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The Hindu
18-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
International Museum Day celebrations in Kochi on May 19
This year's International Museum Day celebrations will be held at the Ernakulam Tribal Complex on Monday (May 19) under the aegis of the Kerala Institute for Research, Training and Development Studies of Scheduled Castes and Tribes (KIRTADS). O.R. Kelu, Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and Devaswoms, will inaugurate the event, according to a press release. Members of tribal communities and scholars are expected to participate. Jenee Peter, Head of the Department of History at UC College, Aluva, will deliver the keynote address. The celebrations will also include a discussion on tribal heritage, the release added.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Potluri Shanti awarded Ph.D in Agrarian Acts
Vijayawada: Acharya Nagarjuna University has awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph D) in History to Potluri Shanti for her scholarly research titled 'Agrarian Acts and Their Impact on Society and Economy of Telangana.' The research was carried out under the guidance of Dr Movva Srinivasa Reddy, head of the Department of History at Andhra Loyola College here. Shanti's research focused on the Agrarian Reform Acts introduced by the erstwhile Nizam government in Telangana several decades prior to the People's Armed Struggle. Her thesis critically analysed key legislations such as the Land Alienation Act, Survey and Settlement Act, Jagirdari Abolition Act, and the Debts Relief Act. The study reveals that these reforms predominantly benefited affluent landlords by legalising land ownership in their favour, often resulting in the displacement of cultivators. Furthermore, the research highlights how oppressive systems like Vetti and Adapapa, along with non-economic coercion, played a significant role in fuelling resistance and laying the foundation for the struggle. Dr Potluri Shanti is presently serving as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History at City College, Hyderabad. Her work contributes valuable insights into the socio-economic history of Telangana and the dynamics of rural transformation. Correspondent Fr Dr M Sagayaraj, Principal Fr Dr GAP Kishore and the staff of Andhra Loyola College congratulated Dr Shanti on her achievement.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
M.G.S. Narayanan was a fearless critic of power, recalls historian Rajan Gurukkal
M.G.S. Narayanan's demise is indeed a major loss. A world renowned historian from Kerala, who made a radical shift in the historiography of early south India in general and Kerala in particular, has passed away leaving a lasting gap not easily bridgeable. He was able to put the Department of History of the University of Calicut, where he had served as the head for over 15 years, prominently on the world map of academic research in history. He was a nationally emulated historian of leftist perspective adhering to Marx's theory, but at the same time, a right liberalist positioned against communalism of all types. He is known for his thesis on the Perumals of Kerala, which A.L. Basham, the renowned Indologist, praised as a heavily documented awe-inspiring thesis full of insights normally uncommon in a regional history. He has not published many books, but all that he brought out are seminal works containing path-breaking interpretations that shook the historiography of south India. In the historian's craft, methodology, and erudition, MGS has made lasting contributions. MGS, the teacher As a teacher, MGS in the classroom taught the source-based creation of historical knowledge but outside the classroom he made engaged learning plausible through arguments and self-criticism. It was his passion for arguing with his students without being flippant under the prejudice of their knowledge or experience, which provided students the challenging task of engaged learning. I remember occasions of unquestioned acceptance of his views by students exciting dissent in him. He used to question his own views quoted by his students. He would not leave them unless they capture the thought process behind his ideas. He was the central voice in the Indian History Congress during the first NCERT textbook controversy during the Janata government (1977-79). The community of historians in the country honour him for his fearless criticism of power. His demise, hence, draws nation-wide attention. (as told to G. Krishnakumar)
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Black Bear Pride: UMaine faculty member competes on ‘Jeopardy!'
