The New Indian Express Chennai - November 12, 2024

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November 12, 2024

Ten suspected militants shot dead in Manipur

Kuki-Zo Council says its 'volunteers' killed by CRPF, calls for total shutdown in state today

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10% dip in distance edu enrolment, Madras univ's cash cow takes a hit

THE Institute of Distance Education (IDE) of the University of Madras, one of the major sources of revenue for the cash-strapped state varsity, may register a 10% drop in enrolment this year as the number of admissions for the academic year 2024-25 which closes on November 15 stands at 25,421 compared to 28,209 in 2023-24.

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CLEAN AIR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF CITIZENS, SAYS SC

The Supreme Court said on Monday that it is a fundamental right of every citizen to live in a pollution-free atmosphere, adding no religion encourages any activity that creates pollution.

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Uddhav fumes as ECI officials inspect his bag, personal stuff

SHIV Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday trained his guns on the Election Commission of India (ECI) claiming its officials are targeting opposition leaders.

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Orders reserved on ex-DGP's plea for power supply

THE Madras High Court has reserved its orders on the writ appeal filed by retired Special DGP Rajesh Das, seeking to set aside the order of a single judge who had refused to restore power supply to a bungalow at Thaiyur near Kelambakkam, for which, he and his separated wife IAS officer Beela Venkatesan, are claiming rights.

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SC stays transfer of Pocso case to CBI, orders SIT formation

THE Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court order that transferred the Pocso case probe in the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in Anna Nagar to CBI in October.

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GCC SHOULD TURN 'SINGARA CHENNAI' DREAM INTO REALITY

Many years ago, I arrived in Madras with great expectations after experiencing my first train journey in an unreserved compartment from a remote village in north Malabar (Kerala).

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Heavy rain likely in Chennai and delta districts till Friday

THE Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Monday said that heavy rain may lash Chennai, its surrounding districts and parts of delta districts till Friday.

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Heavy rain likely in Chennai and delta districts till Friday

THE Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Monday said that heavy rain may lash Chennai, its surrounding districts and parts of delta districts till Friday.

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Trans persons protest outside CoP's office

CHENNAI: Members of the National Transgenders' Federation protested outside the Chennai City Police Commissioner's office on Monday, seeking action against Manthra, a trans woman accused of spreading defamatory content about federation leaders or Jamaat heads on social media.

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Lift door opens due to glitch, man falls to death inside shaft

Due to a mechanical failure, the door opened before the elevator came to the fourth floor at the apartment in Madambakkam | EXPRESS

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Portion of unused MMC hostel collapses, 3 injured

A portion of an unused building, which was previously used as the postgraduate men's hostel by the Madras Medical College (MMC) at Broadway, collapsed on Monday morning.

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Lift door opens due to glitch, man falls to death inside shaft

A 56-year-old man who was employed as a security staff in an apartment in Madambakkam near Tambaram died after accidentally falling into the elevator shaft on Sunday evening.

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HC appoints officials to check for illegal stone crushing units

Chennai: The Madras High Court has appointed two advocate commissioners to check whether unauthorised stone crushing units are operating at Erumaiyur village in Kancheepuram district.

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19 kg gold seized, 25 passengers from S'pore held

SLEUTHS of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Chennai Customs intercepted 25 passengers at the Chennai international airport who arrived from Singapore on Sunday night and seized 19.5 kg gold worth ₹15 crore.

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Penny-wise & pound-foolish: Skilled staff paid less than unskilled by corpn

HC did not provide clear instructions on wage revision for skilled staff: GCC Commissioner

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12L single-phase meters ordered to meet rising demand

THE Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDC) has ordered 12 lakh single-phase meters from six private suppliers to address the rising demand for electricity meters.

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Contract nurses to be regularised to fill 1.2K posts in govt hospitals

HEALTH Minister Ma Subramanian said the 1,271 vacancies in government hospitals will be filled by regularising the nurses who are working on contract basis and that the counselling in this regard would begin on November 14.

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Kamal: Don't call me Ulaganayagan, as artiste must not be elevated above art

ACTOR and founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) Kamal Haasan asked his fans, media, film fraternity and party cadre to address him merely as 'Kamal Haasan', 'Kamal' or 'KH' from now on and not to use titles such as 'Ulaganayagan'.

