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Man, 2 kids killed in collision on Chennai-Tiruchy highway

A 40-year-old man and his two children died on the spot when their car collided head-on with another car near Chengalpattu on the Chennai-Tiruchy highway on Thursday morning, police said.

Two govt school teachers face inquiry for caste discrimination

Class 10 boy says the duo often asks him to leave class, go work with his dad at crematorium

We took boat rides with fishers to allay their fears

LIFE has come full circle for Supriya Sahu, who was a joint secretary in the department of health and family welfare when the tsunami struck.

Care for child doesn't entitle custody: HC

HOLDING that mere submission of an application seeking adoption would not confer rights to take custody of an abandoned baby, a division bench comprising justices SM Subramaniam and M Jothiraman of the Madras High Court recently refused to order handing over custody of a baby who was found on a train and taken in by a couple.

Trapped in a Vicious Cycle

The houses provided to tsunami survivors in Nagapattinam have turned into death traps

Callers can soon track 108 ambulances, send location to drivers

To reduce the response time of the 108 ambulance service, EMRI Green Health Services, GVK Enterprise—service operator for the state health department—is currently testing a pilot application which would allow users to track the movement of 108 ambulances in real time.

Party pushback against barb on distorted map

CONGRESS leaders on Thursday downplayed the controversy over party posters with \"distorted\" India map put up here for the centenary celebrations of the 1924 Congress session and said BJP was needlessly spreading false information.

Anna univ rape: FIR with girl's name leaked, NCW wants probe

AMID outrage over the sexual assault of the student on Anna University campus and protests by students and opposition parties, in a shocking lapse on Thursday, the FIR filed on Tuesday by the Kotturpuram All Women Police Station (AWPS) in the case landed in public domain.

Kohli Shoulder Bumps Konstas, ICC Penalises

WHAT is India versus Australia match without a dash of controversy and pinch of heated exchanges.

CWC flags attacks on Constitution

THE extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) at Belagavi on Thursday sealed its commitment to revamp the party organisation in the coming months and fight \"anti-Constitutional\" sentiments taking sway across India.

Party pushback against barb on distorted map

The extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Thursday sealed its commitment to revamp the party organisation in the coming months and fight \"\"anti-Constitutional\"\" sentiments taking sway across India.

Architect of India of Our Times

Passes away at 92 following age-related medical issues. Declared dead at 9.51 pm ● Seven-day national mourning expected to be observed ● Last rites will be conducted with full state honours

Rising and Falling Waves of Art

Jitha Kathikeyan pays tribute to the unparalleled works of art, their genres and themes, and the artists whose names won't wither away with time

The Voids of the Year

2024 had its share of heartbreaks too when the art world mourned the loss of its beloved artists.

Abu Dhabi announces an array of new destinations and festivals for 2025

As the New Year dawns, Abu Dhabi is ready to dazzle travelers with an extraordinary lineup of entertainment, sports and cultural experiences, making it the ultimate destination for the 2025 holiday season.

ONCE UPON A TIME!

Here's a look into how Aurangabad can become a unique and enriching New Year holiday getaway destination...

Heritage Transport Museum in Gurugram welcomes new exhibits

FOR travellers eager to dive into India's cultural and industrial history, the Heritage Transport Museum in Tauru-Gurugram is a must-visit destination.

From Melbourne with season's greetings

TRAVIS HEAD was running back and forth on one corner of the outfield at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Booming Bumrah

PACER, WHO BURST ONTO THE SCENE SIX YEARS AGO, HAS GOTTEN BETTER WITH TIME TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOWLERS OF HIS ERA

Where will India captain bat?

IT'S been a question that followed India captain Rohit Sharma from the moment he landed in Perth.

SA eye WTC final in 2-Test series vs Pak

SOUTH AFRICA will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first Test, starting Thursday.

Coaching & playing: Twin role with purpose for badminton nat'l's finalists

SHUTTLERS Lokeshviswanathan and Naveen P's journey is a tale of perseverance, hard work and resourcefulness.

PL leaders Liverpool host Leicester, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka

CHRISTMAS Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day (Thursday).

BPCL to invest ₹6,100 cr for refinery in Andhra

STATE-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has approved plans to build a new refinery in Andhra Pradesh. In an exchange filing, the company said it will invest about ₹6,100 crore in pre-project activities for the refinery.

NFRA penalty on Deloitte, two auditors

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has imposed a fine of ₹2 crore on Deloitte Haskins & Sells as well as penalties on two chartered accountants for lapses in auditing of Zee Entertainment Enterprises during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years.

States Capex Down 43% Due To Welfare Schemes

An RBI report says welfare schemes announced by several state governments in their 2024-25 Budgets - including free electricity to agriculture and households, free transport, allowances to unemployed youth and monetary assistance to women - may divert resources away from critical social and economic infrastructure development.

Food delivery app Waayu expands to 25 cities

ZERO-commission food delivery app Waayu, which announced its expansion into 25 cities across the country, aims to onboard 10,000 restaurants in six months and targets 1 lakh restaurants in three years.

2024 Landmark Year for Semiconductor Industry in India

THIS year has been a landmark one for the country's semiconductor industry as the government announced the first semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat.

Srinivasan Resigns from India Cements as UltraTech Gets CCI Nod to Buy Entire Stake

N Srinivasan, erstwhile promoter, has resigned from the post of CEO and MD of India Cements after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) gave its approval to UltraTech Cement buying entire promoter stake in the Chennai-based company.

Ola Electric Opens 3,200 New Stores

Move comes as electric scooter maker faced criticism for its dismal after-sales services