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Blue brilliance beneath the waves

Photographer Dheeraj Khandelwal shares his experience of capturing bioluminescence that was witnessed over the weekend

STICK SHIFT

FOR elite Indian Hockey, 2024 has been a mixed bag of fortunes. While the men's team managed to bag a bronze medal at the Summer Olympics, the women's team has been met with one disappointment after another. Despite their dominance at the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy, it narrowly missed out on an Olympic berth at both the 2023 Asian Games and the 2024 FIH Olympic Qualifiers. Now, as they prepare to defend their title at the 2024 edition of the Asian Champions Trophy, to be held once again in India, with midfielder Salima Tete taking over the captaincy from veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia, the squad is determined to show their resilience in front of home fans and regain momentum on the international stage.

Dhankhar says Indian art forms bring in inclusivity in conflict-ridden world

INDIAN art forms, particularly dance, offer a model of inclusivity in a world increasingly divided by conflicts and discord, said Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday.

ECHOES FROM AN ADVENTURE

I do not consider 'Echoes of Wisdom' as just some minor spin-off game in the Legend of Zelda series. For the first time in a very long time, Zelda is herself the main playable character in the series. And I am quite upset that we've completely slept on her druid abilities for all these decades. In Echoes, Zelda holds the powers of a priestess that can work her magic through her staff.

Tatiana Maslany to star in Starfleet Academy

WHILE it was recently announced that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has been renewed for a second season, the makers also confirmed that actor Tatiana Maslany will appear in the first season of the series. The announcements were made during the Star Trek universe panel at New York Comic Con.

STITCHES OF INCLUSIVITY

House of Miraa accomodates style, comfort, and creativity to offer cutomised clothing according to individuals' likes rather than conventions

Michael Emerson joins Elsbeth S2

MICHAEL Emerson is set to join his wife, Carrie Preston, on CBS' Elsbeth as a recurring guest star in season 2.

Silambarasan TR teams up with Ashwath Marimuthu

Two days after actor Silambarasan TR revealed in a social media post that his next will be a combination of Dum, Vallavan and Manmadhan with \"Gen Z sensibilities\", the official announcement of his upcoming film has dropped. The actor is now all set to join hands with director Ashwath Marimuthu.

HIL 2.0 REBOOT WELCOME, SUSTENANCE A CHALLENGE

INDIAN hockey recently received a fillip to keep its newfound momentum going. After being consigned to the bin for seven years, the auction for the resurrected Hockey India League (HIL) saw several hockey medallists being snapped up for big bucks.

SHIFT TO PRICE-BASED GST STRUCTURE A BOON FOR THE COMMON MAN

IN its recent meeting in New Delhi, the group of ministers (GOM) on GST rate rationalisation has recommended tax slabs based on the pricing of products, with more expensive goods and services of the same sort attracting higher tax rates.

Modi says India a beacon of hope amid global challenges

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands out as a beacon of hope amid global uncertainties, emphasising a prevailing sense of positivity in the country.

INDIA'S GAINS WITH CONCILIATORY SECURITY IN J&K

It was possible to conduct elections in the strife-torn area in a free manner because of the lessons learnt over the years. It's necessary to sustain the momentum now

THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF BRICS

MEETING when the world's first 'live-streamed genocide' in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine war are in the backdrop, one would expect the two issues to dominate the BRICS summit opening in the Russian city of Kazan on Tuesday. But these issues are unlikely to take the centre-stage. Instead, that space is likely to be claimed by the politics behind the group's expansion, the battle for leadership of the Global South between China and India, and whether BRICS should evolve as an anti-Western bloc spearheaded by Beijing and Moscow.

‘RIGHTS project needs to gain focus’

THE agencies will be responsible for conducting audits to ensure compliance with the accessibility standards outlined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, and the Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India, 2021.

9 shifted from shelter after woman attacked

In the wake of a video circulating on social media platforms in which a woman with mental illness is mistreated by the staff at a care home, the district administration on Monday conducted an investigation and shifted nine inmates to other institutions.

800 contract workers at Tata plant asked to resign: DVK

DRAVIDAR Viduthalai Kazhagam (DVK) on Monday submitted a petition to district administration alleging that 800 people who joined Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) in Hosur as contract workers through a private agency have been asked to resign in the past ten days.

Dana danger looms large on Odisha, coasts on high alert

Cyclone may cross between Puri & Sagar Island on October 24 night

Students risk lives to clear block in RWH system on school roof

District school education department officials on Monday ordered an inquiry after photos of four students of a government school in Periyakumarapalayam carrying out plumbing work on top of the school building at the behest of some teachers went viral.

DVAC books disproportionate assets case against DMK councillor, husband

A Kancheepuram district councillor from the DMK, her husband and both their mothers have been booked by the DVAC in a disproportionate assets case.

Container theft: Man who gave forged docu to gang held

THE Harbour police have arrested one more man in connection with the theft of a container carrying 5,230 computer tablets worth ₹35 crore from Chennai Port last month.

TN reservoirs 64% full

Storage stood only at 35.58% during the same period last year

Windmill repowering hit by high development cost

THE government's new wind re-powering and life extension policy, introduced on September 4 to modernise aging windmills, has seen limited uptake, with wind energy generators (WEGs) citing high development charges as a deterrent.

CPI calls for 'white paper' on 1.8K MW project at Arasampattu

THE CPI has called for the release of a 'white paper' to ensure transparency in the Adani Green company which has been proposed at Arasampattu village in Vellore district to generate 1,800 MW power using three reservoirs in Alleri.

Nobody can impose Hindi on TN: Udhaya

PEOPLE of Tamil Nadu will never allow the imposition of Hindi at any cost, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Monday.

Allow our wards to study at 'tainted' NEET centre: Parents to Nellai collector

AFTER NEET aspirants were beaten up by the owner-cum-trainer of a private academy, parents of some students petitioned Collector KP Karthikeyan, requesting him to facilitate the students to continue their studies at the same centre, on Monday.

58-year-old leather company worker in Ambur receives ₹2.3-cr GST notice

RANI Babu, a 58-year-old housekeeper from Ambur, is distressed after she received a GST notice of ₹2.39 crore from the Commercial Taxes Department, Palakkarai Assessment Circle, Tiruchy, on Saturday.

Delimitation makes us wonder whether having fewer kids is good idea, quips CM

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin, who presided over a wedding ceremony of 31 couples organised by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department on Monday, said in a lighter vein that the delimitation exercise planned by the union government has made people of Tamil Nadu question whether it was wise to have fewer children.

Portion of Greams Road caves in 10 feet during peak hours

A10-foot-deep crater appeared on Greams Road near Thousand Lights on Monday around 5.30 pm, causing traffic disruptions during peak hours. The traffic police later barricaded the sinkhole.

18K cops to ensure Deepavali passes off sans incident

AS part of the security arrangements for Deepavali, the city police have deployed 18,000 police officers and personnel in major locations, where crowds are expected to gather, such as T Nagar, Pondy Bazaar, Purasawalkam, Mylapore, Flower Bazaar, NSC Bose Road, Washermenpet and Koyambedu, among others.

Higher education minister a no-show at TNOU convocation

CHENNAI: Former Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU Nageshwar Rao on Monday advised students to keep abreast of latest technological developments to remain relevant in today's digital world.