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ayurvedichealingvillage · 9 months

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Your guide to Ayurvedic cooking.

A mouthful of good health

As hardcore carnivores, plant-based Ayurvedic cuisine based on India’s 5,000- year-old health regimen, was the stuff of our culinary nightmares.

And then we met Gita Ramesh, well-known author of three books including two cookbooks chock-full of recipes based on Ayurvedic principles of health. The one published recently — The Ayurvedic Wellness Cookbook, Recipes for Balance and Rejuvenation won the prestigious Gourmand Award 2023 — Diet and Vegetarian — at the UMEA Food event in Sweden.

In Ayurveda, the ancient twin of yoga, “One does not count calories but commits to a philosophy and way of life,” states Ms Ramesh in her book. Ms Ramesh is the joint managing director of the Kairali Ayurvedic Group, and co-founder of Kairali Healing Village in Palakkad, Kerala. She is also a bio-chemist and Ayurvedic practitioner, and her husband K. V. Ramesh comes from a line of Ayurvedic vaids (doctors).

After leafing through her magnum opus, and meeting her at Kairali Healing Village, our world view changed. Ms Ramesh explained that what and how you eat has the power to heal. We had been raised on meat- heavy fare — hefty pieces of chicken swimming in rich gravies; fried eggs plonked on vegetables to make greens more appetising, and lacy, batter-frilled cutlets glazed with a light film of oil.

Soon, we realised that the principle touted in the cook book was: “You become what you eat!” We were overweight and under-exercised. And so, we decided to try and reprogramme our taste buds by trying out some of her simple delicious recipes. Our journey on the road to culinary discovery had begun. Happily, enough, we felt satiated and energised rather than like prisoners on a starvation diet, out on parole!

Ms Ramesh’s book celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of plant-based Ayurvedic fare which many equate with boring boiled vegetables and drab wilted salads. An added asset is that the recipes are “simple to cook for healthy everyday eating and centred around the preventive aspect of Ayurveda,” she says in the introduction of the lush, beautifully designed book. The hard-cover volume hand-holds newbie converts to Ayurvedic cuisine and takes them through a master class on cooking and eating healthy. “An Ayurvedic diet is less of a diet and more of a philosophy — that eating should be a mindful, meditative experience,” she adds. Sitting in front of a TV, talking on the phone or listening to loud thumping music while you eat your quietly delicious meal is a no-no in Ayurveda. “Connect with the flavourful food you eat by being acutely aware of its colour, taste, nuance and texture,” says Ms Ramesh. Read More

#Ayurvediccuisine #AyurvedicWellness #ayurvediclifestyle #ayurvedictreatment #ayurvedicwellnesscookbook #rejuvenation #Ayurveda #rejuvenationanddetoxification

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keralatour10 · 11 months

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The Faces Who Made Kerala Proud

Kerala boasts the highest literacy rate in India and as per the latest census it has a projection of 94%. With the sobriquets ‘God’s Own Country’, ‘Land of Coconut’ and ‘Spice Garden of India’, Kerala has always been in the limelight from the perspective of tourism. Thanks to its incredible geographical features. Although being a small state, occupying around 1% of India’s total area, Kerala is always presented as an honorary example for its rich culture, education, ayurveda and other development. Kerala has also given rise to several personalities who have made Kerala and India tremendously proud.

P T Usha - Frequently called ‘Queen of Indian Track and Field’, P. T. Usha was born in Kozhikode, Kerala on 27th June, 1964. Nicknamed the Golden Girl, P T Usha has been associated with Indian Athletes since 1979. She had an illustrious career in athletics and won 33 international medals. In 1984 she was honoured with the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shree Award. The Indian Olympic Association has crowned her with the name ‘Sportsperson of the Century’.

Raja Ravi Varma - Raja Ravi Varma was born on April 29, 1948, in Kilimanoor Palace, Kerala, and is the most celebrated artist in the history of Indian Arts. His artistic talent was exposed at a young age by his uncle who provided him the elementary guidance. He got exposure to various art forms and himself mastered portraits, portrait-based compositions and myths and legends-based theatrical compositions. Ravi Varma received the first prize at the Madras Painting Exhibition in 1873. Shakuntala Composing a Love Letter to King Dushyanta, Damayanti Talking to a Swan and many more are among the famed paintings of Ravi Varma.

