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A grand festival of Tamil Isai

CHENNAI: The Raja Annamalai Mandram in Chennai came alive on December 21 as the Tamil Isai Sangam celebrated its 82nd anniversary with grandeur and tradition. This year, the Isai Perarignar award was bestowed upon Vedaranyam VG Balasubramaniam for his exceptional work in Tamil musicology, while S Naganatha Desikar was honoured with the Pan Isai Perarignar title for his expertise in …

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1 day, 10 hours ago

Caitlin Clark effect hasn’t reversed the decades-long decline in girls basketball participation

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The decision by Grand Island Senior High School — the state’s third-largest with more than 2,600 students — reflects a national decline in participation in the girls sport, even as the popularity of women’s basketball behind the likes of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has …

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1 day, 15 hours ago

A grand Orient-Occident fusion

New Indian Express

KOCHI: When Yuletide comes jingling all the way, spreading mirth and radiance in hearts and hearths, there is no escape from the good things that come with it. “There is not even an iota of evidence to prove that Christmas was celebrated by the early Christians of Kerala with the pomp and elegance that we see today before our tryst …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Jackson Waring leads Grand View to NAIA national title, 35-7 over defending-champ Keiser

Associated Press

DURHAM, N.C. — Jackson Waring threw four touchdown passes and ran for 203 yards in leading No. Grand View went ahead 21-0 on two touchdown passes from Waring to Aisea Toki and a third Waring TD pass, this one to Triston William. Waring’s fourth touchdown pass, a 20-yard connection with Corey Phillips, put the Vikings in control 28-7 late in …

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2 days, 21 hours ago

Three-day photography exhibition by Visakha Camera Club begins on a grand note

The Hindu

A three-day photography exhibition by the Visakha Camera Club began on a grand note, at Hawa Mahal, here on Friday. The exhibition also marks the silver jubilee year of the VCC, one of the oldest photography clubs in Andhra Pradesh. Bobbili MLA Raja Swethakumar Ranga Rao and Commissioner of Police, Shankabrata Bagchi attended the programme as chief guests. More than …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Festival and residency offer up an opera feast

China Daily

Three-year plan to celebrate German composer by presenting his works, with educational and children's activities, Wang Xin reports. "Bayreuth in Shanghai "will present Wagner's three major works — Tristan and Isolde, Die Walkure and Tannhauser — as well as a series of educational activities and special editions of operas made for children. China has a big market for operas and …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Piano rescued from Tarwekamp explosion wreckage

NL Times

A grand piano was retrieved intact from the ruins of an apartment building on Tarwekamp, which was devastated by a powerful explosion earlier this month, Omroep West reports. The piano belonged to Albert Brussee, 78, a retired piano teacher who narrowly escaped the blast that destroyed his home and others. “I looked toward the longer part of the building, and …

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Festival and residency offer up an opera feast

China Daily

Stage photo of the Roland Schwab production of Tristan and Isolde in 2022. "Bayreuth in Shanghai "will present Wagner's three major works — Tristan and Isolde, Die Walkure and Tannhauser — as well as a series of educational activities and special editions of operas made for children. Launched by Richard Wagner in 1876, the Bayreuth Festival is one of the …

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3 days, 21 hours ago

Jenson Brooksby on living with autism: It’s just something I don’t want to have to keep to myself

The Hindu

Jenson Brooksby tugged at the right shoulder of his red T-shirt and fiddled with some strands of his dirty blond hair as he spoke to The Associated Press about what he’d like the world — the tennis world, yes, but also everyone else — to know about him. READ | Rafael Nadal: Thought about taking a mental health break from …

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3 days, 22 hours ago

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: The BBC is accused of refusing to air a charity song criticising the PM. So here's another Starmer-inspired bid for Christmas No1 that won't get played either...

Daily Mail

The BBC is coming under pressure to play a spoof song criticising Keir Starmer for stripping pensioners of their winter fuel allowances. On the fourth day of Christmas Keir Starmer took for free Four Calvin Kleins Three pairs of glasses Two pairs of trainers A frock for the missus And a new suit from Lord Alli. On the eighth day …

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3 days, 22 hours ago

The 2025 Golden Globes gift bag is worth $1 million — here’s everything inside

The Independent

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4 days, 1 hour ago

The best Christmas movies for every mood

Associated Press

‘Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is. A movie that feels like a Christmas movie but isn’t, really “Grand Budapest Hotel”: Truthfully, there’s nothing outside of a little snow to make Wes Anderson’s 2014 delight a Christmas movie. — Coyle Bill Murray in a scene from “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” Bill Murray …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

World Champion Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025

The Hindu

Newly crowned World Chess Champion D. Gukesh will participate in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025, set to take place in Germany from February 7 to 14. Gukesh clinched the title from defending champion Ding Liren in the final game of the World Championship match in Singapore. “It was always clear to us that we wanted the reigning world …

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4 days, 6 hours ago

Red Bull picks Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen’s F1 teammate in 2025

Associated Press

MILTON KEYNES, England — Liam Lawson will partner world champion Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2025, the Formula 1 team said on Thursday. The 22-year-old Lawson will switch from Racing Bulls, Red Bull’s sister team, after racing as a replacement driver in 2023 and this year. “There’s no doubt that racing alongside Max, a four-time champion and undoubtedly one …

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4 days, 6 hours ago

F1 2025: Red Bull announces Liam Lawson as Sergio Perez replacement

The Hindu

Formula 1 side Red Bull Racing announced Liam Lawson as its replacement for Sergio Perez as its second driver for the next F1 season. “To be announced as an Oracle Red Bull Racing Driver is a lifelong dream for me, this is something I’ve wanted and worked towards since I was eight years old. I want to say a massive …

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Kia Syros unveil today. Brezza, Nexon-rival or Creta, Grand Vitara in sight?

