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National Governance & Policy 09 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Jean Drèze Urges Tamil Nadu to Act Firmly Over Alleged Fake Book at Kalaignar Centenary Library

Economist Jean Drèze has called on the Tamil Nadu government to take strict action after reports surfaced of a purportedly fake book being linked to the Kalaignar Centenary Library. In a clarification sent by e-mail to The Hindu, Drèze said it was important to stop the rot before it spreads, adding that the matter would be especially serious if the book had been generated using artificial intelligence.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 05:49 AM IST

Centenary Events Planned to Honour K.V. Thiruvengadam’s Medical Legacy

A series of commemorative events will be held in memory of K.V. Thiruvengadam in his centenary year, spotlighting the physician’s enduring influence on medical practice in Chennai and beyond. The observances are set to revisit a patient-centred ethic that emphasised listening carefully, examining thoroughly at the bedside, and thinking critically before ordering tests.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (11:53 AM IST)

Kannadasan’s Centenary Recasts a Poet Who Gave Tamil Cinema Its Philosophical Voice

As Tamil writer Kannadasan’s birth centenary is marked, attention is returning to a literary figure who helped define the emotional and philosophical register of modern Tamil cinema. Born Muthaiah in Sirukoodalpatti in present-day Sivaganga district, he moved from early atheism and Dravidian politics to a later spiritual outlook that deepened the moral texture of his writing.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (04:49 AM IST)

Centenary of Kannadasan Marks Enduring Legacy of a Poet Who Gave Tamil Cinema Its Philosophical Voice

As Tamil poet and lyricist Kannadasan’s birth centenary is observed, cultural attention is returning to a writer who helped define the moral and emotional vocabulary of Tamil cinema. Born Muthaiah in Sirukoodalpatti in present-day Sivaganga district, he moved from early atheism and Dravidian politics to a later spiritual outlook that deeply shaped his work.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (02:23 AM IST)

Centenary of Kannadasan Revives Legacy of Tamil Cinema’s Philosophical Voice

As Tamil poet Kannadasan’s birth centenary is marked, renewed attention is turning to the rare breadth of a writer who helped define the emotional and philosophical vocabulary of Tamil cinema. Born Muthaiah in Sirukoodalpatti in present-day Sivaganga district, he moved from early atheism and Dravidian politics to a later spiritual outlook that deeply shaped his work.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (10:19 PM IST)

Kannadasan Centenary Recasts a Tamil Literary Giant as Cinema’s Philosophical Voice

As Tamil Nadu marks the birth centenary of poet Kannadasan, tributes are returning attention to a writer who helped define the emotional and philosophical grammar of Tamil cinema. Born Muthaiah in Sirukoodalpatti in present-day Sivaganga district, he moved from atheism and Dravidian politics to a later spiritual outlook, leaving behind songs that continue to shape public memory across generations.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 04:35 PM IST

National Medical Library Hosts 5th ERMED Consortium Training-Cum-Conference on Digital Health Access

The National Medical Library has convened the 5th ERMED Consortium national training-cum-conference on the theme of digital health resources and how libraries can redefine access. The event underscores a broader policy shift toward strengthening institutional access to medical knowledge, digital repositories, and evidence-based learning across India’s health and academic systems.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace10 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

USS George Washington Sailors Cast Ballots at Sea in Rare Voting Drive

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington voted during a recently held voting rodeo in the ship’s library while deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in the Middle East. The event underscores how the U.S. military works to preserve voting access for service members operating far from home, even in a high-tempo deployment environment.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (03:04 AM IST)

OpenAI Adds Virtual Try-On Shopping to ChatGPT as AI Pushes Deeper Into Commerce

OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features in ChatGPT that allow users to virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products to a Favorites library. The move marks a sharper push into consumer commerce, blending generative AI with retail discovery and personalization at a time when major platforms are racing to own the shopping interface.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (02:44 AM IST)

OpenAI Adds Virtual Try-On Shopping to ChatGPT

OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features in ChatGPT that allow users to virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save items to a Favorites library. The move pushes ChatGPT deeper into commerce, blending generative AI with personalized retail discovery and intensifying competition with established e-commerce and search platforms.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (10:35 PM IST)

OpenAI Adds Virtual Try-On Shopping to ChatGPT as AI Pushes Deeper Into Retail

OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features in ChatGPT that allow users to virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos, marking a significant expansion of the chatbot into commerce. The update also lets users save products to a Favorites library, sharpening ChatGPT’s role as both a discovery tool and a shopping assistant.

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The Hindu(1)Tamil Nadu(1)Jean Drèze(1)