Chennai grapples with a surge in sexual assaults, with 12 incidents in 24 hours highlighting systemic failures CHENNAI: Poor political will, nondeterrent policing, unpatrolled neighbourhoods, unlit lanes, secluded spots. That’s why there were 12 sexual assaults in 24 hours in Chennai and its suburbs.Police arrested suspects in all 12 cases. But, the speed of the…
Video shows Thailand students hiding under desks during school shooting (Image: X@/CatchUpFeed) At least eight people were killed on Friday after a student opened fire at a school in Thailand before turning the gun on himself, a national police official said.The gunman first shot and killed his grandparents at their home before opening fire at…
Cereal is marketed as a quick, modern, healthy breakfast, especially when the box is covered with words like “high fibre,” “fortified”, or “energy.” But many popular cereals, especially the sweeter ones, are loaded with sugar and refined grains. They may be fortified with vitamins, but that does not cancel out the fact that they can…
National Medical Commission (TNN) NEW DELHI: Every medical college regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC) will now have to set up an “Enabling Unit” for students with benchmark disabilities, providing a single point of contact for reasonable accommodation, academic and clinical support, and a barrier-free learning environment. The move follows the NMC’s new guidelines…
Rahul, father of 9-year-old Abhay, says “My son has always been very energetic, and when he felt frustrated, that energy often came out as anger. We started channeling his anger into physical activities like running, cycling, playing football, and even simple exercises at home, and trust me, it helped,” he says. Rahul says with a…
Uber has set usage caps on artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools like Claude, Cursor used by its employees. According to a Bloomberg report, the ride-hailing firm exceeded its AI budget earlier this year and the latest move is aimed to manage the rising costs. “We think this is all a pretty straightforward way to responsibly encourage…
August gardening guide: Which are the best seeds to sow this month August sits in an odd, easy-to-overlook spot on the Indian gardening calendar, the frenzy of early monsoon sowing has settled down, the peak heat of summer is behind most of the country, and the classic winter vegetable season is still a couple of…
Centre reiterated E20 safe for vehicles, however Congress claims consumers are paying more than petrol NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday alleged that the Centre’s push for E20 petrol has increased fuel costs for consumers while primarily benefiting ethanol producers, claiming that motorists are paying more despite assurances of cheaper fuel.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that…
Thirteen native animal species that had become locally extinct in New South Wales have returned and started breeding again across three major conservation reserves. The recovery comes a decade after state authorities built large predator-proof fences to keep out feral cats and foxes. The results come from a 10-year conservation partnership involving the NSW National…
PM Modi addressed 136th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s growing self-reliance in the defence sector, saying the country is continuously strengthening its technological capabilities alongside the courage of its armed forces.Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki…