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Barca and Madrid back in league action on Wednesday

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Madrid, May 8 (IANS) FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are both in league action on Wednesday in matches which are important for the battle to qualify for next season’s Europa League.

Although Barca are already crowned as Champions, and Madrid are now focused on preparing for the Champions League final, Wednesday’s rivals Villarreal and Sevilla still have plenty to play for, reports Xinhua news agency.

The games between Barca and Villarreal and Sevilla and Real Madrid were postponed a fortnight ago to allow the Cup final to be played between Barca and Sevilla.

While Barca boss Ernesto Valverde saw his side hold on with 10 men for 45 minutes against Real Madrid on Sunday to maintain their unbeaten record, Villarreal defeated Valencia on Saturday to strengthen their position in sixth place.

Villarreal travel to Barcelona after three straight wins and a victory in the Camp Nou would assure their place in next season’s Europa League and lift them above Betis into fifth place, which offers direct qualification for the group stage in the Europa League.

A draw meanwhile would leave Villarreal needing one point from their last two games to secure their European spot.

Barca aim to maintain their unbeaten record and Valverde will make some limited changes after Sunday with Thomas Vermaelen, Nelson Semedo, Paulinho and Ousmane Dembele coming into the side that has Sergi Roberto suspended.

Sevilla, meanwhile take on Real Madrid needing a point to overtake Getafe in seventh place, but aware they have a tough derby against Betis on Saturday.

The return of Joaquin Caparros to the club saw a revival of fortunes against Real Sociedad last Friday and they will need to show that fighting spirit again against Real Madrid.

An ankle injury will keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of the Madrid side, while Dani Carvajal is still sidelined and Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane will make changes to the side which drew in the Camp Nou with Meteo Kovacic, Marco Asensio, Isco and Lucas Vazquez all likely to start.

A win for Real Madrid would lift them above Atletico into second place in the league, but with the Champions League on the horizon that matter of local pride is probably of secondary importance to Zidane and company.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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