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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Sanskrit University launches employment project for students
Kochi: With the aim of preparing students in a way that ensures employment alongside education, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS), Kalady, has launched Vijnana Employment Project. The project is being implemented in collaboration with Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission. Phase I of the project is designed to benefit final-year students of Kalady main campus and university's various regional centres. The project will be launched within this academic year, with the official inauguration scheduled for Sept. According to SSUS vice-chancellor K K Geethakumari, the initiative will offer students orientation in various sectors, including employment and self-employment ventures. Skill gaps relevant to their educational qualifications will be identified with the help of faculty and employers from the respective fields. All students will be provided with mandatory soft skill training, including interview preparation and English language proficiency. University also plans to secure CSR funding to ensure student access to advanced skill development courses and conduct a placement drive in Dec.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
Bid to develop Sanskrit varsity into heritage tourism campus
Kochi: Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS), Kalady, is set to launch an initiative to transform the Kalady main campus into a heritage tourism campus. The announcement was made by syndicate member K S Arun Kumar during a press conference on the campus on Friday. The university also reached an agreement with the protesting students after the varsity made relaxations on curfew times of hostels and rolled back fee hike. The heritage tourism campus project will be implemented by integrating departments of theatre, fine arts, music and dance. Innovative skill development courses will be launched to equip students with expertise in at least three different disciplines. Short-term courses will be introduced in collaboration with ASAP (Additional Skill Acquisition Programme) and Knowledge Mission. For undergraduate students, hostel timings will be until 7.30pm. However, in essential circumstances, students can be permitted to go out till 9.30pm after entering in the movement register. For postgraduate students, hostel timing will be till 9.30pm, with extensions allowed for university-related events upon prior permission. Researchers will be allowed to use the reading room even after 11pm. However, entries must be made in the hostel and reading room registers for usage after 11pm. Students can leave the hostel in cases of medical emergencies, part-time jobs or other urgent needs with special permission. The university's main gate will close at 11pm. A special meeting will be held to discuss research scholars' concerns on Wednesday.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Memo issued to students agitating against restrictions on SSUS campus
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS), Kalady, has issued show-cause notices to 22 students asking why action should not be taken against them for protesting against disciplinary rules imposed on the campus and hostels. The Students Federation of India (SFI) had launched a protest against the order issued by the varsity to ensure discipline on the campus and hostels. The student activists had staged a protest at the main gate, demanding that the curbs imposed on classrooms and hostels be withdrawn immediately. According to the new rules, students will not be permitted to remain in classrooms after 5 p.m. Entry to hostels will not be allowed after 9.30 p.m. The absence of students from hostels after the deadline will be intimated to parents. The disciplinary rules were proposed by a sub-committee of the Syndicate led by K.S. Arunkumar, member of the Ernakulam district secretariat of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). A communication issued by the varsity on Wednesday alleged that the students' protest was launched without prior notice. They had obstructed the duty of security personnel by not permitting them to lock the gate at night. Hostel residents were allegedly asked to come out of hostels as a mark of protest against rules. The screening of a movie on the campus at night was also a serious violation of norms, it said. The SFI unit committee had alleged that the restrictions that students should not remain in classrooms after 5 p.m. would affect their studies, especially for those pursuing dance and theatre courses.
