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Chennai Company Sends 1,000 Employees On Fully Paid London Trip. Here's Why
Real estate firm Casagrand sent 1,000 employees on a fully sponsored London trip under its Profit Share Bonanza initiative, celebrating team contributions with equal recognition and curated travel experiences.
Ayush Mhatre, retained by Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026, has become one of India's most exciting young talents after smashing a 49-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His rapid rise continues as he is now set to lead India in the upcoming U19 Men's Asia Cup.
Delhi inflation rate lower than other metros: Government report
NEW DELHI: The inflation rate in Delhi remained substantially lower than in other metro cities and the national average last year, especially in the fuel and light group, according to a government report. The report prepared by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics of the Delhi government, however, showed that the inflation rate rose in the food & beverages and housing sectors. The report assessed the Consumer Price Index (Industrial Workers IW) between Delhi and 14 other metros. These were Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Indore, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Varanasi, Amritsar and Lucknow. The report said that during 2024-25, CPI (IW), Kolkata, recorded the highest increase (3.6 per cent) while it was (3.4 per cent) at the All India level, followed by Mumbai (3.0 per cent), Delhi (1.8 per cent), and no change was observed in the case of Chennai. Among the selected cities assessed by the report, Delhi had the third lowest Consumer Price Index (IW) for the 2024 calendar year and the fifth lowest Consumer Price Index (IW) for the financial year 2024-25 out of the selected 15 major cities, while Lucknow and Chandigarh had the maximum Consumer Price Index (IW). A Consumer Price Index (CPI) is designed to measure changes over time in the general level of retail prices of selected goods and services that households purchase for consumption. In 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, Delhi had lower inflation rates than All India. However, in 2022, Delhi had a higher inflation rate than All India. Last year, the inflation rate in Delhi was 1.7 per cent, and at the national level, it was 3.8 per cent. Inflation in Delhi, as measured by the CPI (IW), has ranged from 1.7 per cent to 8 per cent from 2020 to 2024. The price rise was recorded at 1.7 per cent in 2024, compared to 3.7 per cent in 2023. In the food and beverages group, an inflation rate of 5.6 per cent was observed in 2024, compared with 4.6 per cent in 2023. In the paan, supari, tobacco and intoxicant group, no variation was recorded in 2024, whereas the inflation rate was 3.7 per cent in 2023. However, the report observed that the inflation rate stood at 1.3 per cent in 2024, down from 5.1 per cent the previous year. In the housing group, an inflation rate of 3.1 per cent was observed in 2024, compared with 2.2 per cent in 2023. In the fuel and light group, a negative inflation rate of 20.1 per cent was observed in 2024, compared with 3.7 per cent in 2023. The miscellaneous group consists of items falling under the categories of medicines, medical services, education services, stationery, recreation, transport and communication, personal care effects, household requisites and other services -- hair cutting, tailoring, etc. In the miscellaneous group, Delhi recorded an inflation rate of 0.1 per cent, compared with 3.5 per cent in 2023.
