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Da Vinci self-portrait confirmed original through fingerprint analysis
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Da Vinci self-portrait confirmed original through fingerprint analysis

London: A self-portrait long believed by its owners to be a copy has now been identified as an original work by Leonardo da Vinci, after investigators found three fingerprints on the artwork. A team led by Luigi Capasso, an anthropology professor at Italy’s Chieti University, along with forensic specialists, said the prints were compared with fingerprint traces seen on another da Vinci work and were found to match. Researchers also sought support from art experts and historians, and carried out scientific checks including radiocarbon dating and pigment analysis to strengthen the attribution.

Da Vinci self-portrait confirmed original through fingerprint match
General

Da Vinci self-portrait confirmed original through fingerprint match

A self-portrait believed to be by Leonardo da Vinci has been confirmed as an original work after forensic experts identified fingerprints on the artwork, according to reports from London. The drawing, made when Da Vinci was 53, had long been treated by its owners as a copy. The piece was discovered in 2008, prompting a fresh scientific examination. A team led by Luigi Capasso, an anthropology professor at Italy’s Chieti University, said three fingerprints found on the portrait were compared with marks from another Da Vinci painting. Based on the match, the team concluded the prints belonged to the artist.

Da Vinci self-portrait confirmed original through fingerprint match
Entertainment

Da Vinci self-portrait confirmed original through fingerprint match

London: A self-portrait attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, long believed by its owners to be a copy, has now been identified as an original work after forensic analysis found three fingerprints on the artwork. A team led by Luigi Capasso, an anthropology professor at Gabriele d’Annunzio University in Italy, said the fingerprints recorded on the portrait were compared with prints found on another Da Vinci painting. Based on the match, the group concluded the marks belonged to the artist.

TN parties brace for results with ready-to-post social media campaigns
Politics

TN parties brace for results with ready-to-post social media campaigns

Chennai: With counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election set to take place today, political parties have kept their IT wings on standby to push their preferred narrative on social media, regardless of the final outcome. DMK, AIADMK and TVK are among the parties expressing confidence of victory. At the same time, they have prepared content and coordination plans to ensure the results are projected as favourable to them.

Vedasandur’s bellwether streak faces a 2026 test as counting begins
Politics

Vedasandur’s bellwether streak faces a 2026 test as counting begins

Chennai: Though Tamil Nadu has 234 Assembly constituencies, political parties and observers are closely tracking one seat in particular—Vedasandur—widely seen as the state’s bellwether constituency. Vote counting for the 2026 Assembly election is scheduled to begin at 8 am on May 4, with lead trends and round-wise updates to be released progressively. Amid high-profile and traditional stronghold seats, Vedasandur has drawn special attention because its winner has often aligned with the party that goes on to form the government.

TN vote count today: Spotlight on CM candidates’ constituencies
Politics

TN vote count today: Spotlight on CM candidates’ constituencies

Vote counting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election will begin on May 4 at 8 am, with the public keenly awaiting the outcome. Constituencies where chief ministerial contenders are in the fray have drawn particular focus. In Kolathur, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin (DMK) faces Santhanakrishnan (AIADMK), V.S. Babu (TAVEK) and Soundarapandiyan (Naam Tamilar Katchi). The constituency has 2,11,772 voters, with 1,82,382 votes polled (86.12%). In Edappadi, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (AIADMK) is up against Kasi (DMK), Premkumar (Independent, supported by TAVEK) and Priyadarshini (Naam Tamilar Katchi). The seat has 2,76,387 voters, and recorded 2,54,488 votes (92.08%).

PMK’s Anbumani promises 6 govt medical colleges after new regime
Politics

PMK’s Anbumani promises 6 govt medical colleges after new regime

Chennai: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has said the party will work to establish government medical colleges in six districts in Tamil Nadu after a new government is formed. In a statement, he noted that the National Medical Commission has removed a rule that had been cited as a hurdle for starting new medical colleges and for increasing student intake in existing institutions in southern states, including Tamil Nadu. He said this creates an opportunity to set up colleges in six newly created districts in the state.

