More exports, price stability, clearance of dues on wish list
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Sunday, September 30, 2018
‘Rising interest rates have led to liquidity crunch’
Banks with robust financials, strong liability franchise, control on asset quality will continue to do well
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TTFI move to keep stars in check
Effects minimum domestic appearances for National selection
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Back channel talks between NSAs should continue, says Nawaz Sharif’s advisor
“Both countries have missed so many opportunities... these missed opportunities further restrict space for engagement,” says Syed Tariq Fatemi.
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India faces South Korea
India is bracing up for one of its toughest challenges as it takes on heavyweight South Korea here on Monday for a berth in the semifinals of the AFC
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Payas overwhelms Aadarsh
Suhana rallies past Anargya to claim sub-junior girls’ crown
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Desika’s daya
Arjuna’s doubts on the battlefield resulted in the Bhagavad Gita. But the Lord had everyone in mind, when He gave His advice through the Gita. It was
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Seeded players may have a tough start
Arjun Kadhe, the sixth best Indian player as per current ATP rankings, will make another attempt to become the champion in the Fenesta National tennis
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A comprehensive win for Tamil Nadu
Abhinav-Jagadeesan partnership rocks; Vijay Shankar scalps four
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Ambris sends selectors a reminder
Hits century even as Brathwaite, Powell and Dowrich chip in; Avesh Kan picks up four wickets
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Back-to-back wins for Hyderabad
Mehdi Hasan and Saaketh spin out Chhattisgarh for just 121
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Separate queues unlikely for women at Sabarimala
TDB cites practical difficulties; to set up shelters for women
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Jet Airways flight suffers snag
There were 96 passengers and seven crew members on the Boeing 737 aircraft, and all of them were safe, the airline said.
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UP crosses the line in final over
Venkatesh Iyer’s 83 goes in vain for MP
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Revamped NEUFC will look for home advantage
Goa to address defensive issues without sacrificing attack
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‘India will be a good test for us’
Windies skipper Holder, coming on back of a good home series, wants to play good cricket
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Punjab to post nodal officers to curb stubble burning
They will be appointed in 8,000 paddy growing villages
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Europe beat United States to regain Ryder Cup
Jon Rahm beat Tiger Woods — leaving the 14-times major champion with a stunning four defeats out of four.
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Amul is an alternate economic model: Narendra Modi
Cooperatives are controlled neither by the government nor capitalists, the Prime Minister says.
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Writers’ body flags attacks on free speech
PEN International seeks probe into attacks on journalists
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NSG upgrades security ahead of election season
To provide close protection cover similar to the SPG.
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Looking beyond the froth
A documentary reveals the glorious past of Bellandur lake
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Assents, Dissents, Consents
Though the law primarily, often exclusively, exerts itself in dispensing and asserting justice, there are intermittent occasions when Their Lordships sit down in an exercise to correct their own Law books. Since such matters are....
KSRTC to operate buses from old platforms at Majestic within a week
The platforms were non-functional for eight years due to metro work
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KSRTC unions defer indefinite stir plan
This follows talks leaders of four unions had with government
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Kochi drug route puzzles investigators
Collusion between smugglers and those in anti-narcotic machinery suspected
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Pakistan’s helicopter violates airspace in Poonch, Indonesia tsunami toll crosses 800 and other top stories of the day
Cooperative economy a viable alternative to capitalism, socialism, says ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday the cooperative model is a via
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Bofors case: Delhi court to hear CBI plea for further probe on December 4
A Delhi court has decided to hear on December 4 the CBI’s plea seeking a direction to allow it to go for further probe into the politically sensitive
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New Central Plan redundant for State
State has already registered remarkable strides in thrust areas
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Palace On Wheels for feature
Palace On Wheels, who has been well tuned, may score in the Original Vel Mrs. Radha Balasubramani Gold Trophy, the main event of the races to be held
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Lewis Hamilton wins Russian GP; surges by 50 points
The victory was a landmark 70th for the Briton, who is well on his way to a fifth title.
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Nobel Prizes still struggle with wide gender disparity
Critics suggest that gender bias pervades the process of nominations for science and medicine prizes, which come largely from tenured professors.
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Posthumous Leonard Cohen LP in the works
The singer’s son Adam revealed that the new material is expected to release in 2019
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Deepika Kumari wins bronze in World Cup finals
This was Deepika Kumari’s fifth World Cup Finals podium.
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Excellent shines
Excellent shone when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (Sept. 30) morning.Sand track:800m: Queens Best (Bhawani) 52, 600/38. Pressed. Highland
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Indonesian tsunami warning system delays add to deaths
When an earthquake hit just after 6 p.m., Indonesia’s meteorology and geophysics agency issued a tsunami alert, and ended the warning at 6.36 p.m. That drew harsh online criticism but the agency’s head said the warning was lifted after the tsunami hit.
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Paucity of energy does not let any nation come out of poverty, says Modi
Modi said there was a time when people were happy with ‘kachcha’ roads, but now people want modern development.
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Oil marketing companies again increase fuel prices
The petrol prices has gone up about 8 per cent while diesel prices has gone up by 10 per cent since August 1, 2018.
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Who is an urban naxal, asks Romila Thapar
“We were all born Indians, lived as Indians all our lives. (The five arrested) activists are fighting for good causes and terming them urban naxal is a political move,” the historian said.
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Govt. owes Air India over ₹ 1146.86 crore for VVIP charter flights
Some of the oldest pending bills for the visits of the President, the Vice President and the evacuation flights are nearly 10 years old
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Cooperative economy a viable alternative to capitalism, socialism, says Modi
Terming it a huge achievement, he said it is not just an industry or a milk processing plant, but is also “an alternative economic model”.
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Tom Hardy recreates Amrish Puri’s ‘Mogambo khush hua’
Riz Ahmed’s single is scheduled to be released on October 3.
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Tom Hardy recreates Amrish Puri’s ‘Mogambo khush hua’
Riz Ahmed’s single is scheduled to be released on October 3.
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Niwari is 52nd district of MP
Niwari will become the 52nd district of Madhya Pradesh, with effect from October 1.A proposal to this effect was cleared by the state Cabinet on Satu
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Macedonia votes on new name to end Greek row
Athens protested immediately, accusing Skopje of stealing the name of its own northern province also called Macedonia.
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Death toll from Indonesian quake, tsunami rises to 832
Indonesian Vice-President Jusuf Kalla said the final number of dead could be in the “thousands.”
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NRC applicant will not be allowed to change legacy person in claim form: Official
An applicant for inclusion of name in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will not be allowed to change the legacy person in the claim form from
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Different lives, One Dream: Indian athletes eager to make mark in Asian Para Games
The Asian Para Games are slated to be held from October 6 to 13 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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China tests three hypersonic missiles at one go
The tests of three scaled-down models of ‘wide-speed-range vehicles’, which can fly at from hypersonic velocity to lower than the speed of sound, were carried out on September 21
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Indonesian air traffic controller hailed as quake hero
Officials say he refused to leave his post until he got an Batik Air plane off the ground, while his colleagues who were not handling aircraft departed.
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Pakistan’s helicopter violates airspace in Poonch: Army
As per the agreement between India and Pakistan, helicopters are barred coming within 1 kilometre of the LoC on both the sides.
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Header- When Aadhaar card was key to everything!
After the tiresome exercise of linking Aadhaar Card with mobile number, bank account, PAN card, pension scheme, etc, the Supreme Court finally upheld the validity of Aadhaar Card striking down many irrelevant things related to....
Should India throw or ‘strategically’ lose cricket games to win neighborhood friendships?
You got to feel sorry for Bangladesh. It was yet another case of so near yet so far as India nicked them for a last-ball win to lift the Asia Cup. This after they had....
UN, India to step up cooperation in counter-terrorism, terror financing : UN chief
Antonio Guterres described India as an important partner of the UN in countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism.
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No Nobel Literature Prize this year but body still in focus
There won’t be a Nobel Prize in Literature this year but the Swedish Academy that awards the prestigious prize is still in the limelight. Jean-Claude
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Mann ki Baat: India believes in peace but not at cost of self respect, says Modi
Mr. Modi pointed out that India is one of the largest contributors to various United Nations Peace Keeping Forces in terms of sending its personnel.
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No Nobel Literature Prize this year but body still in focus
There won’t be a Nobel Prize in Literature this year but the Swedish Academy that awards the prestigious prize is still in the limelight. Jean-Claude
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In the Urdu Class
I confuse my be with pe. He asks me to write ‘water’, I write ‘you’. Who knew they’d make them so close, Aab and Aap Both difficult to hold on t...
31 Things I wish I knew before I got to know them…
From respecting yourself to forgiving a friend, or working on your relationships – here are 31 things every young boy or girl should be told. 1) Dignity is important. Do not ever make any compromises....
When others suffer your choices
There are various reasons people get married. Some do so for the convention, some for love or financial security, some to combat loneliness, and some simply get married for sex. When they do, they realise....
When others suffer your choices
There are various reasons people get married. Some do so for convention, some for love or financial security, some to combat loneliness, and some simply get married for sex. When they do, they realise after....
If only more women in Bollywood had Tanushree Dutta’s himmat
Finally, someone has done it. Named names. Spoken up. Good for you, Tanushree Dutta! Yes. I know. Most of you must be scratching your heads and wondering, “Tanushree… WHO?” Understandable. But let’s hand it to....
When facts are not facts, and the truth is not plane and simple
The monsoon has destroyed large patches of my garden, and I decide that it’s time to get my hands dirty and fix it up again. The maali had been insisting that he would do the....
Poetic Licence
In the Urdu Class I confuse my be with pe. He asks me to write ‘water’, I write ‘you’. Who knew they’d make them so close, Aab and Aap Both difficult to hold on....
Coming full circle
“Many social evolutions and revolutions have taken place because the social structures were crumbling. There are signs that the scientific and technical structures of health are also crumbling.” – Halfdan T. Mahler, Director General of....
