Month: May 2026

Chitra Lakshumanan explores the diversity in the Bharatanatyam repertoire

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Chitra Lakshumanan explores the diversity in the Bharatanatyam repertoire

Chitra Lakshumanan performing at The Music Academy in Chennai. | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj The solo Bharatanatyam recital of Chitra Lakshumanan, disciple of Srekala Bharath, was presented as part of the HCL Concert Series at The Music Academy. Chitra commenced her performance with a shlokam on Muruga, followed by the Shadakshara Kouthuvam in raga…

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Sports startup SWOT Sportech uses analytics and biomechanics to train young athletes

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Sports startup SWOT Sportech uses analytics and biomechanics to train young athletes

SWOT is a startup that combines sports analytics, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports psychology and nutrition to help athletes improve performance while reducing injury risks. | Photo Credit: Getty images With sports science in India largely concentrated around elite athletes, SWOT Sportech is attempting to take data-driven training to the grassroots. The startup, founded by sports…

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Sports

New CEO has ‘hands full’ of challenges, says Air India’s Campbell

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New CEO has ‘hands full’ of challenges, says Air India’s Campbell

File photo of Air India Chief Executive Campbell Wilson. | Photo Credit: PTI Air India Chief Executive Campbell Wilson has said his successor will have “hands full” as the carrier struggles with a ban on using Pakistan’s airspace, fallout from the Iran war and higher operating costs due to strong U.S. dollar. Speaking at an…

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Trump ‘slush fund’ sinks Senate Immigration Bill

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Trump ‘slush fund’ sinks Senate Immigration Bill

U.S. Senate Republicans abandoned plans on Thursday (May 21, 2026) to advance major immigration enforcement legislation after furious internal disagreement over a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for U.S. President Donald Trump’s allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by federal agencies. The collapse was a significant setback for Mr. Trump and party leaders, who…

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World

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad fined for slow over-rate

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IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad fined for slow over-rate

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. FIle | Photo Credit: ANI Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL match against Gujarat Titans. Gujarat Titans sealed a top-two finish in the IPL playoffs with a commanding 89-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in their…

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Power outages recorded in Ukraine’s Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region, media say

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Power outages recorded in Ukraine’s Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region, media say

A serviceman of the 65th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces walks on a street, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, on May 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Russia-controlled part ​of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region was experiencing emergency power blackouts ‌on Friday (May…

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As tech hiring hits a pause

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As tech hiring hits a pause

The demand for the Indian tech talent, predominantly concentrated in Bengaluru, seems to be on a downward slope | Photo Credit: PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSE Abeed (name changed), an M.Tech student from IISc, is one month away from finishing his course. After doing his B.Tech in mechanical engineering, Abeed decided to pursue a master’s in an AI-related course at the prestigious institute. Between 2022 – when he finished his undergrad from an engineering college –…

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