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Time of India
7 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
TN SSLC, HSE +1 supplementary exam result 2025 to be released tomorrow: Check steps to download and other details here
TN HSE + 1 supplementary exam result 2025: The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu (DGE TN) has officially announced the result date for the 2025 SSLC (Class 10) and Higher Secondary First Year (HSE +1) supplementary examinations. According to the latest notification, the results will be released on July 31, 2025, at 2:30 PM. Students who appeared for the supplementary exams can check their scores online through the board's official website, or the alternate results portal, Who can access the results? The supplementary examinations were held for candidates who could not pass the main board exams earlier this year. Both SSLC (Class 10) and HSE +1 (Class 11) students who took the July 2025 re-examinations are eligible to check their results online. Upon declaration, students will be able to download their provisional mark certificates using their Roll Number and Date of Birth. TN SSLC, HSE +1 supplementary results 2025: Steps to download Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to download the TN SSLC, HSE plus 1 supplementary results 2025: Visit the official website of DGE TN: Click on the relevant result link available on the homepage. On the new page, click on the 'TN SSLC, HSE +1 Supply Result 2025' link. Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth in the required fields. Submit the details to view the result. Download the result and save a copy for future reference. It is advised to take a printout for documentation purposes. TN SSLC, HSE +1 supplementary exam 2025: How to apply for scanned copies? Candidates who wish to obtain scan copies of their answer sheets can apply by following the official procedure. Here's how: Visit the DGE TN website and click on the 'NOTIFICATION U SSLC Examination / Higher Secondary Examination' link. On the redirected page, select the 'SSLC / Hr Sec First Year Supplementary Examination, JULY-2025 SCAN COPY APPLICATION' text. Download and print the blank application form. Once the form is filled: Submit it to the office of the Assistant Director of Government Examinations in your respective district. Applications will be accepted from August 4 to August 5, 2025, until 5 PM. A fee of ₹275 per subject is to be paid in cash at the time of submission. What's next? The release of the supplementary results is crucial for students aiming to progress to the next academic stage without losing an academic year. The availability of scanned answer scripts further provides transparency and an opportunity for students to assess their performance critically. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
India's Milky Mist Dairy files for IPO
India's Milky Mist Dairy Food is looking to raise up to Rs20.35bn ($234.7m) through an initial public offering of shares. In its draft red herring prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the group said its IPO includes a fresh issue of Rs17.85bn and an offer-for-sale of Rs2.5bn by promoter shareholders Sathishkumar T and Anitha S. All the shares are priced at Rs2 each. Erode, Tamil Nadu-headquartered Milky Mist plans to use the net proceeds from the fresh issue for repaying certain debt and capital expenditure for expanding and modernising the Perundurai manufacturing facility. The funds will also be used to invest in visi coolers, ice-cream freezers, and chocolate coolers, along with general corporate purposes. Milky Mist specialises in value-added dairy products such as paneer, cheese, and yogurt, along with ice cream, ghee, and butter. With the listing of equity shares, the company expects to enhance its visibility and brand image, as well as create a public market for its equity shares in India. Milky Mist's brand portfolio includes its namesake line, SmartChef, Capella, and Misty Lite. It also recently acquired Briyas and Asal. Its products are sold across multiple channels including general trade, modern trade, Horeca, and online platforms. In the financial year ended on 31 March, Milky Mist's revenue from operations increased to R23.49bn, marking an increase of 29%. EBITDA reached Rs3.1bn, reflecting growth of 39.6%. Profit after tax saw a rise to R460.74, a 137% increase from the pervious year. The group sources milk from more than 67,000 farmers located across the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. "India's Milky Mist Dairy files for IPO " was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ancient site stirs heated political debate on India's past
The Keeladi village in India's southern Tamil Nadu state has unearthed archeological finds that have sparked a political and historical battle. Amid coconut groves, a series of 15ft (4.5m) deep trenches reveal ancient artefacts buried in layers of soil - fragments of terracotta pots, and traces of long-lost brick structures. Experts from the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology estimate the artefacts to be 2,000 to 2,500 years old, with the oldest dating back to around 580 BCE. They say these findings challenge and reshape existing narratives about early civilisation in the Indian subcontinent. With politicians, historians, and epigraphists weighing in, Keeladi has moved beyond archaeology, becoming a symbol of state pride and identity amid competing historical narratives. Yet history enthusiasts say it remains one of modern India's most compelling and accessible discoveries - offering a rare opportunity to deepen our