NITTTR Chennai Announces Recruitment for 12 Positions, Applications Open Until November 16
NITTTR Chennai is hiring for 12 positions, including Technical Officer. Apply by November 16 for a chance to join. NITTTR Chennai Announces Recruitment for 12 Positions, Applications Open Until November 16
Watch: SIT digs up Gem Veeramanis Chennai house for remains of minor girl
A Special Investigation Team is excavating the Chennai residence of Gem Granites founder R. Veeramani in search of the remains of a minor girl. The search follows a victims statement before a POCSO court. The investigation has also led to the arrest of Veeramani and action against seven police officers over alleged lapses in the case.
Walkathon, tree plantation drive held in Chennai
The walkathon, which began at Besant Nagar, was flagged off by Director General of Police Sandeep Rathore
Walkathon, tree plantation drive held in Chennai
The walkathon, which began at Besant Nagar, was flagged off by Director General of Police Sandeep Rathore
Royal Enfield Achieves Record Quarterly Sales
Chennai, November 14: Royal Enfield has reported a significant increase in motorcycle demand within the country. The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly motorcycle sales in the second quarter Royal Enfield Achieves Record Quarterly Sales
Metrowater inspects RWH structures across Chennai
Harshal Patel Likely To Move To GT From SRH Via Trade Deal Ahead Of IPL 2027 Retention Deadline
Indians Praful Hinge: India fast bowler Harshal Patel is likely to move to Gujarat Titans (GT) from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) through a trade deal ahead of the 2027 IPL retention deadline on November 17. According to a report by Cricinfo on Saturday, the two franchises have settled on a cash-only deal worth Rs 4 crore, with the amount to be taken off GTs auction purse. That amount is only half of the Rs 8 crore SRH spent on him at the 2025 IPL mega auction. For GT, the interest is hardly sudden. They chased him in 2024 and dropped out at Rs 10.5 crore, with Punjab Kings finally securing him for Rs 11.75 crore. GT returned to the bidding for Patel in the 2025 auction as well, but stepped aside when the price reached Rs 6.5 crore. The move would also bring Patel back to the state where his roots lie. The right-arm pacer hails from Ahmedabad and moved back to represent Gujarat in domestic cricket from the 2025/26 season. At GT, who won the IPL in 2022, Patel will join Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder and Ashok Sharma in the seam-bowling department. In IPL 2025, Patel picked up 16 wickets in 13 games, but in the last season he played just five times and did not take a wicket, while conceding 10.82 an over. The team leaned on uncapped Indians Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain instead to lead their fast-bowling charge. Patel, who played 25 T20Is for India and picked 29 scalps, has two IPL Purple Caps against his name - from 2021 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where he picked 32 wickets, and 2024 with Punjab Kings (PBKS), where he took 24 wickets. GT would be his fifth franchise after being with RCB, SRH, PBKS and Delhi Capitals (DC) since his IPL debut in 2012. In IPL, Harshal has played 124 matches and picked 151 wickets, with an average of 24.68, economy rate of 8.92 and best individual figures of 5-27. Previously, SRH, the IPL 2016 winners, brought in left-arm pacer T Natarajan from DC and then got Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a four-player exchange. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Rural glow in urban homes: the journey of the earthen Karthigai Deepam lamp
Earthen lamps take centre stage in the run-up to Deepavali and they stay in the spotlight till Karthigai Deepam, which falls on November 24 this year. And their journey to shops in Chennai is a curious one, beginning in villages and peri-urban pockets across Tamil Nadu
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Childrens Day: Thiruvanmiyur Young Changemakers Club invites artworks by children
Childrens Day: Thiruvanmiyur Young Changemakers Club invites artworks by children
Three teenage techies make an impact
After having carried out technological innovations of their own, Grade XI students Barathraam Gurumoorthy Sriram, Prakash T. and Nitish Kumar get 35 other teens to follow their example. They brought the non-profit Hack Club on board to power their free hackathon for school students on November 14
IGPL 2026: Goa Eagles GC soar to X Golf title at Boulder Hills, Hyderabad
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 14 (IANS) Goa Eagles GC produced a composed performance under pressure to win the exciting X-Golf competition at Boulder Hills in Hyderabad, a day after Gaganjeet Bhullar won the Phoenix Invitational IGPL Hyderabad, which concluded at the Vooty Golf Club about 60 km away from Hyderabad. Auro Realty Goa Eagles GC overcame three rounds of elimination and a challenging final to emerge champions. Goa Eagles GC were represented by Kanav Chauhan, IL Aalaap and Saarthak Chhibber, who showed steely nerves and great skill. The competition featured ten teams, with nine divided into three groups of three. Hyderabad Firebirds, who had topped the teams contest in the three-day tournament, were seeded straight into the semi-final stage. The opening Par 4 round began with each team having a 30-second bonus, barring Gurugram, whose Joshua Grenville Wood went out of bounds, and their team got no bonus. Aryan of RVR Delhi Blue Bulls GC claimed the long-drive honours with an impressive 327-metre drive. With three teams in each group for Par-4, Vimtra Chennai Lions GC and Flyingman Kolkata Tigers GC progressed as Gurugram was eliminated, while Atri Mumbai Garudas GC were knocked out in Group B as Udayan Mane could not find the ball and lost time, and Golfkonnekt Bengaluru Stallions GC and Auro Realty Goa GC moved up. From Group C, Green Fuels Vizag Dolphins GC went out as Krishna Punjab Raptors and RVR Delhi moved ahead. Bengaluru Stallions had the fastest time, with 30 seconds from the long drive bonus being taken off their 35 seconds. In the Par 3 eliminator, the six teams went up one-on-one. Vimtra Chennai got past Kolkata and RVR Delhi beat Bengaluru Stallions, while Auro Realty edged out Punjab Raptors by two seconds. Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds GC joined Vimtra Chennai Lions GC, RVR Delhi and Auro Realty in the semi-finals, which were played over a Par-2 with the first shot being hit through a Ring of Fire lit by the IGPL CEO, Uttam Singh Mundy. RVR Delhi, who completed in 42 seconds, were first to be eliminated, and that left the others to compete for the podium prizes. Auro Realty Goa Eagles GC delivered the standout performance, completing the challenge in 20 seconds and brought their time down to 10 seconds with help of a 10-second bonus, as Chennai Lions finished at 36 seconds after a penalty, while Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds GC recorded 39 seconds, including a 10-second penalty. In the Par-2 final, Kanav Chauhan took charge of the tee shot, while IL Aalaap holed out a long putt and then jumped in the air to celebrate the win with Saarthak, who was waiting in case Aalaap missed the putt. In the Par-2 final, Kanav Chauhan took charge of the tee shot, while IL Aalaap holed out a long putt and then jumped in the air to celebrate the win with Saarthak, who was waiting in case Aalap missed the putt. Blending long hitting, speed, short-game precision, and teamwork, the format added a dynamic edge to the competition where every second and penalty proved costly. Navigating these high-stakes stages with remarkable consistency, Auro Realty Goa Eagles surged to the top of the leaderboard as worthy winners, with Vimtra Chennai Lions and Hyderabad Firebirds finishing close behind while RVR Delhis campaign ended in elimination.
Police Dig Up Backyard Of POCSO Accused R Veeramani's Chennai Residence
In a dramatic development in Chennai, police have begun excavating the backyard of POCSO accused granite baron R. Veeramani's residence, deploying a JCB and securing the premises. While unconfirmed reports suggest bodies may be buried on the property, investigators have not officially disclosed the reason for the excavation, and a probe is underway.
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and businesswoman Kavya Maran made their first public appearance in Chennai after their intimate wedding in Greece. The newlyweds arrived at Chennai airport on Saturday afternoon. Several videos of the couple from the airport have surfaced online.
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TNCC chief accuses Centre of bias against Tamil Nadu over Mekedatu dam
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President, Manickam Tagore, on Saturday accused the BJP-led Union government of discriminating against Tamil Nadu over Karnatakas proposed Mekedatu dam and urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to intensify legal efforts to protect the states Cauvery water rights. In a statement, Tagore alleged that the Centre had approved the dam's Detailed Project Report without Tamil Nadus consent. He described the alleged approval as an action prejudicial to the interests of the state and its farmers. His criticism followed remarks by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at a meeting in Mysuru attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to Tagore, CM Shivakumar claimed that the Supreme Court had ruled in Karnatakas favour on Mekedatu and sought the Centres permission to proceed. Tagore questioned that position, pointing out that Tamil Nadu had approached the Supreme Court against the proposed dam. He said Karnatakas push for clearance, while the dispute remained before the court, undermined Tamil Nadus interests. The Congress leader maintained that the project would threaten water flows essential to agriculture in the Cauvery delta. Karnataka proposes a reservoir with a storage capacity of 67.15 thousand million cubic feet (TMC), which Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed, he said. Tagore argued that Tamil Nadus annual entitlement of 177.25 TMC depended on releases from Karnatakas reservoirs as well as rainfall runoff from the intervening catchment. He alleged that Karnataka had repeatedly failed to release water according to the prescribed schedule, forcing Tamil Nadu to pursue remedial measures. He warned that the proposed reservoir could intercept flows from the uncontrolled catchment, which he said contributed around 80 TMC to Tamil Nadu. Such a development would severely affect delta farming and could push the region towards desertification, he claimed. Rejecting Shivakumars assurance that the project would not harm Tamil Nadu, Tagore said the state could not accept any construction that jeopardised its share of Cauvery water. He also contended that proceeding without the consent of the basin states would violate judicial directions governing the river dispute. Calling for stronger intervention, Tagore urged Vijay to build on the state governments existing opposition through appropriate legal action. He said protecting Tamil Nadus water entitlement required sustained vigilance and a firm response to any move to advance the project without addressing the states objections and the interests of delta farmers.
