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New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): SG Pipers announced the appointment of the coaching staff for their Men's and Women's teams. Tim Oudenaller has been appointed as Head Coach of the men's team, while Sofie Gierts will serve as Head Coach of the women's team, as per a release from SG Pipers. These strategic appointments reflect the franchise's commitment to excellence, innovation, and the sustained development of Hockey talent. With the appointment of highly experienced international coaches, the SG Pipers are laying the groundwork for a strong campaign. The coaches will play a central role in strengthening the squad, building leadership, and preparing both teams for the season ahead. Reflecting on the new appointments, Padma Bhushan Sreejesh PR, Director of Hockey at SG Pipers, stated, "Appointing Tim and Sofie is the best decision for our team. Both have led top European clubs successfully and bring valuable international experience. They know how to unite players from different cultures and languages, and how to get the best performances out of them. With their strong understanding of both club and international Hockey, they are well placed to create the right atmosphere for both our teams to be successful." Known for his result-driven approach and ability to build cohesive squads, Tim Oudenaller is currently Head Coach of Kampong in the Dutch Hoofdklasse. Regarded as one of Europe's brightest coaching minds, the Dutch coach has led his teams to sustained success over the years Looking ahead to his new role, Tim said, "I grew up in a period when India was a very strong Hockey nation. As a young and ambitious coach, I was immediately open to the opportunity to coach in one of the most impressive leagues in the world. The SG Pipers are as ambitious as I am, and we have put together a strong and balanced team that I believe can challenge for the title." A trailblazer in world Hockey, Sofie Gierts, is known for her hands-on style and exceptional communication skills. She holds the rare distinction of being Head Coach of a Men's team in Belgium's top division with Royal Uccle and has also guided Royal Antwerp to a national women's championship. Over the course of her playing career, Sofie earned 140 caps for the Red Panthers. Expressing her delight, Sofie said, "I am truly honoured to join the SG Pipers. This league is more than competition; it is a celebration of the game, of talent, and of the energy that Hockey brings to people around the world. To be part of this journey with the Pipers is both a privilege and a big responsibility. What excites me most is the opportunity to empower women to shine on one of the sport's biggest stages. Hockey has the power to inspire, to break boundaries, and to strengthen cultures. By joining a team that already has strong and solid elements, I see a foundation on which we can build something truly remarkable. Together, we will enrich the Hockey culture far beyond the pitch. My commitment is clear: Empower the team, the league, and the wider Hockey family." Tim and Sofie will work closely with the SG Pipers squads, which last season featured a dynamic mix of established stars, including Shamsher Singh, Jacob Whetton, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sangita Kumari, Deepika Sehrawat, and Navneet Kaur. This season, these players, along with emerging talent, will train and develop under the guidance of the new coaches and the mentorship of Indian Hockey stalwart Sreejesh PR, who also serves as the Director of Hockey for SG Pipers. SG Pipers Men's Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Tim Oudenaller Assistant Coach: Shivendra Singh Analytical Coach: Ivar Nils Knotschke SG Pipers Women's Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Sofie Giersts Assistant Coach: Helen Mary Analytical Coach: Michel Kinnen. (ANI)
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan has called for the replacement of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with ballot papers, citing concerns over the legitimacy of election results. Ranjan raised doubts about the EVM's accuracy, suggesting that the results may be influenced and advocating for a ballot paper system like many other countries. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also echoed similar sentiments, accusing EVMs of wasting votes from marginalized communities. This comes after the Congress' defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly election. The Supreme Court, however, dismissed a petition seeking th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): Indian hockey player Jarmanpreet Singh said that the return of the Hockey India League (HIL) will help up-and-coming players learn more about the overseas players and would help India in ultimately securing the gold medal in Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Jarmanpreet spoke to ANI about the return of the Hockey India League, team India winning the Paris Olympics 2024 bronze and the Asian Champions Trophy, the retirement of legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh etc. Speaking about the return of HIL, Jarmanpreet said to ANI, "Yes (if it will help Team India get LA 20 ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 19 (PTI) Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-member core probable group for the upcoming senior women's national coaching camp, which will be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre here from July 21 to August 29. The camp holds significant importance as the Indian women's hockey team gears up for the women's Asia Cup, set to begin on September 5 in Hangzhou, China. The tournament will serve as a direct qualification pathway for the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup, with only the champion earning a guaranteed spot. All players from the previous camp have been retaine ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
Leh (Ladakh) [India], January 8 (ANI): Padma Desal delivered a stellar performance, scoring six goals to lead Sham Eagles to a commanding 8-3 victory over Chiktan Queens in the women's category of the Ice Hockey League Season 2. The Eagles kicked off their campaign impressively, setting a new season record for the highest-scoring match. In the men's category, Changthan Shans maintained their perfect start, defeating Zangskar Chadar Tamers 7-2 to remain unbeaten after three games. Purig Warriors ended Sham Wolves' unbeaten streak with an impressive 5-2 victory, while the match between Humas War ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, July 14 (PTI) The Gujarat High Court on Monday directed a man, facing contempt of court for attending a virtual court hearing while relieving himself on a toilet seat, to deposit Rs 1 lakh with the court's registry after observing that he was ready to tender an unconditional apology. The incident occurred on June 20 when Justice Nirzar S Desai was hearing a case. A video of the man soon went viral, prompting the high court to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings. On Monday, the division bench of Justices AS Supehia and RT Vachhani directed the man, identified as Samad Abdul Rehm ...Read More >
