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Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
ICC launches free yoga workshop series to promote community wellness
Tribune News Network Doha In a commendable initiative aimed at promoting holistic well-being among the Indian community in Qatar, the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of the Embassy of India, has launched a Free Yoga Workshop Series at the ICC Ashoka Hall. The sessions are scheduled over four consecutive Fridays — 13th, 20th, 27th June and 4th July 2025 — from 8am to 9am. The inaugural session, held on Friday, 13th June 2025, witnessed an enthusiastic turnout of over 90 participants, reflecting the growing interest in yoga as a pathway to healthier living. The workshop is being led by the highly experienced and certified yoga instructor, Sangeetha, who guided the attendees through a series of structured asanas, breathing techniques, and relaxation exercises designed to enhance both physical flexibility and mental calmness. The session began with a warm welcome from Venkappa Bhagavatula, head of in-house activities at ICC, who expressed his delight at the overwhelming response. He emphasised the ICC's commitment to promoting cultural and wellness-oriented activities for the benefit of the wider community. AP Manikantan, president of the Indian Cultural Centre, conveyed a special message highlighting the significance of yoga in achieving balance between the body, mind, and spirit. 'Yoga is more than just physical exercise; it is a way of life that fosters inner peace, resilience, and a deep connection with oneself,' he stated. The free workshop aligns with ICC's ongoing efforts to promote health, harmony, and unity within the multicultural community of Qatar. The sessions are open to all age groups and skill levels, encouraging beginners and seasoned practitioners alike to embrace the transformative power of yoga. With three more sessions to follow, the initiative promises to cultivate a sustained culture of wellness and mindfulness among theparticipants.
Fashion Value Chain
13-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Dr. R. Sangeetha Honored as Strategic Woman Leader of the Year at Forttuna Global Excellence Awards 2025
Dr. R. Sangeetha, Group Head – Human Resources at Kirtilals Group, was recognized with the prestigious Strategic Woman Leader of the Year award at the Forttuna Global Excellence Awards 2025 – India Edition, held at JW Marriott, Mumbai Juhu. Dr. Sangeetha, Group HR – Kirtilals, received the Strategic Woman Leader of the Year Award at Forttuna Global Excellence Awards 2025 from Dr. Michael Conner, CEO of Agile Evolutionary Group With over 25 years of distinguished experience in Human Resource Management, Dr. Sangeetha leads the HR function at Kirtilal Kalidas Jewellers Pvt. Ltd., overseeing operations across the group's retail, jewellery manufacturing, engineering, and other business verticals. She is responsible for managing a dynamic workforce of approximately 1,750 employees. An accomplished academic, Dr. Sangeetha holds a Ph.D. in General Management and Organizational Behaviour, with her research focusing on 'HR Challenges towards Professionalizing Family Business Management in the Apparel & Clothing Industries of Tamil Nadu.' She also holds an and MBA in Human Resource Management. Throughout her career, Dr. Sangeetha has demonstrated expertise in strategic HR planning, talent acquisition and development, organizational development, statutory compliance, learning and development, employee engagement, and business excellence. Her leadership has been instrumental in driving people-centric transformation and fostering a culture of resilience and innovation. Her contributions have earned her multiple accolades, including the HR Excellence Award from the NHRD Coimbatore Chapter (2015), Long-Serving Employee Award from IIHR (2014), and Outstanding Achievement Awards from both the Kerala Community (2023) and Rathinam Group of Institutions (2024). As the current President of the NHRD Coimbatore Chapter, she recently led the chapter to win the NHRD Falcon Trailblazer Award 2024 (Southern Region) and the Special Recognition Award at the national level in the Emerging Chapter category in 2025. Dr. Sangeetha remains deeply committed to aligning HR strategy with business objectives, championing DEI and sustainability, and promoting lifelong learning. She also maintains active academic engagements through curriculum development and student mentoring at BIT Coimbatore. Speaking on the recognition, Dr. Sangeetha said, 'I am truly humbled and honored to receive the Strategic Woman Leader of the Year award. This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of the incredible teams I've had the privilege to work with, and it inspires me to continue striving for excellence in the HR profession.'
