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The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Chennai Metro Rail Limited installs bi-directional ticketing gates to address congestion during peak hours
To ease congestion at entry/exit points at some of the high-footfall stations, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has installed bi-directional ticketing gates. Unlike existing ticketing gates, which are designated to allow either entry or exit, the new ones can be used for both, though not at the same time, based on necessity. Across the 45-km Phase I network, a majority of stations have four entry/exit points, with nearly 20 automatic fare collection (AFC) gates or ticketing gates. At most locations, there are 10 gates each for entry and exit. It was planned this way to avoid congestion by streamlining passenger movement. Of late, some stations have had queues form at ticketing gates during peak hours. According to CMRL officials, CMRL has installed bi-directional AFC gates at stations including Thousand Lights, Government Estate, and AG-DMS to address the problem. Sources said the plan was to install bi-directional gates at other stations such as Chennai Airport, Guindy, and Thirumangalam. 'These gates can be used for either entry or exit depending on the demand and rush. For instance, Thousand Lights Metro, which is surrounded by several government and private organisations, has a footfall of about 15,000-17,000 passengers daily. There is a huge surge of passengers at exit gates between 8 a.m. and 9.30 a.m., as they are rushing to their workplaces. Similarly, long queues form at entry gates between 5.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m., as people are heading home. Hence, we use the bi-directional gates as 'exit gates' in the morning and 'entry gates' in the evening,' an official said. Arunachalam, a frequent Metro Rail commuter, said this move would be beneficial to passengers during peak hours. 'While this is a great initiative, another infrastructure that people really need is an additional escalator from street level to the concourse. Long queues form at the elevator daily,' he added.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Tamil play Killadi Maplae may be low on logic, but is high on humour
In Sathya Sai Creations' Killadi Maplae, Arunachalam (Mapillai Ganesh) leads a double life, with one wife in the city and another in Kanchipuram. Neither knows of the existence of the other. The story, needless to say, lends itself to humorous situations, and humour is the forte of Ezhichur Aravindan, who has written the story and dialogues for the play, which was staged as part of Sri Krishna Gana Sabha's theatre festival. Arunachalam's first wife Krishnaveni (Devika) is an astrology buff, which again leads to a lot of rib-tickling jokes. His second wife is Yamini. Luckily for Arunachalam, life goes on smoothly, with no one suspecting anything, until his sister-in-law Bhamini's (Malini) wedding is arranged. Arunachalam's peace of mind is shattered when it turns out that Krishnaveni's father and Bhamini's father are long-lost friends. Krishnaveni arrives at Bhamini's wedding. Add another character to this complicated state of affairs — Kandasamy (Ramprakash), a man who knows Arunachalam's secret and has no qualms about blackmailing him. Kandasamy also happens to be in love with Bhamini and wants Arunachalam to stop the wedding. Arunachalam is resourceful, and manages to avoid being exposed by pretending to each wife that Kandasamy is the husband of the other. The quirky humour in these mix-ups was endearing. Mappilai Ganesh's direction ensured that the audience was not confused by the complicated goings-on in the play. Interestingly, the roles of Yamini and Bhamini were played by the same person, and when a character in the play asks why both sisters are never together, Arunachalam replies, 'This is not a film, where we can show the same actor in dual roles at the same time.' Neither wife showed any surprise upon discovery of the other, which was rather odd, even for a farce. There were political jibes as well in the play. Don't look for logic in the play. Who wants stark realism all the time? Reality can be depressing, and we need a trip away from it now and then. Killadi Maplae is the prescription for your anxieties.
