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A song or two for the reconstruction of Tagore Centenary Hall in Kozhikode
Cultural activists urge Corporation to expedite reconstruction of the demolished 1,200-seat auditorium
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Facebook sleuths help border farmer find stolen ute
Farmers rejoice after a ute stolen from their paddock was found three hours away thanks to keen-eyed country Facebook users.
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Staggering white-collar success of Bengaluru has left a non-urban world behind, says Bagchi
While the IITs have marched confidently forward since the 1950s, the ITIs have walked backwards. These two paths must operate stereophonically, cooperating in the exact same direction, says newly appointed Chairman of Karnataka’s Skill Vision Group
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State’s responsibility is to equip people for emerging opportunities, not just for current jobs: Sharanprakash Patil
Held under the theme ‘Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy’, the summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, employers, educational institutions, skill development organisations, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of workforce development, industry-aligned skills, and employment pathways
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Masussuka and the dialogue he left behind, By Abdulrazak Ibrahim
We need a society where religious conviction leaves room for intellectual humility. Where our own beliefs and communities — including mine — can be questioned… We must defend that freedom even when the person asking the question irritates us, challenges our teachers or reaches a conclusion
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Excise submits report on case against premium hotel in Keralam’s Kochi
Action will be taken if it is found that illegal activities were taking place in the cover of bar licence, says Excise Minister
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Kochi Corporation clears 30 projects worth ₹1,500 crore for Urban Challenge Fund
Projects include mobility hubs, civic tower, cultural district and waste-processing facility under Kochi@2050 vision; Union government to provide 25% of project cost as grant; Opposition councillors raise concerns over prioritising revenue-generating projects and use of land earmarked for welfare initiatives
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Mass unreason: How dogma normalises public cruelty in Nigeria, By Umar Yakubu
Arendt’s account of Eichmann asks us to consider how ordinary people can distance themselves from the harm they help sustain. In Nigeria’s digital public square, that question is close at hand: When we cheer a killing, excuse a mob or turn away from a victim because of who they are, what are we helping make
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Car split in two in fatal crash in Melbourne's south-east
Victoria Police says a person was found dead and two others were injured in a fiery crash in Keysborough overnight.
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Yemen gov’t accuses IRGC, Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to back Houthis
Yemeni interior minister says foreign involvement expanded beyond arms and training to directing military operations.
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TNCCF cancels onion orders, cites poor quality
Around 25% of the onions were rotten, had sprouted or were affected by fungus; and 50% did not meet the requisite size standards
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Keralam CM Satheesan says social media trends, ‘ratings race’ threaten journalistic credibility
Inaugurating the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Thiruvananthapuram Press Club, CM says established mainstream media organisations, despite their rich traditions and heritage, were increasingly following trends set by social media
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Midterms More or Less quiz: It's Trump v Obama (and Biden, and Bush ...)
Your challenge in today's quiz is to rank these past presidents based on how badly they were punished at the midterms.
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Nigerian fathers increasingly prioritise emotional presence over financial provision – Study
The findings are contained in a qualitative study titled “The New Breadwinner: Masculinity, Caregiving and Economic Prosperity in Nigeria”, released by Gatefield’s Opinion Lab.
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