SC dismisses Byju Raveendran's plea against NCLAT order
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea of Byju Raveendran, the promoter of Think and Learn Private Limited that operates ed-Tech firm Byju, challenging an NCLAT order which has mandated that the settlement of the BCCI's claim be placed before the Committee of Creditors. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan dismissed the appeal against the April 17 order of the Chennai bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) and asked senior counsel Navin Pahwa, representing Raveendran in the matter, to proceed further. In its April 17 order, the NCLAT said the approval of the Committee of Creditors (CoC) was necessary for the application filed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to withdraw the insolvency proceedings against Byju's. The top court noted that in July, it dismissed the appeals filed by the BCCI and Riju Raveendran, the younger brother Byju Raveendran and co-founder of Byju, against the same NCLAT order. Justice Pardiwala asked Pahwa what was wrong with the view taken by the NCLAT that the apex court's judgment would apply, in which it was stated that the CoC was constituted during the pendency of the proceedings and had allowed the parties to seek remedies relating to the withdrawal and settlement of claims in compliance with the legal framework governing the withdrawal of the CIRP. Pahwa contended that the earlier petition in the apex court was filed at the pre-CoC stage and the panel was formed during the pendency of that matter. The bench, however, disagreed with his contentions, saying, The moment we accept your argument, we frustrate the entire process. Pahwa said the petitioner has paid the BCCI from his own pocket but now, the whole complexion of the dispute has changed. The insolvency dispute revolves around a settlement between Think and Learn Private Limited and the BCCI, which had initiated the insolvency process over unpaid sponsorship dues on July 16, 2024. A settlement was reached on July 31, 2024, and the entire claim of the BCCI was paid by Riju Raveendran. On August 2, 2024, the NCLAT accepted the settlement and permitted the withdrawal of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), but this order was later stayed by the apex court on August 14, 2024. In the present appeal, Raveendran had contended that the NCLT, on January 29, 2025, treated the settlement as post-CoC and directed that the withdrawal application be placed before the panel, which was upheld by the NCLAT.
A day in the life of an accompanying artiste
How percussionists and violinists juggle between sabhas and choc-a-block concert schedules during the music Season in Chennai.
Chennai outskirts attractive abode for senior citizen homes
Chennai outskirts attracting a number of senior living projects with weather being a major factor
Clearing obstacles on Chennai airports secondary runway will enhance efficiency, allowing for increased aircraft movements and capacity.
Carnatic music soothes and energises, says Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti
At 86, the industrialist and music patron still attends as many concerts as he can during the Music Season in Chennai.
Gold and silver prices surged in futures trade on Friday, buoyed by positive global sentiment and increased expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut next month. City-wise, gold prices showed mixed trends, with Delhi and Chennai experiencing gains while Noida, Mumbai, and Kolkata saw slight declines.
Cyclone Ditwah: Several Tamil Nadu districts announce holiday for schools due to rain
With Cyclone Ditwah warning in the State, rainfall warning has been sounded in many districts across Tamil Nadu
Orange message for TN coast as cyclone Ditwah spotted 540 km south of Chennai
Cyclone is closest to Tamil Nadu coast at 440 km south-southeast on Puducherry on Friday morning
OPS explores DMK alliance if AIADMK unification fails for 2026 assembly polls
O Panneerselvam is reportedly considering an alliance with the DMK for the 2026 assembly elections if unification efforts with AIADMK fail. His supporters believe aligning with the DMK aligns with Dravidian ideology and could counter Edappadi K Palaniswami's stance. Several former AIADMK leaders currently hold positions within the DMK-led government.
The department has performed among the highest volumes of ASD device closures in the government sector in Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Ditwah may hit Tamil Nadu in 2 days; IMD upgrades alerts to red
Cyclone Ditwah is poised to bring heavy rainfall to north Tamil Nadu, with red alerts issued for delta and coastal districts on November 28-29. Chennai and neighboring areas face orange alerts for heavy to very heavy rain on November 29-30. Wind speeds are expected to reach 60-80kmph, with potential for extremely heavy downpours in specific locations.
Rajaa lays foundation for Cube, says CM likely to open Chennai Fintech Tower in January
CHENNAI: Industries Minister TRB Rajaa on Thursday said the Fintech Tower, part of the governments Fintech City project, is likely to be inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin in January. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for The Cube, a Rs 280-crore Grade-A office in the FinTech City at Nandambakkam, Rajaa said the 2.26-acre Fintech Tower being developed by TIDCO is nearing completion. Built at an estimated cost of Rs 240 crore, the 5.5-lakh-sqft complex is designed to house financial services and fintech firms looking to scale operations in the state. Rajaa used the occasion to pitch Chennais ascendance as a preferred base for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), arguing that Bengaluru is approaching saturation while TN offers cleaner air, better quality of life and untapped capacity. Even Bengaluru-based ANSR, a major GCC developer, is now expanding in TN, he said, adding that the next decade would be decisive for Chennai. TIDCO MD Sandeep Nanduri said significant infrastructure upgrades are being built into the FinTech City precinct. The Cube, a four lakh sq ft development jointly promoted by the Axis Commercial Real Estate Fund and global real estate major Tishman Speyer, is the second major project taking shape in the FinTech City. Axis AMC CEO B Gopkumar said the transparent auction and land-transfer process reflects confidence in Tamil Nadus strong fundamentals. Tishman Speyer, he noted, brings global experience, including its role as development manager for JP Morgan Chases new headquarters in New York.Tishman Speyer India head Parvesh Sharma said Chennai is emerging as one of the most dynamic markets, adding that The Cube aims to offer a sustainable, future-ready workspace tailored to BFSI tenants.
