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Abolition of Tamil Nadu’s Devadasi System: An inspiring saga

Muthulakshmi Reddy's relentless campaign against the Devadasi system, a practice of dedicating girls to temples, was successful. Despite opposition from influential political leaders, she was supported by her mother, Muvalur Ramamirthammal, and the Madras Hindu Social Reform Association. Her biographer, V.R. Devika, notes the passage of the bill in 1947,…

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BJP launches indefinite protest seeking permission for Ganesh festivities at Idgah Maidan in Hubballi

BJP agitates for permission to hold Ganesh festivities at Hubballi's Idgah Maidan; Anjuman-e-Islam files writ petition in HC; BJP council members allege breach of privilege by inserting additional agenda in council meeting.

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Skill development scam case: Security cover for Chandrababu Naidu inside Rajahmundry Central Prison will be tightened further, says Superintendent

The Department of Prisons of Andhra Pradesh has decided to tighten the security cover for TDP national president and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the wake of concerns by his family members over the possible threat to his life in the Rajahmundry Central Prison, the authorities have said.

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For sickle cell patients, an elusive disability certificate

When SCD was included in the list of disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, patients could only avail disability certificates with a one-year validity.

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Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai is a massive, one-of-its-kind, data driven scheme: T.N. Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu in an interview with The Hindu spoke about issues related to GST, and managing revenue deficit and borrowings.

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Morning Digest | Cauvery panel ‘directs’ Karnataka to continue water release, Kuldeep Yadav in the thick of it again as India wins spin test and reaches Asia Cup final, and more

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The Hindu felicitates agents in Palakkad

C. Chandran, Kuzhalmannam agent, received the award for serving The Hindu for 50 years. K.V. Nath, Menonpara agent, got the award for serving the newspaper for 49 years. K. Gopalakrishnan, Kavassery agent, received the award for serving the paper for 48 years.

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Morning Digest | China says New Delhi Declaration reaffirms G-20 is body for economic issues, ‘not geopolitics’, Congress slams Modi Government for exceeding G-20 budget, and more

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Season 2 of The Hindu Future India Club Sports Quiz concludes in Rourkela

The winners in each category were awarded with a cash prize of ₹6,000 per team and ₹4,000 for team coming second and ₹3,000 for third. An amount of ₹2,000 each were given as consolation prizes.

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Anti-drug crusader Parwinder Singh Jhota released from jail in Punjab

In the attempt to murder case as well, the police had discharged Mr. Singh, saying he had been incorrectly booked in the case, Mr. Lakhanpal said.

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A.R. Rahman’s clarification on his ‘Marakkuma Nenjam’ concert: I’m terribly disturbed and accountable for what happened

In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, composer AR Rahman clarifies what happened at Chennai’s ‘Marakuma Nenjam’ concert on Sunday evening, which left many fans disappointed

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PCKG Govt. HSS students win first prize in The Chennai Quiz

M. Silambarasan and V.S. Dharmendar of PCKG Government Higher Secondary School won the first place in The Chennai Quiz in the category for government and government-aided schools recently conducted by the Greater Chennai Corporation along with The Hindu

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‘Despite a busy work schedule, youngsters today find time to rehearse and perform plays regularly’

At 72, Ramakrishna Kannarpady is not ready to retire and plans to make a comeback on stage with a solo performance. Fondly called Ramanna or Kannarpady sir in theatre circles, the celebrated make-up artist, backstage expert, actor, and author spoke to The Hindu about his 50-year-long theatre journey, as he worked in…

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Morning Digest | African Union to join G-20 as Sherpas reach a deal; Delhi may turn venue for dialogue on reviving the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and more

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Caste discrimination survey in IIT-Delhi commenced and withdrawn

After two Dalit students allegedly committed suicide at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi in the past two months, a campus-wide survey on caste discrimination circulated by the institute’s Board of Student Publications (BSP) was been suspended within hours of commencing.

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Modi, Biden to discuss trade issues, jet engine, drone deals during meet

PM Modi and President Biden are likely to discuss outstanding trade issues, given that the U.S. has dropped most WTO cases against India and India has moved on dropping tariff increases against the U.S. on certain commodities.

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‘The Aavin parlour across the road used to be my favourite spot’

Colgate Palmolive Ltd. MD Prabha Narasimhan recalls her younger days in Chennai and explains why she loves the city

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From mosques to classrooms, fight against drug addiction among youth intensifies in Kashmir

These rare interventions come as the Valley is battling a drug addiction crisis.

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Four Imphal-based lawyers withdraw from Kuki Professor’s case after Meitei threat

Lawyers in Imphal withdraw from case of Hyderabad Univ. Prof. Kham Khan Suan Hausing after threats from Meitei community. SC had issued interim order protecting him. Advocates faced threats & vandalism, so withdrew. Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum condemns incident, citing intolerance & radicalisation.

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Kota’s crash course

Thousands of students throng the coaching centres of Kota every year in the hope of securing a better future. To stay focused on studies, they rarely forge friendships or wind down, and this takes a severe toll on their mental health. Mehul Malpani visits the coaching centres and hostels where…

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BJP member and scientist Gobardhan Das quits party for new stint as IISER head

Last week he took charge as Director of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal.

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Seven years on, mission to clean the Ganga remains a work in progress

Govt's ₹20,000 cr NMCG mission has installed treatment plants to treat 20% of sewage generated in 5 major States along Ganga. This is expected to increase to 33% by 2024 and 60% by 2026. NMCG plans to set up 7,000 MLD of sewage treatment plants by 2026.

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Venugopal Kasturi elected Chairman of Kasturi and Sons Ltd.

Venugopal Kasturi has been elected Chairman of Kasturi and Sons Ltd., the holding company of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Ltd (THGPPL), the publishers of The Hindu, Businessline, Frontline and Sportstar. He was the founding Executive Editor of Businessline.

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Morning Digest | Indians more likely to believe nation’s influence is growing, says survey; MGNREGS deadline for mandatory Aadhaar-based wage payments extended, and more

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IAS officer alleges graft in Jal Jeevan Mission scheme in J&K, says he was harassed by L-G

The JJM scheme aims to provide potable drinking water in taps to all rural homes by 2024.

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