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WHEN FESTIVALS HOP OVER RELIGIOUS LINES

HAPPY Christmas in advance, dear readers. Besides feasting on fruit-rich Christmas cake, pears and cherries made of marzipan and hot cocoa, one of our childhood rituals was to reread our favourite Christmas stories in the holidays.

20-year-old youth arrested for stealing taxi in Karamadai

A special team attached to the Coimbatore district arrested a youth for stealing a call taxi after assaulting the driver.

Two Kovai men cheated of ₹53 lakh in online scam

IN two incidents, a few unknown miscreants cheated around ₹53 lakh from a Coimbatore-based technical manager and a university professor.

Cop shows video to debunk Allu Arjun's claim

Hyd cops release video timeline of stampede; Allu Arjun claims he was unaware of the stampede until next day

Pvt hospitals benefit from govt insurance schemes: CMA prez

\"THE Indian healthcare system ranks good in aspects like accessibility and the number of doctors available but struggles with treatment quality,\" said Dr J A Jayalal, president of the Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA).

Wayanad landslide victims blame negligence in rehabilitation prep

VICTIMS of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides in Meppadi panchayat of Wayanad district have alleged gross official negligence in preparing the beneficiary list for rehabilitation.

UNESCO body recognises 24 coastal villages as 'Tsunami Ready' in Odisha

TWENTY-FOUR villages across six coastal districts of the state have been officially designated 'Tsunami Ready' by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO).

DMK levelling false charges against union govt: Vanathi

COIMBATORE South MLA and BJP Mahila Morcha president Vanathi Srinivasan has refuted charges levelled by DMK leaders against the union government during its executive committee meeting held on Sunday.

Man swindles 3.5 kg gold; three booked

THREE, including a couple, were charged for swindling 3.5 kg of gold from a jewellery shop owner.

Auto driver held under Pocso Act

An auto driver was arrested by the All Women Police Station (AWPS) at Perur on Saturday under the Pocso Act for allegedly sexually harassing a Class 7 girl student at his residence.

Survey delayed by seven years, 132 SC people await land

OVER 100 beneficiaries from the Scheduled Castes community who were given free patta by the government at Thekkampatti panchayat in Mettupalayam Taluk in 2017 alleged that revenue department officials are yet to conduct a survey and earmark the individual plots.

Residents demand access to Western Ring Road, officials say plans afoot

WITH the Western Ring Road Project being carried out in full swing, residents have raised concerns over the lack of access, service roads.

Release surplus PAP water to lake

Villagers from Kothavadi panchayat in Kinathukadavu taluk urged the state government to release surplus water to Kathavadi lake from the Parambikulam Aliyar Project (PAP), citing that the lake has gone dry.

VIT ranked 396 in QS world univ rankings

VIT has secured 396th rank in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 released recently, a statement issued by the institute said.

Armed police to be deployed at all TN courts

FOLLOWING the murder of a man near the court in Tirunelveli district, DGP Shankar Jiwal has directed the deployment of armed police at all court complexes in the state.

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE OF MK'S POLITICAL ACUMEN, SHARP WIT

(Top) A file pic of M Karunanidhi in the Assembly; (left) CM MK Stalin releasing the book recently | EXPRESS

Childline workers' salaries increased after 1-year delay

AFTER a delay of a year, the Department of Child Welfare and Special Services has increased the salaries of child-line workers across the state.

Annamalai, Poyyamozhi spar over edu fund allocation

DENYING charges over allocation of funds for the education department, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi dismissed the allegations that internet bills for district education offices have not been paid leading to suspension of connections.

Betrayal has been watchword of EPS's political career: Stalin

CM slams Edappadi for not flaying Shah's Ambedkar comment or centre for tungsten mining

Hopes return but nightmare of Dec 26 remains

Can one really get over loss of loved ones & cherished homes? Thousands of families continue struggle to find answer

Youth assaults 9-year-old SC boy for 'scribbling on car' in Tiruppur, held

DISTRICT police arrested a 25-year-old youth who attacked a 9-year-old SC boy for allegedly scribbling on the dust of his car near Avinashi.

Former inmates of children's home reunite ahead of anniv

In a heartwarming reunion ahead of the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, former inmates of the Annai Sathya Government Children's Home gathered on Sunday to relive their shared memories and express gratitude to those who stood by them during the disaster.

Obstinate Guv delays V-C appointment: Teachers

THE Association of University Teachers (AUT) on Sunday expressed serious concerns over the inordinate delay and the \"unwarranted intervention\" of Governor R N Ravi, who is also the chancellor of state universities, in the appointment of vice-chancellors (V-C).

IMA to launch job portal on Friday

THE Indian Medical Association (IMA) has developed an online platform called 'Doctors Employment Exchange', in an effort to generate jobs for doctors in the private sector within the country and abroad.

Atrocities in the name of Dharma due to ignorance

DAYS after expressing concern over the resurgence of temple-mosque disputes threatening to disrupt communal harmony, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that all acts of persecution and atrocities committed in the name of Dharma (religion) were due to lack of true comprehension of Dharma.

2-year 'probation' for new drivers in Kerala soon

STARTING next year, it won't be all smooth sailing for those receiving their driver's licence in Kerala.

India, Kuwait now strategic partners

Key defence pact signed; Modi holds extensive talks with the Emir, invites him to visit India

I Know How to Play Real Characters

Jennifer Lopez speaks to Katie Ellis on how Unstoppable made her realise that she can overcome anything in life

Of Our Non-violent Ancestors

Pattanaik provides a comprehensive insight into the mysterious world of the Harappan civilisation

The Corrosive Power of Pride

Pride fosters a sense of superiority that harms relationships, distorts the mind, and impedes personal and spiritual growth