"Not Runners-Up, But Run-Up To...": Anand Mahindra To R Praggnanandhaa

R Praggnanandhaa, the 18-year-old from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, went down fighting valiantly to world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the final of the Chess World Cup. The entire nation has been in awe of the chess champ including industrialist Anand Mahindra.

Mahindra Group Chairman took to the microblogging website X (formerly known as Twitter) and wrote, "You aren't the 'runner-up' @rpragchess This is simply your 'run-up' to Gold and to greatness. Many battles require you to learn & live to fight another day. You've learned & you will fight again, and we will all be there again...cheering you on loudly."

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You aren't the ‘runner-up' @rpragchess This is simply your ‘run-up' to Gold and to greatness. Many battles require you to learn & live to fight another day. You've learned & you will fight again; and we will all be there again…cheering you on loudly. 🇮🇳👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #praggnanandha https://t.co/2L0U1cZD4E

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 24, 2023

Since being posted, the post has received more than 1 lakh views and several comments praising Praggnanandhaa's skills.

A user wrote, "Incredible achievement, GM @rpragchess! At just 18, you've showcased a level of skill and tenacity that's awe-inspiring. Your performance against the world's best is a testament to your immense potential. Keep pushing the boundaries; the future is yours for the taking!"

Another user commented, "He's a brilliant player at such a young age. Praying success in future for #Praggnanandhaa and congratulations to #MagnusCarlsen."

"Hats off, Praggnanandhaa! Winning second place at the 2023 FIDE World Cup is just the beginning. Your humble attitude and amazing skills inspire us all. Keep rocking the chessboard! Nation is proud," the third user wrote.

Earlier, Mr Mahindra tweeted that his heart is swollen with pride. "Pragg @rpragchess makes Bigg Bigg news. My heart is swollen with pride. Bless this talented youngster and may he keep making us stand tall in the world of Chess (Chaturanga!) in the future," Mr Mahindra wrote.

Mr Mahindra also congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the soft landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the South Pole of the Moon.

"Dhanyavaad, Thank you, @isro, for teaching us how to aim for the stars. Making us believe in our own abilities. Showing us how to deal with failure and use it as a platform to rise again. And above all, making us proud to be Indian," he wrote.

 

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Home Guard Claims "Tortured" By Officer's Wife, Odisha Women Panel Steps In

The Odisha State Commission for Women has sought a report from the Crime Branch of Police in connection with the alleged torture of a woman home guard by the wife of a DIG-rank police officer.

The home guard lost both of her legs under the wheels of a running train in her attempt to die by suicide allegedly after being tortured by a DIG-rank officer's wife, at whose residence she was working.

The State Commission for Women has asked the Crime Branch ADG to submit a report within 15 days from Wednesday.

"We have taken sou motu cognisance of the case and want the report within a fortnight," the panel's chairperson Minati Behera said.

Stating that the women's commission will hold discussions with the victim after she recovers, Behera said necessary steps will be taken according to the law.

The SCW's action came a day after the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) sought a report from the police on the alleged torture.

The woman has been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Cuttack while the Odisha Police has transferred North Central range DIG Brijesh Rai to the state police headquarters after a hue and cry across the state.

The victim accused the IPS officer's wife of verbally abusing her and beating her up if she failed to perform her job properly.

Rai, however, rejected the allegations and claimed that the woman home guard, identified as Souridri Sahu of Angul district, was disturbed because of some family issues.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Watch: Mumbai Police's Musical Tribute To ISRO On Chandrayaan-3 Success

India created space history by becoming the first nation to carry out a successful soft landing near the south pole of the moon. It also entered the elite club of countries - Russia the US and China - which have achieved a soft landing on Earth's only natural satellite. The remarkable feat was celebrated by Indians across the globe. Now, Mumbai Police paid tribute to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful mission.

Mumbai police's Khaki Studio performed a musical rendition of Allama Muhammad Iqbal's patriotic song Sare Jahan Se Achha.

Mumbai Police on Twitter wrote, "Grand Achievement, Grand Tribute! Can't describe our overwhelming emotions right now in words, so we chose music instead. Sare Jahan Se Accha....... Mumbai Police Band - Khaki Studio's grand tribute to @isro.in on this magnificent feat! You make us all proud!"

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Grand Achievement, Grand Tribute!

Can't describe our overwhelming emotions right now in words, so we chose music instead.

Sare Jahan Se Accha.......

Mumbai Police Band - Khaki Studio's grand tribute to @isro.in on this magnificent feat! You make us all proud!#CongratsISRO… pic.twitter.com/eJzY5rCbFd

— मुंबई पोलीस - Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) August 24, 2023

Earlier, Mumbai Police's Khaki Studio wished ISRO good luck by performing the song 'Hum Honge Kamyab'

"Pura hai Vishwas! Hum Honge Kamyab!!" Entire nation is waiting for the unbelievable feat by @isro Here's a special musical tribute by Mumbai Police Band's Khaki Studio to honour ISRO's magnificent work," it wrote.

