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For lovers of books and music, the Nageswaran Temple at Kumbakonam is inseparable from T. Janakiramans Mohamul and the soul-stirring music of the Hindustani performers from Maharashtra.
Despite majority of the villages in Dakshina Kannada being declared ODF-Plus, throwing waste in open places and drains was still visible, regrets ZP CEO
37 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Dantewada; 27 of them carried 65 lakh bounty
The cadres, including 12 women, turned themselves in before senior police and CRPF officials in Dantewada as part of the Poona Margem (from rehabilitation to social reintegration) initiative
Wakefit to float IPO on December 8; aims to raise 377 crore via fresh issue
The IPO of the Bengaluru-based company will conclude on December 10, and anchor investors will be allocated shares on December 5, according to the Red Herring Prospectus
Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid Afridis record for most ODI sixes in history
The 38-year-old right-hander brought up the record shortly after completing his 60th half-century in ODI cricket
A.R. Rahman to inaugurate Music Academys 99th annual festival
The Academy has long debated the importance of film music and its appeal to the general public and connoisseurs. This year marks the 250th anniversary of Muthuswami Dikshitar, one of the trinities of Carnatic music
Misremembering might actually be a sign your memory is working optimally
Researchers have found that people tend to remember task-relevant details and to forget task-irrelevant details. In addition, people tend to remember the general gist of an item placed in memory, while forgetting its fine details
Manipur's violence-hit people hold demonstration near Raj Bhavan, seeking to return home
The Sangai festival is being held by claiming normalcy while ignoring the plights of the displaced persons, a displaced person from Churachandpur district said.
AMNSIL steel plant in A.P. lines up a portfolio of six products
The company is in the process of getting the 244 km-long iron ore slurry pipeline from NMDCs Bailadila mines in Chhattisgarh up to the main plant site at Rajayyapeta
Woman constable found dead in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh
The woman was identified as Hemlata (31), a native of Agra district, and she was posted at Rorawar police station in Aligarh, the police said
HIV prevalence falls in Telangana; expanded testing, ART push State toward 2030 AIDS-free goal
The latest data reflects that the adult HIV prevalence rate in Telangana shows 58% reduction in new HIV infections
Cyber Crime Unit arrests three in 1.92 crore digital arrest scam
Victim was threatened with a fabricated case involving the misuse of his Aadhaar number and was coerced into transferring money to multiple bank accounts after being shown forged documents and a fake ATM card, says officer
Watch: Sabarimala gold theft probe: SIT records Tantri Mahesh Mohanararus statement
FPIs resume selling in November; withdraw 3,765 crore from equities
Recent rally, with both Nifty and Sensex hitting new records on November 27 after a fourteen-month wait, along with improved Q2 corporate earnings and expectations of further growth in Q3 and Q4, lifted market sentiment, say Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments
Andre Russell announces retirement from IPL, joins KKR support staff as power coach
Russell has followed the footsteps of another venerable T20 cricketer from the Caribbean, Kieron Pollard, who serves as the batting coach of Mumbai Indians, even though he represents the franchise in other leagues
Kyrgyzstan holds snap parliamentary vote as opposition faces crackdown
The vote is being held a year earlier than scheduled, a move that officials have justified by arguing that the parliamentary elections would otherwise fall too close to the 2027 presidential elections
Watch: Indonesia floods: Over 300 dead as Sumatra faces devastation
Over 300 people have died and many remain missing after catastrophic floods and landslides swept across Sumatra, Indonesia. Improved weather helped rescuers recover more bodies, but several regions are still inaccessible. Nearly 60,000 families are displaced, while lack of heavy machinery is slowing rescue efforts. Cloud seeding was deployed to divert rainfall, and concerns about illegal logging have intensified after logs washed ashore.
