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SonaSPEED motors power NASA–ISRO synthetic aperture radar mission

Bengaluru/Salem: When the GSLV-F16 lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on the evening of July 30, scores of researchers at the SonaSPEED laboratories in Salem ...

IBCN 2025: Celebrating the Chettiar legacy, powering youthful enterprise

Bengaluru: The International Business Conference of Nagarathars (IBCN), the biennial global gathering of the Chettiar business community, returns this year with a renewed focus on yout ...

The Sona Story: The Textile to Tech Journey of Chettiar Industrialist C. Valliappa

In an era when business leaders are often known for their unicorns and startups, The Sona Story by Chitra Narayanan chronicles the less-sung but extraordinary legacy of C. Valliappa&md ...

C Valliappa: A Chettiar who made Bengaluru home and history

‘The youngest old man’, ‘an inspirational leader’, and ‘a Chettiar who managed business and dharma with élan’ were among the encomiums shower ...

‘The Sona Story’ celebrates life, legacy of C. Valliappa

Salem: An audience of over 150 educationists, entrepreneurs, and well-wishers from the steel city Salem, as well as Coimbatore sat with rapt attention as C. Valliappa, the protagonist ...

Stylish, contemporary and luxurious with sprawling rooms and suites while being located not too far from downtown DC or the US capital's key attractions,  Hotel AKA Washington Circle in the vibrant Foggy Bottom/West End neighborhood is a revelation to me. 


A CGH Earth’s reimagined village in Kerala's Thekkady that’s not just a stay but a soulful experience is deeply rooted in local culture, community and nature.  Meenakshi J writes


Malaysia Airlines adds mor ...

Malaysia Airlines will expand its South India network by adding more flights on the Kuala Lumpur–Trivandrum route to meet rising demand, the airline said. From September 12, the carrier will operate five weekly services, with daily flights to start from December 1.

IndiGo brings Europe and th ...

IndiGo has expanded its codeshare agreement with KLM, the Netherlands’ national airline, providing its passengers with enhanced access to destinations across Europe and the United Kingdom through KLM’s network, the airline said.

Etihad Airways and Azul Bra ...

Etihad Airways and Azul Brazilian Airlines have signed a frequent flyer partnership, allowing members of Etihad Guest and Azul Fidelidade programme to earn and redeem loyalty points across both airlines.