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This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Ichha SharmaToday is 28th of May and here are today's headlines.The Congress has renewed its call for President's Rule in Manipur after fresh violence in Jiribam and the resignation of BJP MLA Ashab Uddin. Party spokesperson Supriya Shrinate alleged that the N. Biren Singh-led government had failed to maintain law and order, calling the administration “invisible.” The opposition said the constitutional machinery had collapsed, with thousands still displaced since the 2023 ethnic clashes. The BJP, meanwhile, has defended its state government's handling of the situation.And from Manipur, we turn to Assam, where a legal battle is unfolding over alleged police encounters. The Supreme Court has stayed proceedings initiated by the Assam Human Rights Commission into 183 alleged fake police encounters that occurred between May 2021 and June 2022. A petition filed by a senior advocate claimed the panel had no jurisdiction, as many of the cases were already pending before courts. The Commission had asked Assam's top police and home officials to respond to its notice. The apex court has now called for affidavits from all parties within three weeks.Next, in Tamil Nadu, a remark by actor Kamal Haasan has sparked a linguistic and political row. Speaking at a Tamil Sangam event, Kamal Haasan claimed Tamil predates Kannada, citing a 2,500-year-old Tamil inscription. Karnataka BJP leaders sharply objected, accusing him of stoking regional discord. CT Ravi and Basanagouda Patil Yatnal called the comment disrespectful. Haasan later clarified that he was referencing historical records, not undermining any language.Two men in Kerala's Palakkad district have been arrested for assaulting a 24-year-old tribal man, alleging he had stolen a hen. A video of the attack, which took place on May 18 in Malampuzha, surfaced online, prompting public outcry. The accused were identified and booked under various sections, including those of the SC/ST Atrocities Act. Police confirmed the victim belongs to the Irula tribal community.Two Indian-origin men in the US have been sentenced to 33 and 63 months in prison for their role in a human smuggling operation. The case involved a family of four from Gujarat who died from exposure near the US-Canada border in 2022. The smugglers charged up to $100,000 for illegal crossings and had arranged the family's final, fatal attempt near Manitoba.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express

இனிமையான இல்வாழ்க்கைக்கு இஸ்லாமின் வழிகாட்டுதல்மவ்லவி சதக்கத்துல்லாஹ் உமரீ | Sadaqathullah Umari23-05-2025, JummaSalafi Masjid, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

இனிமையான இல்வாழ்க்கைக்கு இஸ்லாமின் வழிகாட்டுதல்மவ்லவி சதக்கத்துல்லாஹ் உமரீ | Sadaqathullah Umari23-05-2025, JummaSalafi Masjid, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Asserting that no place in Pakistan remained safe for terrorists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told soldiers at the Adampur air base in Punjab that India's drones, and missiles gave sleepless nights to Pakistan. His speech came a day after his first public address since India launched Operation Sindoor. PM Modi also reiterated the new 3-point doctrine he had unveiled a day earlier, including that New Delhi will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail. During his early morning visit to Adampur, the Prime Minister hailed the Indian Air Force personnel, saying that they made every Indian proud, and had created history. Modi got briefed by the Air Force personnel on the situation, and also interacted with jawans. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a key briefing with military chiefs on Tuesday, with the CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, Vice Air Chief and Defence Secretary in attendance.India's Operation Sindoor precision strikes destroyed nearly 20% of Pakistan Air Force infrastructure and multiple fighter jets, official sources said Tuesday. The strikes targeted key bases like Sargodha and Bholari, which housed F-16s and JF-17s, in retaliation to Pakistani drone and missile attacks. Over 50 people, including Squadron Leader Usman Yusuf, were killed in Bholari. India also hit ammunition depots and several other airbases across Pakistan. Satellite imagery confirmed major damage. The strikes mark a significant strategic and psychological blow to Pakistan's military capabilities.In a verdict six years in the making, the Mahila Court in Coimbatore on Tuesday convicted all nine accused in the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case and awarded them life imprisonment. The nine men were found guilty of multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy, sexual harassment, rape, gangrape, and extortion. The incident, which came out just weeks before the 2019 general elections, led to Tamil Nadu's then ruling AIADMK getting politically cornered with allegations of inaction and links to the accused. President Droupadi Murmu has sought the Supreme Court's opinion under Article 143(1) on whether timelines can be legally imposed on the President and Governors for acting on state Bills. This comes after the Court, in April, set a three-month deadline for the President to act on Bills referred by Governors, despite no such timeline existing in Article 201 of the Constitution. The Court stated that delays beyond this period must be explained to the concerned state. The President now seeks clarity on whether these directives are justiciable.Following India's move to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has shown willingness for talks for the first time. Pakistan's Water Resources Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza has reportedly responded to India's notification and offered to discuss New Delhi's specific objections. India's decision came in response to the attack, which heightened diplomatic tensions. The IWT, signed in 1960, governs water sharing between the two nations. Pakistan's response marks a rare shift, potentially opening the door to dialogue amid ongoing hostilities.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 13th of May and here are the headlines.Asserting that no place in Pakistan remained safe for terrorists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told soldiers at the Adampur air base in Punjab that India's drones, and missiles gave sleepless nights to Pakistan. His speech came a day after his first public address since India launched Operation Sindoor. PM Modi also reiterated the new 3-point doctrine he had unveiled a day earlier, including that New Delhi will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail. During his early morning visit to Adampur, the Prime Minister hailed the Indian Air Force personnel, saying that they made every Indian proud, and had created history. Modi got briefed by the Air Force personnel on the situation, and also interacted with jawans. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a key briefing with military chiefs on Tuesday, with the CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, Vice Air Chief and Defence Secretary in attendance.At least three militants have been killed in the ongoing encounter in the upper reaches of Shopian in South Kashmir. Gunshots were heard Tuesday morning after which senior police officials confirmed the presence of militants in the area. In the contact, there was an exchange of fire between security forces and militants. However, with the operation ongoing, officials have refrained from divulging further details at this point.In a verdict six years in the making, the Mahila Court in Coimbatore on Tuesday convicted all nine accused in the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case and awarded them life imprisonment. The nine men were found guilty of multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy, sexual harassment, rape, gangrape, and extortion. The incident, which came out just weeks before the 2019 general elections, led to Tamil Nadu's then ruling AIADMK getting politically cornered with allegations of inaction and links to the accused. Judge R Nandhini Devi pronounced the sentence Tuesday afternoon, following arguments from both the prosecution and the defence.The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the Class 12 results 2025 today (May 13). The result of Class 10 will also be announced soon. In Class 12, there is a minor increase in pass percentage as compared to the previous year. In the CBSE Class 12 examinations, a total of 17,04,367 students were registered. Out of these, 16,92,794 students appeared, and 14,96,307 students passed the exam. Students can check their results on the official websites — cbse.gov.in, cbseresults.nic.in, and results.cbse.nic.in. The CBSE Class 10 board exams were conducted by the board from February 15 to March 18, 2025, in a pen and paper format. This year, 24.12 lakh CBSE Class 10 students appeared for the exams in 84 subjects.US President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, in what will be the first stop of a three-day tour that will also see him visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MBS, has greeted Trump upon arrival in Riyadh. US President Donald Trump was greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the sounds of a 21-gun salute and trumpets. The two leaders then headed to the Royal Court where a lengthy procession of dignitaries, officials, business figures waited their turn to shake hands with them. The Saudi-US Investment Forum has also begun, with the two leaders expected to take part later today. Saudi Arabia is the first leg of Trump's regional tour that also includes stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.That's all for today. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Ube, the photogenic purple sweet potato from the Philippines, has been trending gradually in the United States. It got a boost recently when it made it onto the menu of the three Starbucks Reserve Roastery locations in Chicago, New York, and Seattle where it's added to a coconut cold foam and spooned over an Espresso Martini.Pat Cobe, senior menu editor of Restaurant Business, and Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, discussed the ube phenomenon, which also came up in Pat's conversation with the operators of Tous Les Jours, a Korean-based pastry concept that's growing quickly in the United States. Pat said they see ube and another trending Asian ingredient, matcha, as points of distinction for the brand.Speaking of trends and Korean food, Bret went to a preview of a collab between fast-casual salad chain Sweetgreen and fine-dining Korean steakhouse Cote. Sweetgreen has collaborated with fine-dining chefs in the past, including Dan Barber of Blue Hill and Nancy Silverton of Mozza, and this new one features Korean sauces and marinades that are used in three limited-time offers: Two salads and a more substantial plate.The LTOs expand on Sweetgreen's introduction of steak last year—another trend in fast-casual restaurants. While chicken, always popular, is gaining even further traction at limited-service restaurants, Pat and Bret discussed how steak really shines as LTOs, including these new ones at Sweetgreen and the Steak Stroganoff at Noodles & Company, which was discussed during that chain's recent earnings call as a reason for the fast casual's relative success during the first quarter. Bret also sampled the returning Campfire menu at Cracker Barrel. It's become a harbinger of summer for the chain, which this year added a shrimp skillet with andouille sausage to the lineup. Bret also shared an interview with Indian chef Rasika Venkatesa, the former chef de cuisine of Mourad in San Francisco, who is now in New York City operating a series of pop-ups called Mythili, named for her grandmother. Venkatesa discussed her approach to cooking Indian food, and shared how she collected recipes from villagers from throughout the state of Tamil Nadu.