Puducherry awaits verdict as vote count begins for 30-seat Assembly
Politics

Puducherry awaits verdict as vote count begins for 30-seat Assembly

Puducherry is set to learn who will form the next government as counting for the 30-member Legislative Assembly begins tomorrow. The Election Commission will announce the verdict based on the vote count, deciding the leadership for the next five years. Polling for all 30 constituencies was held on the 9th of last month, with 294 candidates in the fray. A total of 1,099 electronic voting machines were used, and the overall turnout touched 91.23%, including 1.36% postal votes.

Tharoor says Kerala result could end Communist rule nationwide
Politics

Tharoor says Kerala result could end Communist rule nationwide

Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said the outcome of Kerala Assembly election counting on May 4 could leave the Communist parties without power in any part of the country. With post-poll surveys indicating a Congress-led win in Kerala, reporters asked Tharoor whether an MP could become the state’s chief minister. He declined to give a direct answer, saying the party follows an established process for choosing its leader.

Two TN Assembly seats see zero independent candidates this election
Politics

Two TN Assembly seats see zero independent candidates this election

Chennai: Two Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies—Kinathukadavu in Coimbatore district and Ambasamudram in Tirunelveli district—have recorded an unusual feature this election: not a single independent candidate is contesting. The state’s Assembly election for all 234 constituencies was held in a single phase, with vote counting scheduled for May 4. Alongside major parties, voters across Tamil Nadu are awaiting the results. Independent candidates are typically watched closely for their campaign strategies and presence on the ground, and their role can also draw attention during counting. This time, however, only these two constituencies have no independents at all.

Gujarat clinch last-over win as Punjab falter again
Sports

Gujarat clinch last-over win as Punjab falter again

Gujarat pulled off a tense last-over finish to beat Punjab by four wickets in a league match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Sai Sudharsan anchored the chase with a half-century, while Washington Sundar struck the decisive blow late in the innings. After winning the toss, Gujarat captain Shubman Gill chose to field. Punjab were rocked early as Mohammed Siraj removed Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly in his first over, and the top order continued to slide to 47/5 in 8.4 overs, with Jason Holder also striking.

Delhi HC: Spouse cannot seek partner’s income tax details via RTI
Politics

Delhi HC: Spouse cannot seek partner’s income tax details via RTI

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has held that a spouse cannot seek the other partner’s income and income-tax filing details under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The court said personal income and tax records are inherently private and do not, by themselves, amount to a matter of public interest. It noted that RTI exemptions under Section 8(1)(j) apply unless a larger public interest is established. The ruling came after a woman from Uttar Pradesh, pursuing a maintenance case, sought her husband’s income-tax return details through RTI to substantiate his actual earnings. In 2021, the Central Information Commission (CIC) had directed the Income Tax Department to provide details for the 2007–08 financial year.

Nepal dismisses 1,594 senior officials in a single day
Politics

Nepal dismisses 1,594 senior officials in a single day

Kathmandu: Nepal has abruptly removed 1,594 government officials who held senior responsibilities across sectors including education, health and civil aviation, all in a single day. The shake-up follows political changes set in motion after large youth-led protests in September last year, which led to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and his ministers. Under an interim government headed by former Supreme Court judge Sushila Karki, a general election was held on March 5.

Iran sends new peace proposal to US; Trump warns of renewed strikes
Politics

Iran sends new peace proposal to US; Trump warns of renewed strikes

Washington: The United States is reviewing a fresh peace proposal sent by Iran, President Donald Trump said, while warning that military strikes could resume if Tehran “misbehaves.” The US and Israel began joint attacks on Iran in late February, and efforts to end the conflict have since moved toward talks. After a first round of negotiations in Pakistan failed, both sides have been locked in a standoff over holding a second round, even as a temporary ceasefire continues.

Probe flags 7 million kg ghee bought without tests for Tirupati laddus
Politics

Probe flags 7 million kg ghee bought without tests for Tirupati laddus

A one-man inquiry commission appointed by the Andhra Pradesh government has reported that 7 million kg of ghee used for preparing Tirupati laddu prasadam was procured without mandatory quality testing. The issue drew national attention after Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu alleged that animal fat had been mixed in the ghee during the previous YSR Congress government. Following a Supreme Court-directed probe, the CBI said animal fat was not found, but noted that substandard ghee had been used.

