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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Rahul a torchbearer for next generation: Transport Minister Ponnam
HYDERABAD: Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Thursday described Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a torchbearer for the next generation of India. 'It was only due to Rahul Gandhi's efforts and pressure that the Modi government was forced to announce that it would conduct the enumeration of castes during the Census,' Prabhakar said. The minister, along with Cabinet colleague Adluri Laxman Kumar, MP Anil Kumar Yadav and other party leaders, took part in Rahul's birthday celebrations organised by the Congress at Gandhi Bhavan. Prabhakar said that the Kamareddy Declaration was conceived under Rahul Gandhi's leadership and announced in the state, following which Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy conducted a caste survey after the Congress came to power.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Prabhakar: Usiru tagline serves as a cryptic clue
'What you hear might be false, what you see might deceive—but when you pause and think, the truth finds its breath,' Lakshmi Harish describes the film's core message. Director Prabhakar adds, 'Every character matters. Usiru is about more than survival, it is about what gives us life. And the title will make perfect sense once you watch it. Usiru's tagline, 07.08.09, serves as a cryptic clue, inviting audiences to unravel its hidden meaning." The teaser, unveiled by Srinagara Kitty and Ravi R Garani, hints at a high-stakes thriller infused with emotional resonance. Tilak, who plays an investigative officer, says, 'This concept is unlike anything I have done. The mystery runs deep.' Actor Priya Hegde adds that her role carries several shades and introduces a crucial turning point in the narrative. Celebrating 25 years in cinema, composer RS Ganesh Narayanan has worked on five tracks with lyrics from Abhi. Byaravarama pens dialogues of the film. The film's cast also includes Santosh, Apoorva, and Arun in pivotal roles.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
Uphold TG traditions; Hyderabad gung-ho over Bonalu fest: Mantri
Hyderabad: Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Tuesday instructed officials to uphold the rich culture and traditions of Telangana while organising the 'First Bonam' to Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Ammavaru, marking the commencement of the Ashada Masam Bonalu Festival from June 26. The Hyderabad District In charge Minister, participating in a review meeting at the Golconda Fort premises, expressed his desire for Telangana to be renowned worldwide through the Ashada Bonalu festival. The meeting brought together officials from the Police, Revenue, Road and Buildings (R&B), Electricity, Endowments, Medical Health, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Fire, Tourism, and Information departments to discuss arrangements for the Bonalu Jatara at Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Devasthanam. The Minister directed officials to make elaborate arrangements to ensure that devotees face no difficulties during the Bonalu festivities. He stressed that police should continuously monitor the situation to prevent any untoward incidents, while the R&B department should ensure barricades and toilets are readily available for devotees' comfort. The electricity department was tasked with maintaining a continuous power supply without outages, and the revenue department with overseeing all arrangements. Mr Prabhakar emphasised that all departments must work in coordination and service to ensure a peaceful Bonalu celebration. The Minister stated that the festival will commence on June 26 from Golconda, a tradition deeply embedded in Hyderabad for many years, and urged officials to take steps to avoid any inconvenience to pilgrims. He noted that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy had already allocated Rs 20 crore for the State Festivals. Prominent individuals, he added, would offer silk clothes to famous temples. He concluded by praying for abundant rains, thriving dairy crops, and good business for Telangana, by the grace of the goddess. Mr Prabhakar specifically instructed the GHMC to ensure sufficient sanitation staff, provision of drinking water facilities, continuous power supply, and the installation of additional generators. He also called for the establishment of health camps and ambulance services, alongside SHE teams to monitor and ensure the safety of women without any problems. The fire department was directed to remain alert to prevent fire accidents and keep fire engines ready. Lastly, the Road Transport Corporation (RTC) was asked to arrange special buses from various bus stops in Hyderabad to Golconda, anticipating a higher turnout of devotees due to the free bus services available for women.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
IT, ITES sectors to benefit the most with 10-hour shifts
