IMD to expand radar network, strengthen existing ones
Chennai radar was indigenously renovated in 2022, and its functioning is being closely monitored as it would help in cyclone detection
BIS commemorates World Standards Day in Chennai
Wrong-side driving persists on Chennai roads, putting pedestrians and motorists at risk
Despite police action, the practice persists on busy roads and junctions, including stretches where traffic police personnel are stationed
Two arrested for hurling petrol bomb at house
MTC scraps tenders for 1,000 AC e-buses, 220 Metro feeder buses
AntiDMK slogans flash on TNSTC bus LED board
In Nilgiris, an uphill battle against sickle cell disease
How virtual reality is helping children with autism
Knife, helmet attack: 4 men rob soap dealership staff of Rs 36 lakh in Chennai
TVK to join INDIA bloc's anti-CEC protest in Chennai as Congress-DMK rift deepens
GCC floats tender to beautify Cooum river banks near Napier Bridge
Parties continue attack on TVK govt for power purchase plan, seek rollback
CM lays foundation stone for 3,109 crore ring main water project
CUMTA plans model mobility corridors along three key roads
Minister inspects monsoon preparedness, launches ABC centre in Athipattu
The ABC centre has space to perform sterilisation surgeries on 35 street dogs a day, and has an operation theatre, laboratory, pharmacy, treatment room and kennels
AIADMK sends legal notice to minister Nirmal Kumar over defamatory remarks
Chennai may receive heavy rain tomorrow, IMD may announce northeast monsoon onset today
Over 10 lakh psychotropic tablets seized in T.N. this year, says DGP
The DGP said the seizure of more than 10 lakh psychotropic tablets this year marked a significant increase from the less than one lakh tablets seized in the previous year
Resto bar, liquor shop sealed over unlimited beer advertisement in Puducherry
Hyderabad-Srinagar flight returns to airport over power bank issue
Hyderabad: An IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Srinagar returned to the parking bay before take-off at the RGI airport here on Tuesday, October 13, after receiving information that a passengers power bank was in the checked-in baggage, sources said. The incident followed closely after a passengers power bank in the overhead bin of a Chennai-bound Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
TN tightens GST rules to plug revenue leakage from tobacco, pan masala, online gaming
Taxable value of six categories of tobacco products to be linked to declared retail price; overseas gaming operators face stricter registration and reporting norms
Green lung in 4 acres to come up at the western edge of Korattur lake
Crackdown on Dissent: DMK Chief Slams BJP Over Youth Arrests
SCERT to train class 11,12 teachers in using AI, ICT tools better
JLR India bullish on higher growth, driven by rising consumer aspirations, electrification
After inaugurating a retail showroom in Chennai, JLR India is also working toward setting up one in Madurai
Man arrested for swindling 40 lakh in coaching centre deal
Dangers lurk in dark corners of this MRTS station
Monsoon likely to arrive over T.N. on October 15, bringing relief from warm weather
Northeast monsoon is expected to bring fairly widespread rainfall over the State till October 20, putting an end to the extended spell of soaring temperatures in interior districts
Monsoon likely to arrive over T.N. on October 15, bringing relief from warm weather
Northeast monsoon is expected to bring fairly widespread rainfall over the State till October 20, putting an end to the extended spell of soaring temperatures in interior districts
Ktaka: Four, including three women, arrested for smuggling 1.6 kg gold
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Wednesday arrested four people, including three women, for allegedly smuggling gold from Dubai by strapping gold bars to their feet to evade detection. Officials seized 28 gold biscuits weighing around 1.6 kg, valued at about Rs 2.6 crore, from the accused. They also confiscated 13 mobile phones and eight laptops during the operation. According to sources, the Customs sleuths acted on intelligence inputs and profiling of the passengers suspected to be involved in the smuggling racket. The officials intercepted the four accused near the exit of Terminal 2 and conducted a search. During the inspection, the officials recovered the gold bars, which had allegedly been concealed and strapped to the feet of the accused. The unusual method was reportedly adopted to avoid detection during routine airport checks and facilitate the illegal transportation of gold out of the airport. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused are allegedly part of a gold smuggling gang operating from Chennai. All four are residents of Vyasarpadi in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The accused have been identified as Ramjan Begum Sirajuddin, Nasreen Banu Sirajuddin, Hairun Fathima Sirajuddin and Asharuddin Chelladurai. Investigators found that Nasreen Banu and Hairun Fathima are sisters and are related to the other accused. The four had arrived in Bengaluru from Dubai and allegedly attempted to smuggle the 28 gold biscuits into the country. The seizure of gold worth Rs 2.6 crore, along with the electronic devices, has prompted further investigation into the suspected smuggling network and the possible involvement of other persons. The Customs Department has registered a case against the accused under the Customs Act, 1962. Further investigation is under way to establish the source of the gold, the role of the accused and whether the gang had been involved in similar smuggling operations in the past.
