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The joy of accomplishment

Real success is not measured by speed or status, but by purpose. Its about working towards something that gives meaning

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 3:45 am

Balancing high tech and high touch

Successful leaders strike the right balance between technology and personal interaction

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 3:30 am

For better and for verse

Poetry is not for those weak in art or faint of heart

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 3:15 am

UN chief says six peacekeepers killed in drone strike on a UN facility in Sudan

Eight other peacekeepers were wounded in the strike; all the victims are Bangladeshi nationals, serving in the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei, UNISFA.

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 2:47 am

Hyderabad has a ball as Messi magic enthrals one and all

The disruption in Kolkata does not affect the proceedings in the City of Nizams; the Argentine superstar, Suarez and De Paul have a kickabout with 17 kids; the GOAT Cup trophy ceremony concludes the evening of celebration

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 2:27 am

Sacred claims

The ancient Hindu temple built by Khmer kings sits at the heart of the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 1:36 am

Trump says U.S. will retaliate after three Americans killed in Syria attack

This is an ISIS attack, Trump told reporters at the White House; he paid condolences to the three Americans killed and said three others who were wounded seem to be doing pretty well.

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 1:18 am

Key parties in Tamil Nadu draw up strategies as 2026 Assembly election draws closer

Early this week, Chief Minister and the ruling DMK president, M. K. Stalin fixed a target of 2.5 crore votes for the formation headed by his party. The ruling partys traditional adversary, the AIADMK, is also banking on the performance put up by it and its key ally, BJP during the 2024 Lok Sabha election

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 1:14 am

BJP cadre not unhappy about Mahayuti allies contesting BMC poll together: CM

BJP workers had been hoping to fight the civic body election single-handedly given that the party has electorally strengthened its position in Mumbai over the past few years

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 1:12 am

Prof. R. Thandavan passes away at 75

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 12:58 am

Nellore ZP approves budget for FY26-27

The budget estimates for Financial Year 2026-27 have been prepared by taking 61.07 crore as income and 61.07 crore as expenditure

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 12:54 am

Killing in the name of honour continues despite constitutional guarantees, says Madras HC

The court makes the observation while dismissing an appeal for bail filed by K. Saravanan, the father of Surjith, the main accused in the case of Tirunelveli caste killing of techie Kavin Selvaganesh

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 12:46 am

When excitement filled the air at Maharajas

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 12:18 am

Wanted sons, unwanted daughters: sex determination takes digital turn

Indias gender preference still exists in homes, except that the conversations are now mostly behind closed doors and in online spaces. Hundreds of videos and products online promote sex selection, and have now come under the government scanner. Ashna Butani uncovers how the desire for a male child, continues to be vocalised

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 12:15 am

T.N. has emerged as a leader in economic growth thanks to the DMK govt., says Stalin

He says the State has reported GSDP growth rate of 16% despite not receiving adequate support from the Centre; it has also achieved a significant milestone in per capita income, the CM adds

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 12:11 am

Senior journalist G. Vinod passes away

The Hindu 14 Dec 2025 12:09 am

Mandate in district panchayats serves as a wake-up call

The verdicts are believed to be indicative of the way the political wind is blowing in the State ahead of the Assembly polls. However, experts point to the case of 2010 local body polls, when a good showing in the district panchayats, did not exactly reflect in the subsequent Assembly election. LDF and UDF share 7 district panchayats this time.

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 11:51 pm

Tiruvallur farmers gear up for Samba harvest

A preliminary meeting meant to discuss about Direct Procurement Centres is to be held next week for 690 revenue villages

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 11:50 pm

J&K court issues proclamation notice against brother of arrested Kashmir doctor in terror case

According to the proclamation notice, Dr. Rather could not be traced despite warrants, forcing the court to proceed under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 11:49 pm

Youth held for raping UPSC aspirant

Based on the complaint lodged by the victim at All Women Police Station, the police registered a case and arrested Yogeshkumar

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 11:47 pm

Transmen cricket team from Karnataka prepares for first national outing

When the team of eleven play their first match against the Maharashtra team on December 15, every run will be hard-earned, scored after a longer innings off the field

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 11:47 pm

Anti-incumbency dashes Lefts hopes in local body polls in Kerala

The rout of the Left is more pronounced nKottayam,Idukki,ErnakulamandMalappuram districts, which are old citadels of the UDF. Urban voters have turned their back on the Left

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 11:46 pm

Vijayawada book festival from January 2 to 12

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 11:46 pm

Israeli settlements in West Bank growing at highest level since 2017: U.N.

