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Five Salt Lakes and Flats Across India That Rival Sambhar and Rann of Kutch for Travel

Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan, India's Largest Inland Saline LakeMost Indian travellers who know Sambhar know it only as a name on a map between Jaipur and Ajmer. The lake itself, roughly 230 square kilometres at full spread, sits in a shallow basin that has been harvested for salt since at least…

Times Life · Aug 8

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution batting for 'fair tax devolution' from Centre

The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution seeking fair tax devolution. This resolution aligns with constitutional principles of fiscal and cooperative federalism. Finance Minister N Marie Wilson presented the resolution to the Union government. The state emphasised its economic contribution and development needs.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay proposes Karnataka talks in first remarks over Cauvery row

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has extended an olive branch to Karnataka regarding the Cauvery issue, underscoring the importance of dialogue. He steered clear of trivial political maneuvering, recalling the state's long-standing efforts dating back to 1969 in managing the conflict. Vijay insisted on a strong legal approach…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

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"No need for all-party meeting on Mekedatu": Tamil Nadu CM Vijay says " will not compromise on the rights regarding the Cauvery water issue"

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay stated no all-party meeting is needed for the Mekedatu Dam issue. He assured the government will protect the state's Cauvery water rights. Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the Chief Minister's stance and arrest. Stalin questioned the delay in convening an all-party meeting on the dispute.…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Tamil Nadu govt invites public suggestions to boost state's revenue

Tamil Nadu's Revenue Augmentation Committee seeks public input for revenue enhancement. Suggestions are invited from the public and experts to boost state finances. The panel aims to improve tax and non-tax revenue efficiency and self-reliance. Stakeholders can email their proposals to [email protected] before August 11. Broad categories for suggestions include…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

How Indian Women Are Rewriting the Graphic Liner Trend With Kohl, Kajal, and Centuries of Memory

The Line You Already Knew How to DrawBefore graphic liner had a name, your grandmother drew it. Not with a felt-tip brush pen from a Seoul beauty haul, but with a stick of kohl she'd had since before you were born, pulled along the waterline until it smudged just past…

Times Life · Aug 7

Tamil anthem first' showdown reignites; 21 TN MPs write to Governor over convocation protocol

Tamil Nadu MPs wrote to Governor R N Ravi Arlekar regarding event protocol. They requested the state anthem precede other songs at official functions. This follows recent events where the anthem was placed third. The MPs cited past conventions and other states' practices. They seek assurance that no disrespect was…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

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Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister Vinoth to table TVK govt's maiden Agriculture Budget today

Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Budget for 2026-27 will be presented soon. The state budget outlined plans for economic growth and education sector improvements. Initiatives include school modernisation and laptop distribution for college students. The government also addressed financial liabilities and proposed new revenue streams. Welfare schemes and electoral promises will continue…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

TASMAC online liquor booking starts today: Direct link, app and how to order online

TASMAC Online Booking: TASMAC has launched an online liquor booking portal in Tamil Nadu, allowing customers aged 21 and above to check stock, pay digitally and collect orders from selected outlets using a QR code. However, the service does not offer home delivery.

The Economic Times · Aug 6

India's Most Deadly Snake Is Not the Cobra: The Saw-Scaled Viper Kills More Per Year

Small Enough to Miss, Fast Enough to KillThe saw-scaled viper, Echis carinatus, rarely exceeds 60 centimetres. Most adults are closer to 40. Put one next to a standard ruler and it looks like something a child might keep in a shoebox. That size is the first reason it kills so…

Times Life · Aug 6

Russell's Viper Kills More Indians Than the Cobra Does, What You Need to Know About India's Deadliest Snake

The Snake India Fears and the Snake India Dies From Are Not the SameAsk most Indians which snake to fear and you will hear: cobra. The spectacled cobra (Naja naja) is woven into temple iconography, folklore, and every snake-charmer image ever put on a postcard. It is genuinely dangerous. It…

Times Life · Aug 6

8 gram gold coin and silk saree to be given to bride, announces Finance Minister Marie Wilson in Vijay govt's first budget

