By Navneet Singh
New Delhi, June 13 (Ians) When Varinder Singh landed the 60kg category bronze at the Asian Championship in Dubai recently, it was the first time a Punjab boxer had won a medal at a continental event. The previous medal had come in 2011, when Amandeep Singh had clinched silver in lightweight.
Varinder's medal is a tribute to his efforts as he has achieved the feat despite the prevailing system in his home state, where the parent body is virtually crippled, financially, and is surviving on contributions from retired boxers. The boxing infrastructure, too, is grossly insufficient.
Varinder grew up in such adversities. His goal to wear the India boxing jersey has been painful -- yet exciting. And when he reveals that cricket was his passion at school - he was a member of the school cricket team in Patiala - and that he took up boxing only when his father insisted,...
New Delhi, June 13 (Ians) When Varinder Singh landed the 60kg category bronze at the Asian Championship in Dubai recently, it was the first time a Punjab boxer had won a medal at a continental event. The previous medal had come in 2011, when Amandeep Singh had clinched silver in lightweight.
Varinder's medal is a tribute to his efforts as he has achieved the feat despite the prevailing system in his home state, where the parent body is virtually crippled, financially, and is surviving on contributions from retired boxers. The boxing infrastructure, too, is grossly insufficient.
Varinder grew up in such adversities. His goal to wear the India boxing jersey has been painful -- yet exciting. And when he reveals that cricket was his passion at school - he was a member of the school cricket team in Patiala - and that he took up boxing only when his father insisted,...
- 6/13/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Satyajit Ray, the master storyteller from India, has often been praised for his versatility in choosing stories which differ from each other in style and content. After being nudged by his son, future director Sandip Ray, the multifaceted artist took inspiration from the works of his grandfather, Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, and created his first movie intended for children. “The Adventures Of Goopy And Bagha” went on to become a towering success, leading to the creation of two sequels, the first directed by Satyajit Ray, and the second by his son.
Gopinath Gyne or Goopy is a village simpleton. He likes to practice the art of singing without much success, but is scolded by his father and mocked by the influential villagers. Trying to earn praise from the king, Gyne becomes the reason of his ire, leading to him getting banished from the village. Down a dusty road,...
Gopinath Gyne or Goopy is a village simpleton. He likes to practice the art of singing without much success, but is scolded by his father and mocked by the influential villagers. Trying to earn praise from the king, Gyne becomes the reason of his ire, leading to him getting banished from the village. Down a dusty road,...
- 1/21/2021
- by Raktim Nandi
- AsianMoviePulse
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The Director
Satyajit Ray is considered as the pioneer of Indian Film and culture. He is also regarded as one of the most distinguished cine personalities of the world. Satyajit has created many epoch-making films including Pather Panchali, Hirak Rajar Deshe, Ashani Sankiet, Aparajito, Jalshaghar etc. Apart from film direction he has made important contribution in the field of literary arena. His science fictions and detective stories have earned immense popularity among many readers. Ray has received many unique prizes from the country and abroad. He is the first cultural personality of India to earn the most coveted ‘Bharat Ratna’ award. Even the Government of France has attributed him with the highest award of the country. He is the only Indian film personality to win the Oscars.
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The Director
Satyajit Ray is considered as the pioneer of Indian Film and culture. He is also regarded as one of the most distinguished cine personalities of the world. Satyajit has created many epoch-making films including Pather Panchali, Hirak Rajar Deshe, Ashani Sankiet, Aparajito, Jalshaghar etc. Apart from film direction he has made important contribution in the field of literary arena. His science fictions and detective stories have earned immense popularity among many readers. Ray has received many unique prizes from the country and abroad. He is the first cultural personality of India to earn the most coveted ‘Bharat Ratna’ award. Even the Government of France has attributed him with the highest award of the country. He is the only Indian film personality to win the Oscars.
Set Of 3 (Three) DVD's
1) Sonar Kella...
- 12/11/2009
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
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