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Congress on Wednesday paid rich tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary | Image: X@INCIndia The Congress on Wednesday paid rich tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary, with Rahul Gandhi saying that he was inspired to make fearless decisions for India from his grandmother. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to Indira Gandhi at her memorial, Shakti Stha ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Arunachalam Vellayan (72), former Chairman of the Murugappa Group and Chairman Emeritus of Coromandel International, passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness, the ₹902-billion Murugappa Group said in an official statement.A fourth-generation member of the Murugappa family and great-grandson of Dewan Bahadur Murugappa Chettiar -- founder of the 125-year-old conglomerate -- Vellayan is survived by his wife Lalitha Vellayan, sons Arun Vellayan and Narayanan Vellayan, and his grandc ...Read More >
Bengaluru, November 14: Renowned environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee 'Saalumarada' Thimmakka passed away at the age of 114 on Friday. She was undergoing treatment for respiratory complications at a private hospital in Jayanagar in Bengaluru, where she passed away at noon after her condition worsened. Born on June 30, 1911, in Gubbi taluk of Tumakuru district, Thimmakka was married to Chikkayya in Hulikal village. The couple had no children, which led her to plant and nurture banyan saplings ...Read More >
HT Syndication Kattankulathur (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 14: 'Knowledge is the true power that drives innovation, entrepreneurship, science, technology, research, and skill. The future lies in transforming this knowledge into wealth, a principle that holds significance across every field,' emphasised Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, during the prestigious 21st Convocation Ceremony held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (S ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The 21st Annual Convocation of KIIT DU concluded on Sunday, with the conferment of degrees to as many as 9,464 students, including 7,235 Bachelor's, 2,034 Master's, and 195 Ph.D. degrees. The event was held over three days for the first time in the University's history to accommodate the large number of graduating students and their families. The convocation was graced by distinguished personalities, including Prof. Mohan Munasinghe, Nobel Laureate from Sri Lanka; H.E. Ouided Bouch ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi University is set to open a physical mop-up round of admissions to fill over 7,000 vacant undergraduate seats. Admissions in this round will be made on the basis of Class XII marks. The decision was taken at the Executive Council (EC) meeting on Friday. Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh suggested that admissions be provided directly by colleges through spot admissions, a proposal that was approved by the EC. Singh said the mop-up round will ensure colleges do not carry forward large ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi University is set to open a physical mop-up round of admissions to fill over 7,000 vacant undergraduate seats. Admissions in this round will be made on the basis of Class XII marks. The decision was taken at the Executive Council (EC) meeting on Friday. Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh suggested that admissions be provided directly by colleges through spot admissions, a proposal that was approved by the EC. Singh said the mop-up round will ensure colleges do not carry forward large ...Read More >
In an exclusive interaction with TNIE, Chairman of ISRO Dr Vanniyaperumal Narayanan talks about his vision for ISRO, human spaceflight capabilities. A scientist with four decades of experience in rocket and spacecraft propulsion, Dr Vanniyaperumal Narayanan took over as the chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation last January. In an exclusive interaction with TNIE, he talks about his vision for ISRO, human spaceflight capabilities, India's plans to set up its own space station by 2035 an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It state ...Read More >
A record of 1,261 Ph.D. degrees will be given at the 84th convocation ceremony of Osmania University to be held on August 19. The ceremony is noteworthy as the university will present Governor's Gold Medal for best Ph.D thesis in English by a Scheduled Tribe student, an initiative of the university Chancellor and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, to promote tribal scholarship. The university also instituted the Professor Samudrala Satyanarayana Murthy Memorial Gold Medal in MBA Finance. Addressing t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, RV Karnan, has declared that the GHMC is fully prepared to handle any disastrous events following Indian Meteorological Department's warnings regarding upcoming heavy rainfall. On Wednesday, the Commissioner conducted an inspection of the control room at the GHMC headquarters. He asked about the complaints received and assessed the operations of the control room. Karnan instructed the control room staff to remain vigila ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram said that the university is preparing to host its 84th Convocation ceremony on August 19 at the Tagore Auditorium, marking a significant milestone in its academic journey. The event will celebrate the achievements of students and honour distinguished individuals who have made notable contributions to society. Addressing the media on Wednesday, he joined by Registrar Prof. G. Naresh Reddy, OSD to VC Prof. S. Jithendra Kumar Naik, Controller of Exa ...Read More >
Reaching for the stars is becoming an everyday affair at India's space agency, having visited the Moon and Mars with orbital missions, now eyes are set on a mission to Venus and a sample return from the Moon. Human space flight to fly an Indian citizen on an Indian rocket from Indian soil where the countdown will also be by India, is also taking shape fast. India's space journey reached new heights with the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 nearer the Moon's South Pole on August 23, 2023, mak ...Read More >
Acclaimed Bollywood actress, cancer survivor, and activist Manisha Koirala spoke candidly on politics, health, and life during a thought-provoking conversation at an event hosted by Here & Now 365 at The Chambers, Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, London. In conversation with Manish Tiwari, founder of Here & Now 365, Koirala offered rare personal insights while addressing some of Nepal's most pressing political concerns. Sharing her perspective on the country's turbulent democratic journey, she said, "Ev ...Read More >
Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma was recently conferred an honorary doctorate degree by Tamil Nadu's Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences for his exemplary public service and visionary leadership, an official in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Tuesday. The Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed to be University) in Coimbatore celebrated its 31st convocation on July 12, and Lalduhoma graced the event as the chief guest, the official added. Ready for a cha ...Read More >
Manisha Koirala claimed that she is someone who has not learned through the traditional education system but as a student of life.Source : Instagram Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala has added another feather to her cap as she received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford. The 'Dil See..' actress claimed that she is someone who has not learned through the traditional education system but as a student of life. Dropping a video from the graduation ceremony on her Instagram hand ...Read More >
Aizawl, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma was conferred with an honorary doctorate by Tamil Nadu's Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences for his exemplary public service and visionary leadership, an official in the Chief Minister's Office said on Tuesday. The Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences in Coimbatore celebrated its 31st Convocation on July 12 and Lalduhoma graced the event as the chief guest, the official said. On the occasion, the chief minister was conferred with the D ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the demise of veteran actor B Saroja Devi, at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy that spans over six decades in Indian cinema. Known for her versatility and range, she acted in over 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Sinhalese languages, earning her a special place in the hearts of audiences nationwide. In his X post, PM Modi stated that she will be remembered as an exemplary icon of Indian c ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Superstar Rajnikanth paid tribute to the veteran actress B Sarojadevi, who passed away at the age of 87. Taking to his official handle X, he wrote, "The great actress Saroja Devi, who won the hearts of millions of fans, is no longer with us. May her soul rest in peace. #SarojaDevi" Also Read | Model San Rechal Gandhi Dies by Suicide at 26 Amid Financial Struggles; Here's Everything To Know About the Former Miss Pondicherry. https://x.com/rajinikan ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Veteran actress B. Sarojadevi, who has acted in about 200 films over seven decades, has passed away at the age of 87. Known for her work in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films, Sarojadevi demise has left the industry in shock. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah paid tribute to the late actress in his post, The news of the passing of senior Kannada actress B. Sarojadevi has caused deep sorrow. She had acted in approximately 200 films across Ka ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: President Droupadi Murmu will commence her two-day visit to Odisha Monday during which she will attend the convocation ceremonies of AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Ravenshaw University in Cuttack, officials said. After her arrival, President Murmu will attend the fifth convocation ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar Monday evening. On Tuesday, she will visit neighbouring Cuttack, where she will attend the 13th annual convocation of Ravenshaw Univ ...Read More >
NewsVoir Manipal (Karnataka) [India], July 12: Dr. Sharath Kumar Rao K, noted orthopaedic surgeon and academic leader, has been conferred with the honorary Doctorate (FRCP) by the Royal College in recognition of his pioneering contributions to Medical Leadership and Health Management. The prestigious honour was formally conferred during a ceremony held on July 8 at the Royal College in London. Dr. Rao currently serves as the Pro Vice Chancellor (Health Sciences) at Manipal Academy of Higher Ed ...Read More >
NewsVoir Manipal (Karnataka) [India], July 12: Dr. Sharath Kumar Rao K, noted orthopaedic surgeon and academic leader, has been conferred with the honorary Doctorate (FRCP) by the Royal College in recognition of his pioneering contributions to Medical Leadership and Health Management. The prestigious honour was formally conferred during a ceremony held on July 8 at the Royal College in London. Dr. Rao currently serves as the Pro Vice Chancellor (Health Sciences) at Manipal Academy of Higher Ed ...Read More >
Manipal (Karnataka) [India], July 12: Dr. Sharath Kumar Rao K, noted orthopaedic surgeon and academic leader, has been conferred with the honorary Doctorate (FRCP) by the Royal College in recognition of his pioneering contributions to Medical Leadership and Health Management. The prestigious honour was formally conferred during a ceremony held on July 8 at the Royal College in London. Also Read | ISRO Inches Close to Gaganyaan Mission With Successful Development of Key Engine. Dr. Rao currentl ...Read More >
Varanasi: In a gesture marked with symbolism and reverence, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has once again conferred the prestigious Doctor of Letters (DLitt) degree upon the Dalai Lama, 69 years after it honoured the Tibetan spiritual leader similarly in 1956. On the occasion of his 90th birthday, a fresh copy of the honorary degree, lost during the Tibetan uprising, was presented to the Dalai Lama on Sunday. The BHU's acting vice-chancellor professor Sanjay Kumar handed over the degree to the ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a striking testament to Allu Arjun's growing global influence, the world of tennis collided with Indian cinema at this year's Wimbledon Championships. Tennis legend Novak Djokovic was recently seen mimicking the iconic "Pushparaj" pose made famous by Arjun in his blockbuster film Pushpa: The Rise. The moment, captured and shared by the official Wimbledon social media account, sparked excitement across fans of both sports and cinema. The post, which quickly went viral, featured Djo ...Read More >
Koraput, Dec 6 (PTI) Thirty-six-year-old Raimati Gheuria, a tribal woman from Odisha's Koraput district who has conserved 72 varieties of traditional rice and 30 types of millet has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) for her remarkable contributions to agriculture. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the honorary doctorate to Raimati at the 40th Convocation of OUAT on Thursday. Raimati of Nuaguda village in Koraput district, affec ...Read More >
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