Ayyappan, the spirit of the forest, is long dead
The last time I went to Sabarimala temple was 25 years ago, carrying a cumbersome tripod, to do a photo feature on the Ayyappa Bhakti cult. I boarded a KSRTC bus from Kochi to Pamba....
Impact investments: The changing landscape of ‘purpose-driven’ finance
With the increasing consumer interest in sustainable investment and the increasing population of millennials who are socially and environmentally more aware, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in the financial investment sector that may accelerate....
Death toll from Indonesian quake, tsunmai rises to 832: agency
The death toll from an earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi rose to 832 on Sunday, the national disaster mitigation agency sa
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Coal India’s supply to power sector rises 12% to 197 MT in April-August
The supply of coal by State-owned CIL to the power sector in the first five months of the ongoing fiscal increased by 12.1% to 196.9 million tonnes (
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Narendra Modi condoles loss of lives in Indonesia tsunami
The national disaster agency there put the official death toll so far at 420, all of them in the tsunami-struck city of Palu, but warned the toll was likely to rise.
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Royal Bengal Tigers spotted in three new locations in Odisha: Minister
The Odisha Government has said that Royal Bengal Tigers (RBTs) have been spotted in three new locations in the State. Forest and Environment minister
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Policeman killed in militant attack in Shopian
A policeman was killed in a militant attack on a police station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday, police said.“Terrorists in Distric
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Trump says he and Kim Jong Un ‘in love’
On Monday at the United Nations General Assembly Trump lauded the North Korean strongman -- who is accused by the UN and others of widespread human rights abuses -- as “terrific”, one year after Mr. Trump eviscerated Mr. Kim from the same platform.
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FBI contact second accuser of court nominee Kavanaugh
On Saturday, NBC News reported that the White House had constrained the FBI investigation by limiting its parameters. Mr. Trump denied that story, tweeting that “Actually, I want them to interview whoever they deem appropriate, at their discretion.”
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Trump calls Saudi’s King to discuss oil supplies
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York last week, Mr. Trump said OPEC members were “as usual ripping off the rest of the world.”
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‘Small Foot’ review: Big step for entertainment
Just as we have sat around campfires (real and digital) listening to tales of the yeti, imagine if cute little yetis were sitting around a campfire ge
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Eight persons, including two children, die in car accident near Tiruchi
Eight persons, including a 11-year old boy and a 12-year old girl, died on the spot after the car in which they were travelling rammed into a stationa
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Qureshi’s remarks on Peshawar school attack dishonour memory of children killed: India
Eenam Gambhir asked if Pakistan can deny the fact that it is the “host and patron” of 132 of the UN-designated terrorists and 22 terrorist entities listed under the UN Security Council Sanctions regimes.
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Typhoon bears down on Japan, areas hit by previous storm
Trami is expected to hit Tokyo late Sunday, and slam northern Japan on Monday.
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Tiruverumbur station to be free from encroachments
The narrow path hinders two-way movement of four-wheelers along the stretch
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Goondas Act for ‘Bullet’ Nagarajan
The police have detained Nagarajan alias ‘Bullet’ Nagarajan, 58, son of Subramania Pillai of Melmangalam here under Goondas Act.According to a press r
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‘Give gunfire victims jobs as per qualification’
The CPI(M) on Friday slammed the State government for not providing jobs as per educational qualifications of victims and family members of those kill
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Four months after the deadlyattack, people still live in fear
Many have moved out, fearing attack by accused once they come out of jail
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Childline’s awareness boards installed in old bus stand
Collector Sandeep Nanduri on Saturday opened an awareness board with information on Childline’s 1098 helpline at the old bus stand.He also distributed
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1,741 tanks in Tirunelveli dry despite excess rainfall
With no action taken to desilt supply channels of the Tamirabharani or repair shutters, rainwater flowed wastefully into the sea
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With leveler at Chelsea, Sturridge shows worth to Liverpool
While Liverpool’s 100 percent start in the league is over, Sturridge ensured his side, like Chelsea and champion Manchester City, does at least remain unbeaten after seven games.
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Bailampur villagers receive compensation cheques
So far, a total of ₹5.92 crore handed over to 41 house-owners
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‘Address sewage to check urban flooding’
Engineering experts at GHMC’s brainstorming session call for exhaustive sewage treatment facilities
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Breach in irrigation canal: water enters farmlands, houses in Nambiyur
Revenue officials visit affected areas; people advised to stay away from Kunderipallam River
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Event held to mark second anniversary of surgical strike
To mark the second anniversary of the surgical strike by the Indian Army “Parakram Parv” on September 29 and 30, 2016, an event showcasing the gallant
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IPS officers from northern States visit city
As many as 19 IPS officers from six northern States visited the city on Saturday for a study-cum-cultural tour as part of the induction training cours
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Japan election weighs controversy of U.S. bases on Okinawa
“I can clearly state we no longer want in Okinawa the U.S. bases that destroy our peace and destroy our nature,” Mr. Tamaki (58), said during his campaign.
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Elon Musk to resign as Tesla chairman, pay $20 million in SEC settlement
Musk will remain as CEO, but is required to step down as chairman of Tesla within 45 days. He is not permitted to be re-elected to the post for three years.
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Kochi Corporation goes for scientific capping of waste
Civic body to approach govt for funding of waste management initiative
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CM seeks a part of CIAL dividend for flood relief
CIAL employees contribute ₹2.9 crore to CMDRF
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Demand for data scientists may surge in India: expert
Over 1,500 NIT-C graduands receive degrees at convocation
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Saturday, September 29, 2018
N Ravi, former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, elected PTI chairman
Ravi, 70, succeeds Viveck Goenka, Chairman and Managing Director of the Express Group.
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India to gift Mig-21 fighter jets to Russia
The aircraft will also get new registration numbers, and may be adopted for vintage flight.
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Can the contemporary artist negotiate between classical dance and popular culture?
It’s time to turn Indian dance on its head
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Kerala’s rice bowl is submerged. But for its farmers, paddy is still everything
‘Water hasn’t even receded from my yard yet. How can we start farming in October?’
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If you have data, your debate will be far superior: Govindraj Ethiraj
The winner of this year’s McNulty Prize talks about staying focussed on fundamental issues
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Veg meals please
A tribute to the vegetarian dishes on World Vegetarian Day
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A wok of fusion
There are of course the Chinese, Malay and Indian elements… and then there are the dishes typically Singaporean
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Jadeja has proved himself in limited chances of Asia Cup, says Rohit
Jadeja picked up seven wickets besides playing two crucial 20-plus knocks with the bat.
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Live, love, exemplify
In the foggy future, my story might be the only link to some long-buried wisdom
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Asia Cup 2018 finals: We didn’t capitalise when we had it under control, says Mortaza
Bangladesh bowlers made a match of the low total before India sneaked home with a nervy three-wicket win in a last-ball thriller.
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The difficult garment
For all those tormented by ill-fitting blouses, Ravikkai offers hope
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Notes from Los Angeles
A happy little bubble, Venice Beach is far removed from the fast-paced competition of the city
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When it comes to calmness, I am similar to Dhoni: Rohit
Rohit Sharma praises Ravindra Jadeja for his comeback
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Selectors await update on Kohli’s wrist injury, Bhuvneshwar-Bumrah to be rested
The squad is likely to be announced either Saturday evening or on Sunday.
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The walls have years
In 18th century Kutch, walls were painted with stories. They survive today in only three places
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Travel makes its way to podcasts
The Musafir Stories goes beyond the picture perfect itinerary to offer ‘travel tricks, hacks and secrets’
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Notes from Los Angeles
A happy little bubble, Venice Beach is far removed from the fast-paced competition of the city
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When it comes to calmness, I am similar to Dhoni: Rohit
Rohit Sharma praises Ravindra Jadeja for his comeback
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Selectors await update on Kohli’s wrist injury, Bhuvneshwar-Bumrah to be rested
The squad is likely to be announced either Saturday evening or on Sunday.
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The walls have years
In 18th century Kutch, walls were painted with stories. They survive today in only three places
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Kalaburagi’s SBR School gears up for a alumni utsav, golden jubilee celebration
Sharanbasveshwar Residential Public School, popularly known as SBR School, is gearing up for its alumni utsav and golden jubilee celebration.Activiti
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A fair on Urdu books was held in the University of Jammu
A two-day fair on Urdu books in the University of Jammu revived the voice of the masters
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A trove of Indiana in London
An astounding collection of the scarcest Indian imprints
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Thoughts on Nandita Haksar’s ‘The Flavours of Nationalism: Recipes for Love, Hate and Friendship’
Longing for home food can often be painful
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Oedipus without the complex
Few moments in theatre are as moving as the one in which the Theban king learns the truth
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‘The Mystery of Three Quarters’: We don’t need Poirot recreated by a Christie double
Belgian, moustached, detective. But he’s not Hercule Poirot
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‘A Place For Us’: Diaspora fiction with a difference
This 27-year-old writes with the spunk only a millennial can have
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‘The Piranhas’: ‘Godfather’ in the era of Facebook
In this topsy-turvy world, the young Mafiosi advertise their ‘hits’ on Facebook
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Apple employee shot dead by UP police for not stopping car
While the policeman who was on patrol duty claimed he fired at the car in self-defence as it tried to run over his motorbike, questions are being raised on the sequence of events as narrated by the police.
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Aspiring for a dand-y place
Diwari pai danda, a folk dance from Uttar Pradesh is enjoying a revival, thanks to a committed practitioner like Ramesh Pal
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Youth beheads friend, walks into police station with head
A youth allegedly beheaded his friend and surrendered to the police along with the severed head. The incident occurred at Chikka Hebbagilu in Belakaw
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Arvind Swamy: I can’t watch formulaic films
Arvind Swamy declares he finds it liberating to play the bad guy and discusses how Mani Ratnam referenced ‘the bull’ for his character Varadan
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Keep at it
Commitment is character, there is no getting away from it
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Avoid a meltdown
“Your friend Akash tells me that the man who came to your school yesterday spoke really well. He had some interesting things to say about...”“Akash ma
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Sabarimala verdict: State has to act, not Centre, says Pon. Radhakrishnan
The Centre has no role in the Sabarimala issue and it is for the Kerala Government to act, Union Minister of State for Finance and Shipping Pon. Radh
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Firing the right shot
How many of you can boast of an internship where you get to operate rifles with shooters from the army? Well, Aditya Singh Gaur had the chance
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A class with a difference
Even in the digital age, the human touch adds much more to the whole experience of learning
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Double-edged sword?
HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has announced that the annual budget for interest-free loans to students would increase to Rs 2,200 crore in the next three years. Is this an appropriate move, considering the low employability of Indian graduates?
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Police registers FIR after national flag displayed upside down in BJP rally in J&K’s Kathua
The national flag was allegedly displayed upside down during a rally led by senior BJP leader Rajiv Jasrotia in Kathua district, following which an F
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The language question
Multilingualism should be embraced for its upsides in identity, creativity and economics
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Kevin Spacey sued by masseur over alleged sexual assault in 2016
Spacey was one of the first Hollywood stars to face allegations in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and is being investigated by police in the U.S. and U.K.
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Double your chances
JEE 2019 will give students a chance to fare better, as the exams are spread over four months
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Time to act now
Do you feel uncertain of a career option? Do you lack the freedom to choose a subject that you really want to pursue? Do you always feel low on self-confidence? Are you constantly doubting yourself? A Q&A column by Nandini Raman, practising counsellor and trainer, to assuage your doubts.
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Knowledge Quiz
Q1. Known colloquially as the ‘Tin Lizzie’, this car consistently ranked as one of the most sold cars of all time, with 16.5 million models sold. The
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Modi govt's proposed amendment will benefit 'selected' power companies, says Kejriwal
Mr. Kejriwal said since the amendment would do away with cross subsidy, which enables lower tariffs for domestic consumers and higher for commercial, power would become "two to five times" more expensive in Delhi
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Persistence pays
Gaining admission into a top-notch school does not boil down to academics or generalised scores, but on the story that you are telling
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Stand up for yourself
Assertiveness is often mistaken for aggressiveness. There are differences
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Crossing the border
Yocket, an online platform, aims to be a one-stop solution for students planning to study abroad
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Syria says vital border crossing with Jordan reopened
A vital border crossing between Syria and Jordan reopened Saturday for the first time in years, Syria’s state-run news agency reported, adding that t
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Research for change
A student-driven project at the IIT-M is being widely used to eliminate arsenic from water
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Exploring the new
A thirst for learning has opened up diverse opportunities and experiences for Aneesh
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Live streaming from Supreme Court is an exciting prospect
Live streaming of Supreme Cout proceedings is an exciting prospect for me. Stuck on the desk, I have to wait for live tweets from enterprising court reporters, or the first cut news agency reports, or....
Live streaming from Supreme Court is an exciting prospect
Live streaming of Supreme Cout proceedings is an exciting prospect for me. Stuck on the desk, I have to wait for live tweets from enterprising court reporters, or the first cut news agency reports, or...
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Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: Calling all dapper riders
With manners and bespoke suits at the ready, men across the world will join a global ride this weekend to support three causes. One of them is mental health. Ahead of the big day, two designers and five sharp dressers give us some style tips
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Sundar Pichai to testify before US House in November: Report
Google CEO Sundar Pichai met Republican lawmakers here on Friday and agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee in November to allay conc
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Indonesia quake-tsunami death toll jumps to 384
Palu Airport shut; concerns over whereabouts of hundreds of people preparing for a beach festival
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Rohit’s calming influence reflected in his captaincy, says Shastri
Shastri says the biggest plus for India was the fielding
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Staying Healthy after Retirement
Keeping ourselves fit and healthy is important throughout our life. We owe this to ourselves. Fitness becomes even more important post-retirement. Those who are fit, feel better about themselves for a variety of reasons. In....
BJP’s political misstep: Optics of the Rafale defence deal is terrible, no matter what its merits
The Rafale deal grabbed headlines last week, giving the opposition something they wanted for a long time – a potential scam that was relatively easy to understand (India bought planes from France, Anil Ambani is....
Beyond marriage and morals: State has no business seeking to control an individual’s sexual expression
Kaleeswaram Raj and Thulasi K Raj With the judgment of the Supreme Court in Joseph Shine vs Union of India, adultery will no longer be a crime in India. In the history of the constitutional....
Long silence later: The trial of Christine Ford
Over the past year a key result of the #MeToo movement has been that it has uncloseted sexual abuse accusations going back decades. These accusations are having consequences. In the US they have caused nine....
Equal in Sabarimala: SC rules against patriarchy in religion
Supreme Court has allowed women of all ages entry into Sabarimala temple, overruling a tradition that believed menstruating women distracted the shrine’s presiding deity Ayyappa and his celibate worshippers. The 4-1 verdict noted that the....
I disagree, but respectfully and non-violently: Right to free speech is a corollary of right to disagree
Washington: I disagree. Often, but respectfully and non-violently. I also agree, often. My ratio of disagreement to agreement in conversation swings a lot because it depends on circumstances and personal factors at points in time.....
Vivekananda’s landmark address in Chicago
By Arijit Ray When Swami Vivekananda began his speech at the Parliament of World’s Religions held in Chicago in 1893, addressing his audience as, “Sisters and brothers of America,” he got a thunderous standing ovation....
The missing red hat
An old lady, along with her grandson, was strolling on a sea beach. Suddenly the sea went violent, and huge waves started beating the shore. Amidst a lot of mayhem, people began running away to....
Deconstructing democracy– Legacy of Sahu Maharaj
If I am asked whether democracy in today’s time is true democracy, the answer is far from a simple no. As students of social science, you must be aware of the Weberian concept of ideal....
Amitabh Bachchan and the art of silence
‘Neither my name is Tanushree nor Nana Patkar. So, how can I answer your question?’ This is quintessential Amitabh Bachchan still playing it safe and refusing to stand up and be counted for anything, let....
For Italy, a winter of frustration lies ahead
Italy’s ruling coalition is going to soon be confronted by a challenge many governments have faced: a surging deficit is politically advantageous but bond markets play spoilsport. Yesterday, Italy’s coalition government cleared a fiscal proposal....
Hidden unrest will reflect in 2019 general elections
The nation is headed towards another general election in 2019 but before that, some states are going for poll in few months. The election commission should monitor the foul language used during this course of....
Powerful typhoon batters Okinawa, churns to Japan mainland
Typhoon Trami, packing maximum gusts of 216 kilometres (134 miles) per hour near its centre, was forecast to hit the mainland early Sunday
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Rape allegation: Ronaldo’s lawyers to sue Der Spiegel over 'illegal' report
The magazine reported the rape allegedly took place in June 2009 in a hotel room in Las Vegas, according to Leslie Mark Stovall, lawyer for the alleged victim.
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Accident in Pudukottai kills Tahsildar, injures four
The accident occurred when they were going for a surprise raid to detect illegal sand mining activities
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Comeback man Kedar Jadhav again down with hamstring problem
Injuries continue to haunt Kedar Jadhav. The all-rounder again down with a hamstring strain, suffered while batting during India’s successful chase i
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Treated water at Fukushima nuclear plant still radioactive
The operator of Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said on Friday that much of the radioactive water stored at the plant isn’t clean enough and
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Assam to introduce methanol as cooking fuel
Public sector Assam Petrochemicals Limited is set to introduce – in a first in India – methanol as cleaner, cheaper alternative to liquefied petroleum
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Responsible tourism ventures a big hit with foreigners
Chekutty dolls, a beacon of resilience of flood-hit weavers, grab eyeballs at KTM
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12 satellite-tagged vultures take wing from Nepal
Eight of them are captive-bred; the birds are also fitted with wing tags
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Ex-Maldivian foreign minister seeks foreign help for power transition in the archipelago
Former Maldivian foreign minister and a leading opposition leader Ahmed Naseem has sought international support for peaceful transition of power in t
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CPI(M), BJP fuelling intolerance: Sharmishtha Mukherjee
Opens KSU event ‘Ma Nishada’ against fascist tendencies
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Amal Clooney appeals to Suu Kyi for reporters’ release
The two fathers, accused of breaching Myanmar’s state secrets law while reporting on a massacre of Rohingya Muslims, were jailed for seven years earlier this month
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Man with air gun arrested
He and his accomplice, who was also held, were hunting birds
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‘Anti-trader’ attitude of Centre and State flayed
Traders affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangankalain Peramaippu staged a demonstration here on Friday condemning the Centre and the State governm
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Pharmacists oppose online sale of medicines
As part of a State-wide protest by pharmacists against online sale of medicines, various pharmacist associations staged a fast and other forms of prot
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Syndicate nominee to VC search panel: two in fray
University refuses to accept objection raised against one of the contestants
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Lake View Road to be relaid
‘Tender worth ₹ 50 lakh has been floated; work order to be issued in a week’
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When security guards wielded the broom in Tirupati!
