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The Hindu
04-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Puttige Mutt seer receives Kadegolu Krishna idol
Paryaya Puttige Mutt seer Sri Sugunendra Tirtha received the idols of Kadegolu Krishna, and Mukhya Prana (Hanuman) proposed to be installed at the mutt's branch in Dallas, US., from the craftsmen team at Geeta Mandira on Sri Krishna Mutt premises in Udupi, on Friday. The team led by Shilpi Tirtharaj of Kadur in Chikkamagaluru district had carved the idols. The seer felicitated the craftsmen on the occasion. A statement from the mutt said Sri Sugunendra has established several temples dedicated to Sri Krishna across the globe to propagate Sanatana Dharma, and the Puttige Mutt branch at Dallas was one of them. The seer performed Mangalarathi to the idols on receiving them. The idols would be kept at the Geeta Mandira until Sri Sugunendra installs them in Dallas after completing his Paryaya, the statement said. Mutt Diwan Nagarajacharya, international secretary Prasannacharya, secretary Ratish Thanthri, Dallas Mutt priest Vadiraj Bhat Kukkehalli and others were present.
New Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
PM Modi: Gurudevan-Gandhiji meeting remains inspirational even today
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: 'The meeting between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi, which took place hundred years ago, remains inspirational and relevant even today, and serves as a powerful source of energy for social harmony and collective goals of a developed India,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said. The prime minister was inaugurating the centenary celebration of the historic meeting between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday. He said even today when he takes major decisions for the betterment of these communities, he remembers Gurudev. 'The ideals of Sree Narayana Guru are a great asset to humanity. For those committed to the service of the country and society, Sree Narayana Guru serves as a guiding light. Sree Narayana Guru was undeterred by opposition and unafraid of challenges. Varkala has long been referred to as the Kashi of the South. Whether Kashi is in the north or the south, for me, every Kashi is my own,' he said. 'During the 2013 natural disaster in Kedarnath, in which many from Sivagiri Mutt were stranded, the Mutt approached me, as I was then the chief minister of Gujarat. In times of crisis, one's attention first turns to those they consider their own, those they feel a sense of belonging and responsibility toward. There can be no greater spiritual satisfaction for him than the sense of kinship and trust shown by the saints of Sivagiri Mutt. When foreign ideologies attempted to undermine India's civilisation, culture, and philosophy, Sree Narayana Guru made us realise the fault did not lie in our original traditions, but needed to truly internalise our spirituality,' the PM said.
News18
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Is Amber Heard Returning To Acting After Losing Defamation Case Against Johnny Depp?
Last Updated: The play Spirit of the People, starring Amber, will be presented as part of the 2025 Williamstown Theatre Festival. Amber Heard is returning to the spotlight after being missing in action for nearly three years following the defamation trial with her former husband, Johnny Depp. The actress, who lived a life away from the limelight in Spain, is returning to the acting field, not on the big screen, but on the stage. Amber is all set to star in a brand-new play titled Spirit of the People. The play, written by Jeremy O. Harris and directed by Katina Medina Mora, will be presented as part of the 2025 Williamstown Theatre Festival. Joining Amber are actors Brandon Flynn, best known for his role in 13 Reasons Why and Lio Mehel, who is popular for his role in the Sundance breakout film Mutt, as reported by Variety. Meanwhile, Amber is known for her roles in films like Drop Dead Sexy, All The Boys Love Mandy Lane and Aquaman, among others. The trio is all set to join the previously announced cast members, including Tony Award nominees Ato Blankson-Wood and James Cusati-Moyer, along with Amandla Jahava, Emma Ramos, Julian Sanchez, Zachary Booth and Tonatiuh. According to the official description of the play Spirit of the People, it 'confronts uncomfortable truths about land and what it means to destroy it." Said to be a departure from his previous works, Jeremy has written the script partly in Spanish and includes prose, giving the story an emotional texture. Apart from Spirit of the People, the festival, which is in its 71st season, will feature a diverse set of programmes, including the revival of Tennessee Williams's Camino Real and Not About Nightingales, alongside original works like The Things Around Us, a solo musical created and performed by Ahamefule J. Oluo and Many Happy Returns, a dance piece co-created and choreographed by Monica Bill Barnes and co-created and written by Robbie Saenz de Viteri. Speaking of Amber Heard, this exciting announcement came more than a month after she announced the arrival of her twins on the occasion of Mother's Day this year. She posted a heartwarming photo of her newborn's tiny feet and penned an emotional note, revealing the names of her twins. Amber wrote, 'This year I am elated beyond words to celebrate the completion of the family I've strived to build for years. Today, I officially share the news that I welcomed twins into the Heard gang. My daughter Agnes and my son Ocean are keeping my hands (and my heart) full." Previously, Amber welcomed her daughter Oonagh in April 2021. First Published: June 24, 2025, 11:23 IST
Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates Bengaluru campus of Adichunchanagiri University
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the new Bengaluru campus of Adichunchanagiri University (ACU) on Friday. Built at a cost of Rs 200 crore, the sprawling 16-acre campus houses a 1,000-bed hospital and educational facilities for 4,000 students. In his address, Shah lauded the efforts of the Adichunchanagiri Mutt for its service-oriented approach rooted in the principle of 'Sarva jan hitaya, sarva jan sukhaya (The welfare and happiness of all).' Shah said, 'This complex will become a great medium of service in a true sense.' He praised the Mutt's wide-ranging social impact – from running rural health centres and providing free treatment to supporting education for underprivileged children. Referring to the legacy of Jagadguru Dr Balagangadharanatha Swamiji, the former chief pontiff of the Adichunchanagiri Mutt, and the efforts of Dr Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji, the current pontiff of the Adichunchanagiri Mutt, Shah said the Mutt has successfully combined spirituality, culture, and modern education, connecting youth with tradition while enabling them to find a respectable place in society. He said the Mutt's activities are 'anchored on nine pillars – Anna (food), Akshara (education), Arogya (health), Adhyatmika (spirituality), Aashraya (shelter), Aranya (environment), Aakaalu (disaster relief), Anukampa (compassion), and Anubandh (community bonding).' 'It is a model for how religious institutions can help strengthen social unity while preserving culture and values,' he added. Shah also cited key central government interventions such as the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which provides free treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh for 60 crore people, the construction of nearly 12 crore toilets, the launch of the Fit India Movement, Mission Indradhanush for child immunisation, and the Poshan Abhiyan to address maternal and child nutrition. He further pointed to the expansion in medical education infrastructure under the Narendra Modi government: 'The number of AIIMS institutions has increased from 7 to 23, medical colleges from 387 to 780, MBBS seats from 51,000 to 1.18 lakh, and postgraduate seats from 31,000 to 74,000.' Speaking about affordable healthcare access, he noted that under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana, essential medicines are now available at 20 per cent of the market rate through over 15,000 centres. The 1,000-bed hospital on the newly inaugurated ACU campus has facilities for cardiology, neurosurgery, oncology, and transplants, including kidney, liver, and cornea.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Modi has addressed country's health issues through holistic approach, says Amit Shah
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the country's health issues with a holistic approach, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday, mentioning that the Centre was giving free treatment worth up to Rs 5 lakh for 60 crore needy referred to Modi's remarks that the biggest problem leading to poverty was illness and the biggest reason for continued illness is the cost of treatment, while speaking at the opening of the Bengaluru campus of the Adichunchanagiri University (ACU).The union government, under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana , was making all medicines available at 20% of the market price at 15,000 locations. The PM has also taken several measures to increase the number of doctors in the country, he 2014, there were seven All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the country. Today there are 23. The number of medical colleges has increased from 387 to 780; MBBS seats have increased from 51,000 to 1,18,000; and the number of postgraduate medical seats has risen from 31,000 to 74,000, the union home minister PM, Shah added, Centre built 12 crore toilets in households, launched the Fit India Movement , initiated the International Day of Yoga, and offered free vaccination for children of up to 15 years of age. The Poshan Abhiyan addresses the nutrition deficit of mothers and children, paving the way for building a healthy praised the work of the Adichunchanagiri seer the late Balagangadharanatha Swamiji and his successor and the current head of the mutt Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji in the areas of education and healthcare. The Mutt is doing excellent work by running health centres in villages, providing free treatment for the poor, and establishing educational centres for children, he said.
