‘Periodic screening’ required to avert sudden cardiac deaths in athletes - During vigorous physical activity, there is a substantial increase in sympathetic nervous system activity. In predisposed individuals, this surge can trigger arrhythmias and potentially lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Understanding this mechanism is crucial for prevention and risk assessment.
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The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
Decoding India’s growth slowdown - The official diminution of India’s projected GDP growth rate may still be an underestimation of the extent of economic slowdown. The revenue mobilisation strategy needs to be reworked to enhance taxation on wealth and profits in order to enhance capex and welfare spending
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
PM to open Z-Morh tunnel, a key part of Kashmir-Ladakh corridor - To be inaugurated on January 13, the tunnel, in Ganderbal district, is key to keeping the tourist destination of Sonamarg open for visitors around the year; it is touted as a milestone in building the strategic corridor between Kashmir and Ladakh
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
India releases compilation of 10,000 human genomes from 83 population groups - The ‘Genome India’ database will be available to researchers across the world; it will serve as a template for investigations into disease, drug therapy; PM says it will strengthen biotech economy
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
Rahul insulted great kings, queens of country, says PM - Modi says Congress has no guts to speak against Sultans, Nawabs, and Badshahs, adds that the killing of Neha Hiremath on a college campus in Hubballi is an outcome of ‘vote-bank politics’
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
Trump sentenced in hush money case - U.S. President-elect gets an unconditional discharge, New York judge spares Trump prison term or fine
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
After stint as Odisha Governor, Raghubar Das returns to BJP - Ex-Jharkhand CM tells party workers not to get disheartened by Assembly poll defeat; his return may challenge Marandi’s supremacy: party insiders
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
Board’s ‘folly’ caused row over JEE attempts, says SC - Bench allows students who had specifically dropped out of their engineering courses between November 5 and November 18 to register for the JEE-Advanced 2025 as a one-time measure
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
Indian diaspora’s bond with homeland is eternal: Murmu - The President says their entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and knowledge-sharing are crucial in shaping the vision of India; she confers the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards on 27 recipients
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
2024 was the first year to breach global warming limit, show data - It is the first time that mean temperature crossed the threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, says global body; experts say that given the high rate of carbon emissions, the 2024 temperatures represent a point of no return
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
Chasing truce - Israel’s Netanyahu is keener on his government’s survival than on peace
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
Local power - Local self-governments make a difference to the lives of people
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
In Kerala, a squabble over shirts and seers - A few weeks ago, Swami Sathchidananda, the religious head of Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust, said that men should be allowed to enter Hindu temples in Kerala wearing shirts. The Chief Minister has supported his views. The seer’s remarks have sparked a debate, with some contending that the rules should be changed and others arguing that age-old practices should be retained, reports K.S. Sudhi
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
Darkness descends on Bastar - With all the praise his body of work in a decade-long eventful career is drawing, the murder of 33-year-old Bijapur journalist Mukesh Chandrakar has also left a trail of questions on the future of journalists and journalism in Chhattisgarh, finds Shubhomoy Sikdar
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
Old residential hubs are no longer neighbours’ envy - Once sought-after residential localities, these prime old areas of Bengaluru are seeing rapid redevelopment, turning them into bustling commercial spaces. K.C. Deepika writes about the implications of this move from central business districts to secondary business districts
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
A mother on a rescue mission in Yemen - Nimisha Priya’s is a tragedy of immense proportions. Convicted in Yemen for murdering her Yemeni business partner, who, Nimisha’s mother says, was abusive and vile, the 36-year-old nurse from Kerala is on death row. It’s a race against time and the odds for Nimisha’s mother to pay blood money and save her daughter’s life, report Hiran Unnikrishnan and G. Krishnakumar
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
Rupee sinks 18 paise to close at a record low of 86.04/$ - Surging crude oil prices, negative sentiment in domestic equity markets blamed for the fall; Dollar strengthens on higher demand amid anticipation of trade curbs after U.S. presidency change
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
Crew makes progress as death count touches 10 in Los Angeles wildfires - The fires have so far destroyed nearly 10,000 structures, with the number only expected to grow‘ however, a pause in fierce winds have worked to the firefighters’ advantage; forecasters predict that strong gusts could return over the weekend
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
NATO members reluctant to endorse Trump’s defence spending proposal - The U.S. President-elect said members of the military alliance should spend 5% of gross domestic product on defence – a huge increase from the current 2% goal and a level that no NATO country currently reaches; a new target is likely to be agreed at a NATO summit in The Hague in June
The Hindu
11 Jan, 04:30
Defence holds firm as Dragons pip Bengal Tigers - Goals from Karthi, Uttam help the Southern team emerge victorious and climb to the top of the pile; the opposition pays a heavy price for making a hash of as many as 12 penalty corners
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
How curiosity-driven research into a worm won four Nobels - Advances in health often arise from solving fundamental biological problems. One difficulty is identifying the right place where the answer can be found. Caenorhabditis elegans provides such a setting: a versatile model whose results often reveal general principles with parallels in humans
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
Twigstats: new tool reveals hi-res genetic view of people’s ancestors - A fresh analysis using Twigstats has determined more precisely than ever individual-level ancestry at a very high resolution. An international collaboration was even able to revisit the ancestry of population groups in the far-flung western frontiers of the Roman Empire
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
6 killed, 20 injured in stampede at Tirupati - Thousands of people had gathered to collect tickets for temple festival tomorrow; Chief Minister Naidu expresses shock over the incident and directs action against TTD employees found guilty
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
Modi launches projects worth ₹2 lakh cr. on first Andhra trip since LS poll - PM says one of two green hydrogen hubs in the country will come up in Visakhapatnam; accompanied by Andhra Pradesh CM and Deputy CM, he also undertakes a brief roadshow
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
Centre yet to wake up from its slumber on Dam Safety Act: SC - Top court was hearing plea seeking lowering of the permissible water level at Mullaperiyar dam; it says Centre has not fully implemented the 2021 law to prevent disasters related to dams; court issues notice to Centre and posts it for January 22
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
‘India’s digital policies, talent getting global recognition’ - The IT Minister says the country is crafting balanced policies on data protection, online fact-checking, children on social media, and AI regulations while insisting that society and law have to walk in tandem; he says U.S.-based tech firms operating in India must comply with our law on data transfer restrictions; now the global IT industry is also looking at us as a potential demand centre, he adds
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
As ISRO chief, V. Narayanan will have to hit the ground running - The space agency has lined up major projects such as Gaganyaan human spaceflight, Chandrayaan-4 and Bharatiya Antariksha Station; days after he takes over on January 14, the space agency will launch GSLV Mk-II/IRNSS-1 K mission
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
India balancing on twin pillars of technology, tradition: Jaishankar - At the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, External Affairs Minister says the nation’s quest is unique because development is based on a democratic framework; he lauded the youth, at home and abroad, for contribution to innovations in every sector
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
Growth chill - The economy’s sputtering engines necessitate urgent fiscal actions
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
Female birds ‘can’t reproduce without male sex hormones’ - Male and female chickens lacking the androgen receptor showed differences in various aspects. These aspects were hormone-dependent. Surprisingly, certain male traits, for example the length of tail feathers and of spurs, remained unaffected by the genetic modification
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
Cripple and scuttle - Governments are discouraging the exercise of the right to information
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
A step behind Kejriwal - By playing second fiddle to Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi has sent out a clear message
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
The Centre’s share in States’ revenue has surged in the last decade - The falling efficiency of States in collecting more taxes has deepened their dependency on the Centre
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
Why is deciphering the Indus script important? - Why has Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a $1-million prize to anyone who deciphers the scripts of the Indus Valley Civilisation? Has any work in recent times pointed to the possible cultural contact between the Indus Valley and south India?
