T. K. Radha: from Kerala to Oppenheimer
Did you know a woman from Kerala had met with Dr Robert J Oppenheimer way back in the 1960s? Read the life story of T.K. Radha, a brillaint woman in STEM
Mr. Siddaramaiah said even when the BJP was in power in the State for four years, no compensation was given to farmers
Devotees Seek Restoration of Kadiri Antaralaya Darshan
Pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have expressed dissatisfaction over the current arrangements and demanded immediate restoration of the darshan system.
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Carolina Marn retires: Through the noise, the resultsrang loud
A fiery passion and the refusal to back down, physically and mentally, defined Carolina Marn who hung up her racquet recently; perhaps feisty is how the Spaniard will be best remembered
Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point'; Three UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon
J&K Assembly starts debate on 33 private members Bills, three fail to pass
J&Ks successive governments, including the present dispensation led by Omar Abdullah, have ensured protection of temples, mosques, gurdwaras and churches alike, said Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, while opposing the Bill of the BJP
Data no deterrent, L&O oppns favourite poll plank
BJP fields Harshad Parmar for Umreth bypoll in Gujarat
The bypoll has been necessitated following the death ofGovind Parmar, who passed away on March 6 at the age of 72 after a brief illness. He had represented the Umreth seat in Anand distric
High Court denies relief to vendors, orders action against hawking at Nehru Place
A Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain passed the order on March 24, dismissing the petitions of two vendors who had sought protection from eviction from vending sites located opposite the Mansarovar Building in the Nehru Place commercial complex. The petitioners had alleged harassment by MCD officials and the police
Assembly conducted business for 15 hrs amid Opposition boycott: Speaker
No CAG report pending for the first time, and the Assembly has restored the financial scrutiny cycle, the Speaker said. Mr. Gupta also said that it is a matter of concern that the Opposition has displayed a completely negative approach during this session
Speaking in the J&K Assembly, Mr. Lone said official datacontradicted its own figures on how many poor families live in the two regions of Kashmir and Jammu and termed it as a structural flaw that is distorting fairness in employment and welfare distribution
Modi and Shah ideological leaders of EPS: Udhayanidhi
The BJP wants to turn Bengal into Bihar, Uttar Pradesh by including voters from these states said Abhishek Banerjee. Mr. Banerjee, who was campaigning in Purulia, returned to Kolkata to lodge a protest with the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal.
Residents rue traffic, parking chaos in Gopalapuram
Kamakoti: We must grow our own tech
During the current financial year, the agency has attached assets worth about 26,324 Crore, taking the total attachment in the case so far to 27,030 crore. They include properties located both in India and Australia
Transgender Amendment Bill gets President Murmus assent
A day after the Rajya Sabha passed the Bill, around 140 lawyers and feminists wrote to Ms. Murmu, urging her not to grant assent to the Bill, pointing out constitutional violations in its provisions and procedural infirmities in the way it was passed
Ramdas Athawale Calls for the Overthrow of DMK Government in Tamil Nadu
New Delhi, March 31: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) has expressed its support for the DMK and Congress in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Central Minister Ramdas Athawale shared his thoughts on this development. Athawale stated, Every party has the right to form alliances. However, we believe that a government formed by the AIADMK ... Read more Ramdas Athawale Calls for the Overthrow of DMK Government in Tamil Nadu
17 trapped in lift at Chennai's Puzhuthivakkam MRTS station; rescued after 2 hours
Seventeen passengers, including four children, were trapped for two hours in a lift at Puzhuthivakkam MRTS station, just weeks after its inauguration. Emergency contacts failed, forcing them to call for help. Fire and police services rescued everyone safely. Passengers expressed anger over alleged negligence, while railway officials cited overcrowding as the cause.
