Madras Day 2026: The coast that made Chennai and the city that keeps remaking it
The Hinduby Geetha Srimathi24 Aug 2026
Look out of an aircraft window as it descends into Chennai and the coastline is the first thing that catches your eye.
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Jadavpur University clash: Inquiry panel chief resigns, varsity to appoint new committee head
The Hinduby PTI24 Aug 2026
Professor Subha Shankar Sarkar has resigned as the head of a five-member committee constituted by Jadavpur University to probe into the recent vandalism on its campus allegedly by ABVP workers...
Police take BJP leaders into custody as they try to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru
The Hinduby B S Satish Kumar24 Aug 2026
Several BJP leaders, including leaders of the Opposition in both the Houses of the State legislature, were taken into custody by the police on Monday (August 24, 2026) when they tried to lay a...
Ready to drop FIRs against student protesters, says Supreme Court
The Hinduby Krishnadas Rajagopal24 Aug 2026
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) agreed to use an exceptional power under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against students who...
Panasonic Life Solutions India Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to India at UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026
The Hinduby Authors; Contributors24 Aug 2026
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India Mr. Yoshiyuki Kato, CEO and Managing Director, Panasonic Life Solutions India, reaffirmed Panasonic’s long-term commitment to India at the UP-Japan...
Former diplomat raises concerns over SIR in Punjab over 'mismatch' notice
The Hinduby PTI24 Aug 2026
Former diplomat Navdeep Suri has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll underway in Punjab after he was served a notice saying his details do not match. Mr.
Measures planned to improve quality of services at Telangana Tourism’s Haritha hotels
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau24 Aug 2026
The Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) is undertaking a series of measures to improve the quality of accommodation, food, hygiene and services at their Haritha hotels across the...
Tata Group’s IHCL to merge with Oriental Hotels
The Hinduby Lalatendu Mishra24 Aug 2026
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company belonging to the Tata Group, has announced that Oriental Hotels Limited (OHL) will be merged with it through a Scheme...
Centre’s committee on ‘permanent political solution’ for Gorkha issue | Explained
The Hinduby Shiv Sahay Singh24 Aug 2026
The story so far: On Saturday (August 22, 2026) Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with different stakeholders of Darjeeling hills in West Bengal.
Parandur airport project to be dropped by Tamil Nadu government, announces CM Vijay
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau24 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday (August 24, 2026) announced his government’s decision to drop the proposed airport at Parandur and identify alternative sites for a new Chennai...
‘One Piece’ announces two new movies: ‘God Valley’ set for 2027, ‘Baad’ for 2029
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau24 Aug 2026
The One Piece franchise is returning to cinemas with two new animated features. The films were announced on August 23 at One Piece Day ’26 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, with a short teaser...
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy returns to Hyderabad, likely to address controversy over denied US visit
The Hinduby R Ravikanth Reddy24 Aug 2026
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy returned to Hyderabad on Monday (August 24, 2026) morning, cutting short his overseas visit, originally scheduled to cover London, United Kingdom, and the...
Free and subsidised dialysis service providers in Chennai
The Hinduby Liffy Thomas24 Aug 2026
16 and counting It was after a stint in Canada that nephrologist Georgi Abraham decided to start a dialysis centre at Chennai in the mid-2000s.
All-women Tamil theatre troupe to stage 10th production
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau24 Aug 2026
Sarvam Nataka Priyas, an amateur all-women Tamil theatre troupe, will be presenting its 10th production, Gajasanakasi, on August 29 in Pallikaranai.
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The Hinduby Nandini Raman24 Aug 2026
I have passed Class 12 (PCMB) with a state rank of 10 and have taken NEET 2026 and KCET. I want to pursue B.Sc. Chemistry but people say I should not do so because I have such good marks.
Why India’s colleges need to build accessibility into digital learning systems
The Hinduby Arman Ali; Deepa Nagaraj24 Aug 2026
The COVID-19 pandemic permanently reshaped how colleges and universities deliver coursework, conduct exams, and share resources.
Oil falls as Trump pledges economic war on Iran
The Hinduby AFP24 Aug 2026
Oil prices fell on Monday (August 24, 2026) as investors braced for details of a U.S. plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Donald Trump billed as the “most crushing” financial...
Teaching students to think in the age of ChatGPT
The Hinduby Albert P'Rayan24 Aug 2026
Me: Lalitha, you’ve been colouring all this time. Do you enjoy colouring? Lalitha: Yes, I do. Me: What’s your favourite colour? Lalitha: Pink. Me: Why do you like pink?
Modi government strangulating, emasculating ISRO: Congress
The Hinduby PTI24 Aug 2026
The Congress on Monday (August 24, 2026) slammed the Modi government for its "aggressive privatisation agenda" for the space programme and asked why ISRO should be "strangulated and emasculated"...
Why is there a sudden increase in sugar prices | Explained
The Hinduby A M Jigeesh24 Aug 2026
The Story So Far: Retail and wholesale prices of sugar witnessed about 40% increase, in some States up to 50%, compared to the same time of last year.