ECI extends SIR schedule by one week
The enumeration form distribution will now continue till December 11 and the draft electoral rolls will now be published on December 16; final voters list will be out on February 14, 2026
Cyclone Ditwah: Three persons die in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu
While two persons died due to wall collapse in Thanjavur and Thoothukudi districts, one died due to electrocution in Mayiladuthurai district
Rape investigation against Mamkootathil gathers pace as police inspect his residence in Palakkad
Investigators emphasised that digital evidence, chiefly incriminating voice recordings and text messages, was vital to the case
India played leadership role at U.N. COP30 climate summit, achieved all major goals: Bhupender Yadav
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India successfully positioned itself as a leader of the BASIC (Brazil, South Africa, India, China) Group and the bloc of Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC)
Indian airlines complete software upgrades for 323 operational A320 family planes
Air India had 113 affected aircraft and out of them, the upgrades have been done for the operational 100 planes while four are under base maintenance and nine aircraft did not require the modifications, as per the official
Indonesias Sumatra residents loot for food, water after deadly floods
The floods, which hit nearly a week ago, have killed 303 people with the number expected to rise as more bodies are recovered and displaced thousands
The Archives at NCBS announces call for sixth Obaid Siddiqi Chair
Individuals around the world can apply, with no restrictions on the applicants discipline or on levels of education completed.
HC directs Rajasthan Govt to encourage ride-hailing apps to have 15% women drivers in 6 months
The platforms must offer women passengers the option to choose a woman driver as their first preference, the Court order said.
A month after it was sighted at Adyar Estuary, the bird has been identified as an Indian edible-nest swiftlet; this is the first record of the bird in Chennai
Cyclone Ditwah: Puducherry receives moderate rainfall
Since the territory remain on red alert, all necessary precautions are taken to provide rescue and relief operations, said Puducherry District Collector A. Kulothungan
Watch: NIA arrests two accused linked to Red Fort blast
Parliament Winter session: Govt to push reform agenda, Opposition to take on govt over SIR
Besides the crucial 'The Atomic Energy Bill, 2025', which seeks to govern the use and regulation of atomic energy in India, the Higher Education Commission of India Bill and eight other draft legislations are also on the agenda
Cyclone Ditwah: Woman dies, three injured in wall collapse near Kumbakonam
Due to continuous heavy rain, wall of the old house collapsed around 11.30 p.m. and fell onto the asbestos-roof building where the family was sleeping.
As many as 16 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams and 12 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been currently deployed in coastal districts
Ladakh Lieutenant Governors residence renamed Lok Niwas
A historic moment for Ladakh. Today (November 30, 2025), Raj Niwas has been officially renamed as Lok Niwas, symbolising our deep commitment to people-centric governance and inclusive development, says Office of the Lt. Governor
Tropical storm Koto kills at least three in Vietnam
Technology our greatest future asset: Admiral Tripathi at NDA Passing Out Parade
Admiral Tripathi, said he sees the next generation of military leaders disciplined, determined, and ready to safeguard the peace, security, and sovereignty of India and its partner nations
Pilot killed after reported mid-air collision in Australia
Responders found the pilots body in bushland near the airport in Wedderburn, a southwestern suburb of Sydney, New South Wales state police said
BJP Sikkim Files RTI Seeking Transparency in Sub-Inspector Recruitment Process
Gangtok, Nov 28 : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sikkim Unit has submitted an application The post BJP Sikkim Files RTI Seeking Transparency in Sub-Inspector Recruitment Process appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
News in Frames: Threads of ancestry
The Kaithi Lambadas of Telangana preserve a striking sartorial legacy born from survival in the wild and a migration journey that began in Mathura centuries ago
New Rule: Messaging Apps Like WhatsApp and Telegram Will Work Only With Active SIM, Says Government
New Delhi, Nov 29 : The Government of India has introduced a new cybersecurity regulation The post New Rule: Messaging Apps Like WhatsApp and Telegram Will Work Only With Active SIM, Says Government appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