From flying under the radar to flying high Chess Olympiad gold medallist Savithri Shris story
The Chennai GM took the chess world by storm in her maiden Olympiad appearance, winning individual gold on the reserve board and helping India bag team bronze
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 14 (IANS) The makers of Director Praveen S Vijay's courtroom drama 'Sathyavan Savithiri', featuring actors Keerthy Suresh and director Mysskin in the lead, on Wednesday released a teaser of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Taking to its social media timelines, Drumsticks Productions, the firm producing the film, shared the link to the teaser and said,ORDER! ORDER! Savithiris Madness Now in Session! #SathyavanSavithiri Teaser OUT NOW! Worldwide Release Nov 20, 2026. The teaser makes it evident that Savithri (Keerthy Suresh), a young lawyer, aspires to become a great lawyer one day like her senior Markandeyan (Mysskin). However, nobody seems to believe in her abilities. The teaser shows Savithri has one remarkable trait -- she is courageous. The young lawyer is seen boldly asking a judge in open court, In case, you were offered a bribe of Rs 10 lakhs to pass a one-sided verdict, where would you prefer taking the bribe? Although the film will be a court room drama, the teaser shows that it will have quite a generous dose of humour as well. Balasaravanan plays Keerthy's senior in the film and their interactions, as witnessed in the teaser, appear humourous and highly enjoyable. The teaser has a scene that shows Markandeyan taking exception to Savithri questioning him in the presence of the judge. This scene gives the impression that the story will revolve around a rookie lawyer locking horns with her mentor in a gripping courtroom drama. The makers have already made it clear that the film will hit screens on November 20 this year. It may be recalled that the film was originally scheduled to release on July 24. However, the makers chose to postpone the film's release to November 20. The production house had released the first and second looks from the film in May this year. The first look poster had Keerthy Suresh turning around to look back, even as lawyers around her were seen looking ahead. The production house had then said, Calm face. Unstoppable force. Now its her game... Presenting the First Look of #SathyavanSavithiri. Sources close to the unit of the film have disclosed that the film revolves around two lawyers -- played by Keerthy Suresh and director Mysskin. Sources say that Mysskin plays Keerthy's senior advocate in the film. When her boss chooses to take the side of wrong-doers in a particular case, Keerthy attempts to make him see reason. However, it is at this point, she sees his true colours. The case changes the course of Keerthy's life. How she handles the issue is what the film is all about, says a source in the know. The film, apart from Keerthy Suresh, will also feature Heartbeat Charukesh, Balasaravanan, Madhusudhanan, Shilpa Manjunath, R Sundararajan, Brigida, Mala Parvathi, A Venkatesh and others in pivotal roles. Produced jointly by Zee Studios and Drumsticks Productions, the film has cinematography by Arul Vincent and music by Sam C S. Editing for the film is by Prasanna G K.
Tamil Nadu Board examinations 2027: Class 12 exams to begin on March 3, Class 10 exams on March 17
The Class 11 arrear examinations will begin on March 5, 2027, and end on April 1, 2027
Families asphyxiation victims hold stir; refuse to accept bodies
Manual scavenging: Worker dies, another hospitalised
Delhi Capitals pacer returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad after two years, accepts 5.75 crore pay cut
Sunrisers Hyderabad have brought back pacer T. Natarajan in a player trade with Delhi Capitals, with leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari moving in the opposite direction. The Chennai pacer played for SRH from 2020 to 2024 and claimed 19 wickets in IPL 2024, the most by an SRH bowler that season.
Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Pettis: India set for boxing showdown
Indian professional boxer Neeraj Goyat is set to fight former UFC lightweight world champion Anthony Pettis in a six-round super welterweight contest on January 23 next year. The high-profile bout, sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council, is being considered for Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, or Chennai, marking a significant event for Indian boxing.
