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60K kids living in care homes, TN leads

OVER 60,000 children are living in institutional care in India, with Tamil Nadu housing approximately 10,000 of them, according to government data.

ASI decides to rope in retired officers to conduct departmental inquiries

THE Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to establish a panel of retired senior government officials to conduct departmental inquiries.

MPs' day-out from House & cricket field beckons

PARLIAMENTARIANS on Sunday were seen taking on each other, but not inside the House. They squared off on a cricket field in a friendly 20-over match played at Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium to raise awareness against tuberculosis.

45% of springs in Himalayas dry up in 4 decades, rising temp key factor: Study

Approximately 45% of the springs in the Himalayas have completely dried up due to rising temperatures and a decline in both rainfall and snowfall over the past four decades, says a recent study.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE STORY OF THE LORD

HIS year, Gita Jayanti fell on December 11. This event commemorates the anniversary of the revelation of the discourse called the Bhagavad Gita or Song of God in the Mahabharata. It was revealed by Krishna to Arjuna on the first day of the 18-day battle of Kurukshetra.

CHALLENGES BEFORE THE NEW SRI LANKAN GOVERNMENT

The Dissanayake-led NPP has committed to reducing government expenditure, but how economic consolidation will take shape in the coming year and beyond is still unclear

ASI-protected Neolithic ash mounds destroyed in Ballari

IN a shocker, Neolithic ash mounds that are over 5,000 years old and protected by the state Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Sangankallu village on the outskirts of Ballari city were destroyed by operators behind the incident.

'NEED GOKAK-LIKE AGITATION TO SAVE GOVT SCHOOLS'

ANNADA, one of the oldest languages in the world which has the highest number of Jnanpith awardees after Hindi, has evolved over time.

HC ruling on taxing compensation could have national impact

A significant case pending before the Karnataka High Court could lead to a landmark ruling on the taxation of compensation for land acquired for national highway projects, potentially affecting landowners across India.

NEW LOW PRESSURE AREA TO FORM TODAY, TN DELTA TO GET HEAVY RAIN

Papanasam in Tirunelveli district records highest rainfall of 13cm

NEED GOKAK-LIKE AGITATION TO SAVE GOVT SCHOOLS

ANNADA, one of the oldest languages in the world which has the highest number of Jnanpith awardees after Hindi, has evolved over time.

Ex-chief said it isn't me who approached him, says Vijayendra

BJP state president BY Vijayendra on Sunday said, \"Former chairman of the state Minorities Commission Anwar Manippady has clarified that it was not me, but Congress members who approached him.

BJP taking advantage of inequality in society: Siddu

ISSUES after issues over reservations are putting pressure on the Congress government, especially CM Siddaramaiah, as the SC Left has been insisting on implementing the internal quota within the Scheduled Caste category.

Manippady's claim against BYV for debate today: HM

HOME Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Sunday said that the issue of former Minority Commission chairman Anwar Manippady's allegation that BJP state chief B Y Vijayendra had offered to cover up the panel's report on the encroachments of Waqf properties, when BS Yediyurappa was the CM, would come up for debate in the ongoing legislature session in Belagavi on Monday.

Udupi witnesses colourful Christmas Kristotsava

WITH artistic expression and creative spirit, the celebration of Christmas was elevated to new heights at Christian PU College grounds here on Saturday.

'Freedom of expression, equality essential'

...but it also challenges democracy, says Dr R Venkataramani, Attorney General of India

FISH FACTORY SHUT DOWN FOR CAUSING POLLUTION IN KAUP TALUK

THE Kaup taluk administration shut down a fish processing factory at Padu village after repeated violations of environmental regulations came to light.

C & D land row: Farmers to hold rally

AFTER receiving multiple notices from the Forest Department to evict farmers from the C and D land, the Somwarpet Raitha Horata Samithi is hosting an awareness campaign across Kodagu against the proposed land change.

Resident gets potholes filled at his own expense

FRUSTRATED by years of inaction, a resident from Hosapatna main road in Madikeri has joined hands, donated money and fixed a stretch of road filled with potholes.

Student strength at this century-old govt school goes up from 210 to 862

THE 'Local Fund School', which started in 1896, is serving as a role model to all government educational institutions in the region.

Estranged couples reunited at Lok Adalat

THE National Lok Adalat held in Udupi on Saturday successfully reunited estranged couples who were on the path of getting divorced.

₹15 CR SANCTIONED FOR EROSION MITIGATION IN COASTAL K'TAKA

Min: Rs 238.76 lakh set aside for Kaup assembly constituency alone

Kodagu: Farmers celebrate harvest festival with gaiety

THE chants 'Poli Poli Deva' (May we prosper, Oh Lord) filled the air across Kodagu as the district celebrated the 'Puthari' festival on Saturday evening.

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.

Between Consent and Control

During a scene in the play Urmila, the audience spontaneously leans forward and starts clapping spontaneously.