paintings of gold
| work =[[Hindustan Times]]
| url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/music/east-meets-west-amjad-ali-khan-concert-goes-french/story-0Bj1bgSHhzCkTydrjfPYqL.html
| date = 4 March 2013
}}</ref>

Some of his clients for whom he painted, includes [[L. N. Mittal]], [[Sachin Tendulkar]], [[Narendra Modi]],<ref>{{cite news|title=A brush with the rich and famous|url=http://www.asianage.com/life/art/240517/a-brush-with-the-rich-and-famous.html|work=[[Asian Age]]|date=24 May 2017}}</ref> [[Priyanka Chopra]],<ref>{{cite news
| title =Portrait of an artist
| work =[[Mumbai Mirror]]
| url = http://www.mumbaimirror.com/columns/mumbai-001/Finally-Anil-Kapoor-looks-his-age/articleshow/40132182.cms
| date = 13 August 2014
}}</ref> [[Aditya Chopra]], [[Rani Mukherji]]<ref>{{cite news
| title =From the Chopras' private collection
| work =[[DNA India]]
| url =http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-after-hrs-exclusive-from-the-chopras-private-collection-2115410
| date = 18 August 2015
}}</ref> [[Sanjay Dutt]], [[Manyata Dutt]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=Rathore|first1=Meenakshi|title=एक्टर संजय ने गिफ्ट की Wife मान्यता को ये पेंटिंग|url=http://www.bhaskar.com/news/c-10-2486730-jp0957-NOR.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001193354/http://www.bhaskar.com/news/c-10-2486730-jp0957-NOR.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 October 2016|work=[[Daily Bhaskar]]|date=12 June 2016|language=Hindi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sanjay Dutt gifts wife Manyata a 24 karat gold Ganesha painting|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sanjay-dutt-gifts-wife-manyata-a-24-karat-gold-ganesha-painting/story-f8HMQc9hHszPKeBbrFyXoO.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=13 June 2016}}</ref> [[Kangana Ranaut]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Rege|first1=Harshada|title=Kangana Ranaut gets a royal avatar in 24-carat gold|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kangana-ranaut-gets-a-royal-avatar-in-24-carat-gold-2281899|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=12 December 2016|location=[[Mumbai]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Kangana Ranaut's 24-carat gold portrait is fit for a queen|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/pic-kangana-ranauts-24-carat-gold-portrait-is-fit-for-a-queen/articleshow/55938909.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=12 December 2016}}</ref> [[B. S. Yediyurappa]],<ref name=Bangalore>{{cite news |title=Different strokes: On a mission to preserve miniature paintings |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/jan/06/different-strokes-on-a-mission-to-preserve-miniature-paintings-2085591.html |work=[[New Indian Express]] |date=January 6, 2020}}</ref> [[Virat Kohli]],<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rege |first1=Harshada |title=Artist Suvigya Sharma creates something special for Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-artist-suvigya-sharma-creates-something-special-for-anushka-sharma-and-virat-kohli-2617100 |work=[[DNA India]] |date=May 21, 2018}}</ref> [[Justin Bieber]] and business families such as the [[Ambani]]s, the [[Birla family|Birlas]], the Burmans, the Singhanias, the Piramal, the [[Bajaj Family|Bajaj]].<ref name=db/><ref>{{cite news
| title =Jaipur artist floors Kangana with exquisite artwork
| work =[[DNA India]]
| url = http://dnasyndication.com/dna/dna_english_news_and_features/Jaipur-artist-floors-Kangana-with-exquisite-artwork/DNJAI62407
| date = 10 October 2015
}}</ref> Suvigya has also painted for PM Narendra Modi, [[Barack Obama]], [[Hillary Clinton]] and [[Dalai Lama]].<ref name="dailybhaskar1">{{cite news|title=35 लाख रुपए की है ये काफी टेबल Book, जानिए ऐसा क्या है इसमें खास|url=http://m.bhaskar.com/news/c-10-2462630-jp0925-vikas-khanna-book-utsav-NOR.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001194840/http://m.bhaskar.com/news/c-10-2462630-jp0925-vikas-khanna-book-utsav-NOR.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 October 2016|work=[[Daily Bhaskar]]|date=22 May 2016|language=Hindi}}</ref>

Sharma's artistic creations have been publicly unveiled by figures such as film actress Kangana Ranaut, [[Madhoo]], Rani Mukherji<ref>{{cite news
| title =Rani Mukerji unveils artist Suvigya Sharma's latest collection in Mumbai
| work =[[The Times of India]]
| url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/Rani-Mukerji-unveils-artist-Suvigya-Sharmas-latest-collection-in-Mumbai/articleshow/43549858.cms
| date = 27 September 2014
}}</ref> chef [[Vikas Khanna]] and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.<ref name="taor">{{cite news|title=Sachin gets a unique gift|url=http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com//Article.aspx?eid=31804&articlexml=SACHIN-GETS-A-UNIQUE-GIFT-06102016103009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221013512/http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com//Article.aspx?eid=31804&articlexml=SACHIN-GETS-A-UNIQUE-GIFT-06102016103009|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 December 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=6 October 2016|location=[[Mumbai]]}}</ref><ref name="AOR">{{cite news|title=Sachin Tendulkar inaugurates Art of the Royals exhibition|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/sachin-tendulkar-inaugurates-art-of-the-royals-exhibition/articleshow/54674180.cms|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 October 2016}}</ref> The unveilings took place at various events that were organised by the artist himself. Notably, several of Sharma's artworks incorporate 24 carat gold as a material component.<ref>{{cite news
| title =24K gold paintings by Suvigya Sharma
| work =[[News Nation]]
| url = http://www.newsnation.in/videos/lifestyle/lifestyle-15/1297
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| title = Rani Mukerji to attend upcoming art exhibit
| work = [[The Times of India]]
| url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Rani-Mukerji-to-attend-upcoming-art-exhibit/articleshow/43341096.cms
| date = 24 September 2014
}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine
| title = Rani Mukerji at an art exhibition
| magazine = [[Filmfare]]
| url = http://www.filmfare.com/photos/rani-mukerji-at-an-art-exhibition-7297-9.html#photos
| date = 26 September 2014
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| title = Kangana unveils Forever Eternal Pichwais
| work = [[Navbharat Times]]
| url = http://photogallery.navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/kangana-unveils-forever-eternal-pichwais/articleshow/49454429.cms
| date = 19 October 2015
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| title = Kangana Ranaut takes break from filmy parties to attend art exhibition
| work = [[India Today]]
| url = https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/kangana-ranaut-takes-break-from-filmy-parties-to-attend-art-exhibition-268915-2015-10-19
| date = 20 October 2015
}}</ref>

He has been exhibited in galleries and museums such as [[Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata]], Cymroza Art Gallery, Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery,<ref>{{cite news
| title = Pichwai paintings by Suvigya Sharma
| newspaper =[[Afternoon (newspaper)|Afternoon]]
| url =http://www.afternoondc.in/48-hrs/weekend-planner/article_151232
| date = 16 October 2015
}}</ref> Chitrakoot Art Gallery, [[India Habitat Centre]], Artisans Art Gallery<ref name=db/><ref name=ttoi/> He designed the cover page of chef Vikas Khanna's cookbook ''Utsav'', which had its worth ₹35 Lakh ($51,590.00).,<ref name="dailybhaskar1"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Worth its weight in gold|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbai-diary-sunday-dossier/17259184|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=22 May 2016}}</ref> Gallery Navrathan<ref name=Bangalore/> and Vasantha Art Gallery.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Das |first1=Brinda |title=Bringing back heritage art forms |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/feb/19/bringing-back-heritage-art-forms-2105214.html |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=February 19, 2020}}</ref>

On 4 October 2016, Suvigya gifted Sachin Tendulkar with a handmade memento -a custom-made gold-leaved and gold-embossed bat with a 24 carat gold handle at the opening of his show ''The Art of Royals'', reportedly by [[Times of India]].<ref name=taor/><ref name=AOR/>

On 10 May 2017, during [[The Purpose Tour]] concert in India, Suvigya Sharma commissioned a life-size oil on canvas portrait for Justin Bieber<ref>{{cite news|title=Artist Suvigya commissions a boxing portrait for Justin Bieber|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/music/artist-suvigya-commissions-a-boxing-portrait-for-justin-bieber/suvigya-sharmas-artworks/articleshow/58608322.cms|work=[[Indiatimes.com]]|date=10 May 2017}}</ref> and presented it to him at St. Regis in [[Lower Parel]], Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news|title=Suvigya Sharma unveiled hyperreal boxing portrait for Justin Bieber|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/suvigya-sharma-unveiled-hyperreal-boxing-portrait-for-justin-bieber/articleshow/58617218.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924082557/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/suvigya-sharma-unveiled-hyperreal-boxing-portrait-for-justin-bieber/articleshow/58617218.cms|url-status=dead|archive-date=2017-09-24|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 May 2017}}</ref> In May, 2017, he commissioned a lifelike portrait for prime minister Narendra Modi.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets miniature artist Suvigya Sharma|url=http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail-Mw/MzE1ODIy/prime-minister-narendra-modi-meets-miniature-artist-suvigya-sharma.html|work=[[Asian News International]]|date=23 May 2017|location=[[New Delhi]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=प्रधानमंत्री मोदी को जयपुर के युवा का गिफ्ट, जानें...|url=http://www.amarujala.com/jaipur/a-young-artist-from-jaipur-gift-to-prime-minister-this|work=[[Amar Ujala]]|date=24 May 2017|language=Hindi}}</ref>

In 2021, Suvigya created a series of [[Non-fungible token|Non-Fungible Tokens]] (NFTs) featuring artworks focusing on wildlife. The collection includes depictions of the near-extinct polar bear and rhinoceros placed against highly detailed hyper-realistic 3D backgrounds.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Madan |first1=Shilpi |title=Meet the 'maximum miniaturist' championing conservation, global warming and survival |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/art/2022/sep/25/meetthe-maximum-miniaturist-championing-conservation-global-warming-and-survival-44289.html |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=September 2022}}</ref>

=== Collaboration with Make in India ===
In February 2016, Sharma, was invited to showcase his work for [[Government of India]]'s initiative Make in India, followed by a live demonstration of Miniature-painting technologies by him.<ref name=govt/><ref name=makeinindia/><ref name="dailybhaskar">{{cite news
| title = जयपुर के आर्टिस्ट की कलाकृतियाँ 'मेक इन इंडिया वीक' में शामिल
| author =s
| work =[[Daily Bhaskar]]
| url =http://epaper.bhaskar.com/detail/?id=922626&boxid=2191753332&ch=0&map=map&currentTab=tabs-1&pagedate=02/19/2016&editioncode=34&pageno=2&view=image
| date = 19 February 2016
}}{{dead link|date=May 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine
| title =All The Art From Make in India Week
| magazine =[[Verve (Indian magazine)|Verve]]
| url = http://www.vervemagazine.in/arts-and-culture/art-shows-make-in-india-week#37933-make-in-india-week-art/37936
| date = 18 February 2016
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| title =Artist displays for Make in India
| work =[[Navbharat Times]]
| url = http://photogallery.navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/artist-displays-for-make-in-india/articleshow/51068429.cms
| date = 19 February 2016
}}</ref>

== Charity ==
In June 2016, Suvigya Sharma participated along with artists [[Uddhav Thackeray]], Ajay De, [[Sudharak Olwe]], [[Brinda Miller]], [[Rajiv Menon]] in fund raiser art-exhibition for [[Nargis Dutt|Nargis Dutt Cancer Foundation]] in Mumbai, which was organized by [[Priya Dutt]].<ref>{{cite news|title=City artist's creation floors Manyata|url=http://dnasyndication.com/showarticlerss.aspx?nid=cyJL2NfVs/RwgjxC8ZZ8iD2CB8zTvKuqd0Kp3a5Th9w=|work=DNA Syndication|date=13 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Sharma|first1=Yukti|title=For the love of art|url=http://dnasyndication.com/showarticlerss.aspx?nid=X8xSL7SNjpjPEgDG4ApBV3dPulseAmqIiQOdTvNd1QnjhNm0=|work=[[DNA India]]|date=21 May 2016|location=[[Jaipur]]}}</ref>

== Exhibitions ==
{{Incomplete list|date=September 2015}}
{{Citation needed|reason=Reliable source needed for the whole sentence|date=February 2016}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Event's name !! Venue
|-
| ''2021'' || ''Enticing Pichwais''|| ''Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery''
|-
| ''2018'' || ''Illuminations''<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shrivastava |first1=Nivi |title=A touch of gold |url=https://www.asianage.com/life/more-features/251118/a-touch-of-gold.html |work=[[Asian Age]] |date=November 25, 2018}}</ref>|| ''Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery''
|-
| ''2018'' || ''Reminiscence''<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Lewis |first1=Nolan |title=Myriad manifestations of Lord Krishna come alive in Suvigya Sharma's showcase in Mumbai |url=https://www.architecturaldigest.in/content/mumbai-art-gallery-artist-pichwai/ |magazine=[[Architectural Digest]] |date=October 10, 2019}}</ref>|| ''Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery''
|-
| ''2016'' || ''The Art of Royals''<ref name=AOR/> || ''Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery''
|-
| ''2016'' || ''Timeless Miniature Art''<ref name=govt/> || ''ArtDesh Gallery''
|-
| ''2015'' || ''Forever Eternal 'Pichwai'' || ''Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, [[Nariman Point]]''
|-
| ''2014'' || ''An Art Collectors Paradise'' || ''Cymroza Art Gallery, [[Breach Candy]]''
|-
| ''2013'' || ''Illuminations'' || ''[[Kala Ghoda Arts Festival]], [[Mumbai]]''
|-
| ''2010'' || ''The Golden Era'' || ''[[Breach Candy]]''
|-
| ''2009'' || ''Mythologies of India'' || ''Cymroza Art gallery, [[Mumbai]]''
|-
| ''2007–2009'' || ''Open Palm Court'' || ''Chennai Art gallery & [[India Habitat Centre]], [[Delhi]]''
|-
| ''2007–2009'' || ''The Art of India'' || ''Chennai Art gallery & [[India Habitat Centre]], [[Delhi]]''
|}

== Personal life ==
Suvigya's wife name is Charu, and the couple has a son named Abhigya.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite news
|title = Kangana Ranaut And Madhoo at Suvigya Sharma's Art Exhibition|work = [[Yahoo news]]|url = https://in.movies.yahoo.com/post/131484077260/kangana-ranaut-and-madhoo-at-suvigya-sharmas-art|date = 19 October 2015}}</ref>

== Recognition ==
In January, 2017, he was appointed as the ''Goodwill Ambassador of Rajasthan'' by Smile Foundation.<ref>{{cite news|title=Suvigya's designs for you|url=http://dnasyndication.com/dna/dna_english_news_and_features/Suvigya%E2%80%99s-designs-for-you/DNJAI73782|work=DNA Syndication|date=5 January 2017}}</ref>

In September 2021, the [[International Delphic Council]] appointed Sharma as an Honorary Member of the Advisory Board Maharashtra with the aim of promoting art and culture.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Delphic Council appoints Artist Suvigya Sharma as the Honorary Member of the Advisory Board Maharashtra to promote Art & Culture |url=https://cineblitz.in/news-gossip/the-delphic-council-appoints-artist-suvigya-sharma-as-the-honorary-member-of-the-advisory-board-maharashtra-to-promote-art-culture/ |work=[[Cine Blitz]] |date=September 4, 2021}}</ref> In 2023, he was inducted into the list of 'Prominent Rajasthanis' by the [[Government of Rajasthan]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Prominent Rajasthanis |url=https://foundation.rajasthan.gov.in/ProminentRajasthanis.aspx|website=Foundation Rajasthan |publisher=[[Government of Rajasthan]] |date=2023}}</ref>

== See also ==
{{Portal|Biography|Art}}
* [[List of Indian artists]]
* [[List of people from Rajasthan]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-lifestyle/a-modernist-twist-to-miniature-art-807379.html A modernist twist to miniature art] at ''[[Deccan Herald]]''
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Mamtaz Sanghamita

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'''Mamtaz Sanghamita''' is an Indian physician and politician. She was a [[member of parliament]] to the [[16th Lok Sabha]] from [[Bardhaman-Durgapur (Lok Sabha constituency)]], [[West Bengal]]. She won the [[2014 Indian general election]] being an [[All India Trinamool Congress]] candidate.<ref>{{cite web|title=Constituencywise-All Candidates|url=http://eciresults.nic.in/ConstituencywiseS2539.htm?ac=39|accessdate=17 May 2014|archive-date=4 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904180134/http://results.eci.gov.in/ConstituencywiseS2539.htm?ac=39|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Mamtaz Sanghamita is daughter of the late [[Syed Abdul Mansur Habibullah]], a former Speaker of the West Bengal assembly and a former Law Minister, and Maqsooda Khatoon, an educationist.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.thestatesman.net/news/42968-habibulla-daughter-challenges-cpm-mp.html?page=3|title = Habibulla daughter challenges CPM MP |work = Trinamul fields controversial physician to uproot stalwart | first=Kanchan|last=Siddiqui|publisher= The Statesman, 7 March 2014 | accessdate = 11 June 2014 |date = 6 March 2014 }}</ref><ref name=mamtaz>{{cite web| url = https://www.calcuttayellowpages.com/adver/110776.html |title = Prof. (Dr.) Mumtaz Sanghamita | publisher= Calcutta Yellow Pages| accessdate = 12 June 2014 }}</ref>

A gynaecologist by profession, she was head of the department of gynaecology at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aitmc.org/candidates_list.php |title=Lok Sabha Elections 2014 – Know Your Candidates |work=Dr. Mumtaz Sanghamita |publisher=All India Trinamool Congress |accessdate=11 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140625222517/https://aitmc.org/candidates_list.php |archivedate=25 June 2014 }}</ref>

==Early life==
She attended the Municipal Girls School in Bardhaman and the [[Brahmo Balika Shikshalaya]] in Kolkata from where she passed out in first division securing letter in four subjects. She completed Pre-Medical from [[Bethune College]]. She passed MBBS from [[Calcutta Medical College]] in 1968. This was followed by DGO in 1970 from the [[University of Calcutta]] and MD (OTG) from [[Delhi University]].<ref name=MyNeta>[https://myneta.info/ls2014/candidate.php?candidate_id=6016 MyNeta link]</ref> She went to UK for higher studies.<ref name=mamtaz/>

==Family==
In 1975 she married [[Noor Alam Chowdhury|Nurey Alam Chowdhury]], a barrister and later a Cabinet Minister in the State Government. Their only daughter Dr. Shabana Roze is a MBBS from National Medical College and is pursuing higher medical research.<ref name=mamtaz/>

==References==
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Barkha Bisht

2026-03-12T17:30:08Z

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{{Short description|Indian actress}}
{{EngvarB|date=March 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}}

{{Infobox person
| name = Barkha Bisht
| image = Barkha Bisht still18.jpg
| caption = Barkha Bisht
| other_names = Barkha Sengupta
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|12|28|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Hisar, Haryana]]
| occupation = Actress, model
| years_active = 2004–present
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Indraneil Sengupta]]|2008|2022|end=div}}
| children = 1
}}

'''Barkha Bisht''' is an Indian actress who mainly works in [[Television in India|Hindi television]], along with [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali films]] and [[Bollywood|Hindi films]]. She made her first television appearance in ''[[Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi]]'' as Udita.<ref>{{Cite web |title=There is a flaw in the TV industry, it sticks to a certain format: Barkha Sengupta – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/there-is-a-flaw-in-the-tv-industry-it-sticks-to-a-certain-format-barkha-sengupta/articleshow/79285881.cms |access-date=4 June 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=18 November 2020 |language=en}}</ref> She made her screen debut in Hindi Film ''[[Raajneeti]]'' (2010) and Bengali film debut in ''[[Dui Prithibi (2010 film)|Dui Prithibi]]'' (2010).

== Personal life ==
[[File:Indraneil Sengupta Barkha Bisht still1.jpg|thumb|318x318px|Barkha with ex-husband [[Indraneil Sengupta]]]]
Barkha was born on 28 December 1979 in [[Hisar (city)|Hisar]], [[Haryana]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sayantani Ghosh's Birthday Wish For Barkha Bisht: 'May All Your Problems Go Away Soon' |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/sayantani-ghoshs-birthday-wish-for-barkha-bisht-may-all-your-problems-go-away-soon-aa-9170915.html |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Barkha Bisht {{!}} Actress, Writer |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2371046/ |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref> She spent her childhood in military towns specially in [[Kolkata]], as her father was a [[Colonel]]. She is a [[Garhwali people|Garhwali]] and originally belongs to [[Dehradun]] in [[Uttarakhand]]. She is the youngest of three sisters, with the eldest and the middle sister being MBAs and corporate professionals. She married [[Indraneil Sengupta]] on 2 March 2008,<ref>{{cite web |title=Barkha Bisht On Divorce To Indraneil Sengupta: "One Of The Toughest Decisions Of My Life" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/barkha-bisht-on-divorce-to-indraneil-sengupta-one-of-the-toughest-decisions-of-my-life-3982049 |publisher=NDTV}}</ref> her fellow actor and co-star from ''[[Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam]]'' and ''[[Doli Saja Ke]]'' and a film based in lockdown titled Choices,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/barkha-sengupta-on-10-years-of-being-together-with-indraneil-i-can-still-manage-to-blow-him-away/articleshow/60020250.cms |title=Barkha Sengupta on 10 years of being together with Indraneil: I can still manage to blow him away - Times of India ► |website=The Times of India |date=11 August 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Indraneil Sengupta, Barkha Sengupta reunite in lockdown film |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/indraneil-sengupta-barkha-sengupta-reunite-in-lockdown-film/1874009 |access-date=27 April 2021 |website=outlookindia.com/}}</ref> and changed her name to Barkha Sengupta.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2010-10-11 |title=Barkha Bisht turn to Barkha Sengupta |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/barkha-bisht-turn-to-barkha-sengupta/articleshow/6723932.cms#:~:text=Barkha%20Bisht%20on%20changing%20her,,%E2%80%9D%20clarifies%20Indraneil%20Sengupta's%20wifey. |access-date=2025-04-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In October 2011, she gave birth to a girl named Meira and was later divorced in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barkha Bisht finally confirms divorce from Indraneil Sengupta after 13 years of marriage |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/barkha-bisht-finally-confirms-divorce-from-indraneil-sengupta-after-13-years-of-marriage-2364869-2023-04-26 |website=India Today |date=26 April 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Barkha Bisht Confirms Divorce With Indraneil Sengupta, Calls It One Of 'Toughest Decisions' Of Her Life |date=27 April 2023 |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/barkha-bisht-confirms-divorce-with-indraneil-sengupta-calls-it-one-of-toughest-decisions-of-her-life-news-281828 |publisher=Outlook India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=From Indraneil Sengupta-Barkha Bisht to Subhangi Atre-Piyush Poorey; TV couples who divorced after several years of marriage |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/from-indraneil-sengupta-barkha-bisht-to-subhangi-atre-piyush-poorey-tv-couples-who-divorced-after-several-years-of-marriage/photostory/99883548.cms?from=mdr |website=The Times of India | date=30 April 2023 }}</ref>

Since 2022, she is dating actor and producer Ashish Sharma.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barkha Sengupta falls in love? Something is brewing between her and Ashish Sharma? (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/barkha-sengupta-falls-in-love-something-is-brewing-between-her-and-ashish-sharma-exclusive-101677131687394.html |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=2023-02-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319022037/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/barkha-sengupta-falls-in-love-something-is-brewing-between-her-and-ashish-sharma-exclusive-101677131687394.html |archive-date=2023-03-19 |url-status=live |last1=Mishra |first1=Vinay}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Barkha Bisht Confirms Divorce From Indraneil Amid Ashish Sharma Dating Rumours, Says 'I'm A Single...' |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/barkha-bisht-confirms-divorce-from-indraneil-amid-ashish-sharma-dating-rumours-says-im-single-7648363.html |website=News18 |language=en |date=26 April 2023}}</ref>
[[File:Barkha Sengupta at the Zee Gold Awards 2019.jpg|thumb|Barkha Bisht at the [[Zee Gold Awards]] 2019]]

== Career ==
She started her career on television with a show called ''[[Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi]]'', which was aired on [[MTV India]]. This was followed by another television show on [[StarPlus]] called ''[[Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam]]'', where she played the lead roles of Shyaama, Raadha and Radhika. She has also hosted a film-news based programme called ''Popkorn'' on [[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom TV]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Barkha Bisht pics |url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/tv/stars/barkha-bisht/barkha-bisht-pics/articleshow/5223628.cms |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=photogallery.indiatimes.com}}</ref> She has played the lead role of Anupama in ''[[Doli Saja Ke]]'' on [[Sahara One]] channel.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sahara One launches 'Doli Saja Ke'... {{!}} Doli Saja Ke |url=https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/doli-saja-ke/612277/sahara-one-launches-doli-saja-ke |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=India Forums |language=en}}</ref>

She has played cameo roles on the shows ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]'', ''[[Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa]]'' and ''[[Kkavyanjali]]''. She participated in a reality show called ''[[Saas v/s Bahu]]''. Her next performance was the central character Dhani in ''[[Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai]]''. She then played the character of Hanuman's mother [[Añjanā]] on the show ''[[Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan]]'' on [[Sony Entertainment Television (India)|Sony TV]], and also played the lead role of Prema Shalini on [[SAB TV]]'s ''[[Shrimaan Shrimati Phir Se]]''. She has also played the role of Bhairavi in ''[[Kaal Bhairav Rahasya Season 2]]''. She acted in the serials ''[[Chandragupta Maurya (2018 TV series)|Chandragupta Maurya]]'' and ''[[Paramavatar Shri Krishna]]'' by playing the roles of Tarini, the wife of [[Dhana Nanda]] and [[Draupadi]] respectively. She also played role of Nandini in star plus's Shaadi Mubarak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Telly Tattle: Barkha Bisht Sengupta to enter Shaadi Mubarak |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/television-news/article/telly-tattle-barkha-bisht-sengupta-to-enter-shaadi-mubarak-23063201 |website=Mid-day |language=en |date=27 October 2020}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

===Film===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="margin-right: 0;"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2010 || ''[[Raajneeti]]'' || Dancer || In song "Ishq Barse"
|-
| ''[[Dui Prithibi (2010 film)|Dui Prithibi]]'' || Mandakini || rowspan="2" | [[Bengali language|Bengali]] film
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Ami Shubhash Bolchi]]'' || Charulata Bose, B Charu
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2013 || ''[[Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela]]'' || Kesar ||
|-
| ''[[Villain (2013 film)|Villain]]'' || Meherunnisa aka Laila|| Bengali film
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''[[Samrat & Co.]]'' || Revati Singh ||
|-
| ''Action'' || Raka (Rekha) || rowspan="2" | Bengali film
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Black (2015 Bengali film)|Black]]'' || Item number
|-
| 2019
|''[[PM Narendra Modi (film)|PM Narendra Modi]]''
| [[Jashodaben Modi]]||
|-
|2021
|[[Choices (2021 film)|Choices]]
|
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|2023
|''[[1920: Horrors of the Heart]]''
|Radhika
|
|-
|''[[Safed (film)|Safed]]''
|Radha
|
|-
|2024
|''[[Khadaan]]''
|Jamuna
|Bengali film
|-
|2025
|''[[Kesari Veer]]''
|
|
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Serial
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2004–2005
| ''[[Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi]]''
| Udita
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2005
| ''[[Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2001 TV series)|Kasautii Zindagii Kay]]''
| Diya Sengupta
|
|-
| ''[[Kkavyanjali]]''
| Arpita Nanda / Arpita Vansh Malhotra
|
|-
| ''[[Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai]]''
| Simone
|
|-
| rowspan = "5" | 2006
| ''[[Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa]]''
| Naina
|
|-
| rowspan = "3" | ''[[Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam]]''
| Shyama
|
|-
| Radha Sharma
|
|-
| Radhika
|
|-
| ''[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Popkorn Newz]]''
| Host
|
|-
| rowspan = "3" | 2007
| ''[[Aahat (Indian TV series)|Aahat]]'' – Khel
| Season 3 – Episode 3
|
|-
| ''[[Ssshhhh...Phir Koi Hai]]'' – Tattoo Man
| Tanya (Episode 20)
|
|-
| ''[[Nach Baliye#Season 3|Nach Baliye 3]]''
| Contestant
|
|-
| 2007–2009
| rowspan = "2" | ''[[Doli Saja Ke]]''
| Anupama Kapoor / Anupama Chaitanya Shekhawat / Anupama Daksh Singhania
|
|-
| 2008–2009
| Tiya Kapoor
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2008
| ''[[Saas v/s Bahu]]''
| rowspan="3" | Contestant
|
|-
| ''[[Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (TV series)|Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena]]''
| Along with [[Nikhil Chopra]]
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2009
| ''[[Dancing Queen (2008 Indian TV series)|Dancing Queen]]''
|
|-
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3]]''
| Guest Contestant
|
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai]]''
| Dhaani Ambar Raghuvanshi
|
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe]]''
| Host
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2013
| ''[[Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi]]''
| Pinky Jeet Ahuja
|
|-
| ''[[Yeh Hai Aashiqui]]''
| English professor
|
|-
|2014
|''[[SuperCops Vs Super Villains]]''
|Arina/Samara/Binaki
|Cameo role<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-03-16 |title=Barkha's villain act |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/barkhas-villain-act/articleshow/32132062.cms |access-date=2025-01-20 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014–2015
| ''[[Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne]]''
| Mariam Tauseef Baig / Mariam Imran Siddiqui
|
|-
| ''Box Cricket League 1''
| Contestant
| Captain and Player of Chandigarh Cubs<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.india.com/showbiz/box-cricket-league-teams-bcl-2014-team-details-with-tv-actors-names-of-celebrities-221217/ |title=Box Cricket League Teams: BCL 2014 Team Details With TV Actors & Names of Celebrities |work=india.com |access-date=14 December 2014}}</ref>
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| 2015–2017
| ''[[Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan]]''
| [[Añjanā]]
|
|-
| 2016
| ''Box Cricket League 2''
| Contestant
| Player in Chandigarh Cubs<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.india.com/showbiz/box-cricket-league-teams-bcl-2016-team-details-with-tv-actors-names-of-celebrities-1028570/ |title=200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin |work=India.com |access-date=4 March 2016}}</ref>
|-
| 2016–2017
| ''[[Naamkarann]]''
| Asha Ashish Mehta / Ayesha Haider
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Viraf Patel and Barkha Bisht to star in Mahesh Bhatt's show 'Namkaran' |last=Pitale |first=Sonali Joshi |work=mid-day |date=28 July 2016 |access-date=20 August 2016 |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/viraf-patel-and-barkha-bisht-to-star-in-mahesh-bhatts-show-namkaran/17473150}}</ref>
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Tenali Rama (TV series)|Tenali Rama]]''
| [[Goddess Kali]]
| Cameo season 1<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/barkha-bisht-turns-goddess-kali-in-tenali-rama/articleshow/58944570.cms |title=Barkha Bisht turns Goddess Kali in 'Tenali Rama' - Times of India |website=The Times of India |date=2 June 2017 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2018
| ''[[Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double]]''
| Shikha
| Cameo
|-
| ''[[Laal Ishq (Indian TV series)|Laal Ishq]]''
| Shalu
| Episodic role
|-
| ''[[Shrimaan Shrimati Phir Se]]''
| Prema Shalini
|<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shrimaan-shrimati-phir-se-to-premiere-today-heres-what-you-can-expect-from-the-show/articleshow/63269921.cms |title=Shrimaan Shrimati Phir Se to premiere today; here's what you can expect from the show |work=The Times of India |access-date=13 March 2018}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Kaal Bhairav Rahasya Season 2]]''
| Bhairavi
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2019
| ''[[Chandragupta Maurya (2018 TV series)|Chandragupta Maurya]]''
| Tarini
|
|-
| ''[[Paramavatar Shri Krishna]]''
| [[Draupadi]]
|
|-
| 2020–2021
| ''[[Shaadi Mubarak]]''
| Nandini Chirtubal
|
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Swaraj (TV series)|Swaraj]]''
| [[Abbakka Chowta|Rani Abbakka]]
|
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2024
| ''[[Mera Balam Thanedaar]]''
| Meethi
|
|-
| ''Safal Hogi Teri Aradhana''
| Damini
|
|-
| ''[[Tenali Rama (TV series)|Tenali Rama]]''
| [[Goddess Kali]]
| Cameo season 2
|-
|2025
|''[[Jaadu Teri Nazar – Daayan Ka Mausam]]''
|Kaamini
|Cameo
|-
|2025–2026
|''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2]]''
|Noina Sarabhai
|
|-
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Series !! Role !! Language !! Notes
|-
| rowspan="2"|2020
| ''Ratri Ke Yatri''
| Nishaat
| Hindi
|
|-
|''[[Love and Affairs]]''
|Roshni
|rowspan="2"|Bengali
|
|-
|-
|2019
|''Kamini''
|Kamini
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Barkha Sengupta on OTT, TV and films: National television contents are very regressive |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/barkha-sengupta-on-ott-tv-and-films-national-television-contents-are-very-regressive/1587ec3361542 |work=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|''[[Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala]]''
|Seema
|rowspan="8"|Hindi
|
|-
|2022–2023
|''[[Duranga]]''
|Prachi Banne
|
|-
|2022
|''[[Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy]]''
|Begum Anar
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|2023
|''[[Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega]]''
|Swati
|
|-
|''[[Asur (web series)|Asur]]''
|Vrinda Shrivastav
|
|-
|2024
|''Naam Gum Jayega''
|
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|2025
|rowspan="2"|''[[Power of Paanch]]''<ref>{{cite web |title=Barkha Bisht On Finding Real-Life Parallels And Relevance In Power of Paanch: Being a Single Mother... - EXCLUSIVE |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/web-series/barkha-bisht-on-finding-real-life-parallels-and-relevance-in-power-of-paanch-being-a-single-mother-exclusive-article-117567319 |website=Times Now |language=en |date=26 January 2025}}</ref>
| Tanu Shergill
|
|-
|Tabu Luthra
|
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|2371046|Barkha Bisht}}

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Ashoka (2006 film)

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{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ashoka
| image = Ashoka (2006 film).jpg
| caption = VCD cover
| director = Shivamani
| writer = Shivamani B. A. Madhu (dialogue)
| screenplay = Shivamani
| story = Ramesh Yadav
| producer = Ramesh Yadav Radhakrishna (presents)
| starring = [[Shiva Rajkumar]] [[Sunitha Varma]] [[Tejashree]]
| cinematography = Sundarnath Suvarna
| editing = P R Sounder Rajan
| music = [[Sadhu Kokila]]
| studio = Royal Pictures
| released = {{Film date|2006|3|17|df=y}}
| runtime = 147 minutes
| country = India
| language = Kannada
}}
'''''Ashoka''''' is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language [[action film]] directed by Shivamani. The film stars [[Shiva Rajkumar]], [[Sunitha Varma]], and [[Tejashree]]. It was released on 17 March 2006.

== Plot ==
{{no plot|date=December 2021}}

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Shiva Rajkumar]] as Ashoka
*[[Sunitha Varma]]
*[[Tejashree]]
*[[Srinivasa Murthy]] as the father
*[[Vinaya Prasad]] as a cop
*Shivamani as an undercover police investigator
*[[Satya Prakash (actor)|Sathya Prakash]]
*[[Sathyajith (Kannada actor)|Sathyajith]]
*[[Ashok (Kannada actor)|Ashok]]
* Govinda Rao
*[[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]]
}}

== Production ==
''Ashoka'' is director Shivamani's first film with producer Ramesh Yadav, who also wrote the story. The film is the 14th one produced by Yadav.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2005 |title=Ramesh Yadav is back with 'Ashoka' |url=http://www.viggy.com/english/current_ashoka.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513011255/http://www.viggy.com/english/current_ashoka.asp |archive-date=13 May 2008 |access-date=23 December 2021 |website=Viggy}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
Music by [[Sadhu Kokila]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ashoka (2006) |url=https://mio.to/album/Ashoka+%282006%29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922094007/http://mio.to/album/Ashoka+(2006) |archive-date=22 September 2018 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=Music India Online}}</ref> Lyrics written by [[K. Kalyan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ashoka (ಅಶೋಕ) |url=https://chiloka.com/movie/ashoka-2006 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506050435/https://chiloka.com/movie/ashoka-2006 |archive-date=6 May 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=Chiloka}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Thai Thai Thai Bangari
| note1 =
| lyrics1 =
| music1 =
| extra1 = [[Chaitra H. G.]], [[Rajesh Krishnan]]
| length1 =
| title2 = Manasello Ello Yeko Ello
| note2 =
| lyrics2 =
| music2 =
| extra2 = [[Nanditha (singer)|Nandhita]], Rajesh Krishnan
| length2 =
| title3 = Anna Look Kotre Zoom
| note3 =
| lyrics3 =
| music3 =
| extra3 = [[Hemanth (singer)|Hemanth Kumar]]
| length3 =
| title4 = Dil Ayte Duniya Ayte
| note4 =
| lyrics4 =
| music4 =
| extra4 = Chaitra H. G., Gururaj Hoskote
| length4 =
| title5 = Naa Atmu
| note5 =
| lyrics5 =
| music5 =
| extra5 = [[Anoop Seelin|J. Anoop Seelin]], Malathi, Suma Shastri
| length5 =
}}

== Release and reception ==
''Ashoka'' was released on 17 March 2006 after being delayed.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shiva Kumar |first=S. |date=17 March 2006 |title=Not a historical |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/another-sunrise/article3217563.ece |url-status=live |access-date=22 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223043212/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/another-sunrise/article3217563.ece |archive-date=23 December 2021}}</ref> K.N. Venkatasubba Rao of ''[[The Hindu]]'' opined that "Borrowing its plot straight from published sensational news stories, in a cut and paste format, ''Ashoka'' attempts to trace the nexus between the police and underworld in a despicable but undeniable fashion".<ref name="The Hindu" /> R G Vijayasarathy of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' said that "Overall, ''Ashoka'' is good if you want to see another side of Shivaraj Kumar".<ref name="Rediff" /> The film was commercially unsuccessful.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shiva Kumar |first=S. |date=29 December 2006 |title=Year of the setting star |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/year-of-the-setting-star/article3231888.ece |url-status=live |access-date=23 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223045852/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/year-of-the-setting-star/article3231888.ece |archive-date=23 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Shiva Kumar |first=S. |date=31 March 2006 |title=Simmering discontent |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/simmering-discontent/article3217699.ece |url-status=live |access-date=23 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223050532/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/simmering-discontent/article3217699.ece |archive-date=23 December 2021}}</ref>

== References ==
<references>

<ref name="Rediff">{{Cite web |last=Vijayasarathy |first=R G |date=17 March 2006 |title=Ashoka: For Shivaraj Kumar fans |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/ashoka/20060317.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223043901/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/ashoka/20060317.htm |archive-date=23 December 2021 |access-date=22 December 2021 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref>
<ref name="The Hindu">{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=K.N. Venkatasubba |date=20 March 2006 |title=Tracing the nexus between police and underworld |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/tracing-the-nexus-between-police-and-underworld/article18431871.ece |url-status=live |access-date=22 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223043845/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/tracing-the-nexus-between-police-and-underworld/article18431871.ece |archive-date=23 December 2021}}</ref>

</references>

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|14338526}}

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[[Category:2006 Indian films]]
[[Category:2006 action films]]
[[Category:Indian action films]]

Sivandha Mann

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{{Short description|1969 Tamil film by C. V. Sridhar}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Sivandha Mann
| image = Sivandha Mann.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[C. V. Sridhar]]
| writer = C. V. Sridhar
| producer = C. V. Sridhar
| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]] [[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]]
| cinematography = N. Balakrishnan
| editing = M. N. Shankar
| music = [[M. S. Viswanathan]]
| studio = [[Chitralaya]]<ref name="nadigarthilagam" />
| released = {{film date|1969|11|9|df=y}}
| runtime = 179 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Sivandha Mann''''' ({{translation|Red Soil}}) is a 1969 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic action film]] written, produced and directed by [[C. V. Sridhar]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]], with [[S. V. Ranga Rao]], [[M. N. Nambiar]], [[R. Muthuraman|Muthuraman]], [[Nagesh]] and [[Sachu]] in supporting roles. It revolves around an Inspector General's son (Ganesan) and a princess (Kanchana) who rebel against the tyrannical ruler (Nambiar) of their region.

Sridhar initially began work on a film titled ''Andru Sinthiya Ratham'' ({{Translation|The blood that was spilt then}}) with [[M. G. Ramachandran]] starring. Though many scenes were shot, the film was ultimately shelved when Ramachandran backed out. Sridhar later revived the project as ''Sivandha Mann'' with script changes, and Ganesan starring. It was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in locations outside India; shooting locations included Switzerland, France and the Alps.

''Sivandha Mann'' was released on 9 November 1969, [[Diwali]] day, and became a major commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres. The film's success inspired many later Tamil and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films to shoot in France. It was later remade by Sridhar in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Dharti (1970 film)|Dharti]]'' (1970).

== Plot ==
The Portuguese want to set up an [[Military base|army base]] in Vasanthapuri, a territory in [[Tamil Nadu]], India. They approach Diwan, a corrupt ruler of the area and decide to make him the king if he agrees to carry out the plan. He subsequently agrees, but none of the local people are happy and protest against this. Hence he starts killing them in large numbers. Ananth, who lost his father in the shootout, swears that he will have revenge for the outrage when his friend Bharat, son of the Inspector General Chandrasekar, returns from abroad.

Meanwhile, Chithralekha, the princess of Vasanthapuri, is living in [[Zurich]], Switzerland, and is completely unaware that her native place is in danger. She sees Bharat's photo in a local daily, and learns that he is also from Vasanthapuri. She reads that he came first in the [[University of Bern]], and develops an interest in meeting him. That night, Chithralekha meets him at a club and congratulates him for his performance, while introducing herself as "Vasanthi" to hide her true identity. Quickly, they both fall for each other. Bharat and Chithralekha enjoy as they start touring all over Europe, but when Chithralekha hears about the danger in her homeland, she has to return. Bharat also agrees to come, as he too is determined to save Vasanthapuri.