Today weather update: Cyclone Ditwah is tracking towards the North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra coasts, with landfall expected by early morning on November 30. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh, with red alerts issued for several districts. Cyclone Ditwah is about 480 km south-southeast of Puducherry and 580 km south-southeast of Chennai.
Madras HC commutes death sentence of man who pushed Chennai student before train to life term
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has commuted the death sentence awarded by a trial court to a stalker, who had killed 20-year-old M Sathya by pushing her in front of a moving train in Chennai in 2022, to life imprisonment with riders of no statutory remission for 20 years. A division bench of justices N Sathish Kumar and M Jothiraman passed the order on Thursday on the referred trial of the judgment of the Mahila Court dated December 27, 2024 and the appeal filed by the convict D Sathish, now aged 33. The bench commuted the sentence by considering the reports of the probation officer and the superintendent of prisons, and the age of the accused. It took note of the fact that the accused has no bad antecedents prior to the occurrence and said the possibility of the accused persons reformation is higher and the accused has better chance of being reformed. The very sentencing policy itself is only for reformative justice and not retributive justice, the court said. We are of the view that the death sentence is not warranted and if life imprisonment is awarded, that will meet the ends of justice, it said. The bench modified the judgment pronounced by Mahila Court judge J Sridevi awarding death sentence to Sathish by considering the gravity of the offence and nature of the heinous crime which occurred on October 13, 2022, at the St Thomas Mount railway station. The trial court also punished him for harassing the deceased under Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Women Act, 1988. However, the high court set aside the conviction and sentence awarded under section 4 of the Act, but did not touch the trial courts order to pay `10 lakh compensation to the younger sisters of the deceased. The bench noted that the courts have to consider the possibility of reintegration of the accused offender into society, particularly when the possibility of reformation is high considering the age, absence of previous criminal history and genuine remorse indicating a significant change in mindset of the accused. The court should see the individual criminal not as an irrevocable criminal, but as capable of reformation when provided with sufficient rehabilitative opportunities, the bench said. Stating that a balancing judicial approach is necessary while awarding punishment, it said the case at hand would not fall in the category of rarest of rare cases. After Sathyas murder, her grief-stricken father Manickam ended his life and her mother Ramalakshmi died four months later of cancer, leaving two younger daughters orphaned.
Kerala youth, 23, electrocuted in Puzhal while drying clothes as line hits low-hanging cable
CHENNAI: A 23-year-old man was electrocuted when he accidentally came in contact with a low-hanging electricity cable while drying clothes on the terrace of his house at Puzhal on Monday. The police suspect the clothesline must have accidentally brushed against the power line over the terrace. The deceased has been identified as Atul Krishnan, a native of Kozhikode in Kerala, working at a private company near Puzhal for the past few months. He was staying in the rented house along with seven other men, the police said. Atul was rushed to a nearby private hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. Upon information, the Puzhal police registered a case and sent the body for postmortem at Government Stanley Hospital. We have not registered a case of death due to negligence as of now. We will submit a report to the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL), and based on their departmental inquiry further action will be decided, a police source said.
