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Revenue Secy Sanjay Malhotra is new RBI chief

To assume charge on Wednesday; faces dual challenge of high inflation & slowing growth

Sat's Digital Makeoverare You Ready?

The age-old tradition of pen-and-paper exams is witnessing a digital revolution. As high-stakes tests like the SAT embrace online formats, millions of Indian students find themselves ata crossroads. What changes will digitalisation bring? Saumya Solanki Varsha Sagi explore

Cinematographer GK Vishnu joins Suriya 45

HE latest to join the technical crew of RJ Balaji-Suriya's Suriya 45, is cinematographer GK Vishnu.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway to team up

According to reports, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is all set to direct a thriller, with Anne Hathaway in the lead role.

TEARS OF JOY

Abishan Jeevinth speaks about his directorial debut, Tourist Family, and building a lighthearted film around a Sri Lankan Tamil family

Teyonah Parris joins Matchbox

ACTOR Teyonah Parris, known for her roles in The Marvels and They Cloned Tyrone, is all set to star alongside John Cena in the upcoming film Matchbox.

'I am not a good actor'

ACTOR KISHORE SPEAKS ABOUT HIS PROCLIVITY FOR GREY-SHADED ROLES AND EXPLAINS WHY HE FINDS IT COMFORTABLE TO WORK WITH VETRI MAARAN

Season of merriment

The engineering of Leela Palace reflects the magnificence of Chettinad architecture. The palace's courtyard is where the magic happens during the festive season—it \"allows people to gather and laugh and enjoy.\"

An artistic alchemy

Margazhi - The Rasa Edit opens a new chapter in Chennai's cultural calendar. Fusing contemporary dance with traditional storytelling, this performance invites audiences to experience art inclusively

The gender conundrum

IN early October, lieutenant general Rajeev Puri of the Indian Army wrote a five-page letter to his senior, general officer commanding-in-chief lieutenant general Ram Chander Tiwari, appraising the work of eight women colonels under his authority.

INDIAN MOTORSPORT GIANT NO MORE

NDU Chandhok, the doyen of Indian motorsports, passed away in Chennai on Saturday morning.

A grand ode to Margazhi

THE Vijayashri Margazhi Vaibhavam 2024, marking its fifth year, was an evening of culture and tradition held at Vani Mahal.

Norris triumphs to help McLaren seal title

LANDO Norris coolly claimed victory in a tense, emotional and incident-filled Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to deliver McLaren's first constructors' championship in 26 years as Lewis Hamilton finished a remarkable fourth in his final race for Mercedes.

Big victory for Chelsea, Arsenal held by Fulham

CHELSEA beat Tottenham 4-3 to close gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Naveen helps TN salvage a draw vs Bengal

S NAVEEN'S patient 93 (165b, 17x4, 1x6) came in handy for Tamil Nadu to force a draw upon Bengal on the final day of the Vijay Merchant Trophy men's U-16 Elite E league round match played in Surat.

Returning from injury, Priya claims 76kg crown

PRIYA Malik had won a handful of international medals in age group events and also bagged a bronze in her international debut in the senior category at the Asian Championship last year.

Gukesh takes giant leap towards title

On Sunday, D Gukesh took a giant step towards becoming the youngest world chess champion in history after beating Ding Liren with White pieces.

Super outcome for shuttler Sathish in Guwahati

SATHISH Kumar Karunakaran is one of the singles aspirants from India looking to follow the path of Lakshya Sen at the highest level.

Adelaide not so pretty in pink for the visitors

Cummins takes fifer as Australia level series 1-1 with 10-wkt win

UPI enables expansion of credit among underserved borrowers: Study

UNIFIED Payments Interface (UPI) has enabled underserved borrowers to access formal credit for the first time as loans to new-to-credit borrowers in regions with high UPI adoption have increased by 4% and to subprime borrowers by 8%, according to a study.

TVS launches iQube E-scooter in Sri Lanka

CHENNAI-based TVS Motor Company (TVSM) on Sunday launched a new 2.2 kWh battery variant of the TVS iQube electric scooter in Sri Lanka.

Over-aggressive fiscal deficit target to hit growth, says CII

AMIDST the growing voices for a less aggressive fiscal consolidation road map, industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has suggested sticking to the fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP for FY25 and a target of 4.5% FY26.

HOW TO MAKE SENSE OF DIVERSIFICATION

The year 2024 was an eventful one. Gold prices touched a record high, gaining 25% or more. Equity prices, represented by the Sensex and the Nifty 50, rose 13%. The broader market did even better if you look at the performance of a broader index like the Nifty 500. Crypto markets witnessed Bitcoin touching the price of $100,000.

TORCH-LIGHT ON MULTI-CAP FUNDS

AFTER commencing a discussion on Multi Cap Funds in the last column, let us now turn the Torchlight on some randomly selected funds from this category.

Unlocking ₹1 L cr unclaimed bank deposit coffer

New Banking Act along with recent RBI circular may make it easier for depositors to claim money stuck with banks

Bibi: Israel seizes buffer zone along Syrian border

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he ordered the Israeli military to \"seize\" a demilitarised buffer zone on the border with Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Syrians celebrate fall of Assad family rule

Ex-president and family reportedly in Moscow; crowds ransacked his home after rebels swept in

Amid royal dispute, Udaipur's temple introduces dress code for women

UDAIPUR's iconic Eklingji temple has introduced a new dress code, prohibiting visitors from wearing short clothing such as mini-skirts, bermudas, and night suits.

Green cess in U'khand on outside pvt vehicles

IN a proactive step towards environmental conservation, the Uttarakhand government is gearing up to impose a green cess on private vehicles entering the state from other regions.

'Accept defeat': Fadnavis counters Pawar's remark on election results

MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday sharply responded to NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's comments on BJP-led Maha Yuti's victory in assembly elections, saying the opposition must \"accept defeat\" and introspect.