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Why Horses and Other Animals Sleep Standing Up: The Evolutionary Threat Behind This Survival Instinct

The Body That Cannot Afford to RestA horse can fall into slow-wave sleep on its feet. Its legs do not buckle. A passive stay apparatus, a system of tendons and ligaments in each leg, locks the joints without any muscular effort, holding the animal upright while its brain cycles through…

Times Life · Jul 12

Dog Breeds That Actually Thrive in India's Heat and Humidity: What the Climate Really Demands

The one biological fact that changes every recommendationDogs do not sweat through their skin. Sweat glands in dogs are located almost exclusively in their paw pads, a surface area so small it contributes negligibly to cooling. The primary mechanism is panting: rapid, shallow breathing that evaporates moisture from the tongue,…

Times Life · Jul 11

Weather tomorrow, July 11: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, UP, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & 10+ states. Check IMD's latest forecast

India Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rainfall across many regions on July 11. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected over several northern and eastern states. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds will affect many areas. Active monsoon systems will continue bringing significant rainfall to north and central India. Residents…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

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'No success can erase pain of Karur': CM Vijay recalls stampede tragedy, announces memorial for victims

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay spoke about the Karur stampede tragedy. He stated the incident remains a deep wound in his political journey. Vijay alleged police failed to manage the crowd adequately during the event. He also accused the previous DMK government of shifting blame onto him. A…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Tamil Nadu government signs MoU with Vikram Solar to set up Rs 15,037 cr BESS plant in Tirunelveli

Tamil Nadu government and Vikram Solar signed an MoU for a new plant. This facility will manufacture Battery Energy Storage Systems in Tirunelveli district. The significant investment will create over two thousand job opportunities for local residents. Vikram Solar already operates solar module manufacturing units within the state. This expansion…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Illegal, unsafe buildings: Supreme Court seeks action reports, summons senior MCD officials to Court

In a matter concerning illegal and unsafe buildings and structures across the country, the Supreme Court has passed strong directions by directing senior officials of municipal corporations and development authorities in Delhi, Gurugram, Lucknow, Patna and Tamil Nadu to submit status reports on the action taken against buildings that pose…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Meet teenager Aswath S from Tami Nadu, India's 98th grandmaster, who started playing at the age of 3

Aswath S from Tamil Nadu achieved Grandmaster status, becoming India's 98th. He secured his third norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin tournament. Aswath took a break from chess for his Class 10 board examinations. His father, a chess coach, introduced him to the game at a young age.…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

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Tamil Nadu ration cardholders to get better-quality, attractive dhotis, sarees for Pongal 2027

Tamil Nadu will distribute attractive and comfortable dhotis and sarees to nearly 2.23 crore ration cardholders. These garments will feature new golden, silver, or copper colored polyester zari borders. Sarees will also be available in brighter greens and other colors, offering enhanced comfort. The government has allocated ₹642.88 crore for…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay set to visit Karur to hand over jobs to stampede victims' kin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will attend a public interaction program in Karur on Friday. He will distribute government job appointment orders to legal heirs of tragedy victims. The Chief Minister will also lay the foundation stone for a new manufacturing factory. He is scheduled to issue compassionate…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Navagrahas Are Not About Fate: Understanding the Planetary Forces That Shape Your Karma

The Nine Are Not Watching YouThe Navagrahas do not sit in a courtroom. That framing, nine cosmic judges tallying your sins and scheduling your suffering, is the most common misreading of one of Vedic thought's most sophisticated ideas. The Surya Siddhanta, one of the oldest Sanskrit astronomical texts, describes the…

Times Life · Jul 9

Centre approves procurement of copra, Totapuri mangoes from Tamil Nadu farmers

The Centre approved copra and Totapuri mango procurement for Tamil Nadu farmers. This move aims to shield growers from distress sales due to falling market prices. The government will buy 87,226 metric tonnes of copra at MSP. Additionally, 96,879 metric tonnes of Totapuri mangoes will be procured under MIS. These…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Tamil Nadu moves SC against Madras HC verdict striking down quota benefits for converts to Islam

In a pivotal legal maneuver, the Tamil Nadu government has taken its case to the Supreme Court, challenging a High Court verdict that restricts converts to Islam from securing reservation benefits. This ruling came after the High Court invalidated a prior government order that enabled these individuals to obtain community…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Women investors account for over 13% of crypto futures traders; XRP and Bitcoin top their portfolios

Crypto futures trading in India saw significant growth from smaller cities. Women traders showed lower leverage and preferred specific digital assets. Bitcoin and Ethereum comprised a smaller portion of futures volume. Tamil Nadu led regional participation in crypto futures trading. Traders demonstrated tactical approaches and risk awareness in leveraged products.