During the flight to India, one of the [[flight attendant]]s announces that Diwan wants to marry the princess and will receive her at the airport. Chitralekha is not happy and commands that the flight take a different turn, but the attendant stops her from trying to escape. Bharat fights the attendant, causing the flight to continuously spin, and in the process, the flight plunges into the sea. Bharat and Chitralekha are presumed dead, but are washed ashore onto an island unconscious. They are cured by two local doctors who befriend them, and arrange a special raft for their return. Bharat realises that "Vasanthi" is actually princess Chitralekha, but she advises him just to see her as his lover and not as the princess.

Bharat and Chitralekha arrive at Ananth's house, and he is surprised to see Bharat alive. However, Chitralekha takes the guise of a normal girl because she does not want anyone to know that the princess is still alive, and to aide Bharat. Her true identity remains a secret to everyone except Bharat. The next day, people again protest at Diwan, who starts killing them all; Ananth dies in the shootout. Ananth's mother also dies in the shock of her son's death, making Bharat and his friends more determined to save Vasanthapuri. They kill a few of Diwan's men, and seek shelter in a bar whose owner Dickie also becomes their ally. Bharat, Chithralekha and the rest of their gang secretly deal with Diwan and his army.

Later at Diwan's castle, "Vasanthi" finally reveals herself as princess Chithralekha, and shocks everyone. Diwan immediately kidnaps her and boards a [[hot air balloon]]. But Bharat manages to reach him and, after an intense fight, kills Diwan. Peace returns to Vasanthapuri, while Bharat and Chithralekha are married.

== Cast ==
{{Col-begin|width=75%}}
{{col-break|width=30%}}
;Male cast
*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Bharat / Mashinsha (Saudi Arabia Shekh Get-up)<ref name="Anniya Mannil" />
*[[R. Muthuraman|Muthuraman]] as Ananth<ref name="kamadenu" />
*[[M. N. Nambiar]] as Diwan<ref name="Anniya Mannil" />
*[[S. V. Ranga Rao]] as Inspector General Chandrasekar<ref name="Anniya Mannil" />
*[[Javar Seetharaman]] as the king of Vasanthapuri<ref name="kamadenu" />
*[[Nagesh]] as Dickie<ref name="nadigarthilagam" />
*[[Thengai Srinivasan]] as the flight attendant<ref name="dinamalar" />
{{col-break|width=25%}}
;Female cast
*[[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]] as Princess Chithralekha / Vasanthi<ref name="Anniya Mannil" />
*[[Santha Kumari]] as Janaki<ref name="dinamalar" />
*[[Sachu]] as Mohin<ref name="dinamalar" />
*T. V. Kumuthini as Ananth's mother
*Magic Radhika as a dancer
{{col-break|width=25%}}
;Supporting roles
*Dada Mirasi as Somu (alias) Somanathan
*[[K. Vijayan|Vijayan]] as Chandar
*Mali as Sankar
*[[Vennira Aadai Moorthy|Moorthy]] as a soldier
*[[Senthamarai (actor)|Senthamarai]] as guest appearance
*[[Pattom Sadan|Sadan]] as a soldier
*[[Karikol Raju]] as Ananth's father
*Gemini Balu as a military officer
{{Col-end}}

== Production ==

[[C. V. Sridhar|Sridhar]] began work on a film titled ''Andru Sinthiya Ratham'', with [[M. G. Ramachandran]] starring. Though many scenes were shot, the film was ultimately shelved when Ramachandran backed out.<ref name="kalki" /> According to Sridhar, the reason for Ramachandran backing out may have been that, since Sridhar launched both ''[[Kadhalikka Neramillai]]'' (1964) and ''Andru Sindhiya Ratham'' at the same time, he promoted ''Kadhalikka Neramillai'' as the first contemporary colour film but did not do the same for ''Andru Sindhiya Ratham'', which may have made Ramachandran upset, causing him to leave.<ref name="kalki" /><ref name="sangam" /> Sridhar later revived the project under the title ''Sivandha Mann'' with changes in the script, and [[Sivaji Ganesan]] as the new lead actor.<ref name="sangam" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 January 2019 |title=பத்திரிகையாளர் சுதாங்கனின் 'நெஞ்சம் மறப்பதில்லை!' – 70 |url=http://www.dinamalarnellai.com/web/news/64044 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219121825/http://www.dinamalarnellai.com/web/news/64044 |archive-date=19 February 2021 |access-date=19 February 2021 |website=[[Dinamalar]] |language=ta |location=Nellai}}</ref> It was the first action film directed by Sridhar, who previously made mainly romance and drama films.<ref name="kamadenu" /><ref name="dinamalar" /> ''Sivandha Mann'' was also the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in foreign locations.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |author-link=Naman Ramachandran |title=Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography |title-link=Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography |publisher=[[Penguin Books]] |year=2014 |isbn=978-0-14-342111-5 |location=New Delhi |pages=87 |orig-date=2012}}</ref> Filming took place largely in Europe in places like Switzerland,<ref name="sangam" /> France, Spain, Switzerland,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=ஸ்ரீதர் |first=டைரக்டர் |author-link=C. V. Sridhar |date=2 August 1992 |title=சோதனை மேல் சோதனை! |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1992-08-02/page/72/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230426054451/https://archive.org/details/kalki1992-08-02/page/72/mode/2up |archive-date=26 April 2023 |access-date=15 December 2022 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |pages=72–73 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> and the Alps.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Tamil Cinema: The Cultural Politics of India's Other Film Industry |publisher=[[Routledge]] |year=2008 |isbn=978-1-134-15446-3 |editor-last=Velayutham |editor-first=Selvaraj |pages=174}}</ref> The film was planned as a bilingual in Tamil and Hindi with [[Hema Malini]] being chosen as actress for the Tamil version, but she backed out due to her contract with [[Hindi cinema]].<ref name="kalki" /> The role went to [[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=ஸ்ரீதர் |first=டைரக்டர் |author-link=C. V. Sridhar |date=5 July 1992 |title=படப்பிடிப்புக்கு ஹெலிகாப்டர்! |trans-title=A helicopter for filming! |url=https://archive.org/download/kalki1992-07-05/kalki1992-07-05.pdf |access-date=4 April 2024 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |pages=57–58 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref>

A river along with restaurant and bar had been created at Vauhini Studios for ''Sivandha Mann'' which was created by Ganga Das.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=ஸ்ரீதர் |first=டைரக்டர் |author-link=C. V. Sridhar |date=19 July 1992 |title=ஆர்ட் டைரக்டருக்கு ஒரு சவால்! |trans-title=A challenge for the art director! |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1992-07-19/page/50/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230426060247/https://archive.org/details/kalki1992-07-19/page/50/mode/2up |archive-date=26 April 2023 |access-date=15 December 2022 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |pages=50–51 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> Before filming began it gave way, leading to the entire place being flooded.<ref name="flood" /> An unfazed Sridhar decided to have the riverbed rebuilt with concrete.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=21 July 2016 |title=The director's fine cut |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/art/The-director%E2%80%99s-fine-cut/article14501577.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517053815/http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/art/The-director%E2%80%99s-fine-cut/article14501577.ece |archive-date=17 May 2018 |access-date=2 May 2019 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The song "Paarvai Yuvarani" was filmed at [[Eiffel Tower]].<ref name="echirikai" /> For the film's climax, Sridhar wanted two helicopters as one helicopter will be used for handling camera to shoot the scene however he opted only one helicopter since the other helicopter which was supposed to arrive on the sets exploded after it got stuck by the electric wires.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=ஸ்ரீதர் |first=டைரக்டர் |author-link=C. V. Sridhar |date=12 July 1992 |title=சிவாஜிக்கு ஆபத்து! |trans-title=Danger to Sivaji! |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1992-07-12/page/50/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230426054815/https://archive.org/details/kalki1992-07-12/page/50/mode/2up |archive-date=26 April 2023 |access-date=15 December 2022 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |pages=50–51 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> Filming was halted for few days due to the demise of Sridhar's mother, but later resumed at Madras.<ref name="echirikai" /> Sridhar shot a train explosion scene at railway track at Cudappah, Andhra Pradesh as he wanted a railway track adjacent to two hills.<ref name="flood" /> The film was processed at Gemini Color Laboratory, and colourised via [[Eastmancolor]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 November 1969 |title=Sivandha Mann |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=vzY-6mMDyDUC&dat=19691108&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=31 May 2021 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |pages=12 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Cinematography was handled by N. Balakrishnan, and editing by M. N. Shankar. The final length of the film was {{convert|5254.31|metres|feet}}.<ref name="nadigarthilagam" />

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]], with lyrics by [[Kannadasan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sivantha Mann |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sivantha-mann/yNAMkh2BVBs_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921063126/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sivantha-mann/yNAMkh2BVBs_ |archive-date=21 September 2022 |access-date=10 November 2022 |website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sivantha Mann, Enga Mama Tamil film LP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan |url=https://mossymart.com/product/sivantha-mann-enga-mama-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-m-s-viswanathan/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110055830/https://mossymart.com/product/sivantha-mann-enga-mama-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-m-s-viswanathan/ |archive-date=10 November 2022 |access-date=10 November 2022 |website=Mossymart}}</ref> The song "Oru Raja Raniyidam" attained popularity,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Raman |first=Mohan |author-link=Mohan Raman |date=1-15 November 2008 |title=An auteur no more |url=http://madrasmusings.com/Vol%2018%20No%2014/otherstories.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213219/http://madrasmusings.com/Vol%2018%20No%2014/otherstories.html |archive-date=3 March 2016 |access-date=21 July 2012 |work=[[Madras Musings]]}}</ref> as did the Arabic-themed "Pattathu Rani".<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 July 2015 |title=A musical legend takes a final bow |url=http://www.timeskuwait.com/Times_A-musical-legend-takes-a-final-bow |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428045854/http://www.timeskuwait.com/Times_A-musical-legend-takes-a-final-bow |archive-date=28 April 2019 |access-date=2 May 2019 |work=[[The Times Kuwait]]}}</ref> Viswanathan called the tune "a mix of Persian form of music to support the sequence in the film".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Saqaf |first=Syed Muthahar |date=25 June 2005 |title=Melody King |url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/06/25/stories/2005062500560100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005150657/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/06/25/stories/2005062500560100.htm |archive-date=5 October 2016 |access-date=10 February 2019 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Sridhar wanted P. Susheela to sing the song, but Viswanathan favoured [[L. R. Eswari]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 February 2024 |title=When MS Viswanathan And CV Sridhar Fought Over Their Singer's Choice For Pattathu Rani |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/when-ms-viswanathan-and-cv-sridhar-fought-over-their-singers-choice-for-pattathu-rani-8768251.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240404055931/https://www.news18.com/movies/when-ms-viswanathan-and-cv-sridhar-fought-over-their-singers-choice-for-pattathu-rani-8768251.html |archive-date=4 April 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref> The song "Oru Naalile" was originally sung by Balamurali, but later replaced with T. M. Soundararajan's vocals.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnamachari |first=Suganthy |date=2024-08-05 |title=How director C.V. Sridhar, of 'Kadalikka Neramillai' fame, stirred the Tamil cinema world with his brand of comedy |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/how-director-cv-sridhar-of-kadalikka-neramillai-fame-stirred-the-tamil-cinema-world-with-his-brand-of-comedy/article68488122.ece |access-date=2024-10-09 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |archive-date=9 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009034438/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/how-director-cv-sridhar-of-kadalikka-neramillai-fame-stirred-the-tamil-cinema-world-with-his-brand-of-comedy/article68488122.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Anandhamaaga
| extra1 = [[P. Susheela]]
| length1 = 3:27
| title2 = Muthamidum Nearmeppo
| extra2 = Saibaba, [[L. R. Eswari]]
| length2 = 3:34
| title3 = Oru Raja Raniyidam
| extra3 = [[T. M. Soundararajan]], P. Susheela
| length3 = 6:47
| title4 = Parvai Yuvarani
| extra4 = T. M. Soundararajan
| length4 = 3:48
| title5 = Pattathu Rani
| extra5 = L. R. Eswari
| length5 = 6:51
| title6 = Sollavo Sugamana
| extra6 = P. Susheela
| length6 = 3:21
| total_length = 27:48
}}

== Release and reception ==

''Sivandha Mann'' was released on 9 November 1969, [[Diwali]] day.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Venkataramanan |first=Geetha |date=14 November 2019 |title=Jubilee of Sridhar's film Sivanda Mann celebrated |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/theatre/jubilee-of-sridhars-film-sivanda-mann-celebrated/article29971540.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191126054144/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/theatre/jubilee-of-sridhars-film-sivanda-mann-celebrated/article29971540.ece |archive-date=26 November 2019 |access-date=6 February 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref name="deepavali" /> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote on 15 November, "If you expect a story, expect any of the usual elements you are sure to be disappointed. The merit of the movie is that it makes no claim for projecting great ideals nor does it claim a story". The reviewer went on to say, "Sivaji Ganesan as a rebel hero does a good job. Muthuraman as his mentor is very arresting. M. S. Viswanathan's music will be long remembered".<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 November 1969 |title=Cinema |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19691115&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=1 May 2019 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |pages=8 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.<ref name="deepavali" /> After its success, many Tamil and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films were also inspired to shoot in France.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 October 2008 |title=France attracts Hollywood, Bollywood |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/business-of-bollywood/france-attracts-hollywood-bollywood/articleshow/3638478.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190502062948/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/business-of-bollywood/france-attracts-hollywood-bollywood/articleshow/3638478.cms |archive-date=2 May 2019 |access-date=2 May 2019 |work=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref> Sridhar remade the film in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Dharti (1970 film)|Dharti]]'' (1970),<ref>{{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=24 October 2008 |title=Trend-setter |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Trend-setter/article15400534.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190502091519/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Trend-setter/article15400534.ece |archive-date=2 May 2019 |access-date=2 May 2019 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> with Ganesan playing the role originally played by Muthuraman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangan |first=Baradwaj |author-link=Baradwaj Rangan |date=11 April 2020 |title=Sivaji Ganesan's 'Vietnam Veedu' Turns 50: A Rewind to the Film, Its Time, And Its Leading Man |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/tamil-features/sivaji-ganesans-vietnam-veedu-turns-50-a-rewind-to-the-film-its-time-and-its-leading-man/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925040735/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/tamil-features/sivaji-ganesans-vietnam-veedu-turns-50-a-rewind-to-the-film-its-time-and-its-leading-man/ |archive-date=25 September 2020 |access-date=11 February 2021 |website=[[Film Companion]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sampath |first=Janani |date=12 June 2013 |title=The South-Bollywood hero brigade |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2013/jun/12/the-south-bollywood-hero-brigade-486027.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927073201/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2013/jun/12/The-South-Bollywood-hero-brigade-486027.html |archive-date=27 September 2020 |access-date=11 February 2021 |work=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>

== References ==
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Sangabora

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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Sangabora
| image = Sangabora poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name = সঙ্গাবোরা
| director = Bulan Bhattacharjee
| producer = Prashantbhai Haradhan Kundu
| writer = Bulan Bhattacharjee
| screenplay = Sushanta Bhattacharjee
| music = [[Raja Narayan Deb]]
| cinematography = Sunirmal Majumdar
| editing = Tapas Chakraborty
| studio = Shiv Shakti Creation
| distributor = A Raa Info and Entertainments
| released = {{film date|df=y|2016|3|25}}
| runtime = 142 minutes
| country = India
| language = Bengali
}}
'''''Sangabora''''' is a 2016 [[India]]n [[Bengali language|Bengali]]-language [[adventure film]] written and directed by Bulan Bhattacharjee. Starring [[Soumitra Chatterjee]], [[Samadarshi Dutta]] and [[Bidita Bag]], the film explores the adventures of a college-goer and his team as they find a mysterious stone which turns out to be a treasure map.

''Sangabora'' premiered at [[Priya Cinema (Kolkata)|Priya Cinema]], Kolkata and opened in limited release on 25 March 2016.

== Plot ==
Following puzzling events involving the disappearance of two documentary filmmakers; Arka, a college-goer, comes across a village where an ancient stone was recently discovered. He finds a primeval inscription on the stone and decides to investigate further with the aid of his maternal uncle and Barsha, a linguist. After a strange turn of events which connects the stone to the missing filmmakers; they set out for a mission to find them, leading them to a remote village named Gorang. They soon realize that they are being hunted by a gang who were after the stone, since it was nothing but a treasure map.

== Cast ==
{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
* [[Soumitra Chatterjee]]
* [[Samadarshi Dutta]]
* [[Bidita Bag]]
* [[Kaushik Sen]]
* [[Kharaj Mukherjee]]
* [[Priyanshu Chatterjee]] as Anirban (Character Role of a Film Maker)
* [[Sampurna Lahiri]]
{{div col end}}

== Production ==
Made with a limited budget ''Sangabora'' was filmed at [[Gujarat]], [[Kolkata]], [[Mumbai]] and [[Visakhapatnam]] for over 32 days and was completed by October 2015.<ref name="Statesman"/>

== Release ==
A logo of the film was released on 18 February 2016, at the Kolkata Press Club.<ref>{{cite web|title=Logo Launch of Bulan Bhattacharya’s Sangabora|url=http://www.tollykata.com/movies/logo-launch-of-bulan-bhattacharyas-sangabora/|website=tollykata.com|accessdate=2 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sangabora Announcement And Logo Launch|url=http://www.enigmatixmedia.com/sangabora-announcement-and-logo-launch/|website=enigmatixmedia.com|accessdate=2 May 2016}}</ref> The poster was launched on 9 March 2016, at The Peerless Inn, Kolkata.<ref>{{cite web|title=Poster Launch of the Upcoming Bengali Movie "Sangabora"|url=http://ibtn9.com/2016/03/poster-launch-of-the-upcoming-bengali-movie-sangabora/|website=ibtn9.com|accessdate=2 May 2016}}</ref> The film had its theatrical release on 25 March 2016.<ref name="Statesman">{{cite news|title=Mystery, adventure…even murder|url=http://www.thestatesman.com/news/marquee/mystery-adventure-even-murder/133815.html|accessdate=2 May 2016|newspaper=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]]|date=2 April 2016}}</ref>

== Critical response ==
{{Film and game ratings
| rev1 = ''NEWSMEN''
| rev1score = {{Rating|1.5|5}}
| rev2 = ''Dekh News''
| rev2score = {{Rating|3|5}}
| rev3 = ''[[Anandalok]]''
| rev3score = {{Rating|4|5}}
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The film received mixed reviews from critics. Anusree Gupta of ''NEWSMEN'' wrote– "''Sangabora'' promised a mix of adventure and mystery: it had a strong plot and talented actors, but the execution has been very poor." Applauding [[Kharaj Mukherjee]]'s acting, Gupta stated that ill-timed shots and forced romance sequences pulled the quality down.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gupta|first1=Anusree|title=A mess of adventure and romance|url=http://www.newsmen.in/news-item/film-review-a-mess-of-adventure-and-romance/#|website=newsmen.in|accessdate=2 May 2016}}</ref> Chitra Home Chowdhury of ''Dekh News'' found [[Soumitra Chatterjee]]'s performance "powerful" and wrote that the film was "beautifully picturized".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Home Chowdhury|first1=Chitra|title=Sangabora Bengali Movie Review & Rating|url=http://www.dekhnews.com/sangabora-bengali-movie-review-rating-box-office-collection-hit-or-flop/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325090402/http://www.dekhnews.com/sangabora-bengali-movie-review-rating-box-office-collection-hit-or-flop/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=25 March 2016|website=dekhnews.com|accessdate=2 May 2016}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack album for ''Sangabora'' was composed by [[Raja Narayan Deb]], which includes three original songs and a theme song. [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Javed Ali]], [[Neeti Mohan]], [[Timir Biswas]], Kaushik Chakraborty and Arko Mukherjee contributed to the vocals.<ref name="Statesman"/>
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== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{YouTube|AXV0euxc7-E|title=''Sangabora'' – Trailer}}
* {{Facebook|sangabora|''Sangabora''}}

[[Category:Indian adventure films]]
[[Category:Indian mystery films]]
[[Category:Bengali-language Indian films]]
[[Category:2016 Bengali-language films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Raja Narayan Deb]]

Drohi (2010 film)

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{{More plot|date=January 2026}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Drohi 2010 poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sudha Kongara Prasad]]
| writer = Sudha Kongara Prasad
| producer = Mano Akkineni
| starring = [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]] [[Vishnu Vishal]]
| cinematography = Alphonse Roy
| editing = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
| music = [[V. Selvaganesh]]
| studio = Indira Innovations
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|09|10}}
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
'''''Drohi''''' ({{translation|Traitor}}) is a 2010 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[crime action film]] written and directed by [[Sudha Kongara Prasad]] in her Tamil debut.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 May 2020 |title=Did you know, 'Soorarai Pottru' filmmaker Sudha Kongara has worked as director Bala's assistant in 'Paradesi'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-soorarai-pottru-filmmaker-sudha-kongara-has-worked-as-director-balas-assistant-in-paradesi/articleshow/75759586.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241209010233/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-soorarai-pottru-filmmaker-sudha-kongara-has-worked-as-director-balas-assistant-in-paradesi/articleshow/75759586.cms |archive-date=9 December 2024 |access-date=3 June 2020 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film stars [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]], [[Vishnu Vishal]], [[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]] and [[Poonam Bajwa]] in lead roles. The music was composed by [[V. Selvaganesh]] with cinematography by Alphonse Roy and editing by [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]. The film was released on 10 September 2010.

== Plot ==
Sami Srinivasan and his friend Karunakaran grow up in the [[Royapuram]] slums and attend the same school. Karuna is a rough and tough boy, but Sami is a bit naïve. They are close buddies. Once, they see their class teacher Roja being brutally murdered before their eyes by a gangster. Dejected at local police not taking any action, Karuna kills the gangster but gets caught by the cops. Sami tells the police that Karuna committed the murder. Though both are bailed out of trouble, enmity brews between them. As years roll, hatred increases. Also, as fate would have it, a twist occurs: the two characters switch roles. Sami, who was naïve as a kid, turns into a rowdy and becomes the right hand of local gangster Narayanan when he becomes an adult. In contrast, Karuna, who was very violent and brutal in his childhood, turns out into an honest and brave police officer who gets posted in his same locality. Sami is still against Karuna. Trouble erupts when Sami loves Karuna's sister Malar. In the meantime, Shruthi loves Karuna. What happens between the two forms for the rest of the film.

== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
* [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]] as Sami Srinivasan
** Veyil Vasanth as Young Sami
* [[Vishnu Vishal]] as Karunakaran
** [[Kishore DS]] as Young Karuna
* [[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]] as Malar
** Sophia as Young Malar
* [[Poonam Bajwa]] as Shruthi and Lochani (Voice Dubbed By Actress Urvashi)
* [[Thiagarajan]] as Narayanan
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Nanaji
* [[Manobala]] as HM
* Srinivasa Moorthi as Sami's father
* [[Meera Krishnan]] as Sami's mother
* [[Mime Gopi]] as Gaana Babu
* [[Rajeevan]] as Police
* Cuckoo Parameswaran as Esakiyamma
* Jaya Rao as Elancheziyan
* [[Thennavan (actor)|Thennavan]] as Police
* Rail Ravi as SI
* Bipin as Councillor
* [[Maran (actor)|Maran]] as Market Rowdy
* [[S. N. Lakshmi]] as Roja's grandmother
* [[Pooja Umashanker]] as Roja (Guest appearance)
* [[S. P. B. Charan]] as Venkat (Guest appearance)
* [[Rachana Maurya]] as item number
* [[Arun Matheswaran]]
}}

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[V. Selvaganesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2010 |title=Drohi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/drohi-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/384637751 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/xnACB |archive-date=16 December 2024 |access-date=16 December 2024 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref> The audio launch was held on 11 August 2010.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2010-08-12 |title=Stars at Drohi's audio launch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/regional/stars-at-drohis-audio-launch/articleshow/6293660.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250909061713/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/regional/stars-at-drohis-audio-launch/articleshow/6293660.cms |archive-date=2025-09-09 |access-date=2025-09-09 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Sama Sama Yama Yama
| length1 =
| lyrics1 =
| extra1 = [[Silambarasan]], [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Maya
| title2 = Konjam Konjam Vendum
| length2 =
| lyrics2 =
| extra2 = [[Ranina Reddy]], Srikanth
| title3 = Adi Kutti Maa
| length3 =
| lyrics3 =
| extra3 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], [[KK (singer)|KK]], Suchithra Karthik, Maya Sricharan
| title4 = Sambhavaami Yuge Yuge
| length4 =
| lyrics4 =
| extra4 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]], Naveen, Faraz
| title5 = Vaalaatum Rowdy Kuttam
| length5 =
| lyrics5 =
| extra5 = [[Sowmya Rao]], Maya Sricharan
| title6 = Drohi Theme
| length6 =
| lyrics6 =
| extra6 = [[Machas with Attitude|Bigg Nikk]], Maya Sricharan, Raam
}}

== Critical reception ==
Malathi Rangarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Intelligent storyline and appealing performances are pluses. It has its share of minuses, but this ''Drohi'' doesn't betray".<ref name="HINDU">{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=18 September 2010 |title=Drohi doesn't betray |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Drohi-doesnt-betray/article15973590.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119114746/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Drohi-doesnt-betray/article15973590.ece |archive-date=19 January 2022 |access-date=3 June 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Bhama Devi Ravi of ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote, "The simmering enmity and the constant one-upmanship is handled deftly by the debutant director. However, when she introduces child sexual abuse into the melting pot of friendship, rivalry and romance, the story somewhat slackens and the numerous twists and turns lose their edginess. But it picks up towards the end, and as they say, all is well that ends well".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ravi |first=Bhama Devi |date=Sep 10, 2010 |title=Drohi Movie Review |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Drohi/movie-review/6547095.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170425075715/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Drohi/movie-review/6547095.cms |archive-date=25 April 2017 |access-date=15 December 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Pavithra Srinivasan of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' wrote, "As a {{Sic|debut film}}, ''Drohi'' has its strengths. If it had managed to move from the shadow of [[Mani Ratnam]], it would have been even better".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Pavithra |date=September 10, 2010 |title=Drohi: Stuck in the shadow of Mani Ratnam |url=http://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/sep/10/soth-drohi-review.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808150141/http://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/sep/10/soth-drohi-review.htm |archive-date=8 August 2020 |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=[[Rediff.com]] |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes}}

{{Sudha Kongara}}

[[Category:2010 crime action films]]
[[Category:2010 films]]
[[Category:2010 Indian films]]
[[Category:2010 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Sudha Kongara]]
[[Category:Films scored by V. Selvaganesh]]
[[Category:Films set in slums]]
[[Category:Indian crime action films]]
[[Category:Indian neo-noir films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language crime action films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]

Sonpur railway division

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{{Short description|Railway division of India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail
|name=Sonpur Railway Division
|logo=East Central Railway Logo.jpg
|logo_size=200px
|marks=SEE
|image=Sonpurraildivision.jpg
|locale=[[Bihar]] ,[[India]]
|start_year=1951 - Present
|predecessor_line=[[North Eastern Railway zone]] (1978-2002)
|successor_line=
|headquarters=[[Sonpur, Bihar|Sonpur]] ,[[Bihar]]
|operator=[[Indian Railways]]
|gauge=Broad}}

'''Sonpur railway division''' is one of the five railway divisions under the jurisdiction of the [[East Central Railway]] (ECR) zone of Indian Railways.

The division's headquarters is located at [[Sonpur, Bihar|Sonpur]] in [[Bihar]], India.

The overall in-charge of the division is the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), currently Shri Amit Saran.<ref name="zones_and_divisions">{{cite web |title=Railway Zones and Divisions in The Country |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=168812. |website=Press Information Bureau |publisher=Ministry of Railways (Government of India) |access-date=1 January 2025 |date=21 July 2017}}</ref>

== History ==
Sonpur Railway Division was first established on 21 October 1978 as part of the [[North Eastern Railway zone]] (NER) zone. This creation marked the beginning of Sonpur's administrative and operational responsibilities over key rail routes in North Bihar, enhancing connectivity across the region.

=== East Central Railway and division change ===
The [[East Central Railway zone]] itself was officially created on 8 September 1996, as part of Indian Railways’ reorganization plan to improve efficiency and management. Later, with the reorganization effective 1 October 2002, both Sonpur and [[Samastipur railway division]] were shifted from the North Eastern Railway to the newly formed East Central Railway zone.

===Operational area expansion===
On 1 January 2005, Garhara Yard and the Dinkar Gram–Simaria stations—previously part of the [[Danapur railway division]] were incorporated into the Sonpur Division. This expansion significantly increased the division's operational area, enabling better management of freight and passenger services in central Bihar.

==Major events==

=== 20th century ===
*'''21 October 1978:''' Sonpur Railway Division was established under the North Eastern Railway zone.
*'''8 September 1996:''' The East Central Railway (ECR) zone was officially created by Indian Railways.

=== 21st century ===
*'''1 October 2002:''' Sonpur Division was transferred from the North Eastern Railway to the newly formed East Central Railway zone.
*'''1 January 2005:''' Garhara Yard and the Dinkar Gram–Simaria section were reallocated from Danapur Division to Sonpur Division.
*'''2011:''' Major station redevelopment work and track doubling between Sonpur and Hajipur were initiated.
*'''August 2015:''' Construction of the Digha–Sonpur rail-cum-road bridge (J.P. Setu) was completed.
*'''3 February 2016:''' Train operations officially commenced over the Digha–Sonpur rail section of [[Digha–Sonpur Bridge|J.P. Setu]].
*'''April 2022:''' Sonpur became the first division in East Central Railway to fully restore onboard services after the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
*'''February 2023:''' Electrification of approximately 95% of Sonpur Division's railway network was successfully completed.
*'''2024–25:''' The division recorded a revenue of ₹376 crore and led the zone in ticket fine recovery.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/muzaffarpur/story-electrification-of-railway-routes-completed-in-sonpur-railway-division-7809872.html | title=Electrification of railway lines completed in Sonpur Railway Division | language=hi | website=www.livehindustan.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | title=Sonpur Railway Station News - Railway Enquiry | url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/news/news-sonpur-junction-see/701 | access-date=2025-08-11 | website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref>
== Geography ==
The division stretches from [[Chhapra]] in the west to [[Katihar]] in the east, forming a crescent shape along the northern banks of the Ganges River. It extends 136 kilometers northwards, crowned by Muzaffarpur at the top, while its base spreads from Hajipur to Bachhwara over 71 kilometers.
Sonpur railway division area starts from Goldinganj (GJH) in the west in [[Saran district|Saran]].

The division has two main routes from Hajipur to Barauni:
*Longer route: via Muzaffarpur–Samastipur–Bachhwara.
*Shorter chord line: via Shahpur Patoree–Bachhwara, approximately 65 kilometers shorter than the Muzaffarpur route.

The Shahpur Patoree route serves as the main freight corridor (Chhapra–Katihar, 316 km), while passenger traffic primarily uses the longer Muzaffarpur route. The eastern part of the division is challenging due to poor embankments, fragile riverbanks, and flooding from the Kosi and Ganges rivers.

With the opening of the Digha–Ganga Bridge, passenger traffic increased significantly, resulting in congestion on the Hajipur–Sonpur section. The division also has a high density of level crossings, with one crossing approximately every 1.6 kilometers.
.<ref>{{cite web|title=Zones and their Divisions in Indian Railways |url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ir_zones.pdf |work=Indian Railways |access-date=13 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319003737/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ir_zones.pdf |archive-date=19 March 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1441956713325-History%20of%20East-Central%20Railway.pdf |title = Sonpur Railway Division|access-date = 13 January 2016 |website = [[Railway Board]]|publisher = [[Western Railway zone]]}}</ref>

==Revenue==
In the financial year 2022–23, the division recorded a revenue of ₹1,058.57 crore, with freight and passenger services contributing approximately 37% and 56% respectively.

[[Barauni Junction]] is the highest revenue-generating railway station in the Sonpur Division and also ranks among the top 100 booking stations of [[Indian Railways]] and in ECR Barauni Junction Stand at 13th Position.

Previously, Muzaffarpur Junction was the highest revenue-generating railway station of the Sonpur Railway Division (3rd highest in ECR), but after the administrative transfer of [[Muzaffarpur Junction]], Sonpur no longer ranks even in the top 10.

==Interchange points==
The division has 11 interchange points in total.

=== 3 inter-railway interchange points ===
*Eastern direction with Katihar division of Northeast Frontier Railway.
*Eastern Railway's Malda division at Sabdalpur.
*Western direction with Varanasi division of East Central Railway at Chhapra Gramin.

===Inter-divisional interchange points===
It is having 8 inter-divisional interchange points
*With Samastipur division at [[Ram Dayalu Nagar railway station|Ram Dayalu Nagar railway station (Muzaffarpur)]], Samastipur (Narhan and Muktapur), Khagaria, and Mansi.
*With Danapur division at Dinkar Gram Simaria and Pahleja Ghat.

==Stations and facilities==
As of now, the division comprises 95 stations, including:
68 crossing stations, 4 flag stations, 23 halt stations

Out of these 68 stations:
All have UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) facilities., 13 stations are equipped with PRS (Passenger Reservation System), 20 stations have combined UTS-PRS terminals.
The list includes the stations under the Sonpur railway division and their station category.<ref>{{cite web|title=Statement showing Category-wise No.of stations in IR based on Pass. earning of 2011|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/StationRedevelopment/AI&ACategoryStns.pdf|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=PASSENGER AMENITIES - CRITERIA= For Categorisation Of Stations|url=http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1432447500773-23.Passenger%20Amenities%20PDF.pdf|access-date=15 January 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045206/http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1432447500773-23.Passenger%20Amenities%20PDF.pdf|archive-date=4 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sonpur Division - Operating - OPERATING PERFORMANCE |url=http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,336,447 |access-date= 15 January 2016}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#fff;"
|-
! style="background:#ffd750;" ! | Category of station
! style="background:#ffd750;" ! | No. of stations
! style="background:#ffd750;" ! | Names of stations
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | '''A 1''' Category
| style="text-align:center;" | 0
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-

|-
| style="text-align:center;" | '''A''' Category
| style="text-align:center;" | 3
| style="text-align:center;" | {{rws|Hajipur Junction}}, {{rws|Barauni Junction}}, {{rws|Khagaria Junction}}
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | '''B''' Category
| style="text-align:center;" | 5
| style="text-align:center;" | {{rws|Sonpur Junction}}, {{rws|Begusarai}}, {{rws|Dalsinghsarai}}, {{rws|Naugachia}}, {{rws|Mansi Junction}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | '''C''' Category
| style="text-align:center;" | 0
| style="text-align:center;" | -
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | '''D''' Category
| style="text-align:center;" | 15
| style="text-align:center;" | BCA, DOL, KRBP, DES, DGA, GRL, CRR, KUE, MSK, MNO, MOG, SPP, SMO, THB, LAK
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | '''E''' Category
| style="text-align:center;" | 45
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Akshaywat Rai Nagar railway station|AYRN]], LKN, NNR, PSR, SKJ, BNR, STLR, VPDA, DKGS, ATNR, BAGL, BKHR, BUJ, BTHL, CSR, CKRD, DPL, DUBH, GAI, GJH, HUFP, KPGM, KTRH, KHQ, KHI, LLJP, NNNL, NYO, NRPA, NAZJ, PMU, PHLG, RD, SDG, SAI, STJT, SIHO, SLT, TGA, TIL, TUR, UJP, UMNR, VSHI, SBDP
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | '''F''' Category Halt Station
| style="text-align:center;" | 25
| style="text-align:center;" | -
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | '''Total'''
| style="text-align:center;" | '''94'''
| style="text-align:center;" | -
|}

==Major destinations==
Direct train services from Sonpur division connect to major cities across India, including:

[[Ahmedabad]], [[Amritsar]], [[Ajmer]], [[Ambala]], [[Bhagalpur]], [[Bengaluru]], [[Mysuru]], [[Bikaner]], [[Chandigarh]], [[Chennai]], [[Delhi]], [[Dehradun]], [[Dibrugarh]], [[Ernakulam]], [[Guwahati]], [[Gwalior]], [[Gandhidham]], [[Gonda, Uttar Pradesh|Gonda]], [[Jammu Tawi]], [[Jodhpur]], [[Kolkata]], [[Okha, India|Okha]], [[Mumbai]], [[Patna]], [[Pune]], [[Puri]], [[Ranchi]], [[Tatanagar]], [[Surat]], [[Valsad]], [[Udaipur]], [[Agartala]], [[Silchar]], and others.

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Sonpur railway division| ]]
[[Category:Divisions of Indian Railways]]
[[Category:1951 establishments in Bihar]]
[[Category:East Central Railway zone|*]]

Haryana Forest Department

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{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2017}}
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|agency_name = Government of Haryana Forests Department, Haryana

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'''Forests Department, Haryana''' is a department of the [[Government of Haryana]], a [[States and union territories of India|state]] in [[India]], that runs and maintains many protected nature areas in the state of [[Haryana]]. It has two administrative divisions: [[Forest]] and [[Wildlife]]. The department is responsible for maintaining [[National park|National Parks]], [[Nature reserve|Wildlife Sanctuaries]] and [[Reserved forests and protected forests of India|Conservation Reserves]] in [[Haryana]].
It also provides a special emphasis on Soil and Moisture Conservation works in the hills to conserve water and deliver it to adjacent farmlands. Two National Parks, eight Wildlife Sanctuaries, two Conservation Reserves, four Animal & Bird Breeding Centres, one [[Deer Park, Hisar|Deer park]], and 49 herbal parks.<ref name=Kai2>{{cite web|title=Parks, Reserves and Other Protected Areas in Haryana|url=http://haryanaforest.prosixsoftron.com/protect.aspx|publisher=Haryana Forest Department|access-date=10 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501050432/http://haryanaforest.prosixsoftron.com/protect.aspx|archive-date=1 May 2015}}</ref> [[Kanwar Pal Gujjar]] has been the cabinet minister responsible for this department since October 2019.<ref>{{cite web|last= Bajwa|first=Harpreet|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/New-CM-Khattar-Keeps-Home-Abhimanyu-Finance-Revenue/2014/10/29/article2498439.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216064744/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/New-CM-Khattar-Keeps-Home-Abhimanyu-Finance-Revenue/2014/10/29/article2498439.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 December 2014 |title=New CM Khattar Keeps Home, Abhimanyu Finance & Revenue|work=Indian Express|date=29 October 2014|access-date=10 January 2015}}</ref> constitute the Protected Area network of the department, covering 0.75% of the [[Haryana|state]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Introduction {{!}} Haryana Forest Department {{!}} India|url=https://haryanaforest.gov.in/about-department/introduction/|access-date=2021-10-24|language=en-US}}</ref> It also maintains a list of [[Protected area|Protected Areas]] in [[Haryana]].

==Administrative divisions==

[[Principal Chief Conservator of Forests]] heads the Haryana Forests Department. There are two divisions: Wildlife Zones for [[wildlife]] and Forests Zones for [[forest]]s.<ref name=fork1/>

===Forests zones===
There are two Forests Protection zones and 4 Forests circles/divisions, i.e., 2 circles per zone. Each Forests Protection Zone is headed by the Chief Conservator of Forests assisted by his subordinate Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), who heads the respective circles.<ref name=fork1>[http://haryanaforest.gov.in/Portals/0/hfs-mannual-25-5-2015.pdf Haryana Forests Manual]</ref>

* Forests Protection Zone-1: Based at Panchkula, covers the geographical northern half of Haryana.<ref name=fork1/>
** North Forests Circle/Division: Covers northeast geographical quadrant of Haryana including Shivalik Hills and down to Sonipat.<ref name=fork1/>
** West Forests Circle/Division: Covers northwest geographical quadrant of Haryana including Sirsa, Hisar, Jind.<ref name="for1">[http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/haryana-diverted-most-forest-land-now-wants-money-for-afforestation-118011800680_1.html Haryana diverted most forest land, now wants money for afforestation], Business Standard, 18 January 2018.</ref><ref name=fork1/>
* Forests Protection Zone-2: Based at Gurugram, covers geographical southern half of Haryana.<ref name=for1/>
** Central Forests Circle/Division: Covers central geographical quadrant of Haryana including Rohtak, Jhajjar, Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani, Mahendragarh etc.<ref name=fork1/>
** South Forests Circle/Division: Covers geographical South Haryana including Faridabad, Nuh, Palwal, etc.<ref name=for1/><ref name=fork1/>

===Wildlife zones===
There are two sub zones, each one headed by the Chief Conservator of Wildlife.<ref name=fork1/>
* Wildlife North zone: Based at Panchkula, covers the geographical northern half of Haryana including Shivalik Hills to Sirsa, to Hisar to Rohtak.<ref name=fork1/>
* Wildlife South zone: Based at Gurugram, covers the geographical southern half of Haryana including Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Nuh, palwal, Gurugram, Faridabad, etc.<ref name=fork1/>

==Flora of Haryana==
{{anchor | Flora | Forest | Biodiversity }}

'''Forests of Haryana''' include 3.52% area of Haryana as reserved forests, and additionally, nearly 3.62% of Haryana is under tree cover. Thus a total of 7.14% of Haryana is under tree cover against the national target of 30%, and state target of 20% land under [[forest cover]]. India's forest policy mandates bringing 20% land under forest cover with the view to having a total of 30% area under forest cover, and Haryana only has 3.9% (1,584 km2) land under forest cover, which was further reduced by 79.44 km2 between 2014–15 and 2016-17 due to diversion of forest land to other uses. The main forest cover lies in [[Sivalik Hills|Sivalik Hills Range]] in the northeast and [[Aravalli Range|Aravalli Hills Range]] in the south of Haryana. [[Mangar Bani]] is a [[sacred grove]] in Haryana Aravallis, which is also the largest and one of the oldest Neolithic sites in India with stone tools and rock paintings. [[Yamuna]] and [[Sarasvati River|Sarasvati]] ([[Ghaggar-Hakra River|Ghaggar]]) rivers are [[River#Sacred|sacred rivers]] that flow through Haryana. Dhosi Hills is one of the [[sacred mountains]] of Haryana.

