NUS deepens engagement with industry, government and academia in Tamil Nadu
NUS conducted several initiatives in Chennai to strengthen its relationship with Tamil Nadu and India. An Industry Networking Session facilitated dialogue between senior representatives from NUS and the Tamil Nadu Government. The signing of a three-year MOU with Guidance Tamil Nadu aims to enhance postgraduate education and collaborations. Furthermore, the inaugural NUS Postgraduate Fair attracted significant interest from over 3,500 prospective students.
Yugdeepak Soni brings the centuries-old pichwai tradition to Forum Art Gallery, Chennai
Yugdeepaks works celebrate the devotional art of Nathdwara, featuring vibrant scenes of Lord Krishna and symbolic motifs that reflect seasonal festivals
Anbumani Ramadoss seeks speedy probe in Gem Granites Veeramani POSCO case
He said all those involved should face stringent action, irrespective of their status
Minister Viswanathan said convenor committees functioning in 13 State universities would obtain a panel of senior professors from the respective Syndicates and select one professor to act as the Vice-Chancellors in-charge with the necessary powers
TV actor Varshini Venkat arrested in Chennai for extortion
TN schools warned against special classes during quarterly exam break
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has instructed headteachers not to hold special classes during the quarterly examination holidays, warning that they will be held responsible if the directive is breached and an untoward incident occurs. Students following the state syllabus are taking their quarterly examinations from September 16 to 25. Schools of all categories have been granted a break from September 26 to October 4. The departments instruction is aimed at ensuring that students get time away from regular classes after the examinations, rather than spending the holiday back at school for additional lessons. The warning is particularly relevant to students in Classes 10 and 12, for whom schools have held special classes during quarterly breaks in the past. Headteachers have now been told not to arrange such sessions during the announced holiday period. The department has made clear that a headteacher would bear full responsibility if classes are conducted in violation of the instructions and any untoward incident takes place. The circular also sets out what teachers should do before the break. Subject teachers have been asked to advise students to write answers to assignment question papers during the holidays. They have also been told to guide students to study one subject each day. These directions allow pupils to continue their preparation at home without being called to school for special classes. The department has also stated that students should not undertake trips during the break, according to the instructions. The quarterly examinations and the subsequent holiday follow a set schedule this year: the last examination is due on September 25, with the break beginning the following day and continuing until October 4. For examination classes, instruction means that revision during the break is to be guided through assignments and daily study advice, rather than classroom sessions arranged by schools. Headteachers must ensure that staff follow the holiday directive, while subject teachers can give students a plan for independent study. The department said the order at government schools is intended to ease the pressure on pupils after their examinations. The warning to headteachers underlines that the declared holiday must be observed even where schools would ordinarily schedule extra coaching for board examination students.
Sterling Holiday Resorts MD & CEO recognised at the India Real Estate Leadership Conclave & Excellence Awards 2026, co-hosted by Hurun India and GROHE Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 23:
FlySBS Aviation Signs Long-Term Aviation Fuel Supply Agreement with HPCL
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 24: FlySBS Aviation Limited (FLYSBS), a private jet charter and business aviation operator, has entered into a long-term Aviation Fuel Supply Agreement with Hindustan Petroleum
Veeramani POCSO Case: Cong MP Says He Alerted Chennai Police in 2022
The allegation, which could put Chennai police in a tough spot if proven true, comes amid reports that the Central Crime Branch has searched five locations linked Veeramani and his associates in connection with the case, seizing mobile phones and digital documents
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on September 24
IIT Madras junction goes signal-free, eases traffic snarls
Drains in limbo, Chennai stares at flood risk
Tenders for Section V of Chennai peripheral ring road from Singaperumal Koil to Poonjeri cancelled
It was cancelled due to administrative reasons
Chennai Crime Branch summons ACP and two inspectors over earlier closure of POCSO case
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Three TN police officers summoned over closure of granite baron Veeramanis POCSO case
