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Chess tournament for the blind underway at Hyderabad’s Denvar School

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Hyderabad: Devnar School for the Blind is turning heads by organising a five-day ‘chess tournament’ for visually impaired students for the tenth year in a row.
Supported by VST Industries in Association with the All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB), the astonishing tournament had a well-organised sitting arrangement where the blind people were seen quietly indulging in the game while they played against each other and also with normal people.
Denvar School is situated at Mayur Marg in Begumpet, catering to nearly 400 students, making it one of the biggest schools for the blind in India.

The tournament that began on April 30 saw the participation of more than 200 players, coming from Maharashtra, Delhi, Chandigarh, etc and will continue till May 4.
Deputy chief arbiter, Praveen P while speaking to The Siasat Daily said that this is the 10th edition of the tournament and this year it has received a huge response after it was held back for two years owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Treasurer of the AICFB, Swapnil Shah said that the competition is one of the biggest and one of its kind in the world to have been conducted exclusively in the country for blind players so far since it saw the participation of players hailing from 18 Indian states.
Expressing gratitude to the Denvar school for organising the event, Shah said, “The number of student participants each year has increased and every year, the federation carries out five to six such tournaments under various categories to get the rating for the blind players.”
AICFB, vice president, Bhagatkar, who is a national chess champion himself, and the first to have won a bronze medal for India in the blind category, said that the visually impaired obtained a boost to play in the well-organised time-tabled atmosphere with food and stay facilities in place for the players.

To add to the spirit of the championship, a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh will be distributed among the top ten players under various categories along with trophies.
A visually impaired player, Prasad from Andhra Pradesh said that he has been playing the game for seven years now and managed to win three out of the five rounds on day 3 of the tournament.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 2, 2023
Chess tournament for the blind underway at Hyderabad’s Devnar School

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Hyderabad: Devnar School for the Blind is turning heads by organising a five-day ‘chess tournament’ for visually impaired students for the tenth year in a row.
Supported by VST Industries in Association with the All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB), the astonishing tournament had a well-organised sitting arrangement where the blind people were seen quietly indulging in the game while they played against each other and also with normal people.
Devnar School is situated at Mayur Marg in Begumpet, catering to nearly 400 students, making it one of the biggest schools for the blind in India.

The tournament that began on April 30 saw the participation of more than 200 players, coming from Maharashtra, Delhi, Chandigarh, etc and will continue till May 4.
Deputy chief arbiter, Praveen P while speaking to The Siasat Daily said that this is the 10th edition of the tournament and this year it has received a huge response after it was held back for two years owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Treasurer of the AICFB, Swapnil Shah said that the competition is one of the biggest and one of its kind in the world to have been conducted exclusively in the country for blind players so far since it saw the participation of players hailing from 18 Indian states.
Expressing gratitude to the Devnar school for organising the event, Shah said, “The number of student participants each year has increased and every year, the federation carries out five to six such tournaments under various categories to get the rating for the blind players.”
AICFB, vice president, Bhagatkar, who is a national chess champion himself, and the first to have won a bronze medal for India in the blind category, said that the visually impaired obtained a boost to play in the well-organised time-tabled atmosphere with food and stay facilities in place for the players.

To add to the spirit of the championship, a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh will be distributed among the top ten players under various categories along with trophies.
A visually impaired player, Prasad from Andhra Pradesh said that he has been playing the game for seven years now and managed to win three out of the five rounds on day 3 of the tournament.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 2, 2023
Blind Murder Solved, 03 Accused Arrested in Srinagar

