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‘The more harmonious…’: Rahul Gandhi’s response on difference between BJP and Congress
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi address public rally at congress office Lal chowk Srinagar, India, 10 August 2021.
WN / Shilpa
2025-01-05, Hindustan Times
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, spoke about the differences between Congress and BJP during a conversation with IIT Madras students, saying that his...
As bears grip Sensex, bulls ride on smallcaps; 61 stocks give double-digit weekly returns
Indian Rupee coins on banknotes
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2023-02-11, The Times of India
It was a somewhat muted week for benchmark indices as concerns surrounding the Adani Group kept investors on tenterhooks. However, the broader market bucked the trend and...
PM Modi to visit Arunachal and UP, launch Donyi Polo Airport and Kashi Tamil Sangam
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the launch of a campaign
AP / Saurabh Das
2022-11-17, Live Mint
Prime MinisterNarendra Modi will inaugurate Donyi PoloAirport, a hydropower project, and Kashi TamilSangamam during his visit to Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh on...
How we can spur Indian R&D and innovation2025-01-22
The Times of India: As a nation, we have committed ourselves to a long-term goal of becoming a developed country by 2047. Almost all the nations that made the transition from a developing to a developed country in the past century have had indigenous R&D and innovation power this...
NYC Council-Initiated Charter Revision Commission Announces Commissioner Appointments and Proposed Staff (New York City Council)2025-01-21
Public Technologies: ) Commission to focus on strengthening local democracy and advancing government transparency and accountability City Hall, NY - Today, the New York City Council announced commissioner appointments of the CharterRevision Commission initiated by its enactment...
When Manmohan Singh’s election was challenged in the Madras High Court2025-01-21
The Hindu: Soon after he joined Prime MinisterP.V.Narasimha...
Andhra Pradesh student makes it to IIT under sports excellence admission programme2025-01-21
The Times of India: Visakhapatnam: Vangala Vedavachan Reddy from Andhra Pradesh has been offered a seat at IIT-Madras (IITM) under the ‘sports excellence admission' category. He is one of five athletes to be selected under the SEA quota at IITM, which is the first IIT in the...
Once Upon a Time in Madras OTT release: Check where to watch actor Bharat's Tamil ...2025-01-21
Live Mint: Once Upon a Time in MadrasOTT release: Prasadh Murugan directorial film has been released on OTT platform and features music by Jose Franklin. The Tamil language hyperlink crime thriller made its theatrical debut on December 13, 2024. ......
Cow urine: BJP's Soundararajan springs up to IIT chief's defence2025-01-21
Madhyamam: Chennai: Following the controversial remark promoting the claimed medicinal properties of cow urine by V Kamakoti, the director of one of India’s premier education institutions, MadrasIIT, and severe backlash towards him that followed, BJP leader in Tamil...
Madras High Court reads down Tasmac circular, says there cannot be community guilt and collective punishment2025-01-21
The Hindu: Justice D. BharathaChakravarthy says departmental action can be taken against a group only if there are materials to suspect collusion ......
With a $2 million grant, Chandrika Tandon gives back to alma mater MCC2025-01-21
Business Line: Chandrika Tandon almost never made it to the 187-year-old Madras Christian College. Her mother wanted to enroll her in a girl’s college and get her married soon after. But Chandrika had other ideas. She...
‘They will eat beef as…’: Tamilisai Soundararajan defends IIT Madras director's cow urine comment2025-01-21
Live Mint: Tamil NaduBJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan defended the use of cow urine in response to IIT MadrasChairperson's claims about its medicinal properties. ......
Tamil Nadu BJP leaders back IIT-Madras director amid row over ‘cow urine’ remark: ‘One section ...2025-01-21
Hindustan Times: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from Tamil Nadu have come out in defence of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras director V Kamakoti, amid a row over his statement praising the ‘medicinal value’ of cow urine. IIT Madras director V Kamakoti. (File...
BrandSpark International announces its 22nd annual 2025 Best New Product Awards winners, recognizing the Best ...2025-01-21
Canada Newswire: TORONTO, /CNW/ - BrandSpark International is excited to announce the winners of the 22nd annual 2025 Best New Product Awards™, Canada's most trusted consumer-voted awards for new products. This year, over 12,000Canadians took part in a nationwide survey,...
Madras High Court orders audit of Tamil Nadu Victim Compensation Fund in all eight central prisons2025-01-21
The Hindu: Justices S.M. Subramaniam and M. Jothiraman direct the Accountant General of Tamil Nadu to depute a team of 10 officers to conduct the audit ......
Transforming state public service commissions2025-01-21
Hindustan Times: “Justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done.” These words of Lord Hewart, former Chief Justice of England, carry profound significance in the realm of governance. The fairness and credibility of recruitment systems form the foundation of...
IIT Madras Chief V Kamakoti: Designer Of India’s First Microprocessor, Facing Backlash Over Gaumutra Claim2025-01-21
News18: V Kamakoti, director of IIT Madras, sparked controversy with claims about cow urine's medicinal properties. He defended his stance, citing international journals, including 'Nature', supporting his claims. ......