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Reforms in school curriculum to saffronise education sector, says Congress

KPCC Pres. Sudhakaran alleges NDA govt. trying to impart politics of hatred & Hindutva to children via reforms. Opposition Leader Satheesan says CPI(M) State leadership trying to weaken INDIA alliance, against view of national leaders.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Is India ready to host the Olympic Games?

The Hindu Parley discussion | Hosting the Olympics would not only underscore India’s importance as a sporting nation, but also enable it to assert its geopolitical power and showcase development. But is India ready to host the Olympics?

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Name change from ‘India’ to ‘Bharat’ in textbooks goes beyond the powers of NCERT, says Vaiko

Vaiko (MDMK General Secretary) condemned C.A. Issac's (NCERT Chairman) statement recommending to replace 'India' with 'Bharat' in textbooks, citing Article 1 (1) of the Constitution which states that India is a union of states. He said the BJP-led govt. should have amended the Parliament with 66% majority, which they don't…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Manipur needs a platform for ‘samvad’

India’s intellectual tradition of samvad is an invitation to an openness with truth, which all sides in Manipur must explore soon

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Generous tycoon who put Kilakarai at the centre of south Indian trade

Generous tycoon who put Kilakarai at the centre of south Indian trade

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Robert Stanes: Coimbatore’s Renaissance Man from London

Robert Stanes, an Englishman who arrived in India in the late 19th Century, left a lasting legacy in the form of the Stanes Group. His philanthropic Victorian values shaped his endeavours in India, ranging from agriculture to transport. He established the first mill, Coimbatore Spinning and Weaving Mills, and helped…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

90% of paint samples tested contain lead above permissible limits in India: Study

90% of 51 paints used to paint houses in India contain lead above govt's permissible limit of 90 ppm. 76.4% of these paints contained lead more than 111 times the limit. Lead poisoning in children is irreversible and lifelong. Paint manufacturers use cheaper pigments with lead, leading to poor market…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

India creates history in Asian Para Games, takes tally to record 82 medals with 2 days left

India win highest-ever medals at Asian Para Games: 18 gold, 23 silver, 41 bronze, total 82. 8 medals incl. 1 gold won on Oct 26. Athletics contributed 45 medals, 14 gold. India on course to reach target of 100 medals. Best before Hangzhou was 72 medals in 2018.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

No country should grant asylum to killers: Bangladesh Minister

Killers should not get shelter in any country, Bangladesh Minister of Liberation War Affairs A.K.M. Mozammel Huq said

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

India ready to host Olympics in 2036, no dearth of sporting talent in country, says PM Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that this year's sports budget is three times larger than the allocation made nine years ago and pointed out that India possesses an extensive pool of sporting talent and is ready to host the 2036 Olympic Games.

The Times of India · Oct 26, 2023