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Athletes worldwide have transitioned from non-winter sports and succeeded at Winter Olympics- India can do the same, says Shiva Keshavan
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Athletes worldwide have transitioned from non-winter sports and succeeded at Winter Olympics- India can do the same, says Shiva Keshavan

The Hindu  

India’s six-time Winter Olympian, Shiva Keshavan, believes the country can excel in winter sports with innovative strategies and proper infrastructure. The youngest-ever Olympian in luge, debuting at 16 at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, Keshavan feels athletes from summer sports could transition to winter disciplines, such as field hockey players to ice hockey and roller skaters to ice skating. “Sports …

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Shiva Keshavan calls for crossover athletes to boost winter sports in India
6 days, 23 hours ago

Shiva Keshavan calls for crossover athletes to boost winter sports in India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, India's six-time Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan believes the country can excel in winter sports with innovative strategies and proper infrastructure. HT Image The youngest-ever Olympian in luge, debuting at the age of 16 at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, Keshavan feels athletes from summer sports could transition to winter disciplines, such as field hockey players to ice hockey …

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HDFC Bank share price rises as lender appoints Santhosh Iyengar Keshavan as Independent Director for three years
1 month ago

HDFC Bank share price rises as lender appoints Santhosh Iyengar Keshavan as Independent Director for three years

Live Mint  

Stock market today: India's biggest private lender, HDFC Bank, appointed Santhosh Iyengar Keshavan as an Additional Director on its Board for a three-year term. HDFC Bank share price was trading in the green, up 1.32 per cent at ₹1,715.10 around 10:17 am on NSE today. Highlighting the importance of the appointment, HDFC Bank stated that Keshavan’s background aligns with its …

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Shiva Keshavan elected vice-chair of OCA’s Athletes Committee
3 months, 1 week ago

Shiva Keshavan elected vice-chair of OCA’s Athletes Committee

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India’s six-time winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan has been elected vice-chair, Athletes Committee, of the Olympic Council of Asia. Five-time winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan, who has been elected vice-chair of the Olympic Council of Asia’s athletes committee. The OCA held an election for the Athletes Committee for the first time ever at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year and …

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Powered by powdery snow, Gulmarg is vying to become an international winter sports venue
9 months ago

Powered by powdery snow, Gulmarg is vying to become an international winter sports venue

The Hindu  

Buoyed by its successful record of hosting four national winter games, Kashmir’s snow-capped town of Gulmarg is vying to become the venue for international events such as the Asian Games this year. The Indian Olympic Association has now started the spade work to see Gulmarg become an international venue for the Asian Games and the Olympics., working on an international …

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Delhi HC imposes Rs 35,000 fine on man posing as Principal Secy to PMO
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi HC imposes Rs 35,000 fine on man posing as Principal Secy to PMO

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: THE Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea of an accused who allegedly claimed to be the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister for seeking government accommodation, vehicle and darshan arrangements in Tirupati temple. He had approached the HC challenging a trial court order directing the framing of charges against him for an offence punishable under Section 120-B …

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IOC Session in Mumbai Will be a Turning Point in India's Sporting History: Olympian Shiva Keshavan to News18
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC Session in Mumbai Will be a Turning Point in India's Sporting History: Olympian Shiva Keshavan to News18

News 18  

Shiva Keshavan, six-time Olympian and the first Indian representative to compete in luge at the Winter Olympic Games, feels the upcoming IOC Session in Mumbai will be a game-changer for sports in the country. In an exclusive interview to News18, Shiva Keshavan said that the 141st IOC Session being held in Mumbai from October 15 to 17 will be a …

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Impact of alien plants on Western Ghats causes concern
1 year, 6 months ago

Impact of alien plants on Western Ghats causes concern

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 15, 2023 11:00 IST - 7 MINS READ A 2020 study showed that the Lantana camara, a tropical American shrub, has invaded more than 40 per cent of India’s tiger habitats, threatening them through a causal chain that ultimately depletes the tiger’s prey base. Forest departments and non-profits have been largely unsuccessful in their efforts to control …

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No Contest for Vice President in IOA Elections after Shiva Keshavan Withdraws
2 years ago

No Contest for Vice President in IOA Elections after Shiva Keshavan Withdraws

News 18  

Six-time Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan on Saturday withdrew his candidature for an executive council member’s position ahead of the Indian Olympic Association elections. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Keshavan, who had filed nomination papers for one of the four positions …

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No contest for vice president in IOA elections after withdrawal of candidate
2 years ago

No contest for vice president in IOA elections after withdrawal of candidate

Firstpost  

Shiva Keshavan on Saturday withdrew his candidature for an executive council member’s position ahead of the Indian Olympic Association elections New Delhi: Six-time Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan on Saturday withdrew his candidature for an executive council member’s position ahead of the Indian Olympic Association elections. Keshavan, who had filed nomination papers for one of the four positions of the ordinary …

