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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Governor felicitates eminent doctors at Raj Bhavan
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi felicitated eminent medical personalities during an event in the Raj Bhavan in Chennai on Sunday to commemorate the Doctor's Day. On the occasion, V. Mohan, Diabetologist, Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai, delivered a special address on 'The Silent Epidemic of Our Times', V. Chockalingam, Chief Cardiologist, former Director, Institute of Cardiology, Madras Medical College on 'Preventing Heart Attacks-What Everyone Needs to Know', Mohan Kameswaran, Managing Director and Senior Consultant, Madras ENT Research Foundation on 'Lessons for doctors from Valluvar and understanding the silent epidemic of sleep apnea'. Palaniappan Manickam, Gastroenterologist, spoke on 'Health Awareness in the Digital Age-The Power of Social Media' to create more awareness on 'importance of healthy life for happiness' in the society.
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Auroville greenlights key proposals across housing, sustainability and governance
The Governing Board of Auroville Foundation has greenlit a set of key proposals, including the launch of the first phase of a 1,000-bed residential complex to house 380 individuals. The 69th meeting of the Governing Board (GB) of the Auroville Foundation convened by its chairman and Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi cleared the housing initiative, under the Line of Progress project in Sector 2 of the Residential Zone, which was proposed for inclusion under the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) scheme, a press note said. The GB also passed a resolution to establish a 'Sustainability Campus' through an MoU with IIT- Madras (signed in March, 2025) on a leased land in Auroville with the facility focusing on fostering global excellence in sustainable technologies, the note said. The Governing Board, which reviewed key developments since its previous meeting in December 2024, also passed a resolution sanctioning 'Serviteurs Volontaires housing' proposal that envisaged a 100-bed housing facility for long-term volunteers and newcomers. This was aimed at addressing Auroville's acute shortage of high quality volunteer accommodation, the press note said. The meeting was attended by K. Kailashnathan, Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Sharat Chauhan, Chief Secretary, Madhu Bala Soni, Under Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Jayanti. S. Ravi, Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue, Gujarat and Secretary of the Auroville Foundation, Nirima Oza and R.S. Sarraju, Governing Board members, G. Seetharaman, Officer on Special Duty, Auroville Foundation, and Koshy Varghese, Visa Consultant of the Foundation. Governing Board members Aravindan Neelakandan and Goutam Ghosal participated online. The other important proposals cleared by the Governing Board, included setting up of a 'Free Progress' school within Auroville, in line with The Mother and Sri Aurobindo's teachings on a new education model, and university-level programmes under the Sri Aurobindo International Institute of Educational Research (SAIIER) which would be established outside the Master Plan. Approval was also granted for the construction of a dedicated security complex, including a Sakshi Kaksh (Master Control Room), in Auroville's Southern Service Node. The Board recorded its prior approval for the deployment of a 15-member CRPF personnel for a period of five years, to safeguard Auroville's development zones and uphold law and order. The Board also approved a partnership with NBCC (India) Limited to construct a residential-commercial project outside the Master Plan for well-wishers and devotees, ensuring long-term financial sustainability through a profit-sharing model. On the governance side, the Board ratified two new Standing Orders — the Code of Conduct for Business Units 2025, streamlining and regulating unit operations and the Framework for Functioning of the Residents' Assembly 2025, ensuring clarity and order in community governance. As per the Admissions and Terminations Regulations 2023, the Board constituted an Appellate Committee to handle resident-related grievances. The Board approved a significant land exchange transaction in the prime city area, enabling completion of Crown Road and other key urban infrastructure. It also mandated the formation of an Elders Committee, comprising long-standing residents, to safeguard and uphold the essence of Auroville's founding spirit. Establishing Auroville Information Centres in major cities across the world and hosting international bi-annual conclave with members, honorary Aurovilians and Auroville goodwill ambassadors were other proposals to be cleared. The Governing Board took note of 'significant judicial successes' that reaffirmed the Foundation's legal standing in as many as 24 writ petitions filed by some residents, especially the Supreme Court's dismissal of the NGT order that now cleared the path for Auroville's development as a model international township rooted in the vision of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, the press note said.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Governor R.N. Ravi gifts autorickshaw to woman who was driving a rented one
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Friday handed over an autorickshaw to a woman at the Raj Bhavan in Chennai. During an event on Friday, Mr. Ravi gave the key for the autorickshaw to Amala, who had been driving a rented one so far. Earlier this year, Ms. Amala was felicitated during the Raj Bhavan's Women's Day celebration for her resilience, strength, and unwavering spirit in supporting her family by driving the rented autorickshaw. 'She deeply moved the Governor with her quiet determination. Ms. Amala stands as a torchbearer of the women-led development model of New Bharat, embodying grit, dignity, and transformative potential,' a press release from the Raj Bhavan said.