Tamil Nadu Class 12 board exams to begin on March 3, 2027; Class 10 exams on March 17
The Class 11 arrear examinations will begin on March 5, 2027, and end on April 1, 2027
C Ve Shanmugam calls AIADMK bypoll defeat its worst, seeks general council meet to revive party
Two arrested for attacking security guard with knife in Besant Nagar
An altercation broke out between the security guard and the two youngsters after one of them allegedly harassed his daughter
Two arrested for attacking security guard with knife in Besant Nagar
An altercation broke out between the security guard and the two youngsters after one of them allegedly harassed his daughter
Residents seek probe into collapse of peepal tree
Activists suspect possible human intervention; residents cite damage to roots during drain work
Residents seek probe into collapse of peepal tree
Activists suspect possible human intervention; residents cite damage to roots during drain work
Women stage silent demonstration at Kathipara against police action on anti-CEC protesters in Delhi
The silent protest sought to draw parallels between the Emergency declared in 1975 and what the protesters described as the present situation in the country, alleging that young people were being detained, assaulted, and booked for questioning the government
Meenakshi Chaudhary goes on a bike trip in Vietnam!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 14(IANS) Actress Meenakshi Chaudhary, who is best known for her performance in the blockbuster film 'Lucky Bhaskar', has now disclosed that she took a bike trip in Vietnam during a holiday to the country. Taking to her Instagram page, the actress, who shared pictures and videos shot during her trip to Vietnam, wrote, This has to be a trip that came at a time I needed it the most. Going into the valley of nature on a bike trip was one of the most exhilarating experiences Ive had. Met some amazing people along the way and I think found myself back in the process as well.Did this ha giang loop which was a three-day bike trip with the best views.vietnam #travelling #hagiang #fy. It may be recalled that the actress had in June this year cautioned her fans and followers on Instagram about an imposter looking to con people by pretending to be her. Posting the imposter's phone number on her Instagram stories section, the actress had said, Please report if you are getting a message or call from this number. This is not me. Thank you to all who shared this information. Meanwhile, on the work front, the actress has a number of interesting projects lined up. Notable among these is her upcoming film with Naga Chaitanya called 'Vrushakarma', which has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs. The film, a mythological thriller, is being directed by Karthik Dandu and was being tentatively referred to as #NC24 before being named 'Vrushakarma'. The makers of the film have already revealed actress Meenakshi Chaudhary's look in the film. They have also disclosed that she plays a character called Daksha in the film. Naga Chaitanya, who had disclosed details of this project in an interview to a YouTube channel some months ago, had said that this film would be a mythological thriller. This will be a very heavy VFX-based cinema and I am very excited about this project, Naga Chaitanya had said. The actor went on to point out that he had not done a film with this kind of span in his 15-year film career. This film will be in the zone of adventure, treasure hunting, the actor had said. Directed by Karthik Dandu, the film is being produced by BVSN Prasad. The film's story has been penned by director Sukumar. The film has cinematography by Neil D Cunha and music by Ajaneesh Loknath. Editing for the film is by National award winning editor Navin Nooli while Art direction is by Sri Nagendra Tangala, who also handled the art direction of 'Thandel'.
Party Fund Collected From Private Schools Under Anbil Maheshs Tenure: CCB Tells Madras High Court
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Greater Chennai Police has told the Madras High Court that its investigation into an alleged 100-crore private school approval scam revealed that money was collected from some private school managements under the label of party fund during the tenure of former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh [] The post Party Fund Collected From Private Schools Under Anbil Maheshs Tenure: CCB Tells Madras High Court appeared first on The Commune .
