According to GTRI, since India has already responded to American concerns, the United States should promptly remove the tariff. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration should with immediate effect withdraw the 25% penal tariffs on India for its crude oil trade with Russia, says the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) in its latest note. In...

The Computer Society of India (CSI) Hyderabad chapter, has launched the “CSI AI 100K” programme, recognised as the world’s largest AI readiness initiative, at SR University (SRU) here on Wednesday. The programme aims to impart foundational Artificial Intelligence awareness and skills to over 100,000 students, faculty members, and young professionals across India. The event was...

When the 6th National Water Awards were given out by President Doupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi on Wednesday, it was Maharashtra that bagged first prize for the Best State. Gujarat emerged in the second position, and Haryana was in the third. Instituted by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation...

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Coimbatore, appealing for the expedition of metro rail construction in Coimbatore and Madurai. This development comes amid a political controversy, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accusing the central government of withholding approval for metro projects in non-BJP ruled...

International Men’s Day 2025 is being celebrated to recognize men’s diverse strengths, contributions, and values in families, communities, and society. The occasion emphasizes encouraging positive role models, promoting gender equality, and supporting men’s mental well-being. Heartfelt messages, wishes, and quotes are shared to express gratitude, encouragement, and recognition for men’s invaluable presence and impact. Celebrating...

Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: istock A long-held aspiration to study abroad is becoming a reality for a 36-year-old transwoman techie, who is set to join a leading university in England for her master’s degree, thanks to the Tamil Nadu government’s Annal Ambedkar Overseas Scholarship for Higher Education for candidates from...

It is often one of the most-asked questions, eliciting different perspectives from everyone, with the most common one being 8 glasses or 3 litres daily. But since male and female physiology are different, are there differences in their water intake and hydration needs, too? Dr Amit Saraf, director, internal medicine, Jupiter Hospital, Thane, said that...

This edition of SoSouth covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, including his participation in the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi. The bulletin details a major controversy surrounding a DMK leader’s threatening remarks against the Prime Minister, ongoing anti-Naxal operations in Andhra Pradesh that have neutralized...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is no longer an illness confined to smokers or older adults, and leading pulmonologists across India are raising the alarm. With rising pollution levels, changing lifestyles, and growing exposure to environmental toxins, COPD is emerging much earlier and in people who have never touched a cigarette. To understand the shifting...

Several district administrations in Kerala have started seeking the help of volunteers to speed up the work on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls amid complaints of booth-level officers (BLO) being put under tremendous pressure. The District Collector, Thiruvananthapuram, has put out an advertisement on social media platforms seeking student volunteers for...