International conference
The Research Centre and Department of Economics, Lady Doak College, Madurai, in collaboration with INTI International University, Malaysia, organised a two-day international conference on ‘Artificial Intelligence and Economic Transformation’.
Principal and secretary R. Beulah Jeyashree presided. Head, Department of Economics, M. Helen Mary Jacqueline welcomed.
Professor at Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Vinoj Abraham spoke on the platform economy. The conference featured 52 research papers by scholars from India and Malaysia.
Teachers’ reunion
Retired teachers of Vikaasa School host a reunion for alumni from the first 10 batches who passed out between 1982 and 1991.
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Retired teachers of Vikaasa School, Madurai, hosted a reunion for alumni from the first 10 batches who passed out between 1982 and 1991.
The gathering offered a role reversal, with teachers hosting their former students and reminding them that, despite becoming professionals and parents, they would always remain their ‘children’.
Centre for AI inaugurated
TSM inaugurates its centre for AI and Data Science and Quantrix, its Analytics and Consulting Club.
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Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM) inaugurated its Centre for AI and Data Science and Quantrix, its Analytics and Consulting Club.
Professor and Director, Supply Chain Management and Analytics, Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas, Vaidy Jayaraman, spoke on ‘Reimagining Analytics for the Next Generation of AI-Driven Business Schools’.
Director Murali Sambasivan spoke on building a future-ready academic ecosystem. Anupam Kesari presented the Analytics Lab, while Nataraj Balasubramanian presented Quantrix’s annual report. Certificates were distributed to winners of the club’s Big Brains analytics initiative.
Awareness programme
Fatima College organises an awareness programme on LPG safety and conservation.
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The PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Fatima College, Madurai, organised an awareness programme on LPG safety and conservation.
Chief Manager, LPG-S, MIDO, IOC Ltd., Madurai, R. Malarvizhi, and Manager, LPG-S, MIDO, IOC Ltd., Madurai, Sampathkumar Reddy, conducted the awareness session and interacted with students on safe LPG practices and conservation.
About 200 participants attended the programme. Head, Department of Chemistry, S. Sukumari, and faculty members coordinated the event.
Awareness programme
Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College organises an awareness programme on ‘Singapen Special Force’.
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The Women Development Cell and Internal Complaints Committee of Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College organised an awareness programme on ‘Singapen Special Force’.
Principal A. Ramasubbiah addressed the students on personal safety, vigilance and timely action against harassment.
Sub-Inspector A. Divya spoke on women’s safety, while Head Constables M. Ramya and M. Parimala explained the 1091 women’s helpline, Kaval Uthavi app and emergency assistance.
The programme was coordinated by Vishnu Suba and Parimala of the Women Development Cell.
Published – August 24, 2026 08:07 pm IST
