The New Indian Express Chennai - January 27, 2025

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January 27, 2025

Stage Set for Celebration of Ideas in Chennai

The ThinkEdu Conclave is back.

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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Bollywood complements diplomacy at Prez's dinner

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who was the chief guest at the Republic Day parade, was at his humorous best when he declared his love for Indian film music during the state banquet hosted in his honour by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday night.

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Culture, defence might top draws at R-Day

Marked emphasis on showcasing India's spiritual, cultural heritage; new tactical missile Pralay makes its debut

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4 Men, 18 Buffaloes Die as Lorry Enters Wrong Lane, Rams Truck on K'giri NH

FOUR people and 18 buffaloes were killed near Bargur after a lorry carrying onions collided with a truck transporting buffaloes on the Krishnagiri-Chennai National Highway early on Sunday.

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Dr Cherian, who performed India's first bypass surgery, dies in B'luru

DR K M Cherian, a pioneer heart surgeon who performed the country's first coronary artery bypass, passed away on Saturday night in Bengaluru. He was 82.

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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Bollywood complements diplomacy at Prez's dinner

INDONESIAN President Prabowo Subianto, who was the chief guest at the Republic Day parade, was at his humorous best when he declared his love for Indian film music during the state banquet hosted in his honour by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday night.

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Respecting differences key to living in peace: Bhagwat

DIVERSITY is natural and differences should be respected, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday.

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Melbourne supremacy: Sinner retains Oz Open

The raised hands and a glance at the sky. It was more than just joy; it was divine but cathartic too for Jannik Sinner on Sunday.

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'Uncovered' wells turn death trap for animals in Nilgiris forest region

OPEN wells and uncovered water tanks in the surrounding areas of Kotagiri forest range in the Nilgiris forest division are posing a hazard to wildlife, as there have been instances of animals accidentally falling into these wells, and then struggling to survive.

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TNIE's 'kuppai kadhai' makes airport pay up ₹1.36 cr

FOR years, Tiruchy International Airport had been quietly passing on the cost of its waste management to the municipal corporation, leaving the civic body to bear the brunt.

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Nagari-Tindivanam railway link faces funding hurdles

Project stalled since 2008; of the ₹3,631 cr estimate, ₹825 cr spent already

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Parai artiste Velu Murugan honoured with Padma Shri award

NOTED parai (a percussion musical instrument) artiste Velu Murugan, also known as Velu Aasan, was honoured with the Padma Shri for his immense contribution to preserving and promoting traditional art.

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Conman steals gold from elderly at hosp, held

A 37-year-old man, who targeted elderly women at hospitals, was arrested by the MGR police on Saturday on charges of stealing 2.5 sovereigns of gold jewellery from an elderly woman under the guise of helping her avail a government-sanctioned loan scheme.

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Kidnapped boy rescued at AP railway station, 3 women held

TWO weeks after a six-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped from Chennai Central Railway Station, he was rescued by police at a railway station near Guntur in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday.

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Breakfast scheme: Preparation to be outsourced, GCC calls bids

THE Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has floated three tenders to outsource the meal preparation and distribution for the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme.

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893 MoUs with domestic, foreign firms inked since 2021, says Rajaa

Tamil Nadu's participation this year included productive discussions with global leaders and industrial representatives, positioning the state as a prime destination for investments.

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CM, cabinet skip guv's party

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin, his cabinet colleagues, DMK's alliance parties and top officials of the state government, including Chief Secretary N Muruganandam and DGP Shankar Jiwal, skipped the At Home reception hosted by Governor RN Ravi on the occasion of the Republic Day.

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Union Govt Projects That Harm People Will Be Stopped: CM

The Tamil Nadu government will halt any project initiated by the centre if it harms the people of the state, Chief Minister M K Stalin said during a thanksgiving function organised by Melur villagers.

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Gallantry award to fireman for saving 3

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Sunday presented awards instituted by the government.

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Guv unfurls flag on R-Day; Stalin gives away awards

GOVERNOR RN Ravi unfurled the national flag near the Labour Statue on the Marina in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day as a low-flying Indian Air Force helicopter showered rose petals on Sunday.

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‘Harassed’ by loan agents, auto driver dies; kin protest

A 48-year-old auto driver died after he was allegedly harassed by the employees of a private finance firm over pending dues on Saturday.

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SL arrests 34 fishers, seizes 3 boats

THE Sri Lankan Navy seized three Indian mechanised fishing boats and arrested 34 fishermen from Ramanathapuram district for allegedly violating the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the early hours of Sunday.

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Dalits in Vengaivayal vow to continue protest

THE protest by Dalit residents of Vengaivayal continued for the second day on Sunday.

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Govt driver, railway staff held for sexual assault of woman

A railway staff and a TNSTC bus driver were arrested by Tirunelveli District All Women Police for allegedly raping a woman from Puducherry on Saturday.

