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Luxury cars, electric vehicles hit fast lane in the South as demand rises

In 2024 alone, South India saw the highest rise in sales in the luxury segment, with Tamil Nadu reportedly registering a 19.3 per cent increase in premium car registrations from 2022-23

Chiranjeevi draws internet backlash over sexist remark, details inside

Telugu star Chiranjeevi spoke about not having a grandson to carry his legacy forward at the Brahma Anandam pre-release event. This has left his fans disappointed and sparked criticism on social media

Interarch bets big on South India; eyes 10% rise in revenue in FY26

Focusing on sustainable building practices, cutting-edge technology, and innovative solutions, the company is strategically expanding its operations across the region

14 arrested, 5 cases registered in connection with Kerala sexual abuse case

Seven more people were arrested on Saturday for allegedly raping a Dalit girl, who is an athlete, at various locations when she was a minor, taking the total number of those apprehended so far to 13, police said here as the case sparked outrage. The girl, who is now 18 years old, has alleged in her complaint that she was sexually abused by 62 individuals since the age of 13. The police said that they received evidence indicating that the girl was exploited by her sports trainers, fellow athletes and classmates. Calling for immediate arrest of all the accused, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a detailed action-taken report from authorities within three days and emphasised on a fair and time-bound investigation to deliver justice. The Kerala Women's Commission (KWC) has registered a case on its own and its chairperson P Sathi Devi has directed the Pathanamthitta Superintendent of Police to immediately submit a report in this regard, the Commission said in a ...

South Indian film industry lags in women leadership roles, shows data

The fourth edition of the report titled O Womaniya! reveals a decline in the representation of women HoDs in Telugu films, dropping from 5 per cent in 2021 to 3 per cent in 2023

Proposal to name Mysuru road after K'taka CM Siddaramaiah evokes objections

A proposal by the Mysuru City Corporation council to name a stretch of road in the city after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has evoked strong objections. According to official sources, the proposal calls for naming a stretch of KRS Road from the Lakshmi Venkataramanaswamy temple to the Outer Ring Road junction as 'Siddaramaiah Arogya Marga'. Based on a suggestion by Chamaraja Congress MLA Harish Gowda, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) took the decision at its meeting on November 22. The matter was first placed before the Mysuru deputy commissioner prior to being tabled in the council meeting. The MCC then issued a newspaper notice inviting views from the public on the proposal within 30 days on December 13, the sources said. Mysuru is the home district of Siddaramaiah, who is serving his second term as the chief minister. The JD(S) called the move to name the KRS Road in the historic city of Mysuru as 'Siddaramaiah Arogya Marga' condemnable. Pointing out that Siddaramaia

Pushpa 2 collections day 20: Movie may become biggest grosser in India

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 is the biggest earner of 2024 and it will likely become the highest grosser in India. The movie has already minted over Rs 1200 crore and is only behind Baahubali 2

Hindi has potential to unite country: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Speaking at the 83rd convocation of Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Union Minister Sonowal said that Hindi was a unifying factor, which could unite the nation

'Pushpa 2: The Rule' box office Day 2 collections may see nominal drop

Pushpa 2 Box office collection day 2: Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun, minted Rs 165 crore on its opening day, the collection surpassed S. S. Rajamouli's Oscar-winning RRR

Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala wedding today; top celebrities to attend

The much-awaited Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala wedding is set to take place at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. NTR, Ram Charan, and Mahesh Babu are set to attend

Pics of Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala's pre-wedding rituals go viral

Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala officially announced their relationship with an engagement in August. Ahead of their wedding on Dec 4, their pre-wedding pics are getting viral

SMFG India Credit bets big on key southern market to drive future growth

The new office in Chennai spans 68,000 square feet and can accommodate over 730 employees

TVS' Srinivasan, Star Health founder launch health insurance product

Plan allows customers to make multiple claims within same policy year

TFR in South India explained: Why are they worried about population growth?

Concerns over delimitation of Lok Sabha seats and a fall in fertility rates in South India have states revisiting family planning schemes

Winter travel itinerary: Top 8 places to visit in winter in India 2024

India is a country that witnesses all seasons throughout the year. People who love to travel find winter an ideal time to take a break from their daily routine and travel

Delimitation in focus as 2 South CMs talk reversing population policies

The statements have come after southern states have reported a total fertility rate (TFR) below the replacement level

Devara Part 1 box office collection Day 3: Jr NTR eyes 200 crore in India

Within just three days of its release, 'Devara: Part 1', starring Jr. NTR, has raked in over Rs 300 crore at the global box office. The movie had a massive opening weekend at the domestic box office

Larsen & Toubro unit wins major energy management projects in South India

L&T DES will implement these Energy Management Systems across Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana

Kanguva's new poster is out; movie gets a new release date. Check Details

The much-anticipated 'Kanguva' will now be released in theatres on November 14, the movie was earlier scheduled to be released on October 10 alongside Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan

Kerala filmmakers plan to form alternative body to represent the fraternity

B Unnikrishnan, general secretary of the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), said, "Anyone is free to form an organisation" and refused to elaborate further