Textile policy aims to meet the current needs of the industry

The Tamil Nadu government released a “new integrated textile policy” on January 29, 2026 (Thursday) as the Central government schemes and industry’s requirements have changed since 2019, when the existing…

Congressmen know how to hit back, says Manickam Tagore

Congress MP B. Manickam Tagore has also said his party will stake a claim to the  Madurai North Assembly constituency in the coming election. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO Keeping alive…

Valavaara movie review: Sutan Gowdas debut feels like a warm hug

A still from ‘Valavaara’. | Photo Credit: Morph Productions/YouTube Moments before the intermission of Valavaara (meaning favouritism), the movie’s lead character, Kundesi (Vedic Kaushal), lets out a huge cry of…

Why indefinite relaxation of norm on weekly rest, leaves for pilots: HC asks DGCA

The Delhi High Court on Friday (January 30, 2026) questioned the DGCA on the “indefinite” relaxation given to airlines with respect to the implementation of new norms on weekly rest…

Licensing and microchipping of cattle made mandatory by Greater Chennai Corporation

Mayor R. Priya at the Chennai Corporation Council Meeting on Friday | Photo Credit: S.R. Raghunathan After mandating pet dog licensing and microchipping, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) now plans…

Meet Divya Surepalli, Andhra Pradeshs first licenced civilian woman skydiver

At 37, Divya Surepalli stepped into a category that barely exists on the civilian sporting map of India. In 2024, she became the first licensed civilian woman skydiver from Andhra…