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The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Tamil Nadu regains 39 super speciality medical seats for the second round of counselling
After having to surrender 145 super speciality medical seats reserved for in-service candidates to the All-India Quota (AIQ) counselling, Tamil Nadu is getting back 39 of those seats for the second round of State counselling, which is yet to be scheduled. In Tamil Nadu, 50% of seats in super speciality courses in government medical colleges are reserved for in-service candidates, totalling 215. The first round of counselling for the State quota in-service candidates was completed on May 27. The State had then requested the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to indicate the schedule to conduct the second round of counselling to allow upgradation for the in-service candidates. However, in early June, the DGHS asked the State to revert the vacant in-service seats to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) to include them in the All-India seat matrix since the second round of All-India Counselling had started. Following this, 145 seats meant for in-service candidates were surrendered for the AIQ, sparking criticism among a section of government doctors, since it went against the 50% reservation for in-service candidates. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian wrote to the Union Health Minister expressing concern about surrendering unfilled in-service seats to the AIQ without conducting the mandatory second round of counselling at the State-level. He also sought his intervention to ensure that all 50% seats earmarked for in-service candidates under the State quota are retained and made available for the second round of State-level super speciality counselling. However, with the second round of AIQ counselling completed, 39 seats are being surrendered to the State. Request to MCC In addition, the State has sought the MCC to return the seats of Tamil Nadu candidates who have gone on to choose seats in institutions such as the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research through the Institutes of National Importance-Combined Entrance Test, a health official said, adding: 'We have sought returning of such seats so that we could add on to the second round of State counselling.' A source in the Health Department said all eligible in-service candidates should have been called for the first round of counselling to ensure that more seats were filled.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Special school tastes the flavour of self-sufficiency with spice unit
A spice processing venture to promote self-reliance among parents of children with special needs is marking its 15th year in Tiruchi. The unit, an initiative begun by Spastics Society of Tiruchi (SST) in 2010, produces up to two tonnes of ground spices and flours a month, that retail under the 'SST Masala' brand. 'We started offering vocational courses for special children and their parents because we wanted them to become self-sufficient after their time in school. The spice unit was begun with five parents of children with special needs 15 years ago. And though the team has changed over the years, it has slowly built up its business from sales of 1 kg a month to two tonnes,' Navilu Subramanian, SST secretary, told The Hindu. At present, SST Masala produces 21 spices and readymix powders that are sold to retail and corporate clients from their production facility in the city. Business was better when the unit was supplying spices to the noon meal scheme kitchens in government schools of eight blocks in the Tiruchi district before the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Though the pandemic closed down many avenues, we still have the support of corporate clients, especially the hotel industry and college kitchens in Tiruchi. Quite a few of our products are gifted by city residents to their relatives abroad. The unit can supply up to 10 tonnes a month with greater patronage,' said Mr. Subramanian. Four women and a man are in charge of the unit. 'All the recipes are exactly what we usually make at home. Dry roasting some ingredients is essential; and some of the more perishable material such as powdered curry leaves and moringa leaves are kept refrigerated until they are ready for dispatch,' said machine operator K. Nagarathinam, who is the only parent member from the founding team. Pepper, sourced from the Kolli Hills, is the unit's most expensive raw material, and is bought in bulk for the whole year. Turmeric, coriander seed, chilli, pulses, and millets are bought in smaller quantities. The ground spices are stored in large, lidded tubs, and prepared in small batches to ensure freshness. 'Our biggest challenge is coping with the price fluctuation of natural ingredients as it affects our costs as well. We are planning to develop an app to market our products directly to customers,' said Mr. Subramanian.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Siemens (0P6M) Receives a Buy from UBS
