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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
208 years on, CMS College gets 1st woman principal
Kottayam: For the first time in its 208-year history, CMS College, one of the oldest colleges in South India, has appointed a woman principal. Anju Sosan George, an associate professor in the English department, has been formally appointed as the 29th principal of the college, which is run by the Church of South India (CSI) Madhya Kerala Diocese. Anju had been serving as principal-in-charge since 2024, following the retirement of former principal Varghese Joshua. She joined the college's English department in 2007. She completed her undergraduate studies at Madras Christian College in 2004 and earned her postgraduate degree from Stella Maris College, Chennai, in 2006. In 2008, she received her MPhil from Madurai Kamaraj University, and in 2019, she was awarded a PhD in Disability Studies from the University of Kerala. Speaking to TOI, Anju expressed gratitude to God for her new role, stating that she is eagerly looking forward to the challenges it brings. She said history was being created as society and the system evolved. "Change is happening everywhere. There were many women leaders in various fields. It just happened that I too became a part of it." Anju aims to make undergraduate courses more industry-aligned and employment-friendly. "Each student that goes out of this college should secure jobs and we will be trying to make the student equipped for that." Babu Cherian, a former professor, said that it was significant—and long overdue—that a woman was finally appointed principal after more than two centuries. He noted the CSI Church was the first mainstream church in India to appoint a woman bishop. In 2013, Rev E Pushpa Lalitha became bishop of the CSI's Nandyal diocese in Andhra Pradesh. "The credit goes to both the church and the new principal, who is academically most qualified for the role," he said.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Anju Mahendru asked Dimple Kapadia to leave Rajesh Khanna's birthday party: ‘She pretended to be innocent but…'
The love life of Bollywood's first superstar, Rajesh Khanna , was nothing short of a film script. But one chapter that still grabs attention is his complicated relationship with actress Anju Mahendru and how things turned awkward when Dimple Kapadia entered the picture. A Love That Started with Promise As reported by News 18, Rajesh Khanna met Anju Mahendru in 1966, soon after winning a talent contest. While he rose to fame, Anju supported him, even managing his home 'Aashirvad'. Some say he gifted it to her. But as Rajesh became a superstar, he grew possessive. He reportedly interfered in her career and disliked her focus on work. Though he proposed in 1971, Anju refused, choosing her career instead. This decision created a rift and marked a major turning point in their relationship. When Anju Was Linked to Gary Sobers Around this time, Anju was also said to be getting close to West Indies cricket legend Gary Sobers. The two reportedly met through a mutual friend, and Sobers even proposed to her. Anju accepted his ring, and the news made headlines. This only added more tension to her already-strained relationship with Rajesh. The Dimple Chapter Begins After their breakup, Rajesh Khanna found love again—this time with a rising young actress, Dimple Kapadia. She was just 15 at the time, nearly half his age. Dimple's First Meeting with Anju Anju once shared how things changed between her and Dimple Kapadia after their first meeting. Recalling the moment in an interview with Stardust, she said, 'When Rajesh and I met her for the first time, Dimple addressed us as uncle and aunty and then I suddenly saw a shift in her attitude. She pretended to be innocent, but she would take indirect digs at me.' The tension between them wasn't hidden. Although Dimple was now Rajesh's wife, Anju was still a part of his life in some way—and that created uncomfortable moments. The Party That Turned Sour One of the most talked-about incidents from this love triangle happened during Rajesh Khanna's birthday celebration. Rajesh asked Anju to invite guests for the party, but she deliberately left out the Kapadias. This naturally didn't go down well with Rajesh, who then called Dimple personally to apologise and invited her himself. At the party, Dimple didn't hold back and took a swipe at Anju. As Anju recalled, 'On Rajesh Khanna's birthday party, she sarcastically asked me if she could come in. I also lost my cool and ended up saying,'If you are invited, then sure, if not, please go back.'' Dimple and Khanna married in 1973, right before the release of her debut film, 'Bobby'. Together, they had two daughters, Twinkle and Rinke Khanna . EXCLUSIVE | Rajkummar Rao & Wamiqa Gabbi On Bhool Chuk Maaf, Stree 2 Pressure & Gen Z Love Woes Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Modern Primary Healthcare Opens a New Facility in The Woodlands
