Gainers & Losers: Swaraj Suiting, MCX, Chennai Petroleum among 7 big movers
Benchmark indices jumped on strong sectoral support from financials, energy, IT and autos, while stocks such as Swaraj Suiting, MCX, Reliance Power, Gallard Steel, Natco Pharma, Bharti Airtel and Chennai Petroleum saw major action driven by news flows and market sentiment.
Chennais Umpherston Street: when names metamorphose
This was where P.Venkatachellum started his business of curry powders, sauces,condiments and built an empire that saw his products being sold from Europe to Australia. He was one of the few Dalit successes from Madras in business
Expelled AIADMK Leader KA Sengottaiyan Meets Vijay, Fuels Talk Of TVK Switch
Expelled AIADMK strongman KA Sengottaiyan met Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor Vijay in Chennai today, intensifying speculation that the expelled nine-time MLA may soon join the fledgling party.
ED conducts searches across Chennai at places linked to Aarudhra Gold Trading investment fraud
Varun Chakravarthy to put to test as Tamil Nadu captain in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Maths-teacher-turned-baker makes Sri Lankan buns and rolls in Chennai
Paramanathan Ravichandran, who migrated to India from Sri Lanka, runs a bakery in Porur, Chennai where he makes paan, rolls, and buns inspired by flavours back home
(PLEASE ADD MUSICIAN CHENNAI-BASED ETC FOR ONLINE)Khatija Rahmans artistry meets the expansive arrangements of singer Kalyani Nair, weaving together strings, choral harmonies and live instrumentation
Vels Launches Rs 25 Crore Football Academy and Swimming School in Chennai, Inaugurated by P. T. Usha
Padma Shri Dr. P. T. Usha, Honble MP and President of the Indian Olympic Association, inaugurated the Vels Football Residential Academy and Vels Swimming School at Vels University's Thalambur campus (OMR), Chennai. Established by the Vels Group of Institutions with an investment of Rs25 crores, the sports campus aims to position Tamil Nadu as a rising centre for football and aquatic sports. Vels FC was inaugurated by Indian Olympic Association President Dr. P. T. Usha in the presence of Vels Group of Institutions Chairman Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh The academy features a FIFA-standard football turf, a modern residential training complex, and international-level coaching led by experienced Spanish trainers. More than 200 players from across India are currently enrolled in structured football programmes. In a significant step towards international exposure, Vels FC has sponsored a student with Rs20 lakhfor advanced football training in Spain. The campus also includes the Vels Swimming School, which houses Olympic-standard swimming lanes, a three-level diving platform, and a pool with depths ranging from 3 to 12 feet making it among the most advanced aquatic training centres in the region. During the event, Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, the President of the Tamil Nadu Olympic Association and Founder Chancellor of Vels University, felicitated Tamil Nadus Kabaddi gold medalists Karthika and Abinash with scholarships worth Rs1 lakh each. He also announced that 80 talented students from rural Tamil Nadu have been offered free training, accommodation, nutrition, and education as part of the institutions commitment to grassroots sports development. initiativ e and urged more institutions to contribute to grassroots sports. He also appealed to the IOAPresident to allow Tamil Nadu to host the National Games for the first time. The launch of the Vels Football Residential Academy and Vels Swimming School marks a major milestone in Tamil Nadus sporting landscape, providing young athletes with world-class infrastructure, international coaching, and opportunities to pursue excellence at national and global levels. velsfc.com
SIT records statements of Sabarimala priests in gold theft probe
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case has recorded the statements of Sabarimala priests Kandararu Mohanararu and Kandararu Rajeevararu. The two were questioned about their role in moving the gold-coated copper sheets from the temple premises to outside. They told the SIT that they had no role in deciding to send the gold sheets to Chennai for repair. That decision, they said, was made by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), and they were only asked to grant approval as the temples chief priests. The board had informed them that the gold sheets would be handed over to Unnikrishnan Potti for transport outside the state for repair work, the duo testified, according to sources. The SIT also sought details of Unnikrishnan and his conduct while he worked as an aide to a junior priest in Sabarimala. The thanthris said they had known him since his appointment in 2008. They told investigators that he had forged friendships with several affluent devotees and had brought sponsorships for various temple needs. They added that they had no financial dealings with him and interacted with him only because he was a regular pilgrim and had worked for eight years as an assistant to a junior priest. The SIT also inquired about how Unnikrishnan was appointed at the shrine. Some of the accused arrested earlier had told investigators that the thanthris had given their approval to take the gold sheets from the dwarapalaka idols and the sreekovil doorframe out of the temple. Based on those statements, the SIT recorded the priests testimonies.
Man arrested in Chennai in 1.74 crore GST fraud case after absconding for two years
Who is Urvil Patel, the Gujarat opener who blasted a 31-ball century?
Gujarat skipper Urvil Patel smashed an unbeaten 119 off just 37 balls, including 12 fours and 10 sixes, to lead his team to an eight-wicket victory. This explosive innings, featuring a century in 31 balls, marks another milestone for the Chennai Super Kings player.
