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Play it safe this Deepavali, do not self-treat eye injuries, say doctors

The first advice by doctors to people, mainly kids, while bursting crackers is to wear protective glasses and not to rub the eyes in case of any irritation.

Excess fee: Barred from exam, girl attempts suicide

A 19-year-old third-year BA Economics student of Guru Nanak College, a government-aided college in Velachery, attempted suicide after she was barred from writing an exam on Monday for refusing to pay the semester fee, which was more than what was fixed by the government.

Charles, Camilla on secret B'luru trip for treatment

KING Charles III is on his first secret visit to Bengaluru after his coronation as king of the United Kingdom on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey, London.

HC revives DA case against OPS & kin, orders daily hearing

THE Madras High Court on Tuesday revived the 2006 disproportionate assets case against former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and his family members by setting aside the trial court order that allowed the prosecution to withdraw the case and discharge them.

Hundreds of PG doctors abscond from mandatory govt duty in TN

EVEN as scores of students in Tamil Nadu fight the discernible exclusiveness of NEET, hundreds of others who were fortunate enough to reap education benefits and take the Hippocratic Oath continue to abscond from government service without any fear of action.

Drug syndicate with Mexican links busted

THE Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Special Cell of Delhi Police, in a joint operation, on Tuesday dismantled a meth manufacturing lab being run clandestinely in Uttar Pradesh's Noida and arrested four persons, including a former warden of Tihar Jail, a Delhi-based businessman and a Mumbai-based chemist.

The Terminator Gene In Our Everyday Products

In the new era of consumerism, marketers try to make you keep replacing products. Consumers must have the option of extending the life of what they own

Mother-In-Law's Tongue: It's Easier To Handle Than You Think!

SNAKE Plant, also known as Dracaena trifasciata or Mother-in-law's Tongue, is one of the easiest plants to care for, and is great for homes and offices alike.

In praise of wood

WOOD is a material of endless possibility rich in texture, versatile in use, and deeply embedded in human history.

TN is unique in avoiding a coalition govt so far. Will it change?

In independent India's history all the southern states, barring Telangana, and most major states like UP, MP and Maharashtra have had coalition governments

Census likely in early 2025

Speculation on Lok Sabha seat delimitation; Key NDA ally TDP demands policy revamp

Smartphones have become supporting characters'

FOR Samantha, this time, the kicking and punching didn't come easy. The actor was suffering from dermatomyositis, a muscle inflammatory disorder, while she was filming for the series.

Mirzapur The Film in development

ANKAJ Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Divyenndu's crime-thriller web series Mirzapur will be adapted into a film, the makers announced on Monday.

Here is the first look of Bruce Springsteen biopic

The makers of Bruce Springsteen's biopic, Deliver Me From Nowhere, released Jeremy Allen White's look in the film.

Andy Garcia joins Anthony Hopkins in Maserati: The Brothers

ACTOR Andy Garcia, known for his role in The Godfather Part III, has joined the cast of Maserati: The Brothers, which also stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Michele Morrone in lead roles.

ARE WE Deepavali READY?

Deepavali is an emotion for most of us. The festival of lights is probably the only occasion where the entire family comes together to celebrate. While the approach has changed over the years, there are a few repetitions with regard to getting your homes ready for the festivities, here are a few things you can do this season.

Fitness routine to top of podium: Chirag's journey

AROUND seven years ago, Dinesh Chhikara felt his 11-year-old son, Chirag, had been putting on weight.

Spinners Agarwal & Butte deliver to put Chhattisgarh in control vs TN

SHUBHAM Agarwal's five-wicket haul and Jivesh Butte's three wickets helped Chhattisgarh dismiss Tamil Nadu for 259 in their first essay on the third day of their Ranji Trophy clash at the Sri Ramakrishna College grounds in Coimbatore on Monday.

ROHIT'S BATTING UNDER SCANNER

IN the middle of February last year, India captain Rohit Sharma reached a point where he had never been before as a Test opener. For the first time since taking up the role, Rohit had come closest to that magical figure - Test average of 50.

All-round Vignesh shines for TN

P VIGNESH, with his fighting fifty (64 n.o), took Tamil Nadu to a respectable total in the first innings of the Col CK Nayudu Trophy clash against Tripura in Agartala.

F1: Sainz secures one more win for Ferrari

CARLOS Sainz said he wanted to claim another victory with Ferrari before leaving for Williams next year and on Sunday he achieved that aim with a masterful triumph in the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Ambuja profit declines to ₹473 cr from ₹987 cr

NEW DELHI: Adani Group firm Ambuja Cement Ltd (ACL) on Monday reported a consolidated net profit of ₹472.89 crore for the second quarter ended September 2024.

Shashwat Sharma to take over as MD, CEO from Jan 1, 2026

Bharti Airtel on Monday announced that Shashwat Sharma will take over as managing director and chief executive officer from January 1, 2026. Currently serving as chief operating officer, Shashwat will succeed Gopal Vittal, who will move into the role of executive vice-Chairman.

Global Finance magazine names SBI as best bank

THE State Bank of India (SBI) was recognised as the 'Best Bank in India' for the year 2024 by Global Finance magazine at its 31st Annual Best Bank Awards event which took place during the side-lines of International Monetary Fund (IMF)/ World Bank (WB) Annual Meetings 2024 at Washington DC, United States.

Airtel Q2 net profit rises 168% to ₹3,593 cr

Company improved average revenue per user by 15% to ₹233 in the reporting quarter compared to ₹203 in Q2FY24

Fintech Slice finishes merger with NESFB

BENGALURU-based fintech start-up Slice on Monday announced that it completed its merger with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB), effective from October 27. This merger unifies the operations, assets, and brand identities of both entities into a single, integrated banking institution.

IOC net profit declines 98% on fall in refining and fuel margin

STATE-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) on Monday reported a 98.6% fall in net profit in the September quarter, as refinery margins declined and marketing margins shrunk.

CCPA to probe Ola Electric's plaint resolution claim

THE Department of Consumer Affairs is reviewing Ola Electric's claim of resolving 99% of over 10,000 complaints regarding its e-scooters, following a show-cause notice issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) earlier this month. As per sources, the department is investigating the company's assertion and plans to reach out to customers to verify their experiences.

Mkt ends 5-day losing streak on global cues, FIIs remain net sellers

DOMESTIC equity market snapped a five-day losing streak on Monday with the benchmarks- BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 - surging over 1% each in intraday deals on the back of favourable global cues. At close, the Sensex was up 602 points at 80,005, marking a 0.76% gain, Nifty surged by 158 points, ending at 24,339, a gain of 0.65%.

North Korean troops show desperation of Putin: NATO

NATO chief Mark Rutte on Monday decried the deployment of North Korean troops to bolster Russia's war effort in Ukraine as a dangerous expansion of the conflict that signaled President Vladimir Putin's \"growing desperation\".