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United Theological College, Bangalore

United Theological College (UTC) is an ecumenical Mainline Protestant seminary founded in 1910. It is situated in the southern city of Bangalore in the state of Karnataka in South India and is affiliated with the Senate of Serampore College (University). It is an ecumenical institution in Bangalore, recognized as the principal center for the development and practice of Dalit theology. The College Since 1976, it has been granted the status of an autonomous college under Senate of Serampore. The college has welcomed world leaders. Mahatma Gandhi visited it in 1927 and declared, To live the gospel is the most effective way…I can say that the life of service and uttermost simplicity is the best preaching. India Post released a centenary commemorative stamp in honor of the United Theological College (UTC) on 8 July 2011. Motto UTC's motto comes from Matthew 20:28 in the Vulgate: SICUT FILIUS HOMINIS NON VENIT MINISTRARI SED MINISTRARE ET DARE ANIMAM SUAM REDEMPTIONEM PRO MULTIS which translates as "Even as the Son of man is not come to be ministered unto, but to minister and to give his life a redemption for many". It is sometimes condensed to Not to be Served but to Serve. In the University emblem the motto is in Greek (not in Latin): οὐ... διακονηθῆναι ἀλλὰ διακονῆσαι Courses offered The UTC was granted autonomy in the year 1976 by the Senate of Serampore College (University). The following are the courses offered by the College: Diploma in Women's Studies Certificate Course in Christian Studies Diploma for Proficiency in Counselling Diploma in Young Men's Christian Association Professional Secretaryship Bachelor of Divinity, B.Div. Master of Theology, Th.M. Doctor of Theology, Th.D. Exchange programs The UTC has exchange programs with the Theological Faculty of the University of Basel Switzerland and the Divinity School of the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. It has a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Revd Dr O V Jathanna and Prof Kenneth Brown with the University of Edinburgh wherein a post-graduate student can study a semester in Bengaluru. Publications Masihi Sevak, a pastoral magazine with three releases in a year. Hymns of the Tamil Śaivite Saints an English Translation of the Tiruvacakam, by Francis Kingsbury and GE Phillips (edited by Fred Goodwill) Campus life The college had been a recipient of prizes from the Mysore Horticultural Society, Bengaluru for well-maintained gardens and lawns. Good environment for study purpose. Library The college has a large theological library including 200-year-old palm leaf manuscripts. The United States Embassy awarded a grant for preservation of these rare palm leaf manuscripts in 2006. Present Faculty Succession of Administrators Academic administrators who have led the seminary have been designated Principal. Notable people Further reading K. M. Hiwale (Compiled) (1998). "Directory of the United Theological College 1910–1997". : Cite journal requires |journal= (help) References External links
University College, Thiruvananthapuram

University College, Thiruvananthapuram (UCT) is a public college situated in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, India. Established in 1866, it is one of the oldest colleges in Kerala. The college has been accorded "College with Potential for Excellence" (CPE) status by the University Grants Commission. University College is identified as a heritage institution by the Government of Kerala. Alumni of the college includes luminaries such as the former President of India, K. R. Narayanan, numerous cabinet secretaries, ambassadors, civil servants, IT doyens, teachers, poets, writers, artists, politicians and the like. Academics Faculties Language faculties Faculty of English Faculty of Malayalam Faculty of Hindi Faculty of Arabic Faculty of Sanskrit Faculty of Tamil Faculty of French Humanities faculties Faculty of Economics Faculty of History Faculty of Political Science Faculty of Islamic History Faculty of Philosophy Science faculties Faculty of Chemistry Faculty of Biochemistry Faculty of Mathematics Faculty of Physics Faculty of Geology Faculty of Geography Faculty of Botany Faculty of Zoology Faculty of Statistics Faculty of Psychology Other faculties Faculty of Physical Education Rankings It is ranked 22nd among colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024. Notable alumni University College Thiruvananthapuram has produced luminaries that include a former president of India, two former chief ministers of Kerala, cabinet secretaries, ambassadors, civil servants, IT doyens, teachers, poets, writers, artists and politicians. Notable principals John Ross M.A. 1866–1884 Robert Harvey M.A., L.L.D. 1884–1890 H. N. Read M.A. 1890–1892 (acting) Dr Alexander Crichton Mitchell D.Sc., F.R.S.E 1892–1909 A.W. Bishop PhD 1909–1915 L.C. Hodson M.A. 1912–1915 A. R. Raja Raja Varma Kovil Thampuran MA 1915–1916, 1918 Dr. J. Stephenson, BSc, A.R.D.S.C. 1916–1927 James Pryde, M.A., BSc 1927–1930 Controversy On 3 May 2019, a first-year BSc Chemistry student attempted suicide on campus, alleging harassment from SFI leaders for not taking part in their programmes and disruption of classes. On 12 July 2019, a final-year B.A. political science student was stabbed amid a dispute between two groups of students belonging to the SFI, following which two SFI leaders were arrested. Later in the day, answer sheets and the official seal of an assistant professor were recovered while clearing the SFI office on campus, raising questions on the credibility of examinations conducted by the university. The police also found fake seals and university answer sheets from the residence of a prime accused. See also Campus Violence in India References External links University College Thiruvananthapuram, Official website University College Thiruvananthapuram, webpage Archived 27 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine at University of Kerala See also
University Stadium (Thiruvananthapuram)