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has summoned three police officers who handled an earlier investigation into a child sexual abuse case against Gem Granites businessman R Veeramani, seeking an explanation for the decision to close the case after a complaint was filed last October. Assistant Commissioner Yasmin, who served in the anti-vice unit, and inspectors Mahesh Kumar and Rajalakshmi have been asked to appear for questioning. Investigators are expected to examine how the complaint was assessed, what evidence was collected and why the previous team submitted a closure report. Veeramani was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act over allegations of sexually abusing minors and was lodged in Puzhal prison. Police also arrested Shanthi and her husband, Mahendra Simhan, on allegations that they facilitated the abuse. Veeramanis former aide Ganesan has been arrested and remanded in custody. The summons mark a further stage in an investigation that reopened after judicial scrutiny of the initial police findings. A complaint against Veeramani was registered in October 2025, but the police subsequently sought to close the matter. The court declined to accept that conclusion and directed a fresh investigation. The renewed enquiry led to the arrests and has now turned to the conduct of the officers who dealt with the original complaint. Investigators are also examining allegations concerning Veeramanis conduct over a much longer period. Claims that the abuse began as early as 2003 and continued for about 23 years, remain allegations under investigation; the duration and details have not been established by a court. Police have not publicly set out how many alleged victims or incidents are covered by those claims. The officers questioning could clarify whether investigators overlooked material evidence, failed to pursue relevant leads or had grounds for recommending closure. Being summoned for questioning does not, by itself, establish misconduct by any of the three officers. No findings against those officers have been announced. The case has drawn attention because the courts refusal to accept the closure report changed the course of the investigation. The CCB will have to establish both the facts behind the allegations against Veeramani and the reasons the earlier enquiry ended as it did. Those arrested face allegations at this stage, and the case remains subject to investigation and court proceedings.
TN health officials urge people to use masks in hospitals amid respiratory infections
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) Public health officials in Tamil Nadu have urged patients and visitors to wear masks in hospitals, warning that respiratory infections can spread even though masking is not compulsory. The appeal comes amid concern over illnesses reported in the state, including dengue, scrub typhus, Covid-19, chickenpox and measles. Officials said respiratory infections appeared to be affecting more people than dengue, and expressed concern that many people seeking treatment in government and private hospitals were arriving without masks. Respiratory infections are spreading more than dengue in Tamil Nadu. Such infections can easily pass from one person to another. Yet patients and their relatives coming to hospitals are not wearing masks, public health officials said. They advised everyone entering a hospital to take precautions, especially in areas where patients gather. Although there is no general requirement to wear a mask, officials said people should not dismiss the possibility of infection spreading during a hospital visit. The warning concerns respiratory illnesses and should not be confused with the way all the other diseases mentioned spread. Dengue is transmitted through infected mosquito bites, while scrub typhus is linked to bites from infected mites. Masks do not prevent either disease through its usual route of transmission. Measles and some other viral illnesses can spread through the air, making precautions around people with symptoms relevant. Chickenpox can also spread through respiratory secretions and contact with fluid from blisters. Different illnesses require different preventive measures, even when patients are being treated in the same hospital. Officials focused their appeal on the risk posed by close contact between people with respiratory symptoms and others waiting for care. A person accompanying a patient may spend time in registration areas, corridors and outpatient departments, where it can be difficult to avoid contact with those who are ill. Health guidance recommends that people with coughs or other respiratory symptoms wear a mask while in a healthcare facility. Hospitals can provide masks and hand hygiene supplies, and identify patients who may need to be separated from others. Public health officials urged patients and attendants to act responsibly when visiting hospitals. Their message was that masks could potentially help reduce the risk of respiratory infections spreading among patients, visitors and healthcare workers.
Even after an FIR was registered in October 2025 over allegations of sexual abuse of a minor girl, Shanthi, who was named in connection with the case, continued to post dance videos on Instagram as though nothing had happened. On 7 October 2025, the Chennai police registered a case following a complaint submitted to the [] The post Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO Case: How The Case Unfolded And Where Accused Shanthi And Mahendra Simhan Fit In appeared first on The Commune .