Modern Primary Healthcare Opens a New Facility in The Woodlands THE WOODLANDS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 / / -- Modern Primary Healthcare has opened its newest facility in The Woodlands, expanding access to high-quality primary care services in the Greater Houston area. Conveniently located within Modern Heart and Vascular's existing practice, this addition reflects a growing commitment to integrated, patient-centered healthcare. By combining primary and cardiovascular care under one roof, patients benefit from streamlined, comprehensive medical services in a single, trusted location. At the Woodlands facility, Family Nurse Practitioner Anju Laxman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, provides expert primary care services, including preventive screenings, chronic disease management, wellness exams, women's health services, geriatric care, and more. She also performs immigration physicals as part of her broad scope of services. Passionate about long-term patient relationships, Anju is known for her commitment to individualized care and outstanding service. She speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada, allowing her to connect with and care for a diverse patient population. With the launch of primary care services in The Woodlands, Modern Primary Healthcare strengthens its model of collaborative care—ensuring patients receive both cardiovascular and general medical services seamlessly. This integration supports improved health outcomes through early intervention and continuous, coordinated care. Modern Heart and Vascular has long been recognized for excellence in heart health. Now, through Modern Primary Healthcare's expansion, patients can access full-spectrum medical care aimed at preventing disease, managing chronic conditions, and supporting overall well-being—all in one convenient setting. Modern Primary Healthcare welcomes both new and existing patients to experience comprehensive care in The Woodlands. To schedule an appointment or learn more, visit or call +1 (832) 966-3376. The new facility is located at: 3117 College Park Dr., Suite 200, The Woodlands, TX 77384 About Modern Primary Healthcare Modern Primary Healthcare is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals and families across the Greater Houston area. With a focus on wellness, prevention, and personalized treatment, the clinic helps patients lead healthier lives. The Woodlands location is the third facility in the network, joining established locations in Atascocita and Humble, and continuing the mission to expand access to exceptional primary care. Rijo Raju Modern Primary Healthcare +1 832-966-3376 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Technique tweak, change in diet fuel Shaili Singh's resurgence
NEW DELHI: Indian long jumper Shaili Singh has witnessed an impressive turnaround in her athletics journey. After facing several hurdles, including failing to qualify for the Paris Olympics and recuperating from a career-threatening injury, the 21-year-old from Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi has attributed her renewed form to significant modifications in her diet and technical improvements in her jumping routine. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shaili made a strong comeback, garnering attention when she broke her mentor 's long-standing meet record by registering a 6.64m leap at the Federation Cup athletics event in Ernakulam late last month, surpassing Anju's 2002 mark of 6.59m. In the previous week, Shaili secured a spot in the forthcoming Asian athletics championships by clinching gold with a 6.45m jump at the Indian Open meet in Chennai. Marking her first appearance in competition after a nine-month break, Shaili achieved the championship qualification standard of 6.41m with her final attempt. Speaking to TOI, Shaili revealed that until a few months ago, her dietary indulgences included aloo paratha, chole bhature and ice-cream, leaving her feeling heavy and bloated. After recovering from a flexor tendon and ankle injury sustained during an Olympics qualification event in Europe, the U-20 World athletics championships silver medallist has adopted a disciplined diet focusing on rice-dal and ragi-jowar (Sorghum) flour, supplemented with steamed and boiled foods even outside of competition periods. 'I have been following a strict diet since recovering from my injuries. Now, even if I am not training or having an off-season, I maintain a lighter diet. I am just 21 and you know how difficult it's for youngsters like me to control, but I have learnt to stop myself,' Shaili said. 