Turaga Foundation

A registered trust formed in the name of eminent and inspiring personalities of the Turaga family to carry forward their ideals, legacy and work

[Turaga Foundation @TuragaF]

Radio Akkayya Turaga Janaki Rani's birthday celebration. In just the way it befits her,..with songs and chat. & Chai biscuit.

Pl do come. It's an evening to remember Akkayya garu & to unwind with music, friendship.

[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting @MIB_India]

Paying tribute to the legendary playback singer S. Janaki.

With a career spanning over six decades, her incredible contributions to music earned her four National Film Awards for Best Female Playback Singer and numerous state honours.

#SJanaki

[Doordarshan National दूरदर्शन नेशनल @DDNational]

Veteran playback singer S. Janaki passed away at the age of 88. A four-time National Film Award winner, she gifted Indian music countless memorable songs with her soulful voice. Her legacy will continue to live on through her timeless melodies.

#SJanaki #VeteranSinger #DeshkaPehlaChannelDeshkaApnaChannel

[Kalinga Literary Festival @kalingalitfest]

Presenting the Debut Shortlist for the Kalinga Literary Festival Book Awards 2026.

This year's shortlist introduces a remarkable group of new voices whose originality, imagination, and storytelling promise an exciting future for literature.

Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors on this significant milestone.

🏆 The winners will be honoured during the inaugural ceremony of the Indraprastha Kalinga Literary Festival (IKLF) 2026, to be held on 3–4 October 2026 in New Delhi.

📖 Which debut title are you most excited to discover?

#KLFBookAwards2026 #IKLF2026 #KalingaLiteraryFestival #Debut #EmergingVoices #BookAwards #Books #Readers #Literature #klfbookawardsshortlist

[Sudhakar Udumula @sudhakarudumula]

Telangana Tigers

All-India Tiger Estimation 2026 identifies 42 tigers in Amrabad Tiger Reserve

The All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026 exercise has been completed successfully in Amrabad Tiger Reserve, with preliminary findings identifying 42 individual tigers, including breeding females, males, sub-adults and cubs. The survey was conducted over eight months, from November 2025 to June 2026, covering the reserve’s entire 2,611 sq km area.

Survey covered entire reserve using camera-trap network

The reserve was divided into 2 sq km grids to ensure systematic coverage. A total of 2,240 camera traps were installed at 1,120 strategically selected locations across the tiger reserve.

The survey was carried out in four blocks, with camera traps operating in each block for 30 days to enable comprehensive wildlife monitoring and reliable photographic documentation.

Preliminary data indicates healthy breeding population

According to the preliminary analysis, the reserve has 18 female tigers, 14 males, two sub-adults and eight cubs, taking the total number of identified tigers to 42. Forest officials said the presence of cubs and sub-adults indicates successful breeding and a healthy, reproducing tiger population in the reserve.

Forest staff and researchers coordinated extensive exercise

The exercise was conducted under the supervision of Dr Sunil S. Hiremath, Field Director, Amrabad Tiger Reserve, and Revanth Chandra, District Forest Officer, Nagarkurnool. Forest Divisional Officers, Range Officers, frontline protection staff, reserve biologists and the Hyticos team participated in planning, field implementation, data management and analysis.

Officials said the camera-trapping survey is a key component of the national tiger estimation programme, providing scientific data on tiger populations, distribution, prey abundance and habitat conditions. The exercise involved planning, deployment, monitoring and retrieval of camera traps across challenging forest terrain.

#Telangana #TigerCensus #amrabad

[Nature Unedited @NatureUnedited]

At an aquarium in Japan, after closing time, some clever little otter pups help their grandpa tidy up their toys. As a reward, he gives them ice cubes

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

A joyous moment for every Indian!

Chola Copper Plates dating back to the 11th Century will be repatriated to India from the Netherlands. Took part in the ceremony for the same in the presence of Prime Minister Rob Jetten.

The Chola Copper Plates are a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates and largely contain texts in Tamil, one of the most beautiful languages of the world. They relate to the great Rajendra Chola I formalising an oral commitment made by his father, King Rajaraja I. They also showcase the greatness of the Cholas. We in India are immensely proud of the Cholas, their culture and their maritime prowess.

