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Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51

Alice Wong, a disability rights activist and author who championed people with disabilities, died because of an infection

16 Nov 2025 5:50 am
Department of Posts to offer services at doorstep

In 2024-25, the postal delivery staff in the region had facilitated the generation of digital life certificates for nearly 1,00,408 pensioners.

16 Nov 2025 5:30 am
Three held for assaulting traffic head constable in Nungambakkam

The incident occurred on Friday evening when the traffic head constable attached to the Nungambakkam Traffic Police Station was on duty near Loyola College.

16 Nov 2025 5:30 am
Study finds gaps in flood preparedness in north Chennai; residents demand action

The report finds over 99.2% of residents were affected by flooding, with water levels inside homes averaging 3.4 feet; a JEC reported that fly ash deposition covers about 3.51 sq. km of the Ennore Creek and 1.51 sq. km of the Kosasthalai River, equivalent to the area of nearly 492 football fields

16 Nov 2025 5:24 am
Lipstick, lies, and lead

Women have been treated as objects to be moulded, priced, and displayed

16 Nov 2025 5:10 am
A laugh a day keeps stress at bay

It makes us feel lighter, energetic, and cheerful

16 Nov 2025 4:55 am
Love for the stars

The skills developed through astronomy are invaluable in todays technology-driven world

16 Nov 2025 4:40 am
The vanishing art of listening

What people long for is not advice or judgment, but the feeling of being heard, the simple assurance that their words matter

16 Nov 2025 4:25 am
The writers predicament

In these fraught times, they should balance courage with caution, purpose with prudence

16 Nov 2025 4:10 am
Used books were a blessing

Reuse, recycle and reduce of waste is no longer a virtue especially in the case of sSchool textbooks.

16 Nov 2025 3:54 am
Romancing the book

It offers not just stories but also a sense of comfort, identity, and emotional resonance

16 Nov 2025 3:39 am
All that matters is showing up

This obsession with attendance raises an uncomfortable question: has education become so uninspiring that students come to calls only because theyre forced to?

16 Nov 2025 3:24 am
Three more detained in Delhi blast case; two FIRs lodged against Al-Falah University

The fresh detentions and criminal cases come amid an escalating multi-agency probe into the blast that claimed 13 lives and the activities of individuals linked to the university

16 Nov 2025 3:17 am
Jadeja completes 4,000 Test runs, enters elite all-round club

In 88 tests, Jadeja has scored 4,001 runs at an average of 38.84, with six centuries and 27 fifties, and a best score of 175*

16 Nov 2025 3:10 am
Turning threads

The Mafatlal group, once a textile behemoth, went into survival mode at the turn of the 21st century. Now, with the fifth generation at the helm, a mindset shift and some prudence, business is up, finds Lalatendu Mishra

16 Nov 2025 2:51 am
What are the threats from GNSS spoofing? | Explained

Why did pilots encounter manipulated Global Navigation Satellite System signals while flying over Delhi? Which institution is heading the inquiry? How do such occurrences endanger aircraft safety? What has the aviation industry been pushing for?

16 Nov 2025 2:14 am
Why was there a tech glitch at Delhi airport? | Explained

Why did the Automatic Message Switching System fail? What happens when theres a technical failure? How many flights did the November 6 incident affect? What are the issues that have surfaced after the incident? Which airports use the AMSS? Does it need upgrading?

16 Nov 2025 1:56 am
The Field Marshals nation

The Constitutional Amendment formalises the militarys dominance under Field Marshal Asim Munir, granting him lifelong authority and immunity; the amendment restructures the military command and judiciary, making the General the most powerful man in Pakistan with constitutional protection

16 Nov 2025 1:45 am
The South at the centre

As the U.S. withdraws and Europe falters, the Global South, led by Brazil, steps up with bold initiatives linking climate goals to economic growth

16 Nov 2025 1:22 am
Australia-born Ryan Williams named in India squad for AFC Qualifiers vs Bangladesh

While Williams will travel to Bangladesh, his inclusion in the matchday squad is subject to the receipt of a No-Objection Certificate from Football Australia and the subsequent approvals from FIFA and AFC

16 Nov 2025 1:18 am
DVAC books 10 persons, private colleges in Anna University affiliation fraud case

The First Information Report alleges that the members of the Inspection Committee and Standing Committee of theCentre of Affiliation of Institutions entered into a criminal conspiracy with unknown officials of Anna University, private individuals, and private engineering colleges and its faculty members in 2023-24 and injudiciously granted affiliation to ineligible private colleges

16 Nov 2025 12:24 am
AAI issues new car passes to persons with disabilities for pick-up or drop at airport

They can now take an additional 5 minutes to board and alight from cabs, without having to pay parking fares. They can collect the pass from the airports toll gate or the May I Help You desk

15 Nov 2025 11:49 pm
Amit Shah holds closed-door meeting in Delhi to discuss government formation in Bihar

BJP, JD(U) along with other alliance partners have asked their MLAs to come to Patna; leader says all formalities, including decision on Chief Minister, will be over in two to three days

15 Nov 2025 10:53 pm
Industry summit drew over 13 lakh crore investment pledges: Andhra CM

The energy sector led the way with investment pledges of over 5.3 lakh crore, followed by industries, and infrastructure

15 Nov 2025 10:48 pm
Tamil Nadu to get intense rainfall as new low pressure area forms off Sri Lankan coast

While heavy rainfall is expected to initially cover the delta districts, the intense rain will spread to the coastal belt and adjoining districts from Monday

15 Nov 2025 10:33 pm
T.N. government applies for Hosur airport site clearance

Sources say obtaining the Centres nod will take at least six to eight months. It has once again written to the Defence Ministry asking permission to relax airspace restrictions for the airport

15 Nov 2025 10:30 pm