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Allow nurse's maternity leave for 3rd child: HC

Court asks state to purposively interpret rules, observes that nurse did not avail leave for first two pregnancies

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HC tells TN to consider plea for statue, museum of Maruthu brothers

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the state government to consider a plea to set up a museum and library with a statue for freedom fighters Maruthu brothers in Mukkulam village in Tiruchuli taluk of Virudhunagar district.

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TN is not Periyar's land, it is land of Tamil kings, says NTK chief Seeman

EXPRESSING displeasure at references to Tamil Nadu as political icon Periyar's land, NTK chief coordinator Seeman on Sunday said, \"This is not Periyar's land, rather it is the land of Tamil kings, the Cheras, Cholas, and the Pandyas, and that of leaders like Velu Nachiyar and Muthuramalinga Thevar.\"

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Tricolour Unfurled at Govt Offices in Chennai

VARIOUS state and central government department offices in the city unfurled the national flag on Republic Day on Sunday.

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T'gana Launches 4 Schemes on R-Day

CM Revanth defends family, says kin serving people of Kodangal without holding official posts

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Kovai industrialists slam TNEB over power category conversion

FEDERATION of Coimbatore Industrial Association (FOCIA), which is a conglomeration of 23 industrial associations, expressed disappointment as the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has rejected its appeal to convert electricity connection category from III (B) to III A(1) for small industries that consume 12 kW.

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FOCUS ON GROWTH TO DEAL WITH THE RUPEE DILEMMA

THE rupee poses a greater challenge for Reserve Bank of India than its perennial growth-versus-inflation dilemma. The rupee has fallen by around 3 percent in the past year.

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26/11 CO-CONSPIRATOR'S EXTRADITION TO UNPEEL ROLE OF PAK DEEP STATE

WITH the US Supreme Court rejecting 26/11 co-conspirator Tahawwur Rana's appeal against extradition, the Canadian national of Pakistani origin will shortly face trial in India.

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CROSSING OVER FROM DARKNESS TO THE LIGHT

The biggest snan or holy dip at the ongoing Mahakumbh is on January 29, on Mauni Amavasya. The largest crowd is expected to gather then, approximately six crore people.

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Value The Republic, Cherish Freedom Won At A Cost

This Republic Day, when we glorify our brave citizens who have upheld our republic's moral values, we must also realise there are many more battles to be fought and many more to be won

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5K artistes, 45 dances enter Guinness

Performers cover entire Kartavya Path for first time during Republic Day grand show; local traditions celebrated

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5K artistes, 45 dances enter Guinness

Performers cover entire Kartavya Path for first time during Republic Day grand show; local traditions celebrated

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Govt Suggests Ways to Treat, Reuse Sewage Sludge

CONCERNED over a large quantity of sewage sludge being generated every day, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has prepared a detailed advisory for its safe disposal and reuse and to promote off-take of treated sewage slush.

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PM's 'pagdi' signals cultural diversity

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi chose a red and yellow striped 'pagdi' or 'safa' for his Republic-Day look on Sunday, pairing it with a brown bandhgala jacket and pocket square.

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Disapproval for marriage does not amount to abetment of suicide: SC

EXPRESSING disapproval for marriage does not amount to abetment of suicide under section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Supreme Court stated in a recent order.

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Darjeeling startup owner among 40 special guests

THE Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path turned special for a small rural town startup from Darjeeling that brought innovation to its tea legacy.

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BJP Using Youngsters for Divisive Politics Instead of Giving Jobs: Cong

In a message to the nation on the 76th Republic Day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge mounted a scathing attack on the BJP-led Centre on Sunday, saying that a hateful agenda, immersed in religious fundamentalism, has sought to divide the society over 10 years.

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Rajasthan faces snakebite antivenom medicine crisis

RAJASTHAN is grappling with a serious snakebite crisis, as the medicines available in state hospitals are proving ineffective in neutralizing the venom of desert snakes.

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Minor on way to R-Day function raped in Bihar

A ten-year-old girl on her way to school to attend the Republic Day function on Sunday, was raped by a man in Bihar's Bhojpur district.

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Demand for statehood a legitimate right: J&K govt

THE Omar Abdullah government on Sunday demanded the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that special status is a legitimate right of the people and that if other states can have this status, why not J&K?

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J&K: Atropine offers hope for Rajouri illness

IN a major breakthrough, the doctors at GMC Rajouri have administered atropine to treat 11 patients who fell ill from a mysterious illness in Badhal village of J&K's Rajouri.

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People in NE defy boycott call, celebrate Republic Day

BRAVING a boycott call given by some militant groups, people in the Northeast on Sunday went out in large numbers to celebrate the 76th Republic Day.

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Sanitation worker unfurls tricolour in Jamtara district

FOR the past 25 years, only members of underprivileged sections of society have had the opportunity to unfurl the flag at Patel Chowk in Jamtara.

