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Deccan Herald
05-07-2025
- Science
- Deccan Herald
Sivagalai: The oldest Iron Age site in the world?
Sivagalai, a relatively unknown village in Tamil Nadu, has a new claim to fame. It is potentially the oldest Iron Age site in the world. It was believed that the Iron Age began around 1200 BCE in Anatolia by the Hittites. But the iron tools found in Sivagalai date back to 2427-3345 BCE. Which makes Sivagalai, a region where the Iron Age potentially of this started when Manickam, a school teacher and resident of Sivagalai, informed the government authorities about some of his findings.
Mint
25-06-2025
- General
- Mint
From begging to self-reliance: How a Mangaluru man rebuilt his life sans government support
This is the story of a man who was once a beggar and now earns an honest livelihood. Manickam, a physically challenged individual, sells bondas (a deep-fried South Indian potato snack) and repairs slippers and umbrellas in Mangaluru, Daiji World reported. He lost one of his legs in childhood, but never gave up and kept moving forward. Originally from the Salem district in Tamil Nadu, Manickam has been living in the Mangaluru district of Karnataka for the past 35 years. After arriving in Mangaluru, he initially resorted to begging, as he had no work. However, after a stay at a state government-run shelter, he turned his life around and became self-reliant. At the shelter, he was discouraged from begging and encouraged to start earning through his own efforts. 'I used to beg when I came to Mangaluru 35 years ago. But after being taken to a shelter when the government enforced the anti-begging law, I decided to work and live with dignity,' Manickam said, according to the Daiji World report. He added that he never received any government support due to a lack of local documentation. He was not eligible for disability benefits or housing schemes. 'I had once applied in Tamil Nadu, but nothing came of it. All my documents are linked to my address in Salem, which made it difficult to apply for anything in Karnataka,' he added. Manickam began by repairing slippers and umbrellas. Gradually, he expanded his work to selling bondas and ice apples. He works every day from 8 AM to 8 PM to support himself. He now also owns a scooter, which helps him commute easily from his home in Hoige Bazar to his shop near the State Bank of India. Manickam further said, 'The people of Mangaluru are generous and kind. No one has ever harassed me for my work. I feel more at home here than in my native place. The people of Kudla gave me a chance to live with dignity.'
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
4 things everyone must know about vitamin D
Vitamin D, crucial for bone health and immunity, is often deficient globally. Gastroenterologist Dr. Manickam advises 600 IU daily for adults, achievable through sunlight and diet. He recommends 15-30 minutes of sun exposure a few times weekly and consuming oily fish, eggs, and fortified foods. Vegans should eat sun-exposed mushrooms. Vitamin D, also known as the 'sunshine vitamin', is an important nutrient that helps to maintain healthy bones, support immune function, and promote overall well-being. This nutrient is naturally produced by the body when exposed to the sun. Getting a few minutes of sun early in the morning is indeed beneficial for your health! Certain foods also contain vitamin D. Despite its crucial importance, vitamin D deficiency is very common globally. Dr. Pal Manickam, a gastroenterologist has now shared four critical facts about vitamin D that everyone should know. Let's take a look. Daily vitamin D intake Dr. Manickam shared that for most healthy adults, 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D daily is sufficient. This amount supports bone strength and calcium absorption. 'Sunlight exposure and food intake are usually enough,' he said in a video shared on Instagram. Soak in some sunshine Sun exposure is the best way to produce vitamin D naturally. Dr. Manickam recommends 15 to 30 minutes of sun exposure on the face, arms, and hands without sunscreen, two to three times weekly. The optimal time is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 'Because UVB radiation required for vitamin D production is more intense during this period,' he says. This brief exposure is generally safe and effective for most people. According to studies , aim to get about 15 to 20 minutes of sunshine daily, with over 40% of skin exposed to prevent vitamin D deficiency. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Eat vitamin D-rich food The gastroenterologist stresses the importance of adding vitamin D-rich foods to the diet to prevent deficiency. Oily fish such as salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel, red meat, liver (not suitable for pregnant women), egg yolks, and fortified foods such as some fat spreads and breakfast cereals are rich in vitamin D . The doctor also pointed out how vegans have limited options. To beat this he suggests exposing mushrooms to sunlight to boost their vitamin D content slightly. 'So eat as many mushrooms as possible,' he adds. People who do not get enough sun exposure or lack dietary intake are often suggested to take supplements. However, it is important to talk to your doctor before taking supplements. Testing is not always necessary So, how do you know if you get enough vitamin D? Well, if you get sun exposure and the diet is rich in the food mentioned above, you must be getting adequate vitamin D. The gastroenterologist stated that routine vitamin D testing isn't required for everyone. 'Check only if you are in a high latitude, lots of winter season, obesity, and poor dietary intake, especially if you're a vegan,' he said. He also added that routine supplementation without testing isn't recommended either, as excess vitamin D can cause harm. Easy ways to increase your Vitamin D intake One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
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First Post