The Wire
28-06-2025
- Business
- The Wire
Dr. S. Arunachalam Named Dean of Badruka School of Management
Hyderabad, June 26, 2025: Badruka School of Management (BSM), Hyderabad, has appointed Dr. S. Arunachalam as its new Dean. The decision follows an extensive national and international search process led by the institution's governing body. Dr. Arunachalam brings over a decade of academic and institutional experience, most recently serving as Marketing Faculty at Texas Tech University. He was formerly a faculty member at the Indian School of Business (ISB), where his tenure was distinguished by three "Professor of the Year" awards and where he also served as the Academic Director of the Centre for Business Innovation. His prior work includes research appointments, editorial roles in leading journals, and executive-level positions in the private sector, including with Godrej Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. His scholarship spans marketing strategy, innovation, and consumer research, with publications such as the Journal of Marketing Research and the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. Trained as an engineer and management graduate in India, Dr. Arunachalam has earned his Ph.D. in Business & Technology (Marketing) from Iowa State University, with a minor in Statistics and certification in Quantitative Psychology. His academic research has focused on marketing capabilities, innovation, and firm performance—areas that continue to inform his teaching and institutional leadership. Dr. Arunachalam expressed excitement for this new role. "BSM presents a rare opportunity to shape not just managers, but institutional leaders who understand both emerging markets and global forces," Dr. Arunachalam said. "Over the years, I have had the privilege to work at the intersection of academia, industry, and public-sector innovation. I look forward to bringing that experience into the classroom and beyond, preparing students to lead with adaptability and purpose. We have the chance to build something academically rigorous and socially responsive—one student cohort at a time." The appointment points to BSM's growing emphasis on academic independence, research output, and industry relevance. The institution, launched in 2023, is backed by the Badruka Educational Society and affiliated with academic and industry stakeholders in India and abroad. "Dr. Arunachalam brings the kind of range and clarity we were looking for, i.e., deep academic grounding, hands-on institutional building, and a real feel for where education at BSM needs to go next," said Dr. Ashok Agarwal, Chair of the BSM Governing Council. 'We believe his experience in building innovation centers, guiding research in AI and strategy, and teaching across continents will help sharpen our academic focus.' Commenting on the transition, former Dean Dr. Prabhu Aggarwal said, 'I am pleased to continue my service to BSM through teaching and mentorship. This change reflects our shared goal of deepening the school's academic footprint as well as sharpening our industry interface. Dr. Arunachalam's global perspective and research leadership make him a timely addition to the helm as we continue to shape a future-ready and AI-literate student body.' (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with NRDPL and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Mumbai court denies bail to three accused in Rs 122cr New India Cooperative Bank embezzlement case
Mumbai: A magistrate's court rejected the bail pleas of three accused arrested in the Rs 122 crore New India Cooperative Bank embezzlement case. The magistrate said the chargesheet clearly carves out the roles of civil contractor Kapil Dedhia, Dahisar resident Manohar Arunchalam and businessman Ravivaranjan Pandey in the overall crime. The magistrate further said that if the accused are released on bail, they may tamper with prosecution evidence and create difficulties in the forensic audit. "It cannot be stated that the investigating officer rushed to file chargesheet without proper details. Indeed there are submissions that the forensic audit has been undertaken in respect of the crime. But this itself cannot be a sign about incomplete investigation," the magistrate said. It was also observed that offence of this magnitude will require thorough inspection of documents and ascertain the money trail. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The magistrate said considering Dedhia's role, the chargesheet and the documents prima facie show that he is one of the beneficiaries. "It has been stated that about Rs 6 crore have been transferred from main accused Hitesh (Mehta) to him. There are also submissions that several sums were shown to be transferred from the accused to other entities...," the magistrate said, adding that Mehta transferred Rs 3 crore to Pandey, of which he transferred Rs 2.1 crore to other accused. Refusing bail to Arunachalam, the magistrate noted he too took cash from Mehta and transferred it to others. "The investigating officer conducted a search in his house and seized documents in relation to the money. There are also allegations that the money... was used for purchase of an office in the names of Arunachalam and his mother."
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A healthcare giant is using AI to sift through millions of transactions. It's saved employees 15,000 hours a month.