understanding of a shared past. Keeladi, a village 12km (7 miles) from Madurai on the banks of the Vaigai river, was one of 100 sites shortlisted for excavation by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishnan in 2013. He selected a 100-acre site there because of its proximity to ancient Madurai and the earlier discovery of red-and-black pottery ware by a schoolteacher in 1975. Since 2014, 10 excavation rounds at Keeladi have uncovered over 15,000 artefacts - burial urns, coins, beads, terracotta pipes and more - from just four of the 100 marked acres. Many are now displayed in a nearby museum. Ajay Kumar, leading the state archaeology team at Keeladi, says the key finds are elaborate brick structures and water systems - evidence of a 2,500-year-old urban settlement. "This was a literate, urban society where people had separate spaces for habitation, burial practices and industrial work," Mr Kumar says, noting it's the first large, well-defined ancient urban settlement found in southern India. Since the Indus Valley Civilisation's discovery in the early 1900s, most efforts to trace civilisation's origins in the subcontinent have focused on northern and central India. So, the Keeladi finds have sparked excitement across Tamil Nadu and beyond. William Daniel, a teacher from neighbouring Kerala, said the discoveries made him feel proud about his heritage. "It gives people from the south [of India] something to feel proud about, that our civilisation is just as ancient and important as the one in the north [of India]," he says. The politics surrounding Keeladi reflects a deep-rooted north-south divide - underscoring how understanding the present requires grappling with the past. India's first major civilisation - the Indus Valley - emerged in the north and central regions between 3300 and 1300 BCE. After its decline, a second urban phase, the Vedic period, rose in the Gangetic plains, lasting until the 6th Century BCE. This phase saw major cities, powerful kingdoms and the rise of Vedic culture - a foundation for Hinduism. As a result, urbanisation in ancient India is often viewed as a northern phenomenon, with a dominant narrative that the northern Aryans "civilised" the Dravidian south. This is especially evident in the mainstream understanding of the spread of literacy. It is believed that the Ashokan Brahmi script - found on Mauryan king Ashoka's rock edicts in northern and central India, dating back to the 3rd Century BCE - is the predecessor of most scripts in South and Southeast Asia. Epigraphists like Iravatham Mahadevan and Y Subbarayalu have long held the view that the Tamil Brahmi script - the Tamil language spoken in Tamil Nadu and written in the Brahmi script - was an offshoot of the Ashokan Brahmi script. But now, archaeologists from the Tamil Nadu state department say that the excavations at Keeladi are challenging this narrative. "We have found graffiti in the Tamil Brahmi script dating back to the 6th Century BCE, which shows that it is older than the Ashokan Brahmi script. We believe that both scripts developed independently and, perhaps, emerged from the Indus Valley script," Mr Kumar says. Epigraphist S Rajavelu, former professor of marine archaeology at the Tamil University, agrees with Mr Kumar and says other excavation sites in the state too have unearthed graffiti in the Tamil Brahmi script dating back to the 5th and 4th Century BCE. But some experts say that more research and evidence are needed to conclusively prove the antiquity of the Tamil Brahmi script. Another claim by the state department of archaeology that has ruffled feathers is that the graffiti found on artefacts in Keeladi is similar to that found in the Indus Valley sites. "People from the Indus Valley may have migrated to the south, leading to a period of urbanisation taking place in Keeladi at the same time it was taking place in the Gangetic plains," Mr Kumar says, adding that further excavations are needed to fully grasp the settlement's scale. But Ajit Kumar, a professor of archaeology at Nalanda University in Bihar, says that this wouldn't have been possible. "Considering the rudimentary state of travel back then, people from the Indus Valley would not have been able to migrate to the south in such large numbers to set up civilisation," he says. He believes the finds in Keeladi can be likened to a small "settlement". While archaeologists debate the findings, politicians are already drawing links between Keeladi and the Indus Valley - some even claim the two existed at the same time or that the Indus Valley was part of an early southern Indian, or Dravidian, civilisation. The controversy over ASI archaeologist Mr Ramakrishnan's transfer - who led the Keeladi excavations - has intensified the site's political tensions. In 2017, after two excavation rounds, the ASI transferred Mr Ramakrishnan, citing protocol. The Tamil Nadu government accused the federal agency of deliberately hindering the digs to undermine Tamil pride. The ASI's request in 2023 for Mr Ramakrishnan to revise his Keeladi report - citing a lack of scientific rigour - has intensified the controversy. He refused, insisting his findings followed standard archaeological methods. In June, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin called the federal government's refusal to publish Mr Ramakrishnan's report an "onslaught on Tamil culture and pride". State minister Thangam Thennarasu accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led federal government of deliberately suppressing information to erase Tamilian history. India's Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has now clarified that Mr Ramakrishnan's report has not been rejected by the ASI but is "under review," with expert feedback yet to be finalised. Back at the the Keeladi museum, children explore exhibits during a school visit while construction continues outside to create an open-air museum at the excavation site. Journalist Sowmiya Ashok, author of an upcoming book on Keeladi, recalls the thrill of her first visit. "Uncovering history is a journey to better understand our shared past. Through small clues - like carnelian beads from the northwest or Roman copper coins - Keeladi reveals that our ancestors were far more connected than we realise," she says. "The divisions we see today are shaped more by the present than by history." Solve the daily Crossword