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No truck with BJP ever: AIADMK

Organising secy alleges it is the DMK that has a clandestine relationship with saffron party

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PAP revamp DPR suggests two micro irrigation systems

THE Water Resources Department (WRD) has prepared a detailed project report (DPR) for the renovation of Parambikulam Aliyar Project (PAP), purportedly at a cost of ₹4,000 crore, and sent it to the government.

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'TN committed to protecting welfare of govt staff, teachers'

THE DMK government is committed to protecting the welfare of government employees and teachers, a contrast to what the government describes as anti-employee policies of previous AIADMK-led administrations that once dismissed 1.73 lakh employees with a single directive.

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Ranipet sports complex, Olympic academy in Madurai to be a reality

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin laid the foundation for establishing the Ranipet District Sports Complex (₹15 crore) and Olympic Academy building (₹6 crore) within the Madurai District Sports Complex through video conference on Monday.

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VKT Balan, pioneer of TN tourism industry, no more

VKT Balan (70), chairman of the Madura Travel Service Private Limited, who carved a niche for himself in the tourism industry, passed away in the city on Monday.

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Auto driver kills wife with mom help, chops body into 8 pieces

A 39-year-old auto driver, his mother and a friend were booked for murder and arrested by the Tiruvannamalai town police on Monday after they allegedly strangled the driver's wife to death with her dupatta, dismembered the body into eight pieces, concealed it in a plastic bag, and dumped it near the Tiruvannamalai-Krishnagiri border.

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Four deployed to clear waste from Kovai manhole

DESPITE multiple warnings and instructions, officials deployed four manual scavengers to remove waste from manholes without any safety gear on Monday.

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MRTS trains' Park Town stoppage restored

ABOUT 13 days after MRTS services resumed between Chennai Beach and Velachery, train stoppage at Park Town station was restored on Monday.

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Trainer spikes girls' drink & misbehaves with them, held

A physical education trainer (PET) at a private school in Thoothukudi district who allegedly offered soft drinks laced with alcohol to girl students, and misbehaved with them was arrested in Coimbatore late on Monday.

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Union min threatens reporter of 24 News

A TV channel reporter here was allegedly threatened by Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi.

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KL Waqf land row: Pinarayi promises a lasting solution

Govt will hold a ministerial-level meeting on November 22 to discuss Munambam issue

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Phone-tapping: Cops summon BRS ex-MLA

THE BRS is apparently bracing for yet another attack from investigation agencies.

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Newborn's death sparks protests, doctor suspended

A doctor at the Mayiladuthurai General Hospital has been suspended following the death of a newborn, sparking protests from the family and CPM members who alleged medical negligence.

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A WIN FOR PLUTOCRACY, PURITAN PRINCIPLES

IN Sunday, Donald Trump won Arizona, the last of the seven 6swing states' at the US presidential election.

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GRAVEYARD OF BRANDS IN THE SKY

India has seen many beloved airline brands get swallowed up or shut down. As Vistara merges with Air India, a look at what has kept some of them flying

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Shah to head Inter-State Council committee of 12 Union ministers and CMs

THE Centre on Monday reconstituted the Standing Committee of the Inter-State Council (ISC) under the chairmanship of Home Minister Amit Shah.

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Curated live show, carnival parade to rev up IFFI

WITH a series of additional features such as daily live performances, exhibitions, mobile digital movie theaters and showcasing of culinary delights, this year's International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to scale a new height; becoming a vibrant cinematic cultural extravaganza.

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House panel to take up illegal immigrant influx

Left-Wing Extremism, border security on top of MHA panel agenda

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Udaipur tailor beheading: SC notice on plea against bail given to accused

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the NIA and Mohammed Javed, one of the accused in the case of beheading of a tailor Kanhaiya Lal of Udaipur in June 2022, on an appeal filed by Yash Teli—the victim's son—challenging the bail granted to Javed by the Rajasthan High Court in September this year.