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
How the UAPA, a draconian law, is wrecking lives - The UAPA prohibits a judge from granting bail if, on a perusal of the police diary or the police report, the judge is of the opinion that there are ‘reasonable grounds for believing that the accusation is ... prima facie true’
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
Gold googly bamboozles import data - India’s overall import bill for the first eight months of 2024-25, reckoned to have grown 8.35% at $486.73 bn, has been pared by almost 3% to $472.5 bn, as per DGCIS data; the dramatic revisions alarm economists and one calls it ‘statistical harakiri’
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
Trump’s SEC pick likely to give Wall Street easier enforcement ride - Under Paul Atkins, the SEC will likely focus on misconduct that causes direct investor losses rather than corporate malfeasance where the harm is not always immediately obvious; critics say such an approach is dangerous since big companies can pose systemic risks and cause large-scale harm
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
Homes destroyed, thousands flee as wildfires tear through Los Angeles - Two killed, 70,000 face evacuation orders while 28,000 structures under threat; flames race towards neighbourhoods home to California’s rich and famous; Vice-President Kamala Harris’s home among those that fall under evacuation zones
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
WHO sounds alarm over pandemic readiness as global disparities persist - The world still faces pandemic vulnerabilities, warns the WHO chief; however, efforts such as WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence for collaborative surveillance to better detect threat and the World Bank’s $885 mn Pandemic Fund have been initiated to combat next pandemic
The Hindu
09 Jan, 04:30
Janssen and Dragons steal the limelight - The Dutch drag-flicker stars with a hat-trick as the team pips Gonasika and climbs to second in the table; Toofans blow away fancied Rudras
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Delhi votes on February 5 in Assembly polls - Election will be held in a single phase, counting on February 8; the AAP and BJP have sparred over additions and deletions in the voter list; every step of the electoral roll process is rooted in transparency and accountability, asserts CEC; bypolls to Assembly constituencies of Erode (East) in T.N. and Milkipur in U.P. will be held the same day
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Naxal attack: top CRPF, Chhattisgarh police brass visit blast site in Bijapur - Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and other senior State leaders pay homage to the deceased security personnel; CM says their sacrifices will not go in vain and peace will be established in the State
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Karnataka HC strikes down Centre’s Electricity Rules - Court says Centre lacks legislative competence to frame Green Energy Open Access Rules; they were framed in a bid to reach net-zero emission by 2070 as per international climate commitment
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
India, U.S. to jointly manufacture interoperable sonobuoys for Navy - These undersea instruments are niche equipment effective in detecting submarines lurking deep in the oceans; both countries are cooperating on high-end technology amid rapid expansion of Chinese naval presence in the Indian Ocean
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Ahead of Delhi polls, CEC clarifies on electoral rolls - He says allegations of mass deletions were misleading and undermined trust in system; Kumar, who is set to retire in February, also issues rebuttal to other concerns raised by Opposition parties
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to begin today in Odisha - Over 3,000 delegates from 70 nations have arrived in the State; event will be inaugurated by Modi; Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Carla Kangaloo will be the chief guest of the 18th edition
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
How curiosity-driven research into a worm won four Nobels - Advances in health often arise from solving fundamental biological problems. One difficulty is identifying the right place where the answer can be found. Caenorhabditis elegans provides such a setting: a versatile model whose results often reveal general principles with parallels in humans
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Strong setback - The IED blasts in Bijapur are the act of a flailing insurgency
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Wayward liberal - Justin Trudeau’s exit comes at the end of a period of misguided politics
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Politics on the menu - A dinner meeting in Karnataka has rekindled talk on factions
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Maoist strongholds are shrinking, but deadly threats persist - With nine security personnel killed in the first week of 2025, the toll has already surpassed a third of last year’s total
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Why is there a drop in school enrolments? - What does the data from the Unified District Information System for Education Plus reports tell us about student dropouts and school reduction? Why has the Ministry of Education said that 2022-23, 2023-24 UDISE+ report data is not strictly comparable with the years before it?
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Why the location of China’s earthquake matters - What is a terrane? Was China’s construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric-power dam near the area where the 7.1 quake happened? What is the significance of the location?
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Curious, intrepid, confused, lonely: seeing travel through many layers - Some new and old travelogues prove to be genre-benders as they take on the whole gamut of the leisure industry, complete with guide books, on what it takes to ‘do’ a country and why a raindrop on a leaf in Mongolia could move one to tears or have another throw a hissy fit
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
December auto sales skid 12% - Barring tractors, all segments take a hit last month; two-wheeler sales suffered a substantial drop of 17.6% over December 2023, and 54.2% over November figures; dealers attributed this to delayed crop payments and typical year-end factors
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Chinese exports push Nippon Steel to seek growth in U.S. and India - China, by far the world’s largest steel producer, has flooded the market with near-decade high export volumes as its struggling property sector weighs on domestic demand, upending the global steel industry and leading Nippon Steel to invest in production outside its home market
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
126 die as powerful quake hits Tibet - The 7.1 magnitude quake struck the high-altitude Tingri, 80 km north of Mount Everest near China’s border with Nepal, at around 9:00 a.m.; at least 185 injured, of which 28 are in critical condition; Xi Jinping, Dalai Lama express condolences
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Tensions mount in Venezuela ahead of Maduro’s Presidential swearing-in - The President of the oil-rich nation is to be sworn in for a third six-year term on Friday amid political turmoil; White House says Venezuelans should be allowed to express their political opinions peacefully without fear of reprisal from the military and police; Opposition seeks international support
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Lancers bring high-flying Bengal Tigers down - Brinkman stars with a brace while the young Dhami unleashes a spectacular reverse hit to help their side register a maiden win while the opponent suffers its first loss this season
The Hindu
08 Jan, 04:30
Pramveer, ISL’s youngest starter, aims to kick on - The teenaged defender, who debuted for Punjab against MBSG, is eager to become a regular starter and be a key part of his club’s plans
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
BJP, Congress spar over decision to increase bus fares by Karnataka govt. - Opposition leaders protest by giving roses to male passengers, say govt. had made bus travel free for women but doubled it for men; Transport Minister says most hikes occurred under BJP rule
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
Tension erupts in Kangpokpi as mob clashes with police - Photos of injured SP with injuries on forehead went viral on social media; the unrest stems from the resistance to Central forces taking possession of ‘community bunkers’ in Manipur’s Saibol
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
Modi calls AAP a ‘disaster’ that needs to be removed; Kejriwal strikes back - At the inauguration of Union govt. sponsored projects, the PM accused the Delhi govt. of corruption; Kejriwal retorts that the AAP govt. is ‘not the one that lays foundation stones only before the election’ but focuses on continuous development
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
Losing momentum - GST receipts and other recent indicators suggest consumption is still a concern
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
Water woes - India needs to deal with rising levels of nitrate in groundwater
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
In Madurai, mining for tungsten and trouble - There have been sustained protests in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu ever since the Union government announced in November 2024 that it had granted tungsten mining rights in eight blocks to Hindustan Zinc, a subsidiary of Vedanta. The residents of the region, particularly Melur taluk, which has the Arittapatti biodiversity heritage site, worry about their land, lives, and livelihoods, reportsC. Palanivel Rajan
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
The tick-tock of the Pawar family clock - A 2023 split in the Nationalist Congress Party, one of Maharashtra’s regional powerhouses helmed by Sharad Pawar, who has been in politics for about 60 years, has altered the course of the State’s politics. With his nephew Ajit gaining political ground and the third generation of Pawars learning the ropes, Vinaya Deshpande Pandit gauges how the battle for succession has impacted the family itself and the State as a whole
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