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Watch: Newlyweds Anirudh Ravichander-Kavya Maran Return To Chennai After Their Dreamy Greece Wedding
Dressed in casuals, the couple were seen heading towards their car, accompanied by Kavya's father, Sun Group Chairperson Kalanithi Maran
Dopamine Media & Entertainment has released the official trailer of CANDIDATES, a six-episode documentary series that follows five Indian chess players D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, R Vaishali, Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi over a period of two and a half years. The series captures their journey from a difficult moment at the 2022 Chess Olympiad in Chennai to Gukesh's historic victory as the youngest-ever undisputed World Chess Champion at the age of 18. Directed by Prashant Raj and Abhineet Chute, CANDIDATES was filmed between June 2022 and December 2024. The series will premiere on Dopamine Media's YouTube channel on November 22, coinciding with the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Championship in Geneva, where Gukesh will begin defending his title. The episodes will be released alongside the championship, with the final two episodes scheduled to premiere on December 9, two days before Game 14. The story behind CANDIDATES The series traces the journeys of five Indian chess players who set out to bring the world title back to India. It also revisits a defining moment from 2013, when a seven-year-old Gukesh watched Viswanathan Anand lose the World Championship in Chennai and decided that he wanted to win the title back. Through the series, viewers get a closer look at the individual journeys of the five players. Gukesh's comebacks, Praggnanandhaa's connection with audiences, Vaishali's journey, Arjun's approach to the game and Vidit's return to form are among the stories explored. From losing streaks and setbacks to friendships, family sacrifices and personal milestones, the documentary captures the experiences that shaped their careers. Filmed across eight countries and territories and 14 cities, the series takes a behind-the-scenes approach to documenting their journeys. The crew was present during Gukesh's Olympiad blunder, his reaction to becoming World Champion and several personal moments at the players' homes. The makers have stated that the events have not been staged, scripted or recreated. What the makers said Speaking about the series, co-creator and producer Biswa Kalyan Rath said, Chess looks like the quietest sport in the world. Spend time with these players and you realise how loud it is inside their heads. Every loss is personal. You dont need to know the rules to feel this one, Co-creator and director Prashant Raj said, We started filming in 2022 without knowing how this story would end. We only knew these players were special and that someone needed to be in the room. We are releasing CANDIDATES on YouTube because that is where Indias new chess audience grew up, and it should be free for all of them, Producer Anu Singh added, We all saw the crown. And it was the Candidates team that was there for the blunder, the losing streaks and the long nights before the wins. Every champion was once a candidate, and that is the universally heart-tugging story we wanted to tell, Release schedule All six episodes of CANDIDATES will premiere on Dopamine Media's YouTube channel at 7 PM IST. The release schedule is as follows: Episode 1: November 22, Episode 2: November 27, Episode 3: December 1, Episode 4: December 5, Episodes 5 and 6 (finale): December 9, releasing back-to-back, one hour apart. About the series and its creators CANDIDATES is created by Biswa Kalyan Rath and Prashant Raj. The series is directed by Prashant Raj and produced by Anu Singh, Prashant Raj and Biswa Kalyan Rath for Dopamine Media & Entertainment. It is made in association with Chessbase India, with archival support from the International Chess Federation (FIDE). Abhineet Chute has handled cinematography and episode direction, while Ajay Mehta is the associate director. Khushboo Raj Agarwal and Aniruddh Ramjiwal have worked as the series and episode editors, respectively. The background score is composed by Daniel B. George and Harsh Upadhyay, with sound design by Manik Batra and graphics by Mihir Lele. The independently produced series will also be distributed across multiple platforms worldwide after the World Championship match, apart from its YouTube release. Biswa Kalyan Rath, known for his work as a stand-up comedian, writer and creator, is making his debut as a docu-series creator and producer with CANDIDATES. His previous work includes Pretentious Movie Reviews, Laakhon Mein Ek and three stand-up specials on Amazon Prime Video. Prashant Raj, the former Managing Partner at The Viral Fever (TVF), has previously worked on the Netflix docu-series Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream and the upcoming Prime Video series Tax Department Story. Producer Anu Singh is a screenwriter, author, former journalist and co-founder of Dopamine Media & Entertainment. Her writing credits include Aarya, Grahan, Scoop, Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video and Delhi Crime Season 3, among other projects.
