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Tanya Singh

TEDxMahe conference shines light on the lessons of ‘Unalome’ during a time of uncertainty

June 2, 2021 Campus Top Stories 4 min

MANIPAL: TEDx MAHE hosted their annual TEDx event on Sunday, May 30 over Airmeet, a virtual platform where five speakers were...

COVID Vaccine
Tanya Singh

Phase 1 of the Manipal COVID-19 vaccination drive starts its course

February 1, 2021 Local Top Stories 2 min

MANIPAL: Manipal witnessed the first leg of the Covishield vaccination drive from January 18 to February 1 at Marena Sports Complex,...

Community Fridge
Tanya Singh

Manipal Community Fridge at Tiger Circle revived post lockdown

January 22, 2021 Local Top Stories 2 min

MANIPAL: A community fridge installed at Tiger Circle by the Manipal branch of Lions Club in association with Syndicate Bank in...

Aishwarya Nair

Ashraya Sambhrama- a platform for the representation and celebration of the local transgender community in Udupi

January 13, 2021 Local Top Stories 2 min

UDUPI: 'Ashraya Sambharama', an awareness programme for the transgender community, was conducted at the Aruru Lakshmi Narayana Memorial Hall in Ajjarkad,...

Diya Nayak

Vice President of India addresses MIC’s sixth MV Kamath Endowment Lecture virtually

December 19, 2020 Campus Top Stories 2 min

MANIPAL: The sixth MV Kamath Endowment Lecture was organised by Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) on December 18 in TMA Pai...

Chyra Rose Luiz

W Series to support F1 races in 2021: A promising change for women in motorsports

December 13, 2020 Sports Top Stories 2 min

Formula One is regarded as the pinnacle of motorsport and has given the world a long list of racing legends. However,...

Apoorva Jujjavarapu

11 children seeking alms in Kundapur rescued by the district child protection wing

November 10, 2020 Local TMJ Special < 1 min

UDUPI: A total of 11 minors including two males and nine females, were rescued by the district Child Protection Unit in...

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Ritika Sahay

30 villages in Udupi to be electricity models as state government announces upscaling project

November 4, 2020 Local Top Stories 2 min

UDUPI: 30 villages from Udupi district have been chosen to be converted into electricity models villages. The project announced by the...

Archita Lakhotia

Two Manipal students arrested for possession of drugs worth Rs 3.89 lakh; fourth bust in one month

November 2, 2020 Campus Local Top Stories < 1 min

MANIPAL: On October 31, two students of Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal were arrested for the possession of illegal drugs worth...

Akanksha Kimothi

Udupi celebrates 65th Karnataka Rajyotsava; felicitates 36 district-level achievers and 4 organisations

November 1, 2020 Local Top Stories 2 min

UDUPI: The 65th year of Karnataka Rajyotsava was celebrated at the Mahatma Gandhi District Stadium in Ajjarkad, Udupi on November 1....

