facebook

Tamil Nadu

...

Doctors and dancers decode the physics of movement and posture to prevent injuries

Understanding the body mechanics is emerging as a crucial tool for dancers and will change the way they train, perform and heal.

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 5:24 pm

Western Star, Pinnacle and Big Bay show out

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 5:24 pm

Kannur cyber police nab Punjab man for duping doctor of 10.5 lakh in digital arrest scam

The accused, identified as Jeevan Ram, a native of Ludhiana, was arrested from a remote village following a high-risk operation

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 5:21 pm

IMF upgrades Indias 2025-26 growth to 7.3% from earlier estimate of 6.6%

The report projects global growth to remain resilient at 3.3% in calendar year 2026 and at 3.2% in 2027, largely the same as the 3.3% estimated for 2025.

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 5:19 pm

CM Stalin lays foundation stone for Mamallan reservoir, proposed as Chennais sixth drinking water source

The reservoir would have an annual storage capacity of 2.25 tmcft when filled twice and a potential to supply 170 million litres a day (mld) to Chennai

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 5:19 pm

Victim, again

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 5:00 pm

Sensex, Nifty succumb to selling pressure in blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank

Reliance Industries dropped 3.04%t after the company reported a flat net profit for the third quarter

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 5:00 pm

One dead, four wounded in Czech town hall shooting

Police said the suspect was fatally shot and there was no further danger; a motive for the shooting wasn't immediately clear

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 4:59 pm

Painting the town pink: The Pink Panther franchise through the years

What comes to your mind when you hear Pink Panther? For some of you, it could be the nostalgic cartoons you probably watched growing up. It could be the movies with Steve Martin. Or it could be that iconic saxophone music. Either way, The Pink Panther has etched a place in peoples hearts for generations. Lets trace the history of this evergreen franchise.

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 4:51 pm

Landslide risk: protective netting to be installed on Thamarassery Ghat Road

Traffic regulations, including a complete ban on multi-axle and other heavy vehicles, to ease congestion on the ghat road will be strictly enforced until all renovation works are completed

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 4:50 pm

Do Deewane Seher Mein teaser: Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakurs imperfectly perfect love story

Backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film is set to be released in theatres on February 20

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 4:49 pm

Europe readying steps against Trump tariff blackmail on Greenland: Germany

Lars Klingbeil said Europes response could have three main strands, including putting on hold the current tariff deal with the United States

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 4:48 pm

Trupti Bhoirs Paro sheds light on a prevalent social evil threatening women across the heart of India

Truptis Paro, directed by Gajendra Ahire, is on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences list of 201 feature films eligible to compete for the Best Picture award at the Oscars 2026

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 4:43 pm

Renovation work at Madurai Meenakshi Temple progressing at brisk pace

About 90% of the major renovation tasks are nearing completion ahead of the upcoming kumbabhishekam

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 4:24 pm

Karnataka pushes Beyond Bengaluru growth with 1.93 crore grant to Vertex Managed Workspace in Mangaluru

It is one of thelargest IT Policy grantsissued to anon-Bengaluru workspace operator

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 4:00 pm

Tamil Nadu Cop Arrested For Allegedly Filming Woman Colleague In Toilet

A Senior Sub-Inspector of Police has been arrested in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district on charges of allegedly attempting to record a woman police colleague inside a toilet.

NDTV 19 Jan 2026 3:59 pm

100 years of Winne-the-Pooh: What the cuddly teddy bear teaches us about the need to slow down and be gentle

Winnie-the-Pooh, the first collection of stories about a teddy bear and his friends, turns a century. Fans share their memories of the cartoon character and why he appeals to them

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:56 pm

What is the HPV vaccines role in preventing cervical cancer?

