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  • Bajaj V launches Invincible Indians; for everyday heroes

    Bajaj V launches Invincible Indians; for everyday heroes

    MUMBAI: Bajaj V’s initiative titled ‘Invincible Indians: Stories that Invoke Pride Everyday’ will uncover stories of ordinary Indians who, by dint of their resolve and determination, performed extraordinary acts in the service of society.

    Five such ‘Invincible Indians’ were felicitated by a famous son of India who has himself made the nation proud – Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic Gold Medalist in the presence of Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj. Bajaj V also released five videos that capture the inspiring stories of these invincible people.

    Bindra said, “Many a time, such heroic acts go untold and these heroes fade away in the pages of history. I am truly proud to be associated with this endeavor and urge every Indian to come forward in supporting it..”

    Bajaj Auto Motorcycle business president Eric Vas added, “V is a unique brand which has been forged with the pride of the nation, the metal of the INS Vikrant. Our endeavour is to make Indians feel proud every day. ‘Invincible Indians’ is our way of bringing a few such stories of pride to the fore. We are honoured to have felicitated five such people today, but we also know that there are many more people out there whose are doing equally good work and deserve to be recognized and lauded for their selfless work.”

    Leo Burnett South Asia CCO RajDeepakDas adds, “All the pieces of communication that we create for Bajaj V have a single objective: to dial up the pride of the nation for the people of India. We conceptualized this idea to highlight the common man’s extraordinary acts that fill Indians’ hearts with pride every day.”

    These Invincible Indians are:

    Chewang Norphel: Created 15 artificial glaciers in Ladakh to solve the perennial water crisis. Was awarded a Padmashree in 2015.

    Bipin Ganatra: Helped rescue people from more than 100 fires in Kolkata. Recognised as a volunteer firefighter by the Kolkata Fire Department.

    Omkar Nath Sharma: Travels across NCR to collect medicines from people who no longer need them, and distributes it to clinics and hospitals who serve the poor.

    Vijaylaxmi Sharma: Leading a movement to eradicate child marriages in villages in Rajasthan.

    Karimul Haque: Converted his bike into an ambulance. Offers a 24X7 ambulance service free of cost.

  • Bajaj V launches Invincible Indians; for everyday heroes

    Bajaj V launches Invincible Indians; for everyday heroes

    MUMBAI: Bajaj V’s initiative titled ‘Invincible Indians: Stories that Invoke Pride Everyday’ will uncover stories of ordinary Indians who, by dint of their resolve and determination, performed extraordinary acts in the service of society.

    Five such ‘Invincible Indians’ were felicitated by a famous son of India who has himself made the nation proud – Abhinav Bindra, India’s first individual Olympic Gold Medalist in the presence of Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj. Bajaj V also released five videos that capture the inspiring stories of these invincible people.

    Bindra said, “Many a time, such heroic acts go untold and these heroes fade away in the pages of history. I am truly proud to be associated with this endeavor and urge every Indian to come forward in supporting it..”

    Bajaj Auto Motorcycle business president Eric Vas added, “V is a unique brand which has been forged with the pride of the nation, the metal of the INS Vikrant. Our endeavour is to make Indians feel proud every day. ‘Invincible Indians’ is our way of bringing a few such stories of pride to the fore. We are honoured to have felicitated five such people today, but we also know that there are many more people out there whose are doing equally good work and deserve to be recognized and lauded for their selfless work.”

    Leo Burnett South Asia CCO RajDeepakDas adds, “All the pieces of communication that we create for Bajaj V have a single objective: to dial up the pride of the nation for the people of India. We conceptualized this idea to highlight the common man’s extraordinary acts that fill Indians’ hearts with pride every day.”

    These Invincible Indians are:

    Chewang Norphel: Created 15 artificial glaciers in Ladakh to solve the perennial water crisis. Was awarded a Padmashree in 2015.

    Bipin Ganatra: Helped rescue people from more than 100 fires in Kolkata. Recognised as a volunteer firefighter by the Kolkata Fire Department.

    Omkar Nath Sharma: Travels across NCR to collect medicines from people who no longer need them, and distributes it to clinics and hospitals who serve the poor.

    Vijaylaxmi Sharma: Leading a movement to eradicate child marriages in villages in Rajasthan.

