Chef Prateek Sadhu cooks a Himalayan tasting menu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan State dinner
The Naar chef served a multi-course tasting menu highlighting flavours from the Himalayan belt and the Northeast at a State dinner attended by President Droupadi Murmu, the Prime Minister, EU leaders and diplomats
Budget is CPI(M)s manifesto presented in Assembly: BJP
Party leader K.K. Surendran describes the Budget as a set of false and unimplementable promises of a caretaker government that lost the peoples mandate in the recent local body elections
Economic Survey 2025 shows India in bright light in an increasingly darker world
The Economic Survey 2025-26 has upgraded its medium-term outlook for Indias growth to 7%, but has also said it could be impacted by an increasingly grim global outlook
Karnatakas Energy Minister K.J. George denies rumours of resignation
The rumour had surfaced following allegations of interference in his Department by Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs son Yathindra
Kerala Budget 2026-27: funds set aside for adult immunisation, menopause clinics
Medical-care and public-health sector gets 2,500.31 crore. 50 crore for extending health insurance cover for families outside purview of KASP
Valentino: The man for whom fashion was joy
Valentino Garavani, the last of the great 20th-century couturiers, leaves behind a legacy few can match, writes Tarun Tahiliani
Erode Collector instructs officials to conduct regular inspections in hotels and bakeries
Bangladesh approves shooting team's India tour
Bangladesh said a three-member contingent comprising shooter Robiul Islam, his coach Sharmin Akhter and jury member Saima Feroze had received Sports Ministry approval to compete in Delhi.
Mahati Kannan takes the Bharathanrithyam legacy forward
Her performance, for Krishna Gana Sabhas Pongal dance festival, stood out for its clarity and thoughtful choreography.
Evaldo, Golden Eye, Ultimo and Absolute Gorgeous impress
Leather Fashion Show 2026 in Chennai to spotlight design, craftsmanship
Delhi riots case: Court denies bail to former councillor Tahir Hussain, two others
The trio had filed their bail applications after the Supreme Court granted bail to five other accused in the same case, contending that they are facing similar charges and seeking parity
Explain discrepancies in ex-gratia distribution: Telangana HC to Sigachi Industries Limited
D55: Sai Abhyankkar to score music for Dhanushs next with Rajkumar Periasamy
D55 is produced by Wunderbar Films and RTake Studios
Denmark hails very constructive meeting with U.S. over Greenland
We have had the very first meeting at senior official level in Washington yesterday regarding the Greenlandic issue, Lars Lokke Rasmussen said
U.S. MNC to set up its unit at Manapparai SIPCOT industrial park
Jabil Inc. supplies components to tech giants such as Apple, CISCO, H.P. and Dell; it will invest 2,000 crore at Manapparai facility with a potential to employ 5,000 people
Watch | Kerala budget 2026 explained
A video discussion on Keralas vote on account.
Henry Cavill unveils first look from Highlander reboot
Henry Cavill has dropped the first look at his epic new role as Connor MacLeod in the Highlander reboot
Chennai hospital performs liver transplant on two-year-old with rare genetic disorder
Primary Hyperoxaluria (PH) isa rare, inherited, genetic liver disease that causes the body to produce an excessive amount of a natural waste product calledoxalate
Men getting twice as much plastic surgery, new data shows
The trend reflects a profound transformation of social norms and growing acceptance of cosmetic procedures by men, the analysis said
Economic Survey 2025-26 flags high customer acquisition costs in insurance industry
Escalating costs due to heavy reliance on expensive intermediary networks despite the digital transformation push as well as administrative costs resulted in increased operating expenses for both life and non-life insurers
Preventing recurrent urinary tract infections
Preventing these infections is important,not only for womens health, but also to reduce the growing problem of antibiotic resistance
Udupi police begin booking cases against buses not having doors, trucks lacking speed governor
Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said the Regional Transport Authority is working on enforcement of rules pertaining to fixing doors in buses and speed governors in trucks
'Rahul Gandhi Gives 'Boost, Horlicks': Congress On Vijay's Father's Offer
The Congress' Tamil Nadu received an alliance invitation Thursday to join hands with actor Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and get back to their old glory in the state.
Ready to rejoin AIADMK, says O. Panneerselvam
The ball is in Mr. Palaniswamis court ... all factions of the AIADMK should come together to make it an undefeatable force, he said
Tariff tirade | How good is the EU-India Free Trade Agreement for the common man?
News of soon-to-be-reduced tariffs has brought smiles a plenty, but all may not be as it seems
Roja Kannans Theeravinaitheerkum Thiruchendur took the audience on a voyage to the temple town
The thematic presentation traced the story of Tiruchendur Murugan through a carefully-curated recital .