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BJP Dominates Uttarakhand Local Body Elections, Bags 10 of 11 Corporations

The BJP has emerged victorious in 10 out of 11 municipal corporations in Uttarakhand's local body elections.

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Tribal artist who makes flutes gets Padma Shri, fourth from Bastar region

AMONG the legends of Bastar in south Chhattisgarh, Pandi Ram Mandavi, 68, is the fourth individual from the region to be honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award.

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Prosecutors Indict Yoon for Martial Law Seen as Rebellion

SOUTH Korean prosecutors on Sunday indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion in connection with his short-lived imposition of martial law, a criminal charge that could incur the death penalty or life imprisonment if convicted.

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Trump Wants Arabs to Accept More Refugees

President says Gaza Strip is uninhabitable as everything is demolished, people are dying; it's a mess

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Nigeria: 18 Burnt Beyond Recognition in Tanker Blast

At least 18 people died and 10 others were injured in southern Nigeria after a gasoline tanker exploded, officials said.

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European Union calls Belarus polls a sham, threatens new sanctions

THE European Union rejected the election in Belarus on Sunday as illegitimate and threatened new sanctions.

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'inDrive's target isn't market share, it is profitable growth'

PRATIP Mazumder, Country Manager for India at inDrive, spoke with TNIE's Rakesh Kumar about the company's vision for 2025 and its strategy to get a strong foothold in the competitive ride-hailing market. Excerpts:

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AMFI & AMII sign MoU to boost MF sectors

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) and the Asosiasi Manajer Investasi Indonesia (AMII), the Indonesian Investment Managers Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) where a delegation of 12 top CEOs from Indonesia's mutual fund industry accompanied the Indonesian President on his state visit to India.

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How To Use Your Emergency Fund?

UBRA has ₹1 lakh of emergency fund. Should Subra use that money to invest in ELSS to save some income tax?

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Why H-1B Visa Matters to Students, Workers

As Indians are the biggest beneficiaries of H-1B visas, the new rules will help enhance flexibility for employees

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Why Generate an Investment Rulebook

India completed 75 years of being a Republic on Sunday. It was no mean achievement for a country that pundits predicted would fail in the 40s and 50s.

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EV market share will double in 2025

TATA Motors, India's largest electric carmaker, remains unfazed by potential market share pressures despite major competitors - Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Hyundai - launching/unveiling their much anticipated electric vehicles (EVs) in recent times.

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Dr Agarwal's IPO price band fixed at ₹382-402

DR Agarwal's Health Care has fixed a price band of ₹382 to ₹402 per equity share for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which is around ₹3,025 crore at the upper end of the price band.

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SINNER IS THE WINNER AGAIN

World No 1 beats Zverev in straight sets for his second Australian Open title in a row

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ISL: Mumbai City FC register 3-0 win at home

MUMBAI City FC defeated Mohammedan SC by 3-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Sunday.

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SA20: Easy win for Super Kings against Sunrisers

DEVON Conway's breezy 56-ball 76 helped Joburg Super Kings beat Sunrisers Eastern Cape by nine wickets after Lutho Sipamla (3/13) and Hardus Viljoen (4/24) restricted the visiting team to 118 in the home game.

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Century after early slump very special: Vijay

AS Ajith Ram took the final wicket to hand Tamil Nadu a 209-run win against Chandigarh on Sunday, Vijay Shankar had received a nice birthday gift.

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Versatile and sensible Tilak delivers on promise

IN the six months since India's T20 World Cup triumph at Barbados, if there was one batter who has proven to be the most versatile no matter when and where he gets a chance, it is Tilak Varma.

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Mbappe treble extends Real's La Liga lead

KYLIAN Mbappe continued his rich vein of form with a hat-trick on Saturday to power Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Valladolid and a four-point lead at the top of La Liga.

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WHIL: Pisal's brace helps Odisha lift title

\"WHEN my name came up in the auction, I was slightly worried if anyone would pick me,\" Rutuja Pisal told this daily before the inaugural season started and she had a good reason for that.

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Tamil Journal Enters Second Year

The quarterly journal Thamilaivu Kalanjiyam, published by the Tamil Chemmozhi Historical Research Centre, Kanniyakumari District, marked its second anniversary at Joyism International, Kodambakkam.

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THALAPATHY 69 IS JANA NAYAGAN

ON Sunday, the makers of Vijay's Thalapathy 69, KVN Productions, announced the film's title.

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Niram Marum Ulagil to release in March

IRAM Marum Ulagil, starring Bharathiraja in the lead, is all set to hit theatres on March 7, the makers announced on Sunday.

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Sasikumar, Chaithra Achar Film Titled My Lord

Earlier, we reported that Sasikumar and Raju Murugan are coming together for an untitled project.

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Thrillers shouldn't rely on twists

Director Mani Seiyon and actors Tanya Hope and Trichy Saravana Kumar speak about their recent film Vallan, the thriller genre, its supposed limitations, and more

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