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viewsandreviewskes.blogspot.com/2017/01/ramaya… Though thousands of years have passed, the inner story of #Ramayana is being enacted every moment of our lives. The story of Rama is not a mere compilation of incidents, it is the very essence of the #Dharma of the individual, the family & society.

📈🚅 High-speed rail is not just about faster travel. It can also create spillover tax revenues that help fund maintenance and unlock private investment. 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐃𝐁𝐈’𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫: adbi.me/4n32gWd

Commendable.

Congratulations to GalaxEye on the successful launch of Mission Drishti! A significant milestone in India’s space journey, with world’s first OptoSAR satellite and India's largest privately built satellite, advancing all-weather Earth observation capabilities. ISRO is proud to support this achievement by enabling access to its satellite testing facilities fostering innovation and handholding India’s emerging private space sector. Best wishes to the team at @GalaxEye for continued success in strengthening the nation’s space ecosystem and advancing cutting-edge technology.

It was a pleasure meeting Takayuki Kobayashi, Chairperson of the Policy Research Council of the Liberal Democratic Party, along with two other senior Members of Parliament from Japan’s LDP who are visiting India to further strengthen our bilateral ties. Along with fellow MPs from India and the Japanese Ambassador, we had a meaningful discussion on deepening India–Japan cooperation across trade, technology, infrastructure, education, and strategic partnership. As former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had said, the India–Japan relationship carries “limitless potential.” Every such exchange between our democracies helps translate that vision into stronger people-to-people ties and deeper national partnership. @JapanAmbIndia

Thank you Hon PM for the opportunity and the trust bestowed on me.

Nobody could have explained the importance of "Madi" in a meaningful way than #SringeriJagadguru Sannidanam 🙂🙏

The appointment of Full-Time Members of NITI Aayog has been notified on 2 May 2026. Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya have been appointed as Full-Time Members. Guided by a vision of inclusive development and innovation, NITI Aayog continues to drive transformative reforms shaping India’s future. Read more: niti.gov.in/sites/default/… #PMOIndia #NITIAayog #Governance #PublicPolicy #NewIndia

Dr. Joram Aniya’s inclusion in @NITIAayog marks a historic moment, bringing an eminent intellectual voice from Arunachal Pradesh to the highest level of national policymaking. An accomplished academician, Associate Professor, and member of the Arunachal Pradesh Private Educational Regulatory Commission, she has over 18 years of experience in teaching, research, and public policy engagement. Notably, she is the first woman from the Nyishi community to earn a Ph.D. and the first in Hindi language in the state, with significant contributions to literature, culture, and indigenous knowledge systems. She has authored and edited many books on Nyishi literature and culture, along with numerous research publications.

Whenever we get into a new domain that we do not have any experience or deep expertise in, I tell people "We are starting at year -5 and we have to work towards year 0, and we will pay tuition (guru dakshina) to the Universe to learn its lessons". In 2005, SaaS itself was at year -5 for us, and since no one was watching us then, the pressure was low! In domains like Karuvi and Arattai, I estimate we are at year -1, heading to year 0. In vTitan Medical Instruments, we paid the tuition and we are now at year 3, and the business is starting to pick up. This framework helps keep us grounded and not get frustrated when we come across the inevitable challenges. I am personally working on a tech project where I am at year -2. I still have to pay the tuition and prove myself!