The Economic Times · Jul 8

What the Indian Peacock's Feathers and Display Are Actually Signalling Beyond Simple Mating

The Standard Story Has a ProblemThe peacock spreads roughly 200 feathers, each tipped with an iridescent eyespot, and the textbook explanation has always been the same: he is performing for a peahen who will judge his plumage and choose accordingly. It is a tidy story. It is also incomplete in…

Times Life · Jul 8

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Times Life · Jul 7

5 Thirukkural Verses That Give Better Life Advice Than Any Self-Help Book You've Read

Kural 1, Start With What You Cannot SkipThe Thirukkural opens with a verse about the primacy of first principles: before anything else, establish the foundation. Thiruvalluvar's first couplet (Chapter 1, Praise of God) is not simply devotional, it is architectural. The argument is that everything built without a correct base…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Tamil Nadu spends too much; Bengal earns too little: A tale of two deficits

Tamil Nadu and West Bengal ended 2023-24 with revenue deficits, but their fiscal challenges differ significantly. Tamil Nadu's deficit stems from expenditure, while West Bengal's reflects weaker revenues and debt. West Bengal's lower per-capita income and higher population density strain its public services. Tamil Nadu's stronger revenue base and fiscal…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Sunsure Energy secures Rs 262 cr project financing from FMO, Axis Bank

Sunsure Energy has secured a significant Rs 262 crore financing for its 75 MWp open-access solar project in Tamil Nadu. Dutch development bank FMO is leading the funding, with Axis Bank contributing approximately Rs 71 crore. This marks FMO's debut in India's Group Captive C&I renewable energy sector, aiming to…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Mekedatu dam row: File contempt case against Karnataka in SC, says AMMK chief Dhinakaran

AMMK chief T T V Dhinakaran has urged the Tamil Nadu government to initiate contempt proceedings against Karnataka for proceeding with Mekedatu dam construction, allegedly violating Supreme Court orders. He called for Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and halt the unilateral work.

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The Economic Times · Jul 6

DMK hits out at Tamil Nadu govt over removal of Stalin's name from desalination project plaque

The DMK has strongly criticized the ruling TVK for allegedly removing a plaque bearing M K Stalin's name from a desalination project. This move escalates the political rivalry, with the DMK accusing the TVK of "erasing" their government's achievements. The project, crucial for Chennai's water supply, was commissioned by Stalin.…

Newslaundry · Jul 6

Why C-Section deliveries are rising in India

More than a quarter of India’s births now happen through Caesarean-section (C-section) deliveries, driven primarily by high rates of surgical intervention in private hospitals.

Times Life · Jul 6

Chettinad Food Guide: The Best Dishes, Spices, and Restaurants to Eat Your Way Through Tamil Nadu

Why Chettinad Food Hits DifferentlyThe kuzhambu arrives black. Not dark brown, not deep red, black, from a spice paste that includes kalpasi (stone flower), marathi mokku (dried flower pods), and star anise, none of which appear together in any other Indian regional cuisine. This is the first thing to understand…

Times Life · Jul 5

The Vivek Express From Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari: India's Longest Train Journey Nobody Takes

Train Number 15906, and What It Actually DoesThe Vivek Express departs Dibrugarh every Friday evening and arrives at Kanyakumari roughly 82 hours and 30 minutes later, having crossed 4,286 kilometres of the subcontinent's spine. It stops at more than eighty stations. It passes through Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh,…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge dismisses TNCC's opposition to Mekedatu project, says "personal opinions don't matter"

"Whether it is me, you, or anyone else, we must proceed in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court. They themselves have said that excess water is flowing into the sea. They have also said that Kannadigas can make productive use of that water. We will take whatever steps…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Karur stampede: DMK moves SC to restrain TVK leaders from making public statements

The DMK has approached the Supreme Court, seeking to prevent TVK leaders, including Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, from making public statements regarding the Karur stampede. The party alleges "false accusations" and claims ministers involved in the incident are now in the Tamil Nadu cabinet. The plea also seeks CBI…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Tamil Nadu: DMK to file separate case against Aadhav Arjuna over Karur stampede remarks, terms Anitha Radhakrishnan's arrest "vendetta politics"

Radhakrishnan was taken into police custody today shortly after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail petition. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan rejected the plea, which was filed in connection with a case registered over the former minister's allegedly defamatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay during a DMK public…

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