Three held in Rajasthan for Elephant Gate gold workshop robbery; Rs 60 lakh loot recovered
CHENNAI: In connection with the robbery at a gold workshop in Elephant Gate, a special team arrested three men from Karmawas Patta village in Rajasthans Pali district in the early hours of Thursday. The team from the Elephant Gate police had flown to Rajasthan on Monday, recovered 414.8 grams of gold coins, 36 grams of silver coins, and 295 grams of copper plates, part of the stolen property worth nearly Rs 60 lakh, the police said. According to the police, the investigation began after Jegatheesh (34), who runs a small workshop on Venkatrayan Street, reported that two men, posing as customers, entered his shop on Monday evening and fled with 750 grams of the gold coins, silver coins and copper plates after knocking him down. Based on his complaint, the police formed a special team and traced the suspects, Vardharam alias Vinoth (33), Sarwan Gurjar (19) and Omprakash (23), to Pali district. With the help of the local police, suspects were picked up, produced before the local court and are being brought back to Chennai by train for further procedures.
Class IX boy critical after self-immolation at Kalpakkam ground
CHENNAI: A 14-year-old Class IX student from Chengalpattu district sustained serious burn injuries after he set himself ablaze at an an open ground inside the Kalpakkam Atomic Energy Township on Tuesday night. His condition is said to be critical, and is undergoing treatment at Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital. The police said the boy walked to the ground around 8 pm with a plastic can of petrol, and about half an hour later, set himself ablaze. The teenager, who suffered nearly 90% burns, was first taken to the Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Hospital before being shifted to the Chengalpattu Government Medical College Hospital, and later moved to the Kilpauk hospital. Kalpakkam police and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have seized the petrol can, matchbox and other materials from the spot. sources said the boy was scolded by his mother earlier in the evening for not studying properly. An FIR has been registered, and further investigation is under way. (Assistance for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts is available via Tamil Nadus health helpline 104 and the Sneha suicide-prevention helpline: 044-24640050)
Inter-state buses remain off road, continue strike over unfair taxes
KOCHI: The inter-state private bus sector continues to reel from a major crisis, with a significant number of services, especially those connecting Kerala, remaining off the road, making the lives of hundreds of commuters difficult. Operators are now demanding that the governments of Kerala and Karnataka follow the example of Tamil Nadu by offering a tax exemption to make operations financially viable. Tamil Nadu has provided a glimmer of hope by verbally instructing border officials to exempt tax for buses from neighbouring states like Kerala, Karnataka, Pondicherry, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, prompting a slow resumption of services to destinations like Chennai and Coimbatore. The services to these destinations are being conducted without any issues for the last four to five days. Kerala and Karnataka too should adopt a relief stance similar to that of Tamil Nadu, Rijas A J, vice-president of Intercity Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India and owner of Sona Travels, told TNIE. A significant number of interstate luxury private buses conducting services to Bengaluru and Hyderabad from various points in Kerala remain off the road. Only a small section of operators who were forced to pay the quarterly tax until December are plying buses now, but they warn that a failure by the governments to act swiftly would force a complete industry shutdown. The issue is yet to be solved. Many, who have not yet paid the quarterly taxes, are not operating, he stated. Highlighting the impact on the key Kochi-Bengaluru route, Rijas said that a number of operators including big players like FlixBus and Shyamoli Paribahan continue to suspend all their trips to Kerala. Industry sources confirm the severity, pointing out that out of 152 night services in the Ernakulam-Bengaluru sector, 72 are non-operational. The core of the crisis is the unfair taxes levied by the state governments. Operators argue that the financial burden is immense and unsustainable. An operator needs to pay Rs 12 lakh tax for running a single service (two buses) for a 90-day period, an operator explained. This crippling cost is pushing bus owners toward a financial cliff, with fears of asset seizure by lending institutions looming early next year. The demand for tax relief is amplified by competitive pressures. Operators cannot increase ticket prices for fear of driving away passengers, especially with the introduction of new alternatives like the Vande Bharat train service on the Kochi-Bengaluru sector. The services cant be operated with the huge tax being levied, another operator stressed. The protest was initially triggered by Tamil Nadu bus