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CairoScene
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
D3M0R Drops Sun-Soaked Bass Debut ‘Baile Mi Amor'
The Tunisian DJ and producer shifts away from his UKG and jungle for more footwork with Latin-inspired percussion and bass-driven grooves. Jul 25, 2025 Paris-based Tunisian DJ and producer D3M0R, also known as the founder of Radio Flouk, has recently released his debut EP, 'Baili Mi Amor', a dancefloor-ready percussive bass record. The EP is a sun-drenched two-tracker brimming with Latin-inspired percussion and sampled tropical grooves that feel like soundtracks of a beachside festival. The title track leans into tribal percussion and warped house, while on 'Mueve Tu Cuerpo', the tempo is even more relentless, featuring trumpet notes and infectious hand drums. As D3M0R put it in his announcement for the record, 'This EP is all about physicality and emotion–music that invites you to let go, sway and connect under the summer sky.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
70 anganwadis in DK to start KG this year
Mangaluru: As many as 70 anganwadi centres in Dakshina Kannada have been permitted by the state govt to start LKG/UKG at their premises from this academic year. Of these, a total of 20 have been sanctioned to Mangaluru Rural, and 13 each in Bantwal and Sullia taluks. The department of women and child welfare commenced preliminary arrangements with the supply of smart TVs and books specifically designed for kindergarten. The official launch of the initiative will be held on Oct 2, the day when the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The ICDS programme started in 1975. Usman A, deputy director of the women and child development department, said that Dakshina Kannada currently has a total of 2,131 anganwadis. Out of them, 70 anganwadis have been selected, which have their own buildings and are in good condition. The selected anganwadis have been provided with smart TVs and books. The syllabus is also in digital format, and will be displayed through the smart TVs. "Some sanctioned anganwadis have already started operating. However, the official launch is scheduled for Oct 2," he explained. A total of seven books have been supplied—three for pre-primary-1 or LKG, three for pre-primary-2 or UKG, and one for the teacher. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo Children aged 4-5 years will be enrolled in pre-primary-1, and those aged 5-6 in pre-primary-2. There will not be any special grant from the govt to run this initiative. Usman said that the existing anganwadi teachers will be trained for the kindergarten. "They are yet to be trained, and we have not received any communication on the same," Usman said. Usman said that there was no opposition from nearby SDMCs of govt schools, which also have a similar setup to start the kindergarten in anganwadis. "The demand from anganwadis is growing to allow them to start kindergarten. We have received several requests," he said.
Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Young children on kanwar yatra walk barefoot with devotion, determination
Prayagraj: In an age where most children are occupied with cartoons, toys, and games many kids have chosen a different path, one paved with devotion, determination and divine faith. Amid the ongoing kanwar yatra , it's not just the adults chanting 'Bol Bam', but also young children who have become torchbearers of faith alongside their parents. Clad in saffron, their foreheads marked with chandan and sindoor, and barefoot, these little kanwariyas are walking miles in the scorching sun, carrying Ganga jal in plastic containers hung around their necks. Far from expressing discomfort or fear, their faces beam with spiritual enthusiasm as they chant, 'Bol Bam ka naara hai, Baba tera sahaara hai'. At Dashashwamedh ghat, the presence of these young pilgrims is drawing both attention and admiration. The sight of children chanting prayers, participating in aarti, and performing rituals with unshakable faith reflects a powerful emotion—that devotion knows no age. A four-year-old child from Shringverpur Dham, Ram Shrish Bahubali, was seen immersed in the devotion of Lord Shiva on the banks of the Ganga at the place which is so closely associated with Lord Ram. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Illinois Launches New Policy for Cars Used Less Than 50 Miles/day Bindright Undo On the second Monday of Shrawan, he made a 'shivling' from sand and offered prayers. In a similar instance, Aditya Kanojia, a Class 4 student, and his younger sister Saradhya, have accompanied their father Deepak Kanojia from Shahwabad, Varanasi. This is Aditya's second kanwar yatra. "We bathed in the Ganga, prayed, and then shouted, 'Bol Bam! Baba, we are coming to your door with Ganga water," said Aditya with a proud smile. Their father explained, "This is my fifth yatra. I want my children to walk the path of dharma from a young age." Similarly, Ravi Nishad from Jhunsi is walking the yatra with his 8-year-old son Samar and UKG student daughter Vidhi. Inspired by their father's resolve, the children insisted on joining the spiritual journey, despite the long distance. "It might take 4 to 5 days to reach Varanasi, but they were determined," said Ravi. When asked about the challenge of walking such a distance, he replied with faith, "Baba will take care of everything." "These stories of little kanwariyas are not just heartwarming; they are a testament to how faith, when nurtured in childhood, blooms into courage and devotion. As these tiny feet tread the holy soil, they carry a message of hope, purity, and the timeless bond between generations and their shared spiritual heritage," says Swami Hari Chaitanya Bhramchari of Tikar Mafi Ashram, Prayagraj and Amethi.