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The Kumbh Mela, a major pilgrimage in Hinduism tha The Kumbh Mela, a major pilgrimage in Hinduism that occurs every 12 years was held in the midst of the pandemic from March 11 onwards. Despite the event having social distancing and masking rules, these rules were not enforced and openly flouted by participants, leading the Kumbh Mela to become among the biggest super spreader events in 2021, as India heads into a catastrophic second wave of the COVID-19 disease. Over 48 lakh people thronged Haridwar, the home of the Kumbh Mela. Despite the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place, the police could not intervene when lakhs of seers and ascetics squeezed into Har ki Pairi ghat for the Shahi Snan or holy bath, due to time constraints over the course of two days. Roughly 28 lakh people took a dip in the holy River Ganga on April 12 in the second Shahi Snan. A similar number took the dip on April 14, the same day that Swami Kapil Dev, a prominent seer from Madhya Pradesh succumbed to the illness. Pictures from these events showed no masks or social distancing. Following this, over 2000 people tested positive during random testing for the COVID-19 virus, confirming fears of the Kumbh Mela being a super spreader event. Although alarming concerns were raised, the government dismissed them stating that SOPs were in place and it was their “hope” that these SOPs were being followed. After a national outcry, on April 17, more than a month after its inauguration, the Uttarakhand state government finally took steps to cut down the crowds and the Prime Minister urged that the Kumbh Mela become “symbolic”. (Continued in comments)
Despite the prevailing circumstances of the pandem Despite the prevailing circumstances of the pandemic, the students of the Manipal Institute of Communication successfully collaborated with the ‘Concerned for Working Children’, an NGO housed in Namma Bhoomi in Kundapur for the first online edition of Namma Angadi. Namma Angadi is an annual three day exhibition-cum-sale that is usually held in the MIC campus. This year, however, with the sudden spike in COVID-19 cases in Manipal, the exhibition was forced to shift to the online mode. Speaking to The Manipal Journal, Nyrika Guha Roy, Project Manager of Namma Angadi said, “It was a big challenge for us because we didn't know how to go about it. But we dealt with it by creating a new team called 'OOC - Online Orders and Communications' which streamlined the process and took orders across different platforms and sent it to Namma Bhoomi for production.” Despite the obstacles faced by student organisers this year, the sales fetched the organisation to Rs 4.5 lakhs in profit. An offline exhibition was also held in the Namma Bhoomi campus at Kundapur. TMJ presents stills from this exhibition. Photographs by: @arjunarun2k . . . . . . . #fashion#indianwear#handmade#handmadeinindia#artisanjewelry#artisansofindia#covid_19#onlineshoppingindia#onlinebusiness#sustainablefashion#sustainability#pottery#clayart#clothing
Babbuswamy Temple, near Manipal Institute of Techn Babbuswamy Temple, near Manipal Institute of Technology, held its annual three-day Bhoota Kola celebrations from March 12 to March 14. One of the biggest local festivals in Manipal, it saw a large footfall despite the pandemic. The temple traces its origins to a time before Manipal became the home of MAHE. According to Chetan, a member of the organising committee, the temple has been a prominent centre of worship for the locals of the town. After it was restored and restructured five years ago, the temple (being the epicentre of the celebrations) consistently drew larger crowds from neighbouring towns and cities. For the locals of Manipal, the event is integral to the town and its traditions. The festival is strongly rooted in the Dakshina Kannada tradition of spirit worship. The local deities, believed to be spirits, are seen as emissaries sent by the gods to serve as guardians to a certain place and its inhabitants. The temple is considered as a shelter for such spirits in the local tradition. During the festival, worshippers bring these spirits offerings, such as alcohol and betal nuts (for Koragajja, the guardian spirit of the region). The central attraction of the event is the Kola, a practice where people paint themselves and dance to invite the guardian spirits into themselves. This is held on the second night of the celebration. This year saw one of the largest ever attendance of the celebrations ever. Apart from the growing awareness about the temple and the event, Chetan believes that the long isolation of the pandemic has made people crave socialisation and the togetherness that such an event brings. Photographers: @vishnumenon__ @___harsha_.m @thealcoholicdino #manipaldiaries #manipal #bhootakola
Manipal took a positive step towards an eco-friend Manipal took a positive step towards an eco-friendlier method of transportation with the town’s first-ever electric auto-rickshaw, a Mahindra Treo e-rikshaw owned by 70-year-old Yedupathy. Yedupathy who has been a fuel-based auto driver for over 40 years made the switch to e-rickshaw about six months ago. “My son suggested that I should shift to an electric rickshaw. He insisted that it was not only cost-efficient on the long run, but also comfortable for me since there are no manual gears to operate,” he said. These are among many of the benefits in addition to the positive impact e-rickshaws have on the environment. The e-rickshaw, which is in high demand among students of Manipal runs on a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. At present, it is charged at Yedupathy’s residence, due to the lack of availability of charging ports in Manipal. Usually found at RT auto stand opposite Manipal Police station, Yedupathy has had a very cordial relationship with his customers over the years. Most of them are also quite intrigued looking at his rickshaw and ask for him in specific now. He believes that this way the chain of spreading awareness is continued. “I can't force anyone to make the switch but I would definitely encourage people to at least give this a thought for a better tomorrow," he opined. Reporter: @_sinchanaaa___ Photographer: @vishnumenon__ #manipaldiaries #erickshaw #ecofriendly #manipal
