Drawing first blood

Rooster fights has transformed into a high stake gambling platform over the years
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Madurai’s jallikattu amma and her magnificent bulls

Among the very few women bull breeders in the State, Selvarani is ready for the Pongal season
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In Chittoor, it’s an entire winter activity

Despite police curbs, the trend shows no signs of abating
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High-stake fights may be low-key affair

Politicians to avoid posing for photographs with fowls, punters
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Who will clip the wings?

People argue that rooster fights are among the traditional games and part of the harvest festival
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Sabarimala turns into a police fortress

An estimated 18 lakh devotees likely to attend Makaravilakku on January 14
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Ban on forest route to be enforced strictly

Two incidents of attack by wild elephants in past five days
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Six of a family killed in accident

In a tragic incident near Kottarakkara on Saturday, six persons of a family were killed when the car in which they were travelling collided with a KSR
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In Sri Lanka, serving hearty meals and fostering sisterhood

The top layer couldn’t have been crispier or the core softer. Shining in its golden-brown, crumbly skin, the keera vadai — an everyday snack in Sri La
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Life in the shadow of violence in Germany

In Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia, the New Year’s Eve ended with violence. Andreas N., a 50-year-old German, attacked Afghan and Syrian refugees wit
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Sajid Javid’s battle against immigration in the U.K.

In late December, Sajid Javid, the first British Asian to hold the position of Home Secretary in the U.K., cut short a family holiday to South Africa
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All’s cool for a Barbie fan: Singaporean turns stereotypes on their head

As the Barbie doll celebrates its 60th anniversary, fans like Jian Yang invent novel ways to display their passion for the iconic toy that has become a worldwide collectible.
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The challenge to arrest the greying of China

China’s attempt to reverse its population decline, which rode more on hope rather than realism, has been rudely jolted. Independent demographers are c
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A new term for Bangladesh’s Hasina, with a younger Cabinet

Two stunning developments greeted Bangladesh’s political scene in a week: the ruling Awami League secured a landslide victory in the election and its
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Dhoni is the ‘ideal’ number four, says Rohit Sharma

Rohit added it was his personal view and that the captain and the coach will have the final say on the batting slots.

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Thiruvabharanam procession sets off from Pandalam

Devotees throng Valiyakoickal Sastha temple to worship Thiruvabharanam
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Kodanad break-in case: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami rejects allegations against him

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on January 12 rejected allegations made against him by those accused in the Kodanad estate break-in
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48-hour docu bids for Guinness record

100 years of Chrysostum to be screened for five consecutive days
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Top news of the day: SP, BSP join hands in U.P.; four killed in Paris blast, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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SA vs Pak third Test: Olivier wrecks Pakistan again

The tourists lost their last five wickets for 16 runs.

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Star Superior wins main event

Star Superior ridden by Suraj Narredu won the Ramniwas Ramnarain Ruia Gold Cup (Gr.3), the feature event of Saturday’s (Jan.12) races.The winner is o

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Congress doesn’t want resolution of Ram temple issue, says Modi

“In the Ayodhya issue, the Congress is trying to impede the judicial process through its lawyers,” he said.
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Police step up security measures at Sabarimala for ‘makaravilakku’

An estimated 18 lakh devotees likely to attend Makaravilakku on January 14.
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We were lucky to get Dhoni out lbw, says Jhye Richardson

M.S. Dhoni could not opt for a review as it was unsuccessfully used up by Ambati Rayudu.

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RLD hopeful of finding place in SP-BSP alliance

On a day when the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) announced a tie-up in Uttar Pradesh for the coming Lok Sabha polls, the Rash
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Carry forward blessings of nature to posterity: Governor

Ramanathapuram Stressing the importance of sustainable development and the need to carry forward the blessings of nature to our succeeding generations
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Minister urges Governor to secure air connectivity

Ramanathapuram requires flight service as thousands visit Rameswaram
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New sultan of Malaysia’s Pahang State tipped to be country’s next king

The central Malaysian State of Pahang’s soon-to-be sultan is tipped to become the country’s next king under a unique rotating monarchy system. The Co
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Diamond Rays, Sir Lancelot, Indian Democrat, Big Sur and Set To Win excel

Diamond Rays, Sir Lancelot, Indian Democrat, Big Sur and Set To Win excelled when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (Jan 12).Inner s

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Roberta, Perpetual Winning, and Spitfire impress

Roberta, Perpetual Winning, and Spitfire impressed when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (Jan.12) morning.Inner sand.600m: Storm Breaker (Y

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Dhoni scores 10000 ODI runs for India

In 330 ODIs for India, he has now over 10,050 runs at an average of 49.75, including nine centuries and 67 fifties.

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Rohit Sharma’s century goes in vain as India loses ODI series opener against Australia

Three of India’s top four batsmen could not reach double-digit and lasted a mere 11 balls.