C'est un phénomène planétaire, les villes s'étendent, car elles attirent de plus en plus de monde. Depuis 2008, plus de la moitié de la population mondiale est urbaine, bientôt les deux tiers, annoncent les experts de l'ONU ! Mais qu'est-ce qui nous donne envie de vivre en ville ? L'accès facilité à l'eau, à l'électricité, aux infrastructures de santé et d'éducation et aux emplois qui peuvent permettre une ascension sociale. Mais les mégapoles qui abritent plus de 10 millions d'habitants ont aussi leur face sombre : leur gigantisme consomme énormément de ressources planétaires qui ne sont pas illimitées et elles sont au quotidien oppressantes, minérales et polluées. D'ailleurs, d'autres modèles du vivre ensemble émergent.Avec Guillaume Faburel,géographe et professeur à l'Université Lyon 2, auteur de Indécence urbaine - Pour un nouveau pacte avec le vivant (Flammarion, 2023). Et le reportage de Côme Bastin sur le plus ancien et le plus grand éco-village du monde : Auroville, en Inde :L'expérience singulière d'Auroville naît en 1968 dans le sud-est de l'Inde, dans l'État du Tamil Nadu, près de Pondichéry. Des centaines de volontaires d'Inde et du monde entier ont répondu à l'appel d'une mystique franco-indienne : Mira Alfassa, qui rêve d'une ville dédiée à la spiritualité et l'écologie, où l'argent, la propriété et la nationalité n'ont pas d'importance. Avec des hauts et des bas, ces pionniers vont transformer un plateau désertique en un havre de verdure et expérimenter de nouvelles formes d'architecture et de vivre ensemble, sous la protection bienveillante de l'État indien. Enfin, ça, c'était jusqu'en 2021. Car depuis trois ans, l'État indien a entrepris de reprendre en main Auroville et sa communauté, jugées un peu trop cosmopolites et baba cool. Cette émission est une rediffusion du 21 février 2025.

C'est un phénomène planétaire, les villes s'étendent, car elles attirent de plus en plus de monde. Depuis 2008, plus de la moitié de la population mondiale est urbaine, bientôt les deux tiers, annoncent les experts de l'ONU ! Mais qu'est-ce qui nous donne envie de vivre en ville ? L'accès facilité à l'eau, à l'électricité, aux infrastructures de santé et d'éducation et aux emplois qui peuvent permettre une ascension sociale. Mais les mégapoles qui abritent plus de 10 millions d'habitants ont aussi leur face sombre : leur gigantisme consomme énormément de ressources planétaires qui ne sont pas illimitées et elles sont au quotidien oppressantes, minérales et polluées. D'ailleurs, d'autres modèles du vivre ensemble émergent.Avec Guillaume Faburel,géographe et professeur à l'Université Lyon 2, auteur de Indécence urbaine - Pour un nouveau pacte avec le vivant (Flammarion, 2023). Et le reportage de Côme Bastin sur le plus ancien et le plus grand éco-village du monde : Auroville, en Inde :L'expérience singulière d'Auroville naît en 1968 dans le sud-est de l'Inde, dans l'État du Tamil Nadu, près de Pondichéry. Des centaines de volontaires d'Inde et du monde entier ont répondu à l'appel d'une mystique franco-indienne : Mira Alfassa, qui rêve d'une ville dédiée à la spiritualité et l'écologie, où l'argent, la propriété et la nationalité n'ont pas d'importance. Avec des hauts et des bas, ces pionniers vont transformer un plateau désertique en un havre de verdure et expérimenter de nouvelles formes d'architecture et de vivre ensemble, sous la protection bienveillante de l'État indien. Enfin, ça, c'était jusqu'en 2021. Car depuis trois ans, l'État indien a entrepris de reprendre en main Auroville et sa communauté, jugées un peu trop cosmopolites et baba cool. Cette émission est une rediffusion du 21 février 2025.