Silent guardians of a pilgrim trail - Nestled along the forest trail to Sabarimala, the kiosks set up by families residing on the forest fringes of Erumely play a vital role in supporting the thousands of pilgrims who pass through the area each year. As evidenced by another pilgrim season that is in final phase, their silent service remains an essential part of the pilgrimage to the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, writes Hiran Unnikrishnan
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
This tribe prefers to live and let ‘live-in’ - Some youngsters of the tribal group living on the banks of the Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh, to avoid expensive traditional wedding rituals, now prefer live-in relationships with partners of their choice. With the elders of the tribe accepting the arrangement and offering the same community support that they give married couples, the live-in couples’ families are thriving, writes T. Appala Naidu
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
‘Tata plant to make chips by 2026’ - The ‘Made in Assam’ chips would be used in auto industries of countries like Japan, the United States, and Germany, says Union Minister Vaishnaw; ‘North East will get an excellent opportunity to be part of a future-ready industry’
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
South Korean investigators abandon arrest of impeached President Yoon - If the warrant is carried out, it would make Yoon Suk Yeol the first sitting President in South Korean history to be arrested; following a stand-off with Yoon’s security, officials say concern for their safety led to the decision to halt the arrest attempt
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
Israel struggles to deter escalating attacks from Yemen’s Houthi rebels - The Iran-backed Houthis are stepping up their missile attacks, sending hundreds of thousands of Israelis scrambling for shelter; the rocket fire is posing a threat to Israel’s economy, keeping many foreign airlines away and preventing the country from jump-starting its hard-hit tourism industry
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
No change in India’s fortunes as batting horrors continue - Pant fights hard to be the visitor’s top-scorer on a lively Sydney track; Boland puts the home side on top with a four-for; stand-in skipper Bumrah makes a plucky 22 and follows it up with a wicket
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
Prolific Wood has Forest flourishing - The 33-year-old New Zealander may look like an old-school No. 9, but he is much more than just a lumbering target-man from a bygone era. The proven goal-scorer is on course to surpass his best top-flight league tally and power Nottingham to its highest Premier League finish in decades
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
‘I don’t live in the past — I love the fact that I now have a shot at winning To... - Once Indian tennis’ biggest singles hope, Yuki Bhambri has found success in doubles after several battles with injury. In this chat, he talks about not missing singles, learning to trust his partner, enhancing his net game, and aiming in 2025 to better last season’s two-trophy tally
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
Collate complaints raised about caste discrimination on campuses, SC tells UGC - Order comes on petition filed by mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi six years ago; UGC says it has been formulating new rules; court asks higher education body to place them on record
The Hindu
04 Jan, 04:30
India protests as China map swallows Ladakh - Beijing forms 2 new counties in Hotan prefecture that incorporate territory of India’s Ladakh
The Hindu
03 Jan, 04:30
In Gadchiroli, Fadnavis says Naxalism will soon be eradicated from State - Eleven Maoists surrender before Maharashtra CM during his first full-fledged visit to the district since assuming office; he flags off bus services on a stretch connecting directly to Chhattisgarh
The Hindu
03 Jan, 04:30
Medical help ‘not a ruse to derail Dallewal’s stir’ - Justice Kant accuses Punjab govt., others of insinuating that efforts were on to break his fast; Justice Bhuyan questions the Centre’s reluctance to issue a statement that ‘its doors are open’, he says Dallewal’s fast is linked to a face-to-face with Centre; Solicitor-General Mehta assures court that Centre was ‘concerned with each and every farmer’
The Hindu
03 Jan, 04:30
PM to inaugurate several infrastructure projects in national capital today - Modi to hand over keys of 1,675 flats to slum dwellers, lay foundation stones of many other works; big-ticket announcements likely to boost BJP’s campaign ahead of Delhi Assembly poll due in Feb.
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
The heavy burden of proof - While Tamil Nadu is among the better performers in gross school enrolment, there seems to be a fly in the ointment. The requirement of an Aadhaar card to complete admission formalities has made things difficult for children of migrant workers. Meghna M. dives deep to find out how disruptive this mandatory step is for some students
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
Mahayuti talks continue; Shinde to support BJP’s choice for CM - The alliance has not yet named a Chief Minister a week after winning the Maharashtra Assembly election; Opposition slams delay in forming government; former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP remains the frontrunner for the top post
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
‘Rebels’ in Karnataka BJP leave for Delhi to submit report on waqf row campaign - Agitation led by MLA Yatnal is widely seen as a show of strength by anti-Vijayendra faction within the party; march not directed against any individual but for protecting farmers, says ‘rebel’ leader
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
North T.N., Puducherry bear the brunt of Fengal - Four deaths recorded in Union Territory; seven persons feared trapped inside their houses after a landslip in Tiruvannamalai; heavy crop damage reported in several districts of the State
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
Festival rush missing, yet net GST revenues up 11.1% - Net revenues, after factoring in refunds, hit ₹1,63,010 cr. in November, with domestic transactions yielding 12.5% higher taxes than a year ago, while revenues from imports were up by 5.6%
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
‘There was no sudden voter surge in Maharashtra polls’ - Maharashtra is a big State, it has 1 lakh polling booths. It is being said that 76 lakh people voted between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. This means, on an average, 76 persons per booth voting. If you look into the overall voting capacity through the day, 60-70 people vote every hour, it is a regular course. There is no surge. It is a normal growth if it can be shown on a graph, says the Chief Electoral Officer
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
40 years after Bhopal gas tragedy, Union Carbide’s toxic waste yet to be removed - Plan to dispose of 337 tonnes yet to be implemented; no plan for 11 lakh tonnes of contaminated soil plus mercury and waste dumps; Supreme Court and NGT orders ignored for years as groundwater contamination spreads; the Centre has released ₹126 crore to the Madhya Pradesh government
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
Revanchist suits - Courts should not yield to motivated claims against places of worship
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
First step - Without further measures, Israel’s ceasefire with Hezbollah will not hold
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
In our fight against climate change, could the seas turn the tide? - The open seas offer an immense opportunity to slow climate change if we invest now and do it right. The ocean has absorbed 25% of anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions and more than 90% of the excess heat generated by greenhouse gases. Investing in sequestration within the wide-open expanse of the ocean is logical and inevitable
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
In 8 IITs and 7 IIMs, over 80% faculty are from General Category - In IIT Mumbai and IIT Kharagpur, 90% of the over 700 faculty positions are held by people belonging to the General Category
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
There is no stopping the BJP’s agenda - The question is whether Congress will more confidently confront it
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
On the freedom of religion in Bangladesh - The preamble of the Bangladesh constitution mentions nationalism, democracy, socialism and secularism as its fundamental principles. Article 41 guarantees freedom of religion. It says that every citizen ‘subject to public order and morality’ has the right to profess, practise or propagate any religion
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
Why the U.S. Department of Justice wants Google to divest its Chrome browser - Google, now considered a monopolist in the search market, claimed the U.S. Department of Justice is pushing a “radical interventionist agenda” to the detriment of Americans and the country’s position as a tech leader
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
I slept through the entire show - I decided to stay back. It would have cost a lost but for my friends it was pocket change
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
Baby steps for a healthy, stress-free delivery - One needs to budget for prenatal visits, care for potential conditions related to pregnancy and birth and post-partum; new-age maternity cover plans are designed to address these
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
Tax effects on interest income - Tax drag increases with your marginal tax rate. That is, individuals with a marginal tax of 30% will suffer a greater tax drag than individuals with a tax rate of 20%
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
Parachute maker Marico charts out a well-oiled digital play with brands - Digital brands have been able to take a significant share of growth from traditional incumbents, says Marico’s MD & CEO, adding they are far nimbler and high-risk and do far more high-velocity innovation; the business model is completely different; digital to drive big growth for the group
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
Thousands rally in Georgia for fourth day as PM rebuffs calls for new polls - About 150 demonstrators arrested in the new wave of protests; pro-EU President Salome Zurabishvili refuses to step down until parliamentary elections are re-run; PM says government formation is completed based on the results of October polls
