#Cultural integration

From classical Tamil to Ram temples: Is CICT being pulled into BJP’s cultural project?
Obituary: Two weeks after death, South India learns about demise of Ronald E Asher, celebrated exponent of Dravidian languages

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Europe is reeling from a heatwave that has highlighted how the world is warming up faster than we thought, say scientists. — As scorched Europe fights to cool itself, scientists warn ‘extreme heat already reaching the limits’

The trial exposed how Manu systematically weaponised his authority to exploit aspiring athletes from 2012 to 2024. — Sexual abuse: Kerala cricket coach gets 48 years in jail in 3rd case

Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani (Supplied) — US Judge declines to immediately dismiss Adani indictment, orders DOJ to explain decision

MK Stalin and Vaiko during happier days. — Vaiko-led MDMK quits DMK alliance after nine years

K. Bhagyaraj — In K. Bhagyaraj’s death, Tamil cinema loses a unique filmmaker, nuanced storyteller

Gade Sai Krishna — Custodial death: Sai Krishna’s mother files petition in AP High Court seeking judicial probe

Madras HC strikes down government order granting BC quota to converted Muslims. — Madras HC strips reservation for Muslim converts; GO passed during DMK government struck down

K Bhagyaraj — Veteran Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj passes away

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Anything younger than 50 years is considered young-onset Parkinson's, Disease or YOPD. — Young-onset Parkinson’s disease rising in India, often going undiagnosed for years

Mullaperiyar dam — It’s not about representation: How Mullaperiyar Dam is slowly moving beyond Kerala and Tamil Nadu’s control

Weather forecast — Weather update: Forecast for Southern cities on 27 June

TVK Chief Vijay is now CM of Tamil Nadu — Vijay and the meritocratic shift TVK’s arrival signals in erstwhile Dravidian Tamil Nadu

In May 2025, K Amarnath Ramakrishna refused to make substantive changes to his 982-page Keezhadi excavation report. — ASI to re-examine Ramakrishna’s crucial Keezhadi report at site, says VCK MP

The Kerala HC on Wednesday declared invalid the oath taken by 20 BJP councillors of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and a member of Vadakkenchery gram panchayat — LDF undecided, NDA confident as UDF plans no-trust motion in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

Excise Minister M Liju said no decision has been taken to sell low-alcoholic beverages. Any such move will be based on the UDF's policy decision. — Decision on low-alcoholic beverages only after framing liquor policy, says Kerala Excise Minister

K Venkata Narayana's appointment has put TN's water dispute with Karnataka in sharp focus. — No fear, all favour: CM Vijay makes his film’s producer Tamil Nadu’s Special Representative in Delhi