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Newlyweds Anirudh-Kavya return to Chennai after intimate Greece wedding
Newlyweds Anirudh-Kavya return to Chennai after intimate Greece wedding
TN govt imposes stock limits on paddy, rice amid price rise
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has imposed stock limits on paddy, rice and pulses to curb hoarding, ensure equitable distribution and maintain the availability of these commodities at fair prices. Amid skyrocketing prices of rice and other essential commodities, and opposition criticism targeting the TVK regime, the state government, with the prior concurrence of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Amal Neerad's 'Bachelor Party D'eux' cleared for release with an 'A' certificate
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS)The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared critically acclaimed director Amal Neerad's eagerly awaited upcoming Malayalam film 'Bachelor party D'eux' for release with an 'A' certificate. Taking to his social media timelines to put up a cryptic update, director Amal Neerad shared a poster that showed a finger placed on a pistol, with the word certified written across. The picture, from a distance, resembled the letter 'A'. The film has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs as it is a sequel to Amal Neerads successful film 'Bachelor Party' which released in 2012. Sources close to the unit say that although the upcoming film will have a connection to the plot of the earlier film, it will have several new characters. 'Bachelor Party D'eux' boasts of a big and impressive star cast. It features actor Naslen, who shot to fame in the pan Indian blockbuster 'Premalu', in the lead. Alongside Naslen, the film will also feature actors Kunchacko Boban, Tovino Thomas, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Sharafudeen, Shine Tom Chacko, Chandu Salimkumar, Rajisha Vijayan,Hansika Krishna and Paris Laxmi in pivotal roles. The makers had recently disclosed that actress Nadiya Moidu plays a character called Anna Mathews while Rajisha Vijayan plays a character called Simple in the film. Jyothirmayee plays Paulie while Hansika Krishna plays a character called Carol. Some time ago, the makers had disclosed that Naslen, who plays the lead in the film, plays a character called Sony in the film. Two posters of the actor from the film were released at the time of announcing his character's name. While Shine Tom Chacko plays Guru in the film, Chandu Salimkumar plays a character called Mammu. Sreenath Bhasi will be seen as Xavi in the film, which will feature Shara U Dheen as Pappan. Soubin Shahir plays a character called Dani in the film. Interestingly, while the makers have disclosed the character names of the actors whose looks in the film have been released, they have made an exception in the case of actor Tovino Thomas. Although Tovino Thomas's look in the film has been released, the makers have chosen not to release his character's name. While releasing his posters from the film, director Amal Neerad recalled a quote by Shakespeare. He wrote, Hell is empty and all the devils are here -William Shakespeare. On the technical front, the film has cinematography by Appu Prabhakar and music by Christo Xavier. Editing for the film is by Vivek Harshan. The film is slated to hit screens worldwide on November 19 this year.
Bay of Bengal low pressure area likely to become cyclone; Tamil Nadu set for rain
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS) A low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm in the coming days, bringing rain to parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, according to the weather department. Fishermen have been advised to avoid several parts of the Bay until November 17. The system formed on Friday under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is expected to move northwestwards initially and strengthen further over the weekend. The weather department has forecast that the system would subsequently track north-northwestwards towards the central Bay of Bengal, where conditions could support its development into a cyclonic storm. A trough associated with the circulation also extends towards the northern Maldives through the adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean. These atmospheric conditions are expected to influence rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next few days. On Saturday, isolated rain is likely in districts along the Western Ghats, including the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruppur and Tenkasi. Rain is also forecast at one or two places in Virudhunagar, Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli districts. Northern coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry could receive isolated showers during the day. The rainfall forecast covers different parts of the State, with the distribution expected to vary as the weather system develops. On Sunday and Monday, light to moderate rain is likely at isolated places across the Western Ghats districts, southern Tamil Nadu and northern coastal Tamil Nadu. In Chennai, skies are expected to remain partly cloudy on Saturday, with light rain possible in some areas. The city and other parts of northern Tamil Nadu could receive further showers as the system strengthens and advances over the Bay. Meanwhile, fishermen have been advised against venturing into the southwest, southeast, southern and central Bay of Bengal until November 17, as rough sea conditions are expected during this period. The advisory applies to fishing grounds across these stretches of the Bay, where the developing system is expected to create unfavourable conditions at sea. The warning remains in force through the specified period. In the 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Friday, Mambazhathuraiyar in Kanniyakumari district recorded six centimetres of rain, the highest reported in Tamil Nadu. The rainfall was recorded ahead of the latest spell forecast for the State.
