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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Is This Your Achievement?': Oppn Trashes Development Claims As BJP Celebrates 11 Years Of Modi Govt
As the BJP celebrates 11 years of the Modi government, leaders hailed major milestones in governance, self-reliance, and economic growth. UP Deputy CM K.P. Maurya credited PM Modi for bold actions like surgical strikes and Operation Sindoor, claiming India is now self-reliant across sectors. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted poverty reduction by 279 million people and a GDP rise from $2 trillion to $4.3 trillion. However, opposition voices questioned the claims of development. Akhilesh Yadav questioned the government demanding accountability for 20 years of combined rule in Delhi and Lucknow, and pointing to gaps in employment, education, investment, and policy coordination.#modigovt11years #indianpolitics #indiaalliance #nda #bjp #congress #loktaksabha #rajyasabha #electionsindia #indiagovt #modigovernment #politicalnews #indianleaders #democracyindia #bharat #politicsindia #election2024 #nationalpolitics #partypolitics #indiandemocracy #pmmodi #toi #toibharat Read More
Hans India
02-06-2025
- Hans India
Monsoon rains take a break as schools reopen in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: On Monday morning, as the new academic year began in Kerala, the rain gods seemed to have relented. After a week of heavy monsoon downpour that caused widespread disruption, the skies cleared and the sun shone brightly, offering a welcome respite. Kerala has nearly 10,000 schools that follow the state syllabus. A record 4.5 lakh tiny tots across the state were seen marching to school for the first time, accompanied by their parents. Last week's rains had left many roads waterlogged, but on Monday morning, it was traffic congestion that clogged the streets, as is typical on the first working day of the week -- with most parents opting to drop off their children in private vehicles. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, along with the State Education Minister, inaugurated the academic year at the Government Higher Secondary School in Kalavoor, Alappuzha. The CM watched a cultural programme by students before officially declaring the school year open. He also handed over school kits to a few children. Similar programmes were held across the state -- in government, aided, and private schools. However, in parts of Alappuzha and other districts, the reopening has been delayed due to some schools still functioning as relief camps in the wake of last week's torrential rains. Dr K.P. Laladhas, manager of the Lutheran Church that oversees around two dozen schools, told IANS that their largest school, located at Aryad in Alappuzha district, could not reopen as it is currently housing a relief camp. In Adimali, Idukki district, a group of children resumed their long walks to school through forested areas. While they are happy that schools have reopened, they expressed fear about possible encounters with wild elephants. 'We have to walk nearly two km through forest paths, and sometimes we spot wild elephants. It's especially scary in the evenings, after tuition,' said one girl. Another student added, 'We don't have a choice. If we stay home, we miss our studies. We've seen elephants eating jackfruit by the roadside. It's frightening, but we walk silently and carefully.' Meanwhile, a school in the Idukki district witnessed protests on the opening day. Parents were shocked to learn that the English-medium Class 9 division had been cancelled due to low enrolment. The situation escalated, prompting police intervention as the protesters were joined by members of the Congress party's student wing.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Calicut varsity gets ₹10 crore as research grant
The University of Calicut has been sanctioned a research grant for ₹10 crore under the Union government's Department of Science and Technology's Anusandhan National Research Foundation. The grant is under the Partnership for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research project, a release said on Friday (May 23). According to sources, the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, is the hub of the project, totalling ₹100 crore, and institutions such as the National Institute of Technology, Nagaland, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, West Bengal, Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand, Pondicherry University, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and Bangalore University, Karnataka, are part of it. The sources said that the study would focus on practical and computational studies on functional materials involving LED applications and biomaterials for cancer diagnosis. The department of Chemistry, Physics, Nanoscience, and Zoology would jointly work on it. Rajeev S. Menon is the principal investigator, while K.P. Zuhail, K. Drisya, K. Fazalurahman, E.S. Shibu, N.K. Renuka, T. Mohamed Shahin, Susmita De, Vijisha K. Rajan, T.D. Suja, R. Binu, and K. Sindhu are the co-investigators.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- The Hindu
Chennai-based Photographer Documenting Manual Scavenging Wins ACJ Award
: M. Palanikumar, a Chennai-based photographer working with the People's Archive for Rural India, has won the Ashish Yechury Memorial Award for Photojournalism this year for documenting the lives of sanitation workers' families who are illegally forced into manual scavenging. Receiving the award, he said that he had witnessed at least 85 deaths in the past 10 years while documenting these families. The ACJ Award for Investigative Journalism went to Hemant Gairola, a freelance journalist, for his article 'Banks Want Forged Paper Trails After Taking Money Illegally from Customers for Modi Government's Flagship Schemes' that was published in the website Article 14. The K.P. Narayana Kumar Memorial Award for Social Impact Journalism went jointly to Vandana Menon for her story 'Rajashtan's elderly are victims of digital murder: eKYC gaps leave lakhs without pension' and the team of Shamsheer Yousaf, Monica Jha and Sriram Vittalamurthy for their multimedia series 'Breaking the Nets: An Oral History of India's Fisherwomen'. The award jury comprised veteran journalist Kalpana Sharma, independent journalist Priya M. Menon, and documentary photographer Harikrishna Katragadda.
Business Standard
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Malabar Group Expands 'Hunger Free World' Project in Zambia, Providing Nutritious Meals to 10,000 Children
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 28: Malabar Group's flagship CSR initiative, the 'Hunger Free World' project, has significantly expanded its food distribution program in Zambia, now reaching 10,000 schoolchildren with nutritious meals every day. Launched in Zambia last year, the project aims to combat hunger and poverty through sustained food security initiatives. As part of the expansion, daily nutritious midday meals are being provided to students at John Laing Primary School, Chingwele Primary School, and Mambilima Primary School in Zambia. This initiative aligns with Malabar Group's earlier commitment to invest USD 1 million over a period of three years to support the school meal program in the country. The expanded program was formally inaugurated at a ceremony held at John Laing Primary School in Lusaka by Zambia's Minister of Education, Mr. Douglas Syakalima. The event was attended by Malabar Group Vice Chairman Mr. K.P. Abdul Salam, Zambia's Consul General in Dubai Mr. Jerry Muuka, Zambian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Mr. Duncan Mulima, India's Deputy High Commissioner to Zambia Mr. Arif Saeed, along with senior Zambian government officials, school authorities, and other dignitaries. The 'Hunger Free World' project is Malabar Group's most impactful CSR initiative, with a mission to ensure no one goes hungry. In India, the project currently serves nutritious food packets to over 60,000 people daily across 81 cities in 17 states. Speaking on the occasion, M.P. Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group, said, ''Malabar Group has always been committed to social welfare and community development. We are proud to serve thousands of people living in poverty every day through the 'Hunger Free World' initiative. Our ESG team has worked diligently in Zambia over the past year to bring this project to life. We sincerely thank President Hakainde Hichilema, Vice President Mutale Nalumango, and all Zambian government officials for their unwavering support." Zambia's Minister of Education, Mr. Douglas Syakalima, praised the initiative, noting that school meal programs not only address child hunger but also foster a conducive environment for learning and personal growth. He expressed gratitude to Malabar Group for its commitment to the well-being and future of Zambian children. Malabar Group allocates 5% of its annual profits toward various social welfare programs focused on healthcare, education, poverty alleviation, and women's empowerment. The expansion of the 'Hunger Free World' project in Zambia marks another milestone in the company's journey towards creating meaningful and lasting social impact.