Anirudh on Rajinikanth: At 76, he still creates magic and rewrites history!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 14(IANS) Stating that the world would witness the love for Superstar Rajinikanth who lives in the hearts of every Indian for the 172nd time on Thursday when ace director Nelson Dilipkumar's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Jailer 2' releases, ace music director Anirudh has now pointed out that Rajinikanth, at 76, was still creating magic and rewriting history. Taking to his X timeline to pen a post on Rajinikanth's upcoming film, 'Jailer 2', which hits screens on Thursday, Anirudh wrote, For generations, he has given us happiness, laughter, goosebumps and memories for a lifetime. At 76 and for the past 51 years, he still creates magic and rewrites history. He then went on to say, Tomorrow, once again for the 172nd time, the lights will dim, the screens will ignite and hopefully with all your wishes, the world will witness the love for a man who lives in the hearts of every Indian. One Sun. One Moon. And One :) #Jailer2 from tomo! Superstar @rajinikanth @Nelsondilpkumar @sunpictures. The Censor Board has already cleared the film, which has triggered expectations among fans and film buffs, for release with a U/A certificate. Sun Pictures, which is producing the film, had recently taken to its social media timelines to share the update. It had said, #Jailer2 is censored U/A! It may be recalled that the makers of the film had only recently released a trailer of the film, much to the delight of fans. The trailer released begins with actor Suraj Venjaramoodu's character questioning a person he has kept hostage. In these two months, you must have learnt something about the person who did this, right? The hostage replies, Not just me, even you won't be able to find him. The trailer then shows that not just Suraj Venjaramoodu's character but a whole lot of villains are wondering who is behind certain developments. It is then that Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian makes an appearance. At one point, a weary Suraj Venjaramoodu is seen asking his accomplices, Have you managed to find him or not? For a minute, one is led to believe that Tiger Muthuvel Pandian has gone into hiding but almost immediately, the trailer clears the confusion. It shows that Tiger Muthuvel Pandian has chosen to go off radar by pretending to be a driver and he has chosen to lie low to find out if the chain of command among the villains goes any higher. The trailer also gives away the fact that Tiger Muthuvel Pandian has used snipers to attack his enemies and one among them, played by S J Suryah, says that even they can retort in kind. The trailer also has an interesting conversation between the characters played by Rajinikanth and Vidya Balan. She asks him if he wants tea or coffee and he politely refuses. She responds saying, The choice is between tea or coffee. It is not between whether to drink or not. A person warns Tiger Muthuvel Pandian about the dreaded Kalpaks, who, he says, will not allow anyone to live. Muthuvel Pandian smiles and replies, Oh dear, I didn't know. Shall we see? He then issues a warning to Kalpaks himself. Listing out ways and means used by thugs to strike terror in the hearts of victims, he tells Kalpaks, All this is the style employed in the time of your father. Now, getting all your enemies to one place and bombing that place is what is the present trend. For the unaware, the film is slated to hit screens worldwide on October 15 this year. The film has triggered huge expectations among fans and the general public ever since the project was first announced. In April this year, the makers had announced that the unit had wrapped up the film's shooting. The makers had then shared pictures of a cake cutting ceremony that had taken place to mark the completion of filming.
Todays Gold Rate in India October 14: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on October 14
Tamil Nadu board exams to begin on March 3; Class 12 results likely on May 7
Plumber dies, another critical after falling into septic tank in Pallikaranai
While inspecting the septic tank on the ground floor, Rajesh was overcome by toxic fumes and fell inside. Kesavan attempted to rescue Rajesh but he, too, fell into the tank after inhaling the fumes
Crackdown on dissent: DMK chief Stalin slams BJP over arrest of youth activists
Central Prison-1 Chennai Cleaning Worker Recruitment 2026
Central Prison-1 Chennai has invited offline applications for 6 Cleaning Worker posts. Applications can be submitted till 15 October 2026.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Seeks Naidus Backing For Godavari-Cauvery Link, More Krishna Water For Chennai
N-E monsoon: Trough may bring bursts of showers, deceptive clear spells for TN coast
Chennai should watch not merely for a darkening sky or a sudden wind shift, but also for persistent easterlies (winds blowing from the east), growing cloud bands and organised convection
ICGS Shaunak holds maritime exercises with Australian Border Force
Digital Desk | Canberra, Oct 14 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Shaunak undertook a series of training activities and subject matter expert exchanges with the Australian Border Force (ABF) during its visit to the Port of Fremantle in Australias Perth. In a post on X, the Consulate General of India in Perth on Wednesday said that these engagements would facilitate the exchange of professional expertise, foster mutual understanding of operational practices, and further strengthen cooperation and interoperability among the participating maritime agencies. During the port visit, India Consul General to Perth Kajari Biswas and Inspector General Ajay Chaturvedi, Commanding Officer, ICGS Shaunak, along with the ships crew of over 125 sea riders, hosted a reception onboard the vessel. Several dignitaries attended the occasion, including Australian leaders Yaz Mubarakai, Jags and Hugh Trevor Jones, Fremantle Mayor Ben Lawver, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Natasha Hart, senior naval official Captain William Cam Hooper, Consul General of India in Melbourne Anish Rajan, US Consul General Colleen Altstock, Japans Deputy Consul General Hasegawa, President of Indian Society of Western Australia (ISWA) Divya Sharma and defence veterans. According to the Indian Consulate General, ICGS Shaunak sailed from Chennai on September 25, 2026, and arrived in Fremantle, Western Australia, on October 7 as part of the QUAD-atSea Ship Observer Mission. The mission aims to enhance maritime interoperability and foster professional exchanges among the maritime agencies of India, Australia, Japan and the United States. The participation in shipboard activities and professional exchanges provides opportunities to share operational knowledge, strengthen coordination, enhance interoperability, and build mutual trust among the QUAD partners, the Indian mission mentioned. Made in India, ICGS Shaunak is equipped with sophisticated equipment that is state-of-the-art, including an Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Integrated Machinery Control System (IMCS), Integrated Power Management System (IPMS), and High Power External Fire Fighting System (ABS Fi-Fi Class-1). The vessel is also fitted with one indigenous CRN 91 Gun Mount along with a Fire Control System which has anti-ship as well as anti-aircraft capabilities. It is designed to operate both single engine, as well as twin engine light weights helicopters.
