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This Tamil Nadu Town Had World's Earliest Democracy Model
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent reference to the famed Uttaramerur inscriptions in Tamil Nadu has sparked fresh public interest in what many historians and scholars describe as one of the world's earliest and most detailed models of democracy.
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Opinion | Great American Exodus: Indian Scholars Are Fleeing US - But To Where?
As US politics under Trump drives out young researchers, India has an opportunity to lure its brightest scientific minds back. Tamil Nadu is leading the way, but a national strategy is urgently needed.
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Video: PhD Scholar Snubs Tamil Nadu Governor At Convocation, Walks Past Him
A PhD scholar refused to receive her degree from Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi at the 32nd convocation of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, alleging that he has "acted against the interests of Tamil Nadu".
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ISRO Chief Shares Key To Success With Students. Here's What He Said
'No matter the heights you achieve, let honesty be the cornerstone of your success,' emphasised Dr. Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO, during the 21st Convocation Ceremony held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai.
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CBI Files Chargesheet Against Tamil Nadu Man For Sexually Assaulting Minors
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a charge sheet against a 35-year-old PhD scholar from Tamil Nadu in an ongoing investigation of a case related to online child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAM), said an official release.
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PhD Scholar Arrested For Raping Children In Tamil Nadu: CBI
The CBI has arrested a 35-year-old PhD scholar from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu for allegedly raping children, officials said Saturday.
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Tamil Nadu Governor Flags Off Kashi Tamil Sangamam Train Carrying Students, Delegates From IIT Madras
The programme aims to provide an opportunity for people from all walks of life including scholars, students, philosophers, traders, artisans, artists and others to come together, share their knowledge, culture and best practices.
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Two TNAU PhD Scholars Get Prime Minister Fellowship
The PMF is given to those who pursue their doctoral programs in cutting-edge technologies involving industries and academia so as to provide dual benefit to emerging scientists in the educational institutes.
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IIT-Madras Project Employee Arrested For Allegedly Filming Student Inside Washroom
An IIT-Madras faculty was arrested for allegedly attempting to film a Ph.D scholar while she was inside the women's washroom.
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IIT Madras Drops Big Tradition At Convocation Attended By PM Modi
A long-standing tradition was changed at the 56th annual convocation ceremony of IIT Madras on Monday, with the institute prescribing Indian attire for graduating students and research scholars instead of the distinctive gowns worn worldwide
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Tamil Nadu 'Padwoman' Who Makes Eco-Friendly Napkins Is A PhD Scholar
Preethi Ramadoss is being called "Padwoman" for her innovative plastic-free biodegradable sanitary napkin. The PhD scholar at Anna University in Chennai has developed an eco-friendly napkin that she claims completely degrades in a month. This is part of her doctoral research.
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IIT-Madras Research Scholar Found Hanging In Her Hostel Room
A woman research scholar at IIT-Madras was found hanging in her hostel room on Tuesday. Ranjana Kumari, from Jharkhand, was doingher PhD in the metallurgy department. No suicide note was found in her room at the Sabarmati hostel in the campus, the police said.
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IIT Madras Students Allege Harassment, Dean Says "Not Whole Picture"
Several research scholars and hostel inmates of IIT-Madras in Tamil Nadu capital Chennai have alleged harassment and violation of their privacy by vigilance officers during checks conducted in their rooms, a charge denied by the Dean of students.
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Student Lois Sofia And Father Appear Before Rights Panel In Tamil Nadu
A research scholar who raised anti-BJP slogans in a domestic flight, and her father appeared at a SHRC hearing today, on their complaint of alleged human rights violations over the incident.
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"Why Should I Apologise?" Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Justifies Student Arrest
On spotting a BJP leader on her flight on Monday, research student Lois Sofia tweeted: "I am on a flight with Tamilisai Soundararajan and really want to shout out 'Down with Modi - BJP - RSS fascist government'. Will I be kicked off the flight?" Hours later, Ms Sofia, a 28-year-old math research scholar studying in Canada, faced worse after shoutin...