Dr. K J Yesudas - A notable Indian classical musician and playback singer, Yesudad was born in Fort Kochi, on January 10, 1940. His musical voice has recorded more than 40,000 songs in Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Gujarati, Marathi, Odiya, Arabic, English, Russian, Latin and many more. Initially, Yesudas was groomed by his own father Augustine Joseph, who was a classical musician and a stage actor, and later he joined the Music Academy. His career started with playback singing in Malayalam and Kollywood movies in the 1960s and in the mid-1970s, he set his foot in the Bollywood industry. Yesudas garnered 7 National Film Awards for the best singer in Indian Cinema.

Arundhati Roy - A renowned novelist and political activist, Arundhati Roy was borned on 24th November, 1961. Although she took birth in Shillong, she shifted to Kerala, to her mother’s maternal house at the age of 2, and completed her schooling there. She has won several awards both for her writing talent and social work. Arundhati Roy began her career by writing the screenplay ‘In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones’ in 1989, which was directed by her husband Pradip Krishen. Her semi-autobiographical novel ‘The God of Small Things’ in 1996 brought her worldwide fame and received the Booker Prize in 1997.

Vidya Balan - The popular Indian actress was born on 1st January, 1978, in Palakkad, Kerala. She has played the role of a strong female protagonist in several movies. In 2005 she acted in the movie Parineeta and received the Filmfare Award for best female debut. Paa is yet another notable movie of Vidya Balan which brought her the Filmfare best actress award. Vidya Balan was honoured with the Padma Shri award in 2014 for her meticulous contributions to Indian Cinema.

Almost every travel enthusiast’s bucket list in India contains a trip to Kerala. Your Kerala Tour Booking will provide a detailed overview of the unique landscapes of Kerala, but familiarising with these personalities and their achievements is worth cherishing the talents of India. There are many more individuals who inscribed their identity in Indian history for their distinguished attributes.

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j0b5 · 1 year

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To Kick or Not to Kick......

For context this post is all about today’s eliminator 1 game played in the Indian Super League between Kerala Blasters FC vs Bengaluru FC.

KBFC vs BFC is always played in an electric atmosphere. Whichever stage of the league or whichever stadium it is being played at. If you have your doubts look at what happened last time when KBFC visited BFC this season. I personally witnessed it. But every single time there is a sure shot winner involved - Football, the beautiful game.

But today I feel like it died, on the field, even before the final whistle was blown.

So basically, a TLDR version of events. KBFC and BFC were playing to see who goes to meet Mumbai City FC for the Semi Finals. Post 90 minutes and enough changes at both ends, the score remained 0 - 0. We end up at extra time as expected. a BFC player gets fouled at the edge of KBFC penalty area and they get awarded a free kick. All business as usual. But Chettri takes up the free kick which is the bone of contention here. We can clearly see no KBFC player was ready. We even don’t see the referee marking the 7-yard line. I didn't see him blowing his whistle. Chettri kick the ball and score. Shocking everyone. Following which our Aashan asks KBFC to walk off. BFC wins due to forfeit.

Here are my 2 paisa about it. The first and the foremost thing in any game is sportsman’s spirit. All 22 players on ground want to win but at what cost?

BFC’s justification is that this was a quickly taken free kick and apparently KBFC were caught napping. In that case can anyone explain why as per the Law of the Game 2022-23 taken straight from AIFF website ( https://www.the-aiff.com/media/uploads/2022/09/Laws-of-the-Game-2022_23.pdf) on page 186 it states the following

Apparently, that is taken form the section called Practical Guidelines for match officials. So, if a free kick that is to be taken just outside the opponent’s penalty box, doesn’t appropriate distance is required? Doesn’t the referee have to mark the distance where the wall can stand legally?

Apparently, the referee Hon. Crystal John hasn’t read it I guess or maybe he forgot it.

I won’t be lying when I say that I haven’t played football much. At least never professionally, that’s for sure.

Being a Fan of KBFC, it feels sad to lose anytime. However, losing in such a manner that too due to a “Legend” of Indian Football is disheartening.

