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MAHE celebrates local women for their service on International Women’s Day

March 11, 2020 Campus Top Stories 3 min

MANIPAL: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) celebrated International Women’s Day at T. M. A. Pai Auditorium on March 10. This...

Mridula Kumar

Makers of Chintu Ka Birthday talk about the industry and their aspirations

March 10, 2020 Engagements Interviews See Also TMJ Special Top Stories 7 min

At Article-19, the annual media event of Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC), Devanshu Kumar and Satyanshu Singh, the director duo behind...

Mridula Kumar

HerCampus organises Love Wins, an open mic for the LGBTQ+

February 9, 2020 Campus Engagements 2 min

MANIPAL: HerCampus Manipal, in association with The Music and Fine Arts Club (M.A.F.I.A) conducted Love Wins, an open mic event at...

Mridula Kumar

Happy Homes and Emotional Fitness: BK Shivani speaks at MGM Grounds

February 9, 2020 Local Top Stories 3 min

UDUPI: The air in the grounds of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) College grounds was resonating with peace and self-contentment on February...

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Phone Calls, Bribes and Witch Hunts: An Insight into Trump’s Impeachment and Acquittal

February 7, 2020 Blogs See Also 5 min

With talks of impeachment first surfacing in 2017 by Congressmen Green and Sherman, the world held their breath as the Senate...

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“I am a soldier of the Indian Constitution”: Chandrashekar Azad, at massive protest-conference in Udupi

January 31, 2020 Local Top Stories 3 min

MANIPAL: “We the people of India”, a massive protest-cum-conference against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and...

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‘Azadi’, chant the artists at Art for Resistance

January 28, 2020 Local Top Stories 2 min

MANIPAL: The Art for Resistance, a protest organised by Students Islamic Organisation (SIO) on January 27 in front of the Udupi...

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ABVP holds ‘Signature campaign’ for CAA/NRC support near MGM

January 10, 2020 Local Top Stories 2 min

UDUPI: The Udupi wing of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) organised a campaign in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)...

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Lost trees, landslides and skewed data: Deforestation in Udupi and the Western Ghats

October 24, 2019 Blogs Campus Environs Local TMJ Special Top Stories 3 min

The famous Udupi-based poet Gopalkrishna Adiga once said, “There is tree, there is gold.” Today, in the Udupi district, the threat...

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Economy and Emotion: Dr Raghu Murtugudde speaks about Climate Change

September 21, 2019 Campus Engagements Environs See Also 2 min

MANIPAL: Amidst Manipal’s increasing heat this monsoon, Dr Raghu Murtugudde found himself delivering an academic talk to a lively and interactive...

