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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Delhi Police release Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs as protesters gather by the thousands in Connaught Place

Rapper Arivu briefly detained for anti-NEET protest outside Tamil Nadu Secretariat; meets with CM Vijay

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CJP protest — ‘Modi teri tanashahi…’: Protest against paper leak has expanded to questioning PM Modi

Greater Bengaluru Authority. — Safe Footpath campaign: Police arrest five people for allegedly assaulting GBA officials

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MEA confirms Akhil Joel’s death in Black Sea attack; Kasaragod Collector assures full support

Delhi Police drags away LoP Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs protesting outside PM’s residence

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The three men took turns violating the woman in a lodge. — Weekend ordeal: 3 Mysuru men arrested for gang-raping West Bengal woman

Protest at Jantar Mantar — Opposition MPs to hold Rashtrapati Bhavan march in solidarity with CJP protesters; Parliament adjourned twice

Protest at Jantar Mantar — CJP continues protest at Jantar Mantar; Abhijeet Dipke apologises to supporters beaten by police

By refusing to be divided, labelled or silenced, this student-led movement has stripped the Modi regime of its standard playbook. — Seven reasons why this massive students’ protest in Delhi is different and has rattled the Modi regime