The New Indian Express Chennai - January 06, 2025

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January 06, 2025

Local bull owners, baiters decry random token system

WITH less than a week ahead for jallikattu season in Madurai, the district administration is set to begin online registration for bulls and baiters.

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Weeks after he was 'identified' dead, man returns home

A range of emotions played up in Maruthur of the district during resident P Selvaraj's homecoming on Saturday as the 59-year-old man, who was reported missing, was 'identified' dead and \"cremated\" only a few weeks ago.

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Shortage of Tamil workbook blow to Ennum Ezhuthum

A widespread shortage of Ennum Ezhuthum Tamil workbook for the third term has left primary school teachers across the state frustrated and confused on how to proceed with lessons.

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New Year's liquor and beer sales dampen Tasmac's spirits

THE year 2025 has already dampened Tasmac's spirits as it recorded a decline in liquor sales on New Year's Day, compared to the previous year.

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Village child safety panels inactive

Committees meant to tackle child abuse, marriages are stymied by lack of funds, awareness

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Fresh Wound For India, Repercussions On Cards?

India fall in Bumrah's absence; focus on Gambhir & seniors after yet another series loss

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3 killed in Coast Guard helicopter crash in Guj

THREE crew members of an advanced light helicopter (ALH-Dhruv) of the Indian Coast Guard were killed when the chopper crashed and caught fire at Gujarat's Porbandar airport on Sunday.

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Four Maoists, 1 jawan killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

FOUR Maoists and a jawan were killed during an encounter in south Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Sunday.

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CM Stalin Announces $1 Million Prize for Cracking Indus Valley Script

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday announced a prize of one million US dollars (₹8.57 crore) to any individual or organisation that aids in deciphering the Indus Valley Script, which remains a mystery even after a century since its discovery by Sir John Marshall, the then Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India.

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Cracker unit owner among 3 held for blast

THREE persons, including the firecracker unit owner, were arrested by Vachakkarapatti police in connection with the cracker unit explosion at Kottaiyur in Virudhunagar, which claimed six lives on Saturday.

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Cop Accuses Inspector of Taking Bribe, Submits Petition to Home Secy

A constable attached to the Uthumalai police station alleged inaction on his complaint that a police inspector received ₹20 lakh in bribe, and petitioned the home secretary.

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Summer heat & pest attack affect coconut yield, price doubles

HOUSEHOLDS and eateries across the state have started feeling the pinch as, along with other staple vegetables like onion and tomato, the price of coconut has almost jumped twofold in the last few months.

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New CPM state unit secy takes charge, says DMK misunderstood criticism

SENIOR leader P Shanmugam was unanimously elected the new Tamil Nadu secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Sunday at the conclusion of the party's 24th state conference.

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CPM leader's remarks have potential to destabilise camaraderie: Murasoli

DMK slams Balakrishnan for 'emergency' comment; VCK to raise host of issues in House today

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ED SEARCH AT KINGSTON COLLEGE ENDS AFTER 44 HOURS

ED search at Kingston Engineering College owned by Vellore MP Kathir Anand ended after 44 hours at 2.35 am on Sunday.

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Service to resume soon on India's first vertical lift rail bridge at Pamban

AFTER more than two years of wait, train services are set to resume on Pamban-Rameswaram section, with a new vertical lift bridge at Pamban replacing the iconic but old structure that had long connected Rameswaram Island to the Indian mainland.

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Anna University students bear the brunt as security tightened

Students say guards now question those sitting alone; ironing, stitching services suspended

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Cop Among 3 Held for Assaulting 4 Men, Robbing Them of ₹3.7L, Gold

THREE men, including a police head constable, were arrested by the Kelambakkam police on Sunday for allegedly attacking four men and robbing ₹3.7 lakh in cash and three sovereigns of gold from them at a resort in Kovalam on Tuesday.

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No entry for gig workers; students will be encouraged to use bicycles

WITH the new academic semester commencing on Monday, Anna University has directed its faculty to ensure the safety and security of the students.

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Bus driver dies of electrocution while unloading sand from lorry

A TNSTC bus driver died from electrocution while unloading sand from a tipper truck he drove during his weekly day off on Saturday, sources said.

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20-year-old man arrested for attacking two women

A 20-year-old man has been arrested by RK Nagar police for allegedly attacking two women over a dispute with one of the victims' brother.

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KL MLA held for vandalising forest office

NILAMBUR MLA P V Anvar was arrested on Sunday in connection with a case registered at the Nilambur police station for vandalizing the North Divisional Forest Office in Nilambur.

