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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Prime accused nabbed from Bengaluru airport
Kozhikode: The prime accused in the murder of Hemachandran, whose body was found buried in the Cherambadi forests in Tamil Nadu, has been taken into custody on his arrival from Saudi Arabia. Noushad, 35, hailing from Pazhupathur in Sulthan Bathery, was detained by the immigration authorities when he arrived at the Bengaluru airport at 1pm on Tuesday and the police team from Medical College police station took him into custody. As Noushad had booked a flight from Saudi Arabia to Nedumbassery airport, police had completed all preparations to arrest him there. However, he is learnt to have travelled via Muscat to Bengaluru. As police had issued a lookout notice against him, he was detained at Bengaluru airport. He had to return from Saudi Arabia as his visa expired on Tuesday. The body of Hemachandran, a native of Sultan Bathery in Wayanad who had gone missing from Kozhikode a year and a half ago, was found buried in the forests of Cherambadi on June 28. Noushad in the first accused in the case. Three other accused had been arrested recently in connection with the case. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One plan. Total peace of mind. ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo Police had also recovered two mobile phones used by Hemachandran from Mysuru. Noushad had claimed in a video message from South Arabia that the death of Hemachandran was not murder but suicide. He also claimed Hemachandran owed money to nearly 30 individuals, including himself, and efforts were underway to recover the debt in a peaceful manner. He claimed that Hemachandran had requested to stay at a house in Beenachi near Bathery, which was under the control of Naushad and the next morning he had found Hemachandran dead. After this, he called his friends and decided to bury the body in the Cherambadi forest. Police have rejected the claims made by Noushad and said that there was evidence and confessions by the other arrested accused to prove that it was a case of murder.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- The Hindu
Hemachandran murder case: one more suspect nabbed from Wayanad
The special investigation team formed by the Kozhikode city police has arrested one more person allegedly having direct involvement in the Hemachandran murder case. V.V. Vysakh, 35, was nabbed from Wayanad on Thursday (July 3) after the police gathered scientific evidence about his alleged connections with the other partners in the crime. Jyothish Kumar, 32, and B. S. Ajesh, 27, were the other two suspects arrested earlier in connection with the incident. The police sources said Vysakh, an interior designer from Nadavayal in Wayanad district, was a close friend of Jyothish Kumar, and he took part in secretly burying the body of Hemachandran, who was allegedly abducted and murdered following some financial deals. They said legal measures were under way to extradite the prime suspect, identified as Noushad, from Saudi Arabia to India. It was on June 28 that the police cracked the mysterious murder case, which was initially registered as a case of a man missing at the Kozhikode Medical College police station. The special investigation team zeroed in on the suspects after a 16-month-long investigation with the support of the Kozhikode city cyber cell and crime squad. Hemachandran was a Wayanad native who was temporarily settled at Mayanad in Kozhikode city for his private chit fund business. The special investigation team found that he was abducted from Kozhikode city on March 20, 2024, and later murdered in Wayanad following some financial disputes. The recovery of the secretly buried body from Cherambadi forest in Tamil Nadu last week was a major breakthrough for the squad in their investigation. Though the prime suspect claimed it was a case of suicide in a newly released Facebook video from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (July 2), police officers associated with the probe refused to make any comment. They said a look-out notice had already been issued against him, and more details of the crime based on the post-mortem report and other scientific evidence would come to light soon.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- The Hindu
Murder case cracked after 16 months, two held
Kozhikode City police have solved a 16-month-old murder case bearing eerie similarities to the Malayalam film Drishyam, following the recovery of skeletal remains from Cherambadi forest in Tamil Nadu on Saturday (June 28, 2025). The remains were identified as those of Hemachandran, 52, a native of Wayanad, who had been reported missing from Kozhikode on March 20, 2024. Two Wayanad natives — Jyothish Kumar, 32, and B.S. Ajesh, 27 — have been arrested for allegedly abducting Hemachandran from Kozhikode under the pretext of a financial deal and taking him to the Cherambadi forest. Police said an intensified search was on to nab prime suspect Noushad and a woman who allegedly assisted the gang. Based on the statements of the arrested men, the body — which had been secretly buried — was exhumed from the Cherambadi forest with the assistance of police and forensic teams from Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Forest and Revenue officials were also present during the operation. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Medical College) A. Umesh and Inspector P.K. Jijeesh led the special investigation team formed under District Police Chief (Kozhikode City) T. Narayanan and Deputy Commissioner of Police Arun K. Pavithran. 'A DNA test will be conducted to confirm the victim's identity as part of legal procedures. The suspects were traced through scientific analysis of cell tower data and the victim's call records,' said a senior officer from the special investigation team. He added that the missing person case, which was later found to be a planned abduction and murder, came to light after the victim's wife filed a complaint.. Before his disappearance, Hemachandran had been living in a rented house near Mayanad in Kozhikode for his private chit fund business. Police said he had financial disputes with the suspects, which eventually led to his alleged abduction and murder. He was reportedly called to the Kozhikode Medical College premises with the help of a woman, from where he was forcibly taken to Cherambadi.
