Category news

Celebrity Cricket League 2023 announced the onboarding of A23 – a skill-based gaming platform- as this season’s Presenting Sponsor. Parle is already on board as the Title Sponsor for CCL 2023. The league also introduced an all-new format, for the first time in cricket history where a T20 match will be played in 2 innings of 10 overs each. The new format will offer More Cricket, More Entertainment, and More Fun with the Cine Stars from 8 teams representing the respective Film Industries (Telugu Warriors, Karnataka Bulldozers, Chennai Rhinos, Kerala Strikers, Bengal Tigers, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Mumbai Heroes and Punjab De Sher) competing for the CCL 2023 crown. The Celebrity Cricket League 2023 is back with an enthralling season that promises to be more entertaining than ever.

CCL 2023 to bring in a new format never played anywhere in the world.

1.  T20 match will consist of each team playing 2 innings just like in a test match but each innings will be a maximum of 10 overs.
2.  The power play will be applicable for the first 3 overs of each inning.
3.  The batsmen coming in to bat in the 1, 2 & 3 positions in the 1st innings will not be allowed to bat in the 1, 2 & 3 positions in the 2nd innings. They can only come into bat from number 4 in the second innings.

ü The bowlers who bowled in the power play of the first innings cannot bowl in the power play of the second innings.

According to Gunnidhi Singh Sareen, Vice President of Marketing A23 said, “We are thrilled to partner with Celebrity Cricket League, an event that captures the attention of millions of fans across the country. As pioneers of online skill-based gaming in India, we recognize the importance of connecting with our target audience, who are passionate about games of skill and celebrities. By aligning our brand with such events, we can tap into fans’ excitement and enthusiasm, and increase our message’s relevance to our existing and prospective customers. We are confident that this partnership will help us enhance our brand awareness and engagement, and we look forward to a successful collaboration with CCL”.

“CCL has been a pioneer in containment in India, and we are proud to bring it back for our fans,” said Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Founder & Managing Director of Celebrity Cricket League ” This CCL 2023 offers the viewers More Cricket, More Celebrities, and More Fun with the new format. It is a testament to our commitment to providing the best possible experience for fans and players alike. “

Actor-producer Riteish Deshmukh is leading Mumbai Heroes, Punjab De Sher captain is actor Sonu Sood, Bhojpuri Dabanggs has actor Manoj Tiwari as their captain, actor Jisshu Sengupta is leading Bengal Tigers, Karnataka Bulldozers will be led by actor Kiccha Sudeep, Telugu Warriors is headed by actor Akhil Akkineni, Kerala Strikers has actor Kunchacko Boban as their captain and actor Aarya is captain of Chennai Rhinos.

The matches will be telecasted live and exclusively across the ZEE TV network on 6 different channels.

All 19 Games of CCL are to be telecasted on Zee Anmol Cinema, 4 League Matches of the home team, and 2 Semis + 1 Final in their respective Regional language Commentary. Matches of Mumbai Heroes will be telecasted on & Pictures Hindi, PTC Punjab will telecast matches of Punjab De Sher, Zee Cinemalu, Zee Thirai, Zee Pichar, Zee Biskope, Zee Bangla will telecast matches of Telugu Warriors, Chennai Rhinos, Karnataka Bulldozers, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Bengal Tigers and matches of Kerala Strikers will be telecasted on Flowers TV.

CCL 2023 is all set to thrill cricket and movie fans alike in its new season – Reimagined, Refreshing, and Reloaded!

Fasten your seatbelts for more Fun!!

To plan your next 5 weekends refer to the match schedule enclosed herewith.

Hyderabad, 16 February 2023: Heartfulness held a press conference to announce an upcoming three-day Yog Mahotsav campaign called ‘Har Dil Dhyan, Har Din Dhyan’ that will be organised by Heartfulness in association with the Ministry of Culture at Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad between 17-19 February. The campaign is aimed at promoting the benefits of Yoga and Meditation among youth, corporates, and governmental bodies.

The Yog Mahotsav has four themes viz., 1. Anxiety 2. Weight management 3. Hypertension and 4. Diabetes is dedicated to each day respectively. Arrangements are being made for 10000 participants that will include students (mainly college-goers) and corporates. Anyone above 15 years of age can join. Chairs are being provided for the elderly or those who have ailments. The three-day event starts on 17 Feb between 5-6.30 pm on Anxiety followed by Day 2 event at 8-10 AM on Weight Management & 5-6.30 PM on Hypertension. The programme closes on Day 3 with a session on Diabetes between 8-10 AM.