Registration Dept begins reinstating suspended staff in Tamil Nadu
Politics

Registration Dept begins reinstating suspended staff in Tamil Nadu

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Registration Department has begun steps to bring back employees who were placed under temporary suspension due to various cases. Complaints had been raised at sub-registrar offices that the public were being made to run from pillar to post and that bribes were demanded for routine services. Between 2021 and 2026, cases were registered following vigilance checks, including allegations linked to unapproved plot registrations and resulting revenue loss to the government.

IIT Madras-backed startup launches OptoSAR Earth observation satellite
Technology

IIT Madras-backed startup launches OptoSAR Earth observation satellite

New Delhi: GalaxEye, a space-tech startup supported by IIT Madras through technical and financial backing, has launched an Earth observation satellite featuring a new “OptoSAR” imaging approach. The satellite was sent to orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from California. India’s space sector, long dominated by ISRO, has been opening up to private participation in recent years following policy changes by the Union government. Bodies such as IN-SPACe, set up in 2020, facilitate approvals, guidance and access to infrastructure, while NewSpace India supports activities including satellite launches.

Sangam-era brick structure unearthed at Karivalamvantanallur dig
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Sangam-era brick structure unearthed at Karivalamvantanallur dig

A Sangam-era brick construction has been unearthed during excavations at Karivalamvantanallur in Tenkasi district, according to the Tamil Nadu Department of Archaeology. The department began excavations last month at eight locations across the state, including Keezhadi, Pattanamarudur, Karivalamvantanallur, Manikkollai, Adichanur, Vellalur, Telunganur and Nagapattinam. The latest find at Karivalamvantanallur is being compared to brick features earlier reported from Keezhadi. Excavation director Yatheeskumar said work is under way in two trenches measuring 5 metres by 5 metres each. In one trench, digging up to a depth of about two metres has revealed a ‘P’-shaped brick structure with 28 layers.

Actors–Producers wage row disrupts shoots; more strikes feared
Entertainment

Actors–Producers wage row disrupts shoots; more strikes feared

A dispute over actors’ remuneration has escalated between the Tamil Film Producers Council and the South Indian Artistes Association, raising concerns that film production could face wider disruption. Producers argue that unlike other industries, a film’s revenue becomes clear only after release, while actors and technicians typically receive their full fees upfront. They say rising star salaries and mounting production costs have increased financial risk, with many films struggling to recover investment.

Udhayanidhi returns from Dubai, meets CM Stalin for talks
Politics

Udhayanidhi returns from Dubai, meets CM Stalin for talks

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, who recently returned to Chennai from Dubai, met Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and held discussions on the vote counting process and follow-up work, according to information shared by party sources. Udhayanidhi had travelled to Dubai with his family on April 24, soon after polling for the Assembly election concluded. He returned to Chennai on Saturday, a day ahead of the counting of votes. With the election result due on Sunday, the DMK leadership is said to be confident of a win. In this backdrop, Udhayanidhi’s meeting with the Chief Minister focused on preparations for the counting day and the steps to be taken thereafter.

DMK tells counting agents to stay alert during postal vote tally
Politics

DMK tells counting agents to stay alert during postal vote tally

Madurai: With counting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election scheduled for today, the DMK leadership has issued instructions to its counting agents to be extra vigilant during the postal ballot tally. According to the party, postal votes will be counted first between 8.00 am and 8.30 am, after which votes recorded in electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be taken up in the presence of candidates and authorised agents. The DMK said its legal wing secretary Ilangovan and organising secretary Bharathi conducted an online briefing for agents on how to function inside counting centres. Party sources said the guidance was aimed at ensuring close scrutiny, and that lawyers have been appointed as agents.