It has been a privilege to watch him and Shubman Gill prepare, Hayden showered praise on the Tamil Nadu batter
Ensuring federalism within delimitation
Democracy is about fair voice, and not just raw numbers. Federal stability matters as much as electoral arithmetic
Green suffering from lower-back injury, aims to resume bowling after 10-12 days: CA spokesperson
Cameron is currently rebuilding his bowling loads in India with a view to returning in around 10-12 days' time. KKR has been communicated with and is fully aware of this information, says spokesperson
A hundred years ago | Through booking arrangements between India and Ceylon
Fifty years ago | Indian wagon assembly unit in Iran favoured
Trek TN plans new adventure route near city
Fitness, and tactics set to be in focus at women's hockey camp for WC preparations
The camp will be conducted at the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru
The continued pursuit of the perfect election
Upholding integrity in Indias elections is a shared challenge for voters, parties and officials
Tennis-Sinner beats Lehecka in rain-hit Miami final to capture 'Sunshine Double'
The Italian world number two won 92% of his first-serve points and saved all three break points he faced en route to a victory that extended his string of Masters 1000 matches without dropping a set to 17
Gary Woodland wins the Houston Open for first PGA Tour title since brain surgery
IIT Madras invites applications for MTech, MA courses
80% turnout in Bar Council election
Two flyers with unaccounted cash detained at city airport
JSW Sports signs U19 Women's T20 WC winning skipper Niki Prasad
Niki represents the new generation of Indian cricketers who combine skill, leadership, and maturity at a very young age. Her journey has already been inspiring, from making a mark in domestic cricket to leading India to a U19 World Cup title., says JSW Sports
Motorcycling-Bezzecchi wins USA Grand Prix to extend perfect start to season
Bezzecchi led all 20 laps at the Circuit of the Americas where he crossed the line 2.036 seconds ahead of teammate Jorge Martin. Pedro Acosta, who finished third in Saturday's sprint before a penalty dropped him to eighth, rounded out the podium
Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss - reports
De Zerbi is available after leaving Marseille by mutual consent in February. Tottenham parted ways with interim boss Igor Tudor on March 29 after just seven games and 44 days in charge
Haryana Congress approaches Election Commission over illegalities in RS poll
Fee hike row: parents protest outside Delhi Education Dept.
They alleged coercive actions by a private school in south-west Delhi to recover unapproved increased fees
Fish prices go up as landing quantities dip at Kasimedu
Five months after rape, boy dies at Stanley hosp
Seeman Files Nomination in Karaikudi, Critiques Culture of Freebies in Tamil Nadu Elections
Karaikudi, March 31: Seeman, the chief coordinator of the Tamil Nationalist Movement (NTK), submitted his nomination for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections from the Karaikudi assembly constituency on Monday. He arrived at the election office located in the Devakottai sub-collectors office with family members. Before presenting his nomination papers, he sought blessings from his mother, ... Read more Seeman Files Nomination in Karaikudi, Critiques Culture of Freebies in Tamil Nadu Elections
Cricket-South Australia clinch back-to-back Sheffield Shields for first time
Victoria, heavy favourites to win the final, resumed on day five at Junction Oval on 102-5 chasing a victory target of 196 to take the inter-state title for the 33rd time
Long wait for patients at Stanley hosp
This election is a battle between secularism and polarisation, says Thamizhachi Thangapandian
Thamizhachi Thangapandian says that the DMK is very comfortable and confidentof facing the poll; she also says that the DMK does not consider the TVK as a serious contender and appeals to youngsters to be more politically conscious
Garbage disposal remains a concern as unsegregated waste is left exposed for days, attracting stray animals; encroachments along the banks of Cooum river have narrowed parts of the waterway; apart from such issues, residents say that there have been visible improvements in recent years
Kerala CMs Facebook post also lists his governments achievements. The Leader of the Opposition had repeatedly dared Mr. Vijayan to prove the LDFs case for a third consecutive term
T.N. Assembly election: candidates to be announced soon, says Selvaperunthagai
No change in interest rates on small savings schemes
Deposits under Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme will attract an interest of 8.2%, while the rate on a three-year term deposit remains at 7.1%
Seizureof cash, liquor and other goodies is 300 Crore as of today: Election Special Observer
BJP poised to script a new chapter in Kerala: C.K. Padmanabhan
T.N. Assembly election: Tamil Nadu needs to be saved from the DMK, says Vijay
The TVK president criticises the government for failing to provide safety and employment opportunities, and calls the ruling party am evil force
His wife Kayalvizhi also filed her nomination as the substitute candidate for him
7 held for assaulting woman, daughter over parking issue
He alleges that since the DMK cannot point out any flaws in the AIADMKs governance, it is framing the Assembly election as a battle between Tamil Nadu and Delhi and branding the AIADMK as anti-minority due to its alliance with the BJP
T.N. Assembly election: Chief Minister M.K. Stalins assets estimated at 6.25 crore
In 2024-25, the total income shown as per the income tax returns filed by him is 30.54 lakh
Knight Regent tipped for Ardent Knight Plate
47 nominations filed across constituencies in Chennai district
The nominations include candidates from recognised political parties, registered parties, and independents
17 rescued after lift malfunctions at newly-opened Puzhuthivakkam MRTS station
The Puzhuthivakkam MRTS station is among the facilities inaugurated only a few weeks ago when the MRTS services were extended between Velachery and St Thomas Mount and the incident has raised concerns over the safety and maintenance standards of the newly commissioned infrastructure
Alarm foils bank break-in bid in Postal Colony; youth arrested
The police said that the accused panicked when the alarm was activated in the locker room and fled the scene after damaging documents
Going downhill: On the Iran war, U.S. strategy
A ground invasion of Iran will only make matters worse for the United States
Spirit of the law: On legislation by Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh on religious conversions
Any attempt to police faith will result in high-handedness
Through the noise, the resultsrang loud
A fiery passion and the refusal to back down, physically and mentally, defined Carolina Marin who hung up her racquet recently; perhaps feisty is how the Spaniard will be best remembered
Barring one, entire top leadership of Maoists wiped out, Amit Shah tells Lok Sabha
In the past three years, 706 Maoists were killed, 2,218 were arrested, and over 4,800 cadres surrendered
Martin Family Enters Politics: Wife, Son, Son-in-Law Contest Elections in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry
The Martin family, led by lottery baron Santiago Martin, has made a significant political debut in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. His wife, son, and son-in-law are contesting elections, marking their electoral firsts and showcasing the family's expanding political influence. Despite claims of independent ventures, their swift rise is notable.