They stepped into the shoes of the TTD’s Vishnu Nivasam sanitation workers, who went on strike
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An engagement that multiplies performance
LAICO has helped 347 hospitals to improve their eye care delivery
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Acute power shortage likely from 2022
Officials see need for medium-term power purchases
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NGOs, officials’ coordination sought to stop child marriages
Parents should send girls to schools: SC, ST Commission Chairman
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‘40,000 families on city hills will be given house sites’
Deputy Chief Minister lays stone for development projects in Masula
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A gesture that helped close a dead man’s loan
The Nilgiris District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), the district bar association and a public sector bank came together to assist the family of a 2
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Rain havoc: Small coffee growers in distress
Not only have they lost their crops, but also daily wage work
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Delhi gets new cleaning machines
16 mechanical road sweepers, 40 water tankers flagged off
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Gupta slams AAP govt over minimum wage
Minimum wages determined by the Union government are higher than those notified by the Delhi government, Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Legislative
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Campaign on high-security registration plates soon
As the date to open applications for installation of high-security registration plates (HSRPs) inches closer, the Transport Department is tying up loo
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Worker killed in roof collapse
He was working at an under-construction house in Kirari
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Friday, September 28, 2018
A place of one’s own
Raffi Shaik has popularised the concept of co-working spaces in the city and this has caught the attention of start-ups and entrepreneurs looking to cut down on rents
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Live scores | Asia Cup 2018 Final India vs Bangladesh scorecard
A victory for India in the Asia Cup without Virat Kohli will be a big statement going into next year’s World Cup
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The touch and feel of the sea
On the occasion of World Tourism Day, over 40 students from the Government Residential School for Visually Challenged Girls visited RK Beach
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Nana Patekar laughs off Tanushree Dutta’s harassment claim
The debate over what is being seen as Bollywood’s #MeToo moment snowballed on Thursday as Tanushree Dutta reiterated her claim that Nana Patekar had h
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Ambedkar statue vandalised in village near Karuppur
Tension prevailed in Vellalapatti village near Karuppur, as unidentified miscreants damaged the statue of B.R. Ambedkar in the early hours of Friday.
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Powerful earthquake rocks Indonesian island
A powerful earthquake rocked central Sulawesi in Indonesia and authorities have issued a tsunami warning. The warning was later lifted.The US Geologic
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A platter full of seafood
This food festival gives you a taste of the best of fish and crabs from the Kakinada region
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Vizag goes Pink
Milind Soman urges the women of Visakhapatnam to take fitness into their own hands and run
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On solid ground: fostering dialogue about mental health
Looking for safe spaces to have public conversations about mental health? These organisations have you covered
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2014 AAP rally case: Arvind Kejriwal acquitted by Mumbai court
Kejriwal and other accused were booked for holding an ‘unscheduled’ rally in Mankhurd during 2014 LS polls
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Waiting for the light
The parking lot as well as the lane bordering Chepauk MRTS station have no lighting facility
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Traffic signals sought at a junction in Tollgate-Kasimedu
Motorists seem to follow their whims and fancies
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Running on sunshine: solar-powered firsts in India
A solar-powered ferry boat, charging station and water generator. Three companies providing renewable alternatives that go beyond household electricity
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State’s average GST revenue shortfall down to 13% in 2018-19
The GoM’s members will be announced in a few days, Mr Jaitley added, and will submit its reports in a few weeks.
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A bumpy ride at Chennai Central railway station
Potholes on the road at the entrance of the station are a ‘jolt’ from the blue for commuters
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NSC Bose Road thrown open for two-way traffic after five years
The new arrangement brings a smile to all stakeholders
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A section of Thiruvottiyur High Road turns a high-risk zone
For want of a median, barricades and zebra crossings, this stretch witnesses one minor accident every day
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SWD repair begins in Triplicane
It is aimed at ensuring rainwater collects in temple tank
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Explore the dark side
There’s a lot that you can do to give your home dramatic flair, says Teja Lele Desai
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Centre supports Manipur policemen plea for recusal of SC bench in fake encounter cases
Attorney General K.K. Venugopal told the court that the alleged reported remarks of the bench that these cops were “murderers” has affected the morale of police and armed forces.
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Is meditation the answer?: Dr Shyam Bhat of the The Live Love Laugh Foundation explains
The practice is not a quick-fix solution to treat mental illness, says the trustee at Deepika Padukone’s Mumbai-based The Live Love Laugh Foundation. He explains why
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Pudur junction turns accident-prone
Without a signal and traffic police personnel at the 60ft wide intersection, motorists do their own thing
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Confusion over closing time at Tower Park
Ever since a public announcement system developed a glitch, visitors find themselves being herded out of the facility
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New drains being linked toVelachery canal
Here is a lesson for other localities in the southern section of the city
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‘My normal isn’t your normal’: Dominique Jackson on her latest series, Pose
With her critically-acclaimed drama series Pose, premiering in India last week, Dominique Jackson talks diversity
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Parking lot sought on eastern side of Urapakkam railway station
There is one on the western side of the station, but there is clearly a need for one more
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‘Repair the defunct traffic signal near Peerkankaranai’
Though a pedestrian-signal functions on the stretch, motorists do not stop their vehicles
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Forming an Association
Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm
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What’s in your trash?
Source segregation, composting and a zero-plastic policy. Get on track and manage your waste effectively. By Nidhi Adlakha
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Going beyond the call of duty
Headmistress of government school tries hard to redeem footpath along its premises
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Sabarimala Verdict: Once again, Supreme Court bats for women’s equality
Delivering yet another significant judgment, the Supreme Court has lifted the ban on entry of women between the ages of 10 and 50 at Kerala’s Sabarimala temple. The 4-1 majority judgment found the age-old custom....
Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of sexual harassment
Had the industry not remained silent a decade ago, when she first levelled accusations against Nana Patekar, India’s #MeToo could have begun, said the actor.
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Technology that can help you feel better
In August 2017, WIRED magazine stated that “meditation apps are incredibly ironic”. But technology is not always the enemy. While it can certainly exa
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Made of a different fabric
Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan on stitching a realistic portrayal of indigenous craftspersons, in search of a dignified life, in Sui Dhaaga
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SC opens Sabarimala temple for women of all ages
"It amounts to discrimination based on a biological factor exclusive to gender. It is violative of the right to equality and dignity of women."
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Show cause notice to doctor for ‘ignoring’ MLA request angers medical fraternity
The Government’s decision to issue a show cause notice to a lady gynaecologist working in Periyapatana taluk hospital has riled the Karnataka Governm
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Gangambike is city’s new mayor; Ramila her deputy
Bengaluru: For the second time in the history of city mayoral polls, the top two posts of Mayor and Deputy Mayor have been clinched by women candidate
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Richa Chadha, Vivek Oberoi’s ‘Inside Edge’ nominated for International Emmy Awards
Indian cricket-themed series Inside Edge, featuring Vivek Oberoi, Richa Chadha and Angad Bedi, has been nominated in the Drama category of the 46th I
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INPT to file writ petition in SC for NRC in Tripura: Debbarma
Mr. Debbarma also demanded repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016.
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India’s solar leadership wins award but the picture is not all sunny
Ahead of the inaugural general assembly of the International Solar Alliance on October 2, ISA has got a vote of confidence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron being bestowed the Champions of....
Hook or crook: SC’s directive to politicians to make public their criminal records could have unforeseen consequences 😜
Two criminals discussing the Supreme Court’s directive to poll candidates to publicise their criminal records, if any. 1st criminal: This Supreme Court ruling spells bad news for us. 2nd criminal: Very bad news. All this...
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China’s crackdown on Muslims: How Chinese re-education and detention camps aim to “cure” Uighurs, Kazakhs and other Muslims of their religion
Urumqi: China’s oppression of Muslim citizens has entered a new stage with news emerging about a system of re-education and detention camps aimed at isolating people the state identifies as Muslims to “cure” them of religion. The main targets...
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Tariq Anwar quits NCP, Lok Sabha
The NCP founding member says he was hurt by Sharad Pawar’s ‘defence’ of Narendra Modi in the Rafale deal
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Jaimala welcomes SC verdict on Sabarimala, says women have got justice
Karnataka Women and Child Development Minister Jaimala Friday termed as “historic” the Supreme Court verdict on entry of women into the Lord Ayyappa
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Solution to Korean Peninsula must address India’s concerns: Swaraj to BRICS
Since the 1970s, Pakistan and North Korea have cooperated extensively on the development of ballistic missile and nuclear weapons technologies, according to defence analysts and media reports.
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Canada strips Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship
Ottawa had given the long-detained democracy advocate and Nobel laureate the rare honour in 2007.
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Vijesh Vijay’s ‘Mandharam’ will see Asif Ali in five looks
The 30-year-old’s directorial début, touted to be a love story, is slated to release on October 5
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Separatist-sponsored strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir
Normal life was affected in Kashmir on Friday due to a strike called by separatists to protest killing of a civilian during a cordon and search opera
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State govts failed to convince SC: Sobha Surendran
Says all temples in the country had a unique way of functioning
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Reactions to Sabarimala verdict: disappointing, says Sabarimala Head Priest
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court allows entry of women of all age groups into the Ayyappa temple.
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PM Modi among 48 world leaders endorsing UN chief’s campaign to combat sexual abuse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among 48 world leaders who have endorsed a collective statement issued by UN chief Antonio Guterres reaffirming their
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Modi inaugurates Parakram Parv exhibition in Jodhpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Parakram Parv exhibition at the military station in Jodhpur to mark the second anniversary of
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Connection matters
In “This Is Marketing: You Can’t Be Seen Till You Learn To See”, noted author Seth Godin asserts that you cannot make a substantial impact on anyone. So you have to go to people who care deeply
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Amit Shah model of conduct violation: Local court transfers case to Allahabad special court
A local court has transferred a case against BJP president Amit Shah for allegedly violating the model of conduct by making “objectionable” speeches i
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Chennai’s Quattro: where food is an art
Vegetarian delight Quattro offers food that is Italian and Mexican. Expect both drama and dry ice.
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Crisil retains rating on ₹15,000-crore commercial paper of DHFL
Crisil on Friday retained ‘A1+’ rating on ₹15,000 crore commercial paper (CP) programme of DHFL, whose stocks have been under pressure due to concer
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Talent extraordinaire
One of the most loved and respected poets and critics in the Hindi literary world, Vishnu Khare will be remembered for his insistence on intellectual honesty, integrity and rigour
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Your Own Garden of Eden: 2
Good care can ensure a handsome yield of custard apple, chikoo, guava, papaya, sweet lime, orange, and banana
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Aspiring to fly
Artist Saraswati Renata’s petite house-like structures represent people, her porcelain stabiles are as fragile and imperfect and vulnerable as humans
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Now serving: Coffee with olive oil
Chef Lionel Giraud on the gourmet product which was created along with Alexis Muñoz
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‘The concept of Hindu rashtra is not theocratic … It’s an adjective of the nation, not an objective’
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) last week held a three-day conference to outline its world view. A lecture by its chief Mohan Bhagwat appeared to signal a significant change in the organisation’s stand on key issues. Rakesh Sinha, a BJP parliamentarian....
