The Times of India Renowned Malayalam writer-director MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91

Renowned Malayalam writer and filmmaker MT Vasudevan Nair, fondly known as MT, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 91. The literary giant breathed his last at Baby Memorial Hospital in Kozhikode after being under treatment for 11 days following a cardiac arrest. Despite initial reports of improvement on Tuesday, his condition worsened, leading to his demise on Wednesday night.

The Times of India Hit by a car, man riding pillion on bike falls 30ft off Noida elevated road, dies

A man from Mizoram died after being thrown 30ft off the Noida elevated road when their bike was hit by a speeding car. The accident occurred near Sector 53 and resulted in his friend suffering grievous injuries. The car driver faces charges of rash driving and causing death due to negligence. The elevated road has a history of similar accidents.

The Times of India Tourist boat capsizes off Calangute beach in North Goa; 1 killed

On Christmas Day at Goa's Calangute beach, a boat capsized due to rough seas, tragically causing one fatality and injuring two others. Lifeguards quickly rescued the passengers, including a five-year-old girl. The boat was reportedly unbalanced and lacked life jackets for children. Goa Police is investigating the incident while injured passengers received urgent medical care.

The Times of India Houses of Christian Tripura community torched in Bangladesh

At least 17 houses of the Christian Tripura community in Bandarban's Lama upazila were set ablaze on Christmas Eve. The attack targeted the newly rebuilt Tongjhiri Tripura Para homes, leaving residents devastated. Local authorities have initiated relief efforts and investigations, with ongoing disputes over land ownership cited as a potential motive.

The Times of India Azerbaijan Airlines crash: Survivor films dramatic video from inside aircraft

The Times of India 'Pushpa 2' stampede: Producer Dil Raju says 'entire film industry' will meet CM

Film producer Dil Raju announced a meeting with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to discuss support for the victims of the Pushpa 2 premiere stampede. Raju visited KIMS Hospital to check on eight-year-old Sri Tej, who is recovering. Actor Allu Arjun and his team provided financial aid, and long-term support plans are being formulated.

The Times of India Arunish Chawla appointed new revenue secretary

Senior civil servant Arunish Chawla, currently the pharmaceuticals secretary, is appointed as the new revenue secretary. Amit Agrawal will succeed Chawla. Vineet Joshi is selected as the higher education secretary. The reorganisation also includes key shifts like Sanjay Sethi heading the national commission for minorities and Rachna Shah leading the department of personnel and training.

The Times of India India now has over 73,000 startups with a woman director: Government

India hosts over 73,000 startups with at least one woman director, driven by advances in technology and government support. The Startup India initiative has facilitated growth through streamlined processes, tax benefits, and funding. Innovations in AI, blockchain, and IoT have helped solve both local and global challenges.

The Times of India 'Grand farewells are wrong': Ashwin reacts to Kapil Dev's remark

Former India captain Kapil Dev expressed disappointment over Ravichandran Ashwin's quiet retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, lamenting the lack of a grand farewell. However, Ashwin himself believes grand farewells are inappropriate, emphasizing that his retirement was his own decision and expressing satisfaction with his achievements without any regrets.

The Times of India Stephanie McMahon dating history: Exploring onscreen & real-life relationship

Stephanie McMahon has risen to prominence in WWE, dating several figures both onscreen and offscreen. Her notable relationships include high school sweetheart, a Baseball Player, WWE superstars Test and Kurt Angle, and finally, her real-life husband Triple H. These relationships played substantial roles in WWE storylines and her career evolution.

The Times of India Canada ends flagpoling for work and study permits. What it means?

Canada ended the practice of flagpoling for work and study permits at ports of entry, requiring renewals through IRCC instead. This aims to streamline port operations and border enforcement. Limited exemptions apply, with a focus on improving border efficiency and relationships between Canada and the US.

The Times of India Tourist boat capsizes off Calangute beach in North Goa; 1 killed

The Times of India Parents end life in Andhra Pradesh after son falls in love with transgender

A middle-aged couple in Nandyal committed suicide by consuming pesticides after their son refused to end his relationship with a transgender woman, despite their repeated warnings and attempts to arrange a marriage for him. The couple felt humiliated and were reportedly harassed by the transgender woman's associates.

The Times of India Can struggling Kohli overcome batting blues at MCG?

With the Boxing Day Test set to commence at the MCG on Thursday, Virat Kohli aims to overcome his inconsistent batting form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. However, his past performances at Melbourne offer hope, with a strong record including a high score of 169 and an average of 52.66.

The Times of India Bodycam video gives chilling glimpse of Kazakhstan plane crash site

A jet crash occurred near Aktau, Kazakhstan, involving 62 passengers and five crew members. Approximately 30 people survived with injuries. The accident was caused by an Embraer-190 plane hitting a flock of birds while attempting an emergency landing. The victims included nationals from Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Russian President Putin extended his condolences.