#Miss World India 2018

[bollywoodirect]

Today marks the 6th death anniversary of the legendary actress #Sridevi, who left an indelible mark on the Indian film industry with her exceptional talent and unforgettable performances. She was a true icon and a shining star in the world of cinema, and her untimely death has left a void that can never be filled. Sridevi began her career as a child artist in Tamil films, and later went on to become one of the most popular and accomplished actresses in Indian cinema. She starred in over 275 films across various languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. Her versatility as an actress was unparalleled, and she effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters, from the bubbly girl-next-door to the fierce and powerful woman. Sridevi was not just a great actress, but also a trendsetter, a style icon, and a cultural phenomenon. She was the first female superstar of Indian cinema, and her films continue to inspire and entertain audiences to this day. Her performances in iconic films such as "Chandni," "Mr. India," "Sadma," "English Vinglish," and "Mom" are etched in our memories forever. Despite achieving so much success and fame, Sridevi was known for her humility and down-to-earth nature. She was a devoted wife and mother, and her sudden death in 2018 shocked the entire nation. Her fans, colleagues, and the film fraternity continue to mourn her loss even today, as her legacy lives on through her work and the countless lives she touched with her talent and grace. On this 6th death anniversary of Sridevi, let us remember her fondly and celebrate her life and her contributions to Indian cinema. Her unparalleled talent and her infectious smile will always be missed, but her legacy will continue to inspire generations of actors and film lovers. Rest in peace, Sridevi. You will always be remembered and cherished.

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 2.20

Holidays

Adult Support & Protection Day (Scotland)

Ansel Adams Day

Battle of Salta Day (Argentina)

Blessed Wulfric’s Day

Bean Planting Day

Bun Day (Iceland)

Clean Out Your Bookcases Day

Day of Heavenly Hundred Heroes (Ukraine)

Deadpool Day

Ectodermal Dysplasias Awareness Day

FFA Alumni Day

FFA National Day of Service

Flying Car Day

Futurism Day

Great American Spit Out

Heart Recovery Awareness Day

Hoodie-Hoo Day (Northern Hemisphere)

Hotel Elevator Day

Hunter S. Thompson Remembrance Day

International Cat Day (Mexico; South America)

International Day of Cameramen & Photographers

International Day of Commemorating Air Crash Victims & Their Families

International Ectodermal Dysplasias Awareness Day

International Lego Classicism Day

International Pipe Smoking Day

International Urogynecology Day

Johnny Cash Day (Los Angeles)

Kurt Cobain Day

Metropolitan Museum of Art Day

Missing Day

Mystery Science Theater Day

National Comfy Day

National Day of Solidarity with Muslim, Arab and South Asian Immigrants

National Handcuff Day

National Leadership Day

National Whistleblower Reward Day

Native Agents Day

No Politics Day

Orbit Day

Princess Alice Day

Psychology Day

Rih Day (a.k.a. Rihanna Appreciation Day)

Society for Psychical Research Day

Student Volunteer Day

Thank You Plant Medicine Day

Trans Men and Transmasculine Day (Brazil)

Toothpick Day

Una Asteroid Day

Women in Blue Jeans Day

World Day of Social Justice (UN)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Clam Chowder Day

National Cherry Pie Day

National Muffin Day

Nature Celebrations

Dogwood Day (French Republic)

Kalmia (Great Hope; Korean Birth Flowers)

Love Your Pet Day

Independence, Flag & Related Days

Bardo (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Castacia (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Chinland (from UK, 1948) [unrecognized]

Malacca Independence Proclamation Day (Malacca, a.k.a. Melaka, Malaysia)

Prussia Disestablishment Day

Statehood Day (Arunachal Pradesh; India)

Statehood Day (Mizoran; India)

3rd Thursday in February

Energy Saving Day (Italy) [3rd Thursday]

Gator Nation Giving Day (Florida) [3rd Thursday]

Global Information Governance Day [3rd Thursday]

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (a.k.a. Discover Girl Day) [Thursday of National Engineers Week]

National Conductive Education Day [3rd Thursday]

Switch Off Thursday (UK) [Thursday of Go Green Week]

Theater Thursday [3rd Thursday of Each Month]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

Turkey Thursday [3rd Thursday of Each Month]

World Anthropology Day [3rd Thursday]

World Cholanglocarccinoma Day [3rd Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning February 20 (3rd Week of February)

National Chip Week (thru 2.26) [UK]

Festivals On or Beginning February 20, 2025

Bahrain International Garden Show (Manama, Bahrain) [thru 2.23]

BlendFest on the Coast (San Simeon and Cambria, California) [thru 2.23]

Dublin International Film Festival (Dublin, Ireland) [thru 3.2]

FARE Idaho Field to Fork Festival (Boise, Idaho)

Georgia National Rodeo (Perry, Georgia) [thru 2.22]

Limassol Carnival (Limassol, Cyprus) [thru 3.2]

Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference (La Crosse, Wisconsin) [thru 2.22]

Newport Seafood & Wine Festival (Newport, Oregon) [thru 2.23]

New York Farm Show (Syracuse, New York) [thru 2.22]

Simplot Games (Boise, Idaho) [thru 2.22]

Slamdance Film Festival (Los Angeles, California) [thru 2.26]

South Beach Wine & Food Festival (South Beach, Florida) [thru 2.23]

St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival (St. Augustine, Florida) [thru 2.22]

Whooping Crane Festival [thru 2.23]

Wintergrass Music Festival (Bellevue, Washington) [thru 2.23]

Feast Days

Adopt a Goblin Orphan Day (Shamanism)

Day of Tacita (Goddess of Silence; Ancient Rome)

Don’t Think About Elephants Day (Pastafarian)

Eleutherius of Tournai (Christian; Saint)

Eucherius of Orléans (Christian; Saint)

Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto (Christian; Saint)

Frederick Douglass (Episcopal Church (USA))

I.G. Farben Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Levitation Day (Pastafarian)

Lucretius (Positivist; Saint)

Mr. Can You Guess (Muppetism)

Nine Waves Day (Celtic Book of Days)

Pierre Boulle (Writerism)

Sadoth (Christian; Martyr)

Scleucia and Ctesiphon, with 128 companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Tacita’s Day — Day of Silence (Pagan)

Tyrannio, Zenobius, et al., in Phoenicia (Christian; Martyrs)

Ulrick of England (Christian; Saint)

William Rimmer (Artology)

Wulfric of Haselbury (Christian; Saint)

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Chinese: Month 1 (Wu-Yin), Day 23 (Geng-Shen)

Day Pillar: Metal Monkey

12-Day Officers/12 Gods: Destruction Day (破 Po) [Inauspicious]

Holidays: None Known

Secular Saints Days

Ansel Adams (Photography)

Ivan Albright (Art)

Robert Altman (Entertainment)

Lauren Ambrose (Entertainment)

Charles Barkley (Sports)

Walter Becker (Music)

Pierre Boulle (Literature)

Kurt Cobain (Music)

Cindy Crawford (Entertainment)

Jan de Baen (Art)

Phil Esposito (Sports)

J. Geils (Music)

Ellen Gilchrist (Literature)

Kelsy Grammar (Entertainment)

Mike Leigh (Entertainment)

Richard Matheson (Literature)

Elie Nadelman (Art)

Trevor Noah (Entertainment)

Sidney Poitier (Entertainment)

Rihanna (Music)

Lew Soloff (Music)

Justin Verlander (Sports)

Jimmy Yancey (Music)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Premieres

Africa Before Dark (Ub Iwerks Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Disney Cartoon; 1928)

The African Queen (Film; 1952)

Aquamania (Goofy Disney Cartoon; 1961)

The Barber of Seville, by Gioachino Rossini (Opera; 1816)

Candy (Film; 1969)

Cat Meets Mouse (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1942)

Columbo (TV Serties; 1968)

Dating Do’s and Don’t: How to Be a ‘Mr. Good Date’ (WB Cartoon; 2005)

Drag-a-Long Droopy (Tex Avery Droopy MGM Cartoon; 1954)

The Duff (Film; 2015)

Eight Days A Week, by The Beatles (Song; 1965)

Euro Trip (Film; 2004)

Felineous Assault (Herman & Katnip Cartoon; 1959)

Felix the Cat Stars in Stripes (Felix the Cat Cartoon; 1927)

Follow the Fleet (Film; 1936)

Follow the Swallow or The Inside Story (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 153; 1962)

Freddy the Freshman (WB MM Cartoon; 1932)

George Harrison, by George Harrison (Album; 1979)

Give It To Me Baby, by James Brown (Song; 1981)

