K Annamalai, the president of the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), whipped himself in Coimbatore as a form of protest to demand justice for a 19-year-old student who was allegedly sexually assaulted at Anna University.
In a video shared by news agency PTI on X (formerly known as Twitter), Annamalai is seen taking a whip from a BJP party worker and striking himself repeatedly outside his residence. Party members stood around him holding placards condemning the police for allegedly leaking the First Information Report (FIR) related to the student&rsquo;s complaint.
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&ldquo;BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai (@annamalai_k) whips himself outside his residence in Coimbatore to condemn the police, and the state government for their 'apathy' in handling the case of sexual assault of a student of Anna University,&rdquo; PTI wrote alongside the video.
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VIDEO | BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai (<a href="https://twitter.com/annamalai_k?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@annamalai_k</a>) whips himself outside his residence in Coimbatore to condemn the police, and the state government for their 'apathy' in handling the case of sexual assault of a student of Anna University.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TamilNaduNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TamilNaduNews</a> (Full video&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/v3G3DD3nn9">pic.twitter.com/v3G3DD3nn9</a>
&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1872506692292030781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
Speaking to reporters after the act, Annamalai said, &ldquo;Anybody understanding Tamil culture will understand this (the self-flagellation). Flogging ourselves... punishing ourselves... it is part of this culture.&rdquo;
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He&nbsp;added that his protest was not directed at an individual or a specific incident but against the larger pattern of injustices in the state.
&nbsp;&ldquo;This is not against any person or thing... but against a continuous injustice that is happening in the state. What happened at Anna University is only the tipping point. If you look at what has been happening over the last three years... the continuous injustice against the common people, against women and children, and the corruption,&rdquo; he said.
On Thursday, Annamalai said that he would fast for 48 days and abstain from wearing footwear until the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government was removed from power in Tamil Nadu.
&ldquo;Tomorrow, I will hold a protest in front of my house, where I will whip myself six times. I will fast for 48 days and appeal to the six-armed Murugan. A protest will be held in front of the house of every BJP member,&rdquo; he said.
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Annamalai&rsquo;s protests followed the assault of a student at Anna University in Chennai earlier in the week. The student&rsquo;s male friend was also beaten during the attack. A 37-year-old roadside food vendor has been arrested, with the police saying on Wednesday that he had confessed to the crime.
The incident has triggered a political row between the ruling DMK and opposition parties. On Wednesday, Annamalai criticised the DMK government, claiming that Tamil Nadu had become a &ldquo;breeding ground of unlawful activities&rdquo; and a &ldquo;haven for criminals&rdquo; under its administration.
(With inputs from agencies)

India News | In a video shared by news agency PTI, Annamalai is seen taking a whip from a BJP party worker and striking himself repeatedly outside his residence. 

K Annamalai, the president of the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), whipped himself in Coimbatore as a form of protest to demand justice for a 19-year-old student who was allegedly sexually assaulted at Anna University. In a video shared by news agency PTI on X (formerly known as Twitter), Annamalai is seen taking a whip from a BJP party worker and striking himself repeatedly outside his residence. Party members stood around him holding placards condemning the police for allegedly leaking the First Information Report (FIR) related to the student’s complaint. Also read: 'Assault on basic structure of Constitution': Opposition slams 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha “BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai (@annamalai_k) whips himself outside his residence in Coimbatore to condemn the police, and the state government for their 'apathy' in handling the case of sexual assault of a student of Anna University,” PTI wrote alongside the video. VIDEO | BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai (@annamalai_k) whips himself outside his residence in Coimbatore to condemn the police, and the state government for their 'apathy' in handling the case of sexual assault of a student of Anna University.#TamilNaduNews (Full video… pic.twitter.com/v3G3DD3nn9 — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 27, 2024 Speaking to reporters after the act, Annamalai said, “Anybody understanding Tamil culture will understand this (the self-flagellation). Flogging ourselves... punishing ourselves... it is part of this culture.” Also read: Massive rift in opposition INDIA bloc, AAP demands Congress be kicked out if… He added that his protest was not directed at an individual or a specific incident but against the larger pattern of injustices in the state. “This is not against any person or thing... but against a continuous injustice that is happening in the state. What happened at Anna University is only the tipping point. If you look at what has been happening over the last three years... the continuous injustice against the common people, against women and children, and the corruption,” he said. On Thursday, Annamalai said that he would fast for 48 days and abstain from wearing footwear until the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government was removed from power in Tamil Nadu. “Tomorrow, I will hold a protest in front of my house, where I will whip myself six times. I will fast for 48 days and appeal to the six-armed Murugan. A protest will be held in front of the house of every BJP member,” he said. Also read: Explained: What is the 'Ambedkar row' that disrupted Indian Parliament? Annamalai’s protests followed the assault of a student at Anna University in Chennai earlier in the week. The student’s male friend was also beaten during the attack. A 37-year-old roadside food vendor has been arrested, with the police saying on Wednesday that he had confessed to the crime. The incident has triggered a political row between the ruling DMK and opposition parties. On Wednesday, Annamalai criticised the DMK government, claiming that Tamil Nadu had become a “breeding ground of unlawful activities” and a “haven for criminals” under its administration. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai whips himself over Anna University student's sexual assault

Researchers at Chennai’s National Hub for Healthcare Instrumentation development Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University claim to have developed an enhanced sanitizer that can help not only eliminate the proteins and lipids (outer envelope) of the Corona virus, but also its genetic material (nucleic acid).