Child rape case: R Veeramani's premises raided, LOC against one more person
Chennai Corporation Identifies 219 Vulnerable Locations Ahead of Monsoon
The Commissioner said works in 44 canals maintained by the Corporation, including the Captain Cotton canal and Otteri nullah, along with desilting works in 13 major waterways maintained by the water resources department, were progressing
Chennai Corporation's Multi-Pronged Approach to Monsoon Preparedness
According to the Corporation, desilting has been completed along 1,102 km of the citys 1,683-km stormwater drain network. Work is continuing on the remaining stretches
Vishnu Vishal, Mamitha Baiju's Irandu Vaanam to hit screens on October 23
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) The makers of director Ramkumars upcoming film 'Irandu Vaanam', featuring actors Vishnu Vishal and Mamitha Baiju in the lead, have now announced that their film will hit screens worldwide on October 23 this year. Taking to its X timeline to make the announcement, production house Sathya Jyothi Films wrote, Love in its most purest, intense form. #IranduVaanam in theatres worldwide from 23rd October 2026. A film by @dir_ramkumar. Starring @TheVishnuVishal @_mamithabaiju. A @dhibuofficial musical. The film, the shooting of which was wrapped up on June 10 last year, has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs. Taking to his X timeline to put out the update, Vishnu Vishal, on June 10 last year had said,Last day of #IranduVaanam... 150th day of shoot...It's been a journey that you also will get to feel on the big screen soon.... @dir_ramkumar has cooked something unique and interesting again...Thank you @SathyaJyothi. The film has raised huge expectations as director Ramkumar is joining hands with Vishnu Vishal for the third film after delivering two superhits in 'Mundasupatti' and 'Ratsasan'. Well known production house, Sathya Jyothi films is producing this film. It may be recalled that the first look poster of the film, which was released a few months ago, was quite unique. The first look poster had two parts to it, both connected by a sky. On one side of the sky, Vishnu Vishal was seen seated on a cloud. Likewise, Mamitha Baiju appeared to be seated on a cloud but in the opposite direction. The title Irandu Vaanam means Two Skies. It is hard to guess what the film is about except for the fact that the lead characters are from two identical worlds that need not necessarily be the same. While the film has music by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, cinematography for the film is by Dinesh K Babu. San Lokesh is in-charge of editing the film, which has art direction by Gopi Anand. Stunts for the film have been choreographed by Vicky while costumes are by Keerthivasan. Dances for the film have been choreographed by Leelavathi and VFX has been handled by Harihara Suthen of Lorven Studios. The film has been produced by Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan and co-produced by G Saravanan and Sai Siddharth.
Three killed and four injured in collision on Trichy-Chennai Highway near Perambalur
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TN govt plans QR-coded permits to track mineral transport, check fake passes
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) Vehicles transporting sand and other minerals across Tamil Nadu will soon need QR-coded online permits, replacing paper transit documents. The system aims to prevent illegal shipments using forged passes, including those involving minerals classified as major and minor. Natural Resources Minister D.K. Prabhu said permits would be generated through the Mineral Management System (MIMAS) portal, with manual passes discontinued upon launch. The department has yet to announce a launch date. Each digital pass will carry details that can be checked against the quantity transported and the quarry from which the minerals were obtained. Officials expect better oversight of shipments, royalty revenue and GST collections across the state. Weighbridges will also be connected to MIMAS so loads can be compared with the amounts recorded on permits. Officials plan to use a control room to monitor transportation and flag overloaded vehicles. Weighbridges serving some limestone quarry leases are already linked to the portal, and the department is working to include sites producing minor minerals. The measures form part of a broader effort to digitise mining administration from extraction to transportation. Trucks carrying minerals have been given until September 30 to install GPS devices, adding another means of tracking their journeys. Sand lorry operators have welcomed the move towards online documentation but raised concerns about liability when contractors supply fraudulent papers. In a case in Thiruvallur district, about 14 trucks carrying soil were detained over allegedly fake transit passes and permits, and cases were registered against drivers and vehicle owners. The operators want electronic transport documents to carry confirmation from a government official so drivers and owners can verify their validity before accepting a load. They have also sought closer oversight at crusher units to ensure that minerals dispatched from those sites comply with the rules. Lorry operators have also asked the department to speed up the connection of stone quarry weighbridges to the portal. They argue that digital permits will have limited value if shipments leave extraction sites without reliable weighing and verification. They say illegal stone quarries continue to operate and have proposed that the government run quarries and supply manufactured sand and plastering sand directly. The planned systems main test will be whether authorities can verify permits and loads consistently, from the quarry gate to the vehicles destination.