I thank the Government of the Netherlands and Leiden University in particular, where the Copper Plates were kept since the mid-19th century.

@MinPres

[Univ of Hyderabad @HydUniv]

Prof. J. Anuradha Assumes Charge as Vice-Chancellor (i/c) of UoH

We are pleased to share that Prof. J. Anuradha has officially assumed the duties of the Vice-Chancellor (in-charge) of the University of Hyderabad. She took charge of the office on the afternoon of March 12, 2026.

As the senior-most Professor at the University, Dr. Anuradha brings extensive experience from her role in the Department of Dance, S.N. School of Arts & Communication. She steps into this leadership role following the relief of Prof. Basuthkar J. Rao.

Prof. Anuradha will continue to perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor until further orders are received from the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

#UniversityOfHyderabad #UoH #LeadershipUpdate #ViceChancellor #HigherEducation #Hyderabad

[The Telugu Collective @telugucollectv]

Telugu Women Writers - 1963
( From Left to Right) :

Ranganayakamma, Pakala Yashoda Reddy, Raghavamma Brahmananda Reddy, Actress Bhanumathi, Illindala Saraswathidevi, Janaki Rani Turaga, Utukuri Lakshmi Kanthamma, Tenneti Hemalatha

PC : Aakashavaani

Pic Enhanced by AI

[William Dalrymple @DalrympleWill]

Mark Tully was a giant among journalists and the greatest Indophile of his generation. He was also a uniquely warm, generous, gentle, kind and helpful man, at whose feet I was honoured to sit for many years as he patiently explained the subtleties & nuances of India. As the voice of BBC India he was irreplaceable, a man prepared to stand up to power and to tell the truth, however uncomfortable. Both privately and professionally, he will be much, much missed.

[Turaga Foundation @TuragaF]

రేపు Jan 4, 2025, 10 గంటలకు, తెలుగు యూనివర్సిటీలో...తప్పక రండి.

[Turaga Foundation @TuragaF]

2026 సంవత్సరాది శుభాకాంక్షలతో మా ఆహ్వానం.
మొట్టమొదటిసారి ఆకాశవాణి న్యూస్ రీడర్స్ ఆత్మీయ సమ్మేళనం. వార్తలకు తమ గళాన్ని, కలాన్ని అందించిన న్యూస్ రీడర్స్, ట్రాన్స్లేటర్స్, ఎడిటర్ల సత్కారం. గద్దె దుర్గారావు రచించిన పుస్తకావిష్కరణ. తప్పకుండా రండి. ఇదివరకు విన్నారు. ఇప్పుడు చూడండి.

[Turaga Foundation @TuragaF]

Tomorrow Jan 4, 2025, 10am at Telugu University..pl come

[Turaga Foundation @TuragaF]

You're invited to a meet of Akashvani News Readers, a never before gathering and a felicitation to all those who lent their voice across decades to #AllindiaRadio news. @airnewsalerts pl come.

[Turaga Foundation @TuragaF]

@ChennuriSita

[Turaga Foundation @TuragaF]

2026 సంవత్సరాది శుభాకాంక్షలతో మా ఆహ్వానం.
మొట్టమొదటిసారి ఆకాశవాణి న్యూస్ రీడర్స్ ఆత్మీయ సమ్మేళనం. వార్తలకు తమ గళాన్ని, కలాన్ని అందించిన న్యూస్ రీడర్స్, ట్రాన్స్లేటర్స్, ఎడిటర్ల సత్కారం. గద్దె దుర్గారావు రచించిన పుస్తకావిష్కరణ. తప్పకుండా రండి. ఇదివరకు విన్నారు. ఇప్పుడు చూడండి.

[Turaga Foundation @TuragaF]

You're invited to a meet of Akashvani News Readers, a never before gathering and a felicitation to all those who lent their voice across decades to #AllindiaRadio news. @airnewsalerts pl come.

