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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
President Murmu to attend first convocation of Central Tribal University: VC
VIZIANAGARAM The Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, South India's first of its kind, is set to hold its first convocation on June 10, 2025 at the Convention Centre of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam. President of India Droupadi Murmu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and other dignitaries will be attending the convocation. A total of 197 students from five batches will receive their degrees during the ceremony. Although the university is located in Vizianagaram, the convocation is being held in Visakhapatnam due to security, accommodation, and other logistic concerns. The university's Vice Chancellor T.V. Kattimani recently met Ms. Draupadi in New Delhi and thanked her for accepting to be the Chief Guest. 'It will be a memorable moment for students as they receive their certificates from the President of India. This event will further enhance the reputation of the university and inspire many students to pursue higher education at our institution,' said Dr. Kattimani while speaking to The Hindu. Established in 2019 under the AP Reorganisation Act, the university currently operates from the old AU buildings in Vizianagaram. The university's permanent campus is being readied at Chinamedapalli village in Mentada mandal of Vizianagaram district. For the academic year 2025-26, the university plans to introduce more courses and provide on-campus accommodation for students. Dr. Kattimani said: 'Both the Union and State governments have been extending full support for the speedy construction of the new campus, which will have state-of-the-art facilities. We have requested the government to sanction additional faculty positions in accordance with the proposed new courses. We hope the government will accept our proposal before the beginning of the new academic year.'
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
A kaleidoscope of perspectives at Andhra University's annual art show in Visakhapatnam
Spectrum, the annual art exhibition of the Department of Fine Arts at Andhra University, is an honest dialogue between artists and the world around them. The show is a layered display of the works of students of BFA and MFA of the department depicting a tapestry of themes rendered in printmaking, etching, ceramics, woodcut and mixed media. One of the standout works is War with Breath by Karingi Trinath, a three-by-four-foot woodcut that boldly addresses the subtle yet invasive violence of passive smoking. It is both deeply personal and universally relevant. Trinath's self-portrait captures an inner struggle where his breath is held hostage by the second-hand smoke of a nearby smoker. The visual language is striking. Cigarette coils taking the shape of a serpent dominates the space like an unwelcome intruder. A squirrel, restless and alert, scampers metaphorically through the scene, mirroring the fragility and disquiet of the artist's breath. 'This work is my way of expressing the claustrophobia I feel; my breath battling to survive in someone else's exhale,' Trinath says. In another of his works in etching, Trinath shifts gears to critique the compulsive scroll culture of social media, using cattle as a metaphor to explore blind herd mentality and the erosion of individuality. The tone is satirical. N Hyndhavi's multicoloured work of printmaking depicts a classroom scene. At first glance, it appears deceptively simple, but the technique reveals the commitment behind it. 'In printmaking, registration is everything,' says Hyndhavi. 'When we use multiple colours, aligning each layer is critical. One misstep and we start again.' The composition brims with motion and colour harmony, capturing not just a classroom moment, but the entire atmosphere of shared learning and silent observation. It is an ode to process and patience, embedded in the printmaker's craft. Ceramic artist Anita Rao draws us out of the studio and into the open terrain of the Himalayas through her glazed stoneware work. It is a quiet meditation on solitude, altitude and the natural world. In another, she captures an overloaded Jeep, symbolic of the strain rural infrastructure bears under population pressures. The work alludes to the fragility of systems stretched to their limits, a powerful statement on mobility and safety. The exhibition also includes student interpretations of the Ajanta caves, drawn from a recent field visit. The works pay homage to timeless artistry while giving it fresh context. From striking sculptures and paintings to experimental abstractions, they remind viewers of the continuum between past and present and the role of observation in creation. The show is on till June 1. Timings are 10am to 6pm.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Eminent economist KL Krishna receives Padma Shri for outstanding contributions to education, literature