Omega Healthcare partnered with UiPath to automate medical billing and other administrative tasks. The revenue cycle management company has saved employees hours with its AI document-processing tool. This article is part of "CXO AI Playbook" — straight talk from business leaders on how they're testing and using AI. For "CXO AI Playbook," Business Insider takes a look at mini case studies about AI adoption across industries, company sizes, and technology DNA. We've asked each of the featured companies to tell us about the problems they're trying to solve with AI, who's making these decisions internally, and their vision for using AI in the future. Omega Healthcare Management Services is a revenue cycle management company that helps more than 350 healthcare organizations, including providers, payers, and pharmaceutical companies, manage their financial operations. This includes medical billing, insurance eligibility verification, collections, clinical documentation, and other administrative tasks. The company, which was founded in 2003, is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. It also has teams in India, Colombia, and the Philippines. Omega Healthcare has more than 30,000 employees who perform a high volume of administrative tasks, including medical billing and insurance claim submissions, for healthcare organizations. Every year, they process about 250 million digital transactions. These tasks have traditionally been done manually. Rajusiva Arunachalam, the company's vice president of technology, said that the administrative tasks are mundane, repetitive, and time-consuming. "We have a lot of humans working in the background for these doctors and providers who help them do their non-clinical work," he said. Arunachalam said Omega Healthcare wanted to automate billing, insurance claims, and other administrative tasks to free up employees to handle decision-making aspects, such as when to deny claims or follow up on a late payment. The goal was to improve its operations and help its clients increase collections, minimize incorrect claim submissions and denial rates, reduce receivable payment times, and enhance patient engagement. Omega Healthcare partnered with UiPath, an enterprise automation and AI software company, about five years ago to automate some of the workers' manual administrative tasks, including billing, medical coding, and correspondence with insurance companies. Arunachalam said UiPath's platform was a good fit for Omega Healthcare's strategy, which focuses on boosting automation and speeding up the completion of clients' administrative tasks. Arunachalam said Omega Healthcare created an internal team made up of developers, business analysts, and data scientists. The group focused on finding opportunities to automate repetitive tasks to save employees' time while speeding up work for clients. Omega Healthare uses UiPath Document Understanding, an AI tool that automatically pulls data from various client documents, such as accounts receivable correspondence, insurance denial letters, or electronic medical records. Arunachalam said the AI tool extracts data from these documents based on what a healthcare institution is trying to accomplish. For example, if the task is to file an insurance claim, the AI tool may pull out relevant data from electronic medical records. Or, if a claim was denied, it may identify relevant data from a denial letter or transcript of a call about the case. Arunachalam said human staff members review the data extracted by AI and use it to make decisions. For instance, they may decide that a claim was denied incorrectly due to a medical coding problem or based on information from a medical record. Staff can also use the tool to follow up with a healthcare company for more information on a billing error. Employees then send their decision to the client. "Human work is now more knowledge-based, very decision-oriented," which AI technology can't do, Arunachalam said. But humans and AI "work together in conjunction to achieve what the client needs." AI "can run 24 hours," Arunachalam said. It can also process data much faster, so fewer employees are needed for this work, which is more cost-effective for clients. Arunachalam added that Omega Healthcare has automated its administrative tasks, such as submitting insurance claims and medical billing, for about 60% to 70% of its clients. Since 2020, Omega Healthcare has processed more than 100 million transactions using UiPath automations, Arunachalam said. Omega Healthcare tracked the time it took employees to manually complete different administrative tasks and compared it to the time they spent on them after adding UiPath's tool to measure the tech's impact. Arunachalam said the company found that automation was saving employees more than 15,000 hours a month. Arunachalam said Omega Healthcare has also reduced the amount of time workers spend on documentation tasks by 40%. He added that automation has also slashed document processing turnaround time by 50% with a process accuracy of 99.5%. The company told BI that these improvements have increased efficiency and cost savings for Omega Healthcare's clients, delivering a 30% return on investment since using the AI-powered automation. Arunachalam said Omega Healthcare is working on automating more of its client work, including payment posting and patient appointment scheduling. 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