Delhi Metro to document its milestones; invites tenders for videography, media services
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to film its key events, construction milestones and official programmes, inviting tenders from agencies for comprehensive videography and related media services.
DMRC on Tuesday invited tenders for empanelment of professional agencies to provide videography, video documentation, editing and allied services for events organised at its corporate office and across National Capital Region, officials said.
The scope of work includes coverage of official events, press conferences, visits by dignitaries, operational milestones and activities at both constructed and under-construction metro sites, DMRC said, adding that agencies will be required to work in close coordination with its communications department.
DMRC stated that videography assignments may involve single or multi-camera setups in Full HD and 4K resolution, preparation of electronic press releases, short films, documentaries, animations and voice-over narration, depending on official requirements.
As per the tender conditions, agencies must be capable of responding to assignments at short notice, including within one hour in urgent cases, and ensure timely delivery of raw footage and edited material, often by the next day.
Highlighting operational responsibilities, DMRC said the agencies will be solely responsible for the safety of its staff and assets while covering assignments at depots, project sites and operational areas, and the corporation will not be liable for any loss or damage to equipment.
The estimated cost of the proposed videography and media services project is Rs 64.80 lakh, based on the average annual value of the previous empanelment, the DMRC said, adding that the last date to submit bids is January 16.
DMRC further said the contract may be awarded for a period of three years and can be extended by up to two additional years on mutually agreed terms, while reserving the right to terminate the agreement in case of delays or failure to meet prescribed quality standards.
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Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
Barcelona (AP): Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice.
The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media on Thursday that no punches were thrown. But Valverde knocked his head on a table and he suffered a small cut that required a brief hospital visit.
On social media, Valverde initially called it a “meaningless fight” with a teammate and said “everything has been blown out of proportion."
His employers, however, considered it a significant enough breach of team discipline to nail both Valverde and Tchouaméni with fines that bite even the bank account of a top soccer player. The half-a-million euro penalties reflect the reputational damage the club was enduring in a chaotic end to a disappointing season.
In a statement, the 15-time European champion said its disciplinary action was concluded after both players expressed to the club “their complete remorse for what happened and apologized to one another.”
Madrid added they also apologized to their teammates, the coaching staff and club supporters, as well as showing their willingness to accept whatever disciplinary action the club deemed “opportune.”
Tchouaméni was back training with Madrid on Friday, two days before they play at Barcelona in a clasico. Madrid has to win otherwise Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champion.
After being notified of the fine, he posted a public apology to the club and its fans on social media.
“What happened this week in training is unacceptable,” Tchouaméni wrote. "I say this while thinking about the example we are expected to set for young people, whether in football or at school.
“Above all, I am sorry for the image we projected of the club.”
Valverde was not at practice due to the head knock.
Both players are set to play in the World Cup next month, with Tchouaméni playing for France and Valverde for Uruguay.
Chaotic end to a poor season
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The run-in between the players, who for seasons have played side by side in Madrid's midfield, came after they argued this week in previous training sessions. But tempers boiled over on Thursday. Spanish media was rife with reports that the players previously disagreed over the club's decision to let coach Xabi Alonso go after just months on the job.
It was not the only altercation involving Madrid players during training this week. Álvaro Carreras confirmed he was in a “minor” incident with a teammate. Spanish media said he and fellow defender Antonio Rüdiger got into a scuffle.
Álvaro Arbeloa, the coach who was promoted from Madrid's reserve team when Alonso was fired in January, will face tough questions on what went wrong inside the changing room when he gives a press conference on Saturday ahead of the clasico at Camp Nou.
Madrid is facing a second consecutive campaign without a major trophy amid rumors in the Spanish media that club president Florentino Pérez is considering bringing back Jose Mourinho to straighten out his underperforming team.