TN Budget 2026: Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson on Wednesday tabled the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government's maiden budget for 2026-27, announcing an 8 gram gold coin and a silk saree for women at the time of their wedding, with Rs 812 crore allocated for the scheme.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Vijay govt announces Rs 44,527 crore for school education, gold coins & silk sarees for weddings, free laptops and bicycles

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Tamil Nadu's new government has unveiled its first Budget, outlining major investments in education and welfare schemes. Key announcements include free bicycles and laptops for students, gold rings for newborns, and wedding assistance for women. The Budget also focuses on modernising schools and tackling substance abuse,…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

TVK govt to present its maiden Tamil Nadu Budget amid political tension

The Tamil Nadu government will present its first budget on Wednesday morning. Finance Minister N Marie Wilson will table the budget for the upcoming financial year. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed the budget to be exemplary and visionary. The opposition DMK MLAs may boycott the session due to…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

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Times Life · Aug 5

Lesser vs Greater Flamingo: Why India's Sewage Ponds Have Become a Pink Sanctuary

Two birds, one glance, and where the differences actually areStand at the edge of Thane Creek on a winter morning and you will see tens of thousands of flamingos turning the water pink. What you almost certainly won't do, without a field guide and some patience, is correctly sort them…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin dismisses 'double-meaning' allegation, says he demanded release of Cauvery water

Former Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, released by police, refuted allegations of a "double-meaning" remark, stating his comments were "single meaning" and focused on demanding Cauvery water for Tamil Nadu farmers. He accused the Chief Minister of a diversionary tactic and dismissed the cases as false, criticizing his treatment by the…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK workers arrested after FIR over CM Vijay remarks and 'Trisha' slogan controversy

Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested: Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested by Chennai Police on Tuesday after an FIR was registered against him over his alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Police had stepped up security outside his Chennai residence ahead of the arrest. The controversy stemmed from a…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Vijay's son Jason Sanjay reveals dad's career advice, says 'Mom is a spy': 'He never spoon-fed me

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's son Jason Sanjay has revealed the secrets about his family. Speaking first time after his father became the CM, Jason Sanjay said that appa wanted him to create his own idendity and never spoon fed him. He also revealed that his 'mother is a spy'…

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Times Life · Aug 4

Malabar Whistling Thrush: Why the Western Ghats' Most Melodic Bird Is Called the Whistling Schoolboy

The Bird That Sounds Like It Learned From a Music TeacherThe first time most people hear a Malabar Whistling Thrush, they look around for a person. The song is that convincing, a clear, unhurried series of melodic phrases that rise and fall like someone whistling a half-remembered tune on the…

Times Life · Aug 4

Beyond Turmeric: 6 Foods Research Shows Are Genuinely Protective for Your Liver

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)Amla may be the most liver-protective food in the Indian diet that nobody talks about in that context. A 2011 study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that amla extract significantly reduced markers of hepatic oxidative stress in subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The active…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Cauvery Dispute: Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Karnataka over water release

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to ensure the release of Cauvery water to the State, following the alleged failure of the Karnataka government to comply with the orders of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC).

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Deepam row: SC issues notice on Tamil Nadu govt's plea, refuses to stay HC order

The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's challenge to a High Court order. This order permits lighting a ceremonial lamp on Thirupparankundram hill. The High Court previously dismissed concerns about public order and the Waqf Board's involvement. The state government had appealed a single judge's decision allowing the lamp lighting.…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

8 kg gold worth over Rs 11 crore seized at Kerala airports in one week

Customs officials in Kerala seized eight kilograms of gold worth over eleven crore rupees during recent enforcement actions. Last week's coordinated operations resulted in the indictment of fourteen individuals, leading to the arrest of nine, including six from Kerala and three from Tamil Nadu. The smugglers have resorted to using…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar holds high-level meet as Cauvery row intensifies

Karnataka Chief Minister reviewed the Cauvery water situation after recent authority orders. The Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnataka to release more water to Tamil Nadu. India's government returned the Mekedatu project report for revisions and compliance. The Supreme Court clarified states do not need consent for river structures. This…

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