VIJAYAWADA: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Padma Shri on noted economist Prof. Kosaraju Leela Krishna for his exceptional contributions to education and literature at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were present. A native of Unguturu village in Krishna district, Prof. Krishna, fondly known as 'KL' or 'KLK' in academic circles, has been a leading voice in applied econometrics, industrial economics, and regional economic analysis. With a career spanning over six decades, he has authored numerous influential research papers and mentored generations of scholars. Born on August 16, 1935, Prof. Krishna earned his Bachelor's in Mathematics from Andhra University and an in Statistics from Kerala University. He trained under renowned statistician Prof. C.R. Rao at the Indian Statistical Institute and later earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago as a Fulbright Scholar. He joined the Delhi School of Economics in 1958 and held several prominent academic and administrative roles, including Director of DSE, Chairman of CESS Hyderabad, and MIDS Chennai. He also served as President of the Indian Econometric Society and was the founding editor of the Journal of Quantitative Economics. As the leader of the India KLEMS Productivity Project at DSE from 2013 to 2022, funded by the Reserve Bank of India, he played a key role in shaping national economic data and research. Even after retiring in 2000, Prof. Krishna continued teaching until 2010. His lifelong dedication to scholarship, education, and policy research has left a lasting imprint on India's economic thought, culminating in this national honour.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
AU releases admission schedule under AUEET
Visakhapatnam: Andhra University (AU) has released the schedule for certificate verification and counselling for admission into various BTech (self-support) programmes at AU college of engineering under the AU Engineering Entrance Test-2025. The rank cards would e available for downloads on May 24. Registration for online certificate verification and web counselling will begin on May 26. Offline (physical) certificate verification for CAP category candidates will be conducted on May 30 at the directorate of admissions office. Similarly, offline verification for PwD category candidates will also take place on May 30. Uploading of special category certificates for NCC and sports candidates is scheduled for May 27 and 29. All candidates must upload their certificates between May 26 and 30. Entry and editing of web options will be permitted from June 1 to 3, followed by the provisional allotment of seats on June 5. Online fee payment will be accepted from June 6 to 12. Date for offline reporting will be announced later. The annual fee for computer science and engineering is Rs 2.05 lakh and, for electronics & communications engineering is Rs 1.55 lakh,for mechanical engineering is Rs 1.3 lakh, and for civil engineering and electrical and electronics engineering is Rs 1.05 lakh each. Candidates completing the four-year course may pursue MTech for an additional two years, if desired. Further details about courses, roster points, and fees are available on the official website: Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
95.86% candidates clear AP ICET
VISAKHAPATNAM: A total of 95.86% of candidates qualified in the AP Integrated Common Entrance Test (ICET)-2025. According to the results released by the Andhra University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. GP Raja Sekhar, in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, out of 37,572 applicants, 34,131 candidates appeared for the entrance examination held on May 7 in two sessions. Of these, 32,719 candidates qualified. The examination was conducted across 94 test centres, including 93 in Andhra Pradesh and one in Hyderabad. Among the 34,131 candidates who appeared, 15,863 were male and 18,268 were female. A total of 15,176 male candidates qualified, recording a pass percentage of 95.66%. Of the female candidates, 17,543 cleared the test, with a slightly higher pass percentage of 96.03%. Manoj Meka from Visakhapatnam secured the first rank with a top score of 197.914 marks. Dwarakacharla Sandeep Reddy from YSR Kadapa secured second rank with 179.5174 marks, followed by Sakala Krishna Sai from NTR district with 178.5175 marks. Valluri Sairam Satvik from Hyderabad attained the fourth rank with a score of 175.6945 marks. Ravuri Madhurya from Guntur, the only female candidate in the top five, secured fifth rank with 175.4529 marks. Sheik Bashirunnisa from Anakapalli ecured sixth rank with 175.3132. Valipi Ajay Kumar, who secured the seventh rank in the ICET 2025 with 174.1794 marks, completed his in Computer Science from IIIT, Sri City during 2018-2022. He is currently preparing for UPSC and APPSC competitive examinations. Hailing from Tirupati district, his father works as a head constable at the Gajulamandyam Police Station. Notably, Ajay secured the 1st rank in the Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) region. The AP ICET-2025 was conducted by Andhra University on behalf of the APSCHE to facilitate admissions into MBA and MCA courses across the state. Taking to X, HRD Minister Nara Lokesh wrote, 'Congratulations to all the students who qualified in AP ICET 2025! 32,719 out of 34,131 students qualified (95.86%). My best wishes for your bright academic future!!'