The Hindu
02 Dec, 04:30
Children of British soldiers left behind in Kenya struggle to find their identit... - Biracial children in the area around the British military training site in Kenya date back to the 1960s when the country was under British rule; the children, widely discriminated at home, are part of broader concerns about the mission, notably the persistent allegations of rape of local women
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
If diamonds and pencils are made out of carbon, how is it that pencils can write... - When you write using a pencil, you are sliding the core of the pencil on paper. In the process, you’re forcing the carbon atoms of the pencil to slide on the atoms of the paper. If you use a diamond on paper, the atoms of the material are so tightly bound they have absolutely no interest in leaving
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
At 65%, Maharashtra clocks better turnout than in 2019 - Urban centres such as Mumbai and Thane register a low turnout; minor skirmishes reported in Beed; Naxalism-affected Gadchiroli logs 73.68%; wait begins for counting of votes on Saturday
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
Factionalism haunts West Bengal Medical Council as Trinamool leaders spar - This is nothing but dirty politics between two corrupt leaders of the ruling political dispensation, says a member of the Joint Platform of Doctors, a Bengal-based senior doctors’ organisation
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
Proceedings restored against MLA in proof tampering case - Former Minister Antony Raju is accused of tampering with the material evidence of an Australian national whom he was representing as a junior lawyer in a narcotic drugs case reported in 1990
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
India, China agree to work on rebuilding mutual trust - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese counterpart Dong Jun put thrust on cooperation rather than conflict; Mr. Singh calls for drawing lessons from ‘unfortunate’ border clashes in 2020
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
Sporadic violence and EVM glitches mar Maharashtra polls - In Nandgaon seat, a case was registered after a scuffle broke out between ruling Shiv Sena nominee and Independent candidate; incidents related to electronic voting machines were reported in Beed district, Nandgaon and Mangalwar Peth
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
Curtain goes up on IFFI with a star-studded inaugural - The nine-day festival will present over 180 international titles from 81 countries, which include premieres of 16 films in world, three in international, 43 in Asian, and 109 in Indian sections
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
GM crops can help fight hunger depending on farming method - Tools like CRISPR help scientists make targeted changes to a plant’s genome. People are also accepting GM when the plant doesn’t have foreign genes. But the costs of regulation and ensuring nothing harmful enters the market is still too high for institutions that don’t only work for profit
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
Turning tide - October’s export rebound is heartening but fresh headwinds loom large
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
Grind along - Arrest should not be the reflexive response of the state in all cases
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
T.N. heatwave policy is only a start - Government’s policy provides short-term relief but lacks long-term measures
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
data point - While the JMM-led INDIA bloc has increased its influence on ST seats, its vote shares remain stagnant in non-ST seats, where the NDA has continued to rise
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
Should packaged food content be labelled? - What does the report published by the Access to Nutrition Initiative state? How does a health star rating system work? Why have non-communicable diseases become so common in India? Can front-of-pack labelling help?
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
How does PM Vidyalaxmi differ from other schemes? - Does this central scheme cover middle-income students? Does it depend on NAAC and NBA certifications? Why have a lot of institutions been left out from the list?
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
A river in spate: growing up Muslim in a syncretic world - Syeda Saiyidain Hameed’s memoir offers remarkable lessons from an Indian past of communal amity, reminding readers of other writers like Zarina Bhatty and Hameeda Akhtar Husain Raipuri who wrote candid stories about themselves and others who broke many glass ceilings
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
Telcos can claim CENVAT credit for towers, shelters: SC - Mobile towers and pre-fabricated buildings fall within the definition of ‘capital goods’ or ‘inputs’ under CENVAT Rules; assessees entitled to credit on excise duties paid on these goods: apex court
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
China’s cashed-up retail investors are back to speculate in the stock market - After big-time foreign investors cashed out of Chinese stocks following a lacklustre stimulus, mainland stocks have switched gears with cash streaming in from household savings accounts; speculative trade has pushed outstanding margin financing to a nine-year high of 1.85 trillion yuan
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
Western embassies in Kyiv shut amid air-attack threat - The step came after Russian officials vowed a response to a Ukrainian attack using U.S. missiles; the American delegation says it received a warning of a potential air attack on the Ukraine capital
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
Trump prioritises TV experience as he builds out his administration - His choices for Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, and Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, are TV hosts on Trump’s favourite network, Fox News; choosing TV personalities isn’t that unusual for the once-and-future President; a number of his first-term choices were all on TV — mostly also on Fox
The Hindu
21 Nov, 04:30
Rafael Nadal — serial winner, racquet-wielding philosopher and an invincible spi... - For two decades, the Spanish legend thrilled audiences all around the world and was part of two era-defining rivalries with fellow maestros Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
2 more bodies found; Army deployed in Imphal - Bodies of five Meitei abductees found, one still missing; body of a Kuki-Zo man shot in the head also found; Home Minister cancels Maharashtra poll rallies to review Manipur security situation; Army, Assam Rifles deployed in Imphal to ‘strengthen the security situation’, say police; Manipur unit of Cong. asks Biren to seek an appointment with Modi
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Maharashtra set to vote today in single phase - Polling will be held for 288 Assembly seats in the State, along with 38 remaining Jharkhand seats
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
BJP, SP trade barbs as nine Assembly seats in U.P. are up for grabs - Opposition party accuses BJP-led administration of intimidating party sympathisers, asks EC to allow only polling officers to check the ID of voters; ruling party says SP intent on bogus voting
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Why Kerala waxes lyrical about Salil Chowdhury - His compositions were the starting point of a shift in Malayalam cinema from setting tunes to lyrics to the other way around
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Prime Maoist leader Vikram Gowda killed in Karnataka - He had been on the wanted list of Karnataka Police for 22 years; intensified patrolling in Kerala compelled him to abandon the tri-junction area bordering Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
LIC reduced to a propaganda tool for Hindi imposition, says T.N. CM - Stalin demands rollback of ‘linguistic tyranny’. DMK Parliamentary Party leader Kanimozhi, AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami, TNCC chief Selvaperunthagai also criticise the insurance firm, which says ‘technical issue’ has been resolved
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
MVA, Mahayuti ran the whole gamut - Core issues missing in the parties’ manifestos took centre stage only in the last phase of Maharashtra campaign; fearful that soya bean may have a similar impact as onion did during Lok Sabha polls, parties scramble to announce sops in State, the second largest producer of the legume in India
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Paying ‘huge costs’ for climate action: India at COP-29 - Countries have entered into final week of negotiations; India says that developed countries must show leadership in mitigation actions
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Act fast to mitigate a disaster in Teesta Valley, groups urge PM, CMs - Two community-based organisations, Save The Hills and the Darjeeling Himalaya Initiative, said the Teesta river poses serious threats to both Sikkim and West Bengal each monsoon season. However, the two States have limited their responses to within their borders instead of approaching disasters at a landscape level
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Prison tag - Tracking devices may be used if they aid bail, help free up jail space
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
A consistent response - Air pollution in Delhi demands a serious, immediate response
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
A snapshot of distress migration in Odisha - A significant challenge for the special task force will be the lack of robust data
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Economic and political power are intertwined in Maharashtra - Implementing transparent political funding mechanisms could encourage a more level playing field in State politics
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
The dangers of high-altitude sickness - How does high-altitude sickness occur? How will a mandatory registration system for tourists visiting the Himalayas improve measures to tackle the illness? How can the sickness be treated? What are some preventive measures one can take before embarking on scaling the Himalayas?
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Is imposing tariffs on Chinese imports a good idea? - What will be the impact of the move on the U.S. economy as well as the Chinese economy? Will the imposition of such tariffs trigger another global trade war?