Nayagi: Unearthing Forgotten Tamil Women Writers and Their Literary Contributions
A group of women readers at the Chennai Book Fair sparked the creation of 'Nayagi,' an initiative celebrating women writers and achievers. Their events have highlighted early 20th-century literary figures, wives of freedom fighters, and women in arts, with lectures published in a book. Nayagi aims to bring these impactful women to a wider audience.
Israel passes law making death penalty default sentence for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks
At central Travancore rally, Rahul promises to raise rubber price to 250
Nepals political shift opens a strategic window for India
The new government in Nepal extends an opportunity to fashion a forward-looking bilateral relationship
On scientific collaborations in BRICS
BRICS functions as a collaborative force aimed at establishing a multipolar world system. Cooperation in science, technology and innovation has been a key agenda for the grouping and has expanded over the years to include socially relevant areas such as energy, water, health and the environment
The more things change in Iran, the more they remain the same
As war and uncertainty grip Iran, three books each from a different moment in the countrys history revisit the Shahs fall, the rise of the Islamic Republic, and the women-led uprising that challenged power in Tehran
Black Box receives 386 crore from warrant conversion
Improving tourism facilities remains the main demand in Valparai (R) constituency
Museum being planned on life and work of H.D. Deve Gowda near his native village
The museum is being planned by a team of people led by H.N. Krishna, who were associated with him
Traders demand building for T.N.s second largest vegetable market in Gangavalli constituency
NTK candidates file nominations in nine out of 10 Assembly Constituencies in Madurai district
India's April-February fiscal deficit at 80% of 2025/26 target
Net tax receipts at 21,50,000 rupees, up from 20,20,000 collected in the same period a year ago
Congress slams attack on its candidate in Assam election
The convoy of Sunil Kumar Chhetri, the partys nominee from Naduar seat, was attacked by unidentified men around 3 p.m. when he was travelling for an election campaign; he fell during a scuffle and has been taken to a hospital for treatment
Know your English | I whipped up some dessert for the evening
Dont take his replies too personally. I have heard he is a very dry texter
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin,TVK leader Vijay and other leaders file nominations on day one
The DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister submits his papers to the Returning Officer for theKolathurconstituency. TVK president C. JosephVijay, who is making his debut in electoral politics, files his nomination forPerambur
Rain, storms kill 45 people in Afghanistan and Pakistan
The weather has already prompted the closure of several highways, officials in central and eastern Afghanistan said, with further rain and storms forecast for March 31
GRSE delivers three frontline warships to Navy
This marks a significant boost to Indias indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative
Akiveedu attack: Build temple for Lord Ram, local deity at same site to end row
Mr. Harsha Kumar advocats to constitute a committee to consult and convince the Dalits of Pedda Peta and all walks of life in the village before proceeding with the execution of renovation proposal for the place of worship in conflict.
Nine candidates file nominations in Tiruppur district
Opposition MPs say Bill intends to demoralise CAPF, BJP defends the proposed legislation
Four or five promotions will be available to officers from all strata, says BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi
Russia glad oil cargo reached its ally Cuba amid U.S. blockade
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow and Washington had been in touch over the shipment
Lok Sabha debates end of Left Wing Extremism
A renewed push against Maoist insurgency is now at the centre of the governments internal security agenda. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had set March 2026 as the deadline to eliminate left-wing extremism, marking one of the most ambitious timelines in recent years.
Four held with ganja, MDMA and LSD at near JNTU Metro Station
Tamil Nadu man killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait
India, Russia hold Foreign Office Consultations, discuss schedule of upcoming contacts
Both sides reviewed the full spectrum of Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership and shared perspectives on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswa says
