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

[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.

[RadioRambabu @ChennuriSita]

ప్రముఖ కవి, కథకులు అఫ్సర్
కథల సంపుటి "సాహిల్ వస్తాడు"
ఇప్పుడు ఆంగ్లానువాదం కూడా వచ్చింది
Alladi Uma&M.Sridhar ఇంగ్లీష్ లోకి అనువదించారు..
Quality translation
#OrientBlackSwan ప్రచురణ
తెలుగు లో చదవలేం అనుకునేవారికి మంచి అవకాశం
@afsartelugu @27stories_ @jraju008 @kkmohan73

[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

[Turaga Foundation @TuragaF]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[Turaga Foundation @TuragaF]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[The Telugu Collective @telugucollectv]

పెద్దగా ఎలాంటి ఆశలు, ఆశయాలు లేకుండా మొదలైన ఈ The Telugu Collective ప్రయాణం.. ఈ రోజు ఇక్కడికి తీసుకొని వచ్చింది..

Got Featured in Indian Express Telangana Edition 🥹🩵

ఈ ప్రయాణంలో భాగమైన ప్రతి ఒక్కరికీ ధన్యవాదాలు.. ఇది మన అందరి గెలుపు.🤩

[Sahitya Akademi @sahityaakademi]

#SahityaAkademi announces Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 in all the 24 recognised Languages.
@MIB_India @DDNational @_IndianCulture @DDNewslive @DDNewsHindi @DD_Bharati @AkashvaniAIR