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Myanmar military acknowledges airstrike on Rakhine hospital; more than 30 killed
In a statement, the military's information office said armed groups used the hospital as their base
Watch: Nobel Prize recognises that peace requires democracy and freedom, says Machado
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Venezuelan Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in an interview said President Nicolas Maduros government is in its final days, warning that political change in Venezuela will come with or without negotiations.
Kumbh preparation: NGT stays cutting of trees in Tapovan at Nashik
Protests have erupted in Nashiks Tapovan area, opposing the proposal to cut trees in a 34-acre plot for the construction of Sadhugram and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) hub in the region through a 300 crore project
Teens champion rightsof children with disabilities
A student from a private school and a resident of a home for children with intellectual disabilities collaborate to speak up at Inclusive United Nations
Watch: Political fronts on edge as vote counting in Kerala local body election progresses
The results of the 2025 Kerala local body polls will be declared today. Counting of ballots cast by over two crore voters is taking place at 244 centres and 14 district collectorates. Vote counting began at 8 a.m., according to the State Election Commission. The results are expected to shape the future course of campaigning by political parties and fronts in the State ahead of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections.
Intensity ebbed but Operation Sindoor continues, says CDS General Anil Chauhan
Gen. Chauhan said modern military operations were no longer defined solely by battlefield engagements but were shaped by a wider spectrum of domains, including cyber, space, information and cognitive warfare
Ajit Pawars comments came against the backdrop of a notice issued by the deputy registrar to the firm of his son, Parth Pawar
Three U.S. lawmakers introduce resolution to end 50% tariffs imposed by Trump on India
Deborah Ross, Marc Veasey and Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced the resolution in the House of Representatives to terminate Mr. Trumps national emergency authorising tariffs of up to 50% on imports from India
Delhi chokes as AQI nears 'severe' level
According to the CPCB data, Wazirpur registered the highest AQI at 445, followed by Vivek Vihar at 444, Jahangirpuri at 442, Anand Vihar at 439, and 437 each in Ashok Vihar and Rohini
The United Democratic Front was leading in 12 municipalities in Ernakulam out of the 13 in Ernakulam district at 10 a.m.
Bolivian court orders former President jailed for five months on corruption charges
A Bolivian court has ordered the countrys former President Luis Arce to remain detained for five months while he awaits trial on corruption charges
Navjot Kaur asks CM Mann to provide her security
Navjot Kaur Sidhu questioned CM Manns silence over the issues she raised with Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, and accused him of facilitating liquor and mining mafia
MGNREGA Wage Dues Hit Rs 1,340 Crore, 82% Pendency Concentrated In Just 4 States, Reveals Data
The wage pendency in Andhra Pradesh was the highest at Rs 402.93 crore, followed by Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh
Hefty price for Lionel Messi event ticket; West Bengal Governor seeks report
Thousands braved the December chill and waited past midnight to give a rousing welcome to Lionel Messi as he arrived in Kolkata for his whirlwind three-day, four-city GOAT India Tour 2025
Rahul Gandhi to meet Lionel Messi in Hyderabad
Rahul Gandhi will watch the football match between Messi XI and Chief Minister Revanth Reddys XI, which is scheduled to take place during the evening hours
Donald Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from U.S.states
The states joining California in the lawsuit include New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, New Jersey and Washington
UNESCO meet in India ends on Saturday, China to play host to ICH panel session next year
The closing ceremony was hosted on Friday evening by India at the temporary pavilion, Plenary Hall, at the fort complex, as delegates will head out for sightseeing on Saturday after days of intense discussion
Huddle Global 2025 kicks off at Kovalam
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Startup festival Huddle Global 2025, organised by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), began at Kovalam here on Friday. The three-day event offers vast opportunities for startups, including funding and mentor support. An expo of innovative products and an all-India hackathon are among the highlights. Addressing the opening session, Finance Minister K N Balagopal said the global landscape is transforming with rapid digitalisation through domains like AI, automation and shipping supply chains. He briefed about the steps taken by the Kerala Government to accelerate the states development. The Vizhinjam-Kollam-Punalur triangle is emerging as one of the most strategic development zones combining port growth, industrial capacity and inland connectivity. With the Vizhinjam Port as its gateway, southern Kerala and Tamil Nadu as a manufacturing and maritime services hub, and the engineering and agro industrial centre in the Punalur-Tenkasi belt, the triangle offers unmatched potential for logistics, electronics, food processing and clean tech industries, he said. The digital and science park projects in the state are designed to bring global technology companies, advanced research labs and leading universities focusing on AI, robotics, semiconductor technologies, food technologies, optics and digital engineering. IT secretary Sambasiva Rao said Keralas evolving talent strength has deep expertise in domains like AI, inter-sciences and finance, combined broad skills in engineering, data and cybersecurity. We are creating a unique high-performing workforce that gives industry partners strong retention and consistent innovation. Apart from an attrition rate of 8-10 percent, affordability of talent, quality of life and cost of space make Kerala nearly 40-65 percent more cost-effective for long-term capability building, he said.
