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அய்யா தமிழருவி மணியன் மற்றும் டாக்டர் டி.ஆர் பாரிவேந்தருடன் ஒரு ஊக்கமளிக்கும் மாலை: தமிழ் இலக்கியம் மற்றும் டாக்டர் பாரிவேந்தரின் பயணம், சில நேரங்களில், ஒரு ஆசிரியரின் ஒரு வார்த்தை ஒரு வாழ்க்கையை மாற்றும். அக்டோபர் 25, 2025 அன்று, சென்னை வடபழனி வளாகத்தில் உள்ள எஸ்.ஆர்.எம் அறிவியல் மற்றும் தொழில்நுட்ப நிறுவனத்தில் நடைபெற்ற ஒரு மறக்கமுடியாத புத்தக வெளியீட்டு நிகழ்வில் கலந்து கொள்ளும் பாக்கியம் எனக்குக் (பேராசிரியர் டாக்டர் அசோக் கே. சுந்தரமூர்த்தி) கிடைத்தது. எனது திரைப்பட இயக்குனர் திரு. சுப்பிரமணியபாரதி அழைப்பை விடுத்தார், மேலும் இந்த நிகழ்வுக்கு புகழ்பெற்ற அறிஞரும் பேச்சாளருமான அய்யா தமிழருவி மணியன் தலைமை தாங்கினார். இந்த நிகழ்வில் திருமதி என். வாசுகி எழுதிய "திரைபாடலில் உள்ள வரும் நில" என்ற தமிழ் இலக்கியப் படைப்பின் வெளியீடு நடைபெற்றது. திரு. குமாரய்யாவின் அன்பான வரவேற்பு உரையுடன் நிகழ்ச்சி தொடங்கியது, அதைத் தொடர்ந்து எஸ்.ஆர்.எம் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் மாண்புமிகு வேந்தரும் நிறுவனருமான டாக்டர் டி.ஆர் பாரிவேந்தர் அதிகாரப்பூர்வ புத்தக வெளியீட்டை வெளியிட்டார். முதல் பிரதியை சென்னை ம...

 Winning in sport begins with healthier everyday habits, like good ORAL HEALTH, says cricket legend Rahul Dravid  November, 2025: In a recent episode of Breakfast with Champions, legendary cricketer and Head Coach Rahul Dravid brought critical attention to an often-overlooked element of peak athletic preparation: ORAL HEALTH. Drawing on his experience at the highest level of competitive sport, Dravid highlighted how meticulous attention to the "smallest things" now defines the pursuit of excellence, confirming that ORAL HEALTH is fast becoming recognized as an essential factor in achieving and maintaining superior sporting performance. Dravid emphasized that in modern, high-stakes competitions, success hinges on securing the slightest advantage, or the "1% margins". He asserted that dedication to physical condition now extends to every detail of an athlete’s well-being, especially ORAL HEALTH. Dravid cited the example of elite global sport, noting that Hansi Flick, ...

 IMU Seals New Partnerships with Academia & Industry at India Maritime Week 2025 India, November 01, 2025: Indian Maritime University (IMU) demonstrated its pivotal role in advancing maritime education, innovation and employability during the India Maritime Week 2025. As India’s premier Central University for maritime education, research and training, IMU displayed its commitment again to bring academia and industry together. Through its strong industry collaborations, global partnerships, and student-driven initiatives, IMU continues to build a competent and future-ready maritime workforce.  The university signifies themes of youth empowerment, skill development, and industry readiness. They curate specialized programs that connect students directly with global industry leaders, policy experts, and employers shaping the maritime sector’s future. At the University, students actively participate in expert-led workshops, technology demonstrations, and career-oriented discuss...

 Padma Shri Thota Tharrani’s Art Showcase - ‘Footnotes on Cinema’ Captivates Chennai, Celebrating Celluloid on Canvas Chennai, 31st October 2025: The city came alive with a remarkable fusion of art and cinema as celebrated artist and Art Director Padma Shri Thota Tharrani unveiled his latest art showcase, Footnotes on Cinema (‘Cahiers du Cinéma’), in collaboration with Alliance Française of Madras at Nungambakkam. The much-anticipated event, inaugurated by Mr. T.K. Durgaprasad, President of Alliance Française Madras, and Mr. Pravin Kannanur, Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres. The showcase was attended by - Director Mani Ratnam, Actor Pasupathy, Mr CK Kumaravel, Mr Saravanan, Mr Manian Selvan, Mr Guhan, Mr Sameer Bharat Ram along with other renowned personalities from the film, corporate and art fraternity.  Building on a legacy of more than 125 art shows, Footnotes on Cinema offers an intimate reflection on Thota Tharrani’s memories and observations of cinema, shaped by...

 Guidehouse ceremoniously handed over three newly built classrooms by John Saad, Mahendra Rawat, Vinay Singh to the Government Higher Secondary School, Alapakkam, Chennai as part of its continued commitment to the Child-Friendly Schools Project. A Key Initiative under the Child-friendly Schools Program Chennai,Guidehouse, a global consulting,technology, and services firm serving commercial and public sector organizations, has successfully conducted an event to hand over three newly constructed classrooms at the Government Higher Secondary School, Alapakkam (Chennai 116).  This initiative underscores the company's ongoing commitment to social progress and educational equity.This effort, part of the Child-friendly Schools program, aims to improve educational facilities and basic amenities, offering better learning opportunities to students from underprivileged backgrounds.  The Government Higher Secondary School, Alapakkam, currently educates 1,239 students 746 boys and 493...

 Foundation donates ambulance, load vehicle, and tailoring machines total worth 50 lakhs & above to tribal communities of Kotagiri and Gudalur In a continued effort to uplift tribal communities through sustainable development and welfare initiatives, Seek Foundation, under the leadership of its Founder Dr. Vimala Britto, donated Two ambulance, one load vehicle, and several tailoring machines total worth 50 lakhs and above to the tribal people of Kotagiri and Gudalur regions. The event took place at St. Britto’s Academy (SBA), Chennai, in the presence of Mr. Alwas, Secretary of the Nilgiris Adhiwasi Welfare Association (NAWA), and Dr. Thamas Ponraj, Chief Executive of Seek Foundation. The initiative marks another milestone in the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to healthcare, livelihood, and community support in remote tribal regions. As part of its welfare programs, Seek Foundation has already provided a fully equipped medical ambulance and supported the construction of 20 hou...