A Amalraj is a 1996-batch IPS officer. Photo by A Prathap CHENNAI: Additional director general of police (ADGP) A Amalraj, a 1996-batch IPS officer, has been posted as the Chennai city police commissioner. ADGP Abhin Dinesh Modak has been posted as the Crime Branch Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) replacing ADGP T S Anbu. Additional chief…
The Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 once again brought together inspiring runners from across generations, and the 5K 40–49 female category stood out as a celebration of fitness, determination, and community. These women proved that running is not just about competition; it is about passion, consistency, and inspiring those around you.From family motivation to discovering…
UK net migration fell below 200,000 UK net migration has fallen below 200,000 for the first time since the Covid pandemic, driven largely by a sharp fall in the number of people arriving for work, according to new official figures.Data released by the Office for National Statistics showed estimated net migration stood at 171,000 in…
The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), established by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen corporate governance, ESG frameworks and capital markets in India.According to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs,…
Director Atlee has now joined the growing list of celebrities praising ‘Karuppu,’ the latest film starring Suriya and directed by RJ Balaji. The filmmaker watched the movie recently and shared his excitement on social media. His positive reaction quickly grabbed attention among fans online. As ‘Karuppu’ continues to receive strong audience support in theatres, Atlee’s…
Harvard moves to make A grades harder to secure for undergraduates Harvard University is preparing to make one of the most closely watched changes to grading policy in American higher education, arguing that the meaning of an A grade has been diluted by years of inflation at elite campuses. The university’s Faculty of Arts and…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and his habit of terrorising bowlers is no secret. It began in the last IPL, continued during India’s triumphant 2026 Under-19 World Cup campaign, and is still going strong in IPL 2026. The boy from Bihar has unleashed six-hitting mayhem, creating fear…
Deep-water expeditions in the Coral Sea continue to reveal how little of the ocean’s biodiversity has actually been documented. Areas that appear visually empty on sonar scans often contain dense biological communities once remotely operated vehicles descend to the seafloor. In several recent surveys, scientists working across reefs, seamounts and steep underwater slopes encountered species…
Dowry deaths persist in India despite being outlawed, with women facing relentless demands for cash and property, often leading to violence and suicide. India outlawed dowry in 1961. More than six decades later, thousands of women still die every year in marriages shaped by money, status and coercion.One bride pleads with her father over the…
Every morning across India, millions of hands instinctively reach for the same comfort before the day truly begins — a steaming cup of chai.At railway stations, tea stalls and office canteens, conversations begin over tea long before breakfast is served. In homes, the familiar sound of boiling milk and tea leaves often becomes the soundtrack…