The Hindu
22-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Operation Sindoor was swift and precise, says Governor R.N. Ravi
Operation Sindoor will go down in history as a 'war' that achieved its goal, Governor R.N. Ravi said here on Sunday. The war was precise and swift, he added, calling it a watershed moment for India. 'The 88-hour 'war' could have ended earlier, but for Pakistan, which escalated it. We only wanted to teach them a lesson. We exercised restraint by attacking terror camps alone. The absolute clarity at the political, policy, and execution level was a rare combination that enabled us to achieve success,' he said, adding that India was only responding to the terror attack on innocent civilians at Pahalgam in Kashmir. By destroying Pakistan's critical air bases and making them non-operational, India had dealt a blow to Pakistan's efforts. Unlike the wars fought by Ukraine and Russia, and Iran and Israel, India's was precise and swift, he said. India had busted the claim that terrorists functioned autonomously, Mr. Ravi said, adding that there was no distinction between terrorists and Pakistan military. He said the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, which was 'unfair' to India, was a bold move. Mr. Ravi said Tamil Nadu was known for its contribution to Indian military and praised the defence industry for its efforts. The dynamics of war had changed with more unmanned vehicles being deployed. The IIT-M could use its talent to improve the number of patents they register in a year and help the country, he added. He honoured senior officers of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, and praised IIT-M for its work on defence technology. Earlier, Karanbir Singh Brar, Lieutenant-General and General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Dakshin Bharat area in Chennai, recalled his experiences as a GOC in Balakot. The success of the operation depended on the professionalism of the people behind it. The attack on Pakistan was punitive. There was a new normal after the attack, he said. 'As far as Indian Armed Forces are concerned, it is a serious matter and we don't make noise. We made sure that the war was terminated on our term,' he said. Mr. Brar said the damage to Pakistan was there for all to see, and that India did not suffer damage was clear as the allies of Pakistan had not been able to produce any proof of damage, he said. A video film of Operation Sindoor and the damages to Pakistan airbases was also screened.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
International Yoga Day: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi performs asanas along with more than 10,000 students in Madurai
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi performed yoga asanas in the presence of around 10,000 students on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day at Velammal Global School in Madurai on Saturday (June 21, 2025.) The event began at around 8 a.m. at Usain Bolt ground of the school. Mr. Ravi told the students about the importance of practising yoga asanas. He said 10 years ago, in 2015, India gave the gift to the world and the United Nations had accepted it. 'Every year the number of participants all over the world has been increasing,' he said. International Yoga Day LIVE updates: Yoga teaches us we are not isolated individuals but integral parts of nature: PM Modi 'Yoga transcends religion, region and language and is universal. June 21, the day of summer solstice, was chosen as International Yoga Day as the Sun god is the source of all energy to Earth and it was the longest day,' he said. 'On India's advice, the International community accepted this day as the International Yoga Day. Yoga originated with Lord Shiva, the Aadhi guru and the Aadhi yogi and was codified by Rishi Patanjali,' he said. He told the students that yoga was the most effective key to good health, physical health as well as mental health. He advised them to dream big and told them that they were like the seeds of a banyan tree which will grow into a mammoth tree. Mr. Ravi said that in their journey and the growth, yoga will be the most powerful and reliable ally. 25,000 tribal students perform 108 Surya Namaskarams in 108 minutes in Vizag Chairman of Velammal Educational Trust M.V Muthuramalingam said when he was suffering from health issues he was advised to practise yoga. He advised the students to regularly practise yoga asanas. The event was organised with the main aim of promoting physical fitness, mental health and wellness among the students and the public, and to create awareness about yoga. The programme was also being held to showcase India's traditional education system and culture.