'I am gluten and lactose intolerant. I realised that to achieve something in life, I'll have to give up on my favourite food. I train at Anju mam's academy in Bengaluru and I get the food from the mess. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But there are times when I need comforting food. I have learnt to cook for myself just to feel the comfort of home. Now I feel light and get less tired. Oily foods affect us badly. I prefer eating steamed and boiled food only,' she added. Shaili, who ranks among world's top 20 long jumpers in the under-21 category, credits the change in her runway and jump technique for the recent turnaround. 'For the last two years, my runway was extremely bad, which used to affect my jump too. Anju ma'am had herself experienced it and she worked on my technique these last few months. At the start line, she would tell me about my first step, how to control my body, my breathing and my arm action. She and Bobby George sir worked on every little detail to improve my technique. I won't say that my runway and take off has become 100 percent correct, but it has definitely improved. It's showing in my results,' she said. Shaili will next be seen in action at the Asian athletics meet in South Korea's Gumi from May 27 to 31. At the previous edition in 2023, she had won silver. Now, the long jumper wants gold. 'The training has been good. I have already done my season's best at the Federation Cup. At the Asian meet, I'll look to achieve my personal best and win the gold.'
Irish Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
RTE Super Garden hopeful lays grass in the dark after major setback
Hugely popular TV show Super Garden is blossoming once again into another riveting conclusion with last night's contestant facing a race against time. Amateur gardener Debbie Brophy was the latest contestant on the RTE competition and wooed judges with her flair – but she also hit unfortunate snags. As a result, Debbie (41), who is from Laois but is based in Kildare, lost time that complicated the installation of features like the new grass installation and the climber plants. She explained: 'We lost a bit of time at the beginning because we couldn't get a digger in, so we spent four days excavating the garden. The grass went down at 11pm on the last night in the dark. I know it's not a great job. It's a lesson learnt. The climbers also went in at the last minute.' But Debbie highlighted the garden's best features for the judges and said: 'My garden is very appealing to a wide variety of people. It is a work of art, like a painting. It shows people that you can do so much in a small space and still be sustainable and encourage wildlife and biodiversity in your own little garden. I'm just so proud of it.' READ MORE:Retired policewoman, 72, hopes to win RTÉ's Super Garden on latest episode READ MORE:Tears as RTE Super Garden winner John Dooley laid to rest days after show triumph TV judge Carol Marks told her: 'So you should be. Very well done.' The other judges Monica Alvarez and Brian Burke praised Debbie's vibrant use of colour and her artistry – but admitted there 'are issues' amongst 'lots of positives'. Debbie was designing a garden for young family Anju, Jaison and their three-year-old son Steve. The homeowners asked Debbie for a nature-friendly, family garden that is low maintenance and suitable for their boy to have friends over to play. Debbie hoped to impress the judges with her 'bee happy' wildlife garden, inspired by a honeybee colony that moved into her own garden last year. She has just completed her postgraduate diploma with the Garden Design Academy, and holds a degree in Fine Art painting. Debbie's parents, especially her dad, were keen gardeners, and have been her biggest inspirations. In her own life, Debbie sells hanging baskets, a business born out of the pandemic when she started to sell indoor plants online. Mum-of-one Debbie, who has two-year-old daughter, hopes to turn her passion for garden design into a career. At the end of her garden design on last night's show, Anju said: 'We didn't expect that we were going to get everything that we wanted. Debbie nailed it.' The telly competition matches people with green fingers and big ambitions to families who want their outdoor spaces transformed for their individual needs. Each episode features one gardener contestant transforming a garden. The winning garden will be chosen by the judging panel and the winner will get the prestige of showcasing their garden at the Bloom festival. The big question about whether Debbie's design would take her to Bloom will be answered in the coming episodes. Watch next week's episode of Super Garden on RTE One. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
