Dorothy: Karthik Subbarajs film gets standing ovation during world premiere at TIFF
The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja and stars Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth in pivotal roles
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Sexual consent in India: weve learned the vocabulary, but what about the behaviour?
Recent research and conversations with Indian men and women reveal the gap between knowing the language of consent and understanding what it actually demands
India's most-wanted terrorist Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan, NIA tells Jammu court, secures warrant
The court was hearing an application filed by the National Investigation Agency seeking an NBW against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and designated terrorist
After O.P. Bhatt, Coforge NRC chair D.K. Singh resigns amid board tensions
Coforge refuted DK Singhs claims as unfounded and an afterthought, saying his resignation followed an internal audit review that flagged governance lapses in how he and former Chairman OP Bhatt handled a board evaluation exercise
Ajith Kumar praises Thalapathy Vijay as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Social media opening doors to child marriages?
On September 4, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly declared November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. Child rights activists weigh in on what it takes, particularly in the online space, to counter the evil of child marriage
Chak De! India writer Jaideep Sahni: A producer should be a writers best friend
During a conversation facilitated by The Screenwriters Associations (SWA), Jaideep spoke about the threat of Artificial Intelligence and the ongoing fight for screenwriting royalties through SRAI
Telangana Assemblys monsoon session LIVE: Debate over Section 22A land issues to be taken up today
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Dog vaccination could save more lives than routine child PrEP in Keralam, says study
The comprehensive vaccination of dogs, combined with improved post-bite treatment and efforts to close gaps in PEP, could reduce rabies deaths by 83% compared to the current strategy, the study says
Fugitive gangster Amrit Dalam extradited from Moldova, says Punjab police
Mr. Dalam is wanted in multiple cases of murder, attempt to murder, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), Arms Act and Narcotic offences, among others
Harish Rawat resigns from Congress posts after ED recovers cash, gold from his PA
ED on Friday said it conducted searches linked to the 2016 VPDO exam case, seizing 32 lakh, gold, and luxury watches from Harish Rawats PA Chandan Singh Jeena
Cricketers Sreesanths father dies
The deceased is survived by his wife Savithri Devi and children Deepu Santh, Niveditha, Diva, and Sreesanth
Suvendu Adhikari to meet Ambani and Adani for investment talks
The Chief Minister says previouspolitical regimes did not create an industry-friendly environment in the State
TN CM Vijay to inspect Silverstone infrastructure; flag off Ajith's race in Le Mans Cup
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, will meet actor and motor racing enthusiast Ajith Kumar at the Silverstone circuit on Saturday before flagging off the Michelin Le Mans Cup car race. The Chief Minister will also inspect the infrastructure at Silverstone, one of the worlds most renowned motor racing venues. He is expected to examine its racetrack, safety arrangements, spectator facilities and commercial model for hosting international competitions. Ajith will compete in the race alongside several leading Indian drivers. The event will begin at 9.45 p.m. Indian time and conclude at 11.45 p.m. CM Vijays participation is a major engagement during his six-day official visit to the United Kingdom. The visit assumes significance as CM Vijay has announced in the Tamil Nadu Assembly that his government will establish a world-class motorsports city in the State. Officials hope the Silverstone inspection will provide useful inputs for developing the proposed facility. CM Vijay is also expected to explore opportunities for attracting investments in motorsports, sports tourism, automobile technology, racing equipment and event management. The government believes the proposed motorsports city could generate employment and help position Tamil Nadu as an international destination for racing events. CM Vijay left Chennai aboard an Emirates flight at 10 p.m. on September 10 and travelled to London through Dubai. He arrived at Heathrow Airport at 7 a.m. local time on Friday, corresponding to 11.30 a.m. in India. British Tamil Sangam president Jacob Ravipalan, TVK functionary Duraikannan and members of the Tamil community welcomed him at the airport with bouquets. The Chief Minister later proceeded to the hotel in the London Bridge area where he will stay during his visit. The wider objective of CM Vijays visit is to attract industrial investment and create high-quality employment in Tamil Nadu. He will hold discussions with senior executives and business leaders representing advanced manufacturing, automobiles, Electric Vehicles, electronics and global capability centres. CM Vijay is scheduled to meet several business leaders on Sunday as part of the investment promotion programme and present Tamil Nadus industrial infrastructure, skilled workforce and policy support to potential investors.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to Flag Off Silverstone Car Race in London
