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DMK: Extend time frame for JPC on Waqf bill

THE DMK has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to extend the time frame given to the joint parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing the Waqf Board Amendment Bill.

Activists urge TN to stop sale of GM maize

Opposed by MK, Jaya

Delta protection law: AIADMK rejects allegations against party

A reply by the Union Environment Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh to a question raised by Mayiladuthurai MP K Sudha (Congress) in the Lok Sabha on Monday left farmers concerned about the special protection accorded to the delta region to prevent hydrocarbon projects.

VCK fails to impress Maha voters in its maiden outing

THE VCK has suffered a massive defeat in its maiden outing in Maharashtra politics by polling a combined total of less than 1,000 votes in the four seats contested by the party in the just concluded Assembly election.

NDRF, SDRF teams rush to delta dists

Stalin tells collectors to keep relief camps ready; holiday for schools in Chennai, 3 districts

2.2L youth got employment via Naan Mudhalvan job fairs

A total of 2,23,025 youth from disciplines such as Arts, Science, Engineering, Polytechnic, and ITI have secured employment through 170 job fairs conducted under Naan Mudhalvan Scheme, a release said on Tuesday.

Monsoon rains cause waterlogging, traffic snarls

CHENNAI received moderate rainfall on Monday night and Tuesday morning, recording an average rainfall of 5.35 cm on Monday.

Centre says work order issued for ESI hosp in Sriperumbudur

UNION Minister for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje informed the Parliament that steps are underway to establish a 100-bed ESI hospital in Sriperumbudur to meet the healthcare needs of employees in the area.

Govt to screen short films on child safety in schools

SCHOOL Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said alongside movie screenings, short films focusing on child protection and prevention of child abuse will also be screened in government schools across the state.

Balaji withdraws plea against spl court order in PMLA case

THE Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji after he withdrew the petition seeking review of the order of principal sessions and special court for PMLA cases dismissing his plea for deferring the trial in the money laundering case registered by Enforcement Directorate.

Govt accepted most demands, panel will decide on stir: Docs

Though the doctors, who have been protesting over the 'mistreatment' of higher officials, said the government has accepted most of their demands in a meeting held on Tuesday.

WORLD BANK, TN TO SIGN COASTAL RESTORATION AGREEMENT IN JAN

₹1.7K cr to be pumped in to arrest sea erosion, reduce marine pollution & conserve biodiversity

Status report sought on schools, PHCs & docs in Kalvarayan Hills

THE Madras High Court on Tuesday stressed the need for providing adequate education and healthcare facilities for the tribal community in Kalvarayan hills.

Case on kennel staff as dog dies of strangulation

THE Coimbatore City police booked the manager and staff member of a private veterinary hospital on Monday after a pet dog left at the centre for a day by the owner allegedly died of strangulation.

'Cyclone' may bring TN heavy rain from today

THE deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclone by November 27 and move towards the Tamil Nadu coast, skirting the Sri Lankan coast in the subsequent two days.

Constitution a progressive, live document, says Murmu

Addresses House on 75th anniversary of the adoption of Constitution

SC junks plea for ballot voting; Don't want EVMs, says Kharge

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by an evangelist seeking the reintroduction of the physical paper ballot voting system in elections in India, saying allegations about electronic voting machine tampering are raised only when people lose polls.

Weighed down by amoral system, LPG delivery men struggle for fair pay, benefits

THOUSANDS of men engaged in delivering Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders across the state may be burdened not just by the heavy cylinders that they deliver door to door but also the monetary trouble wrought upon them by gas agencies.

Cautious after Game 1 setback, Gukesh draws

EVEN before a move had been made in anger, fans and fellow players had formed an orderly queue to anoint D Gukesh as the next world champion.

Shinde push for Mahayuti convenor, son as Deputy CM if denied CM's post

The slugfest over the new Maharashtra government's leadership continued on Tuesday with caretaker chief minister and Shiv Sena head Eknath Shinde reportedly rejecting offers from the BJP to either take a Cabinet position in the Union government or deputy chief ministership in a Devendra Fadnavis-led government.

Getting Off Medication Against Doctor's Advice Can Lead To Heart Disease

GEORGE (name changed), from Cherthala in Kerala, was 41 when he found out he has high cholesterol during a routine health checkup.

THE MASTER WHO REMAINS A STUDENT

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam opens up in a candid conversation with Gautham Vasudev Menon, reflecting on his creative process, and his enduring humility in the face of a celebrated four-decade career

YEAR OF ORIGINS

Six exceptional prequel films prove how 2024 is one of the best years for origin stories

Kili chronicles

Sudarson Sah, known as the Birdman of Chennai, takes us through personal stories behind the shots of Meiyazhagan and his experiences of parenting and feeding birds and animals

Tumbbad-fame Pankaj Kumar to make directorial debut

According to reports, Tumbbad (2018) cinematographer Pankaj Kumar will be making his directorial debut with the tribal actioner, titled Konyak.

Tiny greens, big impact

• What are microgreens? Microgreens refer to young plants, typically harvested after the first two to four leaves emerge. They are used fresh, as toppings for salads, sandwiches, or soups, providing a gourmet touch and a health boost.

POWER OF POETRY

BODIES, caste, sexuality, desire, and violence—these topics filled the poems penned by Malathi, Kutty Revathi, Salam, and Sukirtharani, in the early 2000s. A new vocabulary of feminist writing slowly solidified.

Sculpting balance

What does it mean to live in harmony with nature? How do we, as modern humans, reconcile assurance with balance or abundance with convenience?

A future where age is just a number

What if we could spend most of our lives in good health?

Gukesh loses as Ding pulls off a classic

After four hours and change in the humble, unglamorous everyday office chair, Ding Liren finally got up. He left the playing hall for a break.