Chennai: Women admitted to intensive care units (ICU) across India receive significantly less aggressive interventions than men—including life support from ventilators, dialysis and cardiovascular drugs—yet their rate of survival is nearly identical, according to a landmark study published in the peer-reviewed US journal Critical Care Medicine. The research has left intensive care specialists wondering, are…
Chennai: Psychologists and activists have urged Tamil Nadu govt to offer free counselling sessions to NEET UG 2026 aspirants from the state for the next few weeks, in the wake of cancellation of the exam by the National Testing Agency.Urging the state to make use of tele-counselling through existing helplines such as 104 and tele…
Chennai: The Ashok Nagar police arrested a man on charges of peddling ganja through his minor son. While the man was arrested and remanded in judicial custody, his son was sent to the govt observation home in Kellys.The case came to light after officers received a tip off about ganja being sold in Ashok Nagar…
CHENNAI: Former chief minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced the constitution of a 38-member committee to travel across all 234 constituencies and conduct a field-level assessment of the reason for DMK’s electoral debacle in the recently concluded assembly election. He directed committee members to document criticisms levelled against him by party functionaries.Stalin held a…
Robert Lewandowski announced on Saturday that he will leave FC Barcelona at the end of his contract this summer. The 37-year-old striker confirmed his departure through a post on Instagram after spending four seasons with the Spanish club.“After four years full of challenges and hard work, it’s time to move on,” said Lewandowski.“I leave with…
Chennai: Despite reportedly urging loyalists not to sign a letter seeking an AIADMK general council meeting, the Edappadi K Palaniswami camp appears to be losing its grip within the party organisation. Multiple sources told TOI that the rebel faction has already secured signatures from nearly two-fifths of council members and is preparing to formally press…
Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan (ANI Photo) Sai Sudharsan continued his sensational rise in world cricket by becoming the fastest batter ever to reach 3000 T20 runs during Gujarat Titans’ clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday.Fewest innings to 3000 runs in T20s78 – Sai Sudharsan*85 – Shaun Marsh86 – D’Arcy Short86 – Devon Conway87 –…
Chennai: Over the past week, libraries across the city have turned into activity hubs, hosting children for yoga and reading sessions, chess and carrom contests and board games.The sessions are part of the Directorate of Public Libraries’ summer outreach programme aimed at keeping children engaged through activities that do not involve screen time and sparking…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens on Saturday, ending Gujarat’s five-match winning streak despite a fighting knock from captain Shubman Gill.Chasing 248, Gujarat Titans finished on 218 for 4 after Kolkata’s bowlers held their nerve in…
Chennai: Parts of the city and suburbs are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning today. The sky may be partly cloudy with temperatures around 35-36°C during the day and about 27°C at night, an IMD bulletin said.Across the state, the IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall at a few…