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay embarks on a six-day UK trip, set to flag off a major car race and meet actor Ajith Kumar. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to Flag Off Silverstone Car Race in London
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ExtendedState Committeemeeting, scheduled to begin inKozhikodeon Sunday, may initiate measures to bring in greater transparency and accountabilityon the part of the leadership, says a party leader. The style of functioning of the party could change from high-voltage events to home visits and neighbourhood gatherings. District committee members are likely to be tasked with overseeing and guiding local and branch committees
From fighter jets to sweet-shop clocks: The rise of Indias watch microbrands
Young Indian watch brands are drawing on art, history, home and memory to create distinctive, collectable watches giving buyers a more personal alternative to conventional luxury, often at more accessible prices
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to wave green flag at Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone
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Stadium denied, Congress gets alternative venue for Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Indore
The Indore Mayor stated that an old Madhya Pradesh High Court order restricts its use to sports or state-level government events
Microlot coffee: The limited-edition world of Indias specialty coffee
Tiny batches, wild fermentations, unusual varietals and tasting notes that can veer from berries and tropical fruit to wine and florals microlots are giving Indian coffee a whole new vocabulary. Heres why these rare coffees cost more, how they differ from single-origin beans, and what makes them worth seeking out
Train derails in northern France, injuring 44 people
The train derailed after hitting an unidentified object, a spokesperson for the French police said. The French railway operator, SNCF, said that an investigation to identify the cause of the accident was underway.
CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on Laden and al-Qaeda
The documents range from a February 1998 file prepared for then-President Bill Clinton entitled Terrorists seeking WMD capability and mentioning bin Ladin and other Islamic extremists to a Sept. 12, 2001, report in which a source indicated the attacks had been planned for two years and had also targeted the U.S. Capitol.
Thats why we fight: Trump links 9/11 to Iran conflict
Mr. Trump went on to link the fight against Al-Qaeda launched by his Republican predecessor George W. Bush to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran which is now in its seventh month
The petitioner submitted in the court that authorities moved quickly to demolish the mosque, tearing it down within three days of the eviction order.
Congress questions NC govts stand on Vande Mataram
Srinagar, Sept 11: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday hit back at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his remarks on the Vande Mataram controversy, saying the CMs response was detached from reality and that the issue was about the conduct of the government, not the people. Reacting to Omar Abdullahs comments, Karra wrote on X, that expectations had been directed clearly and exclusively towards the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and questioned why the people of J&K had been brought into the debate. The public has nothing to do with this debate. It is the government that is expected to stand upright, Karra said, arguing that the controversy should not be shifted from the government to the people. He said the CMs remarks raised two questions, including whether any person in Kerala had been jailed when the state government chose to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at an Independence Day parade. Karra also questioned whether people were wrong in expecting the J&K Chief Minister to uphold what he described as secular and inclusive values, citing the examples of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana, where he said state events had limited the rendition to the first two stanzas. Are we wrong to expect our Honble CM to be equally capable of standing up for secular and inclusive values? Karra asked. Taking his argument further, the PCC chief brought the recently concluded International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir into the controversy, rejecting what he termed an attempt to dilute the responsibility of the government by referring to who was or was not present at the event. Karra said IFFJK 2026, titled Rang-e-Cinema, was a state event jointly organised by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), J&K, and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), and was inaugurated by Omar Abdullah himself. Who else was or wasnt present is irrelevanta superfluous detail meant only to distract from the core issue, he said. The PCC chief maintained that the central question was not about the attendance of individuals but about the position taken by the government at an official event. His remarks come amid a political debate over the rendition of Vande Mataram at the IFFJK inaugural event, with opposition parties questioning the governments handling of the matter and seeking clarity on the decision. Karra said the government could not evade scrutiny by invoking the presence or absence of members of the public, insisting that accountability for a state-organised event rested with the administration.
