What is nuclear waste and what are the challenges of handling it? | Explained
A bird’s eye view of the production, handling, and storage of this difficult substance and their effects on policy and tariffs #press
Three sand smugglers arrested for trying to run down police officer in Namakkal
Police said the sub-inspector was attempting to stop a mini truck loaded with sand, when the men inside the vehicle tried to run him over #press
China's economy of 'great concern' as annual political meeting to kick off
Armed police and public security workers are ubiquitous on Beijing streets as thousands of delegates arrive for the beginning of the annual "Two Sessions" gatherings. #press
The Tower of London’s new ravenmaster takes charge of landmark’s iconic flock
Nowadays, almost 3 million tourists come each year to soak up a millennium of history and see the glittering Crown Jewels, which are stored in the Tower of London #press
Post pandemic, sexual exploitation of children online on the rise in U.S.: expert
It is important to have discussions with children about internet safety, says expert #press
Brazil's president accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, doubling down after earlier uproar
Israel has vehemently pushed back against genocide claims, saying its war is targeting the militant group Hamas, not the Palestinian people. #press
HR&CE Commissioner moves Madras High Court complaining of unauthorised construction by Podhu Dikshitars
Justices R. Mahadevan and P.D. Audikesavalu record the submission of the Podhu Dikshitars that construction activity, if any, inside the Sabanayagar temple would be stopped forthwith #press
Hyderabad leads the charge in fighting AIDS stigma through collaborative initiatives #press
Kaval stakeholders’ meet held to address new challenges
It underlines need to revise guidelines and standard operating procedures of the Women and Child Development department’s flagship initiative that rehabilitates children in conflict with law #press
Nearly 60% of irrigation tanks in State not yet half-full
Though Tamil Nadu received around 33 cm of rain in the last 2 months, storage in 8,230 tanks ranges from nil to 50%. Madurai, despite surplus rainfall, has 1,069 tanks in this category #press
Tears flow ahead of music
On a Saturday evening, over 1,000 students gathered to be a part of a concert that was the highlight of the three-day event with its first such celebration since COVID-19. G. Krishnakumar reports on the stampede before the star musician came on, the death of four, and the trauma of those who will live with the memory for a long time #press
Free bus travel: caste details will not be collected from women #press
Madras HC stays further proceedings in case against Annamalai
Justice G. Jayachandran grants the interim stay for a period of four weeks and orders notice, returnable by January 4, to the complainant Piyush of Salem #press
Inundation-prone north Chennai remains largely unaffected
Flood-prone stretches in Pulianthope – Dr. Ambedkar College Road, Strahans Road, and Demellows Road – had no water stagnation #press
Actor R. Subbalakshmi is no more #press
Hotel and resort owners seek resumption of tourist entry to Idukki dam
Christmas and New Year vacation is a peak time for tourist arrival in Idukki dam. The Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association is demanding the resumption of tourist entry to the dam before Christmas season #press
Jos Alukkas burglary: Police arrest wife of burglar, recover 3 kg of gold jewellery #press
Police seize explosives heading for Coimbatore #press
31-year-old arrested for posting a video against a religious community by Cyber Crime police #press
Sand mining case effect: TN officials now need permission for producing official documents #press