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News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
'Arrogance': Mohandas Pai On Bengaluru Migrant Population Who Refuse To Speak Kannada
Last Updated: T.V. Mohandas Pai reignited the debate on non-natives not using Kannada in Karnataka, stressing its importance for public roles and condemning the refusal to learn it. Amid the ongoing debate over use of Kannada by non-natives in Karnataka, tech investor and former Infosys executive T.V. Mohandas Pai has reignited the fiery row, saying that working professionals in Karnataka must learn and use the local language—Kannada—especially while dealing with public. Chairman at Aarin Capital, Pai condemned the rising trend of 'arrogance" among non-natives working in Bengaluru over refusing to learn even basic Kannada. While speaking to news agency PTI, Pai cautioned such attitude leads to avoidable tensions with the local population. 'Bengaluru is one of the most inclusive cities in India. The native Kannada-speaking population here is around 33%. People from across the country have made the city their home, have prospered here, and continue to do well. But some of them, instead of integrating, develop a sense of superiority and outright reject the local language. That's not acceptable," news agency PTI quoted Pai as saying. Calling it as a mark of respect for the state people relocate to for work, Pai added the principle applies nationwide. 'Whether someone moves to Bengal, Maharashtra or Karnataka, it helps to learn a few words of the local language. It's not just about communication—it's about respecting the culture of the place you've chosen to live in," the tech investor further said. Citing a recent controversy that involved an SBI bank manager in Karnataka who allegedly refused to speak Kannada with a customer, he said, 'This entire episode could have been avoided with just a little humility." 'All she needed to say was, 'I'm still learning Kannada, let me ask a colleague to help.' That would've shown basic respect." The incident had spurred strong response from pro-Kannada groups and drew flak, prompting the bank to issue an official apology. Underlining the role of language for professionals who deliver public service, especially in rural Karnataka, Pai said, 'If you are posted in a village or small town, your customers may not understand Hindi or English. In such cases, it is your responsibility to adapt and speak the local language," he said. The debate over language use has become a central issue in Karnataka's politics and public discourse in recent months, particularly in Bengaluru. The city's rapidly growing migrant population has sparked concerns among locals about the declining use of Kannada in day-to-day interactions. First Published: June 06, 2025, 21:20 IST
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
IIT Guwahati harnesses clay sedimentation to identify and measure coronavirus
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati researchers have developed a novel method for detecting and measuring the amount of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes innovative approach is based on how quickly a clay-virus-electrolyte mixture settles; a process commonly known as sedimentation, offering a simple and affordable alternative to the complex and expensive methods currently in use for virus findings of this research have been published in the prestigious peer-reviewed journal, Applied Clay Science, in a paper co-authored by Prof. T.V. Bharat, Department of Civil Engineering, and Prof. Sachin Kumar, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, along with research scholars Dr. Himanshu Yadav and Deepa Mehta, at IIT Guwahati Posing a threat to human lives globally, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed a critical gap in how we detect and track viral infections. Current methods, such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), are highly sensitive but time consuming and require heavy equipment. Similarly, the antigen testing is fast but lacks accuracy, while antibody testing is used after the infection has occurred, highlighting limitations at various levels. Additionally, many of these methods are not practical in resource-limited settings or during large-scale address these gaps, Prof. T.V. Bharat, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Guwahati, along with his research team has used Bentonite clay, a clay well known for its ability to absorb pollutants and heavy metals due to its unique chemical structure in collaboration with Prof. Sachin Kumar, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering. Previous studies have shown that clay particles can bind with viruses and bacteriophages, making it a promising material for virus research team focused on how Bentonite clay interacts with virus particles in a salt environment. The research team found that a Coronavirus surrogate and Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) bind to the negatively charged clay surfaces at a controlled room temperature and a neutral pH of T.V. Bharat said, 'Imagine a world where detecting viruses is as simple as watching sand settle in is the breakthrough we have achieved! Our new method uses clay to quickly identify and measure viruses, like the coronavirus. By observing how the clay settles in a solution, we can determine if a virus is present and how much of it there innovative approach offers a faster, more affordable, and accurate alternative to current methods, paving the way for better disease monitoring and treatment strategies, especially during pandemics, this study is in continuation with our recent studies published in prestigious journals like Langmuir in developing exclusive biomedical waste facilities for disposing pathogenic waste sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.'The research team validated their findings using established virus-detection methods including plaque assay for a coronavirus surrogate and RT-PCR for IBV. The developed technique produced accurate results in comparison to the standard detection methods, reinforcing its the method can be extended to detect other viruses such as the Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV), which affects poultry and causes major losses in the farming development holds great promise for improving how viral outbreaks are monitored and controlled, especially in regions where expensive lab equipment and trained personnel are not readily available. With further refinement, the method could be adapted for use in field kits or simple laboratory setups, making virus detection more accessible and efficient in future public health the next step, the research team is planning to collaborate with industry partners with medical facilities for clinical trials for SARS-Cov-2 and other viruses. By partnering with industry, the research team hopes to leverage the resources and expertise necessary to conduct robust clinical trials and ultimately contribute to the global effort to combat viral infections.
