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His Music Is A Sanctuary

ILAIYARAAJA ubiquitous. Anyone raised in any land that breathes the winds of Tamil music knows that. His melodies are more than just songs; they are lifelong companions, shape-shifting with the listener's needs—a father's wisdom, a teacher's lesson, a friend's warmth, a child's wonder. His music is a sanctuary where you purge your sins, cleanse your soul, stand before yourself—stripped of pretence—question your biases, and unlearn patterns forged by society.

Dissecting the Artificial in AI

The narrative tells you that we cannot foresee or control the consequences of an Artificial Intelligence-officiated future

Local Arms Production Making Good Headway?

HERE'S been a significant shake-up in the massive $650 billion global armaments industry following the Ukraine war; and India too seems to be making a splash with a reduction in arms imports.

No action yet against NMC over stipends to interns

THE Union Health Ministry is evasive about taking action against the National Medical Commission (NMC) for failing to follow the norms on the non-payment of stipends by medical colleges to their interns and postgraduate residents.

Reel-world History Lessons

Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandana speak to Puja Talwar about their latest release Chhaava and challenges of working in period films

CSK Tie Up With Chennai Metro

CHENNAI Super Kings has announced a special partnership with Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) for IPL 2025 to enhance fan convenience during the team's home matches at Chepauk.

Dalmia Bharat's Assam unit starts production

DALMIA Bharat Limited (DBL), one of India's leading cement manufacturers, has commenced commercial production at its newly expanded 2.4 MTPA (million tonnes per annum) cement grinding unit in Lanka, Assam.

Delhi-born Kamal Khera in Canadian cabinet

Appointed health minister; Indo-Canadian Anita Anand to helm innovation, science and economic development ministry

State Earmarks ₹10 Crore for Cashew Board

Nutty Affair

TN to get 2 electronics clusters at ₹1.1K-cr cost

In a significant push to bolster India's electronics manufacturing sector, the union government has sanctioned ₹1,112 crore for setting up two new Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) in Tamil Nadu.

@96%, Gujarat health score above nat'l average, polio-free since '07

GUJARAT has recorded a 95.95% score in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 Index, surpassing the national average of 93.23%, according to government data.

True Power Lies in Detachment

We often seek power in possessions, yet true strength emerges when we learn to let go

Second WPL title for Mumbai in three years, Delhi third time unlucky

THIS is the third time now. The four teams in the Women's Premier League fight each other to decide who gets to play in the final against Delhi Capitals.

Avalanche disrupts Gangotri national highway in Uttarkashi, no casualties

AN avalanche has blocked the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi, cutting off several villages from their tehsil and district headquarters.

Meter vendors warned not to overcharge consumers

THE Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has directed the state power distribution corporation (discom) to issue notices to all approved meter vendors, warning them not to charge more than the approved rates. If any vendor is found overcharging, their approval will be cancelled.

Hamas Will Free Hostages Only If Israel Accepts Its Truce Plan

HAMAS said on Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an 'exceptional deal' aimed at getting the truce back on track.

The Underbelly of a Picture-perfect India

ACUTE ANGLE

Cow Attacks Woman Walking with Child; Victim Hospitalised, Animal Impounded

A woman sustained injuries following an attack by a stray cow while walking with her daughter in Korattur on Friday.

VAO Fleeing DVAC Jumps Into Lake With 'Bribe Money'

A village administrative officer (VAO), fleeing a team of officials from the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) with the alleged bribe amount, jumped into the Perur Periyakulam lake after his bike veered off the road here on Friday night.

Oppn sees red over public security Act, Maha 'teeth to probe agencies'

THE Opposition has demanded scrapping of the proposed Maharashtra Special Public Security Act, saying the legislation will give abundant powers to police and probe agencies.

ISL Announces Dates for 2024-25 Season Playoffs

THE ISL on Saturday announced the dates for the 2024-25 playoffs with two-legged semifinals scheduled between April 2-7 and the final to be played on April 12.

Farmers Go Gaga Over GI Tag Plan

'Ayakudi' guava, 'Natham' tamarind, 'Kappalpatti' sugarcane, drumstick may get recognition

IndusInd well-capitalised, depositors need not worry

THE Reserve Bank on Saturday said there is no need for the public to panic about their money with the troubled IndusInd Bank, which on March 10 had disclosed that it would take a major hit on its bottom-line due to the many years of accumulated losses in its forex derivatives book.

Sengottaiyan skips party meet, EPS snaps

Though it was strongly rumored that all is not well between AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniwami and one of its senior most leaders and former minister KA Sengottaiyan, the turn of events since Friday has made it apparent the existence of a rift or misunderstanding between the two.

Starlink's debut: The back story

Airtel, Jio say pact with SpaceX is contingent on the US co receiving approvals for Starlink's India ops

Can't allow Russia to play games with peace, UK PM tells world leaders

BRITISH Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a virtual meeting with world leaders from 25 countries on Saturday to bolster a so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' against Russia in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Trafficking: Malaysia sees monkey on its back

TWO weeks after a delegation of top Indian officials raised the issue of repeated seizures of exotic wildlife species (at Indian airports) smuggled from Malaysia, a senior minister there inspected the Kuala Lumpur airport on March 7 where he emphasised on taking effective enforcement measures to eradicate such illegal activities.

Uzhavar Sandhai veggies on your doorstep

UZHAVAR Sandhai vegetables will be delivered to consumers' doorsteps with the help of local online sales platform, stated the state agricultural budget.

Horticulture, a key driver of agricultural growth in TN: Min

\"THIS provides ₹3,500 per MT to benefit 1.30 lakh sugarcane farmers, and ₹297 crore will be allocated for this,\" the minister said.

Let down by lack of MSP hike, loan waiver: Farmers

THE farming community is not excited about the agriculture budget as there was no announcement regarding an enhancement of the MSP or crop loan waiver.