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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
VIT organises debating skills programme for school students in Vellore
The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) organised a two-day programme to develop debating skills among school students at its campus in Vellore on Saturday. According to a press release, the programme was titled as Young Indians Parliament 2.0 (YIP 2.0). It was aimed to inculcate debating culture among school students. Speaking at the event, Kadhambari S. Viswanathan, assistant vice-president, VIT, highlighted digital technologies and its impact on youth. She urged the students to minimize the usage of social media and use it prudently. She also touched upon how the prevailing gig economy has both advantages and disadvantages. More than 120 students in Vellore are participating in the city-level round. The winners will go through to the State level round and then to the nationals. On the occasion, Prashanth, Chapter Chair, Young Indians (Vellore), Althaf Hussain, Chapter Co-Chair, Young Indians (Vellore), were present, the release said.
Mint
3 days ago
- General
- Mint
Influencer rants about Chennai flat being available only to vegetarians; social media reacts, ‘Uska ghar uski marzi'
Social media influencer Prashanth Rangaswamy's post about trying to find a new flat in Chennai has gone viral. 'Eating non veg is injurious to finding flats for rent in Chennai,' Prashanth wrote while sharing the screenshot of a WhatsApp chat, assumably from the owner. 'Sorry, sir. Looking at veg only families (sic),' says the screenshot of the WhatsApp chat. The Twitter (now X) post has gained 2 million views. Many users commented to criticise the house owner. 'I wonder how social media will outrage if non vegetarians start denying renting their houses to vegetarians,' wrote one user. 'Only 3% of Tamil Nadu is vegetarian. I'm sore you will find house amongst the other 97%,' wrote another. One user quipped, 'Hope their walls are built by vegetarians.' At the same time, many users did not appreciate the post. An X user argued that preferring a vegetarian tenant should be considered casteism but a personal choice, similar to rules like 'no pets' or 'bachelors only'. The user criticised the habit of blaming Brahminism for every such decision, calling it ideological desperation. According to the user, not all vegetarians are Brahmins, and many people, including some non-vegetarians, avoid cooking meat at home due to smell or religious reasons. The user stressed mutual respect: 'Your beef with Brahmins (pun intended) doesn't mean everyone else should marinate in meat. Respect is mutual, so is choice. Eat what you want in your house, respect what people want in theirs.' Another user commented, 'His house his rules ….Pls buy one and rent it out to whoever u want. The Flat owner can choose who they want to rent.' 'His flat his choice. He can decide not to give to fat people also if he wants,' came from another. 'Uska ghar uski marzi,' said another. Another user argued, 'Though it is wrong and illogical but still it's his house so he has full right to choose his tenants. Muslims also do this halal practices drama no…. so if no one questions them, so this flat owner shouldn't be questioned.'
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Thiagarajan takes a gracious stand regarding his song being use by 'Tourist Family' team, refuses any copyright dispute
Veteran filmmaker Thiagarajan recently addressed the unexpected use of the iconic song 'Malaiyuru Naattama…' from his film 'Mappillai' in the recent hit movie 'Tourist Family.' The song, originally picturized on his son Prashanth , was featured in a light-hearted scene where actor Sasikumar dances along with his on-screen children. While the scene and song quickly gained popularity online and trended across platforms, many were curious about whether proper permission had been sought for its inclusion. Thiagarajan responds with positivity In a candid interview with Indiaglitz, Thiagarajan revealed that the 'Tourist Family' team had not obtained official permission to use the track. Despite this, he expressed no resentment. 'I didn't give them any approval, but I was happy to see the song being embraced by audiences again. I even congratulated the film's team,' he said. According to him, several people advised him to take legal action or demand royalties, but he firmly dismissed the idea. A rare gesture of gratitude Demonstrating rare magnanimity, Thiagarajan went on to say, 'If anything, I should be the one paying the 'Tourist Family' team. Their use of the song brought it back to life and connected it with a whole new generation. That's something to be celebrated, not contested.' He emphasized that his priority is the joy that music brings to people, not legal or financial disputes over copyright. A stand for artistic freedom The filmmaker further declared that he has no intention of claiming copyrights for any songs from his past films, even if others use them in future projects. 'It gives me happiness to see my work still appreciated after so many years. I won't ask for money now, and I never will,' he stated. Fans have since taken to social media to praise Thiagarajan's generosity and positive attitude toward artistic sharing. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
01-06-2025
- India Today
Telangana man kills woman for jewellery, cash to fuel online betting obsession
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Telangana's Sangareddy for allegedly murdering a woman to steal her ornaments and cash to fund his habit of online cricket to police, the accused, Prashanth, was heavily addicted to online betting games and, being short of money, targeted Ranemma, 48, who lived alone in the village. The incident occurred on May police probe was launched following a complaint from Ranemma's son. Based on circumstantial and technical evidence, the investigation team narrowed down on Prashanth and took him into custody. During interrogation, he confessed to the murder and theft. Police have recovered approximately 69.96 grams of gold jewellery and Rs 2,720 in cash based on his confession, in the presence of was produced before the court on Saturday and has been remanded to judicial Watch IN THIS STORY#Telangana
Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Indian Express
Woman, Instagram friend die by suicide in Karnataka's Udupi: police
A married woman and her suspected lover died allegedly by suicide in the Udupi district of Karnataka Wednesday, said the police. The deceased were identified as Namiksha Shetty, 29, a resident of Badagumijaru and mother of two; and Prashanth, a driver at Nidodi, originally from Bagalkote. Shetty lived at Marakada in the Badagumijaru village of Udupi, and her husband Satish works in Pune, said the police. They said she was believed to have met Prashanth through Instagram, and their friendship evolved into a romantic relationship over time. While sources indicated a recent quarrel between them, the exact reason for the suspected suicides remained unclear. The Moodbidri police registered a case based on separate complaints lodged by Shetty's father and Prashanth's brother and started an investigation. Meanwhile, a 19-year-old BTech student in the Kodagu district also died allegedly by suicide as she was dejected by her backlogs. The deceased was identified as Tejaswini, a native of the Raichur district and daughter of one Mahanthappa. Her death came to light Wednesday evening when her roommate at her hostel found their room locked from the inside. After several attempts, when Tejaswini did not open the door, her roommate informed the warden. They found her body when the door was broken open, said the police. In a purported suicide note, she said she had six backlogs and did not wish to continue studies, said a police officer. The Ponnampet police registered a case and began a probe.