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Thug Life movie review: Kamal Haasan oozes swag & charm in Mani Ratnam's stylish action-thriller
Thug Life marks the reunion of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam after their previous film Nayakan, which was released in 1987 read more Star cast: Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Rohit Saraf, Sanya Malhotra, Mahesh Manjrekar and Baburaj Director: Mani Ratnam The legendary duo Ulganayagan Kamal Haasan and filmmaker Mani Ratnam have reunited after 38 years for Thug Life. Their collaboration after Nayakan (1987) has created a humongous excitement among the cinegoers. While the promotional materials including trailers and songs have impressed the audience, does it live up to their sky-high expectations? Let's find out… STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Thug Life starts with a powerful narration of an old Rangaraaya Sakthivel ( Kamal Haasan ) where he speaks about how the world has known him as a gangster ever since his existence and his hide-and-seek game with the god of death. Cut to 1994 in Delhi, where Sakthivel and his brother Manickam (Nasser) are having a meeting with Sadanand (Mahesh Manjrekar) to sort out all the conflicts which have led to gang war between them. While Sadanand shakes hands with Manickam, he double-crosses them as police officers are waiting for Sakthivel, Manickam and their gang members. As there is a shootout between police and Sakthivel's members, Manickam kills one local newspaper distributor so that there is a distraction and they can escape. Sakthivel picks the newspaper distributor's son Amar as a shield and later adopts him. Amar grows up (Silambarasan) and handles the majority of his gang work. Sakthivel gives responsibility of the gang to Amar while going to jail and tells every member he is now in charge of the gang. While Manickam smiles and accepts his decision, he is jealous and upset that Sakthivel has given the power to Amar over him. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Manickam now creates a rift between Sakthivel and Amar by telling the latter that it was Sakthivel, who killed his father despite knowing that he was a newspaper distributor and not a cop. Shattered Amar plans to execute Sakthivel with the help of Manickam and two other gang members at Hilsa (Nepal). Sakthivel is shocked and shattered to see his close ones attacking him. They throw him from the snow-capped mountains and Amar declares himself the boss of the gang with Manickam being his partner. So, will Sakthivel make a comeback and take revenge and get all the answers from his close ones turned enemies? Mani Ratnam has presented the 90s style of cinema in a modern battle with his engrossing storytelling and gripping narrative. Mani has always enhanced his film with brilliant technical aspects and Thug Life is no different as Ravi K. Chandran's camera work is stunning with A. Sreekar Prasad's sharp editing. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Talking about the performances, Kamal Haasan carries the film with his pure charisma and rules the screen as Sakthivel. Right from emotional scenes to fight sequences, the legend shows his acting mettle with ease and finesse. Silambarasan wears an attitude with Amar and manages to make his screen presence count in front of Kamal Haasan. Abhirami and Trisha Krishnan have done their roles to T. Nasser also makes an impact with his portrayal of Manickam. On the whole, Thug Life is a massy affair, which can be enjoyed on the big screen. Rating: 3 (out of 5 stars) Thug Life is playing in cinemas
CNA
23-04-2025
- Politics
- CNA
GE2025: New Jurong Central SMC sees straight fight between PAP's Xie Yao Quan and RDU's Kala Manickam
SINGAPORE: The new Jurong Central SMC will see a straight contest between the People's Action Party (PAP) and Red Dot United (RDU), as both parties confirmed their candidates after nominations closed on Wednesday (Apr 23). PAP will field Mr Xie Yao Quan, 40, the former MP for the Jurong Central division under Jurong GRC. First elected in 2020, Mr Xie has also chaired the Jurong-Clementi Town Council for the past five years. Challenging him is RDU's Kala Manickam, 52, a single mother with a background in continuing education and training. She is also a former Progress Singapore Party (PSP) member. She ran in Nee Soon GRC during the 2020 General Election. Her membership was terminated in December 2020, and she sued the party in late 2021. Ms Manickam was previously expected to run in Jalan Kayu SMC but arrived with the rest of the RDU team for Jurong-East Bukit Batok on Wednesday morning. In his speech after the candidates were confirmed, Mr Xie said it has been the "greatest honour" of his life to serve Jurong Central residents for the last five years. "I ask for your support to let me serve you again for the next five years. Together, let's make Jurong Central better and better." In her speech, Ms Manickam said, "the issues are clear" as she highlighted concerns over housing affordability and job security. "We must feel like first-class citizens in our own country. It's the only hope we have." Speaking to the media, Ms Maickam addressed her switch from being fielded in Jalan Kayu SMC to Jurong Central SMC. "The principle is we – all opposition – are working together, and in no way we want to go and fight with each other," she said. She added that even though RDU had done one-and-a-half months of groundwork, it "doesn't matter" because the voters in Jalan Kayu who had pledged their votes to RDU would still vote for the Workers' Party. "Our groundwork will go to the Workers' Party." Jurong Central SMC has 29,620 voters and is one of six new single-seat wards created in the latest review of Singapore's electoral boundaries. The constituency was carved out of Jurong GRC and Yuhua SMC as part of a wider reconfiguration aimed at maintaining a consistent MP-to-voter ratio. At the same time, Bukit Batok SMC as well as sections of Jurong GRC, Hong Kah North SMC and Yuhua SMC were merged to form the new Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC.
