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A doyen of the Criminal Bar who played a vital role in women’s education in Madras

Ethiraj College for Women in Chennai honors the legacy of Vellore Lakshmanaswamy Ethiraj, a pioneering Indian lawyer and philanthropist.

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Madras High Court directs ECI on MDMK symbol, arrests couple for inter-caste violence, judge comments on caste benefits.

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What did the Madras High Court say about Sanatana Dharma? | Explained

Sanatana Dharma case: Madras High Court judge disposes of writ petitions against Tamil Nadu lawmakers over Sanatana Dharma, emphasizing timeless values.

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Connecting the dots on colonial history

Rosie Llewellyn-Jones explores colonial history in India, focusing on Lucknow and pan-Indian construction projects in her latest book.

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Over 100 years of promoting the learning of Sanskrit in Mylapore

Madras Sanskrit College, founded in 1906, preserves Sanskrit language and culture through traditional and digital education.

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Cauvery pact: a controversial journey

On the 33rd anniversary of the 1892 Agreement, the two parties entered into a fresh agreement at Fort St. George, Madras, on February 18, 1924, which even today remains the last such understanding between the two States. A.R. Banerji, Mysore Dewan, and P. Hawkins, Public Works Department’s Secretary of Madras,…

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When kavalais of poor quality led to experiments in chrome leather

The government's intervention in the Madras tanning industry in the early 1900s led to the successful establishment of chrome tanning.

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Tamil Nadu Governor accepts resignation of jailed Minister; AIADMK requests seat allocation; Madras High Court to decide on Formula 4 race.

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When peaceful San Thome traded in slaves

Discover the historical connection between India, the Philippines, and the slave trade in this insightful article.

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Madras High Court criticizes superstitious beliefs, directs removal of stone; Tamil Nadu's land administration clarifies rules; train attacked with stones.

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SC set to pass orders, questions arise if Madras High Court will be able to hear suo motu revision against Minister on Monday

The Supreme Court's orders on February 5, 2024 will determine if the Madras High Court can proceed with a suo motu revision against the discharge of a Revenue Minister and his wife from a disproportionate assets case.

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‘World War II and Japan’s entry at the end of 1941 divided the Congress,’ says Mukund Padmanabhan

Mukund Padmanabhan's ‘The Great Flap of 1942’ explores the panic and chaos caused by the false fear of a Japanese invasion during World War II in India.

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Madras High Court directs installation of boards in temples indicating non-Hindus are not allowed, questions minister's imprisonment, and accepts apology from actor.

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Haryana to use IIT Madras platform to assess road accident risks and make interventions

Indian Institute of Technology Madras launches 'Sanjaya', an intelligence platform to visualise accident data and plan interventions.

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A calendar that documents the legacy of Chennai’s nagaswaram and thavil players

Chennai's rich musical heritage of nagaswaram and thavil players from the Maruthuvar community highlighted in a calendar.

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A long history of investor meets and trade fairs in Madras

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When Madras repealed Criminal Tribes Act in 1947 and showed the way for the country

Madras State repealed the Criminal Tribes Act in 1947, paving the way for the rest of India to follow suit & end the stigma of being branded "criminals" by birth.

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The Gandhian Bapa who toured Madras for the uplift of Dalits

Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, established in 1947 and named after Amritlal Vithaldas Thakkar, carries on the legacy of the Father of Harijans, uplifting the oppressed.

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Madras HC sentences TN Minister K Ponmudi to 3 years of simple imprisonment in DA case

The Madras High Court on Thursday sentenced Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Ponmudi to 3 years of simple imprisonment in a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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2014 IPL betting scam: Madras high court sentences IPS officer Sampath Kumar to 15 days jail on MS Dhoni's contempt of court plea

CHENNAI: The Madras high court on Friday sentenced IPS officer Sampath Kumar to 15 days of imprisonment in a contempt of court petition moved by cricketer MS Dhoni. However, a division bench of Justice S S Sundar and Justice Sunder Mohan suspended the sentence for 30 days to enable Sampath…

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How Baghdadi Jews with ties to India are preserving their culinary history

Their numbers in India may be dwindling, but the Baghdadi Jews who emigrated from Bombay and Calcutta are holding on to their history with aloo makala and holiday favourite chicken chitarnee

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Sanatana Dharma row | HR&CE Minister PK Sekarbabu files writ appeal to expunge single judge’s remarks against him

Min. Sekarbabu files writ appeal to Madras HC to expunge remarks made by Justice G. Jayachandran regarding his participation in Sanatana Dharma annihilation conference. He states random individual had filed writ petition seeking permission for conference to criticise Dravidian ideology. HC dismissed petition, but made remarks about Min. Sekarbabu &…

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PM Modi offers prayers, support to those affected by Cyclone Michaung in TN, AP & Puducherry. CM Stalin seeks ₹5,060 cr interim relief. Schools & colleges in Chennai closed, exams postponed in 4 districts. Madras HC adjourns hearing on PIL against FCU to Jan 10, 2024. O. Panneerselvam urges CM…

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Flooding due to rains is a regular feature in Mumbai, says Madras High Court Chief Justice

Madras HC Chief Justice Gangapurwala said courts won't close due to flooding. A woman lawyer complained of water-logging in her Chennai residence. CJ asked SGP to note her grievance and instruct officials to look into it. CJ said he saw water-logging in some pockets and SGP said bus services had…

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The lungi as a symbol of cultural identity

Millennials embrace lungi as cultural identity; from attaching printed borders to showcasing art works, functional elements such as pockets & waistbands, this street-style is set to take off. From traditional Madras checks to plain colours, labels like Soochiem Noolum, Seamstress & Wear Your Freedom are reviving the bond. It is…

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