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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Two-day Young Indians Parliament held in Coimbatore
A two-day Young Indians Parliament 2.0, the flagship model parliament initiative by Young Indians (Yi), was held at SSVM School of Excellence in Coimbatore. Organised by the Yi Coimbatore Chapter under its Thalir vertical, the event is designed to nurture leadership, civic responsibility, and life skills among school students. P. Ganapathy Rajkumar, Member of Parliament, Coimbatore, who inaugurated the parliament simulation on June 27, 2025 (Friday), emphasised the importance of democratic participation and leadership. He urged students not just to exercise their right to vote but also to consider active roles in governance, policymaking, and public service. Manimekalai Mohandoss, managing trustee of SSVM Institutions, and Mohandoss, trustee, SSVM Institutions, highlighted the significance of experiential learning models like Yi Parliament in shaping responsible, empathetic, and well-informed future citizens. More than 150 students from 22 schools across Coimbatore, including 30 students from the Corporation Schools, participated in the event. Acting as MPs, students drafted bills, debated policies, and engaged in structured parliamentary proceedings, mirroring the real-world functioning of the Indian Parliament.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
SSVM Institutions signs a partnership with Cambodia's Angkor Tiger FC
SSVM Institutions, Coimbatore, announced an international partnership with Angkor Tiger Football Club, a premier Cambodian Premier League team based in the historic city of Siem Reap, on Thursday. Angkot Tiger is part-owned by Indian company SkaSports Investments Private Limited which picked up a minority stake in August 2023. SSVM Institutions will work closely with the senior management of Angkor Tiger FC to initiate student exchange programmes, educational excursions, and matchday experiences. In addition, SSVM aims to open up global academic opportunities for young Cambodian talents through its internationally benchmarked educational systems. Dr. Manimekalai Mohan, correspondent and founder, SSVM Institutions, said, 'this partnership with Angkor Tiger FC bears testimony to our belief that true learning transcends the walls of a classroom. By uniting the transformative power of education with the discipline and spirit of sport, we aspire to create meaningful opportunities for young learners in both Cambodia and India, shaping them into confident, compassionate global citizens.' Meanwhile, Rohit Ramesh, Director of SkaSports, remarked, 'For Angkor Tiger Football Club, an association with a reputed torchbearer of educational excellence and commitment is a motivation to keep pushing ourselves and to repose the faith put in us by our partner, the SSVM group.' 'Both organisations believe in the life-changing transformational power of sports and together we will exchange experiences and collectively create value to both our organisations,' added Sudhir Menon, Director of SkaSports & Angkor Tiger FC. Akihiro Kato, owner and chairperson of Angkor Tiger FC, said, 'our partnership with SSVM Institutions aligns perfectly with this vision. By combining education and football, we are not only creating better players but shaping better human beings who can represent Cambodia with pride on the international stage' Takahisa Kiyone, chief operating officer, Angkor Tiger FC, said, 'this collaboration marks a new chapter in our academy's journey. SSVM's educational excellence and global reach will enrich our players' lives far beyond the pitch. Together, we aim to create a development model where sport and learning go hand in hand, empowering Cambodian youth to dream bigger and reach further.'
