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Appavu releases water from Thamirabarani-Karumeniyar river-link project
ASSEMBLY Speaker M Appavu released water from the Kariyandi diversion weir of the Thamirabarani-Nambiyar-Karumeniyar river-linking project to various waterbodies here on Sunday.
Ration shop employees weighed down by harsh penalty norms
RATION shop employees across the state have expressed concern over the imposition of a penalty up to three times for any decrease in the quantity of stock in ration shops.
FSG to ensure schemes get implemented at tribal schools
THE tribal welfare department, which manages 320 schools in tribal areas, will soon establish a functional support group (FSG) in order to oversee the implementation of government schemes in the schools and to identify the need for specific changes so as to cater to its students.
Detailed form for UDISE+ portal burden TN teachers
A section of teachers complain that the detailed questionnaire to update data in the centre's Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) portal, is eating up their teaching time.
ED links Sadiq firm to contractor for TN schools
ONE of the 21 businesses of Jaffer Sadiq, in which the alleged proceeds of the international drug trafficking operations were infused, supplied geometry boxes and school bags to a contractor of the Tamil Nadu Text Book Corporation, the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) probe has found.
Thousands pay tributes to Elangovan
THOUSANDS, including the public, Congress leaders and cadres, paid tribute to late Congress leader and Erode (East) MLA EVKS Elangovan, who was laid to rest with state honours at the electric crematorium in Mugalivakkam on Sunday.
Rajya Sabha to hold debate on Constitution from today
Rajya Sabha is expected to witness fiery debates between the government and the opposition on Monday as it begins a two-day debate on the Constitution to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding document's adoption.
Dharavi to crorepati, Simran's dream rise
SIMRAN SHAIKH was bought for her base price of ₹10 lakh by UP Warriorz at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction.
The Time to Love is Now
Cherish and love those around you while they are still here, as regret often strikes when it's too late
Coffee, Coorg and Avocado
A quaint hillstation in the Western Ghats is witnessing an avocado revolution
Brew a Cup of Beauty
This hot cup of flavoured tea promises clearer skin and a radiant glow
The Partisan Burden of Legislative Umpires
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi called India the Mother of Democracy, he wasn't kidding.
'I am Truth Wing, I am Bharat Wing'
Anand Neelakantan talks to Vikram Sampath about the dichotomy in the narrative regarding Tipu Sultan, and allegations that the author is part of the 'right-wing' historians group
Between Consent and Control
During a scene in the play Urmila, the audience spontaneously leans forward and starts clapping spontaneously.
RENAISSANCE IN CRICKET
With the presence of ex-Oz players in the team, Italy Cricket Federation has shown ambitions to cultivate the sport; their immediate aim will be to qualify for the T20 World Cup in 2026
Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool, Arsenal frustrated
DIOGO Jota rescued Liverpool as the Premier League leaders recovered from Andy Robertson's early red card to snatch a 2-2 draw with Fulham, while Arsenal's title challenge was dented by a goalless stalemate against Everton on Saturday.
CEO KILLER IN US IS NEW ANTI-HERO
S thought leaders are struggling to deal with the fallout of the killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of the insurer United Healthcare.
ISL: BFC fight back to earn a point
BENGALURU FC were in danger of suffering their third defeat of the ongoing Indian Super League season, in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Can't let big biz into banking yet
Reserve Bank needs to take extra care when it comes to digital lenders, says KV Kamath
ED hands over BPSL's assets worth ₹4k cr to JSW
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) handed over Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL's) assets worth ₹4,025 crore to JSW, which successfully bid for BPSL under the insolvency resolution process.
Credit card delinquencies increase by 110 bps to 7.6%
INDICATING the rising indebtedness of individuals and households, delinquency rates among credit card issuers or the portfolio at risk in the banking parlance, have risen by as much as 110 basis points to 7.6% as of June 2024 from 6.5% in June 2023.
US court denies TikTok request to stop ban
A federal appeals court has left in place a mid-January deadline in a federal law requiring TikTok to be sold or face a ban in the United States, rejecting a request made by the company to halt enforcement until the Supreme Court reviews its challenge of the statute.
Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's prez in blow to its EU aspirations
FORMER soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.
Woman, 5-year-old daughter among 10 dead in Israel's central Gaza strike
PALESTINIAN medical officials say at least 10 people were killed Saturday in an Israeli airstrike that apparently targeted a municipal meeting in central Gaza.
Trump hosts Apple CEO at his Florida resort
DONALD Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter.
S Korea president impeached over martial law bid
Ruling party lawmakers back motion to impeach Yoon as public protests intensify
US, Turkey, Arab diplomats discuss Syria transition
TOP diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey are meeting in Jordan to discuss how to assist Syria's transition after the fall of Bashar Assad's government a week ago.
Indian-origin OpenAI whistleblower found dead
A 26-year-old Indian-origin former employee of the artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has died by suicide in San Francisco, authorities said.
Transgender welfare board in U'khand formed
The Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government of Uttarakhand has approved the formation of a Transgender Personal Welfare Board.
Unemployment rate plummets after a rise in urban Gujarat, House told
THE unemployment rate (UR) for individuals aged 15 and above in urban Gujarat areas was 2.8% in 2021-22, which surged to 8.7% in 2022-23, before plummeting to 2.3% in 2023-24, according to recent information provided to the Rajya Sabha by the Centre.