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Modern times call for learning three languages

Though the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has no official stance on a two-language or three-language policy, RSS joint general secretary Mukunda CR believes that modern times necessitate learning at least three languages: one's mother tongue, a regional language and a career language.

Experts underscore need to reshape medical and engineering education

EDUCATORS underscored the need to reshape medical and engineering education, with a focus on mental resilience and adaptability to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce, at the ThinkEdu Conclave 2025.

Life Sentence for IG in Custody Death Case in HP

A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Chandigarh on Monday sentenced Himachal Pradesh Inspector General of Police Zahur Haider Zaidi and seven police personnel to life imprisonment in a case of custodial death of an accused in a gang rape and murder of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Kotkhai of the hill state.

IIT-M to hold 'Asia's first' Global Hyperloop contest

INDIAN Institute of Technology Madras will organise a Global Hyperloop Competition (GHC) 2025 – the first international competition to be held in Asia—from February 21 to 25, a release stated.

Thangam Urges Nirmala to Release ₹1,635 Crore for MGNREGS Workers

FINANCE Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Monday called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and submitted a memorandum urging her to release ₹1,635 crore immediately towards the disbursement of wages for workers under the Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.

Three live turtles released into sea

GULF of Mannar Biosphere reserve forest officials seized three live sea turtles from a boat near the old fishing harbour and released them into the deep sea.

Probing Cyber Fraud, ED Arrests 2 Masterminds in Kolkata, Delhi

INVESTIGATING a \"digital arrest\" cyber scam case where a Chennai woman was defrauded of ₹33 lakh, the Enforcement Directorate's Chennai zone has arrested two masterminds in Kolkata and New Delhi while they were fleeing the country, an official release on Monday said.

Indian Oil Profit Falls 76.57% on Sluggish Sales

STATE-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Monday reported a 76.57% decline in consolidated net profit to ₹2,115 crore for the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), due to weaker refining margins and rising expenses.

R-Day fete: CM gives away prizes to students, govt depts

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Monday presented prizes to schools which won prizes in the cultural programmes performed during the Republic Day parade on the Marina and the three floats from government departments which highlighted their achievements during the pageantry of floats.

Selvaraghavan told me not to take characters home, says actor Karthi

It was director Selvaraghavan who advised Meiyazhagan star Karthi to leave his characters behind at the end of a day's shoot.

Sachin bowls Tamil Nadu to victory

SACHIN Rathi's 5/25 helped Tamil Nadu to beat Odisha by an innings and 41 runs in the Elite A league round match of the Col CK Nayudu tourney played at NPR college grounds, Natham, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.

Educators chart a new course for Gen Z learning

IN a session titled \"The \"Cool\" in School: Teaching Gen Z & Beyond,\" heads of leading schools provided a roadmap to educate Generation Z.

Modi, Trump Discuss West Asia, Ukraine in Wide-Ranging Talks

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed a range of issues, including the wars in West Asia and Ukraine, in their first telephonic conversation after the latter was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

Manipur is a case of out of mind & out of sight: MP flays centre

A panel discussion on challenges and opportunities faced by first-time MPs in an era dominated by social media saw young MPs from both ends of the political spectrum speak their mind on a host of issues.

India, Indonesia Navy Hold Talks on Security Ties

Discussion on Brahmos deal, to be finalised soon

It's My Dream To See A Dalit CM In Tamil Nadu: Guv

Governor RN Ravi on Monday said he would like to see a Dalit become CM of Tamil Nadu, want members of this community at the helm of affairs, holding their head high.

Court refuses to stay proceedings against min in MCC violation case

THE Madras High Court on Monday refused to stay the proceedings against Tamil Nadu Minister for Dairy Development RS Rajakannappan regarding violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the Assembly polls in 2021.

AI will not eliminate jobs, but redefine them, says Nair

AS artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform human-machine interactions, Shekar Nair, co-founder of Upekkha, an AI-focused startup accelerator, emphasised that while AI may not eliminate all jobs, it will fundamentally reshape roles by replacing individuals who fail to adapt and integrate AI into their work.

Data theft gang abducts stock market influencer

IN a sophisticated cybercrime operation on the outskirts of Vadodara, criminals posing as cyber cell officers kidnapped a prominent social media influencer and subjected him to digital extortion.

Judges Reserve Orders in Beach Sand Mining Case

The Madras High Court has reserved the orders in the case pertaining to illegal mining of beach sand minerals (BSM) in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts.

TN is not Periyar's land, it is land of Tamil kings, says NTK chief Seeman

EXPRESSING displeasure at references to Tamil Nadu as political icon Periyar's land, NTK chief coordinator Seeman on Sunday said, \"This is not Periyar's land, rather it is the land of Tamil kings, the Cheras, Cholas, and the Pandyas, and that of leaders like Velu Nachiyar and Muthuramalinga Thevar.\"

Tribal artist who makes flutes gets Padma Shri, fourth from Bastar region

AMONG the legends of Bastar in south Chhattisgarh, Pandi Ram Mandavi, 68, is the fourth individual from the region to be honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award.

'inDrive's target isn't market share, it is profitable growth'

PRATIP Mazumder, Country Manager for India at inDrive, spoke with TNIE's Rakesh Kumar about the company's vision for 2025 and its strategy to get a strong foothold in the competitive ride-hailing market. Excerpts:

Stage Set for Celebration of Ideas in Chennai

The ThinkEdu Conclave is back.

Conman steals gold from elderly at hosp, held

A 37-year-old man, who targeted elderly women at hospitals, was arrested by the MGR police on Saturday on charges of stealing 2.5 sovereigns of gold jewellery from an elderly woman under the guise of helping her avail a government-sanctioned loan scheme.

WHIL: Pisal's brace helps Odisha lift title

\"WHEN my name came up in the auction, I was slightly worried if anyone would pick me,\" Rutuja Pisal told this daily before the inaugural season started and she had a good reason for that.

Versatile and sensible Tilak delivers on promise

IN the six months since India's T20 World Cup triumph at Barbados, if there was one batter who has proven to be the most versatile no matter when and where he gets a chance, it is Tilak Varma.

Minor on way to R-Day function raped in Bihar

A ten-year-old girl on her way to school to attend the Republic Day function on Sunday, was raped by a man in Bihar's Bhojpur district.

PM's 'pagdi' signals cultural diversity

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi chose a red and yellow striped 'pagdi' or 'safa' for his Republic-Day look on Sunday, pairing it with a brown bandhgala jacket and pocket square.

Niram Marum Ulagil to release in March

IRAM Marum Ulagil, starring Bharathiraja in the lead, is all set to hit theatres on March 7, the makers announced on Sunday.