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Srinagar, April 05: Police on Tuesday claimed to have cracked a blind murder case by arresting three persons in Srinagar district.
In a handout to GNS, the police said that a team of Police Station Nowgam,Srinagar made a significant breakthrough in a blind murder case that has been under investigation. Three accused have been identified and arrested on 4 April,2023 , who were involved in the heinous crime. The accused have been identified as Sahil Maqbool Najar, his wife Mehak Sahil, and Waseem Ahmad Sheikh, all residents of Narkara Budgam. These three (3) all are found involved in drug peddling activities as well.
According to police spokesman, the case relates to an unidentified dead body that was found at village Tengan on March 15, 2023. Later, the deceased was identified as Suhail Rehman Beigh, son of Ab Rehman Beigh, a resident of Karfali Mohalla in Srinagar. Following his identification and leads in investigation a case under FIR No. 48/23 under Section 302 IPC was registered at Police Station Nowgam.
A team of Police Station Nowgam headed by the SHO Nowgam have been conducting a thorough investigation into the case, making use of available evidences to identify and track down the suspects, he said.
The accused Mohd Waseem Shiekh has been arrested for helping the other two accused for disposing off the body by ferrying it in a sumo vehicle from their rented accommodation at Palpora Sonwar to Tengan. The instant Sumo has been identified and seized in the instant Case. Further investigation of the case is going on, reads the statement
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April 5, 2023
Blind Murder Solved, 03 Accused Arrested in Srinagar

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Srinagar, April 05: Police on Tuesday claimed to have cracked a blind murder case by arresting three persons in Srinagar district.
In a handout to GNS, the police said that a team of Police Station Nowgam,Srinagar made a significant breakthrough in a blind murder case that has been under investigation. Three accused have been identified and arrested on 4 April,2023 , who were involved in the heinous crime. The accused have been identified as Sahil Maqbool Najar, his wife Mehak Sahil, and Waseem Ahmad Sheikh, all residents of Narkara Budgam. These three (3) all are found involved in drug peddling activities as well.
According to police spokesman, the case relates to an unidentified dead body that was found at village Tengan on March 15, 2023. Later, the deceased was identified as Suhail Rehman Beigh, son of Ab Rehman Beigh, a resident of Karfali Mohalla in Srinagar. Following his identification and leads in investigation a case under FIR No. 48/23 under Section 302 IPC was registered at Police Station Nowgam.
A team of Police Station Nowgam headed by the SHO Nowgam have been conducting a thorough investigation into the case, making use of available evidences to identify and track down the suspects, he said.
The accused Mohd Waseem Shiekh has been arrested for helping the other two accused for disposing off the body by ferrying it in a sumo vehicle from their rented accommodation at Palpora Sonwar to Tengan. The instant Sumo has been identified and seized in the instant Case. Further investigation of the case is going on, reads the statement
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

April 5, 2023
Blind Murder Solved, Three Accused Arrested

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SRINAGAR: Police claimed to have solved a blind murder case and arrested three persons on Tuesday in Srinagar district. In a statement to the news agency GNS, the police said that a team from Police Station Nowgam in Srinagar had made a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a blind murder case.
The three accused, identified as Sahil Maqbool Najar, his wife Mehak Sahil, and Waseem Ahmad Sheikh, were arrested on April 4, 2023, for their involvement in the heinous crime. The accused are also found to be involved in drug peddling activities.
According to a police spokesperson, the case relates to an unidentified dead body that was found at village Tengan on March 15, 2023. Later, the deceased was identified as Suhail Rehman Beigh, son of Ab Rehman Beigh, a resident of Karfali Mohalla in Srinagar. Following his identification and leads in the investigation, a case under FIR No. 48/23 under Section 302 IPC was registered at Police Station Nowgam.
A team of Police Station Nowgam headed by the SHO Nowgam has been conducting a thorough investigation into the case, making use of available evidence to identify and track down the suspects, the statement said. The accused, Mohd Waseem Sheikh, has been arrested for helping the other two accused in disposing of the body by ferrying it in a sumo vehicle from their rented accommodation at Palpora Sonwar to Tengan. The sumo vehicle has been identified and seized in the instant case. Further investigation of the case is ongoing. (GNS)

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April 5, 2023
Failed kidney, blind eye: Rana Daggubati talks about his serious health issues

