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PRESERVING TAMIL THEATRE

The founder of Devriksha School of Acting talks about the fundamentals of learning the art of acting, the need for preserving the individuality of each artiste, the various genres in plays, and the deep-rootedness of theatre in rural side of the state, highlighting the learnings from the legends

An ancient Siva temple in Madhurantakam

ADHURANTAKAM is well known for its Kodandarama temple, famously known as the Eri Katha Rama temple. Few know that there is a Siva temple closeby which is also ancient and referred to in Chola inscriptions as Arulakara Isvaram, although the deity is now known as the Arulalishwarar.

Living the single life!

On Singles' Day, Chennaiites list down the perks of being by themselves while asking the question: Who needs a plus one when you can be the star?

TREES, TREATS AND CHEERS

Entering Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels for their pre-Christmas celebration was like stepping into a snow-dusted holiday fairytale.

RING IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

As the holidays approach, Chennaiites gathered for a long-standing tradition – the cake-mixing ceremony – at Radisson Blu Hotels and Suites GRT Chennai on Saturday.

ISL: Odisha draw with Bagan

ODISHA FC made a dream start in front of their home fans against Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League on Sunday.

Puducherry thrash Rajasthan in hockey meet

MAHENDRAN, Arun Kumar and Ranjith scored four goals each as Le Puducherry Hockey thrashed Hockey Rajasthan 13-2 in the senior men's national hockey championship played at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Egmore.

Varun fifer in vain as hosts SA level series 1-1

A POOR display with the bat saw India post a modest 124 for six against South Africa in the second T20I of the four-match series in Gqeberha on Sunday.

Post WC loss, Jemimah set for new learnings

FOR Jemimah Rodrigues and the Indian women's cricket team, the month of October in Dubai was not that kind. An early exit from the T20 World Cup meant the ODI series against recently crowned World Champions New Zealand came with an emotional baggage.

Chess balm for Harika during postpartum phase

WHEN D Harika started feeling the effects of postpartum following the birth of her daughter in 2022, it was extremely hard to accept the changes I was having.

WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR GAMBHIR DOWN UNDER

With Indian team leaving for Australia, here are some talking points...

PCB seeks govt's advice on India not touring for 2025 Champions Trophy

WITH the BCCI communicating to the global cricketing body about not travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place in February 2025, the ICC has officially informed PCB of the same through an email, it is learnt on Sunday.

Large caps are better than fairly valued: Baiai Finserv AMC CEO

. consumption remains a compelling theme in Indian markets even if the sector faces short-term bearish sent

HOW NOT TO MISS CHANCES TO CREATE WEALTH

In the world of investments, your biggest enemy is inflation. As you work hard to earn a meaningful living, you constantly strive for more because prices keep rising.

THE CRITICALITY OF CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE

In the last column on the eve of the festival of lights, we initiated a discussion on how vital Term Insurance Cover is for anyone with even a single financial dependent.

Bitcoin surges to record high; experts believe it will soar above $80,000

FOR the first time, Bitcoin surged over $79,000, driven by industry optimism about Donald Trump's pro-crypto policies in the near future.

Vistara merger: Section of AI pilots unhappy over different retirement age

A section of Air India pilots is unhappy in the run-up to the Vistara merger over different retirement age limits for pilots of the two Tata Group-owned airlines as the management is yet to address the issue, according to sources.

Indian distilleries can compete with foreign liquor brands

PAUL P John, the chairman and MD of Bengaluru-based John Distilleries, says he is not concerned about competition from Europe as long as Indian companies are allowed to do business there as well.

China delimits shoal in dispute with Philippines

CHINA reasserted its territories around a flashpoint reef in the South China Sea on Sunday, two days after the Philippines defined its own sea boundaries in the contested waters.

Netanyahu dials Trump again on Iranian threat

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Sunday he had spoken three times with US president-elect Donald Trump over the past few days about the \"Iranian threat\" to Israeli security.

Egypt razes tombs to build new roads, bridges in Cairo

TWENTY years after burying him, Egyptian architect Ahmed el-Meligui was forced to exhume his grandfather's remains from a historic Cairo cemetery that is being partially razed to accommodate the growing mega-city.

UN nuke head to visit Iran ahead of Trump inauguration

The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog said Sunday he will travel to Iran in the coming days to hold talks regarding the country's nuclear programme.

RUSSIA, UKRAINE EXCHANGE RECORD DRONE ATTACKS

Moscow fires 145 drones at Ukraine, shoots down 70 launched from Kyiv; Kremlin optimistic about Trump rule

Taliban will attend UN climate conference today

The Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the country's national environment agency said on Sunday.

Strict anti-conversion law, skill census: BJP

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday released BJP's election manifesto for Maharashtra assembly elections, promising an increase in financial help under Ladli Behna Yojana from ₹1500 per month to ₹2100, old-age pension, farm loan waiver and hike in financial assistance to farmers from present ₹12,000 per year to ₹15,000 under Kisan Samman Nidhi.

Police arrest 2 shooters of Arsh Dalla gang for Sikh activist's murder...

THE Punjab Police on Sunday announced the arrest of two key operatives of Canada-based gangster-turned-terrorist Arsh Dalla in Mohali for their involvement in the murder of Sikh activist Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau in Faridkot last month.

Cong nominee's vehicle attacked, gunshots fired

STONES were thrown at the vehicle of the Congress' candidate for Samaguri assembly bypoll on Sunday, police said.

MVA: Caste census, free cervical cancer vaccine

THE opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Sunday released its manifesto for the November 20 polls, promising to safeguard the Indian constitution, bring back the glory of Maharashtra, raise per capita income, generate jobs and waive farm loans.

Three-month-old elephant calf dies, jumbo toll at Bandhavgarh reaches 11

MADHYA Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) has suffered the loss of its eleventh elephant in less than a week.

'BJP leaders informed about party rebels damaging us'

IN the run-up to the Maharashtra assembly elections due November 20, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde spoke with Sudhir Suryawanshi and shared his views about his government plans for the state.