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MISSED CHANCES AND MASTERPIECES

As the dust settles on 2024 that began with uncertainty and ended with a flourish, here's a look at the hits, misses, and the lessons that could shape the future of our cinema

A growing health concern

Rising heart attacks among young women: A growing health concern

MIND YOUR GUT

COMMON BOWEL PROBLEMS

I enjoyed it a lot: Slot after Liverpool win

LIVERPOOL moved a step closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title as a 5-0 thrashing of West Ham opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Afrid cracks 98 as Goa force draw against TN

A stubborn 98 by Afrid Sab enabled Goa to post 213 for 7 in 82 overs in their second essay and force a draw upon Tamil Nadu on the final day of the Vijay Merchant Trophy U-16 Elite E group match played at Lalbhai Contractor stadium, Surat.

Pant & rest of batters lose plot as Oz take lead

ONCE again, it all began with a reckless shot by Rishabh Pant.

Winning moves & historic returns on 64 squares

Chess wizards from the country had a momentous 2024, rewriting history on multiple occasions. From D Gukesh's world title to Koneru Humpy's recent success at US, Indian chess just kept on giving, writes Swaroop Swaminathan

Clock is ticking for famed duo

Once automatic choices in playing XI, out-of-form Sharma & Kohli under immense scrutiny

Public apology in respect of article published on July 2 and Dec 16, 2024

ON July 2, 2024, and December 16, 2024, we inadvertently published two false and incorrect articles (the Articles) headlined, a) On July 2, 2024: Whistleblower blows lid off Fraud on court by businessman (Article- I); and b) On December 16, 2024: Wadia illegally sold 8.69% of Tata Sons stake (Article-2} Since publication of the articles, Mr Nusli Wadia, through his Solicitors, has pointed out to us, and demonstrated through documents, that both Articles are factually incorrect, baseless and false, and were published without duly verifying the facts and / or seeking prior inputs or comment from him.

Income Tax dept denies report on using DigiYatra data to go after evaders

THE Income Tax Department has denied a TNIE report that said the tax department will be tapping Digi Yatra data to go after evaders.

DEFINING EVENTS OF THE YR

THE year 2024 was full of surprises, and events that defined the business and economic landscape of India.

WHO asks Israel to release hospital director

The WHO chief called on Monday for the immediate release of Hossam Abu Safiyeh, director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, who is being held by Israel's military following a major raid on the facility.

Seoul to inspect all 737-800 aircraft as it seeks clues for plane crash

SOUTH Korean officials said on Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier.

Officials Seek to Detain Yoon for Evading Questioning

SOUTH Korean law enforcement officials requested a court warrant on Monday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree on Dec 3 amounted to rebellion.

Submariner Who Turned Commander-in-Chief

Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world.

Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Award in Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump

A three-judge panel rejected prez-elect's claim that trial court had made multiple errors

Dalit assaulted over 'conversion' in UP's Fatehpur

A Dalit man (47) was allegedly beaten and paraded with his tonsured head for trying to \"coerce a group of residents to convert to Christianity\" in Behlopur Alai village of UP'S Fatehpur district on Friday.

Rahul, Priyanka slam BJP govt over death of Dalit inside police station

CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday condemned the death of a Dalit youth in police custody at Dewas in Madhya Pradesh and said it is not possible without the support of the government.

Main accused in MP gold, cash haul fears for life

THE Enforcement Directorate raid at the premises of crorepati ex-constable of Madhya Pradesh transport department, Saurabh Sharma and associates, led to ₹33 crore-plus movable and immovable assets.

PK booked as police action on Bihar PSC candidates turns into major row

POLITICAL parties sought to corner the Nitish Kumar government on Monday, a day after police cane-charged and used water cannons against Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates protesting against alleged exam paper leak.

Lenacapavir named 'breakthrough of the year' drug for HIV care

IN a step to fight against HIV/AIDS, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV drug.

From logistics to innovation, India improves rankings in 10 yrs: Govt

OVER the past decade, India has cemented its position as the world's fifth-largest economy, demonstrating progress in areas ranging from logistics and innovation to security and cyber security, government sources said.

Pak betting app scam: ED says promoters earned more than 50% profit

THE Enforcement Directorate's (ED) investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has revealed that alleged online betting website 'Magicwin', owned by Pakistani nationals has earned profits that were more than 50 percent of the total deposits made by the betting players.

Vajpayee's 'good governance', Modi schemes on BJP agenda

AFTER celebrating the Constitution Day, the BJP is gearing up for a year-long 'Sangathan Parva' coinciding with Atal Jayanti in which former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'good governance' will be highlighted.

Mixed bag for 'divided' Oppn in '24

WHEN the INDIA bloc made a stunning comeback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the world's largest democratic exercise, political pundits compared it with the successful 1977 model of the Opposition parties coming together to dislodge Indira Gandhi.

ECO-PRECARIAT STRUGGLES IN UNLIVEABLE CITIES

BENGALURU'S 'pleasant weather' tag has taken a hit as the city saw extreme heat waves in the summer, followed by torrential rains that flooded various parts of the city.

The World Is Ending... Pass The Popcorn

Regimes toppling, countries threatening to vanish off the face of the earth. Wait, the earth may itself have officially entered an existential crisis in 2024. But Happy New Year

Teacher used casteist slur, abetted son's suicide

AN SC woman from Palani of Dindigul alleged her 14-year-old son died by suicide as his teacher used casteist slurs and made him undress in front of the class.

Misbranded cigarettes worth ₹3.5 cr seized at port

IN one of the biggest recent seizures, Chennai Seaport Customs recently foiled a bid to smuggle in 19.8 lakh sticks of misbranded Indian cigarettes worth ₹3.5 crore from Dubai in a cargo consignment declared as Bitumen.

Defamation: Cop demands Seeman's apology in court

DISTRICT Superintendent of Police Dr V Varun Kumar on Monday demanded an apology from NTK chief Seeman in a court of law for the defamatory remarks made by his party cadre against him and his family.