Northeast monsoon preparedness measures to start early in Chennai
On Thursday, officials including Chief Secretary Sai Kumar, are expected to participate in the monsoon preparedness meeting with various departments
Joachin Chuah and Roukia Othman Claim Titles at HCL PSA Challenger Squash
Chennai, July 16: In an exciting conclusion to the HCL PSA Challenger Tour in Chennai, Malaysias Joachin Chuah and Egypts Roukia Othman emerged victorious in their respective categories. At the Indian Squash Academy, Chuah clinched the mens title after a 39-minute match against Egypts Adham Roshdy, winning in straight games with scores of 12-10, 11-7, ... Read more Joachin Chuah and Roukia Othman Claim Titles at HCL PSA Challenger Squash
Tamil Nadu Supports Keralas Anti-Drug Campaign, Promises Increased Border Surveillance
Chennai, July 15: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assured full support for Keralas intensified anti-drug campaign during a meeting with Keralas Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday. The primary aim of this meeting was to strengthen coordination between the states, particularly along the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, to combat drug trafficking and distribution. Speaking ... Read more Tamil Nadu Supports Keralas Anti-Drug Campaign, Promises Increased Border Surveillance
Shivani Narayanan Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Legendary Singer S. Janaki
Chennai, July 15: Renowned actress and Bigg Boss contestant Shivani Narayanan has paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary playback singer S. Janaki in her own simple style. The celebrated singer recently passed away from a cardiac arrest in Mysuru. In her tribute, Shivani shared a video attempting to sing some of Janakis famous songs. ... Read more Shivani Narayanan Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Legendary Singer S. Janaki
Sivakarthikeyan meets TN CM Vijay; says the brotherhood, the bond continues!
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) Actor and producer Sivakarthikeyan, who called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday, has said that the brotherhood and the bond between them
Tamil Nadu Government Faces Corruption Allegations Amid New Anti-Bribery Initiative
Chennai, July 15: A video surfaced on social media just hours after the Tamil Nadu government launched a special WhatsApp helpline for reporting corruption complaints against government officials. The footage allegedly shows an official from the Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) accepting cash from a contractor. The emergence of this video has ignited a political controversy ... Read more Tamil Nadu Government Faces Corruption Allegations Amid New Anti-Bribery Initiative
Koyambedu: Chennai Metro Rails major interchange station gets ready
Ashwin endorses Dhoni as ideal successor to Fleming at Chennai Super Kings
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Shivani Narayanan pays tribute to S Janaki by singing her popular tracks
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) Well known actress and Bigg Boss contestant Shivani Narayanan has paid tribute to one of Indias greatest playback singers S Janaki in her own simple way.
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan agree to take up CREDAI-Chennais case for final hearing
College student dies as his two-wheeler hits barricade in T. Nagar
As the deceased was proceeding on his two-wheeler to his college on the Anbazhagan flyover, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete barricade
Home Credit to acquire Varthana Finance for 967 crore
First commercial consignments valued at $4,46,046 flagged off under CETA from Chennai
India and the United Kingdom's CETA agreement officially began on Wednesday. First commercial shipments valued at over USD 446,000 were flagged off from Chennai. These inaugural consignments represented diverse sectors including jewellery and automotive components. Agricultural and processed food products were also part of the significant export shipment.
Brigade Hotel Ventures earmarks 1,100 crore for Chennai expansion, plans three new hotels
According to the companys FY26 annual report, a pipeline of nine upcoming properties will nearly double its portfolio to about 3,300 room keys
Why this Anglo-Indian family in Chennai was made the custodians of the Seven Wells
In his debut novel The Keeper of the Wells, city-based author Zhayynn James inextricably links his Anglo-Indian familys legacy with the Seven Wells neigbourhood in North Madras
Why this Anglo-Indian family in Chennai was made the custodians of the Seven Wells
In his debut novel The Keeper of the Wells, city-based author Zhayynn James inextricably links his Anglo-Indian familys legacy with the Seven Wells neigbourhood in North Madras
The History of Anglo-Indians: Keith Butler and Harry MacLure chronicle 500 years in a graphic novel
Spanning five centuries from Vasco da Gamas arrival in Calicut to the present day Keith Butlers The History of Anglo-Indians brings the communitys story to life through Chennai illustrator Harry MacLures meticulously hand-drawn artwork, preserving a history long carried through memory rather than textbooks
Tamil Nadu Tops Among Global Hotspots for Climate-Related Sleep Loss in India
Chennai (93 hours), Mumbai (84 hours) and Kolkata (80 hours) registered the highest overall sleep loss among major metros, while Bengaluru recorded the strongest climate change signal (eight hours per year)
Canvas is building a nightlife experience where the food is as memorable as the cocktails
Hogenakkals Jaganmohini cave becomes visible as Cauvery water flow drops
Raja Ravi Varmas Ravana: Ganesh V Shivaswamy on the painting that sparked courtroom battles
From courtroom controversies to cultural memory, author and advocate Ganesh V Shivaswamy unpacks Raja Ravi Varma at The Lab, T Nagar, on July 19
Chennai man dies after neglecting dog bite treatment
Operation Toofan: Kerala, Tamil Nadu join forces to boost anti-drug drive
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala meets Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai seeking support for States ongoing anti-drug campaign
ED conducts searches in Chennai over suspected forex cash supply racket
The action under FEMA stems from the interception of a Senegalese national in Tamil Nadu's capital last week with US dollars worth about 1 crore.
