CHENNAI: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have built a three-dimensional atlas of the human brainstem, charting more than 200 structures at the resolution of individual cells — a feat that experts say could transform how doctors diagnose and treat neurological diseases.The brainstem, a stalk-like structure connecting the brain to the spinal…
More than a decorated shooter and coach, Jaspal Rana’s enduring legacy lay in his generosity and unwavering commitment to nurturing Indian shooting. (Photo/Agency) NEW DELHI: Have you ever visited the Instagram profile of late shooting legend Jaspal Rana? If you do, the first thing that catches the eye is the line in his bio. Written…
Greater Chennai Corporation Chennai: With property tax collection at only 80% last financial year, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has written to the Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CERSAI), seeking directions to banks and financial institutions to factor in pending property tax dues while recovering loans from borrowers.It has also…
NEW DELHI: Rain and thunderstorms could steal the spotlight when India take on Afghanistan in the first ODI of the three-match series at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday.While Shubman Gill’s India will begin their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup after a crushing innings-and-300-run victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test in…
CHENNAI: In a major en masse administrative reshuffle aimed at cleaning up the urban local body system, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) department have transferred more than 100 officials across engineering, planning and administrative wings.GCC alone transferred 70 engineers across ranks, including nearly 50 assistant engineers (AEs) and assistant…
Khuliso Mudau and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Football fans at the jam-packed Mexico City stadium were left in splits during the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The moment had little to do with the three red cards that dominated the Mexico vs South Africa clash.Instead, it was the bewildered expressions of South…
Chennai: Lessons on artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive AI, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), HTML and coding will be introduced in 5,000 schools on a pilot basis, school education minister Rajmohan said on Friday.After chairing his first review meeting with department officials and chief and district education officers, Rajmohan told reporters that infrastructural changes in schools…
While the United States possess one of the most exciting attacks in Group D, defensive frailties remain a major concern heading into the tournament. Pulisic, McKennie and Balogun provide pace, creativity and goals, and the Americans will hope to settle nerves by striking early against Paraguay. However, the backline has struggled for consistency, with goalkeeper…
Chennai: The state govt has created 1,328 new physical education (PE) teacher posts and 297 physical education director grade-II posts for state-run schools.The state has 5,597 high and higher secondary schools—2,864 govt and municipal high schools; and 2,913 higher secondary schools. But there are only 4,571 PE teacher posts, 93 PE director grade-II posts and…
NEW DELHI: Indian shooting lost one of its most respected figures on Thursday as renowned coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana passed away at the age of 49.According to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Rana breathed his last at a Delhi hospital on Thursday night.Rana, who…