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Why Are Rich Indians Deserting India?
Rich Indians, having emotionally seceded from their country for some time now, are moving bag, baggage and business out of India, joining an elite international set.
WOMEN RULED THE YEAR IN INDIE FILMS
Something unusual happened at the movies for me at the very start of 2024.
Cong Veteran A K Antony Turns 84
CONGRESS veteran A K Antony turned 84 on Saturday. However, there was no celebration on account of the passing away of ex PM Manmohan Singh.
Family of 4 dies for 'spiritual emancipation'
FOUR people, including a woman and her two children, were found dead at a private farmhouse in Tiruvannamalai on Saturday in a suspected suicide pact for 'spiritual emancipation'.
Congress high command to chalk out plans for rejig
THE call by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for an organisational overhaul may derail the plans of some senior leaders in the state party who are engaged in image building, with their eyes set firmly on the assembly election scheduled for May of 2026.
Anna varsity rape case: HC orders SIT investigation
The Madras High Court on Saturday ordered the constitution of a special investigation team (SIT) comprising three women IPS officers to probe the rape of an engineering student on the Anna University campus and the leakage/disclosure of the FIR and its contents.
I will be very disingenuous if I hold an event like media industry does'
JUDGES sharing platform with politicians in itself is not an issue but whether it influences judgement is more important, former Supreme Court judge, Justice Chelameshwar, has said.
Preps for state school arts festival in full swing in T'Puram; logo released
SETTING the stage for the week-long festival, the logo for the 63rd State School Arts Festival was released on Saturday.
Setback for CBI as court acquits 6 of 10 persons charged by agency
It allows four of six accused to continue on bail till announcement of sentence. The four accused could get a punishment of up to seven years' imprisonment
Victims' parents welcome verdict
PARENTS and relatives of deceased Sarathlal and Kripresh, who were present at the CBI court to witness the proceedings, welcomed the verdict.
Police launch probe into death of Wayanad DCC treasurer, son
The police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the unnatural deaths of Wayanad DCC treasurer N M Vijayan and his son Jijesh.
Three children drown in river in Kasaragod
THREE children drowned in Erinjippuzha, a tributary of the Payaswini river, in the Bedadukka panchayat of Kasaragod district on Saturday.
Death by toxic gas: Team from NITC to examine caravan
THE National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NITC) team will conduct a detailed examination of the caravan in which two men died after inhaling poisonous smoke in Vadakara.
District to boost tourism with floating garden project
To be implemented by KSCADC under Urban Agglomeration Scheme & corp's initiative, 'Jeevananu Ashtamudi, Jeevikkanam Ashtamudi'
Woman, 63, succumbs to injuries after accident
A 63-YEAR-OLD woman, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kollam after being mown down by a two-wheeler, succumbed to her injuries on Saturday.
Sowing saviours! Migrant workers now fill in gaps in Kuttanad farming
The shortage of experienced labour has proven a challenge for paddy farmers in the state for many years.
Ramesh Chennithala to inaugurate Mannam Jayanthi celebrations
THE 148th jayanthi celebrations of Bharatha Kesari Mannathu Padmanabhan, founder of Nair Service Society (NSS), will take place at Mannam Nagar, a specially prepared venue at the NSS Headquarters at Perunna in Changanassery on January 1 and 2.
Dist block Congress pays tribute to Manmohan Singh
If Manmohan Singh had not become the Union Finance Minister, India could have faced the same fate as Russia. G Devarajan, national general secretary, All India Forward Bloc
Candidates in CPO rank list allege irregularities, demand addl posts
ALLEGING irregularities in the Public Service Commission's recruitment process, thousands of candidates who made it to the CPO (civil police officer) rank list -- that came into effect on April 23, 2023 -- have demanded the creation of additional posts.
Kashmiriyat on display amid first big snowfall
PEOPLE in the Valley showed what Kashmiriyat is all about by opening their homes and mosques to tourists stranded at different places following the season's first major snowfall.
Olympic heartbreak and no net gain for badminton
The ever-reliable discipline for India, in terms of providing the thrill & medals at elite competitions, endured a difficult year with some of the top shuttlers struggling for form, writes Anmol Gurung. Missing out on a medal in Paris was a new low...
Mohammedan play out goalless draw vs Odisha
MOHAMMEDAN SC held Odisha FC to a goalless draw at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Friday to break their five-game-long losing streak in the competition.
Smith regains midas touch
IN many ways, it was coming. From the moment he got that century in Brisbane, Steve Smith seemed like he was going to pile on.
No Extra Pressure for Slot as Liverpool Win
ARNE Slot insists Liverpool's commanding position at the top of the Premier League table has led to no extra strain during his first season in charge at Anfield.
Osamu Suzuki, architect of India's automobile revolution, dies at 94
OSAMU SUZUKI, chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC), passed away from lymphoma on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, the company announced in a statement on Friday. He was 94.
RBI Allows UPI Access via Third-Party Payment Apps
The Reserve Bank on Friday allowed the popular unified payments interface (UPI) access to prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) through third-party applications, making it easier for users to link their digital wallets to UPI-enabled apps.
Manmohan Singh: The silent Prime Minister or a humane economist?
EXPECTATIONS of Dr Manmohan Singh, the trailblazer of India's new economic policy, is no more. Economists around the world remember him for his brilliance and humility, and predominantly for his role in opening up the state-controlled Indian economy, when he was appointed Finance Minister of India in 1991.
UltraTech buys 8.69% stake in Star Cement
JSW Neo Energy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSW Energy, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 4,696 MW renewable energy platform from O2 Power Pooling Pte. Ltd, a joint venture between EQT Infrastructure and Temasek.
Rupee hits record low of 85.81/$
Local currency falls 38 paise from previous close to 85.5914 as dollar continues to rally
India Inc remembers Singh, his 1991 reforms
THE various policies introduced by Manmohan Singh played an important role in lifting India's economic growth and making it a powerhouse, top business tycoons said while remembering the former Prime Minister and Finance Minister who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92.