22K & 24K gold price today, November 26, 2025 across Indian cities
'Sadly, It's Working In...': Google Meet Outage Triggers Meme Storm Among Office-Goers On X
Google Meet suffered a major outage, with users in Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Madurai, Bengaluru, and Chennai reporting access and server issues.
Former AIADMK minister K.A. Sengottaiyan resigned from the Assembly and is set to join actor Vijay's party. His departure follows his removal from AIADMK after meeting with rival faction leaders and his prior attempts at party reunification, reportedly at the behest of the BJP.
Govt, Authorities Take Decisions Accordingly: BJP As India-Pakistan Cricket Teams Set To Clash Again
National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad: As India and Pakistan are set to face each other once again on the world stage, with their highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 match confirmed for February 15, BJP leader Nitin Nabin on Wednesday said that sports should remain separate from politics and that the government and concerned bodies will take decisions based on policy and circumstances. Speaking to IANS, Nitin Nabin said, Sports is a separate domain. The government and concerned authorities examine the situation and take decisions accordingly. Along with sports, public sentiment is also understood and taken into consideration. JD(U) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad also reacted, stating, In the Asia Cup too, both countries played against each other. This should be viewed in the spirit of sports and not connected to politics. Such events reflect a healthy mindset. JD(U) MLC Gulam Gaush added, Cricket is fine, but whenever a match takes place, it feels like war. That should not happen. Efforts must be made to improve relations. Meanwhile, defending champions India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, 2026 after opening their campaign in the group stage against minnows United States of America at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, 2026. India are in Group A with the Netherlands and Namibia as the other teams in the group. No country has ever defended their title in the T20 World Cup so far and hosts India will be hoping to become the first country to do so. In their remaining group stage fixtures, India will take on Namibia on February 12 in New Delhi and will round off the proceedings against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on February 18, 2026. India are in Group A with the Netherlands and Namibia as the other teams in the group. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Matches will be played at eight venues -- the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In Sri Lanka, matches will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, and the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy. Article Source: IANS
One district in India got 220,000 H-1B visas: US economist alleges massive fraud in system
A former United States Congressman and economist, Dr. Dave Brat, has alleged large-scale fraud in the H-1B visa programme, claiming that one Indian consular district- Chennai accounted for more than double the annual statutory cap for the visa category. His remarks, made on Steve Bannons War Room podcast, come at a time when the Donald Trump administration is escalating its scrutiny of skilled-worker visas. Dr. Brat argued that the programme had been captured by industrial-scale fraud, pointing to the disproportionate share of applicants from India. Seventy-one per cent of H-1B visas come from India and only 12 per cent from China. That tells you something right there, he said. There is a cap of only 85,000 H-1B visas, yet one district in India, the Madras (Chennai) district received 220,000. That is two-and-a-half times the cap set by Congress. That is the scam. DR. DAVE BRAT: 71% of H-1B visas come from India. The national cap is 85,000, yet one Indian district got 220,000! That's 2.5x the limit! When you hear H-1B, think of your family, because these fraudulent visas just stole their future. @brateconomics pic.twitter.com/8O1v8qVJPe Bannons WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) November 24, 2025 According to reports, the U.S. Consulate in Chennai processed approximately 220,000 H-1B visas and 140,000 H-4 dependent visas in 2024. The consulate serves applicants from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana, making it one of the busiest H-1B processing centres globally. Linking the issue to employment in the United States, Brat claimed that misuse of the programme posed a threat to American workers. When I say H-1B visa, you need to think of your cousins, your aunts and uncles, your grandparents. One of these folks comes over and claims they are skilled; they are not, thats the fraud, he alleged. They just took away your familys job and your mortgage. You dont have certain talents here: Trump makes rare defence of the H-1B visa program Former US diplomat allages' industrialised' visa fraud Brats claims echo earlier allegations by Mahvash Siddiqui, an Indian-origin US Foreign Service officer who served at the Chennai consulate nearly two decades ago. Speaking on a podcast, Siddiqui alleged widespread and systematic fraud in the H-1B programme, claiming that a majority of working visas issued to Indian applicants were obtained fraudulently. Siddiqui, who served at the post between 2005 and 2007, recounted her experience at what was then one of the worlds largest H-1B processing centres. She cited claims that in 2024 alone the mission adjudicated 220,000 H-1B visas and 140,000 H-4 visas for dependent family members. She alleged that 8090% of visas issued to Indians, mainly H-1Bs involved fraudulent documentation, including fabricated educational credentials or applicants who did not meet the requirements for highly skilled employment. As an Indian-American, I hate to say this, but fraud and bribery are normalised in India, she said. She also alleged that some applicants attempted to avoid interviews by American officers, that proxy candidates sometimes appeared in place of genuine applicants, and that certain hiring managers in India demanded money in exchange for job offers used to support visa applications. Trump wants skilled overseas workers to 'train Americans' then 'go back home': US Treasury Secretary
Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rains as Cyclone Senyar is set to form over the Bay of Bengal by November 27. The India Meteorological Department warns of extremely wet conditions across the state. Three delta districts will see very heavy rain on November 28. Chennai and seven other districts face similar conditions on November 29.