New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Kalady Sanskrit University staff's journey from fitness to arangettam
A desire to keep their bodies fit and flexible as old age beckoned saw Betty Varghese, Sunitha Rani, Manju, and Sheeja George — four non-teaching staff of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS) at Kalady — practice Bharatanatyam. An arangettam (debut) performance soon followed on the university campus, further cementing their journey as classical dancers. 'None of us has a classical dance background,' Betty, a 53-year-old engineer with the university, reflects. However, she wanted to take up an exercise regime to ensure she remained agile and flexible, in addition to, of course, losing weight. 'When I shared my thoughts with Sushma, a final year Mohiniyattam student, she suggested dancing as a remedy. Well, that was the start,' Betty says. As for Sheeja George, an assistant with the painting department of the university, never in her wildest dreams had she thought she'd learn classical dance or perform on stage. 'For me, the buck stopped with Zumba,' Sheeja says. But what got her learning Bharatanatyam? 'Everything for me and the other three began when we started practising the steps for Thiruvathira, which was to be performed for the university's Onam celebrations. Since we didn't have a dance background, we found it difficult to pick up the steps,' Sheeja adds. So, when they discussed it with their colleagues, one of them suggested seeking help from the students of the Dance Department. 'That's how we got in contact with the Mohiniyattom student Sushama,' says Sheeja. The three began taking dance tuitions from Sushama after working hours from 5pm to 6pm. Betty also joined in and the quorum was complete. 'The initial days were tough for us,' says Betty. With no exercise, their bodies were rigid and Bharatanatyam not only requires flexibility but also stamina by the truck-load. 'It was tough doing the 'Araimandi'. So you can imagine how tough it would have been for us to do the muzhumandi. But after a year and a half of practice and performances, I can do Araimandi easily,' Betty adds. She was also able to reduce her weight. 'Besides the weight loss and flexibility that we have achieved, the most important gift that dance has given is mental happiness. Dance is a true stress-buster,' agree Betty and Sheeja. But why Bharatanatayam? 'The dance, unlike Mohiniyattam, has vigorous movements and steps. Since our main agenda was exercise we opted to go with this dance form. Now, we will be continuing our dance classes and would love to perform on stage if chances present themselves,' says Sreeja, who is 52. Betty and others point out that they have gained the confidence to perform on stage. The Bharatanatyam Arangettam, something that has never happened in a university until now, has got other staff in the university keen to join the dance classes as well.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Historic ship embarks on final voyage to become world's largest artificial reef: 'An emotional maritime moment'
An ocean liner that holds the transatlantic speed record and once carried movie stars and presidents across the sea is about to embark on a new voyage — at the bottom of the ocean. The SS United States, long celebrated as America's flagship, will soon be transformed into the world's largest artificial reef, according to Nice News. The ship had long been out of use and was under a court eviction order, putting it in the crosshairs of being scrapped. Instead, the historic vessel will be carefully prepared and sunk off the coast of Florida, becoming a permanent home for marine life and an intriguing destination for divers and researchers. "This is an emotional maritime moment," Capt. Joseph Farrell, a ship-sinking and reef expert, told NBC Philadelphia. "The SS United States is a testament to America's might and engineering ingenuity. Her sinking is the final chapter for the last all-American-made, America-flagged ocean liner." And it's easy to understand the nostalgia. The ship, which is over 100 feet longer than the Titanic, set off on its maiden voyage in 1952 and once carried John F. Kennedy, Walt Disney, Judy Garland, John Wayne, and Marilyn Monroe as an iconic symbol of Americana. Its next journey may just be the most meaningful yet. The SS United States Conservancy has long been working to protect the ship's legacy, and former President Bill Clinton called it "a symbol of our country's industry and accomplishment." However, attempts to find a new port or make it an attraction have failed. Luckily, artificial reefing offers the SS United States a new life that preserves its legacy in an eco-friendly way. Artificial reefs help restore damaged ecosystems by providing shelter for fish, coral, and other marine life. They also ease pressure on natural reef systems by drawing tourism and supporting coastal economies. This is a perfect example of how communities can honor their cultural heritage while also boosting local economies and building a cleaner, safer future for all of us. "As the World's Largest Artificial Reef, the story of the SSUS will be told to thousands of divers from around the world as they explore her unique design and features," a news release stated. "She will also benefit her surrounding ecosystem and become home to countless marine species that will thrive from the presence of her structure." How concerned are you about the plastic waste in our oceans? Extremely I'm pretty concerned A little Not much Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