By 2021, the Haryana government provides INR50 per tree per student every six months for classes 6 to 12 for planting and caring for trees for at least three years. The government is considering making it mandatory to plant and care for at least ten trees to obtain the graduation certificate from year 12. Higher degrees and students will be given ten marks for planting trees.

Forests Department, Haryana has initiated a state-wide program to plant [[panchavati]] groves in each village, along the [[List of Hindu temples in India|temples]], [[Johad|ponds]], and [[common land]]. From 2021, the village identified the land for planting these groves, which will be looked after by the villagers. Within each grove, the peepal will be planted in the east, Banyan in the north, bel in the centre, amla in the west and ashoka tree in the south. [[Sacred tree#Panchavati|Panchavati]], are groves of five trees sacred to Indian-origin religions, such as [[Hinduism]], [[Buddhism]] and [[Jainism]]. Panchvati has five types of sacred trees, however, there are more than five types of trees that are considered sacred and form the part of Panchayati. Sacred trees used in panchavati are the Vata ([[ficus benghalensis]], Banyan), Ashvattha ([[ficus religiosa]], Peepal), Bilva ([[aegle marmelos]], Bengal Quince), Amalaki ([[phyllanthus emblica]], Indian Gooseberry, Amla), Ashoka ([[Saraca asoca]], Ashok), Udumbara ([[ficus racemosa]], Cluster Fig, Gular), Nimba ([[Azadirachta indica]], Neem) and Shami ([[prosopis spicigera]], Indian Mesquite). In Hindu belief, the [[Kalpavriksha]] is a wish-granting tree. In addition to the Panchvati trees described below, the other sacred trees include the [[Akshayavat]] -a sacred fig tree, [[Banana leaf]], [[Neolamarckia cadamba|Kadamba]], [[Parijaat tree, Kintoor|Parijaat]], [[Sandalwood]], etc. [[Bodhi Tree]](Banyan) is specially revered, and there are numerous [[List of Banyan trees in India|large banyan trees in India]]. The sacred fruits and plants include the [[Aegle marmelos|Bael]], [[Desmostachya bipinnata|Kusha grass]], [[Tulsi in Hinduism|Tulsi]] (see [[Tulasi chaura]] and [[Tulsi Vivah]]), flowers such as [[Nelumbo nucifera|Lotus]], [[Jasminum sambac|Champaka]], [[coconut]], [[paan]] (betal leaf), [[banana leaf]], etc. are also sacred. Tulsi in India is cultivated for religious and [[traditional medicine]] purposes and also for its [[essential oil]]. It is widely used as a [[herbal tea]], commonly used in [[Ayurveda]]. It has a place within the [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] tradition of [[Hinduism]], in which devotees perform worship involving holy basil plants or leaves. The sacred flowers include the [[Nelumbo nucifera|Lotus]], [[Jasminum sambac|Champaka]] and [[Tagetes|Marigold]].



==Fauna of Haryana==
{{anchor | Fauna}}

===Biodiversity of wild animal species ===

Gurugram and Faridabad have a high concentration of wild animals with 27 species from 14 families, including leopards, hyena, jackal, wolf, fox, jungle cat, mongoose, civet, porcupine, hare, wild pig, rhesus macaque, nilgai, grey francolin and chinkara in the rapidly degrading ecosensitive areas of Raisina, Manesar, Nuh, Mohamadpur Ahir, Bhondsi, Damdama, Mangarbani and Mandawar.<ref name=leoleo2>[http://www.millenniumpost.in/delhi/there-may-be-an-increase-in-leopard-population-in-gurugram-aravallis-367827 There may be an increase in leopard population in Gurugram], Millennium Post, 7 August 2019.</ref> [[Aravalli Range#Northern Aravalli leopard and wildlife corridor|Northern Aravalli leopard and wildlife corridor]] between from [[Sariska Tiger Reserve]] in Rajasthan to [[Delhi Ridge]] is a 200 km long important [[biodiversity]] and wildlife corridor which is a habitat for the Indian leopards and jackals of Aravalli, who often migrate between Delhi and Sariska, but the urban development, in particular the highways and railways bisecting the Aravalli range and wildlife corridor in several place pose a great risk.<ref name=hitunp1/> According to a 2019 study by [[Bombay Natural History Society]] (BNHS) at the [[Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary]] the number of [[golden jackal]] has doubled from 8 to 19 in 8 km tract where rodents and hares are their prey base along with the staple diet of [[jujube|zizipus jujube]] (jhad ber), [[ruddy mongoose]] and [[jungle cat]]s are often sighted too, though [[striped hyena]] have been vanishing.<ref name=jack1>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/golden-jackal-numbers-double-in-asola/articleshow/68029020.cms Golden jackal numbers double in Asola], Times of India, 16 February 2019.</ref>

In 2021, to provide bird habitats in rapidly urbanising areas the Haryana Wildlife Department distributed 6000 [[nest box|bird nest box]]es, 1000 each in 6 districts of [[South Haryana]], bird houses to be given to panchayats, government offices, NGOs, etc. To cater for birds of small and medium sizes, the boxes are of two types - 9x9 inch and 1 ft. x 1 ft. Boxes need to be placed in a way that the opening faces away from the strong winds so that hatchlings are protected. Wildlife activists demanded that the government need to take more conservation action than just distributing bird boxes.<ref name=bird1>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/to-give-homes-to-sparrows-and-mynahs-haryana-plans-6000-nest-boxes-in-6-districts/articleshow/84536267.cms To give homes to sparrows and mynahs Haryana plans 6000 nest boxes in 6-districts], Times of India, 19 July 201.</ref> In 2019, Haryana established a [[Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre, Pinjore|Sparrow Rescue and Research Centre]] (SRRCP) in Jodhpur village near [[Gurugram Airstrip#SRRCB|Bhondsi Nature Camp]] in Aravalli mountain range in the south Haryana and earlier it had established the [[Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre, Pinjore|SJatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre at Pinjore]] in Shivalik mountain range in the north Haryana with the help of [[Bombay Natural History Society]]. Though [[International Union for Conservation of Nature]] has classified the sparrow as least-concerned species globally but its numbers have been declining, specially in Punjab and Haryana. Centres will be focused on conducting research on the causes of decline and to formulate action plans to reverse that.

===Leopards===
{{anchor | leopard }}
{{see | Aravalli_Range#Northern_Aravalli_leopard_and_wildlife_corridor| l1= Northern Aravalli leopard and wildlife corridor }}

The '''Leopards of Haryana''', the largest predatory mammal of the state, are found in two distinct biospheres, in the [[Sivalik Hills|Shivalik hill range]] in the north especially in and around [[Kalesar National Park#Leopard|Kalesar National Park]] and the [[Morni]] hills forest, and also in [[South Haryana]] in the forests of [[Aravalli Range#Northern Aravalli leopard and wildlife corridor|Northern Aravalli leopard and wildlife corridor]]. Haryana has nearly 100 leopards in Shivalik and Aravalli,<ref name=leo6>[https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/dec/24/radio-collars-to-be-put-on-leopards-in-haryana-2080291.html Radio collars to be put on leopards in Haryana], 24 December 2019.</ref> including 24 in Kalesar National park alone,<ref name=leo6/> and 40 to 45 leopards in Gurugram-Faridabad Aravali of which 35 in Gurugram alone.<ref name=leoleo2/> Large parts of Aravalli are legally and physically unprotected, with no [[wildlife crossing]]s and little or no [[wildlife conservation]] work resulting in deaths of over 11 leopards in 4 years between January 2015 to January 2019.<ref name=leoleo1/><ref name=hitunp1>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/death-proof-of-leopardlife-in-asola-sanctuary/story-XFkBEhQ05I2vew9M1KDSFI.html Death, proof of leopard life in Asola sanctuary], Hindustan Times, 31 January 2019.</ref><ref name=today1>[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/10-month-old-leopard-dead-haryana-gurugram-faridabad-expressway-1442898-2019-01-30 10-month-old leopard found dead on Gurugram-Faridabad Expressway], India Today, 31 January 2019.</ref><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/leopard-killed-in-accident-on-gurugram-faridabad-road/articleshow/67755160.cms Leopard killed in accident on Gurugram-Faridabad road], Times of India, 30 January 2019.</ref> In January 2019, [[Wildlife Institute of India]] (WII) announced that they will undertake the survey of leopard and wildlife, using [[pugmark]]s and [[Camera trap|trap cameras]], subsequently leopards and jackals will be tracked via the [[Wildlife radio telemetry|radio tracking collars]].<ref name=hitunp1/> In 2019, the government of Haryana decided to fit all the leopards with radio tracking collars so that their hunting patterns can be studied and the human animal conflicts can be avoided by rescuing leopards straying in human habitations.<ref name=leoleo2/>

====Increasing number of leopards====
{{anchor | Leopard count }}

According to the [[Wildlife Institute of India]] (WII) study in 2017, the number of leopards increased in the forested areas of Aravali in Gurugram and Faridabad, from virtually none in the 1980s to 40 to 45 leopards.<ref name=leoleo2/> Leopards pugmarks have [[Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary#Leopards and jackals of Aravalli|often been sighted]] at "Asola Bhatti wildlife sanctuary" and the contiguous forested areas of Gurugram-Faridabad Aravalli hills such as [[Mangar Bani]], [[Badkhal Lake]] wildlife area, [[Mohbtabad, Haryana|Mohbtabad]], [[Sohna#Roz-ka-Meo industrial estate|Roj ka Meo]].<ref name=hitunp1/>

====High leopard death rate caused by humans====
{{anchor | Leopard kill }}

According to a study by [[Wildlife Institute of India|WII]], [[Wildlife Conservation Society]] and the [[National Centre for Biological Sciences]] the number of leopard has decreased by 80% in last 100 years in India.<ref name=leoleo8>[http://www.millenniumpost.in/Safari/Sundaypost/protect-the-spots-leopards-in-crisis-283089 Protect the spots Leopards in crisis], Millennium Post, 3 February 2018.</ref> According to [[Wildlife Protection Society of India]] (WPSI) 500 leopards died in India in 2018.<ref name=leoleo2/> In first four months of 2019, 218 leopards were killed which is 40% more than previous year, thus according to the WPSI assessment this puts leopards at higher risk of extinction than tigers due to very high mortality rate. Leopards adopt to living peacefully near the human habitats, but this also puts them at greater risk of being killed by humans due to poaching, electrocution, being hit by vehicles, etc.<ref name=leokill1>[https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/trapped-beaten-or-shot-to-death-india-loses-218-leopards-in-2019-119060800186_1.html Trapped, beaten or shot to death: India loses 218 leopards in 2019], Business Standard, 8 June 2019.</ref>

Between January 2014 to January 2018, 11 leopards were killed in Faridabad-Gurugram area in 4 years,<ref name=leoleo1/><ref name="hitunp1" /><ref name="today1" /><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com" /> due to the increased human-animal conflict after leopards strayed in human habitations as there is scarcity of water in summer months and the man-made drinking water pits for animals in Aravallis remain empty as the water from the pipeline is misused illegally used for other construction activities.<ref name=leoleo1>[http://www.millenniumpost.in/delhi/gurugram-11-leopards-killed-in-4-years-338812 Gurugram: 11 leopards killed in 4 years], Millennium Post, 1 February 2019.</ref> In 2019 alone, 4 leopards were killed in Gurugram, 3 on Gurugram-Faridabad road and Mandawar, a fourth one in Uttamwala village near Kalesar National Park.<ref name=leoleo2/><ref name=suraj2/> In October 2020, a male leopard was killed in a road accident on Gurugram-Faridabad State highway.<ref name=suraj2>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/leopard-killed-in-accident-on-highway/article32748163.ece Leopard killed in accident on highway], The Hindu, 2 October 2020.</ref> In July 2021, another leopard was killed on Gurugram-Faridabad Road near [[Surajkund]] due to the brain haemorrhage after being hit by a vehicle.<ref name=suraj1>[https://www.ndtv.com/cities/leopard-killed-after-being-hit-by-vehicle-in-haryanas-faridabad-2474634 Leopard Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Haryana's Faridabad], [[NDTV]], 29 July 2021.</ref>

In Haryana, large parts of Aravalli are legally and physically unprotected, with no wildlife passages and little or no wildlife conservation work.<ref name=leoleo1/> Majority of deaths happen on three highways, mostly on Faridabad-Gurugaon road followed by [[National Highway 48 (India)|NH-48 Delhi-Chennai Highway]] and [[Western Peripheral Expressway|Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway]] (KMPE), all of these cut through the wildlife corridor from Asola Wildlife Sanctuary in Delhi to Sariska in Rajasthan passing through [[Gurgaon|Gurugram]] (Mangar-Bandhwari).<ref name=suraj2/> Highest number of leopard deaths happen on Gurugram-Faridabad Highway which bisects these forested wildlife areas, which often results in the accidental death of wildlife including leopards.<ref name=hitunp1/> Along with leopard, other animals such as the jackals, nilgai (blue bull), mongoose and other wild animals are frequently killed on these highways.<ref name=suraj2/> Leopards often stray into human habitation, such as along the Golf Course Road and Gurugram-Faridabad Road, as this whole area is part of Northern Aravalli leopard and wildlife corridor.<ref name=leoleo2/> As of June 2021, an average of 50,000 vehicles travel on the Faridabad-Gurugram Road.<ref name=kill8>[https://haryanaexpress.in/2021/06/29/haryana-toll-tax-price/ गुड़गांव-फरीदाबाद रोड पर बढ़ी टोल टैक्‍स की दरें, 75 रुपये तक बढ़ा टोल टैक्स], Haryana Express, 29 June 2021.</ref> There is demand to build wildlife crossing underpasses and overpasses on Faridabad-Gurugaon road, NH48 and KMPE.<ref name=suraj1/> As of May 2020 on the 25 km long Gurgaon-Faridabad road, Gurgaon has installed lights on the 11 km stretch falling in its area, whereas Faridabad is yet to install lights,<ref name=kill4>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/gurugram/gurgaon-faridabad-road-lit-up-after-8-years/story-AdwCCbIGCNFlYfe1HTcOiJ.html Gurgaon-Faridabad Road lit up after 8 years], Hindustan Times, 11 May 2020.</ref> making it harder for drivers to spot the wildlife on the road on the stretch of the road falling in the Faridabad district. In May 2020, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and survey for the 32 km long Gurugaon-Faridabad metro link from Vatika CHowk in Gururam to Bata Chowk in Faridabad with 28 km elevated stretch along the Gurugaon-Faridabad Road was completed which will have 8 stations,<ref name=kill6>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/survey-complete-for-gurgaon-fbd-metro-link/articleshow/78027860.cms Survey complete for Gurugram-Faridabad metro link], Times of India, 10 September 2020.</ref> this will reduce the vehicular traffic on the Gurugaon-Faridabad road in the sensitive wildlife area.

"Wildlife SOS Transit Facility", an NGO based in Gopalpur village of Gurugram, was established with the help of Haryana Forests Department to create awareness about the wildlife conservation, rescue of trapped of injured wildlife, rehabilitation and release back into wildlife and providing permanent shelter to those which could not be released.<ref name=kill2>[https://wildlifesos.org/locations/wildlife-rescue-centre/ Wildlife rescuve centre], Wildlife SOS Transit Facility.</ref> Haryana government has been running awareness camps in the villages on how to minimise the [[Indian leopard#Human–leopard conflict|human-animal conflicts]].<ref name=leoleo2/>

====Gurugram Wildlife & Leopard Safari Park====
{{anchor | Safari| Leopard safari }}
{{see also | Vantara | Dubai Safari Park | Aravali Biodiversity Park, Gurgaon }}

[[Gurugram Wildlife Safari Park]], the world's largest wildlife safari outside Africa, is being jointly developed by the Haryana Govt and India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It will be spread over 10,000 acres of land, five times bigger than second largest 2,000 acres of curated wildlife safari in Sharjah. Managed by the newly created Aravali Foundation, it will have 4 separate free-ranging zones for 4 big cats (leopards, tigers, lions, cheetas), bird park and aviary, [[Herpetarium|serpentarium]], a large area for herbivore wildlife, zone for exotic animals and birds not native to India, underwater world [[oceanarium]], several climate-zone specific ([[Tropical rainforest|equatorial]], [[tropical garden|tropical]], sub-tropical Indian [[Malabar Coast moist forests|coastal forests]], and [[Desert#Flora|desert gardens]]), botanical gardens, [[biome]]s, nature trails, wildlife tourism zones, and visitors facilities.[[Central Zoo Authority]] (CZA) has granted approval. Two international companies have been shortlisted after the global invitation for the EOI (expression of interest) for designing, building and operating the park.<ref name=gurw1>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/haryana-worlds-largest-safari-park-to-be-developed-in-gurugram-nuh/articleshow/94533304.cms Haryana: World's largest safari park to be developed in Gurugram, Nuh], Times of India, 29 Sept 2022.</ref> It will be similar in concept to the [[Etawah Safari Park]],<ref>[https://www.jagran.com/politics/state-ncr-leopard-safari-to-be-built-in-gurugram-says-minister-rao-narbir-singh-19483713.html इटावा सफारी पार्क की तर्ज पर गुरुग्राम में बनेगी लैपर्ड सफारी, चुनाव से पहले शुरू होगा काम], Jagran, 12 August 2019.</ref> is being implemented near sector 76 at [[Sakatpur, Haryana|Sakatpur]] and [[Garat Pur Bas]] villages in [[Aravalli Range|Aravalli]] hills of Gurugram, in September 2019 panchayat had already approved the transfer of panchayat common land to the wildlife department.<ref name=leo1>[https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/haryana-to-develop-leopard-and-deer-safari-scheme-in-aravalli-hills.html Haryana to develop Leopard and Deer Safari scheme in Aravalli Hills], Daily Pioneer, 14 August 2019.</ref><ref name=leo2>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/proposal-for-leopard-safari-in-gurugram-to-be-ready-by-next-month/story-g7jRLFmixwfJB0Sjcdqe6I.html Proposal for leopard safari in Gurugram to be ready by next month], Hindustan Times, 19 September 2019.</ref><ref name=leo3>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/residents-oppose-illegal-land-transfer-for-city-forest/articleshow/72464159.cms Residents oppose ‘illegal’ land transfer for Gurugram forest], India Times, 11 December 2019.</ref> Government is also developing a new lake in 10 acres natural depression of Gairatpur Bas 10 km from Rajiv Chowk on the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway by piping treated sewage water from the Behrampur sewage treatment plant (STP) in Sector 72 through a 3.5 km pipeline as the nearby [[Damdama Lake]] dries up in summers and also needs rejuvenation.<ref name=leo4>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/gurugram/govt-plans-10-acre-lake-in-foothills-of-aravallis/story-G3I2rw4qEsHAeQp5I5uXAI.html Govt plans 10-acre lake in foothills of Aravallis], Hindustan Times, 19 August 2019.</ref>

The 10,000-acre safari will be developed in 4 phases, of which Phase-1 will be spread across 2,500 acres. It will have 4 entry gates, four entry gates – near [[Naurangpur]] (east of [[Manesar]]) and Sakatpur in the north, near [[Sohna]] on [[Delhi-Mumbai Expressway]] in the east, on the [[Taoru]]–Sohna [[National Highway 919 (India)|NH-919]] in the south.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/india/gurgaon-safari-to-become-major-tourist-destination-union-minister-manohar-lal-khattar/ar-AA1JN0Lf Gurgaon safari to become major tourist destination: Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar], MSN, 4 Aug 2025</ref> '''Aravalli Foundation''', including international consultants for technical and environmental guidance, was established by the Haryana Government for the execution and ongoing management of the project. The 2,500 acre phase-I, with the "international-level facilities", entails enclosures for big cats, aviary, a herpetarium for amphibians and reptiles, botanical gardens, nature trails, and an underwater world exhibit. 20,000 trees of local native plant species will be planted in 750 acres "Matri Van" along the Gurgaon-Faridabad Road as part of the [[Aravalli_Range#Wall|Aravalli Green Wall Project]] to reforest and restore the mountain range.<ref>[https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/sc-pauses-aravalli-jungle-safari-eco-tourism-project-delhi-10297491/ SC pauses Aravalli jungle safari: What is the eco-tourism project at Delhi’s doorstep, and why are critics opposed to it?], Indian Express, 9 Oct 2025.</ref>

Other leopard safaris in India are at [[Sanjay Gandhi National Park]] in Mumbai,<ref name=sanjay1>[https://www.deccanherald.com/content/519917/sanjay-gandhi-park-have-leopard.html Sanjay Gandhi Park to have leopard safaris], 28 December 2015.</ref> ''"Bengal Safari Park"'' at [[Siliguri]] near [[Gorumara National Park]],<ref name=willi1>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/rare-white-tiger-among-three-cubs-born-in-safari-park/articleshow/64240980.cms Rare white tiger among three cubs born], Times of India, 20 May 2018.</ref> and in Gujarat at [[Surat district]] at Khodamba village of [[Mandvi (Surat)|Mandvi]] taluka with 35 leopards in 50 hectare as well as [[Dang District, India|Dangs district]] at [[Waghai]] Taluka with 54 leopards in 35 hectares.<ref name=sanjay3>[https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/surat-dangs-tourism-push-leopard-safari-parks-rescue-centres-in-the-offing-5571103/ Surat & Dangs Tourism push: Leopard safari parks, rescue centres in the offing], 6 February 2019.</ref>

==Conservation efforts==
{{anchor | Conservation }}

===Legal and institutional ===

====Legal framework - Natural Conservation Zones (NCZs) ====
{{anchor | NCZ | Haryana NCZ | Natural Conservation Zones }}
{{See also | Conservation areas of India | Protected areas of India }}
In 2019, Haryana government passed the amendment to the [[Punjab Land Alienation Act, 1900]] (PLPA), which had obtained ascent from the governor but has not yet been notified by the Haryana government, whence it is in limbo and has not officially become a law. This amendment remove the legal protection for the large forest areas which act as green lungs and buffer zone against pollution, thus further degrading Haryana's ecology, biodiversity, air quality, water table recharge rate. Haryana government submitted a proposal to "[[National Capital Region (India)|NCR Planning Board]]" (NCRPB) to reduce Haryana's Natural Conservation Zones (NCZs) by removing 60,000 acres of Aravalli land. After this Haryana's NCZ will decrease by 47% from 122,113.30 hectares to only 64,384.66 hectares.<ref name=pollute1/>

These forest lands proposed to be removed from the NCZ are mostly part of village common land, and after the legal NCZ status is removed these will become available for real estate construction and commercial sale. This is in violation of multiple guidelines of the [[Supreme Court of India]] which defines the forest by its natural definition. This also violates the NCRPB goal of limiting construction activities to mere 0.5% area of NCZ. NCRPB notification also clearly states that this original 122,113.30 hectares ecologically sensitive forest of [[South Haryana]] is a forest, ''"The major natural features, identified as environmentally sensitive areas, are the extension of Aravalli ridge in Rajasthan, Haryana and NCT-Delhi; forest areas; rivers and tributaries... major lakes and water bodies such as [[Badkhal Lake|Badkhal lake]], [[Surajkund|Suraj Kund]] and [[Damdama Lake|Damdama]] in Haryana sub-region"''.<ref name=pollute1>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/law-changes-bring-aravalli-conservation-to-the-fore/story-0PKgcgblRjSoVkuJIZuu0O.html Law changes bring Aravalli conservation to the fore], Hindustan Times, 22 December 2019.</ref>

====Biodiversity Board====
{{anchor | Biodiversity Board }}

'''Haryana Biodiversity Board ''' was established by the government in 2018 to protect and preserve the biodiversity of forests, flora and fauna in the state, specially in the biodiversity hotspots of Shivalik and Aravali hills that are under threat. Forests areas of the state were digitised with the help of [[Haryana Space Applications Centre, Hisar]] and [[ISRO]]. Assets and plants monitoring system for managing forests, nurseries, trees, etc. had been made online.<ref name=harkrishi1/>

To protect the environment 2,200 community self-help groups and 2,487 village biodiversity groups were formed and 25,000 women were trained in 2018. MoU were signed with [[NHAI]] and [[Indian Railways]] to plant trees along national highways and rail lines, and a policy has been formed to establish city forests. A 50,000 hectare self-help community herbal forest is being established in SHivalik hills with the guidance of [[Ramdev|Baba Ramdev]]'s [[Patanjali Yogpeeth]]. Trap cameras were set up in [[Kalesar National Park]] and 23 leopards were found. Endangered [[eagle]]s were released in wild from the [[Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre, Pinjore]] after successful breeding. [[Mini Zoo & Black Buck Breeding Centre, Pipli|Pipli]] and [[Rohtak Zoo|Rohtak]] zoos were being modernised.<ref name=harkrishi1>[http://haryanasamvad.gov.in/store/document/KRISHI%20SAMVAD%20October%202018.pdf Kirishi Samvad] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130113206/http://haryanasamvad.gov.in/store/document/KRISHI%20SAMVAD%20October%202018.pdf |date=30 November 2018 }}, October 2018.</ref>

====Water conservation entities====

Haryana government has established the following:

* [[Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority]] (HPWMA), also called the Haryana Pond Authority (HPA)
* [[Haryana Waste Resource Authority]] (HWRA))

===Issue based initiatives ===

==== Green corridors ====
{{anchor | Green corridors | Green corridors of Haryana }}
{{See also | Aravalli_Range#Green_wall_of_India | l1 = The Great Green Wall of Aravalli | Inland_Customs_Line#Great_Hedge| l2= The Great Hedge of India}}

A 1,600 km long and 5 km wide [[Aravalli Range|The Great Green Wall of Aravalli]] green ecological corridor along Aravalli range from Gujarat to Delhi which will also connect to [[Sivalik Hills|Shivalik]] hill range is being considered with planting of 1.35 billion (135 crore) new native trees over 10 years to combat the pollution, 51% of which is caused by the industrial pollution, 27% by vehicles, 8% by [[Stubble burning#Stubble burning in India|crop burning]] and 5% by [[Diwali|Diwali fireworks]].<ref name=wall1>[https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/want-govt-to-build-1600-km-green-wall-along-aravalli-says-activist-vijaypal-baghel-6182069/ Want govt to build 1600 km green wall along Aravalli], Indian Express, 24 December 2019.</ref>

There are no [[wildlife crossing]]s in Haryana, NCR or Delhi-Sariska Wildlife corridor, and there is a need for additional crossings, such as [[Delhi–Mumbai Expressway#Crossing|those needed at Delhi Mumbai Expressway]].

==== Urban wildlife corridor in NCR ====

''NCR Wildlife Corridor'', also called ''Delhi Wildlife Corridor''', will be jointly developed by Haryana and Delhi governments as India's first urban wildlife corridor by building underpasses to ensure safe passage for wild animals, especially leopards, who frequent the roads in the forested and hilly areas in Delhi, Gurgram, Faridabad and Nuh. Leopards are seen as far as [[Sultanpur metro station|Sultanpur metro depot]], and Delhi government has deployed drones and installed wildlife cameras to track the leopards in that area, once trapped they are released in the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary.<ref name=HarWater2>[https://www.utkaltoday.com/delhi-wildlife-corridor/ Delhi Wildlife Corridor becomes the first of urban India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185001/https://www.utkaltoday.com/delhi-wildlife-corridor/ |date=9 July 2021 }}, Utkal Today, 1 July 2021.</ref> As of June 2021, it was in the planning phase.

==== Wetlands conservation and ground water recharge ====
{{anchor | Wetlands | Wetland | Ground water recharge | Ground water }}

In 2021, as per [[NASA]] the rate of [[overdrafting|groundwater depletion]] in India is 1 metre per year whereas in Haryana it is 3 metres per year.<ref name=red1/>

In 2021, as per [[Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation#CGWA|Central Ground Water Authority]] (CGWA) data the [[water table]] in Haryana's 85 [[Community Development Block]] (CD Blocks) out of a total of 141 blocks was categorised in red category. In 2004, only 55 blocks were in red category, thus red zone blocks have increased by 30% in the last 17 years. 14 out of 22 districts of Haryana are in red zone. Haryana annually extracts 137% of its [[groundwater]] compared to its annual [[groundwater recharge]], whereas national average is only 63%. Main culprit it water intensive paddy crop, consequently Haryana government was aiming to reduce the area under paddy cultivation by 200,000 (2 lakh) in year 2021 alone through providing financial incentives, aggressive regulation, monitoring and people's participatory. India is the world's largest groundwater user by volume. Haryana's annual groundwater recharge from rain and canals is 10.15 billion cubic metres (bcm), 9.13 bcm is extractable (one cubic metre has 1,000 litres), annual groundwater extraction in 2021 was 12.50 bcm including 11.53 bcm for agricultural irrigation and 0.63 bcm for domestic and 0.34 bcm for industrial use. More groundwater is withdrawn in over half of Haryana than recharged each year, thus causing rapid continuous depletion of groundwater table. Haryana has initiated regular water audit and 1,700 [[piezometers]] were installed in critical red blocks for real-time monitoring of the groundwater table.<ref name=Wadep1>[https://india.mongabay.com/2021/07/groundwater-depletion-in-haryana-a-cause-of-serious-concern/ Groundwater depletion in Haryana a cause of serious concern], [[mongabay]], 19 July 2021.</ref> As of 2021, Haryana has initiated union government and [[World Bank]] funded INR Rs 678 crore "Atal Bhujal Yojana" which aims to reduce groundwater depletion by 50% by 2025, this project will run in 1669 gram panchayats of 36 blocks in 14 districts. ''"The major objective of this scheme is to create hydrogeological data network of groundwater resources in Haryana and encourage creation of community institutions for the management of groundwater resources in the state."''<ref name=red1>[https://indianexpress.com/article/india/haryana-govt-aims-to-reduce-speed-of-groundwater-depletion-by-50-in-four-years-7410037/ Haryana govt aims to reduce speed of groundwater depletion by 50% in four years], Indian Express, 18 July 2021.</ref>

On 1 November 2017, [[Chief Minister of Haryana]] [[Manohar Lal Khattar]] announced that [[Government of Haryana]] will form the [[Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority]] (also called the ''Haryana Pond Authority'' (HPA), see also [[Haryana Waste Resource Authority]] (HWRA))  to [[Johad#Haryana Johads rejuvenation|rejuvenate and manage 14,000 ponds (colloquially called ''"johad"'')]] in Haryana by digging the silt out every year. This includes development of 50 to 60 lakes in [[National Capital Region (India)|National Capital Region]] falling within the Haryana state.<ref name=HarWater1>[http://indianexpress.com/article/chandigarh/haryana-to-develop-50-60-small-lakes-water-bodies-in-ncr-manohar-lal-khattar-4918316/ "Haryana to develop 50-60 small lakes, water bodies in NCR: Manohar Lal Khattar"], [[Indian Express]], 1 November 2017.</ref><ref name=HarWater3>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/haryana-to-constitute-pond-management-authority-117110101271_1.html "Haryana to constitute pond management authority "], [[Business Standard]], 1 November 2017.</ref>

2019 [[Atal Bhujal Yojana]] (Atal groundwater scheme), a 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25) scheme costing INR 6 billion (US$85 million) for managing demand side with village panchayat level water security plans entailing [[Johad#Haryana Johads rejuvenation|johad rejuvenation]] (wetland) and [[groundwater recharge]], was approved for implementation in 8,350 water-stressed villages across 7 states, including [[Haryana]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Gujarat]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.<ref name=":new0">[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-approves-rs-6000-crore-scheme-to-manage-groundwater-resources-in-over-8000-villages-across-seven-states/articleshow/72958469.cms Centre approves Rs 6,000 crore scheme to manage groundwater], Times of India, 24 December 2019.</ref>

==== Environmental pollution of rivers====

In July 2021, during the multi-department Haryana "River Rejuvenation Committee" (RRC) meeting the ''Haryana State [[Pollution]] Control Board'' (HSPCB) informed that it has formed district-level committees to stop illegal discharge into Yamuna and Ghaggar rivers. Action taken and status was reported as follows:<ref name=env1>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/districtlevel-teams-to-check-illegal-sewage-discharge-in-haryana-101626803378333.html Districtlevel teams to check illegal sewage discharge in Haryana], Hindustan Times, 20o July 2021.</ref>

* [[Yamuna]] catchment
** Sewerage discharge: Of 155 locations identified with 100.5 millions of litres daily (MLD) sewage discharge, 90 locations with 48.15 MLD discharge have been diverted, 47 locations were in work-in-progress (WIP), and for remaining 18 locations work was yet to commence. The WIP sewerage laying were Yamunanagar, Palwal, Rohtak, Faridabad, Karnal and Bahadurgarh.<ref name=env1/>
** Industrial discharge: Of 126 locations identified, work was pending for 34. Most of industrial water pollution is from Panipat.<ref name=env1/>
* [[Ghaggar-Hakra River|Ghaggar]] catchment
** Sewerage discharge: Of 56 locations identified with 42.25 MLD sewage discharge, only 28 locations with 21.08 MLD discharge have been diverted, 13 locations were in work-in-progress (WIP), and for remaining 14 locations work was yet to commence. The WIP sewerage laying were Ambala, Kaithal, Jakhal Mandi, and Hisar.<ref name=env1/>
** Industrial discharge: Of 255 locations identified, work was pending for 69.<ref name=env1/>

==See also==
* [[List of National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries of Haryana, India|National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries of Haryana]]
* [[Divisions of Haryana]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://haryanaforest.gov.in/ Haryana Forest Department]

{{Protected areas of Haryana}}
{{Districts of Haryana}}

[[Category:Government departments of Haryana]]
[[Category:Forestry in India]]
[[Category:Environment of Haryana]]
[[Category:State forest departments of India|Haryana]]

Jagdeep Dhankhar

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{{Short description|Vice President of India from 2022 to 2025}}
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| name = Jagdeep Dhankhar
| image = Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar official portrait (2) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Official portrait, 2024
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1951|05|18|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Jhunjhunu district|Kithana]], [[Rajasthan]], India
| office = [[Vice President of India]]
| president = [[Droupadi Murmu]]
| primeminister = [[Narendra Modi]]
| term_start = 11 August 2022
| term_end = 21 July 2025
| predecessor = [[M. Venkaiah Naidu]]
| successor = [[C. P. Radhakrishnan]]
| office2 = [[Governor of West Bengal]]
| 1blankname2 = Chief Minister
| 1namedata2 = [[Mamata Banerjee]]
| term_start2 = 30 July 2019<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/jagdeep-dhankhar-takes-oath-as-west-bengal-governor/1586269|title=Jagdeep Dhankhar takes oath as West Bengal Governor|website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]|date=30 July 2019|access-date=13 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113064710/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/jagdeep-dhankhar-takes-oath-as-west-bengal-governor/1586269|archive-date=13 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
| term_end2 = 18 July 2022<ref>{{cite news |title=Dhankhar resigns as Bengal guv after VP nomination, Manipur's La Ganesan gets additional charge |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-bengal-governor-vp-nomination-manipur-la-ganesan-charge-101658079989478.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=17 July 2022 |language=en |access-date=17 July 2022 |archive-date=17 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717190459/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-bengal-governor-vp-nomination-manipur-la-ganesan-charge-101658079989478.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
| predecessor2 = [[Keshari Nath Tripathi]]
| successor2 = [[La. Ganesan]] ''(additional charge)''
| office3 = [[Minister of State|Union Minister of State]] for [[Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (India)|Parliamentary Affairs]]
| minister3 = [[Satya Prakash Malaviya]]
| predecessor3 = [[P. Namgyal]]
| successor3 = [[R. K. Kumar]]
| term_start3 = 21 November 1990
| term_end3 = 21 June 1991
| office4 = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start4 = 4 December 1993
| term_end4 = 29 November 1998
| 1blankname4 = [[List of speakers of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly|Speaker]]
| 1namedata4 = [[Hari Shankar Bhabhra]] 
[[Shanti Lal Chaplot]]
| constituency4 = [[Kishangarh Assembly constituency|Kishangarh]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entranceindia.com/election-and-politics/kishangarh-assembly-constituency-rajasthan-mla-election-voters-political-leaders-parties-candidates-and-political-fact-sheet/|title=Kishangarh Assembly Election MLA Political Data|website=entranceindia.com|date=6 October 2018|access-date=17 July 2022|archive-date=17 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717044253/https://entranceindia.com/election-and-politics/kishangarh-assembly-constituency-rajasthan-mla-election-voters-political-leaders-parties-candidates-and-political-fact-sheet/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| predecessor4 = Jagjeet Singh
| successor4 = Nathu Ram
| office5 = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| term_start5 = 2 December 1989
| term_end5 = 21 June 1991
| 1blankname5 = [[Speaker of the Lok Sabha|Speaker]]
| 1namedata5 = [[Rabi Ray]]
| constituency5 = [[Jhunjhunu (Lok Sabha constituency)|Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan]]
| predecessor5 = [[Mohd. Ayub Khan]]
| successor5 = Mohd. Ayub Khan
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| otherparty = [[Indian National Congress]] (1991–2003) [[Janata Dal]] (until 1991)
| alma_mater = [[University of Rajasthan]] ([[Bachelor of Science|B.Sc]], [[LLB]])
| profession = {{hlist |Lawyer |Politician|}}
| nationality = Indian
| website =
| residence = {{ubl|34, [[Aurangzeb Road|APJ Abdul Kalam Road]], [[New Delhi]]}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Sudesh Dhankhar|1979}}
| children = 1
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| citizenship = [[Indian people|Indian]]
}}

'''Jagdeep Dhankhar''' ({{IPA|hi|d͡ʒəgˈd̪iːp d̪ʱən.kʰəɽ}}; born 18 May 1951) is an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the  [[vice president of India]] from 2022 to 2025. He previously served as the  [[List of governors of West Bengal|Governor of West Bengal]] from 2019 to 2022. He also served as a  [[Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (India)|Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs]] in the [[Chandra Shekhar ministry]] from 1990 to 1991, and served as a member of [[Lok Sabha]] from 1989 to 1991. Between 1993 and 1998, he was a [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly|Member of Rajasthan's Legislative Assembly]]. He has been affiliated with [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP).

== Early life and education ==
Dhankhar was born on 18 May 1951 in Kithana, a village in the [[Jhunjhunu district]] of [[Rajasthan]], [[India]], into a [[Hindu]] [[Rajasthani people|Rajasthani]] [[Jats|Jat]] family to Ch. Gokal Chand and Kesari Devi.<ref>{{cite web |title=राजस्थान जाट महासभा कार्यक्रम में उपराष्ट्रपति उम्मीदवार Jagdeep Dhankar |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISNO7wnzqG0 |website=YouTube | date=19 July 2022 |quote=Self-identification between 2:56 and 3:02 |access-date=30 July 2022 |language=hi |archive-date=30 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730113101/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISNO7wnzqG0&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="IE2022">{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jagdeep-dhankhar-nda-vice-president-candidate-west-bengal-governor-8033747/|title=Bengal Governor Dhankhar set to be new Vice-President, BJP hails 'kisan putra'|work=IndianExpress|date=17 July 2022|access-date=17 July 2022|archive-date=16 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716232421/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jagdeep-dhankhar-nda-vice-president-candidate-west-bengal-governor-8033747/|url-status=live}}</ref> He completed his school education from [[Sainik School, Chittorgarh]]. Dhankhar completed his primary and middle school education from Kithana Government School and Ghardhana Government School respectively. He obtained his [[B.Sc]] and [[LLB]] from the [[University of Rajasthan]], [[Jaipur]].<ref name="fb">{{cite web|title=Jagdeep Dhankhar|website=[[Facebook]] |url=https://www.facebook.com/jagdeep.dhankhar.39|access-date=12 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Jagdeep Dhankhar: NDA's VP candidate is a Jat leader, coffee lover and Mamata-critic |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/jagdeep-dhankar-lawyer-turned-politician-and-mamata-banerjees-bete-noire-413045 |work=The Tribune |date=16 July 2022 |language=en |access-date=17 July 2022 |archive-date=17 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717102745/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/jagdeep-dhankar-lawyer-turned-politician-and-mamata-banerjees-bete-noire-413045 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Legal career ==
Dhankhar enrolled as an advocate with the [[Bar Council of Rajasthan]] in 1979. He was designated a [[Senior Advocate]] by the [[Rajasthan High Court|High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan]] in 1990 and remained the senior-most designated Senior Advocate in the state until taking the oath as Governor on 30 July 2019.<ref>{{cite news |first=Pallavi |last=Saluja |title=Governor can become a "convenient punching bag" in the crossfire between political parties: Jagdeep Dhankhar, Governor of West Bengal |url=https://www.barandbench.com/interviews/interview-jagdeep-dhankhar-governor-of-west-bengal |work=Bar and Bench |date=12 August 2020 |language=en |access-date=17 July 2022 |archive-date=14 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814175525/https://www.barandbench.com/interviews/interview-jagdeep-dhankhar-governor-of-west-bengal |url-status=live }}</ref>

Since 1990, Dhankhar has practised primarily in constitutional law in the [[Supreme Court of India]]. He has appeared in the various high courts of India<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rajbhavankolkata.nic.in/html/ourgovernor.html|title=Our Governor: Raj Bhavan, West Bengal, India|website=rajbhavankolkata.nic.in|access-date=17 July 2022|archive-date=17 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717053016/http://rajbhavankolkata.nic.in/html/ourgovernor.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and has also served a stint as the president of the Rajasthan High Court Bar Association.<ref>{{cite news |title=Who is Jagdeep Dhankhar, NDA's vice presidential candidate? |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/who-is-jagdeep-dhankhar-ndas-vice-presidential-candidate-10920061.html |work=Firstpost |date=16 July 2022 |language=en |access-date=17 July 2022 |archive-date=17 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717101429/https://www.firstpost.com/india/who-is-jagdeep-dhankhar-ndas-vice-presidential-candidate-10920061.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2016, Dhankhar appeared in the [[Sutlej|Sutlej River]] water dispute, representing the state of [[Haryana]] in the Supreme Court of India.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/law/story/jagdeep-dhankhar-allotted-chamber-supreme-court-1977481-2022-07-19 | title=Vice president candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar allotted chamber in SC on twin-sharing basis | EXCLUSIVE | date=19 July 2022 | access-date=20 July 2022 | archive-date=20 July 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220720040323/https://www.indiatoday.in/law/story/jagdeep-dhankhar-allotted-chamber-supreme-court-1977481-2022-07-19 | url-status=live }}</ref>

== Political career ==
He has previously been a member of the [[Janata Dal]] and the [[Indian National Congress]].<ref name="farmers">{{cite news |title=This one for farmers: The Hindu Editorial on NDA's nomination of Jagdeep Dhankhar for Vice-President |url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/this-one-for-farmers-the-hindu-editorial-on-ndas-nomination-of-jagdeep-dhankhar-for-vice-president/article65651082.ece |access-date=8 August 2022 |work=The Hindu |date=17 July 2022 |language=en-IN |archive-date=8 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808105549/https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/this-one-for-farmers-the-hindu-editorial-on-ndas-nomination-of-jagdeep-dhankhar-for-vice-president/article65651082.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> He represented the [[Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha constituency]] in Rajasthan as a member of the Janata Dal during the [[9th Lok Sabha]] from 1989 to 1991.

