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The Hindu
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
International Festival of Kutiyattam begins on July 29
To commemorate 60 years of Kutiyattam's institutional journey, the Department of Kutiyattam at the Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed to be University for Art & Culture is organising the International Festival of Kutiyattam (IFK-2025). This landmark event celebrates the classical Sanskrit theatre's legacy and its evolution within a public academic institution since its formal inclusion in Kalamandalam six decades ago. The festival will be held at Kalamandalam campus, Cheruthuruthy, from July 29 to August 2, 2025. Over the last sixty years Kerala Kalamandalam has significantly contributed to the sustenance of the world's oldest living Sanskrit theatre tradition, nationally and internationally, through its repertoire and academic excellence. The five-day event brings together practitioners, scholars, and enthusiasts from across the world. The festival will be inaugurated by by eminent dancer Padma Subrahmanyam on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the presence of B. Ananthakrishnan, Vice-Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam, P. Rajeshkumar, Registrar, and a gathering of distinguished artists and scholars. The opening day will also include a seminar session on Natyashastra, setting the tone for the academic depth and artistic excellence that define the festival. Major Highlights of IFK-2025 include daily performances by leading Kutiyattam artists including Padmasree Kalamandalam Sivan Nambuthiri, Kalamandalam Ramachakyar, Ammannur Kuttan Chakyar, Kalamandalam Girija, Kalamandalam Eswaranunni, Usha Nangiar and Kapila. There will academic sessions with the participation of experts. Guru Painkulam Ramachakyar Memorial Day will be observed on July 31, commemorating the late guru's impact on the art form with a floral tribute, memorial conference, and performances. As the world's oldest surviving Sanskrit theatre tradition, Kutiyattam occupies a unique place in global heritage. Its preservation owes much to cultural pioneers like Guru Painkulam Ramachakyar and institutions like Kerala Kalamandalam, whose rigorous training programmes, academic inquiry, and curated performances keep the art alive and relevant.
Hans India
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Op Sindoor: India hit 9 terror targets in 23 mins: Ajit Doval
Chennai: Indian military's precision hitting capabilities were on display during Operation Sindoor where nine terror targets crisscrossing Pakistan were smashed, "we knew who was where," while back home not even a glass pane was broken, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said here on Friday. In what was seen as India's retribution to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 persons dead, none of the intended targets in Pakistan was missed during the military offensive, Doval said while also taking pride in India's capability and technological prowess in neutralising the threats from across the border. The precision was to the point where India knew who was where, and the entire operation lasted hardly 23 minutes past 1 am on May 7, he said. "Thereafter, they said Pakistan did this and so on. You tell me one image or photograph which shows any damage to India being done. Not even a glass pane was broken," Doval said while speaking at the 62nd convocation ceremony of IIT, Madras. "They (international media) wrote these things and put out things. The images only showed 13 air bases in Pakistan before and after May 10, whether it was in Sargodha, Rahim Yar Khan, Chaklala. I am only telling you what the foreign media put out on the basis of images. We are capable of doing that (damage to Pakistani air bases)." Addressing the students, Doval also said the link between technology and warfare was very important, and that the country should develop indigenous technology to meet its requirements. Referring to the earlier speaker, Padma Subrahmanyam—Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary danseuse—congratulating him for the success of Operation Sindoor and evoking thunderous applause from the students and graduates, the NSA said, "I am really proud of it (Operation Sindoor). Much of it was driven by indigenous content." "We are proud of it—that some of our best systems worked, whether it was BrahMos (missiles), the integrated air control and command system, or battlefield surveillance. We decided on nine terrorist targets, not in the border areas but in the crisscross of Pakistan, and we missed none." No unintended site was struck, and the strike was precise to the point where "we knew who was where. And the entire operation lasted for 23 minutes," he said. In a subtle rebuttal to coverage of international media, including the New York Times, questioning the operation's effectiveness, the NSA said, "They wrote what they wanted. But satellite images tell the real story—that 13 Pakistan airbases, before and after May 10, show exactly what happened." Earlier, speaking at the convocation, Padma Subrahmanyam said the historic victory of Operation Sindoor was a manifestation of adherence to the valour that the Bhagavad Gita preaches. "As a proud Indian, I have always offered my salutations to our jawans, who are our national guardian angels," she said, congratulating Doval for his role in the operation. At the event, Doval said the country could not afford to lose the technology battle and remain behind or fall decades behind others. He acknowledged the role of IIT, Madras and the private sector in developing 5G in two-and-a-half years' time, whereas the Chinese took over 12 years and spent 300 billion dollars to develop 5G technology. "Even a screw that deals with anything related to data or security protection must come from a trusted source. It is either made in India or by somebody who is very close to India," he added, emphasising the need to totally insulate our system from the enemy. A total of 3,227 students graduated. As many as 3,661 Degrees (including Joint and Dual Degrees) were awarded to the students on the occasion. A total of 529 PhDs were also awarded, which included PhDs, Joint Degree with foreign institutions and Dual Degree PhDs, the institute said. The precision was to the point where India knew who was where, and the entire operation lasted hardly 23 minutes past 1 am on May 7, he said. "Thereafter, they said Pakistan did this and so on. You tell me one image or photograph which shows any damage to India being done. Not even a glass pane was broken," Doval said.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
