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Twitter to live stream Everest Premier League playoffs
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The 2018 edition of the Everest Premier League will feature talent from around the cricketing world including Indian Premier League (IPL) leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane, Paras Khadka, Ireland’s Kevin OBrien, Ryan Ten Doeschate, Kyle Coetzer, Paul Stirling, and many more.
The live stream of Everest Premier League Playoffs and final on December 18,19, 20 and 22 will be available to logged-in and logged-out cricket fans outside Nepal on Twitter and connected devices via official digital broadcaster Nepalflix on Twitter.
Fans in Nepal and around the world can also catch real time video highlights of all the matches via Neplaflix throughout the season from December 8-22.
Commenting on the partnership with Twitter, Aamir Akhtar, founder and managing director, Everest Premier League, said: “The Everest Premier League is about bringing the best of Nepal together, with high quality action on the ground and unbeatable passion from the fans in the stands.”
“We’re thrilled to see our official digital broadcaster Nepalflix take the league to a global audience through this partnership with Twitter. We can’t wait for the world to get a taste of Nepal cricket and talk about it on Twitter,” he added.
Elaborating on their association further, Aneesh Madani, head of sports partnerships, Asia Pacific, Twitter said: “Twitter is where the global public conversation around cricket happens. Nepal’s love for cricket is exceptional and we’re excited about this partnership with the Everest Premier League and official digital broadcaster NepalFlix.”
“There will be live action of the Playoffs and Final and real-time video clips to add to their conversation on Twitter. Together, we’re excited to offer cricket fans a unique experience of Nepal’s marquee sporting league,” Madani added.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
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.