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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Child artiste Chandan Raj turns lead actor
Chandan Raj , who has acted as a child artiste n the films like Charminar, Sidlingu, has turned hero with commercial flick Rajaratnakara. The movie which has Apsara as a feamel lead has Nagaraj Rao, Yamuna Srinidhi, Chetan Durga, Siddu and Dingri Naresh are seen in the significant roles. The project has the story of a middle class guy who hails from Bengaluru is an arrogant person. The height of arrogance that comes from laziness. But the story of how he makes a living in the future is portrayed in Rajaratnakar. There are two action sequences in this film. Vikram has directed the project. There are three beautiful songs and Harshavardhan Raj has composed the music. V. Nagendra Prasad and Manjunath Rao have written the lyrics. Vijay Prakash, Haricharan, Antony Dasan and many others have lent their voice to various songs. The movie is set to hit the screens soon. 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 .
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Nuclear scientist M.R. Srinivasan laid to rest in Coonoor with state honours
The mortal remains of eminent nuclear scientist and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission M.R. Srinivasan were laid to rest with full state honours at the Wellington crematorium in Coonoor on Tuesday. District Revenue Officer M. Narayanan laid a wreath, followed by a gun salute by police personnel, in the presence of Mr. Srinivasan's family and friends. Mr. Srinivasan, who had been living in the Nilgiris, passed away at the age of 95 on May 20. He was also a former Secretary to the Department of Atomic Energy. He worked alongside Dr. Homi Bhabha on the construction of the country's first nuclear reactor, Apsara, which achieved criticality in August 1956. He was appointed Principal Project Engineer for the construction of India's first atomic power station in 1959. He then took charge as Chief Project Engineer of the Madras Atomic Power Station; became Director of the Power Projects Engineering Division, DAE; and was appointed Chairman of the Nuclear Power Board in 1984. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in recognition of his contributions to India's nuclear energy programme. On May 20, following his death, top officials from the Nilgiris district administration, including Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru and Superintendent of Police N.S. Nisha paid their respects to him.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
M.R. Srinivasan, a key architect of India's nuclear programme, no more
M.R. Srinivasan, the former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, passed away in Udhagamandalam on Tuesday (May 20, 2025). He was 95-years-old. Srinivasan joined the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) in September 1955 and began his distinguished career working alongside Dr. Homi Bhabha on the construction of India's first nuclear research reactor, Apsara, which achieved criticality in August 1956. In August 1959, he was appointed Principal Project Engineer for the construction of India's first atomic power station. His leadership continued to shape the nation's nuclear program when, in 1967, he took charge as Chief Project Engineer of the Madras Atomic Power Station. Srinivasan held several key positions of national importance. In 1974, he became Director of the Power Projects Engineering Division, DAE, and in 1984, Chairman of the Nuclear Power Board. In these roles, he oversaw the planning, execution, and operation of all nuclear power projects across the country. In 1987, he was appointed Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy. That same year, he became the Founder-Chairman of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). Under his leadership, 18 nuclear power units were developed — seven of which were operational, seven under construction, and four in the planning stage. His contributions to India's nuclear energy landscape will be remembered for generations to come, his daughter, Sharada Srinivasan said in a statement released by the family. In recognition of his contributions to India's nuclear energy program, Srinivasan was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, one of the nation's highest civilian honours. 'India will always be grateful to him for advancing scientific progress and mentoring many young scientists,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on social media platform X. Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. MR Srinivasan, a stalwart of India's nuclear energy program. His instrumental role in developing critical nuclear infrastructure has been foundational to our being self-reliant in the energy sector. He is remembered for his inspiring… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2025 Congress by Congress leader and MP Jairam Ramesh wrote on X: 'it has been my good fortune to have known him for a long time and he is someone who has left a deep and lasting impression on me by the strength of his commitments, his deep appreciation of the larger social functions of science, and his profound understanding of India's rich cultural traditions.' India's legendary nuclear technologist Dr. M. R. Srinivasan has just passed away. Picked by Homi Bhabha himself, he played a pivotal role in the setting up of India's very first nuclear power plant at Tarapur in the late 60s. Later he led the team that established India's… — Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) May 20, 2025 Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and other leaders condoled Srinivasan's demise. 'Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. M.R. Srinivasan, a legendary architect of India's nuclear energy programme and a Padma Vibhushan recipient. His visionary leadership and scientific acumen were central to building the nation's self-reliance in atomic energy,' the Raj Bhavan quoted Governor Ravi as saying, in a social media post. In a social media post, Mr. Stalin said: 'We mourn the passing of Dr. M.R. Srinivasan, a pillar of India's atomic energy programme. He began his journey with Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear programme, building our first reactor. Over decades, he led the creation of 18 nuclear power units, driving energy self-reliance. A true nation builder. My deepest condolences.'
