Bearys Group wins prestigious "Sword of Honour" award from British Safety Council London
Bengaluru: Bearys Group has received the prestigious Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council for the NTT Global Data Centre in Ambattur, Chennai, a facility developed by the company.
The award, regarded as one of the highest international recognitions for workplace safety, health and environmental management, was presented at a ceremony held on 28 November 2025 at Drapers’ Hall in London. Founder Syed Mohamed Beary and GM (Quality & HSE) Balasubramanian received the honour on behalf of the Bearys group.
The Sword of Honour is awarded only to organisations that secure a Five-Star rating in the British Safety Council’s comprehensive Health and Safety Audit and subsequently demonstrate exceptional performance in the adjudication process. With this recognition, the NTT Chennai project now joins a select group of facilities worldwide that have met these stringent standards.
In a statement, Bearys Group said the award reaffirms its commitment to maintaining safe and sustainable work environments. The company described the achievement as an acknowledgement of its efforts to ensure worker safety, promote environmental responsibility and deliver projects that meet global benchmarks for operational excellence.
The Group also noted that the recognition strengthens its longstanding partnership with NTT Global and reflects shared priorities in innovation, responsible development and adherence to international best practices.
Founder Syed Mohamed Beary said the honour motivates the organisation to continue upholding high safety standards across all construction sites, adding that safety is not just a compliance measure but a moral responsibility for the company.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
