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Time of India
19 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Aparna Yadav inspects old age home, district women's hosp in city
1 2 Kanpur: Vice-chairperson of State Women Commission, Aparna Yadav on Friday visited old age home Swaroop Nagar, Government Children's Home (Girls), One Stop Centre, District Women's Hospital and the women's barrack of the district prison and inspected the arrangements. While interacting with the elderly at the old age home in Swaroop Nagar, Aparna directed the district social welfare officer for immediate resolution of the problems related to old age pension. On this occasion, fruits were also distributed to the elderly. After observing the condition of the Government Children's Home (Girls), necessary guidelines were given to the district probation officer for renovation and improvement of the institution. During the inspection of the One Stop Centre, she stressed on increasing its basic facilities and its wide publicity among the people. While inspecting the maternity ward in the women's hospital, she gave the message of encouraging the birth of girls and provided baby kits to the families of newborn girls. She also instructed the officials concerned to link beneficiaries with Chief Minister Kanya Sumangala Yojana and other government schemes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Protecting Our Oceans Rolex Read Now Undo During inspection of the women's barrack in the district jail, she planted Sindoor and Rudraksha saplings and gave necessary directions to the jail superintendent to ensure arrangement of skill training to make women inmates self-reliant. After the inspection, a review meeting of the schemes related to women welfare being run in the district was organised at the Circuit House, in which the vice-chairperson stressed on ensuring timely and cent percent benefits of the schemes to all eligible beneficiaries. In the meeting deputy commissioner, women offences, additional district magistrate (judicial), assistant police commissioner etc were present.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Aparna Mohan and her refreshing Bharatanatyam recital
Aparna Mohan's Bharatanatyam recital, though rooted in tradition, had a freshness to it. Hailing from Thrissurand trained under gurus, Shafiquddin and Shabana, Aparna presented a well-structured recital, which was a part of the Natyarangam monthly series. She began with a Ganapathy stuti in raga Tilang and Adi tala, a composition by Agathiyar titled 'Prabho Ganapathe'. This opening piece was performed with clarity in footwork and composed expressions, setting a devotional tone for the evening. The central piece of the evening was the varnam, 'Sakhiye indha velaiyil', in raga Ananda Bhairavi and Adi tala, composed by the Thanjavur Quartet. This composition depicts a nayika's yearning for her beloved Lord Rajagopala of Mannargudi. Aparna portrayed the conversation between the nayika and hersakhi with convincing expressions. Particularly notable was her subtle use of eyes, conveying love, longing and impatience. The sancharis (narrative sequences) were brought out with clarity, especially when she compares her sakhi to a peacock or when she is struck by the arrows of Manmatha. Her footwork was well-paced and confident, providing rhythmic depth without overwhelming the emotive aspect of the performance. Next came the padam, 'Theruvil varano', composed by Muthu Thandavar in raga Khamas and Rupaka tala. This evocative piece allowed the dancer to delve deeper into the realm of abhinaya. As a maiden longing for Lord Nataraja, her expressive storytelling stood out. The moment when she imagined the Lord standing at her doorstep whispering secrets was delicately portrayed. Her hand movements were soft and precise, and the subtle changes in expression effectively captured the transitions from hope to frustration and, finally, acceptance. Aparna concluded her recital with a vibrant thillana in raga Dhanashree and Adi tala, a composition of Swati Tirunal. This brisk piece provided a fitting end to the performance. The choreography showcased neat rhythmic patterns, while her costume and jewellery added to the visual appeal. The nattuvangam support kept the rhythm lively.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Missiles hit near my university, recounts returnee from Israel
Coimbatore: "I haven't slept properly for 10 days. Sirens would go off at night, and we would rush to bunkers. A missile struck near my university; we heard explosions and the Iron Dome intercepting missiles," K Aparna, a PhD scholar from Coimbatore, recounted her ordeal after returning from war-hit Israel to the city. A total of eight people — five from Israel and three from Iran — returned to Coimbatore under Operation Sindhu on Tuesday. Aparna, who was pursuing her doctoral research at Tel Aviv University, was among the five students from Coimbatore evacuated from Israel. You Can Also Check: Coimbatore AQI | Weather in Coimbatore | Bank Holidays in Coimbatore | Public Holidays in Coimbatore "Iran launched missiles targeting various parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv. One missile landed near the campus. The attacks usually happened at night. We would get alerts 10 minutes before each strike through the Home Front Command app, and then the sirens would start. We had to immediately take shelter in bunker rooms," she said. Describing the atmosphere as "extremely tense," Aparna said the university remained closed for over 10 days following the attacks. "The sound of missiles and interceptors shook