The HPV vaccine is not used to cure cancer; it also does not cure HPV if it is present. What it does, is ensure that some of the most detrimental types of HPV do not enter and infect the body in the first place

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:54 pm

Narrow escape for RTC bus passengers as driver suffers epileptic fit and bus goes off the road

Seven of the 85 passengers reported injuries as bus ploughs into a field in Vizianagaram district

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:50 pm

Kuvempu University V-C welcomes release of grants, condemns Mysore University V-Cs reaction on the issue

University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath had suggested that Kuvempu University was benefited more by the release of grants

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:48 pm

Rani Mukerji interview: Self-preservation is important for an actor

The actor opens up about shooting certain disturbing scenes in Mardaani 3, her thoughts on winning the National Award, how box office reception affects her and more

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:47 pm

NEET aspirant death case: Congress workers stage protest against Bihar Government

A large number of the Congress workers gathered near the Income Tax Crossing, holding placards and raising slogans against CM Nitish Kumar and the police

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:47 pm

Rahul Gandhi skips court appearance in defamation case, next hearing on February 20

Rahul Gandhi has been granted a final opportunity to appear in court after missing his scheduled hearing due to prior commitments in Kerala

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:47 pm

The Hindu Lit For Life| Books as an escape, and a steadying presence for readers

At The Hindu Lit For Life, readers below the age of 30 tell us about their favourite books, discovering new authors and why they read

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:45 pm

SIR in Tamil Nadu: Election Commission extends period for filing claims and objections until January 30

The Election Commission has urged eligible citizens to make use of the extended period to submit their claims and objections relating to the electoral rolls within the stipulated time frame

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:36 pm

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi calls snap election on Feb. 8 to seek stronger mandate

The country's first woman leader is banking on her high poll numbers to lead the unpopular ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to victory.

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:36 pm

CMRIT to celebrate silver jubilee in Bengaluru on January 21

The institutes new Incubation Centre and Auditorium will be inaugurated

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:36 pm

Four persons missing near Bhadra canal in Karnataka, search in progress

A woman, her son, daughter and son-in-law had gone to the canal to wash clothes, according to their relatives

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:29 pm

The bushido way: uncovering the nature of samurai

You may know them from movies, manga, anime, and comics. But what about the samurai warriors in reality? Lets take a look at many important factors and characteristics surrounding these retainers.

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:29 pm

British PM Starmer calls for calm discussion on Greenland after Trump tariff threat

The British PM said that tariffs should not be used against allies, and that his focus was to ensure a tariff war is avoided

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:26 pm

Sabarimala gold theft: Tantri sabha petitions Kerala HC for CBI investigation, claims SIT probe ineffective

Akhila Kerala Tantri Pracharak Sabha points out that gold missing from Dwarapalaka idols and door frames yet to be traced

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:26 pm

Kannur airport in Kerala gets quick-connection flights to London Heathrow

IndiGo and Air India Express begin connecting services via major Indian hubs, enhancing travel options for passengers in north Kerala

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 2:54 pm

Agatha Christies Seven Dials series review: Martin Freeman and Helena Bonham Carter star in a well-mounted but beige adaptation

Flappers, intrigue and masked societies abound, but this handsome adaptation lacks the sparkle of Christie at her lightest

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 2:51 pm

Two arrested for social media posts attempting to incite inter-State tension

Two functionaries of the Jananaayaga Elurchi Kazhagam allegedly posted provocative content on social media that could incite tension between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 2:33 pm

Varun Tejs Indo-Korean film titled Korean Kanakaraju; title glimpse out

Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film is set for a release in Summer 2026

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 2:22 pm

Round 2 Of CBI Questioning For TVK's Vijay, Officials Say No Clean Chit Yet

Actor-politician Vijay has told the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that he followed all safety guidelines during the rally at Tamil Nadu's Karur, where a stampede claimed 41 lives

NDTV 19 Jan 2026 2:20 pm

Why Shiv Sena corporators shifted to hotel; who's afraid of whom? asks Shiv Sena (UBT) Raut

The Shiv Sena has shifted its 29 members to a hotel in Mumbai, ostensibly for an orientation workshop to make them aware of the functioning of the country's richest civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 2:10 pm

AVIATION PIONEER ADITYA GHOSH, LIVER TRANSPLANT SPECIALIST DR. SUBHASH GUPTA RECEIVE HONORARY DOCTORATES AT AMITY UNIVERSITY HARYANAS 12TH CONVOCATION

University celebrates 1,644 graduates, including 1,555 graduands and 89 PhD scholars, at Bharat Mandapam ceremony

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 2:03 pm

Supeme Court on SIR LIVE updates: Top court hears pleas from Trinamool challenging SIR

On January 13, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi argued that the Election Commissions role in the SIR process is limited to verifying citizenship for inclusion in electoral rolls, and it does not automatically lead to deportation

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 1:46 pm

Addressing gender bias in engineering

To understand the participation of women in the engineering sector and ways to improve it, The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Addressing gender bias in engineering, on January 17 at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included Sobhitha Neelanath, Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Salesforce India; Prof. Poonam Kumar, Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati; Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Director, K J Somaiya College of Engineering,Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The webinar was moderated by Ravina Warkad, Senior Sub-Editor at the Education Vertical of The Hindu.