Le Tamil Nadu a récemment mis en place un système novateur visant à garantir la représentation des personnes en situation de handicap au sein des institutions locales. Une initiative saluée par Armoogum Parsuramen, fondateur de Global Rainbow Foundation, qui estime que Maurice devrait s'inspirer de cette démarche inclusive. D'ailleurs, ajoute-t-il, les prochaines élections municipales verront la participation de Girish Ramjuttun, une personne en situation de handicap, qui se portera candidat en tant qu'indépendant. Une démarche qu'Armoogum Parsuramen salue. Dans cette optique, Armoogum Parsuramen annonce son intention d'adresser une lettre au Premier ministre pour demander que, dans le cadre du prochain amendement constitutionnel, des dispositions soient prises afin de permettre la nomination de personnes en situation de handicap au sein des conseils municipaux et villageois. Il souhaite que ce principe soit appliqué à l'image du "Best Loser System".

You might not recognize the name Hong Fu Industrial Group — but chances are, you've worn their products. As the second-largest manufacturer of sports shoes in the world, Hong Fu produces footwear for major brands like Nike and Adidas. Now, with changing global markets, Hong Fu is making a big move into India. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan dive into the story of Hong Fu Industrial Group, a Taiwanese OEM powerhouse in the sports footwear industry. They explain Hong Fu's $130 million investment in a new factory in Tamil Nadu, India, and discuss the broader trend of global manufacturers shifting operations away from China. Along the way, they highlight the opportunities and obstacles facing India's footwear market, from new government quality standards to the rise of innovative local brands. Their conversation is a great learning resource if you want to build your English listening comprehension skills and expand your business vocabulary. Key points of their discussion include: Who Hong Fu Industrial Group is and why you've probably worn their products without realizing it. How the "China +1" strategy is driving global companies to invest in countries like India. The impact of new Indian footwear regulations on small and large manufacturers alike. How local Indian brands like Zen Barefoot and Comet are innovating in the footwear space. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to our -- NEW!!!-- interactive audio scripts, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information. Follow Down to Business English on Apple podcasts, rate the show, and leave a comment. Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com Follow Skip & Dez Skip Montreux on Linkedin Skip Montreux on Instagram Skip Montreux on Twitter Skip Montreux on Facebook Dez Morgan on Twitter RSS Feed

வெறுப்பதற்கு ஒன்றுமில்லைமவ்லவி சதக்கத்துல்லாஹ் உமரீ | Sadaqathullah Umari25-04-2025, JummaSalafi Masjid, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

வாய்ப்புகளை பயன்படுத்துவோம்மவ்லவி சதக்கத்துல்லாஹ் உமரீ | Sadaqathullah Umari18-04-2025, JummaSalafi Masjid, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Manisha Pande, and Shardool Katyayan are joined by Semafor's business reporter Rohan Goswami and political consultant and federalism expert Tara Krishnaswamy. On Trump's flip-flop on tariffs and the escalating trade war with China, Rohan says: “Trump created tremendous panic. He got what he wanted. World leaders are calling and begging him... but a 90-day pause is not enough.” He highlights that, unlike the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2008 financial crisis, America's current market chaos is a “self-inflicted situation”.Manisha analyses the common threads between Narendra Modi's demonetisation policy and Trump's tariffs. Shardool adds, “Trump is famous because he is funny. He should be made the TV-President because he understands TV best.”The panel also discusses the Supreme Court's scathing remarks about the Tamil Nadu Governor earlier this week. Tara remarks,“The time has come to either define the Governor's role – starting from appointment to powers – in a bilateral manner, or abolish the position and assign its duties to the appropriate authorities.”Raman adds, “The battle between chief ministers and governors has increased tremendously since 2014.”This and a lot more. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Contribute to our latest NL Sena here.Timecodes00:00:00 – Introductions and announcements00:04:48 – Headlines 00:15:34 – Trump's tariff flip-flops01:05:29 – Supreme Court on TN Governor01:32:12 – Letters01:48:08 – Recommendations Check out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Ashish Anand. Production assistance by intern Pragya Chakroborty.This episode is outside of the paywall for now. Before it goes behind the paywall, why not subscribe? Get brand-new episodes of all our podcasts every week, while also doing your bit to support independent media. Click here to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#cuttheclutter As BJP & AIADMK, once again, tie up ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections & Annamalai is replaced by Nainar Nagendran as BJP TN chief to accommodate EPS, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Political Editor DK Singh discuss TN's major political players, natural alliances, smaller players and how things have panned out for them electorally, in Episode 1639 of #CutTheClutter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Writings on the Wall: https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/return-of-the-angels/9740/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Legal Affairs Editor Apurva Vishwanath about the Supreme Court's ruling on Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi withholding assent to 10 bills of the state assembly and the limits to the role of a Governor.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about a study conducted by the Institute of Cardiology at Madras Medical College which has proposed a model by way of which necessary medical care can be provided to a heart attack patient even in remote rural areas. (13:02)Lastly, we speak about the Indians who were targeted by the Israeli spyware Pegasus in a 2019 WhatsApp hacking campaign. (22:36)Produced and hosted by Niharika Nanda and Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

