Laxman Gavas from Thane and Ashwini Shinde from Dharashiv will lead Maharashtra State Kho Kho teams for the National Games to be held in Jagannath Puri, Orissa. The Men’s team has three players from Mumbai Suburbs and one from Mumbai city in the team. But, there is none from Mumbai in the Women’s team.
Laxman Gavas (L) & Ashwini Shinde(R)
Dr. Chandrajeet Jadhav Jt. Secretary of All India Kho Kho Association and Secretary of Maharashtra State Kho Kho Association, has expressed confidence in these two teams and is confident that they will perform very well.
Soulflower, India’s first farm-to-face personal care brand, has taken social media by storm with a heart-warming Instagram Reel showcasing its unique workplace culture. The Reel featuring Juno, a rescued cat casually strolling across the conference room table during a meeting, completely unfazed by the on-going discussion has gone viral with over 6.3 million views, 71,000+ likes and counting, sparking a flood of job inquiries and resumes from pet lovers who want to work in such an environment. The post has captured the internet’s attention, not just for its clinically backed hair growth solutions but for its pet-friendly, cruelty-free ethos. Captioned, “Every day is CAT day at SOULFLOWER. What’s the secret sauce in our Hair Growth solutions? Every high-powered meeting is attended by cats. Are your office meetings as CATASTIC?”
The Reel has struck a chord with audiences across social media, especially animal lovers and corporate employees longing for a more compassionate and stress-free workplace. The company’s Mumbai headquarters is home to over 20 rescued cats and dogs, while it also feeds and cares for over 500 stray animals daily. As a 100% cruelty-free and PETA-approved brand, Soulflower ensures none of its products or ingredients are tested on animals, making it one of India’s most trusted natural personal care brands.
“We started Soulflower with a simple mission of being the voice of things that can’t speak, which include your hair, skin and animals. Clean beauty and cruelty-free are more than just words; they’re our daily commitments. About Juno’s viral fame? That’s just a glimpse of the magic we create when kindness meets creativity. After all, if our meetings are ‘CATastic’, imagine how magical our products are!” says Ms. Natasha Tuli, Co-Founder & CEO, Soulflower.
Asia’s most definitive Expo for Roofing & allied Products, the 22nd edition of Roof India will be held from 24 – 26 April 2025 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon East, Mumbai INDIA. The benchmark event is a one stop solution where buyer can source right from screws to the rooftop sheets and offers networking, knowledge sharing and business opportunities to those involved in Roofing, Cladding, Pre-Engineered Buildings, Metal Building Systems, Tensile Architecture, Green Roofs / Roof Landscaping, Waterproofing, Insulation, Roofing Machinery, Roof Fastening Systems etc.
Massive thrust on Infra development and development of newer, climate friendly technologies has kick started the Construction & Infrastructure industry. The Airport modernization / new airports projects, Warehouses, Metro Rail, new Hotel / Serviced Apartments / Resorts projects, Industrial City / Parks, Retail Malls, Hypermarkets, Multiplexes, Integrated Townships etc. are the buzzwords today in the India’s booming Construction & Infrastructure industry.
According to Gagan Sahni, Director, Hyve India P Ltd, the organizers of this unique expo, “Roof India has been offeringunparalleled support towards the growth of the Industry since 2 decades. This is the only such event in the country supported by major trade associations like Architects Engineers & Surveyors Association (AESA), Construction Federation of India (CFI), India Insulation Forum (IIF), Waterproofers Association of India (WAI) & World Metal Forum (WMF)”
Roof India will feature over 200+ exhibitors / brands from India & abroad and has the largest number of new launches & Live product demos and is expected to attract a visitor base of 10,000 +. Concurrent to the expo will be a three-day open seminar themed ‘Let’s Talk Roofing’ and ‘Flooring Ideas’ & ‘Innovative Infrastructure’ ‘Let’s Talk Roofing’ and ‘Flooring Ideas’ with sessions by industry veterans covering the latest innovations in Roofing and Flooring Technologies. The concurrent seminar facilitates for the discussions on the most recent developments in the technology, emerging market trends & about new additions to the products array.
The fifth edition of – FLOOR INDIA – most sought after expo for Industrial & Commercial Flooring will be co-located with Roof India and shall showcase Industrial Flooring Materials and Systems, Commercial Flooring, Floor Machinery, Cleaning Equipment etc. For further information please log onto roofindia.com or contact Sivaprasad NV on siva.prasad@hyve.group.
Last week, Khar Gymkhana’s 8th-floor courts were abuzz with excitement, as six teams clashed in the KGWPBL Season 4, a celebration of women in Pickleball. The participating teams, owned by Maks Pickleball, HB Sports, Get Out of My Kitchen, Davakhar Foundation, Synova, and Trivision, showcased their skills and teamwork, making the event a resounding success.