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'Swachhata be made permanent feature in govt functioning'

M Narendra Modi has directed that 'swachhata' be made a permanent feature in government functioning and special campaigns conducted annually for the next five years, says V Srinivas, secretary, Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and Department of Pensions and Pensioners Welfare.

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NIA raids across 6 states in Al-Qaeda case linked to Bangla

The anti-terror federal probe agency NIA on Monday conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations in six states across the country in connection with the activities promoted by some Bangladeshi nationals as part of terror group Al-Qaeda's conspiracy to destabilize India, officials said.

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Sleepiness during the day may be linked to pre-dementia risk: Study

OLDER people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a condition that can lead to dementia, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.

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Modi warns against divisive forces threatening social fabric

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cautioned people against divisive forces attempting to fracture society along lines of caste, religion, language, and gender.

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BJP faces Maha ire as cotton price angers farmers...

BJP's assembly poll candidates are facing cotton farmers' discontent over prices in north Maharashtra, a stronghold of the saffron party.

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Maha Yuti tries to pacify anger of soybean farmers

AFTER a delay of two months, the Centre has started soybean procurement in poll-bound Maharashtra.

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BSF takes to movie to counter Pak move, instil patriotism among Sikhs

TO foster a spirit of national pride among the Sikh pilgrims visiting the Darbar Sahib gurdwara in the neighbouring country through the Kartarpur Corridor, the Border Security Force (BSF) has devised a mechanism to showcase movies that highlight the bravery of its personnel, display India's courage and deliver patriotic messages.

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HC puts C'garh govt on notice over tiger death

THE Chhattisgarh High Court on Monday expressed concern over the recent death of a tiger in Baikunthpur forest, approximately 350 km north of Raipur, and sought an affidavit from the state on the measures taken to protect wildlife.

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Mahakumbh prep: Divers, 700 boats on 24X7 vigil

AS part of its ongoing efforts to deal with emergencies during the upcoming Mahakumbh 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government will deploy 220 highly-skilled deep-sea divers of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to secure the Sangam waters during the nearly two-month congregation of humanity.

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Soren govt like a burnt transformer, says Shah

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the JMM-led alliance government is a \"burnt transformer\" which has failed to distribute welfare funds given by the Centre among the people of Jharkhand.

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1 dead as explosion triggers fire at IOCL refinery in Vadodara

A massive explosion rocked the IOCL refinery in Koyli, Vadodara, at 3:30 pm on Monday, sparking a fierce fire and sending thick plumes of smoke up to 6 kilometers into the sky. One person was killed in the fire.

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Wary Pakistan suspends all rail services to Balochistan

PAKISTAN's railways suspended all train services on Monday to and from a restive southwestern province where a suicide bombing at a train station over the weekend killed 26 people, including soldiers and railway staff.

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India needs more robust multi-hazard early warning system: WMO chief

India has to enhance its meteorological infrastructure and adopt a more robust multi-hazard early warning system to avoid loss of lives and minimize the impact of climate change, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Celeste Saulo said on Monday.

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No escalation, Trump warns Putin; Kremlin denies call

US President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Russian leader Vladimir Putin and urged him not to escalate the war in Ukraine, The Washington Post reported on Sunday.

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Pressure on UK church head to quit over abuse cover-up

THE head of the Church of England, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, is under pressure to resign after an investigation found that he failed to inform police about serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it.

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Trump names Homan for immigration, Elise for UN

Hardliner Stephen Miller named as deputy chief of staff for policy

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China building prototype N-reactor for aircraft carrier

CHINA has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents provided.

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Israeli army not able to occupy even one village in Lebanon: Hezbollah

HEZBOLLAH said on Monday that the Israeli military has been incapable of occupying even a single village in Lebanon since launching cross-border ground operations six weeks ago.

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Zomato, Swiggy say complying with CCI rules

AMID a CCI investigation into anti-competitive practices, Zomato has emphasised its adherence to competition laws, while competitor Swiggy has affirmed its dedication to following local regulations.

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Vistara ends 9-year journey; operates last flight before merger with Air India

VISTARA, the Tata Group and Singapore International Airline (SIA) joint venture carrier, flew for the last time on Monday, thus marking an end to its glorious nine-year journey. Vistara is now getting merged with Air India, which has ambitions to establish itself as India's premier full-service airline.