United News of India
06-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Telangana: Woxsen University, IBM India sign MoU across business & technology disciplines
Hyderabad, June 5 (UNI) Woxsen University has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IBM India Private Limited, forming an academic-industry partnership aimed at technology education across business and technology disciplines. The five-year collaboration will enhance curriculum, foster hands-on industry training, and offer globally recognized IBM certifications, Hyderabad based University said in a release here on Thursday. The collaboration spans Woxsen's School of Business and School of Technology, directly benefiting students enrolled in MBA (Business Analytics) and BBA (Data Science & Artificial Intelligence), while extending its impact to technology students across the university. Students from both schools will gain exposure to IBM's enterprise tools used by Fortune 500 companies. Dr Raul Villamarin Rodriguez, Vice President of Woxsen University, said, 'Our partnership with IBM is not an add-on, it is a structural shift in how we envision higher education. By embedding enterprise-grade tools and certifications into the DNA of our curriculum, we are placing Woxsen students on the same technological footing as professionals in Fortune 500 companies. This alliance breaks down the traditional silos between business and technology education, enabling a business analyst to speak the language of AI and a data scientist to understand market strategy. This collaboration ensures our graduates are ready from day one and are equipped to lead with technological fluency, strategic sharpness and global agility.' A key highlight of the collaboration is access to IBM's full technology ecosystem, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and advanced analytics, which are complemented by globally recognized certifications. Subject matter experts from IBM will co-deliver modules with Woxsen faculty, incorporating real-world business scenarios and professional-grade platforms into academic instruction. The partnership will also provide students with opportunities for internships and placements through IBM's extensive global network, with many students expected to secure pre-placement offers through project-based learning and mentorship during their academic journey. Dr Hemachandran, Vice Dean of School of Business at Woxsen University, noted, 'The initiative addresses a crucial gap in higher education by bridging academic learning with evolving industry requirements. With IBM's active role in curriculum design and delivery, Woxsen students will gain firsthand exposure to industry tools, frameworks, and methodologies, ensuring job readiness from the day they graduate." UNI KNR SS
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Dr Hemachandran Ravikumar Receives R&D Samrat Honor at International Laureates Recognition Conclave 2025
In a landmark moment that celebrated visionary intellect, ethical leadership, and scientific diplomacy, Dr Hemachandran Ravikumar was conferred with the prestigious title of 'R&D Samrat' (King of Research and Development) during the International Laureates Recognition Conclave 2025, held on 28th May 2025 at the Universal Peace Foundation, Thirumoorthy Hills, Tamil Nadu. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The title was presented in recognition of his exceptional global leadership in scientific innovation, research mentorship, and ethical development of interdisciplinary knowledge. As the ambassador of the Royal Society of Biology (UK), a registered scientist with the UK Science Council, and the chief research advisor of the UNS Research Council, he has become a torchbearer for scientific integrity, global collaboration, and transformative education. Conceptualised and executed by Suresh Sathyanarayanan, chief research officer of UNS Research Council and Convenor of IFSMHP, the conclave drew 1,000+ invitees and over 250 awardees from across India and abroad. Speaking during the ceremony, he praised Dr Hemachandran as a living force of vision and virtue: 'He is not just a scientist—he is a symbol. A symbol of truth in research, a mentor to the next generation, and the R&D Samrat of our time. His contribution is not counted in citations, but in the lives he's ignited with knowledge.' Dr Hemachandran's role in integrating research, ethics, and consciousness has inspired the development of major programmes including the UNS Junior Research Fellowship, the scientific forum support of Edsurance educational platform, and multiple global science festivals. His strategic guidance has led hundreds of students and professionals to publish in Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC Care journals, while promoting India's voice in the global scientific community. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In his acceptance, Dr Hemachandran stated with humility and resolve: 'To be honoured as R&D Samrat is to be entrusted with responsibility—responsibility to lead with conscience, to teach with compassion, and to research with purpose. This recognition belongs not only to me, but to every young mind who believes science can heal the world.' He paid special tribute to Gurumahan, spiritual head of the Universal Peace Foundation, acknowledging him as the guiding inner force behind every noble scientific endeavour. 'Where intellect ends, intuition begins. Gurumahan reminds us that light must shine both within and beyond the lab.' The event also featured leading scientific minds and dignitaries, who extended their respect and admiration for Dr Hemachandran's legacy: YBHG. Datuk Dr Ravee, global wellness luminary; Dr K.P. Sreenivasakumar, director, ICBR; Dr Vasanthan G, director, Lychee Groups; Dr Sanjay Sinha, vice president, JK Groups; Dr Mohanavelu, chief research scientist; Dr Shanmugavelu, head of Chemistry, Tamil Nadu University. Each speaker hailed Dr Hemachandran as a scientific statesman, whose work bridges laboratory excellence and societal impact, and whose name now stands among India's finest research pioneers. Held under the legal recognition of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Sec. 8), ESIC, NGO Darpan, the International Laureates Recognition Conclave 2025 now takes its place in history as the event that crowned Dr Hemachandran Ravikumar as India's R&D Samrat—a title befitting a man whose research uplifts, and whose leadership enlightens. The International Laureates Recognition Conclave 2025, organised by the International Forum of Scientists and Mental Health Professionals (IFSMHP) under the UNS Research Council, celebrates global excellence in science, education, and wellness. As a hub of interdisciplinary collaboration, IFSMHP honours visionary leaders and changemakers who embody its mission of uniting science, soul, and service for a better world.
