CHENNAI: From his early years as a leader of the Kullapalayam Panchayat in Coimbatore in the 1970s, KA Sengottaiyan has built a remarkable five-decade-long career in Tamil Nadu politics.His rise from a grassroots party worker to a 10-time legislator reflects his enduring political influence and longevity.Born in 1948, K A Sengottaiyan began his political rise…
Parents are human, and exhaustion makes everyone less patient. But children often experience an irritated response to a small mistake as something much larger than it is. A spilled glass, a forgotten homework sheet or a broken plate may prompt an adult to sigh, snap or scold. The child, meanwhile, may register the reaction as…
India beat China to clinch gold India’s women’s recurve archery team produced a thrilling comeback to win the gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai on Sunday. The trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod defeated hosts China 5-4 in a tense shoot-off after the match ended level…
Rahul Gandhi and Vijay (R) NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday extended wishes to C Joseph Vijay as he assumed office as Tamil Nadu chief minister after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, delivered a stellar performance in its electoral debut, securing more than 100 seats in the 234-member state assembly.Congress…
Rashid Khan. (BCCI/IPL Photo) Rashid Khan added another major milestone to his glittering IPL career after moving into the top 10 wicket-takers in tournament history during Gujarat Titans’ emphatic win over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.The Afghan spinner delivered a match-winning performance, finishing with superb figures of 4/33 in his four…
Kochi: Indian Navy’s INS Sharda conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Netherlands Navy ship HNLMS De Ruyter off the coast of Kochi on Friday.The exercise marked the culmination of the visit of a high-level Netherlands delegation led by deputy commander of Royal Netherlands Navy to Southern Naval Command. PASSEX included interoperability drills such as tactical…
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay (Image credits: TOI Chennai) NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay on Sunday assumed office as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu and delivered his first address, calling his government “a new beginning” and promising secular and social justice governance after sweeping to power in the…
Safety for women is often perceived as deeply divided, almost as if it exists in two different worlds at the same time. On the one hand, there are places where everyday life moves relatively peacefully. On the other hand, there are regions shaped by war, instability, and deep-rooted social challenges. Countries ranked among the most…
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has flagged a growing gap in Corporate America’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI). She noted that while companies are increasing investments in AI, many are still struggling to fully integrate it into their operations and workforce. Her comments come as Accenture undergoes internal changes to align its structure and talent strategy…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a swipe at Congress during his Bengaluru visit, accusing the party of misleading people over recent election results. Speaking at a massive public gathering in Bengaluru PM Modi said that Congress leaders were confusing people even as major political developments were taking place. “Congress’ ecosystem is such that…