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14(IANS) The makers of director Rajkumar Periasamy's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Om', featuring actors Dhanush and Mammootty in the lead, have now released a gripping trailer, which has pleasantly surprised both fans and audiences. Contrary to what audiences were initially led to believe, Dhanush plays a member of an intelligence unit constituted by the Tamil Nadu Police to deal with organised crimes. The trailer also had another surprise in the form of Mammootty being the antagonist in the film. Wunderbar Films, one of the production houses producing the film, took to its X timeline to share the link of the trailer of the film. It wrote, Apologies for the delay, and it's now time to unleash the mayhem. #OM TRAILER OUT NOW. Coming to the screens worldwide on November 20. A @Rajkumar_KP Film. The trailer begins with the makers pointing out that Some of these things actually happen.... The story is set between two temple towns. There is a crime being committed against nature and the cops consider the criminals committing the crime as wild animals. To track and bring them down, the Andhra Pradesh police constitutes a Special Task Force (STF), which is led by Nithya Reddy (Sai Pallavi). She runs an operation to infiltrate the network behind the smuggling of Red Sanders and codenames it 'OM' -- Operation Mole. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu police team, for its part, has a specialised team called OCIU (Organised Crime Intelligence Unit) to deal with the problem and we realise Dhanush is from this unit. He is referred to as D 402 and has a wife and child, about whom nobody in the outside world knows. Interestingly, contrary to what the public was led to believe earlier, Mammootty plays the antagonist in this film. He plays a character called Red Hills Karthikeyan, the man behind this organised crime network. Only recently, the makers had revealed that actress Sai Pallavi plays an IPS officer called Nithya Reddy in the film. Sree Leela, who plays Dhanush's wife in the film, plays a character called Roja. The film is slated to hit screens on November 20 this year. The makers had originally planned to release the film on October 16. However, actor Dhanush, in a statement, had announced the film's postponement. He had said that they had chosen to postpone the release of their film out of respect for Superstar Rajinikanth, whose film Jailer 2 hit screens on October 15. Dhanush had also made it clear that their film would not be releasing for Deepavali as Suriya's film had already been announced for the same date. The actor and producer later announced November 20 as the date of release for their film. The film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs as this is the first time that Dhanush and Mammootty are collaborating on a project. For the unaware, Bollywood star Naseeruddin Shah too is a part of this film. The film's title has a tagline called Chapter 1 indicating that there could be a sequel. Wunderbar Films Head Sreyas, while speaking at the title teaser launch event, had disclosed that this would be one of the biggest budget films in Dhanush's career. He had also said that this film would bring back the mass vintage Dhanush that fans had longed to see. The film, which features Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela as the heroines, has music by Sai Abhyankkar. Cinematography for the film is by Ezhil Arasu. Editing for the film is by Kalaivanan R and costumes are by Kavya Sriram.
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Children's Day: Stalin urges support for dreams of young ones, learning beyond screens
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS) DMK President, M.K. Stalin, on Saturday urged society to help children develop their distinctive talents and pursue their aspirations, saying that ensuring a happy childhood was the first step towards building a better future for them. Extending Childrens Day greetings in a post on X, Stalin highlighted welfare and educational initiatives introduced during successive DMK administrations, describing them as efforts to strengthen childrens health, learning, scientific curiosity and individual abilities. He also encouraged children to explore a world beyond digital screens, expressing the hope that their lives would expand through knowledge and discovery. The first step towards creating a better future for children is ensuring that they have a happy present, Stalin said, placing their immediate well-being at the centre of his message. Recalling the partys record in government, he referred to vaccination programmes, the inclusion of eggs in nutritious meal schemes and free bus travel for students. These measures, he said, formed part of the DMKs continuing commitment to childrens welfare and access to education. Stalin said the initiatives were subsequently expanded under the Dravidian Model administration through programmes addressing nutrition, schooling, healthcare and the development of childrens interests and capabilities. Among the schemes he listed were initiatives to ensure adequate nutrition, Anbu Karangal, the Chief Ministers Breakfast Scheme, Illam Thedi Kalvi, Ennum Ezhuthum and Vaanavil Mandram. The programmes featured in his message covered several aspects of childhood, from food and foundational learning to opportunities for scientific exploration. He presented them as complementary efforts aimed at helping children grow and learn. He also cited the cervical cancer vaccination programme for adolescent girls among the healthcare measures introduced, placing preventive health alongside nutrition and education in the broader welfare agenda outlined in his greeting. Stalin appealed for responsible support to help children identify and nurture their unique strengths. His message emphasised enabling them to follow the paths they wished to pursue, with encouragement for their individual talents and ambitions. The appeal linked childrens future prospects with the care, opportunities and freedom to learn available to them in the present. Concluding his message, Stalin wished that childrens world would grow beyond the glow of screens into the light of knowledge and extended his greetings on Childrens Day, celebrated across India on November 14 every year, with an appeal to support their dreams.
