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Boston Globe
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Five things to do around Boston, June 30-July 13
July 1 No Strings Attached Become a puppet master at the Boston Public Library's Puppet-Making Workshop. From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at BPL's Egleston Square branch, professional puppeteer and performer Nicola McEldowney will guide you in creating your own finger puppets. The workshop is recommended for children ages 4 -7 and their families. All materials will be provided. Free. Advertisement July 2-July 4 Harbor of Revolution Commemorate the American Revolution — and the state where it began — at the annual Boston Harborfest celebration. At venues across the city, listen to a kick-off speech by Mayor Michelle Wu, hear the Declaration of Independence read from the balcony of the Old State House (just how Bostonians first heard it in 1776), watch fireworks over the harbor, enjoy patriotic music from the Boston Pops Orchestra, and more. Prices vary, but most Harborfest events are free. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up July 11 Royal Refrain Discover history-making women alongside one of America's most talented vocalists at African Queens with Karen Slack. Slack, a Grammy Award-winning soprano, will perform newly commissioned music that honors seven African queens, interspersed with spoken word and displays of African artwork. At 7:30 p.m. at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, witness these queens' lives and legacies. Find tickets, starting at $38, at Advertisement July 11-July 12 Flavor Island Taste the city's finest Jamaican flavors at Boston JerkFest. This food and culture festival will take over Harvard's Athletic Complex from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Friday, sip from more than 50 spirits, cocktails, and other specialty brew samples. On Saturday, try jerk dishes (for purchase) from dozens of local vendors, enjoy steel drum music and dancing, and make your own Caribbean-inspired crafts. Ticket prices vary, starting at $44 for a Friday concert only. This edition of Your Week Ahead covers two weeks. Look for the next edition of Globe Magazine on July 13. Share your event news. Send information on Boston-area happenings at least three weeks in advance to week@ Adelaide Parker can be reached at
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Last of 7.5k BPL households relying on local water bodies provided tap connections
Panaji: The state drinking water department (DWD) recently identified 7,458 households in Goa, in remote areas like Netravali, which had access to drinking water, but not purified water. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These last households have now been provided with tap connections, so they have access to a treated water supply. Most of these families were below poverty line (BPL) households, in remote or highland areas, and had access to water from wells, springs or water bodies. They were oblivious to the harm untreated water can pose and were satisfied with their existing arrangement, said DWD superintending engineer Nivrutti Parsekar. As they did not seek tap connections, the households remained out of the radar. 'Goa was the first to achieve 'Har Ghar Jal', but now it is the first state with 100% functional house tap connections, which is 'Har Ghar Nal Se Jal', under the Jal Jeevan Mission. We learnt that there are still some households without tap connections, never seeking it. We put meter readers on the job to point out these houses to us. The meter readers know as they go from house to house. We also asked the panchayats to identify such households,' said Parsekar. He said that engineers then visited these houses without connections and interacted with the residents to know their perspective on not seeking tap connections. 'In areas like Netravali, which are highland areas, they used water coming from springs. In other places, water was pumped from wells. In some cases, they were still walking a distance to draw water from local water bodies or wells. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They were satisfied with this and did not know that it can be harmful to consume water which is not treated and purified,' said the superintending engineer. He said it took some convincing to make these BPL families understand the benefits of consuming treated water. 'We have then provided them with tap connections. Such families were left out due to oversight, being in remote areas, etc. We have managed to cover these unreached households within a span of one year,' said Parsekar, who was honoured under the Centre's Jal Jeevan Mission for making Goa the first state in the country to achieve 100% functional house tap connections.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Convene special session of Pondy Assembly to discuss ways to raise funds: Opposition leader