I am also not a fan of our manager dealt with the situation. He should have let the game play on. Let BFC win and then go out of this season with the head held high. We are KBFC, we fight., till the end. Let BFC win on a so called quickly taken “freekick”.

Whatever it is, Indian Football will never be the same again. Something will change. Let’s see if it's for the better or for the worse.

At the end of the day, I lost all my respect for Mr. Chettri. I am no longer going to support or cheer for you ever even when you wear our national jersey. I will support the national team though. In case you are wondering, a small reminder Chettri is not Indian National Team and Indian National Team is not Chettri. I am also disappointed with Ivan. But I will still support him. I will still support KBFC. Can’t wait for West Block Blues to come to Kochi. BEWARE

Yours Crazy

J0B5

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indianfromsouth · 1 year

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Pathanamthitta collector – A role model!

How many of you have heard the name Divya.S.Iyer? No, she's not a silver screen celebrity. Divya.S.Iyer is the collector of Pathanamthitta district, of Kerala where the Sabarimala temple is located.

A couple of days ago, she was honored with the “Excellence in Governance” award by the Home Minister Amit Shah. She was one among the 18 collectors who was presented with the award, chosen from 404 district collectors across 29 states of India.

So, isn’t this just another routine award? What’s different? Divya S Iyer was in the news recently when she got into the bad books of the Communists and intellectuals in Kerala. Let me tell you why! Being the Pathanamthitta collector, she was invited to an event in connection with the beginning of Sabarimala pilgrimage season in December 2022. Being a devotee of Swamy Ayyappan herself, Divya led the chanting of the holy names of Swami Ayyappan. Please see the video in a report by Manorama News at the below link!

'പതിനെട്ടാം പടിയേ'... തങ്ക അങ്കി പമ്പയിലെത്തിയപ്പോള്‍ ശരണം വിളിച്ച് ജില്ലാ കലക്ടര്‍| Divya S iyer

പതിനെട്ടാം പടിയേ..ശരണമെന്റയ്യപ്പാ.. പമ്പയില്‍ തങ്ക അങ്കിക്ക് സ്വീകരണം നല്‍കിയപ്പോള്‍ കുഞ്ഞിനെ ഒക്കത്തിരുത്തി ശരണം വിളിക്കുന്ന പത്തനംതിട്ട ജില്ലാ കലക്ടർ. തിരുവാഭരണം കമ്മിഷണർ ബൈജു സമീപം #Sabarimala #Pathanamthitta #DivyasIyer

Posted by Manorama News TV on Wednesday, December 28, 2022

This immediately became a controversy with a section of the Kerala government criticizing her for this saying that she was on official duty, and she was not supposed to be a part of the prayers and the rituals there. You must remember that this is the same communist state government that sent its Christian minister to Vatican on government expenditure to witness the canonization of Mother Teresa. Muslim comrades are also allowed to practice their faith and even talk about it publicly.

But when it comes to Hindus, the rules change. Recently the Devaswom Board (the board that manages state temples) minister K.Radhakrishnan was seen at Sabarimala Sannidhanam during the pilgrimage season. See this photo to know what I am talking about!

The man was staring straight ahead, as though he was confused about to do! He didn’t have the courage or the decency to bring his two palms together in front of the deity. Many Keralites would remember how the Kerala CM mockingly asked pointing towards the Guruvayur SriKrishna deity – “Is that where Krishnan is?” when he visited the temple.

In a state where mocking Hindu rituals and culture has become a daily affair, Divya.S.Iyer comes as a breath of fresh air. Thank you Divya.S.Iyer for being who you are, for upholding your culture and beliefs! Congratulations on a well-deserved award! You are a woman with a strong spine and would serve as an inspiration and a role model for many more men and women in the years to come!

#sabarimala #divya s iyer #hinduism #ayyappan

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coochiequeens · 2 years

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Good news for women

On Sept. 30, 1993, at 3:56 a.m., a deadly earthquake shook Latur and Osmanabad, districts in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It killed 10,000 people and demolished 52 villages.

While many nongovernmental organizations were involved in the immediate rescue and relief work, there was one group that worked a little differently. It focused on efforts that engaged with women from affected communities and aimed to ensure their long-term wellbeing. The Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP), established four years later, began its journey by going door-to-door after the earthquake, meeting thousands of women. The group trained the women to become farmers and entrepreneurs, enabling them to become financially independent and rise above the adversity and loss they'd encountered.