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In the past few days, various instances of medical In the past few days, various instances of medical workers facing the brunt of public panic have surfaced. Despite stern warnings from officials, doctors have been ostracised and forcibly evicted by landlords and homeowners in cities like Delhi, Chennai and Noida, over fears that they can be the carriers of COVID-19. Recently, a female doctor was reported to have been assaulted and arrested by the police in Telangana, while she was on her way to the hospital for her shift. The ruthlessness and stigma doesn't just stop at medics alone. Airline staff, who had been working round-the-clock evacuating stranded citizens abroad and within India have also faced backlash and discrimination. A press statement by Air India regarding this issue read, "These vigilantes have conveniently forgotten that many a spouse, parent, sibling, child and near and dear one have been brought home safe and secure from affected countries, thanks to the heroic efforts of these Air India crew.” A sharp contrast may be noticed when one compares these cold-shoulder occurrences to the public cheering from March 22, when citizens across the country clapped, banged utensils, rang bells and blew conch-shells as a show of support towards the same frontliners. Cartoon by: @arttig.monki_ #indiafightscorona #healthcareworkers #frontliners #corona #coronavirus
In what is seen as the biggest lockdown in the wor In what is seen as the biggest lockdown in the world, nearly 134 crore Indians will settle in their homes for the next 21 days in isolation as authorities race to stop a possible epidemic in the country. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), such lockdowns are very essential in breaking the chain of transmissions. The Manipal Journal looks at everything you'll need to know about this total lockdown. #indiafightscorona #covid19 #indialockdown Graphics: @ab7.design
Almost seven long years after the world woke up to Almost seven long years after the world woke up to the horrific crime that was committed on a moving bus in Delhi, the four convicted- Akshay Thakur, Pawan Gupta, Vinay Sharma, and Mukesh Singh, were hanged yesterday at 5:30am in Tihar Jail. Over the last few months, the convicts had been relentlessly filing mercy pleas and review petitions at the apex level, and had managed to stall their executions at least three times at the eleventh hour. They were originally set to be hanged on January 22, but using the loopholes in the justice system, the execution was pushed by almost two months. The Nirbhaya case put the country under the spotlight and catapulted debates on the status of women's safety and the rape culture that has been plaguing India for long. Although Nirbhaya's case saw the light of day, the question of justice for thousands of lesser-known cases remains unanswered. Cartoon by: @intomyverse #nirbhaya #nirbhayaverdict #justicefornirbhaya
Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) organised Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) organised the 17th edition of Namma Angadi ( @nammaangadi ), an exhibition-cum-sale that promotes products created by local artisans and craftsmen. 'Namma Angadi' is a marketing platform associated with 'Namma Bhoomi' and Concerned for Working Children(CWC), an NGO which gives former child labourers vocational training which helps them to preseve their local craft. The exhibition witnessed the sale of products ranging from handmade soaps and clothing items, to pots and eatables like pickles and Jaggery. The profit from which went to CWC entirely. The event also had a special Yakshagana performance on Choodamani and Lankadana, two adaptations from Ramayana. Photographed by @abhishek.manoharan15 and @snechow #nammaangadi @micmanipal #nammabhoomi #cwc
This Women's Day, The Manipal Journal celebrates w This Women's Day, The Manipal Journal celebrates women with the courage to speak out — women of substance who took in challenges that lay before them, and came out stronger with a story to tell. Reporter: @mrids.kumar Graphics: @errorist_camp @worldofmbk #internationalwomensday #womeninjournalism
The second edition of Parisara Sammelana, organise The second edition of Parisara Sammelana, organised by National Environment Care Federation (NECF) took place in Tannirbhavi Tree Park, Kollur, on March 1. The conference had a big turnout, including Padma Shree awardees Tulsi Gowda and Sukhri Bommagowda. Environmental issues were discussed in a courtroom style, with human rights activist Ravindranath Shanbhag presiding as the judge. The programme highlighted tribal culture and problems that tribal communities in India are facing today. Coverage by Mridula Kumar (@mrids.kumar) and Abhishek Manoharan (@abhishek.manoharan15) Link in bio for the full story.
US President Donald Trump’s two-day maiden visit US President Donald Trump’s two-day maiden visit to India concluded yesterday, after an ostentatious tour at a total alleged cost of 85 crores INR. Post a houseful turnout at the ‘Namaste Trump’ programme for the inauguration of Motera Stadium, Trump tweeted the epitomical phrase, “We, the people,” that institutes the preambles of both the Indian and the US constitutions. He added, “[both America and India alike] honor, respect, trust, empower, and fight for the citizens we proudly serve!” Despite these grand statements that proclaim the unity the constitutions stand for, both countries continue to show increased levels of hate crimes—religious intolerance and racism respectively—currently running parallel to the much celebrated visit of the president. Not too far away from where Trump met with Indian diplomats, politicians and businessmen, the northeast area of the city of Delhi witnessed outbreaks of violence between CAA supporters and protestors. This mob violence claimed the lives of 24 and furthered intense communal unrest. Observing a similar narrative, since President Trump came into power in America, there has been a surge of racism to the point of mass shootings, creating fear in the minds of immigrants and people of colour across the country. Amidst this, both leaders still have partisans that turn a blind eye to the increasingly prevalent bigotry in their respective nations. “We, the people,” say men who, when in power, continue to let hate crimes exist and thrive. Cartoon by: @lookingthrougharay and @ektatiger_ #NamasteTrump #TrumpInIndia #DelhiBurns #ModiTrump #TrumpIndiaVisit
Seasoned journalist and Managing Editor of The Log Seasoned journalist and Managing Editor of The Logical Indian, Shweta Kothari @shwkothari , sat down with The Manipal Journal discussing topics ranging from fake news in India, emotional investment in journalistic work, and the ethical intricacies of sting operations. Read from the link in our bio. Reported by Josephine Justin and photographed by Siri Spandana.
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