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‘They are actually the right side up’
KARAIKKAL Ammaiyar was a sixth-century Tamil poet and one of the pioneering voices of the Bhakti movement, known for her intense devotion to Lord Shiva.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
INDIA FACES 2nd HIGHEST ECONOMIC BURDEN DUE TO DIABETES
INDIA faces the second highest economic burden of $11.4 trillion due to diabetes —the US bears the highest costs at $16.5 trillion, and China the third at $11 trillion, a new study has estimated.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
Grace-ful innings: Opener powers RCB to 9-wicket win
GRACE Harris’ violent 40-ball 85, helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a breezy nine-wicket win over UP Warriorz ina Women’s Premier League encounter on Monday.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
PARADOXICAL PRODUCTS OF PIETY
IT'S a new year, but the debates are old.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
Not responsible for Karur deaths, Vijay tells CBI
TAMILAGA Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay on Monday told the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that he can't be held responsible for the crowd crush in Karur that left 41 people dead, and that he had left the venue immediately to avoid further tragedy, sources said.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
White House weighs blocking Exxon's return to Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has said that he is ‘inclined’ to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive described conditions in the South American nation as “uninvestable”.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
In 5th letter to CEC, Didi says AI use in SIR drive causing data mismatches
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote her fifth letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
WHY THE CARACAS FORMULA WILL NOT WORK ON TEHRAN
Technological superiority may give an opening advantage in a regime change op. But Iran's civilisational identity, military hardware and ability for asymmetric adaptation are unlikely to allow a durable outcome
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
India Open: Big service for shuttlers with Worlds in mind
THE beauty of sports is that a new season can bring a turn in fortunes as the players enter with a renewed sense of optimism.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
Ragas in new rooms
From traditional sabhas to contemporary cafés, Chennai reimagines classical music and dance and brings it closer to every audience
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
Thirumangai Azhwar’s close connection with this Vishnu temple
TIRUKANNANGUDI, close to Nagapattinam, has a Vishnu temple which is one of the 108 Divya Desams or places sacred to Vishnu, extolled by the Azhvars (important devotees of this deity).
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
Australia puts India in high risk slab, makes student visa tougher
AUSTRALIA has joined the list of major countries restricting the entry of Indian students into its university campuses.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
India, Germany intent on def ties
Two countries announce road map for joint military production, naval exercises & training
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
CENTRE & STATES NEED TO FORGE NEW MECHANISM TO END RIVER WATER DISPUTES
IF the history of river-water disputes among Indian states offers any lesson, it is that even a long, meandering process may not arrive at a lasting solution.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
ISL START SIGNIFICANT, BUT BIGGER CONCERNS REMAIN
THE decision that despite an overlong delay, the top Indian football leagues will be held this season came as a relief not just to the players and fans, but to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) too.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
SC to examine validity of lifelong immunity to CEC and poll commissioners
THE Supreme Court on Monday decided to examine the validity of the Parliament-enacted law giving lifelong immunity from legal proceedings to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs).
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
Crowd attacks driver as truck hits LA protest
LOS ANGELES police responded Sunday after somebody drove a U-Haul box truck down a street crowded with marchers demonstrating in support of the Iranian people, causing protesters to scramble out of the way and then run after the speeding vehicle to try to attack the driver.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
Hand over Bhagat Singh trial record for emotional reason, Punjab tells UK
THE Punjab Government has requested the United Kingdom for access to original audio-video recordings and archival documents pertaining to the trial of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Hari Rajguru.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
STANDARD UPDATING PROCEDURE
AFTER she found \"a cornucopia of chemicals\" in children's mattresses three years ago, Professor Miriam L Diamond made it her mission to look closer at other everyday objects children use.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
PM to inaugurate Commonwealth speakers' meet on AI, social media
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on January 15 at the Central Hall of the old Parliament building, now called Samvidhan Sadan.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Maruti Suzuki to invest ₹4,960 cr in new Guj facility to boost output
MARUTI Suzuki India’s (MSIL) board has approved land acquisition in Gujarat to expand production capacity by up to 10 lakh units annually.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express
Dharmapuri lad gains hockey glory
LAST week, the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium saw some world-class players gracing the court for the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL).
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Net direct tax mop-up rises by 8.82% this fiscal
THE net direct tax collection by the government has increased by 8.82% to ₹18.37 lakh crore so far in the current financial year till January 11, data released by the government on Monday showed.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
We fulfilled historic duty by proving Tamil's antiquity: CM
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Monday said the DMK government had fulfilled a historic responsibility by validating the antiquity of Tamil civilisation through scientific, evidence-based research.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Patient beaten to death at rehab centre, 7 held
POLICE on Monday arrested seven people, including the managing director of a private deaddiction centre, for allegedly beating to death a 48-year-old man who was admitted a few days ago.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
History-sheeter hacked to death inside Kilpauk GH; 3 suspects held
Oppn calls out 'total collapse of L&O'; health dept directs all govt hospitals to bolster security
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Modi, Merz agree to upgrade bilateral strategic relations
IN a big push amid rising global protectionism, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday was optimistic of sealing a landmark EU-India free trade agreement by January-end, with top EU leaders likely visiting New Delhi to sign it, following wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
16,000 cops to be deployed to ensure safe Pongal in city
AHEAD of Kaanum Pongal on January 17, the Greater Chennai Police has rolled out extensive security arrangements across to ensure a safe celebration.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Jana Nayagam certification: Makers move Supreme Court
THE makers of Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagam moved the Supreme Court on Monday, challenging an interim order of the Madras High Court that had stayed a single-judge direction to grant the CBFC clearance to the film.
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January 13, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
ADOLESCENCE TO RETURN FOR SEASON 2?
TEPHEN Graham recently won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Limited Series for his performance in Adolescence.
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