Go Now, by The Moody Blues (Song; 1965)

The House That Cat Built (WB Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 2021)

How the West Was Won (Film; 1963)

Instant Karma, by the Plastic Ono Band (Song; 1970)

Little Brown Jug (Fleischer/Famous Screen Song Cartoon; 1918)

The Magnet Men, Parts 1 & 2 (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Eps. 41 & 42 1965)

The Mail Pilot (Aesop’s Film Fable Cartoon; 1927)

Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York Museum; 1877)

The Milkman (Ub Iwerks Flip the Frog Cartoon; 1932)

Moose Hunters (Disney Cartoon; 1937)

On A Roll (WB Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 2021)

Pa & Ma Have Their Fortues Told (Keeping Up with the Joneses (Gaumont Cartoon Comedy Cartoon; 1916)

Piano Concerto in E-flat Major, by Rudolph Ganz (Piano Concerto; 1941)

Playtime for Rollo or Rest in Pieces (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 154; 1962)

The Popcorn Story (Columbia Favorites Cartoon; 1958)

Robot Chicken (Animated TV Series; 2005)

Sixth Column, by Robert A. Heinlein (Novel; 1949)

So Big, by Edna Ferber (Novel; 1924)

Sofia the First (Animated Disney TV Series; 2015)

Still Alice (Film; 2015)

Stop in the Name of Love, by The Supremes (Song; 1964)

Symphony No. 4 in Eb Minor, by Anton Bruckner (Symphony; 1881)

There You go, by Pink (Song; 2000)

This Old House (Home Improvement TV Series; 1979)

The Threatening Storm (Hearst-Pathe News Cartoon; 1918)

Veronica, by Elvis Costello (Song; 1989)

Welcome to Mooseport (Film; 2004)

What’s Going On, by Marvin Gaye (Song; 1965)

Wild Wife (WB MM Cartoon; 1954)

Woodpecker Wanted (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1965)

Today’s Name Days

Corona, Falko, Jacinta (Austria)

Lav, Lea, Leon (Croatia)

Oldřich (Czech Republic)

Eucharias (Denmark)

Ardi, Hardi, Hardo, Kardo, Meinhard, Meino (Estonia)

Heli, Helinä, Heljä, Hely (Finland)

Aimée (France)

Corona, Falko, Jacinta (Germany)

Leon (Greece)

Aladár, Álmos (Hungary)

Eleuterio, Eros, Otokars, Otomars, Silvano, Smuidra, Ulrico, Vitauts (Italy)

Otokars, Otomārs, Smuidra, Vitauts (Latvia)

Eitvydė, Leonas, Visgintas (Lithuania)

Halldis, Halldor (Norway)

Euchariusz, Eustachiusz, Eustachy, Leon, Ludmiła, Ludomiła, Ostap, Siestrzewit (Poland)

Leon (Romania)

Lívia (Slovakia)

Eleuterio, Jacinta (Spain)

Vivianne (Sweden)

Svitlana (Ukraine)

Aimee, Alaric, Alarica, Alarice, Aimee, Ami, Amy, Amya, Cyd, Cydney, Desmond, Sid, Sidney, Syd, Sydnee, Sydney, Ulric (USA)

Today’s National Name Days

National Kurt Day

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 51 of 2025; 314 days remaining in the year

ISO Week: Day 4 of Week 8 of 2025

Celtic Tree Calendar: Nuin (Ash) [Day 23 of 28]

Chinese: Month 1 (Wu-Yin), Day 23 (Geng-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Snake 4723 (until February 17, 2026) [Ding-Chou]

Coptic: 13 Amshir 1741

Druid Tree Calendar: Pine (Feb 19-28) [Day 2 of 10]

Hebrew: 22 Shevat 5785

Islamic: 21 Sha’ban 1446

Julian: 7 February 2025

Moon: 50%: 3rd Quarter

Positivist: 23 Homer (2nd Month) [Lucretius)

Runic Half Month: Sigel (Sun) [Day 15 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 62 of 90)

SUn Calendar: 21 Gray; Seventhday [21 of 30]

Week: 3rd Week of February

Zodiac:

Tropical (Typical) Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 2 of 30)

Sidereal Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 8 of 30)

Schmidt Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 26 of 27)

IAU Boundaries (Current) Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 4 of 23)

IAU Boundaries (1977) Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 5 of 24)

[psychologeek]

@notaconservative asked:

@psychologeek also why does there need to be a Jewish ethnostate? There's no Christian ethnostate or Islamic ethnostate.. Isn't not allowing ppl to live in your country based on race a nazi thing?

(I apologise for any English mistakes. I'm sick, but it's important so I want to answer quickly).

First of all - Judaism is both ethnicity and a religion, but Islam and Christianity aren't, so I changed your question slightly.

There aren't other religionstates

Actually, there are many Muslim states (57, 56 of them mention Islamic law in their constitution/similar) and christian states (100+). You're just used to consider it as the "default", so you don't really see it.

Some questions to see it more clearly:

What day the work week starts?(Sunday? Monday? Saturday?)

What are the "default" holiday/vacation days in the country? (Eg. Christmas and Easter? Passover and Sukkot? Eed (id?) AlFiter and Mawlid Un Nabi? Lunar new year?)

What is the calendar used in the country? Just the Georgian calendar, or any relation to the the jewish calander, the Hijra, or other calanders?

I can continue, but I guess you understand.

(If you don't, try compare the calanders from same year of America, China, India, Morocco and Israel.)

Example of September 2018, not full though (I used it as I wrote a multicultural fic, and didn't want to miss dates)

(Ignore the cubes, it's a reminder for things mentioned in the fic)

Race and Religion (ft. Nazis).

Like I said at the start, it looks like a confusion between race, ethnicity, and religion.

Race - fake thing, based on skin colour and og continent?. (Ok, not completely, I guess? But as 90% of the people I know are any version of mix, so...)

What the Nazis wanted was world with only clean-best-people, looking for the übermantch, the "super-man". This is same reason they killed gays and disabled people - they "filth" the pureblood Aris.

I won't get deeper into it. As jew, queer and disabled, I'm very tired of hearing why my death is a good thing.

Religion - what one believes, or follow. Usually has a mixture of ritual (things to do), beliefs (things to feel/think), and many ways affects daily life, like having rules about what to do, how to behave, etc.

(I tried to use the most common things, so it would apply to not only monotheism.)

Ethnicity:

Ethnicity - culture and history and narrative. where did you come from.

Im other people's words:

Ethnicity has been defined as: "the social group a person belongs to, and either identifies with or is identified with by others, as a result of a mix of cultural and other factors including language, diet, religion, ancestry and physical features traditionally associated with race".

As you can see, Judaism is a religion, but also ethnicity - we have our language, Hebrew (the oldest artifact with Hebrew writing is about 3,300 years old), religion (Judaism), diet (Kosher), ancestry (all descendants of Yaakov, also known as Israel, that was the son of Itzhak, the son of Avraham, etc.) physical features - even the most Ashkenazi Met, blond, blue eyes, lobster-in-the-son Jew (that was born to Jewish family, not converted) has more in common, DNA speaking, with middle Easterns then with their neighbours.

("But Psy," I imagine you asking, "how do you get blond jews?"

Well.

The same way you get a redhead, green eyed Yemeni

(in Aden, a British colony)

We are used to pogroms. We are the descendants of those who didn't die. I'll leave it that way.)

Not allowing ppl to live in your country based on race.

Again, I think you meant either ethnicity or religion?

Anyway, pure facts:

20% (2m) of the citizens of Israel are Arabs (from arab-speaking communities.)

84% of those, or 18.1% of Israel population (~1.6m) are Muslims, 8%, or 1.3% of IP (~160k) are Christians, another 8% (1.5% of ip) are Druze, that sometimes prefer to be considered as their own separate group.

Also other minorities such as Circassians (Adigas), Bahá'í, etc.

~5.5% are "other"/no religion registered.

(data from the central bureau of statistics. On the top left you can change the language to any of Israel official languages: Hebrew, Arabic or English: https://www.cbs.gov.il/he/pages/default.aspx

(some of the data might be available in Russian, Amharic, Francis, Spanish or other languages (about 30 languages are common in Israel).

As always - feel free to rb and reply.

