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57 Injured in Jallikattu Held at Kalaignar Arena

As many as 57 persons, including a police personnel, were injured in the jallikattu event organised at the Kalaignar Centenary Jallikattu Arena here on Sunday.

Kerala Eye Maiden Final Spot, Face Gujarat Challenge

HOSTS Gujarat are unlikely to digress from their tried and tested template of out-batting oppositions with dogged first innings displays as they take on Kerala in their Ranji Trophy semifinal beginning here on Monday.

CHENNAI'S NEW SYMPHONY

Having played host to international star Ed Sheeran, the city's concert scene is seeing a pleasant integration of traditional and western tunes

CM slams Pradhan for 'blackmail' as TN parties join 3-language war

CUTTING across political divide, all major parties in Tamil Nadu slammed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday for saying that Tamil Nadu would not be provided funds under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyaan till it accepts the National Education Policy (NEP) and the three-language formula.

Confusion over trains led to stampede

Police: 2 trains with identical names on different platforms led to confusion among passengers before the tragedy

NH turns toll road with minor tweak; users pay ₹36cr

BY adding just 1.5 metres of road on either side, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has converted the 110km two-lane Vellore-Tiruvannamalai-Villupuram National Highway (NH) into a tolled road.

Establish norms for exercise to reduce risk of workout injuries

IN the wake of injuries during gym workouts, and cardiac risks from unregulated fitness programmes, physiotherapists sought a regulatory framework to prescribe exercises in Tamil Nadu, similar to policies adapted in foreign countries.

Hyderabad-based Pennar Industries eyes 6 key verticals for future growth

SIX key verticals -- hydraulics, pre-engineered buildings, body-in-white components, tubes, engineering services, and process equipment -- will drive growth of Pennar Industries for the next few years, says Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Aditya Rao.

3rd Aircraft Carrying 112 Illegal Indians Touches Down in Amritsar

THE third batch of 112 Indians deported from the United States aboard a military aircraft landed late on Sunday night at Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Dass International airport.

A platform for emerging musicians

BAHUDARI, an organisation founded by eminent violinist 'Kalaimamani' Meera Sivaramakrishnan is setting a platform for young and emerging talents in the world of Carnatic music.

Gen Z is confused about what to expect in a relationship

The cast of Nilavukku En Mel Ennadi Kobam, including Pavish, Venkatesh Menon, Ramya Ranganathan, Anikha Surendran, and Rabiya Khatoon talk about Gen Z relationships, and how director Dhanush prepared them for their respective roles

Vikatan website 'blocked': Stalin calls it fascist move

AMID complaints from several readers regarding difficulty in accessing the website of Tamil magazine Vikatan for the second day on Sunday, Chief Minister M K Stalin and several other leaders condemned the alleged 'blocking' of the website, and urged the centre to restore the access immediately.

Pope Francis Skips Sunday Noon Blessing

POPE Francis read the newspapers and had breakfast on Sunday after a second night sleeping well at the hospital where the 88-year-old pope is being treated for a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said.

A RAGA REVIVAL

As the world of music continues to change, Carnatic music, deeply rooted in Indian culture, has evolved transcending time.

2 Deportees Arrested for Murder in Patiala

TWO youths among the 117 Indian illegal immigrants deported from the US have been arrested by Punjab Police for their involvement in a murder case.

We joined DMK to work under MK, not for self-growth: KKSSR

REVENUE Minister KKSSR Ramachandran on Sunday refuted BJP state president K Annamalai's claim that DMK ministers joined the party from AIADMK due to lack of opportunities (panjam) there.

High Feb temp likely to hamper wheat yields

WITH the temperature rising above normal in February, the fate of wheat crops in Northwest India looks uncertain. The rising temperature may shrivel wheat pods, impacting the quality and quantity of its production.

Amma in Chennai for fest

MATA Amritanandamayi, popularly known as Amma, will be in Chennai on February 17 and 18 to participate in Brahmasthanam Temple festival at Mata Amritanandamayi Math in Virugambakkam.

Countering Modern Critiques of Classics

My thoughts have been very much with our epics this week and I would like to share my understanding of a few epic incidents that I feel have been wrongly critiqued in modern India.

India is becoming integral part of global supply chain

ELSPUN Living is India's leading manufacturer and exporter of home textile.

Republican Vivek to Start His Governor Race on Feb 24

REPUBLICAN Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing to launch his 2026 bid for Ohio governor on Feb 24 in his native Cincinnati, with ensuing announcements held over two days in the Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland areas.

Nainital HC to hear 5 cases against UCC

IN a legal battle, five petitions have been filed against the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which came into effect on January 27.

Tiruchy sanitary worker attacks dog, loses job

Collector M Pradeep Kumar on Saturday ordered the termination of a sanitation worker for animal cruelty.

Ghee row: SIT shifts focus to TTD higher officials, ex-EO

THE Special Investigation Team (SIT) has intensified its probe into the Tirumala laddu ghee adulteration case, shifting focus to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams higher officials and former Executive Officer (EO) AV Dharma Reddy.

Tenkasi woman arrested for murdering alcoholic husband with her son's help

THE Sendamaram police arrested a 31-year-old woman for allegedly murdering her alcoholic husband with the help of their 12-year-old son on Saturday.

DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH HEALTH INSURANCE?

Recently, I met someone who said he ended up paying ₹12 lakh out of pocket in spite of having Health (Mediclaim) Cover of ₹15 lakh.

IBC recovery hovers at 31% as more cases get liquidated

LENDERS continue to take deeper haircuts/losses from the insolvency and bankruptcy process which has from day-one been plagued by ordinate delays.

Landslide at gold mine in Mali kills 42 persons

A gold mine collapsed in eastern Mali, killing dozens of people and injuring many more, according to Malian television and officials in the Kéniéba district where the accident occurred.

Man Dies of Electrocution While Removing DMK Flagpole

A 48-year-old daily wage labourer was electrocuted to death on Sunday morning while removing banners and flagpoles installed for a wedding ceremony a day before in Panavaram near Sholingur.

Reds move 7 points clear after win over Wolves, Utd suffer another loss

LIVERPOOL moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as Luis Diaz ended his goal drought to spark a tense 2-1 win against struggling Wolves on Sunday.