Each Yoga session will be followed by Heartfulness meditation. While there is no virtual participation, there will be live streaming. Participation is free as well.

Shri Srinivas Goud – Hon’ble Minister of Prohibition & Excise, Sports & Youth Services, Tourism & Culture and Archaeology of Telangana said, “Today the entire world people have begun to understand the relevance of Yoga. We are fortunate that our motherland India is the birthplace of Yoga. Shri Ram Chandra Mission played a pivotal role by enabling millions of people to practice Yoga and spread it across the world. The three-day Yog Mahotsav campaign at LB Stdium is being beautifully launched by Rev. Daaji (Shri Kamlesh Patel). He had earlier too hosted a global suryanamaskar campaign wherein the likes of Baba Ramdev alongside the Ministry of Health and I had the fortune of making a presence. Today Heartfulness is beginning a series of 75 Yog Mahotsav campaigns beginning from Hyderabad’s LB Stadium. Only sound health permits better sports, better academics, and other activities. Healthy thoughts come from a healthy body. Immunity power also develops through yoga. Sportsmen, youth, and those from all walks of life must take up yoga. All it requires 15 minutes devoted practice of yoga for your own wellbeing.”

Shri Kamlesh Patel ‘Daaji’, Guide of Heartfulness Meditation Worldwide said, “Yog and Meditation must go hand in hand if you want to get the full benefit of them. People need to understand that yoga is much more than just physical exercise. It is also a way of connecting with the inner self. Heartfulness meditation through Prananhuti takes it one step ahead. It gives you an easy access to the inner journey. I am very happy that the Ministry of Culture and the Telangana Govt. have come forward to support us in this initiative that will see a participation of almost 10000 people.”

Shri Pullela Gopichand, ace Indian Badminton Coach said, “We have a great mediation center right in Hyderabad. The man behind this is Shri Kamlesh Patel fondly called Daaji who transformed the once barren land by putting lakhs of saplings. He has brought hope into many lives. Fitness and health have taken precedence, especially after covid. The Govt. of India is celebrating 75 years of Azadi ka Amrit Mahostsav. Let us celebrate it with Yoga. For the first time in LB Stadium, we are bringing the Yoga festivities coinciding with the 75th glorious year of India’s independence to make Yoga beneficial for all. He added a few words on the latest book by ‘Daaji’ – The Wisdom Bridge saying, “He has beautifully woven in an understanding of balancing both the material and spiritual aspects of life. The last three years I have met him Daaji has always come across as a calm person despite all the chaos outside – it is a great association I have had with him.”

New Delhi, February 16: The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar interacted with a group of Indian Information Service (IIS) probationers at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas today & asked them to be “real protectors of democracy and nationalism.” Praising the role of IIS officers in fighting misinformation during the Covid-19 pandemic and in addressing vaccine hesitancy, Shri Dhankhar told young officer trainees to remain ever-alert & vigilant as things get viral in a split second these days.

Shri Sunil Kumar Gupta, Secretary to the Vice President, Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Sanjeev Shankar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of I&B, Prof. Sanjay Dwivedi, DG, IIMC, Shri Ashish Goyal, ADG, IIMC, Dr. Rinku Pegu, IIS officer trainees of 2020, 2021 & 2022 batches and senior officials were present.

Addressing the officers, Shri Dhankhar described India as the land of opportunities & investments and highlighted the role of effective communication in further enhancing these strengths. Describing the ‘dumping of information’ as ‘another way of invasion’, he called for bold and effective steps to neutralize it. The Vice President also underlined the need to remain alert to effectively counter the doctored narratives to run down India’s growth story. “We no longer have the luxury of delayed response,” he told young officers.

The Indian Information Service is a Central Group ‘A’ Service whose members work as media managers for the Government of India. The IIS officers, in their various capacities, act as a vital communication link between the Government and the citizens of the country by way of disseminating information and communicating various Government policies and schemes to the public at large.

New Delhi, 15th Feb 2023: News18 India’s election flagship programming “Sabse Bada Dangal” returns with the coverage of the polling day for the upcoming assembly election in Tripura on 16th February. The coverage will then extend to Nagaland and Meghalaya polling day with an aim to keep the viewers updated with all the key developments from ground zero.