India Today

Bolstering its product portfolio, Kia India will unveil another model today, the Kia Syros SUV. Kia Syros price According to sources, the Kia Syros will be positioned between the Kia Sonet and the Kia Seltos, the former being a compact SUV and the latter a mid-size SUV. Kia Syros rivals In terms of size and segment, the Kia Syros will …

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5 days, 8 hours ago

The NUALS Moot 2025 [Register By 15th January 2025]

Live Law

The National University of Advanced Legal Studies announces The NUALS Moot 2025, a national-level competition addressing critical questions at the intersection of international taxation and corporate law. The NUALS Moot Court Society, recognized for organizing the prestigious NUALS International Maritime Law Arbitration Competition, brings together practitioners and academicians specializing in international taxation and corporate law. Preliminary Round, Quarter-Final & Semi-Final …

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5 days, 20 hours ago

World chess champion Gukesh honoured by the TN CM Stalin, receives INR 5 CR cash reward after grand procession in Chennai

The Hindu

Newly crowned World chess champion D. Gukesh was felicitated at a grand function organised by the State Government and awarded a cheque for ₹5 crore by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Dedication “So I want the youngsters of this state to look at Gukesh’s hard work, dedication, and single-minded focus on the task and take inspiration from him,” said …

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6 days, 6 hours ago

Tennis in 2024: Alcaraz and Sinner share spoils in a controversial year, while Sabalenka dominates

Firstpost

Carlos Alcaraz delivered another impressive year, while Jannik Sinner clinched two Grand Slam titles and ended 2024 as World No. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna sabalenka enjoyed success on the tennis court but it was a mixed 2024 for tennis altogether with doping controversies. This year witnessed one Spaniard, Rafael Nadal, making the tough decision to call it quits from tennis, …

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6 days, 7 hours ago

Game Changer Pre Release Event Ram Charan And Kiara Advani Starrer To Have A Grand Celebration In Dallas

ABP News

Global superstar Ram Charan, fresh off the international success of the Oscar-winning RRR, is set to captivate audiences once again with his highly anticipated pan-Indian thriller, Game Changer. Directed by renowned filmmaker S. Shankar—famed for classics like Indian and 2.0—the film pairs Ram Charan with Bollywood star Kiara Advani, promising a grand cinematic experience. Game Changer pre-release event To heighten …

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Maruti 7-seater SUV spied. Is it e Vitara-inspired bigger Grand Vitara?

India Today

Maruti Suzuki India is testing a new 7-seater SUV and it has been spied with heavy camouflage. The new 7-seater SUV could be based on the platform that is utilised by the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and even have similar powertrains. We expect the 7-seater Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara to be feature-loaded with a new vertically-positioned touchscreen infotainment and advanced …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

This SUV sold more than Seltos, Curvv, Hyryder combined in November. Not Grand Vitara

India Today

The mid-size SUV segment in India boasts some formidable names like the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Tata Curvv, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor and Citroen Aircross. The Creta garnered sales of 15,452 units in November 2024, being the best-selling mid-size SUV in India. While the Grand Vitara recorded sales of 10,148 …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Mars (yes, the planet) has its own Grand Canyon

NPR

Mars has its own Grand Canyon Research is revealing similarities between Earth's Grand Canyon and ones on the red planet. RAE SOLOMON, BYLINE: Maybe it's the intriguing red color, but us earthlings have always been drawn to the planet Mars. That doesn't sound much like today's Mars, all cold and ice-capped with a surface mostly devoid of liquid water. SOLOMON: …

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DC Edit | Zakir Hussain’s grand musical legacy

Deccan Chronicle

As news about the legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain flitted between hope and despair, prompting prayers and tributes, what stood out was how everyone began recalling his music as a divine force that would see it defy human mortality. The emptiness of the unfillable void left by the pioneer of fusion music will feel crushing with relief coming in the …

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A grand festival of Tamil Isai

Caitlin Clark effect hasn’t reversed the decades-long decline in girls basketball participation

A grand Orient-Occident fusion

Jackson Waring leads Grand View to NAIA national title, 35-7 over defending-champ Keiser

Three-day photography exhibition by Visakha Camera Club begins on a grand note

Festival and residency offer up an opera feast

Piano rescued from Tarwekamp explosion wreckage

Festival and residency offer up an opera feast

Jenson Brooksby on living with autism: It’s just something I don’t want to have to keep to myself

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: The BBC is accused of refusing to air a charity song criticising the PM. So here's another Starmer-inspired bid for Christmas No1 that won't get played either...

The 2025 Golden Globes gift bag is worth $1 million — here’s everything inside

The best Christmas movies for every mood

World Champion Gukesh to face Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025

Red Bull picks Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen’s F1 teammate in 2025

F1 2025: Red Bull announces Liam Lawson as Sergio Perez replacement

Kia Syros unveil today. Brezza, Nexon-rival or Creta, Grand Vitara in sight?

The NUALS Moot 2025 [Register By 15th January 2025]

World chess champion Gukesh honoured by the TN CM Stalin, receives INR 5 CR cash reward after grand procession in Chennai

Tennis in 2024: Alcaraz and Sinner share spoils in a controversial year, while Sabalenka dominates

Game Changer Pre Release Event Ram Charan And Kiara Advani Starrer To Have A Grand Celebration In Dallas

Maruti 7-seater SUV spied. Is it e Vitara-inspired bigger Grand Vitara?

This SUV sold more than Seltos, Curvv, Hyryder combined in November. Not Grand Vitara

Mars (yes, the planet) has its own Grand Canyon

DC Edit | Zakir Hussain’s grand musical legacy