Today, Swayam Shikshan Prayog is one of four winners of the Local Adaptation Champions Awards, organized by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), that is being announced at the COP27 climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

The awards recognize community-led efforts to adapt to the negative impacts of climate change. Winners will receive €15,000 to help their further their work. In an interview with NPR, SSP Director Upmanyu Patil shares significant moments from his journey.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

You've helped around 300,000 rural women from across India adapt to climate change. How did your journey begin?

It began with our relief efforts during the Latur earthquake.

Prema Gopalan was the founder of SSP, but unfortunately we lost her last March. I've been working with Prema and the team since 1993. I took over operations after she passed away. In those early days, we worked largely with disasters — the Gujarat Earthquake [2001], the Tamil Nadu tsunami [2004], floods in Bihar [2007] and in Kerala [2018]. We're working more extensively in three Indian states now — Kerala, Bihar and Maharashtra.

What do you focus on during the aftermath of a climate disaster?

Our focus is on restoration of livelihoods, especially for women. While relief efforts are needed in the immediate aftermath, long-term rehabilitation is our goal. We support them financially, so they can revive any business ventures that were lost as a result of these disasters. In some cases, we provide training so they can gain more skills that will help them set up entrepreneurial ventures. We are actively engaged with communities 3 to 4 years after a disaster, and even post that we continue to work with communities, helping local women generate more income.

Why did you start working on climate-resilient agriculture initiatives?

There were many farmer suicides in Marathwada [in the western Indian state of Maharashtra] when we worked there in 2012-15. When we surveyed the area, we realized that farmers there were planting only a single cash crop like sugar cane or cotton [crops produced only for their commercial value]. This was a problem, because if there was a climate-related disaster and the crop failed, they could not sell it and neither would they have money to buy food. We realized that there were mounting losses in the process, and that was causing great distress [to farmers]. What they needed most was food security. Being an organization with a mission to empower women to take on decision-making roles in their families and communities, we knew that this could come only with economic empowerment, because a breadwinner is a decision-maker. So we began to speak with these families, suggesting that they allocate a piece of their land — say about one-fourth or a fifth — for women to cultivate food crops. We provided training in organic farming, helping them sow pulses, grains, vegetables, fruits.

Did farmers always cultivate a single cash crop in this area?

No, they didn't. If you go back 25 years ago, people sowed multiple crops, ensuring food for their families and communities. Things changed when farming became commercialized, driven by market forces instead of primary needs. India's green revolution of the 1960's, which ushered in pesticides and fertilizers for greater yields, did a lot of damage too. We're trying to get communities to go back to traditional practices. We are mining the knowledge of elderly people in these communities, checking with agricultural departments at local universities to see if these traditional practices are backed by science and if they can come back. For instance, practices such as sowing seeds from native plants around your own home, creating your own compost from agricultural waste, and creating bio-fertilizer by using leaves.

Was it hard to make that transition to food crops and convince families to give away that land?

Initially it was, but we tell them that it's for their own food security. They can do whatever they want with the rest of the land. We ask them to involve women in growing their food. We've faced challenges in two areas. Many don't believe that organic farming can give you the same yields as farming with the use of chemical fertilizers. And many men don't think women can farm efficiently, even though women do a lot of manual labor on farms. They don't believe that she can take charge of the sowing or be a decision-maker.

How did you go about changing mindsets?

It takes time, but we reason with them. We show them how organic farming costs far less, when compared to the high costs of chemical fertilizers. And with 2 to 3 years of training, we prove that women can build their capabilities and take lead in their agricultural sector, just as they have done in sanitation and health. Getting [communities] to believe in this is a challenge in the initial phase.

Once women grow food for their families, what's the next step?

Once they secure food for their families and they have excess, the next challenge is finding a place to sell their extra produce. We link them to markets, and try to secure better prices for them. It's a challenge too, because traditional marketing methods require packaging, certification [and] branding or you won't get premium prices. The women work hard to produce organic food crops, but because of this, they often can't sell at the prices that justify that effort. They are unhappy about that.

Is there anything you do to ensure that they get fair prices?

