The Times of India

Across India, harvest festivals like Pongal, Bihu, Uttarayan, and Sankranti unite communities in celebrating the sun and agricultural bounty. From wearing auspicious black in Bengal to bonfires in Punjab and kite flying in Gujarat, each tradition offers unique customs.

A luxury hotel in Udaipur has been ordered to pay over Rs 10.65 lakh for a severe privacy breach. A housekeeping staff member entered an occupied room using a master key while a pregnant guest and her husband were inside the washroom. The consumer court found the hotel guilty of deficiency in service, citing mental trauma and humiliation.

IIT Madras is establishing new offices in five countries the US, UK, Germany, Dubai, and Malaysia to facilitate global reach for its technologies and faculty. These centers, driven by invitations from various entities, aim to support Indian startups, secure international research projects, advance cross-border education, and accelerate IP commercialization for deep-tech innovations.

The first bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan passed the order on an appeal moved by the CBFC soon after the single judge passed the order.

Sarathkumar says his movie too is waiting for certification.

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to impact Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu, with heavy rainfall warnings issued for coastal districts including Chennai. The system, expected to cross north Sri Lanka on January 10, will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across Tamil Nadu. Squally weather and rough seas are also anticipated, prompting fishermen to stay ashore.

Madras High Court has directed the CBFC to grant a 'UA 16+' censor certificate for the theatrical release of actor Vijay's Tamil movie 'Jana Nayagan'. The court set aside the chairperson's decision to refer the film to a revising committee, emphasizing that the producer invested Rs 500 crore and had already made 27 modifications as per board recommendations.