operators opposing what they termed illegal tax and levying of fine by Kerala authorities. Now, the focus has shifted to urging Kerala and Karnataka to adopt a similar relief stance to that of Tamil Nadu. ] The disruption is causing major inconvenience, as these luxury buses normally transport an estimated 4,000 people daily to major hubs like Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Madurai. As private bus travel remains largely unavailable, travellers are increasingly dependent on KSRTC and rail alternatives. A senior KSRTC official confirmed they are operating additional services to Bengaluru to manage the surging demand. Swift action urged Operators are demanding the governments of Kerala and Karnataka to follow the example of Tamil Nadu by offering a tax exemption Warn that a failure by the governments to act would force a complete shutdown They argue that the financial burden is immense
TN picks 3 alignments for MahabalipuramGST Road link to ease crippling congestion
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Road Development Company (TNRDC) has identified three alignments to connect Mahabalipuram on the East Coast Road (ECR) with Madhuranthagam on GST Road. The proposed 32 km link road is expected to be a four or six-lane access-controlled highway with service roads. The State Highways Department has proposed developing a new link road from GST Road at Madhuranthagam (Karunguzhi) to Poonjeri near Mahabalipuram to divert vehicles coming from Tindivanam towards Chennai before they reach Chengalpattu. The purpose of the road is to ease congestion on the GST stretch between Madhuranthagam and Tambaram by diverting a significant volume of traffic towards ECR and OMR. During festival seasons, weekends and extended holidays, the GST corridor from Tindivanam to Tambaram regularly experiences bumper-to-bumper congestion. A few months ago, TNRDC engaged a consultant to conduct a feasibility study. According to official sources, three alignments have now been identified. The first option involves widening the existing 10-metre road from Mahabalipuram to Kakkilapettai near Madhuranthagam, which passes through the densely populated Thirukazhukundram region. The second option is a full greenfield alignment north of Poonjeri, covering the entire 32-km stretch. The third option is another greenfield corridor south of Poonjeri. The road may begin either at Karunguzhi or 500 metres before Karunguzhi and terminate at Poonjeri. Another variation under consideration is an alignment from Karunguzhi that connects directly to the upcoming Chennai Peripheral Ring Road (Ennore Port-Mahabalipuram) at Poonjeri. The final option is widening the existing 10-metre road along its current path, an official said. The alignment will be finalised based on factors such as social impact, land acquisition requirements, environmental concerns and overall project cost. Greenfield alignments involve higher project costs but cause minimal social disruption. Conversely, widening the existing road is cheaper but has a high social impact, as many houses and buildings will have to be demolished, the official explained. Once the feasibility report is completed, it will be submitted to the government for a final decision. The proposed road will be either four or six lanes. Given local opposition to widening the existing route, the government is more likely to opt for a greenfield alignment. Land acquisition will begin after administrative approval, the official added. Quick look Around 1 lakh passenger car units use the Tambaram-Tindivanam GST corridor daily Proposal aims to divert traffic from Tindivanam towards OMR/ECR at Karunguzhi near Madhuranthagam A 10-metre-wide existing road runs from Mahabalipuram to Kakkilapettai near Madhuranthagam This route passes through densely populated residential zones for 10-15 km TNRDC has identified three alignments for the proposed 32-km four/six-lane link road A greenfield alignment is likely to be chosen to avoid large-scale demolition Land acquisition will begin after administrative approval
Shutters of Chennais three major reservoirs reopened in view of heavy rainfall from Cyclone Ditwah
Freshworks Chennai Marathon to be held on January 5
Devotees demand urgent restoration of neglected Thiruneermalai temple tank
The tank is covered with thick layers of weeds and thorny shrubs line the steps leading to the water. Though the temple is a listed institution with an annual revenue exceeding 1 crore, the tank has not been restored. Devotees want the tank rejuvenated before Vaikunta Ekadasi
More than 16,000 migratory ducks spotted at Nemmeli waterbody, regions biggest
Madras univ to pay 95cr for retirals from corpus fund
Metro rails sharpest swerve yet: 413m span glides over Kathipara
AIADMK Veteran K A Sengottaiyan Joins Vijay's TVK, Shifting Political Landscape
Veteran AIADMK leader K A Sengottaiyan has joined Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), signaling a clear intent to tap into the MGR legacy and its cadre. This move sets the stage for a four-cornered contest in 2026, potentially splitting opposition votes and weakening the AIADMK's alliance arithmetic.