The programming will focus on providing the intrinsic details of the polling days with multiple reporters deployed in the field at key locations in the poll-bound states. The channel will provide the viewers with the latest updates, analysis, and trends of voter turnout in the three north-eastern states.

News18 India, India’s No. 1 Hindi News Channel with its exhaustive election reportage has always been committed to providing accurate, timely, and in-depth coverage of the election proceedings with unparalleled width and depth.

The programming “Sabse Bada Dangal” will offer viewers unparallel coverage of the elections and the trends emerging from the states.

Tune in to News18 India to watch the live coverage of polling days on 16th February and 27th February, 8 AM onwards.

Hyderabad, February 15, 2023: National Miner NMDC registered its best-ever Q3 production with 10.66 million tonnes produced in the third quarter of FY23.

NMDC in its Board Meeting held on 14.02.2023 reported a turnover of Rs. 11,816 crores for the first nine months of this financial year. Company’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the nine months is Rs. 4351 crore and the Profit After Tax (PAT) for the nine months is Rs. 3252 crore.

NMDC produced 10.66 million tonnes (MnT) and sold 9.58 million tonnes (MnT) of iron ore in the third quarter of FY23. Cumulative production and sales figures for the first three quarters stood at 26.69 MnT and 25.81 MnT respectively.

NMDC declared an Interim Dividend of Rs. 3.75 per share. Commenting on the performance, Shri Sumit Deb, CMD, NMDC said, “Iron and Steel industry is the backbone of India’s infrastructure growth and this year’s Union Budget emphasis on increasing capex will propel a robust domestic steel demand. With thriving iron ore production
and growing capital that can be reinvested in the company, NMDC is ready to meet the demand.

I congratulate the team NMDC for its best ever Q3 production.”

Hyderabad, 15th February 2023: The action-packed season 2 of RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 thrilled fans across Bengaluru city over the past week. A total of 10 games were played in a span of nine days as hundreds of volleyball supporters gathered at the stadium each day to witness the exciting sporting action. But now, the tournament is set to spread joy in the city of Hyderabad, with the second leg set to kick off on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, with the hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks ready to go head-to-head against Kochi Blue Spikers.

RuPay Prime Volleyball League CEO Mr. Joy Bhattacharjya addressed a Press Conference a day before the start of the action at the Lemon Tree Premier hotel in Hyderabad and spoke on what the fans in the city can expect from the league this time around.

“We enjoyed tremendous success in Bengaluru as fans came in numbers to enjoy the thrilling volleyball action. We are now coming to Hyderabad again, we were here last time but it was during Covid. We already have a huge fan base in the city and we are excited to see fans back in the stands here,” he said.

Hyderabad Black Hawks Principal Owner Mr. Abhishek Reddy also spoke at the press conference and gave a brief glimpse of his vision for the franchise in the years to come.

“Our goal has always been to bring excitement into people’s lives. Volleyball is as much entertainment as sport. Each season, we try to push the limits higher and try things beyond the expected norm of a host city. Over the next seven days, you will see what we and the city of Hyderabad have in store for you, as well as a glimpse of what’s to come next season,” he said.

Meanwhile, ahead of their first game at home, Hyderabad Black Hawks skipper SV Guru Prashanth said that his side is aware of what Kochi Blue Spikers are capable of, and will plan their strategies accordingly. Hyderabad have so far played three games in the season, having won one.

“We have seen Kochi Blue Spikers perform on the court, and we see them at training. We know what their strengths are and we know how we have to plan to counter that. We are ready to give the home fans a great show to watch,” Guru said.

Kochi Blue Spikers’ captain Vipul Kumar said that his team has learned from their errors in the first two games and will find a way to bounce back. Kochi have so far lost both their games in the season.

“We want to show that we are not a team to be taken lightly. We have strong players in our ranks. While things did not work out for us in the first couple of games, we have learned from them and we are prepared to cause an upset,” Vipul said.

Hyderabad Black Hawks will be up against Kochi Blue Spikers at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on the opening day of the Hyderabad leg of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League from 1900 hrs IST on Wednesday, 15th February 2023.

Noida / Delhi-NCR: PETGALA is an awesome gathering of pet lovers by pet lovers. We aspire to host a memorable event that celebrates the joy of petting. The event is on 19th February at International Trade Expo Centre Noida, Sector 62, starting from 10 am.