He joined the [[Indian National Congress]] in 1991 and contested the [[1991 Indian general election]] from the [[Ajmer Lok Sabha constituency]], but lost.<ref name="Wire 17 July" /> He was later elected as a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the Legislative Assembly]] from [[Kishangarh]], Rajasthan, serving from 1993 to 1998 in the 10th [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Our Governor: Raj Bhavan, West Bengal, India|url=http://rajbhavankolkata.gov.in/html/ourgovernor.html|url-status=live|access-date=15 May 2021|website=Raj Bhavan, West Bengal, India|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515042928/http://rajbhavankolkata.gov.in/html/ourgovernor.html}}</ref>

He contested the [[1998 Indian general election]] from the [[Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha constituency]], where he finished in third place.<ref name="Wire 17 July"/>

He joined the BJP in 2003<ref name="farmers"/> and was a member of the party's campaign committee for the [[2008 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election|2008 assembly elections]]. In 2016, he headed the BJP's law and legal affairs department.<ref name="Wire 17 July"/>

==Governor of West Bengal (2019–2022)==
[[File: Governor of West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.jpg|thumb|250px|Governor of West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi]]
On 20 July 2019, the [[President of India]], [[Ram Nath Kovind]], under the directions of the [[second Modi ministry]], appointed him the [[Governor of West Bengal]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 July 2019 |title=Centre appoints four new Governors, Jagdeep Dhankar now in-charge of West Bengal |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-appoints-four-new-governors-jagdeep-dhankar-now-in-charge-of-west-bengal/article28620154.ece |access-date=23 July 2022 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=20 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720153829/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-appoints-four-new-governors-jagdeep-dhankar-now-in-charge-of-west-bengal/article28620154.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> He was administered the oath of office on 30 July 2019 at the [[Raj Bhavan, Kolkata]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Jagdeep Dhankar takes oath as West Bengal governor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jagdeep-dhankar-takes-oath-as-west-bengal-governor/articleshow/70448453.cms |work=The Times of India |date=30 July 2019 |language=en |access-date=17 July 2022 |archive-date=31 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731094051/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jagdeep-dhankar-takes-oath-as-west-bengal-governor/articleshow/70448453.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

After becoming the Governor of West Bengal, Dhankhar had several public confrontations with the state government and [[List of chief ministers of West Bengal|West Bengal Chief Minister]] [[Mamata Banerjee]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Abishek |date=23 October 2019 |title=Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar's tenure marked by war of words with TMC |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/west-bengal-governor-jagdeep-dhankhars-three-month-tenure-has-been-all-about-the-war-of-words-with-the-ruling-trinamool-congress/article29775717.ece |access-date=23 July 2022 |website=www.thehindubusinessline.com |language=en |archive-date=23 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723063346/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/west-bengal-governor-jagdeep-dhankhars-three-month-tenure-has-been-all-about-the-war-of-words-with-the-ruling-trinamool-congress/article29775717.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="farmers"/> He was a vocal critic of the [[third Banerjee ministry]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bengal-witnessed-worst-post-poll-violence-since-independence-dhankhar-101623761405657.html | title=Bengal witnessed worst post-poll violence since Independence: Dhankhar | work=Hindustan Times | date=15 June 2021 | access-date=27 July 2022 | archive-date=27 July 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727172327/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bengal-witnessed-worst-post-poll-violence-since-independence-dhankhar-101623761405657.html | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/situation-due-to-post-poll-violence-in-bengal-alarming-worrisome-governor-jagdeep-dhankhar/articleshow/83714136.cms | title=Situation due to post-poll violence in Bengal alarming, worrisome: Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar | newspaper=The Economic Times | access-date=27 July 2022 | archive-date=27 July 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727172219/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/situation-due-to-post-poll-violence-in-bengal-alarming-worrisome-governor-jagdeep-dhankhar/articleshow/83714136.cms | url-status=live }}</ref> and frequently resorted to Twitter and media to express his views on political issues. In response, the [[Trinamool Congress]] dubbed Dhankhar the "real [[List of leaders of the opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly|leader of the opposition]]". In January 2022, CM Banerjee blocked Dhankhar on Twitter, accusing him of mentioning her daily in his tweets and engaging in unethical and abusive behaviour.<ref name="Wire 17 July">{{cite news |title=Jagdeep Dhankhar: India's Most Talked About Governor Is NDA's Vice-Presidential Candidate |url=https://thewire.in/politics/jagdeep-dhakhar-nda-vice-presidential-candidate-governor-tenure |access-date=8 August 2022 |work=The Wire |date=17 July 2022 |archive-date=8 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808105550/https://thewire.in/politics/jagdeep-dhakhar-nda-vice-presidential-candidate-governor-tenure |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 13 July 2022, Dhankar met with Banerjee, and the [[List of chief ministers of Assam|Chief Minister of Assam]], [[Himanta Biswa Sarma|Himanta Biswa Sharma]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mamata Banerjee Meets Himanta Sarma, Jagdeep Dhankhar In Darjeeling |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/west-bengal-chief-minister-mamata-banerjee-meets-assam-chief-minister-himanta-biswa-sarma-governor-jagdeep-dhankhar-in-darjeeling-3154763 |access-date=23 July 2022 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=23 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723062721/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/west-bengal-chief-minister-mamata-banerjee-meets-assam-chief-minister-himanta-biswa-sarma-governor-jagdeep-dhankhar-in-darjeeling-3154763 |url-status=live }}</ref> Dhankar subsequently visited Delhi on 15 July 2022, and met the [[Minister of Home Affairs (India)|Union Home Minister]] [[Amit Shah]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 July 2022 |title=Jagdeep Dhankhar meets Amit Shah in Delhi |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/jagdeep-dhankhar-meets-amit-shah-in-delhi-10916391.html |access-date=23 July 2022 |website=Firstpost |language=en |archive-date=22 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722010145/https://www.firstpost.com/india/jagdeep-dhankhar-meets-amit-shah-in-delhi-10916391.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He resigned as Governor on 17 July 2022, after being nominated as the vice-presidential candidate of the [[National Democratic Alliance]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 July 2022 |title=Dhankhar resigns as Bengal guv after VP nomination, Manipur's La Ganesan gets additional charge |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-bengal-governor-vp-nomination-manipur-la-ganesan-charge-101658079989478.html |access-date=23 July 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=23 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723091022/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-bengal-governor-vp-nomination-manipur-la-ganesan-charge-101658079989478.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Vice President of India (2022–2025)==
=== 2022 vice-presidential election ===
{{Further|2022 Indian vice presidential election}}
[[File:The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu administering the oath of office to Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar as the 14th Vice President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi on August 11, 2022 (2).jpg|thumb|[[President of India|President]] [[Droupadi Murmu]] administering the oath of office to Dhankhar as the 14th [[Vice President of India]]]]
On 16 July 2022, the BJP nominated Dhankhar as the [[National Democratic Alliance]]'s candidate for [[Vice President of India]] for the [[2022 Indian vice presidential election|2022 election]] the following month.<ref name=":0" /> Dhankhar was projected as a ''kisan putra'' (farmer's son) by the BJP.<ref name="IE2022"/> He contested the [[United Opposition (India)|United Opposition's]] candidate, [[Margaret Alva]], a former Union Minister and Governor from the [[Indian National Congress]]. On 18 July 2022, Dhankhar filed his nomination papers for the vice-president elections. He was accompanied by [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] and several other [[Union Council of Ministers|union ministers]] and BJP politicians.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jagdeep Dhankhar Files Papers For Vice-President Polls; PM Modi By His Side |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/jagdeep-dhankhar-former-bengal-governor-and-ndas-vice-presidential-candidate-files-nomination-papers-pm-present-3168191 |access-date=23 July 2022 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=23 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723061642/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/jagdeep-dhankhar-former-bengal-governor-and-ndas-vice-presidential-candidate-files-nomination-papers-pm-present-3168191 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The elections were conducted on 6 August 2022 and votes were counted the same evening. Dhankhar emerged victorious with 528 out of 710 valid votes over opposition candidate Margaret Alva's 182. [[Trinamool Congress]] abstained from the election with only two members voting.<ref name="VP Election">{{cite news |title=Jagdeep Dhankhar Is New Vice President, Defeats Margaret Alva: 10 Points |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/jagdeep-dhankhar-is-new-vice-president-defeats-oppositions-margaret-alva-3231598 |access-date=6 August 2022 |work=NDTV.com |date=6 August 2022 |archive-date=6 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806143515/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/jagdeep-dhankhar-is-new-vice-president-defeats-oppositions-margaret-alva-3231598 |url-status=live }}</ref> Dhankhar won the election with 74.37% of the vote, the highest victory margin since the [[1992 Indian vice presidential election|1992 election]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=16 July 2022 |title=Jagdeep Dhankhar, West Bengal Governor, is NDA's Vice President candidate |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jagdeep-dhankar-nda-vice-president-candidate-west-bengal-governor-8033747/ |access-date=16 July 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/jagdeep-dhankhar-vice-presidential-poll-victory-margin-highes-1984752-2022-08-07|title=With nearly 73% votes, Jagdeep Dhankhar's Vice-Presidential poll-victory margin highest since 1997|date=7 August 2022|work=India Today|access-date=7 August 2022|archive-date=7 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220807042530/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/jagdeep-dhankhar-vice-presidential-poll-victory-margin-highes-1984752-2022-08-07|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Tenure ===
Dhankar assumed the office on 11 August 2022 succeeding [[Venkaiah Naidu]], with the oath administered by the [[President of India]], [[Droupadi Murmu]] at the [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]].<ref name="wins V-P">{{Cite web |date=2022-08-06 |title=Vice-Presidential Poll Live Updates: NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar wins V-P election with 528 votes |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/vice-presidential-poll-live-updates-jagdeep-dhankhar-margaret-alva-nda-congress-8073360/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806074816/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/vice-presidential-poll-live-updates-jagdeep-dhankhar-margaret-alva-nda-congress-8073360/ |archive-date=6 August 2022 |access-date=2022-08-06 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the [[joint session]] of both [[Lok Sabha]] and [[Rajya Sabha]] in the [[Central Hall of Parliament]] on September 19, 2023, marking the end of the Indian Parliament's use of the historic building.

On 1 September 2023, Dhankhar christened the frigate ''[[INS Mahendragiri]].''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mahendragiri was dedicated to the nation by Vice President of India |work=Raj Bhavan Maharashtra |url=https://rajbhavan-maharashtra.gov.in/en/video/01-09-2023-mahendragiri-was-dedicated-to-the-nation-by-vice-president-of-india/ |access-date=2024-11-06 |language=en}}</ref>

Referring to India's civilizational history and cultural heritage, Dhankhar underlined that many tourist destinations in the country have a deep connection with Indian history, folk arts and ancient texts. On the occasion of [[World Tourism Day]], Dhankhar described India as a “heaven for tourism”<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk0ko1eO19s&ab_channel=SansadTV |title=Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's Address {{!}} World Tourism Day event at Vigyan Bhawan {{!}} 27 Sep 2024 |date=2024-09-27 |last=Sansad TV |access-date=2024-11-22 |via=YouTube}}</ref> and asked Indians to explore domestic tourist destinations first before looking at international travel.

Dhankhar has advocated for increasing the use of [[Sanskrit]] in daily life. Addressing the third convocation of the [[National Sanskrit University]] in Tirupati, Dhankhar discussed Sanskrit as a vital part of cultural heritage, describing it as a "cultural anchor" for human civilization. He called for efforts to increase Sanskrit's usage in daily life and emphasised its role in preserving India's cultural heritage.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFVHdhEZfvA&ab_channel=SansadTV |title=Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the 3rd Convocation of the National Sanskrit University, Tirupati |date=2024-04-26 |last=Sansad TV |access-date=2024-11-22 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

Dhankhar has also expressed his desire for a balanced approach between the ancient medicinal practices of [[Ayurveda]] and [[Siddha]] and modern medical sciences.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our culture is our spine, says Vice-President|url=https://vicepresidentofindia.nic.in/pressrelease/our-culture-our-spine-says-vice-president |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=Vice President of India}}</ref>

As chairman of the [[Rajya Sabha]], he reconstituted the panel of Vice-Chairpersons in the 260th session to include 17 women members of the Rajya Sabha when the Rajya Sabha discussed the [[One Hundred and Sixth Amendment of the Constitution of India|Nari Shakti Vandan Vidheyak Bill, 2023]].<ref>{{Cite news |author1=Sreeparna Chakrabarty |author2=Sandeep Phukan |date=2023-09-19 |title=Women's Reservation Bill 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' introduced by the Indian Government in Lok Sabha |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/womens-reservation-bill-govt-introduces-nari-shakti-vandan-adhiniyam-in-lok-sabha/article67322055.ece |access-date=2024-11-25 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Raj |first=Neha |date=2023-09-21 |title=Historic Moment in Rajya Sabha as 13 Women Chair Nari Shakti Vandan Vidheyak Debate |url=https://pune.news/nation/historic-moment-in-rajya-sabha-as-13-women-chair-nari-shakti-vandan-vidheyak-debate-63446/ |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=PUNE.NEWS |language=en}}</ref>

==== No-confidence motion ====
The opposition in the Rajya Sabha often accused Dhankhar of being "biased" and "partisan" in his capacity as chairman of the upper house.<ref>{{cite web |title=VP partisan, says INDIA bloc; BJP backs unfazed Dhankhar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vp-partisan-says-india-bloc-bjp-backs-unfazed-dhankhar/articleshow/116227111.cms |work=The Times of India |date=12 December 2024 }}</ref> On 10 December 2024, the opposition [[Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance|INDIA]] bloc submitted a notice to move a [[motion of no confidence]] against Dhankar.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-10 |title=Jagdeep Dhankhar: A Rajya Sabha Chairman at daggers drawn with Opposition |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/jagdeep-dhankhar-rajya-sabha-chairman-at-daggers-drawn-with-opposition-9717184/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=11 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211225942/https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/jagdeep-dhankhar-rajya-sabha-chairman-at-daggers-drawn-with-opposition-9717184/ |url-status=live }}</ref> They accused him of indulging in partisanship, alleging that he prevented opposition members from raising issues while allowing [[BJP]] members to table issues of their choice.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oppn considering submitting notice for moving resolution to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar as vice president: Sources |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/oppn-considering-submitting-notice-for-moving-resolution-to-remove-jagdeep-dhankhar-as-vice-president-sources-3309851 |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=9 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241209135256/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/oppn-considering-submitting-notice-for-moving-resolution-to-remove-jagdeep-dhankhar-as-vice-president-sources-3309851 |url-status=live }}</ref> The no-confidence motion was never tabled as the parliamentary session expired during the 14 day mandatory notice period. The BJP decried the attack, stating that Dhankar was being targeted for his peasant origins and [[Jat]] background.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhushan |first=Bharat |date=2024-12-13 |title=Defending Dhankhar but eroding dignity of vice president |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/defending-dhankhar-but-eroding-dignity-of-vice-president-3316192 |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=22 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250622052253/https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/defending-dhankhar-but-eroding-dignity-of-vice-president-3316192 |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[File:The Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar inspecting the Guard of Honour at the Indian Naval Academy (Ezhimala), in Kerala on May 22, 2023.jpg|thumb|Dhankar inspects the Guard of Honour at the [[Indian Naval Academy]] in May 2023]]

==== Criticism of judiciary ====
Dhankar, a former lawyer, grew increasingly critical of the [[Judicial independence|independence]] of the [[Judiciary of India|Indian judiciary]], especially of the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]]. After the Supreme Court struck down the government's [[National Judicial Appointments Commission|attempts to have a part in judicial appointments]], Dhankar criticised the decision in his maiden speech to the Rajya Sabha, stating that the actions of the court amounted to judicial encroachment over the powers of the [[Parliament of India|legislature]] which violated the principle of the [[separation of powers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-08 |title=Jagdeep Dhankhar salvo at SC: Striking down NJAC glaring disregard of mandate, House sovereignty |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/rajya-sabha-chairman-jagdeep-dhankhar-judiciary-8311350/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=22 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250622052252/https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/rajya-sabha-chairman-jagdeep-dhankhar-judiciary-8311350/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He has also been critical of the [[basic structure doctrine]] that had been invoked in this case, which enshrines judicial independence.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sumeda |date=2023-01-25 |title=Explained: Understanding the 'basic structure' of the Constitution and Jagdeep Dhankar's criticism of it |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/explainer-basic-structure-constitution-jagdeep-dhankar-criticism-kesavananda-bharati-supreme-court/article66379371.ece/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=22 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250622052253/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/explainer-basic-structure-constitution-jagdeep-dhankar-criticism-kesavananda-bharati-supreme-court/article66379371.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2025 the Supreme Court ruled that the actions of [[Tamil Nadu]] Governor [[R. N. Ravi]] (who is associated with the BJP) in preventing implementation of bills passed by the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly]] (where the BJP's rival [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] has had the majority since [[2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2021]]) by first withdrawing assent for three years and then referring them to the President, were unconstitutional, and directed the President to act quickly on the matter, Dhankar criticised the ruling, stating that the Supreme Court was breaking its boundaries and was aiming for 'unchecked power' by sidelining the legislative and [[Executive (government)|executive]] branches of the government and criticised Article 142 of the [[Constitution of India]] (which empowered the Supreme Court to pass such directives) as a "nuclear weapon against democracy available to the judiciary 24×7".<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-04-17 |title=Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar scoffs at judges who act as 'Super Parliament' for prescribing timeline to President on deciding State bills |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/vice-president-dhankhar-supreme-court-judges-president-state-bills-timeline/article69460514.ece/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=17 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250417123243/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/vice-president-dhankhar-supreme-court-judges-president-state-bills-timeline/article69460514.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Foreign visits ====
Jagdeep Dhankhar's first official foreign visit<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar arrives in Cambodia on his maiden three-day foreign tour |url=https://vicepresidentofindia.nic.in/pressrelease/vice-president-shri-jagdeep-dhankhar-arrives-cambodia-his-maiden-three-day-foreign-tour |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=Vice President of India}}</ref> as vice-president was to Cambodia in November 2022. He represented India at the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and the [[Seventeenth East Asia Summit|17th East Asia Summit]], marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Cambodia and celebrating the [https://theaseanmagazine.asean.org/article/30-years-of-asean-india-relations/ 30th anniversary of India-ASEAN] relations during the India-ASEAN Friendship Year.

The vice-president visited the heritage sites of [[Ta Prohm|Ta Prohm Temple]] and [[Angkor Wat|Angkor Wat Temple]] in Siem Reap and examined the restoration and conservation work at these cultural heritage sites, carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India. He inaugurated the Hall of Dancers at the [[Ta Prohm|Ta Prohm Temple]].

At the invitation of [[Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani|Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani]], Amir of the State of [[Qatar]], Dhankhar visited [[Qatar]] on 20–21 November 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |agency=ANI |date=2022-11-21 |title=FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Indian Vice-President Dhankar meets FIFA, world leaders |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-indian-vice-president-dhankar-meets-fifa-world-leaders/article66164338.ece |access-date=2024-11-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

Dhankhar visited [[London]] on 5–6 May 2023<ref>{{Cite web |title=Foreign Visits |url=https://vicepresidentofindia.nic.in/foreign-visits |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=Vice President of India}}</ref> to attend the [[coronation]] of King [[Charles III]] on behalf of the [[Government of India]]. This marked the second time that an Indian leader attended a coronation in the United Kingdom, after Prime Minister [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] attended the coronation of Queen [[Elizabeth II]] in 1953.

Ahead of the coronation, Dhankhar and his wife, [[Sudesh Dhankhar]] met King Charles III, United States First Lady [[Jill Biden]], Israeli President [[Isaac Herzog]], Italian President [[Sergio Mattarella]], Brazilian President [[Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva]], and other world leaders during a reception hosted by the king at [[Buckingham Palace]].

On 22 May 2024, Dhankhar visited Iran<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhattacherjee |first=Kallol |date=2024-05-21 |title=Vice-President to represent India at Raisi's condolence ceremony in Iran |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/vice-president-to-represent-india-at-raisis-condolence-ceremony-in-iran/article68201255.ece |access-date=2024-11-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> to attend the official ceremony to pay condolences on the death of President [[Ebrahim Raisi]], Foreign Minister [[Hossein Amir-Abdollahian]], and other officials who died in a [[2024 Varzaqan helicopter crash|helicopter crash]] on 19 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iran helicopter crash: What we know about how Ebrahim Raisi died |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nnd23d505o |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=BBC |date=20 May 2024 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

=== Resignation ===
On 21 July 2025, Dhankhar stepped down as Vice President, citing health concerns and stating that he wished to “prioritise health care and follow medical advice.”<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.lokmat.com/national/jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-from-the-post-of-vice-president-decision-taken-due-to-health-reasons-a-a1013/|title=जगदीप धनखड यांचा उपराष्ट्रपतीपदाचा राजीनामा; प्रकृतीच्या कारणास्तव निर्णय| work=[[Lokmat]]|access-date=22 July 2025}}</ref> He became the third vice president to resign before completion of his term,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Saurabh |date=July 21, 2025 |title=Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns As Vice President Of India To 'Prioritise Health Care' |url=https://www.news18.com/india/jagdeep-dhankhar-resigns-as-vice-president-cites-health-reasons-9454448.html |access-date=2025-07-21 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> and the first whose resignation triggered a [[2025 Indian vice presidential election|midterm vice presidential election.]]{{Efn|His other two predecessors, [[Varahagiri Venkata Giri]] and [[Ramaswamy Venkataraman]] had resigned a few days before their completion of terms in order to participate in the [[List of Indian presidential elections|presidential elections]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/dhankhar-becomes-3rd-vice-president-to-resign-mid-term-who-were-vv-giri-ramaswamy-venkatarama-101753165225502.html|title=Jagdeep Dhankhar becomes 3rd vice president to resign mid-term: Who were the other two? |date=22 July 2025 }}</ref>}}

==Electoral performance ==
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{{Election box begin |title=[[1991 Indian general election|Indian general election, 1991]]: [[Ajmer Lok Sabha constituency|Ajmer]]}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiavotes.com/lok-sabha-details/1991/rajasthan/ajmer/4818/14/10|title=IndiaVotes, Lok Sabha, 1991, Rajasthan, Ahmer}}</ref>
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|party = Janata Dal
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{{Election box turnout||votes={{formatnum:94476}}|percentage=63.6|change=}}
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{{Election box begin|title=[[1998 Indian general election|Indian general election, 1998]]: [[Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha constituency|Jhunjhunu]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiavotes.com/lok-sabha-details/1998/rajasthan/jhunjhunu/5895/14/12|title=IndiaVotes:Lok Sabha, 1998, Rajasthan, Jhunjhunu}}</ref>}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link|
|candidate = [[Sis Ram Ola]]
|party = All India Indira Congress (Secular)
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{{Election box turnout||votes={{formatnum:765070}}|percentage=67.08|change=}}
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== Personal life ==
[[File:Buckingham_Palace_reception_(52873406514).jpg|thumb|Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Mrs. Sudesh Dhankhar with [[Charles III|King Charles III]]|left]]

Dhankhar married Sudesh Dhankhar (born 20 July 1956) in 1979, and they have a daughter, Kamna<ref>{{cite news |title=पांच क‍िमी पैदल चल कर पढ़ने जाते थे पश्‍चिम बंगाल के राज्‍यपाल जगदीप धनकड़, सैन‍िक स्‍कूल में की है पढ़ाई |url=https://www.jansatta.com/lifestyle/west-bengal-governor-jagdeep-dhankar-bio-life-story-education-history-career-family/1589108/ |access-date=17 July 2022 |work=Jansatta |language=hi |archive-date=14 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814175443/https://www.jansatta.com/lifestyle/west-bengal-governor-jagdeep-dhankar-bio-life-story-education-history-career-family/1589108/ |url-status=live }}</ref> who is married to Kartikeya Vajpayee son of late Shri Vijay Shankar Vajpayee, and Smt. Abha Vajpayee.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha |url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1850852 |access-date=2022-09-17 |website=Press Information Bureau}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 December 2020 |title=पांच क‍िमी पैदल चल कर पढ़ने जाते थे पश्‍चिम बंगाल के राज्‍यपाल जगदीप धनकड़, सैन‍िक स्‍कूल में की है पढ़ाई |url=https://www.jansatta.com/lifestyle/west-bengal-governor-jagdeep-dhankar-bio-life-story-education-history-career-family/1589108/ |access-date=2022-09-30 |website=Jansatta |language=hi |archive-date=14 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814175443/https://www.jansatta.com/lifestyle/west-bengal-governor-jagdeep-dhankar-bio-life-story-education-history-career-family/1589108/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=All about Jagdeep Dhankar - likely next Vice-President Of India |url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/all-about-jagdeep-dhankar-likely-next-vice-president-of-india-2486146.html |access-date=2023-06-14 |website=Zee News |language=en |archive-date=19 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220719225804/https://zeenews.india.com/india/all-about-jagdeep-dhankar-likely-next-vice-president-of-india-2486146.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Sudesh completed her pre-university course, bachelor's and master's from [[Banasthali Vidyapith]]. Between 2013 and 2022, she pursued a PhD in Economics at [[Banasthali Vidyapith]]. She presented her thesis on groundwater conservation in [[Jhunjhunu district]] and was awarded the degree in 2022. She is actively involved in social work, including initiatives related to water conservation, women's empowerment, and child education.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sudesh Dhankhar, wife of the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, awarded Ph.D for her work on ground water conservation in Jhunjhunu district {{!}} DD News |url=https://ddnews.gov.in/national/sudesh-dhankhar-wife-vice-president-jagdeep-dhankhar-awarded-phd-her-work-ground-water |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305041202/https://ddnews.gov.in/national/sudesh-dhankhar-wife-vice-president-jagdeep-dhankhar-awarded-phd-her-work-ground-water |archive-date=2024-03-05 |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=ddnews.gov.in |language=en}}</ref>

As [[Second Lady of India]], Sudesh accompanied Dhankhar to the [[Coronation of Charles III and Camilla|coronation of Charles III]].<ref name="m763">{{cite web |date=6 May 2023 |title=Jagdeep Dhankhar and his wife attends King Charles' coronation |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/vice-president-jagdeep-dhankhar-and-his-wife-dr-sudesh-dhankhar-attends-king-charles-coronation/cid/1934831 |access-date=30 September 2025 |website=Telegraph India}}</ref>

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}

==See also==
*[[List of governors of West Bengal]]
*[[2022 Indian vice presidential election]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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Satish Rajwade

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{{Short description|Indian film director and writer (Born January 1973)}}
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'''Satish Rajwade ('''born 9 January 1973) is an Indian [[Marathi film]] and television director and writer. He has also acted in few [[Hindi]] films and Marathi television series.

==Career==
Rajwade started his career with acting in various Hindi and Marathi films along with theatre. He then moved to television as a director and writer. He has also worked as an assistant to director [[Govind Nihalani]].

Rajwade got interested in acting after mother sent him to an acting workshop for kids during his summer. To pursue a career in acting, he joined [[Mithibai College]], [[Vile Parle]]. During his college years, he acted in 75 one-act plays for his college in Marathi, Hindi, [[English language|English]] as well as [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] for which he won many awards including the INT Best Actor in a Comic Role award for a Marathi one-act play ''Aambaa''. The Best Comic Actor award fetched Satish Rajwade a role in his first professional play ''Tur Tur'' by [[Kedar Shinde]]. But his first big break came when he was spotted by [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] and Mohan Wagh and was offered a role in ''All The Best'', which had 890 shows. A casting director spotted Satish Rajwade during one of these performances and offered him a role in a Hindi film. Rajwade then went on to play small roles in various Hindi Films like ''Sanshodhan, Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa, Nidaan, Vaastav'' and ''Josh''. Rajwade then started working in the editing studios of [[Baldev Raj Chopra|B.R.Chopra]] without a salary for almost a year. Soon he wanted to be a director. Along with his friend Naveen Upadhyay, he directed his first pilot episode starring [[Mohan Joshi]] and [[Reema Lagoo]]. Blaze Music Company liked their work and offered him to direct a music video ''Na Jaane Kyun'' starring model [[Sameer Dharmadhikari]] which became an instant hit on the music charts.

Pleased with the success of the music video, Blaze Music Company CEOs offered to let Satish Rajwade direct the marathi movie, ''Mrugjal'', which went on to bag 23 awards.

Rajwade went on to direct his first serial ''Duniyadari'', for [[Zee Marathi]], which was followed by ''Kinara'' and ''Reshim Gaathi''. He co-directed ''Oon Pawus'' for which he also won the ''Ma. Ta. Sanmaan'' Best Director award. He then directed [[Asambhav (TV series)|Asambhav]] and later went on to direct the first 30 episodes of ''Weg'' on Saam Marathi. He later directed ''[[Agnihotra]]'' on [[Star Pravah]] and ''[[Guntata Hriday He]]'' & ''[[Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta]]'' on [[Zee Marathi]]. He has also worked on many projects with actress [[Mukta Barve]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-14/news-interviews/32664811_1_lucky-mascot-lucky-numbers-mukta-barve |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928003542/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-14/news-interviews/32664811_1_lucky-mascot-lucky-numbers-mukta-barve |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 September 2013 |title=The L factor in M-town |author=Gayatri Deshmukh |date=14 July 2012 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=20 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-27/news-interviews/31888959_1_marathi-film-industry-satish-rajwade-mahesh-kothare |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928003544/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-27/news-interviews/31888959_1_marathi-film-industry-satish-rajwade-mahesh-kothare |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 September 2013 |title=Marathi film industry forming camps? |author=Gayatri Deshmukh |date=27 May 2012 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=20 July 2012}}</ref>

His latest film ''[[Badam Rani Gulam Chor]]'' is based on popular Marathi play ''[[Makdachya Haati Champagne]]'' (literally: ''Champagne in the hands of a monkey'') and features [[Upendra Limaye]], [[Mukta Barve]], [[Pushkar Shotri]] and [[Anand Ingale]] in lead roles.<ref name="Badam" /><ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-01/news-interviews/32495598_1_lucky-mascot-movies-serials |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112112325/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-01/news-interviews/32495598_1_lucky-mascot-movies-serials |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 January 2014 |title='Badam Rani Gulam Chor', my biggest challenge, says Satish |author=Gayatri Kolwankar |date=1 July 2012 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=20 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-29/news-interviews/32458416_1_jogwa-film-upendra-limaye |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112111710/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-29/news-interviews/32458416_1_jogwa-film-upendra-limaye |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 January 2014 |title=Upendra Limaye and Mukta Barve are back |author=Gayatri Deshmukh |date=29 June 2012 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=20 July 2012}}</ref> His last release was ''[[Preamachi Goshta]]''. He has also acted in movie ''[[Bhay]]'' and ''[[Time Barvait]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Satish-Rajwade |title=Satish Rajwade: Movies, Photos, Videos, News & Biography {{!}} eTimes |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=2018-07-06}}</ref>

==Filmography==
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! Year !! Title !! Capacity !! Medium
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| 1998 || ''[[Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa]]'' || Actor || [[Bollywood|Hindi film]]
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| 1999 || ''[[Vaastav: The Reality]]'' || Actor || Hindi film
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| 2000 || ''Mrugjal... Ek Naslela Astitva''|| Director Writer Lyricist Editor || [[Marathi cinema|Marathi film]]
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| 2009 || ''[[Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad]]'' || Director || Marathi film
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| 2009 || ''[[Gaiir]]''<ref name=Gaiir>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/movie-review-gair/20091106.htm |title=Stranger than fiction |date=6 November 2009 |author=Prasanna D Zore |location=Mumbai |work=[[Rediff.com]] |accessdate=20 July 2012}}</ref> || Director || Marathi film
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Asambhav (Marathi TV series)|Asambhav]]'' || Director || Marathi TV series
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai]]'' || Director || Marathi film
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Agnihotra (TV series)|Agnihotra]]''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5755705.cms |title='अग्निहोत्र'चा दी एण्ड |newspaper=Maharashtra Times |date=2 April 2010 |accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref> || Director || Marathi TV series
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Guntata Hriday He]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zeenews.india.com/marathi/news/%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%80/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B8/%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%83%E0%A4%A6%E0%A4%AF-%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%B5/13789 |title='गुंतता हृदय हे'चा गुंता लवकरच सुटणार! |date=14 December 2011 |location=Mumbai |publisher=[[Zee News]] |language=Marathi |accessdate=22 July 2012}}</ref> || Director || Marathi TV series
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zeenews.india.com/marathi/news/%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%80/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B8/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B2-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%8F/23113 |title='स्वप्निल-मुक्ता' पुन्हा एकत्र ! |date=3 January 2012 |location=Mumbai |publisher=Zee News |language=Marathi |accessdate=22 July 2012}}</ref>|| Director || Marathi TV series
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| 2012 || ''Badam Rani Gulam Chor''<ref name=Badam>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-30/news-interviews/32473583_1_gajendra-ahire-jogwa-satish-rajwade |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112112259/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-30/news-interviews/32473583_1_gajendra-ahire-jogwa-satish-rajwade |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 January 2014 |title=M-Town gets bigger and better |author=Gayatri Deshmukh |date=30 June 2012 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=20 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.esakal.com/esakal/20120721/4955475827715047586.htm |title='बदामी राणी...'च्या कलाकारांचा रसिकांशी आज थेट संवाद |date=21 July 2012 |newspaper=[[Sakal]] |location=Pune |language=Marathi |accessdate=22 July 2012}}</ref> || Director || Marathi film
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| 2013 || ''[[Premachi Goshta (film)|Premachi Goshta]]'' || Director || Marathi film
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| 2013 || ''[[Popat (film)|Popat]]'' || Director || Marathi film
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| 2014 || ''[[Sanngto Aika]]''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/REVEALED-Sachin-Pilgaonkars-look-in-Sangto-Aika/articleshow/38598502.cms/ |title=REVEALED: Sachin Pilgaonkar's look in Sangto Aika |newspaper=Times of India |date=18 July 2014 |accessdate=24 July 2014}}</ref>
|| Director || Marathi film
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== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|1331153}}

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St. Theresa's Girls' Higher Secondary School

2026-02-22T08:34:40Z

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| enrollment = 4800 ''(approx.)''
| colours = Copper Sulfate Blue and White {{colour box|teal}} {{colour box|white}}
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| address = 1, Rajendra Prasad Road
| location = [[Pallavaram]]
| city = [[Chennai]]
| state = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| postal_code = 600043
| country = [[Republic of India|India]]
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| affiliations = [[Bon Secours Sisters]]
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| patron = [[Saint Thérèse of Lisieux|Thérèse of Lisieux]]
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| principal = Sr. Maria Philomi A.
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'''St. Theresa's Girls' Higher Secondary School''' is a day school at [[Pallavaram]] in [[Chennai]] that was founded in 1945 by the [[Bon Secours Sisters]] of [[Mylapore]].

==History==
In the year 1945, the [[Bon Secours Sisters]] instituted a primary school with five grades which was followed by its upgradement into a higher elementary school in 1960. In 1963, the school was established as a high school, courtesy of the endeavours of Fr. Mathew Vetrical and Mother Mary Christie. The year 1978 saw the school become a higher secondary school.<ref>[http://sttheresaschool.in/index.php?page=about_us St. Theresa's Girls' Higher Secondary School.] (Official Website).</ref>

==Academics==
The school educates girls up to Class XII. The medium of instruction is [[English language|English]]. [[Tamil language|Tamil]] is incorporated into the syllabus as the second language. General subjects such as [[Mathematics]], [[Science]] and [[Social Science]] (which comprises [[History]], [[Geography]], [[Civics]] and [[Economics]]) along with [[English language|English]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] are taught up to the High School level.

The Higher Secondary curriculum consists of discipline-oriented streams pertaining to Computer Science, Natural Sciences and Commerce.

Board examinations are conducted annually for Classes X and XII and the answer scripts are assessed by select staff assigned by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

==Infrastructure and facilities==
The school has a library that can be accessed between 9 AM to 5 PM.

There are laboratories for [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]], [[Biology]] and [[Computer Science]].

There is the Adaikala Annai Women's Community College onsite along with St. Francis Xavier's Nursery and Primary School.

==Activities==
The students are to mandatorily partake in one of the co-curricular activities and evening games.

==Rape and murder hoax==
In August 2014, the institution was under scrutiny owing to a spurious rumor about the rape and murder of a girl in the school bathroom by migrant workers. The message was circulated via [[WhatsApp]] and [[Facebook]]. Sarguna, a district social welfare officer from [[Kanchipuram]], along with Shanthi, the chief educational officer, the [[Alandur]] Tashildar and the [[Chromepet]] police descended upon the school for the purpose of verification of the rumor that they had received via SMS.

Overwrought parents resisted security's attempts to keep them from entering the campus and they demanded to know the truth behind the matter from the school office. Seeing a number of coolies on campus, the agitated parents asked for them to be dismissed.

The perpetrator was found to be 28-year old Sampath, who laid the cornerstone of the hoax when he failed to secure admission in the institution for a friend's daughter. It was inferred that the accused had used a graphically altered photograph of a bleeding girl in the viral message. He was booked under IPC Section 505 (1)(b).

The investigating authorities checked on the orphan students in the hostel as well as those pupils who were on leave.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160404194540/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Yarn-on-Rape-Murder-of-Minor-Shuts-Pallavaram-Hr-Sec-School/2014/08/19/article2386594.ece ''Yarn on Rape, Murder of Minor Shuts Pallavaram Hr Sec School.''] ''New Indian Express''. Published on 19 August 2014. Downloaded on 24 March 2016.</ref>

In light of the same, the Headmistress, Sr. Maria Philomi said, "It's fake. We have been running the educational institution for the past 50 years and we treat all children as our daughters. I request the parents not to believe such rumours. Every girl student here is safe. We hope the police will nab those who spread the rumours."<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Rumours-of-girls-rape-murder-in-school-bathroom-spark-fear/articleshow/40385834.cms ''Rumours of girl’s rape, murder in school bathroom spark fear.''] ''The Times of India''. Published on 19 August 2014. Downloaded on 24 March 2016.</ref>

As a precautionary measure, police were posted outside the premises and CCTV cameras were installed at the entrance.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Man-held-for-rape-murder-hoax-at-school/articleshow/40541798.cms ''Man held for rape, murder hoax at school.''] ''The Times of India''. Published on 21 August 2014. Downloaded on 24 March 2016.</ref>

==Events==
* Feast of St. Thérèse (30 September)
* Bon Secours Feast Day (24 May)
* Sports Day
* [[Teachers' Day]] (5 September)
* [[Children's Day]] (14 November)

The school celebrated its Ruby Jubilee in 2003 and its Golden Jubilee in 2013.

