Sri Lankan social networks saw a surge in fake news after the Easter suicide bombings a month ago despite an official social media blackout, highlighting the inability of governments to contain disinformation, experts said.
Balakrishnan was a role model for swimmers in the State: Coach
After completing class 12, Balakrishnan got a medical seat through sports quota, but took up engineering instead, to concentrate more on swimming. His efforts bore fruit and he won the 100m and 200m backstroke events at the South Asian Games with record timings.
Koyambedu daily wage-earner’s daughter makes country proud
Eight countries participated in these events and Ilakkia bagged two medals – in under-17 Katta and another gold in the Fight category by defeating her Canadian rival.
Arun, a differently-abled, runs welfare trust to help others
Arun Kumar’s father, an army man, wanted his son to follow his footsteps and join the Indian defence forces in service of the nation. Unfortunately, Arun was struck by polio at age four and lost his ability to walk without assistance.
BCCI elections will be held 22 Oct, says Committee of Administrators
The CoA, appointed by the Supreme Court January 2017 to oversee the sweeping reforms recommended by the Lodha panel, announced the elections date here after due consultation with the apex court-appointed amicus curiae P S Narsimha.
World nations tragically failing on energy goals: study
More than 150 million people are gaining access to electricity every year, reducing the ranks of those who live without power, but this is not enough to meet global development goals, according to a report released today.
Many participate in first anniversary of Sterlite protests in Thoothukudi
The first anniversary of the police firing during the anti-Sterlite protests, which left 13 people dead last year, was observed here today with scores of locals turning up to remember the victims. Security was beefed up in the district though there were no reports of any untoward incidents so far.
Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Oppn for raising doubts on EVMs
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad slammed opposition parties for raising questions over the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and said that the opposition must accept defeat with grace if Narendra Modi gets the mandate to become Prime Minister again.
Trump’s firm to hand over records to Congress: Indian-American judge
An Indian-American judge has rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to block House Democrats from getting his financial records, dealing an early setback to his administration in its legal battle with Congress.
India loses 3-0 to China in crucial encounter, out of Sudirman Cup
India crashed out of the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championships after losing 0-3 to 10-time champions China in the second and final group match, here today.
