The New Indian Express Chennai - January 07, 2025

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January 07, 2025

TRUDEAU, JUST-OUT OF OFFICE

JUSTIN Trudeau on Monday announced his resignation as both the Prime Minister of Canada and the leader of the Liberal Party, putting an end to days of speculation amid rising discontent with his leadership.

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Big Maoist strike in 20 mths, 8 jawans killed

EIGHT District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and a civilian driver were killed in a powerful blast triggered by the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in strife-torn Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur.

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Sullivan Powers Nuclear Deal on His Farewell Visit

THE US is in the final stage of removing all hurdles that kept the civil nuclear deal between the two countries a non-starter, outgoing US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said here on Monday.

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Kerala CPI raises a toast to comrades

IN a pragmatic decision to adapt to changing times, the Kerala unit of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has freed its cadres from the age-old taboo over consumption of alcohol.

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Special Officers Named For Rural Local Bodies In 28 TN Districts

A day after the expiry of the tenure of elected representatives of Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in 28 districts across Tamil Nadu, the state government on Monday appointed special officers (SOs) to 9,624 village panchayats, 314 panchayat unions, and 28 district panchayats in these districts.

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5 HMPV cases: Much ado about nothing

INDIA reported five cases of the globally circulating human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is seeing an outbreak in China, causing worldwide panic as it comes five years after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Governor walks out of TN House in anthem 'row'

Tamil Thai Vaazhthu recited first, nat'l anthem skipped: Ravi; it's TN Assembly convention: Speaker

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Planned Crime, Lack of Remorse Got Sathya Killer Death

Though D Sathish (now 33) murdered M Sathya (20) by pushing her in front of an EMU train at St Thomas Mount station in Chennai on October 13, 2022, he had planned it in advance and even tried to execute it on each of the three days prior to the incident, failing as either she did not come to the station or there was too much of a crowd.

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Discharge of Duraimurugan & family from DA case: Judge reserves order

THE Madras High Court has reserved the orders on the revision petitions filed by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) against the trial court order discharging DMK general secretary and Tamil Nadu Minister for Water Resources Development Duraimurugan and his family members from the disproportionate assets case.

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'TN tops country in employment generation with 8.42L man-days'

TAMIL Nadu has emerged as the leading state in employment generation in the country with 8.42 lakh man-days, surpassing Maharashtra (7.29 lakh) and gujarat (7.21 lakh), according to the RBI’s 2023-2024 report.

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Court Transfers Probe Against Ex-Minister in Job Scam to CBI

THE probe into the alleged job scam case registered by the Virudhunagar district police against former minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji of AIADMK has been transferred to the CBI by the Madras High Court.

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HC bins detention of 18 accused in hooch tragedy under Goondas Act

Cites long incarceration, documents in unfamiliar language as reasons

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2 HMPV cases: Virus old, no need for panic, says TN

FOLLOWING the panic over spread of infections caused by Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the Tamil Nadu government, while confirming two reported cases in the state, said that HMPV is not a new virus and that the infections are \"self-limiting\" and can be resolved with symptomatic care, which included hydration and rest.

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49-Yr-Old Sexually Assaults Girl, Held

A 49-year-old man was arrested by Pulianthope All Women Police for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at her house on Saturday.

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Baby death: Kin booked for hosp vandalism

MEMBERS of a family vandalised Chromepet Government Hospital on Sunday night after a newborn girl died of health complications at the facility.

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Use ‘Singara Chennai’ smart card for metro, MTC travel

THE long-awaited ‘Singara Chennai’ smart card, a prepaid common mobility card that can be used for both metro and MTC travel within the city, was launched on Monday.

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Man arrested for cheating a bizman of ₹10L

A 37-year-old man was arrested by the Anna Salai police for allegedly cheating a Tiruchy-based businessman of ₹10 lakh.

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House, Tamils have highest regard for nat'l anthem: Duraimurugan

Violating Constitution and conventions of the Assembly have become a routine for Governor Ravi, charges Stalin

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Final Poll Roll: State Has 6.36 Cr Voters as on Jan 1

The integrated final electoral roll for the Special Summary Revision of 2025, with January 1 as the qualifying date, was released on Monday by Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik.