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Shakir Mano-starrer Mouna Mozhigal's trailer released
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 13 (IANS) The makers of director A C Soundar's upcoming romantic comedy entertainer 'Mouna Mozhigal', featuring actor Shakir Mano, the son of popular playback singer Mano in the lead, have now released the film's trailer. The film's trailer was launched at a grand event that was attended by a host of celebrities including singer Mano and well known political leader Thol Thirumavalavan. Produced under Sri Vaari Entertainment by producers S.P. Balachandran and P. Sriman, the film has been directed by A C Sounder. The movie stars Shakir Mano as the hero and Archana as the heroine. The trailer released begins with a woman asking her son (played by Shakir), where he is off to at six in the morning. Shakir replies that he is heading to an interview. The mother is puzzled and wonders who conducts an interview at six am. The trailer then shows the hero and his friend (played by actor Arjun) fooling around. Both Shakir and Arjun's characters are in love. However, Shakir's parents aren't happy about their son not paying heed to their advice, blaming it on the generation gap that prevails. The trailer also shows Archana's character and Shakir having a dispute over the latter approaching Archana to act in an ad film for a soap. However, Shakir's character eventually falls in love with Archana's character. What happens then is what the film is all about. Apart from the lead pair, the film also features popular actors Sriman, Divya, Thalaivasal Vijay, Meera Krishnan, Arjun, Ilavarasu, and Anjali Devi in pivotal roles. On the technical front, the film has music by Nala Ilanthiraiyan and cinematography by M G Rai. Editing for the film has been handled by Sethu Ramana while art direction has been done by Don Bala. Om Prakash has choreographed the stunts in this film. Sources close to the unit say that the film will be centered around love and will have a generous dose of comedy. Mouna Mozhigal has been made as an entertaining commercial film that will appeal to the youth. It can be enjoyed by all kinds of audiences, a source said. The film is set to hit screens worldwide on November 27 this year.
Maharashtra Selection Is One Dream; Many More Still Left, Says ISPL Sensation Vivek Shelar
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Having been called into Maharashtra's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026, fast-bowler Vivek Shelar calls the state selection a major stepping stone towards achieving his cricketing dreams. The Bhiwandi native, Shelar, starred in Season 3 of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) with nine wickets, including two hat-tricks that made heads turn. Although his team, Tiigers of Kolkata, fell short on the final hurdle to Chennai Singams, Shelar's achievements helped the 26-year-old earn a call into Maharashtra's squad for the SMAT, which gets underway on Saturday. Speaking to IANS, Shelar said the state selection is the completion of one dream, and he is hungry for more. As a sportsman, it is a very big achievement for me, Shelar told IANS. Because playing for a state is everyone's dream. So now my dream is being fulfilled. I mean, there are still a lot of dreams left. So I am feeling good, he added. He clocked a 145.2kph delivery in the ISPL, which brought him into the limelight. He opened up on how the league played a role in bringing him into the spotlight. ISPL was very important. Because of ISPL, I came into focus. When I bowled the fastest ball in ISPL, I came into the limelight. So ISPL was very important for me, he said. The ISPL is a tennis ball tournament, while Indian domestic cricket and international cricket are a different ball game altogether, with a proper season ball being used. Shelar stated that the major difference he saw in the transition from the tennis ball to the red ball was mostly mental, before detailing how he started preparing for both balls. Both have different preparations, but the mentality matters. Both games are different, but mentality is what matters. So I practise with both tennis and leather ball. So I have that mentality now. So it's a little easier for me. I had a problem in the beginning (with leather ball) when I started in 2020-21 with the leather ball. I had a problem in the first year, but now it has become a habit. So I don't have any problems now. His cricketing journey began in 2016 with the ISPL from his village before he earned a selection for Tiigers of Kolkata in the ISPL, which he believed changed things for him. I started playing cricket in 2016. I started from the village itself, with the tennis ball. I used to play well with the tennis ball. When I played for the first time in the ISPL last season, I was in Tiigers of Kolkata. So everything changed there. I got everything there. I bowled well. In the first match, I bowled the fastest ball. From there, I started getting messages. Everyone was sending me messages, he added. Shelar also opened up about a challenging period when he was down with a hamstring injury right after the second match of the tournament. Shelar, who is supported by Aspect Sports, credited Aksha Kamboj, the Chairperson of Aspect Global and owner of Tiigers of Kolkata, for helping him during this time. Aksha ma'am supported me. When I got injured, I went to the hospital on the second day. (It was) From Surat to Mumbai. I recovered within eight days. Then I went back and took two hat-tricks in the ISPL after that injury. I credit her and Tiigers of Kolkata; because of them, I got to play the tournament again. I had some doubt (mentally after hamstring) while playing the first match after returning from injury. But for the team, you have to keep your thoughts aside. You have to keep the team first. It happened automatically, Shelar added. His immediate focus lies in performing for Maharashtra and then has an eye on an IPL contract. I will focus on this tournament first. After this, I have an IPL goal. Let's see what happens next, he added. Shelar also called India icon Rohit Sharma and South Africa great Dale Steyn his idols, before revealing what he likes most about the former Proteas speedster. Rohit Sharma and Dale Steyn are my idols. (I like Steyn's) Aggression, speed, swing and everything. He has everything, Shelar added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Tamil Nadu govt caps stocks of paddy, rice, tur and urad pulses