After 25+ years as a mechanical engineer at Westinghouse, a career shift led Jayashree to start teaching Indian cuisine, inspired by friends who raved about her meals. What began as a challenge—her first class was far from perfect—has grown into Popping Mustard Seeds, where she offers cooking classes, meal kits, and private lessons.Jayashree's journey took her from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India to Pittsburgh, PA, U.S., through engineering school, and eventually to Chatham University's Food Studies program, where she deepened her understanding of food and culture. Today, she's passionate about sharing the flavors and traditions of Indian cooking while making it approachable for everyone.Check out www.poppingmustardseeds.com to learn more about her classes and meal kits. Tune in to hear her inspiring story!This episode is sponsored by Worm Return Composting Services in Pittsburgh, using food scraps to create landscapes not landfills! www.wormreturn.com#PoppingMustardSeeds #IndianCuisine #FoodEntrepreneur #withbowlandspoon #withbowlandspoonpodcast #localfoodsystem #foodsystem #foodsystems #pittsburghlocalfood #foodevolution #foodventures #happyeating #localfood #eatlocal

குர்ஆனும் நாமும்மவ்லவி முபாரக் மஸ்வூத் மதனி | Mubarak Masood Madani20-04-2014Masjid E Ahle Hadees, Alandur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

வக்ஃப் ஏன்? எதற்கு? எப்படி?மவ்லவி சதக்கத்துல்லாஹ் உமரீ | Sadaqathullah Umari04-04-2025, JummaSalafi Masjid, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

In this inspiring episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we welcome Aviram Rozin, founder of Sadhana Forest, a globally respected movement dedicated to reforestation, sustainable development, and nature-based solutions. What started in 2003 as a family's dream to revive degraded land in Tamil Nadu has evolved into an international model for ecological restoration and community-led change.With over 70 acres of tropical dry evergreen forest restored in India, and active reforestation projects in Haiti, Kenya, Namibia, and Meghalaya, Sadhana Forest shows that large-scale transformation is possible—through people-powered action, smart land management, and a deep respect for nature.

K Annamalai Removed from BJP Tamil Nadu Politics | Delhi बुला के बड़ा खेल | Sanjay Dixit

rWotD Episode 2892: G. Narayanasamy Naidu Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Friday, 4 April 2025 is G. Narayanasamy Naidu.G. Narayanasamy Naidu Kamma was an Indian politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly from Mayuram constituency as an Indian National Congress candidate in 1957, and 1962 elections. He was one of the two winners in 1957 election, the other being P. Jayaraj from Congress party. He was elected as an Indian National Congress candidate from Aduthurai constituency in 1952 election.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:53 UTC on Friday, 4 April 2025.For the full current version of the article, see G. Narayanasamy Naidu on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Danielle.

Why EPS had a change of heart & greenlit AIADMK-BJP alliance talks ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt about the country's effort to eliminate tuberculosis as a part of which a new set of tools ranging from AI-powered screening to strip tests for treatment adherence is being integrated into India's TB elimination drive.Next, The Indian Express' Abhinaya Harigovind talks about the Centre withholding funds for the Samagra Shiksha scheme in Tamil Nadu due to the state's refusal to implement the New Education Policy (NEP) of 2020. (11:42)Lastly, we speak about Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi not being allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha. (19:57)Produced and hosted by Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Explore this episode to uncover the pursuit of justice in Tamil Nadu's most horrific honor killing case. The fact that the key witness became uncooperative during the trial adds to the complexity of this remarkable investigation.

The murder of engineering student Gokulraj stands as one of the most tragic instances of honor killings in Tamil Nadu. Despite the star witness turning hostile and the investigation officer, D.S.P. Vishnupriya, tragically taking her own life, justice was ultimately served. How were the intricate details of this case unraveled? What scientific evidence led to its resolution? Join us as we delve into the depths of the Gokulraj murder investigation and the subsequent court trial.

Today, as part of the women's special series in March, 2025, Gayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Ponni Krishnamoorthy, Director and Global head of Telco cloud in Nokia talks about breaking societal expectations to achieving career goals - Ponni shares about her humble background and Her roots in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and how her upbringing shaped her career choices and Ponni's career journey from NIT Trichy to becoming Director at Nokia.- Ponni shares her Being the first woman engineer in her extended family.- Initial societal expectations (suggestions to become a teacher or doctor).- Love for math, problem-solving, and coding led her to engineering.- Ponni shares her Career Growth & Transition from software engineer and her inspiration to be a coding guru- She started her career with Siemens Communication Software as a developer and slowly shifted into techno-management after earning an MBA from IIM Bangalore while working full-time.- Ponni shares stories of her transition from developer to global technology leadership.- Ponni talks about taking different roles in the same firm such as global product development and end-to-end project ownership- Pooni shares her Experience with mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and predicting industry trends.- She talks about operational challenges and Leading teams across multiple countries (Finland, India, China, US) and working through sanctions during the Iraq-Iran war.- Ponni talks about Early involvement in digital twin technology (before it became mainstream).-Importance of creating a culture of problem-solving & dreaming big.- Ponni talks about her role in University Engagement & Mentorship while encouraging students and young professionals to take risks.- Pooni shares her career advice and Leadership Lessons on the importance of patience and long-term growth, avoiding the trap of jumping jobs for short-term gains.- She also shares her learning from each role before moving up the ladder and defining personal success metrics rather than following trends.Ponni is Director of Telco Cloud Data center and Telecom Test networks with Mobile Networks business group, Nokia - Leading R&D Telco cloud data centers and services across 8 countries- Leading the unit of end-to-end telecom test networks for testing of Nokia products and solutions- Leading University Collaboration platform for Nokia Bangalore - connecting universities, Professional organizations , Research & management institutes- Leading global and cross cultural teams, across Europe, India, China and USA- Leads the Nokia Bangalore 6G research center- Nokia certified coach having coached and developed high performing employees globally She has been Instrumental in ramping up and setting up new product development groups, global lab service organization , R&D Cloud data centers, end-to-end test network infrastructure & services unit and transformation of organizations. Experienced in Partner management, leadership development, nurturing innovation and driving efficiency improvement programs and strategic decision making etc.She has successfully launched various programs across Indian universities and is committed to take the latest telecom technologies and research opportunities to the doorsteps of academic world.She is a recipient of IEEE Women Technologist of the year-2019.A strong leader and team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. Ponni did her computer science engineering from NIT Trichy and management from IIM BangalorePonni can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ponnikrishnamoorthy/

