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School, by the firsts

School life has been home to many milestones, from the first day you step in to the very last day. I know my life at school has been like that.

19 Oct 2026 5:21 am
Kanthapuram faction to protest against lack of representation in Keralam Waqf Board

Kerala Muslim Jamaath claims that justice has been denied to their Sunni faction, which manages a significant portion of Waqf properties across Keralam

19 Oct 2026 5:17 am
Keralams Waqf board chairperson terms Centres mandate on non-Muslim members anti-Muslim

Newly appointed chairperson M.C. Mayin Haji says his immediate priority is to resolve the 600-odd cases pending before the board. He says he intends to revive the boards welfare activities that have declined due to reduced grants

19 Oct 2026 5:17 am
New bridge ends seven years of isolation for tribal hamlets of Munderi in Malappuram

Residents of Vaniyampuzha, Iruttukuthi, Kumbalappara and Tharippapotti hamlets had relied on bamboo rafts to cross the Chaliyar after the old bridge collapsed

19 Oct 2026 5:16 am
Rise and try, and rise again

During my school-era, I watched a lot of sports, played a lot of sports, failed at a lot of sports, and won at some. Not a single experience was wasteful.

19 Oct 2026 5:13 am
Over 50 lakh devotees expected to attend Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai: Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Shuttle services between the bus termini and town should also be operated for devotees, as no vehicle will be allowed to enter town, especially during Maha Deepam, to avoid traffic congestion, he said

19 Oct 2026 5:11 am
Regime change in Delhi will happen by voting only, says Prakash Raj

Addressing a protest gathering seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Kozhikode beach, the actor says the regime will be changed through votes, not like Bangladesh, Nepal or Sri Lanka

19 Oct 2026 5:08 am
Gothrajyothi meet brings together 300 Adivasi farmers in Wayanad

The initiative aims to integrate the traditional knowledge of Adivasi farmers with modern science to improve livelihood security

19 Oct 2026 5:08 am
Foundation stone laid for animal shelter in Wayanad

The facility enables authorities to evacuate animals in advance when disaster warnings are issued and provide them with fodder, water, and basic veterinary care

19 Oct 2026 5:08 am
INL criticises reconstitution of Keralam Waqf Board

INL leader criticises the boards composition and accuses the UDF government of selecting members entirely on political considerations

19 Oct 2026 5:07 am
Kimberly Guilfoyle | The flashy diplomat

The former U.S. Ambassador to Greece, a Trump loyalist, was dismissed after allegations that she favoured businesses in exchange for personal favours and gifts

19 Oct 2026 5:06 am
36 new wildlife records put Keralams Peechis biodiversity in the spotlight

Survey across three sanctuaries documents 395 bird, butterfly and odonates species, including 24 endemics of the Western Ghats

19 Oct 2026 4:57 am
Keralam Forest department removes fences, iron bars blocking movement of wild elephants in Chinnakkanal

The decision came out of talks held between forest officials, tribal residents, and peoples representatives at the Panthadikkalam tribal settlement under the Devikulam forest range, following the death of a tribal farmer

19 Oct 2026 4:54 am
Highways Secretary inspects road widening, ROB works in Vellore

Highways officials said that the team assessed quality of raw materials used for the work

19 Oct 2026 4:24 am
Bomb threat forces airliner from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria

The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner as part of established procedures, says the Transport Ministry

19 Oct 2026 3:46 am
The elaborate menu

How the menu display has evolved over the decades

19 Oct 2026 3:38 am
Ambedkars inclusive politics

A beacon of hope for making the rights of persons with disabilities real

19 Oct 2026 3:35 am
Alberta Premier says 39 people hospitalised, at least 19 critical after fire at Canada military base

Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier confirmed that four service members were killed in the fire

19 Oct 2026 3:25 am
Jaskaran, Chandermohan enter bronze medal bouts at U23 Worlds

Competing in the 65kg freestyle category, Jaskaran registered two technical superiority wins before edging past American wrestler Bowen William Bassett 6-3 in the quarterfinals

19 Oct 2026 3:04 am
Chwalinska fights back to win Wuhan Open in title breakthrough

The Polish 16th seed trailed by a set and a break before she turned things around to become just the fourth player to win her maiden tour-level title at a WTA 1000 event

19 Oct 2026 2:59 am
Agha's comeback century sinks Sri Lanka and gives Pakistan winning start in tri-series

Agha hit 107 off 90 balls, and Pakistan scored 305 all out in 49.5 overs after Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won his fourth successive toss and chose to field

19 Oct 2026 2:44 am
South Africa 20-2 against Australia at stumps as rain spoils day one of second cricket Test

South Africa was struggling at 20-2 at stumps, after the morning session at St. George's Park in Gqeberha was nearly completely lost to the weather.

