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The Hindu
14-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Six students from T.N. figure in top 100 ranks in NEET UG 2025
Six students from Tamil Nadu figured in the top 100 ranks in NEET UG 2025, the results for which were declared on Saturday. As many as 76,181 candidates from the State qualified for the counselling process. Soorya Narayanan S. of Pushpalata Vidya Mandir CBSE School in Tirunelveli topped the State list securing an all-India rank of 27, with a score of 665 out of 720. The others rank holders are Abhijeet Nagaraj (all-India Rank 50), Pugazhendhi G.S. (Rank 61), Hruthik Vijaya Raja K.S. (Rank 63), A.J. Rakesh (Rank 78) and Prajan Srivari G. (Rank 88). 'I feel extremely happy and blessed,' Soorya Narayanan said, adding that he was solely guided by his school teachers and followed the NCERT syllabus diligently. Giving details about his routine, he said: 'I studied for five to six hours a day, focussing on conceptual clarity and mock test papers. However, on some days, depending upon my workload and other factors, my preparation was limited to two or three hours.' He aspires to join the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, and may later specialise in cardiology or neurology, though he has not decided on it yet. Pushpaveni Ayappan, senior principal of the school, highlighted another impressive feat of Soorya Narayanan: he has also cleared the JEE (Advanced) 2025 with an all-India rank of 388, efficiently balancing both NEET and JEE preparations. Pugazhendhi and Rakesh, two other successful candidates, were room mates at the Velammal School Bodhi Campus near Chennai. Both students concurred that the question paper for this year's exam was tougher than last year. 'When I gave the question paper to my institution, they said I'd secure 659 marks,' Pugazhendhi said over the phone. 'But when the results came, I got 654,' he added. Remarkably, Pugazhendhi too appeared for the JEE but without much preparation. He secured an all-India ranking of 3,700 but in the OBC category, to which he belongs, his ranking was 690. He appeared for the first round of counselling on Saturday and has been offered a seat in IIT Kanpur. 'I love mathematics and, hence, I prefer electrical engineering,' Pugazhendhi said. His parents are government school teachers in Tiruvallur. Rakesh, too, rued silly marking mistakes during the exam. 'I could have done better if not for those mistakes,' he said. He attributes his success to the rigorous schedule followed by the institution. During school days, study time would start at 6.30 p.m. and continue till 10.30 p.m. or, sometimes, till midnight. When there was no school, study time would start at 7.30 a.m. and go on till 10.30 p.m., with adequate breaks in between for meals and relaxation. 'My parents are veterinary doctors in Dharmapuri, and my mother stayed in Chennai during the final three weeks, which helped me mentally,' Rakesh added. The NEET was conducted in 13 languages and 26,580 candidates registered this year to take the exam in Tamil.
Daily Tribune
06-06-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Annai Tamil Mandram Leads Tree-Planting Drive at City Beach to Celebrate World Environment Day
AB Marking World Environment Day with purpose and unity, Annai Tamil Mandram, known for its impactful social service initiatives in Bahrain, organized a vibrant tree-planting event at City Beach on May 30th. In collaboration with the Capital Governorate and Gulf Fencing and Specialist Surfacing (GFSS), the initiative blossomed into more than just a green mission—it became a gathering of minds, hearts, and hope. The event radiated significance with the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including H.E. Mr. Yousif Lori (Director of Information and Follow-up, Capital Governorate), Mr. Pugazhendhi (General Manager, GFSS), and Ms. Kalpana from Pearl Prestige Pools W.L.L, alongside many other supportive guests and well-wishers. Adding a vibrant twist, Mr. Ebin Thomas, renowned fitness coach and dance instructor, delivered a lively and thought-provoking talk on health and wellness—reminding everyone that personal vitality is also part of caring for the planet. The gathering opened with a warm welcome address by Mr. Palanichamy, General Secretary of Annai Tamil Mandram, while the organization's President, Mr. Senthil G.K., along with fellow executives, honored the special guests in a ceremony rooted in gratitude and community spirit. Kicking off the green action, Mr. Vinothkumar Manivannan ignited the crowd with an insightful environmental awareness speech, setting the tone for a day devoted to nature. A creative spark lit up the event with a poster drawing competition and online video contest, judged by Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, who later presented awards to the winners—proving that climate action can be as expressive as it is essential. With more than 100 enthusiastic participants, the event saw young and old alike digging into the sand, planting saplings, and leaving behind a legacy of green hope. Meticulously organized by event coordinator Mr. Arun, every aspect of the initiative—from logistics to participation—ran with precision and passion. The day wrapped up on a gracious note as Mr. Abdul Basith, Internal Auditor of Annai Tamil Mandram, delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks, extending appreciation to everyone who helped nurture the idea into reality. Special thanks were extended to City Beach administration, whose support turned the vision into action, and to the dedicated sponsors, executives, women's wing members, volunteers, and members of the public who worked tirelessly to bring this environmental mission to life. Annai Tamil Mandram continues to plant not just trees—but awareness, unity, and change.
Daily Tribune
06-06-2025
- General
- Daily Tribune
Tree-planting event at City Beach successful
Annai Tamil Mandram, which performs various social services in Bahrain, organized a tree-planting event at City Beach on May 30th, in collaboration with the Capital Governorate and Gulf Fencing and Specialist Surfacing (GFSS), to mark World Environment Day. The event was graced by esteemed guests including His Excellency Mr. Yousif Lori (Director Of Information and Followup, Capital Governorate) and Mr. Pugazhendhi (General Manager, GFSS) and Miss. Kalpana from Pearl Prestige Pools W.L.L along with many other important guests and supporters. Mr. Ebin Thomas, fitness trainer and dance instructor, delivered a special speech on health. Annai Tamil Mandram's General Secretary, Mr. Palanichamy, welcomed the special guests with a welcome address. Annai Tamil Mandram's President, Mr. Senthil G.K., and the Mandram's executives honored the special guests. The event began with a special awareness speech on the environment by Mr. Vinothkumar Manivannan. Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, who served as the judge, presented prizes to the participants and winners of the poster drawing competition and online video contest organized by Annai Tamil Mandram for the tree-planting event.