Even after the spate of anti-Hindi agitations of the 1960s and 1970s in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, Kerala was open to the prospect of Hindi becoming the ‘national' language.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/kerala-konnect/why-kerala-is-at-peace-with-hindi-its-not-like-tamil-nadu/2553207/

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Aditi Raja who discusses the Vadodara accident that has sparked concerns over reckless driving by a law student which claimed a life and left seven others critically injured. Next, we speak to Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant of Internal Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals about whether or not you need to take the flu vaccine.Lastly, we discuss the detention of the BJP leaders in Tamil Nadu ahead of a planned protest against TASMAC.Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and Written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is heating up as Annamalai takes on MK Stalin in the ongoing language war, challenging Dravidian politics with a nationalist counter-narrative. Meanwhile, the delimitation issue remains a non-starter, failing to gain traction despite attempts to stir controversy. The Tukde Tukde gang's agenda also faces a major setback, as nationalist forces push back against divisive politics. Sanjay Dixit breaks down Annamalai's strategic moves, the language debate's impact on Tamil Nadu's politics, and why the delimitation issue is failing to take off.

In this inspiring episode, Krish takes on The District Cup by Mallika Ravikumar, an exciting sports story about resilience, teamwork and breaking barriers! Set in India, this gripping novel follows the Under-13 Maulsari Eagles as they fight against the odds to win the District Cup, tackling challenges like poverty, gender bias, and corruption in Indian football. Krish also sits down with the author to learn about her writing journey, the inspiration behind the book. But that's not all! This episode is extra special because Krish is participating in Podcasthon 2025, the world's largest podcast charity event! Over 1,500 podcasts are coming together for good, and Krish has chosen to support Agaram Foundation, an incredible organization that provides quality education to underprivileged children in rural Tamil Nadu, India. Listen now!

In this episode, we explore the harrowing murder of engineering student Gokulraj, who disappeared on June 23, 2015. He was last seen with a classmate at the Arthanareeswarar temple in Tiruchengode. Subsequently, his headless corpse was located near the railway tracks in Tamil Nadu's Namakkal district. What transpired on that fateful day? Was he a victim of foul play? What could have motivated his death? Join us as we investigate this perplexing case further.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 13th of March and here are the headlines.Tamil Nadu Replaces Devanagari Rupee Symbol with Tamil Letter in Budget LogoAhead of its budget presentation on March 14, the Tamil Nadu government has replaced the Devanagari rupee symbol with the Tamil rupee letter in its official logo. The logo, featuring the slogan "Ellorkkum Ellaam" (Everything for Everyone), was unveiled by Chief Minister M K Stalin's office on Thursday. A source from the Chief Minister's Office explained that this change prioritizes Tamil over Devanagari. DMK spokesperson Savaranan Annadurai affirmed the decision, emphasizing the importance of promoting Tamil, especially amid ongoing tensions over the Centre's three-language policy.Karnataka Withdraws CID Inquiry on Bengaluru Airport Protocol MishandlingThe Karnataka government has retracted its order for a CID inquiry into alleged police protocol mishandling at Bengaluru airport involving actress Ranya Rao. Rao, arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold, had her travel monitored by protocol officers. The withdrawal followed a parallel order from the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), which tasked senior IAS officer Gaurav Gupta with investigating misuse of protocol services by senior DGP-rank officer K Ramachandra Rao, who is also Rao's stepfather. The investigation had raised significant political and procedural concerns.SBI Chairman: India Needs 8% Growth for Progress Despite SlowdownChalla Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), emphasized that India must target an 8% growth rate for sustainable progress. While the current growth rate of around 6% is a concern, Setty argued that it may be a temporary slowdown and not a reason for alarm. In an interview with The Indian Express, Setty explained that the country's long-term growth story remains intact, highlighting the importance of consumption and private capital expenditure to fuel future economic growth, even amid recent challenges.Sunita Williams' Return to Earth Delayed by SpaceX Launch ScrubNASA astronaut Sunita Williams' long-awaited return to Earth has been delayed after SpaceX scrubbed the launch of a replacement crew to the International Space Station (ISS). Williams and fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore have been stuck in space for nine months aboard Boeing's faulty Starliner. NASA had planned a SpaceX rocket launch from Florida to bring a new crew, which would have allowed Williams and Wilmore to return. However, the launch was delayed due to a hydraulic system issue with the Falcon 9 rocket's ground support clamp arm, NASA confirmed.US Officials to Visit Moscow for Ceasefire Talks Amid Escalating Ukraine ConflictSenior US officials are set to visit Moscow for ceasefire negotiations as Russia ramps up its military activities in Ukraine's Kursk region. The visit follows a meeting in Saudi Arabia where Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, shifting pressure onto Russia. US President Donald Trump confirmed the upcoming visit, noting that a "positive message means nothing" without Russia's action. While the White House hasn't confirmed which officials will attend, National Security Secretary Mike Waltz and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff are reportedly part of the delegation heading to Moscow.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