Stock markets advance for 3rd day; Sensex rises 221 points, L&T major driver
The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 76.15 points or 0.30% to end at 25,418.90; the broader index fell 182.95 points or 0.72% to a low of 25,159.80 in early trade
India needs stable agri-export policy to achieve $100 billion goal: Economic Survey
However, agricultural exports have stagnated between fiscal 2022-23 and 2024-25, even as global agricultural trade rose to $2.4 trillion in 2024 from $2.3 trillion in 2022
Why Super Clone Watches Are Reshaping How Consumers Evaluate Luxury Timepieces
Kim Seon-ho interview: On Can This Love Be Translated? and all things romance
Following the release of Can This Love Be Translated?, actor Kim Seon-ho reflects on what it takes to be a romantic lead, preparing to play a polyglot, and his chemistry with co-star Go Youn-jung
Ukraine says has received 1,000 bodies from Russia
Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky confirmed an exchange had taken place, writing on Telegram that the Russian side had received the remains of 38 killed Russian soldiers
Ambedkar statue vandalised in Lucknow; case registered
Police are scanning CCTV footage from the vicinity to identify those involved
Kuppam spruces up for Chief Ministers three-day visit
On the firrst day the Chief Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the Kangundi heritage site development works and a bouldering park in Kuppam rural mandal
U.S. judge blocks Trump administration from detaining refugees in Minnesota
U.S. District Judge John Tunheim said that the Trump administration could continue to enforce immigration laws and review refugees status, but that it must do so without arresting and detaining refugees
Watch: Demystifying and celebrating the ghatam
Ghatam player, researcher, writer and author of the book Song of the Clay Pot Sumana Chandrashekar said here on Sunday that just by virtue of being a ghatam player, life has taken several different journeys, ups and downs and she has completely transformed.
Kerala Budget: 2,333.64 crore to strengthen food security and price control mechanisms
75 crore for market intervention through Consumerfed, 95.55 crore for activities of Civil Supplies department related to ration distribution and price regulation
Watch: Are your gadgets bringing you down?
Technology has become an inseparable part of everyday life, and avoiding it is no longer possible. As dependence on screens increases, it has repercussions for health, on both the body and mind, said fitness coach Priti Chawla at the Lit for Life 2026 on Sunday. At a session on Are Your Gadgets Bringing You Down?: Back Health in the Workplace, Ms. Chawla said that sitting in front of a screen for long periods significantly reduces muscle activation, by nearly 90 per cent compared to standing or walking.
Fourteen Years of Codoid: Built Through Testing
Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas for modification of earlier orders on stray dogs
The top court asked the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) to process the applications of NGOs seeking permission to animal shelters or animal birth control facilities
Survey praises Kaleshwaram project and Mission Kakatiya for improving acreage
At least 11 killed in a crash involving a minibus taxi and a truck in South Africa, officials
Garrith Jamieson, spokesperson for the private paramedic service ALS Paramedics, said 11 were dead and several people were critically injured, including the driver of the minibus, who was trapped in the wreckage
Installation of smart physical barriers and warning systems, habitat improvement, public awareness programmes and strengthening of Rapid Response Teams and First Response Teams part of measures to check human-wildlife conflicts
Pakistan says imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan in good health after eye procedure
Pakistans jailed ex-Premier former Prime Minister Imran Khan underwent a medical procedure for an eye ailment last week at a government hospital in the capital and is in good health, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said
World faces copper shortage as AI data centres drive power demand: Economic Survey
Copper price has become increasingly volatile due to mine outages in Indonesia, Congo and Chile, raising concerns about supply deficits in the medium to long term, the Survey said.
Three men arrested for sexual assault on woman at government college in Chennai
Police said the 20-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by Muthuselvam, who ran a canteen on the college campus, along with Gunasekaran and Karthikeyan
Orient Power bags wind energy generator supply order from Suzlon Energy
New Delhi, Jan 29 : Orient Green Power Company on Thursday said it has signed a contract with Suzlon Energy to supply three wind energy generators at a wind farm site in Tamil Nadu. A wind energy generator is a critical component of a wind project which captures winds kinetic energy using blades and helps convert it into electricity. The agreement has been signed through its material stepdown subsidiary Clarion Wind Farm Private Limited (Clarion) on Wednesday, Orient Green Power [] The post Orient Power bags wind energy generator supply order from Suzlon Energy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No AIADMK-TVK Alliance In Tamil Nadu? EPS Attacks Vijay After His Father Signals Congress Tie-Up
The remarks by AIADMK general secretary EPS came just hours after the actor Vijays father hinted that TVK is considering extending support to the Congress for Tamil Nadu polls.