The Hindu
12-07-2025
- The Hindu
Class 12 boy of private school near Muthupettai arrested under POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a UKG girl
In a private matriculation school near Muthupettai, a 16-year-old Class 12 student was arrested on Friday under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a four-and-a-half-year old Upper Kindergarten (UKG) student inside the school's restroom. After the assault, the victim's parents discovered what had happened when she returned home from school. Upon examining her, they found injuries and immediately went to the school to confront the administration. The parents admitted their daughter to the Tiruvarur Government Medical College Hospital for treatment. From there, information was relayed to Childline and the police. The Muthupettai All-Women Police Station registered a complaint from the parents and, following an investigation, arrested the 16-year-old student. He was subsequently produced before the Tiruvarur Juvenile Justice Board and then remanded to a special home in Thanjavur.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
A costly affair, but pvt schools still cast a spell
Madurai: The state of govt-run schools may have improved in leaps and bounds, but it has not dampened the craze of a large section of people to opt for private schools for their wards. Many parents still hope to ensure quality education for their children in schools which they perceive to have superior infrastructure and better student-teacher ratio. However, studying in private schools comes at a cost which has only been going up every year, from fees to uniform, stationery, and 'recurring expenses' throughout the year. Indeed, there are regulations to prevent excess fee collections, but lack of awareness among parents, coupled with schools using loopholes increases the financial burden on parents who enrol their child in a private school. R Kavitha, a mother of two, recently got admission for her daughter in UKG at a private CBSE school in Madurai. She says the overall annual fees, along with additional expenses easily add up to Rs1 lakh. While the tuition fees was around Rs50,000, other expenses, from uniform, transport, special and extracurricular fees, pushed up the overall amount. "I never imagined that the school fees would go up so high in Madurai as in cities like Chennai or Coimbatore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo We decided it was the best CBSE school in our neighbourhood. We don't want to compromise so we are forced to pay," she said. S Jawahar said that his daughter who studies in Class VI in a private matriculation higher secondary school, often ends up paying little amounts throughout the year apart from Rs 70,000 as school fees. "For taking part in some activity or other, the school collects some money, even Rs1,000, if collected time and again, adds up to expenses. Transport fees are also increased 5%-10% every year," he added. P B Prince Gajendra Babu, general secretary, State Platform for Common School System - Tamil Nadu (SPCSS-TN), said Tamil Nadu Private Schools Fee Determination Committee fixes fees for each school under Tamil Nadu state board. "The committee can issue notice to any school that has not submitted a proposal with its expenses for fixing the fee. The fee structure also should be displayed in all the schools. Parents can come forward to file complaints in case of violations, but, they are often hesitant," he said. The fee determination committee also cannot fix the fee for private schools run under CBSE and other boards. A correspondent of a private school added that some private schools are pushing up fees arbitrarily as the committee can only fix tuition fees based on expenses submitted by the schools. "Every three years, the committee allows schools to raise fees by 10% if they submit a new proposal. The ideal way to regulate should be for a fixed upper limit overall that would include all expenses, not just tuition," he added.