If I made a mistake, plz let me know and I'll get it fixed

[brookston]

Holidays 12.13

Holidays

Acadian Remembrance Day (Canada)

Anesthesia Technicians Day (Turkey)

Bicycle Built For Two Day

Blame Someone Else Day

Clip-On Tie Day

Count the "La's" in "Deck the Halls" Day

Ella Josephine Baker Day

International ACAB Day

Jane Addams Day

Jum ir-Repubblika (Malta)

Loki Day

Martial Law Victims Remembrance Day (Poland)

Nanking Massacre Memorial Day (China)

National Bring Your Brother-in-Law to Work Day

National Day (Saint Lucia)

National Day of the Horse [also 2nd Saturday]

National Guard Day (US)

National Violin Day

New Calendar Day

Nusantara Day (Indonesia)

Peace Day (Korea)

Pick a Pathologist Pal Day

Reed Plant Dat (French Republic)

Republic Day (Malta)

Sailor’s Day (Brazil)

Santa Lucia Day (Sweden, Scandinavia)

Skip Day

Swiftie Day

Unreturned Library Book Day

World Violins Day

Yuletide Lad #2 arrives (Giljagaur or Gully Oaf; Iceland)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Ice Cream and Violins Day

National Cocoa Day

National Cream Cheese Frosting Day

National Ice Cream Day

National Popcorn String Day

World Raclette Day

2nd Wednesday in December

Book Club Day [2nd Wednesday]

Independence Days

Vendsyssel (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Antiochus of Sulcis (Christian; Saint)

Aubert (Christian; Saint)

Comp-U-Coffee 2000 (Muppetism)

Emily Carr (Artology)

Euler (Positivist; Saint)

Feast of the Light-Bringer (Old Swedish Goddess of Light)

Hanukkah Day #6 (Judaism) [thru Dec. 15th]

Herman of Alaska (American Orthodox Church)

Ides of December (Ancient Rome)

John Marinoni (Christian; Blessed)

John Wayne Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Judoc (a.k.a. Joyce; Christian; Saint)

Kenelm, King (Christian; Saint)

Larry Storch Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Losar (Ladakh, India)

Losoong (a.k.a. Namsoong; Sikkim, India)

Luciadagen (a.k.a. Little Yule; Scandinavia)

Lucia’s Day (Pagan)

Lucy (Christian; Saint) [Writers]

Monkey Appreciation Day (Pastafarian)

Odile of Alsace (Christian; Saint)

Othilia (Christian; Saint)

The Sementivaem (Ancient Rome)

Tellus (Ancient Rome, with table spread for Ceres)

Thorn Cutting Ceremony Day (Glastonbury, England; Celtic)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Martes (Unlucky Tuesday; Spanish culture) [Tuesday the 13th] (2 of 2 for 2022)

Prime Number Day: 347 [69 of 72]

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Triti (Unlucky Day; Greece) [Tuesday the 13th] (2 of 2 for 2022)

Premieres

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot (Web Series; 2016)

American Hustle (Film; 2013)

An American in Paris, by George Gershwin (Broadway Musical; 1928)

Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Disney Film; 1971)

Beyoncé, by Beyoncé (Album; 2013)

Bugsy (Film; 1991)

A Chorus Line (Film; 1985)

Clue (Film; 1985)

Dark Star, performed by the Grateful Dead (Song; 1967)

Driving Miss Daisy (Film; 1989)

Emily of New Moon, by L.M. Montgomery (Novel; 1923)

Fool Coverage (WB LT Cartoon; 1952)

Foxy Lady, recorded by Jimi Hendrix (Song; 1966)

The Getaway (Film; 1972)

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Film; 2013) [3 of 3]

Jerry Maguire (Film; 1996)

The Jewel of the Nile (Film; 1985)

Jumanji: The Next Level (Film; 2019)

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (Animated Film; 2024)

Maid in Manhattan (Film; 2002)

Mars Attacks! (Film; 1996)

A Miser Brothers’ Christmas (Animated TV Special; 2008)

Monitored Noose or The Carbon Copy-Cats (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 6; 1959)

My Name is Nobody (Film; 1973)

The Poseidon Adventure (Film; 1972)

Rakuen Tsuiho: Expelled from Paradise (Anime Film; 2014)

Richard III (Film; 1955)

Saving Mr. Banks (Film; 2013)

Scooby-Doo! Pirates ahoy! (WB Animated Film; 2005)

The Scorched Moose (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 5; 1959)

Sense and Sensibility (Film; 1996)

6 Underground (Film; 2019)

Star Trek: Nemesis (Film; 2002)

Tristessa, by Jack Kerouac (Novel; 1960)

Uncut Gems (Film; 2019)

Wind (Pixar Cartoon; 2019)

Today’s Name Days

Jodok, Lucia, Odilia (Austria)

Jasna, Lucija, Otilija, Svjetlana (Croatia)

Lucie (Czech Republic)

Lucia (Denmark)

Ele, Ere, Hele, Loviise, Lucia, Luise, Viise (Estonia)

Seija (Finland)

Jocelyn, Lucie (France)

Jodok, Johanna, Lucia, Ottilia (Germany)

Aris, Efstratios, Ioubenalios, Evstratios, Loukia, Lucy, Stratos (Greece)

Luca, Otilia (Hungary)

Antioco, Lucia (Italy)

Lūcija, Veldze (Latvia)

Eiviltė, Kastautas, Kastytis, Liucija, Otilija (Lithuania)

Lucia, Lydia (Norway)

Łucja, Lucja, Otylia, Włodzisława (Poland)

Dosoftei (Romania)

Lucia (Slovakia)

Lucía, Otilia (Spain)

Lucia (Sweden)

Louise, Lucia, Lukia (Ukraine)

Cinderella, Cindy, Cynth, Cynthia (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 347 of 2024; 18 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of week 50 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Ruis (Elder) [Day 16 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Jia-Zi), Day 1 (Yi-Si)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 1 Teveth 5784

Islamic: 30 Jumada I 1445

J Cal: 17 Zima; Threesday [17 of 30]

Julian: 30 November 2023

Moon: 1%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 11 Bichat (13th Month) [Euler]

Runic Half Month: Jara (Year) [Day 3 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 81 of 89)

Zodiac: Sagittarius (Day 22 of 30)

Calendar Changes

冰月 [Bīngyuè] (Chinese Lunisolar Calendar) [Month 12 of 12] (Ice Month) [Earthly Branch: Ox Month] (End-of-Year Month)

Ṭēḇēṯ (a.k.a. Tevet, Tebeth & Tebetu) [טֵבֵת] (Hebrew Calendar) [Month 10 of 12]

[chatsworthbyrubes]

Winnie Harlow.

The supermodel Winnie Harlow has a skin condition named vitiligo, a skin condition in which patches of skin lose pigmentation, Because of this Harlow has never fit into the cookie cutter model mould, but she has proudly embraced her authentic self, frequently speaking out about beauty standards and her condition in interviews becoming an inspiration to those who are affected by this condition.

Model Activist Winnie Harlow often speaks out about diversity and equality in fashion and the impact it has on so many individuals she has stated being the first model to walk a Victoria secret show was a huge honour and made her feel powerful.

“Any step toward a truly equal and diverse modelling industry is great, but for a huge brand like Victoria’s Secret to include models with skin conditions like vitiligo is a huge step to normalising it in the entire industry. “I hope that there’s many more in the future. We need to work toward diversity, not for the sake of it, but to make it the norm. And I hope that this is a big step toward that.”

Harvard Referencing:

7 models bringing much-needed diversity and inclusion to the fashion world (2022) South China Morning Post. Available at: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3169284/7-models-bringing-diversity-and-inclusion-fashion-world (Accessed: 20 September 2023).

Hardy, A. (2018) Winnie Harlow thinks Victoria’s secret should make diversity the norm, Teen Vogue. Available at: https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/winnie-harlow-victorias-secret-fashion-show-diversity (Accessed: 20 September 2023).

Ians (2018) Winnie Harlow wants Diversity In Fashion World, The Hans India. Available at: https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Life-Style/2018-12-06/Winnie-Harlow-wants-diversity-in-fashion-world/453492 (Accessed: 20 September 2023).

Nia, S. (no date) Winnie Harlow believes the modeling world is still missing the mark with models of color, 21Ninety. Available at: https://21ninety.com/winnie-harlow-believes-the-modeling-world-is-still-missing-the-mark-with-models-of-color (Accessed: 20 September 2023).

publisher, E.L. this (2018) Winnie Harlow on Diversity, Issuu. Available at: https://issuu.com/ellie.luuna/docs/issuu (Accessed: 20 September 2023).

Supermodels Winnie Harlow and Beverly Johnson on ‘disparity’ in the fashion industry (2020) CBS News. Available at: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/black-history-month-supermodels-winnie-harlow-beverly-johnson-on-diversity-in-the-fashion-industry/ (Accessed: 20 September 2023).