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Hyderabad: Rana Daggubati is a real-life ‘Terminator’, not just a hot hunk with a towering personality. The Baahubali actor recently revealed his health issues, which included corneal and kidney transplants. Despite these obstacles, Rana has become a true inspiration to millions of his fans.
Rana revealed in an interview that he is blind in his right eye and can only see with his left. He sees the world through someone else’s eye, which was donated to him after he died. But this hasn’t stopped Rana from achieving his dreams and becoming one of India’s finest actors.
During the promotional interview of his latest movie ‘Rana Naidu’, the actor said, “Many people can get broken because of a physical problem and even it if gets fixed, there is a certain heaviness that will still be there. I had a corneal transplant, I had a kidney transplant so it’s like I am almost the Terminator. (laughs) So, I was like, ‘come on, I am still surviving and you just have to keep going’.”
Rana had revealed about his critical health issues during an appearance on a talk show in past, including high blood pressure, calcification around the heart, and failed kidneys. He admitted that he had a 30% chance of dying, but he faced it with courage and determination.
“Should I tell you one thing, I am blind from my right eye. I see only from my left eye. The one you see is someone else’s eye which was donated to me after his death. If I close my left eye, I can see no one. LV Prasad operated on me when I was young. Study well, we will support you, be courageous as you have to look after your family. Sorrows will go away one day but you have to gear up and keep your family happy always,” Rana Daggubati had said during one of his appearance on Gemini TV show in 2016.

Rana’s story demonstrates the strength of the human spirit and its ability to overcome even the most difficult obstacles. He encourages everyone to keep going regardless of what life throws at them and to always keep their family happy.
So, if you’re feeling down or struggling with your own problems, remember Rana’s wise words and keep going. “Sorrows may fade away one day, but you must continue, just like the Terminator.”

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 17, 2023
Rampant Demolition Drive Blind To People’s Miseries: NC

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SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani on Tuesday called an end to the rampant demolition drive, saying administration’s face in Kashmir should be marked by compassion, not bulldozer.
This he said while interacting with party functionaries here at the party headquarters Nawa-e-Subha, Srinagar. Peer Afaq Ahmed, Imran Nabi Dar, Dr Sajad Shafi Uri, Syed Tauqeer, Ahsan Pardesi, Ifra Jan, Pirzada Faroz, Danish Iqbal were present on the occasion.
Nasir said that these everyday demolition drives without serving mandatory notices to the alleged encroachers and denying them the right to defend themselves is a cause of worry. “Administration’s claims have done little to assuage the residents of the Valley, who are perpetually living under fear of their properties and business establishments being the next target of the ongoing drive. Outside Jammu and Kashmir, the government is providing homes to the homeless but here it is doing exactly the opposite by making people homeless. It’s vindictive. It has sparked panic and anxiety among the poor,” he added.
The paradoxical attitude of the government, Nasir said, is the clear physical manifestation of policy paralysis within J&K administration.

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February 14, 2023
Youth arrested for killing blind girl in Andhra

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Amaravati: The police in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday arrested a youth for allegedly killing a visually impaired minor girl, an official said.
Th victim identified as — Rani, 17, was stabbed to death by one K. Raju, when she was alone at her house on Monday, a police officer said.
The incident occurred in Guntur district in Tadepalli, in a locality near the official residence of the Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
District incharge, S.P. Vakul Jindal said: “The accused developed a grudge against the girl after she complained to her mother over his misbehavior. The victim’s mother and aunt had pulled up Raju for misbehaving with her.”
Police said: The accused identified as — Raju, 30, was not under the influence of ganja at the time of the attack. It also clarified that there was no rowdy sheet against him but now a rowdy sheet would be opened.
Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the victim’s family.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Thaneti Vanitha condemned the murder of the minor girl. She reiterated the government’s commitment to punish the culprit.
She said that police acted swiftly to arrest the accused within an hour after the incident. She made it clear that any wrongdoers, no matter who they are, would not be spared.

