Venus Williams gets Australian Open wild card at 45; set to return five years after last appearance
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Venus Williams receives a wildcard for the Australian Open, marking her return after five years and aiming for historic achievements.
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 2, 2026
Connemara Library in Chennai to unveil a new children's corner and science park, enhancing its community and educational offerings.
Explore Haryana's Haryanvi pop music surge, blending traditional themes with guns and violence, raising concerns and sparking controversy.
Discover the inspiring journey of how the Animal Aid Association in Madras transformed into the Blue Cross of India.
Swiss officials face a challenging task identifying victims of a deadly bar fire that claimed around 40 lives in Crans-Montana.
PE-VC investments in Tamil Nadu reached $3.5 billion in 2025, despite a significant Q4 slowdown.
Tamil Nadu initiates the first phase of the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 on January 5, assessing tiger populations and habitats.
In India, mandatory attendance policies in places of higher education serve as a tool of pedagogical pacification, undermining student autonomy and intellectual curiosity
Unchecked wealth accumulation of the last couple of decades has meant a blurring of the boundaries separating the political from the economic
Bihar's Deputy CMs are significantly wealthier than CM Nitish Kumar, with assets exceeding his by millions.
Post-holiday traffic congestion in Bengaluru causes lengthy delays on highways as holidaymakers return home after the festive season.
Violinist R.K. Shriramkumar receives the Sangita Kalanidhi award, while N. Rajam inspires students at Chennai's Music Academy Sadas.
CM Revanth Reddy challenges KCR to discuss water projects in Assembly, alleging mismanagement and corruption in previous government.