Meanwhile, The landing was carried out in four stages - rough braking, altitude hold, fine braking and vertical descent - all of which were carried out flawlessly.  

The findings from the Chandrayaan-3 mission could advance and expand knowledge of lunar water ice, potentially one of the moon's most valuable resources.

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G20 Summit: What's Open, What's Closed In Delhi? All You Need To Know

India is going to host the high-profile G20 summit in Delhi next month, which will lead to closure of offices and restrictions on traffic routes. The summit will be held on September 9 and 10 at the newly-built Bharat Mandapam convention centre in Delhi's Pragati Maidan under India's presidency. But officials and leaders of the world's largest economies will start arriving in the national capital from September 8. This is why central and Delhi governments have announced that their offices will remain closed from September 8-10, along with other private offices and schools.

A day before the G20 summit begins, the country will celebrate Janmashtami on September 7. Though an optional holiday, it is expected that most working places will remain closed due to the big gathering of world leaders.

Leaders who are coming to Delhi

Many heads of state, including US President Joe Biden, Chinese Premier Xi Jinping, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron, are expected to be attending the G20 Leaders' Summit.

The representatives of nine "guest countries" - Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain and the United Arab Emirates - have also been invited by India for the summit.

The 18th G20 summit will be a culmination of all the G20 processes and meetings held throughout the year among ministers, senior officials and civil society.

Some vehicles won't be allowed to enter Delhi

The Delhi Traffic Police is expected to keep cargo trucks out of Delhi for three days. They will be diverted to the Eastern and Western peripheral expressways. However, vehicles with permission or carrying important cargo will be allowed to enter the national capital. A detailed advisory will be issued soon.

Services of Delhi Metro will remain functional, but stations in the New Delhi area, like Supreme Court, Khan Market, Mandi House and Central Secretariat are expected to remain closed for three days.

Traffic restrictions

According to officials, traffic will be restricted for a specific time in some areas of Delhi. This will be done in order to avoid jams and keeping in view the security of the visiting VVIPs. Shopping malls and markets in certain areas will also be closed.

In areas with VVIP movement, buses will either be stopped or alternate routes given. Interstate bus service can be rescheduled around Delhi border.

However, officials said that care will be taken to ensure that there is no impact on the hospital and emergency services, as well as those travelling by rail and air.

Public holiday in Delhi for 3 days

All Delhi government and private offices, and educational institutions, including schools and colleges, will remain closed from September 8-10, as per a notification issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) of the Delhi government.

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All commercial banks and financial institutions situated within the jurisdiction of New Delhi Police District, which come under the purview of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 (26 of 1881) will observe public holidays from September 8-10, it said.

Markets and shops in the New Delhi area won't be allowed to open during the duration of the summit.

Security arrangement for G20 summit

The Delhi Police has made elaborate security plans with the deployment of more than 450 quick response teams (QRTs) and PCR vans, over 50 ambulances and fire-fighting machinery in and around the airport, 23 designated hotels, Pragati Maidan, Rajghat and along the routes to be taken by the dignitaries and delegates, according to news agency PTI.

Seven disaster management teams will remain stationed at strategic locations including four hotels, Pragati Maidan and Rajghat.

Special Cell CP Delhi Police HS Dhaliwal said on Thursday that women commandos of the force have been given special marks training and they will be deployed as per requirement.

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National Awards: Kriti On Big Best Actress Win - "Can't Believe..."

Kriti Sanon cannot contain her happiness as she has just won the highly coveted Best Actress Award for her spectacular performance in the Netflix original Mimi at the 69th National Film Awards. The actress, who also took home the Filmfare Award last year,  said in a statement "I am too excited, almost emotional. I cannot believe this has happened. It is a big moment for me and my entire family. Mimi has been a very very special film and to get the most prestigious award, the National Award for it, I just cannot thank the Jury enough for actually believing that my performance deserved this award."

Mimi actor Kriti Sanon also took this opportunity to thank her producer Dinesh Vijan and Mimi director Laxman Utekar for almost having faith in her And her work. She said "I am too too overwhelmed. I just want to thank Dinesh Vijan, who has always believed in me and my potential and for giving me a film as special as Mimi, which I will treasure all my life. Also, my director Lamxam Utekar Sir, who I remember while shooting the film, used to tell me, dekhna aapko is film ke liye National Award milega (you will get a National Award for your performance in Mimi) and I used to not believe it because I thought it was too big a dream but he did. He has held my hand throughout this film."

The Adipurush actress concluded with these words, "Everyone in my family is very excited, very emotional. There is a lot of gratitude in my heart at this moment."