us every day. Though we were physically safe, the mental stress was overwhelming. The Indian Embassy stayed in constant contact with us and coordinated the evacuation," she added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Salawag: Scholarships You Can Apply For (Start Now) College Scholarship | Google Search Search Now Undo She, along with four other students — pursuing master's, postdoctoral, and doctoral studies — first travelled to Jordan, then to Kuwait, and finally reached Delhi. From there, they took a connecting flight to Coimbatore. Among the evacuees from Iran was Padmanaban, a textile consultant from Singanallur in Coimbatore, who travelled to Iran about 20 days ago for work. "Although I was in a safe area in Yasuj, the missile attack in Tehran, which was around 900km away, created panic. Our families back home were extremely worried," he said. On advice from the Indian Embassy, Padmanaban travelled to Mashhad Airport, around 900 km from his location. A special evacuation flight arranged by the govt of India brought him and other Indians to Delhi, from where he flew to Coimbatore. "All the arrangements, including travel and accommodation, were taken care of by the govt. We are thankful to the officials who made our safe return possible," he said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Missiles hit near my university, recounts TN returnee from Israel
COIMBATORE: 'I haven't slept properly for 10 days. Sirens would go off at night, and we would rush to bunkers. A missile struck near my university; we heard explosions and the Iron Dome intercepting missiles,' K Aparna, a PhD scholar from Coimbatore, recounted her ordeal after returning from war-hit Israel to the city. Eight people — five from Israel and three from Iran — returned to Coimbatore under Operation Sindhu on Tuesday. Aparna, who was pursuing her doctoral research at Tel Aviv University, was among the five students from Coimbatore evacuated from Israel. You Can Also Check: Coimbatore AQI | Weather in Coimbatore | Bank Holidays in Coimbatore | Public Holidays in Coimbatore 'Iran launched missiles targeting various parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv. One missile landed near the campus. The attacks usually happened at night. We would get alerts 10 minutes before each strike through the Home Front Command app, and then the sirens would sound. We had to immediately take shelter in bunker rooms,' she said. Describing the atmosphere as 'extremely tense', Aparna said the university remained closed for more than 10 days following the attacks. 'The sound of missiles and interceptors shook us every day. Though we were physically safe, the mental stress was overwhelming. The Indian embassy stayed in constant touch with us and coordinated the evacuation,' she added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later! [Video] getfittoday Undo Aparna, along with four other students — pursuing master's, postdoctoral and doctoral studies — first travelled to Jordan, then to Kuwait and finally reached Delhi. From there, they took a connecting flight to Coimbatore. Among the evacuees from Iran was Padmanaban, a textile consultant from Singanallur in Coimbatore, who travelled to Iran about 20 days ago for work. 'Although I was in a safe area in Yasuj, the missile attack in Tehran, which was around 900km away, created panic. Our families back home were extremely worried,' he said. On advice from the Indian embassy, Padmanaban travelled to Mashhad airport, around 900km from his location. A special evacuation flight arranged by the govt of India brought him and other Indians to Delhi, from where he flew to Coimbatore. 'All the arrangements, including travel and accommodation, were taken care of by the govt. We are thankful to the officials who made our safe return possible,' he said.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
Body of man found 40 days after he went missing from Bengal village; wife had ‘strangled' him, said police
Forty days after Robin Ruidas, a resident of Chanditala Junglepara village, went missing, his skeleton was discovered on Sunday. Then, his wife and three of her family members were arrested. Police exhumed Ruidas's body, which was found buried half a kilometre away from his in-laws' house, near a tubewell in Radhanagar village within the Jangipara police station area of Murshidabad district. Officials said the discovery came after a marathon interrogation of Aparna Ruidas, who allegedly confessed to strangulation with a rope she used to tie goats. According to police, the incident occurred on May 11 at Aparna's parents' house. Ruidas had reportedly gone there to visit his two children and wife. Aparna had been living with their children at her parents' home for the past seven years. A missing person's report for Robin Ruidas was initially filed on May 13. However, on June 22, his elder brother, Bablu Ruidas, filed a detailed complaint with the Jangipara police, specifically accusing Aparna of his brother's murder. Following this, Aparna and the other accused were brought in for questioning. 'The police have arrested Aparna Ruidas, her father Joydeb Ruidas, brother Abhijit Ruidas, and brother-in-law Pradeep Patra. All four were produced before the Serampore Sub-divisional Court and have been remanded to police custody for four days,' said a police official. Police intend to take them to the crime scene for a reconstruction of the events. The exhumation of the body was conducted in the presence of a magistrate, and the skeleton has been sent for further examination. Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More