“It is unfortunate to witness a murder of a minor girl. The police department responded within no time and nabbed the accused. On behalf of the government, we will leave no stone unturned to punish the culprit so that such an incident is never repeated,” she said.
Vanitha slammed the Opposition for trying to take political mileage from the incident. “It is not just inhumane but shameful how the TDP is trying to get political mileage out of this tragedy. Misinformation about the incident is being spread to paint the government in a bad light. Personal rivalries are being given a different twist. I urge Chandrababu Naidu not to stoop this low,” she said.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

February 14, 2023
Blind date: ‘Did we kiss? You’d need to torture me to get me to answer that’

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Juliet on Dennis
What were you hoping for?
An enjoyable and interesting evening with someone new.
First impressions?
A friendly guy who put me at ease straight away.
What did you talk about?
Our families. Motorbikes. The state the country is in.
Most awkward moment?
The selfie.
Good table manners?
We shared our starters, which seemed a perfectly natural thing to do.
Best thing about Dennis?
He is a good talker and a good listener.

Would you introduce Dennis to your friends?
Yes, because he seems to be so easygoing and chatty.
Describe Dennis in three words.
Family-minded and adventurous.
What do you think Dennis made of you?
He must have noticed that I’m passionate about politics.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, the restaurant was in the middle of the countryside and on that night it was -4C.
And … did you kiss?
Yes, we had a little kiss on the lips.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
Can’t think of one thing.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
I wouldn’t mind seeing his narrowboat and riding pillion on his motorbike. But don’t tell my children. They are already worried that I might glue myself to a building and get arrested.
Dennis and Juliet on their date.

Q&A
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to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with a photograph we
take of each dater before the date, in Saturday magazine (in the
UK) and online at theguardian.com every Saturday. It’s been running since 2009 – you can read all about how we put it together here.
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We
ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, interests and the type of
person you are looking to meet. If you do not think these questions
cover everything you would like to know, tell us what’s on your mind.
Can I choose who I match with?
No,
it’s a blind date! But we do ask you a bit about your interests,
preferences, etc – the more you tell us, the better the match is likely
to be.
Can I pick the photograph?
No, but don’t worry: we’ll choose the nicest ones.
What personal details will appear?
Your first name, job and age.
How should I answer?
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Blind date reaches a large audience, in print and online.
Will I see the other person’s answers?
No. We may edit yours and theirs for a range of reasons, including length, and we may ask you for more details.
Will you find me The One?
We’ll try! Marriage! Babies!
Can I do it in my home town?
Only if it’s in the UK. Many of our applicants live in London, but we would love to hear from people living elsewhere.
How to apply
Email blind.date@theguardian.com
Thank you for your feedback.

Dennis on Juliet
What were you hoping for?
Some lively conversation about current affairs and social unrest.
First impressions?
She seemed a very confident lady.
What did you talk about?
Velocette motorcycles! Her father owned one, as did I. From then on we covered so much. How lovely Ireland is. A turtle who lives on the Coventry canal. The suffragette movement. The Jarrow march.
Most awkward moment?
Taking the selfies.
Good table manners?
Excellent: we agreed to share but were so busy talking we almost forgot.
Best thing about Juliet?
Very open and a great conversationalist.
Would you introduce Juliet to your friends?
Absolutely, Juliet will go down a storm.
Describe Juliet in three words.
Confident, attractive, talkative.
What do you think Juliet made of you?
I think I managed to leave a favourable impression.
Did you go on somewhere?
No, it was too late.
And … did you kiss?
You would need to torture me to get me to answer that.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
It to have been a lunchtime date, which would have given us more time together.
Marks out of 10?
10.
Would you meet again?
Definitely. We have tentative plans for a pillion ride on one of my classic motorcycles, and a trip aboard my narrowboat.
Dennis and Juliet ate at The George, Great Oxenden, Leicestershire. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
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January 21, 2023