Woman strangles hubby to death in chennai, stages suicide drama
CHENNAI: A suspected suicide turned into a murder after the postmortem performed on a 35-year-old man revealed that he was strangled to death. The police have arrested the deceaseds wife, Saranya, 29, for allegedly killing him and staging the death as suicide. The deceased, Manikandan, a driver from Venkateswara Nagar, had married Saranya in 2014. Initially, Saranya told the police that she and her Manikandan had a heated argument on November 23, and that she had slept in the hall along with the children. She claimed when she woke up later, she found the bedroom door open and Manikandan hanging from the ceiling on a nylon rope. According to her statement, she had cut the rope and took him to a nearby private hospital, where he was declared dead. Sources said the couples two children had often witnessed them engaging in arguments at home. The neighbours also said that the quarrels escalated when Manikandan returned home intoxicated. Suspicion arose when Manikandans sister, Uma Maheshwari, lodged a complaint alleging foul play. The body was sent to Government Stanley Hospital, where forensic experts confirmed death by strangulation. After intensive questioning, Saranya allegedly confessed to strangling her husband while he was sleeping and later hanging the body to mislead relatives. Investigators also found she had been involved in an extra marital affair for the past four years. The police are now probing whether he had any role in the crime. Saranya has been arrested and charged with murder.
Muzzling pet dogs in public not must, GCC tells Madras HC
CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) on Tuesday informed the Madras High Court that pet owners are not required to muzzle their dogs in public places, clarifying that its recent communication on muzzling was only an advisory and not a mandatory rule. The clarification came during the hearing of a petition filed by NGO People for Cattle in India, which argued that certain breeds cannot be fitted with muzzles due to their facial structure. Appearing before Justice V Lakshminarayanan, GCC counsel assured the court that no fine would be imposed on pet owners for not using muzzles. However, he stressed keeping dogs leashed in public places remains compulsory, and those found violating this rule will face a `500 penalty. Responding to concerns over licencing norms issued following recent dog-bite incidents in the city, the civic body said the deadline to obtain pet licence, initially set for November 24, has now been extended to December 7, with further flexibility if required. The GCC said 82,000 online applications have been received so far, and over 35,348 dogs have been vaccinated and certified. The corporation also clarified that microchipping is a one-time requirement, not an annual process. It further addressed complaints from animal welfare organisations, stating NGOs sheltering rescued animals may register them and later transfer the registration to adoptive owners without additional fees. In response to a petitioners claim that the online portal restricted users to registering only four animals, GCC said the cap was a technical glitch and has since been fixed. After recording the corporations explanations, the high court closed the petition and directed that the clarifications be published as a formal notification within a week.
Enforcement Directorate: Voter ID of Lankan in custody active
CHENNAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alerted the state chief electoral officer (CEO) that a Sri Lankan national currently in judicial custody in an NIA case linked to alleged LTTE revival efforts still holds an active Indian voter ID registered in Chennai. The agency has sought an immediate verification and cancellation of the card, calling it a national-security lapse. In a letter dated November 21, 2025, the ED said the accused, Letchumanan Mary Franciska, had fraudulently secured multiple Indian identity documents, including Aadhaar, PAN, a ration-linked rental agreement, and an Indian passport, despite being a foreign national. Her voter ID continues to remain active in the Virugambakkam Assembly constituency. Franciska was intercepted at Chennai airport in 2021 for travelling on a forged Indian passport. Investigations by Q Branch and later by the NIA found she had overstayed after arriving on an e-tourist visa in 2019, and had allegedly acted on instructions from Denmark-based LTTE operative Umakanthan. She is accused of attempting to claim `42.28 crore from a Mumbai bank account by posing as a legal heir. The enforcement directorate has asked the election commission to check whether the card was used to cast votes and to remove the entry from the rolls. The communication has also been forwarded to the ECI and senior officials of the agency.