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
APSCHE announces schedule for Common Entrance Tests
The A.P. State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is gearing up to conduct the Common Entrance Tests-2025 for admissions to various professional courses. In a statement on Friday, council Secretary T.V. Sri Krishna Murthy said the examinations would be Computer-Based Tests. JNTU-Anantapur would conduct the A.P. Engineering Common Entrance Test (APECET) on May 6, 2025, while Andhra University would conduct the A.P. Integrated Common Entrance Test (ICET) on May 7. EAPCET JNTU-Kakinada would conduct the A.P. EAPCET (Agriculture and Pharmacy) on May 19 and 20. The university would conduct the A.P. EAPCET (Engineering) from May 21 to 24 and on May 26 and 27. Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam (SPMVV) would conduct the A.P. Law Common Entrance Test (AP LAWCET) / Post Graduate Law Common Entrance Test (PGLCET) on June 5 (S1). Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) would conduct the A.P. Education Common Entrance Test (AP Ed. CET) on June 5 (S2). PGECET Andhra University would conduct the A.P. Post-Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (PGECET) from June 6 to 8 and Sri Venkateswara University would conduct the A.P. Post-Graduate Common Entrance Test (AP PGCET) from June 9 to 13.
Hans India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Students from 12 Colleges Shine at "Lingua Fiesta" – Literary Competitions and Unveiling of Freshman Magazine "Abhiyanta"
Hyderabad: Sphoorthy Engineering College successfully organized the Lingua Fiesta literary festival, welcoming students from 12 prominent colleges across Hyderabad. The event focused exclusively on literary competitions, providing a dynamic platform for students to showcase their talents. The event was graced by the college Secretary Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Guest Dr. T.V. Rajaiah, and Dr. Gayathri, Head of the Freshman Department, who emphasized the importance of such platforms in nurturing creativity among students. Competitions such as Debate, Turn Coat, Spell Bee, Poetry Recitation, Proverb Interpretation, and Slogan Writing were held. Students demonstrated outstanding performance across these categories, and winners were awarded cash prizes in recognition of their excellence. A special highlight of the event was the official unveiling of the Freshman Department's magazine titled "Abhiyanta". The magazine features a collection of academic contributions by students and faculty. The success of Lingua Fiesta was made possible by the active support of the English Department. Beyond literary achievements, the event also served to instill confidence, creativity, and leadership qualities among participating students.
The Hindu
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Civil services should get credit for smooth transfer of power: Cabinet Secretary
Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan said on Monday (April 21, 2025) that unlike other countries in the neighbourhood which have seen military coup and violent overthrow of governments, India has always seen a smooth transfer of power for which the credit should go to the All India Services (AIS) and the civil services officials. He said it was the duty of the civil services to preserve the constitutional order such as democracy, rule of law, national unity and the federal structure. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer said that in a democracy, it is the elected government which has the mandate, and it is the duty of the civil servant to assist the government in carrying out its policies. He said the officers should be politically neutral 'because we don't serve only those who belong to some particular party or a community.' Speaking on the occasion of Civil Services Day, Mr. Somanathan added that lateral entry will be a necessity in future and there was a need for greater competence and subject matter expertise among civil servants as the era of the good generalist was over. 'I think without the All India Services and the central services, free and fair elections would not be possible. Governments have been defeated both at the Centre and in the States in elections conducted by civil servants. We have smooth transfer of power whenever a government changes. We don't have tanks on the streets when there's a change of government. We also have imposition of President's rule, which passes off with no problem at all... That is because of the civil services. So, this is an unqualified success,' the country's top bureaucrat said during an interactive session on Civil Services Reforms - Challenges and Opportunities. He said that ever since transparency was introduced in the Annual Performance Assessment Report system for the AIS officers, it had become useless. 'And particularly in IAS, this is a disease. Everybody is between 9 and 10 (rating). There is not a single non outstanding IAS officer in the country, almost which is not true. There are crooks in our service. There are bad people in the service. How can everybody be 9 to 10,' Mr. Somanathan asked while responding to an Uttar Pradesh cadre IAS officer who suggested transparency in empanelment process of officers at joint secretary rank and above. 'There is a criterion that they should at least work for Government of India for two years and otherwise they will not be empanelled as Joint Secretary. But if somebody has applied for JS level position and in case he doesn't get a no objection certificate (NOC) by the State and the Centre doesn't pick that officer... the officer should be considered because it is not his fault. I know many junior officers who are suffering because of this rule... the officer is also not given any feedback on why the empanelment was not done... we have been hearing this for so many years that we need to promote transparency, if the same transparency is denied to us, why do you expect us to pass on that transparency downwards,' Amit Kumar, a 1995-batch IAS officer, asked. When Bidur Kant Jha, an officer appointed in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways through the lateral entry mode, asked about the low salary structure, the Cabinet Secretary remarked, 'Pay is not part of today's discussion.... you give it to the Pay Commission when it comes, but we are not talking about pay and benefits. So, if we are underpaid, we have alternative careers. We can pursue them.' V. Srinivas, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) said the respect for AIS officers emanates from a perception that decision making would be neutral and unbiased, and would enable the nation to achieve the objectives outlined in the preamble of the Constitution. Officials also spoke about multiple government schemes with overlapping features, and several web and mobile-based applications which they were unable to keep pace with. Earlier, while inaugurating the conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India's bureaucracy and policymaking cannot operate on outdated frameworks. He said the policies that his government is working on are going to shape the future of the next 1,000 years and asked everyone to work tirelessly towards this shared vision.