ORONO, Maine — For $200 under the category of 'Black Bear Pride:' Which University of Maine faculty member is going to be a contestant on 'Jeopardy!' one of America's most beloved Q&A game shows? The answer: Kara Peruccio. Peruccio, an assistant professor in the Department of History and the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, will grace the airwaves at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, as she competes on an episode of the show's 41st season. The program is available to Bangor viewers on WVII (Channel 7) and Portland viewers on WMTW (Channel 8). It's been a longtime goal for Peruccio to be on the show she has been watching since childhood. 'I grew up watching 'Jeopardy!' with my family,' she said. 'When we were very little, my twin sister and I would dance in front of the TV to the music during Final Jeopardy. We also had a 'Jeopardy!' CD-Rom game, and it got pretty cutthroat; there was some body-checking to get to the mouse first to answer. I really enjoy trivia, and so trying out for Jeopardy was a no-brainer!' 'Jeopardy!' has always been a show that appealed to multiple generations. It's a family affair, but it's worth noting that those familial ties bind tighter than most when it comes to the Peruccios. 'My twin sister Caitlin was a contestant back in 2013,' said Peruccio. 'After she got on, I was extra motivated to keep auditioning when I remembered to do it!' Auditioning for 'Jeopardy!' is a multi-step effort. There is the online qualifying test, which used to take place periodically but now is available anytime. Get a qualifying score there, and you might get an offer to audition in person. Pull off the audition, and you might receive what many former contestants refer to simply as 'the Call.' It's not an easy path, and people often must walk it more than once before finally making it to the big stage. Peruccio's a prime example of that fact. She auditioned for the show's College Tournament when she was an undergraduate student. She didn't get picked then, so she took the online test and got another audition, this one right after she graduated in 2011. This one was successful — she was selected — but was working teaching English in Turkey and was unable to return to tape. She made another attempt in 2020. Finally, in September 2024, she auditioned again and got 'the Call' again, only this time, she was available and ready to roll. The fourth time's the charm, as they say. Once the wheels were set in motion, they turned quickly. 'I auditioned on Thursday, September 5, 2024,' Peruccio said. 'I almost missed the audition because the email went into my spam folder! Luckily, it all worked out. They called me in early February 2025, and I flew out to Los Angeles in March.' So what about the day itself? Contestants work long hours for the program, but meet many new and interesting people. 'One of the highlights was meeting and becoming friends with the other contestants! They were all such cool, interesting people, and now we have a group chat going,' Peruccio said. 'Seeing the Alex Trebek stage was amazing, and it's actually much smaller than you might expect. 'I also had a very supportive cheering section, so it was fun to finally see them when I got to play my game,' she said. 'I think I'm allowed to say this, but 'Jeopardy!' tapes multiple episodes in a day, and I ended up going at the very end. It was a long but super fun day!' Peruccio also spoke of other aspects of the 'Jeopardy!' experience of which people might not be aware. 'Timing the buzzer right is really freaking hard!' she said. 'Also, 'Jeopardy!' (rightfully) prides itself on the high quality of its production. Of the five outfits I brought to wear, they only approved the sweater you'll see me wearing! My other options had prints that didn't work on camera.' One of the more difficult aspects of being a contestant on 'Jeopardy!' is maintaining secrecy regarding the results. Episodes are recorded weeks in advance, usually airing a couple of months after taping, but contestants are asked not to reveal any details. Of course, this is something with which Peruccio had prior experience. 'After my sister taped her episode, she and my mom (who went with her) wouldn't tell the rest of our family how she did!' she said. 'Neither of them could make the trip out to LA with me, and so I've been giving them a taste of their own medicine! Only my little sister knows how I've done. On the whole, I think I've been pretty successful at dodging questions about how I did.' This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: UMaine professor to test her trivia skills on 'Jeopardy!'
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
UT Tyler professor shares what's next after Pope Francis' death
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – After facing illness for several weeks, Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic church, died on Monday. Individuals from around the world, including those in East Texas, mourned the death of the 88-year-old. Collin Snider, an associate professor from the Department of History at The University of Texas at Tyler, expressed his reaction to the death of the religious leader. Diocese of Tyler bishop mourns loss of Pope Francis 'I think it is a little surprising in the sense that he appeared yesterday at the Easter mass and gave a brief statement and then had a declaration read to the mass,' Snider said. 'So he was seen publicly and actively up until the very end. It was very shocking in the sense of the immediacy that he seemed to rebound, but he had been in poor health for quite a while.' According to Snider, a funeral will be held for Pope Francis. Snider said this funeral will differ in simplicity due to the pope enacting policies that reduced the circumstances surrounding the funeral of a pope. Following this, the body will lie in rest for the public to see, and then the Pope's body will be buried. The final step will include the Vatican and the Catholic Church entering a Conclave. 'All of the Cardinals from around the world, the Catholic Cardinals and the next layer of the church hierarchy below the pope, they will gather in the Sistine Chapel, and they will shut themselves in there,' Snider said. 'They will begin debate and discussion over electing the next pope and there's a lot of politicking involved.' What to know about the death of Pope Francis Snider said that the Conclave period will happen in about two to three weeks, and those involved will stay gathered and continue voting until the next pope is elected with a two-thirds majority. If the votes needed are not reached, the Cardinals and church hierarchy will throw all votes into a fire with an additive, making smoke visible from the Sistine Chapel. If it is black, a new pope has not been selected, but if the smoke is white, a new Pope has been selected. The UT Tyler professor also detailed what this could mean for the political aspect of the Pope's reign. 'Pope Francis's death is the definite end of a political era for the church, but in terms of what it means for politics going forward, that's largely contingent upon who the next pope is that the Cardinals select,' Snider said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