19 Oct 2026 2:22 am
Tiger Shroff firing incident: Opposition targets Fadnavis over 'deteriorating' law and order

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal accused the Mahayuti government of creating a jungle raj in the state following the firing incident involving Shroff and demanded CM Fadnavis's resignation on moral grounds over deteriorating law and order

19 Oct 2026 2:11 am
Israeli PM Netanyahu warns of potentially hostile future U.S. President, calls for alliances with India, Latin America

The remarks came hours before a strong endorsement he received from U.S. President Donald Trump, who publicly expressed his support for Mr. Netanyahu's re-election bid days before the country goes to the polls

19 Oct 2026 1:32 am
Uttar Pradesh Khadi festival begins in Meerut

The exhibition features a collection of products, including Khadi garments, Banarasi silk sarees, warm clothes, Kashmiri shawls, dry fruits, crockery and several other traditional items

19 Oct 2026 12:37 am
Watch: How Neha Bora and women activists are leading protests against Gyanesh Kumar | Insight India

Two weeks after people took to the streets to protest the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, women have emerged as an unwavering force on the front lines of the protests. In this episode, Sonikka Loganathan speaks to journalist and researcher Laxmi Murthy about how women shape protests and how women have historically played a key role in pushing these movements forward.

19 Oct 2026 12:36 am
Developing minds in a digital world, a changing India

Digital innovation must be balanced with childrens cognitive, emotional and social development

19 Oct 2026 12:27 am
A case for joining the global carbon coalition

India should join the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets, as it aligns well with the countrys decarbonisation choices

19 Oct 2026 12:23 am
Self-taught artist recreates the magnificence of Tamil Nadus temples in miniature

Self-taught micro artist Kaviyarasan draws inspiration from Tamil Nadus temple architecture to create intricate works on tiny surfaces and hopes to take his art to international competitions

19 Oct 2026 12:14 am
Nagenthran criticises TVK-led government over lack of monsoon preparedness

He says rainwater stagnation in many parts of Chennai is due to the alleged lack of precautionary measures

19 Oct 2026 12:13 am
Revamp functioning of Parliament

The jointly introduced Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill, 2026, provide for increasing the strength of the Lok Sabha from 550 to 850 members

19 Oct 2026 12:03 am
NDA candidate Vangaveeti Radha Krishna files nomination for Vijayawada Mayor post

24 candidates have filed their nominations for the Mayors post so far, while 968 candidates have filed papers for ward member posts in Vijayawada Municipal Corporation

19 Oct 2026 12:01 am
Release recommendations of Thiruppugazh Committee, Anbumani urges T.N. government

He says several parts of Chennai received rainfall of an intensity comparable to a cloudburst, and if such incidents are to become frequent, it will necessitate the urgent implementation of flood mitigation measures

18 Oct 2026 11:56 pm
On Abdullahs promise of Statehood

Omar Abdullahs victory in the 2024 elections was an inflection point not only for J&K but also for the NC, which has ruled the region for more than four decades

18 Oct 2026 11:50 pm
City scrapes through first monsoon spell amid widespread waterlogging

Floodwater drained in most parts of the city by dawn, barring Perambur and Velachery. No rain-related fatalities or major accidents were reported; all 22 subway underpasses were cleared and reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. on Sunday, say GCC officials. Trees were uprooted in more than 10 places

18 Oct 2026 11:50 pm
Is fast-rising all-rounder Dhir the missing piece in Indias T20 puzzle?

The Indian bowling attack has been rather mediocre in pace spearheads Bumrahs absence

18 Oct 2026 11:38 pm
85 books by inmates released at Cuddalore Central Prison

The books were developed with the support from the Ezhuthaga Iyakkam (Write Movement) and the Tamil Nadu Prisons Department

18 Oct 2026 11:33 pm
Residents seek regular monitoring as Puducherry launches eviction drive with onset of monsoon

An official says that a detailed schedule for conducting the eviction drive in 40 places - both urban and rural - has been issued by the Collector

18 Oct 2026 11:30 pm