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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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Stalin launches free meals scheme for sanitation workers

15 Nov 2025 | 2:32 PM

Chennai, Nov 15 (UNI) Hailing their yeoman services being rendered for the society, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin today
launched free meals scheme for all sanitary workers of the Greater Chennai Corporation.

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Bihar result doesn't whitewash EC’s reckless misdeeds, a lesson for all: Stalin

15 Nov 2025 | 2:25 PM

Chennai, Nov 15 (UNI) Congratulating his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar for the NDA’s landslide in the assembly election, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday said the result, however, does not "whitewash the misdeeds and reckless actions" of the poll panel.

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Tirumala: Pune basded Pinnacle Mobility donates electric bus to TTD

15 Nov 2025 | 2:17 PM

Tirumala, Nov 15 (UNI) Pune-based Pinnacle Mobility Solutions Private Limited, donated an electric bus worth Rs. 74.24 lakh to TTD here on Saturday. The representatives of the company handed over the keys of the bus to temple Deputy Executive Officer Lokanatham at the Srivari Temple.

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India faces graduate unemployment vs Talent Crunch: Dr Shamika Ravi

15 Nov 2025 | 2:12 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 15 (UNI) Economist and policy expert Shamika Ravi on Saturday, speaking at Chanakya University’s Foundation Day 2025 celebrations, underscored the urgent need for Indian higher education institutions to address the growing disconnect between graduate unemployment and industry demand, highlighting the university’s potential role in bridging this skills gap.

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Stalin lauds Nitish, says Bihar result does not whitewash EC’s reckless misdeeds

15 Nov 2025 | 1:58 PM

Chennai, Nov 15 (UNI) Congratulating his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar for the NDA’s landslide in the assembly elections, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin today said the result, however, does not whitewash the misdeeds and reckless
actions of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

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