One of SL Bhyrappa's most celebrated works, Parva, came alive on stage in an ambitious eight-hour theatrical adaptation by director Prakash Belawadi. Years ago, Bhyrappa had watched an early Kannada version in Mysuru. This time, he returned to see its English adaptation -- one of his final public appearances. Recalling those moments, Prakash shared, "It was an honour to have worked with such an eminent writer. He had watched my early Kannada version in Mysuru, and when I remade it in English, he ...Read More >
MUMBAI, July 10: Hockey India on Thursday named a 33-member core probable group for the senior men's national coaching camp to be held at the SAI Centre here from July 14 till August 7. The upcoming camp is crucial for the Indian team as it gears up for two major international assignments -- the Australia tour and the all-important Hero Asia Cup in Rajgir, scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 7.The winner of the Asia Cup will earn direct qualification for next year's FIH men's World Cup to be co-hosted by Belgium and Netherlands from August 14 to 30. The goalkeeping unit remai ...Read More >
Hockey India has selected a 40-member core group for the Women's National Coaching Camp at SAI in Bengaluru. The camp aims to prepare the team for the Women's Asia Cup 2025, offering a direct path to the 2026 World Cup. Key players and promising newcomers feature prominently in the lineup. Hockey India announced a 40-member core probables list for the Senior Women's National Coaching Camp, set to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from July 21 to August 29. The ca ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): SG Pipers announced the appointment of the coaching staff for their Men and Women teams. Tim Oudenaller has been appointed as Head Coach of the men team, while Sofie Gierts will serve as Head Coach of the women team, as per a release from SG Pipers. These strategic appointments reflect the franchise commitment to excellence, innovation, and the sustained development of Hockey talent. With the appointment of highly experienced international coaches, the SG Pipers are laying the groundwork for a strong campaign. The coaches will play a central role in stre ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Hockey India has announced a 24-member Indian Women's Hockey Team squad for the upcoming tour of Argentina, scheduled from April 13 to 17, 2026, in Buenos Aires. The four-match exposure tour against the world-class Argentine side comes at a pivotal moment in India's international calendar, with the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 and the Asian Games firmly on the horizon, according to a press release. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. The squad is a blend of seasoned experience and exciting ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition on Tuesday seeking the reintroduction of the physical paper ballot voting system in elections in India. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale dismissed the plea filed by evangelist KA Paul seeking physical ballot voting in India. During the hearing, the petitioner said that even leaders like Chandrababu Naidu and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had questioned Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering. To this the bench said what happens is, if you win the elections, EVMs are not tamper ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on his birth anniversary on Saturday, lauding his lifelong dedication to social justice. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, 'Humble tributes to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan ji on his birth anniversary. His entire life was dedicated to social justice. His struggle for the rights of Dalits, backward classes, and the deprived can never be forgotten.' Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan, speaking to the media, described his father's birth anniversary as a 'festiva ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 10 (ANI): Hockey India on Thursday named a 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men National Coaching Camp, which will take place at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from July 14 to August 7. The upcoming camp is a crucial preparatory phase for the Indian team as they gear up for two major international assignments--the Australia tour and the all-important Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 7. The winner of the Asia Cup will earn direct qualification for the International Hockey Fe ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Superstar Rajnikanth paid tribute to the veteran actress B Sarojadevi, who passed away at the age of 87. Taking to his official handle X, he wrote, "The great actress Saroja Devi, who won the hearts of millions of fans, is no longer with us. May her soul rest in peace. #SarojaDevi" Also Read | Model San Rechal Gandhi Dies by Suicide at 26 Amid Financial Struggles; Here's Everything To Know About the Former Miss Pondicherry. https://x.com/rajinikanth/status/1944638878973087994 Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan also ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Monday expressed condolences on demise of legendary actress B Saroja Devi. Recalling her contributions to the Kannada film industry, Bommai said that she was a superstar in her heydays and was a great asset to the state and the film industry. She was a superstar in her heydays. She started her career in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages. She acted with all the superstars of those days... She has won Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan... She was very lively even in her last days. She was a great asset to Karnataka an ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