Feline Club of India (FCI) would be hosting its Championship Cat show with two international judges, Mr. Allan Raymond (Australia), and Mr. Michael Woods (Australia) with the participation of more than 300 cats in the show, informed Mr.Saquib Pathan, President FCI. Various breeds like Persians, Maine Coon, Bengal, and our very own IndiMau would be present.

The event includes an adoption drive, which aims to provide as many cats and dogs as possible with a home where they are cared for, welcomed, and wanted. The event will have a host of activities for pet lovers like a Dog Agility zone, pet fashion show, interactive games, obedience training demonstrations, security dog demonstrations, aquarium setup, vet consultations, etc. People can come with their pets and enjoy the day.

Hyderabad: 15th February, 2023: The Celebrity Cricket League 2023 is back with a mesmerizing season that promises to be more entertaining, full of glitz, and a powerhouse of cricketing fun. CCL 2023 introduces an all-new format, for the first time in cricket history where a T20 match will be played in 2 innings of 10 overs each. The new format will offer More Cricket, More Entertainment, and More Fun with the Cine Stars from 8 teams representing the respective Film Industries (Telugu Warriors, Karnataka Bulldozers, Chennai Rhinos, Kerala Strikers, Bengal Tigers, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Mumbai Heroes and Punjab De Sher) competing for the CCL 2023 crown.

This 5-weekend tournament, a never-before entertainment, and competition will be played in 5 cities.

The month-long Sportainment affair will kickstart on the 18th and 19th of February 2023 from Raipur with each team playing its opening games. The league will continue every weekend till the semi-finals on 18th March and the grand finale on 19th March at Hyderabad. Fans from every nook of India will be able to tune in and watch the tournament in their favorite languages as the broadcast partner Zee Network will televise the entire season on 7 channels. Parle has also signed up to be a title sponsor.

According to Mr. Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Founder & Managing Director of Celebrity Cricket League, “We are delighted to bring back the Reimagined, Refreshed, and Reloaded edition of Celebrity Cricket League 2023. This season offers More Cricket, More Celebrities, and More Fun for the visitors with the new format of a T20 with 2 innings of 10 overs per team. This new format will give celebrities more cricket and visitors more fun with their favorite cine stars as they compete fiercely for the CCL 2023 crown.”

Like in the past, CCL teams have a power-packed star cast ie. Salman Khan himself is the team ambassador of Mumbai Heroes owned by Sohail Khan. The audience will also see Kiccha Sudeep in action as the icon player for Kannada Bulldozers, along with Sonu Sood, the captain of Punjab De Sher. Captain of the Bhojpuri Dabanggs is Manoj Tiwari; Arya leads Chennai Rhinos, Akhil Akkineni leads Telugu Warriors, the captain of the Bengal Tigers, Jisshu Sengupta, Captain of Kerala Strikers, Kunchacko Boban; and many other A-list stars represent their teams. Media veteran Raj Nayak along with Vishnu Induri the Founder and Managing Director of the Celebrity Cricket League and Mayank Shah from Parle Biscuits unveiled the CCL 2023 trophy

CCL 2023 is all set to thrill cricket and movie fans alike in its new season – Reimagined, Refreshing, and Reloaded!

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, 15 February 2023: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated 20 tourist police stations in the major tourist and spiritual places from his camp office in Tadepalli on Tuesday.

“We are starting another good program under the police department. Unlike in the past, many good reforms are being implemented, which has never happened before like women police available at the village level through secretariats. Zero FIR has been made available for the first time in the state,” said Chief Minister Jagan.

“We are also setting up a receptionist at the police stations to stand with the complainants. Further, Disha App has crossed over 1 Crore 20 Lakh downloads. Once the person presses the SOS button, within five or ten minutes, the police officer will respond like an elder brother and a younger brother to help. They call and ask for information… If they do not respond on the phone, they go there themselves and stand by them.,” he added.

“As part of such changes, today we are setting up tourist police stations in 20 tourist and spiritual areas,” said CM Jagan. Speaking on the security of the people visiting tourist areas and spiritual places, he said the department has identified key locations and set up kiosks that are connected to the local police station.

Each kiosk is designed to have around 6 staff working in two shifts. They are supervised by an officer of the rank of SI or ASI. A dedicated telephone number will also be displayed for anyone in distress. All the staff are given a special telephone number, radio set, first aid box, map of the area, emergency telephone numbers, and vehicles, said the Chief Minister.

