‘The ever vibrant, modern version of Madras has tremendous potential to reach greater heights’

‘The ever vibrant, modern version of Madras has tremendous potential to reach greater heights’

N. Kumar, Chairman – Group Corporate Board, The Sanmar Group As a resident of Chennai since the age of one, I have seen the city grow and expand continually. I remember playing cricket in small grounds, watching movies in theatres, and cycling through sparse traffic to school. Just like my elder brother and former Chairman … Read more

BJP minority cell to publicise Operation Sindoor; reach out to Muslims

BJP minority cell to publicise Operation Sindoor; reach out to Muslims

Kunwar Basit Ali. File | Photo Credit: www.facebook.com/kunwarbasitali “The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minority cell will hold outreach meetings outside religious sites such as dargahs, mosques, madrasas, churches and gurdwaras across the State to publicise the success of Operation Sindoor and welfare schemes for minorities,” a party leader said on Tuesday (June 10, 2025.) “The … Read more

Southwest monsoon to reach Maharashtra soon, conditions favourable for 2 to 3 days: IMD

Southwest monsoon to reach Maharashtra soon, conditions favourable for 2 to 3 days: IMD

Thunderstorm lights up the sky above the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus during pre-monsoon rains, in Mumbai, on May 20, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The southwest monsoon is likely to advance to Maharashtra soon, as the climatic conditions are favourable for the next two to three days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday (May … Read more

CISF Coastal cyclathon participants to reach halfway at Mumbai on March 20

CISF Coastal cyclathon participants to reach halfway at Mumbai on March 20

There are 26 such events and 118 interactions with local communities along the way of the cycling circuit. Credit: Twitter/@CISFHQrs Participants in the CISF Coastal Cyclathon covering 6,553 km will enter Mumbai after covering half the distance on March 20. The event will involve cultural programmes to raise awareness about the importance of coastal security. The event … Read more

Supervised toothbrushing expanded to reach schools in poorest areas

Supervised toothbrushing expanded to reach schools in poorest areas

Smitha Mundasad Health reporter, BBC News Getty Images School and nursery staff in the most deprived areas of England will be asked to supervise young children while they brush their teeth, under a national toothbrushing programme. Schemes are already running in some schools – but now dedicated central funding will reach the poorest areas where … Read more

‘Theatre is an effective medium to reach the people, explore solutions to problems’

‘Theatre is an effective medium to reach the people, explore solutions to problems’

Theatre personality Raghunandana speaking at an event to commemorate B.V. Karanth’s birth anniversary at Rangayana in Dharwad on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Rangayana Dharwad organised a book reading and special lecture on the occasion of B.V. Karanth’s birth anniversary in Dharwad on Sunday. Theatre personality Raghunandana delivered the special lecture and spoke about … Read more

INS Arighaat: How a second nuclear submarine boosts India’s strategic reach

INS Arighaat: How a second nuclear submarine boosts India’s strategic reach

India’s second Arihant-class submarine, INS Arighaat, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on August 29, 2024, at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. In his address, the Defence Minister expressed confidence that Arighaat would further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, establish strategic balance and peace in the region, and play … Read more

Gonorrhoea cases reach record high in England

Gonorrhoea cases reach record high in England

16 hours ago Aurelia Foster,Health reporter Getty Images The best way to avoid sexually transmitted infections was using a condom, the UK Health Security Agency said A record number of people in England were diagnosed with gonorrhoea last year, annual UK Health Security Agency figures show. Diagnoses rose 7.5% – from 79,268 in 2022 to … Read more