By the addition of a certain bio-chemical, the existing formulations of sanitizers can be used for the external purposes such as cleaning of hands, PPEs. The team is currently working on getting the patent filed for the same.&nbsp;

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According to K Sankaran, Professor of Eminence Anna University, in the case of soap water or alcohol-based sanitizers, the virus envelope is broken down and it is killed, but its genetic material still remains. The virus’ genetic material is an environment contaminant and can’t get into other organisms via what is known as horizontal gene transfer. We used a biochemical to destroy the nucleic acid.&nbsp;

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“To any existing sanitizer (as certified by WHO), we add the formulation which we have developed to create a wholesome killer of the virus (on outside surfaces), while also retaining the quality of the sanitizer” he told WION.

The team which worked on this sanitizer additive emphasizes that their offering is purely meant for external use -on surfaces and human skin. They believe that it would provide added protection to doctors and healthcare workers who come into contact with COVID-19 patients.

When their PPEs get contaminated, they could spray the sanitizer onto the desired equipment every two hours and proceed to work with confidence.

Over 200 samples of the AU (Anna University) sanitizer are said to be in use, by doctors and other healthcare professionals.

“We have already applied for the patent and have got a provisional patent approved as well. While the first version of the sanitizer would be purely for external use after testing and technical studies are also planning for a nasal drop variant. Many companies are approaching us right now and we would start negotiating with companies in a couple of days” Prof S. Muttan, coordinator NHHD, Anna University told WION.

Besides reusable masks and sanitizers the team is also working on making ventilators with attached oxygenators and smart fever trackers and many more products that are aimed at combating COVID-19 in particular.

&nbsp;The concentrate of sanitizer that we have developed is very cost efficient and can be added to any sanitizer that is available in the market.

A few drops of our concentrate can be added to 60-100ml of sanitizer. The biochemical that we use can either be synthesized in a lab or in a Large scale factory, as per the need.

If we are to add our concentrate to a&nbsp;&nbsp;100 ml bottle of sanitizer that is available in the store, the cost would not be higher than Five rupees” Prof.Muttan added.&nbsp;

Researchers at Chennai’s National Hub for Healthcare Instrumentation development Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University claim to have developed an enhanced sanitizer that can help not only eliminate the proteins and lipids (outer envelope) of the Corona virus, but also its genetic material (nucleic acid).

Researchers at Chennai’s National Hub for Healthcare Instrumentation development Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University claim to have developed an enhanced sanitizer that can help not only eliminate the proteins and lipids (outer envelope) of the Corona virus, but also its genetic material (nucleic acid). By the addition of a certain bio-chemical, the existing formulations of sanitizers can be used for the external purposes such as cleaning of hands, PPEs. The team is currently working on getting the patent filed for the same. Also read: Coronavirus cases rise to 17,656 in India; 559 dead According to K Sankaran, Professor of Eminence Anna University, in the case of soap water or alcohol-based sanitizers, the virus envelope is broken down and it is killed, but its genetic material still remains. The virus’ genetic material is an environment contaminant and can’t get into other organisms via what is known as horizontal gene transfer. We used a biochemical to destroy the nucleic acid. Also read: 80 out of 100 people show mild to no symptoms of coronavirus: Health Ministry “To any existing sanitizer (as certified by WHO), we add the formulation which we have developed to create a wholesome killer of the virus (on outside surfaces), while also retaining the quality of the sanitizer” he told WION. The team which worked on this sanitizer additive emphasizes that their offering is purely meant for external use -on surfaces and human skin. They believe that it would provide added protection to doctors and healthcare workers who come into contact with COVID-19 patients. When their PPEs get contaminated, they could spray the sanitizer onto the desired equipment every two hours and proceed to work with confidence. Over 200 samples of the AU (Anna University) sanitizer are said to be in use, by doctors and other healthcare professionals. “We have already applied for the patent and have got a provisional patent approved as well. While the first version of the sanitizer would be purely for external use after testing and technical studies are also planning for a nasal drop variant. Many companies are approaching us right now and we would start negotiating with companies in a couple of days” Prof S. Muttan, coordinator NHHD, Anna University told WION. Besides reusable masks and sanitizers the team is also working on making ventilators with attached oxygenators and smart fever trackers and many more products that are aimed at combating COVID-19 in particular. The concentrate of sanitizer that we have developed is very cost efficient and can be added to any sanitizer that is available in the market. A few drops of our concentrate can be added to 60-100ml of sanitizer. The biochemical that we use can either be synthesized in a lab or in a Large scale factory, as per the need. If we are to add our concentrate to a 100 ml bottle of sanitizer that is available in the store, the cost would not be higher than Five rupees” Prof.Muttan added.

Anna University develops sanitizer that claims to destroy genetic material of COVID-19; patent pending

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Anna University develops sanitizer that claims to destroy genetic material of COVID-19; patent pending