HC rejects plea against 'Karthigai Deepam' lighting on TN hill

The Madurai Bench of the Madras high court on Thursday dismissed an appeal against the order of a single judge allowing the lighting of "Karthigai Deepam" oil lamp at a stone pillar on the......

TN: HC tells petitioner to light hill lamp with CISF protection

Following a standoff between a section of devotees and Thirupparankundram temple management, the Madurai Bench of the Madras high court on Wednesday directed the petitioner to light the lamp atop......

Will Ayatollahs Flee Iran After Protests?

People in Iran have taken to the streets as daily life has become increasingly difficult. Rising prices of food, fuel and basic necessities, job scarcity, and the falling value of money have......

Gujarati notification in Maharashtra district sparks row

A notification in Gujarati by the district administration in Maharashtra's Palghar has triggered a row, with the Congress claiming the language will soon be imposed in the state and Shiv......

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Eighteen new-age technology firms went public during the year, a near triple increase from the five firms that debuted in 2023 and 38 per cent more than 2024’s tally of 13. Illustration: Dominic......

Reits keep lights on for India's office leasing as market flickers

With average returns of 18 per cent over the past year, listed real estate investment trusts (Reits) have clearly outperformed both the Nifty Realty index and the Sensex. Illustration: Dominic......

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

'The Indian consumer is moving so quickly and they have so many options.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has only been posted for representational purposes.   On a......

Gas Lamplighters To Panda Nannies: 8 Weird Jobs Around The World

We all know the classic careers. Engineers, doctors, architects, teachers, lawyers. Professions have evolved and some have gotten more niche. Veterinary acupuncturist. Dynamic Social Integrator.......

'Cinema Has A Limited Imagination Of Delhi'

'A majority of filmmakers cannot truly understand the city because they don't live here.' IMAGE: Filmmaker Anusha Rizvi with lead actor Kritika Kamra on the sets of The Great Shamsuddin Family.......

The Great Shamsuddin Family Review: Interesting Watch

The Great Shamsuddin Family is a seemingly light chamber piece that hides its claws of social commentary under the chirpy banter of an apartment full of women, observes Deepa Gahlot.   It would......

Zootopia 2 Review: Fun Watch!

Zootopia 2 is charming, engaging, and thoroughly fun to watch, applauds Mayur Sanap. The original Zootopia had clicked instantly. Packed with vibrant animation, zany energy, super adorable......

'Rajinikanth Never Jokes About His Superstardom'

'Whether it is Rajini sir or Shah Rukh Khan or Dilip Kumarsaab, these stars are blessed with a cosmic energy.''It's a phenomenon that is hard to describe, but it makes you fall in love with them.'......

Manchester City owners exit Ranbir Kapoor's Mumbai City FC

IMAGE: Mumbai City FC co-owner Ranbir Kapoor with wife Alia Bhatt during an Indian Super League match. Photograph: Mumbai City FC/Instagram Mumbai City FC confirmed that City Football Group, which......

City stalled, Liverpool blunt as New Year turns goal-shy

IMAGE: Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders in action with Sunderland's Trai Hume. Photograph: Scott Heppell/Reuters The Premier League's festive feast turned stale on Thursday as the New Year's......

PIX: Foden double gets Manchester City back on track

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League IMAGE: Phil Foden celebrates scoring Manchester City's third goal against Leeds United at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, on Saturday. Photograph:......

Fierce Kolkata Derby To Light Up Super Cup!

The tournament will be staged in Goa, with the Fatorda Stadium hosting both the opening match and the final. IMAGE: So far this season, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal have met twice, with the......

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

IMAGE: All the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches scheduled in Bengaluru have been shifted to BCCI's Centre of Excellence, on the outskirts of the city. Photograph: RCB/X Bengaluru Police Commissioner......