Nesting season yet to start, but 7 Olive Ridleys wash ashore dead on Chennai coast
CHENNAI: While the nesting season still weeks away, the early death of seven Olive Ridley turtles along the Chennai shoreline has raised alarm among wildlife authorities, who fear a repeat of last seasons mass mortality. Preliminary examinations suggest drowning due to entanglement in fishing nets, with forest officials noting most of the carcasses found were males, an indicator that the turtles may have been trapped while migrating or mating offshore. Chief Wildlife Warden Rakesh Kumar Dogra told TNIE the state government has moved swiftly. An interdepartmental meeting was held recently. The fisheries department said it has received sanction to procure 1,000 Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs), which are crucial to reducing mortality, he said. TEDs allow turtles to escape from trawl nets and are mandated under national sea turtle conservation guidelines. Dogra said the Chennai Wildlife Warden has also been directed to step up intelligence gathering on problematic fishing gear like long squid nets. We have procured an underwater drone to capture visual evidence and monitor hotspots. A meeting has already been held with all coastal DFOs asking them to remain extra vigilant, he added. The strandings come at a sensitive time. Tamil Nadu is preparing to launch a full-fledged two-year telemetry study in December to scientifically track Olive Ridley movement patterns along the states coastline. Under the Rs 84 lakh telemetry project, 20 Olive Ridleys - 10 from Chennai and the rest from other nesting beaches - will be fitted with Argos satellite transmitters to map migratory routes, nearshore hotspots and entanglement-prone fishing grounds between 2025 and 2027. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) will be doing the tagging and field operations, while the Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) will conduct nearshore surveys, fisher assessments and flipper tagging. Immediate sanction of Rs 59.14 lakh has been accorded for 2025-26. Additional chief secretary Supriya Sahu confirmed to the TNIE that sea turtle biologist Dr R Suresh Kumar of WII will be coming in mid-December to begin the telemetry study. His expertise will guide Tamil Nadus long-term conservation roadmap. To reinforce protection, the government will also deploy two units of the Marine Elite Force in the first week of December, marking the first time Tamil Nadu will have specialised coastal enforcement teams exclusively focused on curbing illegal trawling, gill-netting and nearshore fishing violations-persistent causes of turtle mortality.
Chennai Got 220,000 H-1B Visas: US Economist's Fraud Allegation
America's H-1B visa programme is once again in hot water after an economist accused the system of fraud, alleging that the Chennai district in India obtained more than twice the total number of visas allowed nationwide.
Tamil Nadu rain alert: A deep depression over the Strait of Malacca is intensifying and is forecast to become Cyclone Senyar and the weather system is expected to bring heavy rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Incessant rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu has already crippled normal life in the state with more showers expected in the coming days.
Apollo Micro Systems shares in focus on MoU with IIT-Chennai, Indian Navy to fast-track defence tech
Apollo Micro Systems is set for active trade following a significant collaboration. The company, along with IIT-Chennai and the Indian Navy, will focus on developing advanced homegrown defence technologies. This partnership aims to meet the operational needs of the Armed Forces through indigenous research and development.
CCB seizes ecstasy pills, MDMA worth Rs 23.74 cr from Nigerian
BENGALURU: The Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) busted a synthetic-drug peddling network by raiding the premises of a Nigerian national in Bagaluru. The CCB sleuths seized 11 kg 640 gram of MDMA crystals, 1,040 ecstasy pills, 2 kg 235 gram of raw materials, valued at approximately Rs 23.74 crore from the house where the accused, N Ejike Nzegwu, 42, was staying. The seized drugs were stored to sell during the New Year celebrations. A report has been submitted with the Bagaluru police, to act against the owner of the house for failing to adhere to legal requirements while renting out for foreign nationals. Nzegwu entered India in 2017 on a business visa via Sri Lanka, and after his visa expired, he continued to stay illegally in Bagaluru. His wife, too, was arrested for overstaying in the country and was sent to a detention centre. The couples three children are staying in Nigeria. An NDPS case was registered against him in 2019 in the city, and he was sent to prison. After being released, he again engaged in drug peddling, and in 2020, another case under the NDPS Act and the Foreigners Act was registered against him at the Konanakunte Police Station. After coming out of the jail, he shifted to Chennai and was arrested there again. From there he went to Andhra Pradesh and was even caught there by the police. He was in judicial custody till 2024 and then came to Bengaluru. The accused was not selling the drugs to consumers but to drug traffickers mostly from African countries. He was reportedly getting drugs from Delhi and other north Indian states. He was obtaining bank accounts of some African nationals returning back to their native countries after their visa period. For every bank account, he was paying Rs 25,000. These account numbers were used as mule accounts for the other traffickers to send him the money, said an officer.