Hook or crook: SC’s directive to politicians to make public their criminal records could have unforeseen consequences 😜
Two criminals discussing the Supreme Court’s directive to poll candidates to publicise their criminal records, if any. 1st criminal: This Supreme Court ruling spells bad news for us. 2nd criminal: Very bad news. All this....
No moral policing: SC does well to decriminalise adultery, emphasise that husband is not master of wife
Continuing a week of weighty judgments, the Supreme Court of India said yesterday that while adultery can be a ground for divorce it just does not fit the concept of a crime. Section 497 IPC....
In Faruqui’s Shade: Ayodhya title dispute and the Ismail Faruqui verdict need closure
Supreme Court has dismissed the 1994 Ismail Faruqui judgment’s observation that “a mosque is not an essential part of the practice of Islam and namaz” as having no bearing on the Babri Masjid-Ramjanmabhoomi title suit.....
China’s crackdown on Muslims: How Chinese re-education and detention camps aim to “cure” Uighurs, Kazakhs and other Muslims of their religion
Urumqi: China’s oppression of Muslim citizens has entered a new stage with news emerging about a system of re-education and detention camps aimed at isolating people the state identifies as Muslims to “cure” them of religion. The main targets....
Vivekananda promoted understanding and harmony
By Ezekiel Isaac Malekar At the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, 125 years ago, Swami Vivekananda delivered his landmark address, about the need for harmony of religions. He spoke not only about universal toleration....
Donald Trump’s hypocrisy when it comes to sovereignty
This week US President Donald Trump addressed the UN General Assembly. In the speech, he outlined his organizing principles in dealing with other nations. The salient feature of his organizing principle is its hypocrisy. Consider....
The untenable claims linking Aadhaar to smart card projects
BJP parliamentarian Rajeev Chandrasekhar, in a media statement after the Supreme Court’s Aadhaar verdict, claimed that Aadhaar project has its genesis in Atal Bihari Vajpayee government’s national identity card project. It was then named Aadhaar....
Ayodhya ruling: SC clears the way for settlement of the land title dispute
The Supreme Court today put an end to a critical debate that had cropped up in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case. By a 2-1 majority judgment, the court ruled that it won’t be....
Clubbing in Thoothukudi
You don’t need to dress up to hit the nightclubs of Thoothukudi. Just go hungry, and follow your nose
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Supreme Court extends house arrest of five activists for four more weeks
In a majority judgment, a Supreme Court Bench has extended the house arrest of five activists arrested on August 28 in connection with the Bhima-Kore
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17 children rescued by NF Railway in a week, 49 this year
The RPF has also caught 44 traffickers since 2016 and handed them over to the local police.
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Music and the Mahatma
Sarod exponents Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by rendering his favourite bhajan at a concert in New Delhi
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Google CEO to meet U.S. lawmakers after previous snub
Mr. Pichai’s meeting with about two dozen Republican lawmakers will be held in the Capitol office of House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who represents a district in Google’s home state of California.
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Bengali groups demand CBI probe into NRC legacy data ‘selling’
An umbrella body of 14 Assam-based Bengali organisations have demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into alleged “buying and sellin
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Of beauty with sustainability
Jyoti Reddy on her tryst with eri silk and how a touch of glamour can make organic and sustainable clothes opulent
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Reactions to Sabarimala verdict: Kerala Minister Sudhakaran welcomes judgment
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court allowed entry of women of all ages into the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala.Reactions are pouring in
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Arunachal mega dam near pilgrimage cleared, environmentalists see red
Conservationists on Friday asked the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) to reverse the clearance for the 1750MW Demwe Lower h
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A window to complex man-woman relationships
Rajinder Nath’s Hindi adaptation of Vijay Tendulkar’s controversial play, “Sakharam Binder”, captures the spirit of the original with compelling performances
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Myriad hues of divine love
Urmimala Das and Hemant Kalita brought out the emotional nuances of Radha-Krsna love lore through an inspired integration of Manipuri and Kathak
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Six die in Karnal of suspected diarrhoea, labourers stage protest
After the death of six people reportedly due to diarrhoea during the past five days in Karnal’s new grain market, hundreds of protesters staged a dha
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The Hindu Science Quiz: Tooth tales
How well do you know the world around you? Take our quiz to find out!
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Sensex rises over 150 points as October F&O series opens strong
Sectoral indices of BSE led by oil and gas, FMCG, banking, consumer durables, infrastructure and capital goods were in the positive territory, rising by up to 0.95 per cent.
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As the flute spelt melody
J A Jayanth rose to audience expectations
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When Rama takes a bow
Margi Usha stuck to the attaprakaram, while reinterpreting Sitaparinayam
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‘Pataakha’ movie review: fierce and fiery
The rustic tale of sibling enmity provides an abundance of wisecracks
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Making his mark
Asif Ali, whose Mandhaaram is all set to release soon, opens up on his journey in the film industry
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Supreme Court upholds the right of women of all ages to worship at Sabarimala | Live updates
In a 4:1 majority judgment, Justice Indu Malhotra alone dissents
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Angry Kavanaugh denies Ford accusation, sees ‘disgrace’
Mr. Kavanaugh vowed to continue his bid to join the Supreme Court, saying, “You may defeat me in the final vote, but you’ll never get me to quit, never.”
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Rupee advances 10 paise against US dollar in early trade
Forex dealers said, apart from weakness in the dollar against some currencies overseas despite upbeat US economic data, fresh foreign fund inflows supported the rupee.
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Dutch police arrest 7 men suspected of plotting major attack
The arrests came weeks after a 19-year-old Afghan citizen living in Germany allegedly stabbed two American tourists at Amsterdam’s main railway station in what prosecutors described as an attack with an extremist motive.
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Peace security in S Asia essential for progress: Swaraj at SAARC meet; Pakistan says India obstructing
Shortly after her statement, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told reporters that Pakistan wants to see SAARC become result-oriented.
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Japan's Typhoon Trami, cycle rally from Ooty to Delhi, and other news in pictures
10.30 amTyphoon Trami inches closer to JapanA large, very strong typhoon churned towards Japan on Friday, with the weather agency warning the storm w
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Man arrested for chasing after plane at Dublin Airport
An Irish man who missed his flight at Dublin Airport was arrested on Thursday for running after the plane on the tarmac in a bid to flag it down. Wit
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Elon Musk charged with securities fraud by U.S. regulators
The US Securities and Exchange Commission charged Tesla CEO Elon Musk with securities fraud, alleging he had misled investors last month in tweets ab
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Venezuela president says U.N. human rights chief welcome to visit
Ms. Bachelet, a former president of Chile, took over at the head of the U.N. Human Rights Council on Sept. 1.
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Kerala okays ₹50 lakh for Nambi Narayanan
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the Law Department would be asked to explore the possibility of recovering the compensation from police officials found guilty of framing the scientist.
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Congress chooses Gangambika as its candidate for post of mayor
JD(S) expected to name its candidate for the post of deputy mayor on Friday morning
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#SatyagrahaMaadi, Gandhians tell youth
Youngsters to take part in mass event
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Thursday, September 27, 2018
He built a nation
October 2, is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti. It is also the International Day of Non-Violence.
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Job Kurian on his new single, ‘Mulla’
The singer-composer brings out the third track from his album, ‘Hope’
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Chocolates with a touch of India
Whoever thought mango, lassi, palm sugar and dark chocolate would bring in medals, but they did for Arun Viswanathan at the International Chocolate Awards
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Why Devdas fascinates Saif Hyder Hasan?
Writer-director Saif Hyder Hasan talks about being attracted to brooding, intense love stories
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Exhibition of Rabha handlooms, in Chennai
Rabha women spin extremely soft cotton using flora and fauna as motif
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What is hatha yoga?
It is all about channelling breath — in order to bring focus
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Pressing times
A village near Coimbatore was once an edible oil heartland, with every household owning an oil press. Today, only one man continues to operate it
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When the visually impaired see through music
Stevie Wonder and M. Chandrasekaran have proved that you need heart not eyes to be brilliant musicians
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Ascetic extraordinary
This book is a comprehensive account of the life and teachings of Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha, 35th pontiff of Sringeri Sri Sarada Pitam
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Deva Leela: Momentum not sustained
The occasional humorous flashes were the only highlight in the play
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Out of the ordinary
Trichur Brothers presented a Subhapantuvarali alapana in Hindustani style — something unusual in the traditional concert circuit
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A play of expressions
An abridged version of Kottayathu Thampuran’s Kalyanasougandhikam was staged recently
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On Bharati’s Sakti worship
A dance tribute featured songs from his collection
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Cooking is a call to act
The world’s best chef runs a three-starred Michelin restaurant in Modena, Italy. He also cooks for the homeless
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An offering to the Lord of Dance
Episodes depicting Siva Leela was the highlight at the Perur Natyanjali festival, Coimbatore
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‘Model Code of Conduct’ applies immediately after early dissolution of Legislative Assembly: EC
The Election Commission’s order comes weeks after the Telangana Assembly was dissolved prematurely by the TRS government
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Gratitude as a game changer
Corporates are now promoting a culture of thankfulness among employees and reaping dividends
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Traditional musical instrument made of wood
Khartal, a percussion instrument, is used by the folk musicians of Rajasthan
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Parts of Pune flooded as Mutha canal wall breaches
Irrigation department officials immediately stopped further discharge of water from the Khadakwasla dam following the breach
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‘Positive attitude is important for artistes’
Meet up with the dance duo Kiran Subramaniam and Sandhya Kiran as they share their views on dance, their school, students and more
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Innovative raga phrases
An impromptu RTP by Ganesh-Kumaresh exhibited their calibre and the delineation of Miya Malhar by Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt showcased his virtuosity
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CM hands over appointment letters to Tuticorin firing victims’ kin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday gave away appointment orders to 19 people, including kin of those killed in the May 22 police fi
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The river sutra
Rivers have nurtured Malayalam literature and poetry since time immemorial. A journey through words and lines that were inspired by the ebb and flow of the rivers in Kerala. World Rivers Day is celebrated on September 30
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From Mumbai to Kerala with a cause
Myriad forms will be showcased by senior artistes from Mumbai along with their teams to raise funds for Kerala flood victims
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Markets extend losses on Fed rate hike, F&O expiry; Nifty closes below 11k
Investors offloaded their long bets in the F&O segment instead of carrying them forward to the next series for October.