[mariacallous]

In 2001, Goldman Sachs banker Jim O’Neill created the acronym “BRIC” to refer to Brazil, Russia, India, and China—countries he predicted would soon have a significant impact on the global economy. In 2006, Goldman Sachs opened a BRIC investment fund pegged to growth in these four nations. The moniker captured the global excitement about emerging powers at the time and transformed into a political grouping in 2009, when leaders of the four countries held their first summit. South Africa joined a year later.

BRICS as a political body has faced countless critics and doubters from the start. Analysts in the Western press largely described the outfit as nonsensical and predicted its imminent demise. In 2011, the Financial Times’ Philip Stevens announced it was “time to bid farewell” to the “BRICS without mortar.” A year later, another columnist at the paper, Martin Wolf, asserted that BRICS was “not a group” and that its members had “nothing in common whatsoever.” BRICS has also been described as a “motley crew,” “odd grouping,” “random bunch,” and “disparate quartet.” In 2015, Goldman Sachs decided to close the BRIC fund (which never grew to include South Africa) due to its low returns.

BRICS member countries have numerous differences and disagreements. While Brazil and Russia are commodity exporters, China is a commodity importer. Brazil, India, and South Africa are democratic countries with vibrant civil societies, but China and Russia are autocratic regimes. Brazil and South Africa are nonnuclear powers, in contrast to China, India, and Russia, which boast nuclear arsenals. Perhaps most seriously, China and India face an ongoing border conflict.

And yet, despite their differences, not one BRICS leader has ever missed the group’s annual summits. (Meetings took place virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.) Instead of unraveling, diplomatic and economic ties have strengthened, and BRICS membership has become a central element to each member’s foreign-policy identity. Even significant ideological shifts—including the election of right-wing populist leaders such as India’s Narendra Modi in 2014 and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro in 2018—have not significantly altered countries’ commitment to the club.

Yet as BRICS approaches its 15th summit in Johannesburg this August, the grouping is experiencing an unprecedented disagreement over enlargement. The outcome will be a test of BRICS identity in the face of rising Chinese influence.

Despite the many disagreements and tensions among them, BRICS members have more in common than Western analysts often appreciate. The strategic benefits the outfit produces for its participants still far exceed its costs. Four aspects stand out.

First, all BRICS members see the emergence of multipolarity as both inevitable and generally desirable—and identify the bloc as a means to play a more active role in shaping the post-Western global order. Member states share a deep-seated skepticism of U.S.-led unipolarity and believe that the BRICS nations increase their strategic autonomy and bargaining power when negotiating with Washington. As Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said in opening remarks at the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 1, the concentration of economic power—presumably in the West—“leaves too many nations at the mercy of too few.”

Second, the BRICS grouping also provides privileged access to China, a country that has become enormously relevant for all other members. Brazil and South Africa in particular, which had only limited ties to Beijing prior to the group’s founding, have benefited from BRICS as they adapt to a more China-centric world. It’s not just the summits attended by heads of state: Ministers and other officials frequently gather to discuss issues such as climate, defense, education, energy, and health. And, largely under the radar, the grouping has organized countless annual meetings—in some years more than 100—involving government officials, think tanks, universities, cultural entities, and legislators. BRICS membership also granted countries a founding stake in the Shanghai-based New Development Bank (NDB), created during the fifth BRICS summit in 2013.

Third, BRICS members have generally treated each other as all-weather friends. The group has created a powerful diplomatic life raft for member countries that temporarily face difficulties on the global stage: Fellow BRICS states protected Russian President Vladimir Putin from diplomatic isolation after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 and stood by Bolsonaro when he found himself globally isolated after his close ally Donald Trump’s failed reelection bid for the U.S. presidency. After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Putin could again rely on the other BRICS countries to provide him explicit diplomatic and economic support (China), help circumvent sanctions (India), participate in military exercises (South Africa), or embrace his narratives about the war (Brazil). Without BRICS support, Russia would find itself in a far more difficult situation today.

Finally, being a member of the BRICS creates considerable prestige, status, and legitimacy for Brazil, Russia, and South Africa, which for years have stagnated economically and are now anything but emerging powers. Even as Brazil has fallen behind in its share of global GDP, analysts continue to describe it as an emerging power—which facilitates investment and allows the government in Brasília, the capital, to punch above its weight diplomatically. That some 20 countries are now seeking membership in the group only confirms the notion that the BRICS seal remains powerful.

It is precisely on this last issue that the grouping is facing its biggest disagreement since its inception 14 years ago. Beijing, which does not need to preserve the grouping’s exclusivity to retain its global status, has for years aimed to integrate new members and slowly transform the bloc into a China-led alliance. Since 2017, when it presented the “BRICS Plus” concept—a mechanism to bring countries closer to the outfit before eventually granting them full membership—Beijing has sought to put expansion on the agenda. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, expansion has also been of interest to Moscow, as it could help create a Russia-sympathetic bloc to counter Western attempts to isolate the country.

Brazil and India, on the other hand, have long been wary of adding new members to BRICS, as they have less to gain from a diluted club that includes smaller powers. Both Brasília and New Delhi fear that expansion would entail a loss of Brazilian and Indian influence within the group. In their eyes, new members would join largely to gain easier access to Beijing, making BRICS positions more China-centric and potentially less moderate. This explains why Jaishankar recently cautioned that deliberations on expansion were still a “work in progress,” and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said that “BRICS is a brand and an asset, so we have to take care of it, because it means and represents a lot.” South Africa, which traditionally has the least influence within BRICS, has sought to hedge its bets.

There is no formal application process—or specific criteria—to become a BRICS member. Some countries have simply been added to the list of potential future members after an informal expression of interest. But in last year’s BRICS summit declaration, member countries vowed to promote “discussions among BRICS members on BRICS expansion process” and stressed “the need to clarify the guiding principles, the standards, criteria and procedures.” The debate about BRICS expansion is not directly related to the NDB, which in 2021 added Bangladesh, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Uruguay as new members and announced that at least 30 percent of loans would be provided in the currencies of member states rather than the U.S. dollar.

In theory, each BRICS member has a veto over the group’s decisions, which explains why yearly summit declarations have often been vague. In practice, the grouping’s profound asymmetries—China’s GDP is larger than that of all other members combined—creates informal hierarchies. South Africa’s 2010 accession was led by China to bolster Beijing’s engagement on the African continent. It also made the IBSA grouping (of India, Brazil, and South Africa) superfluous. If killing IBSA was a desired side effect of South Africa’s BRICS membership—to show that three large democracies in the developing world discussing can’t discuss the future of the global south without China—Beijing succeeded: The 10th IBSA leaders’ summit, scheduled to take place in 2013, has been postponed indefinitely.

China and Russia may therefore succeed, despite Brazilian opposition and Indian skepticism, in adding new members to the club, particularly since Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva—to his advisors’ chagrin—recently expressed support for inviting Venezuela to BRICS during improvised remarks.

Disagreements over whether to expand BRICS are about more than exclusivity and status. Several potential accession candidates—such as Iran, Syria, and Venezuela—have largely pursued an anti-Western foreign policy. Their integration could complicate Brazil’s and India’s efforts to preserve a nonaligned strategy amid growing tensions between the West and the Beijing-Moscow axis.

The key to BRICS’ success since 2009 has been its capacity to circumvent internal disagreements and focus on unifying themes, such as the desire to build a more multipolar world and strengthen south-south relations. India-China ties are notoriously fraught and, despite New Delhi’s decision to help Moscow export its oil, India has systematically sought to reduce its dependence on Russian weapons and increased its arms purchases from Europe. The status quo may be the best BRICS can achieve without exposing its rifts. While Russia has long attempted to position the BRICS grouping as an anti-Western bloc, Brazil and India have steadily sought to prevent Moscow from doing so.

The uncertainty about how the South African government in Pretoria should handle hosting the upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg reflects the dilemmas it and Brasília currently face in the context of growing tensions between Moscow and the West. Since South Africa is a party to the Rome Statute, the founding charter of the International Criminal Court (ICC), it would be obligated to arrest Putin—whom the ICC has indicted—if he attends. For months, South Africans have debated how to handle the delicate situation. As former South African President Thabo Mbeki recently pointed out: “We can’t say to President Putin, please come to South Africa, and then arrest him. At the same time, we can’t say come to South Africa, and not arrest him—because we’re defying our own law—we can’t behave as a lawless government.”

While hosting Putin without arresting him would strain South Africa’s ties to the West, not hosting him—or organizing the summit elsewhere—would dilute BRICS’ commitment to being all-weather friends. The most likely scenario is that South Africa finds a legal loophole to host Putin without detaining him—representing a diplomatic triumph for the Russian president.

Still, it is largely a lose-lose dilemma for South Africa, and means that being part of BRICS has started to have a tangible cost for the country by negatively affecting its ties to the United States and Europe. Pretoria has already had a taste of this: After South Africa drew closer to Russia after its invasion of Ukraine—including by allegedly supplying Moscow with weapons—the G-7 decided not to invite it as a guest to a recent summit, for the first time since South African President Cyril Ramaphosa took office in 2018. Unless the Russia-Ukraine war ends soon, Brazil—which has also signed the Rome Statute and is slated to host the G-20 summit in 2024 and the BRICS summit in 2025 —will soon face the same problem.

For all its ongoing challenges, BRICS generates many benefits for its members and is here to stay. Yet if the group announces the inclusion of new members during the upcoming summit in Johannesburg, it would be simplistic to interpret it as a sign of strength. Rather, expansion should be read as a sign of China’s growing capacity to determine the bloc’s overall strategy—and may reflect the emergence not of a multipolar order, but of a bipolar one.

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Depakote (divalproex sodium) has many possible side effects. Some of the most common ones are nausea and vomiting, headache, and drowsiness. Dizziness, tremors, and vision problems can also occur. More serious Depakote side effects include liver damage, birth defects, and pancreatitis.Apr 1, 2024

Divalproex Sodium (Oral Route) Side Effects

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What is Depakote used for in mental health?

Depakote: A medication used to decrease mood swings and serious aggressive outbursts. It may also be used to control seizures.

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Why does Depakote make you gain weight?

Also, keep in mind that increased appetite is another possible side effect of Depakote and Depakote ER. And having an increased appetite could lead to weight gain over time.Jan 8, 2022

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But caffeine, which is found in certain foods and drinks such as coffee, chocolate, and tea, may worsen some side effects of Depakote or Depakote ER. These side effects can include: nervousness.Oct 17, 2022

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Day 6 March 6, 2025

Unseen Crisis in Fields

Can India’s rice fields thrive while its Sarus cranes vanish, or is nature’s balance slipping away? 🇮🇳

In India, rice is more than just a staple - it is woven into the country’s identity. From steaming plates of biryani to the humble bowl of dal-chawal and Rajma-chawal, it nourishes over a billion people daily.

But beyond feeding households, rice is also a major economic driver. India is the world’s largest rice exporter, shipping millions of tons abroad and adding billions to its GDP. The golden grains fuel both kitchens and commerce, making paddy fields some of the most critical landscapes in the nation.

Yet, these very fields are now echoing an eerie silence. The Sarus crane, India’s tallest flying bird and a long-time companion of the rice farmer, is disappearing. Once a common sight, this majestic bird - known for its lifelong devotion to its mate - is vanishing at an alarming rate. And its decline is not just a loss of beauty; it is a red flag for India’s agricultural future.

In the heart of India’s wetlands, the Sarus crane’s population is dwindling at an alarming rate. At Dhanauri wetland, their numbers plummeted from around 100 in 2019 to just five in 2025. Similarly, in central India’s Bhandara and Gondia districts, the population declined from 38 to 29 over recent years.

The Sarus cranes play a quiet but vital role in rice cultivation. These birds keep fields healthy by feeding on pests and weeds, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. They aerate the soil with their long legs, promoting better water retention and improving crop yields naturally. But their survival is now under siege - unregulated urban expansion, draining of wetlands, and excessive pesticide use are destroying their habitats. Rising temperatures and erratic monsoons, fueled by climate change, are only making matters worse.

But why should we care????

Here’s the stark reality - losing Sarus cranes means disrupting an ancient, self-sustaining cycle of farming. It means relying more on synthetic chemicals, which degrade soil health and, ironically, lead to weaker harvests over time. Climate change is already throwing India’s rice production into uncertainty, with unpredictable droughts and floods. The disappearance of natural allies like the Sarus crane only exacerbates the crisis.

Their presence is a marker of a healthy ecosystem - where biodiversity and sustainable farming coexist.

The urgency to restore this balance is REAL. Every missing Sarus crane signals a deeper environmental crisis - one where unchecked human intervention erodes the fragile link between climate, wildlife, and agriculture. Protecting them means safeguarding our fields, our food, and our future. The question is - will we act before it’s too late?

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Rise, Fall, and Rise Again: What Makes a Sports Champion? It’s Mental Toughness! 

Athletes train their bodies relentlessly, but true greatness often comes down to one thing—mental toughness, or the ability to never give up in the face of failures. Every great athlete has experienced setbacks, failures, and terrible defeats. What separates the best is not just talent, but mental toughness, the grit to rise again, stronger and more determined than before. 

How Does Mental Toughness Impact Athletic Performance? 

Mental toughness changes how players react under pressure, deal with hardship, and stay focused in the face of hardship. It's what allows a player to stand up in the last seconds of a game, make an important shot, or recover from a terrible defeat. 

Take Virat Kohli, for example— known for his aggression and consistency, faced a career slump between 2020 and 2022, going over 1,000 days without an international century. Under immense pressure, he took a break to reset mentally, openly addressing fatigue—rare in Indian sports. His comeback century against Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup proved the power of resilience. Since then, he has rebuilt his dominance, showing that self-belief and patience can bring even the best back stronger.  

Similarly, MS Dhoni’s calm demeanor under extreme pressure made him one of India’s most successful captains. Whether it was leading India to a T20 World Cup win in 2007 or sealing the 2011 World Cup with an unforgettable six, Dhoni’s ability to stay mentally strong defined his career. 

Strategies for Developing Mental Toughness in Sports 

While some athletes seem naturally resilient, mental toughness is a skill that can be developed. Here’s how: 

1. Embracing Failure as a Learning Tool 

Athletes who see losses as lessons, not defeats, make a stronger mindset. Kobe Bryant once said, “Everything negative—pressure, challenges—is all an opportunity for me to rise.” Instead of dwelling on missed shots, he analyzed his mistakes and improved. 

2. Visualization and Mental Rehearsal 

Elite athletes picture their success before it happens. Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian, used visualization techniques to prepare for every possible race scenario. When his goggles filled with water during an Olympic final, he remained calm, swam blind, and still won gold—because he had mentally rehearsed overcoming failures. 

3. Controlling the Controllable 

Athletes can’t control referees, injuries, or the competition, but they can control their effort, attitude, and focus. MS Dhoni was famous for not reacting emotionally to external factors. By focusing only on what can be controlled—training, strategy, and mindset—athletes can perform without distractions.  

4. Developing a Strong Self-Belief System 

Doubt kills potential. Mentally tough athletes believe in themselves even when others don’t. Great athletes don’t dwell on past mistakes. Kohli, after facing a series of low scores in England (2014), came back in 2018 and dominated with a series-defining performance. His ability to let go of past failures and focus on the present was key. 

Is Mental Toughness Learned or Inherent?  

While certain athletes may have an inherent mental toughness, it is completely trainable. It grows from trials, setbacks, and careful practice. Tom Brady, a sixth-round NFL draft pick, was never considered the best quarterback on paper. But he became one of the best players in history because of relentless hard work, self-discipline, and an undying trust in his ability.     Kohli wasn’t always the mentally strong player he is today—he worked on it through discipline, self-awareness, and practice. Similarly, Dhoni’s calmness wasn’t just natural; it came from preparation and belief in his process. 

Overcoming Challenges and Setbacks 

Every athlete faces setbacks: injuries, losses, and personal struggles. The difference lies in how they respond. 

• Tiger Woods endured one of the greatest downfalls in sports history—personal scandals, career-threatening injuries, and years without a major title. Yet, in 2019, he made an incredible comeback, winning The Masters after an 11-year drought. 

• Every great athlete faces setbacks. Kohli’s struggle in the 2020-2022 phase saw him go over two years without a century, leading to doubts about his future. However, he worked on his mental game, took time off, and returned with a renewed mindset, ultimately scoring his 71st international century in the Asia Cup. 

The Role of Mindset in Athletic Success 

Success in sports is 80% mental, 20% physical. Talent and skill mean nothing without the right mindset. Athletes with a growth mindset see challenges as opportunities, not obstacles. 

Usain Bolt, the fastest man in history, trained for years to run races that lasted less than 10 seconds. His mindset—embracing the grind, staying confident, and handling pressure, made him legendary. 

Conclusion:   Sports aren’t just a test of physical ability; they’re a battle of the mind. The most successful athletes are those who can control their emotions, embrace adversity, and come back stronger. Virat Kohli’s relentless pursuit of excellence and MS Dhoni’s ice-cool temperament prove that mental toughness isn’t just important—it’s essential. So, the next time you face a setback—on or off the field—remember champions aren’t those who never fail, but those who never quit. 

