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S. Janaki (1938-2026) A collection recalling the singer's pan-India career

S. Janaki won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for Senthoora Poove from 16 Vayathinile, the debut directorial venture of Bharathiraja, who passed away last month

12 Jul 2026 9:55 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Tuchel says lucky England must improve despite reaching semi-finals

A furious Tuchel was in little mood to celebrate despite England reaching the last four for just the fourth time in history after Bellingham's double overturned Andreas Schjelderup's opener

12 Jul 2026 9:45 am
The voice of the south

Janaki sang in Hindi and Sinhala too, but it was in the South Indian languages that she carved a niche. Her rendition was infused with love and pathos, and was often a hat-tip to bygone times

12 Jul 2026 8:58 am
2 dead and 3 wounded in shooting near Toronto street festival, police say

Two people have been killed and three others wounded in a shooting near a Toronto street festival, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene had been secured

12 Jul 2026 7:33 am
Punjab BJP accuses AAP of subverting the entire electoral process in urban local body polls

The ruling party first manipulated ward delimitation to suit its interests, then intimidated opposition candidates, snatched nomination papers and attempted to prevent them from contesting the elections, says BJP State President Kewal Singh Dhillon

12 Jul 2026 7:28 am
Mayawati alleges Opposition using Dalit organisations to mislead Bahujan society

Congress party hit back adding the BSP chief is reading out from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) playbook and weakening the Bahujan and marginalized cause

12 Jul 2026 7:18 am
12 Jul 2026 7:09 am
Moderate quake of magnitude 4.5 recorded in Bay of Bengal, off Andhra Pradesh coast

The quake originated at 05:05:46 IST at a depth of 10 km, with its epicentre located at 16.805 N, 84.381 E, the NCS said. The event has since been classified as Reviewed by the agency.

12 Jul 2026 6:58 am
Murray & Co and its Sunday auction: the famous hammer of Madras nears the century mark

Since February 10, 1927, the hammer at the auction house Murray & Co has not had a break except for two seasons: for a few weeks during a relocation to a new address and then during the pandemic. The operational space might have changed a few times, but its place in peoples mind space has not

12 Jul 2026 6:52 am
Argentina VS Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE

Argentina 0 - 0 Switzerland | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MI

12 Jul 2026 6:19 am
England vs Norway, FIFA World Cup: Bellingham stars in quarterfinal clash as England wins in extra time

The Three Lions will face either Argentina or Switzerland after returning to the semifinals since their 2018 loss in the last four

12 Jul 2026 5:58 am
S. Janaki: The Isai Arasi who established the voice of the rural, female heroine

Janaki ammas voice gave contour to theheroines, their fears, their desires, theirhopesand their dreams, even asBharathiraja wrote themlions space onthescreen

12 Jul 2026 5:12 am
Congress recalls former NZ PMs role in reviving ties with India in the 1980s as Modi elevates partnership

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also recalled New Zealands role in helping develop the Indian dairy sector, establish AIIMS; says former NZ PM David Lange built close ties with Indira and Rajiv Gandhi

12 Jul 2026 5:03 am
CMSuvenduAdhikari lays foundation stone for 600-crore Lux Cozi garment hub in Bengal

Suvendu promises tocreate a business and industry-friendly area in Bengal by putting law and order in place and ending the extortion culture

12 Jul 2026 4:57 am
Why is VAR controversial?

How does it work? What went wrong in the Egypt-Argentina match? What decision has FIFA taken in this regard?

12 Jul 2026 4:32 am
Boom to bust: Gurugrams illegal PG business faces crackdown

Hundreds of professionals and families living in unauthorised paying guest accommodations and rented 1BHK and 1RK units across DLFs residential colonies in Gurugram were forced to vacate at short notice last month as authorities launched a sealing drive. With more than 5,000 properties under scrutiny, and thousands of tenants caught in limbo, The Hindu traces the human cost of the crackdown, the scramble for alternative housing, and the thriving rental economy built on widespread planning violat

12 Jul 2026 4:18 am
England vs India 5th T20: Buttler, Brook demolish India to complete series sweep

Buttler and Brook added a whopping 233 runs for the second wicket, a record partnership for any wicket in the history of T20Is

12 Jul 2026 3:23 am
Norway vs England, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Kane's Lions take on Haaland's upstart Vikings

The winner of the quarterfinal will play either Argentina or Switzerland in the semifinal

12 Jul 2026 2:58 am
Trinamool rebel camp forms State and district committees

Several former Mamata loyalists to head organisational districts

12 Jul 2026 2:23 am
Bihar government launches doorstep land and property registrationfor citizens above 75 years old

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated this new system introduced by the Department of Prohibition, Excise, and Registration. This move spares the elderly the hassle of visiting registration offices, standing in long queues, or undertaking difficult journeys.

12 Jul 2026 1:58 am
Committee suggests 10-crore project to end undulations on S.A. Road

Panel says the gaping undulations were caused primarily by settlement of the roads 4-lane carriageway; Mayor cites the need for timely disbursal of funds for the project

12 Jul 2026 1:34 am
Narottam Mishra summoned to Bhopal day after protests rock Datia over ticket denial

Supporters of the leader blocked National Highway-44, clashed with the police and resorted to stone pelting and vandalism

12 Jul 2026 1:19 am
Wimbledon womens final | Noskova Czechmates Muchova to win her maiden Grand Slam title

The 21-year-old beats her compatriot in an action-packed three-set Wimbledon final

12 Jul 2026 1:19 am
AI to help check genuineness of farm data in A.P.

The technology set for rollout across the State soon will automatically verify and authenticate images, locations and timelines so as to ensure that field-level data reflects actual on-ground condition

12 Jul 2026 12:56 am
Shanto hits century as Bangladesh reaches 301-4 at stumps against Pakistan

Shanto made 101 off 130 balls, including 12 fours and two sixes, to steer Bangladesh to 301-4 at stumps

12 Jul 2026 12:56 am
Hes got strength: Aakash Chopra lauds Mitchell Marsh's power-hitting after LSG's win over RCB

Marsh played a dominant knock at the top of the order, smashing 111 off 56 deliveries to power LSG to 209/3, setting up a strong total in the rain-shortened encounter

12 Jul 2026 12:54 am
Families of Vanniyar reservation martyrs also deserve State government jobs, says Anbumani

While welcoming the compassion shown by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to the kin of the Karur stampede victims, he asserts that such relief must not be limited to one group alone

12 Jul 2026 12:23 am
VCK turns its focus to Tamil nationalism post-election

VCK founder and Chidambaram MP Thol. Thirumavalavan has urged the party to gear up for a Tamil nationalist public rally on August 17 in Ulundurpet near Villupuram

12 Jul 2026 12:13 am
When Bollywood jived to S. Janakis infectious voice

In the 1980s, when there was a massive influx of South Indian production houses into Bollywood, remaking South Indian hits into Hindi, Janaki emerged as a pan-Indian voice

12 Jul 2026 12:07 am
The nightingale who stole Keralas heart

Janakis effortless singing and pleasant nature earned her enduring love and admiration across generations

12 Jul 2026 12:05 am
Actors and musicians pay rich tributes to legendary singer S. Janaki

They hail her extraordinary contribution to Indian music and humility

12 Jul 2026 12:02 am
Krantis five-for, Smritis unbeaten knock put India on top

The visiting side ended day two at 154 for one, a lead of 269 over England

11 Jul 2026 11:58 pm
V.D. Satheesan condoles S. Janakis demise, says she was the voice that captivated generations

Kerala Chief Minister says her contributions to Indian film music transcended the title the nightingale of south India

11 Jul 2026 11:57 pm