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Real Kashmir aim to continue good form against Gokulam Kerala (Preview)
Kozhikode, Dec 14 (IANS) Top division debutants Real Kashmir FC will aim to continue their superb form when they take on Gokulam Kerala FC in an I-League game at the EMS Corporation Stadium here on Saturday.
Real Kashmir have had a wonderful I-League campaign till now. They find themselves in third place on the charts with 13 points from seven games, with four wins to their credit.
Gokulam have collected nine from the same number of games but have had some wonderful days, displaying potential and some precocious talent.
What has differentiated the two teams till now has been Kashmir’s compact and near impregnable defence, led by experienced Nigerian Loveday Okechukwu and Scotsman Mason Robertson.
There can be no bigger proof of this than the fact that while Gokulam have let in 10 goals till now, Kashmir have only conceded a miserly four, making it the league’s best defence.
Their Scottish coach David Robertson has acquired Abednedo Kofi Tetteh lately which has further bolstered their attack, the Ghanaian striker accounting for two goals in his first full game last week.
“We didn’t have much time before this match for preparation as we had to travel from Srinagar after the Lajong match. We are looking forward to the first match away after a long home-leg. It’s only our second away fixture, so definitely, that’s going to be a tough one,” Robertson said.
Gokulam, on the other hand, have had some recent reverses and the sudden loss of a key player must have also contributed.
However, coach Bino George is an experienced hand in Indian football and will look to sufficiently enthuse his side, given a golden chance of notching up a victory at home.
His comments on match day eve exposed the importance of the game for Gokulam.
“For us, it is a do-or-die battle. We have to win it. It is a challenge. I have already told about this to my players,” he said.
“We have tried a new player on loan but we have not decided whether he will play or not.”
–IANS
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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.