We have started women farmer producer companies [where women farmers are partners, a system with collective ownership and joint investment]. They are involved in cultivating grains and pulses, but also in selling dairy [and] poultry. These allied activities ensure their incomes.

How does climate change affect their daily lives and their farming?

There are a lot of weather-related changes that we're seeing in recent years. For instance, earlier, the rains would come in mid-June, and remain till mid-October. People do their sowing and harvesting at this time. By February, it's time to sow the summer crop. But now, the rains come only in mid-July, and these are torrential, heavy rains. Then they stop abruptly, and farmers lose their crops. Farming is their only source of income and it is threatened by climate change. It's very distressing and women are especially vulnerable. Climate change has an impact on everything — health, economic conditions, water sources and food security.

You encourage "clean energy initiatives" in local communities. What does that involve?

In 2005, British Petroleum wanted to understand the energy needs in rural markets. So we partnered with them in that research. We found that cooking energy is a primary need in rural households. Together, we created a product — a "clean" cooking stove run on biomass pellets.

In 2012, we got funding from USAID to help create 1,000 women entrepreneurs, setting them up financially to be able to sell these stoves and other clean energy products [like solar panels] and services to 200,000 families in their communities.

How do these stoves that run on biomass work?

It works with cow dung. Every family has 3 to 4 cattle. They collect the cow dung every day. They feed this into a "bio-digester" — it's a machine that

converts cow dung into cooking gas and slurry. The process takes 6 to 8 hours. We use the slurry as organic fertilizer. And the biogas is piped to power the stove. This is safer than burning cow dung directly, which is a practice in many rural homes. It's also safer than LPG–compressed liquified petroleum gas, which is usually piped in for cooking. Each farmer owns their own biomass machine.

How do you intend to use the prize money from the award?

We would like to expand our scope and see if we can get more women involved.

What are the biggest changes you've seen after all these years of working with rural communities?

One of the biggest changes is in the attitudes of men. Earlier, men didn't like it when we met with women exclusively and they were not involved. They were wary and suspicious. But now, they actually welcome us, because they've seen how our helping women helps their children in turn, and improves the families' quality of life. There's more appreciation now replacing the snarky comments that we got earlier! This is a major change we've seen over the last 30 years.

It just goes to show that by empowering women, we can empower everyone.

Kamala Thiagarajan is a freelance journalist based in Madurai, Southern India. She reports on global health, science, and development, and her work has been published in the New York Times, The British Medical Journal, BBC, The Guardian and other outlets. You can find her on twitter @kamal_t

#India #women and farming #Women and climate change #Swayam Shikshan Prayog #Local Adaptation Champions Awards #Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)#Prema Gopalan

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cyber-security-updates · 1 month

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Techbyheart is the premier destination for cybersecurity education in Kerala, offering a comprehensive range of courses tailored to empower students with technical proficiency and professional skills for promising career opportunities. With programs spanning from short-term intensives to extended three-year courses, our focus lies on imparting practical knowledge and hands-on experience, particularly in ethical hacking. Recognized for our excellence, we've been honored with prestigious awards, including "Best Cybersecurity Startup of the Year," solidifying our position as leaders in Kerala's cybersecurity education landscape since 2018. As the official technical partner of Kerala Technological University (KTU), we uphold rigorous standards in cybersecurity instruction, setting benchmarks across the state.

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luthfiyaibrahim · 2 months

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Velicham delivers the message that "Happiness can be found anywhere"

Velicham the two siblings are portrayed by Master Davinchi Satheesh (Best Child Artist at Kerala State Film Awards 2023) and Baby ThennalRithu. The rest of the crew comprises major names that include cinematography by Vishnu Panicker (Mikhael, Valatty), production design by AppunniSajan (Malik, 4aam Mura), editing by Ayoob Khan (Drishyam, Athiran), music by Varun Sunil (Founder of Masala Coffee Band, Valatty), sound design by Nixon George (Minnal Murali), final mixing by Fazal A. Backer (Churuli, Ajagajantharam), etc. This roster of extraordinary talents has made the viewing experience a powerful and moving cinematic journey. The main setting for the movie was Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a few scenes filmed in Ernakulam, Kerala as well. Filming concluded in January of 2022, and the film is now all set for release on Apple TV and Google Play Movies & TV in 2023.

