The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) announced that it is expanding SWAYAM Plus free AI courses for all school teachers in India, from Kindergarten to Class XII. Registration for the second phase closes on October 10. The courses are part of the “AI for All” 2.0 programme. They are offered online in partnership with IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation.… Continue reading "IIT-M expands free AI courses for school teachers"
Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Wednesday inaugurated a Jallikattu arena stadium in Madurai district, where the sport is most famous. Jallikattu is a traditional bull taming festival. The controversial sport is conducted during the four-day harvest festival of Pongal every year in early January. Stalin named the stadium at Keelakarai village after his father and five-time chief… Continue reading "CM opens jallikattu arena, bats for Tamil unity"
In a setback to Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji, the Madras High Court on Thursday rejected his bail plea in a money laundering case. Senthil Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in June, had sought bail on health grounds. The court, however, denied the request and said that his brother, who is on the run, could potentially… Continue reading "Madras High Court denies bail to Senthil Balaji"