One dead after car rams into three near mall in Delhi's Vasant Kunj; driver apprehended
According to the police, three men, all employees of a restaurant, were found lying injured at the spot; they were shifted to a hospital and one was declared brought dead
With 27 leaf-litter bins, this neighbourhood in Chennai was ready for Cyclone Ditwah
After Ditwah retreats and the gust ceases, the fallen leaves on five streets in Kotturpuram will not leave those streets, but be deposited in 27 leaf litter bins and allowed to turn into compost. A gardener would water the leaf litter periodically to aid the composting process. When the compost is ready, it will be distributed to residents, who will use it for their plants thereby closing the loop
Several people injured after shooting in Stockton, California, authorities say
The San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office said deputies were investigating and several victims were taken to hospitals
MCD bypolls: Voting begins in 12 wards
The polls are expected to reveal the voters' mood in Delhi after BJPs victory in the Assembly election in February this year
International rights group chief says Syrias reforms are promising but democracy is still lacking
Amnesty Internationals secretary general says Syrias new authorities show some commitment to reform, transitional justice and reconciliation
Belgian Teen Makes Global History: 15-Year-Old Laurent Simons Earns PhD in Quantum Physics
Brussels, Nov 29 : Laurent Simons, a 15-year-old prodigy from Belgium, has achieved a historic The post Belgian Teen Makes Global History: 15-Year-Old Laurent Simons Earns PhD in Quantum Physics appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Why a career in Data Science needs more than just technical skills
Data science is not just about building models; it is about solving real-world problems, which requires more than just coding skills
Russian attacks kill three as diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war gain momentum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that an Ukrainian delegation, headed by national security chief Rustem Umerov, was on its way to swiftly and substantively work out the steps needed to end the war
Pope to wrap up Turkiye trip before heading to Lebanon
Pope Leo is the fifth pontiff to visit Turkiye, after Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979, Pope Benedict XVI in 2006 and Pope Francis in 2014; he will fly to Beirut for a visit lasting until Tuesday (December 2, 2025)
Kaspers in Bandra is a bistro that lets Mumbai breathe a little easier
8ish, a new neighbourhood bar in South Mumbai, wants you to unwind
Couple critical after being set on fire over family feud in Jaipur village
Police detained two persons at Mokhampura after registering and FIR
Raj Thackeray opposes tree felling for Sadhu Gram ahead of Nashik Kumbh Mela
MNS chief,Congress, activists, and citizens join protests over land clearance for 2026 Kumbh Mela preparations
Why is the Govt. reviving a PSU?
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
Cyclone Ditwah LIVE updates: After delta, south coastal districts, Ditwah to batter north T.N.
14 NDRF teams deployed in Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, and Mayiladuthurai; additional teams allocated for Puducherry and Chennai
Spinners lift Pakistan to 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka to clinch T20 tri-series title
Sri Lanka lost its last eight wickets for just 16 runs before it got bowled out for 114 in 19.1 overs after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bat
The women capturing Indias Census data
In a dress rehearsal for Indias first-ever digital Census, enumerators learn the workings of two apps on their mobile phones. Women are set to lead the countrys headcount, being held after a gap of 16 years
Muscles are not for vanity; they are what helps one in the cut and thrust of daily life
Residents flag rising congestion on KNK Road, illegal pavement parking persists
The Chennai Corporation had proposed a multilevel car parking on KNK Road in May 2024
Experts urge students to explore careers in med tech
The speakers stressed that the rapidly evolving nature of MedTech demands openness to continuous learning, adaptability, and a willingness to step beyond ones core department
Faf du Plessis to skip IPL 2026, will play in PSL
Faf du Plessis is ready to embark on a new journey with PSL, which will be held concurrently with the IPL between March and May 2026
Chandrayaan-4 to take off in 2028, says ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan
Australian Prime Minister Albanese becomes first ever to marry in office