Tamil Nadu: Three killed, four injured as car rams into omnibus on Trichy-Chennai highway
At least three people were killed and four others, including two women, were seriously injured after a car rammed into the rear of a private omnibus on the Trichy-Chennai National Highway (NH-38) near Thuraimangalam in Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu in the early hours of Thursday.
Palaniswami accuses TN govt of failing to contain dengue surge
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has accused the Tamil Nadu government of failing to act quickly against the spread of dengue, saying hospitals are under pressure and residents need immediate protection. In a statement, Palaniswami alleged that the TVK governments failure to take preventive measures had allowed cases to rise across the state. Government and private hospital beds were filling up, he said, calling for treatment facilities and mosquito control work to be expanded urgently. Citing health department figures, he said Tamil Nadu had recorded 17,348 dengue cases and 4,653 scrub typhus cases as of September 21. Seventy-one dengue cases were confirmed on September 21 alone, according to the figures cited in his statement. Palaniswami said the government had ignored warnings from the public and the media about dengue. He also accused it of trying to shift attention from public health concerns after the death of a student at Anna University by focusing on the students reported scrub typhus infection. He criticised state Health Minister Arunraj for missing a meeting chaired by the Director of Public Health on measures to contain dengue. A public awareness video was no substitute for action on the ground, Palaniswami said, alleging that the minister was concentrating on election campaigning. The AIADMK leader disputed the ministers claim that dengue cases were lower than in previous years. He said infections had risen sharply compared with the first 20 days of September 2025 and accused the minister of relying on figures from other periods to present a misleading picture. Palaniswami urged the government to ensure that patients admitted with dengue receive timely treatment and that hospitals have enough medicines, beds and doctors. He called for frequent medical camps and household visits on every street to identify and remove places where mosquitoes breed. He said mosquito control and sanitation work had been stepped up early during previous AIADMK administrations, helping prevent infections and deaths. The government should now intensify its response on an emergency footing, he said, both to curb transmission and to address public anxiety. He also asked officials to issue clear instructions for field teams to inspect neighbourhoods and eliminate breeding sites.
Flight to Sri Lanka Makes Emergency Landing at Chennai
Following instructions from Delhi, the airport authorities of Chennai airport made immediate arrangements for a safe landing
Tamil Nadu Congress leader says he told Chennai Police about Veeramani scandal two years ago
Tamil Nadu Congress Committees Scheduled Caste Department president M.P. Ranjan Kumar says he met a senior police officer at the Chennai Police Commissionerate on November 22, 2024, and submitted a complaint, seeking action against Veeramani and his associate Shanthi.
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OpenAI, Anthropic Can Slow Down, No One's Pointing Gun: Sridhar Vembu To NDTV
As the Chennai-headquartered software major marks three decades, it has launched Zia Chat, an AI-powered conversational interface designed to bring together information, data and workflows from across business applications.
Man tied to pole and thrashed for stealing bike battery
Traffic experiment backfires, OMR chokes; police rollback changes
Jana Nayagan leak: HC quashes detention of film editor under Goondas Act
Ten school students injured in van collision
Empty racks greet buyers at Tasmac outlets
Clean school campuses every Wednesday, govt tells officials
First look! T3 integrated terminal at Chennai airport is shaping up well
AAI to make detailed plans for T5 Terminal at Chennai airport
A review meeting was held between the State government and the AAI last weekto discuss the construction of the T5 Terminal and the elevated corridor, and ways to boost airports capacity
Metrowater plans to monetise biogas from sewage treatment plants in Chennai
Start-ups need support from ideation stage to drive energy transition: panellists
Speakers call for greater collaboration between industries, academic institutions and start-ups; they stress need to introduce entrepreneurship as a subject at school level
Several banks offer rebate on interest rates for green buildings, says expert
Panellists at sustainability summit call for State government incentivising green buildings
The Hindu Sustainability Summit: Treat waste water as an economic resource
Oil majors seek to replace fresh water intake with treated water; dismissing the myth that desalination is expensive, expert calls for leveraging Chennais coastline; IIT-M prof says technology can help monitor groundwater situation
Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has no right to continue in office: Stalin
Sustainability must move from awareness to measurable impact: CPCL
Extend fresh loans to farmers, Anbumani tells govt
Court sentences man to 15 years in prison for abducting minor girl
Rahul Gandhi to meet students on Oct 10 in Chennai
TV actor arrested for extortion
EPS slams Vijay govt over dengue outbreak response
TN firm on two-language policy, will defend stand on Navodaya Vidyalaya: Education minister Rajmohan
Traffic police withdraw new OMR U-turn as trial triggers 2-to-3-hour traffic delays
The traffic congestion eased in the afternoon as the traffic police withdrew the changes and allowed the movement of vehicle like earlier
Mindset shift needed to drive sustainable CSR, say speakers at The Hindu Sustainability Summit
Stress measurable outcomes, ESG data and collaboration to move beyond compliance-driven CSR
Zoho goes all-in on vertical SaaS as AI reshapes enterprise software
Narsapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express delayed by four hours at Vijayawada
Hot axle detected in C4 coach after smoke was noticed at Vijayawada railway station; passengers shifted to an alternative train
Chennai industry meet draws over 300 companies ahead of Bengaluru Tech Summit
Industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs from the city engaged with Karnataka officials on opportunities to collaborate through the summit.
