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Hans India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Kamal has stirred a hornet's nest
The language row that has resurfaced in South India is indeed an unfortunate development. It is a common phenomenon that all political parties indulge in and instigate voters' temperament during election time to derive political mileage. Generally political exploitation of voters is taken for granted on issues like regionalism, language and religion. The people of Tamil Nadu are in the forefront of using such issues. Tamil leaders have raked up the language controversy a few months prior to the Legislative Assembly elections, scheduled for next year. Kamal Haasan has blatantly issued a statement contending that Tamil is the mother of all Dravidian languages and Kannada was born out of it. Chief Minister MK Stalin is bound to use the language controversy generated by Kamal Haasan for political gains. Kamal's statement has led to the boycott of screening his film "Thug Life" in Karnataka, which was eventually set right by the courts. The political party floated by Kamal Haasan has flunked miserably, while for political convenience the DMK party has befriended him and rewarded with a ticket to the Rajya Sabha. One should not forget that DMK engineered anti-Hindi agitation to ride to power in 1967. Quite ironically, now the DMK leaders are maintaining stoic silence on "Thug Life". The language blockade between Tamil and Kannada is a new twist to the already existing Kaveri water dispute and other border issues. People need to be vigilant against those creating controversies that are propped up by political parties. Kamal Haasan, who is responsible for the language controversy, must apologise to Kannadigas and create a friendly atmosphere among different language speaking people in the south. BH Indu Sekhar, Hyderabad
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Six day training camp held for students to excel in art forms
Status: cleared Chennai: A six-day special residential training camp, Kalaisirpi, was conducted for students who excelled in several art forms such as sculpting, drawing, Bharatanatyam, folk, and rural dance in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A total of 282 students attended the six-day camp, held from June 16, in which 20 domain experts offered training. Folk dance had the highest number of students at 87, followed by drama (59). "Through this training, the participating students developed insights into the nuances of their chosen art, and guidance from experts to grow in that art," a statement said. Earlier, school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi announced in the Legislative Assembly that the camp would be held at a cost of ₹70 lakh for students who excelled in various state-level art festivals and competitions in schools across the state. As part of the School Education Department's curriculum, art contests and festivals are held for govt school students of Classes VI-XII at the block, district, and state levels. Those excelling in these contests are honoured with the Kalai Arasan and Kalai Arasi awards by the Chief Minister. In 2024-25, the festivals were extended to students of Classes 1-5 in all govt and govt-aided schools. To ensure inclusivity and participation by children with special needs, separate competitions were specially planned and conducted for students with intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and autism spectrum disorder. At the state level, 83 students participated in such contests. MSID:: 121994186 413 |
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
With a loyal voter base, Nitish Kumar remains invaluable NDA member for now
Now it's all jibes about his chameleon-like politics and fading grip on the administration. But there was a time Nitish had the BJP trembling in the state premium Aditi Phadnis Listen to This Article A recent conversation with a Dalit member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar revealed new truths about the upcoming Assembly poll in the state. The MLA, from the Samastipur region, is a mathematician who was also a full-time pracharak in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) till his service was sought by the BJP to fight the panchayat and later the 2020 Assembly elections. He is an influential Dalit voice in the BJP. 'We really respect Nitishji (Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar): Not just for his commitment to social justice but also for the
Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
With a loyal voter base, Nitish Yadav remains invaluable NDA member for now
Now it's all jibes about his chameleon-like politics and fading grip on the administration. But there was a time Nitish had the BJP trembling in the state premium Aditi Phadnis Listen to This Article A recent conversation with a Dalit member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar revealed new truths about the upcoming Assembly poll in the state. The MLA, from the Samastipur region, is a mathematician who was also a full-time pracharak in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) till his service was sought by the BJP to fight the panchayat and later the 2020 Assembly elections. He is an influential Dalit voice in the BJP. 'We really respect Nitishji (Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar): Not just for his commitment to social justice but also for the
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kerala to include Governor's responsibilities, limitations in higher secondary syllabus amid govt-Raj Bhavan tussle
Kerala's General Education department will modify the higher secondary syllabus to include the Governor's role, responsibilities and limitations as the Constitutional Head of Provincial Governments. General Education Minister V. Sivankutty told reporters on Friday (June 20, 2025) that it was socially imperative that students learn about the democratic and Constitutional processes that inform the country's federal polity, including the official role of the Governor as the de jure head of State and the well-defined Constitutional curbs on the high office. Mr. Sivankutty said the younger generation should understand the executive power vested in the elected Chief Minister and Council of Ministers and their collective responsibility to the Legislative Assembly and the public. The move assumed legal and political relevance against the backdrop of protracted Kerala government-Raj Bhavan dispute over the Constitutional bounds of the Governor's office, including alleged intervention in the administration of State-funded varsities as Chancellor, 'refusing' assent to Bills passed by the Legislative Assembly inordinately, 'displaying' political symbols at State events and 'delaying' key Bills by reserving them for the President's assent. Moreover, the LDF had repeatedly accused Raj Bhavan of providing a bully pulpit for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) political messaging. Notably, Rajendra Arlekar's assumption of the Governor's office in January had signalled a thaw in the earlier government-Raj Bhavan relations, often characterised by publicly acrimonious and muckraking confrontations with his predecessor, Arif Mohammed Khan. Nevertheless, Mr. Khan's refusal to sign the Bill seeking the removal of the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities, Raj Bhavan's opposition to the Kerala Lok Ayukta Amendment (Bill), which empowered the executive to accept or reject the ombudsman's findings, and the former Governor's decision to reserve some key Bills for the President's consideration remain serious bones of contention between the political executive and the Constitutional office. Following his swearing-in, Mr. Arlekar held out an olive branch to the government by promising to lobby the Centre for Kerala's development, calling on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on the latter's birthday, and co-hosting an 'informal breakfast meeting' with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Mr. Arlekar's varied tack appeared to broadcast a detente and incremental normalisation of relations. However, a coldness of manner crept has into the government-Raj Bhavan ties, with Left student organisations protesting against Mr. Arlekar's nominations to varsity senates, accusing him of continuing Mr. Khan's alleged bid to saffronise State varsities. The chill seemed to reach a high point, with two Ministers walking out of Raj Bhavan recently to protest against the use of a saffron flag bearing Bharat Mata's image, allegedly an RSS emblem, at State functions. An apparently unrelenting Raj Bhavan dug its heels in, refused to remove the controversial image from the central hall, and termed Minister Sivankutty's boycott a protocol violation and insult.
