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Prof. Shanti Nair of Amrita receives India Nanosciences Award
On December 6th, at the Bangalore INDIA NANO 2014, Professor Shantikumar Nair, Dean of Research at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, was bestowed the C N R Rao India Nanoscience Award. The award is given to one scientist each year for outstanding contributions in nanotechnology research and development in India. In a packed auditorium attended by the…
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Online Science Labs – OLabs – for school system in Andaman
22 November 2014 OLabs, Amrita University’s online virtual science labs for 9th-12th standards were launched in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands schools through a function and workshop held in Port Blair. The workshop was attended by 63 teachers from 45 schools who learned how to use the labs. OLabs are offered free of charge and…
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“Pure, Selfless Love is only medicine for healing wounds of human trafficking”- Amma
Remaining silent in the face of unrighteousness is unrighteous. Governments and political leaders have to establish laws without loopholes, so the guilty cannot escape, and these laws must be strictly enforced
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Amma signs Faith Leaders’ Universal Declaration Against Slavery at Vatican
I am optimistic that all global faiths are uniting together to inspire both spiritual and practical actions towards society ending the horror of slavery and human trafficking.
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Amma & world faith leaders to declare a commitment to the eradication of slavery
Amma has arrived in Rome to participate as part of a historic event aimed at eradicating modern slavery.
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“Diabetes and Eye” celebrated at Amrita Hospital
To celebrate World Diabetes Day, the Departments of Endocrinology and Ophthalmology at Amrita Hospital in association with IMA KOCHI and the Cochin Ophthalmic Club, organized a cycle rally to help boost public awareness about diabetes and its complications. It was part of a month long program organized by Amrita Hospital called, “Diabetes and Eye” encompassing…
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A word missing from Amma’s dictionary
8-10 Nov, Milano, Italy – Europe Yatra 2014 A huge group of volunteers waited for Amma to welcome her on her arrival in Malpensa Fiere in Milano, which was the venue for Amma’s programme in Italy from November 8 to 10. On arrival, Amma straight away went to the Dining hall to serve food to…
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‘Merci Amma’ from Lou Paradou, Toulon
3-5 November, Toulon, France – Europe Yatra 2014 With lighted candles in hands and hearts lit with love, hundreds of volunteers lined up to receive Amma as she arrived at the Zenith Omega in Toulon for a three day program. Overt the next three days, thousands gathered to receive Amma’s embrace, braving even the stormy…
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Distributing sarees in Tamil Nadu
Under the leadership of Br. Ajamrita Chaitanya, MAM distributed sarees for the poor people in connection with Amma’s 61st birth days celebrations at Tenkasi, Puliyarai, Ayikudi, Puliyangudi, Pavoor areas of Tirunelveli district; Sattur, Thiruthangal, Dhalavaipuram, chatrapatti and Rajapalayam in Tirunelveli district; Thirupachetti in Sivagana district; Palamedu, Samayanallur, Melur areas of Madurai district; Natham, Ayyampalayam, Chitrarevu…
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Attappadi medical camp and health awareness class
In commemoration of the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Tribal Welfare Work at Attappadi, a medical camp led by Dr. Ageesh from the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (Amrita Hospital) – Kochi, consulted 68 tribal patients and they were given medications. 18 glucose tests were administered and the proper medications were given. All medicines were…