Corpn schools record 87.1% pass, 56 centums

Nungambakkam Girls Higher Secondary School only GCC school to record 100% pass; only 75% pass in 5 schools

Elephant electrocuted by sagging power line

A 33-year-old makhna elephant that came out of the forest in search of water was electrocuted after it came into contact with a sagging power line near a lake in Santhanapalli village near Denkanikottai in the wee hours on Monday.

Murder or suicide? 30 under lens over Jeyakumar death

Cops issue summons to those mentioned in death note; kin want DNA test to verify identity

Lawyer claims YouTuber beaten in Coimbatore jail

YouTuber Savukku Shankar's lawyer alleged that his client's life was in danger inside the Coimbatore central prison as police personnel were acting out of vendetta and assaulted him.

Podhu Dikshithars repeatedly oppose Brahmotsavam, say temple trustees

THE trustees of the Govindaraja Perumal temple, located in the same precincts of Chidambaram Natarajar temple, charged Podhu Dikshithars of repeatedly resisting their attempts to hold Brahmotsavam, despite court rulings in favour of it.

94.56% TN students pass Class 12, T'pur tops list

TAMIL NADU students have secured 94.56% pass percentage in the Class 12 exam results declared on Monday, marginally higher than last year's 94.03%.

Delhi L-G calls for NIA probe against Kejriwal

ASHISH SRIVASTAVA @ New Delhi LIEUTENANT Governor of Delhi V K Saxena on Monday recommended a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, citing an allegation that his Aam Aadmi Party received funding from the banned pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs for Justice.

Pet dogs attack child in park; owner, 2 held

A five-year-old girl was grievously injured when two pet Rottweiler dogs attacked her at a public park at Thousand Lights in Chennai on Sunday.

Stakes high for Kharge, BSY, NCP in Phase 3

BJP sees it as one of consolidation; 30-40 seats to witness triangular contests today

Five TN medicos drown in sea; 8 deaths in 2 days

FIVE MBBS students, all house surgeons of a private medical college in Tiruchy, drowned in sea after they were swept away by a huge tidal wave at the Lemur Beach in Kanniyakumari on Monday.

India's medical support for Paris Olympics: Sleep therapist, physios, recovery room and air coolers

THE Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has made elaborate plans to take a battery of support staff including a sleep therapist and a small army of physiotherapists to help the Indian contingent at the Paris Games.

It's Modi factor vs Biju legacy in Kendrapara

WHEN BJP's national vicepresident Baijayant Jay Panda was named the party candidate for the Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat, the question on everyone's mind was if he could make it this time.

Priyanka To Steer Amethi, Rae Bareli Campaigning

DAYS after Congress announced the candidature of its former party chief Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli and K L Sharma from Amethi, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would spearhead the Lok Sabha campaign for both seats, considered as the pocket boroughs of the NehruGandhi family.

Left, The Right Way For Super Kings

Left-arm spinners Jadeja and Santner come together to deliver a crucial victory for Chennai against Punjab Kings GOMESH S @ Chennai AT the halfway mark during the first innings between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, the scoreboard at the scenic HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala read-CSK 79/4.

NADA Suspends Bajrang, WFI Fumes For Not Being Kept In Loop

THE National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) handed Tokyo Games bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia provisional suspension for refusing to give his sample for dope test during the selection trials held on March 10 and 11 to pick up the squad for Olympic Qualifiers.

Narine, The Opener, Lights Up Show Yet Again As Knight Riders Go Top Of Table

Sunil Narine has been a revelation with the blade this IPL season. After being re-installed as opener, he has taken apart bowlers at will to be among top scorers.

As Rivals Mark Orthodox Easter, Russia Kills Two

A Russian rocket strike on Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region killed two people and drone and bomb attacks on the northeastern city of Kharkiv injured at least a dozen, officials said Sunday.

All Children Should Receive Formal Education: NCPCR To States

THE National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has directed all states to ensure that children in the age group of six to 14 years should be enrolled in neighbourhood schools and receive formal education.

'A star is not just a successful actor but someone we look up to'

Actor Kavin sheds light on his upcoming film Star, his penchant for happy endings, playing awoman 4 for a song in the film, and more

A journey of life and death

ON Friday, director Vetrimaaran unveiled the first look poster of Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai (PIVT).

India women to begin 2024 T20 WC campaign vs NZ

INDIA will begin their 2024 Women's T20 World Cup campaign by taking on New Zealand in Sylhet, Bangladesh on October 4.

Enhanced Games chief makes startling claim

BETWEEN 50 and 100 athletes set to compete at the Paris Olympics are \"in the sign-up process\" for the inaugural Enhanced Games, where doping will be allowed, the event's chief claims.

WHAT IS THE RETAIL BOND MARKET OPPORTUNITY

IN a meeting last week, the board of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the securities market regulator, said that it had approved amendments to the SEBI issue of listing of NCD) Regulations 2021.

FSSAI begins drive against all baby food cos to check compliance with norms

MONIKA YADAV New Delhi WITH regard to the recent controversy on excessive added sugar found in Nestle's flagship baby food 'Cerelac', the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) said that it has launched an enforcement drive to investigate the samples of all the infant food products across the country to verify their compliance with the law.

Irdai eyes sachetisation of insurance with Bima Vistaar plan

Insurance regulator is likely to price the all-in-one product-Bima Vistaar-that covers life, health, accident and property at a low premium of 1,500 per policy BENN KOCHUVEEDAN @Mumbai IN a nation that's the world's fifth largest economy but has one of the lowest insurance penetration levels as low as 4% is nothing to write home about.

Indian Overseas Bank plans to sell 92 NPA loan accounts worth ₹13,500 cr

New Delhi CHENNAI-BASED Indian Overseas Bank has planned to sell 92 NPAs loan accounts collectively amounting to an aggregate book outstanding of 13,471.68 crore.

IT firms compete to grab digital transformation deals in BFSI vertical

FROM Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys to Tech Mahindra and Wipro, all IT services companies are competing to win digital transformation deals in the BFSI (Banking, financial services and insurance) vertical.

Indian Embassy in China holds first meeting with students post Covid

THE Indian Embassy here has held its first interactive session with the Indian students who suffered the most during the three-year Covid pandemic period following China's visa bans prolonging their academic periods for several years.

Bilawal Bhutto set to become Pak foreign minister again

More than Pakistan's former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is likely to make a comeback for another stint as his Pakistan Peoples Party and the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) were close to finalising a power-sharing deal.

Protesters leaves USC campus after arrest threat

STUDENTS protesting the ongoing war in Gaza left a proPalestinian encampment at the University of Southern California (USC) early Sunday after they were surrounded by police and told they could face arrest if they didn't go.