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Citizen-led study sheds light on systemic failures hurting TNUHDB tenements
A citizen-led study conducted by Arappor Iyakkam, an NGO, has called attention to the poor living conditions of residents in Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) tenements around Chennai.
Youth dies of electrocution while scaling NH median
A 27-year-old youth died of electrocution on Sunday night after he accidentally came in contact with the live wire of a light pole while trying to cross a median strip of the Tiruchy-Thanjavur NH, the police said.
Customs finds TN link after exotic species seized in B'luru, Hyd & Vizag
Six of 8 held are from TN; probe on into link between seizures and aide of dismissed TN cop
Only Hindus can be recruited to college run by HR&CE dept: Court
HOLDING that the provisions of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Act provides for appointment of only Hindus to the posts of a college established by utilising only the temple funds, the Madras High Court dismissed a petition challenging the recruitment notice making eligibility criterion of being a Hindu mandatory.
TN plans to study substance abuse among youth soon
THE Department of Children Welfare and Special Services will soon carry out a study to assess the prevalence and extent of substance and alcohol use among adults aged between 18 and 25 in the state.
T'gana declines ₹100 crore from Adani Foundation
TELANGANA will not accept ₹100 crore donation offered by the Adani Foundation for the Young India Skills University, a skill development university being set up by the state government, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Monday amid controversy over billionaire Gautam Adani's indictment in the US on bribery charges.
Test of character Down Under: India celebrate happy Perth-day
AT 13, VAIBHAV BECOMES IPL's YOUNGEST PLAYER
Depression in Bay of Bengal, red alert issued for delta districts
A well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean intensified into a depression on Monday.
Dad, son murder man in Kovai to avenge suicide of daughter
TWO months after a woman killed herself over a failed relationship, her father, along with his son, stabbed the 27-year-old suspected lover of his daughter to death in broad daylight in Coimbatore on Monday to avenge her.
Manipur, Adani row paralyse Parliament
THE winter session of Parliament was off to a stormy start on Monday with both Houses adjourned till Wednesday amid protests by the Opposition demanding discussions on Gautam Adani's US indictment and the Manipur situation.
ANGANWADI KIDS PLAY WAITING GAME FOR BOOK, UNIFORM IN TN
FIVE months after enrollment, lakhs of children in anganwadi centres and kindergarten classes in government schools across the state have not yet got their activity workbooks and uniforms.
Call taken on BJP leading the new Mahayuti govt
Name of the chief minister to be announced in Mumbai; Shinde camp keeps up pressure
SC trashes petitions against inclusion of 'secular', 'socialist' to the Preamble
THE Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a batch of pleas challenging the 1976 amendment to the Constitution, which added the terms 'socialist', 'secular', and 'integrity' to its Preamble.
Financial Independence Of Women Matters
However, the situation in India demands steps like these to enhance the participation of women in the workforce.
Stories soaked in wisdom
The art of storytelling has played an important role in preserving India's cultural history. We take a look at one vertical, Harikatha, and how one can appreciate the content.
Live-action Moana wraps filming
PRODUCTION on Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana (2016) has been wrapped.
A Pallava era Siva temple with rare images
INAR, originally called Thirukannar and Nethrapuram, is a small village near Madhurantakam which has an ancient temple for Siva worshipped as Nethrapurishwarar.
Idris Elba to star in Masters of the Universe
Idris Elba is in talks to join the cast of the upcoming live-action Masters of the Universe film.
Chess masters shine at tourney
INTERNATIONAL Master AR Ilamparthi scored 7.5 points at the end of the eighth and final round and won the Singh's Gambit International Fide Rated Chess Tournament-2024 title here at Guru Nanak College, Velachery.
Bringing pages to stage
The library corner at the American Centre, US Consulate General Chennai, was abuzz with energy, a kaleidoscope of colours as women, draped in saris, filled the room.
Jest being jolly
The sound of laughter reverberated through Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, Chetpet, over the weekend, for the International Clown Festival was in town.
IN REMEMBRANCE OF A GREAT MIND
I have been associated with Dr. Badri since 1977. He was my mentor,\" said TS Surendran, chairman of Sankara Nethralaya and director of pediatric ophthalmology.
Set for board exam: Gukesh plotting to lift India to pinnacle of chess world
Viswanathan Anand, the owner of five world titles, tried for one final time. But the young world champion, Magnus Carlsen, kept the door shut.
A tribute to vision and verses
“PPO amma TV on pannuvanga? (Amma, When will they turn on the TV (read: movie screen)?),\" asked a little girl dressed in pink.
Blasters shine in 2nd-half to sink Chennaiyin FC
KERALA Blasters produced a strong show in the second-half to beat Chennaiyin FC 3-0 in the ongoing Indian Super League in Kochi, on Sunday.
Jazball Down Under: Twin centuries put India on top
Yashasvi, Kohli hit tons before early wickets leave Australia wanting
CSK spend smart on Day 1 of auction
THE Chennai Super Kings think tank was a happy lot as they bought back their star batter Devon Conway ₹6.25 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction held at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
RBI-Centre tussle: Is govt trying to guide interest rates?
Is the Centre undoing its own achievements in bringing in legislation, setting up six-member MPC that is guided by data to bring inflation down to 4%?
Salah sends Reds eight points clear
MOHAMED Salah fired Liverpool eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as the leaders survived a scare from lowly Southampton thanks to the Egypt star's second-half double in a 3-2 away win on Sunday.
MULTI CAP FUNDS - A MULTI-CUISINE BUFFET
To qualify as a genuine all-rounder in cricket, one must not only be able to bat and bowl well but also field well.