A walk post meal can step up your health goals
Walking after meals, often called postprandial walking, is one of the simplest yet most powerful habits for improving metabolic health. A short 10-15-minute walk can significantly influence how your body processes food, manages blood sugar, and stores fat. This small daily practice supports digestion, stabilises energy levels, and contributes meaningfully to long-term weight management. After eating, blood glucose levels naturally rise as food is digested and absorbed. Normally, insulin helps move this glucose into cells for use or storage. However, prolonged sitting after meals or consuming high-carbohydrate foods can lead to larger glucose spikes, placing greater demand on insulin. Over time, repeated spikes can contribute to insulin resistance, fatigue, and difficulty with weight control. Walking immediately after a meal activates your largest muscle groups, your legs. These muscles act like a sponge, pulling glucose out of the bloodstream and using it for energy. This process allows the body to lower blood sugar more efficiently without relying solely on insulin. Even light-intensity walking can significantly reduce the rise in glucose that typically occurs after meals. The timing is especially important because walking during the post-meal period aligns movement with the bodys natural metabolic response. Instead of storing excess glucose as fat, your muscles utilise it right away. Post-meal walking contributes to weight management in several interconnected ways: High insulin levels encourage the body to store fat, especially around the abdomen. By reducing glucose spikes, walking prevents the sharp increase in insulin that promotes fat storage. Over time, this supports healthier body composition and easier weight control. Consistently lowering the demand for insulin helps the body become more sensitive to it. Improved insulin sensitivity is strongly linked to weight management, reduced inflammation, better hormonal balance, and easier fat loss. Large fluctuations in blood sugar often lead to hunger soon after a meal, increasing cravings for sweets or snacks. Walking helps flatten these fluctuations, stabilising appetite and reducing unnecessary caloric intake. This natural appetite regulation supports sustainable weight loss without extreme dieting. Walking after meals adds small bursts of physical activity throughout the day. These short bouts cumulatively increase daily calorie burn without stressing the body. Unlike high-intensity workouts, which may elevate cortisol and increase hunger in some individuals, light walking supports fat loss while keeping stress hormones stable. Walking stimulates digestion by promoting movement in the gastrointestinal tract. Many people find that post-meal walking helps reduce bloating, acidity, and heaviness after eating. This improved digestive motility also helps regulate bowel movements, making it especially helpful for individuals with sluggish digestion, PCOS, or metabolic challenges. Instead of feeling sleepy after meals, a short walk boosts blood circulation, oxygen delivery, and alertness. This makes post-meal walking highly useful for professionals, students, and anyone who experiences mid-day energy dips. Better glucose control directly translates into more stable energy and improved cognitive performance. You dont need long or intense sessions. The most effective pattern is: Walk for 10-15 minutes after each major meal Keep the pace light to moderate, comfortable enough to hold a conversation Aim for consistency rather than intensity Even a single post-meal walk, such as after lunch or dinner, can have measurable benefits. For individuals managing diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, or stubborn weight, walking after every meal is particularly impactful. Walking after meals is a powerful, accessible, and sustainable lifestyle habit that significantly improves glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, appetite regulation, and overall metabolic health. By activating large muscle groups during the critical post-meal window, the body uses glucose efficiently, reduces fat storage, and maintains stable energy levels. This simple habit, just 10 to 15 minutes of walking, can have profound long-term effects on weight management and overall well-being.
In India today, where therapy remains expensive, social pressures run high, and conversations around mental health are still evolving, self-help books have steadily claimed more space on bookstore shelves and Kindle libraries. They offer companionship and guidance, breaking down complex emotions and helping readers take actionable steps, as people navigate fast-changing careers and personal expectations. They also often open quiet windows to reflect, reset, and rebuild, by blending storytelling, cultural familiarity, and practical wisdom, to help readers feel understood, supported, and seen. An established voice in the self-help space is Vani Pradeep, who has carved a niche as an author and coach. Her book Soul Feeder 2.0 draws from her extensive experience in positive psychology to help readers understand and reshape their lives. With some chapters from it translated to Tamil, and most chapters added anew, is Anaiththum Neeye , launched earlier this year. Returning to her alma mater MOP Vaishnav College for Women for an event titled Author Speak, on Tuesday, after winning the International Literary Award in non-fiction for Soul Feeder 2.0 , Vani was determined to inspire a new generation of writers. She firstly stressed on the importance of young students recognising the power of the human brain and encouraged practices like meditation to improve focus and wellbeing. While her address largely centred on adopting mindful habits for overall growth, she also outlined practical steps for aspiring or hesitant writers. Publishing, she said, can provide the confidence needed to move forward. Start by getting something published in your college magazine or a journal. It will motivate you to take the next step, she advised. But investing real time in a book, she said, involves far more than simply conceiving an idea and putting it down on paper or on screen. It is very important to read, re-read, and re-evaluate your work, she added. And while undergoing the process herself, Vani said the Pomodoro Technique working in focused 25-minute bursts followed by a short break to boost concentration and prevent burnout helped her best. Vani also underscored the need for students to grasp the basics of copyright and trademark protection, and emphasised the value of using AI as a tool for support rather than as a shortcut that leads to plagiarism. Her session ended with an interactive game. She invited audience members to call out a number between 1 and 224; each time a number was chosen, she flipped to that page in her book and read it aloud, suggesting the message might hold personal significance for that person. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the organising committee that comprised the Library and Digital Resource Centre of MOP Vaishnav College, and Pegasus, their student book club.
