The first batch of students were passing out of Sai University “at a time when India is the cynosure of all eyes… and when the world expects India to be one of the leaders to solve the global problems of politics and economics”, said N.R. Narayana Murthy, founder of Infosys. “India sits at the high […]
The Swami Vivekanandan Yuva Prathibha Awards instituted by the Kerala State Youth Welfare Board to encourage young talents in various fields were announced here on Wednesday. Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian announced the awards at a press conference. B. Muhammed Shabir who has been con-ordinating the activities of the Gandhi Bhavan and Sneha Veedu […]
“We have to be wary of vested interests who are saying that they are preparing another Constitution for this country as they are not happy with the present one,” Minister H.K. Patil said in Gadag recently. He was speaking at a ceremony to launch a book, Samvidhana vs Sanatanvada, by activist Shiva Sundar at the […]
In a major crackdown on drunk driving, the Chittoor police launched a special drive to catch individuals driving under the influence of alcohol. The violators were caught and produced in the Principal Junior Civil Court on Wednesday and a total fine of ₹1.8 lakhs was imposed on them. Inspector Nitya Babu, in-charge of traffic at Chittoor sub-division, revealed […]
Acting on the directives of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) chairman B.R. Naidu, authorities have begun initiating disciplinary action against 18 employees, who are allegedly following non-Hindu religious practices while serving in the prestigious religious and charitable institution. Following the TTD Board’s resolution on November 18, 2024, and as per the provisions of the Endowments Act (Act […]
The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday (February 5, 2025) ordered issue of notice to the debt recovery officer and 10 banks on a petition filed by fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya seeking directions to the banks to provide statement of accounts for the total amount, along with accrued interest, owed by him, the United Breweries […]
The Telangana Forest Development Corporation’s eco-tourism wing organised a ‘Stargazing Camp’ at the Forest Trek Park in Manchirevula area of the Chilkur Reserve Forest in collaboration with the Hyderabad Adventure & Trekkers Club on Monday (February 3, 2025). A group of 50 stargazing enthusiasts participated in the camp, to watch the planets through three telescopes […]
The Kerala High Court issued notice to the Naval Armament Depot (NAD), Aluva, on a petition seeking a directive for necessary action against a high-rise building of former MLA P.V. Anvar, located in the security zone near the NAD. The petitioner, K.V. Shaji, a social activist from Malappuram, contended that the building was unauthorised as […]
When Health workers in Kakkodi grama panchayat started talking about menstrual cups three years ago, women in the panchayat were quite skeptical about it. There were doubts, fear, and embarrassment. But with three years of meticulous and targeted awareness campaigns and distribution of cups free of cost, the panchayat is well on its way to […]
The mother of the 15-year-old who allegedly died by suicide after being subjected to bullying has taken umbrage at the latest statement released by Global Public School (GPS) International referring to her late son’s admission to the school as a ‘second chance.’ In a statement issued here, she said the school’s statement implied that he […]