University Stadium or Kerala University Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The stadium is used predominantly for football and athletics. It also hosted cricket matches. The stadium is owned by the University of Kerala and was opened in 1940. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000. It was used as the home ground of Kerala cricket team till the late 1980s. The stadium has hosted 2 ODI matches with the host India losing one match, and the other yielded no result. The stadium was the home ground of Chirag United Club for their I-League season. One Day International cricket The stadium has hosted following ODI matches till date. List of centuries Key * denotes that the batsman was not out. Inns. denotes the number of the innings in the match. Balls denotes the number of balls faced in an innings. NR denotes that the number of balls was not recorded. Parentheses next to the player's score denotes his century number at Edgbaston. The column title Date refers to the date the match started. The column title Result refers to the player's team result One Day Internationals References External links Cricinfo Cricketarchive
Bangalore

Bangalore, officiellt Bengaluru (kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, Bengalūru), är huvudstad i den indiska delstaten Karnataka och är belägen i distriktet Bangalore Urban, och är dessutom administrativ huvudort för distriktet Bangalore Rural. Storstadsområdet (som omfattar själva staden samt några mindre förorter) beräknades ha cirka 11,4 miljoner invånare 2018, vilket gör det till landets fjärde folkrikaste. Bangalore kallas ofta "trädgårdsstaden" för sina många parker. Den nuvarande staden grundades av Kempe Gowda 1537. Under brittisk tid var Bangalore huvudstad för Mysorestaten. På senare år har Bangalore blivit ett centrum för den indiska IT-industrin, som till stor del är koncentrerad till företagsparken Electronics City 25 kilometer sydost om stadskärnan. Utbildning Universitet och högskolor Bangalore university National College University of Agricultural Science, förkortat UAS R.V. College of Engieneering Etymologi Namnet kommer troligen av bengaval-uru, ”vakternas stad”, och omnämns första gången 890. En populär anekdot, som torde vara folketymologisk, gör gällande att namnet i stället skulle komma av benda kaal-uru, ”staden med de kokta bönorna”, eftersom kung Veera Ballala II av Hoysala (regerade 1173–1220) skulle ha serverats detta på platsen. Stadens namn ändrades officiellt från Bangalore till Bengaluru den 1 november 2014 (förslaget om namnändring kom dock redan 2005). Kända personer som bott i Bangalore Lindsay Anderson C.V. Raman Svetoslov Roerich Referenser Noter
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UASD) is a state agriculture university established by the Government of Karnataka which imparts education, research and extension activities in the fields of agriculture, forestry, food science, agricultural marketing and home science. It is on Dharwad-Belgaum road (PB-4) on a campus with space for growing trees and fields for conducting experiments and research. The university encompasses 5 Colleges, 27 Research Stations, 6 Agriculture Extension Education Centers, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and an Agricultural Technology Information Center (ATIC). Its jurisdiction spans 7 districts in northern Karnataka: Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttar Kannada. The region exhibits a rich diversity in soil types, climate, topography, as well as cropping and farming practices. History Early