Suresh Raina Reveals MS Dhoni's Reaction After He Announced Retirement On Same Day
Having shared the dressing room in the Indian team, as well as at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), for over a decade, both Dhoni and Raina retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020.
Craftpreneur 2026 brings 20 Indian craft brands to Chennai after a six-year break
The Crafts Council of Indias Craftpreneur 2026 returns with 20 brands showcasing contemporary clothing, textiles, home dcor and accessories rooted in traditional crafts and artisan communities across India
Govt Accepts 5 Demands, Sanitation Workers Withdraw Stir
The protest was led by the Uzhaippor Urimai Iyakkam (Workers Rights Movement) with National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) workers demanding an end to the contract system and permanent employment with Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).
Metrowater to step up drinking water quality monitoring
CMRL to get last train of its fleet for corridor 4 of Phase II network soon
The 118.9-km network needs 138 three-coach trains, 36 of which were ordered in the first of three packages;fifteen of them are ready for operation from Poonamallee to Vadapalani, and the remaining are undergoing testing; the second and third sets of trains are at different stages of production
Road accident victim undergoes spinal cord stimulation electrode implantation
The patient from Vellore reported gradual improvement in hand muscle strength after the procedure
Even in those days, Chennais medical facilities were on par with rest of the country
T.S. Surendran, Chairman, Sankara Nethralaya
Fewer births, bigger questions for Tamil Nadu
While the decline in births reflects a broader demographic transition, with implications for the workforce and ageing population, experts say greater attention must be paid to education, childcare, social security, elderly care and standard of living
Ex-Gandhigram prof Palanithurai appointed adviser for village panchayat capacity building
TVK plans meeting of friendly parties on Sept 9, invite left parties, MDMK
TN minister Wilson appears before Pondy court after Madras HCs reprimand
Wrong-side driving rampant as traffic cops stay indifferent
Poor traffic management chokes Madhya Kailash-IIT-M stretch
Release certificate now valid ID proof for bonded labourers to access govt services
'Absolute Legend...': Mohammed Shami Joins Elite 100-Game Club
Indian pace bowler Mohammed Shami will be felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) for completing 100 first-class matches. The felicitation will take place in Chennai ahead of the Duleep Trophy final, recognising his significant domestic career achievements and his ongoing efforts to return to the national team.
TN minister Marie Wilson appears before Puducherry court after Madras HCs reprimand
NULM conservancy workers temporarily call off protests
Several demands, including a food allowance of 50 a day from October 1, have been agreed upon during the latest talks with the State government; the next round of negotiations have been scheduled for October 3
Four artistes honoured at 39th Sangeetha Vidwath Sadas
After 68 years, Air India flight connecting Madurai and Chennai to stop operations from October 25
With the closure of operations on the sector by AI Express, the route will become monopoly for Indigo, which operates over five flights daily between the two cities
After 68 years, Air India flight connecting Madurai and Chennai to stop operations from October 25
With the closure of operations on the sector by AI Express, the route will become monopoly for Indigo, which operates over five flights daily between the two cities
Chennai emerges as key development hub for Zooms Global Contact Center
Zoom President of Product and Engineering Velchamy Sankarlingam says Chennai has a key role in developing the companys Contact Center, while AI is reshaping the skills it needs to hire and the way its support workforce operates
After 68 years, AI flight connecting Madurai and Chennai to stop operations from Oct. 25
With the closure of operations on the sector by AI Express, the route will become monopoly for Indigo, which operates over five flights daily between the two cities
After British Council librarys digital shift, American Center Chennai goes the digital way too
PV Sindhu says Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan made Chennai feel even more like home
PV Sindhu and husband were recently hosted for dinner by Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan in Chennai. What began as an evening of food, laughter and heartfelt conversations left Sindhu feeling she had gained a new family
Chennai Sanitation Workers Pause Strike as Govt Agrees to Withdraw Cases
Rather than providing direct meals, the government has agreed to provide a food allowance of Rs 50 starting next month to support the workers' preferences and personal needs
The commission has scheduled meetings in September and October this year, in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Puducherry (Union Territory), Chandigarh (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, UT), Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Mumbai (Central Railways).
Chennai office space demand stays strong as GCCs drive growth
GCCs account for nearly half of leasing activity as suburban business districts emerge as key growth corridors
Life in this vast metropolis has changed beyond recognition. Yet, I love Chennai just the way it is
NHAI terminates contract of Arakkonam-Kancheepuram builder of Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway
The NHAI has floated fresh tenders for completing the remaining works at a cost of 633.12 crore within 18 months under the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) mode
Flu in India: Why It Never Really Goes Away
Think flu is just a bad cold that comes and goes? Think again. Dr V Ramasubramanian, infectious diseases expert at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai breaks down why flu can strike any time of year in India, how to tell it apart from COVID or a common cold, and who's most at risk of serious complications. We also tackle the big question: should adults be getting flu shots and are the side effects something to actually worry about?