CS Karnan, controversial former High Court judge, passes away in Chennai
During his stint as a judge of the Madras High Court, Karnan had accused the other judges of ill-treating him because he belonged to a Scheduled Caste
Cost of distance: UP's Gorakhpur brings childhood cancer care closer to home
Digital Desk | Gorakhpur, Nov 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Gorakhpur constituency is emerging as a model for decentralised childhood cancer care with the state government, along with other stakeholders, strengthening regional treatment hubs, shared-care networks and financial protection. A recent Indian study has highlighted the children are forced to travel long distances to reach specialised treatment centres, suggesting better paediatric oncology services beyond metros. Published in the Journal of Cancer Policy in September 2026, the study 'Motorised travel time to access childhood cancer care in India: A multi-centre geospatial analysis', examined 22,328 children receiving treatment at three major cancer centres in Delhi and Chennai. It found a median estimated travel time of 161 minutes, with nearly three-quarters of children travelling more than an hour to reach treatment. At Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College in Gorakhpur, the development of a dedicated paediatric oncology service -- equipped for cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, medicines and patient-family support -- is demonstrating how government medical colleges can become stronger regional treatment hubs, a government official said. Doctor Kuldeep Singh, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics, said that the centre has attended to more than 100 childhood cancer patients since 2023. The 30-bed paediatric oncology ward is also serving families from neighbouring districts, Bihar and Nepal. As India marks Children's Day on November 14, the findings of the travel-time study serve as a reminder that the location of treatment services can impact a child's journey through cancer, he added. The strengthening of services at BRD Medical College builds on Project Suddridh, a paediatric oncology capacity-building initiative launched in the Gorakhpur region in 2022, and the May 2023 Memorandum of Understanding between national society CanKids and the Uttar Pradesh government's National Health Mission. For children in North Purvanchal, it means that better care can be provided within the region rather than requiring repeated journeys to Delhi, Mumbai or other distant cities. Uttar Pradesh, with an estimated 14,700 new childhood cancer cases annually among children and adolescents aged 019, is a priority state for policy makers for demonstrating an integrated approach to childhood cancer control, an official said, pointing to a model organised around four proposed Childhood Cancer District Divisions (CCDDs). The approach seeks to strengthen designated government medical colleges and tertiary hospitals as regional treatment hubs, while connecting them to district hospitals, other healthcare facilities and community health services through a structured hub-and-spoke network. For families affected by childhood cancer, long-distance treatment involves much more than travel expenses. Accommodation, food, lost wages, disrupted schooling and separation from family support systems can place an enormous burden on households. In 2016, Shaila and Pramod Giri travelled from Gorakhpur to AIIMS, Delhi, after their daughter Anshika was diagnosed with blood cancer. They made more than 20 trips and faced significant livelihood disruption. Anshika completed treatment. Today her parents work as a care coordinators in Gorakhpur, helping children with cancer and their families. In another case, Sanskriti and her family travelled from Siwan in Bihar to AIIMS, Delhi, for their daughter's surgery. With patient support and care coordination, her subsequent chemotherapy could be provided at BRD Medical College, allowing her father to return to work while treatment continued closer to home. Such examples demonstrate the importance of coordinated referrals and shared-care arrangements between specialist institutions and regional hospitals. Poonam Bagai, ICMR Central Ethics Committee on Human Research Member, Cankids founder and Childhood Cancer International's WHO South East Asia Region Representative, said, Uttar Pradesh is our demonstration model for how this can be achieved through sustained partnership with government and all concerned stakeholders. BRD Medical College in North Purvanchal shows what is possible, and we want to build on this experience across the state. The approach is not limited to Uttar Pradesh as we are working with other state governments as well, she added. Bagai emphasised that improving geographic access alone is insufficient. Bringing treatment closer to home must go hand in hand with financial protection, she said. India's 2030 goals are 100 per cent access to care, 100 per cent financial protection and at least 60 per cent survival, aligned with the UNGA80 call, the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer and Universal Health Coverage. The Uttar Pradesh demonstration model also envisages improved mapping of treatment facilities, patient registration, referral tracking, financial protection monitoring and outcome measurement to guide further expansion, she said.