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Oppn says govt forced guv to leave; DMK allies want centre to recall Ravi

FOLLOWING the drama witnessed in the Assembly on Monday, with Governor RN Ravi walking out without delivering his customary address, the Opposition parties blamed the state for forcing the governor to do so.

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Guv address: Jobs for women up due to govt's action to ensure safety

THE address prepared by the state government, which Governor RN Ravi did not deliver in the Assembly on Monday, said the government's dedication to safety and security have significantly contributed to increased employment opportunities for women.

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Reminders to recite anthem sent well in advance, but ignored, says Raj Bhavan

GOVERNOR RN Ravi, who has been at loggerheads with the DMK government ever since he assumed office in 2021, clashed with the government on Monday over the old issue of non-recital of national anthem at the beginning of his customary address of the Assembly.

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Court Allows Minister's Plea Seeking Passport

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday allowed a petition filed by Minister for Higher Education Govi Chezhiaan seeking to direct the Tiruchy passport authorities to issue a passport to him.

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14K Govt Buses to be Operated for Pongal

TRANSPORT Minister S S Sivasankar on Monday announced that a total of 14,104 government buses will be operated to various parts from Chennai between January 10 and 13 during Pongal festival.

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Final Electoral Roll Released for Chennai After Revision

GREATER Chennai Corporation (GCC) Commissioner cum District Election Officer J Kumaragurubaran released the final electoral roll for the Special Summary Revision-2025 at the Ripon Building on Monday.

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TTE Booked for Sexually Harassing Passenger on Train

A ticket examiner has been booked for allegedly sexually harassing a female passenger aboard the Uzhavan Express from Chennai to Thanjavur.

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Sangam-period remnants unearthed

ARCHAEOLOGICAL remnants of a Sangam-era civilization have been discovered on the northern bank of the Pamba River near Villupuram.

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Ex-ADM's death: HC turns down request for CBI probe

Court directs Kerala police to investigate possibility of homicide

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GO refers to HC order on delimitation to hold civic polls

According to the G.O. issued by Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department Secretary Gagandeep Singh Bedi, the Block Development Officers (village panchayats) of the respective panchayat unions have been appointed as SOs of the respective village panchayats.

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Odisha BJP leaders' death clear case of murder: Cops

IN a sensational development, the Sambalpur police have revealed that the death of two BJP leaders in a road mishap near Katapali overbridge was not accidental but intentional, making it a clear case of murder.

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ACB asks KTR to appear on Thursday sans legal team

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has summoned BRS working president KT Rama Rao to appear before it on January 9 for questioning in the alleged Formula-E race case, without his legal team accompanying him.

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Declared 'dead', K'taka man fights to prove he's alive

AN error caused by a staffer of a local revenue office has left a 62-year-old man in the lurch.

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AI flight forced to land in B'luru after engine fails

OVER 150 passengers on board an Air India flight had a miraculous escape after taking off from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) here on Sunday night when one of its engines failed mid-air.

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Main accused in Bastar scribe murder arrested in Hyderabad

SURESH Chandrakar, the main accused in the murder of Bastar journalist Mukesh Chandrakar and his distant relative, was arrested by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Chhattisgarh police in Hyderabad late on Sunday.

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OTHER WAYS TO OPT OUT OF CONSTANT ELECTION MODE

As India is becoming an election-only democracy, holding elections once every five years would reduce the voter's participation. There should be other alternatives on the table too

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TIME FOR CRICKET BOARD TO MAKE HARD DECISIONS

NOW that the dust of defeat is slowly settling down, we can see a few things clearer.

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CLEAR THE DELUSION OF DEVELOPMENT

IN developing countries like India, Pakistan, or those in Africa, new ideas tend to meet with greater resistance than in developed nations.

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SPREAD FARM INSURANCE NET AS WIDE AS NEEDED

THE new year has started on a sombre note for Odisha, where at least 10 farmers have died—half of them by suicide—in less than two weeks.

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'Old practice': India slams Pak for Af strikes

INDIA on Monday \"unequivocally\" condemned the Pakistani attack on civilians in Afghanistan, describing it as Islamabad's \"old practice\" of blaming its neighbours for its internal failures.

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'Nurse's death sentence not ratified by Yemen president'

THE capital punishment handed to Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya by a Yemeni court has not been ratified by President rashad al-alimi, the embassy of the conflict-ridden West asian country in New Delhi confirmed on Monday.