The 8th Pay Commission completes 10 months on Friday, with Chennai, Chandigarh and Bengaluru visits scheduled next. A look at the key dates, fitment factor debates and what lies ahead for central government employees and retirees awaiting revised pay and pension structures.
TVK ministers Bussy Anand, Aadhav, Rajmohan and Nirmal Kumar held talks with sanitation workers in Chennai, who have been protesting for 15 days over a nine-point charter of demands, as reported in Dinamalar. The negotiations were held at the Chennai Corporation office complex, where the workers have been staging their protest. During the meeting, Minister [] The post There Is Nothing In The Treasury: TVK Minister Bussy Anand Tells Protesting Sanitation Workers In Chennai appeared first on The Commune .
Padikkal, Siraj to play Duleep Trophy final for South Zone
The Duleep Trophy final between South and East Zone begins on Sunday in Chennai
Gold, Silver Prices Today, September 4: Check 24K, 22K Gold and 999 Silver Rates
Gold prices edged lower in Indias retail market on Friday, while silver also declined. Here are the latest rates for Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai. Gold and silver prices today, September 4: Precious metal prices moved lower in Indias retail market on Friday, with both gold and silver recording modest declines. The latest [] The post Gold, Silver Prices Today, September 4: Check 24K, 22K Gold and 999 Silver Rates first appeared on informalnewz .
Chennai, Sep 4: Well known director, actor, writer and producer Nandita Das has paid a glowing tribute to feminist icon Gloria Steinem, saying her passing away felt like the end of an era. Taking to her Instagram page to pen a heartfelt tribute to the womens rights activist, Nandita Das wrote, Gloria Steinems passing feels []
Tonino Lamborghini, GTB Developers join hands for 6-28 cr luxury housing project on Chennais ECR
The enclave is planned around a 3.5-acre man-made lagoon
Chennai Corporation To Step Up Womens Safety in Public Spaces, Transport
A coordination meeting with the representatives of colleges and other organisations was held at the Ripon Buildings complex on Thursday under Commissioner G.S. Sameeran
No ITR, no reply to tax notices: Why ITAT Chennai still reduced a doctors taxable income by half
ITAT Chennai ruled on August 19, 2026, reducing a doctor's taxable income by half, even though he failed to file ITR and did not respond to subsequent tax notices. Here's what happened.
Ajith Thanks TN CM Joseph Vijay for Olympic City and Motorsports Infrastructure
The Chief Minister announced in the Assembly on Thursday that his government will establish a world-class Tamil Nadu Olympic City in Chennai.
Petrol and Diesel Prices Today: Check Latest Fuel Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Other Cities
Petrol and diesel prices are an important part of household and travel budgets, particularly for people who commute daily or are planning a long road journey. Before heading to a fuel station, motorists may want to check the latest rates applicable in their city, as prices can differ considerably fr...
Tamil Nadu CM Announces Dedicated Motorsport City in Chennai; International Track Planned
Tamil Nadu CM Announces Dedicated Motorsport City in Chennai; International Track Planned
ISRO Successfully Launches GSLV-F17, Places Earth Observation Satellite in Orbit
A GSLV rocket, carrying ISRO's earth observation satellite EOS-05, successfully launched from the spaceport in a pre-dawn mission on Friday from Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. The 51.7 metre tall GSLV-F17 blasted off from the second launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, about 135 km from Chennai, at a prefixed time of 2.55 am, lighting up the dark skies amid rains. The mission carries EOS-5, a satellite designed to provide India with a continuous bird's eye view of the nation from a height of nearly 36,000 kilometers above earth.
Global innovators gather at VIT Chennai
The two-day technoVIT26, the flagship international technical festival of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, began on September 3, bringing together more than 15,000 participants from India and 14 countries. Held on September 3 and 4, the festival features more than 140 events and has Inclusive Innovations as its theme. Aleksandr Fomin, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Chennai, was the chief guest, while Arulselvam Harikrishnan, Vice-PresidentOperations & Logistics, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, was the guest of honour. VIT Founder and Chancellor Dr G Viswanathan presided over the inaugural function. Participants from Uzbekistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Japan, France, Norway, Russia, Australia, Tanzania, the UAE and North America are taking part. Fomin said technoVIT brings together students and young professionals from fields including engineering, robotics, coding and design. Innovation should not belong to a small circle of specialists. It should be open to people from different disciplines and backgrounds, he said, stressing that innovation becomes meaningful when it improves peoples lives. He said technology should help address challenges such as energy security, healthcare, environmental sustainability, transportation, food security and access to education. Harikrishnan said innovation must have a clear purpose centred on humanity to bring about meaningful transformation.
EV shift puts auto parts MSMEs under pressure
Avalon Technologies forms a JV with a European EMS co for PCB assembly
ISROs GSLV rocket with earth observation satellite lifts off
The 51.7 metre tall GSLV-F17 blasted off from the second launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, about 135 km from Chennai, at a prefixed time of 2.55 am, lighting up the dark skies amid rains.