Tamil Nadu Exceeds Adult Literacy Targets: New India Literacy Programme Success
Tamil Nadu's non-formal education department is exceeding its literacy targets, with 30 lakh learners aimed for by the New India Literacy Programme. Districts like Salem are leading the way, with volunteers and teachers providing basic Tamil and numeracy skills door-to-door. The program empowers adults, particularly women and daily-wage earners, to gain independence through improved literacy and life skills.
Tambaram City Police seized 707 kilos of banned tobacco products
3 men who robbed jewellery unit in city arrested in Rajasthan
Man held in investment fraud case at Neelankarai
Kerala wants to mine beach sand in Tirunelveli, Tuticorin to extract ilmenite
Lancor launches senior citizens apartments in Sriperumbudur
Veterans move wont impact NDAs prospects: Nainar
EPS wont comment on Sengottaiyan
Four years on, BDO warned for dishing out inconsistent RTI info
Two dalit youths die in road accident, kin alleges caste killing
Death penalty of Chennai stalker commuted to life
Aarudrha gold investment scam: ED seizes Rs 22 lakh in cash, property documents
The ED says the fraudsters had named dummy individuals, who perform menial jobs in the firm, as directors of Aarudhra Gold Trading Pvt Ltd
Fake Currency, Ganja Racket Busted; Rs 37.5 Lakh Counterfeit Notes, 22.4 kg Ganja Seized
On 26 November, prime accused Sheikh Hasan attempted to flee towards Chennai on spotting police but was apprehended after a brief chase.
Value of RBIs House Price Index declined Q2FY26
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the index registered a decline of 0.6 per cent, contributed largely by Kolkata, Chennai and Lucknow
Cyclone 'Ditwah': What Does Name Given By Yemen Mean? All About Storm's Path, Impact On South India
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai said 'Ditwah' is currently classified as a cyclonic storm and is not expected to become a severe cyclone at this time
Housing prices trend: HPI growth slows to 2.2% in Q2; key metros pull index down
India's housing prices saw a significant slowdown in Q2 FY26, with the All-India House Price Index growing 2.2% year-on-year, a sharp decrease from 7% a year prior. This dip was influenced by softer prices in major cities like Kolkata and Chennai, despite contributions from Nagpur, Ghaziabad, and Chandigarh to the annual rise.
Fintech Tower, part of Chennais upcoming Fintech City, likely to be inaugurated in two months
Axis Commercial Real Estate Fund and Tishman Speyer break ground for The Cube, another commercial development part of the Fintech City
Rane Group bags 500-crore new orders in Q2; H2FY26 outlook positive
Cyclonic Storm Ditwah has intensified over the Bay of Bengal. The storm is moving north-northwest. It is expected to reach the waters off North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by early November 30. Coastal areas should stay alert for the approaching weather system.
After 50 years with AIADMK, KA Sengottaiyan joins Vijay's TVK
Expelled AIADMK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan, along with former MP Sathyabama and supporters, joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Thursday. Actor Vijay welcomed Sengottaiyan, highlighting his five decades of political experience and fieldwork, which he believes will significantly benefit TVK's future endeavors.
Kearney expands its South India footprint with a new office in Chennai
As TN continues to grow above 11% and widens its lead as Indias second-largest economy, we need to be closer to clients: Siddharth Jain, Managing Partner and Country Head, Kearney India
Once it becomes a cyclonic storm, it may be named as cyclone Ditwah, a name contributed by Yemen
Is Vijay Sethupathi a part of Rajinikanths Jailer 2?
