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** The man who follows India’s rivers on foot
Meet Siddharth Agarwal, who has walked along the Ganga, Ken and Betwa rivers over the years. Now, his observations have made their way into a documentary titled Moving Upstream
** Sworn by law: Keralite Yamuna bags 18 gold medals at NLSUI, to join Cambridge for LLM
It was one a humongous win for Yamuna who secured the first rank in the BA LLB examination conducted by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru.
For, it was not just one medalshe won but 18 in categories like the best student, first-rank holder and so on. This is the largest by any student in the history of NSUI
** India’s first Digital Varsity comes up in Kerala
Kerala took a major step forward in its progress towards a knowledge society with the inauguration of the country’s first Digital University, based in Technocity at Mangalapuram near here on Saturday.
** Alfiya Pathan wins India’s first gold at Montenegro boxing meet
Indian women boxers continued their fine run as Alfiya Pathan (81+kg) claimed the country’s first gold medal even as five others stormed into the finals of the 30th Adriatic Pearl Tournament in Budva, Montenegro.
Babyrojisana Chanu (51kg), Vinka (60kg), Arundhati (69kg) and Sanamacha Chanu (75kg) have made the finals in their respective categories.
** In a first in India, Hyderabad recognised as ‘Tree City’ by international body
The international organisation Arbor Day Foundation recognised Hyderabad for the planting of 2.4 crore trees.
** At Myanmar border, India’s last electrified village celebrates with dance, feast
“The installation of solar lighting will hopefully transform the lives of the community. The Global Himalayan Expedition is working towards providing clean energy access through solar power to communities living in remote areas,” Thavaseelan said.
** ‘I didn’t even know Enid Blyton’: Writer Amulya B after Toto Awards win
Amulya became the first to win the English and Kannada writing awards
Amulya B won the writing awards in Kannada and English at the 17th annual Toto Funds the Arts (TFA) Awards held on February 7. She is the first to win both the awards.
** How Tholpavakoothu emerged out of the shadows
Ramachandra Pulavar’s innovative ideas have brought international recognition to Tholpavakoothu, the traditional puppetry of Kerala
** Jagan conferred Skoch CM of the Year award
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has been conferred the Skoch Chief Minister of the Year award.
The award was presented to him by the chairman, Skoch group, Sameer Kochhar, at the CM’s camp office at Tadepalli on Tuesday.