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
If diamonds and pencils are made out of carbon, how is it that pencils can write... - When you write using a pencil, you are sliding the core of the pencil on paper. In the process, you’re forcing the carbon atoms of the pencil to slide on the atoms of the paper. If you use a diamond on paper, the atoms of the material are so tightly bound they have absolutely no interest in leaving
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
India, U.K. to re-launch trade talks in new year: Starmer - Talks have dragged on with more than 14 rounds of trade talks that have outlasted two U.K. Prime Ministers; New trade deal with India will support jobs and prosperity in the U.K., says Starmer
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Trump’s pick for treasury could give an indication about his tariff plans - The leading candidates for the role have expressed differing perspectives on how Mr. Trump should use protectionist trade policies; achieving sustainable long term revenues from tariffs isn’t possible if they’re a negotiating tool, and sustaining tariffs or the long term could constrain growth
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Putin signs new Russian nuclear doctrine after Biden’s arms decision for Ukraine - Any massive aerial attack on Russia could trigger a nuclear response, it says; the updated doctrine comes after Biden allowed Ukraine to strike deeper in Russia with longer-range U.S. missiles
The Hindu
20 Nov, 04:30
Unapologetic Azerbaijan drills on for oil near UN-led COP29 climate talks - The world is moving in the direction to increase the green energy and green transition programmes, says COP29’s president as the climate talks enter final phase; petrostates globally are estimated to lose about $8 trillion in revenue between now and 2040 with a moderate-paced transition
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
The story of Insulin discoveryand the Flame of Hope - Sir Fredrick Banting’s birth anniversary is observed as World Diabetes Day onNovember 14every year as a tribute to the history behind the discovery of insulin, one of medicine’s greatest breakthrough; the eternal Flame of Hope burns in Canada tohonourBanting’s achievement
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Why is Trump setting up an efficiency dept.? - What are the aims of the Department of Government Efficiency? What is the experience during Trump’s first term? What have efficiency drives in the past achieved? What is the process for recommendations to be implemented? Is the U.S. civil service looking at a major transformation?
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
EC takes serious view of video by Jharkhand BJP, asks CEO to take action - Poll body seeks explanation from party for alleged violation of provisions of MCC after Cong., JMM file complaint, orders removal of objectionable posts from social media platforms under the IT Act
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Munambam dispute: Kerala govt. may hold detailed land survey - Govt. has begun unofficial parleys with stakeholders and legal experts before Nov. 22 meet; Waqf Board sources deny issuing eviction notices
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
NPP withdraws its support for Biren-led Manipur government - Govt. completely failed to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy in State, says National People’s Party president Conrad Sangma; the move will not affect govt. as BJP enjoys absolute majority
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Caste, religion, class... Aurangabad voters ambushed with so many appeals - Many voters may take until the final day or even the last moment to decide their candidate of choice — it’s difficult to blame them when there is so much fragmentation in the party system; but most voters from working and underprivileged classes affirm livelihood issues matter to them the most
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Two babies lost in hospital melee reunited with parents - The infants were rescued from the fire at the Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi and moved to safety; their identification took time as the tags with details of parents went missing
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
New infectious diseases among bees threaten world’s economies - Research has uncovered the transmission of pathogens between managed honey bees and wild pollinators, a process called pathogen spillover and spillback. Western honey bees are often viral reservoirs and can infect wild species when they share habitats. The emerging diseases also threaten the wider pollinator community
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Growing epidemic - India has to scale up diagnosis to meet the 2030 WHO target for diabetes
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
No accountability - Netanyahu must take responsibility for failures that led to Hamas attack
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Rural Vidarbha’s poorer districts may shape electoral outcome - In Maharashtra, the BJP and its partners saw a decline in Vidarbha in the Lok Sabha polls. If this persists, the Mahayuti may struggle in the State polls
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Bihar’s political shadow over Jharkhand - Jharkhand’s electoral politics is still influenced by Bihar’s political legacy
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Why were the Kerala IAS officers suspended? - What do the conduct rules specify? Does it adequately cover the usage of social media? Do civil service rules need to be reviewed? What does ‘unbecoming of an officer’ mean?
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Why is Germany headed for snap polls? - How did the ‘traffic light’ coalition fall? Why did German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fire his Finance Minister? Why did last year’s constitutional court ruling affect the federal budget? What are its ratings? How is it expected to perform in the elections?
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Why is a U.K. consumer protection group going after Apple’s iCloud? - The U.K. group called ‘Which?’ alleged that Apple customers were charged excessive fees to use the iCloud storage service, and that the iPhone-maker violated competition law. By contrast, the Android market has more options for cloud services that are easy to install
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
After the match I slept like a baby - His achievement did not mean much to his parents but it is nothing to sneeze at
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Triumph of emotional value - Be mindful of the difference between personal effects and passion assets; you may suffer from endowment bias more with personal effects than passion assets due to higher emotional value
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Are air mile credit cards worth it? - Such cards are best-suited for frequent travellers who can maximise benefits by putting travel spends on the cards, accumulating miles and redeeming them for future journeys
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
‘The South is a vibrant market for WPP’ - The WPP group, which comprises a host of agencies such as VML, Ogilvy, Group M, and Burson across segments such as creative, media and PR, has opened its third campus in India at Chennai. Its country manager explains their new moves in a region that generates a quarter of India’s ad spend
The Hindu
18 Nov, 04:30
Israel strikes northern Gaza, killing 30, including children - Dozens missing following the strike on a residential building in Beit Lahia; workers say rescue becoming difficult due to ongoing shooting, shelling; toll in besieged enclave stands at 43,846
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
AFSPA back in six violence-hit areas of Manipur - Six police station limits in five districts declared ‘disturbed areas’; Manipur govt. had withdrawn the Act in 2022 as the situation had improved; this time, Home Ministry has issued notification; officials say increase in the number of armed insurgents is a cause of concern; so far, over 240 people have been killed in the violence since May 2023
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
As air quality continues to be ‘severe’, ban on construction from today - CAQM directs all NCR govts. to implement the restrictions from 8 a.m. today across Delhi and NCR districts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan; only online classes for children up to Class 5
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
SIT to probe COVID-19 ‘scam’ based on D’Cunha’s report - The panel identified multi-crore irregularities in COVID-19 procurements by the previous BJP government in Karnataka; SIT will confine its probe to the findings of inquiry commission report
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Pressure mounts on Manipur govt. to get abductees back - Students in several parts of the State observe Black Children’s Day to protest the alleged abduction of children in Jiribam district; youth organisations have sought UN intervention for safe return
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
‘The meeting with Sharad Pawar did take place, but it was not at Adani’s residen... - BJP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister says a discussion between his party and the NCP took place at a ‘neutral venue’ in Delhi in November 2019; rejecting criticism on financial stress due to the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, he says it is a myth that the State is burdened by debt
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
No dual eco-clearance for 39 categories of industry - Environment Ministry accepts long-standing demand of industry to remove requirement of both environmental clearance and consent to establish; this will reduce compliance burden, it says
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Saving doctors - Lives of medical professionals should not be at risk from patients
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
The contrast between the U.S. and India on counting day - The Indian model of providing electoral results via the Election Commission works much better than the American one
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
How will Canada move on visa impact Indians? - What is the Student Direct Stream visa? How did it benefit Indian students seeking to study in Canada? Why did the Canadian government decide to discontinue the fast-track visa programme? What other visa options are available to Indian students?
