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1 worker killed, another hurt in tunnel collapse

THE Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority is developing a multi-hazard early warning system to improve alert mechanisms in disaster-prone areas.

Know 500 teachers who don't go to schools but have hired others: Mantri

THE Madhya Pradesh School Education Minister Rao Uday Pratap Singh faced a foot-in-the-mouth situation when a video went viral with him claiming to know teachers who use proxies to teach students.

Shinde makes courtesy call on PM

Maharashtra Deputy CM 'demands equal share of pie' in current power structure in state

DAC Nod to Acquisitions Worth ₹4L Cr in '24

Defence ministry's yearend report suggests LAC situation sensitive, bulk of defence procurements indigenous

New BJP chief likely by Feb, caste may hold key

THE BJP is preparing to initiate the process for electing a new party president after January 14, marking the end of the Hindu calendar's inauspicious period, Kharmas.

Shah Lauds CRPF in Tackling Maoists, Restoring NE Peace

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday visited the Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF) headquarters and held a comprehensive review meeting with senior officers on the operations and administrative efficiency of the force.

Govt to distribute 50L property cards under Svamitva scheme today

THE Centre will distribute more than 50 lakh property cards among the owners after completion of the drone survey of more than 92% of the targeted villages.

3-yr-old chess prodigy among 17 kids honoured

THREE-YEAR-OLD chess prodigy Anish Sarkar, who made history by becoming the youngest-rated chess player ever, was among the 17 children presented with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday.

For Balance in Regulating Social Media for Children

Australia's recent bipartisan legislation banning social media for children under 16 has fueled a global debate about the psychological impact of online platforms on children's well-being.

Modi Flags Critical Role of Youth, Bats for Policy to Equip with Emerging Tech

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the \"critical\" role of youth in the nation's progress on Thursday and called for adopting a futuristic approach to equip them with skills in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

When the Union Is Not a Sum of the Parts

Given our fractured polity and institutional atrophy, this isn't a moment to celebrate the Constitution. Instead, we should ponder about the future of our democracy and constitutional culture

For Society, MT Was Its Conscience

It is difficult for anyone who knew MT Vasudevan Nair to live with the fact of his non-existence in Sithara, East Nadakkavu, Kozhikode, his fabled address.

Four Arrested for Attack on Carol Group at Kumbanad

KOIPRAM police on Wednesday arrested four persons of a 15-member gang that attacked a carol group, including women and children, at Kumbanad in the district.

Sabarimala temple closed after Mandala pooja

THE Sabarimala temple was closed on Thursday after the Mandala pooja, marking the culmination of the 41-day pilgrimage season.

Mother, newborn and forest staff escape from wild elephant attack

Woman gives birth to boy in jeep; jumbo obstructs vehicle for two hours on way to hospital

Wayanad Literature Festival begins by paying glowing tributes to MT

CPM leader and former MLA M Swaraj, said the swell of online hatred showered on MT Vasudevan Nair's writing was evidence of the power of his literature.

Malayalam lit will miss him

WHEN I sit down to scribble a few lines on MT, I am at a loss for words. Who was he actually? To me as a person and to the literary world as such. Because his areas of activities were so wide and varied.

MT's craft redefined, added depth to his villains

THE characters MT created were never one-dimensional individuals who could easily be fitted into categories.

Crisp Plots and Sharp Characters

Through his films & screenplays, MT explored lives, customs and beliefs of ordinary people, and socio-political themes in a post-'50s Kerala

The Tormented Titan

Five years my senior, MT was in college while I was doing high school. I was enamoured by the very first story he wrote.

City Bids Farewell to Its Beloved Literary Stalwart

Kozhikode is celebrated as the home of literary giant MT Vasudevan Nair; his contributions to literary world have left an indelible mark on Kozhikode's identity

Nila — An emotion that ebbed and flowed in MT's writings

\"I PREFER the Nila that I know to the great oceans that hold unknown wonders in their wombs,\" M T Vasudevan Nair once said in an interview.

Two Keralites make it to 2024 World Abilitysport Youth Games

IT has been a remarkable year for the cerebral palsy sports team of Kerala. After a stellar show at the recently concluded National CP Athletics Championship, two of its members have now made the cut for an upcoming world championship.

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.

National rights panel takes cognizance of tribal suicides

TAKING note of The New Indian Express report that brought out alarming number of tribal suicides in Thiruvananthapuram, the National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of the issue.

Deol's ton helps India seal series

HARLEEN DEOL'S maiden hundred set the foundation and India sealed the ODI series with a 115-run win over the West Indies.

Cranbrook to MCG, the rise and rise of teenager Konstas

ON the eve of New South Wales' first Sheffield Shield match of the season - against South Australia at Cricket Central in Sydney - Sam Konstas was sitting with his batting coach Tahmid Islam for dinner.

Shooting mental sport, don't know when award snub will affect Manu: Jaspal

DOUBLE Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker finally broke her silence on her exclusion from Khel Ratna list.

Timely lift for Haryana shuttler

DEVIKA SIHAG is stoked at the moment. She had a valid reason to be.

India to play matches in Dubai, Pak tie on Feb 23

FINALLY, the International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced the much-awaited schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy.