Wednesday, April 24, 2019

77.86% voter turnout in State

Highest in three decades
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Special train to Kocheveli

RamanathapuramThe Madurai division of Southern Railway has announced Rameswaram – Kochuveli (Thiruvananthapuram north) special train to clear extra ru
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Four cows poisoned to death

RamanathapuramFour cows were allegedly poisoned to death and two other cows were fighting for life for allegedly straying into a cotton field and dest
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Constable shoots himself to death

NAGERCOIL A police constable, who was on duty at Gothaiyar hydroelectric project on the Western Ghats, allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself
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I would have been dropped long time ago in my previous team: Watson

The Chennai Super Kings opener thanked Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Stephen Fleming for keeping the faith in him after a run of ordinary scores

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Dash cam captures exact moment of Colombo church bombing

Dash cam footage has captured the exact moment one of several deadly blasts rocked a church in the Sri Lankan capital on Easter Sunday. This clip sho
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CJI sexual harassment issue: SC resolves to unearth 'larger conspiracy' against CJI Ranjan Gogoi

'We will enquire and enquire and enquire until we get to the truth, to the root of the matter,' said Justice Arun Mishra
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Sudhakaran alleges bogus voting in Kannur

Says UDF planning legal battle against those engaged in electoral malpractices
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Witness in Kevin murder case identifies accused

The accused will be subjected to cross-examination today
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks on Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that she is aware of comments linking Sri Lanka's Easter bombings to the mosque attacks in Christchurch
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Police resume action against erring bus drivers

Habitual offenders will lose their driving licence: CoP
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Passenger train suffers delay

Technical snag stops engine
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Water scarcity among key issues in Ottapidaram bypoll

‘Round-the-clock healthcare should be made available at GH’
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CGWB to check for uranium in groundwater

Second of four groundwater tests done annually to be held in State soon
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PF grievance redressal meet on May 10

TIRUNELVELI The monthly grievance redressal meet for the month of May for provident fund subscribers will be held on May 10.An official statement said
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Physically-challenged man, friend held on sexual assault charge

NAGERCOILThe Nagercoil All Women Police have arrested two youths, including a 32-year-old physically challenged man, for allegedly sexually abusing an
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Over 250 women lawyers and academics appeal to SC for fair probe on CJI sexual harassment case

In a letter addressed to the Judges of the Supreme Court of India dated Tuesday April 24, 2019, over 250 women lawyers and academics made an appeal to
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Higher voter turnout in Kannur keeps parties guessing

The higher voter turnout in the Kannur Lok Sabha constituency compared to that in the 2014 general election is keeping the Left Democratic Front (LDF)
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Archaeologists unearth ancient tomb with mummies

The uncovered artefacts include decorated masks, statuettes, vases, coffin fragments and cartonnages
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Video showing ‘Hindi stones’ in Thanjavur Big Temple is fake, says official

A video viral in social media claims Tamil scriptures in the Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple are being replaced by Hindi scriptures.
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Protests continue over 'goof up' in declaration of results by TSBIE

Scores of activists of PDSU and DYFI were detained when they tried to stage demonstrations near the TSBIE office
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Alerts sent to Sri Lanka after probe in Coimbatore ISIS case was completed by NIA

The videos, seized from the accused in the Coimbatore case, showed Hashim asking youths from Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala to establish an Islamic rule in the region.
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Through ‘Uyare’, we are redefining the idea of beauty: Manu Ashokan

Manu Ashokan says his debut film ‘Uyare’ on an acid attack survivor is a tribute to every woman’s indomitable spirit that helps her fly high
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BJP, Congress gear up for Panaji fight

Assembly seat fell vacant following the demise of former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar
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IPL 2019: Struggling KKR seek turnaround against Rajasthan Royals

The biggest letdown for the team has been its bowling unit, especially the spinners who have lacked sting at the Eden Gardens, something that was its main strength during the title-winning campaigns in 2012 and 2014

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Visakhapanam-based fashion blogger’s journey from engineering school to the world of glamour

Alkananda Bodapaty on how she is today a fashion influencer with a huge following on social media

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Man-made in India

Sunil Sethi, FDCI president, lets us in on what he likes to buy

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From bookmarks to Geo tags: revisiting iconic monuments through literature

Like Notre Dame Cathedral, many famous monuments and sites live on in world literature

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Chennai-based cyclist Naresh Kumar is pedalling against bonded labour

On his tandem bicycle, Naresh Kumar crosses two continents and 13 countries, riding with strangers, fuelled by their generosity

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Naresh Kumar is on a cycling expedition to spread awareness against bonded labour

On his tandem bicycle, Naresh Kumar crosses two continents and 13 countries, riding with strangers, fuelled by their generosity

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Paramotoring in Chennai? This family will show you how

On a paramotor in the sky, it’s just you, your wings and a motor that keeps you soaring

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Life beyond pitstops in Grand Prix cities

Packing your bags to catch an F1 race? Why not whiz beyond the track and make it an eventful holiday

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Restoring the glory of Visakhapatnam’s iconic colonial era buildings