Kathiri Veyil begins today; temperatures may rise by 3°C in TN
Environment

Kathiri Veyil begins today; temperatures may rise by 3°C in TN

Kathiri Veyil, considered the peak phase of summer, begins in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, said heat intensity during this period could be higher than usual, with maximum temperatures likely to rise by more than 3°C. The 24-day spell from May 4 to May 28 is traditionally identified as Kathiri Veyil. Officials noted that this window often records the season’s highest daytime temperatures across the state.

BJP says Congress blocking Great Nicobar plan to counter China
Politics

BJP says Congress blocking Great Nicobar plan to counter China

The BJP has accused the Congress of obstructing the Centre’s “Great Nicobar” project in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, arguing that the plan would strengthen India’s maritime trade and security while helping check China’s dominance in the Indo-Pacific region. Union ministers have highlighted a sharp rise in infrastructure spending under the Narendra Modi-led government. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said total capital expenditure increased from Rs 1.88 lakh crore in 2014 to Rs 11 lakh crore in 2026.

‘Pad Man’ Muruganantham nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
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‘Pad Man’ Muruganantham nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Arunachalam Muruganantham of Coimbatore, known for creating a low-cost sanitary napkin manufacturing machine, has reportedly been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Muruganantham’s innovation aimed to make menstrual hygiene products affordable and accessible for women from low-income backgrounds. His work drew global attention and inspired the Bollywood film Pad Man, starring Akshay Kumar. He has previously been honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India. According to the report, the Nobel Peace Prize nominations this year include 208 individuals and 79 organisations, totalling 287 nominees.

Supreme Court rejects Trinamool plea on counting staff in Bengal polls
Politics

Supreme Court rejects Trinamool plea on counting staff in Bengal polls

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) challenging the Election Commission’s decision on staffing for vote counting in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The court said the choice of personnel for counting duties lies with the Election Commission and is not for judicial interference. West Bengal, which has 294 Assembly constituencies, recently completed polling in two phases, with counting scheduled for the next day. The contest is being closely watched as a direct fight between the ruling TMC led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the BJP.

May 3 highlights: NEET exam begins; TNEA engineering applications open
Education

May 3 highlights: NEET exam begins; TNEA engineering applications open

Several key events are scheduled across India and Tamil Nadu on May 3. The NEET examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses began at 2 pm and will run until 5.20 pm. Candidates are allowed into exam centres from 11 am to 1.30 pm, and about 22.79 lakh students are set to take the test nationwide. In Tamil Nadu, applications for engineering admissions have opened today through the official portal www.tneaonline.org. The application window will remain open until June 2.

Producers’ one-day strike halts shoots of 30+ Tamil films
Entertainment

Producers’ one-day strike halts shoots of 30+ Tamil films

Chennai: Shooting schedules of more than 30 Tamil films were disrupted on Saturday after the Tamil Film Producers Council observed a one-day token strike, bringing production activity to a standstill from morning till evening. The protest follows a resolution passed at the Council’s general body meeting on April 26, seeking that actors and actresses be paid on a revenue-sharing basis. The Council said the token strike was announced to draw attention to the demand.

Delhi Vivek Vihar fire kills 9; 15 rescued from apartment
Crime

Delhi Vivek Vihar fire kills 9; 15 rescued from apartment

A fire in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area claimed nine lives in the early hours of Saturday, May 3. The incident was reported around 3:30 am in an apartment complex. After receiving an alert about flames in the residential building, the fire department rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. A total of 12 fire engines were deployed to control the blaze and evacuate residents. Officials said 15 people trapped on the second, third and fourth floors were rescued. Nine charred bodies were recovered from the second floor, and the victims were reported to be burnt beyond recognition.

Satirical exchange ends with: “Appa is out”
Politics

Satirical exchange ends with: “Appa is out”

A short satirical piece published by Dinamalar presents a rapid-fire conversation between two characters, framed in a colloquial, street-theatre style. In the exchange, one speaker lists well-known political defeats from Tamil Nadu’s past, arguing that even losing can carry “honour” depending on whom one loses to. The other character interrupts, accusing him of lying again, pushing the conversation toward a reveal. The dialogue ends with a curt punchline: the speaker admits the “truth” and declares that “Appa” is out.

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