Actor arrested for cheating, extortion
Egmore Museum pond restored, open to public
CEC Gyanesh Kumar must go, SIR exercise must be halted, says Stalin
Chennai, Sep 23 (PTI) DMK president M K Stalin on Wednesday said CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign from his post and claimed that he has no right to continue in office. Demanding that the SIR exercise be halted, the former Tamil Nadu chief minister sought a fair probe, into everything that transpired within the EC and those responsible should be held accountable. Stalin, in a statement, said that the explosive findings, published by Indian Express backed by evidence, had cast serious doubts over the results of every Assembly election held after the SIR exercise. He said his party had all
Jailer 2: Rajinikanth-Starrer To Feature Vijay Sethupathi In A Cameo? Deets Inside
Vijay Sethupathi has reportedly filmed for a day in Chennai and another day in Goa, with his screen time reportedly being around 15 minutes.
CM Vijay supervising Veeramani case: TN Minister
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 23 (IANS) School Education Minister Rajmohan said Wednesday that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and promised that everyone found to be involved would face action. Rajmohan accused the previous DMK government of failing to act despite evidence and said the TVK administration had taken up the case within months of coming to power. The investigation was comprehensive, he told reporters after inaugurating a renovated pond on the Government Museum campus in Egmore. The minister asked why the case had remained out of public view for a year and questioned whether DMK functionaries were protecting anyone connected to it. He also asked who directed that the case be closed. He directed his questions at the previous government, including former minister S. Regupathy, whose remarks on the matter he criticised. The Veeramani case is under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister. No one can escape, Rajmohan said. He added that the government would examine other cases it believed had been kept under wraps and bring their details to light. His comments came amid a dispute between the ruling TVK and the DMK over how the earlier investigation was handled. Turning to the proposed Secretariat-cum-Assembly complex, Rajmohan said the government had not settled on Pattinapakkam as its location. Vijay would make the final decision and announce it soon, he said. The project has prompted discussion over where the states new administrative complex should be built. Rajmohan also called for the early release of findings from studies at Keezhadi. Describing the archaeological site as an identity of civilisation as a whole, beyond its importance to Tamil history, he urged the Union government to make the research findings public without delay. Asked about the Assembly by-elections in Dharapuram and Madurantakam, he expressed confidence in the ruling partys prospects. Conditions were favourable for TVK to win both seats, Rajmohan said, as the party prepared for the contests. The remarks covered three matters facing the government alongside the Veeramani investigation: the location of its proposed headquarters, the publication of archaeological findings and the partys first tests in the two by-elections.
