45-year-old Amuthashanthy, a physically challenged since birth, has empowered more than 1000 physically challenged people. In 2005, she enabled them to stand on their own feet by establishing the Thiyagam Trust in S.S. Colony Madurai, South India.
Archbishop George Antonysamy of Madras-Mylapore was elected as the president of Tamil Nadu Bishop's Council (TNBC) and Tamil Nadu Latin Bishop's Council (TNLBC) during a meeting held on March 3 at Pillar, Madurai, south India.