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NSS hits out at the pitch for caste census, says it’s a threat to nation’s unity

The Nair Service Society (NSS) has frowned at the Congress call to conduct a caste census. NSS general secretary G. Sukumaran Nair said at Perunna on Tuesday that vote bank politics motivated the growing chorus for an updated caste census. Mr. Nair, however, stopped short of calling out any particular…

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NSS voices objection to caste census

NSS general secretary G. Sukumaran Nair has attributed the emerging voices for caste-based census and reservation to vote bank politics

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India’s statistical performance on the global stage

Questions have been raised about the credibility of the statistics India produces and the competence of the official statisticians

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Cleanliness drive held across Mysuru region

Mysuru & Mandya launched 'Swachhata hi Seva' drive on Sunday, with 130 places in Mysuru & 4 places in Mandya receiving special attention. MCC officials, NCC cadets, NSS students, NGOs & volunteers from various organisations took part. Mysuru Bar Association & district admin. also joined in. Railway staff & officials…

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Kerala to deploy National Service Scheme units to convert garbage dump sites into beautiful parks

Kerala's Local Self-Govt Dept. to use NSS units to turn 3,000 garbage dumps into 'Snehaaramam' parks. NSS units to receive ₹5,000 from Suchitwa Mission, local bodies to fund rest. Project to be launched on Oct 2, to be completed by Jan 1. NSS volunteers to also study material collection &…

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Delayed Asian Games a blessing for Neha Thakur

NEW DELHI: The delay of the Asian Games by a year due to the COVID-19 situation in China created significant disruptions in the schedules of many athletes. However, for Indian sailor Neha Thakur, the postponement turned out to be a stroke of good fortune.

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Mass CPR training for college students in Thrissur

St. Thomas College, Thrissur, gave 900 students free CPR training in a two-day programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative. The Heart Care Foundation, Kochi, collaborated with the college to equip students with the knowledge to save lives in cardiac emergencies. Theory sessions, self-evaluative tests and practical training on AI enabled mannequins were…

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Alappuzha set to become first district to ensure career literacy for Scheduled Tribes

A report prepared based on an eight-month-long field survey as part of the ‘Sahayanam’ project, being implemented under the aegis of the National Service Scheme unit at Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, will be released on Tuesday.

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Methodology behind the 2024 Guardian University Guide

The compiler of the Guardian university league tables explains the technicalities of the process

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Govt. moves to withdraw case against NSS on Puthuppally bypoll eve

Govt drops unlawful assembly case against 1,000 NSS members for Aug 2 prayer procession. Legal opinion found procession was protected under Constitution. No violence or damage reported. Prosecutor noted slight obstruction, lack of aggrieved parties, and intention of peaceful protest.

The Hindu

Measuring hunger across States

An India-specific hunger index at the level of States and Union Territories helps evaluate the extent of undernourishment at a more localised scale

The Hindu

NSS reiterates commitment to equidistant policy

Reiterating its commitment to the policy of equidistant from all political parties in the Puthuppally by-elections, the Nair Service Society (NSS) has dismissed the reports on the community organisation’s decision to extend support to the BJP

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IHRD, Kerala University adjudged best NSS directorate and university respectively

Higher Education Minister R. Bindu announced the State government’s National Service Scheme (NSS) awards for the year 2021-22 on Saturday.

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Youth told to become aware of the law and regulations in force and strictly follow them in their daily life

At Kalaburagi, Senior Civil Judge inaugurated NSS camp to promote self-reliant India. He urged youth to follow law and get proper training for vehicles. Coordinator of NSS Unit spoke about objectives of camp and need for active participation of youth. Principal of Siddharth Law College stressed need for people's participation…

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Opportunistic politics to appease NSS ahead of Puthuppally bypoll: Satheesan

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Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance

The rate of reduction in the poverty ratio having slowed down is at best a guess and it is best to wait for consumption expenditure survey data

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CPI(M), Congress scramble to decipher impact of NSS’s equidistance line on Puthuppally bypoll

CPI(M) & Congress seek to decipher NSS' equidistance policy for Puthuppally bypoll. NSS has votes, but not enough to tip scales. NSS' equidistance has blocked BJP's attempt to pull it into Sangh Parivar. UDF has umbilical link with NSS. NSS' statement suggests issue of religion & science will reflect in…

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Nair Service Society | Calling the shots, making a point

As a forward caste Hindu organisation, the NSS has been steadfast in maintaining political equidistance while casting itself as a defender of Hindu belief systems

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VHSE NSS mini residential camps conclude today

These include lighting of the ‘Samatwa Jwala’ in the streets near the camp in the evening to sensitise the public and the students to the problem of gender discrimination and exploitation of women

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Farming endeavours fetch Kayanna school top State laurel

Kozhikode school wins award for organic farming: 97 students, no prior knowledge, cultivated 14 varieties of vegetables. With guidance from local Krishi Bhavan & support from village, they battled water scarcity & pest attacks. Students educated in scientific farming, sold half of harvest & shared rest. Some inspired to start…

The Independent UK

‘Most students feel free to express opinions and beliefs on campus’

The findings from the National Student Survey come amid a series of free speech rows on campuses in recent months.

The Hindu

Controversy over faith versus religion disputes looms over the Kerala Assembly that convenes on Monday

Controversy swirls around Speaker's office; UDF to press govt. to withdraw cases against NSS workers; Assembly to mourn passing of former CM & Speaker; UDF to raise stakes in Puthuppally constituency; Opposition to paint govt. as authoritarian

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NSS to end public protest, seek legal recourse in row over Kerala Speaker’s comments

NSS to end protests, seek legal recourse over Speaker's remarks. Concerned over possible flare-up, NSS to explore legal options to protect Hindu faith. Sangh Parivar backing NSS, while UDF remains neutral. NSS to galvanise members to register protest through Vinayaka Chathurthy celebrations. NSS decides to end protests, seek legal action…

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A.N. Shamseer | Speaker’s trouble

A.N. Shamseer, 24th Speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly, faces controversy over his appeal to students to embrace science over literalist interpretation of religion. NSS, Congress, BJP, and CPI(M) have voiced their opinions, with NSS demanding apology or resignation. Kerala Assembly will be convening on August 7 and his skills will…

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NSS to intensify protests against govt., its highest-decision making bodies to meet today

Despite the best efforts of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to avoid a direct confrontation with the Nair Service Society (NSS), the community organisation has decided to intensify its protest against the allegedly blasphemous remarks about Hindu gods by Speaker A.N. Shamseer.

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