[Mohan Pargaien IFS🇮🇳 @pargaien]

Why we should be more concerned about protecting and #conserving our #natural heritage like #aravallihills ?
A good infographic from @IndianExpress
#conservation #development #balance #SustainableLiving

[Turaga Foundation @TuragaF]

Radio Ceylon celebrates 100 years of Broadcasting

[D Prasanth Nair @DPrasanthNair]

Radio Ceylon celebrated it's 100th on December 16, 2025.
Why should it matter to India?
It's an interesting story
In the early 1950s, India’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, B.V. Keskar, banned Hindi film songs on All India Radio (AIR), labeling them too "vulgar" and "Westernized."

Radio Ceylon seized this moment. Using powerful shortwave transmitters left behind by the Allied Forces after WWII (Radio SEAC), they beamed Hindi film music directly into Indian homes.
The most famous radio program in history, Binaca Geetmala was launched on Radio Ceylon in 1952.

Ameen Sayani’s iconic greeting, "Behno aur Bhaiyo" (Sisters and Brothers), reached millions of Indian listeners every Wednesday.

To this day, the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) houses one of the world’s largest libraries of Hindi film music.

​Fun Fact: When Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were climbing Mount Everest in 1953, the only radio station they could clearly receive at the summit was Radio Ceylon!
@SLBCnewslk @Mahishini @airnewsalerts

[D Prasanth Nair @DPrasanthNair]

Radio Ceylon celebrated it's 100th on December 16, 2025.
Why should it matter to India?
It's an interesting story
In the early 1950s, India’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, B.V. Keskar, banned Hindi film songs on All India Radio (AIR), labeling them too "vulgar" and "Westernized."

Radio Ceylon seized this moment. Using powerful shortwave transmitters left behind by the Allied Forces after WWII (Radio SEAC), they beamed Hindi film music directly into Indian homes.
The most famous radio program in history, Binaca Geetmala was launched on Radio Ceylon in 1952.

Ameen Sayani’s iconic greeting, "Behno aur Bhaiyo" (Sisters and Brothers), reached millions of Indian listeners every Wednesday.

To this day, the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) houses one of the world’s largest libraries of Hindi film music.

​Fun Fact: When Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were climbing Mount Everest in 1953, the only radio station they could clearly receive at the summit was Radio Ceylon!
@SLBCnewslk @Mahishini @airnewsalerts

[nandini @NandiniChilkam]

A few days ago, I got a call from a 9th standard boy in Palladam, Tiruppur district. He and his friends had created a comic and wanted us to publish it.

I told him printing 2000 physical copies was expensive, but we could publish it digitally. Before continuing, I asked to speak with his parents.

Next day his grandfather called, saying the family was fully aware. I was relieved.

Soon after, I was on a conference call with all four creators:
2 artists
1 story and dialogue writer
1 story writer (the "front man")
The front man, Pon Ashwin, only in 9th standard, started off: "Sir, I’ll be doing the talking."
Then came their questions, clear, confident and professional:
Do we have to pay you or will you pay us?

If we give you our content, what’s the profit share?

Will there be a minimum guarantee?

We're minors, how will you pay us without bank accounts?

Who signs the contract, us or our parents?

If our parents sign, do they take our money or do we get it?

I was taken aback. These weren’t kids’ questions, these were creator questions.

Later, when I explained about copyright, Ashwin immediately asked:
"Who owns it, you or us?"
When I said "You own it," he asked, "Where do I apply?"

I actually blurted out: "Bro, how do you know all this? I can learn from you."

He smiled and said: "Ma'am, ChatGPT irukku, Google irukku, Gemini irukku. It’s easy."

I said: "Okay, sir."
That moment stayed with me.
It reminded me of Hon. Minister @TRBRajaa words
"You nurture, create the right environment, listen and provide support to enable overall growth. That's when growth happens in a steady and sustainable manner."

That is exactly what we @Clip_comics hope to do. Enable, nurture and create the right environment for young voices.

Sir, should we also be introducing comics on entrepreneurship and finance to children?
My co-founder @aramanujaa and I would love to connect with you on this. We are a Chennai based comic startup and would be glad to share our portfolio.

[Turaga Foundation @TuragaF]

A short article in Molaka News on Smt. Turaga Janaki Rani on the occasion of 89th Birth Anniversary on August 31.

#molakanews

https://t.co/zxL6quSbbU