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Shakti scheme, launched in June, has seen 36.14 crore women passengers travel for free in State-run buses. CeG declined proposal for smart cards, so RTCs to issue Shakti passes resembling regular bus passes. Passes to be distributed at bus stands/depots with valid ID card. Registration for Shakti passes delayed due…

Kasturi Buildings, an iconic landmark in Chennai, was built in 1939. Its architect was H. Fellowes Prynne, A.R.I.B.A. and engineer N.R. Srinivasan oversaw construction. The building is shaped like a T, with a statue of Munro at its foot. It houses a duplex Rotary press machine and a 20,000 sq.…

The Hindu Data Team has evolved from single-topic podcasts to a comprehensive series exploring the shifting landscape of student admissions in medical institutions. Through interviews with doctors from diverse backgrounds, we aim to understand the implications of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test on health care and students from less privileged or…

Kerala hasn’t qualified for the knockout stage of the Ranji Trophy after playing the semifinals, for the first time ever, in 2018-19. One of the main aims of M. Venkataramana, who was appointed on Tuesday as Kerala’s head coach, is to realise the team’s full potential in red-ball cricket. “I…

A panel discussion on "Kovaipudur - Coimbatore's next big investment hotspot" to be held at Grand Hyatt. Features Dr. P. Krishna Kumar, R. Nandagopal, Raaghav, J. Saravana Kumar, moderated by Santhosh Karunakaran Thampi. Discussion to focus on opportunities Kovaipudur offers, its unique geographical location and its potential for investments in…

Manipur government orders Assam Rifles to replace Central forces at Churachandpur-Bishnupur boundary, an area of frequent clashes between Kuki and Meitei communities. After violence on Aug 5, BJP MLA questioned role of Central forces. Stand-off at Tengnoupal continues as 300-400 Kuki-Zo women continue sit-in blockade.

A Rainbow Drive Layout (RBD) builder commenced work of building a parallel storm-water drain on Thursday, despite the High Court ordering the civic body to take action to construct a SWD on the original path

M.P. tops 2022 tiger census with 50% surge, thanks to balancing predator and prey population. Active prey management, such as relocating tigers and prey, key to success. Similar strategy could help form viable cheetah population, despite 6 deaths in translocation project. Corbett National Park most populous reserve, but M.P. has…

Dutch Eric Wonink has been coaching since he was 17 years of age. His work has taken him to Germany, Croatia, Belgium and India. However, it was during his term in India as the National junior women’s team coach (2017-23) that Eric found his calling. India is even more special…

Within 11 days of the Karnataka government’s order providing special admissions for students from strife-torn Manipur, around 170 students from the region have joined various schools and colleges in the State.

.Konda Reddi tribe's 48-day wait ends with teacher appointed to run GPS in Munta Mamidi, AP. 28 children (5-10 age group) affected by school's closure since June 14. 10 more govt. schools in Maredumilli mandal yet to get teachers, denying tribal students access to primary education. Govt. teachers not willing…