Chandannagar’s famous French museum turns victim of neglect

Chandannagar’s famous French museum turns victim of neglect

The first crash happened in October during the Durga Puja holidays when the place was shut and it was a miraculous escape for the artefacts. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The famous French museum in Chandannagar, located in what’s popularly known as Dupleix Palace, appears to have become a victim of neglect with the false … Read more

French jihadist linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers sentenced to life imprisonment

French jihadist linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers sentenced to life imprisonment

A French jihadist close to the brothers behind the 2015 massacre at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was on Thursday sentenced to life imprisonment. Peter Cherif, 42, had been on trial in Paris since mid-September for “belonging to a criminal terrorist association” while fighting for Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen from 2011 to … Read more

Iga Swiatek wins French Open: Pressure didn’t squeeze me after Naomi Osaka thriller

Iga Swiatek wins French Open: Pressure didn’t squeeze me after Naomi Osaka thriller

Iga Swiatek said that she was “proud” of herself after not letting pressure bog her down following the French Open second-round victory against Naomi Osaka. The World No.1 was down a match point against the 4-time Grand Slam winner before making a strong comeback to progress into the third round. From there on, Swiatek did … Read more

French Open: Alexander Zverev breaks semi-final jinx to qualify for grand finale

French Open: Alexander Zverev breaks semi-final jinx to qualify for grand finale

World No.4 Alexander Zverev became fourth time lucky as he made his way through to his maiden French Open final. On Friday, June 7, the German star defeated Casper Ruud 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 at Philippe-Chatrier in 2 hours and 35 minutes. Zverev lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas, Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud in 2021, 2022 … Read more

French Open 2024, Day 11, Order of Play: Sabalenka, Zverev in action for semifinal race

French Open 2024, Day 11, Order of Play: Sabalenka, Zverev in action for semifinal race

The French Open 2024 has continued to delight and enthral the fans as the tournament enters Day 11. High quality action will be expected as several big names will be in action as they look to book spot in the semi-finals on the clay court in Paris. In women’s singles, Elena Rybakina will begin the … Read more

These govt. school students in Chennai were treated to a French film

These govt. school students in Chennai were treated to a French film

A video on the School Education Department screening a French film across government schools in Tamil Nadu. A video on the School Education Department screening a French film across government schools in Tamil Nadu. The School Education Department screened the French movie. The Red Balloon at all of the state’s government schools. A number of initiatives for … Read more

French Fries Vs. Almonds Every Day for a Month: What Changes?

French Fries Vs. Almonds Every Day for a Month: What Changes?

David B. Allison, PhD, professor, Indiana University School of Public Health, Bloomington. Rebecca Hanson, registered dietitian nutritionist, research study coordinator, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Melissa Majumdar, registered dietitian, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta; media spokesperson, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: “French-fried potatoes consumption and energy balance: a … Read more