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UGC norms lift cap on contract teacher hiring

THE University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday released draft guidelines for recruiting Vice Chancellors at universities.

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PM hails rlys infra, services, says bullet train not far away

Amid growing demands for high-speed trains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the nation that the day India gets its first bullet train is not far off.

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'WAVES already making waves across genres'

Within a month of its launch, the OTT has recorded 1 mn downloads, says Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi

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From panchayat to Parliament, Birla urges women to use AI for innovation

LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday urged women representatives from Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) to embrace Artificial Intelligence and innovation in order to make their areas more people-oriented.

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Rename India Gate to Bharat Mata Dwar: BJP minority morcha to PM

BJP's minority morcha president Jamal Siddiqui on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename the historic India Gate as 'Bharat Mata Dwar', to foster nationalism and promote Indian culture.

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HC gives 6 wks to act on Union Carbide unit waste

On Dec 3, court ordered shifting of toxic waste to Pithampur in 4 wks

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Uproar over Ajit minister's 'role' in Beed murder

MAHARASHTRA deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Monday held a crucial meeting with his party colleague and minister Dhananjay Munde as pressure mounted on him to sack the latter over his alleged links with Walmik Karad, the Massajog Sarpanch murder mastermind. The two leaders reportedly discussed the fallout of the murder case.

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Train link in J&K to be extended to border districts: Sinha

AHEAD of direct train connectivity between Kashmir and Delhi, the train service in J&K will be further extended to border town of Uri and Kupwara in north Kashmir and border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region.

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14 Arrested for Hacking Server, Leaking Online Exam Papers in Jaipur

RAJASTHAN is facing yet another controversy involving a paper leak, as the Jaipur police has arrested 14 people involved in the leakage of an online examination conducted by the National Seeds Corporation.

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Come to Sangam for Russia-Ukraine peace deal

A solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict may not have been found on the battlefield, but some hope a solution may present itself at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati at the serene Sangam in Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh.

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Several feared stuck in flooded Assam coal mine

SEVERAL people were feared trapped inside a coal mine in the Umrangso area of Assam's Dima Hasao hill district on Monday, after a sudden gush of water flooded the site.

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Paper Leak: 'Fasting' PK arrested, granted unconditional bail shortly

IN a dramatic turn of events, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor was arrested early Monday for illegally staging a fast-unto-death protest at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.

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Tiger scare: Assam children escorted to school & back by armed personnel

A group of 18 children on Monday got VIP treatment as they were escorted to their school and brought back home by armed forest guards in Assam.

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Ready to free 34 hostages, says Hamas

A Hamas official said on Sunday the group was ready to free 34 hostages in the \"first phase\" of a potential deal with Israel, after Israel said indirect talks on a truce and hostage release agreement had resumed in Qatar.

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B'desh Tribunal Issues Second Arrest Warrant Against Hasina

BANGLADESH's International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) on Monday issued arrest warrants against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others, including former military generals and an ex-police chief, for their alleged role in incidents of enforced disappearances.

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Musk trying to undermine UK democracy, says Starmer

BRITISH Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned \"lies and misinformation\" that he said are undermining UK democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk.

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Biden Block on Oil, Gas Drilling in US Water to Deter Don

Trump Pushes Back, Says Presidential Order Will Be Reversed After Inauguration on Jan 20

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Pope Francis names first woman to head Vatican office

POPE Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the department responsible for all the Catholic Church's religious orders.

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Investigators seek extension of warrant to detain Yoon

IMPEACHED South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol evaded arrest after a Monday deadline passed but anti-graft investigators were likely to be granted more time to enforce the warrant.

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Telcos May Report 5-6.5% QoQ Rise in ARPU in Q3

TELECOM service providers are expected to report a 5-6.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in average revenue per user (ARPU) in their Q3FY25 results, according to a report by Centrum.

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Rupee hits new low of 85.83 on strong dollar

THE rupee continued to its southward-ho for the fourth month, losing 4 paise to close at new low of 85.83 on Monday, weighed in the blood bath on the equity markets amid persisting bearish tilt.

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'Govt must shift capex focus to social sectors'

As pre-budget consultations got over on Monday, industry representatives and analysts want the government to continue its thrust on capital expenditure (capex), albeit with a shift in sectoral focus.

