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India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar asserted that India cannot be a good neighbor to a terror-sponsoring nation, emphasizing the right to self-defense. He linked terrorism to the potential review of water-sharing agreements and highlighted India's supportive role in regional development, citing aid to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The minister also reaffirmed Arunachal Pradesh's status as Indian territory.

It has been a rather rapid climb up the political and administrative ladder for Udhayanidhi Stalin -- from DMK youth wing secretary in July 2019 to minister for sports development and youth welfare in Dec 2022 and deputy chief minister in Sept 2023. But handling three crucial posts have been hard work for the 48-year-old politician cum-administrator. In an interview with Jaya Menon, Udhayanidhi talks about meeting political milestones and handling pressure that comes from high expectations.

Renowned dancer V.P. Dhananjayan, a stickler for punctuality, shares his journey from Rukmini Devi Arundale's disciple to heading Bharata Kalanjali with wife Shantha. They discuss the evolution of the gurukulam system, the challenges faced by artists, and their impactful global performances, emphasizing discipline and artistic integrity.

Birdwatcher S Bharathidasan dedicated his life to vulture conservation after a 2010 survey. For 13 years, his organization Arulagam has used street theatre and puppet shows in vulture hotspot villages to raise awareness about threats like poisoning from anti-inflammatory drugs and food scarcity, highlighting the birds' vital ecological role.

Prakash finished the task in one and a half hours and worshiped at the temple.