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Hyderabad LIET hosts conference on smart data engineering

Hyderabad: Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology (LIET), Hyderabad, organised the International Research Conference on Smart Data Enginee

Chanchalguda jail experience opens today in Hyderabad: All details

Would you voluntarily check into a high-security prison and pay for it? Well, now you have the option to. The Telangana Prisons & Correctional Se

Integrating Mangaluru with SWR: Capt. Chowta urges Karnataka CM to throw his weight behind Railways decision

I believe the people of Karnataka can reasonably expect our State Government to stand behind this long-pending demand and support its implementat

14 years and counting: Arippa in Keralam awaits electricity

Over 250 families are caught in administrative limbo between the Forest and Revenue departments.

SEBIs ITRI a global test for Indias future-ready financial architecture | Explained

The IT Resilience Index seeks to measure the resilience of critical systems at market infrastructure institutions amid rising technology dependen

BMC Raids Pahala Sweet Market Over Adulteration Ahead of Rakhi

With Rakhi Purnima around the corner, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stepped up its drive against adulterated sweets and dairy produ

Bhojshala row: Dhar bandh called over SC order

Dhar: Hindutva organisations called for a half-day bandh in Madhya Pradeshs Dhar city on Tuesday, August 25, accusing the administration of faili

SC declines plea to reopen CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation portal

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 25, declined to direct the reopening of CBSEs portal for the re-evaluation of class 12 answer she

Rs 13,000 crore drug case: India brings Baisoya back from UAE

Wanted drug trafficker Virender Singh Baisoya was brought back to India from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, August 14, nearly two year

Sanskrit varsity Syndicate revokes decision on unsigned exam tabulation registers, orders probe into lapses

Preliminary assessment finds that officials did not record their signatures in exams held since 2018. Those who had put their signatures on tabul

Avaada inks MoU with Haryana for 10,000 crore Zero-CBAM Green Industrial Campus

The proposed campus is envisioned as a next-generation green industrial ecosystem, powered by reliable, traceable and round-the-clock renewable e

Indias data centre capacity zooms 4x powered by AI

Sugar ex-mill prices down 18% to Rs 55/kg

The ex-mill price of sugar has declined by 18 per cent to Rs 55 per kg since the government's decision to allow imports and clamp down on specula

How to check your name in Telangana SIR Draft Electoral Rolls-2026? A step-by-step guide

Several people sent SMS to phone number 1950 to know their part number and part name, to select the draft rolls

Kharge, Rahul urge PM to revise caste census questionnaire

New Delhi: Leaders of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the caste census issue, de

Farmers from Parandur meet Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, thank him for scrapping airport project

As a gesture of gratitude, the villagers of Ekanapuram have decided to name a lane in their village as C. Joseph Vijay road

16-Crore Lifesaving Appeal for 9-Month-Old Girl Battling Rare SMA

New Delhi:The parents of nine-month-old Aditi Nilani, who has been diagnosed with the rare and severe genetic disorder Spinal Muscular Atrophy (S

Five of a family end their lives in Srisailam

DMK objects to Tamil Nadu Minorities Commission chairman Felix Geralds participation in TV debates

A DMK member raises issue in the Assembly saying Mr. Gerald, who holds a statutory post, should not abuse members of the Opposition in TV debates

Jubilee Hills Inspector suspended over minister

Hyderabad: Jubilee Hills Inspector M Muttu Yadav has been suspended for alleged negligence in handling the case involving Telangana Minister Kond

Gen Z protest face Rhiya Ahir eyes Bigg Boss 20, makers confirm

Mumbai: Model and activist Rhiya Ahir, who shot to fame after a viral image showed her standing in front of a police van during the Gen Z protest

For-profit social enterprise Rays of Belief Ltd to come out with IPO to fund expansion

The price band of the issue has been fixed between 227 and 239 per share

Telangana BJP chief questions Revanth Reddy over US meetings

Hyderabad: Taking exception to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddys attack against the NDA government at the Centre over the denial of permi

Canada may hit the US without hurting itself

Two minors held drinking alcohol at Luft Pub in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Jubilee Hills police arrested two minors for allegedly consuming alcohol at a pub in Hyderabads Jubilee Hills on Monday, August 24

Jagmae Sangeetham trailer: Prakash Raj brings his charm in Prime Videos musical-romance

Jagmae Sangeetham trailer: Prakash Raj brings his charm in Prime Videos musical-romance

Henkel's Packaging Recyclab in Shanghai now accredited for EU recognized paper packaging recyclability testing

Henkel's Packaging Recyclab in Shanghai now accredited for EU recognized paper packaging recyclability testing

HC grants protection to Abhishek Banerjee from arrest in 3 cases

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday, August 25, directed the police not to take any coercive steps against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in th

Major Inter-State Drug Smuggling Ring Busted in Ghaziabad, 150 Kilograms of Cannabis Seized

Ghaziabad, August 25: The Noida unit of the Special Task Force (STF) has uncovered a significant inter-state cannabis smuggling operation. Five s

