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The newsletter discusses the range of topics covered in various The Hindu Data Points between July and September this year. A review the stories told through numbers in the third quarter of 2023.

Apoorva Khare is an associate professor of mathematics at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. He is recognised as one of India’s leading young mathematicians and is one of the winners of the recently announced 2022 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes (now remodelled as the Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award). In…

Kynan Chenai, a shooter from Hyderabad, won a gold medal in the Asian Games with an Asian Games record. He considers it a stepping stone to his ultimate dream of winning an Olympic medal. He is preparing for the Olympic qualifying event in Korea and is motivated to keep going.…

MANGALURU After scrapping its four-package solid waste management bidding (tender) process last week to select contractors to collect and transport garbage, Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) is now clueless about how to operate and maintain over 100 vehicles purchased by it recently for the purpose as selection of a new contractor…

Following unusual traffic congestion on September 27 along Bengaluru’s tech corridor, Outer Ring Road (ORR), the Bengaluru Traffic Police and Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) have introduced measures to alleviate the situation. These measures involve imposing a ban on heavy vehicular traffic movement from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.,…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed potential global impact of diplomatic falling out between New Delhi and Ottawa, following the killing of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He focused on increased awareness of nexus between separatism and organized crime. He denied assumption that situation with Canada would complicate ties…

Centuries-old Bojjannakonda likely to draw tourists from across the world. Central govt. sanctioned ₹7.30 crore for landscaping & tourist amenities. Andhra Pradesh govt. allotted 2.5-acre site for meditation centre & landscaping.

Vellore & Tiruvannamalai host 5th week of "Our State Our Taste" Season 4. 25 cities across TN compete for grand prize of ₹1 lakh. Home chefs bring signature dishes made with Gold Winner oil. Regional winners receive products from Gold Winner & partners. The Hindu Group, Gold Winner, Butterfly, RKG…

Women pioneers in the legislature since the days of Madras Presidency

Dr. M. S Swaminathan, the renowned agricultural scientist known as the Father of India’s Green Revolution, passed away at his residence in Chennai on September 28 at the age of 98.

M.S. Swaminathan, an eminent agricultural scientist and key architect of India’s ‘Green Revolution’, passed away at 98. He was inspired by his father’s freedom movement and Gandhi’s influence to pursue higher studies in agriculture. He worked with Union Ministers to ensure success of the ‘Green Revolution’, which increased production of…