In a report released today, Supriya Subramanian from UBS maintained a Buy rating on Siemens (0P6M – Research Report), with a price target of €240.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at €214.89. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Subramanian is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 2.4% and a 51.09% success rate. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Siemens with a €229.75 average price target. The company has a one-year high of €244.55 and a one-year low of €134.56. Currently, Siemens has an average volume of 603.9K. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 20 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of 0P6M in relation to earlier this year.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Tells Judge He Will Not Testify at His Trial
After federal prosecutors completed six weeks of evidence and testimony backing up their indictment of hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs on Tuesday, the defendant told the judge at his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial that he will not be taking the stand to testify in his own defense. Federal prosecutors rested their case Tuesday afternoon after six weeks of testimony from Combs' ex-girlfriends, personal assistants, federal agents and various members of his once powerful media and music empire, which the feds argue was a 'criminal enterprise' used to traffic men and women and coerce others into sex marathons. The defense rested later in the afternoon without calling a single witness. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian asked how Combs was and whether he would be testifying at the trial where, if found guilty, he could face life in prison. More from The Hollywood Reporter The Sphere Worked Modern Magic on the Soundtrack for 'The Wizard of Oz' J-Pop Duo Yoasobi on Why Their Unique Concept Has Helped Lead to Global Success Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Make Casual Red Carpet Debut at His Tight End University's Opening Night 'I'm doing great, your honor,' Combs told Subramanian. 'I want to tell you thank you, you're doing an excellent job.' Combs then told the judge that he had 'thoroughly' discussed the pros and cons of testifying with his team of attorneys and ultimately decided against taking the stand. 'That is my decision, your honor. That is solely my decision,' he said adding to clarify, 'I mean, it's my decision with my lawyers…. My decision to make. I'm making it.' The judge asking the defendant directly if they wish to testify before the court is a formality and ensures that he is making the decision on his own. During the trial, Judge Subramanian had to admonish Combs for interactions with the jury. On several occasions during testimony, the defendant gestured at jurors following a successful cross-examination; prosecutors noted this to the judge as a form of testifying without cross-examination. Comb was threatened with removal from his trial if he did not stop the interactions. On Tuesday, the defense asked the judge to toss out the case, arguing that the charges were not proven by the prosecutors; this is also a formality in a criminal trial. Judge Subramanian has not yet issued a decision. Combs has pleaded not guilty to five counts contained in an indictment, including sex trafficking and racketeering. He has remained incarcerated without bail in Brooklyn after three judges concluded he would be a danger to the community and may potentially attempt to influence witnesses ahead of the trial. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Harvey Weinstein's "Jane Doe 1" Victim Reveals Identity: "I'm Tired of Hiding" 'Awards Chatter' Podcast: 'Sopranos' Creator David Chase Finally Reveals What Happened to Tony (Exclusive)
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: The prosecution and defense rest; Combs confirms decision not to testify
After more than a month of graphic testimony from nearly three dozen witnesses, including ex-girlfriends, former assistants, hotel staffers, law enforcement agents, male escorts and one rival rapper, the sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs is nearing its end. The prosecution rested its case on Tuesday afternoon after its 34th and final witness, Joseph Cerciello, a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations, concluded his third day on the stand. Less than two hours later, the defense rested without calling any witnesses — including the defendant —to the stand. Combs confirmed to the court that it was his decision not to testify. "That is totally my decision," Combs told Judge Arun Subramanian. Closing arguments are set for Thursday, followed by jury deliberations. Federal prosecutors say that for decades, Combs abused, threatened and coerced women to participate in drug-fueled marathon sexual encounters called "freak offs" and used his business empire, along with guns, kidnapping and arson, to conceal his crimes. His lawyers have argued that the encounters were consensual, and Combs has denied any wrongdoing. The 55-year-old hip-hop mogul is facing five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he could face life in prison. Here are some key takeaways from this week's court proceedings culled from various reporters and news organizations in the courtroom, including CNN, NBC News, and the Washington Post. After submitting some exhibits into evidence, the defense rested its case without calling any witnesses. After lead defense attorney Marc Agnifilo, told the court of its decision not to the defendant to the stand, Subramanian turned to Combs to ask how he was feeling. "I am doing great, thank you, Your Honor," Combs said, adding: "You are doing an excellent job." "Is it your decision not to testify?" Subramanian asked Combs. "That is my