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 1:40 pm

Redmi Note 15 Review | Refined, reliable all-rounder smartphone

Redmi Note 15, starting at 22,999, opens with a premium design and an impressive screen

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 1:35 pm

Nipah in West Bengal: Tamil Nadu govt. asks health officers to strengthen AES surveillance

Persons admitted with AES, particularly those with travel or contact history linked to West Bengal, should be closely monitored and evaluated for possible Nipah virus infection, the DPH said

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 1:28 pm

Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude hits Leh, Ladakh

Tremors were felt in nearby regions

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 1:27 pm

Mother convicted in toddler murder case in Keralas Kannur; co-accused acquitted due to lack of evidence

Sharanyas friend and alleged paramour, Nithin, the second accused in the case, was acquitted as court ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a criminal conspiracy against him

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 1:16 pm

Ilaiyaraaja to be honoured with Padmapani Award at Ajanta-Ellora Film Festival

The annual film festival will be held from January 28 to February 4 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 1:11 pm

Raising a healthy child

The key pillarstoraising a healthy childare:proper nutrition, physical activity, emotional support, mental well-being, and healthy relationships

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 1:07 pm

Apple leaf waste yields green anti-corrosion solution for metals

The eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor was the outcome of a collaborative study by scientists from Nagaland University and the University of Science and Technology Beijing

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 12:55 pm

Restart of Japans Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster, delayed due to alarm malfunction

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa's restart is a test for wider Japan nuclear industry; delay restarted due to alarm malfunction

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 12:49 pm

NHAI proposes grade separated structures at four crucial junctions between Kundapura and Byndoor on NH 66

The Authority commissions detailed project report studies for Tallur, Hemmadi, Trasi and Yadthare junctions to ease traffic flow on the highway

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 12:49 pm

Indias first Vande Bharat sleeper train to start from Jan 22: check stops, timings, fares

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express begins first commercial run on KamakhyaHowrah route on January 22. Read for more details on timings, ticket price, and train stoppages.

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 12:44 pm

Snake rescues in Telangana increase five fold in 10 years; nearly 50% of snakes rescued in 2025 are spectacled cobras

Increase in construction and development activity was one of the factors for the rescues clustered in the urban fringes

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 12:17 pm

Kannada play Nammalagobba Gandhi in Belagavi on January 21

The play is an attempt at recreating pre-independence history

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 12:16 pm

New state of matter is a solid-liquid hybrid

The findings suggest that the boundary between solid and liquid phases at the nanoscale isnt as distinct as scientists have thought it to be

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 12:11 pm

Supreme Court junks plea challenging imposition of 5 lakh cost on PIL petitioner in 2023

A bench headed by the then Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud (since retired), on October 13, 2023, had dismissed the PIL filed by lawyer Ashok Pandey

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 12:06 pm

Chilly conditions grip many places in Punjab, Haryana; slight respite in Kashmir, Rajasthan

Kashmir valley is currently in the midst of Chilla-i-Kalan, 40 days of extreme cold, during which night temperatures often drop several degrees below the freezing point, and the chances of snowfall are the highest

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:58 am

Bangladesh Nationalist Party urges EC to work with complete impartiality ahead of February 12 elections

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir made the remarks after a meeting with CEC AMM Nasir Uddin, a report said

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:54 am

Reliance shares down over 3.5% after Q3 earnings announcement

At the NSE, the stock went down by 3.53% to 1,406.30

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:53 am

Watch: USEU tensions escalate as Trump pushes Greenland deal

The Trump administrations threat of sweeping tariffs on European nations over Greenland has sparked sharp backlash across the EU. Leaders warn of a dangerous escalation that could damage transatlantic trade, weaken NATO unity, and strain international law. With countermeasures looming, the standoff risks long-term geopolitical and economic consequences for both sides.

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:53 am

Inappropriate touch or views bait? Tamil Nadu man dies by suicide after woman alleges misbehaviour on bus journey; netizens call reels for views

A 42-year-old man, Deepak, allegedly died by suicide after a woman shared social media videos accusing him of inappropriate behaviour on a bus. While the woman stands by her claims, Deepak's family and locals vehemently deny the allegations, calling them false. Police have registered a case of unnatural death following the discovery of his body.