AI skills redraw entry-level jobs map
Indias IT-BPM sector is set to revive fresher hiring after a sharp contraction, but the recovery is rewiring the skills companies seek in graduates.Fresher hiring in the sector is projected to rise to up to 2.1 lakh in FY27, after falling to an estimated 1.75 lakh in FY26 from 4 lakh in FY22, according to technology consulting and talent advisory firm HAN Digitals IT-BPM Graduate Hiring Outlook 2027.However, demand is increasingly shifting towards artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data engineering, cybersecurity and other specialised technology roles, away from conventional entry-level coding and business process outsourcing jobs.IT Services players will remain the largest employers of the sectors freshers, accounting for about 60% of hires, though growth now will be concentrated in AI-adjacent and specialised roles.GCCs are the fastest-growing channel, expected to recruit 28% of talent as they expand intake into Tier II/III cities. Pure-play BPOs share keeps shrinking, mirroring the shift from routine execution to specialised, AI-adjacent work.The rise in fresher hiring reflects a structural reset in how IT services firms are building their talent pyramid, said Saravanan Balasundaram, CEO, HAN Digital Solution.As system integrators and IT Service providers sign more AI, data engineering and AI-enabled deals with existing and new clients, the bench capacity reduced by layoffs over the last few years can no longer absorb the demand, he said. At the same time, new AI roles in data engineering, AI testing, annotation and model operations are opening up at the base of the pyramid, where AI-ready graduates can be skilled and deployed at scale, while mid-level hiring in the four+ years band remains under cost and productivity pressure.The shift is changing expectations from new recruits. As AI tools take over parts of routine coding, testing and repetitive tasks, employers increasingly want graduates who can work with AI systems, validate their outputs and apply technology to business problems.The skillsets that companies are hiring for are definitely changing, said Sangeeta Gupta, senior VP, Nasscom. Its much more focused on AI capabilities there are new jobs that are also opening up with data centres coming up.The traditional model of bulk hiring, six months of training and deployment is also changing. The new kind of freshers companies need are AI-native, she said.This change is also visible in salaries. Freshers with AI-allied skills can command significantly higher pay, indicating that employers are increasingly paying for specialised skills rather than graduate headcount alone.Indias Tier-1 IT Services players 2027 fresher model offers Rs 1222 lakh for select specialised engineers in AI, data engineering, cybersecurity and enterprise tech as the premium shifts toward specialised technology capability, found the report.This would never happen in the past, said Gupta, citing Infosys plan to offer up to Rs 21 lakh for certain specialised tech roles. Entry-level salaries across ITeS meanwhile have largely stagnated at Rs 3-4 lakh for years.Recruitment geography is widening too. Bengaluru remains the leading fresher destination, accounting for an estimated 25% of onboarding, followed by Delhi-NCR at 17%, Hyderabad at 16%, Chennai at 15% and Mumbai and Pune at 10% each. Yet, Tier 2/3 corridors are outpacing metro growth, albeit on a smaller base, at 35% year-on-year.Coimbatore, Jaipur, Kochi, Indore, Ahmedabad, and Visakhapatnam are attracting freshers via local GCC centres and IT services players seeking lower-cost talent pools beyond major metros.