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dulquer Salmaan turns 42: From 'Ustad Hotel' to 'Lucky Baskhar', a look at his iconic movies
Actor Dulquer Salmaan, popularly known as DQ, turned 42 on July 28. Known for his hits across Indian languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, Salmaan has explored various roles, be it a die-hard romantic, a ruthless gangster and everything in between. Some of the most prominent hits Salmaan has delivered include the Malayalam hits Ustad Hotel, Charlie, Bangalore Days, the Tamil and Telugu romantic flicks O Kadhal Kanmani (remade as OK Jaanu in Hindi) and Sita Ramam, the thriller drama Lucky Baskhar and the acclaimed Netflix series Guns and Gulaabs. Son of the veteran actor Mammootty, Salmaan is a nepo kid, but he has the effort and the hits to show alongside his name. Let's take a look at some of his biggest hits, across languages. 'Ustad Hotel' The movie that marked Salmaan's arrival on the big stage, aided by a stellar cast that packs a hefty cinematic punch. Directed by Anjali Menon, Ustad Hotel often ranks among movie lists that people tend to revisit. Salmaan plays Faizi, a sous chef educated abroad who discovers the bond with his grandfather when he decides to work at the latter's restaurant and help revive it. In addition, Salmaan goes on a journey of self discovery. Menen, Thilakan and Salmaan bring to life their wonderfully written roles in this feel-good Malayalam movie that was a box-office hit and wowed critics. 'Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi' This road adventure Malayalam film has acquired cult status over the years. Two friends (Dulquer Salmaan and Sunny Wayne) go on a road trip across India, from the south to the north-east, and the experiences along the way shape them. Poignant and entertaining, the movie directed by Sameer Thahir is often credited with the rise of the biker culture in the south Indian state of Kerala. 'Bangalore Days' For long considered the bellwether of feel-good movies in Malayalam, Anjali Menon's Bangalore Days (2014) featured an array of stars — Salmaan, Fahadh Faasil, Nivin Pauly, Nazriya Nazim and Parvathy Thiruvothu — and an engaging story of three cousins who move from Kerala to Bengaluru. Salmaan plays Aju, who starts off on the wrong foot with his brother-in-law (played by a restrained Faasil), but finds love and destiny in the city. Salmaan, Nazim and Pauly portray the affectionate cousins in this heartwarming tale of people discovering roots in the metro. 'O Kadhal Kanmani' Directed by Mani Ratnam, this 2015 Tamil movie saw Salmaan paired alongside Nithya Menen once again and was praised for its charming and realistic portrayal of present-day romance. Salmaan plays Adhi, a video-game developer who falls head over heels with Tara (Menen) in Mumbai. The two clearly like each other but want to prioritise their careers, and grapple with questions like live-in relationship or marriage. Aside from Salmaan and Menen's performances, OK Kanmani is also remembered for AR Rahman's effervescent music score. 'Lucky Baskhar' One of Salmaan's biggest hits, the Telugu movie sees him portray Baskhar, a banker from the early 1990s, who wants to break free of middle-class living. Salmaan's character moves into the grey moral zone, ready to bend rules and turn the blind eye if it means buying fancy goods for his school-going kid and supporting his wife's business. Directed by Venky Atluri, Lucky Baskhar boasts an ensemble cast, including Meenakshi Chaudhary, Tinnu Anand, Sai Kumar and Ramki, and is best known for it realistic portrayal of Mumbai in the 1990s (think the Premier Padmini taxis, the Harshad Mehta financial scandal, among others) and a riveting finale. Other honourable mentions: Comrade in America (Malayalam), Kamaatipaadam (Malayalam) Charlie (Malayalam), Sita Ramam (Telugu), Karvaan (Hindi), Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (Tamil), Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (Tamil).
SBS Australia
2 days ago
- Politics
- SBS Australia
India report: Maldives President hails Narendra Modi's visit as a ‘defining moment'
Maldives President Muhamed Muizzu describes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit as a 'defining moment' for the future of India-Maldives relations Prime Minister Modi begins Tamil outreach for 2026 elections by invoking Lord Shiva and praising the Chola Dynasty in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu All eyes are on the Supreme Court today as it hears the Special Intensive Revision of the Voters' List matter against the Election Commission of India The Supreme Court has issued 15 directives to all the States to help stop rising suicide cases among students. India manages to grab a draw in the fourth cricket test match against England Find all our podcasts here at: SBS Hindi Podcast Collection . LISTEN TO SBS Hindi 25/07/2025 16:57 Hindi
