- newCoimbatore’s Amrita Vidyalayam celebrates 25 years with World Records Festival 2025
- 2 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 10:05pm -
- newSummer showers set to gather strength over T.N.; heavy rain likely in some parts till Sunday
- 4 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 8:19pm -
- newWill you give this book a listen?
With regional language, especially Tamil literature, getting more recognition on audiobook platforms, one can tune into the literary world and feel at home. All you need to do is pop your headphones on
- 5 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 7:08pm -
- newChennai to get car parking facilities in Broadway, Anna Nagar, and Besant Nagar: Deputy Mayor
- 7 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 5:23pm -
- newHouse of Klothberg, a new cafe in Chennai, also features a boutique and an ice cream parlour
This building on Harrington Road, busy with colours and murals, houses a vegan cafe, boutique, and an ice cream parlour ORR The House of Klothberg, a vibrant building on Harrington Road, is a vegan cafe, boutique, and ice cream parlour all rolled into one
- 8 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 4:10pm -
- newDisability associations urge T.N. govt. to hike monthly allowance of persons with disabilities
Stating that the Andhra Pradesh government provides a pension of ₹6,000 to persons with disabilities, disability rights activist Smitha Sadasivan said that as living costs increase, PwDs require more support
- 9 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 3:42pm -
- newHow this Chennai Rotarian moderated global training meet
Chennai-based Rotarian AS Venkatesh, reportedly the first Indian to be a moderator at a global training programme, shares his experiences
- 9 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 3:27pm -
- newFood Safety Dept. officials seal Chennai restaurant for serving stale food to customers
Six people suffered from food poisoning, allegedly after eating at Hotel Bilal Biryani on Triplicane High Road
- 11 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 1:28pm -
- newNow, Vaiko demands ban on Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan
Pointing to some controversial scenes depicted in the movie, the Rajya Sabha member says the movie had portrayed Mullaperiyar dam as unsafe
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- newSUV driven by boy overturns at Basin Bridge
- 23 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 1:03am -
- newRelief for international passengers at Chennai airport as free WiFi to soon be available
- 23 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 1:03am -
- newSix held for stealing air-conditioners from container
- 23 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 1:02am -
- newGang that stole mobile phones during IPL matches in Chennai nabbed
Police investigation revealed that they had also shown their handiwork at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 22
- 23 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 1:02am -
- newResidents complain about delay in rectification of inaccurate electoral rolls in low income neighbourhoods
As the Chennai District Election Office failed to correct the electoral rolls ahead of Parliamentary elections 2024, residents demand correction of rolls before Assembly elections 2026
- 23 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 1:02am -
- new35 women receive ‘Surya Magal’ award
- 24 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 12:57am -
- When Turkey’s Honorary Consul-General was disqualified as MLA in Tamil Nadu
In the 1980 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Congress leader K.S. Haja Shereff won from Triplicane. The next year, Governor Sadiq Ali announced that Shereff was to be disqualified because of his appointment as Turkey’s Honorary Consul-General in Madras. Shereff moved the Madras High Court, which upheld his disqualification
- 1 day ago 1 Apr 25, 10:33pm -
- On Chennai’s Anna Salai, a sprawling sports ground and a dilapidated palace
- 1 day ago 1 Apr 25, 10:31pm -
- Operational constraints haunt Chennai commuters using MRTS services
They argue that the Egmore-Beach fourth line has upset the MRTS services: the peak-hour services operated at a gap of 10 minutes were stopped; the Park railway station, which connected the Chennai Central and Moore Market Complex Stations, was shifted