==References==
{{reflist}}

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Oindrilla Maity Surai

2026-02-21T17:48:27Z

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{{Short description|Indian art curator and critic}}
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[[File:Oindrilla Maity Surai.jpg|thumb|Oindrilla Maity Surai at the venue of Beyond the Edge, Kolkata, in January 2024.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Resistance through art on banks of canal excavated by William Tolly in late 18th century |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/news/resistance-through-art-on-banks-of-canal-excavated-by-william-tolly-in-late-18th-century/cid/1993168 |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref>]]

'''Oindrilla Maity Surai''' (born 1978)<ref name=":0" /> is an Indian independent [[curator]], art critic, and pedagogue based in [[Kolkata]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2010-08-28 |title=Khoj:IFA Curatorial Program |url=https://khojstudios.org/programme/ifa-curatorial-program/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> She has curated exhibitions beyond the paradigms of the commercial gallery.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Resistance through art on banks of canal excavated by William Tolly in late 18th century |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/news/resistance-through-art-on-banks-of-canal-excavated-by-william-tolly-in-late-18th-century/cid/1993168 |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref name=":3" /> Her major contributions lie in her converting the exhibition spaces as sites of resistances in the [[Post-COVID-19 condition|post-Covid 19]] era, following the country's political conditions and experimenting with the anatomy of what may be termed as the biennale mode (at a rudimentary stage) of exhibition making in the city's public sphere.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=রায় |first=অমিত |title=কৃষক আন্দোলন থেকে পরিযায়ী শ্রমিকের যন্ত্রণা, বেহালা 'আর্ট ফেস্ট' যেন প্রতিবাদের ক্যানভাস |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/from-the-farmers-movement-to-the-life-pains-of-migrant-workers-in-lockdown-the-behala-art-fest-is-like-an-artistic-revolution-dgtl/cid/1265246 |access-date=2024-02-07 |website=www.anandabazar.com |language=bn}}</ref> She has also participated in several [[Community art|community- based art]] projects as an artist.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oindrilla Maity |url=https://khojstudios.org/person/oindrilla-maity/ |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=Khoj |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Work ==

=== Curation ===
Oindrilla Maity Surai has curated ''Erasures and Resistances'' (January, 2024) for the first edition of Beyond the Edge, Kolkata, the first ever [[public art]] exhibition proposed on a [[biennale]] model in the city in terms of production of meaning and knowledge, orbiting around research and experimentation.<ref name=":1" /> The exhibition featuring artists Gigi Scaria, [[Ram Rahman]], [[Pushpamala N.|Pushpamala N]], Inder Salim Madhuja Mukherjee, Sharmila Samant Anupam Saikia and Saikat Surai among others also included an artists' collective, Panjeri Artists' Union and two plays, Tagore's ''Tasher Desh'' staged by Panihati Patrak (an environment activist group) and ''Atha Hidimba Katha'' by Birati Samuho (an LGBTQ community), throwing light on a constitutive pluralism that pulsated with a polyphonic tone.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=নতুন করে ভাবতে শেখাবে শিল্প, প্রথমবার অনন্য আর্ট পারফরম্যান্সের সাক্ষী হবে কলকাতা |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/kolkata/beyond-the-edge-unique-art-performance-will-be-organized-in-kolkata/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=sangbadpratidin |language=en-US}}</ref>'' <ref name="thewire.in">{{Cite web |title=A Field of White Poppies: Counter-Memorials and Companionship at 'Erasures and Resistances', Kolkata |url=https://thewire.in/the-arts/erasures-and-resistances-a-field-of-white-poppies |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=The Wire}}</ref> The exhibition, which aimed at 're-introducing larger and pressing political and aesthetic concerns relevant to the country today'<ref name="thewire.in"/> turned out into a ''<nowiki>''</nowiki>''...stage for a theatre of resistance.<nowiki>''</nowiki><ref name=":1" /> Subsequently, it grew into a cultural space where exchanges among artists, scholars and students took place to address issues of the day''.'' The exhibition also hoped to create a disruption of settled practices and generate a new level of spectatorship, away from the populist art practices in the city. Apart from displaying a wide range of exhibits including installations, drawings, plays, performances, and videos, the project is also working on a chapter of archiving oral histories in the locality, spearheaded by [[Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Resistance through art on banks of canal excavated by William Tolly in late 18th century |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/news/resistance-through-art-on-banks-of-canal-excavated-by-william-tolly-in-late-18th-century/cid/1993168 |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> ''How Tomorrow Might Be''<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=A look into the past, present and 'how tomorrow might be' |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/culture/arts/a-look-into-the-past-present-and-how-tomorrow-might-be-at-the-second-edition-of-the-behala-art-fest-with-the-telegraph/cid/1813050 |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref>(2021) another exhibition curated by Surai for the second edition of the Behala Art Fest was conceptualized in the context of "the new citizenship thrust, [[Revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir|the abrogation of the special status of Kashmir]], [[Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020|the plight of migrant workers during the lockdown and the contentious farm laws]]".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Behala street art festival: A heap of shoes leaves behind a haunting footprint |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/calcutta/behala-street-art-festival-a-heap-of-shoes-leaves-behind-a-haunting-footprint/cid/1806089 |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref> She curated ''[https://khojstudios.org/programme/ifa-curatorial-program/#:~:text=Tracing%20a%20Human%20Trail%3A%20Metaphors,and%20later%20moved%20to%20Delhi. Tracing a Human Trail: Metaphors of the Frontiers]'' at [[KHOJ (arts organization)|Khoj]], New Delhi (2010–'11),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Curatorship Program 2010 |url=https://khojstudios.org/programme/curatorship-program-2010/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Khoj |language=en-US}}</ref> for the first curatorial residency programme in the country,<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=India Foundation for the Arts ~ Quarterly Newsletter |url=https://indiaifa.org/pdf/newsletter/edition18/index.html |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=indiaifa.org |archive-date=5 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105175044/https://indiaifa.org/pdf/newsletter/edition18/index.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> juried by [[Geeta Kapur]] and [[Anita Dube]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Curatorship Program 2010 |url=https://khojstudios.org/programme/curatorship-program-2010/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Khoj |language=en-US}}</ref> Her commercial shows include ''Whose History? Which Stories?'' ((2012)'', Shrine Empire, New Delhi)'' which explores how "The natural human urge to connect with each other through myths, helps in identifying the patterns of thought. It is also an attempt to trace the patterns, tendencies and future moorings of visual art through its current traits,".<ref name="Singh">{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ayesha |date=2012-12-21 |title=When art bridges every distance |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2012/Dec/23/when-art-bridges-every-distance-436265.html |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> ''Facets of a People'' was curated for [https://map.sahapedia.org/article/OED-Gallery/3483 Gallery OED, Kochi], (2009) orbiting around the portrayal of the vast expanse of a collective psyche featured the work of [[Rajan Krishnan]], T. M.Azis among others.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-05-15 |title=Portraits of many artists |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2009/Jun/19/portraits-of-many-artists-60127.html |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2009-06-15 |title=Portraits that open 'windows to the soul' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/ |access-date=2024-02-05 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Though her earliest curatorial ventures took place in the commercial galleries, Surai has always shown a preponderance of curating exhibitions in the [[public sphere]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=K |first=Surekha |date=6 May 2008 |title=Through a curator's eyes |work=Expresso, Kochi, The New Indian Express |pages=1}}</ref>

=== Writings ===
Oindrilla Maity Surai writes in Bangla and English. ''Bangla Boier Drishtijagat O Vidyasagarer Bhavna'', an essay on [[Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar]], was published by [[Ananda Publishers]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Maity Surai |first=Oindrilla |title= জন্মদ্বিশতবর্ষে বিদ্যাসাগর |date=September 2020 |series=বাংলা বইয়ের দৃষ্টিজগত ও বিদ্যাসাগর |publisher=Ananda Publishers |isbn=978-81-946903-8-2 |editor-last=Bhowmik |editor-first=Dwijendra |location=Kolkata, India |publication-date=September 2020 |pages=164–192 |language=bn |trans-title=Janmadwishatabarshe Vidyasagar}}</ref>[https://www.anandapub.in/book-details/3952] Her essay, ''[https://partitionstudiesquarterly.org/article/socio-spatial-dialectics-and-the-right-to-the-city/ Socio-Spatial Dialectics and the Right to the City]'' on the practices of Bengali visual artists with a history of the Partition has been brought out by the [https://partitionstudiesquarterly.org/ Partition Studies Quarterly]. Among her translational work, ''An Answer to Today's Crisis: A Leninist View'' by [[Slavoj Žižek]] in Bangla was published by ''Swaraantar''.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Maity Surai |first=Oindrilla |date=July 2022 |title=Ajker Sankater Sankat O Ekti Leninio Samadhan |journal=Swaraantar |volume=Monsoon |issue=2}}</ref> Very recently, [[Sangbad Pratidin]] has featured one of her essays, [https://robbar.in/mixed-bag/can-practice-of-art-in-durgapuja-be-called-public-art/ ''দুর্গাপুজোর শিল্প-সমারোহ আদৌ কি পাবলিক-আর্ট''?] on the making of art in the realm of Durga Puja on its digital portal, Robbar.in. Two of her essays, [https://robbar.in/mini-series/annada-munshi-commercial-art-and-post-colonial-modernity/ বিজ্ঞাপন শিল্প, উত্তর আধুনিকতা ও অন্নদার 'মুন্সীয়ানা'] and [https://robbar.in/book-review/rediscovering-history-through-miss-indubalas-scrapbook/ ''ইন্দুবালার খেরোর খাতা''] featuring in the same digital portal, center around decolonization through modern Indian advertisements and decolnization through epistemic shift, respectively. She has also written on art and culture for children.<ref name=":0" /> Maity is a regular contributor to Take on Art magazine.[https://takeonartmagazine.com/authors/oindrilla-maity/]

=== Documentary Film ===
[[commons:File:নোনা_জলের_দিনলিপি_-_Nona_Joler_Dinolipi.webm|Nona Joler Dinolipi]] (2025) which archives the beliefs, practices and interviews of the Bakkhali coastal poets' community, Samudra Janala, is Maity's first ever documentary film, co-directed with Saikat Surai.

== Education ==
Surai graduated in Art History from the [[Rabindra Bharati University]], Kolkata.<ref name=":0" /> She has a doctoral degree in Culture Studies from the Department of Culture Studies, [[Visva-Bharati University|Visva-Bharati]], Santiniketan (2022). She has graduated from the [[Gwangju Biennale]] International Curatorial Course (2012)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Contributors |url=https://partitionstudiesquarterly.org/contributors/ |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=Partition Studies |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Awards and grants ==
Surai is the first recipient of the [https://www.praf.in/awards Art ScribesAward] (2011) from India for her writings on visual arts<ref name="Singh"/> and was subsequently invited by the [https://koreankulture.com/en/item/gwangju-museum-of-art/ Gwangju Metropolitan City Museum of Art, Gwangju, South Korea] for the first research residency under their [http://www.koreanartistproject.com/eng_event.art?method=boardView&brd_reg_no=242 Asian Curators' Exchange Program].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Korean Artist Project |url=http://www.koreanartistproject.com/eng_event.art?method=boardView&brd_reg_no=242 |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=www.koreanartistproject.com}}</ref> She was also a participant of the first curatorial residency at Khoj International Artists Association, New Delhi, supported by the India Foundation for the Arts, Bengaluru (2010).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-08-28 |title=Course Work |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/course-work/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4" />

== References ==

<references />

== External links ==
* [https://bartamanpatrika.com/detailNews.php?cID=12&nID=515211&P=5&fbclid=IwAR1RdVA6vCjA8_V1souLbNbq7PqdxB1Es8BfILpSGf0SiS1Wn3_0Ik6-82U]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v;]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFYZS3vvRJg]
* [https://www.anandabazar.com/video/art-makers-and-historians-of-kolkata-organize-art-show-on-the-model-of-biennale-dgtl/cid/1488691]
* [https://partitionstudiesquarterly.org/article/socio-spatial-dialectics-and-the-right-to-the-city/]
* [https://www.anandabazar.com/culture/book-reviews/review-of-a-book-written-on-ishwar-chandra-vidyasagar-by-arun-bandyopadhyay-1.1207735 Review. Janmadwishatabarshe Vidyasagar]

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Mil Mi-4

2026-02-17T04:38:47Z

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{{Short description|Soviet transport helicopter}}

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|caption=Mil Mi-4 at [[Prague Aviation Museum, Kbely|Prague Aviation Museum]]
|type=[[Transport helicopter]]
|manufacturer=[[Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant]]
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|first_flight=3 June 1952
|introduction=[[1953 in aviation|1953]]
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|status=Limited Service; [[North Korean Air Force]]
|primary_user=[[Soviet Air Force]]
|more_users=[[Indian Air Force]] [[Polish Air Force]] [[Royal Afghan Air Force]]
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The '''Mil Mi-4''' ([[USAF]]/DoD reporting name '''"Type 36"''',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.designation-systems.net/non-us/soviet.html#_DOD_Type |title=Designations of Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft and Missiles |publisher=Designation-systems.net |date=2008-01-18 |access-date=2012-10-28}}</ref> [[NATO]] reporting name '''"Hound"''')<ref name=":0">''[[iarchive:janesallworldsai6364fran/mode/2up|Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1963-1964]]'', p. 303</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date= 28 February 2024|title=Mil Mi-4 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #207 – Palm Springs Air Museum |url=https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/mil-mi-4-warbird-wednesday-episode-207/ |access-date=1 July 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Culhane |first=Kevin V. |date=1977 |title=The Soviet Attack Helicopter |url=https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/ADA067345.pdf |website=[[Defense Technical Information Center]] (DTIC) |publisher=U.S. Army Institute for Advanced Russian and East European Studies}}</ref> is a [[Soviet transport]] [[helicopter]] that served in both military and civilian roles.

==Design and development==
The Mi-4 was designed in response to the American [[H-19 Chickasaw]] and the deployment of U.S. helicopters during the [[Korean War]]. While the Mi-4 strongly resembles the H-19 Chickasaw in general layout, including the innovative engine position in front of the cockpit, it is a larger helicopter, able to lift more weight and built in larger numbers. The first model entered service in 1953. The helicopter was first displayed to the outside world in 1952 at the Soviet Aviation Day in [[Tushino Airfield]].

==Operational history==
The Mi-4 transport helicopter laid the groundwork of Soviet Army Aviation. It was widely used both in the armed forces and in Soviet civil aviation, and for several decades remained the main type of helicopter in the inventory of the [[Soviet Armed Forces]] and of the Civil Air Fleet. The Mi-4 went out of service with the development of the [[Mil Mi-8|Mi-8]]. It is no longer used by the Russian Air Force, though it remained in service in some countries as a utility helicopter or as a military transport a while longer. [[Albania]] was thought to be the final country using the helicopter, and by 2005 all were out of service. The Mi-4 played a very important role in the [[Bangladesh liberation war]] of 1971. The Mi-4 was the workhorse of the [[Indian Air Force]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Galleries/Aircraft/Vintage/Helicopters/Mi4/|title=Indian Air Force Gallery :: Mil Mi-4 - Bharat Rakshak|website=Bharat Rakshak|language=en-US|access-date=2017-11-05}}</ref> covering the medium lift role at the time. A highly successful heli-borne operation, the [[Meghna Heli Bridge]], using Mi-4s helped the Indian Army's 57 Mountain Division clear the [[Meghna River]]. The helilift of a battalion of Indian troops to the outskirts of [[Sylhet]] was the first heli-borne operation of the Indian army.

Much like the [[Bell UH-1 Iroquois|UH-1 Huey]], after it was gradually phased out of military service, it was used in various domestic roles: search and rescue, firefighting, polar expeditioning, construction site cargo helicopter, commercial flights and many others.<ref name="globalsecurity.org">{{cite web |author=John Pike |title=Mi-4 HOUND (MIL) |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/mi-4.htm |access-date=2012-10-28 |publisher=Globalsecurity.org}}</ref>

An official video of a North Korean Air Force combat flying skills competition released in 2014 shows that the Mi-4 is still in limited service in North Korea.<ref name=":1" /><ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/p0yNcM4kV6g Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20141011221659/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0yNcM4kV6g Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0yNcM4kV6g| title = 朝鲜空军飞行技术大赛 North Korea Air Force combat flying skills contest | website=[[YouTube]]| date = 15 May 2014 }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

==Variants==
;V-12
:Prototype. Designation reused for the [[Mil Mi-12|Mi-12]].
;Mi-4 (NATO – Hound-A)
:Basic production version.
;Mi-4A
:Assault transport helicopter.
;Mi-4AV
:Armed versions based on the Mi-4A. V for Vooruzhenniy (Armed). Mi-4A with additional armament. Modification of 1967 had weapons complex K-4V, included four 9М17М ATGM "Phalanga" and 96 57-mm NAR S-5M in six blocks UB-16-57U (or six 100-kg bombs or four 250-kg bombs or tanks with an incendiary substance); 185 helicopters were converted to Mi-4AV.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Craft19963.htm|title=Миль Ми-4|website=aviadejavu.ru|access-date=2017-10-19}}</ref>
;Mi-4GF
:Factory designation for demilitarised Mi-4 for use in the Civil Air Fleet.
;Mi-4L ''Lyukes''
:Six-seat VIP transport version, sometimes converted into an air ambulance helicopter.
;Mi-4VL
:Fire-fighting version of Mi-4L.
;Mi-4M (NATO – Hound-C)
:Anti-submarine warfare helicopter with searching radar station SPRS-1 ("Kurs-M"), hydroacoustic station "Baku", additional fuel tank and rescue boat with operator in under-fuselage gun turret.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://modelgrad.com/akl-201707-aviacollection-2017-7-mil-mi-4-hound-military-and-civil-transport-helicopter.html|title=AKL-201707 AviaCollection 2017/7 Mil Mi-4 Hound Military and Civil Transport Helicopter|website=modelgrad.com|language=en|access-date=2017-10-19}}</ref><ref name="Миль Ми-4М">{{Cite web|url=http://www.airwar.ru/enc/sh/mi4m.html|title=Миль Ми-4М|website=www.airwar.ru|access-date=2017-10-19}}</ref>
;Mi-4ME
:Export modification of Mi-4M.<ref name="Миль Ми-4М"/>
;Mi-4VM
:Slightly modified version of Mi-4M, differed by some avionics system.<ref name="aviadejavu.ru">{{Cite web|url=http://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Craft22112.htm|title=Миль Ми-4М|website=aviadejavu.ru|access-date=2017-10-19}}</ref>
;Mi-4MR
:Upgraded version of Mi-4VM with the searching radar station "Rubin-V" instead of "Kurs-M".<ref name="aviadejavu.ru"/>
;Mi-4P / Mi-4VP
:Civil transport helicopter, with accommodation for between 8 and 11 passengers, plus eight stretchers and a medical attendant for air ambulance duties. It has square windows compared to the circular windows of the military versions.<ref name=":0" />
;Mi-4PL (NATO – Hound-B)
:Anti-submarine warfare helicopter.
;Mi-4PS
:SAR version.
;Mi-4S Salon
:VIP transport helicopter.
;Mi-4Skh
:Multi-role agricultural helicopter, with a large chemical container in the main cabin. Also used as a fire-fighting helicopter.
;Mi-4T
:Major military production version, equipped with a large diameter main rotor and bulged windows.
;Mi-4VM (VM-12)
:Anti-submarine warfare helicopter.
;Mi-4BT
:Minesweeper with floats.
;Mi-4RI
:Mi-4M equipped with the Rion experimental sonar.
;Mi-4MT
:Torpedo-carrying ASW attack (killer) aircraft derived from Mi-4M.
;Mi-4MU
:Attack helicopter.
;Mi-4MO
:Search helicopter with Oka sonar.
;Mi-4MS
:Search helicopter with Soora infra-red sensor.
;Mi-4FV (Mi-4KV)
:Photographic and guidance helicopter.
;Mi-4Schch
:"Polar version" of Mi-4FV for working at the Soviet Arctic and Antarctic research stations.
;Mi-4SP
:Special rescue modification.
;Mi-4PG
:Experimental version equipped with an external load sling system.
;Mi-4SV
:Mi-4 with improved heat insulation for working in the Far North.
;Mi-4N "Filin" (Horned owl)
:Experimental reconnaissance version intended for night-time use.
;Mi-4KK (Mi-4VKP)
:Mobile command post.
;Mi-4KU (Mi-4VPU)
:Mobile command post for controlling Air Force units.
;Mi-4U
:Target-designator version carrying the Oospekh (Success) system.
;Mi-4GR
:Mi-4 fitted with Grebeshok-3 (Haircomb-3) wide-range panoramic detection and relay radar.
;Mi-4TARK
:TV-equipped artillery reconnaissance and spotting helicopter.
;Mi-4MK (Mi-4PP)
:ECM version.
;Mi-4UM
:Radio-controlled target drone version.
;[[Harbin Z-5]]
:Chinese military transport helicopter. Chinese production version.
;[[Harbin Z-6]]
:Prototype turbine powered version of the Z-5, no production undertaken.
;Xuanfeng
:Chinese civil transport helicopter. Chinese production version.

;Unnamed Variants

*Mi-4 minelayer version produced by converting troop-carrier helicopters.
*Mi-4 modified for transporting and laying gas pipelines.
*Mi-4 with Panorama 360 cin camera system produced by conversion.
*Mi-4 with the Pristavka (Add-on) radio equipment developed in 1957 for guidance of remote-controlled reconnaissance balloons.
*Mi-4s used as testbeds. Apart from the above-mentioned versions, the Mi-4 and Mi-4A were widely used as testbeds of various kinds for testing subassemblies and systems of future aircraft, as well as equipment for other branches of industry.

==Operators==
;{{AFG}}
* [[Afghan Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 575">{{cite web | title = Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 575| url = http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1971/1971%20-%202085.html| access-date = 2013-04-03}}</ref>
[[File:Mi-4 Riga.jpg|thumb|right|MI-4 in Riga aviation museum]]
;{{ALB}}
* [[Albanian Air Force]] - Seven Mi-4As were acquired from the Soviet Union between 1957 and 1958. One was lost in an accident. After diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union were severed, the Albanians received the Z-5, an identical model.<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 575"/> As of 2026, all Mi-4 and Z-5 have been retired from Albanian Air Force service.<ref name="World Air Forces 2026">{{cite report |last=Hoyle |first=Craig |year=2025 |title=World Air Forces 2026 |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/download?ac=113841 |access-date=7 January 2026 |publisher=[[FlightGlobal]] }}</ref>
;{{DZA}}
* [[Algerian Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 575"/>
;{{flag|Bangladesh}}
* [[Bangladesh Air Force]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1981/1981%20-%202499.html|title= Military Helicopter Market 1981 pg. 321|publisher= flightglobal.com |access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref>
;{{flagicon|People's Republic of Bulgaria}} [[People's Republic of Bulgaria]]
*[[Bulgarian Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 575"/>
*[[Bulgarian Navy]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1975/1975%20-%201653.html|title= Military Helicopter Market 1975 pg. 293|publisher= flightglobal.com |access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref>
;{{CAM}}
* [[Cambodian Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 576">{{cite web | title = Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 576 | url = http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1971/1971%20-%202086.html| access-date = 2013-04-03}}</ref>
;{{CHN}}
*[[People's Liberation Army Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 576"/>
;{{CUB}}
In 1961 and 1974, 85 Mi-4 Hound A were imported<ref>https://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/americas/cuba/Cuba-af-Mi4.htm</ref>
*[[Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces#Cuban Revolutionary Air and Air Defense Force|Revolutionary Armed Forces]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 576"/>
;{{CZS}}
* [[Czechoslovak Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 576"/>
[[File:Mil mi-4fi.jpg|thumb|200px|Mil Mi-4 of the Finnish Air Force]]
;{{DDR}}
*[[Air Forces of the National People's Army|East German Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 577">{{cite web | title = Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 577 | url = http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1971/1971%20-%202091.html | access-date = 2013-04-03}}</ref>
*[[Volksmarine|East German Navy]]<ref name=meyer>Meyer, Manfred. ''Mi-1 und Mi-4 - die ersten Hubschrauber'', "Fliegerrevue" Nr. 9/1999, p.55-59 (in German)</ref>
* [[Deutsche Lufthansa (East Germany)|Lufthansa]]<ref name=meyer/>
* [[Interflug]]<ref name=meyer/>
;{{EGY}}
* [[Egyptian Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 577"/>
;{{FIN}}
* [[Finnish Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 577"/>
[[File:Mil Mi-4 Szolnok 2010 01.jpg|right|thumb|A Hungarian Mi-4]]
;{{flagicon|HPR}} [[Hungarian People's Republic]]
* [[Hungarian Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 578">{{cite web | title = Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 578 | url = http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1971/1971%20-%202092.html| access-date = 2013-04-03}}</ref>
;{{IND}}
* [[Indian Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 578"/>
India inducted the Mi-4 helicopter in the early 1960s, forming the backbone of its initial rotary-wing capability. It was acquired amidst geopolitical shifts and was later joined by the Mi-8 and other types, leading to a mixed-fleet scenario.<ref>{{cite web |last=Gupta |first=Anchit |title=The Accidental Fleet of the IAF |url=https://iafhistory.in/2024/03/27/the-accidental-fleet-of-the-iaf/ |website=IAFHistory |date=27 March 2024 |access-date=5 May 2025}}</ref>
;{{IDN}}
* [[Indonesian Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 578"/>
* [[Indonesian Army]]<ref name="Facebook Burung besi 737">{{cite web | title = Daffa Athaya's picture |website = [[Facebook]]| url = https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1880082252121122&set=p.1880082252121122&type=3&theater| access-date = 2019-02-25}}</ref>
;{{IRQ}}
* [[Iraqi Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 578"/>
;{{flag|Khmer Republic}}
* [[Khmer Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 576"/>
;{{flagdeco|Laos|1952}} [[Kingdom of Laos|Laos]]
* [[Royal Lao Air Force]]<ref name="Morrison, 1995 p. 102">Conboy and Morrison, ''Shadow War: The CIA's Secret War in Laos'' (1995), p. 102 (Notes 2, 9).</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/aa-eastasia/laos/laos-af2-all-time.htm|title=Royal Lao Air Force Aircraft Types|work=aeroflight.co.uk|access-date=19 December 2016}}</ref>
;{{LAO}}
* [[Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force]]<ref name="Morrison, 1995 p. 102"/>
;{{MLI}}
*[[Military of Mali#Mali Air Force|Mali Air Force]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1975/1975%20-%201679.html|title= Military Helicopter Market 1975 Force Aerienne du Mali|publisher= flightglobal.com |access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref>
;{{MGL}}
*[[Mongolian People's Air Force|Mongolian Air Force]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1971/1971%20-%202093.html|title= Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 579 |publisher= flightglobal.com |access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref>
;{{PRK}}
*[[North Korean Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1975 pg. 304">{{cite web | title = Military Helicopter Market 1975 pg. 304| url = http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1975/1975%20-%201678.html| access-date = 2013-04-03}}</ref>
;{{flagicon|PPR}} [[Polish People's Republic]]
*[[Polish Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 580">{{cite web | title = Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 580 | url = http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1971/1971%20-%202094.html| access-date = 2013-04-03}}</ref>
*[[Polish Navy]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 580"/>
;{{flagicon|RSR}} [[Socialist Republic of Romania]]
*[[Romanian Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 580"/>
;{{SOM}}
* [[Somali Air Corps]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1981/1981%20-%202544.html|title= Military Helicopter Market 1981 pg. 372|publisher= flightglobal.com |access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref>
;{{USSR}}
*[[Aeroflot]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1972/1972%20-%202045.html|title= Military Helicopter Market 1972 pg. 202|publisher= flightglobal.com |access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref>
*[[Soviet Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 580"/>
*[[Soviet Navy]]<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1981/1981%20-%202546.html|title= Military Helicopter Market 1981 pg. 374|publisher= flightglobal.com |access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref>
;{{SUD}}
* [[Sudanese Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 580"/>
;{{SYR}}
* [[Syrian Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 581">{{cite web | title = Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 581 | url = http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1971/1971%20-%202097.html| access-date = 2013-04-03}}</ref>
;{{VIE}}
* [[Vietnam People's Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 581"/>
;{{flag|North Yemen}}
* North [[Yemen Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1971 pg. 581"/>
[[File:Helikopter SFRJ MI-4.jpg|right|thumb|A Mil Mi-4 at [[Belgrade Aviation Museum]]]]
;{{YUG}}
* [[SFR Yugoslav Air Force|Yugoslav Air Force]]<ref name=" Military Helicopter Market 1975 pg. 304"/>

==Specifications (Mi-4A)==
[[File:MIL Mi-4 HOUND.png|thumb|Mil Mi-4 3-view drawing]]
{{Aircraft specs
|ref=www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/mi-4-specs.htm
|prime units?=met

|crew=1 or 2
|capacity=16 troops or up to {{cvt|1600|kg|0}} of cargo
|length m=16.8
|length note=
|height m=4.4
|height note=
|empty weight kg=5100
|empty weight note=
|gross weight kg=7150
|gross weight note=
|max takeoff weight kg=7550
|max takeoff weight note=
|fuel capacity=
|more general=

|eng1 number=1
|eng1 name=[[Shvetsov ASh-82V]]
|eng1 type=14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
|eng1 kw=1250
|eng1 note=

|rot number=1
|rot dia m=21
|rot area sqm=346.4
|rot area note=

|max speed kmh=185
|max speed note=
|cruise speed kmh=
|cruise speed note=
|never exceed speed kmh=
|never exceed speed note=
|range km=500
|range note=
|combat range km=
|combat range note=
|ferry range km=
|ferry range note=
|endurance=
|ceiling m=5500
|ceiling note=
|climb rate ms=
|climb rate note=
|time to altitude=
|disk loading kg/m2=41
|disk loading note=
|fuel consumption kg/km=
|power/mass={{cvt|0.21|kW/kg}}
|more performance=

|avionics=
}}

==See also==
{{aircontent
|related=
* [[Harbin Z-5]]
|similar aircraft=
* [[Sikorsky H-19]]
* [[Sikorsky H-34]]
* [[Westland Wessex]]
|lists=
*[[List of most-produced rotorcraft]]
}}

==Notes==
{{Reflist}}

==References==
*Bill Gunston, ''An Illustrated Guide to Military Helicopters'', Salamander Books Ltd, London 1981. {{ISBN|978-0861011100}}
*Bob Ogden, ''Aviation Museums and Collections of The Rest of the World'', UK: Air-Britain 2008. {{ISBN|978-0-85130-394-9}}
*Kenneth Conboy with James Morrison, ''Shadow War: The CIA's Secret War in Laos'', Boulder CO: Paladin Press, 1995. {{ISBN|978-1-58160-535-8}}
*{{cite journal|title=Pentagon Over the Islands: The Thirty-Year History of Indonesian Military Aviation|journal=Air Enthusiast Quarterly |date=n.d. |issue=2 |pages=154–162 |issn=0143-5450}}

==External links==
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Aha Naa Pellanta (TV series)

2026-02-05T22:24:06Z

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{{Short description|2022 Indian romantic comedy drama series}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Aha Na Pellanta poster 2022.PNG
| caption =
| genre = [[Romantic comedy]] [[Drama (film and television)|Drama]]
| creator = [[Sheik Dawood G.]] Tamada Media
| based_on =
| writer = Kalyan Raghav Pasapula
| screenplay = Sheik Dawood G.
| director = [[Sanjeev Reddy]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
*[[Raj Tarun]]
*[[Shivani Rajashekar]]
*[[Harsha Vardhan]]
*[[Aamani]]
*[[Posani Krishna Murali]]
*[[Mohammad Ali Baig]]
*[[Madhunandan]]
*[[Raghu Karumanchi]]
}}
| music = [[Judah Sandhy]]
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes =
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer =
| producer = Rahul Tamada Saideep Reddy Borra
| location =
| cinematography = [[Nagesh Banell]] Ashkar Ali
| editor = Madhu Reddy
| runtime =
| company = Tamada Media
| network = [[ZEE5]]
| released = {{Start date|2022|11|17}}
}}

'''''Aha Naa Pellanta''''' is a 2022 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[streaming television]] series directed by [[Sanjeev Reddy]] and produced by Surya Rahul Tamada under the Tamada Media banner.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=2022-11-11 |title=ZEE5 announces Telugu original series ‘Aha Na Pellanta’ |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/zee5-announces-telugu-original-series-aha-na-pellanta-11668134385608.html |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113063014/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/zee5-announces-telugu-original-series-aha-na-pellanta-11668134385608.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It stars [[Raj Tarun]] and [[Shivani Rajashekar|Shivani Rajashekhar]] in lead roles,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-05 |title=EXCLUSIVE: అమ్మా, నాన్నలతో తప్పకుండా ఓ సినిమా తీస్తా.. వచ్చే ఏడాది మిస్ ఇండియా పోటీలకు వెళతా : శివాని రాజశేఖర్ (Shivani Rajashekar) |url=https://telugu.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusive-tollywood-actress-shivani-rajashekar-speaks-about-zee-5-web-series-aha-na-pellanta-and-more-3278 |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=PINKVILLA |language=te |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113063014/https://telugu.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusive-tollywood-actress-shivani-rajashekar-speaks-about-zee-5-web-series-aha-na-pellanta-and-more-3278 |url-status=live }}</ref> while [[Aamani]], [[Harsha Vardhan]], and Getup Srinu in supporting roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raj Tarun to make his web debut with ZEE5's original Aha Naa Pellanta |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/raj-tarun-to-make-his-web-debut-with-zee5s-original-aha-naa-pellanta/c8134b89aa24 |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113064517/https://www.ottplay.com/news/raj-tarun-to-make-his-web-debut-with-zee5s-original-aha-naa-pellanta/c8134b89aa24 |url-status=live }}</ref> Set in the backdrop of [[Rajahmundry|Rajamundry]], the series is a comical narrative of a groom, isolated by the bride on their wedding day.<ref name=":3" /> The series was released on [[ZEE5]] on 17 November 2022.<ref name=":4" />

== Plot ==
This eight-episode series centres on a bride who escapes with her ex-boyfriend and leaves the groom waiting in the mandap.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2022-04-04 |title=Aha Naa Pellanta: రాజ్ తరుణ్ డిజిటల్ ఎంట్రీ.. శివాత్మిక జంటగా వెబ్ సిరీస్! |url=https://10tv.in/latest/raj-tarun-web-series-debut-with-aha-naa-pellanta-with-sivathmika-rajasekhar-403428.html |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=[[10TV]] |language=te |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113063035/https://10tv.in/latest/raj-tarun-web-series-debut-with-aha-naa-pellanta-with-sivathmika-rajasekhar-403428.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The story unfolds when this guy decides to take revenge. The series is a humorous take on revenge and an irrational oath which changes the protagonist's fate forever.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-11-05 |title=ZEE5 launches title track of Telugu romedy original series ‘Aha Na Pellanta’ |url=https://telanganatoday.com/zee5-launches-title-track-of-telugu-romedy-original-series-aha-na-pellanta |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-11-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111153231/https://telanganatoday.com/zee5-launches-title-track-of-telugu-romedy-original-series-aha-na-pellanta |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Raj Tarun]] as Seenu<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2022-11-07 |title=EXCLUSIVE: నటనలో సెంచరీలు ఉండాలే కానీ.. బౌండరీలు ఎందుకు ? : రాజ్ తరుణ్ (Raj Tarun) |url=https://telugu.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusive-tollywood-actor-raj-tarun-talks-about-his-first-web-series-aha-na-pellanta-this-web-series-streaming-on-zee5-3306 |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=te |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113063045/https://telugu.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusive-tollywood-actor-raj-tarun-talks-about-his-first-web-series-aha-na-pellanta-this-web-series-streaming-on-zee5-3306 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Shivani Rajashekar]] as Maha<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2022-06-15 |title=డిజిటల్ తెరపై రాజ్ తరుణ్, శివానీ రాజశేఖర్ పెళ్ళంట |url=https://telugu.abplive.com/entertainment/ott-webseries/raj-tarun-s-digital-debut-series-gets-classic-title-aha-naa-pellanta-in-which-shivani-rajasekhar-playing-female-lead-will-stream-on-zee-5-37696 |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=[[ABP News]] |language=te |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113063047/https://telugu.abplive.com/entertainment/ott-webseries/raj-tarun-s-digital-debut-series-gets-classic-title-aha-naa-pellanta-in-which-shivani-rajasekhar-playing-female-lead-will-stream-on-zee-5-37696 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Harsha Vardhan]] as No Ball Narayana, Seenu's father
* [[Aamani]] as Susheela, Seenu's mother
* [[Posani Krishna Murali]] as Mahendra, Sudha's father
* [[Mohammad Ali Baig]] as Mr. K, terrorist
* Vadlamani Srinivas as Praveen Kumar, Maha's father
* [[Raghu Karumanchi]] as C.I
* [[Madhunandan]] as Vasanth, Maha's ex-fiance and Anu's husband
* Dipali Sharma as Sudha, Seenu's ex-fiance
* Hanu Reddy as Maha's brother and Sudha's husband
* Kritika Singh as Sreeja, Seenu's childhood friend
* [[Thagubothu Ramesh]] as Barber Diwakar
* [[Getup Srinu]] as Neighbour Seenu
* Badram as Broker Perayya
* [[Rajkumar Kasireddy]] as Donga Gopal
* Ravi Siva Teja as Das, Seenu's bestfriend
* Trishool Jeethuri as Bala, Seenu's bestfriend
* Dorababu as Murali
* Warangal Vandana as Anu, Maha's bestfriend
* Rajsekhar Aningi as Sreeja's father
* Rakesh Rachakonda as Village Friend

== Release ==
In early 2022, [[ZEE5]] announced a slate of Telugu series and films, with ''Aha Naa Pellanta'' being one of them, scheduled for a release on 17 November 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Aha Naa Pellanta Web Series: రాజ్‌త‌రుణ్‌, శివాని రాజ‌శేఖ‌ర్ అహ నా పెళ్ళంట వెబ్‌సిరీస్ స్ట్రీమింగ్ డేట్ ఇదే |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/aha-naa-pellanta-web-series-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-this-raj-tarun-romantic-drama-series-121668338506877.html |access-date=13 November 2022 |publisher=Hindustan Times Telugu |archive-date=16 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116114032/https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/aha-naa-pellanta-web-series-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-this-raj-tarun-romantic-drama-series-121668338506877.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-09 |title=Streaming platform ZEE5 announces slate of over 80 titles for 2022 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/streaming-platform-zee5-announces-slate-of-over-80-titles-for-2022/article65397369.ece |access-date=2022-11-13 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=2022-11-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111153534/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/streaming-platform-zee5-announces-slate-of-over-80-titles-for-2022/article65397369.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-11 |title=OTT platform Zee5 announces 2022 lineup including Taj, Kashmir Files, Jhund, Pitchers 2, Tripling, Nilamellam Ratham |url=https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/ott-platform-zee5-announces-2022-lineup-including-taj-kashmir-files-jhund-pitchers-2-tripling-nilamellam-ratham-71652259246196.html |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=HT Tech |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113064611/https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/ott-platform-zee5-announces-2022-lineup-including-taj-kashmir-files-jhund-pitchers-2-tripling-nilamellam-ratham-71652259246196.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

The makers unveiled the first look teaser through social media platforms on 31 October 2022<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-31 |title=Aha Naa Pellanta Teaser: From No to Yes |url=https://filmyfocus.com/aha-naa-pellanta-teaser-from-no-to-yes/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=Filmy Focus |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113063110/https://filmyfocus.com/aha-naa-pellanta-teaser-from-no-to-yes/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and an official trailer on 4 November 2022 which begins with the introduction of Srinu’s (Raj Tarun) family. As Srinu agrees for marriage, his parents (played by Harsha Vardhan and Amani) fix the match with a girl in the same town.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aha Na Pellanta OTT release date: When and where to watch Raj Tarun's web series |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/aha-na-pellanta-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-raj-tarun-shivani-rajashekars-dramedy-online/fe59f76a9f632 |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113063118/https://www.ottplay.com/news/aha-na-pellanta-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-raj-tarun-shivani-rajashekars-dramedy-online/fe59f76a9f632 |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, on the wedding day, the bride escapes with her boyfriend.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-04 |title=Aha Naa Pellanta Trailer: Revolves Around Srinu's Love Life |url=https://filmyfocus.com/aha-naa-pellanta-trailer-revolves-around-srinus-love-life/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=Filmy Focus |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113063109/https://filmyfocus.com/aha-naa-pellanta-trailer-revolves-around-srinus-love-life/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-04 |title=Aha Naa Pellanta Trailer:పెళ్లి పీటలు మీద పెళ్లి ఆగిపోతే ఆ పెళ్ళికొడుకు బాధ ఎలా ఉంటుందో తెలుసా..? |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/aha-naa-pellanta-trailer-out-258885.html |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=[[NTV (Telugu)]] |language=te-IN |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113063112/https://ntvtelugu.com/movie-news/aha-naa-pellanta-trailer-out-258885.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

The title track for ''Aha Naa Pellanta'' was released on 5 November 2022.<ref name=":0" />

=== Home media ===
The streaming rights for Aha Naa Pellanta were acquired by ZEE5.<ref name=":1" />

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.zee5.com/web-series/details/aha-na-pellanta/0-6-4z5245891 ''Aha Naa Pellanta''] on [[ZEE5]]
* {{IMDb title|23321516}}

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Ireland women's cricket team record by opponent

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The [[Ireland women's cricket team]] represents [[Ireland]] in international [[women's cricket]]. Cricket in Ireland is organised on an [[All-Ireland]] basis, meaning the Irish women's cricket team represents both [[Northern Ireland]] and the [[Republic of Ireland]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Everything you need to know about women's cricket in Ireland |url=https://femalecricket.com/women-cricket-news/8394-everything-you-need-to-know-about-womens-cricket-in-ireland.html |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=Female Cricket |language=en-US |publication-date=2019-12-29 |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416055515/https://femalecricket.com/women-cricket-news/8394-everything-you-need-to-know-about-womens-cricket-in-ireland.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The team is a [[List of International Cricket Council members#Full members|full member]] of the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC), being governed by [[Cricket Ireland]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brief History of Irish Cricket |url=https://www.cricketireland.ie/about/history |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=Cricket Ireland |archive-date=15 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415102332/https://www.cricketireland.ie/about/history |url-status=live }}</ref>

The Irish women's team played their first-ever [[Women's One Day International]] (WODI) match on 28 June 1987, [[Australian women's cricket team in Ireland in 1987|against Australia in a bilateral series]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of WODI matches played by Ireland |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Teams/0/826/Womens_ODI_Matches.html |url-access=subscription |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=CricketArchive |language=en-US}}</ref> They participated in the [[Women's Cricket World Cup]] for the first time in the [[1988 Women's Cricket World Cup|1988 edition]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=From inaugural edition in 1973 to Lord's final in 2017, a brief history of Women's Cricket World Cup |url=https://scroll.in/field/1017800/from-inaugural-edition-in-1973-to-lords-final-in-2017-a-brief-history-of-womens-cricket-world-cup |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=Scroll.in |language=en-US |publication-date=2022-02-20 |archive-date=31 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240331133548/https://scroll.in/field/1017800/from-inaugural-edition-in-1973-to-lords-final-in-2017-a-brief-history-of-womens-cricket-world-cup |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Women's World Cup - Ireland Women Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} Series results |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/series_results.html?id=68&team=2285&type=trophy |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Ireland got their first WODI win on 30 November 1988, beating the [[Netherlands women's national cricket team|Netherlands]] by 86 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Team records {{!}} Women's One-Day Internationals {{!}} Matches won by Ireland Women |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=9;filter=advanced;orderby=start;result=1;team=2285;team_view=bowl;template=results;type=team;view=results |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=15 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415164650/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=9;filter=advanced;orderby=start;result=1;team=2285;team_view=bowl;template=results;type=team;view=results |url-status=live }}</ref> As of March 2024, they have played 173 WODIs against fourteen different opponents, resulting in 49 victories and 116 defeats for an overall winning percentage of 29.81.<ref name="WODI result summary">{{cite web |title=Records / Women's One Day Internationals / Team Records / Results Summary |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283304.html |access-date=2023-04-15 |work=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226013445/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283304.html |url-status=live }}</ref> They have the fifth most defeats of any team in this format.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Team records {{!}} Women's One-Day Internationals {{!}} Most Defeats |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=9;filter=advanced;orderby=lost;template=results;type=team |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=19 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219104951/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=9;filter=advanced;orderby=lost;template=results;type=team |url-status=live }}</ref> They have played their highest number of matches against the Netherlands (25).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Team records {{!}} Women's One Day Internationals {{!}} View by opposition team {{!}} Ordered by matches played |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=9;filter=advanced;orderby=matches;team=2285;template=results;type=team;view=opposition |access-date=16 April 2023 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=15 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415164650/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=9;filter=advanced;orderby=matches;team=2285;template=results;type=team;view=opposition |url-status=live }}</ref> They have been most successful against the same team, winning 23 WODI matches against them.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Playing Record for Ireland in WODIs |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/Ireland/Womens_ODI/Team/Playing_Record.html |access-date=2023-04-15 |url-access=subscription |website=CricketArchive |archive-date=15 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415164650/https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/Ireland/Womens_ODI/Team/Playing_Record.html |url-status=live }}</ref> They have also recorded the highest number of wins (4) against the Netherlands in the Women's Cricket World Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Women's World Cup - Ireland Women {{!}} Results summary |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=68&team=2285&type=trophy |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Ireland have lost 18 out of their 20 WODI matches against [[South Africa women's national cricket team|South Africa]], the highest number of defeats for Ireland against any team in the format.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Team records {{!}} Women's One-Day Internationals {{!}} View by opposition team {{!}} Ordered by matches lost |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=9;filter=advanced;orderby=lost;team=2285;template=results;type=team;view=opposition |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=15 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415170053/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=9;filter=advanced;orderby=lost;team=2285;template=results;type=team;view=opposition |url-status=live }}</ref>