Anthony Albanese is the first Prime Minister to marry while in office in the 124-year history of the Australian federal government
India wins silver in Dressage event at FEI Asian Championships
Shruthi Vohra and her horse, Magnanimous, came up with another fantastic score in the Intermediate 1 dressage test to clinch the Individual Silver
In defence of occasional idling
It goes hand in hand with day-dreaming, amiably complementing one another
Watch out for digital dementia
Humans risk weakening memory and problem-solving abilities by leaning on AI for everything
Englands Mark Wood sits out training and could miss second Ashes Test
Mark Wood is not expected to recover in time for the opening day on December 4 at the Gabba in Brisbane, but England will be hoping he could return later in the series
Trinamool spokesperson Arup Chakraborty alleges that the Election Commission of Indias appointment of electoral roll observers in West Bengal shortly after the BJP State Presidents remarks on the ongoing SIR proves that the Commission is compromised to favour the BJP
Rethinking AI integration in education
Growing accustomed to the convenience of machine-generated outputs, humans often begin to lose the sense of agency
How will new codes change labour laws? | Explained
What are the key features of the four Labour Codes? What will be the impact of the new laws on trade unions and tripartite mechanisms? Will more workers be brought into the ambit of social security schemes? When will the government start rolling out the new codes?
The drama that is the high-decibel panel discussion of TV
What are the facts on uranium in breast milk? | Explained
Where were the samples taken? What has the report highlighted? What are the World Health Organization guidelines on permissible limits? Why do doctors say mothers must continue to breast feed? Why must the civic administration keep checking groundwater?
Why has Goa been asked to set up a tiger reserve? | Explained
What are the complexities of setting up core and buffer zones? How many households are likely to be affected?
Many save beautiful things for an unknown rosy future because they have never been taught to love themselves
Despite the Dubai crash, HAL and the IAF remain firm that the fighter aircraft is safe, reliable and strategically crucial for Indias air combat capability
Gangster Goldy Dhillons associate arrested
The stories that dishes narrate
Food is a diary in disguise, with each dish becoming a chapter, and every bite a bookmark
Citizens groups to hold protest on Dec. 3 against air pollution; NSUI lends support
Pakistan cancelled military action against Afghanistan at Qatar's request: DPM Dar
Ishaq Dar warned that Pakistan has the power and capability to fix the issues of militancy emanating from Afghanistan.
The Durand Line: Fragile frontier
The colonial-era boundary, which Afghanistan doesnt recognise today, remains a source of contention between Kabul and Islamabad
MCDbypollstoday;BJP,AAP, Cong. to face off first time after Feb. 5 election
Polling to 12 wards to begin from 7.30a.m.; enhanced transport and security in place across 580 booths; police to deploy drones to monitor three booths marked critical
There was a time, many moons ago, when the clatter of keys striking paper echoed through quiet rooms, a sound as familiar as the ticking of a clock
3 ex-employees of quick commerce platform held for robbing company
Revolutionising home-food preservation, one jar at a time
On November 30, 1858, American tinkerer John Landis Mason received a patent for what went on to be the Mason jar. Even though Mason never gained personally from it, the jar that bears his name revolutionised home-food preservation. A.S.Ganesh hands you a jar full of details
Delhi blast: NIA team arrests 2 from Uttarakhand's
The NIA team and Uttarakhand Police personnel went to a mosque in Nainital to question some people, the official said
Arvind Kejriwal Betrayed Everyone: 2-Time AAP MLA Joins BJP In Delhi
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and two-time MLA Rajesh Gupta joined the BJP on Saturday ahead of the civic polls. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva welcomed him into the party.
Vizag to host two India vs Sri Lanka women's T20 matches on December 21 and 23
Beyond EODB, State keen on extending support to lower cost of capital
Passing-out parade held at Indian Naval Academy
The parade was reviewed by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, who congratulated the midshipmen and cadets for their achievement
British playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88
Tom Stoppard had won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998's Shakespeare In Love

