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Old Challenges in the New Year
Immediate hurdle is selecting a new party chief through organisational polls slated by Feb, getting stronger footholds in poll-bound Bihar & Delhi
NITI AAYOG: LESSONS FROM DECADES PAST
India is a rare Asian nation without a ministry for planning today. When Latin American and sub-Saharan nations did the same in the 1980s and 90s, their economies stagnated
Why Nehru Brought The First Amendment
The debate in parliament on the 75 years of the glorious journey of the Constitution did not live up to its billing.
Scooter rider obstructs ambulance for 22 km
THE irresponsible act by a scooter rider, who refused to give way to an ambulance that was carrying a patient from Wayanad to Kozhikode for over an hour, has sparked outrage and triggered calls for action against the culprit.
Give up obsolete rituals in temples: Swami Sachidananda
SIVAGIRI Mutt president Swami Sachidananda has asked the temples under the control of the mutt and SNDP Yogam to give up those rituals which prohibit male devotees who visit temples wearing upper garments.
Police Turn Down 36,000 Requests to Escort Prisoners to Court, Hospitals
Accusations of jeopardising human rights of inmates, proper functioning of prisons, emerge
Uma Thomas shows signs of recovery, recognises children
As per docs, rib fracture and lung injury require intensive treatment; preliminary probe indicates lapses by organisers
SIT Launches Probe Into Financial Dealings Of Late DCC Leader
Links between Vijayan's death, coop bank scam?
Remarkable Research Efficiency : SIMATS - A Beacon of Excellence for India
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) has once again proven its mettle on the national stage, building on its record-breaking publication spree and unparalleled research metrics.
MT's films significant amid attempts to denigrate Kerala: CM
AT A time when attempts are being made by certain quarters to use art forms such as cinema as a tool to denigrate Kerala, movies scripted and helmed by the late M T Vasudevan Nair assume significance, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.
Corp Initiates Action Against Railways For Dumping Waste
Notice served on T'Puram divn of Southern rlys; corp's spl night squad caught the violation
Charred body found in engg college
A charred body was found inside an engineering college in Karakulam, Nedumangad, on Tuesday.
Anti-littering campaign to kick off today
IN AN EFFORT to inculcate responsible waste disposal practices among the public and curb the habit of littering, the state government has announced a week-long 'anti-littering' campaign starting from Wednesday (January 1).
Defence chiefs to get aides from other services
TAKING a crucial step in the process to integrate Armed Forces personnel, the personal staff officers of the service chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force will be appointed from other services with effect from January 1, 2025.
SORRY
● CM APOLOGISES FOR LOSS OF LIVES DUE TO ETHNIC STRIFE ● URGES PEOPLE TO FORGIVE AND FORGET PAST MISTAKES
Farmer on fast seeks talks with Centre, SC grants time
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three more days to the Punjab government to comply with its December 20 order to provide medical aid to 70-year-old farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death strike since November 26, and shift him to hospital.
Mathew Thomas' Night Riders goes on floors in Palakkad
MATHEW Thomas, who was earlier reported to be headlining the horror-comedy titled Night Riders, has begun shooting for the upcoming film in Palakkad.
Pravinkoodu Shappu gets a release date
THE makers of Pravinkoodu Shappu, headlined by Soubin Shahir and Basil Joseph, have announced January 16, 2025, as the release date.
It's a wrap for Asif Ali and Divya Prabha's UAE-based film
THE shoot of Thamar KV's upcoming film, starring Asif Ali and Divya Prabha in lead roles, concluded after 32 days of filming in the UAE.
Favourite Five and Follow Ups
Anusha Ganapathi takes us through the world of secrets, tricks, heist, puzzles, and adventures through her best-loved games of 2024 and exciting ones to look out for in the new year
Mind Your Gut
UNIL (name changed), a 33-year-old IT professional from Kochi, was regularly suffering from bloating, gas, and irregular bowel movements.
Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares
Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan
NorthEast sink Mumbai City FC 3-0 in ISL
NORTHEAST UNITED FC defeated Mumbai City FC by 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Monday.
Pant & rest of batters lose plot as Oz take lead
ONCE again, it all began with a reckless shot by Rishabh Pant.
I enjoyed it a lot: Slot on Liverpool's 5-star show
LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Public Apology
ON July 2, 2024, and December 16, 2024, we inadvertently published two false and incorrect articles (the Articles) headlined,
Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders
THE Income Tax Department has denied a TNIE report that said the tax department will be tapping Digi Yatra data to go after evaders.
Public Apology in Respect of Article Published on July 2 and Dec 16, 2024
We have, therefore, agreed to publish this unconditional apology along with the following Statement of Factual Corrections with respect to the Articles.
Seoul to inspect all 737-800 aircraft as it searches for clues
SOUTH Korean officials said on Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.
Submariner Who Turned Commander-in-Chief
Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world.