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Dozens feared dead in Nigeria as leaking oil tanker explodes

An overturned oil tanker exploded in Nigeria while dozens of people were scooping up the leaking fuel and many were killed, police and witnesses said
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Gas explosion rocks central Paris shopping district, 9 injured

A police source said the explosion tore apart a bakery on the rue Trevise in the Grands Boulevards district.
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CoA's Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji divided on inquiry into Pandya-Rahul issue

The two-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) is yet again divided.

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Opposition wants helpless government, BJP for strong dispensation, says Narendra Modi

Modi said that for the first time in the country’s history, there has not been any charge of corruption against a government.
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French, for beginners

The Georges Blanc pop-up at The Oberoi, New Delhi’s 360° is the right place to experience the food, if you’re a newbie

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Fresh and flavourful

Full of local ingredients, Chef Abhishek Basu offers a delectable meal to beat the cold

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Diana opposes Johri-led inquiry

With players Hardik Pandya and K.L. Rahul caught in the vortex of the “Koffee With Karan” show related misdemeanours and asked to return home to face

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Ranji Trophy: Sachin Baby gets ready to take on Gujarat in quarterfinals

Quiet an achievement, this!

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Breaking down a historic year for Indian pace-bowling

The country’s quicks registered exceptional numbers in 2018. We analyse the data to determine just how good they were and examine why they were so successful

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Live: Australia set India 289-run target to win first ODI

Pandya and Rahul, who have been in the eye of a storm following their sexist remarks on ‘Koffee with Karan’, will be returning from Australia

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Star Superior favoured for feature

Trainer Rajesh Narredu’s ward Star Superior who ran second to Sir Cecil in 2000 Guineas, should not find it difficult to win the Ramniwas Ramnarain R

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The importance of being the Australian Open

There was a time when the tournament wasn’t rated as highly as the other three Grand Slams. But after a successful makeover, the year’s first Major now sets the standard for player facilities and spectator experience

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PBL: Raptors storm into final

Srikanth and Sai Praneeth put it past the Warriors

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Stunning win for Avinash Yadav

Dhanush Srikanth clinches u-21 10m air rifle gold

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TN women pull off a stunner

Star-studded Kerala falls in the semifinals

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International field stronger and more diverse than ever: Sindhu

The Indian star says she cherishes winning silver medals

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Maharashtra girls, Kerala boys excel

They pick up two gold each in Under-21 and Under-17 4x100 relays

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Need to create a proper system, says Somdev Devvarman

If you want to get the best you have to pay them the best: Devvarman

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Three Indians among five leaders

Creditable draws for Gukesh, Visakh and Rohith

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This is just the beginning, says Prajnesh Gunneswaran

Prajnesh thrilled at making main draw of the Australian Open

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Pakistan bowlers fight back to defy South Africa

South Africa loses 7 wickets for 36 runs after tea, with the wickets shared by Pakistan’s four seamers.

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Andy Murray from then to now: career highlights

A tearful and injury-plagued Murray announced that he is likely to retire at the same tournament this year, if not sooner. Here's a highlight reel o

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Cerise Noir justifies favourite status

Cerise Noir (Sandesh up) won the Delhi Race Club Trophy, the feature event of the races held here on Friday (Jan. 11). The winner is owned by M/s. Bl

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Comments in TV show: Pandya and Rahul pay for indiscretion

The two had been omitted from the line-up for the opening match in Sydney.

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2019 Lok Sabha polls: SP, BSP to contest 38 seats each in U.P.

The alliance shuns Congress, but announce not to contest Amethi and Rae Bareli
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Chennai hotel makes 100-feet-long dosa

A team of chefs from Chennai tried to set the world record for the largest dosa. The team, consisting of 60 chefs, from Saravana Bhavan has already at
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Modi to inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Summit on January 18

The Prime Minister will be on a two-day visit to the state on January 17 and 18.
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UN President Maria Espinosa to visit Pakistan next week

Ms. Espinosa, Ecuador’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, was in June elected president of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly, becoming only the fourth female president of the organisation in its 73-year history.
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RPF rescued 669 minor children from stations & trains in 2018

Most of the children were rescued while they were being trafficked and the traffickers were arrested while they were trying to take the girls outside the state by trains, a NF Railway Spokesman said.
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With Trump’s nominee in limbo, envoy post in UAE stays empty

Mr. Rakolta, a construction company CEO, contributed $250,000 to Trump’s inaugural committee. His wife and children donated tens of thousands of dollars more to Trump’s campaign as well as to other GOP causes.
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Ashok Chawla resigns as TERI Chairman

On Friday, Mr. Chawla resigned as Chairman of the National Stock Exchange after the CBI got the nod to prosecute him in the Aircel-Maxis bribery scandal.
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Trump attaches great importance to US-India ties: New Indian envoy

Mr. Shringla, a 1984-batch Indian Foreign Service diplomat, presented his diplomatic credentials to the U.S. President at the Oval Office of the White House on Friday.
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Bezbaruah withdraws his consent to head panel on Assam Accord

