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Innovation, skill and imagination are keys to India’s growth: Dr Krishna Ella at UoH Convocation

Hyderabad, Oct 7 (UNI) Dr Krishna Ella, Founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech International Limited, called upon students to focus on innovation, skill, and imagination to drive India’s progress.
Delivering the chief guest address at the 25th Convocation of the University of Hyderabad (UoH), held at the Global Peace Auditorium, Brahma Kumaris, Gachibowli, on Tuesday, Dr Ella — who received his degree more than four decades ago — reflected on how education and opportunities have evolved over time.
“A university degree gives knowledge, but two other components — skill and imagination — must be added to make innovation meaningful,” he said. Citing his own journey in molecular biology that led to vaccine development, he stressed the importance of practical skills in entrepreneurship.
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11th edition of Indian Photo Festival returns to Hyderabad

16 Nov 2025 | 1:44 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 15 (UNI) The 11th edition of the Indian Photo Festival (IPF), India’s longest-running international photography festival, will open its doors to art lovers from November 20 to January 4, 2026 at the State Art Gallery, Madhapur, and partner venues across Hyderabad.

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Hyd: GHMC to resume 'Prajavani' from Nov 17

16 Nov 2025 | 1:37 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 15 (UNI) To ensure the prompt resolution of public issues, the "Prajavani" programme held every Monday at the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Head Office will resume as usual from November 17.

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CM congratulates Esha Singh on World championship bronze win

16 Nov 2025 | 12:36 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 15 (UNI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today congratulated Hyderabad girl Esha Singh for winning a bronze medal in the world shooting Championship taking place in Cairo.

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Open Data Telangana portal, Hyd Metro Rail jointly launch real-time metro schedules on Google Maps

16 Nov 2025 | 12:27 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 15 (UNI) Telangana Information Technology Minister D. Sridhar Babu said on Saturday that real-time Hyderabad Metro Rail schedules are now live on Google Maps, following the state government’s release of the city’s full transit dataset in an open, standardized format.

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NCB seizes 28 kg Ganja at airport, two women pax held

15 Nov 2025 | 10:23 PM

Chennai, Nov 15 (UNI) In a major haul, officials of the Customs Air Intelligence
Unit (AIU) along with nCB officers today seized 28 kg of high grade ganja and
arrested two women passengers at the International airport for allegedly sourcing
them from Thailand.

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