Chennai cinematographer held with ganja at Hyderabad hotel, sent to rehab
In Chennais Periamet, historic restaurants meet bachelor canteens
From the National Durbar Restaurant to canteens feeding the migrant workforce, Periamet serves memorable meals amid some of Chennais most iconic buildings. Rediscover its old eateries, biryani joints and canteens with us
Mental Toughness Key To Facing Australia's Experienced Bowling Attack, Says Gambhir
Star Sports Network: India head coach Gautam Gambhir believes mental toughness and the ability to absorb pressure will hold the key for India's young batting lineup when they go up against Australia's formidable bowling attack in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, to be played from January 21 to March 3, 2027. Australia's marquee bowling group comprising Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon will take a stern examination of the Indian batters when the games take place in Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad. India last won the series at home in 2023 by 2-1. Looking forward to it. That is probably one thing which I'm absolutely looking forward to, because playing against Australia at home, and obviously it wasn't the best when we went to Australia. And for me, I think it is going to be India versus Australia, but before that, it is New Zealand. But the other challenge against Australia will be their experienced bowling attack. They've got the likes of obviously Starc, Nathan Lyon, Cummins, and Hazlewood. Obviously they've got so much experience of playing Test cricket against our young batting lineup. So it's going to be a great experience for these guys. More importantly, in Test cricket, it's about the skill, but it's about how mentally strong and how much pressure you can absorb. The more pressure you absorb, and the more pressure you embrace, it's going to give yourself the best chance, said Gambhir to JioStar ahead of the start of India's home season via three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies. Reflecting on India's preparation for the tough test at home, Gambhir pointed to their recent tour of Sri Lanka as proof that adequate lead time and targeted preparation for facing spinners will produce clear results on the field. But you could see that in Sri Lanka, we played two Test matches, and we got more than 400 runs in both the innings. And the reason was that we prepared extremely well. We went 10 days before the Test match, we could prepare playing spin, and then you could see the results as well. The thing is, I'm not going to give any excuses, but that's the reality. When we played the Test series against South Africa, we were coming after playing a T20 series from Australia. And we had two days before the first Test match. I remember coming from Brisbane, and then we reached Calcutta. We had two practice sessions, and we were straightaway into the Test match against South Africa. Against the West Indies, obviously we did manage to win that series, but we came after winning the Asia Cup, and we had two days of practice sessions in Ahmedabad, and we were right straight into the Test match and now you could see the difference. When we went to Sri Lanka early, you could see the way guys played spin, because Sri Lanka isn't easy conditions. In their own backyard, the weather, their spinners, their experienced spinners against our batting lineup. If you can get 400-plus in both the innings in both the Test matches, that just shows that there is a lot of improvement happening. So we will have to prepare well before New Zealand and before Australia, and obviously the focus is on spin, yes, that how well can we manage and how well can we negate spin, he explained. Gambhir also stated that young cricketers making their mark in the national setup must prioritize red-ball cricket above short-format monetary gains, citing Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar as example. Extremely important, because both of them are young, both of them are hungry, both of them value Test cricket. It is so important for the next generation who's coming in to value Test cricket, because in today's day and age, with so much of focus and so much of limelight and so much of monetary gains that are associated with T20 cricket, how we can keep Test cricket divine, and above the other two formats is going to be key. Also, how much value a young generation or the new guys coming in gives that red-ball cricket is going to be key. That's why I said, a strong Test-cricketing nation is going to be a strong cricketing nation. When it comes to Manav and Dev, I think they value Test cricket, they're disciplined, hungry, and prepare really well. It is so important for the next generation who's coming in to value Test cricket, because in today's day and age, with so much of focus and so much of limelight and so much of monetary gains that are associated with T20 cricket, how we can keep Test cricket divine, and above the other two formats is going to be key. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Watch the three-match ODI Series of the West Indies tour of India, from September 27 to October 3, 2 PM onwards, LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network Article Source: IANS
The Minister was speaking at the inauguration of The Hindu Sustainability Summit 2026 in Chennai on Wednesday
Chennais Sunflower Tape Machine puts noise at the centre of his debut album
After the release of his debut album, Chennai-based musician Aryaman Singh, who goes by Sunflower Tape Machine is all set to perform at Music Matters in Singapore this October
Todays Gold Rate, Aug 26: Check gold rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on September 23
Power cuts: Dont obstruct field staff fixing faults, says minister Nirmal Kumar
Tambaram Central Crime Branch arrests two persons in separate cheating and misappropriation cases
Zohos Sridhar Vembu calls Big Techs push to slow AI development unfair
Large language models (LLMs) are becoming a commodity, with too many models in the market and prices also falling, Vembu said on the sidelines of the Zoholics event in Chennai.
