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War of words between guv, min in V-C search panel row
THE office of Governor RN Ravi on Friday alleged that the statement issued by Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan on Thursday was misleading and a 'distortion of facts'.
TN to create 'white list' on gambling apps
TAMIL Nadu could become one of the first states to have a 'white list' on online gambling sites and apps after it brings out a framework to regulate pay-to-play gaming in the state.
Your cuppa is healthy, US FDA finally agrees
WITH the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognising tea from the Camellia sinensis plant is a healthy beverage, the North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) raised a toast to it.
Youth hacked to death near Nellai court
Exactly a month after an advocate was brutally attacked with a sickle in broad daylight on the Hosur combined court premises, a 25-year-old man was murdered with a similar weapon, allegedly by a seven-member gang, near the gate of the Tirunelveli district court on Friday.
11 killed, 40 injured as LPG tanker hits truck and explodes
AT least 11 people were killed and 40 others injured when an LPG tanker exploded after colliding with a truck near Bhankrota on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Friday morning.
Session ends, discord doesn't
Ambedkar issue set to resonate in Delhi and Bihar in the run up to the assembly elections
A MEDITATION ON CULTURE
Common Nouns brings together 15 contemporary artists to examine how the ancient and the modern coexist
HYPERFORMANCE F1 STYLE
This new hypercar from one of the world’s most well-known sportscar manufacturers uses groundbreaking Formula One technology to make a race car road-legal...
Sparkle on, boldly
The Leora Collection is a dazzling tribute to individuality, confidence, and grace
LAUNCHES IN JANUARY 2025
As the new year begins, top mobile brands are expected to reveal their latest smartphones.
'AI is a tool that enhances productivity; it doesn't replace jobs'
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a tool that enhances productivity rather than replacing jobs, said Shelton Rego, vice-president of sales, Freshworks India.
'Chip designing skills, ecosystem give India edge in semicon biz'
Director of IBM Research India and CTO of IBM India and South Asia, Dr Amith Singhee, in an interaction with Dipak Mondal, explains breakthroughs in quantum computing and Generative AI.
Day of records for Richa and India
RICHA Ghosh (54 off 21) equalled the world record for the fastest fifty in women's T20Is (18 balls) after Smriti Mandhana's (77) fireworks as India registered 217 for 4 in the series-deciding third and final match against the West Indies here on Thursday.
Ashwin gets hero's welcome at home from family and friends
RAVICHANDRAN Ashwin, who took the cricketing world by surprise with his sudden retirement from international cricket, arrived in Chennai early morning on Thursday.
Liverpool, Arsenal in semis
LIVERPOOL moved into the League Cup semifinals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton.
9th edition of Junior Super Kings tourney from Dec 26
CHENNAI Super Kings on Thursday launched the ninth edition of the Junior Super Kings inter-school T20 tournament.
NCC, the heartbeat of Australia cricket
IT was about 12 noon on a breezy Thursday in Brisbane. Less than 24 hours ago the India and Australia men's teams had played out a draw.
AFTER ASHWIN, WHO? THE LAST OF OGS IN FINAL STRETCH
Post offie's retirement, focus is on senior players like Rohit, Kohli and India's transition phase
Dubai may host India matches in 2025 Champions Trophy
EXPECTEDLY, the International Cricket Council on Thursday announced that India will play their 2025 Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue.
INR hits all-time low, breaches 85 mark against USD
Indian currency slips 13 paise on Thursday as US Fed scales back rate cut in 2025
Accenture posts $17.7 bn revenue, beats Street view
IT service provider Accenture has beat Street estimates and posted $17.7 billion revenues in the first quarter ended November 2024.
Start-up funding up 6% YoY at $11.3 bn in 2024
IN 2024, the start-up ecosystem saw a marginal 6% increase in funding at $11.3 billion compared to $10.7 billion in 2023.
Kia sees 20% sales growth vs industry's 5-10%
KOREAN carmaker Kia aims to achieve a 20% growth in sales volume in India next year, targeting sales of nearly 3 lakh passenger vehicles (PVs).
IT sector to drive 15% growth in hiring in 2025, followed by retail
WITH the expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and multi-cloud adoption, the IT sector will drive 15% growth in hiring in 2025, as per the latest data from jobs platform foundit.
Bharti Airtel prepays ₹3,626 crore spectrum purchase dues to govt
TELECOM service provider Bharti Airtel has made a prepayment of ₹3,626 crore to the government for the spectrum it purchased in 2016.
Govt proposes new legislation to curb proliferation of illegal lending apps
THE government is planning a comprehensive legislature to curb the proliferation of illegal lending apps.
Mkt falls as Fed indicates lower rate cut in 2025
DOMESTIC equity market declined sharply on Thursday following a cautious Federal Reserve commentary and weak global cues.
Thailand hosts regional talks for Myanmar
TWO days of meetings on Myanmar's violent political crisis began on Thursday in the Thai capital Bangkok, the latest in a long series of regional talks that have made no headway in restoring peace to the war-torn Southeast Asian nation.
Israel hits back after missile attack from Yemen
ISRAELI airstrikes shook Yemen's rebel-held capital and a port city early on Thursday and killed at least nine people, officials said, shortly after a Houthi missile targeted central Israel.
US urges SC to dismiss 26/11 convict's petition against extradition to India
THE United States government urged the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition filed by Mumbai-attack convict Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, to avoid his extradition to India.