India's first E85 scooter costs Rs 1.70 lakh: Here's when you can buy one

Indias first E scooter costs Rs lakh Heres when you can buy one

Did ICC get it wrong? New video of Yashasvi's fight tells a different story

Did ICC get it wrong New video of Yashasvis fight tells a different story

CJP protester to Bigg Boss 20 contestant? Rhiya Ahir may join Salman Khan's show

CJP protester to Bigg Boss contestant Rhiya Ahir may join Salman Khans show

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Anti-conversion law: Maharashtra churches seek prayer consent forms from worshippers

These filled declaration forms, taken for self-safety, will be kept in the church offices to be shown to government or police authorities, if ask

Exciting Opportunity to Become an Associate Engineer at EIL: Apply by September 8

New Delhi, August 25: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for job seekers. Engineers India Limited (EIL) has issued an official notification anno

Karnataka suspends food licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket over Datura listings

The States food safety regulator directed the three platforms to immediately remove all listings, advertisements and promotional material offerin

Kedaara Capital bets $200m on Indias ortho market

Madras lingo on transportation

A traffic island becomes a roundtana, while Emden, the name of a German cruiser that bombed Madras in 1914, came to mean a bully or devious adver

AI boom propping up APAC growth but geopolitics, trade shocks headwinds: Moody's Analytics

Growth in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to slow to 4.2% in 2026 and 3% in 2027, down from 4.3% in 2025

When aircrafts took to the Madras skies on metal wings

DAngelis maiden flight in 1910 set in motion the aviation history of Madras. From a record-making 27-hour flight from London to Madras in a de-Ha

Getting around Madras on autorickshaws

From numbering around 200 in 1973 to around 1 lakh in 2026, autorickshaws in the city have come a long way, but so too has the love-hate relation

Khelo India Initiative Aims to Provide More Opportunities for Athletes: Hari Ranjan Rao

New Delhi, August 25: The Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Hari Ranjan Rao, stated that incorporating sports into school cu

Jajpur MP Demands Crime Branch Probe into Pihu

Jajpur MP Rabindra Narayan Behera has written to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi seeking an independent, timebound Crime Branch investig

How buses became the lifeline of Madras

Packed to the point of tipping over, driven rashly, and battered all over, is how one would describe the MTC buses that ply in the city. While bu

Florida scientists found mosquito blood meals could help locate hidden pythons

How bicycles, motorcycles took over the roads of Madras

Bicycles first came to Madras sometime in the 1880s, and at the time, they had a modest start, with there even being demands for a separate lane

Hauling about the Madras city on trains

Madras was the first place in India where trains were introduced. In 1856, Royapuram became the terminus for a line that ran to Walajah Road. On

Supreme Court dismisses Tarun Tejpals plea, directs him to surrender within two weeks

The State of Goa, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, had insisted that Tarun Tejpal should surrender before his appeal is listed for

When yellow-black taxis cruised the roads of Madras

In the 1960s and 1970s, yellow taxis were a force to contend with in Madras. While this mode of transport was never as prolific as its contempora

Udhayanidhi demands high-level judicial inquiry into killing of three Tamils by Karnataka forest officials

Udhayanidhi wanted to know whether the Tamil Nadu government had written to Karnataka, seeking an explanation about the incident

The four key roads of Madras that originate from Fort St. George

Madras traffic movement is by and large planned on a network created by four great roads. Today, we know them as Rajaji Salai, Kamaraj Salai, EVR

Onam reels by accused: Seven Museum Police personnel transferred to AR Camp

Accused did not take part in Onam celebrations nor were they invited by police: Commissioner

Insects in MCA kitchens: Did players know they were having 'non-veg tea'? HC; asks FDA to reinspect

The court permitted the MCA to install a vending machine to serve tea/coffee to the players

Around Madras city in hand-pulled rickshaws

Hand-pulled rickshaws arrived in Madras early in the 20th Century from Japan, and quickly became a convenience despite its very apparent issues.

Aboard the tramway in Madras

When Madras first tramway took to the streets in the 1870s, it was horse-drawn. A little over two decades later, the city got its electric tramwa

Kids who get smartphones early may have weaker memory: Study

Kids who get smartphones early may have weaker memory Study

Jolted about on carts drawn by oxen and horses in Madras

When animal-powered transportation was in its heyday in the Madras region, it came in multiple varieties. While businessmen preferred the fast-mo

Masula boats and the fishermen who kept Madras afloat

Before the harbour came into being, arriving in Madras by ship meant making the last leg of the journey on masula boats. These boatmen, who were

Of the time when people were carried in palanquins in Madras

Palanquins, the very word tracing its origins to the Sanskrit paryanka and the Tamil pallakku, were how the high and mighty got around Madras of

Geethanjali re-release: PC Sreeram revisits Mani Ratnams iconic love story

Ahead of its digitally restored 4K re-release, cinematographer PC Sreeram talks about filming Geethanjali in the hills of Ooty and how the mist b

After 7 years, Xi Jinping may visit India for BRICS meet with 400-member team

After 7 years, Xi Jinping may visit India for BRICS meet with 400-member team

Men's Hockey World Cup: India not handling transition well, say former stars

The 3-5 defeat to Argentina, which ended India's semifinal hopes, exposed weaknesses that have repeatedly surfaced since the Paris Olympics.

