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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shilpa Shetty, Sanjay Dutt join KD team, win hearts in Bengaluru
The team behind the Kannada film KD - The Devil is on a press tour, spanning Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Bengaluru for the film's anticipated teaser launch, and they're truly winning hearts along the way. From Sanjay Dutt 's heartfelt admiration for South Indian cinema to Shilpa Shetty dancing with V Ravichandran, here are a few moments at the event in the city that stole the spotlight… Shilpa Shetty, who debuted in Kannada cinema alongside V Ravichandran in Preethsod Thappa, joined him on stage in Bengaluru. The duo, set to appear in KD-The Devil, danced to their iconic song Bangaradinda Bannana Thanda. Shilpa also shared her appreciation for V Ravichandran, highlighting his guidance during her initial foray into Kannada cinema: 'My first Kannada film was with Ravi sir, he was the one who taught me how to be a Kannada heroine, because it was very different from Bollywood, and he was the one who gave me the taste of Kannada cinema.' Prem, director of KD, had garnered attention for his remarks on the language controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's Thug Life, made during the teaser launch for the film, held in Chennai. Responding to this on Saturday, he said, 'Kannada is my mother tongue; I am most comfortable in this language and speak from my heart. While people may continue to discuss it, it does not bother me – I am a mannina maga.' Sharing his admiration for Sanjay Dutt, Prem said, 'It feels surreal to work with Sanjay Dutt. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You have too much belly fat? (eat this before breakfast) Gut Solution Learn More Undo I used to sell Khal Nayak tickets in black, and now directing him feels like a full circle moment.' Sanjay Dutt drew a parallel between himself and Dhruva Sarja, stating, 'I see the reflection of my younger days in Dhruva. He respects everyone on set, especially the senior actors; I too was like this while working with Amitji and Dilip sahab. He will be a huge star across the nation with KD.
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First Post
20-05-2025
- Health
- First Post
Twelve Covid cases reported in Puducherry; govt steps up emergency readiness
Twelve people have tested positive for Covid19 in Puducherry, a top official of the Department of Health and Family Welfare Services said on Tuesday. read more Twelve people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Puducherry, a top official of the Department of Health and Family Welfare Services said on Tuesday. V Ravichandran, Director of Health and Family Welfare Services, in a press release, said the department had been screening individuals with cough and cold symptoms as per instructions from the Union Health Ministry. Over the past week, 12 people have tested positive, it added. Assuring the public that there is no need to panic, Ravichandran said the Health Department is fully equipped to handle any potential emergency. Four beds have been allocated for Covid-19 patients at the Government General Hospital, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute in Kadirkamam, and Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital for Children. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A six-bed ward with a ventilator and oxygen support has also been set up at the Government Hospital for Chest Diseases in Gorimedu, he said. The Health Department is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi. The department has also reviewed data on respiratory infections, including the common cold, Influenza-like Illness (ILI), and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI). With inputs from agencies
New Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
JIPMER to conduct regional component of ICMR survey on assistive tech
PUDUCHERRY: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched a nationwide survey titled 'Assessment of Unmet Needs and Access to Assistive Technologies among the General Population through Digital rATA Tool – A Cross-Sectional Study in India.' Among the 25 designated sites across the country, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, has been selected to carry out the regional component of the study. The Puducherry leg of the survey is being spearheaded by Dr Venkatachalam J, Additional Professor in the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine (P&SM), in collaboration with the Department of Health and Family Welfare Services (DHFWS), Government of Puducherry. To ensure smooth implementation of the study, the ICMR team and the site's Principal Investigator recently met with Dr V Ravichandran, Director of DHFWS. Emphasising the critical role of community healthcare workers, Dr Ravichandran said. 'The support of ASHA workers and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) from local Primary Health Centres is essential for reaching the target population and facilitating accurate data collection. I urge the residents of Puducherry to actively take part in the survey, which will help shape future public health strategies and improve access to assistive technologies.' The survey will employ the digital Rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) tool and will cover 21 wards in the Ozhukarai Municipality. A team of trained field researchers will conduct door-to-door visits to gather data from residents. The findings are expected to offer critical insights to guide evidence-based policymaking aimed at expanding access to assistive technologies and improving the quality of life for individuals with unmet health needs.
