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Stretch between Mangalavanam and Durbar Hall in Kochi to be declared silent zone
2 months ago

Stretch between Mangalavanam and Durbar Hall in Kochi to be declared silent zone

The Hindu  

The stretch between Mangalavanam, the most ecologically sensitive region in the city, and Durbar Hall will be declared as a silent zone in coordination with Motor Vehicle, police, and public works departments along with Cochin Smart Mission Limited, Mayor M. Anilkumar has said. He was delivering the inaugural address at the launch of a project by the Kochi Corporation to …

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Science under scrutiny! Professor in Texas institute fired for teaching 'human biology’ about chromosomes fights back
1 year, 8 months ago

Science under scrutiny! Professor in Texas institute fired for teaching 'human biology’ about chromosomes fights back

Hindustan Times  

In a shocking turn of events, a college professor is fighting back after being fired for teaching fundamental principles of human biology. Dr. Johnson Varkey, a former adjunct professor at St. Philip's College in San Antonio, Texas, was terminated by university leaders who allegedly deemed his teachings too "religious." However, a conservative legal firm, First Liberty Institute, has come to …

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Nithya Menen says she was stalked by film reviewer for 6 years; he reacts: ‘I won't have loved her if...'
2 years, 7 months ago

Nithya Menen says she was stalked by film reviewer for 6 years; he reacts: ‘I won't have loved her if...'

Hindustan Times  

Nithya Menen recently opened up about being harassed by a film reviewer for six years. The actor, who works in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films, and was While promoting her Malayalam film 19, Nithya spoke about Santosh wanting to marry her. In a new interview with IndiGlitz, Santosh reacted to Nithya’s allegations against him, and said, "She said that …

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Electric Vehicles: ‘No emission…just charge and drive around’
2 years, 9 months ago

Electric Vehicles: ‘No emission…just charge and drive around’

Hindustan Times  

After driving a Ford Figo for six years, Ashwin Varkey decided to switch to an electric vehicle, thanks to the rising fuel prices, and the buzz around green mobility. He said, if the public fast charging facilities are used, then the cost of driving an EV comes to ₹2/km. A single charge using the public fast charging bays would cost …

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The street versus the studio: the two spaces of Anpu Varkey
2 years, 10 months ago

The street versus the studio: the two spaces of Anpu Varkey

Live Mint  

Anpu Varkey is a true artist of the streets—that much is evident from the fondness with which speaks, even of the many challenges of working in the heat, dust and grime of Indian roads to create public murals. When she’s not taking on street art projects, Varkey enjoys making graphic art, oil paintings and digital animations. Recently, I got the …

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Century-long twist to the British biscuit
2 years, 10 months ago

Century-long twist to the British biscuit

The Hindu  

Most tourists visiting the Nilgiris take home not just memories of the district’s iconic landscapes but also the taste of its unique delicacies. Vasanthan, a resident of Coonoor and an enthusiast who documents the district’s unique heritage, told The Hindu, “The art of baking is nothing new to these hills, for, going by the accounts of British documentarians, the Irulas …

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Dr. Gupta: How to assess risk when going mask-free
3 years, 9 months ago

Dr. Gupta: How to assess risk when going mask-free

CNN  

CNN — For more than a year now, many of us have followed the standard drill: wash our hands, stay 6 feet apart, choose outdoor activities over indoors, and – most of all – wear a mask. Well, it’s not 100% safe: for people who are vaccinated, there can be what’s termed “breakthrough infections,” which basically means, a person can …

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Budweiser vs St+art India row urges reconsideration of vital aspects of street art, including its ownership and erasure
3 years, 11 months ago

Budweiser vs St+art India row urges reconsideration of vital aspects of street art, including its ownership and erasure

Firstpost  

Who does street art belong to? “It’s the big institutions that are supporting the majority of the street art work in India,” Varkey says. “In a sense, all big street art is blatant *** Apart from questions of ownership, a discordant note in the Budweiser vs St+art row arose from what many in the community felt was a disrespectful erasure …

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Georgia infections top 50K; tear gas use worries expert
4 years, 9 months ago

