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The Hindu
4 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
International Yoga Day: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi performs asanas along with more than 10,000 students in Madurai
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi performed yoga asanas in the presence of around 10,000 students on the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day at Velammal Global School in Madurai on Saturday (June 21, 2025.) The event began at around 8 a.m. at Usain Bolt ground of the school. Mr. Ravi told the students about the importance of practising yoga asanas. He said 10 years ago, in 2015, India gave the gift to the world and the United Nations had accepted it. 'Every year the number of participants all over the world has been increasing,' he said. International Yoga Day LIVE updates: Yoga teaches us we are not isolated individuals but integral parts of nature: PM Modi 'Yoga transcends religion, region and language and is universal. June 21, the day of summer solstice, was chosen as International Yoga Day as the Sun god is the source of all energy to Earth and it was the longest day,' he said. 'On India's advice, the International community accepted this day as the International Yoga Day. Yoga originated with Lord Shiva, the Aadhi guru and the Aadhi yogi and was codified by Rishi Patanjali,' he said. He told the students that yoga was the most effective key to good health, physical health as well as mental health. He advised them to dream big and told them that they were like the seeds of a banyan tree which will grow into a mammoth tree. Mr. Ravi said that in their journey and the growth, yoga will be the most powerful and reliable ally. 25,000 tribal students perform 108 Surya Namaskarams in 108 minutes in Vizag Chairman of Velammal Educational Trust M.V Muthuramalingam said when he was suffering from health issues he was advised to practise yoga. He advised the students to regularly practise yoga asanas. The event was organised with the main aim of promoting physical fitness, mental health and wellness among the students and the public, and to create awareness about yoga. The programme was also being held to showcase India's traditional education system and culture.
The Hindu
16 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Governor emphasises urgent need to address intellectual disabilities
Intellectual disabilities are increasingly becoming a key issue in the country and must be addressed as a top priority, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi said. He noted that a solution has to be found for intellectual disability. Speaking at the South Zone Regional Abilympics and Conference 2025, said: 'Developing technology which will benefit people with disabilities (PwDs) in the long run is the need of the hour. I am hopeful that institutes like IITM will come up with the right R&D for the PwD sector.' Organised by the National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI) in collaboration with Sarthak Educational Trust, and supported by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Government of India, TPCDT, and IndusInd Bank, the event saw over 100 PwDs from across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Puducherry. Jitender Aggarwal, Secretary-General of NAAI and Founder & CEO of Sarthak Educational Trust highlighted that they have help over 1 lakh people with disabilities to secure jobs. also pointed out that Sarthak Educational Trust is planning to launch Sarthak Global University, which is aimed to fill in the gaps in Early Intervention and therapy for infants and children, shortage of rehabilitation professionals and more. The plan is to start with 5 schools in 20 departments providing over 200 courses which is aimed to train 10,000 professionals specializing in disability rehab, inclusive education, assistive technology and more. This will enable 100,000 PwD's through education, vocational training, and skill development programs. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras said, ' We have a centre developed for mobility in IITM. As a country we have the human capital to develop these technological needs which can benefit PwD's in their daily life. We are looking forward to a long technical collaboration with Sarthak to provide mobility and accessibility solutions for PwD's.'
The Hindu
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Events to mark Yoga Day on Saturday
A slew of events has been planned in Madurai marking the International Yoga Day to be observed on Saturday. Around 10,000 students of the Velammal Group of Institutions will be performing yoga in the presence of Governor R.N. Ravi, who is the special guest at the event to be held at Usain Bolt ground of Velammal IB Global School at 8 a.m.. Later, he will be interacting with the students. The event has been organised with the main aim of promoting physical fitness, mental health and wellness among the students and the public, and to create awareness about yoga. The programme is also being held to showcase India's traditional education system and culture. A yoga event has also been organised by the Chinmaya Mission, Madurai. Similar events will be held at Madurai District Court, Madurai Railway Junction premises, race course and other places.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Governor, CM condole death of former ISRO scientist
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin condoled the death of former ISRO scientist Nellai S. Muthu. In a social media post, the Raj Bhavan quoted the Governor: 'Deeply saddened by the passing of Thiru Nellai S. Muthu, a distinguished former ISRO scientist and an acclaimed Tamil writer.' The former ISRO scientist's pioneering contributions to India's space programme and tireless efforts to make science accessible through Tamil literature have left a profound legacy, he said. 'His inspiring works bridged the worlds of science and language, touching lives and minds across generations. My heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti!' the Governor said. The Chief Minister recalled the late scientist has served in Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota and has also authored several books. He has also served with former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, when he was a scientist. 'My deep condolences to the bereaved family members and friends who have lost Nellai S. Muthu, who made India proud and added to the richeness of Tamil language,' Mr. Stalin said. The Governor also paid floral tributes to late freedom fighters Marudhu brothers on commemoration of Jambudweep Proclamation Day in the Raj Bhavan in Chennai.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
T.N. Governor has not changed despite Supreme Court verdict, is sitting on Kalaignar University Bill: CM Stalin
Stating that Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi is yet to give assent to the Bill adopted by the State Assembly proposing the establishment of Kalaignar University at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, on Monday (June 16, 2025) observed that Mr. Ravi has not changed even after the Supreme Court verdict (on the Governor's powers to grant assent to Bills). The decision to name the new university after the former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi was taken by the elected MLAs, cutting across party lines, on the floor of the Legislative Assembly. The Bill was adopted unanimously and was sent to the Governor for his assent. But even after 40 days, the Governor has not given his assent till now, despite several reminders, Mr. Stalin said, while speaking at a government function in Thanjavur. The Chief Minister said attempts to take up the matter with the Governor through the Minister for Higher Education did not materialise as the Governor is yet to grant an appointment for the Minister. Had the Governor granted assent to the Bill, the foundation stone for the new university could have been laid today along with other new projects. 'We will wait with patience; if we run out of patience, we will force the Governor to give in,' Mr. Stalin asserted. The State government was executing its duties without fail, despite the Union government's partiality in allocation of funds, Mr. Stalin said. He announced that a new scheme, christened, Ungaludan Stalin would be launched on July 15, wherein special camps would be organised to receive petitions from the public and take government schemes and services to the doorstep of the people . While 3,768 camps would be organised in urban areas, 6,232 camps would be held in rural areas. Women eligible to avail assistance under the Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thogai scheme can submit their applications at the camps. A team of volunteers would be visiting every household to guide the people on how to apply for the welfare and other schemes implemented by the government and guide them in filing applications and uploading documents to be submitted to avail the benefits, he added. Making a special reference to the Sarasvati Mahal Library in Thanjavur, the Chief Minister said sufficient funds would be allotted in addition to the allocation of ₹75 lakhs per annum for the upkeep of manuscripts and other treasures at the library and creation of additional infrastructure facilities apart from ensuring distribution of pension to the retired staff. The library's heritage buildings would be renovated by the Public Works Department at a cost of ₹12.50 crore. Mr. Stalin announced that the kuruvai special package scheme would be implemented in the delta districts at an outlay of ₹82.77 crore. He inaugurated 2,461 projects implemented at a cost of ₹3,25.96 crore in Thanjavur district, laid foundations for 4,127 projects worth ₹309.48 crore and distributed assistance under various welfare schemes to the tune of ₹558.43 crore to 2,25,383 beneficiaries in Thanjavur district.