On being asked about her plans to celebrate the massive feat, Kriti simply said, she wants to be surrounded by people she loves and who love her. "I am not sure how I am going to celebrate it. I just wanna be surrounded by people who love me and who I love a lot. Just be in my pyjamas at home and just have a good time and just sink in this moment and actually really really treasure it," Kriti said. 

Kriti Sanon also treated her social media family to a heartfelt post after the big win. In her post, she dedicated her win to her parents and sister Nupur. Kriti Sanon, who shared her Best Actress Award with Alia Bhatt, ended her post by congratulating the Gangubai Kathiawadi actress while expressing her excitement at sharing her award with someone whose work she has "always admired."

In an extensive post, Kriti Sanon wrote, "Elated, overwhelmed, grateful. Still sinking in...pinching myself...this has actually happened! The National Award for Best Actress for Mimi! Thank you to the Jury who considered my performance worthy of the most prestigious award! It means the world to me! Dinoo, I can't thank you enough for believing in me and my potential, for standing by me always and for giving me a film I'll treasure all my life. Laxman Sir... You always told me "Mimi, dekhna aapko is film ke liye National Award milega"... Mil Gaya sir! And I couldn't have done this without you. Mom, Dad, Nups...You guys are my lifeline! Thank you for always being my constant cheerleaders..! Congratulations Aliaaaa! So so well deserved! I've always admired your work and I'm very excited that I get to share this huge moment with you! yayyyyieee. Big Hug. Let's celebrate."

Take a look at Kriti's wholesome post below: 

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While Kriti and Alia bagged the Best Actress Award, Allu Arjun was named Best Actor for the blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise. It is the first National Award for all three actors. 

The National Awards will be handed out by President Droupadi Murmu in a ceremony later in the year. Last year's winners included Suriya and Ajay Devgn who shared the Best Actor prize for their roles in Soorarai Pottru and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. 

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On Photo With Anushka, Suryakumar Trolls Kohli's 'Running Technique'

Virat Kohli will be the one to watch out for in the coming two months as India embark upon a series of important tournaments starting with the Asia Cup 2023 and then the World Cup 2023. If India are to do well in the marquee events, a lot would hinge on how Kohli's bat performs. The former Indian cricket team captain is currently enjoying a brief break from the game. He last featured in the India-West Indies ODI series and will next be seen in action in the match against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2 at the Asia Cup 2023. 

In the break, while he has been training hard (the videos of which have been posted by the cricketer on his social media accounts), he is also busy doing promotional shoots. Actor Anushka Sharma, who is Kohli's wife, posted a few such images. Kohli's teammate Suryakumar Yadav had a hilarious reaction to the post.

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"Bhaiya thoda running technique halka padra hai apka (Brother, you running technique is a little out of way)," Yadav commented. 

Comments have been coming from all quarters regarding Kohli ahead of the big events. 

The most startling of them was that of former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed. He weighed in on the debate between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam and he believes that Babar may have a slight advantage due to his consistency. 

"Kohli's seasons are amazing. If in one season he is amazing, another could be a decline. He is not as consistent as Babar Azam," Javed said on the YouTube channel Events & Happenings Sports.

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Chandrayaan-3: Priyanka On Moon Landing - "Congratulations To The..."

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billion hearts are full after Chandrayaan-3 successfully made a soft landing near the moon's South Pole. As the country rejoiced and celebrated India's big feat, joining in the celebrations was also global star Priyanka Chopra. Sharing a picture of the moon landing on her Instagram feed, the Mujhse Shaadi Karogi actress wrote, "India on the moon. #proud. Congratulations to the brilliant minds. ISRO for making Chandrayaan-3 such a success." Her post is all heart. See what she posted below:

Besides Priyanka Chopra, some of the biggest names in the Bollywood industry also celebrated the day by posting on their respective social media feeds. Shah Rukh Khan found the perfect lines from a song featuring himself, to sum up the moment. SRK borrowed from Chaand Taare who featured in his 1997 film Yes Boss to caption his post.

In the film, Shah Rukh Khan sings Chaand Taare to his co-star Juhi Chawla and the romantic lyrics lend themselves perfectly to India's moon touchdown. “Chaand Taare todh laoon….Saari Duniya par main chhaoon (I will pluck the moon and stars and spread them across the world),” SRK wrote, adding: “Aaj India aur ISRO chhaa gaya. Congratulations to all the scientists and engineers…the whole team which has made India so proud. Chandrayaan-3 has successfully soft-landed on the moon.”

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After a 40-day journey starting from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 mission landed successfully. The Vikram lander made a soft lunar landing around 6 PM on August 23.

With this touchdown on the moon in the second attempt in four years, India has become the fourth country to master the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface after the US, China and the erstwhile Soviet Union.

According to PTI reports, Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2. Its objectives are to demonstrate a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, roving on the Moon, and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments.

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