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Train, produced at a cost of ₹120 cr, is scheduled for commissioning by November 15

NEARLY six years after rolling out the first ‘Train 18’ set, the semi-high-speed train later renamed as Vande Bharat, Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), on Wednesday, unveiled the prototype of Vande Bharat’s sleeper version.

PRIYANKA FILES PAPERS FOR POLL DEBUT FROM WAYANAD

AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday filed the nomination for her maiden electoral battle from Wayanad, Kerala.

PMO on the learning curve to harness AI

AI for notes and efficiency! That is the prime goal as the government strives to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a big way in its functioning.

There may be debate within DMK alliance, not rift: Stalin

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday reiterated that the DMK alliance is based on ideology and there may be \"debates and discussion among the members of the bloc but not rift\".

ED raids ex-minister in laundering probe linked to bribery case

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday searched several locations linked to former AIADMK minister and sitting MLA from Orathanadu, R Vaithilingam, in a money laundering probe.

Modi, Xi lay normalization BRICS

Special Representatives to oversee management of peace and tranquility along the LAC

Peter Dinklage joins Roofman

THE cast of the upcoming film Roofman is getting bigger with the addition of Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage.

Tom Holland to star in Christopher Nolan's next?

PREVIOUSLY, we reported that Christopher Nolan has set his next film at Universal Studios, with Matt Damon cast in a prominent role.

Beyond the Boundary

LIFE doesn't always give you second chances, but when you get one, you ought to make the best Tamil appearance, Swaswika has now made a smashing comeback with the sports drama Lubber Pandhu, in which her performance has garnered unanimous appreciation.

Sharon Stone and Lily Gladstone join cast of In Memoriam

EARLIER, we reported that actor-stand up comedian Marc Maron is starring in a film titled In Memoriam, an independent comedy from writer-director Rob Burnett. The latest development about the project is that Sharon Stone and Lily Gladstone are all set to join the cast.

Culinary heritage preserved in GI tags

TAMIL Nadu is known for its rich cultural heritage, which is reflected in its food history too. The state is a foodie's dream destination with each region giving a unique gastronomic experience. This vibrant food scene includes festival delicacies, temple prasadams, street food, and snacks made from the finest local and seasonal ingredients making each dish a culinary masterpiece.

Sips of success

FROM the vibrant petals of floral arrangements to the rich aroma of spiced chai, Navanethan Ponniah's entrepreneurial journey is an example of adaptability and innovation. His transition from the floral business to creating chai-making machines showcases creativity. What began with crafting beautiful bouquets for South Asian weddings evolved into a quest to bring the comforting taste of chai to the Canadian market.

M-powering

Transitioning from a drab healthy alternative to a trending everyday superfood, millets have emerged as a popular choice of grain

Impressions of Chettinad mores

EVERY corner of The Folly, Amethyst was loaded with aesthetics on Monday as we entered the venue lured by the aroma of filter coffee served in a davara set five-foot wooden cupboards with glass doors, brass utensils, lantern-shaped chandeliers, wooden cradles, and rows of fashionable attires inspired by the heritage of Chettinad. The outfits are part of 'Payanam', the latest collection by Anavila, a luxury womenswear brand.

THE BALANCE IS BROKEN!

In 'saving' Blue Water, and neglecting Green Water, humankind has put a dent in the laws of nature, as the water cycle, for the first time in recorded history, has gone off balance

Budgam village loses the healer in terror attack

WE have lost the healer and an honest man,\" said Abdul Gaffar, an elderly resident of Nadigam village of central Kashmir's Budgam district. Dr Shahnawaz was among seven persons killed on Sunday in the terror attack on a workers' camp at an under-construction site belonging to APCO Infratech company at Gagangir in central Kashmir's Ganderbal.

40 more flights get bomb threats

HOAX bomb threats continued to keep the security agencies on their toes and inconvenience passengers on Tuesday as about 40 more flights received threat emails.

EXTEND SOCIAL SECURITY FOR WORKERS IN ODISHA

A rapid structural change in the economy notwithstanding, social security continues to elude a large chunk of the labour force in Odisha. Two reports, completely different in scope and objective, give a clear picture of the situation.

SMALL SATELLITE CITIES ARE A BETTER SOLUTION TO URBAN CONGESTION

QUIETLY but surely, a string of satellite cities have come up dotting India's urbanscape in recent decades. These offer affordable housing and jobs that help decongest the old, creaking megalopolises. Gurugram and Navi Mumbai come to mind first.

I'VE LEARNT A LOT FROM STAR'S MIXED REVIEWS

Kavin speaks about his upcoming release, Bloody Beggar, creating the look of his character, competing with films like Amaran and Brother, and more

Sporting fraternity not happy with CGF move

THE Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) officially announced that Glasgow will be hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

SARFARAZ VS RAHUL FOR ONE SPOT

AT any given point of time, at least one Indian middle-order batter is in constant scrutiny. Over the last few years, that particular mantle has been occupied by the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill. It's now time for this particular spotlight to shine on KL Rahul.

Double delight for swimmer Maanya

CHENNAI'S Maanya Mukta Manesh bagged a double while Kancheepuram's Danush S lived up to his favourite status in the college swimming competition at the CM Trophy 2024.

Bates & Martin, the Bert & Ernie of NZ cricket

CONVENTIONALLY speaking, Bert and Ernie are two Muppet characters who appear together on the PBS children's television show called Sesame Street. Both of these characters have been part of one of the most beloved shows since its inception. Who are these two? Simply put, Bert and Ernie are best friends and they are always by each other's side. They go on adventures, learn a thing or two in an episode, and interact with guests but all of this by remaining together. You cannot separate one from the other. Suzie Bates and Katey Martin are the Bert and Ernie of New Zealand cricket and even when one of them has replaced wicketkeeping gloves for commentary mic, they are still standing together like they did when the journey started in Dunedin, Otago.

ISL: Fall rises to lift Odisha

MOURTADA Fall scored the decisive goal as Odisha FC condemned East Bengal to their sixth consecutive defeat in the ongoing season of the ISL, here on Tuesday.

Reliance Infra to set up ₹10K cr ammunition unit

ANIL Ambani-led Reliance Infrastructure on Tuesday announced it would set up India's largest integrated project for manufacturing explosives, ammunition, and small arms at an investment of ₹10,000 crore in Ratnagiri in Maharashtra.

Hyundai Motor shares plunge 7% on debut

SHARES of Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) made a tepid debut on the stock exchanges on Tuesday as they were listed at ₹1,934 on NSE, a discount of 1.3% to the issue price of ₹1,960. On BSE, the shares were listed at ₹1,931, down 1.5%.

Markets crash as FII sell-off continues

Foreign investors shift to cheaper markets amid weak Q2 earnings, stronger bond yield & dollar

India strong amid global economic challenges: FM

DESPITE challenges in the global economic environment, India is in a strong position to leverage new growth prospects, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at an address at the Columbia University.

Only structure realigned, no cut in agent fees: LIC chief

AMID threats of a nationwide strike by its agents to force LIC not to change their commission structure or lower the fees, the national insurer has denied any plans to do so. The insurer also said the new surrender value norms will not impact its margins as it has already tweaked its products.