TN govt considering rice sales at Rs 40-50 a kg through cooperative stores
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 14 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government is considering selling rice at Rs 40 to Rs 50 per kg through cooperative stores to provide relief to consumers as retail prices rise. The proposal involves procuring rice from the Food Corporation of India and other states for distribution through cooperative outlets. Officials are gathering information on availability and procurement costs before deciding whether the programme can be implemented. Rice that sold for Rs 50 to Rs 60 per kg in August now costs between Rs 70 and Rs 80, putting additional pressure on household budgets. Prices of other essential commodities, including pulses and cooking oil, have also increased, prompting the government to review measures to contain the rise. Food Minister Venkataramanan chaired a meeting of the price monitoring committee at the Secretariat in Chennai on Tuesday to discuss the situation and possible interventions. Chief Secretary Saikumar, Food Secretary Amudha, Finance Secretary Siddique and other officials attended. The discussions focused on steps to control essential commodity prices and make supplies available to consumers at more affordable rates. The proposed rice sales through cooperative stores were among the measures considered during the review. An official from the Cooperation and Food Department said the government was examining the possibility of purchasing fine rice from the Food Corporation of India and suppliers in other states. The aim, the official said, was to offer rice through cooperative stores at prices ranging from Rs 40 to Rs 50 a kg. Officials are identifying states with rice available for sale and assessing the rates at which supplies could be purchased. These details will help determine whether sufficient quantities can be secured for the proposed intervention. The official said the government would take steps to launch the lower-priced sales once the availability of one lakh tonnes of rice was confirmed. Securing that quantity is therefore a key requirement before the proposal moves forward. The plan remains under consideration, with procurement arrangements yet to be finalised. No date for the start of sales was specified. If implemented at the proposed rates, the initiative would offer consumers rice at prices below the current retail range cited by officials. Its rollout will depend on confirmation of supplies and the completion of the governments assessment of procurement options and costs.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Launch
Tamil Nadus Chief Minister will inaugurate a major water pipeline project aimed at improving Chennais water supply network. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Launch 3,108 Crore Chennai Water Pipeline Project
DGCA bans powerbank model after fire on Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight
Following an onboard fire scare, the DGCA has directed airlines to prevent passengers from carrying the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 powerbank on any flight in India
Sarika tells daughter Aksharaa Haasan: I feel blessed that you chose us to be your parents!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 14 (IANS) Former actress Sarika has now responded to an emotional post put out by her daughter, actress Aksharaa Haasan, on Tuesday, saying that she felt blessed that Aksharaa had chosen them to be her parents. For the unnaware, actress Aksharaa Haasan, the younger daughter of actor and politician Kamal Haasan and his former wife Sarika, had shared some rare pictures of her parents holding her as a child and expressed gratitude for having been born to them. Responding to Aksharaa's post on her Instagram timeline, Sarika wrote, Love you sooooo so much my jaan. These pics are so full of love. On her stories section, Sarika went on to say, Seeing these pics, I feel blessed that you chose us to be your parents. Love you. On Tuesday, Aksharaa had taken to her Instagram page to share some rare black and white pictures of hers when she was a infant. Sharing the pictures, Aksharaa Haasan had said, Over the years these pictures are one of the best gifts I could have ever received. She went on to say, Thank you to Shyam Tekwani uncle for taking these precious pictures. Grateful to be born to my parents. @actor_sarika @ikamalhaasan So proud of my legacy. Made me! Strength is a feeling and not just genes. On the work front, Akshara Haasan was last seen in the film Simulacra. The actress had said that her role in the film had demanded a different level of maturity from her. She had also said that the role had allowed her to explore a different side of her as an actor. For the unaware, Akshara Haasan had played a character called Nivi in the film. Talking about her role, Akshara Haasan had said, Nivi is a very different character that Ive played. This time I feel it required a different maturity level as a person and therefore a character. With how layered the story is, I discovered a side of me as an actor and got to explore emotions and complexities of emotions colliding. It challenged me as an actor. I truly enjoyed performing the character Nivi. The film was set in an imminent near-future where human lives are governed by neural brain chips. Simulacra explored a world where tech giants allowed people to tailor, rewrite, or completely erase their personal memories. The plot followed two pedestrians, Nayan (played by Satyajeet Dubey) and Nivi (played by Akshara Haasan), who cross paths in a society increasingly reliant on trans-humanism.