U.S. Envoy Witkoff will travel to Berlin to meet with Zelenskyy and European leaders
Witkoff will also meet with his counterparts from France, Britain and Germany on Sunday (December 14, 2025) and Monday (December 15, 2025), the official added
The 2025 elections were held to 23,573 wards in 1199 local bodies including the three-tier panchayats, municipalities and corporations
T.N. Fair Price Shops Employees Union stage protest seeking better wages and pension benefits
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Leaning toward Warsh or Hassett to lead Fed, says Donald Trump
Donald Trump has been critical of the Fed and its chair, Jerome Powell, for not making dramatic cuts to interest rates
From Jama Masjid pulpit, Mirwaiz seeks end to practice of arresting leaders in decades-old cases
His appeal came days after two senior separatist leaders, JKLF faction head Javed Ahmad Mirand Islamic Students League member Shakeel Ahmad Bakshi, were arrested in Srinagar
Chennai weather: Sunny skies, pleasant temperatures; AQI remains poor
Chennai wakes to a sunny December 13, promising a pleasant day with temperatures between 20-27C, ideal for outdoor plans. Despite yesterday's 'poor' air quality (AQI 196), a light breeze is aiding clearance. Residents should consider masks in traffic and sunscreen. The week ahead offers consistently pleasant weather, though patchy rain is forecast for December 17.
Blueprints for a revival | Indigo is finding modern champions
From reintroducing theIndigoferaplant to West Bengal, to experiments with dyeing stone, and even a perfume in the offing, Indias blue gold is strong finding champions
GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry
Contempt is one of U.S. lawmakers' politically messiest and, until recent years, least-used powers
Margazhi fashion: Tradition, textures & tug of the monsoon
Margazhi is never just another month in the Tamil calendar; its a feeling stitched between devotion and drama. There is something cinematic about Margazhi mornings, especially the mist that hugs the pavement, the hum of bhajans , and the city dressed in temple gold. The month feels like a festival woven from memory, yet it unfolds with new textures each year. Sabha schedules stack up, kutcheris spill into every corner of the city, and audiences arrive dressed for an unspoken runway silks swaying under stage lights, jewellery catching the sparkle of spotlight glare. And just when wardrobes begin to bloom, the skies shift tone, sending showers that threaten hems and hairstyles alike. But fashion during Margazhi has always been a performance: part nostalgia, part resilience, and part quiet rebellion. This season, style steps into the spotlight not in spite of the rain, but because of it. Seasonal styling For many, Margazhi style begins with the reverence of the month itself. Margazhi is the ninth month of the Tamil calendar and is known for spiritual growth, says Anjileena, designer and founder of The House of Anji, calling it a time steeped in kutcheri culture and temple energy. It is also, she notes, a month that brings out the classical side of fashion for Tamil Nadu baddies. But balancing Margazhi style with the monsoon season in South India can be a little challenging. Movement becomes central when fashion meets Margazhi schedules sabha hopping, wading through puddles and balancing umbrellas with pleats and bags in hand. Content creator Manasa Sai turns to saris as her timeless choice, calling them classic and instantly standout pieces. When not draping, she leans on Indo-Western silhouettes and long-sleeved kurtis layered based on weather changes. That balance begins with fabric. Anjileenas rule of thumb is simple: choose materials that stay light, dry fast and dont cling. She suggests quick-dry fabrics like georgette, semi silks, rayon, poplins, and any other polyester blend fabric, and recommends georgette floral saris with crepe linings and lightweight polyester printed kurtis or co-ord sets that she describes as modest, comfortable and rain-friendly. Wardrobe stylist Sanjana Loganathan offers a winter-appropriate approach with thicker cottons and wool-blend layers, saying cottons are your best option during Margazhi s cultural rush. When it comes to aesthetics, the season leans heavily into traditional identity. Anjileena prefers hand blocks, ajrakh and small kalamkari motifs, which she finds more refined, especially when paired with darker bases. Sanjana points to prints like lotus, gopuram and kolam -inspired patterns such as muthukattam and encourages upcycling old saris and veshti borders into contemporary silhouettes as a way to stay rooted while experimenting. Colour shapes the emotional tone of the month. Sanjana recommends shades like navy, burgundy and emerald green, explaining that darker colours are both elegant and