KolkatasLaw College Vice Principal resigns after 23-hour studentprotest over attendance
Vice Principal says she was targeted and forced to resign; ABVP calls it a win,purifiesthe VPs room with Ganga Jal
SHRC orders NHAI to ready underpass near Edappally in two months
Three Kashmir religious leaders, including Mirwaiz, attend Iran embassy exhibition in Delhi
A spokesperson of Shia cleric Al Safavi said the religious leader will also participate in an interaction with the Iranian President.
India and Canada are well beyond reset now, says Canadian High Commissioner to India
Christopher Cooter says this period in which ties are being rebuilt is the one that works best for the two countries and in 80 years of diplomatic relations, there has never been an environment that has drawn them together in the same way; he adds the security dialogue on the Nijjar killing case has made progress and that steps such as declaring the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist organisation have improved the atmosphere
The BRICS bank an alternative that wasnt
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A bigger BRICS, shaped by Indias vision
BRICS, which is now too big to fail, confronts geopolitical turbulence while pursuing practical cooperation
Climate change has become an economic risk: KSPCB chairman
Reading kept me going: Noida stir accused who cracked NET
The buildings were demolished in 2024, with the promise of construction of new ones
More heft: On India and the 18th BRICS Summit
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CMC organises annual conference on brachytherapy
The conference brought together 287 delegates, faculty members, and trainees from across India, including office-bearers of the Indian Brachytherapy Society
The rear door of the house was damaged by suspects to gain access to the house
Woman arrested in Bengaluru for stealing gold chain and cash from lodge
The police said Singh had sold the stolen chain and spent part of the proceeds
HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt stand Waqf Board plea
Devotees urge Vijay to take steps to retrieve properties of Nungambakkam temple
They allege that more than 415 grounds belonging to Arulmigu Akilandeswari Sametha Agatheeswarartemple was illegally alienated by former temple trustees, along with certain officials of HR&CE Dept.
Ultraviolette sees Indian motorcycle market going 20% electric in 2-3 years
Ultraviolette Automotive anticipates electric motorcycles will capture twenty percent of India's market soon. The company is investing heavily in a new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu. This expansion will significantly increase production capacity for their electric vehicles. Ultraviolette plans to launch several new models, including more affordable options. The firm also aims to expand its presence into North and Latin American markets.
Students turn science and mathematics into solutions for real-world problems
Two held after 17 years in LIC cheque fraud case
Show-cause notice issued to CSI Church management over roof collapse in Vellore, says Collector
The Collector added that adequate compensation would be given to family members of the victims by the State government
Three held for filming bodies inside Stanley Hospital mortuary
Hospital staff noticed the men inside the mortuary and alerted Resident Medical Officer Vanitha Malar, who lodged a complaint with the police personnel posted at the hospital
Eyes on the road: On India and road traffic fatalities
Judicial fiat alone cannot prevent traffic fatalities
Engineering graduate held for cheating people with fake payment screenshots
Congress Prachar Samiti to hold silent march over Haldwani purification ritual
Launch of plaza at Chennai airport postponed again
Hospital launches endoscopic fusion surgery
Endoscopic fusion is spinal fusion performed through a working channel and high-definition camera inserted via an incision
IEIC team assessesVB-G RAM G implementation in villages
Salem Railway Division organises interaction on new Labour Codes
Satheesan says that he is willing to publish the entire list of personal staff of Chief Minister and Ministers during the 2021-2026 period, including their addresses and other details
Police seize 68 kg of ganja in Salem, arrest six from Keralam
Elderly man hacks 29-year-old man on the head with a sickle following a drunken brawl in Chennai
When Professor Pappaiah faced the movie camera
Metro rail plans 7-storey commercial complex at Arumbakkam
Ayya of love, wit & wisdom: A tribute to Solomon Pappaiah
Art brings Madras back to Chennai, shade by shade
National Lok Adalat in Vizag today
Andhra Pradesh notifies Excise Shops Policy 2026-27, retains 3,736 liquor outlets
The new policy introduces stringent digital monitoring, including an end-to-end Track and Trace system from production to retail sale, digital stock and sales records
CBSE schools suffer due to delay in arrival of math, social books
Forest officials serve eviction notice to second batch of squatters in Pallikaranai
College student attacked in Keralams Thonnakkal
Incident occurs outside college, where the student was reportedly waiting for a bus after classes
First randomisation of EVMs, VVPAT units for Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls on September 12
The byelections to the two Assembly segments will be held on October 6
Why are Delhi University students forced into dangerous PGs? | DU Housing Crisis
Following the tragic building collapse in Satya Niketan that killed seven people, serious questions have emerged about the reality of student housing in Delhi. Why are students of one of Indias top institutions pushed into unregulated private PGs?
