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The Margazhi itinerary for December 20

THE MUSIC ACADEMY @ 168, TTK Road, Alwarpet. December 20, 8.30 a.m.: Lecture demonstration ‘Vak-Vadya-Voice complimenting the Instrument and Vice-versa’ by R.K. Shriramkumar with K. Arun Prakash and Amritha Murali; 10 a.m.: ‘Sri Ramarin Kalam’ by Dushyanth Sridhar; 12.30 p.m.: Sri Sri Sisters; 2 p.m.: Aditya Madhavan; 4 p.m.: Chertala Rengantha Sharma; 6.30 p.m.: Pantula Rama. December 20, 7 a.m.: …

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1 week, 2 days ago

HC restrains Madurai Corporation from proceeding with further constructions on bunds of Vandiyur tank

The Hindu

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday ordered an interim injunction restraining Madurai Corporation from proceeding with further constructions on the bunds of Vandiyur tank. The petitioner said that Vandiyur tank was a vital natural resource serving multiple purposes such as irrigation, recreation, and groundwater recharge. However, contrary to the spirit of the initiative of rejuvenating and …

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Sanjay Malhotra takes charge as RBI Governor

Deccan Chronicle

Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday took charge as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Malhotra, a career bureaucrat, arrived at the central bank's headquarter this morning, where he was welcomed by senior RBI staffers.The central bank confirmed Malhotra's appointment through a post on the microblogging site "X" and also shared a few pictures.Malhotra, who recently served as the …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Microfinance stress not alarming, says RBI deputy governor Swaminathan

Live Mint

The Reserve Bank of India believes that the stress in microfinance loans is not alarming, deputy governor Swaminathan J said on Friday, even as data showed rising repayment delays by borrowers. At the end of June, 2.5 million microfinance borrowers had loans from five or more lenders each, up 17.2% from the same period last year, showed data from credit …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

The indigenous women saving India's endangered giant yams

BBC

The indigenous women saving India's endangered giant yams Sai Krishan, Thirunelly Tribal Special Intervention Programme Lakshmi and Shantha with a species of tuber locally called the Noorang In a tribe in southern India, a group of women are working hard to revive the country's ancient native tubers, and bring them back into everyday culture. Sai Krishan, Thirunelly Tribal Special Intervention …

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4 weeks ago

Biotech Bodies Fete Dr Soumya for TB Fight

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Dr Soumya Swaminathan, clinical scientist who played a critical role in the global fight against tuberculosis and Covid-19, was honoured with the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations lifetime achievement award at a ceremony hosted by the University of Hyderabad. Dr Swaminathan, delivering the golden jubilee distinguished lecture at the UoH, she shared her perspectives from decades of work in …

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1 month ago

Being a part of band Shakti is a learning experience for me: V Selvaganesh

Live Mint

2024 will go down as a special year for kanjira exponent V. Selvaganesh. In February, Shakti, the world music band he’s a member of – along with John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan and Ganesh Rajagopalan – won the Grammy for Best Global Music Album for their album, This Moment. In this email interview with Lounge ahead of the concert, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

4.3 lakh govt. officials brush up skills with online courses

The Hindu

Around 4.3 lakh government officials participated in the Karmayogi Saptah or National Learning Week and took online courses centred around citizen-centric governance, digital fluency, and Indic Knowledge System, a government statement said. Sridhar who spoke on National Education Policy, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan who elaborated on ‘India Public Health Towards Viksit Bharat’, B.K. With themes centred around citizen-centric governance, digital fluency, …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Corpn hastily cleans Thamirabarani river banks ahead of HC judges' inspection

New Indian Express

TIRUNELVELI: Ahead of an inspection by high court judges on November 10, the Tirunelveli corporation hastily began cleaning up Thamirabarani’s river banks on Friday. The cleaning operations, aimed at addressing sewage contamination in the river, were being carried out at various spots identified along the river. The Thamirabarani, which is a vital drinking water source for people in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Doctors’ body urges government to address staff shortage in hospitals

The Hindu

The Service Doctors and Postgraduates Association urges the government to implement the Government Order 354, mandating that doctors’ salaries should be aligned with those of doctors in the Central government. 293, pertaining to allowances for doctors, which left out dental surgeons and nearly 80% of doctors employed in primary health centres,” said association president P. Saminathan. Dr. Saminathan said around …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Significance of Soora Samharam

The Hindu

From time immemorial, man’s goals have been basic: food, shelter and a healthy life. Kanda Shashti vratam and Soora Samharam explain this interdependency succinctly, said P. Swaminathan. Soorapadhman, a devotee of Siva, undertook severe penance and Siva granted him the desired boon: that none but Siva Sakti could kill him. The Soora Samharam shows the importance of overcoming the evil …

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2 months ago

AI Revolution: Annamalai University Embraces Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence

New Indian Express

AI should be used responsibly to enhance human capabilities, not replace them, said a prominent academic. Dr Soumya Swaminathan, chairperson of MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, highlighted the potential of AI to revolutionize various fields while emphasizing the need for its responsible use. She urged the graduating students to stay curious and continue learning, emphasizing the importance of embracing science, trust, …

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3 months ago

Mohana Singh becomes first woman fighter pilot in LCA Tejas fighter fleet

Hindustan Times

Squadron leader Mohana Singh made history after becoming the first woman fighter pilot to join the Indian Air Force's elite 18 'Flying Bullets' squadron, operating India's indigenously 'Made in India' LCA Tejas fighter jet's squadron, ANI reported on Tuesday. She was seen instructing the Indian Army and Navy vice chiefs on the flight in the LCA Tejas fighter jet. While …

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4 months ago

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen team up for director Pandiraj’s next

