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CHENNAI: Demonstrating exceptional prowess and innovation, the students from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have yet again made the nation proud. Team Avishkar Hyperloop, representing IIT Madras, secured a commendable position among the top three teams worldwide in certain technical aspects during the recently concluded European Hyperloop Week 2023 (EHW). The significance of this achievement is underscored by the fact that Team Avishkar was the sole non-European contender to garner nominations across multiple award categories.

Multiculturalism, once hailed as the golden path towards creating diverse and inclusive societies, now stands amidst criticism and skepticism. The voice ringing the latest bell of concern is none other than the British Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. In a recent address, she boldly tackled an issue many of her contemporaries have shied away from, even if they might secretly resonate with her sentiments.

September 25, 2023 — The Supreme Court put a temporary pause on Monday to the Tamil Nadu government's recent moves concerning the appointment of archakas (priests) in temples steeped in Agamic tradition. This comes amidst rising concerns highlighted in petitions about the state government’s intention to position individuals who don’t traditionally believe or follow the faith as temple priests.

In the heart of Robbinsville, New Jersey, a magnificent feat of architecture and spirituality rises above the skyline. Away from its roots in India, the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham temple is poised to shatter its own records as it gears up to unveil the world’s largest hand-carved Hindu temple.

In a bold move, Sri Lanka voiced its support for India against the uncorroborated claims made by Canada that Indian operatives were involved in the assassination of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, Ali Sabry, took a strong stance against Canada, stating, “Some of the terrorists have found safe haven in Canada. The Canadian PM has this way of just coming out with some outrageous allegations without any supporting proof.”

"Home of the free, especially for the 'wanted'": From harboring Khalistanis like Nijjar to shielding the assassin of Sheikh Mujib, Nur Chowdhury, Canada's actions reveals its double standards and raise critical questions about the nation's true values In recent times, a prominent diplomatic clash has captured global attention. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a leader affiliated with the prohibited Khalistan movement and a Canadian-Indian national, was tragically murdered by unidentified individuals at a Sikh temple located in Surrey, British Columbia, during the month of June. The event has incessan...

In a defining move towards reshaping the country's legal framework, Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently shed light on the primary motive behind the proposed changes to India's criminal laws. Speaking on Sunday, he underscored the need for a fresh, modern perspective that does away with the colonial-era remnants that have clung to the system for close to a century and a half. VIDEO | "Under the present system, usually there's a delay in justice delivery while the conviction rate is also less, due to which jails are overcrowded with undertrials. As a result, 'Bharatiya ...

Canada's Parliament, in an era where every information nugget is a click away, managed to have its very own "Did that just happen?" moment. Imagine waking up to discover that you just celebrated the legacy of someone from the most villainous chapter of our history books. Speaker Anthony Rota did just that by commemorating Yaroslav Hunka, not a WW2 hero, but a Nazi who actively partook in the gruesome genocide against Jews. Talk about putting the wrong foot forward!

London - While the city of London enjoys a global reputation for its opulence and economic might, an astonishing revelation has surfaced: close to a quarter of its children lack access to a nutritious meal. This alarming statistic has been brought forward by none other than the Akshaya Patra Foundation (TAPF), an organization internationally recognized for distributing the highest number of mid-day meals globally.