Woke Kollywood celebrities and usual Dravidianists suspects Prakash Raj, Sathyaraj, Vetrimaaran and Ameer Sultan have often publicly expressed solidarity with Palestinians, with most of them wearing keffiyehs during a Palestine solidarity rally in Chennai. Their speeches invoked freedom, humanity and the suffering of civilians in Gaza, with references also made to the struggles of Eelam [] The post Woke Dravidianist Kollywood Celebrities Wore Keffiyehs To Protest In Support Of Palestine, But Have Zipped Their Mouths Shut For Sri Lankan Hindu Anojan Sivarasa appeared first on The Commune .
Over 1,000 MBBS seats in govt colleges open up too late for higher scorers
TN govt announces special buses for festival rush, temporary terminals to be set up
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadus transport department will operate 6,199 special bus services from Chennai for the puja holidays and 9,086 additional trips for Diwali to meet the festival rush, Transport Minister A. Vijay Tamilan Parthiban said in a statement. The puja special services will run from October 15 to 18, while the additional Diwali services will operate from November 5 to 7. Temporary bus stands will be set up at Maraimalai Nagar and on vacant land near Climate Park in Kilambakkam to accommodate passengers and facilitate departures. With 2,191 buses operating daily from Chennai, the department will provide 8,764 regular trips during the four-day puja holiday period. Combined with the special services, the total number of trips will reach 14,963, the minister said. For Diwali, the department has planned 6,573 regular trips over three days. The addition of 9,086 special services will bring the total to 15,659 trips, providing capacity for passengers travelling from the city to their hometowns. Services will be distributed among the terminals and temporary facilities. Buses bound for Kumbakonam, Thanjavur and Nagapattinam will depart from Maraimalai Nagar. Those heading to Puducherry, Erode, Dindigul and Tiruvannamalai will operate from the temporary bus stand near Kilambakkam. Buses serving the southern districts will continue to depart from the Kilambakkam bus terminus. Operations at Koyambedu and Madhavaram will continue as usual, Parthiban said. The department will also make arrangements for passengers returning to Chennai after the festival holidays. The minister said a meeting would be held with omnibus operators to regulate fares and streamline services during the festival season. The discussions will address operations during a period when demand for travel rises sharply as passengers leave Chennai for the holidays. The Southern Railway has been requested to run additional unreserved trains to other cities to support the increased passenger movement. The department has also sought additional suburban train services to help travellers reach Kilambakkam and connect with buses departing from the terminus and nearby temporary facilities. MTC managing director Jayaseelan said free shuttle services would operate between Kilambakkam and the temporary bus stand at Madhavaram. The shuttle arrangement, alongside the proposed additional train services, forms part of the transport measures announced for the festival period, when regular services will be supplemented by thousands of additional departures from Chennai across holiday schedules.
YouTuber Savukku Shankar Peddles False Info About PM Modi
YouTuber Savukku Shankar mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay interaction with people during the inaugural metro ride from Porur to Poonamallee, dismissing the Prime Ministers enthusiasm as acting. However, an account shared by an AI startup founder who participated in the interaction offers a different perspective on what [] The post YouTuber Savukku Shankar Peddles False Info About PM Modis Interaction With Startup Founders During Metro Ride In Chennai appeared first on The Commune .
Hyundai Motor Group to invest $15.5 billion in India through 2032
Digital Desk | Seoul/New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday it will invest $15.5 billion in India through 2032, underscoring the country's importance to its global growth strategy. The group's Executive Chair Euisun Chung announced the investment during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday, the group said. India is a key strategic market for Hyundai Motor Group's future growth, expansion into emerging markets and next-generation automotive innovation. The investment will be made over seven years starting this year, Chung said. The investment will go toward expanding manufacturing capacity, developing research and development (R&D) infrastructure, fostering local suppliers to increase parts localisation, and advancing future technologies, reports Yonhap news agency. To implement the investment plan, the group plans to establish a dedicated investment entity in India. With a population of 1.47 billion, India is the world's third-largest automobile market after China and the United States. Automakers seeking to compete in India need local production facilities, as import tariffs can reach 70 percent to 110 percent. Hyundai Motor Co. operates two plants in Chennai and another in Pune, while its smaller affiliate Kia Corp. operates a plant in Anantapur. The facilities have a combined annual production capacity of 1.4 million vehicles, which is expected to increase with further investment. Hyundai and Kia sold a combined 852,164 vehicles in India last year, accounting for 18.7 percent of the country's passenger vehicle market and ranking second behind Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Hyundai Motor's cumulative vehicle sales in India are expected to top 10 million this year, nearly three decades after the South Korean automaker began local sales. The company had sold 9.88 million vehicles in India through the third quarter of this year, having begun local production with the Santro minicar at its Chennai plant in 1998, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). At the current pace, Hyundai's cumulative sales in India are expected to surpass the 10 million mark by the end of this year. Last year, the company sold 398,937 SUVs in India, accounting for about 70 per cent of its total sales in the country.
