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Western Telegraph
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Llandissilio music teacher wins prestigious Eisteddfod medal
Eilyr Thomas, from Llandissilio, was awarded the Sir T.H. Parry-Williams Memorial Medal at this year's Wrexham National Eisteddfod for her outstanding contributions to her community. The award, presented annually to individuals who make a significant impact in their local area, particularly through work with young people, recognises her decades of service. Ms Thomas said: "When I found out, I was completely speechless – I couldn't think of any words at all. "I'm not someone who wins competitions or anything like that, but this – I just couldn't believe it. "Of course, it's an honour, and I'm very proud to accept it." A teacher and headteacher in primary schools across Maenclochog and Mynachlog-ddu, Ms Thomas has also been deeply involved in music from an early age. She achieved success as a soloist and as part of choirs in eisteddfodau large and small, and has inspired generations of young people to pursue singing. Seven of her former pupils, now professional singers, took to the stage during the ceremony to pay tribute to their former teacher. Ms Thomas said: "I was fine until I saw them come on stage. "I wasn't expecting them. "Some had said they weren't coming to the Eisteddfod but it was nice to see them and hear them sing." Her influence extends beyond vocal training, helping young people become confident performers. Ms Thomas said: "The family was musical, and I suppose I showed some kind of desire to sing, even though I was incredibly shy. "Every time someone came to the house and asked me to sing, I'd go behind the curtains – I could never face them." Her voluntary work in the community is also widely recognised. She has served as conductor of Cantorion Cleddau and is an active member of Nebo Chapel in Efailwen. She was honoured with the White Robe in Gorsedd Cymru and has previously served on the Eisteddfod Council. The Sir T.H. Parry-Williams Memorial Medal commemorates the life and contributions of Sir T.H. Parry-Williams, a passionate supporter of the National Eisteddfod.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
AI will soon solve UG science, maths problems: Manjul Bhargava at IISc convocation in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Noted mathematician and Fields Medal recipient Manjul Bhargava Friday said within the next year or two, artificial intelligence (AI) systems will likely be capable of accurately solving undergraduate-level science problems. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) convocation in Bengaluru, Bhargava acknowledged the current limitations of AI in mathematics and science, pointing out how large language models often produce incorrect yet confidently worded answers. "However, AI is getting better every day," Bhargava said. Having tested some of the latest versions of language models not yet released to public, he said he was confident that future AI tools would be able to accurately handle complex undergraduate-level problems, including trigonometry. As these technologies evolve, Bhargava said they pose important questions for education systems. "What will happen to teaching at institutions like IISc when that happens [AI solving problems]? As AI does get better across subjects, we will have to constantly reassess, for example, what we should be teaching children in schools," he said. Bhargava, who's also a tabla player, emphasised the need for creativity and to think outside the box. 84 receive medals IISc awarded degrees to 1,487 PhD and Masters students and 106 undergraduates at its convocation ceremony, where 84 students from the 2023-24 and 2024-25 batches were recognised with medals for academic excellence. Most medallists are already engaged in research or industry roles. Among them was Shashi Kant Giri, a 2024-25 MTech graduate, who won the HR Babu Seetharam Medal. "I've joined an energy company working to reduce carbon footprint, but my broader goal is to contribute to India's deep-tech capabilities," he said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now JEE Main 2020 topper Gurkirat Singh, an integrated physics programme student, is headed to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a PhD in condensed matter theory. "I've wanted to be a physicist since my teens," he said. ------- Box: A Medal Not Collected, A Life Remembered A moment of silence gripped the convocation hall Friday when the name of Nikhil Somwanshi was called among gold medallists. But, no one came forward to receive his medal. "Unfortunately, he passed away," the announcer said, pausing briefly as the audience sat in silence. Nikhil, a graduate of the master of management programme (Class of 2024), was posthumously awarded the Prof BG Raghavendra Memorial Medal. He was the sole medal recipient from his course. The 25-year-old had joined the AI division of a leading mobility company as a machine learning engineer. On May 8, 2025, his body was found in Agara Lake, and the police registered a case of unnatural death. His employer confirmed he was on leave at the time. At IISc's convocation, however, the focus was on remembrance — a silent tribute to a promising life cut short, and a medal that no one stepped up to collect.
India Gazette
27-06-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi presents service awards to 51 naval personnel at Investiture Ceremony
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, presented Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards to Naval Personnel at the Naval Investiture Ceremony held for the first time at the newly constructed Nausena Bhawan in Delhi on Friday. The awards were conferred to honour and recognise bravery, leadership, professional achievement and distinguished service of Naval Personnel. A total of 51 personnel were conferred with awards during the ceremony,y which included one Yudh Seva Medal, thirteen Nausena Medals (Gallantry), eight Nausena Medals (Devotion to Duty) and seventeen Vishisht Seva Medals. During the ceremony, CNS also presented the Jeevan Raksha Padak to Dharambir Singh Negi, Ex-PO EL(P) for saving a person from drowning in Hindon Canal on 15 July 2024; Capt Ravi Dhir Memorial Medal for promoting Flight Safety; and Lt VK Jain Memorial Medal for outstanding research in the field of electronics, computers and applied sources. The CNS Trophy for Best Green Practice was awarded to Material Organisation (Vizag) in the industrial category and to INS Shivaji in the non-industrial category, respectively. The CNS also presented Unit Citations to various units for their outstanding service over the past year. The recipients in the Operational Units category were INS Shivalik, Trishul, Karna, and Flight Squadron INAS 316. The recipients in the category of shore establishments were INS Satavahana, Rajali, and Tunir. Indian Navy Captain Rajababu Sharma spoke to ANI and said, '... I received the Navy Gallantry award for my service on INS Sumitra when we were deployed in the Gulf of Aden as a part of Operation Sankalp and the anti-piracy operation. It was a memorable and nerve-wrecking experience... 11 Somali pirates took 36 hostages for 22 days... We rescued them through our operational manoeuvres... They were forced to surrender without harming any hostages...' After being conferred with the Nausena Gallantry Award, Lieutenant Commander Vaibhav Tyagi said, 'This award has been given to me for the mission rescue which we conducted in the Red Sea. This was on March 6, 2024. During the Houthis' attack, the crew of the merchant vessel True Confidence sustained injuries after being hit by a missile... As the Indian Navy, we were the first responders to this situation... The entire merchant vessel was on fire... The 21 crew of the vessel were in a small boat and were injured and adrift in the open sea... The location was not known, but they needed immediate assistance... We located the boat and evacuated them...' Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi congratulated the awardees and remarked that this occasion is of special significance, as it represents a formal acknowledgement by the Indian Navy of the conspicuous acts of gallantry and devotion to duty of its personnel. The ceremony was also attended by the families of the awardees and senior dignitaries from the Indian Navy. The ceremony concluded with a Dinner hosted by the Chief of the Naval Staff for the awardees and their families, and a reaffirmation of the Navy's motto of 'Safeguarding National Maritime Interests - Anytime-Anywhere'. (ANI)