Georgia infections top 50K; tear gas use worries expert

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Police could be spreading the coronavirus by spraying tear gas on demonstrators, an Emory University infectious disease specialist said Friday as the number of confirmed infections in Georgia surpassed 50,000. “When I see the wide use of things like tear gas or pepper bombs that by its nature cause people to immediately rub their eyes, that causes me …

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New task forces to help 2.7 million teachers in India hit by Covid-19 lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

New task forces to help 2.7 million teachers in India hit by Covid-19 lockdown

India Today  

An estimated 2.7 million teachers in India who have been impacted by the coronavirus lockdown are untrained to deal with the altered situation, new research from the UNESCO revealed on Thursday, as it unveiled new task forces to tackle the teachers' training across the world. New task forces to help teachers At the summit, UK-based Varkey Foundation announced the nine …

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3 Indian teachers shortlisted for Global Teacher Prize 2020 worth USD 1 million
4 years, 11 months ago

3 Indian teachers shortlisted for Global Teacher Prize 2020 worth USD 1 million

India Today  

Three teachers from India have made it to the top 50 shortlist unveiled in London on Thursday for the annual USD 1-million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2020, held in partnership with UNESCO. About Global Teacher Prize: Now in its sixth year, the Global Teacher Prize was set up to recognise one exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution …

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Exam fever? Take a chill pill
6 years ago

Exam fever? Take a chill pill

New Indian Express  

Dileep Varkey, a psychologist, however, cautions both the candidate and the parent. According to him, one of the most important things parents have to ensure is to project a positive attitude. "Instead of using statements like 'you are good for nothing', try positive comments including 'You will get even better marks if you study a bit more'. These words will …

2 Indian teachers shortlisted for Global Teacher Prize 2019
6 years, 3 months ago

2 Indian teachers shortlisted for Global Teacher Prize 2019

India Today  

As per the latest announcement by the UK-based Varkey Foundation, two Indian teachers have been shortlisted among the top 50 from around the world for the annual USD 1-million Global Teacher Prize 2019. The Indian teachers were shortlisted for the Global Teacher Prize 2019 from over 10,000 nominations and applications received from 179 countries around the world. I hope their …

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Trial Of Offences Against Children And Violation Of Child Rights-Thresiamma Varkey’s Case Creates A Catch-22 Situation
7 years, 7 months ago

Trial Of Offences Against Children And Violation Of Child Rights-Thresiamma Varkey’s Case Creates A Catch-22 Situation

Live Law  

This is a short write up on Thresiamma Varkey vs. State of Kerala, wherein a Single Bench of the High Court of Kerala issued directions to the subordinate courts in the matter of trial of offences before the Children’s Court. In the above decision, apart from the decision on the issue, the Court also formulated some directions to the subordinate …

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Trial Of Offences Against Children And Violation Of Child Rights-Thresiamma Varkey’s Case Creates A Catch-22 Situation
7 years, 7 months ago

Trial Of Offences Against Children And Violation Of Child Rights-Thresiamma Varkey’s Case Creates A Catch-22 Situation

Live Law  

This is a short write up on Thresiamma Varkey vs. State of Kerala, wherein a Single Bench of the High Court of Kerala issued directions to the subordinate courts in the matter of trial of offences before the Children’s Court. In the above decision, apart from the decision on the issue, the Court also formulated some directions to the subordinate …

Children Kerala Trial Court Rights Violation Child Rights
Music in philisophies
7 years, 8 months ago

Music in philisophies

Deccan Chronicle  

Arun Varghese lifts up his legs and turns the other way. Years later, he still seems unclear of the old question: money or knowledge, but he has finally got on a stage and brought out on a public venue six of his originals, with a band quickly put together under the name, Varkey & Friends. It may sound simple to …

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Bill Clinton’s ‘transparent’ Global Initiative BANS reporters from key speeches
8 years, 5 months ago

