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Durban's Indian Diaspora: How KwaZulu-Natal Became Home to a Community That Never Forgot India

The Crossing That Was Never Meant to Be PermanentIn November 1860, a ship called the Truro docked at Port Natal carrying 342 Indians from Madras. They had signed five-year indenture contracts to work the sugar cane fields of the Natal colony. The British needed labour after emancipation freed enslaved Africans.…

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How Mauritius Kept Bhojpuri Alive: The Indian Diaspora's Homeland Rebuilt Across an Ocean

The Language That Outlived Its OriginYou hear it at the market in Port Louis before you see the stall. A woman bargaining over bitter gourd, her cadence rising and falling in Bhojpuri, not the clipped, television-inflected version that survives in pockets of eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, but something older,…

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Dhanushkodi: India's Abandoned Ghost Town Swallowed by the 1964 Cyclone That Erased It

The town that India declared deadOn the night of December 22, 1964, a cyclone made landfall at the southeastern tip of the Indian subcontinent with winds clocked above 280 kilometres per hour and a storm surge that put the entire spit of land under water. Dhanushkodi had roughly 1,800 residents.…

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Vivekananda Said Strength Is the Only Virtue. Indian Men Were Never Taught What That Means

The Teaching, Stated PlainlySwami Vivekananda said it in Colombo in 1897, and he said it again in Madras, and he kept saying it until it should have been impossible to miss: "Strength, strength is what the Upanishads speak to me from every page." He was not speaking of physical strength,…

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SC grants interim anticipatory bail to DMK's Senthil Balaji in TASMAC case

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to DMK leader V Senthil Balaji. This relief was provided until further orders in a new corruption case. The court imposed conditions including cooperation with the investigation and passport deposit. Balaji faces allegations of irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation. The Madras…

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'A stalwart of India's freedom movement who dedicated his life to nation-building': PM Modi pays tribute to K. Kamaraj

Prime Minister Modi honored K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary for his freedom movement contributions. Kamaraj dedicated his life to nation-building and public service for the underprivileged. His vision for an equitable society continues to inspire many generations. Born humble, Kamaraj's life turned after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He served…

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Alavandar Murder Case: Half head that still teaches medical students more than 70 years later

Alavandar Murder Case: A preserved human head, labeled "M 11", at Madras Medical College is a teaching tool from the 1952 C Alavandar murder. Forensic experts identified the dismembered victim without DNA, using anatomical matching, ear-piercing patterns, and fingerprints, solving one of India's most famous criminal investigations.

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Tamil Nadu ban cow slaughter: Madras HC orders immediate ban ahead of Bakrid

The Madras High Court has issued a complete prohibition on cow slaughter across Tamil Nadu. This directive applies to all days, including the eve of Bakrid. The court's decision stems from a Public Interest Litigation concerning the sacrifice of cows and calves. Officials are instructed to enforce this ban strictly.

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'Mantri Pradhan' should resign, 'Pradhan Mantri' owes answers: Congress on CBSE glitches

Congress criticizes the government over technical issues with the CBSE post-result services portal. The party demands the Education Minister's resignation and an explanation from the Prime Minister. The CBSE is engaging IIT-Madras and IIT-Kanpur experts to fix glitches in the re-evaluation process. Students and parents have reported numerous problems, leading…

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IIT-Madras, Kanpur to assist CBSE in addressing post-result portal issues: Dharmendra Pradhan

IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur experts will now tackle technical issues plaguing the CBSE's post-result services portal. This move follows widespread student and parent complaints about glitches during the re-evaluation process. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has directed a thorough examination of portal stability, server performance, and IT infrastructure to…

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'Traitor Remark': Kunal Kamra moves Madras High Court seeking pre-arrest bail

Kamra submitted he hails from Tamil Nadu's Vullupuram district and feared arrest by Mumbai Police. Read further on dynamite News:

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Half a century later, the century that never came

GRV recalls his famous 97 at Madras that gave India a 100-run win over the West Indies

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SC overturns HC verdict; Calls downloading, watching child porno crime

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside the Madras High Court order and gave a fresh verdict related to 'child pornography content'. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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A tale of 'identical' hundreds in a Test match

NEW DELHI: Former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Duleep Mendis etched his name into Test cricket history with a rare feat—scoring identical centuries in both innings of a Test match. Facing Sunil Gavaskar's India in September 1982 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Madras (now Chennai), Mendis scored 105 runs in the…

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Centre notifies appointments of acting Chief Justices of Madhya Pradesh, Madras HC

The central government through the Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday notified the appointment of the Acting Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh court">High Court and Madras court">High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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F. W. Ellis who died in his prime by accidental consumption of poison

Unmarked memorial at CSI Church honors Francis Whyte Ellis, British civil servant and Tamil scholar, forgotten pioneer of Dravidian languages.

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IIT-Madras places over 80% of B.Tech/dual degree students

IIT Madras reports high placement rates for B.Tech, dual degree, and postgraduate students, aiming for 90% placement in 2024.

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IIT-Madras gets 513 crore funding from alumni, corporates and philanthropists

IIT Madras raises 135% more funds in FY 2023-24, with alumni contributing Rs. 368.19 crore and corporates, Rs. 95.53 crore.

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How IIT Madras came to be established amid competition from southern States

IIT-Madras history from inception to Golden Jubilee, highlighting the efforts of leaders in establishing the prestigious institute.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madras High Court dismisses petition for ED probe, orders restrictions on Ilaiyaraaja's commercial transactions, arrests made in murder case.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madras High Court dismisses petition by former DGP, widow of honor killing victim dies by suicide, trekker dies.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Supreme Court sets date for Tamil Nadu-Kerala dispute, Madras High Court orders action on money laundering cases.

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At Ninan’s Restaurant in YMCA Esplanade, time stands still

Ninan's Restaurant at YMCA Esplanade in Chennai offers iconic dishes and a glimpse into the city's history.

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Message in a meteor

Witnessing a phenomenon in the night sky on a hot summer day in Madras in 1950.

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IIT-Madras to host global water challenge contest for school students

IIT Madras calls for applications for global water challenge for students, offering training, awards, and career opportunities. Apply by April 30.

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