Author: Smrithi U Kumar

An eccentric journey progressing from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai, Pratap Pothen chiseled his dynamic signature in the film world.  As a debut in Thakara, later extending to become a director, scriptwriter, producer, and ad filmmaker; the bygone era of Pratap Pothen will be remembered for his versatility and a non-conformist attitude which was the need of the film industry in his times.  If it wasn’t for the Tamil director K. Balachander’s appetite for introducing new actors to film, the entire course of Pothen in the acting world would have rarely happened or been different. Accompanying Balachander, Kamal Hassan and Ananthu went…

A fall in Gross Domestic Product at an annual rate of 0.9 percent confirmed the already existing fear of recession in the US. Even amidst the monetary policy tightening by the Federal Reserve to battle against high inflation, the US economy has contracted. The US has been stepping into the manacles of recessions as the GDP falls to 0.9 percent in the second quarter. As per the US Commerce Department, this is a bigger decline in the first three months of the year.  Negative Growth The US has experienced negative growth in the last two quarters which is a sign…

 Tamil Nadu Government has passed an order to shut down four private hospitals that illegally sold a 16-year-old girl’s egg cells. Health Minister Ma Subramanian during a press conference held by the forceful donation of egg cells and shut down of four fertility hospitals. The girl from Erode district has also been a victim of rape as unveiled by the police in June. Her documents were forged to show the minor as an adult, along with a role of a fictitious husband. Thereby, severe actions have been initiated by the Government against the people behind it.  Four Private Hospitals Shutdown…

As Praggnanandhaa takes his steps through the crowd, voices of cheers and wishes surround the champion. To intensify the glory of his nation, the 16-year-old chess champion arrived at Mahabalipuram Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai. Praggnanandhaa, a reticent player, responds back with his small grin and waves a thumbs-up. He walks through Chennai’s Napier Bridge which has been recently painted in black and white to symbolize Chess Olympiad 2022. People rush toward him and requests for selfies can be seen.   Applause Across Every Corner Wishes from vehicles crossing the bridge with “All the Best” and “Perform the Best” could be heard…

With an objective to get away from the fever of the world and to quench an inevitable passion of humans to travel, TIME has enlisted 50 magnificent destinations to explore in 2022. Awakening from the slumber state due to the pandemic, world travelers are getting ready to hit the road and sky with places as their guide to explore the world’s greatest places. Time and Destinations Places in North and South America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, Middle East, et cetera, claim their position in the list compiled of the world’s greatest places in 2022. TIME has chosen the places after soliciting…

Internet rules today’s world, and India is nowhere behind. B.K Syngal connected India with the rest of the world through high-speed digital links. The “Telecom Man” was the sole driving force to initiate the emergence of the Indian Software sector which is now a global player. Leaving behind the luxuries of a foreign state only to return to his motherland in 1991 and provide its people the best telecom service ever witnessed by that generation and laid a strong foundation for future years. Born in Ambala, Punjab Province during British Raj, Brijendra Kumar (BK) Syngal (1940 – 9 July 2022)…

Earn with Learn is a novel initiative launched by Tripura Government under the scheme “Vidyalaya Chalo Abhiyan”, translated as Let’s Go to School. The aim is to re-enroll students who were unable to complete their education due to the pandemic.  Vidyalaya Chalo Abhiyan was launched on April 4 by the UP Government in order to ensure a great percentage of enrollment in elementary and upper primary classes. This need for revival of the Abhiyan was essential in order to make sure that no citizen is deprived of pursuing their education. To ensure successful enrolling, students from the third year would…

The incident was noticeable on Monday when people developed health issues and were admitted to government hospitals in Rojid village, Gujarat. Many lost their lives after consuming spurious hooch. At least thirty people have lost their lives and more than 50 hospitalized after allegedly consuming spurious hooch in Botad, Gujarat. It was noticed on Monday when the locals from Rojid and nearby villages fell ill and were admitted to various government hospitals. Some patients developed severe health issues and died immediately. The manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcohol are restricted by the state.  Forensic Analysis on hooch On Tuesday, the…

Diana Kennedy, the inspirational guru, has waved her demise at 99 leaving a huge legacy of food behind her. In her adopted home, Mexico, her style of cooking became the part and parcel of the city. Despite this, the British author confined her teachings to the regional nature of cuisine in her popular book. Traveling to every nook and corner of Mexico along with jotting down her experiences in hunting for recipes, the “Indiana Jones of Food” waved her bon voyage to the world. She died at the age of 99 on 24 July 2022, and the cause of her…

One of the major factors that scale a nation’s progress depends upon how it manages to dispose of the waste left behind during the process of development. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has disclosed a cost-effective and eco-friendly process to manage agricultural waste. A period of methodized research led the team to find a bacterium that has the potential to convert agricultural waste into industrial enzymes. The Brains Behind IIT Madras  A plethora of methods and solutions for agricultural waste management are being reported on a daily basis. An innovative one is the recent findings by a team of…