Chennai: If rumours doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed, one of Tamil cinemas most loved actors Vijay Sethupathi will be seen in a pivotal role in Superstar Rajinikanths eagerly awaited upcoming film Jailer 2. Sources in the industry say that Vijay Sethupathi has joined the sets of the film, which is 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 .
Avadi police nab murder suspect on the run for 22 years taking SIR cover
CHENNAI: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls might be carrying with it a fair share of political outcry, but the exercise has come in handy for the Avadi police as they managed to nab a murder suspect, on the run for nearly 22 years. The case dates back to May 24, 2004, when Mariyam Beevi informed the Ennore police that her relative, Rajendran alias Rafiq, had confessed to killing his friend Tajuddin during a drunken brawl at his house. After the police found Tajuddin dead with his throat slit, they registered a case, but Rafiq went into hiding, remaining untraceable for more than two decades. Sources said during a recent review of pending files, Avadi police commissioner K Shankar instructed the officials to prioritise the case. Two special teams under Ennore assistant commissioner Veerakumar shortlisted possible matches from online voter rolls and visited multiple villages posing as SIR data collectors, allowing them to conduct discreet inquiries. The exercise led them to the suspects native Aakkanur village in Cuddalore district. The police learned Rafiq, who converted to Islam after marrying Rasool Beevi, had been living a transient life across Ariyalur, Jayankondam, Tiruchi, Perambalur, and Bengaluru, selling incense sticks and avoiding mobile phones in a bid to evade detection. Further intelligence suggested he often stayed near bus stands. Officers camped at these spots and later shifted their search to Bengaluru following a tip-off. After a week of monitoring incense-stick sellers, the police located him at Madiwala Market in Bengaluru. Though he initially gave a fake name, a verification of the Aadhaar card in his bag confirmed his identity. It was only time that he confessed to the crime, after which, he has been remanded in judicial custody.
TVK extends support to sanitary staff on hunder protest in Chennai
CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) has extended its support for the sanitary workers, who are on an indefinite hunger strike in Ambattur for the last 10 days. TVK general secretary Bussy Anand, general secretary (election campaign management) Aadhav Arjuna, and deputy general secretary Rajmohan met the four women sanitary workers on Wednesday and extended support for their cause. Meanwhile, hundreds of conservancy workers from the Royapuram and Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar zones, where solid waste management has been privatised, submitted petitions to their respective zonal officers, reiterating their demand for reinstatement of their jobs directly under the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). Noting that their protest since August 1 has been continuing in various forms for 118 days now, they asked authorities to address their demands at the earliest. Speaking to reporters, Aadhav Arjuna questioned how MK Stalin, who was against the privatisation in 2021 when he was in the opposition, could change his stance after becoming the chief minister . He said the workers on hunger strike are too weak to even speak. Yet neither the CM, nor the deputy CM or any other ministers met them, he said, urging DMKs alliance parties VCK and CPIM to express solidarity with protesters by visiting the protest site.
Milk vendor dies two months after stray cow attack in Chennai
CHENNAI: A 79-year-old milk vendor from Mathur near Madhavaram died at Government Stanley Hospital on Monday afternoon, nearly two months after he was knocked down by a stray cow that bolted on to the road during a scuffle with a horse. The deceased has been identified as Anand. A case is yet to be registered, the police said. According to the police, the incident took place in September on the Mathur First Main Road. After analysing CCTV footage, the police said a cow and a horse were fighting over food on the roadside, and in the tussle, the cow charged forward and rammed into Anand, who was passing by on his bicycle. The impact threw him off the cycle, and he collapsed on the road. The animal then ran over him before fleeing the spot, the police said. Anand was taken to Stanley Hospital with severe chest injuries. The police said both the animals were captured and taken to corporation-run shelters. However, a police source said as of now, no official complaint has been lodged.