practical in the rain. Manasa sees colour as something deeper than design. The skies are grey right now, and all that impacts your outfit, she says. So I go for bright colourssomething thats orange, olive green or teal blue. The look comes out well. She layers these over basics like black, beige, and brown to keep balance without losing vibrancy. Layer by Layer Layering is a shared philosophy. The key in this season is layering, Manasa says, urging stylish jackets and turtlenecks. Sanjana encourages scarves, jackets and oversized shirts as functional styling tools. Anjileena keeps utility first, suggesting thin windcheaters or light raincoats from PVC or PU, and crepe trench coats that stay lightweight and fast-drying. Footwear decides how gracefully one can move through the Margazhi music seasons chaos. Anjileena recommends rubber-based Kolhapuris, waterproof juttis and PVC flats in earthy tones that dry quickly and remain traditional. Manasa avoids flats altogether and prefers a small lift, saying even a one-inch heel changes confidence and silhouette. She turns to toe-covered footwear and loafers in shades like grey, beige, dark brown and black. Meanwhile, Sanjana finds platform shoes both stylish and rain-safe. Accessories anchor the look without sacrificing practicality. Anjileena suggests PU or PVC sling or tote bags, transparent umbrellas and minimal jewellery. Sanjana revives nostalgia with the plastic wire koodai bag trendy, kitschy, water-repellent and supportive of local artisans. Manasa chooses anti-tarnish brass jewellery, calling a bracelet, earrings and chain her non-negotiable trio for instant polish. Makeup stays weather-aware with waterproof kajal and mascara, and she reminds us that grooming itself matters: neat hair and eyebrows elevate any outfit. A Gen Z Margazhi Gen-Z reshapes tradition with playful boldness. Anjileena imagines a Margazhi wardrobe with a crepe crop jacket, flared culottes, a chic tote and closed PU or PVC mules with minimal makeup. Sanjana encourages digging into family wardrobes and draping saris differently. Manasa wants them to go fearless with colour, saying they can even wear a sari over jeans and a crop top to create a stylish statement. Because Margazhi fashion, like the music that scores it, is always reinvented, rooted in heritage, shaped by weather and ready to perform under the spotlight of the season.
The annual Christmas Pantomime kicks off in city for a cause
Mridangam exponent K.V. Prasad and bharatanatyam exponent G. Narendra honoured
During the inauguration of the 69th Margazhi Mela, while Mr. Prasad was conferred the title Sangeetha Choodamani, Mr. Narendra was given the title Nrithya Choodamani
Chennai Corporation demolishes 10000 sq ft encroachment in Nerkundram
According to a press release, the building with ground plus two floors was constructedon Perumal Koil Street in Nerkundram on land belonging to the Tamil Nadu Housing Board
BJP leader Amarinder Singh calls BJP rigid, praises Congresss flexibility
Punjab is a different area. Look at it, everywhere the BJP is pulling through, why not in Punjab? See previous elections, how many seats have some, hardly any, says Captain Amarinder
Screens steal sleep of 2 in 5 preschoolers, says city-based study
Divine power of proper worship
Commuters wait long for suburban trains in distressing conditions
Nearly 1 lakh pet dogs registered in city
More than400 protesting sanitation workers detained in Chennai
The workers protested on Kamarajar Salai and near the Secretariat, demanding that the Corporation withdraw the move to outsource conservancy operations at two zones in the city
Karur stampede case: Something going wrong in Madras HC, says SC
The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the Madras High Court's handling of the Karur stampede case, stating something is going wrong in the HC. The apex court rejected the Tamil Nadu government's plea to let its own commission investigate the incident, emphasizing the need for a fair and impartial inquiry. The SC will examine the HC registrar general's report.
Mohan Yadav says elimination of Maoism his biggest feat; Congress rakes up farmer issues, debt
The Chief Minister said that the State has received investment proposals of more than 32 lakh crore in the past two years and those of 8.57 lakh crore have been materialised so far
Messi mania grips Kolkata as thousands welcome Argentine icon
The Barcelona legend's 2.26 a.m. touchdown in the early hours of Saturday (December 13, 2025) sent the city into an frenzy.
BJP targets Mamata over contradictory claims of filing SIR enumeration form
Since the start of the SIR in West Bengal on November 4, Trinamool Congress chairperson has repeatedly said that she will not fill the SIR enumeration form till all the people of the state have filled in their forms.
