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Revanth proposes cess on movie tickets, says no to benefit shows

THE Telangana government has proposed to levy cess on movie tickets for use in the construction of Integrated Residential Schools in the state.

MT Leaves Behind Eternal Void in Kerala's Cultural, Literary Realms

DEATH gave him no pain; coz life never enamoured him! Thus wrote MT in 'Shathru'. Yet he cherished each moment, endowed with a profound gaze that penetrated deep into the innermost recesses of the Malayali psyche, pouring out a slew of timeless creations.

Enforce laws strictly, end child marriage

CPM state secretary K Balakrishnan has expressed concern over increasing child marriages in Tamil Nadu, calling it a human rights violation.

EPS seeks CBI probe to get justice for survivor

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, on Thursday, demanded a CBI inquiry into the sexual assault of a female student on Anna University campus, saying the police department under the DMK government has no locus standi to investigate the case.

Kin of jailed fishermen seek legal help

Addressing a press conference at Chennai Press Club, family members of the fishermen — Sesu, Karthik, Santhuru and Vinod Kumar — said they had been running from pillar to post to free the four men, who are currently jailed in Kuwait.

Stalin hails Nallakkannu, says DMK bloc will win 200+ seats

CM MK Stalin on Thursday said that the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, which has been continuing for the past seven years, is not only a principles-based alliance, but also a permanent one.

Univ Forms Probe Panel

ANNA University on Thursday formed a five-member committee to probe into the rape.

No DA hike for 8 years, TNSTC pensioners fighting a costly legal battle with state govt

ABOUT 94,000 employees of the TNSTC have been fighting an unending legal battle with the state government over lack of revision of their Dearness Allowance (DA) for the past eight years.

Cops trying to shame victim: Annamalai

BJP state president K Annamalai on Thursday accused police of trying to shame the Anna University student, who was sexually assaulted, by revealing her identity in the FIR and leaking it in public domain.

Palani: Women devotees want more buses at Girivalam path

WITH thousands of people, including a large number of Ayyappa devotees, visiting the Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple for the past few days, female devotees have sought more buses and vehicles at the Girivalam path of the temple citing heavy rush.

Campaign for Women's Rights Flagged Off

DISTRICT Collector RV Shajeevana inaugurated a signature campaign against gender discrimination and violence against women and children at the collectorate here on Thursday.

Inconsistent rain affects arrival of migratory birds in Ramnad

WATER bodies in Ramanathapuram, usually bustling with migratory birds during this season, have remained eerily quiet this year with activists attributing the decline in the arrival of winged visitors to erratic rainfall, climate change and pollution in areas like Dhanushkodi affecting the region's biodiversity.

HC suggests providing drinking water to Punnaikayal

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the state government to consider and decide on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking to fulfil the drinking water needs of the residents of Punnaikayal village of Thoothukudi district.

70% of wiremen posts vacant in 4 dists; field staff feel pain

FIELD employees of Tangedco are distressed due to the lack of wiremen in their subdivisions in the four southern districts of Madurai, Theni, Sivanganga and Ramanathapuram for the last several months.

Trapped in a Vicious Cycle

The houses provided to tsunami survivors in Nagapattinam have turned into death traps

We took boat rides with fishers to allay their fears

LIFE has come full circle for Supriya Sahu, who was a joint secretary in the department of health and family welfare when the tsunami struck.

Care for child doesn't entitle custody: HC

HOLDING that mere submission of an application seeking adoption would not confer rights to take custody of an abandoned baby, a division bench comprising justices SM Subramaniam and M Jothiraman of the Madras High Court recently refused to order handing over custody of a baby who was found on a train and taken in by a couple.

Anna univ rape: FIR with girl's details leaked

AMID outrage over the sexual assault of the student on Anna University campus and protests by students and opposition parties, in a shocking lapse on Thursday, the FIR filed on Tuesday by the Kotturpuram All Women Police Station (AWPS) in the case landed in public domain.

Party pushback against barb on distorted map

Congress leaders on Thursday downplayed the controversy over party posters with \"distorted\" India map put up here for the centenary celebrations of the 1924 Congress session and said BJP was needlessly spreading false information.

EC Unveils 'World's Largest Datasets' on LS, Assembly Polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday released the world's largest electoral dataset, unveiling 42 statistical reports on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 14 reports each on four state assembly elections—Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Manmohan Singh, India's PM from 2004 to 2014, passes away

FORMER prime minister and renowned economist Dr Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night. He was 92.

ONCE UPON A TIME!

Here's a look into how Aurangabad can become a unique and enriching New Year holiday getaway destination...

Abu Dhabi announces an array of new destinations and festivals for 2025

As the New Year dawns, Abu Dhabi is ready to dazzle travelers with an extraordinary lineup of entertainment, sports and cultural experiences, making it the ultimate destination for the 2025 holiday season.

Heritage Transport Museum in Gurugram Welcomes New Exhibits

For travellers eager to dive into India's cultural and industrial history, the Heritage Transport Museum in Tauru-Gurugram is a must-visit destination.

Booming Bumrah

PACER, WHO BURST ON TO THE SCENE SIX YEARS AGO, HAS GOTTEN BETTER WITH TIME TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOWLERS OF HIS ERA

Where will India captain bat?

IT'S been a question that followed India captain Rohit Sharma from the moment he landed in Perth.

Coaching & playing: Twin role with purpose for badminton nat'l's finalists

SHUTTLERS Lokeshviswanathan and Naveen P's journey is a tale of perseverance, hard work and resourcefulness. In the just-concluded national championships in Bengaluru, the doubles specialists from Tamil Nadu were one of the standout performers as they reached the title match before going down with a fight.

SA eye WTC final in 2-Test series vs Pak

SOUTH AFRICA will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first Test, starting Thursday.

PL leaders Liverpool host Leicester, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka

CHRISTMAS Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day (Thursday).

BPCL to invest ₹6,100 cr for refinery in Andhra

To be one of the largest refineries on East Coast