In 2025, plans for nearly 47,390 housing units were advanced, approved, or tendered, compared with some 26,170 in 2024, the report said

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 10:52 pm

U.S. releases heavily redacted warrant for tanker seized off Venezuelan coast

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has been piling pressure on Venezuela for months, with a major naval buildup in the region accompanied by deadly strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats that have killed nearly 90 people

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 10:44 pm

Israel says it has killed top Hamas commander in Gaza

Hamas in a statement did not confirm the death of Raed Saad, the official in charge of manufacturing and previously led the militant group's operations division

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 10:27 pm

A.P. likely to remain in grip of winter chills till December 25

While daytime temperatures will remain below normal in South Coastal A.P. and Rayalaseema till December 25, they are likely to be above normal in North Coastal A.P., says IMD

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 10:26 pm

Peace is not far away says Erdogan, returning from Putin meeting

Erdogan met Putin in Turkmenistan on Friday, and they evaluated comprehensive peace efforts to end the war

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 10:20 pm

Watch: Income Tax department flags bogus donation claims, sends alerts to taxpayers

The Income Tax Department has begun sending SMS and email advisories to taxpayers after data analysis revealed bogus deduction claims linked to unrecognised political parties and charitable institutions.

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 10:06 pm

Beedi leaves worth 71 lakh seized

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 9:56 pm

Hyderabad roars for Messi, as Revanth Reddy scores in a friendly match

A carnival air prevailed as thousands of fans of Messi waited for nearly four hours entertained by a laser show, fireworks and flamethrowers

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 9:55 pm

Bike destroyed in petrol bomb attack

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 9:54 pm

Election Commission appoints new observers to monitor SIR in eight States including Bengal, T.N.

Five lakh booth-level officers will share the list of omitted voters with more than 12 lakh agents of political parties; special roll observers to meet political parties, officials, and ensure transparent revision

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 9:19 pm

RTC unions and Transport Minister meet on long-pending demands

The meeting comes in the backdrop of an earlier discussion held between the union, Chief Minister and Transport Minister on November 26, during which the unions had reiterated their demands

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 9:15 pm

BJP leaders says NDA now a key force in bipolar Kerala politics

NDA substantially augmented its ward tally, securing outright majorities in two municipalities and 19 grama panchayats. The BJP is set to send 249 members to grama panchayats, 37 to block panchayats, two to district panchayats, 320 to municipalities, and 60 to Corporations

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 9:08 pm

DMK leaders pitch for Dravidian model of government in Puducherry after 2026 polls

The DMK leaders while addressing a training programme for Booth Level Agents in Puducherry urged the party workers to ensure the victory of DMK candidates in all 30 Assembly constituencies

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 9:00 pm

Anakapalli man kills father-in-law for insurance payout of 1 crore

Caught in a debt trap of 30 lakh, Annavaram, on the advice of an insurance agent, purchased seven policies in the name of the victim first and planned the murder over two years

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 8:44 pm

Hindu organisations protest against religious preaching at government polytechnic in Tirupati

In a video that has gone viral on social media platforms, a contract lecturer was seen writing Telugu text on green board, equating Jesus Christ to parents and siblings

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 8:25 pm

Kerala local body polls: LDF holds the ground outside Thrissur city, retains grip on panchayats and municipalities

UDF surge confined to Corporation limits as Left front maintains dominance across rural and semi-urban Thrissur. LDF retains district panchayat, wins in five out of seven municipalities

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 8:24 pm

Karnataka caste survey report expected in January

The Commission has asked government departments for secondary data to understand adequate representation in government services

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 8:23 pm

Stop AP from taking up the PNLP project: Uttam to Centre

Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam Kumar Reddy writes to MoJS Secretary V.L. Kantha Rao seeking clearance to PRLIS first-phase to utilise 45 tmc ft water

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 8:23 pm

Gujarat couple, child trying to immigrate to Portugal kidnapped in Libya: Officials

Mehsana Superintendent of Police says that the kidnappers have contacted the relatives of the family, demanding 2 crore as ransom.

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 8:20 pm

TTD to grow trees for Dwajasthambham in 100 acres

The initiative is to ensure availability of ritually sanctified, home-grown timber for temples managed and established by the Hindu institutions, says TTD Chairman B.N. Naidu

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 8:19 pm

From red dawn to blue wave: UDF turns despair to dominance in a matter of hours in Kochi Corporation

From a sense of being doomed to turning the tables on the LDF in what promised to be a cliffhanger of a contest, and finally, the sheer ecstasy of coasting easily past the simple majority mark, UDF experienced it all

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 8:18 pm

Kerala local body polls: UDF makes inroads into Kottayam

The UDF wins 16 and LDF seven out of the 23 district panchayat seats in Kottayam. The UDF regains power in two of six municipalities. The Pala municipality remains inconclusive, with the UDF and LDF tied at 10 and 11 seats, respectively. The BJP led NDA managed to seize power in three grama panchayats, including Aymanam and Poonjar Thekkekara.

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 8:16 pm

Kerala local body polls: UDF, NDA make dents in LDFs strongholds in Alappuzha district

UDF wins five out of six municipalities. NDA comes second in Chengannur and Mavelikara municipalities, pushing the LDF to third spot. Though the Left front is in lead in grama and block panchayats, it registers dip in performance

The Hindu 13 Dec 2025 8:15 pm