Through the course of last year, women played a si Through the course of last year, women played a significant role as doctors, scientists, police officers and nurses among many others, battling on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19. Yet, the pandemic has unleashed a roll-back on decades of progress towards equality. According to a recent study, women were seven times more likely to lose their jobs due to the national lockdown than men. Women account for 70% of the health and social care workforce around the world, and during the pandemic, they have been crucial to providing essential needs— health, food and social security. The theme of this year’s Women’s Day is 'Choose to Challenge. A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change.'— a call to all women to break stereotypes and demand justice without fear. The past year has been filled with instances of such extraordinary women around the world who were not held back by the societal perceptions of their gender and stood strong to make a difference. Thus, on this International Women’s Day, The Manipal Journal commends women from every sphere of life who harness the power within them to lead in every facet of society. Cartoon credits: @kiran_bhumika #internationalwomensday #women #doctors #policewomen #nurses #femalescientists #themanipaljournal
Manipal witnessed the first leg of the Covishield Manipal witnessed the first leg of the Covishield vaccination drive from January 18 to February 1 at Marena Sports Complex, where designated healthcare workers, students and staff members of Kasturba Medical College (KMC) received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Manipal Journal brings to you the report. •Article Link in Bio• Reporter: @nonpunjabi_singh Photographer: @prayaag0406 #manipal #vaccation #covid_19 #vaccinedrive #covishield #themanipaljournal
The community fridge at Tiger Circle, Manipal, ins The community fridge at Tiger Circle, Manipal, installed in 2018 with a motto of 'one step towards a hunger-free society' has been recently revived post the COVID-19 lockdown to supply fresh and nutritious food to the needy and unprivileged. The Manipal Journal brings to you a story on its functioning. Reporter: @nonpunjabi_singh Photographer: @abhishek.manoharan15 •Link in Bio•
As India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day this yea As India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day this year, The Manipal Journal looks back on the various landmark events that, in many ways, acted as a testament to India’s conviction to be a free and sovereign republic. It was on this day in 1950 that our Constitution, written by the Drafting Committee which was headed by Dr BR Ambedkar, came into effect, and Dr Rajendra Prasad took his place as the first President of India. ⁣ ⁣ Since that historic day, India has seen many other pivotal events and landmark decisions that furthered Dr Ambedkar’s vision for an equal India where everyone lives with dignity and rights. The Mandal Commission, led by BP Mandal, identified that certain classes and sects do not have equal access to employment and education, and recommended reservation to these groups to ensure equal opportunities. ⁣ ⁣ Under this republic, every citizen of the country has been granted the Right to Information and the Right to Education, the former making the actions of the government more transparent and accountable to the general public, and the latter making education a prerogative of the state and a duty that the government owes its citizens. ⁣ ⁣ In 2017, the Supreme Court decriminalised Section 377, thereby giving the right to love and express that love to the entire LGBTQ+ community. Over these years, India has seen its citizens use their voices to uplift the oppressed and fight freely for their causes, whether it is the Narmada Bachao Andolan or the more recent farmers’ protest. ⁣ ⁣ Although this day will be celebrated very differently this year due to the ongoing pandemic, the solemnity of this occasion will be just as fervent. As we commemorate our Constitution, the longest in the world and the symbol of India’s commitment to democracy, the day stands to serve as a reminder of the work still to be done, and the leaps of progress that must be jumped and not avoided.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Cartoon by: @swikruti.kar #72ndrepublicday🇮🇳 #indianconstitution #republicday #india #ambedkar #lgbtq #themanipaljournal
•PLACES IN A PANDEMIC• Monochrome photography •PLACES IN A PANDEMIC• Monochrome photography is a type of photography in which only tones and variations of a single colour are present within a photograph. The entire image constitutes differing amounts of light instead of different hues. Black and white photography, known to simplify and emphasise on the subject simultaneously is a most prominent example of monochrome photography. The Manipal Journal brings to you the monochrome photography series. Photographer: @prayaag0406 #manipal #manipaldiaries #manipaluniversity #pandemic #themanipaljournal
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