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Pleas seek vacating of stay on filing suits under Places of Worship Act

Swami's petition

Ramayana at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from Jan 8

THE Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, the largest annual gathering of the Indian diaspora, will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10.

IAF combat capability faces resource shortage and delay in modernisation

AMID the fast-changing geo-strategic scenario, the combat capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is turning into a tale of woes; not only is there a shortage of fighter pilots, the training of these pilots, even when inducted, is plagued with shortage of resources.

Celebrating the Birth of Sikhism's Classical Hero

I received a beautiful New Year message from a Sikh friend: \"End 2024 with shukrana (thanksgiving), start 2025 with ardas (petition for well-being).\" This naturally brought to mind that January 6 is the 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.

Lanka Prez treads a geopolitical tightrope

China has invested heavily in Sri Lanka, and India has, too, and the competing interests need careful management. A single wrong move may prove costly for the new administration

Anna University students bear the brunt as security tightened

Students say guards now question those sitting alone; ironing, stitching services suspended

Cop Among 3 Held for Assaulting 4 Men, Robbing Them of ₹3.7L, Gold

THREE men, including a police head constable, were arrested by the Kelambakkam police on Sunday for allegedly attacking four men and robbing ₹3.7 lakh in cash and three sovereigns of gold from them at a resort in Kovalam on Tuesday.

Bus driver dies of electrocution while unloading sand from lorry

A TNSTC bus driver died from electrocution while unloading sand from a tipper truck he drove during his weekly day off on Saturday, sources said.

Mediation will help restore strained family relationships

MEDIATION for resolving family disputes provides a holistic settlement and restores strained family relationships, said Madras High Court Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy at a symposium on mediation as a best legal solution for disputes.

KL MLA held for vandalising forest office

NILAMBUR MLA P V Anvar was arrested on Sunday in connection with a case registered at the Nilambur police station for vandalizing the North Divisional Forest Office in Nilambur.

IVC markings show tamer being tossed by bull

Awards will be given annually to two scholars in the field of numismatics and epigraphy. A comparison of symbols on seals used for commercial purposes in the IVC and symbols found in excavations in Tamil Nadu shows 60% are identical. Archaeologists have established that symbols engraved on pottery used by people in Indus Valley and symbols engraved on pottery found in TN are at most 90% identical.

Service to resume soon on India's first vertical lift rail bridge at Pamban

AFTER more than two years of wait, train services are set to resume on Pamban-Rameswaram section, with a new vertical lift bridge at Pamban replacing the iconic but old structure that had long connected Rameswaram Island to the Indian mainland.

ED SEARCH AT KINGSTON COLLEGE ENDS AFTER 44 HOURS

ED search at Kingston Engineering College owned by Vellore MP Kathir Anand ended after 44 hours at 2.35 am on Sunday.

Summer heat & pest attack affect coconut yield, price doubles

HOUSEHOLDS and eateries across the state have started feeling the pinch as, along with other staple vegetables like onion and tomato, the price of coconut has almost jumped twofold in the last few months.

Cop Accuses Inspector of Taking Bribe, Submits Petition to Home Secy

A constable attached to the Uthumalai police station alleged inaction on his complaint that a police inspector received ₹20 lakh in bribe, and petitioned the home secretary.

CPM leader's remarks have potential to destabilise camaraderie: Murasoli

DMK slams Balakrishnan for 'emergency' comment; VCK to raise host of issues in House today

New CPM state unit secy takes charge, says DMK misunderstood criticism

SENIOR leader P Shanmugam was unanimously elected the new Tamil Nadu secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Sunday at the conclusion of the party's 24th state conference.

Cracker unit owner among 3 held for blast

THREE persons, including the firecracker unit owner, were arrested by Vachakkarapatti police in connection with the cracker unit explosion at Kottaiyur in Virudhunagar, which claimed six lives on Saturday.

CM Stalin Announces $1 Million Prize for Cracking Indus Valley Script

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday announced a prize of one million US dollars (₹8.57 crore) to any individual or organisation that aids in deciphering the Indus Valley Script, which remains a mystery even after a century since its discovery by Sir John Marshall, the then Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Four Maoists, 1 jawan killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

FOUR Maoists and a jawan were killed during an encounter in south Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Sunday.

Fresh Wound For India, Repercussions On Cards?

India fall in Bumrah's absence; focus on Gambhir & seniors after yet another series loss

3 killed in Coast Guard helicopter crash in Guj

THREE crew members of an advanced light helicopter (ALH-Dhruv) of the Indian Coast Guard were killed when the chopper crashed and caught fire at Gujarat's Porbandar airport on Sunday.

Village child safety panels inactive

Committees meant to tackle child abuse, marriages are stymied by lack of funds, awareness

Weeks after he was 'identified' dead, man returns home

A range of emotions played up in Maruthur of the district during resident P Selvaraj's homecoming on Saturday as the 59-year-old man, who was reported missing, was 'identified' dead and \"cremated\" only a few weeks ago.

Local bull owners, baiters decry random token system

WITH less than a week ahead for jallikattu season in Madurai, the district administration is set to begin online registration for bulls and baiters.

Shortage of Tamil workbook blow to Ennum Ezhuthum

A widespread shortage of Ennum Ezhuthum Tamil workbook for the third term has left primary school teachers across the state frustrated and confused on how to proceed with lessons.

New Year's liquor and beer sales dampen Tasmac's spirits

THE year 2025 has already dampened Tasmac's spirits as it recorded a decline in liquor sales on New Year's Day, compared to the previous year.

Engineering the Actor Within

Parvati Nair talks about her latest film Mr Rani, her career so far, and multiple projects on her plate.

It's a Bling Thing

From preppy fashion accessories to elevated essentials, designer Tiara Dhody's latest chic bijouterie works as a serotonin booster

The Sun and Stars of Inside Living

A home is a compelling personal statement of the owner's personality. How doing it up by zodiac sign can unleash the full potential of colours, shapes and textures