- 1 day ago 1 Apr 25, 10:27pm -
- Seruppugal Jaakirathai: Crime thriller and comedy drama rolled into one
- 1 day ago 1 Apr 25, 10:25pm -
- Why supporting local artists matters amid Ghibli trend
- 1 day ago 1 Apr 25, 9:00pm -
- ‘Pink book’ on annual project estimates of railway budget yet to be published
- 1 day ago 1 Apr 25, 8:25pm -
- Several State highways roads to be upgraded into four-lane facilities, says E.V. Velu
- 1 day ago 1 Apr 25, 7:30pm -
- PWD to build more circuit houses and inspection bungalows across T.N., says Minister E.V. Velu
- 1 day ago 1 Apr 25, 7:25pm -
- Vasundhara interview: On turning author and disappointments with the Tamil film industry
Why this Tamil actor turned author with The Accused, a murder mystery
- 1 day ago 1 Apr 25, 6:44pm -
- ED accuses TASMAC of creating hurdles in investigation into money laundering charges
Files a detailed counter affidavit before Madras High Court denying charges of human rights violations during search and seizure operation at TASMAC headquarters
- 1 day ago 1 Apr 25, 4:38pm -
- Documenting India’s grand old acoustic pianos, one key at a time
With World Piano Day (March 29) just behind us, meet Chennai-based Mirra Kannan who is documenting India’s acoustic pianos, as well as interacting with piano technicians and learning their stories
- 1 day ago 1 Apr 25, 2:46pm -
- Three, including one-year-old child, killed in road accident in Singaperumalkoil
The accident occurred when the victims were waiting in a car at a signal and a lorry coming behind them rammed into their vehicle.
- 2 days ago 1 Apr 25, 10:42am -
- All in a day’s work: making dead flowers ‘bloom’ again, consistently
Sustainability is not just for the professionals in the environment space or for the diehard green enthusiasts. It is for everyone to pursue in their daily walk. “Zero Waste Day” was observed recently on March 30, and here are two residents of Chennai who have woven green thinking into their workaday lives, balancing a busy work schedule with composting of floral waste
- 2 days ago 1 Apr 25, 6:54am -
- Interview | I fought with the mindset of giving it my all in each match, says Japan’s Honoka Hashimoto
In the interview to The Hindu, the 26-year-old Japanese spoke about the difficulties of being a defensive player at a time when most players are becoming attack-oriented, about her inspirations, and how difficult it is to break into the Japan women’s National team, among other things.
- 2 days ago 1 Apr 25, 12:58am -
- Parts of T.N. may get respite from searing heat for next four days
According to the RMC Chennai, a trough will influence scattered rainfall, and bring about a drop in maximum temperature by 2-3 degrees Celsius
- 2 days ago 1 Apr 25, 12:37am -
- GCC collects property tax of ₹2,020 cr. from April ‘24 to March ‘25
- 2 days ago 1 Apr 25, 12:36am -
- 43-year-old advocate found dead with injuries
- 2 days ago 1 Apr 25, 12:28am -
- Indian Coast Guard seizes illegal sea cucumbers worth ₹80 lakh
- 2 days ago 1 Apr 25, 12:26am -
- Two held for stealing mobile phones
- 2 days ago 1 Apr 25, 12:06am -
- IndianOil’s explosives unit opens at NLC
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 11:52pm -
- Tambaram Corporation Budget omits underground drainage for Wards 29–31, say residents
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 11:44pm -
- Actor Kamal Haasan appointed Chairman of FICCI Media and Entertainment Committee South
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 11:40pm -
- Victoria Public Hall renovation to be done in June: Chennai Mayor
Minister P.K Sekarbabu also announced that the Dharmaraja Droupadi Amman temple in Melpathi village in Villupuram district will reopen within a week
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 11:39pm -
- Online weekend Japanese course to begin on April 5
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 11:36pm -
- Contrary to regulations, SC/ST PG medical students pay up tuition fees, get no refund even after completing course
Affected doctors said when they raised the issue with their respective college administrations, they were told there was no official word from the DME on fee exemption/refund.