News from the world of Education: December 13, 2025
Information on admissions, scholarships, new courses, research studies and other events at schools and colleges
Kovais TNAU gets patent for formulating chemical to control melon flies in gourds
Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman: Report
An oil tanker carrying six million litres of contraband diesel fuel has been boarded off the coast of the Sea of Oman
CM launches womens assistance scheme 2.0
Record-breaking Suryavanshi powers India to big 234-run win over UAE in U19 Asia Cup opener
Vaibhav unleashed a stunning display of batting, hitting 14 sixes the most by any batter in a single innings in the U19 level en-route to his breathtaking innings
Monsoons last spell likely on Dec 16
Need to take development to Maoist-affected areas, says CM Sai
In the past two years, 505 Naxalites have been neutralised, 2,386 have surrendered, and 1,901 have been arrested, says Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai
Kin of 1984 riots victims get job letters
DDA carried out demolition of Sainik Farm Bungalow despite pending court case, says owner
Your dream, my courage:Vineshreturns to wrestling
L-G approves honorary ranks to retiring police personnel
Woman, her two sons found dead in Kalkaji flat; probe under way
DU to set up Odia Studies centre
Unidentified person poses as DelhiBJPchief; FIR filed
As a part of The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged event, author Samanth Subramanian delved deep into the seas to discuss his latest book The Web Beneath The Waves
IND vs SA: Suryakumar, Gills poor run a cause of concern for India
Gills performance, after replacing Sanju Samson as the Men in Blues T20I opener, has been a let-down.
I know how badly I want to win an Olympic medal that hunger is in me: Nikhat Zareen
The richly decorated boxer has her eyes set on the ultimate prize. In this conversation after claiming gold in the World Boxing Cup Finals, the two-time World champion talks about the relief of ending a medal drought, what her near- and long-term plans are, how she bounces back so often, and why she doesnt discuss her boxing life with her family
Sivagangacustodial death case:CBInames DSP, Inspector as accused
The Central agency files a supplementary charge sheet in the death of B. Ajith Kumar, who was a security guard at Badrakali Amman temple in Madapuram in Sivaganga district
Around 10 MoUs to be signed at UEF Trade Summit 2025
Ramadoss appeals to CM to conduct caste census
State-level NCC fest at DG Vaishnav College gets underway
16.94 lakh more women to benefit as State govt. expandsKalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam
Future tense: can Indian badminton regain its glory days?
Less than a decade ago, the country had an abundance of superstars. But the next generation has struggled to produce the results fans had grown accustomed to. The talent is there, so what is stopping Indias young shuttlers from crossing the line that separates the good from the great?
Waqf Tribunal grants Telangana board three-month extension for UMEED portal
Madras High Court clears decks for evicting St. Peters Matriculation School in St. Thomas Mount
Justices S.M. Subramaniam and C. Kumarappan dismiss a writ petition filed by the school against the governments refusal to part with the public property
Chennai Metro Rail starts tunnelling from Panagal Park to Boat Club
Tunnel boring machine, Peacock, will have to drill a distance of 1.89 km on the stretch
Ukraine says it hit Yaroslavl oil refinery, sources say output suspended
Units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces have struck the capacity of the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Russias Yaroslavl region, the Ukrainian militarys General Staff wrote on Facebook
Corrections and Clarifications December 13, 2025
GCC clears 48.4 lakh tonnes of waste, reclaims 100 acres
Youth arrested for stalking, attacking schoolgirl with knife
Ramadosss PMK faction protests for caste survey, quota
SHRC orders 5lakh relief to two jewellers
Anbumani contests DMKs claim of 30L jobs
TNPDCL narrows losses due to state funding, restructuring
HC stays tender for supply of microchips
TN asks SC to reconsider Nov 13 direction on Mekedatu project
DMK disregards court orders for vote-bank politics, says Nainar
Tbm peacock begins second tunnelling drive from panagal park to boat club
Adani Green Energy case: SEBI clears insider trading charges against Pranav Adani, his relatives
The case centred on whether Pranav Adani had disclosed confidential details about Adani Green Energy's planned acquisition of SB Energy before the information became public.
FTAs for a start: On India and trade pacts
Support for exports is a must for sustained gains from trade pacts
ED restores property worth 121 crore to Axis and IDBI bank in money laundering cases
HC says it will be forced to fix elephant corridors if TN govt fails to do so by Feb
Interplanetary missions crucial for nation: astronaut
The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy
India must take the lead in promoting the guiding principle, From the Indian Ocean, for the World
Three die as truck falls into canal in Bapatla district
SHRC orders 7.5 lakh compensation for custodial death in Nilgiris
Endless ordeal: On the Kerala actor rape case
Bringing all conspirators to justice is a must to build faith in the system
A.P. govt. mandates two e-waste collection drives every month
ULBs must hold e-waste collection drives on 10th and 20th of every month, supported by designated collection points, strict record-keeping and a dedicated Nodal Officer, says SOP
