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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
PM condoles death of Dr Namperumalsamy
Madurai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of Dr P Namperumalsamy, chairman-emeritus of Aravind Eye Hospital, who passed away on July 24 at the age of 85 after an illness. In a letter to his son, Dr N Venkatesh Prajna, Modi described him as a reputed ophthalmologist known for restoring eyesight to countless patients. "Blessed with precision and empathy, he served people with great dedication," he wrote. Modi praised his contributions to eye care, particularly in and around Madurai, and noted that his values and service would continue to inspire many. Dr Namperumalsamy is survived by his wife, Dr G Natchiar, and two sons. He established the country's first Vitreous Surgery Centre at Government Rajaji Hospital and received the Padma Shri in 2007. MSID:: 123026172 413 |
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Singer Sonu Nigam announces 7-city India tour Satrangi Re to ‘express love for my extended family through seven colours'
Sonu Nigam will perform across seven cities in India as part of a thematic tour called Satrangi Re(Photo: HTBS) On his birthday (July 30), Sonu Nigam finally uncovered the secret behind the mysterious posts that were ruling his social media timeline for 7 days, each post depicting a colour and emotion every day. The singer shared that it was a lead-up to the announcement of his upcoming seven-city tour, Satrangi Re. Produced and conceptualised by NR Talent & Event Management and BookMyShow, each show will be a thematic representation of the seven embodiments of love. Excited about this one-of-a-kind endeavour, Sonu says, 'It's something I've never done before and I can't wait to take the stage to showcase what we've planned for the audience.' Each show promises to be a celebration of the seven colours of love, each representing a unique emotion that resonates with Sonu Nigam's vast repertoire of songs. 'My musical journey of over 47 years has been so colourful. And the love that's come my way over the decades has only grown manifold, which I'm so grateful for. Hence, the theme for this tour is a mix of both - colours and love. I will be curating a special set for each emotion and the audience will also get to enjoy songs that aren't part of my usual concert set list,' says the Padma Shri recipient. For the singer, Satrangi Re is also a way to reciprocate his love for his fans. 'My fans are my extended family and they've embraced my work with so much love. Satrangi Re 2025 is a way of celebrating our symbiotic bond of love through different colours. While we are starting with seven cities in India, we plan to take it international too. I'm amazed with the kind of effort that's being invested by Rabbani and Namrata and the entire team to pull this off,' says Sonu. Namrata Gupta Khan and Rabbani Mustafa Khan Namrata Gupta Khan, Co-founder, NR Talent & Event Management, says, 'Sonu ji is one of the most incredible artistes to work with. He's always open to new ideas and he doesn't leave any stone unturned in turning the organisers' dream into reality. Seeing the kind of love he receives across the world and the love that each of his song laces, apt for every emotion, we conceptualised this tour.' Rabbani Mustafa Khan, Singer and Co-founder, NR Talent & Event Management, adds, 'Satrangi Re in Hindi means seven colours and this tour is a celebration of love and emotions. We are certain it will resonate with music aficionados across ages. Sonu ji is my brother as my father, Padma Vibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan sahab, was his guru. I've seen his musical journey so closely that it was a dream to execute a thematic tour as this one.' Scan this QR code to book tickets for the tour Satrangi Re will kick off on November 9 in Mumbai, followed by shows in Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Shillong, Ahmedabad and Delhi-NCR. Tickets are exclusively available on BookMyShow.
The Hindu
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress' doormat with Lord Jagannath image sparks outrage; Odisha demands apology
A major controversy erupted in Odisha as it came to light that Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress was selling doormats featuring the image of Lord Jagannath. The State's Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida criticised as "offensive" the act of printing the image of Lord Jagannath on doormats and selling the products, and demanded an apology from the firm. Taking to X, Ms. Parida said, "Mahaprabhu Jagannath is deeply connected to the soul and emotions of every Odia. I strongly condemn Chinese e-commerce platform @AliExpress_EN for selling doormats featuring Mahaprabhu Jagannath's image. @AliExpress_EN must remove the listing immediately and apologise to devotees for this offensive act." AliExpress, in response to an X post by Odisha's Congress MLA Sofia Firdous, said the product has been removed. "We appreciate your report. The item has been reviewed and removed. Community input helps us improve our platform and strengthen our content checks. Thank you for helping us create a safe and friendly online shopping experience," it said. Ms. Firdous, in her post, stated, 'Strongly condemn the blasphemous act of selling doormats with the sacred image of Lord Jagannath on @AliExpress_EN. This is a grave insult to millions of devotees and a serious attack on cultural and religious sentiments. Immediate action must be taken to remove the listing and issue a public apology.' Eminent sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarshan Pattnaik also condemned the act. "Jai Jagannath. We appeal to all devotees worldwide to raise their voice against this unacceptable act. The sacred image of Mahaprabhu Jagannath on a doormat sold by @AliExpress_EN is deeply offensive. Remove it, apologise, and ensure this never happens again," he said. Former MP and BJD leader Amar Patnaik also condemned the e-commerce platform. "I vehemently condemn the egregious act of selling doormats with the sacred image of Lord Jagannath on AliExpress! This shameless profanity is an affront to the deepest sentiments of millions of devotees, trampling upon the revered iconography with utter disregard. "It's a desecration of the highest order and those responsible must be held accountable. The fact that Lord Jagannath's image is being used as a mere commodity is a stark reminder of the blatant disrespect towards Hinduism. Immediate action is imperative to rectify this egregious wrongdoing and restore dignity to the revered deity," he said.
