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31 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Held in T'pur

In a major crackdown, the anti-terrorism squad (ATS) conducted a surprise check against illegal immigrants and detained 31 Bangladeshi nationals from Tiruppur district on Saturday night.

TN to send 100 instructors abroad to teach Tamil and arts to youth

Teachers and artistes will provide classes for two years; ₹10 crore to be allocated for scheme

ISRO's new chief visits hometown before taking charge, seeks blessings

SUCCESS of cryogenic engine development is a joint effort, said ISRO's new chairman V Narayanan at his native village Mela Kattuvilai near Nagercoil on Sunday.

Residents not keen on recreational space beside Karur bypass

THE creation of a recreational space beside the Karur bypass bridge has stopped littering in the area.

UGC draft on V-C appointments threat to state autonomy: ACTA

THE Aided College Teachers Association (ACTA) has opposed the University Grants Commission's (UGC) draft proposals on vice-chancellor appointments, calling them a threat to academic and state autonomy.

11 Fishers Stranded at Sea Rescued

ELEVEN fishers from Ramanathapuram district, stranded at sea for four hours following an engine failure in their boat, were rescued on Saturday evening.

Pongal rush: Temporary bus shelters opened

TO ease travel for residents heading to their hometowns for Pongal, three temporary bus shelters were opened in Tiruchy on Sunday.

Desilted unused agri tank handed over to villagers

AN agricultural tank in Archanpatti village of the district, which had been neglected for years, has been desilted and restored by the Extension Department of St Joseph's College, Tiruchy, in collaboration with the Rotary Club.

Stray Dog Menace Escalates in Manapparai, Residents Seek Action

The stray dog menace has been steadily increasing in all 27 wards of the Manapparai Municipality, posing a threat to public safety.

Villagers refuse Pongal hamper to protest merger move with corpn

PEOPLE from four villages in Anthanallur block in Tiruchy district abstained from receiving the Pongal special gift hamper of the government as part of the ongoing opposition against the proposed merger of their areas with the Tiruchy corporation.

283 Areas in Nilgiris District Landslide-Prone

Three collectors submit affidavits before NGT; slope stabilisation measures implemented on key NH roads in Nilgiris

Membership hassle mars fair, publishers seek transparency

AMONG the thousands of books at display at Neelam Publications’ bustling stall at the 48th annual Chennai book fair that ended on Sunday stands their monthly, its latest issue carrying a stinging editorial alleging lack of transparency in granting membership by the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (Bapasi) — the organisers of the fair.

Forest officials capture sloth bear, release animal into MTR

A sloth bear, linked to several incidents of straying into human habitat, was captured in Yedakadu village near Kundah and relocated to the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) on Sunday morning.

RMC forecasts heavy rainfall in three TN districts on January 15

Heavy rainfall is likely on Wednesday (January 15) at isolated places in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari, said the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Sunday.

EAM to attend Trump's inauguration

Jaishankar expected to have a short call on with the new US President, Secretary of State

B'desh conveys 'concern' to Indian envoy

BANGLADESH on Sunday summoned India's High Commissioner in Dhaka and expressed its \"deep concern\" over the recent border tensions.

ISRO to reassess strategy after space docking trial put on hold, yet again

WHAT looked like an inevitable achievement in the early hours of Sunday was put on hold by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists, who are closely observing and controlling the two spacecraft of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission.

'I don't Like Most of the Scripts'

Nana Patekar speaks to Shama Bhagat on his latest film Vanvaas and life beyond the city hustle

Future Forward Home Truths

Interior designer Minnie Bhatt picks out the five design trends that will shape home décor this year

The Tale of an Unsung Queen

The author relies on a plethora of Urdu texts to provide a holistic view of the creation of a city

The Constancy of God's Love

We live in an ever-changing world. Whenever we think we have found any area of our life, we immediately find there are many aspects of life we must endure. In a world where everything is in constant flux, we find peace and assurance in the unchanging, eternal love for the divine.

River Sutra of Hidden Hierarchies

English philosopher Herbert Spencer's theory of evolution, popularised by Charles Darwin, argues survival of the fittest, thereby leading to a natural process of selection and extinction.

Stepping Up for the Punjab

Dancer Divya Goswami's performance focusing on an eternal love story of the region is a testament to her authenticity and the relevance of Kathak as a means of storytelling

The Us that Refuses to Acknowledge Them

HABITS MATTER

All that Remains is Pure Cinema

Yahi Sach Hai was the short story by Mannu Bhandari on which director Basu Chatterji based his new film.

Mohammedan beat Bengaluru

MIRJALOL Kasimov's stunning 88th-minute free-kick secured Mohammedan SC's 1-0 victory over former champions Bengaluru FC, marking their second win of the Indian Super League, here on Saturday.

Certificates from WFI not valid for recruitment: Rlys

SINCE December 24, 2023 when the sports ministry suspended newly-elected executive council of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), certificates issued by the federation have not been considered for recruitment purposes by the Indian Railways, one of the biggest employers of the athletes in the country.

Shami back in India T20I fold

NEARLY 14 months after he last played an international match, veteran seamer Mohammed Shami on Saturday returned to the Indian team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against visiting England.

History awaits women's hockey in Ranchi

SALIMA Tete is back in Ranchi. The city, crowd, and the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium brings out mixed feelings for India's captain.

SA20: Super Giants pip Capitals by two runs

DURBAN’S Super Giants claimed a dramatic two-run victory over Pretoria Capitals in their high-scoring SA20, despite fireworks from Will Jacks (64) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (89).