The Hindu

Director Pandiraj, who last helmed the 2022 film Etharkkum Thunindhavan, is back. The director, known for directing films like Pasanga, Marina and Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga, is teaming up with Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen for an untitled project. Produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, the new film sees Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen collaborating once again after the Malayalam film …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Kartik Aaryan to Vikrant Massey, complete list of winners at IFFM 2024

India TV News

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, popularly known as IFFM, has been celebrating its 15th edition, showcasing a heartfelt tribute to Indian cinema. Director Kabir Khan took the spotlight as he clinched the Best Director award for his recent release, Chandu Champion. Not only this, Kartik Aaryan bagged the Best Actor award for his performance in the Kabir Khan directorial. Full …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Kartik Aaryan, Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail Win Big At IFFM 2024

News 18

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne concluded on Friday night with a spectacular awards ceremony, celebrating the best of Indian cinema in grand style. In a highly anticipated announcement, Kartik Aaryan took home the Best Actor award for his remarkable performance, further solidifying his position as one of the most versatile actors in contemporary Indian cinema. Acclaimed filmmakers Kabir Khan …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

WHO lists over 30 pathogens that could potentially start the next pandemic

The Hindu

Reminders that Covid-19 has not gone away pop up from time to time, even if the world seems to have moved on. And now, the subgenus Sarbecovirus, of which SARS-CoV-2 is a member, is on the list of ‘priority pathogens’ in the WHO’s recently-released ‘Pathogens Prioritization’ report. The list of priority pathogens, says Chennai-based infectious diseases specialist Subramanian Swaminathan, is …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

FABA Innovation Summit to be held in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Federation of Asian Biotech Associations, in partnership with the University of Hyderabad will organise FABA Innovation Summit. The FABA Innovation Cluster meeting, scheduled for August 18 at the University of Hyderabad, is expected to draw around 300 attendees. The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and the aforementioned awards, all aimed at fostering innovation and …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

The issue of institutional violence, addressing it

The Hindu

India’s electoral process presents a dichotomy. OPINION | Violence, homelessness, and women’s mental health Prolonged and worse Gender-based violence is incorrectly presumed to be one specific act of violence, often by an intimate partner at the household level, that politicians cannot address. For example, a report published in 2019 by J-PAL, a global policy think tank, showed that 39% of …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

MGR To Vijay Sethupathi, How The Tamil Biggies Fared In Their 50th Production

News 18

The latest blockbuster film, Raayan, starring Dhanush in the lead role released on July 26. MGR The 1961 film Nallavan Vazhvan, directed by Neelakandan and starring actress Sulochana, marked MGR’s 50th film. Thalapathy Vijay The 50th film of Tamil cinema’s popular actor Thalapathy Vijay was Sura, directed by SP Rajkumar, featuring Tamannaah and Vadivelu. Ajith Kumar Ajith Kumar’s 50th film, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu government forms ‘One Health’ panel to address impacts of climate change on public health

The Hindu

In a bid to make Tamil Nadu more climate resilient through the ‘One Health’ approach, the State Government has constituted a 23-member committee to promote a comprehensive response to the public health challenges posed by climate change. As per the Order, the State has decided to constitute the ‘One Health and Climate Change Strategic Committee’ with the Chief Secretary to …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

UPA rejected Swaminathan suggestion on MSP, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan, triggers row

Hindustan Times

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday told Rajya Sabha that the government is still waiting for a report by a committee on minimum support prices for farm produce and the government will take a call once its views are received. The minister shot back, saying the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh-led government had rejected the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendation …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Inflation even in commodities that we were self-sufficient in: Raghav Chadha in RS

Hindustan Times

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday criticised the government on the falling rural income and rising rural inflation. The AAP leader also suggested that the government must rework their agricultural pricing formula. Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party -led central government, Chadha spoke in the Upper House on issues ranging from rising rural inflation, food …

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5 months ago

‘We’ll locate missing sailor soon’: Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on damaged INS Brahmaputra, detailed probe ordered

Live Mint

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan expressed concern over the accident involving the INS Brahmaputra warship and said that a search operation is underway to locate the Indian Navy sailor who went missing after the fire. While elucidating on the accident, Swaminathan said that the missing sailor was visible when he was trying to come out of the ship and swim ashore, …

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The Margazhi itinerary for December 20

HC restrains Madurai Corporation from proceeding with further constructions on bunds of Vandiyur tank

Sanjay Malhotra takes charge as RBI Governor

Microfinance stress not alarming, says RBI deputy governor Swaminathan

The indigenous women saving India's endangered giant yams

Biotech Bodies Fete Dr Soumya for TB Fight

Being a part of band Shakti is a learning experience for me: V Selvaganesh

4.3 lakh govt. officials brush up skills with online courses

Corpn hastily cleans Thamirabarani river banks ahead of HC judges' inspection

Doctors’ body urges government to address staff shortage in hospitals

Significance of Soora Samharam

AI Revolution: Annamalai University Embraces Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence

Mohana Singh becomes first woman fighter pilot in LCA Tejas fighter fleet

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen team up for director Pandiraj’s next

Kartik Aaryan to Vikrant Massey, complete list of winners at IFFM 2024

Kartik Aaryan, Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail Win Big At IFFM 2024

WHO lists over 30 pathogens that could potentially start the next pandemic

FABA Innovation Summit to be held in Hyderabad

The issue of institutional violence, addressing it

MGR To Vijay Sethupathi, How The Tamil Biggies Fared In Their 50th Production

Tamil Nadu government forms ‘One Health’ panel to address impacts of climate change on public health

UPA rejected Swaminathan suggestion on MSP, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan, triggers row

Inflation even in commodities that we were self-sufficient in: Raghav Chadha in RS

‘We’ll locate missing sailor soon’: Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on damaged INS Brahmaputra, detailed probe ordered