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Blend of melody, talent and devotion
The finer moments of the September Season, organised by Rajalakshmi Fine arts, Coimbatore
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Noida man sucked into machine while cleaning it, dies
A 25-year-old worker was killed after he was sucked into a machine in a plastic factory here on Wednesday, police said. The incident occurred at the
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Chef Ajith Shanghumugham helps donors provide food for the needy
He regularly supplies food to people at SAT Hospital in the city
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One unit of UPCL stops functioning due to transformer blast
A unit of the thermal power plant of Udupi Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL) stopped functioning due to a blast in its transformer at Yellur in Udupi dis
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Kambar to be Sarvadhyaksha of Sahiyta Sammelana
Jnanapith awardee Chandrashekhar Kambar has been chosen as the Sarvadhyaksha of 84th Akhila Bharath Kannada Sahitya Sammelana to be held in Dharwad.Pr
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Asia Cup 2018: We need to improve our batting and bowling, says Mortaza
Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed took the blame for his side’s loss after they ended with a score of 202 for 9.
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Barca, Real suffer humbling losses in La Liga; Dybala scores in Juventus’ 2-0 win
Not in the mood to go through the sports news in detail, but can’t quite get yourself to do away with it either? Here’s what we have to offer: read on to get a summary of all the main sports events.
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Asia Cup Final: India ready to tame depleted Bangladesh Tigers
A victory for India in the Asia Cup without Virat Kohli will be a big statement going into next year’s World Cup.
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CO2 emissions cost India $210 billion every year: study
Researchers have developed a data set quantifying what the social cost of carbon will be for nearly 200 countries
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Muzzafarnagar riots accused Sangeet Som’s house attacked by unidentified assailants
Unidentified armed assailants opened fire and lobbed a hand grenade at the home of BJP lawmaker and Muzaffarnagar riots accused Sangeet Som in Meerut
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Devadas review: The N factor
‘Devadas’ keeps the spotlight firmly on the bromance between its two lead actors
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Deb’s Posture Story
This story of a personal journey in correcting posture was kindly contributed by Gokhale Method student Debra Claire, of Madison, Wisconsin. ORIGIN OF POSTURAL PROBLEMS I’m grateful to be telling my Gokhale story, for the....
Two months to go for the World Cup, air of uncertainty hurting Indian hockey
On September 26, Hockey India (HI) announced the squad for the men’s Asian Champions Trophy (ACT). The last time an e-mail from HI popped up, which was the list of probables for the national camp,....
Unwrap and relish the flavour of kizhi biriyani
A derivative of the evergreen pothichoru, kizhi biriyani has become a popular belly filler in the city
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SC declines to refer to five-judge Bench the issue whether mosques are integral to Islam
The issue had cropped up when a three-judge bench was hearing the batch of appeals filed against the Allahabad High Court’s 2010 verdict
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India to ship first consignment of common grade rice to China
China is a leading importer of rice and sugar, while India is the world's biggest exporter of rice.
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Adultery Decriminalised: Colonial-era law was unconstitutional and had no place in modern society
In another big verdict, the Supreme Court has decriminalised adultery on the ground that Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code doesn’t treat men and women equally. The colonial-era law only penalised men for having....
How to build our own Silicon Valley
From 2010 to this year venture capitalists invested $168bn in firms in the Bay Area which accounts for almost a third of the total investments in America. Three of the world’s five most valuable companies....
Mumbai boy survives after being run over by car
An eight-year-old boy miraculously survived unscathed after a car ran over him.The incident took place on Monday evening in a society compound in Gor
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Walmart Foundation to invest ₹180 crore in India
Walmart Foundation announced on Thursday it will invest ₹180 crore ($25 million) in India over the next five years to improve farmers livelihood.The n
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Cyber threats on Android devices rise in India: Report
More than 6,31,000 cybersecurity threats were detected on Android devices in Indians between April and June this year, according to a report by Quick
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Don’t see any grand alliance taking shape: UP BJP chief
The Uttar Pradesh BJP on Thursday said it does not see any grand alliance taking shape against it as there are many “gaps and contradictions” among o
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Chartering the uncharted waters
Fishing in the high seas yields precious genetic resources, which every country covets but has no jurisdiction over. How to make this extraction fair and sustainable? Enter the UN’s Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity.
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What do Indians worry about the most?
Nearly half the Indians surveyed in a recent worldwide poll said their biggest worry was unemployment. The worry about joblessness is highest in India
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Rockets hit Afghan city during President’s visit
There was no word on any casualties but light and heavy weapons fire could be heard, spokesman for Ghazni police said.
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China says opposes provocative U.S. military aircraft action in S.China Sea
China is resolutely opposed to U.S. military aircraft taking provocative actions in South China Sea and demanded the U.S. take steps to improve mili
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India should reduce or stop crude oil import from Iran: Moody’s
Indian refiners will either have to significantly reduce or completely stop importing crude oil from Iran over the next month, increasing their depen
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Fire and Ice
Saamy, a Vikram and Keerthi Suresh starrer, has been lapped up because it had the right ingredients in perfect proportions
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To READ it differently
The four volumes of Introduction to Karnataka Subaltern Studies Series is a good effort, but to what extent do they enhance our understanding of the subaltern as a conceptual framework is a question that needs to be asked
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A modest movement’s big moment
It is the 125th year of Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago address. Bangalore has a huge following of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Vivekananda
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No coercive action against Salman Khan-produced ‘Loveyatri’: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed that no coercive action is to be taken in any part of the country against Salman Khan Ventures Pvt Ltd, the pr
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Empty rake derails near Velachery railway station, MRTS services briefly affected
Train services on the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) was affected on Thursday after an empty rake derailed near the Velachery railway station. This
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Culinary Treasures of the World at Westin Hyderabad: A global trip on your tongue
By bringing together 12 chefs from all over the world, the latest food fest at Westin is just unavoidable
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Man at sea: Abhilash Tomy found himself in the same boat as the Wild Boars
Navy pilot Abhilash Tomy in 2013 became the first Indian to go around the Earth under sail – solo, nonstop, unassisted. This year he set out on another great adventure, the gruelling 30,000 mile solo....
Objection, Milord: How far back can you trace the age of dissent?
Since dissent is fast becoming history in India, it was apt for me to rediscover it in the British Museum. Ian Hislop, editor of the famously thumb-nosing, snook-cocking ‘Private Eye’ combed through the museum’s humungous....
Renunciation is an essential aspect of life
By Jaya Row We are all men and women of renunciation. You need to dispose of that which is useless in order to get things that are more useful. Yet, the very mention of renunciation....
Aadhaar swings the other way: Supreme Court should not have struck down its use as verification tool by private sector
That the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar is good. That it has greenlighted the use of Aadhaar for welfare payments disbursal is good. That it has maintained the PAN-Aadhaar-income tax filing....
Iz eet a bird? Iz eet a plane? Iz eet even a poll issue? L’affaire Rafale-Reliance, as reported after ze deep Gaulois intakes 😜
Alors! Quel malheur! Mon Dieu! Albert Camus! Oo would you ratheyr believe? An ex-presidente of France with a surname that iz so suspiciouslay ze name of another countray? Or ze governments of two great nationes....
Cutting the bloat: Aadhaar was unwieldy and growing dangerously. SC restricts it to welfare schemes
Aadhaar’s untrammelled run over the Indian people has come to an end with the Supreme Court cutting it down to size on Wednesday. The majority verdict has ruled that it is illegal for telecom companies,....
Get winter-ready with improved circulation
As winter approaches and the weather cools, we all have one thing on our minds: staying warm! One major benefit of learning the Gokhale Method (and good posture in general) is improved circulation. We’ve often....
Healthy posture in the office
I used to focus on growing the posture movement by teaching individuals—one back at a time. But over the years, after teaching couples, parents and children, and entire offices the Gokhale Method, I’ve noticed that the....
The humanhood of travellers and travel karma
There is a citizenry that does not have one nationality but a sub-nationality – that of the occasional and frequent flyers. The people we become during travel and how we behave stands for way too....
President Trump on India
President Trump does himself no favours by going out of his way to be deviant, as he did whilst addressing the UN General Assembly yesterday. Odd that a billionaire, realty tycoon should need to resort....
Fifty years of relaxation
Get ready for a promising future, where Hindi is a global language and animals speak Sanskrit
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Posters mentioning Congress leaders’ castes stirs controversy in Bihar
Posters of Congress leaders identified with their castes donning the main thoroughfares of Patna has stirred controversy with the Bharatiya Janata Pa
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Sushma Swaraj meets Iranian counterpart at UN, discusses US sanctions
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held talks with her Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif and discussed bilateral issues, including the U.S.’ sanct
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Day at the beach
Four days had passed by and Radha had still not caught a glimpse of the famous man he had come to see. Would today be any different?
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Egypt arming Sinai tribesmen in fight against Islamic State
The military hasn’t publicly acknowledged arming and using the Bedouin as a fighting force, saying only that they cooperate and provide intelligence.
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Reach great heights
Are you as fascinated as the baby animals are about growing tall? Well, here is an asana that might work for you.
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Strawberries spook Australia into raising jail terms for food tampering
Strawberry farmers have welcomed the action, saying they faced financial ruin if demand did not recover quickly.
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All that melodrama
My school’s massive musical production — with lights, live music, dancing, acting and singing — is really cool. Unless you are me.