Ireland made their debut in [[Women's Test cricket]] on 30 July 2001 against [[Pakistan women's national cricket team|Pakistan]], winning the match by an innings and 54 runs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nicholson |first=Raf |date=2018-05-09 |title=Remember when Ireland played their first Test? |url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1144569/remember-when-ireland-played-their-first-test |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=The Cricket Monthly |language=en |archive-date=15 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215144116/https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1144569/remember-when-ireland-played-their-first-test |url-status=live }}</ref> In April 2021 the Ireland women's cricket team was awarded permanent Test status by the ICC along with all full member women' teams,<ref>{{cite news |date=1 April 2021 |title=The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board and Committee meetings have concluded following a series of virtual conference calls |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/the-international-cricket-council-icc-board-and-committee-meetings-have-concluded-following-a-series-of-virtual-conference-calls |access-date=1 April 2021 |publisher=ICC |archive-date=31 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240331123328/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/the-international-cricket-council-icc-board-and-committee-meetings-have-concluded-following-a-series-of-virtual-conference-calls |url-status=live }}</ref> despite the match with Pakistan being Ireland's only Test match.<ref>{{cite web |title=Along with history, Ireland look to make a big first impression |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/along-with-history-ireland-look-to-make-a-big-first-impression |access-date=10 May 2018 |work=International Cricket Council |date=10 May 2018 |archive-date=31 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240331123330/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/along-with-history-ireland-look-to-make-a-big-first-impression |url-status=live }}</ref>

Ireland women's team competed in the [[Short form cricket|short form of international cricket]] for the first time in 2008, when they played against the [[West Indies women's cricket team|West Indies]] in a [[West Indies women's cricket team in England, Ireland and the Netherlands in 2008#Only T20I|one-off Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I)]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of WT20I matches played by Ireland |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/Ireland/Womens_International_Twenty20/Team/List_of_Matches.html |url-access=subscription |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=CricketArchive |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416091255/https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/Ireland/Womens_International_Twenty20/Team/List_of_Matches.html |url-status=live }}</ref> They have played a total of 115 WT20I matches, recording 45 wins and 69 defeats for an overall winning percentage of 39.47.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Records {{!}} Women's Twenty20 Internationals {{!}} Team records {{!}} Results summary |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283303.html |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=18 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418072428/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/283303.html |url-status=live }}</ref> They have been the second most unsuccessful team in the format among the full member teams, both in terms of matches won as well as winning percentage.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Team records {{!}} Women's Twenty20 Internationals {{!}} Full member teams {{!}} View overall figures {{!}} Ordered by matches won |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=10;filter=advanced;orderby=won;orderbyad=reverse;spanmax1=16+Apr+2023;spanval1=span;team=1026;team=1863;team=2285;team=2614;team=289;team=3022;team=3379;team=3672;team=3867;team=4203;team=4240;template=results;type=team |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416091305/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=10;filter=advanced;orderby=won;orderbyad=reverse;spanmax1=16+Apr+2023;spanval1=span;team=1026;team=1863;team=2285;team=2614;team=289;team=3022;team=3379;team=3672;team=3867;team=4203;team=4240;template=results;type=team |url-status=live }}</ref> Ireland have met with Pakistan on the highest number of occasions in WT20Is, playing 19 times against them.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Team records {{!}} Women's Twenty20 Internationals {{!}} View by opposition {{!}} Ordered by matches played |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=10;filter=advanced;orderby=matches;team=2285;template=results;type=team;view=opposition |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416095118/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=10;filter=advanced;orderby=matches;team=2285;template=results;type=team;view=opposition |url-status=live }}</ref> They have recorded the highest number of wins (13) against the Netherlands in the format.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Playing record for Ireland in Women's Twenty20 International matches |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/Ireland/Womens_International_Twenty20/Team/Playing_Record.html |url-access=subscription |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=CricketArchive |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416095118/https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Records/Ireland/Womens_International_Twenty20/Team/Playing_Record.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Among the full member countries, they have defeated Zimbabwe most often (6 times).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Most Matches won by Ireland against full member teams |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=10;filter=advanced;opposition=1026;opposition=1863;opposition=2614;opposition=289;opposition=3022;opposition=3379;opposition=3672;opposition=3867;opposition=4203;opposition=4240;orderby=won;team=2285;template=results;type=team;view=opposition |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=8 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308135056/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=10;filter=advanced;opposition=1026;opposition=1863;opposition=2614;opposition=289;opposition=3022;opposition=3379;opposition=3672;opposition=3867;opposition=4203;opposition=4240;orderby=won;team=2285;template=results;type=team;view=opposition |url-status=live }}</ref> Pakistan is the team against whom Ireland have suffered the most defeats, losing 15 times against them.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Team records {{!}} Women's Twenty20 Internationals {{!}} View by opposition team {{!}} Ordered by matches lost |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=10;filter=advanced;orderby=lost;team=2285;template=results;type=team;view=opposition |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416095119/https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=10;filter=advanced;orderby=lost;team=2285;template=results;type=team;view=opposition |url-status=live }}</ref> Ireland have taken part in four editions of the [[ICC Women's T20 World Cup]], losing all of the 17 matches they played against nine different opponents, to become the most unsuccessful team in the championship.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Records / Women's T20 World Cup / Results summary |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?id=136&type=trophy |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

== Key ==
{|
| valign="top" style="width:50%" |
* '''M''' – Denotes the number of matches played
* '''W''' – Denotes the number of wins for Ireland against the listed opponent
* '''L''' – Denotes the number of losses for Ireland against the listed opponent
* '''T''' – Denotes the number of [[Result (cricket)#Tie|ties]] between Ireland and the listed opponent
* '''D''' – Denotes the number of [[Result (cricket)#Draw|draws]] between Ireland and the listed opponent
* '''NR''' – Denotes the number of [[Result (cricket)#No result|no results]] between Ireland and the listed opponent
* '''Tie+W''' – Number of matches tied and then won in a [[tiebreaker]] such as a [[bowl-out]] or [[Super Over]]
| valign="top" style="width:50%" |
* '''Tie+L''' – Number of matches tied and then lost in a [[tiebreaker]] such as a [[bowl-out]] or [[Super Over]]
* '''Win%''' – Win percentage (in ODI and T20I cricket, a tie counts as half a win, and no results are disregarded)
* '''Loss%''' – Loss percentage
* '''Draw%''' – Draw percentage
* '''First''' – Year of the first match between Ireland and the listed opponent
* '''Last''' – Year of the latest match between Ireland and the listed opponent
|}
== Test cricket ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center"
|+Ireland women's Test cricket record by opponent<ref>{{Cite web |title=Records / Ireland women / Test matches / Results summary |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=8&id=2285&type=team |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
! scope="col" |Opponent
! scope="col" |M
! scope="col" |W
! scope="col" |L
! scope="col" |D
! scope="col" |Win%
! scope="col" |Loss%
! scope="col" |Draw%
! scope="col" |First
! scope="col" |Last
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|PAK}}
|1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 100.00 || 0.00 || 0.00 || 2001 || 2001
|-
|- class="sortbottom"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" |'''Total'''
|'''1'''|| '''1'''|| '''0''' || '''0'''|| '''100.00''' || '''0.00'''|| '''0.00''' || '''2001'''|| '''2001'''
|}
== One Day International ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center"
|+Ireland women's One Day International record by opponent<ref>{{Cite web |title=Records / Ireland Women / One Day Internationals / Results summary |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=9&id=2285&type=team |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
! scope="col" |Opponent
! scope="col" |M
! scope="col" |W
! scope="col" |L
! scope="col" |T
! scope="col" |NR
! scope="col" |Win%
! scope="col" |First
! scope="col" |Last
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|Australia}}
|17 || 0 || 17 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 1987 || 2023
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|BAN}}
|6 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 2 || 25.00 || 2011 || 2017
|-
! scope="row" |{{Crw|DEN}}
| 7|| 6|| 1|| 0|| 0|| 85.71|| 1989||1999
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|England}}
|17 || 1 || 16 || 0 || 0 || 5.88 || 1988 || 2010
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|India}}
|12 || 0 || 12 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 1993 || 2017
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|JAP}}
|1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00 || 2003 || 2003
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|Netherlands}}
|25 || 23 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 92.00 || 1988||2022
|-
! scope="row" |{{Crw|NZ}}
| 20|| 0|| 18|| 0|| 2|| 0.00|| 1988||2018
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|Pakistan}}
|21 || 6 || 15 || 0 || 0 || 28.57 || 1997 || 2022
|-
! scope="row" |{{Crw|SCO}}
| 5|| 4|| 1|| 0|| 0|| 80.00|| 2001||2023
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|South Africa}}
|20 || 1 || 18 || 0 || 1 || 5.26 || 1997 || 2022
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|Sri Lanka}}
|4 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 0.00 || 2000 || 2017
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|West Indies}}
|11 || 1 || 9 || 0 || 1 || 10.00 || 1993 || 2021
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|ZIM}}
|7 || 5 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 78.57 || 2021 || 2024
|-
|- class="sortbottom"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" |'''Total'''
|'''173'''|| '''49'''|| '''116'''|| '''1'''|| '''7'''|| '''29.81''' || '''1987''' || '''2024'''
|}
== Twenty20 International ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center"
|+Ireland women's Twenty20 International record by opponent<ref>{{Cite web |title=Records / Ireland Women / Twenty20 International / Results summary |url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/team/results_summary.html?class=10&id=2285&type=team |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
! scope="col" |Opponent
! scope="col" |M
! scope="col" |W
! scope="col" |L
! scope="col" |T
! scope="col" |Tie+W
! scope="col" |Tie+L
! scope="col" |NR
! scope="col" |Win%
! scope="col" |First
! scope="col" |Last
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|Australia}}
|8 || 0 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 2014 || 2022
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|Bangladesh}}
|11 || 3 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 27.27 || 2012 || 2022
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|England}}
|2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 2012 || 2023
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|France}}
|1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00 || 2021 || 2021
|-
! scope="row" |{{Crw|GER}}
|1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00 || 2021 || 2021
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|India}}
|2 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 2018 || 2023
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|NAM}}
|1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00 || 2019 || 2019
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|NED}}
|15 || 13 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 92.85 || 2009 || 2023
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|NZ}}
|4 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 2014 || 2018
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|Pakistan}}
|19 || 4 || 15 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 21.05 || 2009 || 2023
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|PNG}}
|2 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00 || 2018 || 2019
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|SCO}}
|13 || 9 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 69.23 || 2018 || 2023
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|South Africa}}
|13 || 2 || 11 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 15.38 || 2008 || 2022
|-
! scope="row" |{{Crw|SL}}
|3 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 2010 || 2016
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|Thailand}}
|4 || 1 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 25.00 || 2018 || 2019
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|Uganda}}
|1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00 || 2018 || 2018
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|USA}}
|1 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00 || 2022 || 2022
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|West Indies}}
|8 || 0 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.00 || 2008 || 2023
|-
! scope="row" |{{crw|Zimbabwe}}
|6 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 100.00 || 2022 || 2024
|- class="sortbottom"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" |'''Total'''
|'''115''' || '''45'''|| '''69'''|| '''0''' || '''0'''|| '''0'''|| '''1'''|| '''39.47'''|| '''2008''' || '''2024'''
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{Ireland women's cricket team}}
{{Women's cricket team records by opponent}}
[[Category:Ireland cricket-related lists]]
[[Category:Ireland women's cricket team]]
[[Category:Cricket records and statistics]]

NES High School

2026-01-22T15:57:07Z

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{{citation style|date=November 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox university
|name = NES High School and Jr.College, Bhandup
|image =
|city = {{flag icon|India}}[[Mumbai]]
|state = [[Maharashtra]]
|country = [[India]]
|affiliations = [[Secondary School Certificate|SSC]], [[Higher Secondary (School) Certificate|HSC]]
|campus = National school marg, bhandup west, Mumbai-400078
|established = 14 April 1963
|president = Dr.R Varadarajan
|director = Dr. Balasubramanian V.
|website = NA
}}

'''National Education Society's High School and Junior College''' is commonly known as NES High School, which is located in suburb of [[Mumbai]], in [[Bhandup]]. It is the first institute of National Education Trust. The school was established on 14 April 1963, by the President of the school Dr. R Varadarajan. The school is affiliated to [[Secondary School Certificate|SSC]] and [[Higher Secondary (School) Certificate|HSC]] board.

== Academic programs ==
*Pre-primary
*Primary
*Secondary school
*Junior College for Science, Arts and Commerce.

==The Times NIE==
The school is the active member of The Times : NIE Students which is under [[The Times of India]] group, where the news about various schools is provided.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Sources==
* [https://archive.today/20130412000256/http://mobiletoi.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=13&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIM&mydateHid=08-09-2010&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Mumbai&edname=&articleid=Ar01305&publabel=TOI ]
* {{cite web|url=http://m.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?Page=article&sectname=CITY%20-%20Briefs&sectid=35&contentid=20110423201104211435382998dfc7552 |title=Mumbai Mirror - Mumbai Mirror |publisher=M.mumbaimirror.com |date=2011-04-23 |accessdate=2013-11-10}}
* {{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Young-minds-explore-the-world-of-science/articleshow/18784243.cms |title=Young minds explore the world of science|newspaper=The Times of India |date=2013-03-04 |accessdate=2013-11-10}}

[[Category:High schools and secondary schools in Mumbai]]
[[Category:1963 establishments in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1963]]

P.V.R. Raja

2026-01-21T02:46:12Z

Vikidge: new initial info basic info!

{{Short description|Indian composer and musician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2023}}
{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = PVR Raja
| image = PVR Raja in 2025.jpg
| caption = PVR Raja in 2025
| image_size = 260px
| background =
| birth_name = Penumatsa Venkata Ramaraju
| alias = PVR Raja Short films Maestro Ilaiyaraaja of Short films
| birth_place = [[Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh]], India
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1985|6|1}}
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Musician]]|[[Composer|Film composer]]|[[Music Director]]}}
| website = {{URL|pvrraja.com}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Ramya Miryala|2025}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Filmi]]|[[Indian classical music|Indian classical]]|[[world music]]}}
| instrument = {{hlist|[[Vocals]]|[[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]|[[guitar]]}}
| years_active = 2005 – present
| label = {{Unbulleted list|[[Saregama]]|[[Sony Music India]]|[[Aditya Music]]|[[Times Music]]|[[Madhura Audio]]|[[Anand Audio]]|[[Lahari Music]]|[[Sony Music]]}}
| discography = [[P.V.R. Raja discography]]
}}
'''Penumatsa Venkata Ramaraju''' (born 1 June 1985), known professionally as '''PVR Raja''',<ref name="TOIBIR"/> is an Indian music composer, record producer, songwriter and guitarist who works in [[Telugu cinema]]. He is nicknamed "Short films Maestro" and "Ilaiyaraaja of Short films".<ref name="OTT"/><ref name="TNIE"/><ref name="PYNR">{{cite news |title=Adding life to director's vision through music |url=https://pynr.in/adding-life-to-directors-vision-through-music/ |access-date=20 February 2023 |publisher=the pioneer}}</ref> He initially composed music for over 250 [[Short film]]s and [[Independent film]]s.

Raja has composed music for the films ''[[Vitamin She (2020 film)|Vitamin She]]'' (2020),<ref>{{cite web |title=Vitamin She Movie Review |url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/movies/vitamin-she-movie-review-and-jayashankar-says-about-misusing-of-phone-pk-706604.html |website=telugu.news18 |date=30 December 2020 |publisher=CNN-News18 |access-date=30 December 2020}}</ref> ''[[Black (2022 film)|Black]]'' (2022) and ''[[Madhi (2022 film)|Madhi]]'' (2022).<ref>{{cite news |title=Madhi Movie Review : An emotionally stirring romantic drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/madhi/movie-review/95431433.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=10 November 2022}}</ref> He won the [[Andhra Pradesh]] state award in the guitar category at the 2011 [[National Youth Festival (India)]]. Raja entered the ''India Book of Records'' for composing the most number of short [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films.<ref name="TNIE2">{{cite web |title=Trailblazing talent |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2023/jul/25/trailblazing-talent-music-composer-pvr-raja-in-the-india-book-of-records-2024-2598133.html |website=newindianexpress |publisher=The New Indian Express |access-date=25 July 2023}}</ref><ref name="sakshi">{{cite news |title=PVR Raja: షార్ట్‌ ఫిలిమ్స్‌లో ఆస్కార్‌ అవార్డే లక్ష్యం |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/pvr-raja-music-composer-vizianagaram-aims-oscar-short-films-1468751 |access-date=6 July 2022 |agency=Jagati Publications Ltd |publisher=Sakshi}}</ref><ref name="Etv">{{cite web |title=Music Director PVR Raja : లఘుచిత్రాల ఇళయరాజా.. ఈ పీవీఆర్ రాజా |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/telugu/telangana/city/hyderabad/short-films-music-director-pvr-raja-about-his-musical-journey/ts20220201105711967 |website=Etv Bharat |publisher=ETV Networks |access-date=1 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=మ్యూజిక్ కోసం మేకప్ |url=https://www.v6velugu.com/music-director-pvr-raja-talking-about-his-life-journey |access-date=8 December 2021 |agency=VIL Media Pvt. Ltd. |publisher=V6 Velugu}}</ref><ref name="Nava Telangana">{{cite news |title='షార్ట్‌ ఫిల్మ్‌ మాస్ట్రో' పీవీఆర్‌ రాజా |url=https://m.navatelangana.com/Vizag-Fest-Article/josh/1121483 |access-date=19 December 2021 |publisher=Nava Telangana |archive-date=25 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225173932/https://m.navatelangana.com/Vizag-Fest-Article/josh/1121483 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="samayam">{{cite web |title='మరో ప్రపంచం'తో వస్తోన్న ఉత్తరాంధ్ర సంగీత దర్శకుడు పీవీఆర్ రాజా |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/music-composer-pvr-raja-new-film-maro-prapancham-will-be-released-this-summer/articleshow/97829392.cms |website=telugu.samayam.com |publisher=The Times Of India |access-date=11 February 2023}}</ref>

== Early life ==
PVR Raja was born as Penumatsa Venkata Ramaraju on 1 June 1985 to Penumatsa Chandra Sekhar Raju and Penumatsa Satyavathi in [[Vizianagaram]], Andhra Pradesh. His father Chandra Sekhar Raju worked as the Police Head Constable and Raja's elder sister is Dhanalakshmi, younger sister is Sridevi and younger brother is Manikanta Raju.<ref name="zindhagi"/>

He completed his elementary education from ''R.C.M. St. Anthony's High School'', intermediate school from ''M.S.N. Degree College'' and undergraduate degree from ''A.G.L. College''.<ref name="zindhagi"/> He completed Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor's Degree from [[Andhra University]] in 2005 and studied music at [[Maharajah's Government College of Music and Dance]]. He worked as a music teacher before becoming a music composer.<ref name="samayam"/><ref name="Etv"/><ref name="the hans india">{{cite news |title=From introvert to International Book of Records |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/featured/sunday-hans/from-introvert-to-international-book-of-records-725808 |access-date=22 January 2022 |agency=Hyderabad Media House Ltd |publisher=The Hans India}}</ref><ref name="TOI2">{{cite news |title=#BehindTheCamera: Music director PVR Raja: RP Patnaik provided me with shelter and food during my struggling days |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/behindthecamera-music-director-pvr-raja-rp-patnaik-provided-me-with-shelter-and-food-during-my-struggling-days/articleshow/88502462.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=28 December 2021 |access-date=28 December 2021}}</ref>

Raja worked as a music teacher in [[Hyderabad]] Hindu Public School, Shraddha Centre For Special Education, Shalom Music School, Symphony Academy of Music and St. Alphonsa's High School.<ref name="HOH">{{cite web |title=STRIKING THE RIGHT CHORDS |url=https://humansofhyderabad.co.in/striking-the-right-chords/ |website=humansofhyderabad.co.in |publisher=Humans Of Hyderabad |access-date=21 October 2023}}</ref><ref name="sakshi"/><ref name="zindhagi"/>

== Career ==
Raja made his debut as a music director with the short film ''Arya 3'' produced by [[Puri Jagannadh]] own production company [[Vaishno Academy]]. He provided the background score for the film ''1 Hour'' produced by actress and politician [[Roja Selvamani]].<ref name="Sakshi2">{{cite news |title=ఒకే ఏడాదిలో ఏడుసార్లు బెస్ట్‌ మ్యూజిక్‌ డైరెక్టర్‌గా అవార్డులు అతని సొంతం |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/short-film-music-director-inspirational-story-vizianagaram-1468778?fbclid=IwAR20U0iszMV1m-tfAbfVnfunsFEjPb8w28o1zwHXm3Ybd4UYBZ-UDUseAxQ |access-date=6 July 2022 |agency=Jagati Publications Ltd |publisher=Sakshi}}</ref> Raja composed music for the movie ''Atma Rama Ananda Ramana'' produced by [[Annapurna College of Film and Media]] and streaming on [[aha (streaming service)|aha]].<ref name="Navatelangana2">{{cite news |title=షార్ట్ ఫిల్మ్ మాస్ట్రో పీవీఆర్ రాజా |url=https://epaper.navatelangana.com/Home/FullPage?eid=1&edate=14%2F08%2F2022&pgid=6118&fbclid=IwAR0KmTZgdYHgkwQ29ZPBEAHgyvOVzOD-W6RKjWaJugYRCP79QgA2R5b2Ou4 |access-date=14 August 2022 |agency=Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) |publisher=Nava Telangana}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Raja makes his mark as a music director |url=https://epaper.telanganatoday.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=2381f815e08&fbclid=IwAR3PNCPAJvbE3RcnORhDOOmz0KwGI55z3XR9X293f3W8DYaoD0kWn70m-OQ |access-date=23 August 2022 |agency=Telangana Publications Pvt Ltd |publisher=Telangana Today}}</ref> He has predominantly composed music over 250 digital short films and Independent films from 2013 to present in English, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi languages.<ref name="sakshi"/><ref name="times">{{cite news |title=Music director PVR Raja completes a decade in the industry |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/music-director-pvr-raja-completes-a-decade-in-the-industry-plans-to-score-music-for-100-video-album-songs/articleshow/93374087.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |date=5 August 2022 |access-date=5 August 2022}}</ref>

Raja worked as music director for the short films under the own production and direction of actor and writer [[L. B. Sriram]].<ref name="sakshi"/> He composed music for [[ETV (Telugu)|ETV]] [[Dhee (TV series)|Dhee]] title winner Yashwanth Master's debut video album ''Dilantha Adhire''.<ref name="zindhagi"/><ref name="samayam"/><ref name="sakshi"/>

He won the first place in [[Andhra Pradesh|Andhra pradesh]] state level competitions for guitar category in [[National Youth Festival (India)|National Youth Festival]] 2011 organized by [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]], [[Government of India]].<ref name="times"/> His albums released in major record labels in India such as ''Vitamin She'' in [[Times Music]], ''Madhi'' in [[Aditya Music]]<ref name="TOIBIR">{{cite news |title=Happy birthday PVR Raja: From Vizianagaram to musical stardom, journey of the musician |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/happy-birthday-pvr-raja-from-vizianagaram-to-musical-stardom-journey-of-the-musician/photostory/100673234.cms?from=mdr |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=1 June 2023}}</ref> and ''Kaala Bhairava Ashtakam'' in [[Sony Music India]].<ref name="TNIE"/> In the year 2020, three films scored by PVR Raja won awards at the ''SparkOTT'' film contest organized by Indian film director [[Ram Gopal Varma]] himself.<ref name="sakshi"/><ref name="OTT"/> MR. Productions ''Okka Kshanam'' short film is Raja's 100th film as a composer.<ref name="HOH"/>

==Awards and nominations==
# 2005, 3rd position at [[Vizianagaram district]] level guitar category in [[National Youth Festival (India)|National Youth Festival]] Competition.<ref name="times"/><ref name="Navatelangana2"/><ref name="zindhagi"/>
# 2007, Top 18th place in [[7 Up]] ''Ooh La La La'' band hunt conducted by music director [[A. R. Rahman]].<ref name="Sakshi2"/><ref name="zindhagi">{{cite web |title=Introducing Music Director PVR Raja |url=https://zindhagi.com/introducing-music-director-pvr-raja/ |website=zindhagi.com |date=25 December 2021 |publisher=Zindhagi |access-date=25 December 2021 |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225165133/https://zindhagi.com/introducing-music-director-pvr-raja/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="sakshi"/>
# 2011, 1st position at [[Prakasam district]] level guitar category in ''National Youth Festival'' Competition.<ref name="times"/>
#2011, [[Andhra Pradesh]] state awardee in ''light music'' category at [[National Youth Festival (India)|National Youth Festival]], held in [[Hyderabad]].<ref name="Etv"/><ref name="times"/><ref name="zindhagi"/>
# 2011, 1st place at [[Andhra Pradesh]] state guitar category in [[National Youth Festival (India)|National Youth Festival]] competitions.<ref name="times"/>
# 2011, Nominated for the national level competitions guitar category in [[National Youth Festival (India)|National Youth Festival]] on behalf of [[Andhra Pradesh]] State.<ref name="Etv"/><ref name="times"/><ref name="Navatelangana2"/><ref name="zindhagi"/>
# 2013, Semi finalist in [[Hyderabad Times]] ''Fresh face 2013'' competitions.<ref name="OTT">{{cite web |title=PVR Raja: Meet the popular short film composer who's making a mark in Telugu cinema |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pvr-raja-meet-the-popular-short-film-composer-whos-making-a-mark-in-telugu-cinema/4e15d510a5852 |website=www.ottplay.com |publisher=OTT play |access-date=10 February 2023}}</ref><ref name="Navatelangana2"/>
# 2017, [[Telugu Association of North America|TANA]] International Telugu Short Film Awards best music director for ''Itlu Mee Laila'' short film.<ref name="Sakshi2"/><ref name="times"/><ref name="Navatelangana2"/><ref name="sakshi"/>
# 2020, Nominated in [[SIIMA]] short film awards for ''Antharardham'' for best music director category.<ref name="times"/><ref name="Sakshi2"/><ref name="TT">{{cite news |title=Music is way of life for this Hyderabad-based multi-talented musician |url=https://telanganatoday.com/music-is-way-of-life-for-this-hyderabad-based-multi-talented-musician |access-date=20 December 2021 |agency=Hyderabad Media House Ltd |publisher=Telangana Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=SIIMA Short Film Awards 2020 |url=https://twitter.com/siima/status/1321760429794717696?lang=en |website=siima |access-date=29 October 2020}}</ref><ref name="OTT"/><ref name="PYNR"/><ref name="sakshi"/><ref name="the hans india"/><ref name="Navatelangana2"/>
# 2023, Awarded by ''India Book of Records'' for Music composed by an individual for maximum short Telugu films.<ref name="IBR">{{cite web |title=Music composed by an individual for maximum short Telugu films |url=https://indiabookofrecords.in/music-composed-by-an-individual-for-maximum-short-telugu-films/ |website=indiabookofrecords.in |date=19 August 2023 |publisher=India Book Of Records |access-date=19 August 2023}}</ref>

== Discography ==
===Feature films===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Film
!Language
!
!Ref(s)
|-
|2017
|''[[Jandhyala Rasina Prema Katha]]''
|Telugu
|
|
|-
|2018
|''[[Mitti: Back to Roots]]''
|[[Hindi]]
|
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|2020
|''Samshayam''
|Telugu
|
|
|-
|''[[Vitamin She (2020 film)|Vitamin She]]''
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|2022
|''[[Madhi (2022 film)|Madhi]]''
|Telugu
|
|
|-
|''[[Black (2022 film)|Black]]''
|Telugu
|Background score only
|
|-
|2023
|''Maro Prapancham''
|Telugu
|
|<ref name="TNIE">{{cite news|title=Hitting a high note: Telugu music composer PVR Raja to compose 100 songs in 15 Indian languages |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2023/mar/05/hitting-a-high-notetelugu-music-composer-pvr-raja-to-compose-100-songs-in-15-indian-languages-2552483.html |access-date=5 March 2023 |agency=Express Publications (Madurai) Limited |publisher=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
|2025
|''1000 Words''
|Telugu
|
|<ref name="1000words">{{cite web |title=1000 Words teaser: The Arvind Krishna starrer is a soothing drama with great visuals|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/1000-words-teaser-the-arvind-krishna-starrer-is-a-soothing-drama-with-great-visuals/6a910d8e6e601 |website=www.ottplay.com |publisher=OTTplay |access-date=9 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Renu Desai: ఆ సినిమా చూసి కన్నీళ్లు పెట్టుకున్న రేణూ దేశాయ్ |url=https://zeenews.india.com/telugu/entertainment/emotional-climax-of-1000-words-movie-leaves-renu-desai-in-tears-vn-195904 |website=zeenews.india.com |publisher=Zee News |access-date=8 January 2025}}</ref>
|}

===Singles and album songs===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Album/Song Title
!Record label
!Language
!Notes
|-
|2018
|''I Said I Love You''
|[[Lahari Music]]
|English
|<ref>{{cite web | url = https://open.spotify.com/album/6K3nkyDoJufx8eZMEyfXD3 | title = I Said I Love You | access-date = 1 January 2018 | website = [[Spotify]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-said-i-love-you-single/1846770721 | title = I Said I Love You | access-date = 1 January 2018 | website = [[Apple Music]]}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|''Maaya''
|Carpediem Technology Systems Private Limited
|Telugu
|
|-
|2020
|''Dearuu Darlinguuu''
|[[Madhura Audio|Media6(India)Pvt.Ltd.]]
|Telugu
|
|-
|2021
|''Vennela Vacche Padhamani''
|ZEDXSTUDIO
|Telugu
|<ref>{{cite web | url = https://open.spotify.com/album/2gpgyWqXFGB2PUQk2j4ud5| title = Vennela Vacche Padhamani | access-date = 1 June 2021 | website = [[Spotify]]}}</ref>
|-
|2022
|''Neetho Nadichina''
|Mango Music
|Telugu
|
|-
|2022
|''Capture''
|[[Times Music]]
|Telugu
|
|-
|2023
|''Kaala Bhairava Ashtakam''
|[[Sony Music India]]
|[[Sanskrit]]
|
|-
|2023
|''Dosthi''
|[[Aditya Music]]
|Telugu
|
|-
|2023
|''Jai Shri Ram''
|[[Sony Music India]]
|Sanskrit
|
|}

===Short films===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Platform !! Language !! Ref(s)
|-
| 2014 || ''Arya 3'' || Filmy Time || Telugu || <ref name="OTT"/>
|-
| 2016|| ''Itlu Mee Laila'' || RunwayReel || Telugu ||
|-
| 2016 || ''One Hour'' || TeluguOne || Telugu ||
|-
| 2017 || ''Okka Kshanam'' || Subash Chandra || Telugu|| <ref name="OTT"/>
|-
| 2017|| ''Oopirilo Oopiriga'' || iQlikchannel || Telugu || <ref name="Etv"/>
|-
| 2019|| ''Antharartham'' || Subash Chandra || Telugu || <ref name="PYNR"/>
|-
| 2019|| ''Maa Bujjakka Great'' || L B Sriram || Telugu || <ref name="Etv"/>
|-
| 2019|| ''Swacha Bhaaratheeyudu''|| L B Sriram || Telugu || <ref name="Etv"/>
|-
| 2020 || ''Atma Rama Ananda Ramana'' || [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]] || Telugu || <ref name="OTT"/>
|-
| 2020|| ''Nuvvu Nenu Ee Kshanam'' || iQlikchannel || Telugu || <ref name="Etv"/>
|-
| 2020|| ''Roots'' || L B Sriram || Telugu || <ref name="Etv"/>
|}

===Independent films===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Platform !! Language !! Ref(s)
|-
| 2015 || ''Happy Ending'' || RunwayReel || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || <ref name="Etv"/>
|-
| 2015 || ''Advika'' || TeluguOne || Telugu || <ref name="Etv"/>
|-
| 2016 || ''Akasamantha Prema'' || RunwayReel || Telugu|| <ref name="Etv"/>
|-
| 2017 || ''Naa Seetha MahaLaxmi'' || TeluguOne || Telugu || <ref name="Etv"/>
|-
| 2018 || ''Pushpa Vilaapam'' || iQlikchannel || Telugu || <ref name="TT"/>
|-
| 2019 || ''Maaya'' || MX Player || Telugu || <ref name="OTT"/>
|-
| 2021 || ''Happy Married LIfe'' || 50mm Productions || [[Kannada]] || <ref name="Etv"/>
|-
| 2021 || ''Chai Kahani'' || MX Player || Telugu || <ref name="OTT"/>
|-
| 2022 || ''Capture'' || [[MX Player]] || Telugu ||
|-
|}
===Web series===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Platform !! Language !! Ref(s)
|-
| 2017|| ''Geetha Subramanyam'' || Wirally || Telugu || <ref name="zindhagi"/>
|-
|2017 || ''Michael Madan Kamaraju''|| Wirally || Telugu || <ref name="zindhagi"/>
|-
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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{{Wikiquote|P. V. R. Raja}}
*{{Official website|url=http://www.pvrraja.com}}
*{{IMDb name|14915418}}
*{{Facebook|penumatsa.venkat}}
*{{Instagram|pvrrajaofficial}}
*{{MusicBrainz artist|id=12eb5719-c364-4f6b-8156-6f2532a7eef0|name=PVR Raja}}
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[[Category:Film musicians from Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:People from Vizianagaram]]
[[Category:1985 births]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian composers]]
[[Category:Indian male film score composers]]

Kotananduru mandal

2026-01-13T05:56:14Z

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{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2019}}

{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kotananduru mandal
| settlement_type = [[Mandal]]
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[India]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kakinada district|Kakinada]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| official_name =
| area_total_km2 = 114.84
| mapframe = yes
| mapframe-point = none
}}

'''Kotananduru mandal''' is one of the 21 mandals in [[Kakinada district|Kakinada District]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. As per census 2011,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/subdistrict/4889-kotananduru-east-godavari-andhra-pradesh.html|title=Villages & Towns in Kotananduru Mandal of East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref> there are 14 villages.

== Demographics ==
Kotananduru Mandal total population of 48,512 as per the Census 2011 out of which 24,096 are males while 24,416 are females and the Average Sex Ratio of Kotananduru Mandal is 1,013. The total literacy rate of Kotananduru Mandal is 54.43%. The male literacy rate is 55.32% and the female literacy rate is 42.17%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.censusindia.co.in/subdistrict/kotananduru-mandal-east-godavari-andhra-pradesh-4889|title=Kotananduru Mandal Population, Religion, Caste East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh - Census India|website=www.censusindia.co.in}}</ref>

== Towns and villages ==

=== Villages ===

# Allipudi
# Bhimavarapukota
# Billananduru
# Boddavaram
# Indugapalle
# K. E. Chinnayyapalem
# Kakarapalle
# Kamatam Mallavaram
# Koppaka Agraharam
#[[Kotananduru]]
# Patha Kottam
# Kotha Kottam
# Lakshmi devi peta
# Surapurajupeta
# Appalarajupeta
# Thatipaka Jagan Nadha Nagaram
# K S Kothuru
# Timmarajupeta
# Sanagavaka

== See also ==

* [[List of mandals in Andhra Pradesh|jagannadhapuram]]

*[[List of mandals in Andhra Pradesh]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Kakinada district}}

[[Category:Mandals in Kakinada district]]
[[Category:Mandals in Andhra Pradesh]]

Ujjwal Nagar metro station

2025-12-19T18:04:44Z

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{{short description|Nagpur Metro's Orange Line metro station}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2023}}
{{Infobox station
| name = Ujjwal Nagar
| native_name =
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| symbol =
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| operator = [[Nagpur Metro]]
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'''Ujjwal Nagar''' is an elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the [[Orange Line (Nagpur Metro)|Orange Line]] of [[Nagpur Metro]] in the city of [[Nagpur]], Maharashtra. This serves the Manish Nagar, Besa, and Beltarodi areas of [[Nagpur]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=NEWLY OPENED NAGPUR METRO STATIONS FOR PUBLIC|url=https://www.punemetrorail.org/download/Newsletter/Newsletter_Apr_2021.pdf|access-date=26 November 2021|website=Pune Metro|publisher=Mahametro}}</ref> It was opened on 6 April 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Behl |first1=Manka |title=4 new Metro stations operational from today|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/4-new-metro-stations-operational-from-today/articleshow/81920428.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=25 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref> It is also known as Somalwada Metro Station.

The Metro Station has two entries and exits, the east one opens near Bajaj Motors, while the West one opens near Kabit Kinder Garden.

The station covers an area of 8,800 square meters.<ref name=":0" />

== Accessibility and connectivity ==
Ujjwal Nagar Metro station serves are a good stop for nearby areas like Manish Nagar, New Manish Nagar, Besa & Beltarodi.

Getting as autoriksha is more easy from east exit of metro station, near Bajaj Motors.

== Station layout ==
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|-
|valign=top|'''L1'''
|valign=top|Mezzanine
|valign=top|Fare control, station agent, Metro Card vending machines, crossover 
|-
|style="border-top:solid 1px grey;border-bottom:solid 1px grey;" width=50 rowspan=4 valign=top|'''L2'''
|style="border-top:solid 1px grey;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 2px black;text-align:center;" colspan=2|[[Side platform]] | Doors will open on the left {{access icon}}
|-
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px grey;" width=100|'''Platform 2''' '''Southbound'''
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px grey;" width=500|Towards → [[Khapri metro station|Khapri]] '''Next Station:''' [[Airport metro station (Nagpur)|Airport]]
|-
|'''Platform 1''' '''Northbound'''
|Towards ← [[Automotive Square metro station|Automotive Square]] '''Next Station:''' [[Jaiprakash Nagar metro station|Jaiprakash Nagar]]
|-
|style="border-top:solid 2px black;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 1px grey;" colspan=2 align=center|[[Side platform]] | Doors will open on the left {{access icon}}
|-
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px grey;" width=50 rowspan=2 valign=top|'''L2'''
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px grey;" width=100|
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px grey;" width=500|
|-
|}

==See also==
* [[Nagpur]]
* [[Maharashtra]]
* [[List of Nagpur Metro stations]]
* [[Urban rail transit in India#Rapid transit|Rapid transit in India]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Nagpur Metro navbox}}

[[Category:Nagpur Metro stations]]
[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 2021]]

Bou Kotha Kao

2025-12-08T04:15:31Z

Vikidge:

{{Short description|Bengali television series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2023}}
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| image = Bou Kotha Kao (TV serial) poster.png
| image_size =
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| caption =
| alt_name =
| genre = [[Drama (film and television)|Drama]] [[Television comedy|Comedy]] [[Romance film|Romance]]
| creator = [[Ravi Ojha Productions]]
| based_on =
| developer =
| story = [[Mitali Bhattacharya]] '''Dialogues''' [[Tathagata Mukherjee]]
| director = [[Tathagata Mukherjee]]
| creative_director =
| presenter =
| starring = [[Manali Dey]] [[Riju Biswas]] [[Moumita Gupta]]
| judges =
| voices = Title Track by Upaali Chatterjee
| narrated =
| theme_music_composer =
| opentheme =
| endtheme =
| composer = [[Chandan Roy Chowdhury]]
| country = India
| language = Bengali
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 913
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer =
| producer = Ravi Ojha
| editor =
| location = [[Kolkata]] [[Sikkim]]
| cinematography =
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| company = [[Ravi Ojha Productions]]
| channel = [[Star Jalsha]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=y|2009|01|05}}
| last_aired = {{End date|df=y|2012|01|14}}
| related = {{Plainlist|
* Star Studio
* [[Bodhu Kon Alo Laaglo Chokhe]]
* [[Gustakh Dil]]
}}
}}
'''''Bou Kotha Kao''''' ({{langx|bn|বউ কথা কও}}) is a television serial that aired on Bengali GEC [[Star Jalsha]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ibollytv.com/showmovie_info.php?movie_name=Bou%20Katha%20Kou |title=Watch Bou Katha Kou (Star Jalsha) Bengali TV Show Watch Online |access-date=2015-02-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203203457/http://www.ibollytv.com/showmovie_info.php?movie_name=Bou%20Katha%20Kou |archive-date=2015-02-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was produced by ''[[Ravi Ojha Productions]]'' and was directed by Tathagata Mukherjee. It starred [[Riju Biswas]] and [[Manali Dey]] in the lead roles, and [[Ridhima Ghosh]] (later replaced by [[Parno Mittra]]) as the 2nd Female Lead and also in a negative role. It was one of the most popular TV serials of Bengali television as well as [[Star Jalsha]] and it was a blockbuster serial. It ended in January 2012. Later it was remade in Hindi as [[Gustakh Dil]]. It was re-aired on Star Jalsha during lockdown period, due to COVID-19.{{fact|date=November 2023}}
This Show is 3rd time repeat telecast on Star Jalsha on 9 May 2024. (Mon - Sun 12.00Pm to 1.00pm)

==Plot==
''Bou Kotha Kao'' is the story of a simple village girl Mouri and a guy from the city Nikhil.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1131031/jsp/t2/story_17513905.jsp#.VNEKY6BhLcc |title=Crossover tv shows |access-date=2015-02-03 |archive-date=2015-02-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203204606/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1131031/jsp/t2/story_17513905.jsp#.VNEKY6BhLcc |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvshows.sulekha.com/bou-kotha-kou_on_star-jalsha-tv_home.htm|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20150204085527/http://tvshows.sulekha.com/bou-kotha-kou_on_star-jalsha-tv_home.htm|archive-date=2015-02-04|url-status=dead|title=Bou Kotha Kou Star Jalsha TV Program|Bou Kotha Kou TV Program Videos|Bou Kotha Kou TV Program Pictures & Stills|access-date=2015-02-03}}</ref> Nikhil is forcefully married to Mouri, but he is already in love with Neera and makes it very clear to Mouri that they will never share a husband–wife relationship. Nikhil's mother does not like Mouri anyway, and her sole agenda is to make life difficult for her. However, as days pass Nikhil starts falling in love with Mouri. But Nikhil's mother hates her and forces her to leave the house. Mouri puts up in a hostel and tutors Mili in order to earn a living. Mili's father Sagar Sen, a famous choreographer, helps Mouri to become a dancing sensation. Learning about her stardom, Nikhil's family welcomes Mouri back into their house and lives.