Lets have a look at the latest 22k gold rates at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Trivandrum and Bengaluru. Also see the updated indicative rates of 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k and 14k gold and 999-purity silver at the IBJA today.
In the ongoing POCSO probe against Gem Granites mining baron R. Veeramani, the Chennai Crime Branch police have arrested his former aide, identified as Ganesan. Ganesan had worked at Gem Granites for nearly 23 years, police said. The Central Crime Branch arrested Ganeshan for allegedly possessing on his mobile phone a video purportedly showing Veeramani [] The post Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO Case: Man Who Helped Him Avoid Police Action Is Son Of SRMU Leader Kannaiah appeared first on The Commune .
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 67 Posts
Southern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell, Chennai, has invited online applications from eligible Indian sportspersons for 67 Sports Quota posts. The recruitment will fill vacancies under Pay Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for the year 2026-27. Candidates who have completed the 10th standard, ITI, 12th standard or graduation and possess the prescribed sports achievements can apply. Online registration commenced on 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM and will close on 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Actress Varshini Venkat arrested for cheating man of Rs 5 lakh, snatching cash and phones
Light to Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu with Storm Alert
Light to moderate rain is forecasted for Tamil Nadus Western Ghats, with storm alerts for several districts including Chennai. Light to Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu with Storm Alert
2,000-year-old Chola city lost to tsunamis throws up evidence of glorious past
Petrol and diesel prices were unchanged across major cities on September 23. Check city-wise fuel rates as Brent crude traded at $99.20 and WTI crude at $90.23 a barrel.
DPL fixing: Former CSK player Bedi flags 'corrupt approach' to ACU
Young keeper-batter Vansh Bedi, who had played one T20 match for Delhi in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, allegedly received a corrupt approach during the recent Delhi Premier League (DPL) and promptly reported the matter to league's Anti-Corruption Unit. The 23-year-old dashing batter-keeper, who also had a brief stint with the IPL side Chennai Super Kings in 2025 before being replaced by Urvil Patel due to injury, was a part of the Central Delhi team during the 2026 edition of DPL. Recently a sting operation by Tehelka exposed a little known Nagaland pacer Rachit Bhatia making tall claims about fixing matches in IPL and state leagues, including spot-fixing and taking bribes from parents to get their kids into age-group teams. On Tuesday, it was noted that a corrupt approach was made to Bedi but he was smart enough to follow the anti-corruption protocols. However, Bedi in his Instagram handle clarified that he didn't receive any approach from Bhatia. I categorically state that
Will beef be served in Tamil Nadu govt-run student hostels? here's what minister Vanni Arasu says
A fresh debate has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the food menu at government-run student hostels after Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu said a section of students had requested that beef be included in their meals. However, the minister made it clear that no final decision has been taken yet and that the matter will be discussed with officials before the government decides how to proceed. Arasu made the remarks while inspecting the MC Raja Social Justice Hostel in Chennai's Saidapet, where he reviewed the facilities and interacted over issues concerning students. According to the minister, some students from rural backgrounds had suggested adding beef to the existing non-vegetarian menu.
Bridge Green Upcycle enters commercial deal for lithium
The story of a Government Farm Village in Madras
At one time, Government Farm now located in the Guindy/Saidapet region spanned 300 acres with a fence all around it. The idea of Governor Sir William Denison, it was set up in 1865
Regional Round (South) of NTPC Electron quiz held in Chennai
GCC to expedite drain linking work to reduce flood risk at 68 locations
The civic body has asked residents to call 1913 helpline to complain about civic issues during the monsoon
Madras High Court allows foreign national aged above 50 to undergo IVF treatment
Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy says, the Parliament had fixed upper age limit under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 only by taking into consideration the life expectancy in India and not elsewhere
Vande Bharat: Where Varanasis cultural link meets Chennais tech
Suspect who set hospital worker on fire shot while trying to evade arrest
When a police team tried to apprehend the suspect, he allegedly attacked a police officer with a sickle, injuring him
Boy glued to mobile phone run over by train in Chennai
HC dismisses ex-ministers discharge plea in corruption case
Ex DMK MLA moves HC against secretariat building at Pattinapakkam
Frisking of school kids flayed