Free-range eggs and chicken have been gaining popularity for a while. The practices involved in producing and raising them are considered more humane. The market for humane meat has been growing slowly but steadily. Reports suggest that a majority of the country eats eggs, chicken, or meat. Shouldn't we care about how the animals that reach our plates are raised and killed? It's not a question with easy answers.Today, consumers are becoming more aware of the conditions in which the eggs and meat they consume are produced. They are making a conscious choice to seek out spaces that treat these animals well before they become a means of our sustenance.Should meat and fish eaters be willing to pay a premium to ensure the animals that we consume – or whose products we consume – are treated as ethically and humanely as possible? How big is this market? How fast is it growing? How should we think about it? Or should we take the lazy route and laugh it off as an oxymoron?Episode 33 of Two by Two, hosted by Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan, aimed to find an answer and explain how it makes sense.And they were joined by four wonderful guests for the discussion.Our first guest is Dineshkumar Shanmugam, the co-founder and CEO of Earthy Origins, a Tamil Nadu-based farm-to-table startup that grows, raises, and sells organic food products, ethically raised chickens, and free-range eggs.Our second guest is Sandeep Reddy, the CEO of India Animal Fund, a nonprofit that brings together a diverse mix of leaders from the corporate and animal welfare sectors to take a strategic look at ending all forms of animal harm. They believe that doing the most good means minimising the suffering of the most vulnerable, that is, animals. Our third guest is K Vijay, the Bengaluru-based founder of another meat startup, Meatright.Our final guest is Shan Kadavil, co-founder and CEO of Freshtohome, one of the leading online sellers of meat and fish in India. We've interviewed Shan for First Principles, The Ken's leadership podcast. His clarity of thought around setting up and scaling an online meat business in India was amazing. You should listen to it if you haven't.-Additional reading:Famine, affluence and morality - https://rintintin.colorado.edu/~vancecd/phil308/Singer2.pdfFood, a question of ethics – 5 principles of ethical eating - https://kindredmedia.org/2007/09/food-a-question-of-ethics-5-principles-of-ethical-eating/Animals and choices - https://the-ken.com/newsletter/first-principles/animals-and-choices/How many Indians eat meat? - https://www.thehindu.com/data/data-how-many-indians-eat-meat/article65299234.eceAdditional listening:Shan Kadavil of Freshtohome on selling fish, building moats, encouraging bottom-up “shots on goal”, and being honest with boards - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/first-principles/shan-kadavil-fresh-to-home/Peter Singer - The ethics of what we eat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHzwqf_JkrA-Help us find interesting women guests by filling out this survey - https://theken.typeform.com/to/KH0EOLGo-This is a free 10-minute trailer streaming on all podcast streaming platforms. If you'd like to listen to the full episode, you can do so by becoming a Premium subscriber to The Ken or by subscribing to Two by Two on Apple Podcasts via a separate standalone subscription.This episode of Two by Two was researched and produced by Hari Krishna. Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer, mixed and mastered this episode.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with your friends and family who would be interested in listening to the episode. And if you have more thoughts on the discussion, we'd love to hear your arguments as well. You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com

Male domestic violence is a real thing in 2025 #live #podcast #motivation #mensmentalhealth Professor (Dr.) K. Jaishankar is currently the Founder and Principal Director and Professor of Criminology and Justice Sciences of the International Institute of Justice & Police Sciences (IIJPS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, and an Adjunct Faculty Member of the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, Italy & University of Peace, Italy, and he teaches modules of the Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Cybercrime, Cybersecurity and International Law. He is also the Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Criminology at Saveetha School of Law, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Before founding the International Institute of Justice & Police Sciences in 2022, Jaishankar held several positions like Dean, Head of the Department, Syndicate Member, Professor of Criminology and Senior Assistant Professor of Criminology at two major public universities in India. He is the founder President of South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology (SASCV) and founder Executive Director of Centre for Cyber Victim Counselling (CCVC). He was a Commonwealth Academic Fellow during 2009–2010 at the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies, School of Law, University of Leeds, United Kingdom. He is the founding father of Cyber Criminology (2007), Therapeutic Criminology (2023) and Theological Criminology (2024) (academic sub-disciplines) of Criminology and the founding father of Cyber Victimology (2015) and Political Victimology (2024). He is the proponent of the Space Transition Theory of Cyber Crimes. He is the recipient of the prestigious “National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) - SCOPUS Young Scientist Award 2012 – Social Sciences”. He is an International Ambassador of the British Society of Criminology (BSC) and a United Nations Expert on Issues of Victims of Terrorism. He was recently ranked 16th among the Top 25 Influential Criminologists in the World during 2010-2020 by Academic Influence (an Academic Rankings Site), Texas, USA. He is ranked Number 5 (Top 3%) among 626 Law and Legal Studies Scholars in India by the AD Scientific Index. He has co-authored/edited 11 books with prestigious publishers like Sage, CRC Press, Routledge (Taylor and Francis Group) and his research papers have been published in prestigious journals such as the British Journal of Criminology, Punishment and Society, Policing, and International Criminal Justice Review. His areas of Academic Competence are Cyber Criminology/Victimology, Theological Criminology, Victimology, Crime Mapping, GIS, Policing, and Crime Prevention. Visit my website: xyspark.org

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 7th of March and here are this week's headlines.Starting in the news from the North, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha reaffirmed his government's commitment to restoring full statehood for the union territory. Speaking at the opening of the Budget Session, he acknowledged the emotional and political significance of statehood to the people of J&K and emphasized ongoing efforts to engage stakeholders. Sinha stated that the government is working to address the people's desires while ensuring peace, stability, and progress. His remarks come as political activity in J&K intensifies, with opposition parties challenging the government on sensitive issues like Article 370.Now, from news in the South, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin led an all-party meeting that unanimously rejected the upcoming Parliamentary constituency delimitation process, set for 2026. The resolution passed in Chennai argued that the process would weaken Tamil Nadu and threaten India's federal structure. It claimed that basing the delimitation solely on the upcoming census population data would harm the political representation of Tamil Nadu and other South Indian states, especially those with successful population control measures.In another news making headline, Kannada film actress Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold worth ₹12.56 crore. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a raid at her residence, recovering jewellery valued at ₹2.06 crore and ₹2.67 crore in cash. Rao, 33, is the stepdaughter of a senior Karnataka IPS officer and was intercepted after returning from Dubai, a frequent destination for her trips.In global headlines, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness to sign a minerals deal with the United States, despite not finalizing it during his visit to Washington. Zelenskyy acknowledged the challenges of his meeting with US President Donald Trump but reaffirmed Ukraine's openness to constructive dialogue. He emphasized that Ukraine's position needs to be heard. The minerals deal was seen as a step towards strengthening security ties between the two nations. However, tensions over peace talks with Russia have led to growing frustrations between the US and Ukraine.New 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 20% tariff hike on Chinese goods have sparked trade tensions between the US and its top three trading partners. Canada quickly retaliated, announcing tariffs on $20.7bn worth of US goods, with further measures planned if Trump's tariffs remain. China also imposed additional 10%-15% tariffs on US imports, alongside export restrictions on US entities, escalating the trade conflict. These tariffs came into effect immediately, adding strain to global trade.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express

