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The story so far: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday (April 5, 2025) gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as per a notification issued by the Union Law Ministry. The contentious legislation was passed by Parliament this week after two marathon debates in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. In the Upper House, … Read more
The couple often takes time to emerge from their preparations, leading to that inevitable feeling of awkwardness as guests stand around, waiting. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto As a Chennaiite who has been to numerous weddings, I can’t help but notice the stark difference in the celebration now and back then. In my childhood, weddings … Read more
The tension between historical accuracy and cinematic storytelling is a constant struggle. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Indian cinema is at a crossroads. Beyond the dazzling song-and-dance routines, a powerful new force is emerging: the historical biopic. These films plunge into India’s rich, often turbulent past, resurrecting iconic figures. This isn’t just a trend; it’s … Read more
Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: AP The story so far: The Trump administration has cracked down on the visas of anyone suspected of being involved in campus protests or otherwise linked, howsoever loosely, to advocating for human rights in Gaza. Also Read | ‘Foreign students whose visa is revoked can legally stay in … Read more
A flamboyance of flamingos at the Point Calimere (Kodiyakarai) wildlife sanctuary in Nagapattinam district. Special Arrangement | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Tamil Nadu is among three States taking part in a first-of-its-kind study led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to build a surveillance model for tracking zoonotic diseases in increased bird-human interaction … Read more
The element of unexpectedness lies at the core of a surprise — delighting or depressing one. | Photo Credit: Getty Images There’s nothing like a genuine surprise to spice up our sometimes humdrum lives. It could be the totally unexpected arrival of a loved one from afar or a happy and exciting development in the … Read more
Avinash Shrirame, 35, enters the room that holds about 30 students wearing red-and-green checked uniforms. They greet him with a loud “Good morning, Sir,” and a “Jai seva” shouted out thrice, to the rhythm of clapping. Shrirame asks students to open their textbooks as he turns to the blackboard. Flanking the board are portraits of … Read more
The swanky new sea bridge at Pamban glistens in the summer sun. Dubbed as an engineering marvel, this imposing lifting-span structure facilitates better train operations in the Palk Strait, connecting Ramanathapuram with the Rameswaram island. The British-era old Pamban Rail Bridge, comprising two cantilever bridges, had to be replaced because its highly corroded centre span … Read more
Defence Ministry announced that defence exports have hit a new high of ₹23,622 crore for FY 2024-25. | Photo Credit: Ministry of Defence via PTI Photo The story so far: India’s robust legal and regulatory framework on strategic trade continues to guide overseas commercial ventures by its companies, the Ministry of External Affairs said last … Read more
With uncontrolled anger, relations break, and lives are lost. | Photo Credit: Getty Images For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness.— Ralph Waldo Emerson There is enough literature on anger, the most abused human emotion. Even an infant betrays anger. Anger is an unwelcome attribute. Wars occur and empires crumble … Read more