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
MR Srinivasan, doyen of India's nuclear power programme, dies at 95 in Ooty
Udhagamandalam: , the nuclear scientist and former chairman who was instrumental in the development of India's nuclear power programme, died in Ooty on Tuesday. He was 95. Srinivasan was admitted to a private hospital in Ooty after he complained of discomfort on Monday afternoon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He died after suffering cardiac arrest on Tuesday. Srinivasan is survived by his wife, Geetha Srinivasan, daughter Sharadha Srinivasan and son Raghuvir Srinivasan. Srinivasan had the distinction of working with Homi J Bhabha on the construction of India's first nuclear research reactor, Apsara, which went critical in Aug 1956. His career was marked by associations with the most hallowed names in India's atomic power programme, including Vikram Sarabhai, Homi Sethna and Dr Raja Ramanna. Born on Jan 5, 1930 in Karnataka, Malur Ramasamy Srinivasan finished his schooling at Mysore. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1950 from UVCE, then a new engineering college founded by M Visvesvaraya. After his master's in 1952, he was awarded a PhD by McGill University, Montreal, in 1954. Specialising in gas turbine technology, he joined the Department of Atomic Energy in Sept 1955 and worked alongside Bhabha. In Aug 1959, Srinivasan was appointed principal project engineer for the construction of India's first atomic power station. He went on to become the chief project engineer of Madras Atomic Power Station. Srinivasan held several key positions of national importance, which included director of the power projects engineering division in DAE and chairman of the Nuclear Power Board wherein he oversaw the planning, execution, and operation of all nuclear power projects across the country. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In 1987, he became chairman of Atomic Energy Commission and secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy. In the same year, he also became the founder-chairman of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. Under his leadership, 18 power units were developed. He was awarded a in 2015 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to India's programme. V S Ramamurthy, former secretary, department of science and technology, called Srinivasan one of the earliest architects of the Department of Atomic Energy. "I consider MRS a walking dictionary of nuclear power in the country," Ramamurthy told TOI. "In the mid-1980s, MRS was the first one in the country to organise a public debate on nuclear safety, in Bengaluru. His knowledge of the power reactor scenario was fantastic, and Kalpakkam reactor is an example for which he was in-charge then," he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Srinivasan's passing. "Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr M R Srinivasan, a stalwart of India's nuclear energy programme. His instrumental role in developing critical nuclear infrastructure has been foundational to our being self-reliant in the energy sector. He is remembered for his inspiring leadership of the Atomic Energy Commission. India will always be grateful to him for advancing scientific progress and mentoring many young scientists. M y thoughts are with his family and friends in this sad hour. Om Shanti," he posted on X. TN governor R N Ravi said said Srinivasan's visionary leadership and scientific acumen were central to building the nation's self-sufficiency in nuclear energy. TN chief minister M K Stalin called Srinivasan a "pillar of India's atomic energy programme" and "a true nation builder". Srinivasan had made Ooty his home after retirement and divided his time between the hill town and Bengaluru.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
MR Srinivasan, doyen of India's nuclear power programme, dies at 95
UDHAGAMANDALAM: M R Srinivasan , the nuclear scientist and former Atomic Energy Commission chairman who was instrumental in the development of India's nuclear power programme , died in Ooty on Tuesday. He was 95. Srinivasan had the distinction of working with Homi J Bhabha on the construction of India's first nuclear research reactor, Apsara, which went critical in Aug 1956. His career was marked by associations with the most hallowed names in India's atomic power programme, including Vikram Sarabhai, Homi Sethna and Dr Raja Ramanna. He was founder-chairman of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. Under his leadership, 18 power units were developed. In 1987, Malur Ramasamy Srinivasan became secretary of department of atomic energy and chief of Atomic Energy Commission. The same year, he took charge of Nuclear Power Corporation of India. On Monday, Srinivasan was admitted to a private hospital in Ooty after he complained of discomfort. He died after suffering cardiac arrest Tuesday. Born on Jan 5, 1930 in Karnataka, Srinivasan finished his schooling at Mysore. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1950 from UVCE, then a new engineering college founded by M Visvesvaraya. After his masters in 1952, he was awarded a PhD by McGill University, Montreal, in 1954. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software Expertinspector Click Here Undo Specialising in gas turbine technology, he joined department of atomic energy in Sept 1955 and worked alongside Bhabha. In Aug 1959, Srinivasan was appointed principal project engineer for the construction of India's first atomic power station. He went on to become the chief project engineer of Madras atomic power station. He held key positions of national importance, which included director of power projects engineering division in DAE and chairman of Nuclear Power Board wherein he oversaw the planning, execution, and operation of all nuclear power projects across country. He was awarded a Padma Vibhushan in 2015 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to India's nuclear energy programme. V S Ramamurthy, former secretary, department of science and technology, called Srinivasan one of the earliest architects of DAE. 'I considered MRS a walking dictionary of nuclear power in the country,' Ramamurthy told TOI. 'In the mid-1980s, MRS was the first one in country to organise a public debate on nuclear safety, in Bengaluru. His knowledge of the power reactor scenario was fantastic, and Kalpakkam reactor is an example for which he was in-charge then,' he said. PM Narendra Modi condoled Srinivasan's passing. 'Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr M R Srinivasan, a stalwart of India's nuclear energy programme. His instrumental role in developing critical nuclear infrastructure has been foundational to our being self-reliant in the energy sector. He is remembered for his inspiring leadership of Atomic Energy Commission. India will always be grateful to him for advancing scientific progress and mentoring many young scientists. My thoughts are with his family and friends in this sad hour. Om Shanti,' he posted on X. Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi said Srinivasan's visionary leadership and scientific acumen were central to building the nation's self-sufficiency in nuclear energy. TN CM MK Stalin called Srinivasan a 'pillar of India's atomic energy programme' and 'a true nation builder'.