Imtiaz Ali's next feature with Diljit Dosanjh gets new release date
Originally set to release during the Baisakhi festival this April, the untitled flick directed by Imtiaz Ali and starring Diljit Dosanjh, promises a captivating story of love and longing
Gillespie back in Pakistan cricket as coach of PSL franchise
Gillespie had resigned as head coach of the Pakistan Test team back in late 2024 owing to issues over authority and powers in team matters including selection by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Watch: Icons who helped build modern India
Drawing from ideas that out-Britished the British and sparked the green revolution, Priyambada Jayakumar and Aparajith Ramnaths conversation with Ramya Kannan on M. Visvesvaraya and M.S. Swaminathan examined lives whose legacies continue to shape the nation.
Join TVK, Vijay will give power: Chandrasekhar courts Congress
Actor Vijay's father S A Chandrasekhar has urged the Congress party to form an electoral alliance with his son's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Chandrasekhar believes this partnership can help Congress regain its lost political ground in Tamil Nadu. He stated Vijay is ready to offer support.
Decision significant to protect Sanatan values, says Giriraj as Supreme Court stays UGC equity rules
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took to X and said, May no one be oppressed, nor injustice done to anyone, may no tyranny or excess be inflicted on anyone, nor unfairness to anyone.
Watch: Women and their mental health journeys
There is a need to move away from episodic interventions for mental illness and provide longitudinal care, said experts at a session on Resilience and Hope: Women and their Mental Health Journeys at the Lit for Life 2026 on Sunday. In a conversation moderated by Soma Basu, Neha Kirpal, co-founder of Amaha and the India Mental Health Alliance, and Lakshmi Narasimhan, mental health researcher and practitioner at The Banyan, reflected on lived experience, care models and the need to move beyond quick fixes in Indias mental health discourse.
Im ready for reunion': OPS says he is open for AIADMK reunification; EPS rejects re-entry
Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam expressed readiness for factional reunification, challenging TTV Dhinakaran and Edappadi Palaniswami to do the same. He dismissed speculation about joining other parties or contesting under a new banner, emphasizing his focus on restoring cadre rights and testing support in the Lok Sabha polls.
As a result, there was a BOP deficit of $6.4 billion in H1 FY26 compared to a surplus of $23.8 billion in H1 FY25, which was funded by a decline in forex reserves
CMCA to celebrate 18th Traffic Police Day in Bengaluru on January 30
The celebration reflects CMCAs 26-year commitment to citizenship education and community engagement
Watch: Verses that speak beyond language
The Hindu Lit For Life 2026 featured a session titled Poets on Poets on Sunday (January 18, 2026), with Ranvir Shah exploring the world of poets and poetry alongside K Srilata and Ashwani Kumar. This session unpacked the process of poetry and the obstacles faced by poets.
Agoda Launches Agoda Impact Lab at ASEAN Tourism Forum
Canton Fair Highlights YearRound Gifts and Dcor Supply at February Industry Thematic Event
Watch: Andaleeb Wajid, Keshava Guha on writing fiction in the times of AI
Where is fictions place in todays world? What role does it play at a time when Artificial Intelligence is being used to write wedding speeches and obituaries? Does fiction make us empathetic, and what, then, is the writers ultimate motivation to create? At The Hindu Pavilion stage, fiction writers Andaleeb Wajid and Keshava Guha sought to answer these questions during a session titled The Place of Fiction, moderated by Radhika Santhanam
The court directed the Tamil Nadu State Government to provide adequate manpower to the E.C.I. and the State Election Commission, to hear persons likely to be affected.
Tamil Nadu SIR: SC directs ECI to display logical discrepancies at public places
The Bench also allowed affected persons to submit their documents or objections through their authorised representative, such as Booth Level Agent (BLA)
Watch: Running an amazing restaurant requires a village to come together
A conversation on Indias culinary culture, the passion and grit behind its most sought-after tables, and the stories of chefs carving space in a world of ambition and competition. Chef Kavan Kuttappa, Chef Hussain Shahzad, and Chef Vinesh Johny in conversation with Shonali Muthalaly
Going forward, sustaining Indias position in the global services market will depend on productivity gains, continued innovation, ongoing investment in skills.