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Battle resumes: Ridley Scott is back in the arena with ‘Gladiator II’ - Age is just a number for the 86-year-old Ridley Scott as audiences get ready to get their consciousness singed with his 29th feature, Gladiator II, opening today; with a career spanning decades, Scott has delivered iconic films, cementing his place as a master of immersive storytelling
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Trump 2.0: No need to worry yet - The Commerce Ministry seeks to alleviate anxieties about the implications of Donald Trump’s return as the U.S. President after he had termed India a ‘tariff abuser’ during the election campaign; terms such concerns as ‘premature’’
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Borderless Europe fights brain drain as talent heads to the wealthier north - Portugal is the latest country in Europe to seek to tackle a brain drain holding back its economy; talent flight to wealthier countries of the north is a problem Portugal shares with several other European countries, as workers take advantage of freedom of movement rules within the trade bloc
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Prachanda slams Oli, says India ties are under strain - Opposition leader says PM Oli, who is set to visit Beijing, is playing the ‘China card’, Nepal must acknowledge its unique relationship with India and balance its ties between neighbours, he adds
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Men in Blue eye yet another series triumph - Skipper Suryakumar will hope for an improved batting performance; team combination in focus for the fourth match at the Bullring
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Bengal holds the aces as it inflates its lead by a healthy margin - Host MP bundled out cheaply in its first essay from a comfortable 103 for one; speedster Shami leads the way with a four-wicket haul
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Mystery spinner Varun making the most of a shot at redemption - The architect from Chennai, who was a late bloomer and had a rough initiation into international cricket, has been on a purple patch in the white-ball format after rediscovering his mojo against Bangladesh and South Africa; he will do everything he can to become a regular member of the side in the lead-up to the 2026 T20 WC
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
The story of Insulin discoveryand the Flame of Hope - Sir Fredrick Banting’s birth anniversary is observed as World Diabetes Day onNovember 14every year as a tribute to the history behind the discovery of insulin, one of medicine’s greatest breakthrough; the eternal Flame of Hope burns in Canada tohonourBanting’s achievement
The Hindu
15 Nov, 04:30
Razing impunity - Supreme Court’s intervention may end arbitrary and targeted demolitions
The Hindu
14 Nov, 04:30
Team at Kolkata institute engineers bacteria to solve maths problems - Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics scientists introduced ‘genetic circuits’ in bacteria that could be activated by a combination of chemical inducers; then they combined bacteria with different engineered circuits in a solution to build bacterial computers that behaved like artificial neural networks
The Hindu
14 Nov, 04:30
The quest for freedom: is the ‘will’ truly free? - Free will, simply defined, is the power to make choices unconstrained by external agencies. However, this definition might be a bit misleading, for human beings are constantly constrained by such outward forces
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
‘Separate LCA line for pvt. firms economically unviable’ - Govt. sources said such a move would lead to too much duplication, increase costs, and is economically unviable; greater role for the private sector is mooted with HAL as lead integrator
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Bankers bruised by a populist promise - The Maharashtra government rolled out the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana in August 2024 and is counting on it to gather votes from women. Ever since the scheme was introduced and beneficiaries began thronging banks, there have been several attacks on public sector bank employees.Vinaya Deshpande Panditreports on a scheme that has caused law and order problems and created fear among employees
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
WHO’s database on polio cases hides more than it reveals - Besides wild poliovirus cases, the WHO registry has data of only thecirculating VDPV cases and not the cases that belong to the other two VDPV categories —iVDPV and aVDPV
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Canada’s charges against Shah absurd: India - India summons Chargé d’Affaires of the High Commission of Canada; on the leaked information that was published by a U.S. newspaper, it says irresponsible actions will have serious consequences on bilateral ties; the protest follows Canada’s recent claims of Indian involvement in anti-Khalistan actions and alleged surveillance of Indian diplomats
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Recognising the economic value of unpaid work in India - How valuing women’s unpaid contributions can reshape our understanding of economic productivity and foster policies that address inequity and promote the redistribution of gendered unpaid labour
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
12 wounded in grenade attack by militants at Srinagar market - One woman was grievously injured; there have been at least eight militant attacks over the past month; CM says security forces ‘must do everything possible to end this spurt of attacks’; J&K L-G Sinha says terrorists will have to pay heavy price
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Campaigning for bypolls in Karnataka set to gain steam amid Waqf row - CM Siddaramaiah, his deputy D.K. Shivakumar to hit campaign trail today; BJP calls for Statewide stir over Waqf issue despite State govt. clarifying that no property of farmers will be taken away
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Priyanka says Modi aims to hold on to power at any cost - She also criticises Kerala government for its alleged negligence in providing modern medical facilities in Wayanad; Rahul Gandhi says the foremost struggle is for preservation of Constitution
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
‘India and China made some progress in disengagement’ - S. Jaishankar was interacting with Indian diaspora in Australia, the first stop in his two-nation tour; on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, he said India is making efforts to bring diplomacy back to forefront
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Jarange-Patil backs two nominees, to work against Mahayuti in a few seats - Maratha reservation activist says he will field candidates in those constituencies where the community has a high chance of winning; plans to keep the campaign for quota running
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
T.N. train accident: police file case of ‘negligent driving’ - The Government Railway Police have not named any accused in the FIR on the Bagmati Express derailment that took place on Oct. 11; NIA yet to find any evidence to investigate sabotage angle
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Model by Chennai, Pune team predicts birth weight from routine scans - Equipped with the model, the researchers are looking forward to applying it in the clinic. They have published the code for their prediction software online and plan to develop an easy and free online calculator for clinicians; they are also in the early stages of considering access requests from independent researchers
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Revenue repercussions - Festive season GST receipts hold a critical signal for growth
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Sharing resources - Fishermen from both sides of the Palk Bay must meet to resolve dispute
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
A free run for freebies - All parties endorse the freebie culture and are responsible for piling debt
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
Assessing India’s tuberculosis burden - India accounted for 26% of global TB cases and 26% of global TB deaths in 2023
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
On the new coastal zone plan of Kerala - What does the Coastal Zone Management Plan for 10 coastal districts of Kerala entail? How has the no development zone, an area which is left untouched around tidal water bodies, been altered? Will the new plan affect mangrove forests?
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
What are major challenges faced by Indian cities? - What is the theme for this year’s World Cities Day? What led to India’s rapid urbanisation? How big of a threat does climate change and rising inequality pose to urban growth?
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
How cyber scams use social engineering and malicious APKs to swindle users - How was an unverified and malicious app downloaded on an Apple phone? How did the cybercriminals enable call forwarding on the user’s device? How much money did India lose to cyber scams in 2023 alone?
The Hindu
04 Nov, 04:30
I have to dispose of the rubbish - This morning I decided that I wanted to meet up with a few friends tonight
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Why is there an upward rally in gold prices? - Why is gold considered a safety cushion by central banks? When does demand for the yellow metal peak in India? Why does the World Gold Council expect an increased demand for gold from rural areas? What factors determine gold prices?
