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APJ Award Ceremony at Noorul Islam University honors N. Kalaiselvi for contributions to electrochemical power systems.
APAJ award given
Noorul Islam University, Kumarakoil, Kanniyakumari district, joining hands with Nim Medicity, hosted the Sixth APJ Award Ceremony to honour N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR and Secretary, DSIR, for her contributions to the field of electrochemical power systems over her 25-year career. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan lauded her leadership and achievements, highlighting her role as an inspiration in the scientific community. Earlier, K.A. Saju, GM of Nim Medicity, welcomed the gathering. Neyyatinkarai MLA K. Anslan presided over the ceremony. Nim Medicity MD M.S. Faizal Khan delivered the foreword, while Noorul Islam University Vice Chancellor Tessy Thomas provided the keynote address. CSIR-Trivandrum Director C. Anandaramakrishnan proposed the vote of thanks.
Moot court contest
The School of Law of Joy University, Vadakkankulam, Tirunelveli district, organised the first edition of Sardar Dr. S.A. Raja Memorial national-level Moot Court Competition from July 29 to 31. The idea was to promote mooting culture and to demonstrate the advocacy skills and legal acumen of the students. As many as 18 teams from various States and institutions across the nation took part in preliminary rounds, quarter finals and semifinals. Eight teams were selected on basis of their score in the quarter finals and again four teams were selected for semifinals which were adjudged by practising advocates of Supreme Court, District and High Court. The competition was inaugurated by R.Yogeshkumar, Addl. DSP, Valliyoor. Prashanth Desai, Former Prof. NLSIU and Dean, Dayanand Sagar Law College, Bengaluru, was the chief guest for the valedictory function.
MoU signed
Francis Xavier College of Engineering, Tirunelveli, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with University Malaysia Masha for the development of higher education and to enhance the educational experience for students. The MoU was signed by Masha University Professor Iman Barshi and FX college Principal Velmurugan. This MoU will be valid for five years.
Quiz contest held
Tapping ‘neera’, a sweet nutrient-rich sap derived from coconut spathe, using the Coco-sap Chiller developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod, Kerala, has raised the hopes of farmers in earning income from coconut trees, even while keeping monkeys at bay.
The films presented at the Sci560 Film Festival were selected through an open call and curated by a jury composed of members from the Bangalore Film Forum and the SGB team. The festival’s screenings highlight various aspects of Bengaluru, from its urban landscape to its technological advances and deep-rooted scientific traditions.