The Town Hall and the old Municipality Building get a facelift under the Smart City project

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The one advantage to weed growth

Vegetation that is weedy or unwanted to you may be a hangout for winged creatures

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Life beyond pitstops in Grand Prix cities

Packing your bags to catch an F1 race? Why not whiz beyond the track and make it an eventful holiday

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IPL fans lathi-charged at Chepauk stadium in Chennai

The Chennai city police resorted to lathi charge on hundreds of IPL cricket fans queuing for tickets to witness Friday's match between Chennai SuperKi
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TN granite scam: ED attaches properties worth ₹40.34 crore

The Enforcement Directorate is probing money laundering charges against Olympus Granites Private Limited, in which Durai Dayanidhi was a director.
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Five held for cattle smuggling in J&K

In separate cases, 62 animals were rescued in Udhampur and Samba districts; police have seized 55 vehicles used for smuggling
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Number of heat waves and cold waves on the rise in India

Heat waves and cold waves in the country have increased manifold in the past two years, according to data put out by the Ministry of Statistics and Pr
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‘Auto Shankar’ is a big step up for me, says Appani Sarath

The Thiruvananthapuram-based actor opens up on portraying the dreaded serial killer in eponymous Tamil web series
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Udit Raj joins Congress, says will work to defeat ‘anti-Dalit BJP’

The Dalit leader was upset with the BJP over the denial of ticket from Delhi’s North-West Lok Sabha Constituency
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Modi biopic should be released after polls: EC to SC

The poll body submits report on ‘PM Narendra Modi’ starring Vivek Oberai in a sealed cover
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Nine drug peddlers arrested in J&K

In addition to cash, 203kg poppy straw, 115gm heroin and 50gm charas were recovered from them
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Supreme Court judges call for confidential meeting with CBI, Delhi Police and IB chiefs

To study the claims made by an advocate that the sexual allegation levelled against CJI Ranjan Gogoi is a part of a “larger conspiracy” to frame him in a false case and make him resign.
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‘No choice’ for opposition parties, accept defeat: Modi

He said the mahamilawats have realised that they stand no chance after three phases of elections and are looking for excuses to defend their poor show
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US seeking to support Afghanistan and maintain India partnership while exerting maximum pressure on Iran, says State department

The exemption from sanctions for India’s activities to develop Chabahar Port in Iran, despite the May 2 expiry of exemptions from U.S. sanctions for
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VIT conducts free summer sports camp for school students

1,200 have registered for this year’s camp, says Chancellor
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Rohit Tiwari's wife arrested over his alleged murder

During interrogation, Apoorva Shukla, the prime suspect in the case, confessed that she was with Rohit during the ‘crucial hours’.
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Rava rocks polenta

Natasha Celmi conducts cooking workshops on international food made from local ingredients

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Truck teasers, provokers and taglines

They range from the prosaic and sublime, to the simple, poetic and even witty

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Super Kings ride on Watto power to wrest top spot

Dhoni’s men almost assured of a playoff berth; Pandey’s brilliant, unbeaten 83 and Warner’s fifty prove inadequate for Sunrisers.

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Suthirta stuns Sabine

Indian qualifier Suthirta Mukherjee, ranked 502nd in the world, scripted a fantastic first-round upset win in the ITTF World individual championships

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Asian Athletics: Swapna takes heptathlon silver; Dutee disappoints

Tajinder clinches shot out gold; Jinson out of 1500m

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World Cup: Apurvi narrowly misses medal

Indian shooters off to a good start in Beijing World Cup

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Capablanca chess: Grover keeps title with four straight wins

This was the Indian’s second crown of the month

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Gritty Anand holds tenacious Carlsen

Viswanathan Anand’s defence stood firm against World champion Magnus Carlsen and resulted in a 63-move draw in the third round of the Grenke Chess Cla

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Asian 10-red snooker: Aditya prevails in a scrappy encounter

Manan Chandra scores facile victory over Iran’s Sarkhosh

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Bucks break an 18-year jinx

Antetokounmpo stars against Pistons to complete first playoff series win since 2001

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‘WC selection thoughts were on my mind’: Rishabh Pant

Pant underlines his value as match-winner and finisher

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Malinga one of the best in the world: Vaas

Applauds the paceman’s ‘total commitment’

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Marquee cricketers and the obsessive fandom that follows them

Sportsmen gain support for the strangest of reasons often having nothing to do with their skill

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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | Watson century gets CSK back on winning track

Shane Watson brought back memories of last year’s IPL final with a blazing knock.