Economic Times
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Chinese e-commerce site angers millions by selling doormat with Lord Jagannath's image; Company responds
A major controversy broke out in Odisha after people found out that Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress was selling doormats with the image of Lord Jagannath, a deeply respected deity in the state. The matter came to light when users noticed the offensive item listed on AliExpress. The image of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, who holds great spiritual value for Odias, was printed on doormats, a move that many called hurtful and insulting. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida slammed the platform. Sharing her views on X, she wrote, "Mahaprabhu Jagannath is deeply connected to the soul and emotions of every Odia. I strongly condemn Chinese e-commerce platform @AliExpress_EN for selling doormats featuring Mahaprabhu Jagannath's image. @AliExpress_EN must remove the listing immediately and apologise to devotees for this offensive act."After the backlash, AliExpress replied to a post by Congress MLA Sofia Firdous, saying the item had been taken platform stated, 'We appreciate your report. The item has been reviewed and removed. Community input helps us improve our platform and strengthen our content checks. Thank you for helping us create a safe and friendly online shopping experience.' Firdous had earlier written, "Strongly condemn the blasphemous act of selling doormats with the sacred image of Lord Jagannath on @AliExpress_EN. This is a grave insult to millions of devotees and a serious attack on cultural and religious sentiments. Immediate action must be taken to remove the listing and issue a public apology."Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarshan Pattnaik also voiced his wrote, "Jai Jagannath. We appeal to all devotees worldwide to raise their voice against this unacceptable act. The sacred image of Mahaprabhu Jagannath on a doormat sold by @AliExpress_EN is deeply offensive. Remove it, apologise, and ensure this never happens again."Former MP and BJD leader Amar Patnaik called the act a said, "I strongly condemn the act of selling doormats with the sacred image of Lord Jagannath on AliExpress. This is a big insult to millions of devotees. It shows complete disrespect for Hindu beliefs. Immediate action must be taken to fix this and protect the dignity of our faith." Inputs from PTI
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Chinese e-commerce site angers millions by selling doormat with Lord Jagannath's image; Company responds
A major controversy broke out in Odisha after people found out that Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress was selling doormats with the image of Lord Jagannath, a deeply respected deity in the state. The matter came to light when users noticed the offensive item listed on AliExpress. The image of Mahaprabhu Jagannath , who holds great spiritual value for Odias, was printed on doormats, a move that many called hurtful and insulting. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Data Science Leadership Cybersecurity Data Science Degree Technology Project Management PGDM Finance Management Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Public Policy Others healthcare MCA CXO Design Thinking Product Management Digital Marketing MBA Operations Management Data Analytics others Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Postgraduate Cert in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 30 Weeks IIM Kozhikode SEPO - IIMK-AI for Senior Executives India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIT Madras CERT-IITM Advanced Cert Prog in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK DABS India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Prof Cert in DS & BA with GenAI India Starts on undefined Get Details Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida slammed the platform. Sharing her views on X, she wrote, "Mahaprabhu Jagannath is deeply connected to the soul and emotions of every Odia. I strongly condemn Chinese e-commerce platform @AliExpress_EN for selling doormats featuring Mahaprabhu Jagannath's image. @AliExpress_EN must remove the listing immediately and apologise to devotees for this offensive act." After the backlash, AliExpress replied to a post by Congress MLA Sofia Firdous, saying the item had been taken down. The platform stated, 'We appreciate your report. The item has been reviewed and removed. Community input helps us improve our platform and strengthen our content checks. Thank you for helping us create a safe and friendly online shopping experience.' Live Events Firdous had earlier written, "Strongly condemn the blasphemous act of selling doormats with the sacred image of Lord Jagannath on @AliExpress_EN. This is a grave insult to millions of devotees and a serious attack on cultural and religious sentiments. Immediate action must be taken to remove the listing and issue a public apology." Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarshan Pattnaik also voiced his anger. He wrote, "Jai Jagannath. We appeal to all devotees worldwide to raise their voice against this unacceptable act. The sacred image of Mahaprabhu Jagannath on a doormat sold by @AliExpress_EN is deeply offensive. Remove it, apologise, and ensure this never happens again." Former MP and BJD leader Amar Patnaik called the act a disgrace. He said, "I strongly condemn the act of selling doormats with the sacred image of Lord Jagannath on AliExpress. This is a big insult to millions of devotees. It shows complete disrespect for Hindu beliefs. Immediate action must be taken to fix this and protect the dignity of our faith." Inputs from PTI