Among the biggest beneficiaries of the amendment being proposed to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1961, will be hundreds of companies in the Information Technology and Information Technology-Enabled Services (IT & ITES) sectors offering software services, backend IT services and hardware sales, among others. The State government has proposed to increase the daily working hours to 10 from the current nine hours, besides allowing more overtime hours. A meeting is being held on Wednesday to discuss the proposals. 'The amendment will legitimise the violation of working hours that is already happening in the sector,' said Meenakshi Sundaram, general secretary, CITU, Karnataka, calling it at attempt to 'legalise the illegal act'. Succumbing to pressure Trade unions argued that this was being pushed by the Centre. Mr. Sundaram, said, 'It is unfortunate that the Congress government is not trying to establish a different policy from that of the BJP government. It is succumbing to the pressure of the Centre and compromising the basic rights of the citizens of Karnataka.' Pointing out to a similar exercise by the State government for the factory workers in the State, he said that this would only reduce employment generating potential while helping only profit making. 'Their idea of to keep shops and establishments for long hours hoping to increase the turnover. However, people do not have purchasing capacity. Instead, the government should work towards increasing the income of people.' Mr. Sundaram said that the government has allowed simplification of record maintenance, certification and book maintenance among others. The absence of a strict compliance and monitoring, AITUC State secretary M. Satyananda said, could lead to 'wage theft' where employers could force employees to work for longer hours without increasing wages. 'How can the Labour Department, which faces staff shortage, inspect thousands of commercial establishments? There will be no mechanism to monitor. Increasing hours would reduce the rest period for workers as well,' he said. 'Ease of doing business' Taking a contrary view, president of Karnataka Employers' Association B.C. Prabhakar said that it would help in 'ease of doing business' by exempting establishments employing less than 10 persons from submitting documents. 'In Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Uttarakhand, the exemption for submitting annual returns has been exempted to establishments that hire less than 20 persons,' said Mr. Prabhakar. He said that increase in the cap for daily working hours and extra overtime is a 'progressive measure.' 'It legitimises what is already going on,' he said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Did humans live in Kachchh 5000 years before the Harappans and eat THIS? Read to find out
History keeps evolving with every new discovery. Sometimes, what we consider the beginning of civilization in a region turns out to be only a chapter in a much longer and richer story. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now That's exactly what a team of researchers has found in Gujarat's Kachchh region. Long before the Harappans built their cities, human communities were already living, surviving, and adapting to the land and its environment. These weren't city builders or traders yet, but they were intelligent, observant, and deeply connected to the natural world around them. A recent research study, released in a press note titled "Shell Chronicles of Ancient Kachchh" by the Ministry of Education, has revealed some archaeological evidence that places humans in this region at least 5,000 years before the Harappan civilisation. The study was conducted by researchers from IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN), in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, Inter University Accelerator Centre (IUAC), Delhi, and Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad. According to Prof. V.N. Prabhakar, the lead investigator from IITGN, 'Our study is the first to identify these sites, confirm their cultural significance, and establish a chronological context.' The early humans ate this… These early communities, according to researchers, lived in a mangrove-rich landscape and heavily relied on shellfish like oysters and snails for food. Shell heaps, known as middens, were found in various parts of Khadir and nearby islands. These were once dismissed as natural deposits but are now recognized as evidence of early human life. To confirm the age of these findings, the team used Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS), a high-precision method that measures Carbon-14 levels to date organic remains. This method, paired with tree-ring calibration, helped establish a timeline that predates the Harappans. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shells collected were analysed at PRL, Ahmedabad, and IUAC Delhi with support from experts like Prof Ravi Bhushan, JS Ray, and Dr Pankaj Kumar, according to Prof. Prabhakar. Some tools were also discovered Interestingly, the also found stone tools such as blades, scrapers, and used cores, suggesting a community skilled in tool-making. As Dr Shikha Rai, a postdoctoral researcher and co-author, stated, 'The presence of these tools and associated raw materials suggests that the communities engaged in the prolific manufacture of implements for daily tasks.' The researchers believe these early groups had deep knowledge of their environment, and this may have later helped the Harappans in planning settlements and trade routes. Prof. Prabhakar noted, 'Instead of abrupt external influence, what we see here is a gradual, locally rooted process of adaptation and cultural development.' Earlier research done at IIT Gandhinagar had already studied the climate history of Khadir Island going back over 11,500 years. Now, with the discovery of these ancient shell middens, scientists believe they can learn even more. By closely examining these shells, researchers hope to understand what the climate was like when early humans lived in the area. These natural remains hold clues about rainfall, temperature, and sea levels from thousands of years ago. This can help build a clearer picture of how ancient people adapted to changes in their environment
