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NDTV
08-07-2025
- Science
- NDTV
Kerala Student Creates Eco-Friendly Pen To Reduce Plastic Waste
Amala Jose, a college student from Idukki, Kerala, has created an innovative biodegradable pen called PenCanvas, aiming to reduce plastic waste caused by everyday items, Onmanorama News. A former Business Management student at St Joseph's College, Moolamattom, Amala developed the idea during her studies. "During my second year, I attended a seminar at the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Kochi, where bioplastics and biopolymers were discussed. That session sparked the idea," Amala told the news portal. With support from her mentors, Dr Sharon Lee Jose from the Management Department and Dr. Robin John from the Physics Department, Amala explored sustainable materials and successfully created an eco-friendly alternative to regular plastic pens. "Sustainable materials are the future. Amala's participation in various events, including industry visits and seminars organised through the Kerala Startup Mission's RINK (Research Innovation Network Kerala) platform, gave her exposure to real-world innovation," said Dr Robin John. Her college's incubation centre, Novation Nexus, played a vital role in turning the idea into a market-ready product. PenCanvas is now gaining attention for its contribution to sustainable innovation. Initiatives like this need to be promoted, as plastic waste has become a massive issue, with microplastics now infiltrating the human body while 2,000 garbage trucks' worth of plastic pollution pours into oceans, rivers, and lakes daily, according to the UN. This global problem threatens ecosystems, livelihoods, and human well-being. Annually, 19-23 million tonnes of plastic waste contaminate aquatic ecosystems, altering habitats and exacerbating climate change. The environmental, social, economic, and health risks of plastics must be assessed alongside other stressors like climate change and ecosystem degradation. Immediate action is crucial to mitigate the devastating impact of plastic pollution.
Pink Villa
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
5 South celebrity couples and their massive age gap: Did you know Ajith Kumar fell for 8-year-younger Shalini during a mishap on set?
Love knows no bounds, and the power couples of South cinema are proof of that. Yes, we are speaking about unmatched duos who have managed to create a fairytale-like romance in their real lives, despite having a significant age gap between them. Well then, check out these 5 South celeb couples who share a massive age gap. Rajinikanth and Latha have an age gap of 10 years Superstar Rajinikanth boasts a decades-long enigmatic screen presence. He is easily counted as one of the leading stars even today, as Thalaivar weaves magic on-screen. The actor got married to Latha Rangachari in February 1981. The two had met at a time when the latter had interviewed the actor for her college magazine. Interestingly, Rajinikanth and Latha have an age gap of almost 10 years. Despite this, the duo has stayed strong together for so many years and has formed a beautiful family. For the unversed, the duo is parents to their daughters, Aishwaryaa and Soundarya. Mammootty is 10 years older than his wife Sulfath Kutty Mollywood's icon, Mammootty, continues to reign as an unmatched superstar. The actor's screen presence is a treat for his fans who continue to ship him wholeheartedly. While his work front keeps him in the limelight almost every time, his personal life remains quite low-key. The actor married Sulfath Kutty in an arranged marriage in 1979. The duo has a 10-year age gap. They are blessed with a daughter named Surumi and a son, Dulquer Salmaan. Nagarjuna Akkineni found love in 8-year younger Amala Nagarjuna Akkineni ruled the screen with his handsome good looks and impressive performances. However, his on-screen romance seeped into his personal life when, in June 1992, he married actress Amala. For the uninitiated, this marked his second marriage, following his divorce from his first wife, Lakshmi Daggubati. Nagarjuna and Amala are blessed with a son, Akhil Akkineni. Chiranjeevi and Surekha's companionship despite 6-year age gap Another power couple from the Telugu film industry, megastar Chiranjeevi and his wife Surekha, make their fans believe in fairy tales once more. The duo who have been married for so many years now, still never fail to leave everyone gushing with their romance. Well, Chiranjeevi married a 6-year younger Surekha in February 1980. She was the daughter of noted Telugu comedy actor Allu Ramalingaiah. They are blessed with a son, actor Ram Charan, as well as two daughters, Sushmitha and Sreeja. Ajith Kumar fell in love with 8-year-younger Shalini on the sets of his film Ajith Kumar and his wife Shalini's romance is indeed something straight out of a romantic novel. The duo met on the sets of the film Amarkalam in 1999, when the former accidentally cut her wrist while filming a scene. As he began caring for her immediately after, it led to their real-life romance blossoming as well. The two of them tied the knot in April 2000. They share an 8-year age gap and are happily together with their two children, Anoushka and Advik.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Governor R.N. Ravi gifts autorickshaw to woman who was driving a rented one
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Friday handed over an autorickshaw to a woman at the Raj Bhavan in Chennai. During an event on Friday, Mr. Ravi gave the key for the autorickshaw to Amala, who had been driving a rented one so far. Earlier this year, Ms. Amala was felicitated during the Raj Bhavan's Women's Day celebration for her resilience, strength, and unwavering spirit in supporting her family by driving the rented autorickshaw. 'She deeply moved the Governor with her quiet determination. Ms. Amala stands as a torchbearer of the women-led development model of New Bharat, embodying grit, dignity, and transformative potential,' a press release from the Raj Bhavan said.