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
GST receipts’ growth picks up, still off target - Revenues surpass ₹1.87 lakh crore in October, marking the second highest monthly collection; despite the improved figure, the accruals so far continue to undershoot Budget 2024-25 estimates; Kerala records the highest growth at 20%, followed by Gujarat, whose revenues grew 17%; the poorest performance has come from J&K and Sikkim
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Goa Speaker dismisses plea to disqualify eight Congress MLAs who ‘defected’ to B... - Upon the merger of the original political party of the elected member with another political party, the elected member will not face disqualification, rules Goa Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
99 cities recorded ‘poor’ air quality a day after Deepavali - Ambala in Haryana recorded the highest AQI of 367 followed by Amritsar in Punjab at 350, while the average AQI in Delhi was 339; people burning crackers, defying a ban on it in places such as the national capital, added to the pollution levels
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Maharashtra marches to a new beat, issues not getting primacy - Despite agrarian distress and unemployment levels, these may not turn out into issues debated in this election, say experts; key to power will likely be decided by the Vidarbha region where Congress and BJP are directly pitted against each other
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
India silent after U.S. imposes sanctions on 19 Indian entities - Officials have not commented on whether the issue had come up for discussion in a phone call between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his U.S. counterpart, Jake Sullivan
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Safe worship - Safety regulations must be enforced strictly in places of worship
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Core correction - Infrastructure sectors’ ebbing output triggers capex growth concerns
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Bankers bruised by a populist promise - The Maharashtra government rolled out the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana in August 2024 and is counting on it to gather votes from women. Ever since the scheme was introduced and beneficiaries began thronging banks, there have been several attacks on public sector bank employees.Vinaya Deshpande Panditreports on a scheme that has caused law and order problems and created fear among employees
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
New survey offers a ray of renewed hope - Telangana government’s announcement of an intensive socio-economic survey has sparked fresh anticipation among rural communities, rekindling memories of the 2014 Samagra Kutumba Survey — a tense, single-day event carried out by the then BRS government. P. Sridhar, P. Laxma Reddy, and M. Rajeev journey through rural parts of the State to gauge local sentiment and expectations surrounding the upcoming survey
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Playing with fireworks - What was supposed to mark the beginning of the annual Theyyam season at the Anjoottambalam Veerarkavu temple in Kasaragod turned tragic with an allegedly unauthorised fireworks display leading to a massive explosion causing serious injuries to over a 100 people. C.P. Sajit reports how the tragedy unfolded
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
A cyclone brings the stork to 1,600 mothers - Just before Cyclone Dana made landfall along Odisha’s coastline, pregnant women were shifted to hospitals in safer locations so they would have a comfortable labour and delivery. Satyasundar Barik reports on how this was done and of the joy of the families in the midst of stormy weather
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Oct. car sales straddle middle lane - Strong sport utility vehicle (SUV) and utility vehicle (UV) sales bolster growth for Mahindra & Mahindra and Toyota Kirloskar Motor; market leader Maruti Suzuki also sees 19% uptick in UVs amid a 5.1% drop in local sales
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
UN warns the situation in North Gaza is apocalyptic - The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence, UN agencies say while asking all parties fighting in Gaza to protect civilians
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Lebanese ‘orphaned of their land’ as Israeli forces blow up homes - Hezbollah says it is battling Israeli forces at close range in border villages after a ground invasion began last month; Lebanon’s National Human Rights Commission says that in a year to October, locations ‘were wantonly and systematically destroyed in at least eight Lebanese villages’
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
India shoots itself in the foot after dominating most of the day - A combination of reckless batting and decision-making undoes all the good work done by Jadeja and Washington in restricting NZ to a modest 235; Jaiswal, Siraj and Kohli’s dismissals see the host slip from 78 for one to 86 for four
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
Gukesh brooks no complacency as he readies forces for World title assault - The 18-year-old has an opportunity to become the youngest World chess champion, with many observers — including several top players — expecting him to defeat Ding Liren. But Gukesh isn’t taking the Chinese defending champion, whom he is yet to beat in a classical game, lightly
The Hindu
02 Nov, 04:30
I want to be a complete batter and a complete spinner: Tanush Kotian’s mission s... - The Mumbai all-rounder’s consistent match-winning feats have catapulted him into national reckoning. Judging by the challenges he has overcome so far, as well as his clear-headed approach to cricket, the 26-year-old will be keen to test himself on India-A’s tour of Australia
The Hindu
01 Nov, 04:30
Govt. mulls new procurement model for multi-role fighters - This comes against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding the deal for 36 Rafale aircraft; the Air Force is in urgent need of new fighter jets to arrest its falling fighter squadron strength
The Hindu
01 Nov, 04:30
U.S. repatriates 1,100 Indians who tried to enter illegally - Citing figures for 2023-24, a U.S. official says there has been a steady increase in the number of Indians repatriated over the past few years; warns of tough measures such as bar on re-entry
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
As poor nations’ default wave peaks, cash shortage could take its place - The IMF worries that emerging economies could face a dangerous liquidity shortfall as western countries hesitate to send money overseas; China’s pull-back in lending has also hit emerging countries, turning a large source of incoming cash into a net negative flow for those repaying old debts
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
West versus the rest - The West must not tolerate terror threats in the name of free speech
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Congress pulls out of U.P. bypolls offers its full backing to the SP - Protecting Constitution by defeating BJP is more important than party, says Congress; decision comes after election debacle in Haryana, where it was accused of ignoring the allies; decided to save reservation and harmony, says SP chief Akhilesh
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Shiromani Akali Dal not to contest bypolls to four Assembly seats in Punjab - The party said that it wanted to stand in solidarity with its president Sukhbir Singh Badal who was forbidden from participating in the bypolls by the Akal Takht for alleged ‘religious misconduct’
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Nikhil Kumaraswamy is NDA choice for Channapatna seat Bypolls: Nikhil is NDA cho... - Nikhil’s grandfather and former PM H.D. Deve Gowda announces the decision; in 2023 Assembly election, the JD(S) leader lost from Ramanagara seat; Cong. has fielded BJP turncoat Yogeshwar
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
SEBI Chairperson Buch skips Parliament’s PAC summons - Claiming it is beyond PAC’s mandate to summon SEBI chief, BJP MPs accuse PAC Chairman and senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal of making suo motu decisions with political motivations
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
BJP, SP brace for pitched contest in U.P. byelections - Ruling party expects to combat the setback in the Lok Sabha polls through Hindu consolidation; Opposition SP feels its PDA formula and BJP’s unfulfilled promises will see its candidates through
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Odisha, Bengal brace for a stormy night - Process likely to continue till early morning; with widespread rain and wind, Odisha government shifts 5.84 lakh people to cyclone shelters, storm may recurve once its enters land; in West Bengal, flights and trains have been suspended and schools closed, and 24x7 helplines set up
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Trachoma eliminated as a public health problem in India; what next? - The achievement marked a significant public health victory for the country and has profound economic implications. Trachoma’s impact, through blindness and visual impairment, results in an estimated economic loss of $2.9 to 5.3 billion annually due to reduced productivity. India successfully reduced prevalence to 0.7%
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Building blocks - The BRICS Summit showed that Russia was not without friends
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Cost of Games - Taking out popular sports from the CWG is a short-term solution
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Reviewing the reviewers - At least in spirit, it is expected that the creators and commentators of culture would stand together. However, this is increasingly not the case
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Behind the scenes: Kamal Haasan’s evolution as producer - Raaj Kamal Films International has significantly influenced Tamil cinema over its 42-year journey; Kamal has seamlessly transitioned from actor to director to producer, pushing the boundaries of filmmaking technology
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Q2 revenue growth at 16-quarter low - A Crisil analysis of second quarter results of 435 firms that make up half of India’s listed market capitalisation reckons growth dropped to about 6% from 8.3% in Q1; Construction, commodities, investment-linked sectors clock tepid revenues
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Retro bonds return from the ‘80s to speed up debt reworks, but at a cost - State Contingent Debt Instruments, which promise payouts if a country hits certain economic targets, has helped nations from Ukraine to Sri Lanka resolve difficult debt negotiations; but history paints a mixed picture on the success of these instruments due to design flaws and high uncertainty
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Israel plans to ‘empty’ Gaza Strip of Palestinians: Mahmoud Abbas - Crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing are being committed in Gaza in the greatest catastrophe that the Palestinians experienced since Nakba, says Abbas; Israeli strike on a school in the strip where displaced were sheltering kills at least 17
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
‘Fake news’ of rape ignites real protest movement in Pakistan - Clashing groups have spilled from the Internet onto the streets after authorities dismissed allegations of rape of a woman on a Lahore college campus as a hoax; police, protesters agree that the case has ignited a tinderbox of legitimate fears
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Washington’s wizardry has the Kiwis under a spell - Tamil Nadu off-spinner combines with illustrious Statemate Ashwin to pick up all 10 wickets, finishes with figures of 23.1-4-59-7; the visitors lose their way after half-centuries from Conway and Rachin
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Women In Blue bring the high-flying White Ferns down to earth - Tejal and Saima have a memorable outing while the uncanny Deepti chips in with vital contributions in the 59-run win in the opening ODI
The Hindu
25 Oct, 04:30
Shadow Tours — still the breeding ground for the big dance? - Jaiswal and Sarfaraz would have had the ideal preparation if they were part of the ‘A’ squad, nevertheless the players selected would be keen to ‘step out of the shadows’ against a quality opposition
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
How will a classical status help languages? - What does this mean for Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali and Prakrit? On what basis is such a status accorded?