Peripheral roads turn risky in Tambaram as overspeed and missing pedestrian spaces drive deaths
Private buses refuse to move to Mudichur
Museum on wheels throwback to OG red bus
Nainar visits Delhi as BJP shifts focus to TN elections
Muzzling of dogs not compulsory, no cap on number of pets: GCC tells HC
Chennai braces for possible cyclone and heavy rain
Poll panel must mandate social audit of electoral rolls
TN working with Kerala: Minister
Four men steal gadgets, one returns to confess and all are nabbed
Stalin to PM: Bring amendments to exempt teachers from TET
AIADMK dismisses OPSs ultimatum & Sengottaiyans move
Normalcy returns to Indian skies, Air India cancels six flights to carry out precautionary checks
NEW DELHI: The chaos in Indian skies on Monday night, triggered by the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia and the eastward drift of ash, subsided on Tuesday after the ash cloud moved towards China. While Air India cancelled seven of its domestic flights as a precautionary move, other airlines have reported normal operations. An Air India statement said the following six domestic flights stood cancelled on Tuesday (November 25) - AI 2822 ChennaiMumbai; AI 2466 HyderabadDelhi; AI 2444 MumbaiHyderabad and AI 2445 Hyderabad to Mumbai; AI 2471 MumbaiKolkata and AI 2472 Kolkata to Mumbai The following Air India flights have been cancelled as we carry out precautionary checks on those aircraft which had flown over certain geographical locations after the Hayli Gubbi volcanic eruption, it said. The airline had cancelled seven international flights on Monday AI 106 NewarkDelhi; AI 102 New York (JFK)Delhi; AI 2204 DubaiHyderabad; AI 2290 DohaMumbai; AI 2212 DubaiChennai ; AI 2250 DammamMumbai and AI 2284 DohaDelhi. Akasa Air had already announced cancellation of all its flights to and from Jeddah, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. It had done the same on Monday too. Indigo had diverted its flight from Kannur to Ahmedabad on Monday. Massive ash cloud drifts toward northern India as Ethiopias Hayli Gubbi erupts after 10,000 years Spokespersons from Indigo, Spicejet and Air India Express said that they had not cancelled any of their flights on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) in a statement said there was no cause for concern presently. Following the 23 Nov volcanic eruption in Ethiopia and the eastward movement of the ash cloud, MoCA along with ATC, IMD, airlines and international aviation agenciesis ensuring seamless coordination. AAI has issued the necessary NOTAM and all affected flights have been kept informed. Operations across India remain smooth, with only a few flights rerouted or descended as a precaution, it added. There is no cause for concern at this moment. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide timely updates to ensure passenger safety, the Ministry added. Air India passengers upset Passengers whose flights were cancelled took to social media to lash out at Air India for not keeping them informed for hours even after the flight was cancelled. Flyer Teekam Singh Gehlot said he had booked a ticket on his Air India flight from Mumbai to Kolkata on Tuesday. No information about cancellation of flight and boarding pass was issued, he said. Only after security checks, he learnt about the cancellation, he said billing it a horrible experience. Passenger Aswari E said, I had my booking from Dammam to Mumbai. Very pathetic service by ground staff , no clear communication. After 6 hours they brought all the passengers from immigration area and left them stranded in the departure area. Until now no one contacted me for the rescheduled flight, she said. Referring to the same flight, Ruchit Mehta added, Very pathetic treatment at Dammam Airport. No food or refreshment provided to passengers till 3 AM in the morning. No accommodation or travel allowance given to some passengers. The Air India statement added, Our ground teams across the network are keeping passengers updated on their flight status and are providing immediate assistance, including hotel accommodation. We are making every effort to arrange alternative travel at the earliest. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to passengers due to this unforeseen situation beyond our control. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority. Ethiopia volcano eruption disrupts flights in India; ash cloud to clear by evening
Truck hits high-voltage cable, man electrocuted
TN govt bars schools from opening directly onto highways
Public nabs man who fled with 9L, aid flees
Citys cough cases increase in monsoon
Tiruvallur opens road safety park for traffic discipline, STEM-based learning
Two held for selling drug-laced chocolates to school students
Gender-affirming surgery: Cow tissue used to fix leak
Parents see stars as colleges take 5 star fees from medicos
Tambaram speeds up SIR form collection
One in 3 firms visiting IIT-M for placement this year is a startup
S Railway treats refund request as ticket cancellation; family to get 20K relief
Jewellery unit owner assaulted, 100 sovereigns of gold robbed in Elephant Gate
State scheme to give women entrepreneurs a leg-up on loans
158 MOUs worth Rs 43,844 crore signed at Coimbatore investor conclave
Greater Chennai Corporation to soon open pet clinic and animal birth control centre in Manali
Work on five pet clinics and animal birth control centres in Royapuram, Sholinganallur, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, and Alandur will be completed in February
18-month-old enters prison as pregnant mom jailed in Pocso case in Chennai
Are India's New Labour Codes a True Reform or Just Old Wine in a New Bottle?
The government's fanfare over new labour codes has been met with criticism, with trade unions calling for strikes. Despite promises of reform and improved worker conditions, the Industrial Relations Code, enacted years ago, faces scrutiny for failing to simplify laws and address issues like collective bargaining and the right to strike.
