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TN steps up surveillance after bird flu outbreak in neighbouring Kerala
Chennai, Dec 25: In response to the detection of avian influenza in neighbouring Kerala, the Tamil Nadu Public Health Department has ordered heightened surveillance and preventive measures in districts along the border between the two states to prevent any possible spread of the disease.
Centre to track failed Class 10, 12 students from 2026; offer counselling, open-schooling route
By Vishu Adhana, New Delhi, December 24: The Ministry of Education will begin systematically tracking students who fail Class 10 and Class 12 examinations from 2026 and link them with the National Institute of Open Schooling for re-admission, in an effort to mainstream out-of-school children.
Guardiola has significantly helped me refine my game, says Man City star Erling Haaland
Mumbai, Dec 23: Considered one of the best players in the world and the greatest Norwegian player ever, Erling Haaland has blossomed as a striker after joining English club Manchester City, helping the light blues to excellence in the Premier League.
Chris Evans returns as Captain America, Marvel drops first Avengers: Doomsday teaser
Los Angeles, December 23: Marvel fans have a big reason to cheer as the first teaser of "Avengers: Doomsday" has been released.
Thalapathy Vijay, Bobby Deol's 'Jana Nayagan' gets hindi title 'Jan Neta,' release set for this date
Chennai (Tamil Nadu), December 23: The makers of actors Thalapathy Vijay and Bobby Deol's upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan' have announced its Hindi title as 'Jan Neta.'
India's Dhakshineswar Suresh takes Aussie Mavericks Kites to World Tennis League 2025 title
Bengaluru (Karnataka), December 21: World Tennis League saw an enthralling four days of tennis in Bengaluru, with the Aussie Mavericks Kites taking the WTL 2025 title at the SM Krishna Stadium on Saturday, putting up 'The Greatest Show on Court!'. It was fitting that India's Dhakshineswar Suresh, one of the highlights of the tournament, sealed the deal for his team with another unreturnable serve.
'India is defined by its talent, skill that has helped shape our national brand': EAM Jaishankar
Pune, December 20: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday highlighted how Indian talent and skill-set have played a pivotal role in shaping the national brand of the country, as with increasing globalisation, Indian talent has met demands worldwide.
Global pecking order has changed: Jaishankar highlights India's rise, Western stagnation
Pune, December 20: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on Saturday stressed that the global economic and political hierarchy has undergone a "very significant change, " asserting that India has successfully surged in human resources while many developed nations face stagnation and demographic crises.
India engine of global workforce, shaping new era of mobility: EAM Jaishankar
Pune, Dec 20: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday said that as developed nations grapple with ageing populations and economic stagnation, India is surging ahead with a growing pool of trained human resources, positioning itself as the "engine of a global workforce" and ushering in a new era of cross-border mobility.
VB Realty Hawks, AOS Eagles open World Tennis League campaign with narrow wins
Bengaluru, December 18: The World Tennis League (WTL) made a show-stopping India debut on Wednesday as some of the big names in the sport brought high-quality entertainment to the court. Bengaluru had a courtside view to Gael Monfils' athleticism and Nick Kyrgios' 'tweener trickery, to Denis Shapovalov's explosive talent and Elina Svitolina's tenacity, as per a release from the World Tennis League.
Sumit Nagal seals golden-point thriller as AOD Eagles soar at World Tennis League
Bengaluru, Dec 18: Sumit Nagal defeated Dhakshineswar Suresh in a golden-point decider to help AOS Eagles defeat Aussie Mavericks Kites as Bengaluru was treated to another day of high-octane tennis in the World Tennis League (WTL), which continued its India debut at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium on Thursday.
SA have been a bit hot and cold in the T20I series: Robin Uthappa
New Delhi, Dec 18: As the fourth T20I of the five-match series between India and South Africa was called off without a ball being bowled due to excessive fog in Lucknow, pushing the series outcome to the final match, former India batter Robin Uthappa shared his thoughts on the series so far, saying that the visitors have been ‘a bit hot and cold’ in the T20Is.
Riteish Deshmukh wraps up his directorial 'Raja Shivaji'
Mumbai, Dec 16: Actor-director Riteish Deshmukh has wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming film ‘Raja Shivaji’. On Tuesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of pictures. The post included a cinematic frame, and the posters.
For Chris Hemsworth, acting was an 'absolute obsession'
Mumbai, Dec 16: Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor has penned a note for the blockbuster “Dhurandhar†and said it’s “truly terrible†of filmmaker Aditya Dhar to make people wait for “part 2â€.
'Transformers' director Michael Bay to collaborate with Bhanushali Studios for film, AR Rahman to compose music
Mumbai, December 15: Bhanushali Studios Limited, led by Vinod Bhanushali, is set to creatively collaborate with director Michael Bay for a film, who is known for helming movies like 'Bad Boys', 'Armageddon', 'Pearl Harbor', 'Transformers' franchise and others.
A. R. Rahman on collaboration with Michael Bay: When different worlds of cinema come together, it opens up space for music
Mumbai, Dec 15: Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman, who is set to join forces with the superstar director Michael Bay, has said that the fusion of different worlds of cinema opens up a beautiful space for music.
A. R. Rahman on collaboration with Michael Bay: When different worlds of cinema come together, it opens up space for music
Mumbai, Dec 15: Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman, who is set to join forces with the superstar director Michael Bay, has said that the fusion of different worlds of cinema opens up a beautiful space for music.
Greek farmers reject talks as protests escalate into third week
Athens, Dec 14: Greek farmers have rejected a government invitation for talks, vowing to escalate protests that have disrupted traffic across the country for a third week.