Woman dies after assault in Nanmangalam, one person arrested
Spinal cord stimulation helps auto driver regain hand movement
Register for Janmashtami contest before Sept. 7
Megalithic burial site with Neolithic artefacts found in Krishnagiri district
Heated exchange in T.N. Assembly as Udhayanidhi Stalin questions govt on poor law and order
Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin charged that law and order situation has deteriorated since the TVK-led government assumed office in May
7th edition of quiz on eyes held
Heat to continue in most parts of T.N., light to moderate rainfall likely in some districts
Stray cattle at Manapakkam residential colony pose risk to pedestrians at night
5 phone deposit charge at temples can be waived: HR&CE Minister
The Hindu Property Expo will feature more than 200 projects from over 45 firms
The two-day expo begins on September 5, at Chennai Trade Centre, and will offer a comprehensive platform for homebuyers
Kin of custodial death victim try to block CMs Vijays convoy outside Secretariat
Dept. of Posts to hold Dak Adalat on September 10
Dept. of Posts to hold Dak Adalat on September 10
MSMEs can tap the nuclear supply chain: Experts
India, Russia must connect labs, startups and youth, says diplomat at VIT fest
ED searches properties of accused in drug smuggling cases under PMLA
Women firefighters to be part of frontline duty in TN
City court awards Rs 1.41 lakh to RTI activist for malicious prosecution
Home platter on fire as grocery prices creep up
Second student leaps off college building in two days
Declare assets of all temples to devotees in 90 days, Info panel tells HR&CE dept
Onions for Rs 35/kg: Govt begins sales through PDS shops
HC flays HR&CE; orders immediate eviction of temple land encroachers
Tamil Nadu to add 29,108 police posts in five years; Rs 212 crore allocated for modernisation
Man killed in Chennai after his brother objects to college student being harassed
Custodial death victim's parents try to stop CM Vijay's convoy
A couple, identified as the parents of a custodial death victim, was detained by police in Chennai after attempting to breach Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's convoy. They sought to petition the Chief Minister for justice regarding their son's death in police custody in March. The incident caused a brief slowdown of the CM's vehicle.
Avalon Technologies and Zollner Elektronik AG ink JV for a new EMS facility near Chennai
Under the terms of the JV, Zollner will initially hold 51%, with an option for Avalon to own the controlling stake three years after the commencement of production at the upcoming facility in TN
150 more Tasmac men suspended; staff close shops in protest
Watch: Can India-Belgium defence ties unlock new potential? | Above the Fold | Sept 3, 2026
India and Belgium have agreed to deepen defence and security cooperation, with a focus on military exchanges, training, maritime security, intelligence sharing and joint development and production of defence equipment. What does this expanding partnership mean for India? Also in focus: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announces plans for a new integrated Secretariat complex in Chennai, the Supreme Court declines to entertain a plea challenging restrictions on journalists and activists entering government schools, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjees Kolkata office is vandalised, and Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy recommends Konda Surekhas removal from the Cabinet. Above the Fold is The Hindus daily news show, bringing you the days biggest stories with clarity, depth and context.
Innovation is truly meaningful when it improves peoples lives, says Russian Deputy Consul General
TechnoVIT26, an international two-day technical festival, with over 140 events gets under way at VIT Chennai
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi May Not Play Duleep Trophy Final. Gautam Gambhir Will Decide
Veteran opener KL Rahul, Sri Lanka series hero Devdutt Padikkal and seasoned pacer Mohammed Siraj have been asked to play the Duleep Trophy final for South Zone against East Zone starting September 6 in Chennai.
2 years on, GCC reworks Loop Road fish market stalls layout
IIT-M, CMC develop AI tools to catch kidney disease early
HC rejects Stalins plea to nullify TVK victory in Kolathur
Phone deposit counters are not new in Tamil Nadu; HR&CE dept may consider waiving Rs5 fee: Minister
HC reserves orders on Stalins poll plea
CM Vijays office renovation tenders: Chennai based-Raasi Builders lowest bidder
Tamil Nadu plans Olympic City in Chennai, Motor Sports City in the State to boost sports tourism
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced the initiatives in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday under Rule No. 110
ZEISS opens its first Innovation Hub outside Germany at Chennais IIT Madras Research Park
The centre will focus on areas including advanced frugal engineering, harsh-environment optics, robotics and fluid dynamics, while undertaking interdisciplinary research with real-world industrial applications
Security Breach in CM Vijay's Convoy, 2 Men Detained in Chennai
A minor security breach was reported during Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's convoy in Chennai after two men jumped over a barricade and attempted to stop his convoy. Police sources say the men wanted to hand over a petition seeking action against police over a recent custodial death in Sivaganga district. Both men have been taken into custody, while police are investigating the incident and reviewing the security arrangements.
Nepal flash floods: Tamil Nadu government arranges free DNA tests for relatives of those missing
The DNA tests will be conducted at the forensic science laboratories in the Chennai, Madurai and Thanjavur regions.
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