IMAGE: Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, centre, will continue to serve as captain of the team. Photograph: Hockey India/X There were no major surprises in the 18-member Indian men's hockey team picked for the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar with mid-fielder Rajinder Singh, and forwards Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh retaining their places in the squad, announced on Wednesday. The tournament is scheduled to be held from August 29 to September 7 and the winner will earn direct qualifica ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): SG Pipers announced the appointment of the coaching staff for their Men's and Women's teams. Tim Oudenaller has been appointed as Head Coach of the men's team, while Sofie Gierts will serve as Head Coach of the women's team, as per a release from SG Pipers. These strategic appointments reflect the franchise's commitment to excellence, innovation, and the sustained development of Hockey talent. With the appointment of highly experienced international coaches, the SG Pipers are laying the groundwork for a strong campaign. The coaches will play a central ro ...Read More >
Neeraj Chopra's invitational javelin event - NC Classic 2025 - has been rescheduled to be held on July 5 in Bengaluru, organisers JSW Sports confirmed on Tuesday. The NC Classic was postponed from its original May 24 date last month due to the India-Pakistan cross-border conflict last month. Some of the world's top stars are set to line up for the event at the Kanteerava Stadium next month. Former World Champions Anderson Peters and Julius Yego, as well as Rio 2016 champion Thomas Rohler, were a ...Read More >
Kargil , Jul 2: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory, officials said. This follows the establishment of a unique and dedicated legal framework specifically designed for Ladakh. The framework ensures maximum local re ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/BATHINDA: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday conducted searches at 22 de-addiction centres across Punjab, including in Chandigarh, Barnala and Ludhiana, after its investigation revealed illegal sale of drugs by these centres. The agency also searched a premise in Mumbai linked to the accused.Dr Amit Bansal, who runs these 22 centres, is prime accused in the case, sources said. Bansal, against whom Punjab Police has registered multiple FIRs, is alleged to be engaged in illegal sale of drugs from his de-addiction centres.Privately-run drug de-addiction centres in Punjab are ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-member core probables group for the upcoming Senior Women's National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from July 21 to August 29. The camp holds significant importance as the Indian women's hockey team gears up for the Women's Asia Cup 2025, set to begin on September 5 in Hangzhou, China. The tournament will serve as a direct qualification pathway for the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup, with only the champion earning a guaranteed spot. Also Read | Shp ...Read More >
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team will aim for their fourth Asia Cup title as it takes on top Asian teams in the 12th edition of the Men's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, scheduled to be held in Rajgir from August 29 to September 7. The tournament, a quadrennial event that began in 1982, also serves as a qualification event for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium. Also Read | Mirabai Chanu Secures Commonwealth Games 2026 Qualification; A Look At Top Five Accomplishments of Star Indian Weightlifter. The w ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 24: Indian Startup School (ISS), a new-age institution dedicated to empowering first-time founders and nurturing grassroots entrepreneurship, has officially declined a funding offer from some of India's most prominent business leaders. Also Read | India vs Bangladesh Free Live Streaming Online, Asia Cup 2025 Super 4: How To Watch IND vs BAN T20I Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV in India?. The investment proposal came from Sahil Jindal (Managing Director, Jindal Group), Umesh Kumar Agarwal (Managing Director, Haldirams), Rajat Singhal, and Aakash Goyal ( ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief ministerBhagwant Mann on Thursday said the government will table a bill in the assembly on Friday to introduce harsher punishment for religious sacrilege. However, the law will not be enacted immediately, as the government plans to hold consultations with stakeholders before finalising the legislation.Mann said the decision was taken in a meeting of the cabinet earlier in the day. After the legislation is tabled, Punjab govt will gather suggestions on the law from stakeholders, including religious organisations and people, he added.Sources said said the new legislation ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Hockey India on Thursday announced a 33-member core probable group for the senior men's national coaching camp, to be held at the SAI Centre here from July 14 to August 7. The upcoming camp will be crucial as the Indian team prepares for two major international assignments -- the Australia tour and the all-important Hero Asia Cup in Rajgir, scheduled from August 29 to September 7. The Asia Cup carries significant importance, with the winner earning direct qualification for next year's FIH Men's World Cup, to be co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. Despite a disappointing Pro ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) SG Pipers have unveiled a formidable list of 17 retained men's players ahead of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2025 auctions, showcasing a balanced mix of Indian stars as well as international stalwarts. The retained roster underlines the franchise's commitment to nurturing domestic talent while strengthening global pedigree across all positions. The SG Pipers coaching staff worked closely with the Director of Hockey, Padma Bhushan PR Sreejesh, to finalise the list of retained players. The Pipers have also completed the acquisition of the Welsh international ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the wedding festivities of Sudarshan MJ and Disha Sharma, the daughter of veteran journalist Rajat Sharma, in Mumbai on April 4. Rajat Sharma shared pictures of his meeting with the Prime Minister along with his family on his Instagram. Also Read | 'S Saraswathi' OTT Release: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's Directorial Thriller Now Streaming on This Platform. The Prime Minister was seen warmly interacting with the newlyweds, Disha and her partner Sudarshan MJ, offering his blessings during the celebrations. Sharing ...Read More >