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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday announced in the Assembly that the term ‘Colony’ would be removed from official records and public parlance as it had come to symbolise oppression and carried the connotation of untouchability. “The term ‘colony’ has been used to derogatorily refer to the original inhabitants of this land. Steps will be…

Vizhinjam has a venerable past with its history of maritime trade dating back to the second century BCE. Once again the old maritime hub is in the news with the  Vizhinjam international seaport set to be commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. It is believed that Vizhinjam was developed into a small port by Raja Kesavadas, who…

Panellists at the session on ‘The Age of Politics and Polarisation’ held on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Akhila Easwaran Community building online offers unique opportunities for connecting with people, but it also has challenges. While digital spaces allow like-minded individuals to unite, they often foster echo chambers and polarised views. To build healthier online communities,…

Recalling his steps to protect the State’s rights, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said that his journey has been long. “As I am about to step into the fifth year as the CM, let me say that my journey will continue. My journey for Tamil Nadu, Tamils and the State’s rights will continue.” The CM said…

A woman at the Attari-Wagah border checkpost near Amritsar on April 29, 2025 gets emotional while leaving for Pakistan as her son with Indian nationality was stopped by the authorities to go with her. | Photo Credit: PTI Amid countrywide crackdown to physically remove Pakistan citizens whose visas expired on April 29, 2025, the Union…

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday (April 29, 2025) alleged corruption in the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s four-year celebrations. “The 100-crore splurge on the celebrations is being divided among those close to the government. The government has no money to alleviate the burden of the common man, but is spending crores on its…

Pre-monsoon food safety inspections will be held for a month beginning Friday (May 2) as part of Operation Life, Minister for Health Veena George said on Tuesday. Strict action will be taken against those adulterating food, the Minister said. Steps will be initiated by the Food Safety department as per the Food Safety and Standards…

The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has discontinued a host of discount cards, including some that were available to students. Over the past seven years since the metro was launched, it has carried a substantial number of school and college students daily to their respective educational institutions. Faced with inadequate patronage in the early years…

The deal allows full-train wrapping and interior advertising, turning metro coaches into mobile canvases for brand promotions | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO In a bid to boost non-fare revenue, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has entered into seven-year agreements with Mudra Ventures and Lokesh Outdoor for advertising rights on its Purple and Green…