decision, that is totally my decision," Combs said, adding that he and his lawyers had discussed it "thoroughly." Cerciello, a summary witness for the prosecution, testified about the evidence collected by law enforcement in its investigation, including phone records, text messages and videos of the 'freak offs.' Combs appears in some of the 50 sexually explicit videos collected by federal agents, Cerciello said. The jury wore headphones as it viewed about footage on screens not visible to the rest of the court. It's not clear if Combs was in the clips that the jury saw. Big picture: While the explicit videos were a key part of the government's presentation, the defense also played "freak off" footage for the jury, presumably in an effort to prove that the encounters were consensual. The jury saw text messages and heard voicemails Combs left for staff members asking for various 'freak off' supplies, including Cialis, Astroglide, coconut water — even vegetable soup. In a November 2021 voice message, Combs is heard telling Kristina Khorram, his chief of staff, that he is out of baby oil, one of his preferred lubricants used during "freak offs." "I can't believe I'm out," Combs told Khorram in the voicemail. Khorram, in turn, assured Combs that a fresh delivery would be left outside his door shortly. Similar text messages between Combs and Khorram about replenishing lubricant were also shown in court. Big picture: According to the indictment, federal agents seized 'more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant' during FBI raids of Combs's homes in Miami and Los Angeles. And photos taken from the FBI's March 2024 raid of Combs's L.A. home revealed he kept 200 bottles of baby oil in cabinets, drawers and an apparent humidity-controlled case similar to a cigar humidor. While Cerciello was on the stand, text messages entered into evidence included an exchange between a representative for the male escort agency Cowboys 4 Angels and Combs, who asked that the company not raise his rate because he was a longtime customer. "Stop raising my rate i am a long timer," Combs wrote in a chat with a Cowboys 4 Angels representative named Bridget on Sept. 26, 2023. The agent informed Combs that the rate wasn't set by the company but by the escorts themselves. Combs said it was OK and requested that an escort named Cody come to the Trump International Hotel & Tower New York at 1 a.m. In another exchange, Bridget messaged Combs saying there was a mistake with a cash payment and that he owed $600. 'Lol he couldn't even perform,' Combs replied. The agent told Combs that the cost is based on time and not service. 'Whether you're sky diving or dancing,' she wrote, 'you pay for his time.' Big picture: Under cross-examination, Cerciello testified that some of the expenses and invoices related to 'freak offs' collected as evidence, including flights and hotel stays for male escorts, were listed as paid for by Combs personally, undercutting the prosecution's allegations that Combs was using his business empire to facilitate them. Here are some of the key people who testified for the government earlier in the trial and what they said. Cassie Ventura: Taking the stand for more than 20 hours, Ventura told the court her decade-long relationship with Combs was frequently marked by violence and physical abuse, describing in detail the drug-fueled "freak offs" that would take days to recover from. Jurors were also shown a 2016 surveillance video of Combs hitting, kicking and dragging Ventura in the hallway of a Los Angeles hotel. The defense team presented hundreds of text messages between Ventura and Combs from throughout their relationship in an attempt to show that Ventura was a consensual participant in the "freak offs," sometimes even planning them herself. Eddy Garcia: A former security officer at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, Garcia testified that Combs paid him $100,000 in cash in a brown paper bag and also made him sign a nondisclosure agreement in exchange for the surveillance footage. 'Eddy, my angel, I knew you could help,' Combs told Garcia, according to the witness. 'Mia': Testifying under a pseudonym, a former assistant described a harrowing and 'toxic' work environment dominated by Combs's 'unpredictable and terrifying' behavior, telling the court that he physically and sexually assaulted her multiple times. She also said he threatened to tell Ventura that they had slept together. 'Jane': Also testifying under a pseudonym, another ex-girlfriend and an alleged victim of Combs tearfully recounted the harrowing sexual encounters she knew as 'hotel nights' — telling the court that she felt obligated to 'perform' sex acts for Combs because he was paying her rent. She also testified about a brutal assault she endured before Combs ordered her to cover up her injuries and take ecstasy for an impromptu 'hotel night.' But despite the alleged abuse, Jane said that she still loves Combs, who she believes may have been exploring bisexuality by watching her have sex with other men. Subramanian said that he will convene what's known as a charge conference, or a meeting between a judge and attorneys to finalize jury instructions, on Wednesday. Closing arguments will follow on Thursday. Lawyers for both the prosecution and defense told Subramanian that they expect their summations to take about four hours each to complete. Jury deliberations will begin either Thursday or Friday.