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India To Meet Pakistan On Feb 15 As ICC Reveals Full Schedule Of T20 World Cup 2026 (Ld)
Defending champions India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, 2026 after opening their campaign in the group stage against minnows United States of America at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, 2026. India are in Group A with the Netherlands and Namibia as the other teams in the group. No country has ever defended their title in the T20 World Cup so far and hosts India will be hoping to become the first country to do so. In their remaining group stage fixtures, India will take on Namibia on February 12 in New Delhi and will round off the proceedings against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on February 18, 2026. This will be the biggest T20 World Cup in the history of the game so far, as for the first time, 20 teams will be in the fray. The 20 teams will play 55 matches in all across eight venues in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, 2026:, ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta announced in Mumbai on Tuesday as the ICC revealed the full schedule of the tournament in the presence of ICC Chair Jay Shah, two-time T20 WC winner Rohit Sharma, India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, newly crowned Women's ODI World Cup winner Harmanpreet Kaur and cricket administrators from India and Sri Lanka. Matches will be played at eight venues -- the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In Sri Lanka, matches will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, and the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy. The 20 teams have been divided into four groups of five teams each. Two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 8 stage. While the focus will be on India and Pakistan in Group Apicked as the Group of Death by the event's Brand Ambassador Rohit Sharma, the Netherlands and USA, who stunned Pakistan in the previous edition in 2024, can always cause an upset or two. Group B puts Sri Lanka in a potentially challenging conflict with Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman. Australia's first match is against Ireland, while Zimbabwe's return to World Cup action begins with a high-profile match against the co-hosts. Group C, which includes Bangladesh, first-time qualifiers Italy, and Nepal, is led by two-time champions England and the West Indies. As early as February 11 in Mumbai, England will play the West Indies. Italy's participation, which is their first in the tournament, gives it a historic feel. Group D, which is arguably the hardest of the four, includes Afghanistan, South Africa, and New Zealand, the 2024 semifinalists. Canada and UAE complete the line-up, but the spotlight will firmly be on the heavyweight clashes, especially South Africa vs Afghanistan and New Zealand vs South Africa, both set for Ahmedabad. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Eight stage, split into two groups of four. From there, the top two in each Super Eight pool advance to the semifinals before the March 8 final determines the 2026 champion. Rohit Sharma, who has played in every edition of the T20 World Cup so far, winning titles in the inaugural edition in 2007 and in 2024, said it was heartening to see so many countries playing in the T20 World Cup. It shows that our spot is growing, said the event's ICC Brand Ambassador Rohit Sharma. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Eight stage, split into two groups of four. From there, the top two in each Super Eight pool advance to the semifinals before the March 8 final determines the 2026 champion. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav termed the event challenging and said his teammates are excited to be playing at home. Article Source: IANS
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2026 T20 World Cup: India To Open Title Defence Against USA On February 7
T20 World Cup Groups: India will begin their T20 World Cup title defence on February 7, 2026, against the USA in Mumbai as the ICC unveiled the full schedule for the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tenth edition of the competition will begin earlier in the day with a match between Pakistan and the Netherlands in Colombo, followed by a match between Bangladesh and the West Indies in Kolkata, and finally an Indian match under lights. An agreement reached earlier this year between India and Pakistan means that the semifinals and final will take place in different locations based on Pakistan's advancement, adding a special administrative twist to the 2026 competition. India and Pakistan headline Group A, joined by the USA, Namibia and the Netherlands. Both Asian giants are expected to advance comfortably, though the USA's stunning upset over Pakistan in the previous edition serves as a reminder that early complacency could prove costly. The major India-Pakistan match is set to take place in Colombo on February 15. Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Ahmedabad will host the remaining group matches for India. Group B puts Sri Lanka in a potentially challenging arrangement with Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman. Australia's first match is against Ireland, while Zimbabwe's return to World Cup action begins with a high-profile match against the hosts. Group C, which also includes Bangladesh, first-time qualifiers Italy and Nepal, is led by two-time champions England and the West Indies. As early as February 11 in Mumbai, England will play the West Indies. Italy's participation, which is their first in the tournament, gives it a historic feel. Group D, which is arguably the hardest of the four, includes Afghanistan, South Africa, and New Zealand, the 2024 semifinalists. Canada and UAE complete the line-up, but the spotlight will firmly be on the heavyweight clashes, especially South Africa vs Afghanistan and New Zealand vs South Africa, both set for Ahmedabad. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Eight stage, split into two groups of four. From there, the top two in each Super Eight pool advance to the semifinals before the March 8 final determines the 2026 champion. T20 World Cup Groups: Group A: India, USA, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE India schedule: 1. India vs USA February 7, Mumbai 2. India vs Namibia February 12, New Delhi 1. India vs USA February 7, Mumbai Also Read: Live Cricket Score 4. India vs Netherlands February 18, Ahmedabad Article Source: IANS