Beginnings (1947–1965) The roots of the university trace back to the College of Agriculture, Dharwad, which was established on 22 May 1947 at Hebballi Farm, Dharwad. This institution was initiated under the Bombay Province by then Minister for Agriculture, Sri Mallanagoudaru Patil. Initially affiliated with the University of Bombay, the college was later transferred to Karnataka University, Dharwad in 1950. The main building of the college was inaugurated on 9 September 1951 by Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar of Mysore. It quickly became a hub of agricultural research and higher education, particularly in dryland agriculture and cotton breeding. Postgraduate programs were introduced in the same year, marking the beginning of advanced agricultural education in the region. Integration with UAS Bangalore (1965–1986) Following the Model Land-Grant University system proposed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (UASB) was established in 1965. The College of Agriculture, Dharwad became one of its constituent colleges. Over the following two decades, the institution expanded its academic offerings: The College of Home Science was established in 1974. A B.Sc. (Agri.) in Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation began in 1976. A Forestry department was added in 1985. Establishment of UAS Dharwad (1986–Present) Recognizing the agro-ecological and administrative needs of northern Karnataka, the Government of Karnataka enacted legislation in 1986 to bifurcate UAS Bangalore. The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was officially established on 1 October 1986, with jurisdiction over seven districts: Dharwad, Belagavi, Gadag, Haveri, Uttara Kannada, Bagalkote, and Vijayapura. Constituent colleges The university has constituent colleges in places in Karnataka: College of Agriculture, Dharwad College of Community Sciences, Dharwad College of Agriculture, Vijayapur College of Agriculture, Hanumanamatti College of Forestry, Sirsi Jurisdiction University has jurisdiction over seven districts namely Dharwad, Uttar Kannada, Gadag, Haveri, Belagavi, Bagalkot and Bijapur. References External links Official website
V.K.N. Menon Indoor Stadium

VKN Menon Indoor Stadium is an indoor stadium situated in the city of Thrissur in Kerala, India. The stadium is owned by Kerala State Sports Council. The stadium is used for badminton, judo and weightlifting. The stadium has got a complete makeover for 35th National Games with maple wood flooring, advanced acoustics facilities, has 10 courts and stadium also has air- conditioned hall and modern arena lighting. References
VGP Universal Kingdom

VGP Universal Kingdom is an amusement park located in East Coast Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The park offering small rides during the early days of its history became a full-fledged amusement park in 1997. VGP Universal kingdom, spread over 44 acres provides several fun and adventure rides for children, youth and adults, including attractions such as Tamil Nadu's first Snow park, Petting Zoo, Beach Live Shows, Paneer fort, a massive water complex and more. VGP 2000 millennium tower, Water cascades, Paneer fort and statueman are some of the main attractions. The park is owned by VGP Group of Companies founded by V. G. Panneerdas and V. G. Ravidas is its managing director. VGP Universal Kingdom now has two other entertainment zones nearby it, which have been recently developed. See also Tourism in Chennai East Coast Road VGP Hotels and Resorts References
VSSC Central School

