Consul General invites more Indians to Japan
The Hindu
More Indians should come forward to pursue higher education or take up jobs in Japan, said the Consul-General of Japan in Chennai, Taga Masayuki, here on Thursday.
More Indians should come forward to pursue higher education or take up jobs in Japan, said the Consul-General of Japan in Chennai, Taga Masayuki, here on Thursday.
Speaking at the inauguration of a Japanese language lab at Indra Ganesan Institutions, Mr. Masayuki emphasised the importance of the Japanese language and the learning methods employed in the programme. “I would like to see more Indians take up jobs or higher education in Japan and vice versa. It is important to work together to promote cultural exchange between the countries as it can open up new opportunities,” he said.
The Japanese language lab will promote understanding and appreciation of the language and culture, particularly among students, and contribute to further strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries, Mr. Masayuki added.
G. Rajasekaran, Chairman of the institution, highlighted the importance of learning new languages and said that proficiency in Japanese language helps in better career prospects. “Learning the language can open up job opportunities for students of nursing, pharmacy, medical science and allied health science in Japan,” he said.
The centre offers a three months basic certification course and a one-year diploma course in the Japanese language for the students of the institution.
Mr. Masayuki also inaugurated a seminar on Operational Excellence through Japanese Total Quality Management.
K. Karthikeyan, Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry, Tiruchi Zone and T. Ranganathan, Deputy Manager, ZF Rane Automotive India Pvt. Ltd took part.
The Opposition Congress demanded that the government open the Gandhi Vatika Museum, depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and freedom struggle, built at a cost of ₹85 crore in Jaipur’s Central Park last year, during the Congress-led regime in Rajasthan. The museum has not been opened to the public, reportedly because of the administration’s engagements with the State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.