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This Tamil Nadu Town Had World's Earliest Democracy Model
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent reference to the famed Uttaramerur inscriptions in Tamil Nadu has sparked fresh public interest in what many historians and scholars describe as one of the world's earliest and most detailed models of democracy.
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Opinion | Great American Exodus: Indian Scholars Are Fleeing US - But To Where?
As US politics under Trump drives out young researchers, India has an opportunity to lure its brightest scientific minds back. Tamil Nadu is leading the way, but a national strategy is urgently needed.
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Video: PhD Scholar Snubs Tamil Nadu Governor At Convocation, Walks Past Him
A PhD scholar refused to receive her degree from Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi at the 32nd convocation of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, alleging that he has "acted against the interests of Tamil Nadu".
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ISRO Chief Shares Key To Success With Students. Here's What He Said
'No matter the heights you achieve, let honesty be the cornerstone of your success,' emphasised Dr. Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO, during the 21st Convocation Ceremony held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai.
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CBI Files Chargesheet Against Tamil Nadu Man For Sexually Assaulting Minors
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a charge sheet against a 35-year-old PhD scholar from Tamil Nadu in an ongoing investigation of a case related to online child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAM), said an official release.
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PhD Scholar Arrested For Raping Children In Tamil Nadu: CBI
The CBI has arrested a 35-year-old PhD scholar from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu for allegedly raping children, officials said Saturday.
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Tamil Nadu Governor Flags Off Kashi Tamil Sangamam Train Carrying Students, Delegates From IIT Madras
The programme aims to provide an opportunity for people from all walks of life including scholars, students, philosophers, traders, artisans, artists and others to come together, share their knowledge, culture and best practices.
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Two TNAU PhD Scholars Get Prime Minister Fellowship
The PMF is given to those who pursue their doctoral programs in cutting-edge technologies involving industries and academia so as to provide dual benefit to emerging scientists in the educational institutes.
-
IIT-Madras Project Employee Arrested For Allegedly Filming Student Inside Washroom
An IIT-Madras faculty was arrested for allegedly attempting to film a Ph.D scholar while she was inside the women's washroom.
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IIT Madras Drops Big Tradition At Convocation Attended By PM Modi
A long-standing tradition was changed at the 56th annual convocation ceremony of IIT Madras on Monday, with the institute prescribing Indian attire for graduating students and research scholars instead of the distinctive gowns worn worldwide
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Tamil Nadu 'Padwoman' Who Makes Eco-Friendly Napkins Is A PhD Scholar
Preethi Ramadoss is being called "Padwoman" for her innovative plastic-free biodegradable sanitary napkin. The PhD scholar at Anna University in Chennai has developed an eco-friendly napkin that she claims completely degrades in a month. This is part of her doctoral research.
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IIT-Madras Research Scholar Found Hanging In Her Hostel Room
A woman research scholar at IIT-Madras was found hanging in her hostel room on Tuesday. Ranjana Kumari, from Jharkhand, was doingher PhD in the metallurgy department. No suicide note was found in her room at the Sabarmati hostel in the campus, the police said.
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IIT Madras Students Allege Harassment, Dean Says "Not Whole Picture"
Several research scholars and hostel inmates of IIT-Madras in Tamil Nadu capital Chennai have alleged harassment and violation of their privacy by vigilance officers during checks conducted in their rooms, a charge denied by the Dean of students.
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Student Lois Sofia And Father Appear Before Rights Panel In Tamil Nadu
A research scholar who raised anti-BJP slogans in a domestic flight, and her father appeared at a SHRC hearing today, on their complaint of alleged human rights violations over the incident.
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"Why Should I Apologise?" Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Justifies Student Arrest
On spotting a BJP leader on her flight on Monday, research student Lois Sofia tweeted: "I am on a flight with Tamilisai Soundararajan and really want to shout out 'Down with Modi - BJP - RSS fascist government'. Will I be kicked off the flight?" Hours later, Ms Sofia, a 28-year-old math research scholar studying in Canada, faced worse after shoutin...