Former Sarpanch Murdered Over Land Dispute in Nizamabad

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the murder.

FedEx Strengthens Presence in India with New Integrated Air Cargo Hub

New Delhi, August 25: Global logistics giant FedEx has announced plans to enhance its presence in India by developing an integrated air cargo hub

Surrender in two weeks: Supreme Court dismisses Tarun Tejpals plea in sexual assault case

The Supreme Court has denied journalist Tarun Tejpal's request to be exempted from surrendering. Following his conviction, he is required to surr

JMC Seals 46 Indira Chowk Shops Over Four-Year Rent Default

Jammu, Aug 25: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Tuesday sealed 46 shops at the vegetable market in Indira Chowk for defaulting on rent pa

India's road to WTC final might be tough, but Dravid refuses to write them off

Indias road to WTC final might be tough but Dravid refuses to write them off

When Madras was walk-friendly

While it might not be the fastest mode of transport, it is one that most people can always rely on, not to mention the oldest mode known to human

IND vs SL Day 3: Prasidh Krishna takes 3-35 as Sri Lanka reaches 130-4 at lunch

Pasindu Sooriyabandara posted an unbeaten half-century before Indias Prasidh Krishna ended a promising partnership to leave Sri Lanka at 130/4 at

Haiwaan trailer is out now; Akshay Kumar turns terrifying villain opposite Saif Ali Khan | Watch

The trailer for the upcoming movie titled Haiwaan has come out, giving us our first glimpse into the tense face-off between the actors Akshay Kum

AI agents are changing how companies choose which AI model does the work

With AI agents handling more complex workflows, companies are looking beyond a single model and building systems that route each task

Response only from 20% of Bengaluru site owners, civic bodies to start cleaning vacant plots from August 27: Krishna Byre Gowda

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi write to PM Modi, flag 'misleading open-ended' caste questions

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have raised concerns over the proposed method of collecting caste details in the upcoming Ce

You won't disappear in India: Did Piyush Goyal take Jack Ma swipe at China?

You wont disappear in India Did Piyush Goyal take Jack Ma swipe at China

Exports key for mobile brands to maximize Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme incentives: Kotak

New mobile phone manufacturing incentives will prioritize export growth for brands. Domestic market growth alone may not meet scheme targets. Exp

Higher crude oil prices risk demand destruction, says Mirae Asset Sharekhan

The main source of uncertainty remains the US-Iran standoff and the continuing disruption around the Strait of Hormuz.

Two Indians Arrested In Sri Lanka For Alleged Cigarette Smuggling

Airport police seize 55,600 Chinese-made cigarettes worth SLR 834,000 from three suitcases.

Rs 500 for 10km in auto: Mumbaikars paying tourists-like fares amid Marathi checks

Rs for km in auto Mumbaikars paying touristslike fares amid Marathi checks

Expedite Works Related to Sarvayipet Pappanna Goud Tourism Project: Ponnam

Several instructions were given to officials regarding the statue installation and development of the surroundings

Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Proposal to Exempt Teachers from TET Requirement

Chennai, August 25: The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a significant proposal on Tuesday, urging the central government to exempt teacher

Corruption Charge Against TVK Govt on Advocate Appointment

Jabbar, a TMJK district functionary and resident of Palayamkottai, had worked for the TVK during the Assembly election as an alliance party, with

Told them he was suicidal, no help: Brother of IIT Delhi student who jumped to death

Told them he was suicidal no help Brother of IIT Delhi student who jumped to death

In a 2023 study in San Severo, six medicinal crops grew beneath tracking solar panels; deep shade cut evapotranspiration by 81.1% but reduced biomass by up to 48.8%

A recent investigation conducted in Italy examined the effects of growing herbs beneath solar panels. The findings revealed a significant reducti

Tata Steel gets interim relief in 1,755-crore Jharkhand coal mining demand case

The case relates to alleged excess extraction of coal from Tata Steel's West Bokaro Colliery in Jharkhand during FY2000-01 to FY2006-07

Toxic advance booking: Yash film races towards 50 crore despite A-rating

Yash-starrer Toxic has made a strong start in advance sales ahead of its August 26 release. With bookings yet to fully open in Telugu markets, it

Aerospace startup Airbound raises $37 mn to expand autonomous aircraft biz

The Bengaluru aerospace startup will use the Series A capital to scale engineering and manufacturing, while its Andhra Pradesh network is planned

Allahabad HC notes 30-year pendency of Govt land case, refers call controversy for contempt review

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The bygone movie theatres of Chennai: a compilation

This is a collection of stories by The Hindu on the popular single screens and theatre complexes that are etched in the memories of cinephiles of