K. Annamalai Remembers K. Kamraj on His 124th Birth Anniversary
Chennai, July 15: K. Annamalai, the leader of We the Leaders, commemorated the 124th birth anniversary of K. Kamraj. In a statement, he remarked, Kamraj hailed from Virudhunagar and did not have the opportunity for higher education. Nevertheless, during his tenure as Chief Minister, he laid the strongest foundation for education in Indias history. Annamalai ... Read more K. Annamalai Remembers K. Kamraj on His 124th Birth Anniversary
'Operation Toofan': Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to join actor Mohanlal for anti-drug awareness event
Tamil Nadus V. Senthil Balaji Denies Evading Law, Seeks Legal Protection
Chennai, July 15: Former Tamil Nadu minister V. Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar have written to the Triplicane police station, asserting that they are neither absconding nor attempting to evade the law. They have questioned the legal basis for their summons for questioning in connection with an alleged conspiracy to destabilize the previous ... Read more Tamil Nadus V. Senthil Balaji Denies Evading Law, Seeks Legal Protection
MS Dhoni To Get New CSK Role After Stephen Fleming's Exit. Report Makes Big Revelation
MS Dhoni could be given more responsibility by Chennai Super Kings after the departure of Stephen Fleming as head coach, according to a report.
A rethink on the part of the traffic police translating into a fully open and signals-managed median opening on Gandhi Mandapam Road is enabling residents of Kotturpuram to move in and out of their home turf more freely and safely. Residents want the traffic police to continue with this arrangement
Chennai police arrest man for attempting to bribe Usilampatti TVK MLA Vijay
This case has been combined with an earlier case registered by the Triplicane police after N. Elaiyaraja, the Uthangarai MLA lodged a complaint with the Chennai Police Commissioner on June 29.
Aditya Madhavans concert traversed Dikshitars Pancha Bhuta landscape
The concert was dedicated to the five Shiva temples, representing the primordial elements earth, water, fire, air and ether.
'Vijay busy filming scenes': Opposition slams TVK govt after 34-year-old dies in judicial custody
Ba Da Bom: Korean comfort food, arcade games and Seoul street vibes in Chennai
Senthil Balaji writes to police denying absconding; claims seeking legal safeguards
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar have written to the Triplicane Police in Chennai, asserting that they have neither absconded
Tamil Nadu adds 950 MBBS seats as state juggles gains and deemed university losses
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) With the State Budget session approaching, the Tamil Nadu government has launched an ambitious exercise to prepare the Vetri Tamizhagam Vision Document, a comprehensive policy
Heatwave Conditions Expected to Persist in Tamil Nadu, Meteorological Department Issues Warning
Chennai, July 15: Tamil Nadu is likely to experience intense heat over the next few days. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has warned that heatwave-like conditions may persist in certain areas of the state, particularly in the interior districts. The meteorological department has advised fishermen to refrain from venturing into the sea due ... Read more Heatwave Conditions Expected to Persist in Tamil Nadu, Meteorological Department Issues Warning
Southwest Monsoon Weakens in Southern India, Rainfall Expected to Increase After July 17
New Delhi, July 15: The southwest monsoon is currently weak across southern peninsular India, leading to below-average rainfall in several states. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai, the ongoing weather conditions have disrupted monsoon activities in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and surrounding areas. However, an improvement in the monsoon ... Read more Southwest Monsoon Weakens in Southern India, Rainfall Expected to Increase After July 17
Rajinikanth Congratulates Vishnu Vishal for Gatta Kusthi 2
Chennai, July 15: Actor Vishnu Vishal revealed on Tuesday that he received a phone call from superstar Rajinikanth. After watching the film, Rajinikanth praised the entire team for their efforts. Vishnu Vishal plays the lead role in the hit comedy entertainer Gatta Kusthi 2, directed by Chella Ayyavu. Vishnu shared details of the call on ... Read more Rajinikanth Congratulates Vishnu Vishal for Gatta Kusthi 2
Tamil Nadu Minister Denies Allegations of Political Horse-Trading
Chennai, July 15: R. Nirmal Kumar, the Law Minister of Tamil Nadu and Joint Secretary of the Tamilaga Vetria Kazhagam (TVK), firmly rejected accusations that his party is enticing leaders from other parties with financial incentives. He emphasized that leaders joining TVK are doing so based on their political beliefs and ideologies, not for monetary ... Read more Tamil Nadu Minister Denies Allegations of Political Horse-Trading
Stephen Fleming Gone, CSK Set To Sack More Members Of Coaching Staff: Report
Chennai Super Kings have decided to part ways with head coach Stephen Fleming, but he may not be the only change in the team management ahead of IPL 2027, according to a report.