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BoI profit soars 63% on better asset quality

IMPROVEMENT in asset quality and non-interest income boosted bottomline of state-run Bank of India by 63% to ₹2,374 crore.

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Net equity fund inflows surge to ₹41,000 cr in Oct

RECORD inflows into open-ended equity mutual funds, which surged 21.7% on a month-on-month basis in October at ₹41,887 crore, made it the 44th month of positive inflows.

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Asian Paints sees downgrades as competition rises

AMID rising competition and other challenges, shares of Asian Paints received multiple downgrades and price target cuts after its September quarter (Q2FY25) earnings missed analyst expectations by a big margin.

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Maruti Suzuki rolls out new Dzire with design changes at ₹6.79 lakh

MARUTI Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) on Monday launched the fourth generation of its best-selling sedan - Dzire - with petrol and S-CNG models at a starting price of ₹6.79 lakh.

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Canara Bank expects nod for insurance, AMC arms' IPOs

STATE-run lender Canara Bank is expecting the final clearance from the Department of Financial Services for the initial public offerings (IPOs) of two of its arms—Canara HSBC Life Insurance and Canara Robeco Asset Management Company—within a fortnight.

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Will Trump's win force India to rejig corp tax?

Experts say dynamics of tax rates are complex and influenced by factors beyond mere comparison with US rates

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Norms issued for reclassifying FPI investment as FDI

THE Reserve Bank (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board (Sebi) have directed foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to obtain necessary approvals from the government and concurrence from the investee companies in cases of acquisition of equity holdings beyond the prescribed limits.

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GAMBHIR TIME DOWN UNDER

In coach's biggest assignment since taking over, results may decide direction of India team

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Rohit nets 4 goals as Haryana win

ROHIT sounded the board four times (31, 34, 47, 58) to guide Haryana to an 8-0 win over Mizoram in the 14th Senior National men's hockey championship played at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Monday.

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Aravindh Chithambaram: Grand Master of Chennai

ARAVINDH Chithambaram is a pessimist by nature. When he was being driven to the Anna Centenary Library before the opening round of the Chennai Grand Masters last Tuesday, the 25-year-old had only thought running through his mind.

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Hit by absence of injured Yamal, Barcelona lose to Sociedad

MISSING injured Lamine Yamal, Barcelona saw their seven-game winning run come to an end with a 1-0 loss at Real Sociedad in the Spanish league.

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PCB to write to ICC seeking clarifications on Champions Trophy

GIVEN the recent developments with regard to the 2025 Champions Trophy, hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is going to write to the International Cricket Board (ICC) seeking clarity over the situation.

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Sangita's double strike helps India win in ACT

YOUNG striker Sangita Kumari scored a brace as defending champions India defeated Malaysia 4-0 to open their campaign at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on a confident note on Monday.

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It's TN versus UP in men's Hockey c'ship QFs

Day 8 of the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai featured victories for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, Hockey Haryana, Telangana Hockey, Goans Hockey, and Manipur Hockey.

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A pat on the back for independent artistes

Grammy nominees Ricky Kej and Varijashree Venugopal open up about the creative journeys behind their celebrated works - from Ricky's exploration of mental wellness in 'Break of Dawn' to Varijashree's featured performance alongside Jacob Collier and Anoushka Shankar - reflecting on the passion, purpose, and global recognition that fuel their music

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DESIGNING SPACES FOR OUR ELDERS

ITH age comes wisdom. What it also brings along are a set of challenges like limited mobility, difficulties with hearing and seeing, and a fresh need for assistance.

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My aim was to demystify Gandhi, Nehru and Jinnah

Director Nikkhil Advani on his upcoming show Freedom at Midnight and how he tried to remain neutral while depicting history in such divided times while actors Siddhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra and Arif Zakaria delve into the process of embodying real-life personalities

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Andor season 2 gets a release date

On Sunday, it was officially announced that the second and final season of Andor will begin streaming on April 22, 2025 on Disney+Hotstar.

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