The short employs minimal dialogue, relying instead on gentle background music to accompany most scenes. Velicham has a significant impact by drawing our attention to subtle issues of the class system and inspiring discussions on how we can work towards a more equitable and compassionate society. The story prompts us to count our blessings and be happy no matter how much life crushes us down. Velicham is going to be one of those artworks that is going to make us think as well as bring about a change within.

#velicham short film #velicham short movie #velicham2023

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livesanskrit · 2 months

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Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), better identified as Vayalar, was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam language. He was known for his poems which include Sargasangeetham, Mulankaadu, Padamudrakal, Aayisha and Oru Judas janikkunnu and for around 1300 songs he penned for 256 Malayalam films. He received the National Film Award for Best Lyrics in 1972 and was the winner of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics in its year of inception which he received three more times. He was also a recipient of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry in 1962.

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ippnoida · 2 months

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Sahitya Akademi to host Festival of Letters

Sahitya Akademi is set to host its annual Festival of Letters from 11 – 16 March 2024. This year marks a significant milestone as Sahitya Akademi completes 70 years of fostering literary excellence and preserving the rich tapestry of Indian languages and literature.

According to Dr K Sreenivasrao, secretary of Sahitya Akademi, the Festival of Letters promises to be an unparalleled celebration of literary diversity, with more than 1100 esteemed writers and scholars participating. The festival will showcase the vibrant mosaic of Indian languages, with over 175 languages being represented, reflecting the cultural richness of our nation.

The festival's grand inauguration will feature an exhibition highlighting Sahitya Akademi's major initiatives and achievements over the past year. The event will also host the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 presentation ceremony, scheduled for 12 March at 5:30 pm in the Kamani Auditorium. The Awards Presentation Ceremony will be graced by the presence of the Odia writer, Pratibha Rai, as the chief guest.

Urdu writer and lyricist, Gulzar, will deliver the Samvatsar lecture on 13 March at 6:30 pm at the Meghdoot open theatre. Additionally, the festival will host a plethora of engaging sessions, panel discussions, and symposia on various topics ranging from Bhakti Literature of India to Science Fiction in Indian Languages, catering to diverse literary interests.

Dr K Sreenivasrao expressed his enthusiasm for the festival, stating, "This year's Festival of Letters is not just a celebration of literature but also a tribute to the enduring spirit of Sahitya Akademi as it completes seven decades of nurturing India's literary landscape. We are honored to welcome esteemed writers, scholars, and dignitaries from across the country to partake in this literary extravaganza."

The festival will also feature special programs such as the All India Differently Abled Writers’ Meet, LGBTQ Writers’ Meet, and seminars commemorating the birth centenary of literary luminaries like Mir Taqi Mir and Gopichand Narang.

Cultural performances including Bharatanatyam, Santvani singing, and theatrical presentations will further enrich the festival experience. Eminent personalities such as S L Bhayrappa, Chandrashekhar Kambar, Paul Zacharia, and many more will grace the occasion with their presence.

In a testament to its national significance, the Festival of Letters will see the participation of Governors from three states - Arif Mohammed Khan (Kerala), Shri Bishwabhusan Harichandan (Chhattisgarh), and Shri C V Anand Bose (West Bengal), underscoring the event's importance in the cultural landscape of India.

Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, is an autonomous organization established by the Government of India to promote and preserve literature in various Indian languages. Since its inception in 1954, Sahitya Akademi has been at the forefront of recognizing literary excellence through its prestigious awards and fostering literary dialogue through various initiatives and programs.

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arjaysingh · 3 months

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MBBS IN INDIA GUIDANCE 2024-25

MBBS stands for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. It is an undergraduate degree awarded to individuals upon completion of a medical education program. In India, MBBS is a professional degree program that prepares students to become medical doctors or physicians.

The curriculum typically covers a wide range of medical subjects, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology, microbiology, surgery, medicine, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics, and more.

After completing the MBBS program and a mandatory internship, graduates are eligible to practise medicine as general physicians or pursue further specialisation through postgraduate studies. Admission to MBBS programs in India is highly competitive and is usually based on national or state-level entrance examinations.

Admission Process

National Entrance Examinations

Admission to most medical colleges in India is highly competitive and is primarily based on national-level entrance exams like NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test).

