Google features Muthulakshmi Reddy in doodle
Chennai, July 30: The most-used search engine on the internet, Google dedicated its doodle on Tuesday to Muthulakshmi Reddy, known for firsts, on her 133rd birth anniversary.
Born in 1886 in Pudukkottai princely state, Reddy is one of the country's first set of successful women doctors in the early 20th century and the first woman legislator.
The doodle illustration by a Bengaluru-based guest artist Archana Sreenivasan shows the Padma Bhushan awardee (1956) carrying a book in her right hand while her left is shown guiding other women in the background.
Despite several restrictions, Reddy completed her education and was admitted into the medical profession in 1912.
After her stint in the medical profession, Reddy joined Madras Legislative Council in 1926 and became the first legislator in the country.
In 1954, she founded Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai and died in 1968 at the age of 81.
"Constantly breaking barriers throughout her life, Reddy was a trailblazer who devoted herself to public health and the battle against gender inequality, transforming the lives of countless people especially young girls," the Google said in its description.
Sreenivasan said the main inspiration for this doodle was Reddy herself, adding: "I tried to let a sense of her energy, determination, and clarity shape this doodle."
Tamil Nadu government announced July 30 as 'Hospital Day' to honour Reddy's contribution to society and medicine.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