The Assam Accord deals with the aspect of protecting the culture of the indigenous people in the State.
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Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Ms. Gabbard, who converted to Hinduism early in her life, is highly popular among Indian-Americans.
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Top US Navy officer to visit China amid heightened tensions

The U.S. has angered China with naval missions in which it sails close to Chinese-held islands in the South China Sea.
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California sea lions killed to protect migrating fish

A spokesman for the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife told AFP the lethal removals of the California sea lions began in mid-December and would continue through May.
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Bill to terminate Pakistan designation as major non-NATO ally introduced in Congress

Introduced by Republican Congressman Andy Briggs, the resolution 73, introduced in the House of Representatives, seeks termination of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally and also sets conditions for its re-designation if any.
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Morning digest: Meghalaya’s rat hole traps, NIA case against Kerala recruits to former al-Qaeda outfit, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day
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Chinese national stabbed in Karachi, 2 security guards arrested

Two security guards have been arrested from interior Sindh province on the charge of stabbing a Chinese national and stealing Rs 3 million rupees oth
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Rameswaram temple 'theertham' rejuvenated, Mangaluru river festival, and other news in pictures

12.30 pmRameswaram temple 'theertham' rejuvenatedAmid vedic rites and chants, Tamil Nadu Govenor Banwarilal Purohit declared open the 'mangala theerth
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First rake of refurbished coaches rolls out

Deployed on the Tiruchi - Howrah Express
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Cyclone Gaja robs sugarcane of sweetness

Farmers say strong winds broke one third of the raised crop
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New Antyodaya Express remains only on railway timetable

Passengers disappointed as date of commencement of the new service is yet to be notified
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Makkal Auto launches service

After a two-month pilot run, Makkal Auto, an autorickshaw booking service, formally announced its launch in the city on Friday. Residents of the city
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Viralimalai jallikattu aims for Guinness World Record

2,000 bulls, one lakh spectators to take part in the event
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New building rules to be notified soon

‘Under the new regulations, procedures have been simplified’
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Discernible music prowess

The seventh day’s music concert of the 67th annual music festival of Sri Sathguru Sangeetha Samajam witnessed nice padantharam swaraprastaras of S. Sa
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Textile units welcome relaxations for MSMEs

Textile and clothing exporters, especially those in the Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) category, have welcomed the GST relaxations
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Three killed in accidents

S. Sanjay (21) of Madukkarai was killed in an accident involving his two-wheeler and a lorry in Sugunapuram Milekal on Thursday. Traffic Investigation
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Showcasing visionaries of Coimbatore

TiE Coimbatore, under the theme Fostering Entrepreneurship, is organising “The Visionaries - Dreamers who built Coimbatore” as part of Coimbatore Vizh
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PMK cautiously welcomes ‘basic income’ for farmers

Ramadoss warns against axing subsidies
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The Hindu group hands over ₹1.26 crore for Gaja relief

Contributions from readers, staff given to Chief Minister
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T.N. threatens those defaming government with legal action

Bid to link CM to Kodanad break-in a conspiracy: Minister
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Floods, Sabarimala and everything in between

Career diplomats ponder over India’s global image and its international relations
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Let the mind reign at Resign

The city’s latest sky-bar offers Instagrammable views encouraged by ample natural light as well as amazing food and drinks

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...And stir it

&Stirred readymade mixes make it easier for you to have cocktails and mocktails at home

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Oh, for a bowl of pulissery

Thiruvananthapuram’s nondescript Pulisserykkada makes the simple, buttermilk and coconut-based dish its piece de resistance

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Feasts of the harvest

As families across the country get ready to celebrate a new harvest season, we bring you three festive recipes that are much-loved, but not often talked about

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Beyond glam rock

Designer couple Falguni and Shane Peacock on the importance of staying grounded

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Once upon a mundu

At a pop-up in Fort Kochi, leading designers have refashioned this popular Kerala garment to aid the flood-affected weavers of Chendamangalam

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SIHH 2019: Braving the current

Even as brands pull out and schedules change, the year's first fine watchmaking fair is ready to impress, with new launches, a LAB and more

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Getting ready for the drought of 2019

Treated wastewater could be one solution to the distress ahead. A look by S. Vishwanath

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Building walls with earth

With scientifically improvised technology, mud buildings can be made to last for centuries, contrary to common belief. By architect Sathya Prakash Varanashi

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Lakes, wetlands and civic interventions...

A workshop had noteworthy suggestions to help steer the Varthur Lake rejuvenation in the right direction and brought in the importance of wetlands in Bengaluru’s lake ecosystem. By Nandhini Sundar

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The world is their runway

As the fashion industry becomes more diverse, Indian models are reaping the benefits — bagging international editorials and shows

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Growth of Saivism

Saiva Tirumurais are twelve in number but the compilation is not based on chronology. The hymns of Karaikal Ammaiyar, who is believed to have lived in

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