    Karimul Haque: Converted his bike into an ambulance. Offers a 24X7 ambulance service free of cost.

  • Here’s top 20 moments in Indian sports history : ESPN

    Here’s top 20 moments in Indian sports history : ESPN

    MUMBAI: Showcasing ESPN’s expertise in all things sports, ESPN India today announced Abhinav Bindra’s Olympic gold from 2008 as the best moment in Indian sport. This moment was part of ESPN’s initiative to curate the top 20 moments as a tribute to the greatest achievements in the country’s rich and varied sporting history. The top 20 moments were announced starting 6 July with the No.1 moment being unveiled on 15 July.

    “It was no easy task for the jury to rank these performances that spanned nearly a century, but it was hugely fulfilling. The best thing about the process was exploring the rich history of Indian sports and sportspersons who have defined it. This exercise is a small but valuable step towards putting the spotlight on the feats and events that have shaped Indian sports and inspired generations of athletes to strive for excellence,” said Sambit Bal, Editor-in-Chief, ESPN India, South Asia.

    The top 20 moments in Indian sport was curated by a 31-member jury consisting of current and former sports personalities, journalists and influencers with the likes of Rahul Dravid, Jeev Milkha Singh, Cedric D’Souza, Michael Ferreira, Jaidip Mukerjea and Rohit Brijnath, among others.

    The initial list included 75 best sports moments before the jury began the process of selecting the final 20. Once the jury rankings were in,each sporting event was given points based on where it featured on a jury member’s ranking system: 20 points for each No. 1 ranking, 19 for a No. 2, and so on.

    The stars of the winning moments also shared their memories and reactions:

    “Those are the highlights of my career. I made the mistake of admiring my opponents. I started appreciating their good shots, but in today’s professionalism, they would laugh at it”, said Ramanathan Krishnan on his reaching the Wimbledon Semifinals in 1960.

    “The world title came to India for the first time, so I can very safely say that was the happiest moment of my life,” said Wilson Jones on winning the Billiards World Championship in 1958.

    “I was playing emotional tennis. I wasn’t thinking. All I can promise is that every time I go on court I will give my best,” said Leander Paes, remembering the moment he won the   Olympic Bronze for Tennis in Atlanta, 1996.

    The initial list included 75 best sports moments before the jury began the process of selecting the final 20. After the jury presented their initial ranking, each sporting event were assigned points based on where it featured on a jury member’s ranking system: 20 points for each No. 1 ranking, 19 for a No. 2, and so on.  The winning events were then finalized based on their cumulative scores.

    Here is the complete list

    http://www.indiantelevision.com/sites/drupal7.indiantelevision.co.in/files/styles/large/public/espn.jpg?itok=KHe92raF

  • Here’s top 20 moments in Indian sports history : ESPN

    Here’s top 20 moments in Indian sports history : ESPN

    MUMBAI: Showcasing ESPN’s expertise in all things sports, ESPN India today announced Abhinav Bindra’s Olympic gold from 2008 as the best moment in Indian sport. This moment was part of ESPN’s initiative to curate the top 20 moments as a tribute to the greatest achievements in the country’s rich and varied sporting history. The top 20 moments were announced starting 6 July with the No.1 moment being unveiled on 15 July.

    “It was no easy task for the jury to rank these performances that spanned nearly a century, but it was hugely fulfilling. The best thing about the process was exploring the rich history of Indian sports and sportspersons who have defined it. This exercise is a small but valuable step towards putting the spotlight on the feats and events that have shaped Indian sports and inspired generations of athletes to strive for excellence,” said Sambit Bal, Editor-in-Chief, ESPN India, South Asia.

    The top 20 moments in Indian sport was curated by a 31-member jury consisting of current and former sports personalities, journalists and influencers with the likes of Rahul Dravid, Jeev Milkha Singh, Cedric D’Souza, Michael Ferreira, Jaidip Mukerjea and Rohit Brijnath, among others.

    The initial list included 75 best sports moments before the jury began the process of selecting the final 20. Once the jury rankings were in,each sporting event was given points based on where it featured on a jury member’s ranking system: 20 points for each No. 1 ranking, 19 for a No. 2, and so on.