Team HB Sports led by Arpna won Gold medal and Trophy, beating Team Synova Smashers led by Unaiza Punjabi, as they carried home Silver medal. Team Maks Pickleball led by Aakanksha took home Bronze medal.
Young renowned table tennis player Pranjal Shinde, who was part of the winning team, was more than happy to share her happiness. Speaking to Magzmumbai about her entry in this new sport, she said, “ I srarted playing Pickleball few months ago in my MCF club and really enjoyed this game. When I first won prize in our internal home tournament in doubles two months ago, my friends suggested me to enter outside competitions and that’s how I played here at Khar Gymkhana.”
Special prize winners from each category were as follows :
G1 – Arpana Choudhary
G2- Aalyka Ebrahim
G3- Shweta Samat & Sunita Yadhav
G4-Nizza Dafney &Muskaan
G5 – Renuka S T
The KGWPBL Season 4 was a testament to the growing popularity of Pickleball among women, and the participants are looking forward to many more exciting seasons to come. All the participants have appreciated the efforts of the Tournament Directors, Shaks Devnani and Dr. Bela Kotwani , for providing supreme Hospitality and the delicious food arrangements. Special thanks to president, Gaurav Kapadia, and team, as well as the entire Pickleball committee, for their unwavering support. They also thanked the team of markers for their tireless work, and the housekeeping staff and electricians for ensuring a smooth event. Last but not the least, they didn’t forget to thank the sponsors, ‘I Love Mumbai (Rahul Kannal and Kumar Nichani)’ , gift sponsor Quench (Facilitator Pro Pickleball), and energy drink sponsor Fast and Up.
One of the finest left-arm spinners the country Padmakar Kashinath Shivalkar, popularly known as ‘Paddy’ is no more. He passed away in Mumbai on Monday. He was 84. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter. A slow left-arm orthodox spinner, Shivalkar spent over 20 years playing for Bombay and was the highest wicket taker for his team. He was almost 50 when he retired. In 2016, he received the C.K.Nayadu Lifetime Achievement award , the highest honour conferred by BCCI on a former player.
Padmakar Shivalkar
Shivalkar was unlucky not to be selected for the Indian Test side, as his career coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi. His best bowling figures came in the final of the Ranji Trophy in 1972–73, when he took 8 for 16 and 5 for 18 for Bombay against Tamil Nadu . In the previous season’s semi-final he had taken 8 for 19 and 5 for 31 against Mysore.
A book written by Padmakar Shivalkar, ‘Ha Chendu Daivagaticha’ has been published. Book was compiled by Shri Arun Ghadigaokar and published by Dimple Publication and Ananda yatri a group of friends of Padmakar Shivalkar. Not many were aware of his passion for music. He was a passionate singer and after retirement took to coaching at the Shivaji Park .
Popular television actor Paras Madaan, known for his roles in ‘Laado 2’, ‘Qubool Hai’, and ‘Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin’, has now joined the cast of Star Plus’ latest offering, ‘Pocket Mein Aasmaan’. The show, which airs at 6.30PM, promises to bring fresh narratives to the audience, and Paras plays a crucial role in the story.
Speaking about his character, Paras shares, “My character’s name is Raj Shekhar, and I am playing a very prominent primary role in the show. I have just started shooting, and I am already enjoying working with the team and the entire cast. It’s a wonderful experience to be part of such a well-crafted project.”
Paras Madaan, with his impressive body of work and strong screen presence, has consistently captivated audiences with his performances. Over the years, he has portrayed diverse characters across various genres, proving his versatility as an actor. His entry into Pocket Mein Aasmaan is expected to add more depth and excitement to the storyline.
The show itself explores the aspirations and struggles of individuals striving to achieve their dreams, making it a relatable and inspiring watch. With its engaging plot and stellar cast, Pocket Mein Aasmaan aims to strike a chord with the audience.
Paras further expresses his enthusiasm for the show, stating, “What excites me the most about this role is the depth of my character and the way it is written. The story has an emotional connect, and I believe the audience will relate to it. I am looking forward to bringing Raj Shekhar to life on screen and hope viewers will appreciate my performance.”
With Paras Madaan’s entry, Pocket Mein Aasmaan is set to become even more engaging. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see him in this new avatar, and his presence is sure to make the show even more compelling. Stay tuned to Star Plus at 6.30 PM to catch all the drama and excitement!
All-rounder Kunal Shirke was in impressive batting (unbeaten 91 runs) and bowling (3 for 37 runs) form and steered Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to a 79-run win against Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) in a third-round league match of the 14th Insurance Shield T20 cricket tournament, organized by Oriental Insurance Company and played at Cross Maidan.