VSSC Central School is an English-medium co-educational public school located in the suburb of Thumba, in Thiruvananthapuram, in the Indian state of Kerala. The school offers programmes from grades 1–12. Admission is restricted to children of the employees of the Indian Space Research Organisation. It is a full-fledged senior secondary school, offering five streams at the +2 level with almost 1000 students and 60 staff members. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. It was founded in 1976 with 28 students and four teachers to cater to the educational needs of the children of employees of the ISRO, residing in the ISRO staff quarters. Today, the school has a large campus with five interlinked blocks. There are more than 50 teaching staff, 10 non teaching and five office staff. The school has facilities which include a digital library, football, basketball and hockey courts, assembly and conference halls, 5 staff rooms, sports room, music and arts room, and offers yoga and table tennis facilities. The school also has an Indian Air Force National Cadet Corps squadron with over 50 cadets (affiliated to No.1 KER/AIR/SQN/NCC). Organisation VSSC Central School was established in 1976 with the purpose of providing quality education to the children of employees working in the Indian Space Research Organisation's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. The School witnessed its inception in a Type II Quarter of the VSSC Housing Colony with 4 teachers and 28 students in classes I to V. Ever since, it has grown steadily, with the school now having around 600 students studying in the school from classes from I-XII aided by 60 staff members. The current campus of the school is in the VSSC Housing Colony, with a sprawling campus that has five interlinked blocks with an auditorium and multiple playgrounds and sports facilities. The day-to-day activities of The school are managed and taken care of by the Principal, assisted by the Vice-Principal. The School is currently operated under the aegis of The Department of Space, Government of India. Courses The school is affiliated to The Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The first 10 years of education leads to the All India Senior Secondary School Examination (AISSE) and the following 2 years lead to the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE). The first batch of seniors taking the AISSE graduated in 1982 whereas those taking the AISSCE graduated in 1989. Information Classes: Standard I to Standard XII Second languages: Hindi, Malayalam and Sanskrit Houses: Subhash, Tagore, Ashok, Raman Song: Shanti Mantra Sports: cricket, football, badminton, table tennis, hockey and basketball Annual Publication : Antariksh Notes and references External links Official website
Vadakkechira

Vadakkechira (Malayalam: വടക്കെചിറ) is one of the four oldest ponds in Thrissur city of Kerala in India. It was built by Shakthan Thampuran (1751-1805) and is one of Thrissur's famous landmarks. It is owned by Cochin Devaswom Board. History Sakthan Thampuran, Maharaja of Cochin, built four ponds in Thrissur city for water management and irrigation purpose in his regime. They are Vadakkechira, Padinjarechira, Thekkechira and Kizakechira. Members of the Cochin Royal Family and priests of the Ashokeswaram Temple used to have bath at the ghats on the northern side of the pond, and the public at those on other sides. Elephants used to be bathed at ghats on the eastern side. The Kulapparas and ghats for elephants are reminiscent of 18th and 19th century architecture. A walkway is on the southern side of the pond. The re-designed pond has sculptural seats, gateways Padippuras, pools, fountains, a gallery and a rock garden. M.M. Vinod Kumar has re-designed the pond and its surroundings. Fauna The pond is a four hectare ecosystem complete with plants, birds, sacred groves and butterfly gardens. Vadakkechira is home to many avian species, including small green barbet (Megalaima viridis), white-breasted water hen (Amaurornis phoenicurus), blue rock pigeon (Columba livia), bronze-winged jacana (Metopidius indicus), pond heron (Ardeola grayii), white-browed wagtail(Motacilla maderaspatensis), common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), house sparrow (Passer domesticus), common myna (Acridotheres tristis), little cormorant (Microcarbo niger), lesser whistling teal (Dendrocygna javanica) and little grebe (Podiceps ruficollis). Water supply In 1983, when drought struck Thrissur city, then Minister M.P.Gangadharan with help of Kerala Water Resources Department cleaned the pond over a time of one month. In 1985, a water supply system was constructed by spending Rs 23 lakhs form Vadakkechira pond to supply water to Thekkinkadu Maidan and Swaraj Round, Thrissur by Kerala Water Resources Department. At the same time, a park was also set up near the pond. Later, the project was handed over to Thrissur Municipal Corporation. References
Sanctuaire pour oiseaux Vaduvoor

Le sanctuaire pour oiseaux Vaduvvoor (Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary) est une réserve ornithologique indienne située dans le taluk de Mannargudi, district de Tiruvarur, état du Tamil Nadu. Caractéristiques Situé près de Thanjavur, son réservoir reçoit de l'eau de novembre à avril, ce qui attire de nombreux oiseaux migrateurs. La pluviométrie moyenne annuelle est de 1 400 mm. Il possède deux tours d'observation. Faune On y trouve des ibis à tête noire, des Tantales indiens, des pélicans à bac tacheté, des canards pilets, des cormorans, des Sarcelles d'hiver, des hérons, des Spatules, des foulques Flore Galerie Notes et références Liens externes (en) Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu Wetlands Mission Portail de la conservation de la nature Portail de l’Inde
Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala

Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala is an Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical company situated in Thaikkattussery, near Ollur (Thrissur, Kerala). It is managed by Thaikkattusseri Eledathu Thaikkattu Family, one among the Ashtavaidya families of Kerala. Vaidyaratnam runs a NABH accredited nursing home, Vaidyaratnam Nursing Home, and an Ayurvedic medical college, apart from two ISO certified manufacturing plants in Thrissur and an R&D centre in Thaikkattussery, under the flagship of Vaidyaratnam. History Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala (Oushada means medicine and Sala is a building or institute) was instituted in 1941 by Eledath Thaikkattu Neelakandan Mooss. His son, Eledath Thaikkattu Narayanan Mooss, a recipient of Padmabhushan, succeeded him at the establishment. Founder Eledath Thaikkattu Neelakandan Mooss or E.T.Neelakandan Mooss (1904-1997) was an Ayurvedic practitioner and the founder of Vaidyaratnam Group. After Gurukula schooling in childhood and later at Vailoppilli Sreedhara Menon Memorial Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, he learned Ashtanga Hridayam from Kuttancheri Valiya Aaryan Moose and Manu Moose. He then joined his father Ashtavaidyan E. T. Narayanan Mooss Sr., at the family clinic. In 1954, Neelakandan Mooss founded the Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala and saw the establishment growing to include a Vaidyaratnam Nursing Home, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College and Ayurvedic Research Centre. Government of India honoured him with national award Padma Shri in 1992 for his contributions to Ayurveda treatment. Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College is Ayurveda college situated in Thaikkattussery near Ollur. The college is affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences and offers B.A.M.S. degree (Ayurveda acharya). The course is recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicines (CCIM) and is of a duration of 5½ years and 12 months compulsory rotatory internship. Students are admitted for the BAMS course from the list of medical entrance examination conducted by the Government of Kerala. The present intake for the degree programme is 75 students. Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College was founded by the Ashtavaidyan Eledath Thaikkattu Neelakandan Mooss on 2 October 1976 and is under the management of Vaidyaratnam Ayurvedic Educational Society, registered under the Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act XII/1955. The college has two hospitals with bed strength of about 150. Attached to the hospital, X-ray Unit and Ultra Sound scan unit are functioning. Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum is a museum showcasing the richness, the variety and the evolution of the Ayurveda traditional medicine of India. The museum is located in Thaikkattussery. The museum was inaugurated by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, on 28 December 2013. The exhibits include a diorama presentation of the history of Ayurveda from mythological period to modern times, a library of texts on Ayurveda, descriptions of various branches of Ayurveda, an exclusive section on Susrutha, a picture gallery, a 3-D gallery, and a digital library. Gallery References
Valisvara Temple

Valisvara Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Thiruvalisvaram in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, South India, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was constructed in the early part of the 10th century AD by Raja Raja Chola I the great Chola King. Architecture The Valisvara Temple is considered to be one of the best examples of Chola architecture and is in Dravidian architecture. The main deity is Lord Shiva and he is depicted sitting in sukhasana pose. There is also an idol of Shiva as Chandesanugrahamurthi. There are also idols of Parvathi and a Shiva devotee. The vimana has an idol of Lord Shiva in the form of Ardhanarishvara. The artistic style resembles those of Pallava temples in Panamalai and Kanchipuram. K. A. Nilakanta Sastri remarks that the "workmanship of the entire composition is unsurpassed for beauty by any other example of its kind". Notes External links GeoHack - Valisvara Temple
Varapuzha Bridge

The Varapuzha bridge on NH 17 is a cantilever bridge spanning the Periyar river between Varappuzha and Cheranallur in Kochi, India. Varapuzha Bridge is the first bridge in Kerala to be constructed using Balanced Cantilever technique (120m span) and also the first bridge in Kerala where Caisson floating technique was adopted. The construction of the bridge won the National award for the Most Outstanding Bridge(1999) of Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers On 16 January 2001, Varapuzha Bridge was opened to traffic. This bridge reduces the distance between Malabar and Kochi. References