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Have you heard Shruti Haasan shifts to her new Chennai home
Shruti Haasan has a new address in Chennai. The actor-musician recently moved into her new home and marked the occasion with a traditional griha pravesh ceremony. Pictures from the intimate celebration have surfaced
MRF sees geopolitical tensions, input costs as FY27 headwinds
Key accused detained under Goondas Act in alleged Rs 100 cr scam in TN private schools
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) In a significant escalation of the investigation into the alleged Rs 100-crore fraud targeting private school managements across Tamil Nadu, the Chennai City Police have invoked
Tamil Nadu: Government appoints interim panel to lead RERA
Heatwave conditions to prevail in parts of Tamil Nadu on July 15, says RMC
The maximum temperatures are expected to be above normal by 2 C to 4 C at isolated pockets over interior and coastal Tamil Nadu till July 16
Heatwave conditions to prevail in parts of Tamil Nadu on July 15, says RMC - The Hindu
Over 100 plastic surgeons gather in Chennai to mark World Plastic Surgery Day
Signal failure disrupts trains services on Beach-Tambaram and Chengalpattu corridor
Commuters face hardships due to irregular functioning of escalators at Egmore railway station
They say that the escalators are switched off after rush hours in the morning and evening; overcrowding and poor lighting are among the major concerns, as the station undergoes redevelopment work underthe Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Bus driver arrested in murder-for-gain case in Tiruvallur
The victim was found lying in a pool of blood at her house
Efforts are on to expand our products base, says CPCL MD
Chennais representative at WEF summit returns with new vision for youth
TN turns to donors to fix govt hospitals
Suspended Palani sub-registrar told us that he acted on court order: Minister Tamilselvan
Vietnam boat tragedy survivor recounts experience
Tamil Nadu govt appoints interim panel to lead RERA
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Researchers Value Pichavaram Mangroves at 2,485 Crore for Ecosystem Services
Sewage overflow likely at Teynampet, Adyar tomorrow
Of banana fibre paper, lac bangles and sabai baskets
Public drinking, drug abuse leave R K Nagar residents living in fear
At 42.5 degrees Celsius, Madurai hottest in India on Tuesday: IMD
City may get relief as models forecast widespread rain from Friday
Tamil Nadu to evolve uniform policy on jobs, rehabilitation issues: Minister
Fishermen trained by city researchers rescue entangled sea turtle off Tamil Nadu coast
Chennai Metro Rail to club phase-I extension with proposed phase-III network
Courts cant fix pay for govt staff; it is executive work, says HC
Arasakumar detained under Goondas Act
How water bodies are being restored across South India
The probe into signal failure in theAmbattur-Avadisection exposes violation of safety rules
Documents accessed byThe Hindureveal that the automatic signal, S192, malfunctioned over 50 times in February 2026 alone. A buzzer installed in theAmbatturStation Masters office to alert the staff to signal failures was found to have been disconnected. The defective signal was repeatedly reset by field technical workers without analysing the root cause of the malfunction
Sanya Vats bows out in the semifinals of Chennai Squash PSA Challenger
Chennai, July 14 (IANS) Fourth seed Sanya Vats, the lone Indian in the semifinals of the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour-Chennai, lost to top seed Rouqaia Othman at the Indian
One dead in a fire accident at Jain Resource Recycling plant near Chennai
The injured labourers were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment
Ahead of opening of plaza, AAI makes minor modifications to ease boarding of cabs at Chennai airport
6 of 12 escapees from Chengalpattu government home held in Coimbatore
The police had apprehended one inmate at K.K. Nagar in Chennai on Monday, making the total arrests in the case seven. The search for the remaining five is under way
Bengaluru City Police Commissionerate to be split into multiple units?
While all other major city regions in India Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai have multiple commissionerates, Bengaluru remains the only one where a large commissionerate, including suburban areas, is surrounded by rural district police units.
Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry partners with SASTRA University for optometry programme
The agreement was signed by D Karpagam, Dean of Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry, S Vaidhyasubramaniam, Vice-Chancellor of SASTRA Deemed University at the hospitals corporate office in Chennai.
History-sheeter among two arrested for assaulting pani puri vendor in Vepery
When the vendor demanded money for the food the accused had in his stall, the duo attacked him with a bottle and threatened him with a knife, demanding money
Nandini Azad receives Bharat Samman -2026 award
Man held for vandalising private hospital in Broadway
He had also threatened a doctor and hospital staff. The arrested was found to be a history-sheeter
GoondasAct invoked against Arasakumar
Arasakumar was recently arrested by the Central Crime Branch for allegedly cheating private schools across Tamil Nadu of about 100croreby promising them government approval
Hyderabad To Get Three Bullet Train Corridors Linking Chennai, Bengaluru And Pune
3,365 school students make use of exclusive MTC buses on day 1 of scheme expansion
The composer in mridangist Arunprakash takes centre stage
The album Solladi Sivashakti, featuring Subramania Bharatis songs, rendered by Bombay Jayashri, is his latest venture.