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 11:10pm -
- BIS to discuss solid waste management guidelines with municipal corporations and local bodies
BIS set to incorporate suggestions made by Greater Chennai Corporation in the standard
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 10:46pm -
- Families with disabled children spend six times more of their monthly income for well-being, says study
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 10:05pm -
- Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board rescues around 18 dogs kept in poor condition by breeder in Sholinganallur
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 9:27pm -
- Parandur airport approval: Inching to the final step; Steering Committee recommends to forward proposal to Ministry of Civil Aviation
This step precedes the formal announcement of clearance for the project; govt. aims to start building the first phase of airport at Parandur in 2026
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 9:25pm -
- Chennai women take the wheel in empowerment rally
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 9:21pm -
- Collection of parking fee in shopping mall is unfair: Chennai consumer court
The Consumer District Redressal Forum, Chennai (North) has directed V.R. Mall in Thirumangalam to immediatey discontinue the practice of imposing parking fees on customers
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 6:15pm -
- Rising temperatures: Annual exams for classes 1 to 5 preponed to April 7 in T.N.
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 4:31pm -
- Coimbatore-based Goat Robotics raises ₹2.66 crore for expansion and research
Goat Robotics was incubated at Forge Ventures and supported by PSG-Science & Technology Entrepreneurial Park (PSG STEP)
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 3:01pm -
- Kavarapettai bridge on NH 5 nearing completion
- 2 days ago 31 Mar 25, 2:04pm -
- ED search and seizure at TASMAC: T.N. govt. files amendment petition before Madras HC
Its plea has been listed for hearing before a Division Bench of Justices S.M. Subramaniam and K. Rajasekar on Tuesday
- 3 days ago 31 Mar 25, 12:09pm -
- Police constable on bike injured as inebriated driver rams SUV in Chennai
- 3 days ago 31 Mar 25, 12:30am -
- T.N. Health Minister inaugurates ‘Steps to Happiness’ project
- 3 days ago 31 Mar 25, 12:30am -
- Chennai Corporation to construct air-conditioned rest areas along important roads for gig workers
Women workers are expected to benefit more from the air-conditioned rest areas as it will promote safety and security
- 3 days ago 31 Mar 25, 12:29am -
- Programme to raise awareness about Down Syndrome held in three Chennai metro rail stations
- 3 days ago 31 Mar 25, 12:29am -
- Indoor badminton court and jet-rodding vehicle inaugurated in Anna Nagar
- 3 days ago 31 Mar 25, 12:29am -
- 83,394 tonnes of construction waste removed in city since January
- 3 days ago 31 Mar 25, 12:29am -
- NGOs organise hunger protest demanding conduct of elections for rural local governments
- 3 days ago 31 Mar 25, 12:29am -
- Speeding motorist killed after dashing into a compound wall in Chennai
- 3 days ago 31 Mar 25, 12:29am -
- Hunt for scribes in Tamil Nadu leaves visually impaired students in the lurch
- 3 days ago 30 Mar 25, 10:53pm -
- Damaged slabs of macro canal pose a threat to pedestrians at Velachery
- 3 days ago 30 Mar 25, 10:53pm -
- A point to ponder while solving the Chennai airport conundrum
If Chennai has to regain lost traffic, this is the best solution: demolish the bridge across the river before the next floods. The old secondary runway was working well for smaller aircraft. Build the parallel runway and use it for smaller aircraft and wide-body aircraft
- 3 days ago 30 Mar 25, 10:50pm -
- Celebrating Raghuvaran: A hero, villain, character artiste, all rolled into one
March 19 marked Raghuvaran’s 17th death anniversary, a departure that left Kollywood poorer
- 3 days ago 30 Mar 25, 10:45pm -
- Cobblery: a craft that is quietly and slowly vanishing from Chennai pavements
- 3 days ago 30 Mar 25, 10:42pm -
- Chennai residents highlight delay in construction of flyovers in city
The construction of 14 flyovers and bridges is under way at an estimated cost of ₹647 crore. Residents want these projects completed before the northeast monsoon. Corporation Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran conducted a meeting last week to expedite the work
- 3 days ago 30 Mar 25, 10:41pm -
- Creating leaders from among LGBTQIA+ in Chennai
- 3 days ago 30 Mar 25, 10:38pm -