State-level examinations are typically designed to assess the candidates' knowledge, aptitude, and skills in subjects relevant to medical education. The syllabus and exam pattern may vary from state to state, but they generally cover subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and sometimes Mathematics.

Some prominent state-level medical entrance exams in India include

MH-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)

Conducted by the Government of Maharashtra for admission to medical and dental colleges in the state.

UPCPMT (Uttar Pradesh Combined Pre-Medical Test)

Conducted by the Uttar Pradesh government for admission to medical and dental colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

KEAM (Kerala Engineering, Architecture, Medical Entrance Examination)

Conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, for admission to various professional degree courses including MBBS in Kerala.

AP EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test)

Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada, on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), for admission to various professional courses including MBBS in Andhra Pradesh.

TS EAMCET (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test)

Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad, on behalf of Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE), for admission to various professional courses including MBBS in Telangana.

These state-level examinations play a crucial role in facilitating admissions to medical colleges within the respective states, providing opportunities for students to pursue their medical education locally.

Certain private universities conduct their own entrance exams for MBBS In India admissions.

Duration and Curriculum

Duration

MBBS is typically a 5.5-year undergraduate program, including a one-year mandatory internship.

Curriculum

The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, Surgery, Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, and more.

Affiliation and Accreditation

Medical Council of India (MCI)

Medical colleges in India must be recognized and approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI) for offering MBBS degrees.

University Affiliation

Most medical colleges are affiliated with a university within their respective states.

Internship and Practical Training

Internship

The one-year compulsory rotating internship is an integral part of the MBBS In India curriculum where students gain hands-on clinical experience across various departments.

Clinical Postings

During the course, students undergo clinical postings in different specialties to gain practical exposure.

Career Opportunities and Further Studies

Doctor

Upon completion of MBBS and internship, graduates are awarded the MBBS degree, qualifying them to practise as medical doctors.

Specialisation

Many graduates opt for postgraduate studies (MD/MS) to specialise in specific fields such as Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, etc.

Research and Academia

Some graduates pursue careers in medical research or academia.

Challenges

Competition

Admission to reputable medical colleges is highly competitive due to a limited number of seats and a large number of applicants.

Fee Structure

While government medical colleges have lower fees, private colleges often have higher fees, making medical education costly for many students.

Infrastructure and Resources

Disparities exist in the infrastructure and resources among different medical colleges, impacting the quality of education and training.

Conclusion

Studying MBBS in India offers a rigorous and comprehensive medical education, preparing students for fulfilling careers in healthcare. However, it requires dedication, hard work, and perseverance to navigate through the competitive admission process and rigorous curriculum.

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’: Tamil actor Vijay announced his political party on Friday, joining the league of film stars making a political entry in Tamil Nadu.

Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay on Friday announced the formation of his political party, ‘Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam,’ stating his commitment to “fundamental political change” with transparent, caste-free, and corruption-free administration.

The actor made the big announcement after his fan club, Vijay Makkal Iyakkam had a good news in a meeting held in Chennai last week.

In a statement issued by the actor, he said, “We are making an application today to the EC to register our party ‘Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam’. Our goal is to contest and win the upcoming 2026 assembly elections and bring about the fundamental political change that people want.”

Vijay’s Personal life. Vijay is a household name in Tamil cinema and his films are some of the most successful ones in the industry.

His real name is Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar.

Vijay has acted in five films as a child artist from 1984-1998, which were directed by his father SA Chandrasekhar.

He has also acted as a child artist in Rajnikanth-starrer Naan Sivappu Manithan.

His popularity is not only limited to Tamil Nadu, as the actor has a huge fan following in the neighbouring state of Kerala as well.

He is the recipient of Tamil Nadu’s one of the highest honours in the field of art, Kalaimaamani Award.

Vijay had a sister, Vidhya, who died when she was just two years old.

He is so fond of his sister that even his production house includes her name, VV Productions, which stands for Vidhya-Vijay Productions.

In 2009, the actor launched his fan club named Vijay Makkal Iyakkam to carry out philanthropic activities.

The organisation even supported the AIADMK alliance in the 2011 state elections.

On the personal front, he is married to Sangeetha Sornalingam, whom he met in the UK.