The Department of Management Studies (@domsiitmadras), IIT Madras, hosted a Round Table Discussion on “The Role of Academia and Industry in India’s Economic Progress,” bringing together leaders from government, industry, and academia. Mr V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India, graced the session as the Chief Guest, sharing insights from his extensive experience in academia, financial markets, and public policy. Moderated by Prof. R. K. Amit, the discussion featured Prof. Richa Agrawal, Dr Shankar Venugopal (Mahindra & Mahindra), and Prof. Suresh Babu (MIDS). Industry leaders, including representatives from Trigyn Technologies, Goldman Sachs, Hero MotoCorp, and Darwinbox, contributed perspectives on innovation and evolving industry expectations. The academic community was equally well represented, with participation from Prof. Srinivasan Sampath, Professor, Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science; Prof. Shanti Pavan, IIT Madras; and faculty members from DoMS IIT Madras, including Prof. Saji Mathew, Head of Department, Prof G Srinivasan, Prof Usha Mohan, and Prof Rahul Marathe. We also extend our sincere thanks to Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean ACR, and Mr. Kaviraj Nair, CEO, IA and the ACR office, for their valued participation and support, which significantly contributed to the success of this interaction. The session emphasised the need for stronger academia–industry partnerships to drive innovation, build skilled professionals, and translate knowledge into economic and societal impact. @iitmadras #DoMSIITMadras #IITMadras #IndustryAcademia #EconomicGrowth #PolicyDialogue #IndiaGrowthStory #LeadershipDialogue #RoundTableDiscussion

PM @narendramodi’s address was the highlight of the 11th Heads of Mission Conference that concluded today. The importance of 3Ts (Trade, Technology & Tourism) for Indian diplomacy was clearly recognised in the deliberations. Neighbourhood First, deeper engagement with diaspora, resilience and de-risking were also discussed. The Conference benefited from the views of prominent figures from the Government, business and technology worlds. The active exchange of ideas during its various sessions lived up to the theme: ‘Reforming Indian Diplomacy for 2047’.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗘𝗠𝗟’𝘀 ‘𝗔𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗮’ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 Hon’ble Union Minister for Railways; Information & Broadcasting: Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated BEML’s ‘Aditya’ High-Speed Rail Complex in Bengaluru, in the presence of Shri Satish Kumar, Chairman of the Railway Board, and Shantanu Roy, Chairman & Managing Director of BEML Limited, along with senior officials from Indian Railways and National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited. Developed as a dedicated, future-ready facility, the Aditya complex will anchor the indigenous design and manufacturing of India’s first high-speed bullet train platform. The upcoming B-28 train-sets will feature advanced, precision-driven manufacturing systems. Highlighting its transformative impact, the Minister noted that high-speed rail will redefine connectivity—bringing cities closer and accelerating economic integration. @AshwiniVaishnaw @indianrail @RailMinIndia @CPRONCR @railmagazine

A key milestone in strengthening India’s high-speed rail ecosystem. As India moves ahead with high-speed rail, such initiatives will play a crucial role in ensuring long-term self-reliance, technological expertise, and a future-ready transport network that connects regions with speed, efficiency, and precision. @BEMLltd

#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "The bullet train’s Atmanirbhar version B-28 is being designed jointly by ICF and BEML. Manufacturing will take place at BEML’s specially designed facility, Aditya Plant, equipped with advanced, high-precision machines, including robotic laser welding systems. This will enable indigenous production of bullet trains under Atmanirbhar Bharat." (Video source: Ministry of Railways)

🤔 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡? Join ADBI for a special 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐞𝐚𝐧‑𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝, President of the Global Development Network. 💡 This session explores how remote sensing can track economic activity, support subnational analysis, and strengthen inclusive development, while highlighting the need for local capacity building and open data access. 👉🔗 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟐 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏𝟔:𝟑𝟎 - 𝟏𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐲𝐨 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: fb.me/e/6QOqeX90h 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦: adbi.me/4vUyTd0

🌇 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Led by ADBI Dean and CEO Bambang Brodjonegoro, ADBI hosted a webinar with more than 570 participants worldwide to share lessons on governance, data-driven planning, TOD, and community participation. ▶️ 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧? 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: youtu.be/Dun8zsnrjbc

Poignant feelings! I remember when the Times of India launched its Chennai edition many years ago, they carried a beautiful, full page feature on the origin story of India Cements and other companies down South On how Kallidaikurichi is the hometown of the founders or promoters of some of south India's biggest industrial houses - Eswaran Iyer of the Easun Group, S N N Sankaralinga Iyer of India Cements and the Sanmar Group, K R Sundaram Iyer of Royal Enfield and K S Vaidyanathan of Paterson & Co.  timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/root-of-…

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