Private sector seeks anchor contracts as Dept of Space struggles to use funds
The gap between what the industry wants and what the Department of Space needs has never been wider
Watch: India and her futures: Gopalkrishna Gandhi, T.M. Krishna
In the opening session of India and Her Futures at the Hindu Pavilion on January 18, 2026, moral historian Gopalkrishna Gandhi remarked that religion is vital in the life of Indians and particularly in Tamil Nadu. There is a natural tendency to worship. Very prominent in Tamil Nadu, and that moves from devotion to the to the almighty in many forms. Natural transition from one to the other, and people who religious, said Mr. Gopalkrishna Gandhi.
Chowmahalla Palace opens its doors after hours with curated royal experiences
A guided night tour, royal dining and music inside the Nizams former seat
In poll-bound Kerala, big announcements and welfare sops mark 2026-27 State Budget
Finance Minister K.N. Balagopals Budget speech includes a populist mix of big-ticket announcements and welfare sops, notably a proposal to make undergraduate education in Arts and Science colleges free, 12th Pay Revision Commission and Assured Pension Scheme
The accident occurred around 10 p.m. on January 28 when Patel, who was at the wheel, allegedly rammed into a car that had halted at the traffic signal, near the Command Hospital, from behind
Economic Survey 2025-26: Southern states leading on green ease of biz
Economic Survey 2026: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh are pioneering sustainable industrial growth, proving economic progress and environmental care can go hand-in-hand. These states are integrating green initiatives with business reforms, boosting ease of doing business while championing renewable energy and pollution control. Digital governance and streamlined processes are key to their success.
Watch: How one ancient language went global
In a conversation with Aienla Ozukum, about her book, Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global, journalist Laura Spinney traced the history of Proto-Indo-European, which originated somewhere in the frontier of Europe and Asia and slowly spread throughout Eurasia.
Realme P4 Power 5G launched with 10,001 mAh battery in India
The Chinese smartphone maker also introduced Buds Clip earbuds and a cabled 20,000 mAh powerbank
Watch: Publishing in the age of infinite voices: curation or chaos?
A conversation on navigating abundance and how editors and publishers shape meaning, amplify voices, and find coherence in an era of endless stories. Elizabeth Kuruvilla, Kanishka Gupta, and Manasi Subramaniam in conversation with Rosella Stephen
T.N. government identifies suitable promotional posts for persons with disabilities in Secretariat
Economic Survey 2025-26: Centre remains well on track to achieve 4.4% fiscal deficit target for FY26
According to the survey, the central government's fiscal trajectory stands out for combining consolidation with sustained public investment, earning three sovereign rating upgrades this year
Renault Duster reborn: Hybrid technology, bold design and a premium interior
Renault Duster returns at a time when Indias mid-size SUV segment is fiercely contested than ever. Re-imagined from the ground up, the new-generation Duster blends familiar toughness with modern technology, but its real test will begin once prices are revealed
New KTM 390 Adventure R brings lightweight, globally-developed adventure touring to India
The international-spec KTM 390 Adventure R arrives in India with a clear focus on off-road ability. It aims to balance touring comfort, modern electronics, and manageable performance in the sub-400 cc adventure segment.
Tesla invests $2 billion in Musk's xAI and reiterates Cybercab production starts this year
Tesla said on Wednesday it will invest $2 billion in CEO Elon Musks AI company xAI
Paul Dano responds after Quentin Tarantino criticism: Grateful the world spoke up for me
The actor addressed Quentin Tarantinos recent scathing remarks about his performance in There Will Be Blood while attending a Sundance anniversary screening
It is possible to stabilise domestic availability and prices while enabling farmers to tap global markets for better incomes, the Survey noted
Kerala Budget: UDF slams it as political tool filled with empty promises ahead of Assembly elections
Satheesan says LDFs political manifesto feigned populist, pro-development and welfare to dupe the electorate
Snap doubles down on smart glasses with new independent unit
Known for its Snapchat messaging app and animated filters, Snap has been doubling down on AR
SIT serves notice on KCR in phone tapping case
KPop Demon Hunters dominates streaming in 2025 with record-breaking 20.5 billion minutes watched
The Netflix animated hit finished the year as the most-streamed movie in the U.S., outperforming every theatrical and streaming release despite a midyear debut
Airtel partners with Adobe to offer Express Premium access free to 360 million customers
Airtel said that with Adobe Express Premium, valued at about 4,000, free for a year, its customers can express their creativity and produce professional-quality content
Supreme Court stays 2026 UGC Equity Regulations, calls it too sweeping
The court said, for the time being, theUniversity Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2012 would continue to be in force
TN CM MK Stalin lays foundation stone for Knowledge City
MK Stalin laid the foundation stone for the Tamil Nadu Knowledge City, a knowledge-driven ecosystem integrating higher education, R&D, technology and entrepreneurship