==Cast==
===Main===
* [[Riju Biswas]] as Nikhil Chowdhury
* [[Manali Dey]] as Mayurakshi Chowdhury / Mouri
* [[Ridhima Ghosh]] / [[Parno Mitra]] as Neera

===Recurring===
* [[Samrat Mukherji]] as Sagar Sen
* [[June Malia]] as Sagar's late wife
* [[Ashok Bhattacharya (actor)|Ashok Bhattacharya]] as Kamalesh, Samaresh & Swarna's father, Nikhil's paternal grandfather, head of Palashdanga village
* [[Debjani Chatterjee]] as Swarna- Nikhil's paternal aunt
* [[Pijush Ganguly]] as Swarna's husband
* [[Pradip Chakraborty]] as doctor cum priest of Palashdanga village
* [[Anusuya Majumdar]] as Niharika- Neelima's mother, Nikhil's maternal grandmother
* [[Kunal Padhi]] as Ronojoy- Nikhil's maternal uncle
* [[Rita Dutta Chakraborty]]- Nikhil's maternal aunt
* [[Kunal Mitra]] / [[Palash Mukherjee]] / [[Bimal Chakraborty]] as Kamalesh- Nolini & Nikhil's father
* [[Moumita Gupta]] as Neelima- Nolini, Akash & Nikhil's mother
*
* [[Biplab Das Gupta]] as Neera's father
* Unknown as Neera's mother
* [[Disha Ganguly]] as Ranjana
* [[Badshah Moitra]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mukherjee |first1=Amrita |title=Actor Badshah Moitra Owes His Success To His Experience In Theatre |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/culture/curtain-call/cid/482002 |work=www.telegraphindia.com |publisher=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]] |date=12 September 2010}}</ref> as Samaresh- Gunja and Rangan's father
* [[Rupa Rai Bhattacharya]] / [[Baisakhi Marjit]] as Samaresh's wife, Gunja and Rangan's mother
* [[Bidipta Chakraborty]] as Aparna - Samaresh's second wife, Gunja and Rangan's stepmother
* [[Anish Mukherjee]] as Rangan
* [[Komalnishad Mitra]] as Gunja
* [[Anindita Bose]] as Nalini
* [[Tathagata Mukherjee]] as Rudra
* [[Sourav Chatterjee]] as Sobuj- Nikhil's friend
* [[Ena Saha]] as Mahua- Mouri's younger sister
* Unknown as Sheuli- Mouri's youngest sister
* [[Subhadra Chakraborty]] as Bokul- Mouri's mother
* [[Milan Roy Choudhury]] as Girish- Mouri's father
* [[Rittika Sen|Rittwika Sen]] as Mili
* [[Sayak Chakraborty]] as Junior Artist
* [[Sohail Dutta]] as young Nikhil
* Unknown as young Akash (deceased)
* [[Ronnie Chakraborty]] as Nikhil's friend
* [[Vivaan Ghosh]] as Raktim

<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/bou/bou-katha-kou/tvi_2461/cast_crew/ |title=Cast and Crew - Movie |accessdate=2015-02-03 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203213601/http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/bou/bou-katha-kou/tvi_2461/cast_crew/ |archivedate=2015-02-03 }}</ref>

==Productions==
The show was produced by Ravi Ojha Productions. The show became very popular and it generated high TRPs like 4.2.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantvinfo.com/star-jalsha-trp-ratings/|title=Star Jalsha Eyeing Top Slot In West Bengal - TRP Ratings Of Bengla TV|date=6 February 2009 }}</ref> (which was very high in those times).In 2014, the soap was telecast once again on [[Jalsha Movies]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/small-screen-to-relaunch-bou-kotha-kou-and-behula/articleshow/30339793.cms|title=Small screen to relaunch Bou Kotha Kou and Behula - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

==Adaptations==
{| class="wikitable"
!style="background:LightSteelBlue;" |Language
!style="background:LightSteelBlue;" |Title
!style="background:LightSteelBlue;" |Original release
!style="background:LightSteelBlue;" |Network(s)
!style="background:LightSteelBlue;" |Last aired
!style="background:LightSteelBlue;" |Notes
|-
|[[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|''Bou Kotha Kao'' বৰ কথা কও
|5 January 2009
|[[Star Jalsha]]
|14 January 2012
|Original
|-
|[[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|''[[Man Udhan Varyache]]'' मन उधाण वाऱ्याचे
|27 July 2009
|[[Star Pravah]]
|1 October 2011
|rowspan="2"|Remake
|-
|[[Hindi]]
|''[[Gustakh Dil]]'' गुस्ताख दिल
|5 August 2013
|[[Life OK]]
|4 November 2014
|}

==Awards==
* Best Serial (Manthan Tele Cine Awards){{Citation needed|date=December 2020}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External Website==
* [http://www.hotstar.com/#!/star-jalsha-817/ Website]

[[Category:Bengali-language television programming in India]]
[[Category:2009 Indian television series debuts]]
[[Category:2012 Indian television series endings]]
[[Category:Star Jalsha original programming]]

The Lodhi

2025-12-03T20:37:32Z

Vikidge: adding first stub initial version.

{{Short description|Indian luxury hotel}}
{{Coord|28.59206|77.23827|display=title}}
[[File:Gol Gumbad (3545160603).jpg|The Lodhi in the background of [[Gol Gumbaz]]|thumb|right]]
'''The Lodhi''' is an Indian luxury hotel located in [[Lutyens' Delhi]]. The property is spread across seven acres near the [[Lodi Gardens]], which is at the centre of the Indian [[New Delhi|capital city]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Lodhi |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/india/delhi/new-delhi/hotels/the-lodhi-hotel/ |website=The Telegraph |date=29 September 2016}}</ref> It is one of the two Indian hotels among [[The Leading Hotels of the World]] (the other being [[The Imperial, New Delhi|The Imperial]]). The Lodhi is often ranked as one of the top hotels in India and Asia.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.lhw.com/hotel/Lodhi-New-Delhi-India|title=Lodhi, New Delhi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.lhw.com/get-inspired/new-hotels/hotel-stories/complete-escape-at-the-lodhi-new-delhi|title=Complete Escape at the Lodhi, New Delhi}}</ref> It is also known for its [[Indian Accent (restaurant)|Indian Accent]] restaurant.

== History ==
Originally known as Aman New Delhi, the hotel was owned and operated by the [[India Tourism Development Corporation]]. In early 2000s, [[Adrian Zecha]]-led [[Aman Resorts]] acquired the property and rebuilt it with the help of Australian architect [[Kerry Hill]]. In 2014, [[Delhi Land and Finance]] sold its entire stake with Aman Resorts save for the hotel. It rechristened it to The Lodhi.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vishal |first1=Anoothi |title=Can DLF turn around the fortunes of The Lodhi hotel? |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/hotels-/-restaurants/can-dlf-turn-around-the-fortunes-of-the-lodhi-hotel/articleshow/61799225.cms |website=The Economic Times}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of hotels in Delhi]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{url|https://www.thelodhi.com|The Lodhi Hotel (official site)}}

[[Category:Luxury hotels]]

List of Osmania University people

2025-09-03T05:32:17Z

Vikidge: started a article

{{Short description|none}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2015}}
{{Alumni|date=October 2013}}
This is a '''list of notable people related to the [[Osmania University]]'''. Excluded from this list are those people whose only connection with Osmania is that they were awarded an [[honorary degree]].

{{Dynamic list}}

== Arts ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Class
Year
!Degree
!College
!class="unsortable"|Notability
!class="unsortable"|References
|-
|[[Ananda Shankar Jayant]]
|
|
|
|classical dancer and a recipient of [[Padma Shri]] and [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]]
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramnath |first=Ambili |date=2019-03-28 |title=The different shades of Ananda Shankar Jayant |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/ananda-shankar-jayant-says-her-passion-for-dance-has-helped-her-take-on-the-odds-in-life-without-missing-a-beat/article26663498.ece |access-date=2022-09-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908201327/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/dance/ananda-shankar-jayant-says-her-passion-for-dance-has-helped-her-take-on-the-odds-in-life-without-missing-a-beat/article26663498.ece |archive-date=2022-09-08 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|[[Bholekar Srihari]]
|
|
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dubey |first=Palak |date=2018-08-24 |title=Pride of Telugus: Srihari, a great loss to art world |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/books-and-art/240818/pride-of-telugus-srihari-a-great-loss-to-art-world.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125135612/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/books-and-art/240818/pride-of-telugus-srihari-a-great-loss-to-art-world.html |archive-date=2022-01-25 |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Diana Hayden]]
|
|
|
|former [[Miss World]] and actress
|
|-
|[[J. D. Chakravarthy]]
|1986
|
|[[Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology|CBIT]]
|actor
|
|-
|[[Kader Khan]]
|
|
|
|actor and screenwriter
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cyril |first=Grace |title=Kader Khan had to sleep on empty stomach 3 days a week. The story, on Throwback Thursday |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/kader-khan-had-to-sleep-on-empty-stomach-3-days-a-week-the-story-on-throwback-thursday-1734108-2020-10-22 |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=India Today |date=22 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-30 |title=Multifaceted genius |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/other/obituary/article26119801.ece |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=frontline.thehindu.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Kandikonda]]
|
|
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Popular Tollywood lyricist Kandikonda is no more |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/mar/13/popular-tollywood-lyricist-kandikonda-is-no-more-2429485.html |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=The New Indian Express|date=13 March 2022 }}</ref>
|-
|[[Manasa Varanasi]]
|2018
|BE (CSE)
|[[Vasavi College of Engineering|Vasavi]]
|[[Femina Miss India|Miss India]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jaffer|first=Askari|date=2021-02-14|title=Hyderabad City beauty is Miss India-2020|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/life-style/hyderabad-city-beauty-is-miss-india-2020-671994|access-date=2021-04-05|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=हिंदी|first=क्विंट|date=2021-02-11|title=इंजीनियरिंग की स्टूडेंट हैं मिस इंडिया 2020 मानसा वाराणसी|url=https://hindi.thequint.com/entertainment/cinema/manasa-varanasi-crowned-femina-miss-india-2020|access-date=2021-04-05|website=TheQuint|language=hi}}</ref>
|-
|[[Nandamuri Balakrishna]]
|
|
|
|[[Cinema of India|Indian film]] actor, works in Telugu cinema
|<ref name="Nizam alumni">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/19/stories/2008021958240200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080304010048/http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/19/stories/2008021958240200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 March 2008|title=Nizam College fete from tomorrow|date=19 February 2008|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=1 October 2013}}</ref>
|-
|[[Neeraj Ghaywan]]
|2002
|BE (EE)
|[[Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology|CBIT]]
|film director
|
|-
|[[Nikhil Siddharth]]
|
|
|[[Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology|MJCET]]
|actor
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mubeenjazlaan|date=2020-02-05|title=Nikhil Siddharth Tollywood actor gets engaged to Girlfriend Pallavi » scrollsocial.in|url=https://www.scrollsocial.in/nikhil-siddharth-tollywood-actor-gets-engaged-to-girlfriend-pallavi/|access-date=2021-04-06|website=scrollsocial.in|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|[[Santosh Kumar (actor)|Santosh Kumar]]
|
|
|
|Pakistani film actor
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-11 |title=Santosh Kumar remembered on 37th death anniversary |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/410110/santosh-kumar-remembered-on-37th-death-anniversary/ |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=Daily Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|[[Sekhar Kammula]]
|1991
|
|[[Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology|CBIT]]
|film director
|
|-
|[[Shyam Benegal]]
|
|
|
|director and screenwriter, recipient of the [[Padma Bhushan]] in 1991
|<ref name="Nizam alumni" />
|}

==Business==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Class
Year
!class="unsortable"|Degree
!College
!class="unsortable"|Notability
!class="unsortable"|References
|-
|[[Karan Bilimoria, Baron Bilimoria|Karan Bilimoria]]
|1981
|B.Com.
|
|founder of [[Cobra Beer]]; Member of the [[House of Lords]]; seventh Chancellor of the [[University of Birmingham]]
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/05/lord-bilimoria.aspx|title=Lord Bilimoria appointed as Chancellor of the University of Birmingham|publisher=Birmingham University|accessdate=17 December 2014}}</ref>
|-
|[[Gunapati Venkata Krishna Reddy|G. V. K. Reddy]]
|
|
|
|GVK Group Chairman
|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-12-29/news/27659656_1_gvk-group-gv-krishna-reddy-entrepreneur|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101081150/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2009-12-29/news/27659656_1_gvk-group-gv-krishna-reddy-entrepreneur|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 November 2013|title=GV Krishna Reddy entrepreneur of the year|last=Hema Ramakrishnan|first=Deepika Amirapu|date=29 December 2009|newspaper=The Economic Times|accessdate=12 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/GVK-Reddy-many-firsts-to-his-credit/article15533922.ece|title=GVK Reddy: many firsts to his credit|date=2011-01-26|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-03-18|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|[[Sanjiv Sidhu]]
|
|
|
|Chairman and CEO, i2 Technologies
|
|-
|[[Shantanu Narayen]]
|
|
|
|President and CEO, [[Adobe Inc.|Adobe]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-04-11|title=The most powerful Indian technologists in Silicon Valley|url=http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/11/powerful-indians-silicon-valley|access-date=2021-07-10|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref>
|}

==Humanities, social science, and literature==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Class
Year
!Degree
!College
!class="unsortable"|Notability
!class="unsortable"|References
|-
|[[Bhadriraju Krishnamurti]]
|
|
|
|Dravidianist and linguist, founded the Department of Linguistics at the university
|
|-
|[[Bhoopal Reddy]]
|
|
|
|Telugu writer
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=G. Venkataramana |date=2015-10-15 |title=Telugu writer decides to return Sahitya Akademi Award |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/First-Telugu-writer-decides-to-return-Sahitya-Akademi-Award/article60218284.ece |access-date=2022-09-09 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|[[Mahe Jabeen]]
|
|
|
|social activist and writer; winner of Rajiv Gandhi Manavaseva award
|
|-
|[[Makhdoom Mohiuddin]]
|
|
|
|[[Urdu poet]]; [[Communist Party of India|Communist]] activist; recipient of the 1969 [[List of Sahitya Akademi Award winners for Urdu|Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|author=Mir Ayoob Ali Khan|date=Aug 16, 2015|title=Makhdoom —poet of labour and love {{!}} Hyderabad News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/makhdoom-poet-of-labour-and-love/articleshow/48498197.cms|access-date=2021-07-10|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Masud Husain Khan]]
|
|
|
|linguist; 5th Vice Chancellor of [[Jamia Millia Islamia]]
|
|-
|[[Muhammad Hamidullah]]
|
|
|
|scholar on [[Islamic law]] (earned his BA, LLB and MA at Osmania, and taught international law at the university between 1936 and 1946)
|
|-
|[[Pilli Alfred James]]
|
|
|
|Public Administrator
|
|}

== Law ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Class
Year
!Degree
!College
!class="unsortable"|Notability
!class="unsortable"|References
|-
|[[B. Subhashan Reddy]]
|
|
|
|Chief Justice of madras and Kerala High Court.
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Hon'ble Sri Justice B. Subhashan Reddy |url=https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/bsrj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703200820/https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/bsrj.html |archive-date=2022-07-03 |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=High Court for the State of Telangana}}</ref>
|-
|[[B. Sudarshan Reddy]]
|1971
|LLB
|
|Judge of the Supreme Court of India and 2025 vice presidential candidate
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hon'ble Sri Justice B. Sudershan Reddy |url=https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/brsrj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703201033/https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/brsrj.html |archive-date=2022-07-03 |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=High Court for the State of Telangana}}</ref>
|-
|[[Gopal Rao Ekbote]]
|
|
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Honourable Sri Justice Gopal Rao Ekbote |url=https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/grej.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627195021/https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/grej.html |archive-date=2022-06-27 |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=High Court for the State of Telangana}}</ref>
|-
|[[Ghulam Mohammed (judge)|Ghulam Mohammed]]
|
|
|
|
|<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=The Hon'ble Sri Justice Ghulam Mohammed |url=https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/gmj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703201338/https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/gmj.html |archive-date=2022-07-03 |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=High Court for the State of Telangana}}</ref>
|-
|[[M. S. Ramachandra Rao (judge)|M. S. Ramachandra Rao]]
|1989
|
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Honourable Sri Justice M. S. Ramachandra Rao |url=https://tshc.gov.in/judprofile.action?judcode=114 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908155525/https://tshc.gov.in/judprofile.action?judcode=114 |archive-date=2022-09-08 |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=High Court for the State of Telangana}}</ref>
|-
|[[N. Kumarayya]]
|
|
|
|retired Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh and ex-judge, World Bank Administrative Tribunal
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Honourable Sri Justice N. Kumarayya |url=https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/nkj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627195008/https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/nkj.html |archive-date=2022-06-27 |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=High Court for the State of Telangana}}</ref>
|-
|[[Justice Sardar Ali Khan|Sardar Ali Khan]]
|
|
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hon'ble Sri Justice Mohd. Sardar Ali Khan |url=https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/msakj.html |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=High Court for the State of Telangana}}</ref>
|-
|[[Syed Shah Mohammed Quadri]]
|
|LLB
|
|Judge of the Supreme Court of India
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Hon'ble Sri Justice Syed Shah Mohammed Quadri |url=https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/ssmqj.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627200135/https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/ssmqj.html |archive-date=2022-06-27 |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=High Court for the State of Telangana}}</ref>
|-
|[[Subodh Markandeya]]
|1956; 1963
|
|
|Indian Senior Advocate
|
|-
|[[T. Amarnath Goud]]
|
|
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Honourable Sri Justice T Amarnath Goud |url=https://tshc.gov.in/fcjjudprofile.action?judcode=7&cjornot=N |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116115638/https://tshc.gov.in/fcjjudprofile.action?judcode=7&cjornot=N |archive-date=2023-01-16 |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=High Court for the State of Telangana}}</ref>
|-
|[[T. Meena Kumari]]
|
|
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Hon'ble Smt. Justice T. Meena Kumari |url=https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/tmkj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703201229/https://tshc.gov.in/retjudges/tmkj.html |archive-date=2022-07-03 |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=High Court for the State of Telangana}}</ref>
|-
|[[Venkat Shrinivas Deshpande]]
|
|
|
|Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mr. V.S. Deshpande |url=https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in/jshowpuisne.php?bhcpar=amdldGlkPTE2MyZwYWdlbm89OQ== |website=High Court of Bombay}}</ref>
|}

==Politicians and civil servants==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Name
!Class
Year
!Degree
!College
!class="unsortable"|Notability
!class="unsortable"|References
|-
|[[Abid Hasan]]
|
|
|University College of Law
|former Indian Ambassador to Egypt
|
|-
|[[Asaduddin Owaisi]]
|
|BA
|[[Nizam College|Nizam]]<ref name=":0" group="note" />
|Politician, [[Member of Parliament]] of [[Lok Sabha]]
|
|-
|[[Ausaf Sayeed]]
|
|
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wahab |first=Siraj |date=2022-02-15 |title=Indian envoy to Saudi Arabia promoted to new job at home |url=https://arab.news/4j3sd |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Arab News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rao |first=Ch Sushil |date=2019-03-08 |title=Ausaf Sayeed appointed Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ausaf-sayeed-appointed-indian-ambassador-to-saudi-arabia/articleshow/68323229.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107230343/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ausaf-sayeed-appointed-indian-ambassador-to-saudi-arabia/articleshow/68323229.cms |archive-date=2020-11-07 |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Ayesha Rubina]]
|1991
|BA, MA
|
|Social Worker
|
|-
|[[Bandaru Dattatreya]]
|
|
|
|former [[Governor of Haryana]] and [[Governor of Himachal Pradesh|Himachal Pradesh]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Somasekhar|first=M.|title=Bandaru Dattatreya: Patience & loyalty pay off|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/bandaru-dattatreya-patience-loyalty-pay-off/article29320295.ece|access-date=2021-07-10|website=@businessline|date=2 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Bhaskarrao Bapurao Khatgaonkar]]
|
|BE
|[[University College of Engineering, Osmania University|University College of Engineering]]
|[[Member of Parliament|MP]] from [[Nanded (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nanded]]
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=4375|title=Patil, Shri Bhaskarrao Bapurao|publisher=Lok Sabha|accessdate=26 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029203951/http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=4375|archive-date=29 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|[[C. Vidyasagar Rao]]
|
|LLB
|
|former [[Governor of Maharashtra]]
|<ref>{{Cite news|title=Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao sworn in as Maharashtra Governor|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/chennamaneni-vidyasagar-rao-sworn-in-as-maharashtra-governor/articleshow/41275037.cms|access-date=2021-07-10}}</ref>
|-
|[[Dharam Singh]]
|
|
|
|17th [[List of Chief Ministers of Karnataka|Chief Minister of Karnataka]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Karnataka CM Dharam Singh passes away|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2017/jul/27/former-karnataka-cm-dharam-singh-passes-away-1634298.html|access-date=2021-07-10|website=The New Indian Express|date=27 July 2017 }}</ref>
|-
|[[Jaipal Reddy]]
|
|
|
|[[Member of parliament (India)|Member of Parliament]]
|
|-
|[[Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao|K. Chandrashekar Rao]]
|
|
|
|1st [[Chief Minister of Telangana]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cm.telangana.gov.in/profile.do|title=Chief Minister of Telangana - Official Site - By Centre for Good Governance|website=cm.telangana.gov.in|access-date=2019-03-13}}</ref>
|-
|[[K. T. Rama Rao]]
|
|B. Sc.
|[[Nizam College|Nizam]]<ref name=":0" group="note" />
|Minister for Information Technology (IT), Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD), Textiles and NRI Affairs, Telangana
|
|-
|[[Kadiyam Srihari]]
|1975
|M.Sc
|
|former [[List of deputy chief ministers of Telangana|Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana]]
|
|-
|[[Keshavrao Sonawane]]
|
|
|
|
|<ref name="loksatta">{{cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/daily/20061109/raj03.htm|title=Loksatta(Marathi Newspaper)|work=loksatta.com|accessdate=18 April 2015}}</ref>
|-
|[[Komatireddy Venkat Reddy]]
|
|
|[[Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology|CBIT]]
||[[Member of parliament (India)|Member of Parliament]]
|-
|[[Kotla Jayasurya Prakasha Reddy]]
|
|
|
|[[Member of parliament (India)|Member of Parliament]]
|
|-
|[[Madhu Yaskhi]]
|
|
|
|Member of Parliament; New York attorney
|
|-
|[[Muralidhar Rao]]
|
|
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=BJP new national general secretary hails from Karimnagar |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2013/apr/01/bjp-new-national-general-secretary-hails-from-karimnagar-463864.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520155023/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2013/apr/01/bjp-new-national-general-secretary-hails-from-karimnagar-463864.html |archive-date=2022-05-20 |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=The New Indian Express|date=April 2013 }}</ref>
|-
|[[Nadendla Manohar]]
|
|BA; MBA
|[[Nizam College]], [[University College of Commerce & Business Management]]
|Former [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] [[State Legislative Assembly (India)|Speaker]], Former [[Member of Legislative Assembly]], PAC Chairman - [[Jana Sena Party]]
|
|-
|[[Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy]]
|
|B.Com.; LLB
|[[Nizam College|Nizam]], University College of Law
|16th [[List of Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]]
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cm.ap.gov.in/cmprofile.asp|title=Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy|publisher=Office of the Chief Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920162753/http://cm.ap.gov.in/cmprofile.asp|archivedate=20 September 2013|url-status=dead|accessdate=1 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|-
|[[P. V. Narasimha Rao]]
|
|
|University College of Arts
|9th [[Prime Minister of India]]
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pmindia.nic.in/pm_rao.htm|title=P. V. Narasimha Rao – A Profile|work=Indian PM's official website|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090328162710/http://pmindia.nic.in/pm_rao.htm|archivedate=2009-03-28|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|[[Revanth Reddy]]
|
|
|[[Andhra Vidyalaya College]]
| 2nd [[Chief Minister of Telangana]]
|-
|[[Shankarrao Chavan]]
|
|LLB
|
|5th [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra]] and former [[Minister of Finance (India)|Minister of Finance]]
|
|-
|[[Shivraj Patil]]
|
|
|[[City College Hyderabad|City College]]
|former [[Minister for Home Affairs (India)|Minister for Home Affairs]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Somasekhar|first=M.|title=The politics and politicians of Osmania University|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/the-politics-and-politicians-of-osmania-university/article9680956.ece|access-date=2021-07-10|website=@businessline|date=4 May 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy]]
|
|
|
|Politician, General Secretary of [[Communist Party of India]]
|
|-
|[[Syed Akbaruddin]]
|1980
|
|[[Nizam College|Nizam]]<ref name=":0" group="note" />
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mohammed |first=Syed |date=2019-08-22 |title=Son-of-the-soil diplomat does nation proud |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/son-of-the-soil-diplomat-does-nation-proud/article61580221.ece |access-date=2022-09-09 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|[[V. Hanumantha Rao]]
|
|
|
|Politician, [[Member of Parliament]] of [[Rajya Sabha]]
|
|-
|[[Y. S. Chowdary]]
|1984
|BE (Mechanical Engineering)
|[[Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology|CBIT]]
|Politician, [[Member of Parliament]] of [[Rajya Sabha]]
|
|-
|[[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]]
|
|B.Com.
|[[Nizam College|Nizam]]<ref name=":0" group="note" />
|17th [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myneta.info/andhra2014/candidate.php?candidate_id=2497|title=Education|publisher=myneta|accessdate=17 April 2014}}</ref>
|
|-
|}

==Science and Technology==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name
!Class
Year
!Degree
!College
!class="unsortable"|Notability
!class="unsortable"|References
|-
|[[Ali Nawaz Jung Bahadur|Ali Nawaz Jung]]
|
|
|
|engineer
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.siasat.com/news/nawab-ali-nawaz-jang-unsung-great-indian-engineer-607377/|title=Nawab Ali Nawaz Jang: an unsung great Indian engineer|last=Ahmed|first=Mohammed Riyaz|date=2014-07-09|website=The Siasat Daily|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-13}}</ref>
|-
|[[Bunyan Edmund Vijayam|B. E. Vijayam]]
|
|
|
|geologist
|
|-
|[[D. Srinivasa Reddy]]
|
|
|
|chemist
|
|-
|[[Garikapati Narahari Sastry]]
|
|BSc; MSc
|
|chemist
|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/organisms-objects-&-ocean-are-their-work/852772/2|title=Organisms, objects & ocean are their work|last1=Shoba|first1=V|date=28 September 2011|newspaper=The Indian Express|accessdate=31 October 2013|last2=Singh|first2=Shiv Sahay|last3=Basu|first3=Mihik|last4=Janyala|first4=Sreenivas|last5=Sinha|first5=Amitabh}}</ref>
|-
|[[Manju Bansal]]
|
|
|
|molecular biologist
|
|-
|[[Muhammad Raziuddin Siddiqui]]
|
|
|
|Pakistani theoretical physicist
|
|-
|[[Hassan Nasiem Siddiquie]]
|
|
|
|marine geologist, [[Padma Shri]] recipient and [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize|Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar]] laureate
|
|-
|[[J. N. Reddy (engineer)|J. N. Reddy]]
|1968
|
|
|Distinguished and Regents' Professor, Texas A&M University
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reddy, J.N. {{!}} Texas A&M University Engineering |url=https://engineering.tamu.edu/mechanical/profiles/reddy-jn.html |access-date=2018-09-25 |website=engineering.tamu.edu |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Patcha Ramachandra Rao]]
|
|
|
|metallurgist
|
|-
|[[Rafi Ahmed]]
|1968
|
|
|virologist and immunologist
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://med.emory.edu/gamechangers/researchers/ahmed/bio.html|title=Biography of Rafi Ahmed|last=|first=|date=|website=School of Medicine, Emory University|access-date=2019-03-13}}</ref>
|-
|[[Rakesh Sharma]]
|
|
|
|cosmonaut, [[Firsts in India|first Indian]] to travel in space
|<ref name="Nizam alumni" />
|-
|[[Undurti Narasimha Das]]
|1981
|[[Doctor of Medicine|MD]]
|[[Osmania Medical College|Osmania Medical]]<ref group="note">The [[Osmania Medical College]] was affiliated to the Osmania University between 1918 and 1986.</ref>
|immunologist, endocrinologist
|
|}

*[[Neelamraju Ganga Prasada Rao]], plant breeder, popularly known as the ''Father of Hybrid Sorghum'', [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize]] recipient
*[[Vadapalli Chandrasekhar]], organometallic chemist, [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize|Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar]] laureate
*[[G. Naresh Patwari]], chemist and [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize|Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar]] laureate<ref name="Biographical Information - Naresh Patwari">{{Cite web |url=http://www.chem.iitb.ac.in/people/Faculty/prof/gnp.html |title=Biographical Information - Naresh Patwari |date=2017-11-09 |website=Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay |access-date=2017-11-09}}</ref>

==Sports==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Name
!Class
Year
!Degree
!College
!class="unsortable"|Notability
!class="unsortable"|References
|-
|[[Arshad Ayub]]
|
|
|[[City College Hyderabad|City College]]
|Cricketer
|
|-
|[[Ashwini Ponnappa]]
|
|B.Com.
|[[St. Mary's College, Hyderabad|St. Mary's]]
|Badminton player
|
|-
|[[Asif Iqbal (Pakistani cricketer)|Asif Iqbal]]
|
|
|
|Cricketer
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/content/player/39010.html|title=Asif Iqbal|last=|first=|date=|website=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=2019-10-01}}</ref>
|-
|[[Gagan Narang]]
|
|BCA
|
|Shooter
|
|-
|[[Kenia Jayantilal]]
|
|
|
|Cricketer
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Waingankar |first=Makarand |date=2011-05-25 |title=The distinctly unlucky ones |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/the-distinctly-unlucky-ones/article2049176.ece |access-date=2022-09-08 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
|[[Khlid Qayyum]]
|1980
|B.Com.
|[[Nizam College|Nizam]]<ref name=":0" group="note" />
|Cricketer
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Somasekhar |first=M. |date=2020-11-10 |title=Khalid who lives in US dreams of returning to Hyderabad cricket one more time |url=https://www.siasat.com/khalid-who-lives-in-us-dreams-of-returning-to-hyderabad-cricket-one-more-time-2019964/ |access-date=2023-06-12 |website=The Siasat Daily |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|[[Harsha Bhogle]]
|
|B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
|
|Cricket commentator
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/harsha-bhogle-the-gifted-voice-of-cricket|title=Harsha Bhogle, the gifted voice of Cricket|last=Das|first=AuthorN Jagannath|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-02}}</ref>
|-
|[[Mohammed Azharuddin]]
|
|B.Com.
|[[Nizam College|Nizam]]<ref name=":0" group="note">The [[Nizam College]] is affiliated to the Osmania University since 1947.</ref>
|Cricketer
|<ref name="Nizam alumni" />
|-
|[[Mumtaz Hussain (cricketer)|Mumtaz Hussain]]
|
|
|
|Cricketer
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Krishnan |first=Sankhya |title=Mumtaz Hussain: Unusual but Unlucky |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mumtaz-hussain-unusual-but-unlucky-90812 |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>
|-
|[[Murtuza Baig]]
|
|
|
|Cricketer
|
|-
|[[Nikhat Zareen]]
|
|
|[[A. V. College]]
|Boxer
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=India |first=The Hans |date=2015-11-13 |title=Lalith, Nikhat to lead OU teams |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Sports/2015-11-13/Lalith-Nikhat-to-lead-OU-teams/186184 |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=India |first=The Hans |date=2015-02-25 |title=Zareen strikes gold for OU |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Hyderabad/2015-02-24/Zareen-strikes-gold-for-OU/133582 |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Pullela Gopichand]]
|
|
|[[A. V. College]]
|Badminton player
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.webindia123.com/personal/sports/gopi.htm|title=P.Gopichand, Indian personalities, sports|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>
|-
|[[Samaresh Jung]]
|
|
|
|Shooter
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hillpost.in/2006/03/samaresh-jung-bags-five-golds-at-commonwealth-games/257/|title=Samresh Jung bags five golds at Commonwealth games – Hill Post|date=22 March 2006 |language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-09}}</ref>
|-
|[[Sania Mirza]]
|
|
|[[St. Mary's College, Hyderabad|St. Mary's]]
|Tennis player
|
|-
|[[Sultan Saleem]]
|
|
|
|Cricketer
|<ref>{{cite web |date=2019-08-23 |title=Sultan belonged to that exclusive club of cricketers |url=https://telanganatoday.com/sultan-belonged-exclusive-club-cricketers |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428214643/https://telanganatoday.com/sultan-belonged-exclusive-club-cricketers |archive-date=2021-04-28 |access-date=26 April 2021 |work=Telangana Today}}</ref>
|-
|[[Syed Abdul Rahim]]
|
|
|
|Football coach
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2012/jul/04/the-wonder-that-was-rahim-383284.html|title=The wonder that was Rahim|website=The New Indian Express|date=4 July 2012 |access-date=2019-03-10}}</ref>
|}

==Others==
*[[Mahzarin Banaji]], psychologist and Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics at [[Harvard University]]
* [[Kancha Ilaiah]], [[Dalit]] scholar
* [[K. Venkata Ramiah]], founder Vice Chancellor of [[Kakatiya University]]; member of [[Union Public Service Commission]]
* [[G. Ram Reddy]], father of [[Open Learning]] in India
* [[George Reddy]], student leader
*Ramachandru Tejavath, Retired bureaucrat and Former [[Principal secretary (India)|Principal Secretary]] Industries [[Government of Odisha]], and Special Representative of [[Government of Telangana]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Osmania University: Distinguished Alumni|url=https://www.osmania.ac.in/ou/Alumni/Public%20Figures.html|last=|first=|date=|website=www.osmania.ac.in|access-date=2020-04-30}}</ref>
* [[Yaga Venugopal Reddy]], former Governor of the [[Reserve Bank of India]] (PhD)<ref>{{cite news|last=Naga Sridhar|first=G|title=Y.V. Reddy starts new innings|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-economy/yv-reddy-starts-new-innings/article1045317.ece|accessdate=31 October 2013|newspaper=The Hindu Business Line|date=26 March 2009}}</ref>
* [[B Chandrakala|Bhukhya Chandarakala Niru]], [[Indian Administrative Service]] officer<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vatsa |first=Aditi |date=2019-01-06 |title=Tough UP IAS officer booked by CBI is known for fighting corruption & good administration |url=https://theprint.in/india/governance/tough-up-ias-officer-booked-by-cbi-is-known-for-fighting-corruption-good-administration/173778/ |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Omar Abedeen Qasmi Madani]], Islamic scholar

== Notable faculty ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!Affiliation
!Notability
!References
|-
|[[Chittoor Mohammed Habeebullah]]
|
|
|
|-
|[[D. C. Reddy]]
|
| Vice Chancellor 1999-2002
|
|-
| [[Manazir Ahsan Gilani]]
| Former Dean of Theology
| Islamic scholar and author
|<ref name="history1">{{cite book |author1=Syed Mehboob Rizwi |author-link=Syed Mehboob Rizwi |translator=Prof. Murtaz Husain F. Quraish |title=Tārīkh Dārul Uloom Deoband|trans-title=History of The Dar al-Ulum Deoband|volume=2|publisher=Idara-e-Ehtemam|location= [[Darul Uloom Deoband|Dar al-Ulum Deoband]]|pages=85–86}}</ref>
|-
|[[Masud Husain Khan]]
|Head of the Department of Urdu between 1962 and 1968
|[[Urdu]] linguist
|
|-
|[[Pingle Jaganmohan Reddy]]
|
|former Chief Justice of the [[Telangana High Court|Hyderabad High Court]]
|
|-
|[[Justice Sardar Ali Khan|Sardar Ali Khan]]
|Dean of the Faculty of Law between 1984 and 1991
|acting Chief Justice of the [[Telangana High Court|Hyderabad High Court]]
|
|-
|[[Suri Bhagavantam]]
|Head of the Physics Department between 1949 and 1952; Vice Chancellor between 1952 and 1957
|scientist and science administrator
|
|-
|[[Zubaida Yazdani]]
|Served at various positions in the [[University College for Women, Koti|Women's College]] and University College of Arts
|historian
|
|}

==References==

=== Notes ===
{{Reflist|group=note}}

=== Citations ===
{{Reflist|2}}

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[[Category:Lists of people by university or college in India|Osmania University]]
[[Category:Osmania University|*People list]]

Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata

2025-08-27T17:06:57Z

Vikidge:

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}{{short description|Road in Kolkata, India}}
{{infobox street
| name = Chittaranjan Avenue
| native_name =
| marker_image =
| image = Chittaranjan Avenue - Kolkata 2011-12-18 0059.JPG
| image_size = 250px
| caption =
| other_name = C.R. Avenue
| former_names = Central Avenue
| postal_code = 700006, 700007, 700012, 700072
| addresses =
| length_km =
| length_ref =
| width =
| location = [[Kolkata]], India
| metro_system = [[Kolkata Metro]]
| metro = {{Bulleted list|[[Girish Park metro station|Girish Park]]|[[MG Road metro station, Kolkata|MG Road]]|[[Central metro station (Kolkata)|Central]]|[[Chandni Chowk metro station (Kolkata)|Chandni Chowk]]|[[Esplanade metro station|Esplanade]]}}
| client =
| maint = [[Kolkata Municipal Corporation]]
| coordinates =
| direction_a = north
| terminus_a = [[Girish Park]]
| direction_b = south
| terminus_b = [[Esplanade, Kolkata|Esplanade]]
| junction =
| commissioning_date =
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'''Chittaranjan Avenue''', commonly '''C.R. Avenue''' (Formerly known as '''Central Avenue''') is a principal north-south thoroughfare in Central-North [[Kolkata]]. It starts from Beadon Street (Dani Ghosh Sarani/Abhedananda Road) crossing ([[Girish Park]]) in the north and ends at [[Chowringhee Road]]-Bentinck Street Junction ([[Esplanade, Kolkata|Esplanade]]) in the south. The road is renamed after [[Chittaranjan Das|Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das]], a nationalist politician and freedom-fighter of India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/long-road-back-to-history/cid/1257162|title=Long road back to history|publisher=The Telegraph|date=21 March 2003|access-date=25 Aug 2025}}</ref><ref name = "India Today">{{cite news | url = https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/chittaranjan-dass-90th-death-anniversary-10-facts-257791-2015-06-16 | title = 10 facts you shouldn't miss about the 'Deshbandhu'| accessdate = 2020-04-25 | date=16 June 2015}}</ref> North of Beadon Street crossing, Central Avenue becomes Jatindra Mohan Avenue.<ref>Google maps</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slurrp.com/article/christmas-2023-know-the-history-of-bow-barracks-and-how-they-celebrate-christmas-1703014667737|title=The History Of Bow Barracks And How They Celebrate Christmas|publisher=slurrp|date=15 Dec 2024|access-date=27 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://caravanmagazine.in/reviews-and-essays/ashes-pleasure|title=The Ashes Of Pleasure: How the curtains came down on Calcutta’s professional theatre|publisher=caravanmagazine|date=1 September 2014|access-date=27 Aug 2025}}</ref>

==Significance==
[[File:Chittaranjan Avenue - Kolkata 2015-08-11 1978.JPG|thumb|centre|Traffic Jam on C.R. Avenue]]
The road is arterial in maintaining north to central and vice versa connection in [[Kolkata]]. The road remains always busy. A major portion of the [[Kolkata Metro Blue Line]] runs beneath this road. Several important places are on this road, including Beadon Street crossing, [[Girish Park]], [[Vivekananda Road]] crossing, [[Jorasanko]], [[Mahajati Sadan]], [[MG Road, Kolkata|MG Road]] crossing, [[Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata|Kolkata Medical College]], [[All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health]], [[Bowbazar]], Khirode Vidya Binode Avenue-Dr. Lalit Banerjee Sarani crossing, [[B.B. Ganguly Street]] crossing, Ganesh Chandra Avenue crossing, Chandni Chowk and [[Esplanade, Kolkata|Esplanade]].
This thoroughfare (earlier known as the 'Central Avenue') was built by the Calcutta Improvement Trust during the inter-war period. The process included massive displacement of populations in the central city. Social dislocations during the street-building process found expression in contemporary urban conflicts.
<ref>See Ritajyoti Bandyopadhyay, ''Streets in Motion: The Making of Infrastructure, Property, and Political Culture in Twentieth-century Calcutta'', Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2022: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/streets-in-motion/2D42F4BF0D2086A1DBB254A5120ACB42</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009109208 | doi=10.1017/9781009109208 | title=Streets in Motion | year=2022 | last1=Bandyopadhyay | first1=Ritajyoti | isbn=9781009109208 | s2cid=250200020 }}</ref>

==Operation==
The road is bi-directional throughout the day. Certain crossings are however unidirectional, that is, in certain crossings vehicles can turn only in a specific direction and the other direction-turning is a punishable crime.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Torana - Jorasanko Thakur Bari - Chittaranjan Avenue - Kolkata 2015-08-04 1653.JPG|[[Jorasanko Thakur Bari]] Gate, C.R. Avenue
File:Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine - 108 Chittaranjan Avenue - Kolkata 2014-10-30 0184-0189.tif|[[Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine]], C.R. Avenue
File:Airlines House - Central Avenue - Kolkata 2013-03-03 5134.jpg|Airlines House, C.R. Avenue
File:Yogayog Bhawan - Central Avenue - Kolkata 2013-03-03 5129.jpg|Yogayog Bhawan, C.R. Avenue
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Streets of Kolkata}}

{{coord missing|West Bengal}}

[[Category:Streets in Kolkata]]

{{India-road-stub}}

Elevated Road, Amritsar

2025-08-15T14:25:51Z

Vikidge:

{{Short description|Expressway in Amritsar, Punjab}}
{{Orphan|date=December 2021}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2019}}
{{infobox road
| country = IND
| state = Punjab
| name = Elevated Road, Amritsar
| maint =
| map_notes =
| length_km = 4.5
| formed = March 2014
| direction_a =
| direction_b =
| terminus_a =
| terminus_b =
| junction =
| cities = [[Amritsar]], [[New Amritsar]]
}}

'''Elevated Road, Amritsar ''' is a 4.5 km long, elevated expressway located in [[Amritsar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. It connects Bhandari bridge in the city to canal road near the mall of Amritsar. It also serves as a corridor for [[Amritsar BRTS|Metrobus Amritsar]]. Metrobus stations were also built along with elevators at major junctions of Bus Stand and Guru Ramdas Dental Hospital. There is also a future plan to extend the corridor till Guru Nanak Dev University.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/amritsar-elevated-road-project-to-be-completed-in-1-yr-106040401152_1.html|title=Amritsar elevated road project to be completed in 1 yr|last=Roy|first=Vijay C.|date=2006-04-04|work=Business Standard|access-date=2019-11-04}}</ref> The road was built at a cost of Rs. 350 [[crore]]s. The entire stretch is built on single-pier pillars. The road also connects commuters to Canal road and Amritsar junction railway.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/elevated-road-alteration-plan-draws-experts-ire/637024.html|title=Elevated road alteration plan draws experts' ire|last=Bagga|first=Neeraj|date=14 August 2018|website=The Tribune|url-status=live|access-date=4 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104094802/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/amritsar/elevated-road-alteration-plan-draws-experts-ire/637024.html |archive-date=4 November 2019 }}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:State highways in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Roads in Punjab, India]]
[[Category:Amritsar]]

Suresh Shastri

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{{Short description|Indian cricket umpire (born 1955)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Suresh Shastri
| image =
| country = India
| fullname = Suresh Lalchand Shastri
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1955|9|15|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Jodhpur]], [[Rajasthan]], India
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = Slow left-arm orthodox
| role =
| family =
| club1 = [[Rajasthan cricket team|Rajasthan]]
| year1 = 1972–1987
| club2 = [[Central Zone cricket team|Central Zone]]
| year2 = 1974–1979
| type1 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| debutdate1 = 16 December
| debutyear1 = 1972
| debutfor1 = Rajasthan
| debutagainst1 = [[Madhya Pradesh cricket team|Madhya Pradesh]]
| lastdate1 = 31 January
| lastyear1 = 1987
| lastfor1 = Rajasthan
| lastagainst1 = [[Bengal cricket team|Bengal]]
| type2 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| debutdate2 = 5 March
| debutyear2 = 1978
| debutfor2 = Indian Board President's XI
| debutagainst2 = [[Gujarat cricket team|Gujarat]]
| lastdate2 = 1 October
| lastyear2 = 1980
| lastfor2 = Rajasthan
| lastagainst2 = [[Bombay cricket team|Bombay]]

| umpire = true
| testsumpired = 2
| umptestdebutyr = 2007
| umptestlastyr =
| odisumpired = 19
| umpodidebutyr = 1993
| umpodilastyr = 2008
| t20isumpired = 1
| umpt20idebutyr = 2007
| umpt20ilastyr =
| fcumpired = 83
| umpfcdebutyr = 1990
| umpfclastyr = 2011
| listaumpired = 70
| umplistadebutyr = 1993
| umplistalastyr = 2012
| wodisumpired = 3
| umpwodidebutyr = 2003
| umpwodilastyr = 2010
| columns = 2
| column1 = [[First-class cricket|First-class]]
| matches1 = 53
| runs1 = 968
| bat avg1 = 18.98
| 100s/50s1 = 1/5
| top score1 = 103
| deliveries1 = 10,352
| wickets1 = 155
| bowl avg1 = 26.36
| fivefor1 = 8
| tenfor1 = 2
| best bowling1 = 7/94
| catches/stumpings1 = 25/–
| column2 = [[List A cricket|List A]]
| matches2 = 8
| runs2 = 9
| bat avg2 = 9.00
| 100s/50s2 = 0/0
| top score2 = 3[[*|not out]]
| deliveries2 = 523
| wickets2 = 12
| bowl avg2 = 25.00
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 2/18
| catches/stumpings2 = 1/–
| date = 1 July
| year = 2012
| source = https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/25/25013/25013.html CricketArchive
}}

'''Suresh Lalchand Shastri''' (born 15 September 1955) is an Indian former cricketer and cricket umpire.  He has stood in two [[Test cricket|Test matches]] and 19 [[One Day International]]s from 1993 to 2008.

