The Madras HC has called a halt to the church construction project adjacent to the Mariyamman temple CHENNAI: Madras HC has stayed construction of a proposed church near the Mariyamman temple in Coimbatore, saying “mala fide intention can’t be ruled out”.The division bench of Justices G R Swaminathan and V Lakshminarayanan noted Coimbatore’s history of…
Universities, colleges in Tamil Nadu to introduce up to 20% higher-order thinking questions in exams this year Chennai: Students appearing for BE, BTech, and BA, BSc, BCom courses this academic year might have to think, analyse, and apply concepts in their internal and semester exams. State universities and colleges have decided to introduce up to…
Lupita Nyong’o says she was “stunned” after Christopher Nolan cast her as both Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra.Image credit (x) Lupita Nyong’o has addressed her casting in Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming film ‘The Odyssey’ in which she plays both Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra. The acclaimed actress joins Nolan’s impressive lineup of actors in…
IIT Kanpur has opened admissions for a six-month online certificate programme in Advanced Data Science and Machine Learning for Business Analytics. Starting October 3, 2026, the course targets graduates and working professionals, offering practical training in AI, machine learning, generative AI and business analytics to meet the rising demand for data-driven decision-making across industries (Photo/…
Barrackpore MLA Kaustav Bagchi Kolkata: Barrackpore MLA Kaustav Bagchi alleged that men on motorcycles arrived outside his home on Wednesday night, threatened to hurl bombs and shoot, and verbally abused him. Six people were detained after a complaint was lodged at the Titagarh Police Station on Thursday.Bagchi claimed it was a planned incident, which was…
Palestinians watch a live broadcast of the World Cup round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip (left), and Lionel Messi battles for the ball with Egypt’s Mohanad Lashin (AP Photo) An Israeli airstrike in Gaza shortly before the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match between Egypt and…
True art transcends mere imitation, demanding purpose and a deeper message, as Leonardo da Vinci famously articulated. He likened artists who simply copy to mirrors, reflecting without understanding. In today’s world of instant replication, genuine creation stems from thoughtful analysis and a unique human perspective, not just technical skill. This principle remains vital for originality…
Mumbai vs Navi Mumbai is one of the biggest confusion faced by homebuyers these days. For many in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), ₹2 crore is a budget that means a lot. Now the answer completely depends on your priority. Whether you prioritise location, lifestyle, or living space, the choice is yours. But recent industry…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court Friday questioned the logic of keeping Jantar Mantar the designated site for protests and agitation, wondering why an entire city should be “put to ransom” due to demonstrations in the heart of the capital.“According to me, these things should not happen in the city. But it is govt’s call. Why…
MUMBAI: For five years, it existed largely as equations, computational models and a series of progressively larger flying demonstrators. On Monday, it finally took the shape of a full-sized aircraft. Chennai-based deep-tech startup The ePlane Company announced that it has unveiled PT-01, the first full-scale prototype of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft….
