In December 1999 the world population was frantic, anticipating a problem called Y2K (Year 2000). This was because, computers coded in the 1960s used only two digits to represent the year; for example, ‘74’ meant 1974. As the millennium approached, the year 2000 would be...
What is your current role like?My current role involves food and consumer protection under one ministry and co-operation under another. Food involves procurement and ensuring that supplies reach the 37000+ public distribution system shops which benefit 2.14 crore families. Consumer protection is about making people...
As a tech journalist, I get access to technology before the world gets to see it, and I can tell you that AI is changing the tech landscape every second. We don’t have to wait for years, months or even days. It is happening right...
When and how was Heaven for Animals started?Heaven for Animals (HFA) was established on June 14th, 2021, and quickly made strides in animal welfare by launching South India’s first cloud kitchen dedicated to feeding stray animals on August 28th, 2021. What are the main initiatives...
Step into the spotlight with breathtaking party wear collections that you choose with care! Designed to make you dazzle, here I present some exquisite outfits that are perfect for any occasion - from black-tie events to glamorous galas. Go in for luxurious fabrics like velvet,...
In today's fast-paced, desk-bound professional world, many individuals spend long hours sitting, leading to an increasingly sedentary lifestyle. While this might seem like just another workday routine, the long-term effects of inactivity are far from harmless. In fact, the rise in chronic diseases related to...
Remember when our Indian marriages were rock-solid? When husbands were revered as Patidev and wives were as dedicated as Sita? For centuries, marriage in India has been the steady foundation upon which our families and communities have been built. It's been the cornerstone of tradition,...
n August 12th, Manjunath stabbed an ex-classmate at a college in Moobidri with a pair of scissors for rejecting his romantic proposal. However, unfortunately this is not an isolated incident. Time and again, we have heard of women and girls being assaulted or even murdered...
Tribe Displaced: The Origins of the Katu Naicker People. The Katu Naicker Tribe, whose name translates to "Forest King," has a long and fascinating history rooted in the hilly border areas of Valparai, where Tamil Nadu meets Kerala. Soosaiyappan, the clan leader in Tirunelveli, narrates...
he Tamilnadu CM, M.K. Stalin recently announced the upcoming launch of the TN-Alert App which s is a real-time flood forecast system. This will have regular updates on rainfall and flood risks. Based on reports from the last four major floods in Chennai—2015, 2019, 2021,...