As per ASER 2024, only 12 % of Standard III and 35.6 % of Standard V children in Tamil Nadu can read Standard II level text. What does it say about Stain's love for Tamil and hate for Hindi, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 5th of March and here are the headlines.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin led an all-party meeting that unanimously rejected the upcoming Parliamentary constituency delimitation process, set for 2026. The resolution passed in Chennai argued that the process would weaken Tamil Nadu and threaten India's federal structure. It claimed that basing the delimitation solely on the upcoming census population data would harm the political representation of Tamil Nadu and other South Indian states, especially those with successful population control measures.US President Donald Trump targeted India's high tariffs during his speech to Congress, signaling limited room for concessions in ongoing trade talks. He specifically criticized the auto sector, where India charges tariffs exceeding 100%. Trump announced that reciprocal tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, would penalize India for high tariffs by imposing equivalent trade barriers. He emphasized a tit-for-tat approach, accusing India of using non-monetary methods to limit US market access.Kannada film actress Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold worth ₹12.56 crore. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a raid at her residence, recovering jewellery valued at ₹2.06 crore and ₹2.67 crore in cash. Rao, 33, is the stepdaughter of a senior Karnataka IPS officer and was intercepted after returning from Dubai, a frequent destination for her trips.Kolkata police revealed that a debt of ₹16 crore triggered the triple murder of Sudeshna Dey, her sister-in-law Romi Dey, and Romi's 14-year-old daughter. Prasun Dey, Romi's husband and a businessman, confessed to killing the three, whose bodies were found in a house in the Tangra area. The investigation indicated that the financial burden drove Prasun to commit the murders, which occurred on February 19 in a shocking crime that has rocked the city.After the US imposed new tariffs, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called President Trump's decision “a very dumb thing to do.” In a speech, Trudeau expressed disagreement with Trump's policies, criticizing the tariffs and warning that they would only play into the hands of global adversaries. Canada retaliated with tariffs on $30 billion worth of US goods and threatened further measures within 21 days. Trudeau confirmed Canada would challenge the tariffs at the World Trade Organization.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

Our podcast guest today is professor Dr. K Jaishankar PhD. Professor (Dr.) K. Jaishankar is currently the Founder and Principal Director and Professor of Criminology and Justice Sciences of the International Institute of Justice & Police Sciences (IIJPS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, and an Adjunct Faculty Member of the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, Italy & University of Peace, Italy, and he teaches modules of the Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Cybercrime, Cybersecurity and International Law. He is also the Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Criminology at Saveetha School of Law, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Before founding the International Institute of Justice & Police Sciences in 2022, Jaishankar held several positions like Dean, Head of the Department, Syndicate Member, Professor of Criminology and Senior Assistant Professor of Criminology at two major public universities in India. He is the founder President of South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology (SASCV) and founder Executive Director of Centre for Cyber Victim Counselling (CCVC). He was a Commonwealth Academic Fellow during 2009–2010 at the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies, School of Law, University of Leeds, United Kingdom. He is the founding father of Cyber Criminology (2007), Therapeutic Criminology (2023) and Theological Criminology (2024) (academic sub-disciplines) of Criminology and the founding father of Cyber Victimology (2015) and Political Victimology (2024). He is the proponent of the Space Transition Theory of Cyber Crimes. He is the recipient of the prestigious “National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) - SCOPUS Young Scientist Award 2012 – Social Sciences”. He is an International Ambassador of the British Society of Criminology (BSC) and a United Nations Expert on Issues of Victims of Terrorism. He was recently Ranked 16th among the Top 25 Influential Criminologists in the World during 2010-2020 by Academic Influence (an Academic Rankings Site), Texas, USA. He is ranked Number 5 (Top 3%) among 626 Law and Legal Studies Scholars in India by the AD Scientific Index. He has co-authored/edited 11 books with prestigious publishers like Sage, CRC Press, Routledge (Taylor and Francis Group) and his research papers have be published in prestigious journals such as the British Journal of Criminology, Punishment and Society, Policing, and International Criminal Justice Review. His areas of Academic Competence are Cyber Criminology/Victimology, Theological Criminology, Victimology, Crime Mapping, GIS, Policing, and Crime Prevention.  Listen as host and psychotherapist Rolando talks with Dr. K about his work in the community as an advocate and criminologist for equality of gender related issues. Visit our website : xyspark.org Book a discovery call: https://bit.ly/BOOKACALL1

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry's Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Shardool Katyayan are joined by Nitin Pai, director of Takshashila Institution, and The News Minute's Shabbir Ahmed.The panel first discusses the inception and functioning of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) – a new department set up by the United States government and headed by tech billionaire Elon Musk.Nitin says the reason behind something like DOGE “is not just efficiency.” “The ideological reason is to create a government full of people who will act according to the rules of Donald Trump,” he says, adding that federal government employees were laid off en-masse to create fear and uncertainty in the minds of rank and file civil servants. On the importance of “small governments,” Shardool says that any system meant to be working fairly working for citizens will be complex. “Mandates given to governments are not for them to run in a fiscally efficient manner, but to run fairly and independently,” he adds. Jayashree then delves into the ongoing “language wars” between the Tamil Nadu government and the union government over the National Education Policy's three-language formula. “The implication that Hindi means the extermination of a local language is true,” she says. Shabbir adds that the union government demands the NEP to be accepted in its entirety: “The problem the TN government has is that NEP is a uniform policy on education, but education is in the concurrent list. States were not consulted before forming it.”This and a lot more. Tune in!We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Contribute to our latest NL Sena here.Timecodes00:00:00 – Introductions and announcements 00:04:01 – Headlines 00:11:23 – DOGE00:54:49 – Language row: Tamil Nadu vs Centre01:28:20 – Letters 01:48:40 – Recommendations Check out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Ashish Anand.This episode is outside of the paywall for now. Before it goes back behind the paywall, why not subscribe? Get brand-new episodes of all our podcasts every week, while also doing your bit to support independent media. Click here to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three-language formula suggested by NEP 2020 has become a face-saver for the DMK government to sweep all its failures under the carpet.  