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Mediation will help restore strained family relationships

MEDIATION for resolving family disputes provides a holistic settlement and restores strained family relationships, said Madras High Court Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy at a symposium on mediation as a best legal solution for disputes.

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IVC markings show tamer being tossed by bull

Awards will be given annually to two scholars in the field of numismatics and epigraphy. A comparison of symbols on seals used for commercial purposes in the IVC and symbols found in excavations in Tamil Nadu shows 60% are identical. Archaeologists have established that symbols engraved on pottery used by people in Indus Valley and symbols engraved on pottery found in TN are at most 90% identical.

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Lanka Prez treads a geopolitical tightrope

China has invested heavily in Sri Lanka, and India has, too, and the competing interests need careful management. A single wrong move may prove costly for the new administration

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Celebrating the Birth of Sikhism's Classical Hero

I received a beautiful New Year message from a Sikh friend: \"End 2024 with shukrana (thanksgiving), start 2025 with ardas (petition for well-being).\" This naturally brought to mind that January 6 is the 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.

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Ramayana at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from Jan 8

THE Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, the largest annual gathering of the Indian diaspora, will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10.

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Boost to India-Indonesia relation as Prez Subianto to be R-Day chief guest

INDONESIAN President Prabowo Subianto has formally accepted New Delhi's invitation to be the chief guest for the 2025 Republic Day parade, it is reliably learnt.

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IAF combat capability faces resource shortage and delay in modernisation

AMID the fast-changing geo-strategic scenario, the combat capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is turning into a tale of woes; not only is there a shortage of fighter pilots, the training of these pilots, even when inducted, is plagued with shortage of resources.

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Service to people is real worship of Mother India: RSS

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that worshiping \"Mother India\" is equal to serving people and protecting environment and biodiversity.

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Pleas seek vacating of stay on filing suits under Places of Worship Act

Swami's petition

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BJP says Cong spreading lies on Chinese occupation

The BJP on Sunday came down on the Congress for accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of allowing Chinese occupation of Indian territory, pointing out that the party cannot get away with \"such lies\" as all of it occurred during Jawaharlal Nehru's tenure.

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Indo-US Tech Innovation Ties on Sullivan Agenda

To firm up frameworks in AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

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Chorus for Bharat Ratna to ex-PM, installing portrait in Golden Temple

CONGRESS leader and leader of Opposition in Punjab assembly Partpal Singh Bajwa has suggested for a joint assembly resolution to seek Bharat Ratna for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

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I-T dept raids premises of ex-BJP MLA, beedi barons in MP's Sagar

Searches at BJP's wealthiest families' houses

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Cancel licence if a tea garden closed for 3 months: Didi

The West Bengal government has come up with a standard operating procedure (SOP) stating that if a tea garden is closed for more than three months, its lease will be cancelled.

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Uproar over Meghalaya govt move to consecrate varsity the Christian way

A Meghalaya minister's statement that the state government will consecrate the Captain Williamson Sangma State University on January 13 by following Christian rituals has stoked a debate.

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Citizenship to 60-yr-old under CAA, 1st in Bihar

SUMITRA Saha Prasad, also known as Rani Saha (60), finally received Indian citizenship after a 40-year wait, becoming the first person in Bihar to do so under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) of 2019.

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Trade union politics back in J&K under civilian govt

Govt employees' union calls for protest on January 17 in the UT

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Dallewal health worsens after border speech

FARMER leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health continued to decline on Sunday after he experienced vomiting and dizziness following his 11-minute address at the Kisan Mahapanchayat in Khanauri the previous day.

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Strict land laws for unchecked transactions

CHIEF Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the Uttarakhand government is set to introduce strict land laws to curb the rampant buying and selling of land by outsiders.

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S Koreans brave snowstorm as Yoon arrest deadline nears

THOUSANDS of South Koreans braved a snowstorm on Sunday to rally in support or opposition of President Yoon Suk Yeol, suspended over a failed martial law bid and resisting arrest a day before the warrant expires.

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Talks for Gaza ceasefire, Israeli hostage release deal resume in Qatar

ISRAEL confirmed on Saturday that negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal had resumed in Qatar, as rescuers said more than 30 people had been killed in fresh bombardment of the territory.