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HMPV virus fears drag mkt down

Sensex ended 1.6% lower at 77,965, while Nifty declined 1.6% to settle at 23,616

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'Venture capital-backed companies surpass $50 bn in public market cap'

THE country's start-up ecosystem is increasingly becoming a driving force behind the country's economic progress, with VC-backed companies crossing $50 billion in public market capitalization, said Shekhar Kirani, Partner at Accel.

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RBI adds 8 tn gold in Nov; reserves up 73 tn to 786 tn in '24

THE Reserve Bank continued its gold haul, adding 8 tonne to the strategic reserves in November, taking the annual additions in the 11 months to 73 tonne, with this the total reserves stood at 786 tonne.

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Budget Should Address Ailing Affordable Housing Market: Realty Sector

The real estate sector is seeking big reforms from the upcoming Union budget for FY26 (to be tabled on Feb 1, 2025) to revive sentiments amid a decline in transaction activity.

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Govt Launches Updated ₹4k Cr PLI Scheme for Steel Sector

The government on Monday launched a new round of steel production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, with a total outlay of ₹4,400 crore.

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RBI Consolidates Credit Information Reporting

CONSOLIDATING its directions on credit information reporting in a master circular, the Reserve Bank on Monday asked credit information companies (CICs) to alert customers when their credit information reports (CIRs) are accessed while making it mandatory on credit institutions (CIs) like banks and non-banks, to provide reasons for rejecting data correction requests from individuals.

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Raising the bar pays off for hockey coach Sangwan

A SNUB can either break one down or spur the individual on to scale new heights. Unfortunately, a majority of people end up heartbroken. But a better future awaits those who manage to swallow the bitter pill. Haryana hockey coach Sandeep Sangwan falls under the second category.

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Iniyan and Sammed share top spot after Round 7

TAMIL NADU Grandmaster Pa Iniyan and Sammed Jayakumar Shete of Maharashtra shared the lead with six points each at the end of the seventh round of the 15th Chennai Open International GM Chess tournament.

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FINDING ROOTS OF ENIGMATIC CUMMINS

The Australian captain's on-field success and personality off of it are intertwined and it goes back to his upbringing

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Maiden ODI call-up for Bist against Ireland

AFTER nine white ball fixtures in less than a month, three against Australia in the away series and six against West Indies at home, India's regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur and pacer Renuka Singh Thakur have been rested for the three ODIs against Ireland.

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HIL: Soorma beat Delhi SG Pipers in penalty shootouts

SOORMA Hockey Club clinched a penalty shootout victory against the Delhi SG Pipers in the Hero Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday.

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Focus on TOPS list as new-look MOC set for 1st significant meet today

NEW Year, new dawn, so it seems for the sports ministry's Mission Olympic Cell that is expected to meet on Tuesday.

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A Legend Celebrated

Known for revolutionising Carnatic music by emphasising laya control and simplifying gamakas, Gudalur Narayanaswamy Balasubramaniam's (GNB) contributions to the art form have left an indelible mark.

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Seeking the divine in steps

According to mythology, Lord Krishna is believed to have said that among the months He is Margazhi, indicating its auspiciousness.

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Saddled up for success

FOR most of us, the idea of riding a horse sounds like a fairy tale - galloping through fields, wind in our hair, like something out of a movie. But for the young riders at the Chennai Equitation Centre (CEC), this is reality.

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Growing roots of an urban home

\"I USED to be like many urban people, dreaming of moving to the mountains, owning an acre of land, and growing food,\" muses Anita Tikoo, a landscape architect by profession, urban gardener by passion, and home chef and blogger by delight.

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BRING IN SOME BURSTS OF COLOUR

If you've visited a plant nursery recently, chances are you've spotted petunias everywhere. Colourful and vibrant, these stunning blooms are hard to resist.

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First look out for GV Prakash's Kingston

ACTOR Sivakarthikeyan, on Monday, unveiled the first look poster of actor-music composer GV Prakash's Kingston.

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Rajkumar Periasamy teams up with Bhushan Kumar

AMARAN filmmaker Rajkumar Periasamy and T-Series managing director and producer Bhushan Kumar, have announced a new project.

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GOOD BAD UGLY TO HIT THEATRES IN APRIL

ON Monday, the makers of ajith Kumar and adhik ravichandran’s Good Bad Ugly announced that the film is all set to hit the theatres on april 10.

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