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Stories soaked in wisdom

The art of storytelling has played an important role in preserving India's cultural history. We take a look at one vertical, Harikatha, and how one can appreciate the content.

Live-action Moana wraps filming

PRODUCTION on Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana (2016) has been wrapped.

A Pallava era Siva temple with rare images

INAR, originally called Thirukannar and Nethrapuram, is a small village near Madhurantakam which has an ancient temple for Siva worshipped as Nethrapurishwarar.

Idris Elba to star in Masters of the Universe

Idris Elba is in talks to join the cast of the upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe film.

Chess masters shine at tourney

INTERNATIONAL Master AR Ilamparthi scored 7.5 points at the end of the eighth and final round and won the Singh's Gambit International Fide Rated Chess Tournament-2024 title here at Guru Nanak College, Velachery.

Bringing pages to stage

The library corner at the American Centre, US Consulate General Chennai, was abuzz with energy, a kaleidoscope of colours as women, draped in saris, filled the room.

Jest being jolly

The sound of laughter reverberated through Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, Chetpet, over the weekend, for the International Clown Festival was in town.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF A GREAT MIND

I have been associated with Dr. Badri since 1977. He was my mentor,\" said TS Surendran, chairman of Sankara Nethralaya and director of pediatric ophthalmology.

Set for board exam: Gukesh plotting to lift India to pinnacle of chess world

Viswanathan Anand, the owner of five world titles, tried for one final time. But the young world champion, Magnus Carlsen, kept the door shut.

A tribute to vision and verses

“PPO amma TV on pannuvanga? (Amma, When will they turn on the TV (read: movie screen)?),\" asked a little girl dressed in pink.

Blasters shine in 2nd-half to sink Chennaiyin FC

KERALA Blasters produced a strong show in the second-half to beat Chennaiyin FC 3-0 in the ongoing Indian Super League in Kochi, on Sunday.

Jazball Down Under: Twin centuries put India on top

Yashasvi, Kohli hit tons before early wickets leave Australia wanting

CSK spend smart on Day 1 of auction

THE Chennai Super Kings think tank was a happy lot as they bought back their star batter Devon Conway ₹6.25 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction held at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

RBI-Centre tussle: Is govt trying to guide interest rates?

Is the Centre undoing its own achievements in bringing in legislation, setting up six-member MPC that is guided by data to bring inflation down to 4%?

Salah sends Reds eight points clear

MOHAMED Salah fired Liverpool eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as the leaders survived a scare from lowly Southampton thanks to the Egypt star's second-half double in a 3-2 away win on Sunday.

FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE OF WOMEN MATTERS

However, the situation in India demands steps like these to enhance the participation of women in the workforce.

MULTI CAP FUNDS - A MULTI-CUISINE BUFFET

To qualify as a genuine all-rounder in cricket, one must not only be able to bat and bowl well but also field well.

US capital mkt regulator has no jurisdiction to summon foreign national

US SEC will have to serve the summons on Adani Group Founder and Chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar in the alleged $265 million (₹2,200 crore) payoffs through proper diplomatic channels as it has no jurisdiction to summon a foreign national directly, according to sources.

Gold prices rebound to ₹80k-level despite Trump's aggressive trade policy

GOLD prices have breached ₹80,000 per 10 grams levels in major Indian cities, recovering from the impact of Donald Trump's expected high tariff trade policy and a firm US dollar, analysts said.

'Faceless' I-T assessment initiative struggles to deliver

THE Faceless Assessment mechanism is aimed to revolutionise tax administration by enhancing transparency and efficiency.

Islamabad under lockdown ahead of PTI protest

PAKISTAN deployed heavy security forces in the national capital, sealed key roads and suspended mobile and internet services in certain areas as supporters of jailed former premier Imran Khan on Sunday geared up for a protest march towards Islamabad.

Three in custody for rabbi's murder, says UAE

Netanyahu vows to use all means to seek justice; Tel Aviv asks its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Emirates

3 killed in clash over Sambhal mosque survey

THREE people were killed and around 20 security personnel were injured as protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, UP, clashed with police on Sunday.

B'desh to review power projects signed by Hasina

A review committee formed by Bangladesh's interim government on Sunday recommended engaging an investigation agency to examine power agreements signed by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's regime with different business groups, including one with India's Adani Group.

Nil count puts PK in a spot as Bihar polls due next yr

THE Jan Suraaj Party's poor performance in the bypolls for all four seats in Bihar highlights the necessity for former election strategist Prashant Kishor to reassess and refine his strategy, especially with the state assembly elections approaching next year.

Kedarnath win a big relief for BJP in Uttarakhand

THE BJP has heaved a sigh of relief following its victory in the Kedarnath assembly byelection in Uttarakhand.

Absence of SAD from 4 Punjab seats helps AAP

THE absence of SAD in the Punjab bypolls on November 20 has benefitted the ruling AAP, which won three of the four seats.

BJP's tribal tally dismal in J'khand

In the Jharkhand assembly polls, the BJP failed to put up a good show in the tribal-dominated regions despite its narrative that it can protect the interests of tribals.

Former BJP face scripted defeat of MP's forest min

THE big political upset in Madhya Pradesh, which saw veteran OBC politician and forest minister Ramniwas Rawat lose the assembly polls from his bastion Vijaypur seat, has turned out to be a sweet revenge for former BJP MLA Satyapal Singh 'Nitu' Sikarwar.

Dehradun's Rashtrapati Ashiana to be open to public from April next year

IN a move reminiscent of the Mughal Gardens at the Presidential Palace, the historic Presidential Ashiana located on Rajpur Road in Dehradun is set to open its doors to the public this April.