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Farmers seek cancellation of CIBIL requirement for granting loans
Representatives of Tamil Nadu Farmers' Protection Association sought the cancellation of a recent circular on reviewing applicants' CIBIL credit report for loans issued by the State Registrar of Cooperative Societies and submitted a petition to Collector M.S. Sangeetha here on Monday. The Petitioners said that the circular mandated that all loans, including crop loans disbursed through cooperative societies under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, should be granted only after reviewing the applicants' CIBIL credit report. C. Nethaji of the farmers' association argued that the move could severely impact small and marginal farmers who already face restricted access to institutional credit. He pointed out, 'While the Tamil Nadu government calculates paddy cultivation costs at ₹76,000 per acre, only ₹36,000 is currently offered as crop loans, pushing farmers to seek loans from traders and middlemen.' He contended that including cooperative society loans in the CIBIL database would disqualify many farmers from accessing future credit from nationalised banks. Highlighting Reserve Bank of India's 2017 KCC guidelines, the farmers noted that no provision mandated the use of CIBIL scores to determine eligibility. Citing a similar stance taken by the Maharashtra Chief Minister, who warned against rejecting farm loans based on credit scores, the petitioners urged the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to revoke the circular in the interest of farmers. Madurai MP Su. Venkatesan opposing the circular asked why a cooperative society loan for farmers should be based on CIBIL, which was a private entity. 'These are moves targeted at the small and marginal farmers whose farming activities are mostly dependent on the miniscule loans from the banks,' he added.
The Hindu
05-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Guidance to students on financial aid at grievance redressal meet held in Madurai
A special grievance redressal camp for students was conducted under the Naan Mudhalvan – Kalloori Kanavu scheme at the District Collector office here on Thursday. The camp aimed to support students with financial aid, academic guidance, and admission-related queries for their higher education. During the meeting, students seeking financial support were assessed for eligibility under available government aid and scholarships. Students who were deemed ineligible for such options were guided to apply for bank loans through portal. Collector M.S. Sangeetha also instructed the bank officials present at the camp to collect academic and contact details for follow-up. Counselling was offered to students preparing for supplementary examinations. Ms. Sangeetha advised students not to lose hope and motivated them to work hard and succeed in the upcoming exams. Students were asked to contact the helpdesk at 0452-2522995 or reach out via call or WhatsApp at 72006 47475 for immediate resolution of higher education-related queries. As a dedicated higher education guidance control room had been established at the education department office at Tallakulam, students seeking in-person guidance were told to visit the office. The guidance control room would operate from June 5 to October 31 on all working days between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Additionally, assistance was provided to students regarding college admissions. Officials from the Government Industrial Training Institute offered guidance tailored to the individual interests. Interestingly, a 35-year-old woman aspiring to join a beautician course received support from officials of the Government ITI (Women). The Government ITI (Women), Madurai, announced the commencement of admissions for the 2025 academic year and there would be no training fee for the courses and no age limit for applying to the courses. Some of the perks of securing admission in the ITI would be that the selected candidates would be provided with free accommodation and meals, a cumulative stipend of ₹1,750, free uniforms, bicycles, textbooks, and bus travel, along with course completion certificates. As immediate employment opportunities were assured upon course completion, candidates were urged to submit their applications through or in person at the institute, the officials added. The eligibility for applying was completion of class VII or X and candidates could opt for a variety of courses such as electronics, mechanics, medical electronics technician, computer operator and programming assistant, desk-top publishing operator, sewing technology and cosmetology.
New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Councillor alleges corruption in Tirunelveli corporation, demands removal of commissioner
TIRUNELVELI: Tirunelveli Corporation council meeting on Thursday turned chaotic after MDMK councillor J Sangeetha staged a walkout, demanding the removal of Commissioner Dr N O Sukhaputra, blaming the latter for allegedly enabling corruption. During the meeting, chaired by Mayor G Ramakrishnan in the presence of Deputy Mayor K R Raju and the commissioner, Sangeetha alleged that a few temporary employees, with no official links to the corporation, have been executing office-related works, including computer operations. "All corporation works are routed only through these individuals, resulting in rampant corruption. When I questioned this, the commissioner began targeting me with retaliatory actions," she said, before walking out of the session, demanding his removal. The situation escalated after several DMK councillors, including M Sudha of Ward 29, also criticised the administration, claiming that no developmental works have taken place in their wards since the mayor assumed office. "Last month, Rs 10 lakh was announced as special funds for each ward, but the resolution is being passed only now. By the time the works begin, the Assembly elections will be announced," said Sudha. Many ruling party councillors joined in voicing their frustration over delays and a lack of transparency. M Revathi, zonal head of Thachanallur, alleged that her zone was ignored in the allotment of the newly procured three backhoe loaders. The deputy mayor, Raju, responded that he was unaware of the purchase of the machines. "Neither the mayor nor the commissioner shares any information with me," he said. Refuting all the allegations, the commissioner told the council that a complaint against Sangeetha was already under investigation. He also alleged that he had received offensive text messages from her phone. "Those messages are also a part of the ongoing inquiry," he said. Several officials stood up in protest, defending the commissioner. Mayor Ramakrishnan said that councillors must not bring unrelated matters into the meeting and warned them of stern action. Statue for historian As part of the meeting, several resolutions were passed, including one to instal a life-size statue of historian Tho Paramasivan near the District Central Library and another to increase the deposit fee for underground drainage connections. While the meeting was in progress, social activist R Siraj staged a sit-in protest with polluted Thamirabarani river water, alleging that sewage had been mixed into the drinking water supplied to the residents.