Shooting of Manikandan Anandan's romantic thriller featuring actors Ashok Selvan, Nimisha Sajayan wrapped up
Chennai, Dec 13: The shooting of director Manikandan Anandan's upcoming film, featuring actors Ashok Selvan and Nimisha Sajayan in the lead, has now been wrapped up, its makers announced on Saturday.
ICC, JioStar quash exit rumours; to continue four-year deal
Dubai, Dec 12: The International Cricket Council (ICC) and JioStar have reaffirmed their long-term partnership and refuted any rumours that the media partner is considering ending the four-year deal.
Dhanush launches gripping trailer of Vikram Prabhu, L K Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Sirai'
Chennai, Dec 12: Actor director Dhanush on Friday launched the gripping trailer of director Suresh Rajakumari's 'Sirai', featuring actors Vikram Prabhu and L K Akshay Kumar in the lead.
Lili Reinhart diagnosed with endometriosis: Glad I trusted my body, listened to my gut
Los Angeles, Dec 12: Actress Lili Reinhart has shared that she has endometriosis. She went on to reveal how years of pain and confusion finally led to a confirmed diagnosis after laparoscopic surgery last week.
Over 3.2 lakh Class 9 students fail in Delhi govt schools in 5 years: Swati Maliwal
New Delhi, Dec 11: In the Rajya Sabha, a sharp spotlight was cast on Delhi’s education system as MP Swati Maliwal raised concerns over the alarming number of Class 9 students failing in government schools.
It was my first trip to RK Studios: Taran Adarsh remembers his first meeting with actor Raj Kapoor
Mumbai, December 10: Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh recounted his first visit to the renowned RK Studios in Mumbai, where he met the late legendary Bollywood icon Raj Kapoor, who took him on a tour of the sets.
Panorama, Pen Studios acquire worldwide rights to Malayalam biggie 'Drishyam 3'
Mumbai, December 6: Panorama Studios and Pen Studios have jointly acquired the worldwide theatrical and digital rights to the upcoming Malayalam film 'Drishyam 3.'
Incredibly proud of you: Deepika hails Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar'
Mumbai, December 5: After watching Dhurandhar on Friday, Deepika Padukone was full of admiration for her husband, Ranveer Singh.
Biocon to fully integrate Biologics unit in $5.5 bn deal
Bengaluru, Dec 6: Biopharmaceuticals company Biocon on Saturday announced to fully integrate its biosimilar unit Biocon Biologics as a wholly owned subsidiary in a $5.5 billion deal.
Vin Diesel to star, write live action adventure film 'Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots'
Washington DC, December 4: Actor Vin Diesel will write and star in the 'Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots' movie for Mattel Studios, reported Variety.
Deeply saddened...: Keerthy Suresh mourns the demise of veteran Tamil film producer AVM Saravanan
Chennai, December 4: Actor Keerthy Suresh expressed grief over the demise of veteran Tamil film producer AVM Saravanan.
Producer M Saravanan passes away: Rajinikanth pays emotional tribute, says He always stood by me
New Delhi, December 4: Veteran film producer M Saravanan, revered as a pillar of Tamil cinema and the guiding force behind the legendary AVM Studios in Chennai, passed away on Thursday at the age of 86.
Makers of Virat Karrna's pan-Indian film 'Nagabandham' begin filming expensive climax sequence
Hyderabad, Dec 4: The unit of director Abhishek Nama’s eagerly awaited pan Indian film ‘Nagabandham’, featuring actors Virat Karrna, Nabha Natesh and Iswarya Menon in the lead, have now begun the process of shooting the film's high-stakes climax.
Actor Shaam turns director; directs inspiring Indie song sung by Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep
Chennai, Dec 4: Actor Shaam, who has delivered several superhits in Tamil cinema, has now turned a director.
Your films will always be a learning ground for aspiring filmmakers, says Vishal in tribute to AVM Saravanan
Chennai, Dec 4: Actor Vishal, who is also the General Secretary of the South Indian Artistes' Association (more popularly known as the Nadigar Sangam), has condoled the demise of veteran Tamil film producer AVM Saravanan, who passed away early on Thursday due to age-related ailments, and said that his films would always be a learning ground for aspiring filmmakers.
Tamil film industry plunges into gloom as veteran producer AVM Saravanan passes away; TN CM Stalin pays respects
Chennai, Dec 4: One of Tamil cinema's most respected film producers AVM Saravanan passed away early on Thursday morning at the age of 86 due to age-related ailments.
Veteran Tamil film producer AVM Saravanan passes away
Chennai, Dec 4: A.V.M. Saravanan, veteran film producer and managing force behind the iconic AVM Studios, passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 86 due to age-related ailments.
Science evolves at the speed of light, diplomats move slowly: Brazilian envoy on Biological Weapons Convention
New Delhi, December 2: Frederico Meyer, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the Conference on Disarmament and Chair, Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), said that the "biggest gap" in the current global biological weapons governance framework is the "international situation."
EAM highlights India's commitment to full Biological Weapons Convention implementation at 50th BWC conference
New Delhi, December 1: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday addressed the inaugural conference on the occasion of '50 Years of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC): Strengthening Bio-security for the Global South', emphasising India's commitment to full and effective implementation of the Convention and highlighting the country's leadership role in global biosecurity.
India's 'missile woman' Tessy Thomas bags eighth Dr Paulos Mar Gregorios award
New Delhi, November 30: Renowned aerospace engineer and former Project Director for Agni-IV ballistic missile in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Tessy Thomas was on Sunday conferred the 8th Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025 for outstanding contribution in women empowerment, space and missile technology in the national capital.
Disease must never be used as weapon: EAM Jaishankar calls for stronger global biosecurity framework at BWC 50th anniv
New Delhi, Dec 1: External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Monday called for urgent global reforms to strengthen biosecurity and fortify the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) as it marks its 50th anniversary.