It will be almost a week since the onset of CBSE’s Class 10 and 12 board exams. They commenced on February 15 and will end on March 18 and April 4 for the respective classes. Students battle with many issues related to board exams. It is a crucial time when they need to handle the … Read more
A scoop stretcher model | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement This is the season for trekking in Tamil Nadu. The State authorities have issued instructions for trekkers’ safety even as enthusiasts make a beeline for the hills. Some of the hills in the State have steep gradients that could prove difficult for trekkers who may be … Read more
A quality online MBA must replicate the classroom experience through live discussions and interactive sessions that foster engagement. | iStock/Getty Images As people move up in their careers, they often feel an MBA would be a springboard to greater responsibilities. In the past, distance education and part-time MBAs were an option. As online education gains momentum, … Read more
Hospitals in Chennai faced the highest number of denials under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme followed by Madurai, Tirunelveli, Thanjavur and Coimbatore. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Claim denials on “flimsy grounds” under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) remain a contentious issue for many government hospitals in Tamil Nadu. … Read more
Most of us don’t think about our lung health until we start having trouble breathing. Recognising symptoms early can make all the difference. Lung cancer doesn’t always show obvious symptoms at first, which is why awareness is needed. An alarming new trend is vaping : many teens and young adults think it is harmless, but … Read more
The winding highway to Rishikesh’s Neelkanth Temple Road leads to Camp Brook, a luxury camping stay with cottages and tents, where a gamut of spiritual adventures awaits a crowd of 158 people. This is the venue for this year’s Shoonya – The Festival of Nothingness. Tracy Chapman’s tune ‘Fast Car’ stops midway when the destination … Read more
Satheesh Vellinezhi | Photo Credit: Satheesh Vellinezhi People, please stop it! I beg you. I know you are probably saying the same thing to me, ‘stop writing’, that is. Please understand, before I deal with your ‘stop it’, you must also promise to deal with my ‘stop it’. Okay, before you start sulking, let’s address … Read more
At Yas Island, ride in a Ferrari, click selfies with flamingos, freefall into a gravity defying tunnel, feed a cute harbour seal, or say hello to a superhero! Built as one of Abu Dhabi’s largest tourism projects in 2009, the island houses some of the world’s most opulent entertainment arenas, an F1 racetrack, a golf … Read more
Lawyers protesting after the Bar Council of India (BCI) suspended 126 lawyers from its rolls in Tamil Nadu in 2016. S. Prabakaran, BCI Vice Chairman, says State bar councils and BCI are empowered to prohibit lawyers if they conduct themselves unethically. | Photo credit: G Sribharath/The Hindu The Bar Council of India (BCI) is in a pro-active mode to address … Read more
‘Between 2020 and 2035, 200 million people are projected to move to Indian cities , reflecting the tremendous potential that they have to shape India’s sustainable development trajectory’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was passed in the Lok Sabha in December 2024, offers great promise to combat increasing … Read more