The Economic Times 19 Jan 2026 11:52 am

Kannada, Marathi and Urdu associations to unite against KPS schools in Karnataka

Government planning to close down 40,000 rural schools, says activist

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:51 am

IND vs NZ ODI series: India never began well, youngsters need to emulate Kohlis mindset, says Gavaskar

The legendary former batter lauded Kohli for trying till the end and urged the others to emulate his mindset and consistency

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:45 am

Tennis Australia defends prize money amid player complaints

The Australian Open hiked prize money to A$111.5 million ($74.56 million) for the current tournament, bringing it ahead of last years French Open ($65.42 million) and Wimbledon ($71.60 million) but short of the U.S. Opens purse ($90 million)

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:23 am

RWAsreroute textile and footwear waste thisPongal

Threads & Treads, an initiative that gets communities in the OMR and Tambaram regions to dispose of their old clothes and shoes responsibly, gets off to a flying start with nearly three tonnes of this waste being stopped from hitting the dumping grounds

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:18 am

The unseen lives of Chennais beach horses

As earnings for beach horse ride operators dwindle, the equines find themselves hobbling unsteadily on the shifting sands of malnutrition and poor health care

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:17 am

Centre agreed to procure eight lakh tonnes of rice from Odisha: CM Majhi

CM Mohan Charan Majhi also launched development projects worth more than 891 crore to boost irrigation facilities in the drought-prone areas of the region

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:16 am

BJP MLC Sandip Joshi, close aide of Fadnavis and Gadkari, announces political retirement

In a letter addressed to well-wishers and posted on his social media handles, the 55-year-old leader said politics had always meant more to him than position or prestige it was a path of selfless service and dedication

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:12 am

Road rage: Accused arrested after dagger-wielding video goes viral in Bengaluru

Officials stated that strict action will be taken against those who threaten public safety and misuse social media to spread fear

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:05 am

What is IMDb?

With this database, its just another day in paradise for the lovers of cinema.

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:00 am

Clashes in Colombia between guerrilla groups leave 27 dead: Source

The clashes occurred in the rural area of the municipality of El Retorno, in the department of Guaviare, 300 kilometres southwest of Bogot, a military source said

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 10:52 am

Clash between rival party workers in Thane's Bhiwandi town; 2 cops among 6 injured

Videos circulating on social media showed people throwing stones and police intervening to disperse the crowd

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 10:49 am

Trump says it will be done on getting Russian threat away from Greenland

NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that you have to get Russian threat away from Greenland. Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it, Mr. Trump wrote in a post on the social media website he owns called Truth Social

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 10:45 am

Stock markets decline in early trade dragged by blue-chips Reliance, ICICI Bank

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 320.69 points to 83,249.66 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty went down by 124.60 points to 25,573.40

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 10:24 am

Final call on Bangladeshs T20 World Cup participation to be taken on January 21

If Bangladesh refuses to send their team to India, ICC is likely to name a replacement, and as per current rankings, it could be Scotland

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 10:15 am

Rupee gains 12 paise to 90.66 against U.S. dollar

Persistent outflow of foreign funds from domestic equity markets and higher crude oil prices overseas amid a volatile geopolitical situation kept investors cautious, forex analysts said

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 9:59 am

Major EU states condemn Trump tariff threats, consider retaliation

Trump vowed to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on EU members Denmark, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland, along with Britain and Norway, until the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 9:53 am

China's electricity use hits record in 2025, surpasses 10 trillion kWh

Rising demand for electricity in China has been driven in large part by high-tech industries

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 9:46 am

Bail before conviction should be matter of right: Ex-CJI Chandrachud on Umar Khalids plea

Our law is based on a presumption, and that presumption is that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, he said

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 9:29 am

Micron's $1.8 billion acquisition boosts Powerchip shares

Powerchip said in a statement on Saturday that Micron will establish a long-term foundry relationship with the company for DRAM advanced-packaging wafer manufacturing

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 9:24 am

Australian Open 2026: Coco Gauff advances to second round despite serving struggles

Gauff has won two Grand Slam titles but has never gone past the semifinals at Melbourne Park. She was knocked out in the quarterfinals last year

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 9:20 am