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The Hindu
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Calicut varsity plans to seek CSR funds for development projects
The University of Calicut is planning to seek funds under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme of companies and from philanthropic individuals for some of its future development projects. A Syndicate meeting held on the campus at Tenhipalam in Malappuram district on April 28 approved a proposal for the purpose, moved by Vice-Chancellor P. Raveendran to take up 11 such projects. According to sources, the projects are, a centre for music and performing studies, student science centre, placement and training centre, renovation of the auditorium at the Dr. John Matthai Centre in Thrissur under the university that also houses the School of Drama, interpretation centre and meeting hall at the botanical garden, convention centre and new library complex, a multi-purpose centre titled Unity Square, new ladies' hostel, open stage and architectural beautification, Freedom Park in memory of the Independence struggle, and an international hostel and guest house. The proposal says that the work shall be conducted by the university or an external agency decided by the grantor organisation. It will be based on a memorandum of understanding signed between the university and the organisation. Such buildings or facilities shall remain the property of the university. Based on individual cases, branding or commemoration of such buildings shall be permitted based on mutual agreement. It shall also be possible for the agencies/individuals to construct the facility and hand it over to the university on mutually agreeable terms and conditions. The mode of operations and auditing for such expenditure shall be as per the terms and conditions arrived at jointly by the university and the donor agency. Mr. Raveendran points out in the proposal that the major source of funding for the university continues to be the limited grants received from the government. As a people's university, it is essential to involve the community in the university's developmental journey and vision, he says.
Buzz Feed
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Here's Everything You Need To Know About The Cast Of "The Pitt," Including What You've Seen Them In Before
We're only a few months into 2025, but it feels safe to say that we've already been gifted the best new show of the year: The Pitt. Created by R. Scott Gemmill, this new medical drama follows a group of doctors working at a hospital in Pittsburgh. What makes this show special is each episode follows an hour of Dr. Robby's (Noah Wyle) 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in the trauma hospital's emergency room. So, because everyone — including myself — is absolutely obsessed with The Pitt, here's everything you need to know about this incredible cast: 1. First, Noah Wyle, who stars as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, is obviously best known for his breakout role as Dr. John Carter in NBC's beloved medical drama ER. He starred on the show for 254 episodes, making him the longest-serving cast member in the show's history. Alongside ER, he's also known for appearing in blockbuster films like Donnie Darko (2001) and A Few Good Men (1992). Noah also starred in The Librarian franchise, as well as the TV show Falling Skies. 2. Tracy Ifeachor, who stars as Dr. Heather Collins, notably starred as Aya in The Originals Season 3, and she appeared in David Tennant's final Doctor Who episodes in 2009, aka the beloved Christmas special "The End of Time." In 2023, she appeared alongside Timothée Chalamet in Wonka. Tracy also starred as Lydia Bates in Quantico Season 2 and Kuasa in Legend of Tomorrow Season 3. She's also leant her voice to several video games, most recently voicing Kraven's Hunters in Spider-Man 2 in 2023. She's also British IRL. 3. Patrick Ball's first major role is Dr. Frank Langdon on The Pitt. His only other professional acting credit was in an episode of Law & Order in 2023. In 2022, he graduated from Yale's School of Drama. In real life, his dad is a paramedic, and his mom is an ER nurse. 4. Taylor Dearden, who stars as Dr. Melissa "Mel" King, is best known for starring as Ophelia in the beloved and short-lived TV series Sweet/Vicious. She also starred in American Vandal and For All Mankind. Taylor is the daughter of Bryan Cranston and even appeared in the Season 3 premiere of Breaking Bad alongside her dad. 5. Katherine LaNasa, who stars as Dana Evans, has appeared in countless TV shows over the course of her career, including Judging Amy, Two and a Half Men, Big Love, Longmire, NYPD Blue, ER, Seinfeld, Dynasty, Imposters, and many more. Most recently, she also starred in Truth Be Told opposite Octavia Spencer. She's also a trained ballet dancer, having danced with the Milwaukee Ballet as well as Salt Lake City's Ballet West and the Karole Armitage Ballet. She's been married to Melrose Place star Grant Show since 2012. 6. Fiona Dourif, who stars as Dr. Cassie McKay, is best known for portraying Nica Pierce in the Child's Play franchise, starting with Curse of Chucky in 2013 and most recently in the TV series Chucky. Her dad, Brad Dourif, has been voicing Chucky since Child's Play in 1988. Alongside her work as Nica Pierce, Fiona's also starred in True Blood, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, When We Rise, The Blacklist, and more. 7. Supriya Ganesh, who stars as Dr. Samira Mohan, has appeared in countless TV shows over the years, including Law & Order: SVU, Chicago Med, Billions, New Amsterdam, and Grown-ish. She also starred in the movie Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game alongside Mike Faist and Crystal Reed. 8. Isa Briones, who stars as Dr. Trinity Santos, has had a big stage career, most notably starring in the first national tour of Hamilton playing Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds. Recently, she starred as Eurydice in Hadestown on Broadway alongside her dad, Jon Jon Briones, who is best known for starring in Miss Saigon. In terms of film and TV, Isa starred as Soji in Star Trek: Picard from 2020–2022. She also had a main role in Season 1 of Goosebumps. 9. Gerran Howell, who stars as Dr. Dennis Whitaker, is best known for starring as Vladimir Dracula in Young Dracula from 2006 to 2014. He's appeared in shows like Emerald City and Catch-22, too. Gerran also had a role in Sam Mendes' critically acclaimed movie 1917. He's British in real life. 10. And finally, Shabana Azeez, who stars as Dr. Victoria Javadi, has appeared in several TV shows and movies like Apple Cider Vinegar, Utopia, Birdeater, and more. Max She's Australian in real life.
