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Nine men held for abusing cops on duty
FOUR men were arrested by the Greater Chennai Police on Thursday for allegedly using foul language against a policeman who was on patrol duty and had stopped their car since they were carrying banned fireworks in it.
8 toilets for 800 families, people forced to defecate in the open in Thideer Nagar
VENNILA was 26 when she got married and came to her husband's house at Thideer Nagar. Her new home was very different from her own at Broadway where there was a toilet. \"In the initial days, it was very difficult for me to go to the open ground to defecate. Though I gradually got used to it, I feel bad for my children,\" said Vennila.
'Pay retirement benefits to civic staff within 3 months'
Pension disbursal delay is a violation of right to life, says high court
Where sparks fly and dreams are welded
The saying that the hand adorned with bangles cannot wield fire is passe. With protective goggles on, women are marching ahead, doing physically demanding jobs.
GREEN MEMORIES: DAD SOWS PLANTS TO HONOUR SON
When MK Isai Amudhu, a promising student, killed himself after his grade in the Class 12 exam didn't match his expectation, his father, G Munusamy, often found himself in the foothills of the nearby Kanchanagari Hills contemplating suicide for months on end.
Flourish a lutter away
The 29-year-old aspiring civil servant tries to protect the host plants for caterpillars to feed on
No love lost for engineering, Tamil Nadu tops seat table, adds 32,000 more this year
TAMIL NADU continues to have the highest number of undergraduate engineering seats in the country, with about 32,000 more seats being added to the tally this year.
15-year-old house help found dead with burn injuries in Chennai flat
A 15-year-old Dalit girl from Thanjavur, who was employed as a maid in the house of a couple, was found dead inside the bathroom of her employer's apartment in Aminjikarai on Friday, the Greater Chennai Police (GCP) said on Saturday.
Pak LeT leader among 3 killed in two encounters
TOP Lashkar-e-Toiba commander Usman Bhai was killed in an encounter with security forces in Khanyar area of downtown Srinagar while two other militants were killed in a separate encounter in Anantnag district on Saturday.
Canada's Shah slur annoys India
MEA summons Canadian diplomat, warns baseless allegations would harm bilateral ties
For 1st time, Delhi figures in Ottawa cyber adversary list
CANADA has for the first time labeled India as an adversary in its National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026, published by the country's Centre for Cyber Security.
RJ BALAJI'S NEXT IS HAPPY ENDING
WE had earlier reported that RJ Balaji will be headlining a film bankrolled by Million Dollar Studios, the production house behind films like Good Night and Lover.
MIDDLING FAMILY DRAMA WITH MANUFACTURED CONFLICTS
BROTHER begins by showing us how Karthik, a law school dropout, who cannot tolerate irresponsible behaviour, goes on to start a fight with anyone and everyone.
An emotional triumph, but some questions linger
The situation isn't entirely new for a Tamil film: a Tamil man, Mukund (Sivakarthikeyan), enters a Malayali household to seek the hand of their daughter, Indhu (Sai Pallavi).
A FINE BALANCE OF ABSURDIST HUMOUR AND CLASS COMMENTARY
Through a lighthearted and delightfully indulgent sequence, we are introduced to Kavin's character as a carefree homeless individual who believes that the concept of hard work is an absurd lie.
New hope for colon cancer patients
The type of surgery depends on the cancer's location, stage, and extent of spread.
Guard your spine
ENDOSCOPIC spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat lumbar (lower back) disc prolapse (also known as a herniated disc), and several other conditions that affect the spine.
STRIKE DOWN STROKES
Post World Stroke Day October 29), Dr Gaurav Thukal shares precautions, and tips for rehabilitation of patients
ETCHING FINESSE ON SILVER
Imagine opening the doors of a cupboard with intricate embossing that transforms a storage unit into a work of art.
A storehouse of ragas
It is a common belief among the music fraternity that when a teacher directly teaches the Varali Raga to a student, it strains their relationship.
Disparities in depictions
As the festival of lights celebrates the triumph of goodness over evil, there is a need to construe how colourism is an ingrained part in the portrayal of such binaries in mythological stories
HEAT, HEALTH AND ECONOMIC TOLL ESCALATE
India is experiencing severe health and economic impacts from climate change, with extreme heat causing a 50% rise in lost labour hours since the 1990s, leading to billions in economic losses. Rising nighttime temperatures contribute to sleep deprivation, worsening public health, while air pollution and drought pose additional threats. With rising sea levels and increasing infectious diseases, experts urge urgent shifts to clean energy. The Lancet Countdown calls for a global financial overhaul to prioritise health and sustainability, especially as COP29 approaches
Ruben Amorim is new Manchester United manager
RUBEN Amorim was on Friday named as the new manager of Manchester United, replacing the sacked Erik ten Hag.
Gukesh and Liren clash not worthy of final, says Kasparov
GARRY Kasparov doesn't consider the upcoming title clash between D Gukesh and Ding Liren as worthy of a Championship clash.
Sudharsan and Padikkal sparkle
RISING youngsters, Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal, struck fighting fifties after Mukesh Kumar's searing six-wicket haul to put India A in command with a 120-run lead against Australia A on day two of their first 'Unofficial Test' here.
Jeppiaar School beat St Bede's for top prize
KHUSH Bardia's 69 and B Siddharth's unbeaten 45 helped Jeppiaar Matriculation School to beat St Bede's AIHSS by five wickets in the final of the Jeppiaar Trophy U-19 inter-school tournament played at Wahe Guru 'A' grounds.
India's eight-ball suffering
AT about 4.45 PM on Friday, things were looking up for the Indian team in the third Test against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
DARY-ING MITCHELL
Batter braves heat, India tweakers to guide New Zealand to respectable score in last Test
Apple India revenue all-time high: Tim Cook
APPLE has achieved an all-time revenue record in India for its fourth quarter ending September 2024, chief executive officer Tim Cook said on Friday.
Coal production increases 7.4% in October
COAL production rose by 7.4% to 84.45 MT in October as against 78.57 MT in the corresponding month of the previous fiscal, coal ministry said in a statement.