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Mary Kom, Sindhu, Mirabai, Keshavan elected in IOA Athletes’ Commission
2 years, 1 month ago

Mary Kom, Sindhu, Mirabai, Keshavan elected in IOA Athletes’ Commission

The Hindu  

10 Olympians, including Olympic medallists PV Sindhu, Gagan Narang, Mary Kom and Mirabai Chanu were elected unopposed as members of the Athletes Commission of the Indian Olympic Association at the Nehru Stadium here on Monday. Former World and Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra and former hockey captain Sardara Singh will also be part of the athletes commission as ex-officio members, for …

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Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan eyes one of two vacant spots in IOC's Athletes' Commission
3 years, 2 months ago

Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan eyes one of two vacant spots in IOC's Athletes' Commission

Firstpost  

Keshavan has been approved as one of the 17 candidates to fill in two vacant places of the IOC’s Athletes Commission after the world body’s executive board meeting in Athens on Saturday. New Delhi: Star Indian luger Shiva Keshavan will seek to become a member of the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes Commission when the elections are held during the 2022 …

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Star Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan to stand for IOC Athletes' Commission election
3 years, 2 months ago

Star Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan to stand for IOC Athletes' Commission election

The Hindu  

Star Indian luger Shiva Keshavan will seek to become a member of the International Olympic Committee's Athletes Commission when the elections are held during the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Indian Olympic Association Secretary General Rajeev Mehta confirmed that it had nominated the name of Keshavan who is the torch bearer of Winter Olympics for the country. READ: US pairs …

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Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan Says Athletes Resorting to Crowd Funding Due to Lack of Funds
3 years, 3 months ago

Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan Says Athletes Resorting to Crowd Funding Due to Lack of Funds

News 18  

Star Indian luger Shiva Keshavan has drawn attention of the government towards the plight of the country’s 2022 Winter Olympics aspirants, saying they have resorted to crowd funding due to lack of financial support. A reminder to the government that not a single winter sports federation is currently recognised and eligible for funding in India,” Keshavan tweeted. There are 150 …

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A confluence of craft: Sujata Keshavan’s Varana wants to dress the world in handmade Indian textiles
3 years, 7 months ago

A confluence of craft: Sujata Keshavan’s Varana wants to dress the world in handmade Indian textiles

Firstpost  

‘Top Notch’ is a fortnightly column where journalist and editor Namrata Zakaria introduces us to fashion’s elite and erudite club. It was started by Sujata Keshavan, who previously ran India’s leading graphic design firm Ray + Keshavan along with her partner and former boss Ram Ray. He was also averse to generic styles, he wanted tailormade solutions for every brand.” …

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Shiva Keshavan: 2020 tested and scared us, but we, as a collective human force, will rise again
3 years, 11 months ago

Shiva Keshavan: 2020 tested and scared us, but we, as a collective human force, will rise again

Firstpost  

‘My message to whoever is reading this is simple: Control the controllables. This is something that sport teaches you, and as the year 2020 has shown, it is one lesson to live by,’ writes India’s luge exponent Shiva Keshavan It is easy to define 2020 as a bad year considering the number of restrictions we had to deal with. I …

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National Sports Awards 2020: Rehearsal for Remote Ceremony Triggers Anxiety
4 years, 3 months ago

National Sports Awards 2020: Rehearsal for Remote Ceremony Triggers Anxiety

News 18  

This year?s National Sports Awards ceremony is going to be a different affair altogether, with social distancing being the focal point. So, a number of the 65 national sports awardees wearing PPE Kits, undergoing Covid-19 tests and travelling for 7-8 hours went for a dress rehearsal to SAI centres, on Thursday. Six-time Winter Olympian luger Shiva Keshavan who had been …

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Luge Federation Appoints Shiva Keshavan as Coach and High Performance Director
4 years, 4 months ago

Luge Federation Appoints Shiva Keshavan as Coach and High Performance Director

News 18  

Shiva Keshavan, the first Indian representative to compete in the luge event at the Winter Olympics, has been appointed chief coach as well as the High Performance Director of the national team by the Luge Federation of India. In a letter addressed to the Arjuna awardee, the federation informed Keshavan of its decision to appoint him for the twin role …

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Luge Federation appoints Keshavan as coach and High Performance Director
4 years, 4 months ago

Luge Federation appoints Keshavan as coach and High Performance Director

The Hindu  

Shiva Keshavan, the first Indian representative to compete in the luge event at the Winter Olympics, has been appointed chief coach as well as the High Performance Director of the national team by the Luge Federation of India. In a letter addressed to the Arjuna awardee, the federation informed Keshavan of its decision to appoint him for the twin role …

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