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The Tulu film ‘Koramma’ which hit the screens a month ago broke out of the “comedy template” that has been ruling the Tulu cinema industry for a decade; film observers say the distinct language and culture of Tulu offers abundant and varied material to experiment with

BJP's Annamalai claimed Annadurai apologised to Thevar after he was incensed over certain remarks. Perusal of The Hindu reports reveals Thevar condemned organisers for providing platform to communal orgs & Annadurai spoke on public speaking. Thevar was allowed to speak & CR's remarks on Aryans & Dravidians were criticised. Thevar…

Navamy Sudhish (The Hindu, Kollam) won Cushrow Irani Prize for Environmental Reporting for her article 'Fishing in uncertain waters' mapping plight of traditional fishers in Kerala. Rupsa Chakraborty (Indian Express) won 1st prize in Rural Reporting category for her reportage on floating dispensaries, water ambulances & primary health centres in…

Government considers phased withdrawal of Rapid Action Force from Manipur due to unsuitable exposure to anti-insurgency theatre. 10 companies of RAF deployed in Manipur, along with 36,000 paramilitary forces. 4,500 CAPF personnel sent on request of State govt. Meitei groups demand removal of Indian Army and Assam Rifles from buffer…

Official sources said that a study was conducted to establish the extent of already existing and under-construction railway lines.

Rohan Bopanna's decision to end his Davis Cup journey at 43, being ranked No.7 in the world, is admirable. His teammates recall his famous singles wins and his role as a team man. India will miss him, but the younger players must step up and take his place. The start…

Muthulakshmi Reddy's relentless campaign against the Devadasi system, a practice of dedicating girls to temples, was successful. Despite opposition from influential political leaders, she was supported by her mother, Muvalur Ramamirthammal, and the Madras Hindu Social Reform Association. Her biographer, V.R. Devika, notes the passage of the bill in 1947,…

BJP agitates for permission to hold Ganesh festivities at Hubballi's Idgah Maidan; Anjuman-e-Islam files writ petition in HC; BJP council members allege breach of privilege by inserting additional agenda in council meeting.

The Department of Prisons of Andhra Pradesh has decided to tighten the security cover for TDP national president and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the wake of concerns by his family members over the possible threat to his life in the Rajahmundry Central Prison, the authorities have said.