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A blend of rail and sea travel that left a lasting legacy in the history of South Asian transport
The Boat Mail Express linked India and Ceylon for more than half-a-century. After the Pamban Bridge was opened in February 1914, the train started running between Madras and Dhanushkodi. Ferries were operated from Dhanushkodi to Talaimannar in Ceylon, a distance of 22 miles. From Talaimannar, another train took passengers to Colombo
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Known for their high pungency and flavour, Chettikulam small onions reach a milestone
Favourable soil and climatic conditions, distinct drying process, and traditional storage methods contribute to the uniqueness of the Chettikulam small onions, which recently got their unique identity recognised with the grant of the Geographical Indication tag. However, those who grow this onion variety are hobbled by price fluctuations
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‘She was crying’: TMC’s Saugata Roy says Mahua broke down after spat with Kalyan
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Flight cancellation: Consumer panel asks airline to pay compensation to passenger
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HUL and NSRCEL-IIM-B launch ‘Climate Incubation Hub’ to accelerate climate-positive innovations
The Climate Incubation Hub will primarily focus on start-ups working in key environmental areas such as climate, nature and plastics circularity
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Watch: Nagpur riot and controversy around Aurangzeb’s tomb
The day after the riots, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavi held the Hindi film, Chhaava, depicting the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, responsible for the violence
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New Record! MS Dhoni becomes first player to ...
MS Dhoni achieved another milestone in his illustrious IPL career, becoming the first wicket-keeper to complete 150 catches. The CSK veteran reached this feat during a match against Punjab Kings, solidifying his legacy as an impactful player. Despite Punjab Kings' high score, Dhoni's sharp glovework stood out, proving his continued excellence and cementing his status as one of the greatest.
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Ex-convict arrested for burglary
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With global uncertainties multiplying, countries choosing bilateral arrangements over multilateralism: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister denies that India-U.K. trade talks will be accelerated because of U.S. tariffs
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Provident Fund UANs can now be activated using Aadhaar biometrics
These enhanced digital features will make way for secure, contactless service delivery, says Minister Mandaviya
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Skymet forecasts ‘normal’ monsoon for 2025
La Nina is weak and brief, and El Nino, which normally corrupts the monsoon, is ruled out; the second half of the season is expected to be better than the first half
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Governor cannot change mind second time, says Supreme Court
“As a general rule, it is not open for the Governor to reserve the Bill for the consideration of President once it was presented before him in the second round after having been returned to the House previously as per the first proviso (of Article 200),“ says Bench
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World's 'exceptional' heat streak lengthens into March
Global temperatures soared to historic highs in March, continuing an unprecedented heat streak that challenges scientific understanding. Europe experienced its hottest March ever, leading to extreme rainfall variations. The world marked its second-hottest March, sustaining record-breaking temperatures since July 2023, with scientists noting the persistent anomaly and its link to human-caused climate change.
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