He added that the government is taking necessary measures to ensure that the tourists and pilgrims in the area are safe. Henceforth, these tourist police stations will start working towards providing the necessary assurance for a fearless stay in tourist areas and spiritual areas.

“All these steps have been taken to ensure women’s safety and not cause any inconvenience to the tourists in the area. It will also stand as another golden chapter in the police department,” said CM Jagan.He said, “Half of the staff working in tourist police stations are women who can help the women in distress.”

New Delhi, February 14, 2023: Muscle & Strength India, one of the country’s leading retailers of fitness supplements & nutritional products has signed renowned fitness influencer and athlete Tarun Gill as its Brand Ambassador. As part of this association and one of the biggest deals in the fitness industry, Tarun will be spearheading several initiatives for the brand in the space of health, wellness and nutrition and also appear in multiple campaigns which will run across multiple platforms promoting the brand. The regional connection coupled with the immense popularity of Tarun Gill in the fitness arena will help the brand create solid footholds and increase brand recall as well as market share especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. This partnership also showcases the brand’s commitment to the local and regional athletic scene and drives the message of healthy supplements for active lifestyle & good health.

After working with leading corporates, Tarun took up fitness as a full-time career, becoming India’s first full time fitness Youtuber and his transformation has won him accolades globally. With a fan base of over 10 million across his social networking platforms, Tarun Gill has inspired many with his fitness journey and is a classic example of willpower and determination. His interviews have garnered more than 10 billion views and have changed the lives of over 200 Indian athletes helping them with sponsorships and recognitions. In his YouTube talk show TG Talks, Tarun has featured over 500 Indian athletes cutting across all sports including bodybuilding, wrestling, kabaddi, and athletics. Tarun had also launched India’s biggest fitness league, IFL, along with Bollywood actor, Suniel Shetty.

Muscle and Strength India, which currently has 25 stores spread across multiple cities has the widest range with over 1000 fitness supplements and nutrition products from 42+ brands. The company offers a comprehensive range of genuine high-quality fitness supplements and nutritional products across categories such as proteins, vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements etc manufactured by international fitness brands under a single roof. These products are used for athletic performance, fitness and overall wellness. The company is looking to expand aggressively in the country through franchisee route as it seeks to deepen its presence in India’s growing nutritional supplement space.

Speaking on the association Mr. Praveen Chirania, Founder, of Muscle and Strength India, said, “We needed a credible face who could help people understand the role of supplementation in addition to a balanced diet. We are immensely happy to have Tarun Gill onboard as our brand ambassador he has carved a distinctive niche of himself in the fitness sector and hence our association with him is a natural choice. His transformation in recent times has been truly inspirational to many across the globe. His versatile, vibrant, energetic and lively personality knits a perfect horizon and panache for our brand. This association aligns with our plan to further fortify our footprint across the country, especially in tier 2 and tier 3 cities where he has a strong fanbase and create many more captivating stories fuelled by healthy fitness supplements & nutritional products.”

“It’s an honor for me to partner with one of India’s fastest growing brands as we share a common set of values. I am more than happy to endorse Muscle and Strength India because I have been using these products for the last couple of years and the results are clearly visible. Our lifestyle today is fast-paced and it is difficult to keep up with all the required nutrients that are essential on a daily basis for the body and general well-being. People should understand the virtues of being fit, healthy, and eating right.” said Tarun Gill.

“Tarun exemplifies our commitment to fitness which is unparalleled. This makes him the perfect partner to further amplify our ethos of helping people live better, healthier lives. With the increasing focus on fitness and healthy living, it is important for us to come to the forefront and provide customers with options to get fit the right way and also provide them with the energy required to fulfill their responsibilities in different facets of their daily lives. The brand also lends its support to aspiring bodybuilding athletes from across the country and also associates with the major bodybuilding and fitness events in an effort to keep the culture of fitness alive.” added Praveen.

India is at an apex of a fitness revolution where the larger population embraces the fitness industry. In a short span of time, Muscle & Strength India has already made its mark with its authentic and genuine health supplements and endorsed by celebrities and athletes like Mika Singh, Prince Narula, and Shreyas Talpade amongst others. Muscle & Strength India has also won the award for Best Health Supplement Chain in India recently which was presented by renowned Indian actor and film producer Arbaaz Khan.