Batting first RBI inspired by Shirke’s heroics piled up a challenging total of 218 for 4 wickets from their 20 overs. Shirke’s teammate Mahesh Meena chipped in with a half-century effort of 61 runs. In reply, MbPT were dismissed for 138 runs. Sunil More and Lobhas Chachad were the only two batters to contribute with 44 and 31 runs respectively. Shirke was the most successful RBI bowler.
In another match, Group Satellite SC defeated BEST Arts & Sports Club by a comfortable 90-runs.
Brief scores: Reserve Bank of India 218 for 4 wickets, 20 overs (Kunal Shirke 91*, Mahesh Meena 61) beat Mumbai Port Trust 138 all out, 17.5 overs (Sunil More 44, Lobhas Chachad 31; Kunal Shirke 3/37, Shivaji Rokde 2/7). Result: Reserve Bank of India won by 79 runs.
Group Satellite SC 177 for 3, 20 overs (Nihanshu Shikalghar 66, Mayank Pilke 62; Kiran Khanvikar 2/47) beat BEST Arts & Sports Club 87 all out, 19.3 overs (Faizan Khan 2/9, Vicky Dulgach 2/13, Vishal Yadav 2/17, Durvesh Patil 2/21). Result: Group Satellite SC won by 90 runs.
Cyrus Aga and Chetan Mulani recorded contrasting victories in their respective first-round qualifying matches of the CCI Snooker Classic 2025, an all-India tournament, played at the CCI’s Wilson Jones billiards hall on Wednesday.
Santosh Abnave defeated Lavin Lekhraj 3-1 in CCI Snooker Classic 2025
Playing with plenty of grit and determination Aga snatched the deciding fifth frame to quash the spirited challenge from Ashish Gore clinching a deserving 3-2 (56-40, 67-43, 68-83, 52-59, and 65-21) victory to progress to the second round.
In contrast, Mulani had things his way and outplayed Vijay Lilwa romping to a 3-0 (60-17, 45-5, and 63-28) win to advance to the next round.
Meanwhile, CCI billiards marker Santosh Abnave also booked a second-round berth by defeating Lavin Lekhraj 3-1 (72-30, 67-23, 39-56, and 59-54) in another first-round clash.
Seasoned cueist Loukic Pathare and Kaizad Fitter recorded easy straight frames 3-0 victories in a first-round qualifying match of the CCI Snooker Classic 2025, an all-India tournament, played at the CCI’s Wilson Jones billiards hall on Tuesday.
The Chembur Gymkhana cueist Pathare potted steadily and eased past Ishan Nagar by a quick 65-37, 63-52, and 73-20 frame scores to advance to the second round, while the Bombay Gymkhana player Fitter faced quite a challenge from Pramod Shah but managed to come through, winning in straight frames, as he coasted to a 52-43, 65-27, and 59-47 success.
Meanwhile, Mehraz Memon played with plenty of determination and after losing the first frame did well to get the better of Surya Teja 3-2 (34-61, 72-37, 44-61, 70-32, and 62-32) victory.
Rishi Ramaiya also scored a hard-fought 3-2 win against Rahul Narang in another first round encounter. Ramaiya prevailed at 55-17, 36-69, 38-58, 59-47, and 59-32 win.
Opening batsman Ravi Koli was in impressive form and his solid knock of 83 runs was the highlight of BARC SC’s 71-run victory over MTNL SC in a third round league match of the 14th Insurance Shield T20 cricket tournament, organized by Oriental Insurance Company and played at Cross Maidan on Tuesday.
Batting first BARC amassed a huge total of 191 for 5 wickets from their quota of 20 overs. Koli’s opening partner Kalpesh Keni scored 49 runs while Jayanchandra added 32 runs to the scoreboard. In reply, MTNL were restricted to 120 runs from their stipulated 20 overs. Gajanan Shinde and Vishal Desai contributed 46 and 39 runs respectively while Samadhan K. picked 2 wickets for 19 runs.
In the second match, Nishad Mutalik scored a half century knock of 50 runs in leading Larsen & Toubro to a 6-wicket win against Canara Bank.
Brief scores: Canara Bank 105 for 6, 20 overs (Kiran Jadhav 44*; Siddhesh Chavan 2/12) lost to Larsen & Toubro SC 106 for 4, 11.2 overs (Nishad Mutalik 50). Result: Larsen & Toubro won by 6 wickets.
BARC SC 191 for 5, 20 over (Ravi Koli 83, Kalpesh Keni 49, Jayachandran S. 32) beat MTNL SC 120 for 6, 20 overs (Gajanan Shinde 46, Vishal Desai 39; Samadhan K. 2/19). Result: BARC SC won by 71 runs.
