Kalakshetra sets up panel headed by retired HC judge to probe sexual abuse charges

The Kalakshetra Foundation on Tuesday said it had constituted a committee of inquiry led by a retired judge to investigate the sexual harassment allegations made by students against an assistant......

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

Some of our leaders were busybusy over the weekend.   IMAGE: Former chief election commissioner Om Prakash Rawat, left, takes the RSS salute with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarkaryavah......

'Taking Panditji's photos is the most unforgettable memory'

'When I realised that I was to take the pictures of Pandit Nehru, I was very nervous and scared.' IMAGE: Then prime minister Indira Gandhi flanked by then Congress chief minister K Karunakaran,......

Jayalalithaa's death: TN panel indicts Sasikala, govt prepares for action

A panel that probed the circumstances leading to former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's death in 2016 indicted V K Sasikala, the late leader's close confidante, medical doctor K S Sivakumar, former......

Revealed: 6-point plan to revive TN economy

The Palaniswami government is expected to utilise the Rangarajan Committee's recommendations before the 2021 assembly election.R Rajagopalan reports. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K......

'Dr Kurien was beyond caste, creed and religion'

'The controversy created by a Gujarat minister was totally unnecessary and unwanted.''It is a disgrace that a person who happened to be Gujarat's finance minister, spoke this kind of rubbish.'......

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Dr Mitra called the Pandara Road crowd a 'cheerful collective of young dreamers,' united in its 'love and pride for the newly Independent India,' despite 'sharp disparities in background,......

IIM grad Shuvajit Payne gave up a cushy job to work in rural India

India is witnessing a radical transformation where highly qualified youngsters are giving up cushy jobs to make a difference in the lives of poor people in rural areas. Manu A......

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Popular Tamil actor Vivekh, who won the hearts of millions of people with his sharp wit and was noted for his social work and promoting the cause of environmental protection, died in Chennai on......

The Many Avatars of Rajinikanth

Amazing characters. One superstar. More than four decades ago, a star called Rajinikanth was born in the movies. His movies turned to gold instantly, and his fans have been increasingly steadily,......

Actress Saranya Mohan ties the knot

Here's the lowdown from the Tamil film industry.   Image: Saranya Mohan and Dr Aravind Kirshnan Saranya Mohan, who is known for her films like Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu and Eeram, got married......

Aishwarya, Shriya, Nayantara: Rajinikanth's HOTTEST heroine? VOTE!

An extra point to them for performing the daunting task of sharing screen space with the formidable superstar! Rajinikanth's newest offering, Lingaa, hits screens nationwide December 12.In a first,......

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Leander Paes laments state of Indian Davis Cup, says will take a decade to lift standard Photograph: Kind Courtesy Leander Paes/Twitter Indian tennis icon Leander Paes is pained by the relegation......

Eight members of Indian boxing squad in Turkey test positive for COVID

Photograph: Kind Courtesy, Boxing Federation of India/Twitter Eight members of an Indian boxing squad, including three pugilists, were quarantined in Istanbul after testing positive for COVID-19......

AIBA honours Mary Kom, Vikas Krishnan

IMAGE: India's Mary Kom presented with the Legends award. The legendary M C Mary Kom and former Asian Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan shone bright at the International Boxing Association's......

Can Leander Paes beat Ramanathan Krishnan's Davis Cup record?

IMAGE: Leander Paes at a function following his mixed doubles title triumph at the French Open. Photograph: PTI. Leander Paes aspires to win not only a second Olympics medal but......

Few Rio-bound Indian athletes to receive financial aid from Govt

With an eye to enhance India's medal hopes in this year's Rio Olympics, the Sports Ministry has sanctioned financial assistance to boxers Vikas Krishan and Sumit Sangwan, female discuss thrower......