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The Hindu
5 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Srisailam temple management to plant 3,000 saplings by the end of rainy season
The Srisailam temple management has decided to plant 3,000 saplings in the temple town before the end of the rainy season. On the occasion of the World Environment Day, the temple officials planted saplings near the Enugula Cheruvu on Thursday. Trees like Raavi (sacred fig), kadambam (bur flower), medi chettu (mangrove tree), and others were planted. The tree plantation was taken up as part of environment protection and to further beautify the temple town, the officials said. They said that 3,000 saplings will be planted on both sides of the ring road and in the gardens of the temple town and at least 30% of the trees will be Bilvam, Kadambam, usiri (amla) and other divine trees. Meanwhile, a sanitation drive was taken up in the temple town as part of the Swaccha Andhra seva campaign. Temple staff, Shiv Sevaks and employees cleaned the main road leading to the temple, queue complex, Siddaramappa Shopping Complex and other roads and open areas.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Noor Chahal shines as the voice of a generation with ‘Girl With A Guitar' live at The Piano Man in Delhi
After making waves with an intimate launch in London, Girl With A Guitar has made a powerful debut in India at The Piano Man, Eldeco Centre, Delhi, with singer-songwriter Noor Chahal taking centre stage. The rising star captivated the packed house with nothing more than her voice, her guitar, and a heart wide open, delivering a performance that was as soulful as it was spellbinding. In a time when the music industry is saturated with over-production, Girl With A Guitar brings something rare: a stage where honesty sings louder than autotune, and where vulnerability becomes art. Noor Chahal delivered a live performance that was equal parts raw, rooted, and revolutionary, proving not just her musical prowess but her power to move a generation. Opening the night with folk classics like 'Bajre Da Sitta' and 'Masakali', Noor instantly created an intimate, spiritual space that was rooted in Punjab and accessible to every heart in the room. With each transition—from 'Raavi' to 'Phir Le Aaya Dil', from 'Akh Kashni' to 'Sanson Ki Mala'—she transported the audience across moods and memories. The evening wasn't just a concert; it was a musical journey through longing, joy, rebellion, devotion, and womanhood. Her original tracks—'Away,' 'Malang,' and 'Channa Surma'—echoed with depth and maturity far beyond her years. They weren't just songs—they were confessions of spirit, longing, and identity. The evening marked more than just a concert; it was the Indian premiere of a new-age musical movement. Girl With A Guitar is a passion project co-conceptualised by Noor Chahal and RTIST 91, aimed at spotlighting emotionally rich, culturally rooted, and powerfully honest female voices in music. 'What began as a shared idea—just a girl, her guitar, and a room full of honest hearts—has now grown into something far bigger,' said the team behind the project. And it showed. Following the rousing response in Delhi, the Girl With A Guitar tour is now set to travel across cities, carrying forward its vision of creating space for storytelling, identity, and soul through song. Stay tuned for the next chapter! *Partnered Content
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
Maharashtra SSC results: How the toppers prepared, what they want to pursue
By Alister Augustine and Ashutosh Sahoo The Maharashtra State Board SSC 2024-25 results have brought many inspiring stories from students across the city, highlighting the power of consistent effort, self-study and support from schools and families. Raavi Namjoshi from New English School scored a perfect 100% in the SSC exams. Speaking about her achievement, Raavi said, 'I really wasn't expecting to get a hundred percent! I thought I'd do well, but this came as a big surprise. I had prepared thoroughly, but you always think something might go wrong. I think the key was consistency — I didn't overdo anything. My parents never pressured me; they just supported me at every step. I could watch TV, take breaks, and do what I liked. That balance kept me motivated. I love science, especially understanding how things work, so I'm planning to take the science stream, and if I continue enjoying it, maybe I'll go into pure science in the future.' Her father shared his pride, saying, 'Raavi has been studying on her own, sincerely, for the past year. We chose not to put her in any coaching classes. It was her mother and her teachers who were her biggest guides. We believe that early education in one's mother tongue lays the strongest foundation. Later, one can learn many other languages. But most of all, we let her be. We didn't restrict her from watching movies or playing. This result is hers alone — a product of her dedication.' In Chinchwad, 15-year-old Atharva Ashish from St Andrew's High School scored 95.80% to become the school topper. Atharva said, 'It felt amazing when I saw my name up there on the toppers board. That moment made everything worth it. I studied completely from home, no extra classes, just self-study and guidance from my parents. They helped me stay focused without putting pressure. My favourite subject is Maths. I love solving problems and I have scored highest in it by 98 out of 100. I want to pursue science, and my dream is to become a space scientist.' At St Joseph High School in Ghorpadi, 16-year-old Nafeesathul Misiriya topped with 92.80%. She said, 'I'm so, so happy — I really can't describe it in words. It was a tough year with so much competition, and I didn't go for any tuition or classes. I studied entirely from home, using textbooks, online resources, and by planning my time well. My parents were always encouraging. I want to become a software engineer. I love how coding works, and how technology is shaping our lives. English is my favorite subject because I enjoy reading and writing. Painting is my biggest hobby and I even scored 5 extra marks because I cleared both elementary and intermediate drawing exams. That really boosted my score too.' At the Rajarshi Shahu Vidya Mandir in Ambegaon Budruk, Sai Ashish Shitole topped the school with 97%, including a score of 100 out of 100 in Sanskrit.
