South First Lite

75th Republic Day: Children from North Chennai discuss the importance of fundamental rights
KARNAPEX 2024 – the annual philatelic exhibition is back in Bengaluru after four years

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023: People from the community speak out on inclusion and needs
Community Canteen: Kochi’s ‘Capuchin Mess’ invites people to share a meal with their fellow citizens
“I find a sense of calm in India,” says Irish pop singer Ronan Keating

North Bengaluru gets its premier consumption hub as Phoenix Mall of Asia opens its doors
Clearing the air: Chennai-based social initiative ‘Butt it Out’ steps up for a greener tomorrow
‘Revive Kochi’ brings colour to the city’s growing concrete jungle
From signs to stumps: Tamil Nadu’s deaf cricket team bats for scores and support sans silence
A day of woofs, meows and purrs: This year’s edition of Petagala in Bengaluru was full of paw-sitive vibes
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations bring Namma Bengaluru to life with ‘pandals’ and festive fervour
As the city makes space for new communities to grow, Kochi now rolls the dice to see how it spends the weekend!
Volunteers in pug costumes warn Bangaloreans that flat-faced dog breeds suffer for life
Wheels to wings: This Chennai auto driver is caretaker of over 200 pigeons; teaches them to compete at races and nurses the sick ones
Art Speaks Out: ‘Strokes of Solidarity’ against Adani’s Kattupalli Port expansion project
The Drawing Room: A space where gourmet bar dining meets an elevated cocktail experience
Indulge in a worldly pizza adventure at Nomad’s second dine-in venue in Bengaluru
Teacher’s Day 2023: Who has been your life’s greatest teacher?
Savouring empathy: Chennai’s youths champion compassionate listening through ‘murukku’ and conversations
Raahi Neo Kitchen & Bar’s new menu pays homage to regional flavours with a modern twist
Telugu Language Day 2023: Preserving heritage, language, and identity
Madras 384| Amir Mahal: Where history, culture, and cuisines collide
With their new menu, Bengaluru’s Daysie offers monsoon’s ultimate comfort food
Bengaluru: India’s first 3D-printed post office building inaugurated, constructed in just 45 days
Kubo’s innovative ‘Peranakan’ food festival will win every Pan-Asian cuisine lover’s heart
Rasam’s Resilience: Tamil Nadu’s rasam tradition evolves amid tomato shortages
A plate full of pride: This Chennai transwoman’s food kiosk is all about flavour, fervour and inclusivity
Buhari’s Chicken 65: Chennai’s fiery legend makes its mark on Taste Atlas’ Top 50 chicken dishes
Shiksha, the humanoid teacher who’s won children’s hearts
Life-sized learning at the touch and feel wildlife gallery in Puducherry

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DMK seeks FIR against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay over alleged attempts to engineer political defections

Kochi police recover Andhra student’s bag with educational certificates in three hours

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan presenting the Budget. — ‘They didn’t tell us’: CM Satheesan reminds Adani Ports of Clause 5.3 in Vizhinjam port agreement

Kerala Cabinet — From State Election Commissioner to C-DIT appointments: Who is pulling the strings in UDF?

KV Reddy was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police in Hyderabad. — Andhra Pradesh police arrest political commentators KV Reddy and ‘Prashna’ Raavan

Kappad, the beach where Vasco da Gama landed — Toilet, monument and a vanishing turtle: Walking through Kerala’s Blue-Flag-certified Kappad Beach

Telangana has a little over 1.67 crore rural voters, with women tipping the scales (around 85.28 lakh women versus 82.04 lakh men), pushing women’s share to roughly 51 percent. — Telangana overtakes Bihar to record India’s highest share of women who never attended school

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay speaking in the state Assembly.. — With TN youth unemployment rising, Vijay needs this UPI moment for jobs

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RS Bharathi said two private individuals, Jhon Arokiasamy and Vishnu Reddy, were illegally participating in Cabinet meetings. — DMK seeks action against unauthorised people attending confidential government meetings

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