Trump wants to clean up Gaza, asks Egypt, Jordan to help with refugees US President Donald Trump said that he would like to see Jordan, Egypt, and other Arab nations raise the number of refugees they are accepting. “You’re talking about probably a million and a half people,” Trump said, adding that the resettling “could be temporary or long term”. He said he wants to move out enough people to “clean out” Gaza to create a virtual clean slate | P9 BENGALURU l Monday l January 27, 2025 l `9.00 l PAGES 16 l LATE CITY EDITION CHENNAI ■ MADURAI ■ VIJAYAWADA ■ BENGALURU ■ KOCHI ■ HYDERABAD ■ VISAKHAPATNAM ■ COIMBATORE ■ KOZHIKODE ■ THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ■ BELAGAVI ■ BHUBANESWAR ■ SHIVAMOgGA ■ MANGALURU ■ TIRUPATI ■ TIRUCHY ■ TIRUNELVELI ■ SAMBALPUR ■ HUBBALLI ■ DHARMAPURI ■ KOTTAYAM ■ KANNUR ■ VILLUPURAM ■ KOLLAM ■ TADEPALLIGUDEM ■ NAGAPATTINAM ■ THRISSUR ■ KALABURAGI thinkedu 2025 Stage set for celebration of ideas in Chennai E x p ress Ne w s S er v i c e @ Chennai The ThinkEdu Conclave is back. Over 40 esteemed panelists will lead thought-provoking discussions by sharing their insights into education, polity, economy, technology history art, and , , culture, during the two-day conclave, beginning today (January 27). Themed ‘Rise of the Indosphere’, the 13th edition of the conclave, presented by Sastra University, promises to continue the celebration of Indian excellence. Attendees will gain invaluable insights from a diverse lineup of thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators. This includes Justice V Ramasubramanian, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC); Arif Mohammed Khan, Governor of Bihar; Priyank Kharge, Minister for Electronics, IT/BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Karnataka; and Mallu B h a t t i Vi k r a m a rk a , De puty Chief Minister of Telangana. Additionally, first-time Members of Parliament like Sasikanth Senthil (Tiruvallur constituency) and Angomcha Bimol Akoijam (Inner Manipur constituency), alongside seasoned veteran Parliamentarians such as Subramanian Swamy and Shashi Tharoor, will share their perspectives on India’s political and social landscape. The conclave also promises enriching discussions from thinkers like Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, and Mukunda CR, Joint General Secretary of the Rashtriya S w aya m s ev a k Sangh, to delve into contemporary issues. Artificial intelligence (AI) takes centre stage with four sessions exploring its socio-political and economic implications, guided by academic and industry pioneers. Concurrently, eminent academics such as Prof Sudha Seshayyan, Prof Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, and Prof Himanshu Rai will tackle topics ranging from accessibility in higher education to P5 teaching Gen Z. Culture, defence might top draws at R-Day Emphasis on showcasing India’s spiritual, cultural heritage; missile Pralay makes debut K2H2 on menu at Prez dinner R A J E S H K U M A R THA K U R & M aya n k s i n g h @ New Delhi THE 76th Republic Day celebrations appeared to take a unique approach, with spiritual and cultural aspects displayed with the same vigour as economic and military might. The eclectic parade on Kartavya Path came alive shortly after the national flag was unfurled in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu. This was followed by a tableaux showcasing 45 dance forms from states. From the Laxminarayan Temple in Karnataka to the Mahakumbh in UP, each state’s tableau displayed a rich cultural tapestry West Bengal’s tribute to . Durga Puja and Bihar’s ode to Buddha monuments highlighted their spiritual significance. Andhra Pradesh’s tableau focussed on Etikoppaka wooden toys of Lord Ganesh and others, signifying its rich tradition of crafts and sculpture. The Sangeet Natak Academy curated a 11-minute cultural performance titled “Jayati Jaya Mamah Bhar- express read Noted cardiac surgeon Dr KM Cherian no more Bengaluru: Dr KM Cherian, 82, a pioneer heart surgeon who performed the country’s first coronary artery bypass, passed away in Bengaluru on Saturday P5 J aya n t h J a c o b @ New Delhi Folk artistes put up a performance as part of a cultural dance during 76th Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Sunday | Shekhar yadav atam” — a tribute to tribal icon Birsa Munda. India’s defence capabilities were showcased with the debut of a new tactical missile Pralay and the army’s battle surveillance system ‘Sanjay’. In a first, a tri-services tableau depicted the nation’s renewed focus on enhancing synergy among its armed forces. The tableau displayed a battlefield scenario in land, water, and air with the indigenous Arjun battle tank and Tejas MKII fighter aircraft. The C-130J Super Hercules, C-295, C-17 Globemaster, Dornier, AN-32, Rafale, Jaguar and Su-30, took part in the flypast.President Murmu, Supreme Commander of armed forces, took the salute in a parade led by Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area. President Murmu was joined by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the chief guest. P7 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who was the chief guest at the Republic Day parade, was at his humorous best when he declared his love for Indian film music during the state banquet hosted in his honour by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday night. Subianto said a few days ago he “had done his genetic sequencing test, the DNA test” and found that he was an “Indian,” eliciting laughter from the dignitaries. “Everyone knows that I dance when I hear Indian music,” he said. Indonesia’s love for Indian film music was on display when some members of the Indonesian delegation sang Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, creating a memorable moment that seamlessly blended diplomacy with entertainment. Cohesion is the key to living in peace: Bhagwat R A J E S H K U M A R THA K U R @ New Delhi DIVERSITY is natural and differences should be respected, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday Addressing a gather. ing after unfurling the national flag at the Republic Day celebration at a college at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra’s Thane district, Bhagwat emphasised the need to ensure equal opportunities for all to thrive in society . “No one should be suppressed, a n d eve r yo n e should get an opportunity to grow. Cohesion is the key to living in harmony he said. ,” Bhagwat said diversity is India’s strength and should be embraced. “Clashes are happening outside Bharat due to diversity We see diversity . as a natural part of life. You can have your own specialities, but you must be good to each other. If you want to live, it should be a cohesive living,” he said. Mel-bourne supremacy: Sinner retains Oz Open E x p ress Ne w s S er v i c e @ Chennai The raised hands and a glance at the sky It was more than just . joy, it was divine but cathartic too for Jannik Sinner on Sunday Just last year, Sinner was . caught in one of sports’ worst nightmare — doping. Traces of steroids, twice in a period of 10 days, were found in his body in March last year and even though he avoided suspension, he was facing severe heat from many quarters. The World No 1 gathered the pieces of tennis and life and has gone about doing what he does best — play and win. The Australian Open was a stage where he looked abso- lutely unshakable. It culminated in a near-perfect tennis like an art of canvas. The results were a reflection of his dominance. The final was a battle between the sport’s highest-ranked players as Sinner met Greece’s Alexander Zverev (No 2). Sinner was locked in from the word go and clinched the contest 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3) in just under 3 hours. After a close tussle in the early period, Sinner broke Zverev in the eighth game before going on to complete the job. Sinner was superior in every metric — baseline points won, net points won, long rallies, forehand winners. Zverev was full of errors and that didn’t help his cause.
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