New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Initiative seeks to sensitise doctors to needs and rights of queer community
KOZHIKODE: When Amala (name changed), a young trans woman from Kozhikode, walked into a hospital with severe abdominal pain, the doctor's hesitation wasn't just clinical--it was personal. Questions unrelated to her health condition, awkward stares, and whispered consultations with other staff left her feeling humiliated, rather than cared for. For countless queer individuals across Kerala, healthcare often feels less like healing and more like surviving judgement. Determined to change this, the NGO Queer Malabaris is launching a bold new initiative: The Queer Medico Wing. The pathbreaking programme aims to sensitise doctors across Kerala to the needs and rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals, making healthcare a space of dignity, not discrimination. The initiative, expected to roll out in the coming weeks, is designed to address a long-standing gap in the state's healthcare system: The lack of awareness and confidence among many medical professionals when treating queer and trans individuals. 'Even today, many doctors hesitate or feel unsure when it comes to treating queer people, especially those who've undergone gender-affirming procedures,' said a core member of Queer Malabaris. 'It's not due to malice, but because they were never taught how to engage or treat us with dignity and understanding. This initiative is about changing that.' Talking in detail about the initiative, Dr Arjun, executive board member of Queer Malabaris, said, 'The first phase of the project will focus on awareness-building through workshops, interactive sessions and educational modules. These sessions will be open to medical professionals from all sectors--public, private, and academic--with the goal of embedding queer sensitivity into mainstream healthcare conversations. Basic grounding will be followed by specialised, hands-on training where doctors in the group will get an opportunity to work with medial experts or hospitals specialised in surgeries and other medical procedures for queer people." Dr Arjun added, 'Finally these trained and certified doctors under the Queer Medico Wing will be referred to members who seek queer-friendly doctors for any medical service.'
India.com
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Ajay Devgn's heroine who got pregnant in first month of dating, married later, said ‘I didn't know what…'; She is…
Meet Ajay Devgn's heroine who got pregnant in first month of dating, married later, said 'I didn't know what…'; She is… The actress married for the second time and gave birth to a son in 2024. She has been in hit movies like VIP, Thalaivaa, and The Goat Life. Her name is... By Kritika Vaid Advertisement An actress and producer who has worked in the Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil film industries started her acting career at the age of 17. In 2009, she made her debut with the Malayalam film Neelathamara and later appeared in the Tamil film Mynaa. She received a lot of praise for her performance and even bagged a Best Actress award. The actress was also seen alongside Mohanlal and Biju Menon in Run Baby Run. We are talking about actress Amala Paul, who has worked with director AL Vijay. She was also romantically linked with him and later got married. Their marriage lasted for two years, from 2014 to 2016, due to disagreements between her and her in-laws regarding her decision to continue acting. Advertisement === The South sensation has been a part of superhit movies like VIP, Thalaivaa, and The Goat Life. When her career was booming, the actress started dating entrepreneur Jagat Desai in 2023. After a month of being in a relationship, she got pregnant. In July, they tied the knot and welcomed a baby boy in 2024. Advertisement === Amala told that she had lived with Jagat for a few months before marriage and during this time she also got pregnant without marriage. Then she did not know what to do. Speaking to JWF Binge, Amala said, 'I got pregnant at a time when I didn't know what to do with my life. But that experience gave me a sense of direction and made me a better person. Everything became about that little life inside me. I didn't know where the 'me' went– but I liked it.' 'Marriage came later,' she added. Amala has also worked with Ajay Devgn in Bholaa as Dr. Swara. She has also worked with Tahir Raj Bhasin and Zarina Wahab in Ranjish Hi Sahi series.