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In a time warp
For Dhruv and Keya, something is amiss. If the ship was searching for India, what of Vasco da Gama’s discovery?
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Russian spy poisoning suspect was honoured by Putin
Mr. Boshirov is actually an intelligence officer by the name of Colonel Anatoliy Chepiga; He has served in Chechnya and Ukraine was made a “Hero of the Russian Federation” in 2014.
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Better with salt
Everyone was talking about a man called Bapu. Who was he, wondered Lalita. But, no one had time to tell her...so she ran away to the mango orchard.
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Co-petitioner in hate-speech case against Yogi Adityanath arrested on rape charges
Falsely implicated under political pressure: colleagues
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I-T department conducts raids on Revanth Reddy's premises
Income Tax officials are conducting raids on Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Working president, A. Revanth Reddy since Thursday morning.Th
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Adultery no longer a criminal offence as SC strikes down Section 497 of IPC
The five-judge Constitutional Bench gives a unanimous judgment.
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The ‘write’ break
Suhas of the Suhas-Sharfu duo on writing ‘Varathan’
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Chekka Chivantha Vaanam review: Guns, greed and glory
A revenge drama that has us rooting for its lead characters, and its director
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Google celebrates 20th anniversary with a video doodle
Search engine giant Google celebrated its 20th birthday on Thursday with a special video doodle featuring popular searches all over the world througho
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Australian broadcasting corp’s chairman quits over politics claims
Mr. Turnbull, who has lived in New York since he was ousted as prime minister on Aug. 24, said on Thursday that while he had complained about the two reporters’ journalism, he had never asked for them to be fired.
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Stalin undergoes minor procedure
DMK president M.K.Stalin underwent a minor surgical procedure for removal of a cyst from his right thigh at Apollo Hospitals. He will be discharged th
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Labour protest in Chennai's Oragadam, Karnataka CM to visit Tiruchendur temple, and other news in pictures
10:30 am Labour strife continues at OragadamHit by labour strife for the past few days, the managements of Royal Enfield and Yamaha have not been able
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Sensex, Nifty turn choppy on F&O expiry
Top gainers include Asian Paints, Tata Motors, Infosys, Wipro, SBI, NTPC, Aani Ports, Bajaj Auto, TCS, Yes Bank, Hero MotoCorp and RIL, rising up to 1.91 per cent.
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Countries pledge billions to fight tuberculosis worldwide
The World Health Organization has said governments have agreed to contribute $13 billion a year by 2022 to prevent and treat tuberculosis, a communic
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MEA says Antigua has assured full cooperation in Choksi’s extradition
The Antigua government has assured India of its full cooperation in the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, allegedly involved in the ₹
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Rupee strengthens by 22 paise against dollar in early trade
Continuing to recover, the rupee on Thursday strengthened by another 22 paise to 72.38 against the dollar in early trade in the forex market after t
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PM Modi gets UN’s highest environmental honour
Cochin International Airport honoured with the award for Entrepreneurial Vision, for its leadership in the use of sustainable energy
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Now, froth in rejuvenated Kalkere lake in Bengaluru
The rejuvenated water body was thrown open less than six months ago
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No threat to Hebbal flyover: BDA
Responds to media reports highlighting a crack on the structure
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White topping: BBMP floats tender for Phase 2
But work under Phase 1 is far from complete
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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
The jobs debate will only add to confusion in election season
Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani has perhaps in a roundabout way admitted that the state has a jobs-related challenge. At a function in Gujarat, he announced that the state government plans to soon introduce a....
The infatuation with violence
Last Thursday journalists in UP’s Aligarh district were surprised to receive an early morning call from the police at 6.45 am. What surprised them even more, a policeman on the other side of the line....
What will economic valuation of LIC’s financial statements find?
Life Insurance Corporation, the largest shareholder in Infrastructure Leasing &Financial Services, has promised financial support with the aim of ensuring that the latter survives a tricky period. LIC is the largest shareholder in IL&FS- it....
Aadhaar very convenient for opening bank accounts: SBI chief
State Bank of India’s chairman Rajnish Kumar on Wednesday termed the government’s flagship Aadhaar scheme a ‘great facility’ as it has made the proce
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Oppn alleges graft in sanction of liquor units
Says permission for three breweries and a distillery given in a secret manner
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Saint Petersburg, After Hours, Fierce Fighter and Cashmere please
Saint Petersburg, After Hours, Fierce Fighter and Cashmere pleased when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (Sept. 26)Inner sand:1000
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Sensex, Nifty end lower, all eyes on US Fed policy
Benchmark Sensex settled with losses in a highly volatile session on Wednesday as investors booked profits ahead of US Federal Reserve’s policy outco
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Timeless and Intense Stylist impress
Timeless and Intense Stylist impressed when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Sept.26) morning.Sand track600m: Alpine Express (Jethu) 37.
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Sir Cecil for Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club Mysore 2000 Guineas
Sir Cecil, who is in pink of condition as evidenced by his mock race, should be hard to toss in the Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club Mysore 2000 Guine
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The ability of art
A puppeteer, a clay artist and a mural artist spend time teaching their craft to people with special needs and come away impressed
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Govt. contemplating appeal on Mahadayi verdict: DKS
Minister for Water Resources D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the State government was contemplating going for an appeal over the verdict of Mah
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Rolling for a kick
At Five Alive-Futzorb, you can pretend to be Neymar, Zidane or Ronaldinho, and nobody will burst your bubble
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Winners of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology 2018 announced
Dr Aditi Sen De is the only female winner this year
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Konda couple from Telangan join Congress
Konda Surekha, who was elected as MLA from Warangal East on Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) ticket in the previous Assembly poll, and her husband, Ko
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Gold slips on global cues, silver remains up on rising demand
Gold prices drifted lower by ₹75 to ₹31,650 per 10 grams at the bullion market Wednesday, breaking its two-day rising streak, tracking a weak trend o
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Live Asia Cup 2018 scores | Pakistan vs Bangladesh Super Four scorecard
Bangladesh playing without Shakib Al Hasan, Pakistan without Mohammad Amir; winner will take on India in final
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Supreme Court dismisses plea against Ranjan Gogoi’s elevation as CJI
The petition questions the apex court judge’s presence in the unprecedented press conference held in January this year
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Across the river and into the trees
In the leafy suburbs of Chicago is Ernest Hemingway’s home
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Prasobh Vijayan’s directorial début ‘Lilli’ is a revenge thriller
The movie that hits theatres on Friday has Samyuktha Menon playing the titular character of a pregnant mother
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Sunshine state of mind
On World Tourism Day, Kerala is doing all it can to woo back tourists post the deluge
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When puppets come alive
It’s his love for the folk art form that keeps katta bommalattam artiste K Periyasamy going
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Poland's PM gets Polish language lesson from minister
Poland’s prime minister has received an on-camera lesson in the Polish language from his education minister after making a grammatical mistake during
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The bard of Ghens
Haldhar Nag writes poetry in his native Sambalpuri to document life in his region and bring about social reform
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Pitch perfect
I am Bookaholic, a city-based book club, is going all out to make reading a popular occupation again
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Trumpeting the sound of music
Songs such as ‘Okade Okkadu Monagadu’ from Muthu, ‘Indira Mandira’ from Govinda Govinda and Bharat Ane Nenu are some of his well-known works. The most
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Cabinet clears proposal to convert GSTN into govt. entity
Currently, the Centre and States together hold 49 per cent stake in the GST Network, the company that provides IT backbone to the new indirect tax regime.
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Reinforcing wellness
Faiz Begum, a Zumba instructor, talks about her journey in the fitness world
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Jump, glide, swim
Skydive, paraglide and scuba-dive in Visakhapatnam for an adrenaline fix
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Cabinet approves new telecom policy
The draft promised to rationalise levies such as spectrum charges to rejuvenate debt-ridden telecom sector
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Why making triple talaq an offence is no empowerment of Muslim women
The Modi government cleared an ordinance on triple talaq last week which was quickly referred to as the “greatest reform for the empowerment of Indian Muslim women”. Welcoming the move, most of the liberal “experts”....
Aadhaar Judgment: Supreme Court has done well to place restrictions on the unique identifier
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar but struck down several contentious provisions to safeguard privacy and prevent misuse of data. The overall balanced approach means that Aadhaar....
Decoding Brand Mani Ratnam
He has done 25 films in 35 years, but is still relevant in commercial Tamil cinema. Can the filmmaker pull it off with his latest release, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam?
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Bhutan, through the lens of friendship
Snapshots from the mountain kingdom that has enjoyed a special relationship with India over these past 50 years
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A holiday worth its gold
Gold panning in Arrowtown, New Zealand, holds special charm in the tour itinerary
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Driving Miss Charu
Musician Charu Hariharan on her love for long drives and walking by the beach, listening to the waves
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All Blood Is Red: Rigorous pre-donation screening targeting gays and men’s sex life is unwarranted
In a controversial step, a new and more exhaustive blood donor screening questionnaire will now require male donors to detail their sexual behaviour and state whether they have multiple partners or engage in male to....
Ready to explode
Sanya Malhotra, Radhika Madan and Sunil Grover talk about their roles in Vishal Bhardwaj’s quirky Pataakha
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A.R.Rahman: There’s mutual respect in this collaboration
In Hyderabad on a brief visit, A R Rahman discusses his 26-year collaboration with Mani Ratnam and launching a YouTube original ‘ARRived’
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Highlights of the Aadhaar verdict
From SIM and bank account linking to privacy concerns. What the SC said about Aadhaar.