Rs 2.4 Crore Drugs Seized In Chennai, International Syndicate Uncovered
Central agencies in Chennai seized drugs and precursor chemicals valued at Rs 2.4 crore in two separate operations, leading to the arrest of four individuals. Chennai Customs intercepted 4 kg of hydroponic ganja from a passenger, while the Narcotics Control Bureau seized 50 kg of pseudoephedrine from a manufacturing unit, uncovering an international syndicate.
Ex-Dalit judge Karnan, who called out court caste bias, dies at 71
Chennai: Former Madras and Calcutta High Court judge Justice CS Karnan passed away in Chennai on Friday morning, November 13, at the age of 71. He had recently been admitted to the hospital due to health issues and died after his body stopped responding to medical treatment. As a Dalit judge in a court system Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Najmul Hoda takes charge as Tambaram Police Commissioner
He has had several stints in Chennai city, serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Washermenpet, from 2012 to 2015, and Joint Commissioner of Police (West) from 2015 to 2016, among others
Najmul Hoda takes charge as Tambaram Police Commissioner
He has had several stints in Chennai city, serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Washermenpet, from 2012 to 2015, and Joint Commissioner of Police (West) from 2015 to 2016, among others
DRI busts smuggling syndicate, seizes 13,000 kg of red sanders worth 7.72 crore at Chennai Port
Three key members of the syndicate were arrested
Tissue paper with Boom 1.50pm message sparks mid-air bomb scare on Chennai-bound IndiGo flight
Anirudh, Kavya Maran Choose A Self-Respect Marriage
The families will host a grand wedding reception in Chennai on November 21
Among the beneficiaries are students from rural government higher secondary schools who received scholarships under the Scholarship for Potential Undergraduate Rural Students (SPURS) programme.
Is chennai drying up ahead of dog days?
SIT Names Ex-Chennai Police Commissioner, 6 Others in Veeramani POCSO Case
The police officers, including former Anti-Vice Squad Assistant Commissioner M A Yasmin, have been named in the first FIR filed by the Special Investigation Team
Does Not Look Like A T20 Cricketer: Ex-India Batter's Bold Take On Rs 1.5 Crore CSK Star
The ex-India batter added that Chennai Super Kings should release the Rs 1.5 crore star ahead of IPL 2027 auction.
Former Madras High Court and Calcutta High Court judge Justice CS Karnan passed away in Chennai on Friday morning. He was 71. Justice Karnan had been residing in Chennai and was undergoing treatment at a hospital following health complications. He reportedly died after his condition failed to respond to medical intervention. Born in 1955 in [] The post Former Madras High Court judge Justice CS Karnan dies at 71; was first sitting HC judge to be jailed for contempt appeared first on India Legal .
Watch: CM Vijay celebrates Childrens Day with cake and cheer
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay joined the Childrens Day celebrations at a government middle school in Chennai. He interacted with students as they showcased their oratory skills and distributed cakes along with other ministers. The Chief Minister also fed cake to the children, marking the occasion with the students.
Todays Gold Rate, November 13: Check Gold Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on November 13
C.S. Karnan, controversial former High Court judge, passes away in Chennai
He was sentenced to six months of imprisonment during his stint as a judge of Calcutta High Court in 2017 after he passed an order sentencing the then CJI and seven other Supreme Court judges to five years of imprisonment
Illegal SIM Box Racket Involved in Cybercrimes Busted in Chennai
Cyber Crime Wing Headquarters has cautioned the public not to blindly trust the identity of callers even if the displayed telephone number appears genuine
SIT names ex-Chennai police commissioner A Arun, 6 others in Veeramani POCSO case
3rd cyclone of season likely to skip Tamil Nadu, head towards Andhra-Odisha coast
SIT Names Former Chennai Police Chief In POCSO Case
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has named former Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun and six other police personnel as accused in a POCSO case involving Gem Granites founder R Veeramani. The officers are accused of failing to properly investigate the initial complaint. Simultaneously, the SIT filed its first charge sheet against Veeramani and two drivers for the alleged sexual abuse of a minor Dalit girl.
