Indian healthcare professionals are urging the Indian Medical Association to back a call for the Israeli Medical Association’s suspension from the World Medical Association. Over 1,150 signatories cite the IMA’s silence on attacks against Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure and medical personnel. This move aligns with international calls for medical ethics and humanitarian law, contrasting with the…
Veteran lyricist Vairamuthu has made an emotional appeal to the Tamil Nadu government, requesting that a memorial be built in honour of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja. The acclaimed director, fondly known as “Iyakkunar Imayam,” passed away on June 10 after battling age-related health woes. He was laid to rest with full state honours at his native…
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Zimbabwe cricket team (X-Zimbabwe cricket) Zimbabwe created history on Tuesday by recording the biggest victory in their Test cricket history, defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in the one-off Test at the Harare Sports Club. Led by Richard Ngarava, the hosts produced a commanding all-round performance to outplay Bangladesh in every department and…
National Doctor’s Day 2026: 5 memorable doctor characters who will remain FRESH in audiences mind Doctors in Bollywood have often been portrayed as more than just medical professionals. While some have healed with empathy, others have broken stereotypes by showing that emotional support can be just as powerful as medicine. On the occasion of National…
The Supreme Court, meanwhile, directed the parties to maintain status quo NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that India’s 20 per cent ethanol blending programme in petrol is still an ongoing experiment and that the impact of the policy is expected to become clearer by next year.The submission came during a…
The first half of 2026 has been a bittersweet journey for South Indian cinema. While the industry continues to break box office records, it has also weathered the devastating loss of some of its most brilliant creative minds. From master storytellers who redefined rural cinema to unmatched comic geniuses, the Indian film fraternity has bid…
Alice Walker (Image: Wikipedia) How often do we decide we can’t do something before we’ve even tried? We tell ourselves we have no say, no influence, no real choice, and so we stay quiet, stay put, and let things happen to us. The author and activist Alice Walker put her finger on this exactly. The…
Filmmaker Seenu Ramasamy has put forward proposals aimed at strengthening the Tamil film industry. Taking to X, the director addressed Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and expressed confidence that the new government could bring meaningful reforms. Saying that the administration has created hope for a system free from corruption and bribery, Seenu Ramasamy urged the government…
SP MLA Kamal Akhtar (File photo) NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief whip in the Uttar Pradesh assembly Kamal Akhtar resigned from his post on Tuesday, saying he was stepping down on the directions of party president Akhilesh Yadav.“I have always followed the directions of our national president, Akhilesh Yadav ji. Whatever direction he gives…