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Reactions to Aadhaar verdict | Money Bill issue should have been referred to a larger bench: Sibal
As the Consttution Bench of Supreme Court gave a 4-1 verdict upholding the validity of Aadhaar, but with conditions, prominent political parties gave
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Nani: I was happy in my own little world
The actor opens up on working with Nagarjuna for ‘Devadas’ and the bouquets and brickbats for ‘Bigg Boss 2’ on social media
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SC for live streaming, video recording of court proceedings
Live-streaming of court proceedings will effectuate the “public right to know” and bring in more transparency
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Tamil hits in a New York bar
‘Guitar’ Prasanna brought the AR Rahman of the 90s alive to a musically-inclined audience
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Chennai in a sketchbook
Flipping through artist Bhavya Desai’s sketches takes you on a tour of the city, offering glimpses of the daily lives of its residents
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12-hour West Bengal BJP bandh: sporadic violence, shops and offices temporarily shut
Stones were pelted at buses and tyres were set afire on roads to stop the traffic in Midanpore district
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Big toots: Making the horns on vehicles less noisy will put a spoke in the nation’s wheels 😜
To curb increasing noise pollution the authorities are planning to limit the decibel levels of all automotive horns – TOI news report. The nation’s drivers – of trucks, buses, taxis, cars, three-wheelers, two-wheelers – are...
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Reactions to Aadhaar verdict | Big victory to government, says BJP
As the Consttution Bench of Supreme Court gave a 4-1 verdict upholding the validity of Aadhaar, but with conditions, prominent political parties gave
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Nani: I was happy in my own little world
The actor opens up on working with Nagarjuna for ‘Devadas’ and the bouquets and brickbats for ‘Bigg Boss 2’ on social media
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SC for live streaming, video recording of court proceedings
Live-streaming of court proceedings will effectuate the “public right to know” and bring in more transparency
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Tamil hits in a New York bar
‘Guitar’ Prasanna brought the AR Rahman of the 90s alive to a musically-inclined audience
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Chennai in a sketchbook
Flipping through artist Bhavya Desai’s sketches takes you on a tour of the city, offering glimpses of the daily lives of its residents
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Manchester United forecasts record revenue for 2019
Man United says the revenue is expected to be between 615 million pounds and 630 million pounds in the year to next June.
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Don’t want to get fined: Dhoni takes roundabout dig at umpires
Any public criticism of umpiring decisions invites sanctions from the ICC and Dhoni chose his words very carefully.
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Passenger tries to enter IndiGo plane cockpit to charge mobile phone
The passenger onboard 6E-395 flight from Mumbai to Kolkata was offloaded and taken to the police station
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Indian-American model Padma Lakshmi says she was raped at 16
She explained in an article in The New York Times that she kept quiet for 32 years as she feared fingers would point at her for bringing it upon herself.
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Four northern States with Delhi, Chandigarh agree to bring uniformity on rates of petrol, diesel
Haryana Finance Minister Captain Abhimanyu has said that four northern States and the union territories of Chandigarh and Delhi have agreed to bring
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12-hour West Bengal BJP bandh: sporadic violence, rail services disrupted
Stones were pelted at buses and tyres were set afire on roads to stop the traffic in Midanpore district
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Nine injured after three-storey building collapses in Delhi
The incident happened near Sawan Park at Ashok Vihar
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TN forest Dept. formulates new strategies to prevent human-animal conflicts
Plans to set up anti-poaching watcher camps to keep tabs on elephant herds
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Take fast lane: Fast tracking cases against politicians can scare criminals away from electoral politics
In an important judgment yesterday, Supreme Court has wisely refrained from disqualifying those charged by courts from elected office. Criminalisation of politics accompanied by rising influence of money and muscle power pose a fundamental threat....
Big toots: Making the horns on vehicles less noisy will put a spoke in the nation’s wheels 😜
To curb increasing noise pollution the authorities are planning to limit the decibel levels of all automotive horns – TOI news report. The nation’s drivers – of trucks, buses, taxis, cars, three-wheelers, two-wheelers – are....
Empower women to resolve global challenges
By Daisaku Ikeda Gender equality and women’s empowerment are not just one of the seventeen UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to global challenges such as poverty, hunger, education and climate change. Both are the....
What’s after WTO? Global trade wars won’t end soon, India will need to adjust and adapt
The trade war between US and China has escalated over the last few days in a series of retaliatory tariffs. Chances of resolution are ebbing away as the trade war is a symptom of a....
The illegal migrant problem: Decades of looking the other way have been replaced by voter anger
When the state government of Odisha identified and deregistered 137 Bangladeshi nationals from the electoral rolls this month, it marked a turning point. The last time the state took concrete action on illegal immigrants was....
‘If police are given independence with some checks and some accountability, they can function much better’
About 24 years after an improper arrest of a former Isro scientist on espionage charges, Supreme Court this month ordered that the state financially compensate him. The drawn-out legal battle for justice turned the spotlight....
Babus as default tycoons?
Our style of governance remains “provincial”. Of course nothing wrong in being provincial. The French, despite being the last word in art, films, international fashion and style – and now fighter planes – exult in....
A dummy’s guide for finding out if you are an entrepreneur
While I was sitting in an airport lounge trying to kill time, a video on my social media wall caught my attention. Video was of our friendly neighbourhood Sadhguru who can be found everywhere saving....
How to alienate South Asian neighbours, the Panchsheel way
Apologies for the sarcasm. If there is one thing common between India and China it is how both manage to alienate smaller countries in the neighbourhood. When China stepped into South Asia it came in the backdrop of India’s failure to execute development projects with the speed that it’s neighbour craved and murmurs about India playing big brother in the region....
Pinarayi Vijayan meets Rajnath, WAN INFRA conference, and other news in pictures
11.00 a.m Kerala CM meets Union Home MinisterKerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and his delegation met Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to discuss dis
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SC refuses to refer to seven-judge Bench its verdict on SC/ST quota for job promotion
The apex court also turned down the Centre’s plea that overall population of SC/ST be considered for granting quota for them.
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Mobile Number Portability: TRAI proposes penalty to providers for rejecting porting requests
TRAI has also proposed to cut down the time taken by the Donor Operator to give a clearance to a porting request
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WhatsApp working with Reliance Jio to curb fake news menace
Facebook's WhatsApp is working closely with Reliance Jio to spread awareness of false messages, weeks after the telecom operator opened up the messag
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Sensex, Nifty turn choppy ahead of US Fed policy outcome
The BSE 30-share barometer slipped in the negative terrain after advancing 200.76 points
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US Congress passes bill to impose visa ban on Chinese officials denying Americans access to Tibet
The Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act seeks to ensure that Americans are given the same access to Tibet that Chinese citizens have to the United States
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Contentious sections of Aadhaar Act
Certain provisions in the Aadhaar Act featured prominently in the litigation, they may do so again in the judgment to be pronounced on Wednesday.Secti
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Wasn’t in-charge when the Rafale agreement was reached: French President Macron
A huge controversy over the Rafale deal has erupted in India after a report in the French media quoted former president Francois Hollande as saying that the selection of the Indian company in the Rafale deal was done at the behest of New Delhi.
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Twitter to ban ‘dehumanizing’ comments with user help
Twitter on Tuesday reached out to users for help crafting a ban on comments that dehumanise people and set the stage for real-world violence. A polic
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Rupee recovers 8 paise against US dollar
Weakness in the dollar against some global currencies overseas and a higher opening of the domestic equity market supported the rupee
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K-pop band BTS goes viral with UN plea to young people
YouTube star Lilly Singh, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, also appeared at the #Youth2030 event alongside BTS.
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Will Supreme Court decide the fate of Section 57 in Aadhaar Act?
Section 57 allows not only the State but also any "body corporate or person" or private entity to demand Aadhaar.
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Special officer takes stock of delta data on irrigation
Visits Mukkombu and Kallanai on first day
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Government hospitals to have more nurses soon: Minister
Says the recruitment is process is on
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500 ryots to benefit from integrated farming scheme
In Thiruvonam block of Thanjavur district
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Cleanliness campaign gathers momentum in Tiruchi district
The State government’s Muzhu Sugathara Tamizhagam campaign got under way in the district on Tuesday.Members of SHG groups and other volunteers took th
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Postal department expects 20% increase in deposits
Post rate hike, more people expected to invest in ‘Selvamagal Semippu Thittam’
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Ready to resign if charges are proved: Velumani
‘If not proven, will Stalin quit as Leader of the Opposition’
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Learning to live with the gaurs
Tea estate workers find ways to co-exist with the temperamental animal
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Three students to take part in Minifootball World Cup
Three students from the Government Arts College in Udhagamandalam have been selected to take part in the Under 21-Minifootball World Cup – 2018, to be
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LPA to elicit views from public on Master Plan
It made some corrections in draft Plan and submitted it to government
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Aadhaar verdict live updates | SC strikes down Section 57 of Aadhaar Act
A five-judge Constitution Bench is delivering verdict.
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Doctors run to create awareness of oral cancer and road safety
Appeal to people to stop using all forms of tobacco products
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Tirumalai Nayak Palace cries for proper maintenance
It is marred by graffiti all over its walls among other eyesores
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No link between quarrying and Maoist attack: Ananda Babu
‘Naxals against development taking place in Agency areas’
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Congress promises quota for SCs, STs in private sector
State, Centre neglected them, alleges Raghuveera
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Rotary Foundation donates desks to government schools
‘Happy Schools programme is a success in A.P., Telangana’
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Girl with city roots in online pageant final
Among 22 finalists of the competition
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By raking up Sri Lankan Tamil question, is AIADMK flogging a dead horse?
Want to expose Karunanidhi’s hollowness: ruling party; a diversion, says DMK
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Stocks end 5-day losing streak as on value buying in financials, FMCG counters
Market benchmark Sensex on Tuesday bounced back by 347 points to end its five-day losing streak helped by a recovery in banking, pharma and FMCG stoc
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Govt will ensure all facilities at Nilackal: Minister
Reviews arrangements being made by various departments for the pilgrimage
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Cyclonic winds in Bay of Bengal delay withdrawal of SW monsoon
Cyclonic circulations in the Bay of Bengal have delayed the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon this year, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) o
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The Dhoni question raises its head again
If he doesn’t give clear evidence of his famed gift of marshaling India’s batting as in the past, the selectors will have to take a call
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Labour unrest erupts in Oragadam belt
Workers of major automobile manufacturers steadfast in forming unions to fight for rights; managements oppose the move
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