    The stars of the winning moments also shared their memories and reactions:

    “Those are the highlights of my career. I made the mistake of admiring my opponents. I started appreciating their good shots, but in today’s professionalism, they would laugh at it”, said Ramanathan Krishnan on his reaching the Wimbledon Semifinals in 1960.

    “The world title came to India for the first time, so I can very safely say that was the happiest moment of my life,” said Wilson Jones on winning the Billiards World Championship in 1958.

    “I was playing emotional tennis. I wasn’t thinking. All I can promise is that every time I go on court I will give my best,” said Leander Paes, remembering the moment he won the   Olympic Bronze for Tennis in Atlanta, 1996.

    The initial list included 75 best sports moments before the jury began the process of selecting the final 20. After the jury presented their initial ranking, each sporting event were assigned points based on where it featured on a jury member’s ranking system: 20 points for each No. 1 ranking, 19 for a No. 2, and so on.  The winning events were then finalized based on their cumulative scores.

    Here is the complete list

    http://www.indiantelevision.com/sites/drupal7.indiantelevision.co.in/files/styles/large/public/espn.jpg?itok=KHe92raF

  • Abhinav Bindra elected chairman of ISSF Athletes Committee

    Abhinav Bindra elected chairman of ISSF Athletes Committee

    MUMBAI: Olympic Gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has been elected chairman of the International Shooting Sport Federation’s (ISSF) athletes committee. The ISSF which  is the world body representing the sport confirmed the appointment in a letter that was sent to the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), which is the representative body of the sport in India.

     

    Bindra will be the first Indian shooter to be bestowed with this honour and by virtue of being chairman of the committee he will also become a member of the administrative council of the ISSF.

     

    Bindra said, “It is a great honour, not only for me personally but also for the country as a whole. This honour comes with the great responsibility of representing the views and concerns of shooting athletes from across the globe appropriately, effectively and in a balanced manner towards the betterment of the sport, and I look forward to doing justice towards serving that end.”

     

    NRAI president, Raninder Singh commented, “It is a matter of great pride for the whole Indian shooting fraternity that Abhinav has been elected to such a prestigious position. He has always been eager to do his bit for the athletes and the sport of shooting. He has also been very proactive within the NRAI itself in trying to raise the bar of Indian shooting continuously. We are confident that he will shine as always in this new responsibility as well and wish him all the very best.”

  • Sanjeev Gupta conferred with Indian ICON award

    Sanjeev Gupta conferred with Indian ICON award

    MUMBAI:  The Indian Icon (TII) award aims to recognise the efforts of people from all walks of life for their immense contribution in making the India proud globally.

     

    Global Advertisers MD Sanjeev Gupta was honored with TII award in the ‘Business Category’. The jury members appreciated his work ethic and his support to various social service initiatives across India.

     

    Gupta said, “I am very happy and would like to dedicate this award to my excellent team who share my happiness on this important day. I believe there are no shortcuts to becoming an icon other than concentrated effort and strong will power to succeed against odds.”

     

    Cricketer Kapil Dev, Olympian Gold medalist Abhinav Bindra and Bollywood actor Aroon Bakshi were also honored with TII award for their contributions to the respective fields.

     

  • CNN-IBN to air show on Olympics gold medalist Bindra

    CNN-IBN to air show on Olympics gold medalist Bindra

    MUMBAI: CNN-IBN is celebrating the victory of India’s first ever individual gold medalist Abhinav Bindra. The English news channel will air an hour-long show Abhinav Bindra-The Goldfinger with Rajdeep Sardesai.

    Airing on 29 August at 8 pm, the show will unfold 13 years of rigorous practice, dedication and never ending hope that went into making Abhinav Bindra the 10 meter air rifle gold medal champion.

    In the show, Sardesai will talk to Bindra’s parents, teachers and coach. The show will engage sports enthusiasts and school children from across the country to ask questions to Bindra. Bindra will speak his heart out with Sardesai sharing his hidden talent of painting and other such facts.

    IBN Network editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai says, “The show Abhinav BIndra -The Goldfinger is a celebration of the moment that Abhinav Bindra brought to the country. The show gives a peek into Abhinav’s life beyond the shooting range from his parents, school teachers and coach”.