Mental toughness is not only promoted at the Hardcore Sports Welfare Foundation (HSWF), but it is also essential. HSWF is dedicated to helping players develop unbreakable resilience by providing the resources, training, and competitive exposure required to become true warriors in sports. Whether it's recovering from challenges, pushing past boundaries, or staying disciplined under pressure, HSWF guarantees that athletes are not only physically strong but mentally unbreakable, ready to face any obstacle that comes their way. Join us, and make it big! Follow HSWF on Facebook and Instagram for more info!   

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[ad_1] Savita Punia (Image: Hockey India) Savita Punia, Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper, achieved a remarkable milestone on Monday, February 24, earning her 300th international cap during India’s FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 match against the Netherlands at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. With this achievement, she became only the second Indian woman, after Vandana Katariya, to reach 300 international appearances. Additionally, she became only the second Indian goalkeeper—male or female—to attain this feat, following PR Sreejesh. A stalwart of Indian hockey, Savita made her senior team debut at the age of 20 and has since established herself as one of the world’s top goalkeepers. She played a pivotal role in India’s historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, a performance that significantly boosted the team’s global stature. Her impact was also evident at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2018 Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup, where India advanced to the quarter-finals. As captain, Savita has guided the team to several notable victories, including a bronze medal at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and a title win in the FIH Nations Cup. Under her leadership, India also secured consecutive Women’s Asian Champions Trophy titles in 2023 and 2024. In an exclusive conversation with RevSportz, Savita opened up about her illustrious career, the struggles after failing to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics, her journey, thoughts on the current leadership group, coach Harendra Singh, and her plans ahead. Q: Your career has been inspiring, and playing 300 games is no small feat. You missed out on a medal in Tokyo by a whisker, and after failing to qualify for the Paris Olympics, you were dejected and considered retiring. However, you held on, and the result is here—completing 300 games for the country and defeating the mighty Netherlands, the world No. 1 team. How would you describe this journey? Savita Punia: Yes, it has been quite a long journey. I started in 2003 and never thought I would make it this far. Continuing after failing to qualify for the Paris Olympics was a tough decision. It’s easier to move forward when you’re younger—after Rio 2016, despite the poor performance, we knew we could come back stronger in Tokyo, and we did, though we unfortunately missed out on a medal. Boria sir spoke to me after our Asian Champions Trophy defeat and convinced me not to quit on such a low note. When I got married, my parents assured my in-laws that I would play until the Paris Olympics. After we failed to qualify, I felt I had no reason to continue. I cried for two days. My husband flew in from Canada and made me realise that quitting was easy, but I would regret it after two years. He was right. My in-laws supported me immensely, and without them, I wouldn’t have reached this milestone. Another motivation was crossing the 300-game mark as the first Indian female goalkeeper to do so. Only PR Sreejesh had achieved this feat in men’s hockey. I am proud to have done it. Savita Punia in action (Image: Hockey India) Q: Staying at the top of your game, especially as a goalkeeper in hockey, is challenging. What has been your mantra for this longevity? Savita: Once again, I’d say the main mantra has been the unwavering support from my family—both mine and my in-laws. Without their backing, this wouldn’t have been possible. Yes, training hard keeps you physically fit, but mental preparedness is just as crucial. The younger goalkeepers in our team are around 8-9 years younger than me, so keeping up with their fitness levels is tough. Injuries require proper recovery, and my family has ensured I get the care I need. I always keep in mind that I play to my merit and get selected for my performance, not just my experience and name. Q: Coming to this Pro League campaign and the match against the Netherlands, in front of the home crowd—how was that night in Bhubaneswar? Can you describe the atmosphere? Savita: We knew this Pro League campaign in Bhubaneswar was crucial, and we gave it our all.

Playing eight games in eleven days is not easy. I am proud of the girls for their effort, from the first match against England to the last against the Netherlands. My 300th match was the first leg against the Netherlands, and although we couldn’t win it, we fought hard. Before the match, everyone said they would win it for me; though that didn’t happen, we were proud of our performance against the world No. 1 team. However, in the return leg, we played our hearts out. When the match went to a shootout, Bichu (Devi Kharibam, goalkeeper) came up to me and said that I could win it for the team in the shootout. Harendra sir also motivated me in the same way. Even as one of the most experienced players, standing in front of a packed stadium against a team like the Netherlands, nerves are inevitable. Winning that match was unforgettable, and the crowd’s energy was electrifying. Savita being felicitated on her 300th match, by Hockey India president, Shri Dilip Tirkey (Image: Hockey India) Q: Your thoughts on Harendra Singh as the coach? Has having an Indian coach helped? Salima (Tete) mentioned that it has helped overcome language barriers. Savita: Yes, having an Indian coach is always a matter of pride. Harendra sir has brought many positive changes and has constantly motivated us. His experience with US Hockey for four years has also helped in developing the squad. I’ve played under several coaches, and Harendra sir is certainly among the best. Q: Thoughts on the leadership group in the team? How is Salima Tete as a captain? Savita: Salima is a fantastic player, and as captain, she is learning with each game. The senior players—Vandana (Katariya), Sushila (Chanu), and I—always support her. She never hesitates to ask for advice, which is a great quality in a leader. Being a captain comes with off-field responsibilities, like media interactions, but we tell her to stay calm and play her natural game. In hockey, decision-making on the field is shared, unlike in cricket, where the captain takes almost every call. We make decisions together, and she has a bright future as a leader. Q: How was your experience playing in the Hockey India League? Thoughts on the league? Savita: It was an amazing experience! We enjoyed it even more than expected, probably because we had waited so long for such a platform. Sharing the dressing room with foreign players, understanding their routines, and experiencing different cultures was invaluable – before a game, during off days. Some like to listen to music and enjoy alone time, some like to dance in the dressing room. The league is a fantastic opportunity for young players. Even those who don’t make the national team can develop their game in franchise teams. Financial security also plays a role in encouraging more parents to support their kids in hockey. I hope the league continues and grows. Savita Punia being awarded the Best Goalkeeper of HIL 2025 (Image: Hockey India) Q: What role has Hockey India played in the sport’s development? Savita: The federation, under Dilip sir (Tirkey) and Bhola sir (Bholanath Singh), has been incredibly supportive. They know every player personally and frequently visit camps to assist us. If a player faces financial difficulties or job concerns, they step in to help, ensuring that we can focus solely on our game. Be it nutrition or facilities, every aspect has been covered by the federation. Sometimes, Bhola sir would ask why we aren’t demanding anything. It is that every demand is already fulfilled. They are working tremendously hard for the betterment of the sport. Q: Lastly, the team travels to Australia next for a test series, followed by the Pro League European phase, the World Cup, and the 2026 Asian Games. What are your plans for the future? Do you have LA 28 in mind? Savita: (Laughs) That’s a long question! For now, I just want to enjoy this two-week break before heading to Australia. Our immediate focus is on performing well at the World Cup and Asian Games next year.

