Tough act must

Posted on   12:10 pm

The tragic suicide of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash in Bengaluru has once again brought to light the critical need to review and reform dowry and domestic violence laws in India. The 24-page death note left behind by Subhash alleges years of emotional distress caused by marital disputes, harassment, and multiple legal cases.

India’s industrial growth to accelerate

Posted on   12:08 pm

India’s industrial activity is expected to accelerate in the second half of the current financial year on the back of recovering consumption demand and higher export growth while inflation is likely to ease, according to a CRISIL report released on Friday.

Passenger vehicles clock highest ever Nov sales

Posted on   12:06 pm

Passenger vehicles in India saw their highest-ever November sales at 3.48 lakh units, with a growth of 4.1 per cent as compared to the same month last year, according to figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Friday.

Selvaraghavan to direct GV Prakash in Mental Manadhil

Posted on   12:00 pm

Acclaimed filmmaker Selvaraghavan is set to return to the romance genre with his latest venture, Mental Manadhil, starring GV Prakash in a pivotal role. The announcement has created a buzz in the Tamil film industry, particularly as it marks the first time GV Prakash will act under Selvaraghavan’s direction. The first look poster, unveiled on Friday by both the makers and Selvaraghavan’s actor-director brother Dhanush, has further heightened anticipation.

Trisha Joins Suriya 45

Posted on   11:59 am

Dream Warrior Pictures, the production banner behind Suriya 45, has officially confirmed Trisha’s involvement in the film, ending weeks of speculation. The yet-to-be-titled project marks a much-anticipated reunion between Suriya and Trisha, who last worked together in the 2005 blockbuster Aaru. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film is generating significant buzz for its unique collaborations and high-profile cast.

New study to boost diagnosis of anaemia and aid in forensics

Posted on   11:57 am

Researchers at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have been able to accurately predict the exact time of the emergence of the first crack in aged clay and blood — a finding that can aid in the diagnosis of conditions like anaemia.