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
What does the new ‘lady justice’ statue signify? - What is the symbolism behind the change? How many cases are pending before courts in India?
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
India, China reach deal on easing LAC tensions - Both arrive at an agreement on patrolling arrangements and resolution of all remaining friction points, says Foreign Secretary; gone back to where the situation was in 2020, disengagement process completed, says Jaishankar; announcement comes a day before the BRICS summit which PM Modi and Chinese President Xi are scheduled to attend
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Denied Channapatna ticket, Yogeshwar quits as BJP MLC - Former Minister says he may contest as Independent, but speculation is rife that he is in touch with the Congress; he says the BJP wants to field Nikhil Kumaraswamy as the JD(S) candidate
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
LAC buffer zones may go; no clarity on de-escalation - Demchok is a disputed area where India and China have varying claims in the Charding La area. At Depsang, Chinese troops have been blocking Indian patrols from going beyond the Y-junction
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Talks on 96 seats completed, no disputes in MVA: Patole - Congress holds a meet of the party’s Central Election Committee with leaders from Maharashtra in New Delhi; party State chief says Sharad Pawar and Uddhav will hold more discussions
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Black holes in Webb data allay threat to cosmology’s standard model - Using data from the Webb telescope, studies found the universe should have had massive galaxies sooner than believed. Their conclusion undermined the standard model of cosmology, which attempts to explain the universe’s origins. But a new study may have saved the model
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Allow for deliberation - Lack of a legislature, regional autonomy in Ladakh have led to current protests
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Maharashtra economically better off, but lags behind in social measures - The State is among the top 10 in per capita income; it ranks last among all the States in the share of wasted children
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
On Railways decision to shrink advance booking period - Has the Railways shortened the Advance Reservation Period before? How do longer booking windows give rise to frauds? Are these rules extended to foreign passengers as well?
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Israel bombs institution accused of funding Hezbollah’s operations - Al-Qard Al-Hassan is a Hezbollah-linked financial firm offering micro-credit in Lebanon where banking system collapsed five years ago; strikes mark an expansion of Israel’s war as it seeks to degrade the militia’s ability to fund operations
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Israel faces tough choices to pay the bill for ‘expensive’ wars in West Asia - More than a year into the Gaza war, Israel’s military spending has ballooned, and growth has stalled, especially in border regions; economists say the country could face declining investment and higher taxes as the war strains budgets and forces choices between social programmes and the military
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Barcelona routs Sevilla, stays on top - Lewandowski and Torre net a brace for the former champion in LaLiga; Inter edges Roma in the Italian league
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
A dream come true for a loyal servant of New Zealand cricket - It was indeed a seminal moment for Bates to lay her hands on an ICC silverware after being so close all these years along with the past, present and future players was the icing on the cake and the stuff of legends
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
How policies shape high-performance building standards and climate goals - Governments are trying to adopt high-performance buildings through policies and financing mechanisms that promote energy efficiency, resource management, and carbon neutrality. India has made significant progress through initiatives under its National Action Plan on Climate Change
The Hindu
22 Oct, 04:30
Culture and society - Court verdict on citizenship law for Assam helps avoid fresh problems
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Peacekeepers under attack - UNIFIL Established by a 1978 UN mandate, the peacekeeping troops are today caught between the Israeli Army and Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
India to seek certification from WHO for eliminating Kala-azar - The infection, reported mostly from Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and parts of U.P., is caused by a protozoan parasite transmitted by the bite of an infected female sandfly; symptoms include irregular fever, weight loss, and anaemia
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Did Google violate antitrust laws in Epic battle? - Why has a U.S. judge ordered the tech giant to open up its Play Store to third-party apps? What happened when Epic’s CEO Tim Sweeney took issue with Google’s cut from every transaction made through Android devices? What happened to the lawsuit with Apple?
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Militants gun down 7 in Kashmir, say officials - Six workers from outside the Union Territory and a doctor are the victims; gunmen alighted near the camp site of a private company in Ganderbal in the evening and opened fire indiscriminately; attack comes two days after a non-local worker was killed in South Kashmir’s Shopian; CM Abdullah, Union Home Minister Shah condemn the attack
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
BJP-ruled Haryana, Uttar Pradesh to blame for Delhi air pollution, says Atishi - Delhi CM says the two States failed to switch to cleaner fuel; issue amplified by spike in farm fires, release of sewage into Yamuna; Haryana Chief Secretary calls to curb stubble burning
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Cong., JD(S) yet to announce candidates in Channapatna - While the JD(S) leaders are holding their cards close to their chest, Congress seems to be playing a ‘wait-and-watch’ game; Kumaraswamy accuses Congress of trying to create a rift among NDA allies
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Will go solo in Jharkhand, if not given enough seats: RJD - Upset with JMM-Congress plan to leave just 11 seats for it and the Left, party seeks a respectable number of constituencies, saying it can play an important role in victory in at least 22 of them
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Blast near CRPF school rocks Delhi’s Rohini; no casualties - An official says explosion was caused by an improvised crude bomb; forensic experts inspected and found a suspicious ‘white powder’ at the spot, which has been sent to the lab for examination
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
What do the Atlantic Ocean hurricane forecasts foretell for India? - Countries along the rim of the Indian Ocean are vulnerable to both the chronic and acute stressors of climate change. Warming, rising seas, and the increasing incidence of extreme rainfall are chronic stressors; they happen in the background. Acute stressors ride on top of the chronic stressors and exacerbate their effects
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Complicit - India must come clean on its stance on transnational killings
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Governor vs Govt. - Mr. Ravi must be withdrawn for needlessly wading into controversies
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
A mixed assessment in Maharashtra - It is quite clear that voters in Maharashtra are not swayed by either of the two coalitions yet. While a greater share of voters are satisfied rather than dissatisfied with the incumbent government, they expressed concerns about unemployment, inflation, and corruption, which are likely to dominate the electoral discourse
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Comparing the governments led by Thackeray and Shinde - While the previous MVA govt. has a higher rating in terms of overall development of Maharashtra and social harmony, the incumbent Mahayuti govt. has edge in the areas of condition of hospitals, supply of electricity, drinking water, and roads
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
What does the new ‘lady justice’ statue signify? - What is the symbolism behind the change? How many cases are pending before courts in India?
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
On climate finance to developing nations - Why are developing countries more vulnerable to climate change? How does the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change define climate finance? Why have the figures mentioned in the OECD report been called into question? Does India need climate financing?
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Maharashtra elections: do welfare schemes and leadership play a role? - While welfare schemes may have been a contributing part of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance’s strategy, their impact on voting behaviour has been limited. Similarly, while leadership may hold some influence among voters, the key seems to lie in the finer nuances of alliance politics
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
The anecdote he told us was a knee-slapper! - My old television is on its last legs but I still don’t want to give it away and buy a new one
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Gauge your tolerance for risk - Determining risk attitude is difficult. It is best to be mindful that investing in equity is important because having investments only in bonds cannot help achieve your financial goals
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Securing your family with income protection covers - In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, with the cost of living persistently rising, a lifie insurance policy that adapts to these changes is essential, particularly for salaried individuals
The Hindu
21 Oct, 04:30
Cargo firms upsize for new e-com business, but competition is fierce - Logistics company Blue Dart says it covers over 56,000 locations and 19,000 pin codes, enabling it to reach the remotest parts of India; it plans to expand to more centres; Mumbai-headquartered Allcargo Gati is expanding its branch network and upgrading infrastructure and technology
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