As for Los Angeles 2028, let’s keep that discussion for another interview (Laughs)! But as long as I remain fit and competitive at the highest level, I won’t retire. My family has always supported my decisions, and that won’t be an issue. #SavitaPunia Exclusive Completing 300 games for India, the journey, its ups and downs; not giving up in the process, defeating the Netherlands, #HIL2025, plans ahead and more!@savitahockey @RohanDC98 @TheHockeyIndia @Limca_Official Full video: https://t.co/8yyhtGI7Z9 pic.twitter.com/CTQKmznifC — RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) February 28, 2025   The post Savita Punia Exclusive: A Journey to 300 Caps and Beyond appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Savita Punia (Image: Hockey India) Savita Punia, Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper, achieved a remarkable milestone on Monday, February 24, earning her 300th international cap during India’s FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 match against the Netherlands at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. With this achievement, she became only the second Indian woman, after Vandana Katariya, to reach 300 international appearances. Additionally, she became only the second Indian goalkeeper—male or female—to attain this feat, following PR Sreejesh. A stalwart of Indian hockey, Savita made her senior team debut at the age of 20 and has since established herself as one of the world’s top goalkeepers. She played a pivotal role in India’s historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, a performance that significantly boosted the team’s global stature. Her impact was also evident at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2018 Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup, where India advanced to the quarter-finals. As captain, Savita has guided the team to several notable victories, including a bronze medal at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and a title win in the FIH Nations Cup. Under her leadership, India also secured consecutive Women’s Asian Champions Trophy titles in 2023 and 2024. In an exclusive conversation with RevSportz, Savita opened up about her illustrious career, the struggles after failing to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics, her journey, thoughts on the current leadership group, coach Harendra Singh, and her plans ahead. Q: Your career has been inspiring, and playing 300 games is no small feat. You missed out on a medal in Tokyo by a whisker, and after failing to qualify for the Paris Olympics, you were dejected and considered retiring. However, you held on, and the result is here—completing 300 games for the country and defeating the mighty Netherlands, the world No. 1 team. How would you describe this journey? Savita Punia: Yes, it has been quite a long journey. I started in 2003 and never thought I would make it this far. Continuing after failing to qualify for the Paris Olympics was a tough decision. It’s easier to move forward when you’re younger—after Rio 2016, despite the poor performance, we knew we could come back stronger in Tokyo, and we did, though we unfortunately missed out on a medal. Boria sir spoke to me after our Asian Champions Trophy defeat and convinced me not to quit on such a low note. When I got married, my parents assured my in-laws that I would play until the Paris Olympics. After we failed to qualify, I felt I had no reason to continue. I cried for two days. My husband flew in from Canada and made me realise that quitting was easy, but I would regret it after two years. He was right. My in-laws supported me immensely, and without them, I wouldn’t have reached this milestone. Another motivation was crossing the 300-game mark as the first Indian female goalkeeper to do so. Only PR Sreejesh had achieved this feat in men’s hockey. I am proud to have done it. Savita Punia in action (Image: Hockey India) Q: Staying at the top of your game, especially as a goalkeeper in hockey, is challenging. What has been your mantra for this longevity? Savita: Once again, I’d say the main mantra has been the unwavering support from my family—both mine and my in-laws. Without their backing, this wouldn’t have been possible. Yes, training hard keeps you physically fit, but mental preparedness is just as crucial. The younger goalkeepers in our team are around 8-9 years younger than me, so keeping up with their fitness levels is tough. Injuries require proper recovery, and my family has ensured I get the care I need. I always keep in mind that I play to my merit and get selected for my performance, not just my experience and name. Q: Coming to this Pro League campaign and the match against the Netherlands, in front of the home crowd—how was that night in Bhubaneswar? Can you describe the atmosphere? Savita: We knew this Pro League campaign in Bhubaneswar was crucial, and we gave it our all.

Playing eight games in eleven days is not easy. I am proud of the girls for their effort, from the first match against England to the last against the Netherlands. My 300th match was the first leg against the Netherlands, and although we couldn’t win it, we fought hard. Before the match, everyone said they would win it for me; though that didn’t happen, we were proud of our performance against the world No. 1 team. However, in the return leg, we played our hearts out. When the match went to a shootout, Bichu (Devi Kharibam, goalkeeper) came up to me and said that I could win it for the team in the shootout. Harendra sir also motivated me in the same way. Even as one of the most experienced players, standing in front of a packed stadium against a team like the Netherlands, nerves are inevitable. Winning that match was unforgettable, and the crowd’s energy was electrifying. Savita being felicitated on her 300th match, by Hockey India president, Shri Dilip Tirkey (Image: Hockey India) Q: Your thoughts on Harendra Singh as the coach? Has having an Indian coach helped? Salima (Tete) mentioned that it has helped overcome language barriers. Savita: Yes, having an Indian coach is always a matter of pride. Harendra sir has brought many positive changes and has constantly motivated us. His experience with US Hockey for four years has also helped in developing the squad. I’ve played under several coaches, and Harendra sir is certainly among the best. Q: Thoughts on the leadership group in the team? How is Salima Tete as a captain? Savita: Salima is a fantastic player, and as captain, she is learning with each game. The senior players—Vandana (Katariya), Sushila (Chanu), and I—always support her. She never hesitates to ask for advice, which is a great quality in a leader. Being a captain comes with off-field responsibilities, like media interactions, but we tell her to stay calm and play her natural game. In hockey, decision-making on the field is shared, unlike in cricket, where the captain takes almost every call. We make decisions together, and she has a bright future as a leader. Q: How was your experience playing in the Hockey India League? Thoughts on the league? Savita: It was an amazing experience! We enjoyed it even more than expected, probably because we had waited so long for such a platform. Sharing the dressing room with foreign players, understanding their routines, and experiencing different cultures was invaluable – before a game, during off days. Some like to listen to music and enjoy alone time, some like to dance in the dressing room. The league is a fantastic opportunity for young players. Even those who don’t make the national team can develop their game in franchise teams. Financial security also plays a role in encouraging more parents to support their kids in hockey. I hope the league continues and grows. Savita Punia being awarded the Best Goalkeeper of HIL 2025 (Image: Hockey India) Q: What role has Hockey India played in the sport’s development? Savita: The federation, under Dilip sir (Tirkey) and Bhola sir (Bholanath Singh), has been incredibly supportive. They know every player personally and frequently visit camps to assist us. If a player faces financial difficulties or job concerns, they step in to help, ensuring that we can focus solely on our game. Be it nutrition or facilities, every aspect has been covered by the federation. Sometimes, Bhola sir would ask why we aren’t demanding anything. It is that every demand is already fulfilled. They are working tremendously hard for the betterment of the sport. Q: Lastly, the team travels to Australia next for a test series, followed by the Pro League European phase, the World Cup, and the 2026 Asian Games. What are your plans for the future? Do you have LA 28 in mind? Savita: (Laughs) That’s a long question! For now, I just want to enjoy this two-week break before heading to Australia. Our immediate focus is on performing well at the World Cup and Asian Games next year.

As for Los Angeles 2028, let’s keep that discussion for another interview (Laughs)! But as long as I remain fit and competitive at the highest level, I won’t retire. My family has always supported my decisions, and that won’t be an issue. #SavitaPunia Exclusive Completing 300 games for India, the journey, its ups and downs; not giving up in the process, defeating the Netherlands, #HIL2025, plans ahead and more!@savitahockey @RohanDC98 @TheHockeyIndia @Limca_Official Full video: https://t.co/8yyhtGI7Z9 pic.twitter.com/CTQKmznifC — RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) February 28, 2025   The post Savita Punia Exclusive: A Journey to 300 Caps and Beyond appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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Events 10.29 (after 1950)

1953 – BCPA Flight 304 DC-6 crashes near San Francisco. 1955 – The Soviet battleship Novorossiysk strikes a World War II mine in the harbor at Sevastopol. 1956 – Suez Crisis begins: Israeli forces invade the Sinai Peninsula and push Egyptian forces back toward the Suez Canal. 1957 – Israel's prime minister David Ben-Gurion and five of his ministers are injured when Moshe Dwek throws a grenade into the Knesset. 1960 – An airplane carrying the Cal Poly football team crashes on takeoff in Toledo, Ohio. 1964 – The United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar is renamed to the United Republic of Tanzania. 1964 – Biggest jewel heist; involving the Star of India (gem) in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City by Murph the Surf and gang. 1967 – Montreal's World Fair, Expo 67, closes with over 50 million visitors. 1969 – The first-ever computer-to-computer link is established on ARPANET, the precursor to the Internet. 1972 – The three surviving perpetrators of the Munich massacre are released from prison in exchange for the hostages of the hijacked Lufthansa Flight 615. 1980 – Demonstration flight of a secretly modified C-130 for an Iran hostage crisis rescue attempt ends in a crash landing at Eglin Air Force Base's Duke Field, Florida, leading to the cancellation of Operation Credible Sport. 1985 – Major General Samuel K. Doe is announced as the winner of the first multi-party election in Liberia. 1986 – British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher opens the last stretch of the M25 motorway. 1991 – The American Galileo spacecraft makes its closest approach to 951 Gaspra, becoming the first probe to visit an asteroid. 1994 – Francisco Martin Duran fires over two dozen shots at the White House; he is later convicted of trying to kill U.S. President Bill Clinton. 1998 – In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presents its report, which condemns both sides for committing atrocities. 1998 – Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off on STS-95 with 77-year-old John Glenn on board, making him the oldest person to go into space at that time. 1998 – ATSC HDTV broadcasting in the United States is inaugurated with the launch of the STS-95 space shuttle mission. 1998 – While en route from Adana to Ankara, a Turkish Airlines flight with a crew of six and 33 passengers is hijacked by a Kurdish militant who orders the pilot to fly to Switzerland. The plane instead lands in Ankara after the pilot tricked the hijacker into thinking that he is landing in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia to refuel. 1998 – Hurricane Mitch, the second deadliest Atlantic hurricane in history, makes landfall in Honduras. 1998 – The Gothenburg discothèque fire in Sweden kills 63 and injures 200. 1999 – A large cyclone devastates Odisha, India. 2002 – A fire destroys a luxurious department store in Ho Chi Minh City, where 1,500 people are shopping. More than 60 people die and over 100 are unaccounted for in the deadliest peacetime disaster in Vietnam. 2004 – The Arabic-language news network Al Jazeera broadcasts an excerpt from a 2004 Osama bin Laden video in which the terrorist leader first admits direct responsibility for the September 11, 2001 attacks and references the 2004 U.S. presidential election. 2005 – Bombings in Delhi, India kill more than 60. 2008 – Delta Air Lines merges with Northwest Airlines, creating the world's largest airline and reducing the number of US legacy carriers to five. 2008 – A pair of deadly earthquakes hits Baluchistan, Pakistan, killing 215. 2012 – Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast of the United States, killing 148 directly and 138 indirectly, while leaving nearly $70 billion in damages and causing major power outages. 2014 – A mud slide; the 2014 Badulla landslide, in south-central Sri Lanka, kills at least 16 people, and leaves hundreds of people missing. 2015 – China announces the end of its one-child policy after 35 years. 2018 – A Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia killing 189 people on board.