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Tracking down the retired race horses of Chennai

There’s a lot a horse can do once it retires from the racetrack. These equestrian institutions around Chennai give them a second lease of life

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Why strike gold? Strike hemp

We’ve seen farm to fork, but what about farm to runway, building or skin? Hyderabad is welcoming this controversial green with open arms — and we are here to celebrate its inherent versatility

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Towards liberation

In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna that a person should love Him in order to attain moksha. Arjuna wants to know how much one should love

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Chennai artist Parvathi Nayar finds inspiration in the streets of Parry’s Corner

Visual artist Parvathi Nayar on how the bustle of the streets of Parry’s Corner finds a way into her works

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Delhi’s Pa Pa Ya offers 68 kinds of dumplings

Zoravar Kalra’s Pa Pa Ya has taken Delhi’s flirtation with the Cantonese food to a full-blown romance
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Jagan’s airport attacker moved to hospital

Janupalli Srinivasa Rao, who is accused of attacking Leader of the Opposition Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy at Visakhapatnam airport, was shifted to a gover
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Woman in Kurnool sets her children ablaze

A 30-year-old woman has set her two children, aged 4 and 5, ablaze after a heated argument with her husband. The incident occurred in Yemmiganur, Kur
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Delhi court stays non-bailable warrants against Kejriwal, Sisodia in 2013 defamation case

The case relates to the denial of a party ticket to an advocate in 2013
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Over 50 people dead in mudslide at mining site in Myanmar

More than 50 people are believed to have died in a mudslide at a jade mining site in northern Myanmar, a lawmaker representing the area said on Tuesd
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Japan apologises to those forcibly sterilized, vows redress

Victims of ‘Maternity Protection Law’ to get compensation
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Denied ticket, Vijay Sampla says BJP committed ‘cow slaughter’

As the BJP on Tuesday announced its candidates for Lok Sabha election in Punjab, sitting Hoshiarpur MP and Union Minister Vijay Sampla, who has been d
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Expression goes blank

Sathiraju Venumadhav was a rare musician who’d let ‘bhava’ dominate his rendition
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Why strike gold? Strike hemp

We’ve seen farm to fork, but what about farm to runway, building or skin? Hyderabad is welcoming this controversial green with open arms — and we are here to celebrate its inherent versatility
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Tremors felt in Arunachal Pradesh

A medium-intensity earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit Arunachal Pradesh early on Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology said.The epicentre of the
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I wasn’t aware of threat, says Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena

“The country’s security apparatus will be restructured in the coming days, with key leadership changes in ‘24 hours’,” he says.
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General election 2019 live | After three phases, confident of BJP forming next govt, says Amit Shah

Here are the day’s election-related developments at a glance.
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Death toll rises to 359 in Sri Lanka bombings, more arrested

18 suspects were arrested overnight, raising the total detained to 58.
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Kim in Russia for summit with Putin, Hong Kong pro-democracy 'occupy' activists jailed, and other news in pictures

 10:00 amKim in Russia for summit with PutinNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un crossed the border into Russia on Wednesday by train, Russian media report
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‘Why didn’t Ramadoss oppose land acquisition for railway line?’

TNCC chief questions PMK leader’s stand on green corridor
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Oppositon heightening tension among students: Jagadeeshwar Reddy

Myths are being circulated in the name mistakes in the Inter results announced by the Board of Intermediate Education last week, Education Minister G.
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Morning digest: Judges panel constituted to hear sexual harassment allegations against CJI, ECI examining Modi’s speeches, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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Rain forecast rattles salt producers

The havoc wreaked by Laila cyclonic storm still fresh in their memory
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Voting leapfrogs, surpasses 2014 turnout in Ernakulam

Nearly 77% of citizens exercise franchise in the constituency; youngsters too participate in poll process with zeal; Paravur records the highest voter turnout of 81.62%
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No clue about which way the wind blows in Chalakudy

High voter turnout at Kunnathunadu leaves leading fronts in a state of uncertainty
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First-time voters have a hard time taming their anxiety

Youngsters remain unsure about voting procedures despite undergoing training to exercise the franchise
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Benny Behanan sees a ‘Rahul wave’

UDF convener and candidate from the Chalakudy Lok Sabha segment Benny Behanan said here on the polling day that there was a “Rahul wave” across the St
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Voting machines carry the day despite glitches

Collector terms the deployment of machines a success
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Women, elderly citizens turn up in large numbers in Chalakudy

Technical snags detected in EVMs at Angamaly and Perumbavoor
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No cakewalk for BJP in Haryana

Congress fields ‘heavyweight’ candidates in all 10 Lok Sabha constituencies
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Rain brings respite from heat in Udupi

Rain accompanied by winds lashed parts of Udupi district on Tuesday providing the people a respite from sweltering heat which they were experiencing f
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Garbage collection partially affected in city as workerstake leave for voting

It will be streamlined today, says official
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A night of disquiet for women polling officials

Screeching of bats inside booth No. 104 at Paravur gives them a tough time
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Passengers stranded for 14 hours at KIA after man raises false alarm

Police claim a person on the flight had allegedly mistaken a guitar case for a ‘gun-like’ item
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AAP to release manifesto for each seat in Delhi from May 1

Party will release document for entire city tomorrow
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Delhi’s Pa Pa Ya offers 68 kinds of dumplings

Zoravar Kalra’s Pa Pa Ya has taken Delhi’s flirtation with the Cantonese food to a full-blown romance

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Why strike gold? Strike hemp

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Quilting life

Fine art quilter Anusha Krishnamurthy’s works are engaging tapestries of her experiences

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