TN: Chembarambakkam storage falls to 35 pc; officials rule out Chennai water shortage
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 14 (IANS) Water storage in Chembarambakkam lake, one of Chennais main drinking water sources, has fallen following inadequate rainfall, but officials have assured residents that the decline will not lead to a drinking water shortage under the present circumstances. The reservoir held 1,275 million cubic feet of water against its total capacity of 3,645 million cubic feet, according to figures recorded on Tuesday. This puts its storage at about 35 per cent of capacity, reflecting the impact of insufficient rain on an important source of water for the city. The fall in storage is particularly visible around the lakes sluice structures. Areas near the five-vent and 19-vent sluices have dried up as the water has receded, highlighting the extent of the reduction in the reservoirs level. Chembarambakkam plays a significant role in Chennais drinking water supply. Water drawn from the lake is treated every day before being distributed to residents through the citys supply network. Maintaining supplies from the reservoir remains an important part of meeting household requirements. At present, water from Chembarambakkam and the Sikkarayapuram quarries is being treated and supplied to the city. The quarry water is contributing to drinking water distribution while storage in the lake remains below full capacity. Officials said they were monitoring the reservoirs water level and regulating withdrawals according to the available storage. The monitoring allows the authorities to assess the position regularly and decide how much water can be drawn for distribution. They stressed that the lower level should not be taken to mean that Chennai would immediately face a drinking water shortage. Under the current supply arrangements, drinking water distribution to residents is continuing, they said. The assurance comes amid a marked decline in the lakes storage, with the dry stretches around the sluices providing a visible indication of the changed conditions. Despite this, the reservoir continues to supply water for treatment and distribution. Officials maintained that the situation was being watched continuously and that the amount supplied would be managed in line with water availability. Their assessment, based on the present conditions, is that residents will not face a drinking water shortage even though Chembarambakkams water level has fallen. For now, the authorities are continuing to draw on the lake and quarry sources while keeping track of the reservoirs storage.
Weather Chennai: Chennai is likely to receive moderate rain in some areas on October 14, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heavy rain is forecast at isolated places in Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts.
Heavy rain forecast for four TN districts today
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 14 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely in four southern districts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai said, as a low-pressure system persists over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari are expected to receive heavy rainfall during the day. The weather system, described in the bulletin as extending from the central Bay of Bengal towards the southwest Bay, is influencing rainfall across parts of the state. The forecast also indicates moderate rain in several northern, coastal, central and western districts on Wednesday, with Chennai among the areas likely to receive showers. Some parts of the capital could experience moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. Chennais maximum temperature is expected to reach around 34 degrees Celsius. The forecast points to rainfall in some localities rather than uniform conditions across the city, with thunderstorms possible alongside the showers throughout the day, according to the weather centre. Other districts identified for moderate rainfall include Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam and Pudukkottai. Rain is also expected in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Perambalur and Ariyalur. The rainfall outlook for Thursday covers a wider geographical area, with heavy showers forecast in parts of southern Tamil Nadu, the western belt and several districts in the central region. The hilly areas of Tenkasi and Tirunelveli are among the locations expected to receive heavy rain. Kanyakumari, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruppur, Coimbatore and the Nilgiris are also included in Thursdays heavy-rain forecast. Further inland, the districts of Erode, Salem, Namakkal and Karur could receive heavy showers, according to the outlook. The forecast extends to Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Pudukkottai and Nagapattinam, indicating that rainfall activity could affect both inland districts and sections of the coastal belt on Thursday. The two-day outlook shows a shift from heavy rainfall concentrated in four southern districts on Wednesday to a broader spread of heavy showers on Thursday. Meanwhile, moderate rainfall is expected across several other parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. For Chennai, the immediate forecast remains moderate rain with possible thunder and lightning in some areas. Elsewhere, the intensity of rainfall is expected to vary by district, with the southern districts facing the principal heavy-rain spell on Wednesday and a larger group of districts included in the following days weather outlook.
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