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Top Reasons to Savor the Best Craft Beer in Mumbai

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Let’s be real—you’ve read all about Mumbai’s best craft beer, you know where to find us, and you know we’re delivering straight to your neighborhood. So, are you just going to sit there, or are you going to experience it?

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[brookston]

Holidays 7.26

Holidays

All or Nothing Day

Americans with Disabilities Day

Armed Forces Unification Day

Aunts and Uncles Day

Carousel Day

Create a Signature Day

Day of Iansa (Brazil)

Day of National Significance (Barbados)

Day of the National Rebellion (Cuba)

Disability Independence Day

Esperanto Day

FBI Day

Hillary Clinton Day

Holistic Therapy Day

International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem

Kargil Vijay Diwas (a.k.a. Kargil Victory Day; India)

Moncada Day (Cuba)

Movie Theater Day

National Disability Day

National Dog Photography Day (UK)

National I Got U Day

National Boop Your Pet Day

National Ranboo Day

National Saint Day

One Voice Day

Otaru Tide Festival (Japan)

Post Office Day

Racial Desegregation Day (US Army)

Ranggeln (Germany)

Revolution Day (Cuba)

Safflower Day (French Republic)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Bagelfest Day

Curacao Day

Groovy Chicken Day

National Coffee Milkshake Day

National S’Mores Day

Roquefort Cheese Day

Wonderful Drinks Day

World Tofu Day

4th & Last Wednesday in July

Oregon Brewers Festival begins [Last full weekend; Wednesday thru Saturday]

Independence Days

Imperial Federation of the Dharug Nation (Declared; 2021) [unrecognized]

Liberia (from the American Colonization Society, 1847)

Maldives (from UK, 1965)

New York Statehood Day (#11; 1788)

Feast Days

Andrew of Phú Yên (Christian; Blessed)

Anne (Western Christianity)

Asarnha Bucha Day (Thailand)

Bartolomea Capitanio (Christian; Saint)

Bert (Muppetism)

Festival of Hathor (Egyptian God of Drunkenness)

Festival of Sleipnir (Norse)

Gernnanus, Bishop of Auxerre (Christian; Saint)

George Grosz (Artology)

Green Corn Ceremony Day (Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico)

Joachim (Western Christianity)

Maria Pierina (Christian; Blessed)

Paraskevi of Rome (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Poussin (Positivist; Saint)

Solstitium XIII (Pagan)

Stanley Kubrick Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Venera (Christian; Saint)

White Wine Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [42 of 71]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

Alice in Wonderland (UK Animated Disney Film; 1951)

Austin Powers in Goldmember (Film; 2002)

The Boys (TV Series; 2019)

Bugged by a Bee (WB LT Cartoon; 1969)

Captain America: Brave New World (Film; 2024)

Chain Gang, by Sam Cooke (Song; 1960)

Curly Top (Film; 1935)

Dog Tales (WB LT Cartoon; 1958)

Equus, by Peter Shaffer (Play; 1973)

For Me and My Gal, recorded by Judy Garland and Gene Kelly (Song; 1942)

Green Lantern: Beware My Power (WB Animated Film; 2022)

Hamlet, by William Shakespeare (Play; 1602)

Harper Valley P.T.A., recorded by Jeannie C. Riley (Song; 1968)

Head Over Heels (Broadway Musical; 2018)

Kingpin (Film; 1996)

Little Miss Sunshine (Film; 2006)

Lord of the Dance, by Michael Flatley (Musical Performance; 1996)

National Lampoon’s European Vacation (Film; 1985)

Oily Hare (WB MM Cartoon; 19522)

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Film; 2019)

Parsifal, by Richard Wagner (Opera; 1882)

Point Counter Point, by Aldous Huxley (Book; 1928)

A Rainy Day in New York (Film; 2019)

Rock Bottom, by Robert Wyatt (Album; 1974)

Searching for Sugar Man (Documentary Film; 2012)

Thomas and the Magic Railroad (Film; 2000)

The To Do List (Film; 2013)

Unidentified Flying Oddball (Film; 1979)

What Happened to Mary (Serial Film; 1912)

The Wolverine (Film; 2013)

Today’s Name Days

Anna, Gloria, Joachim (Austria)

Paraskeva (Bulgaria)

Ana, Bara, Barica, Joakim (Croatia)

Anna (Czech Republic)

Anna (Denmark)

Anete, Anita, Ann, Anna, Anne, Anneli, Anni, Annika, Anu (Estonia)

Martta (Finland)

Anne, Hannah, Joachin (France)

Anna, Joachim (Germany)

Erse, Ersi, Paraskeve, Paraskevi (Greece)

Anikó, Anna (Hungary)

Anna, Benigno, Caro, Giacomo (Italy)

Ance, Aneta, Anna, Annija (Latvia)

Daugintas, Eigirdė, Ona (Lithuania)

Ane, Anna, Anne (Norway)

Anna, Bartolomea, Grażyna, Mirosława (Poland)

Anna, Hana (Slovakia)

Ana, Joaquín (Spain)

Jesper (Sweden)

Sara, Sarah (Ukraine)

Ana, Anissa, Anita, Anika, Aniya, Aniyah, Ann, Anna, Anne, Annette, Annie, Annika, Annis, Annmarie, Anson, Anya, Blake, Hanna, Hannah, Nancy, Nanette, Nina (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 207 of 2024; 158 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of week 30 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Tinne (Holly) [Day 17 of 28]

Chinese: Month 6 (Ji-Wei), Day 9 (Yi-You)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 8 Av 5783

Islamic: 8 Muharram 1445

J Cal: 27 Lux; Sixday [27 of 30]

Julian: 13 July 2023

Moon: 58%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 11 Dante (8th Month) [Poussin]

Runic Half Month: Ur (Primal Strength) [Day 13 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 36 of 94)

Zodiac: Leo (Day 5 of 31)

[mint-moon25]

MISS UNIVERSE - 2018

AUSTRALIA - WAS - UPSET - THAT

SHE - DIDN'T - REPRESENT THEM

SAME - YEAR

AUSSIE - MOM - LINED - UP - HER

7 KIDS - MANY - CAN'T - TALK YET

AND - WITH - GROCERY - KNIFE

NOT - IKEA - KNIFE

STABBED - EACH - CHILD REAL

FAST - AS - THEY - ALL - JUST

LOOKED - ESPECIALLY THOSE

WHO - CAN'T - TALK - YET

AUSTRALIAN - WHITE - MOM

MADE - CERTAIN

THEY - COULDN'T - TALK YET

WHY?

PROVING - MENTAL ILLNESS

AND - CLAIMING - AUSTRALIA

FAMILY - INSURANCE

MONEY - EACH - INCLUDING

MURDER - OF - CHILDREN

AUSTRALIA - THEN ...

MS UNIVERSE - WAS - INDEED

HAD - 2 B - AUSSIE - BORN

5'10 FT - BLACKBELT

FILIPINA - MOM - BORN IN PH

SHE - WHO - THEY - MADE

CERTAIN - DIDN'T - WIN - THE

MS UNIVERSE

BUT - GAVE - HER - MS WORLD

SOUTH - AFRICA - 2 - EXPLORE

BUT - SHE - PERSISTED

FINALLY - WON

NO - LONGER - BINIBINING

PILIPINAS - UNIVERSE

THEIR - LOST

PHILIPPINES - GOING - CRAZY

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MS UNIVERSE

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