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Easy availability of chemicals, electric components increase IED threat: NSG after Delhi blast
NEW DELHI: The National Security Guard (NSG) alerted authorities about the recent spike in the use of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by 'terror groups' due to easy availability of individual components and chemicals. The NSP submitted a report in this regard to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), requesting for implementation of stricter checks on such materials. Security officials said that the NSG made an assessment following the Red Fort blast and identified the easy availability of bomb-making materials as one of the primary factors leading to the recent increase in IED explosions reported from across the country. In the report, the NSG said, The rise in IED blasts in J&K is largely driven by continued cross-border infiltration, facilitated by both drones and armed militants. Notably, the 60 percent increase in high-impact, high-casualty blast incidents in 2024 compared to 2023 - despite a major reduction in casualties - indicates a strategic shift in sustaining tactics. It went on to add that the increase in the number of IED explosions in the rest of India is a concerning trend, driven by increased knowledge and increased accessibility to bomb-making materials, leading to the proliferation of disruption-focused terror activities. The NSG, along with forensic experts, collects samples of all the blasts in India and compiles data in a comprehensive and authentic manner. In the report, the NSG noted that not only do major cities continue to remain under high alert, smaller towns and districts, which are conventionally considered at lower-risk, have also experienced a concerning rise in attempts and successful detonations involving crude IEDs. The officials said commonly available chemicals and electrical components can be used to make build IEDs, enabling even untrained individuals to assemble low-grade but highly sophisticated explosive devices. The officials also noted the role of online dissemination of harmful content, saying that while many devices recovered were rudimentary, the intent behind their assembly poses a growing security concern and without tighter controls, the country may continue to see sporadic IED incidents in areas previously considered secure. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had announced that a new NSG hub would be established in Ayodhya, expanding the elite forces reach to six major hubs across the country including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Jammu. He emphasised that NSG commandos would remain deployed round the clock, ensuring rapid response to any terror threat.
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EduTech Power India Awards 2025 Honour India's Rising Global Postdoctoral Researchers
A ceremony held this week in Chennai has shed light on the contributions of postdoctoral researchers, as senior academics and policy leaders emphasised the need for clearer and more sustainable career pathways in global higher education. Universities and research councils welcomed the initiative, noting that global rankings, national innovation output, and long-term economic competitiveness depend heavily on the success and retention of high-calibre postdoctoral talent. EduTech Power India Awards 2025 Honour India's Rising Global Postdoctoral Researchers Hosted by the Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai in association with RAISE Global Innovation Forum, UK; MSME Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India; MIT Square Welfare Foundation; and MIT Square, London, the Postdoctoral Fellow Honouring Ceremony brought together scholars from leading institutions from India who completed their research across the UK, Europe, Australia, Thailand and many other asian countries. The event recognised fellows whose research spans priority areas including AI-driven healthcare, clean energy systems, advanced materials, biotechnology, digital education and sustainable development. The postdoctoral fellow researchers who received the honours are Dr. Phani Kumar Polasi, Dr. Kapileswar N, Dr. Judy Simon, Dr. Amirthalakshmi T M, Dr. Pavithra Guru R, Dr. Mythili R, Dr. Ancy Micheal A, Dr. Annie Micheal A, Dr. Maniraj S P, Dr. Vani R, Dr. Sumathy G, Dr. Maheshwari A, Dr. Vijayalakshmi K, Dr. Sylvia Grace J, Dr. Vigneshwari S, Dr. Prabha B, Dr. Chandu P.M.S.S, Dr. Pravin A, Dr. Refonaa J, Dr. Jany Shabu S. L, Dr. Dhamodaran S, Dr. Janani N, Dr. Nafeza E, Dr. Bakkialakshmi V S, and Dr. Veena R S. In addition, senior academic leaders were also recognised: Dr. G. R. Suresh, Principal of the Year; Dr. R. Madhusudhanan, Dean of the Year; Dr. Anandavel Vadivel, Dean of the Year; and Dr. Muthukumaran K, Social Service of the Year. As the event concluded, fellows described the recognition as encouraging, humbling, and a powerful motivator to continue pushing boundaries at a global level. Many expressed hope that such platforms will become more common across the UK research landscape. Awardees were selected for both research excellence and broader contributions to open science, industry partnerships and policy impact. Organisers confirmed the ceremony will become an annual event, with plans to expand participation globally and strengthen dialogue around improving postdoctoral support across the higher education sector.
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Sundaram Home Finance aims to disburse Rs 120 cr in central TN
CHENNAI, Nov 25: Sundaram Home Finance has targeted to double its presence in tier 3 and 4 locations in central Tamil Nadu as it aims to make Rs 120 crore disbursements under the emerging business segment in the region, a top official said. The Chennai-headquartered company operates 12 branches in the region and has planned to scale up the number of branches to 25. Emerging business segment comprises small ticket loans of up to Rs 20 lakh and affordable housing [] The post Sundaram Home Finance aims to disburse Rs 120 cr in central TN appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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