DMK Puducherry convenor R. Siva has urged Chief Minister N. Rangasamy to convene a special session of the Assembly to elicit views of the legislators on ways to raise funds for implementing schemes announced in the Budget. In a statement, the Opposition leader said the Chief Minister had announced in the 2025-26 Budget, the government's decision to increase the monthly financial assistance given to women heads of BPL families to ₹2,500. The Chief Minister had made the announcement with the hope of getting additional funds from the Central government, he said. 'However, the BJP government with an intention to malign the name of the Chief Minister did not provide additional funds. With the Central government not coming to the aid of the Union Territory, the Chief Minister was compelled to raise liquor prices and GLR value. The government should convene a special session to discuss the issue,' he said. The decision to dump additional burden on people after announcing a tax-free Budget was undemocratic, the Opposition leader said adding that the views of the legislators should be solicited to plan implementation of schemes in the wake of the Centre not providing assistance.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
From failure to future: Bengaluru NGO helps hundreds of schoolchildren clear supplementary exams
Written by Mehak Singh When 17-year-old Ghousia failed her Class 10 exams, she thought it marked the end of her academic journey. A daughter of a welder from Tumkur, Ghousia had failed in three subjects—math, science, and Kannada. But four weeks later, she walked out of her supplementary exams with a passing certificate, renewed hope, and a plan for her future. Ghousia passed with 52 per cent marks and is now exploring careers in software or clerical work—paths that once felt out of her reach—all thanks to an initiative by the Active Bengaluru Foundation. The Class 10 pass percentage declined this year in Karnataka, reaching only 65 per cent; among the marginalised sections, only 52 per cent passed the exams. In response to this dip, the NGO launched Mission No Dropout, a city-wide coaching effort to prepare students, especially those from BPL (below poverty line) and OBC (Other Backward Classes) backgrounds, for their supplementary exams. Within a matter of days, the organisation mobilised over 22 coaching centres across Bengaluru, reaching nearly 150 schools and enrolling over 1,100 students. 'We saw students failing by just five to seven marks, most commonly in math and science. If they didn't clear the supplementary, many would drop out entirely and start working odd jobs,' says Syed Tousif Masood, volunteer & founding member of the Active Bengaluru Foundation. 'So we put together a targeted 'passing package' with daily coaching sessions and personalised mentoring.' For many students, this initiative was life-changing. But the initiative did not end at just clearing exams. To truly ensure these students do not fall through the cracks again, the Active Bengaluru Foundation organised the Baazigar Awards on June 22—a felicitation and career guidance event for the newly passed students. Over 200 students attended the ceremony, held to honour those who have battled the odds, not just topped the charts. Career counselling sessions were held for students to choose alternative and skill-based career paths. 'We know not every student can or will go the Class 12-and-degree route,' said Masood. 'So we're helping them explore options that are both affordable and immediately employable.' The initiative has already seen early signs of success—between 450 and 500 students cleared the first supplementary round. The organisation remains optimistic about raising the success rates in the years to come. For those who may still fall short, the NGO has launched a dedicated helpline (9364024365), guiding them to enrol in vocational and skill development courses. 'No student should feel abandoned because of one failed exam,' says Masood. (Mehak Singh is an intern with
Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Bajel Projects bags large order to establish substation
Bajel Projects has secured a large order from a leading private player in the energy and power transmission sector to establish substation. As per the companys classification, the value of a Large contract lies between Rs 100 crore to Rs 200 crore. The order encompasses two key components for the establishment a 400kV GIS & 765kV AIS extension substation, the first part of the order involves the supply of all the EHV equipment with mandatory spares, tools, tackles and auxiliaries and the second component covers the service orders for ETC (erection, testing and commissioning) and civil works of all the materials/equipment and auxiliaries. The order is expected to be completed within 18 months from the date of issuance of notification of award. Rajesh Ganesh, MD & CEO of Bajel Projects, stated, "We are extremely pleased to secure thislarge order from a prominent private player in the energy and power transmission sector. This project underscores our robust capabilities in delivering large‐scale substation infrastructure. It reflects the trust our clients place in our expertise and commitment to quality. Bajel Projects (BPL) is a leading company in the business of power infrastructure, with a strong presence in the power transmission and power distribution sectors. The companys net profit fell 31.82% to Rs 4.82 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 7.07 crore posted in Q4 FY24. revenue from operations, surged 63.84% to Rs 801.43 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 489.16 crore in the same period last year. The counter rallied 4.98% to settle at Rs 220.25 on the BSE.