DMKunderestimatedVijay, dealt with him liberally afterKarurstampede, saysThirumavalavan
He contends that the DMKs approach towards long-time alliance partners was what destroyed the goodwill and trust that was built over the years
Indias forex reserves jump by a record $44.903 billion
In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves increased $11.475 billion to a new all-time high of $740.803 billion
Measures underway to avert drinking water crisis in Visakhapatnam
Watch: BRICS 2026: Setting the stage for the 18th summit in New Delhi
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, global leaders have arrived in India for key diplomatic and economic discussions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, while Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to join the summit. With trade, cross-border payments, supply chain security and the use of local currencies among the key issues, the summit is expected to shape discussions on global economic cooperation and the future of the Global South.
Not every arrest under MISA was owing to entirely political reasons, claims Durai Vaiko
Bank employees observe strike over long-pending demands in Visakhapatnam
Farmers protest demanding uninterrupted power supply in Karimnagar district
IRCTC deactivates over three crore user IDs, suspends 6.33 crore IDs
Agents misuse the system by making bulk bookings through fake user IDs and then later sell tickets at inflated rates to desperate passengers
GCL: Pipers, Grandmasters inch closer to summit clash
Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss regional 'insecurity' as Yemen fighting flares
Tehran militarily and financially backs Yemen's Houthis, who for years have held large parts of the country's north and on September 10 seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha
TN Chief Minister Vijay begins first overseas visit to U.K. to attract investments
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is on his first overseas trip to the U.K. to attract investments in advanced manufacturing, automobiles, electric vehicles, electronics and Global Capability Centres. He will also meet U.K.-based companies and visit the Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit to explore opportunities in motorsports, sports tourism and specialised automobile industries.
T.N. Congress leaders must explain stance on ED, says M.H. Jawahirullah
He contends that since Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay recently cited ED documents to make allegations of corruption against the DMK in the Assembly, the State leaders should explain whether they are supporting the directorate since the Congress national leaders have alleged the ED is being used by the ruling BJP for political vendetta
V. O. C. Port Authority outlines development plans at meeting with port users
Govt education policy is for Gen Alpha, Gen Beta and skills for Gen Z, Revanth tells Assembly
Central Delhi decked up, security tightened ahead of BRICS Summit
The Delhi Police have stepped up monitoring of social media platforms ahead of the event, with public posts being tracked for possible security threats and misinformation
KEA: Police constable recruitment results announced in record time
Jet patcher to fix small potholes without halting traffic
Medicines mixed with finger millet balls used to treat injured jumbo Baahubali in Mettupalayam
SFI alleges police vendetta after leaders handcuffed in court
The SFI leadership has alleged that the police action was contrary to theState Police Chiefs guidelines and questioned the need to handcuff the two student leaders.
Protecting Chennais trees, for two decades