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Polar vortex brings winter storm to central US

Eastern parts of the country likely to experience bone-chilling cold from today, according to weather forecasters

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Snow causes disruption in UK, Germany

HEAVY snow and freezing rain brought widespread disruption across Europe on Sunday, particularly in the UK and Germany, with several major airports forced to suspend flights

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Ukrainian assault in Kursk surprises Russia

RUSSIA said on Sunday that Ukraine had launched a \"counterattack\" in the western border region of Kursk, where Kyiv's forces began a shock ground offensive last August.

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Why Fin Services in India Will Boom and Bloom

THERE was a cheer when India's stock market registered the 100 millionth (10 crore) investor account.

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FMCG Makers Expect Inflation to Hit Volume Growth, Operating Profit in Q3

HIT by inflation, higher input costs and pricing measures, fast-moving consumer goods companies are expected to see a contraction in their gross margin and a modest-to-flat operating profit in the October-December quarter.

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Banking stocks may stage a comeback in 2025

According to analysts, apart from fintech sector, e-commerce & IT services have huge growth potential this year

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Rate cut to trigger growth: Muthoot

KOCHI-BASED Muthoot Microfin is hopeful of better days ahead, even as the industry faces headwinds.

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Crystal Ball Gazing Across Asset Classes

It is not as much the stocks or mutual fund schemes one selects as much as it is the right asset allocation for a given period that contributes to wealth creation for an investor.

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Chennai Marathon: Gyan, Kefelegn win

GYAN Babu from Uttar Pradesh won the men's marathon, and Senait Kefelegn from Ethiopia won the women's marathon at the 13th edition of the Fresh-works Chennai Marathon held here on Sunday.

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Karnataka in QFs, TN reach pre-quarters

KARNATAKA, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Vidarbha and Baroda secured direct qualifications for the quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy following the seventh and last league stage of the tournament on Sunday.

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Man United hold PL leaders Liverpool in thrilling encounter

CRISIS-HIT Manchester United held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday, but the runaway Premier League leaders moved six points clear at the top of the table.

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Award Motivates Players Even More, Says Sanjay

At 23, Sanjay was the youngest member of the Indian hockey team that won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

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Pat on the back for Cummins and Co

VIRAT Kohli is pumped up. He runs in from first slip, hands aloft towards Mohammed Siraj.

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MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS

GAUTAM Gambhir was sitting at the press conference room of the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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What does it mean to hear the dance?

MOHINIYATTAM has been a late bloomer in comparison to other dance forms. Commenting on the most sensual Indian dance forms, Madhavan shares, \"I have accompanied Neena Prasad, even before she chose Mohiniyattam as her specialisation.

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Composing for abstraction

MUSIC helps in adding a great deal when it comes to layering visuals for the audience, especially when the dancer attempts to show evolution using abstractions that will amplify the subtle movements.

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MELODIES FROM ACROSS BORDERS

THE musical dialogue between violin, mandolin, keyboard, mridangam, and ghatam brought vibrancy to the stage on a Sunday morning at the 36th Margazhi Mahotsav, presented by Bharat Kalachar in association with Data Patterns. Rasikas witnessed the synergy between the young artistes who visited the city during Margazhi.

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Composing for abstraction

USIC helps in adding a great deal when it comes to layering visuals for the audience, especially when the dancer attempts to show evolution using abstractions that will amplify the subtle movements.

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TRADITIONS INTERTWINED

As the Margazhi season comes to an end, Deepa Chakravarthy talks to performing artistes who have shown exemplary inter-disciplinary skills to push the boundaries of traditions that are weaved together

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Advancing eye care and awarding ethics

OPHTHALMOLOGICAL experts, medical fellows, and students attended a two-day workshop, showcasing the advancements in improving eye care.

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A Vishnu temple studded with historical inscriptions

THIRUKANNAPURAM, a village close to Nannilam, is well-known for its Vishnu temple enshrining the main image named Neelamegha Perumal, and the processional deity (utsavamurti) Sowriraja Perumal, after whom the temple takes its name.

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A TESTED CHAMPION

Offering unmatched comfort, modern tech, excellent fuel efficiency and Toyota's legendary reliability, the Camry Hybrid is set to dominate the Indian road scape

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A CINEPHILE'S DELIGHT

Actor Roshini Prakash speaks about her role in Vanangaan, working with director Bala, her hopes for the future of the film industry, and more

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Three new Fear Street films in development

AUTHOR RL Stine recently revealed in an interview that the Fear Street film franchise, which is based on his books, will be back with three new films.

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'Ajith sir and I didn't want to take audiences for granted'

Filmmaker Magizh Thirumeni gets candid about the shared vision he had with Ajith for Vidaamuyarchi, how his reading habit influenced his filmmaking, and more

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