Bill Clinton’s ‘transparent’ Global Initiative BANS reporters from key speeches

Daily Mail  

He hailed it as 'transparent' and spoke about how the Clinton Global Initiative was simply misunderstood. Scroll down for video NO QUESTIONS: Neither Bill Clinton nor Chelsea Clinton have hosted a press conference, nor did they walk a red carpet, where journalists had limited access to special guests One of the basement rooms where reporters are being kept is ready …

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AC Varkey fought for farmers' rights
8 years, 6 months ago

AC Varkey fought for farmers' rights

Deccan Chronicle  

KOZHIKODE: A.C. Varkey, who died at a private hospital here on Saturday, was a crusader for farmers’ rights for the last many decades. Exempting Neera from the Abkari Act was a long-pending demand of Farmers’ Relief Forum founded by Varkey which materialised only in 2014. “Varkey was arrested, tortured and persecuted for almost a decade for leading the agitation for …

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Global Teacher Prize 2016: Stephen Hawking announces Mumbai teacher among finalists
9 years, 1 month ago

Global Teacher Prize 2016: Stephen Hawking announces Mumbai teacher among finalists

India TV News  

London: An Indian teacher who runs a non-profit school in Mumbai for girls from the city's red light areas was on Wednesday named in the top 10 short-list for a global prize for teachers. Robin Chaurasiya, founder of Kranti, will compete with teachers from the UK, US, Nairobi, Palestine, Japan, Finland, Australia and Pakistan to win the $1-million Global Teacher …

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Nandan Nilekani, 6 other Indians feature in Forbes Asia's new list of philanthropists
9 years, 6 months ago

Nandan Nilekani, 6 other Indians feature in Forbes Asia's new list of philanthropists

India TV News  

Houstan: Seven Indians, including three Infosys co-founders and a Dubai-based education entrepreneur, feature in the latest Forbes Asia edition in a new group of philanthropists from 13 countries for their noteworthy contributions. Infosys co-founders Senapathy Gopalakrishnan, Nandan Nilekani and SD Shibulal feature in the Forbes Asia's 9th list of philanthropists in the Asia-Pacific region for their individual contributions to health …

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Sunny Varkey tops Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy list, 6 other Indians featured
9 years, 6 months ago

Sunny Varkey tops Forbes Asia's Heroes of Philanthropy list, 6 other Indians featured

Firstpost  

Seven Indians feature in Forbes Asia’s ninth Heroes of Philanthropy list, highlighting most noteworthy contributions to philanthropy from 13 countries across Asia Pacific. Houston: Seven Indians feature in Forbes Asia’s ninth Heroes of Philanthropy list, highlighting most noteworthy contributions to philanthropy from 13 countries across Asia Pacific. Kerala-born entrepreneur Sunny Varkey, who in June pledged about half of his $2.25 …

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Dubai based Indian entrepreneur to donate half of his wealth to charity | IndiaTV News
9 years, 9 months ago

Dubai based Indian entrepreneur to donate half of his wealth to charity | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

DUBAI: A 58-year-old Dubai-based Indian education entrepreneur has pledged to give away more than half of his wealth for helping teachers around the world by signing a popular philanthropic campaign. Kerala-born Sunny Varkey joins the likes of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and fellow Indian Wipro chairman Azim Premji by signing Bill Gates's "The Giving Pledge" campaign. The Giving Pledge was …

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Maine teacher wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize in Dubai
10 years ago

Maine teacher wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize in Dubai

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An English teacher from rural Maine won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize on Sunday after 42 years of work as an innovator and pioneer in teaching literature. Varkey said that the award is aimed at fostering that kind of admiration for teachers and to say “to a celebrity-obsessed world that teachers are important and …

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Who is the most generous of them all? South Indians win the philanthropy race
10 years, 2 months ago

Who is the most generous of them all? South Indians win the philanthropy race

Firstpost  

According to the Hurun India Philanthropy list 2014, South Indians were the most generous, donating Rs.13,300 crore, nearly five times the amount given in charity by North Indians. According to the Hurun India Philanthropy list 2014, South Indians were the most generous, donating Rs 13,300 crore, nearly five times the amount given in charity by North Indians. The Hurun Report …

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