==See also==
* [[List of Test cricket umpires]]
* [[List of One Day International cricket umpires]]
* [[List of Twenty20 International cricket umpires]]

== External links ==
*{{cricinfo|id=33977}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Shastri, Suresh}}
[[Category:1955 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian Test cricket umpires]]
[[Category:Indian One Day International cricket umpires]]
[[Category:Indian Twenty20 International cricket umpires]]
[[Category:Indian cricketers]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian sportsmen]]
[[Category:Rajasthan cricketers]]
[[Category:Central Zone cricketers]]
[[Category:People from Jodhpur]]

{{India-cricket-bio-1950s-stub}}

Jorethang

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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Jorethang
| other_name =
| settlement_type = [[Nagar panchayat]]
| image_skyline = Jorethang.jpg
| image_alt = Jorethang in 2006
| image_caption = Jorethang in 2006
| nickname =
| pushpin_map = India Sikkim#India3
| pushpin_label_position = left
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Sikkim, India
| coordinates = {{coord|27.131|N|88.283|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1 = {{flagicon image|Flag of the Government of Sikkim.svg}} [[Sikkim]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Namchi district|Namchi]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for =
| government_type = Nagar Panchayat
| governing_body =
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_total_km2 =
| area_rank =
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 322
| population_total = 9009
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_footnotes =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_rank =
| population_demonym =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_title2 = Other
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 737121
| registration_plate = '''SK-04'''
| blank_name_sec1 =
| blank_info_sec1 =
| website =
| footnotes =
| demographics1_info1 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]], [[Bhutia language|Bhutia]], [[Lepcha language|Lepcha]]
| demographics1_info2 = [[Limbu language|Limbu]], [[Newari language|Newari]], [[Kiranti languages|Rai]], [[Gurung language|Gurung]], [[Magar language|Magar]], [[Sherpa language|Sherpa]], [[Tamang language|Tamang]] and [[Sunwar language|Sunwar]]
| official_name = Jorethang Nagar Panchayat
}}

'''Jorethang''' is a major town in [[Namchi district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Sikkim]]. Jorethang lies on the bank of [[Rangeet River]], which is a tributary of the [[Teesta River]], on the way to [[Pelling]] from [[Darjeeling]], [[Siliguri]] and [[Kalimpong]]. Jorethang is and has been a major connecting route towards the western part of Sikkim where people from various districts of West Sikkim visit here for consumption of various goods and services.

==Demographics==
{{update after|2022}}As of the [[2011 Census of India]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801420-jorethang-sikkim.html|title=Jorethang Population Census 2011|publisher=Jorethang Nagar Panchayat|accessdate=}}</ref> Jorethang had a population of 9,009. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jorethang has an average literacy rate of 88.85%, higher than the state average of 81.42%: male literacy is 93.36%, and female literacy is 84.20%. In Jorethang, 10.63% of the population is under 6 years of age.

===Religion===
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Religious Demographic in Jorethang Nagar Pachayat (2011)<ref>[https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801420-jorethang-sikkim.html] censusindia.gov.in</ref>
|label1= [[ Hinduism]]
|value1= 68.74
|color1 = orange
|label2= [[Christianity]]
|value2 = 13.28
|color2 = blue
|label3 = [[Buddhism]]
|value3 = 10.83
|color3 = yellow
|label4 = [[Islam]]
|value4 = 6.69
|color4 = green
|label5 = Others
|value5 = 0.46
|color5 = black
}}

===Languages===
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Languages spoken in Jorethang Nagar Pachayat (2011)<ref>[https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-2000.XLSX 2011 census data] censusindia.gov.in</ref>
|label1 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]]
|value1 = 61.29
|color1 = red
|label2 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
|value2 = 17.87
|color2 = orange
|label3 = [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]]
|value3 = 6.33
|color3 = brown
|label4 = [[Marwari language|Marwari]]
|value4 = 2.56
|color4 = magenta
|label5 = [[Limbu language|Limbu]]
|value5 = 2.19
|color5 = yellow
|label6 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|value6 = 2.16
|color6 = pink
|label7 = [[Tamang language|Tamang]]
|value7 = 1.52
|color7 = navy
|label8 = [[Urdu language|Urdu]]
|value8 = 1.24
|color8 = green
|label9 = [[Sikkimese language|Bhutia]]
|value9 = 1.07
|color9 = olive
|label10 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
|value10 = 0.69
|color10 = crimson
|label11= [[Lepcha language|Lepcha]]
|value11 = 0.66
|color11 = purple
|label12 = Others
|value12 = 2.42
|color12 = black
}}

== Education ==
Schools in Jorethang offer primary, secondary and senior secondary education. There are various school like New Buds Academy, St. Francis' School, Little Angles Academy, Mt.Olive Academy, Govt. Sen. Sec. School.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://allindiafacts.com/school/sikkim/south-sikkim/jorethang.html|title=List of Schools in Jorethang (South Sikkim), Sikkim {{!}} Schools in India|website=allindiafacts.com|access-date=2016-05-03}}</ref>

== Maghe Sankranti Mela ==
This festival is held on the first of [[Magh (Nepali calendar)|Magh]] in the [[Bikram Samwat]] Nepali calendar (about 14 January), marking the sun's entrance into [[Makara]] rashi ([[Capricorn (astrology)|Capricorn]]). It is one of the main festivals celebrated by the [[Nepali people|Nepali]] community in [[Sikkim]] dating from 1961.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scstsenvis.nic.in/index3.aspx?sslid=304&subsublinkid=98&langid=1&mid=4|title=Maghe Mela and what it means to Sikkim| date=12 January 2010| publisher=Envis Centre on Eco-Tourism |access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Wikivoyage-inline}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120324030533/http://www.jorethangnagarpanchayat.net/ Jorethang Nagar Panchayat website]

{{South Sikkim district |state=collapsed}}
{{Sikkim}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Namchi district]]

{{Sikkim-geo-stub}}

Vasmat turmeric

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{{Short description|Type of Turmeric variety cultivated in Maharashtra, India}}
{{Infobox geographical indication
| name = Vasmat Haldi (वसमत हळद)
| image = Vasmat Turmeric fingers.jpg
| alt = Vasmat Haldi (Turmeric) fingers
| caption = Vasmat Haldi (Turmeric) fingers
| alternative names =
| description = Vasmat Haldi is a turmeric variety cultivated in [[Maharashtra]]
| type =[[Turmeric]]
| area = Basmath taluka, Hingoli district
| country = [[India]]
| registered = 30 March 2024
| material =
| official website ={{URL|https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GirPublic/Application/Details/785|ipindia.gov.in}}
}}

'''Vasmat Haldi''' is a variety of [[turmeric]] mainly grown in the [[State of India|Indian state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. It is a common and widely cultivated crop in [[Hingoli district]] of the [[Marathwada|Marathwada region]] of Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Service |first1=Express News |title=Exports, supply constraint push turmeric price up |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2021/Mar/08/exports-supply-constraint-push-turmeric-price-up-2273785.html |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=25 December 2024 |language=en |date=8 March 2021}}</ref> Turmeric cultivation is prominent in the districts of Hingoli, [[Parbhani district|Parbhani]], [[Nanded district|Nanded]], [[Washim district|Washim]] and [[Akola district|Akola]]. Hingoli district has the largest area under turmeric cultivation in this region.<ref>{{cite news |title=How turmoil in Bangladesh is affecting turmeric export in Hingoli |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/how-turmoil-in-bangladesh-is-affecting-turmeric-export-in-hingoli-101723141384531.html |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

Under its [[Geographical Indications in India|Geographical Indication]] tag, it is referred to as "Vasmat Haldi (Turmeric)".<ref>{{cite web |title=Vasmat Haldi (Turmeric) |url=https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GirPublic/Application/Details/785 |website=Intellectual Property India |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref>

==Name==
Vasmat Haldi वसमत हळद is a prized crop in [[Basmath]] taluka of Hingoli district, due to its extensive production of turmeric and so named after it.<ref>{{cite web |title=Turmeric Growth and development under Tropical Nursery Conditions at Basmath Tahsil of Hingoli district in Maharashtra |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/307905685 |website=ResearchGate GmbH |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> ("Halad" or "Haldi" means turmeric in the local state language of [[Marathi language|Marathi]]). Vasmath or Basmath or Vasmat are variations of the same name.<ref>{{cite news |title=Basmath, Election Result 2024 Live: Winning And Losing Candidates & Parties, 2019 vs 2024 Results, Voting Percentage, Exit Polls-News18 Assembly Election 2024 Result News |url=https://www.news18.com/elections/assembly/maharashtra/basmath-constituency-s13aed2008a092/ |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

==Description==
Vasmat Haldi, also known as turmeric, has a unique property of imparting flavor and color due to the presence of [[curcumin]]. Its quality, taste, texture, aroma, and color, along with its durability, make it distinct. The climatic conditions, soil characteristics, water quality, and special care contribute to the nutritional, medicinal, and chemical properties of Vasmat Haldi. Vasmat Haldi is cultivated in tropical climates for its rootstocks and has a short stem with large oblong leaves and bears ovate, pyriform, or oblong [[Rhizome|rhizomes]]. The rootstocks can be ground into a paste or dried and ground into a powder. The producers of Vasmat Haldi follow traditional and organic cultivation processes, a practice that has been in place since ancient times. The area is a notable exporter of the mother rhizome of 'Selam', a well-known turmeric variety.<ref name=":4"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Study the Profile of the Turmeric Growers in Hingoli District, India |url=https://www.ijcmas.com/9-11-2020/S.%20S.%20Shende,%20et%20al.pdf |website=International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences (IJCMAS) |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref>

It is used not only for domestic purposes but also in various religious festivals and spiritual ceremonies. Vasmat Haldi is a medicinal plant extensively used in [[Ayurveda]], [[Unani medicine|Unani]], and Siddha medicine. It is used as a home remedy for various diseases. Vasmat Haldi is used in various forms as a condiment, flavoring agent, coloring agent, and principal ingredient in cooking. It also has applications in the drug and cosmetic industries due to its anti-cancer and anti-viral properties.

==Photo Gallery==
Photos provided by a Vasmat Haldi farmer from Ridhura village.
<gallery>
File:Farmers with freshly harvested turmeric fingers in a Ridhura village field.jpg|Farmers with freshly harvested turmeric fingers in a Ridhura village field
File:Close-up of freshly harvested Vasmat turmeric fingers.jpg|Close-up of freshly harvested Vasmat turmeric fingers
File:Dried Vasmat Turmeric fingers held in hand.jpg|Dried Vasmat Turmeric fingers held in hand
File:Vasmat Turmeric in bulb form.jpg|Vasmat Turmeric in bulb form
</gallery>

==Geographical indication==
It was awarded the [[List of geographical indications in India|Geographical Indication]] (GI) status tag from the [[Geographical Indication Registry (India)|Geographical Indications Registry]] under the [[Government of India|Union Government of India]] on 30 March 2024 (valid until 19 October 2031).

Honourable Balasaheb Thackeray Haridra Research and Training Center from Vasmat, proposed the GI registration of Vasmat Haldi.<ref>{{cite news |last1=|first1= |title=National Turmeric Board to help push turmeric exports to $1 billion by 2030 |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/national-turmeric-board-to-help-push-turmeric-exports-to-1-billion-by-2030/article67380411.ece |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=BusinessLine |date=4 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Delhi Polls: Congress Releases 2nd List Of Candidates, Fields Farhad Suri Against Manish Sisodia |url=https://www.news18.com/elections/delhi-polls-congress-releases-2nd-list-of-candidates-fields-farhad-suri-against-manish-sisodia-9167561.html |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite news |title=Rs 10 crore released for new turmeric centre at Hingoli in Maharashtra |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/10-crore-released-for-new-turmeric-centre-at-hingoli/articleshow/98077666.cms |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=20 February 2023}}</ref> After filing the application in October 2021, the turmeric was granted the GI tag in 2024 by the Geographical Indication Registry in [[Chennai]], making the name "Vasmat Haldi" exclusive to the turmeric grown in the region. It thus became the third turmeric variety from Maharashtra after [[Sangli turmeric]] and the 37th type of goods from Maharashtra to earn the GI tag.

==See also==
* [[Sangli turmeric]]
* [[Erode Turmeric]]
* [[Waigaon turmeric]]
* [[Lakadong turmeric]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Indian cuisine]]
[[Category:GI Tagged Turmeric varieties of India]]
[[Category:Turmeric production in India]]
[[Category:Agriculture in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Geographical indications in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Hingoli district]]

Mandawara, Rajasthan

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{{Short description|Village in India}}
{{Multiple issues|
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{{one source|date=March 2023}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}}

'''Mandawara''' is located in Sapotra Tahsil of Karauli District in the State of Rajasthan in India. It comes under Sapotra Community Development Block. The nearest town is Karauli, which is about 19 kilometers away from Mandawara.

== Population ==
Mandawara is a village with a population of 3575, according to the Population Census of 2011. Out of the total population, 1929 are male while 1646 are female.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Mandawara Village Population - Sapotra - Karauli, Rajasthan |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/76921-mandawara-rajasthan.html |access-date=2023-03-08 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref>

== Sex ratio ==
In Mandawara village, the population of children aged 0–6 is 508, which makes up 14.21% of the total population of the village, according to the Indian Census of 2011. The average sex ratio in the village is 853, which is lower than the Rajasthan state average of 928. Additionally, the child sex ratio for Mandawara is 764, which is also lower than the Rajasthan average of 888.<ref name=":0" />

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Karauli district}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Karauli district]]

2023 Bengaluru Open – Singles

2025-04-18T20:05:25Z

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{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2025}}
{{Tennis events|2023|Bengaluru Open|
| champ = {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Max Purcell]]
| runner = {{flagicon|AUS}} [[James Duckworth (tennis)|James Duckworth]]
| score = 3–6, 7–5, 7–6(7–5)
| edition =
| type = singles doubles
| before_name = Bengaluru Open II
}}

{{main|2023 Bengaluru Open}}

[[Aleksandar Vukic]] was the defending champion<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/aleksandar-vukic-clinches-maiden-challenger-title-bengaluru-open-tennis-news/article38432370.ece|title=Bengaluru Open: Vukic clinches maiden Challenger title|first=N.|last=Sudarshan|date=20 February 2022|website=sportstar.thehindu.com}}</ref> but chose not to defend his title.

[[Max Purcell]] won the title after defeating [[James Duckworth (tennis)|James Duckworth]] 3–6, 7–5, 7–6(7–5) in the final.

==Seeds==
{{columns-list|colwidth=30em|
# {{flagicon|TPE}} [[Tseng Chun-hsin]] ''(quarterfinals)''
# {{flagicon|AUS}} [[James Duckworth (tennis)|James Duckworth]] ''(final)''
# {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Ryan Peniston]] ''(second round)''
# {{flagicon|AUT}} [[Sebastian Ofner]] ''(first round)''
# {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Luca Nardi]] ''(quarterfinals)''
# {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Francesco Maestrelli]] ''(first round)''
# {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Dalibor Svrčina]] ''(first round)''
# {{flagicon|BUL}} [[Dimitar Kuzmanov]] ''(quarterfinals)''
}}

==Draw==
{{Draw key}}

===Finals===
{{4TeamBracket-Tennis3
| RD1=Semifinals
| RD2=Final

| team-width=175

| RD1-seed1= 
| RD1-team1={{flagicon|SRB}} [[Hamad Međedović]]
| RD1-score1-1=2
| RD1-score1-2='''7'''
| RD1-score1-3=64
| RD1-seed2=
| RD1-team2='''{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Max Purcell]]'''
| RD1-score2-1='''6'''
| RD1-score2-2=5
| RD1-score2-3='''77'''

| RD1-seed3=Q
| RD1-team3={{flagicon|AUS}} [[James McCabe (tennis)|James McCabe]]
| RD1-score3-1=3
| RD1-score3-2=3
| RD1-score3-3=
| RD1-seed4=2
| RD1-team4='''{{flagicon|AUS}} [[James Duckworth (tennis)|James Duckworth]]'''
| RD1-score4-1='''6'''
| RD1-score4-2='''6'''
| RD1-score4-3=

| RD2-seed1=
| RD2-team1='''{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Max Purcell]]'''
| RD2-score1-1=3
| RD2-score1-2='''7'''
| RD2-score1-3='''77'''
| RD2-seed2=2
| RD2-team2={{flagicon|AUS}} [[James Duckworth (tennis)|James Duckworth]]
| RD2-score2-1='''6'''
| RD2-score2-2=5
| RD2-score2-3=65
}}

===Top half===
{{16TeamBracket-Compact-Tennis3
| RD1=First round
| RD2=Second round
| RD3=Quarterfinals
| RD4=Semifinals

| RD1-seed01=1
| RD1-team01='''{{flagicon|TPE}} [[Tseng Chun-hsin|C-h Tseng]]'''
| RD1-score01-1='''6'''
| RD1-score01-2='''6'''
| RD1-score01-3=
| RD1-seed02=
| RD1-team02={{flagicon|POR}} [[Frederico Ferreira Silva|F Ferreira Silva]]
| RD1-score02-1=4
| RD1-score02-2=4
| RD1-score02-3=

| RD1-seed03=
| RD1-team03='''{{flagicon|TPE}} [[Hsu Yu-hsiou|Y-h Hsu]]'''
| RD1-score03-1='''6'''
| RD1-score03-2='''6'''
| RD1-score03-3=
| RD1-seed04=WC
| RD1-team04={{flagicon|SWE}} [[Leo Borg|L Borg]]
| RD1-score04-1=2
| RD1-score04-2=3
| RD1-score04-3=

| RD1-seed05=Q
| RD1-team05={{flagicon|IND}} [[Prajnesh Gunneswaran|P Gunneswaran]]
| RD1-score05-1=3
| RD1-score05-2=4
| RD1-score05-3=
| RD1-seed06=
| RD1-team06='''{{flagicon|SRB}} [[Hamad Međedović|H Međedović]]'''
| RD1-score06-1='''6'''
| RD1-score06-2='''6'''
| RD1-score06-3=

| RD1-seed07=
| RD1-team07='''{{flagicon|USA}} [[Nicolas Moreno de Alboran|N Moreno de Alboran]]'''
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| RD2-seed03=
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===Bottom half===
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2023/7808/mds.pdf Main draw]
*[http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2023/7808/qs.pdf Qualifying draw]

{{DEFAULTSORT:2023 Bengaluru Open - 1}}
[[Category:2023 ATP Challenger Tour|Bengaluru Open - 1]]
[[Category:Bengaluru Open|2023 Singles]]

Puhar, Mayiladuthurai

2025-03-19T07:02:11Z

Vikidge: Created a redirect

#REDIRECT [[Poombuhar]]

S. Savitha

2025-02-26T17:43:24Z

Vikidge: new the data basic info!

{{Short description|Indian politician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Sanjeevareddygari Savitha
|image= Sanjeevareddygari Savitha.jpg
| office = [[Fourth N. Chandrababu Naidu ministry|Minister of Backward Classes Welfare]] [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]]
| office1 = [[Fourth N. Chandrababu Naidu ministry|Minister of Economically Weaker Sections Welfare]] [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]]
| office2 = [[Fourth N. Chandrababu Naidu ministry|Minister of Handlooms & Textiles]] [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]]
| term_start = 12 June 2024
| tern_end =
| governor = [[S. Abdul Nazeer]]
| 1blankname = Chief Minister
| 1namedata = [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]
| predecessor = [[ Chelluboyina Srinivasa Venugopalakrishna ]]
| term_start1 = 12 June 2024
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| 1namedata1 = [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]
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| 1namedata2 = [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]
| predecessor2 = [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]] {{small|([[List of Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister]])}}
| office3 = [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly|Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh]]
| term_start3 = 4 June 2024
| term_end3 =
| predecessor3 = [[Malagundla Sankaranarayana]]
| successor3 =
| constituency3 = [[Penukonda Assembly constituency|Penukonda]]
}}
'''Sanjeevareddygari Savitha''' (born 10 February 1977) is an Indian politician from [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Benjamin |first=Ravi P. |date=2024-04-16 |title=Two women fighting to capture Penukonda |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/vijayawada/two-women-fighting-to-capture-penukonda-872754 |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> She is a first-time MLA from [[Penukonda Assembly constituency]] in [[Sri Sathya Sai district]].<ref name=":0" /> She represents [[Telugu Desam Party]]. She won the [[2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Penukonda Constituency Election Results 2024: Penukonda Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/andhra-pradesh/constituency-show/penukonda |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> In June 2024, she was inducted into the [[Fourth N. Chandrababu Naidu ministry]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-12 |title=Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Ministers List 2024: Pawan Kalyan, Nara Lokesh among 24 ministers in Chandrababu Naidu's Cabinet |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/andhra-pradesh-ministers-list-2024-chandrababu-naidu-pawan-kalyan-ap-full-cabinet-ministers-list-9387219/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sridhar |first=G. Naga |date=2024-06-12 |title=Chandrababu Naidu sworn in as Andhra Pradesh CM, Pawan Kalyan becomes Minister |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/elections/chandrababu-naidu-sworn-in-as-andhra-pradesh-cm-pawan-kalyan-becomes-minister/article68280280.ece |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
She was born in Penukonda in the erstwhile [[Anantapur district]] to Somandepalli Ramachandra Reddy. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in 1998 at [[Sri Krishnadevaraya University]], Anantapur.<ref>{{Cite web |title=S. Savitha(TDP):Constituency- PENUKONDA(ANANTAPUR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate |url=https://www.myneta.info/AndhraPradesh2024/candidate.php?candidate_id=84 |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=www.myneta.info}}</ref>

== Career ==
Savitha won the [[2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]] from [[Penukonda Assembly constituency]] representing [[Telugu Desam Party]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Penukonda Assembly Election Results 2024: Penukonda Election Candidates List, Election Date, Vote Share - IndiaToday |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/assembly/andhra-pradesh/penukonda-constituency-result-1158 |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> She polled 1,13,832 votes and defeated [[K. V. Ushashri Charan]] of YSR Congress Party by a margin of 33,388 votes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=S Savitha, TDP Candidate from Penukonda Assembly Election 2024 Seat: Electoral History & Political Journey, Winning or Losing - News18 Assembly Election 2024 Result News |url=https://www.news18.com/elections/andhra-pradesh/s.-savitha-assembly-candidate-s01aed2008a158e2024c001 |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=www.news18.com |language=en}}</ref> She was given the portfolio of B.C. Welfare, economically weaker sections welfare, handlooms and textiles in the cabinet of [[N. Chandrababu Naidu|Chandrababu Naidu]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-03 |title=TDP has always accorded priority to welfare of BCs, says Minister Savitha |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tdp-has-always-accorded-priority-to-welfare-of-bcs-says-minister-savitha/article68942605.ece |access-date=2025-02-26 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}{{Fourth N. Chandrababu Naidu ministry}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Savitha, Somandepalli}}
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1977 births]]
[[Category:Telugu Desam Party politicians]]
[[Category:Andhra Pradesh MLAs 2024–2029]]
[[Category:State cabinet ministers of Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Women members of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]

Bandlaguda Jagir

2024-07-15T06:13:50Z

Vikidge:

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| subdivision_name3 = [[Hyderabad]]
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'''Bandlaguda Jagir''' is a [[satellite city]] of [[Hyderabad]] and a [[municipal corporation]] in [[Rangareddy district]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]. It Falls Under Gandipet [[mandal]] of Rajendranagar [[revenue division]]. It recently upgraded to a municipal corporation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/More-villages-to-be-merged-with-GHMC/articleshow/8229341.cms|title=More villages to be merged with GHMC - Hyderabad News - Times of India|first=Mahesh|last=Koride|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

This village was merged{{when|date=October 2013}} into HMDA. It is 8 km from Mehdipatnam Junction. This area is connected to the outer ring road at [[Telangana State Police Academy|TSPA]] Junction, from where [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]] is just 20 km and Gachibowli IT zone is just 14 km. There is much construction in this area. Recent ventures include Bhavani Colony, Maple Town Villas, PBEL City, Giridhari Executive Park, ISOLA, Keerthi Sunrise, Vasathi Anandi and SMR Harmony.

Bandlaguda Jagir area falls under Don Bosco Nagar Post Office (Pincode: 500086) and Rajendranagar and Narsingi Police Stations under Cyberabad.

Suncity, a suburb inside Bandlaguda, is a retail hub. Time school, Akshara International School,Army Public School, Glendale Academy, SMP Model High School, and Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences are here.

Bandlaguda Jagir is surrounded by the small villages of Kismatpur, Sikanderguda, Gandamguda, Hydershakote, and Peerancheruvu.

It is near the picturesque Himayat Sagar and Osman Sagar freshwater lakes and Mrugavani National Park which covers an area of about 700 acres. The Esi and [[Musi River (India)|Musi]] rivulets are nearby.

The road from Bandlaguda Crossroads to Kismatpur is being extended with two-way lanes.

== Temples ==
*[[File:Kali Mandir Bandlaguda Jagir.jpg|thumb|Kali Mandir]]Aarra Maisamma Temple a.k.a. Kali Temple
*Bhavani matha Temple (Bhavani Colony)
*Mahankali Temple (old village)
*Anjaneya Swamy Temple (old village)
*Pochamma Temple (old village)
*Mallanna Temple (Prasanthnagar Colony)
*Sai Baba Temple (Vikas Nagar Colony)
*Vinayaka Temple
*Lakshmi Narashima Swamy Temple (Sun City)
*Asta Lakshmi Temple (Main Road)
*Hanuman Temple (opposite government school in Kalika Nagar)
*Vaishnavi Devi Devalayam (P&T Colony)
*Tulja Bhavani Yellama Temple / Shivalayam (Indus Valley)
Rama Temple, Raghuram Nagar

== Mosques ==
* Masjid-e-Khatijatul Kubra
* Masjid-Al-Mu'min
* Masjid-e-Zaibunnisa
* Masjid-e-Ibrahim sarwari
* Masjid-e-Osman
* Masjid-e-Alamgir
* Masjid-e-Fatima
* Masjid Al Geelan
* Jama Masjid-e-Qadria, Ahlesunnat wal jamat.

== Transport ==
Bandlaguda Jagir falls on Atrial Road connecting Outer Ring Road (TSPA Junction) to Nanal Nagar (Mehdipatnam). All the buses going to Chevella, Vikarabad, and Chilkur stop here.

Bus No 188/251 from Mehdipatnam to Shamshabad (direct), Bus No:5/188 (Secunderabad-Kalimandir), 288 (all village buses like Chevella, Vikarabad, Parigi) and 288D (Chilukuru Balaji Temple buses) from Mehdipatnam to Bandlaguda X Roads stop.

OLA, Uber, and Rapido are present.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
1. https://telanganatoday.com/star-maa-mahotsavam-held-at-bandlaguda-jagir

2. https://www.magicbricks.com/property-for-sale-in-bandlaguda-jagir-hyderabad-pppfs

{{Telangana}}

{{Neighbourhoods of Hyderabad}}

[[Category:Villages in Ranga Reddy district]]

Kalika Mata Temple

2024-05-07T08:17:21Z

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'''Kalika Mata Temple''' may refer to:

* [[Kalika Mata Temple, Chittorgarh Fort]], in Rajasthan state, India
* [[Kalika Mata Temple, Pavagadh]], in Gujarat state, India
* [[Kalika Mata Temple, Old Dhrewad]], in Gujarat state, India

==See also==
*[[Kalika (disambiguation)]]

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Sakshinatheswarar Temple, Thiruppurambiyam

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'''Sakshinatheswarar Temple''' or '''Thiruppurambiyam Temple''' is a [[Hindu]] temple dedicated to the God [[Shiva]] located in [[Thiruppurambiyam]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India. Shiva is worshipped as Sakshinathar, and is represented here by a ''[[Lingam]]''. His consort, [[Parvati]], is depicted as Ikshuvani. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, ''[[Thevaram]]'', written by Tamil saint poets, known as the [[Nayanars|Nayanmaars]] and classified as ''[[Paadal Petra Sthalam]]''.<ref>{{cite book|title=Census of India, 1961, Volume 7|year=1961|publisher=Director of Census publication}}</ref>

The temple complex covers two acres and is located close to the [[Sarangapani temple]]. It houses two gateway towers known as ''[[gopurams]]''. The tallest is the western tower, with five storeys and it has a height of {{convert|72|ft|m|0}}. The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Sakshinathar, Ikshuvani, and Dakshinamurthy being the most prominent.

The temple has six daily rituals (poojahs) at various times from 6:00 a.m. to 9 p.m., and twelve yearly festivals on its calendar. The ''Maasi Magam'' festival celebrated during the day of the star, Magam (of the period February - March), is the most prominent festival here.

The present masonry structure was built during the rule of [[Thanjavur Nayak|Nayak]] in the 16th century. At present, the temple is maintained and administered by [[Madurai Adheenam]].

==Legend==
[[File:Sakshinathar temple Thirupurambiyam (1) 14.jpg|225px|thumb|left|The second precinct]]

As per Hindu legend, Shiva descended to give evidence (''Sakshi'' in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]) for a Chettiar lady and hence the presiding deity came to be known as Sakshinathar. Vannimaram, a tree also gave evidence in the same case. The legend is documented both in ''[[Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam]]'' and the legend of the temple.<ref name=Saiva4>{{cite book|title=Saiva Encyclopaedia volume 4 - Thirumurai Thalangal|editor-last=Dr. R.|editor-first=Selvaganapathy|publisher=Saint Sekkizhaar Human Resource Development Charitable Trust|location=Chennai, India|year=2013|language=ta|pages=13–16}}</ref> As per another legend, the place was not affected by the great deluge (''puram'') and remained beyond it (''puram''), which is locally called Thirupurambiyam. Once, Shiva appeared as [[Dakshinamurthy]] when a farmer carrying log of wood worshipped Shiva in this place. The shrine of Dakshinamurthy outside the gateway tower is believed to be the place where Shiva appeared. As per another legend, there was a king named Ariduvssan who was cursed by sage [[Durvasa]]. He worshipped Shiva at this place to relieve himself off the curse.<ref name=dinamalar/>

==History==
[[File:Thirupurambiyam (4).jpg|220px|thumb|left|The panel around the sanctum]]

[[Thiruppurambiyam]] was the fierce battlefield in the 9th century deciding the bright future of [[Cholas]]. [[Chola]] king [[Aditya I]] built a temple in sweet remembrance of the turn of tide in his favour and named it Aditeshwaram. The present name of the presiding deity is Sakshinathar, and the consort's name is Kuraivilla Azhagi (Goddess with unsurpassed beauty). The sanctum of the consort was built by the Chola King [[Rajaraja Chola I]]. The sanctum wall contains beautiful sculptures of ''Parivara devatas''(other deities of [[Shiva|Siva]] temple). Lord [[Gaṇeśa|Ganesa]], the elephant god is performed honey showering on the day of ''[[Vinayagar Chaturthi]]'' and all the honey showered down on Him is absorbed.<ref>''Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu ''.P.72</ref> The temple is counted as one of the temples built on the northern banks of [[River Kaveri]].<ref name=Ka>{{cite book|title=River cauvery the most battl(r)ed|last=Ka. Vi.|first=Kannan|page=43|publisher=Notion Press|year=2019|isbn=9781684666041|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4CGFDwAAQBAJ&q=thiruvavaduthurai}}</ref> An inscription on the west wall of the central shrine belonging to the period of [[Gandaraditya I|Gandaraditya Chola]] indicates that a gift of 2 ''ma'' of land was given to the temple by Savandi Kumaran, Madevan of Idayarkudi, a local chieftian of Innambarnadu.<ref>{{cite book|title=History of People and Their Environs: Essays in Honour of Prof. B.S. Chandrababu|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=crxUQR_qBXYC&dq=tirukarugavur&pg=PA35|page=35|publisher=Bharathi Puthakalayam|year=2011|isbn=9789380325910|last1=B. S. |first1=Chandrababu|last2= S. |first2=Ganeshram|last3= C.| first3=Bhavani}}</ref>

==Architecture==
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Sakshinatheswarar Temple is dedicated to [[Shiva]] and is located in Thirupurambiyam, a village in the [[South India]]n state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. The nearest railway station is in [[Kumbakonam]], about 8 kilometres from the place. The nearest airport is in [[Trichy]]. Thirupurambiyam is situated 5km from the Kumbakonam - Swamimalai main road. The temple has a 5-tier Raja[[gopuram]] and an outer ''[[prakaram]]'' (closed precincts of a temple). The sanctum of Sakshinatheswarar is in the second precinct and the shrine of Amman is located perpendicular to the Swami shrine. The shrine is Nandi is located in front of Swami, with the Palipeeda and Dwajasthambam located right behind the Nandi. There is a Nataraja hall and a yagasalai. There are separate shrines for Natarajar, Somaskanda, Karpaga Vinayagar and Navagrahas. There are separate shrines for [[Nalvar]], [[Dakshinamurthy]], Nrithivu Nayakkar, [[Ardhanarishvara|Arthanariswarar]], [[Mahalakshmi]], [[Arumugam]], [[Brahma]], [[Durga]] and [[Chandeshvara Nayanar|Chandikeswarar]]. There are four water bodies associated with the temple.<ref name=dinamalar/>

==Religious significance==
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The temple finds mention in ''[[Tevaram]]'', the 7th century 12 volume Saiva canonical work by Tamil saints, namely [[Appar]], [[Sundarar]] and [[Campantar]]. It is one of the shrines of the 275 [[Paadal Petra Sthalams]] glorified in the Saiva canon. Masimagam is the major festival celebrated in the temple. Adipooram and Navarathri uthsavam for Ambal, Annabishekam, Kanthasashti, Karthigai Mahadeepam, Karthigai Sunday theerthavari and Panguni Uthram are some of the prominent festivals celebrated. The temple priests perform the ''[[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]]'' (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. The temple rituals are performed six times a day; ''Kalasanthi'' at 6:00 a.m., ''Irandam Kalm'' at 9:00 a.m., ''Uchikalam'' at 12:00 a.m., ''Sayarakshai'' at 6:00 p.m, ''Irandam Kalm'' at 7:30 p.m., and ''Arthajamam'' at 9:00 p.m.. Each ritual comprises four steps: ''[[abhisheka]]'' (sacred bath), ''alangaram'' (decoration), ''[[Naivedhya|naivethanam]]'' (food offering) and ''deepa aradanai'' (waving of lamps) for Sakshinatheswarar and Ikshuvani. There are weekly rituals like ''{{lang|te-Latn|somavaram}}'' (Monday) and ''{{lang|te-Latn|sukravaram}}'' (Friday), fortnightly rituals like ''[[pradosha]]m'', and monthly festivals like ''[[amavasya|amavasai]]'' (new moon day), ''kiruthigai'', ''[[pournami (festival)|pournami]]'' (full moon day) and ''sathurthi''. Masi Maham during the [[Tamil calendar|Tamil month]] of ''Maasi'' (February - March), Shivaratri in February- March and Panguni Uthiram during ''Panguni'' are the major festivals celebrated in the temple.<ref name=dinamalar>{{cite web|title=Sri Sakshinatheswarar temple temple|url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/new.php?id=962|publisher=[[Dinamalar]]|year=2014|access-date=24 November 2015}}</ref> During the [[Vinayagar Chathurthi]] festival, ablution is performed on the Vinayagar deity with honey, which is absorbed by the deity.<ref name=Saiva4/> The temple is counted is one of the 24 important centres associated with Dakshinamurthy.<ref name=R>{{cite book|title=An introduction to religion and Philosophy - Tévarám and Tivviyappirapantam|last=R.|first=Dr. Vijayalakshmy|publisher=International Institute of Tamil Studies| location=Chennai|year=2001|edition=1st|pages=350–1}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{cite web|title= Ezhuthtarinathar Temple, Tiruinnambar |url= http://www.shivatemples.com/nofc/nc46.php |publisher=Shiva Temples of Tamilnadu, Paadal Petra Sivasthalangal}}
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[[Category:Shiva temples in Thanjavur district]]
[[Category:Padal Petra Stalam]]