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 20th of February and here are the headlines.First-time MLA Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi's new Chief Minister today, along with her Council of Ministers, at a grand ceremony held at Ramlila Maidan. This marks the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) return to power in the capital after a gap of 27 years. Besides Gupta, six newly elected MLAs were also administered the oath as ministers. The event witnessed the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leaders, and allies from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The newly formed Council of Ministers, under Gupta's leadership, is expected to hold its first meeting at the Delhi Secretariat around 7 PM. Among the key proposals to be discussed is the implementation of the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna, which will provide eligible women with a monthly allowance of ₹2,500.In a strongly-worded letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Thursday sought urgent intervention to release Rs 2,152 crores under the Samagra Shiksha scheme. The letter, expressing deep concern over the Union Government's insistence on linking the funds to the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, reiterated Tamil Nadu's unwavering commitment to its two-language policy, described the move as a “blatant violation of cooperative federalism.” Launched in 2018, the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is a Centrally Sponsored integrated scheme for school education that subsumed the schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE).The Supreme Court today stayed the 27the of January Lokpal order which said that it has the power to look into complaints against sitting high court judges, terming it as “something very very disturbing”. The top court had taken suo motu cognizance of the January 27 order and listed it for hearing before the bench headed by Justice B R Gavai and also comprising Justices Surya Kant and A S Oka. The Supreme Court directed its registrar judicial “to mask the identity of the complainant and serve him through the Registrar Judicial of the High Court where the complainant resides”.A young teacher with a Catholic-run school in Kerala has ended her life after she was allegedly denied her salary for the last six years. The victim was a teacher at St Joseph's lower primary school at Kodenchery in Kozhikode district. She was found dead at her home on Wednesday afternoon. The Catholic diocese of Thamarassery runs the government-aided school. Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty said the director general of education has been asked to look into the incident. “It is unfortunate. Once I get the report from the DG, we will take action,” he told the media.Amid US President Donald Trump's onslaught on illegal immigration, several deportees, including Indians, have been sent to a hotel in Panama, where they are being held till they can be repatriated to their origin countries. As many as 299 migrants, belonging to countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, and Iran, among others, were sent to Panama last week. Some of these have been shifted to a remote facility near the Darien jungle. The Indian Embassy in Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica said today that they have gained “consular access” to the group of Indians sent to Panama.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express

At just 27 years of age, Rasika Venkatesa has already put herself in position to plan her first restaurant. Currently serving a tasting menu in her residency at Fulgrances Laundromat in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, (though March 1, 2025), Rasika attended hotel management school in India, worked her way up from commis to chef de partie at The French Laundry, and attained the position of chef de cuisine at Mourad in San Francisco. (As if that weren't enough, she also recently competed on Top Chef.) After relocating to New York City in 2024, Rasika is currently planning a brick-and-mortar incarnation of her pop-up Mythily (named for her grandmother and North Star). The restaurant, like the pop-up, will offer a personal and progressive take on Southern Indian cuisine (specifically the food of Tamil Nadu), and Rasika is refining dishes and menus in her current residency. Rasika discusses all of this and more in this deeply personal and open conversation.Huge thanks to Andrew Talks to Chefs' presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for culinary professionals. Meez powers the Andrew Talks to Chefs podcast as part of the meez  Network, featuring a breadth of food and beverage podcasts and newsletters.  THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!

Megalithic structures in India are often overlooked. There is so much waiting to be explored between these stones and their shadows. Over 3,000 megalithic sites have been documented across the Indian subcontinent—from Jammu and Kashmir to Kerala and from Nagaland to Tamil Nadu—with a heavy concentration in Central and Peninsular India.

Katie has a conversation with Lalitha about her latest book launch Golden Age Goddesses. Lalitha Donatella Riback, International Bestselling Author, Transformational Mindset Coach, Entrepreneur, Spiritual Mentor.  She's a researcher of human consciousness, who has studied the Vedic culture of the yogis and sages of India for over 30 years. She holds a B.A. in Vedic arts and science. Lalitha guides her students to their highest human potential, and has created ShreemLab, a coaching business that offers transformational courses for a miraculous life.  Her international bestselling books, studies with renowned mentors like Deepak Chopra and Dr. Baskaran Pillai, and an upcoming feature in Dr. Joe Vitale's movie, "Zero Limits," have established her as a respected authority in the field of spirituality for the new Golden Age.  Website: https://shreemlab.com FUN FACTS  Lalitha was born on 1-11 at 11:11 am.  While living in India for 5 years, she traveled from the Himalayas to the southernmost point of Tamil Nadu, visiting nearly all the states, innumerable spiritual sites, and energetically powerful vortexes. Lalitha lives in New York. When she's not writing, traveling, or meditating, she loves hiking, being in nature, and cooking healthy Ayurvedic foods with a touch of Italian cuisine. .............................................................................................................................................................................................   Order the book on Amazon Amazon Australia Amazon UK Amazon France Amazon Germany Amazon Spain Amazon Italy Amazon Netherlands Amazon Japan Amazon India Amazon USA Amazon Canada Amazon Mexico Amazon Brazil ............................................................................................................................................................................................. If you would love to stay informed about when we (Katie Carey and Soulful Valley) are offering FREE Masterclasses, New Offers,  Opportunities to apply to be a guest on the Soulfulvalley Podcast or new opportunities to collaborate with us in Book collaborations, follow this link and sign up in the box at the top of this page: Katie Carey at Soulful Valley

  Lalitha Donatella Riback, International Bestselling Author, Life Coach, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Vedic Astrologer and Meditation Teacher. Lalitha is a researcher of human consciousness who has dedicated the last two decades to guiding people to their highest potential and spiritual growth. She holds, among other degrees and certifications, a B.A. in Vedic Astrology, and is the creator of ShreemLab. As a multi-certified life coach who helps her students speed up dream manifestation, Lalitha taps into her 30-year research into the Vedic arts and sciences. Lalitha's influence extends far beyond the confines of her coaching practice. Her international bestselling books, studies with renowned mentors like Deepak Chopra and Dr. Baskaran Pillai, and an upcoming feature in Dr. Joe Vitale's movie, "Zero Limits," have established her as a respected authority in the field of spiritual coaching.  Website: https://shreemlab.com  FUN FACTS Lalitha was born on 1-11 at 11:11 am. While living in India for 5 years, she traveled from the Himalayas to the southernmost point of Tamil Nadu, visiting nearly all the states, innumerable spiritual sites, and energetically powerful vortexes. Lalitha lives in New York. When she's not writing, traveling, or meditating, she loves hiking, being in nature, and cooking healthy Ayurvedic foods with a touch of Italian cuisine. ............................................................................................................................................................... Visit Katie Carey's Pensight Page where you will find all of her offers and Author and Poetry application links: https://pensight.com/x/soulfulvalley