‘IIT-M incubated over 100 deep-tech start-ups last year'
Vedic literature was the primary source of the common culture of Bharatvarsha, said Padma Subrahmanyam, scholar and Bharatanatyam dancer. Participating in the 62nd Convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) on Friday, she said, 'Eighteen subjects branch out from Vedic literature. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT-M, presented the annual report, and highlighted that the institution had incubated over a 100 deep-tech start-ups while filing 417 patents last year. Pawan Goenka, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT-M, lauded the institution for topping the NIRF rankings for the ninth consecutive year, besides securing a spot among the top 200 in the 'QS Global University Rankings'. As many as 3,661 degrees (including joint and dual degrees) were awarded to students, besides 529
Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
IIT Madras Convocation: Over 3,000 students awarded degrees
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) on July 11 held its 62nd Convocation. A total of 3,227 students were conferred degrees during the convocation. According to an IIT Madras statement, as many as 3,661 degrees including joint and dual degrees were awarded to the students on the occasion. A total of 529 PhDs were also awarded, which included PhDs, joint degree PhDs with foreign institutions and dual degree PhDs. Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor of India, was present during the convocation, with Dr Padma Subrahmanyam, Padma Vibhushan (2024) Awardee and Internationally-acclaimed Bharatanatyam Dancer being the Guest of Honour. Dr. Pawan Goenka, chairman, board of Governors, IIT Madras, presided over the convocation in the presence of Professor V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, faculty, staff and students. Congratulating the graduating students and prize winners, Ajit Doval said, 'It's an honor to be at IIT Madras, a pioneering institution of national value. You are the most fortunate generation in the last 1000 years of India's history…India is progressing rapidly. Next year, we may become one of the world's fastest-growing economies. Institutions are now developing ecosystems, infrastructure, testing equipment, laboratories, and support systems and where they don't exist, we'll create them. Your alumni network is a global asset. But don't just aim for personal comfort abroad—true success lies in what you contribute, not where you live.' During this convocation, Prof Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, awarded degrees to 3,227 graduates including 820 BTech, 312 dual degree BTech and 711 MTech, 173 MSc including joint MSc, 85 MA, 181 executive MBA, 93 MBA, 73 PG Diploma, and 250 MS. The 529 PhD degrees also includes 10 joint degrees with universities in foreign countries including Australia, Singapore, France and Germany. IIT Madras also presented the President of India prize for the highest CGPA amongst BTech and dual degree and Bharat Ratna M Visvesvaraya Memorial Prize for the highest CGPA amongst BTech and Dual Degree, Institute Merit Prize for the highest CGPA in Dual Degree, Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma Prize for the best all round proficiency in curricular and extra- curricular activities in BTech and Governor's Prize for the best all round proficiency in curricular and extra- curricular activities in Dual Degree.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
All set for SPIC MACAY fest at IITH from May 26
The 10th annual international convention of the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY) will kick off at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad on Monday (May 26). With over 1,400 students and volunteers from across India and abroad, the weeklong immersive exposure to Indian classical music, dance, and arts will feature at least 25 Padma award winners and another 25 Sangeet Natak Akademi award winners, among several accompanying artistes. 'I was so inspired, taken into a tranquil world, when I first attended the SPIC MACAY at IIT Madras last year. I wanted them to come to IITH and approached them instantly,' IITH Director BS Murty said on its journey here. 'I was almost in tears watching 82-year-old Padma Subrahmanyam perform for one-and-a-half hours and the way she brought out the excellence,' he added. In the run up to the event, from January to April, IITH hosted Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Vidwan L. Subramaniam and Padma Subrahmanyam. The event on Monday will be formally inaugurated by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. Apart from orientation, the day's schedule feature screening of Sir Richard Attenborough Gandhi, Nadaswaram, Kuchipudi, and Hindustani, Violin lecdem and performances. Ashram way of life But day two will begin at 4 a.m. offering traditional methods of learning, away from urban distractions and a strict ban on cellphones in all events, and focused on self-discipline and reflection, the schedule till the penultimate day on May 31 begins at 4 a.m. with Hatha Yoga or meditation. Dinner too will be served last by 6 p.m. Overnight sessions by Pandits, Vidwans and Ustad will continue from 8.45 p.m. till 6 a.m. The convention also includes talks, spiritual sessions, workshops and crafts, community work, and interaction with legendary artistes. The heritage tour on Sunday exploring five separate themes of architecture, local experience, spiritual heritage and cultural memory include walks at forts, tombs, palaces, temples, mosques and churches, and museums. According to the organisers, all the events are crafted carefully with performers of greatest acclaim from each field. Fundamentally, the events are educative in nature and not focused on entertainment. SPIC-MACAY founder Kiran Seth, national chairperson Radha Mohan Tiwari, and other officials and volunteers were present in the media address here on Saturday. More details on the event can be had on