CMRL wins Global Sustainable Urban Mobility Project of the Year 2025 award
CHENNAI: Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) has secured the Global Sustainable Urban Mobility Project of the Year 2025, reinforcing the citys emergence as one of Indias more progressive mass-transit builders. The award, presented by the Global Energy and Environment Foundation at its sustainability summit in New Delhi on November 20, recognises CMRLs continued push to embed environmental standards into project design and execution. The citation was formally handed to CMRL managing director MA Siddique at a ceremony in Chennai, where senior project and environment officials highlighted the utilitys efforts to reduce the ecological footprint of its ongoing network expansion. CMRL has adopted scientifically planned compensatory plantation, strict dust-control systems, real-time noise and vibration monitoring, and the use of low-impact construction materials across its sites. This is the second consecutive year CMRL has been recognised at Global Sustainability Awards, underscoring a longer-term shift toward greener construction norms and safer urban-mobility infrastructure in Chennai.
Anime enters prime-time space, family dramas take centrestage in Tamil television
Cyclone Senyar: Chennai, Puducherry under IMD's warning as cyclone likely to intensify
Tamil Nadu experienced heavy rainfall as Cyclone Senyar looms, with the IMD predicting heavy to very heavy showers over the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. A low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify and move towards the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts within 48 hours.
India, UAE move forward on easing visa rules
New Delhi: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, June 26, made progress in liberaling visa policies for travel between the two countries. The issue figured prominently at a meeting of the India-UAE Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) that was held in Abu Dhabi. Also ReadDubai Duty Free draw: Chennai man takes 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 .
Zohran Mamdani. The name is everywhere. For all those who are fortunately content with the drama of local politics, this is not any railway station platform announcement. Mamdani isnt a Rajdhani Express sequel. He is the newly elected Mayor of New York. True that its a world away from our regular panchayat elections, but his campaign is worth mentioning in a writing on art, primarily because of the visual identity that contributed to his success. Mamdani was clever enough to understand the power of design and colours in communicating his core message in an instant. At the outset of his political campaign, he enlisted Aneesh Bhoopathy, a visual artist, to help him build voters trust with the right branding. Bhoopathy, along with inputs from his team and Mamdanis wife, decided to use colours that people encountered every day, on the streets of New York. And thus, taxicab yellow, bodega awnings and Mamdanis name written in a hand-lettered style were employed to bring on the nostalgia; a yearning for what was supposedly lost. The campaign poster that was widely circulated also relied on the human touch, with its bold and clear visual messages. And it worked! Long before technology could create grand identities with computer graphics, there were artists who sketched out logos that defined the nations destiny with their pen and paper. After Indias independence, when a democratic way of governance came into being, the major challenge to the Election Commission was the illiteracy of a majority of the Indian population. It was understood then that the candidates would have to heavily rely on symbols to successfully pull off this massive exercise. So from the beginning of the 1950s, officials of the Election Commission on whom this task fell, relied, in turn, on the skills of one man, MS Sethi, who, with his HB pencils, drew out party symbols. Hired by the ballot committee in 1950, Sethi drew out the symbols after discussions with the officials, with care being taken to ensure that they would be easily recognised by the average voter. The obvious choices in the early years were illustrations of rural India, like the ox and the plough. In the 60s, tractors appeared alongside the cattle. Over the years, objects of daily use like the broom, the gas cylinder, and the pressure cooker joined the list. For more than 40 years, Sethis logos for Indian political parties stood as testimony to the evolution of daily life in an Indian household. There are always around 100 free symbols with the Election Commission at any given time, for parties and independent candidates to choose from, and most of them originated from pencils in the hands of Sethi. Rickshaws and harmoniums co-existing with air conditioners and dish antennas is what constitutes the spirit of our nation. The man who understood the pulse of the country and gave us the symbols that spell hope every time we vote for a glorious tomorrow, maybe no more. He may have bid his final farewell unsung and unrecognised, but his unsigned art will continue to seal the destinies of every politician in India for generations to come.
Chennai weather today: Rain expected, AQI concerns remain
Chennai expects a mild, rainy day today with temperatures around 28C. While yesterday's air quality was poor, rain might offer some relief, though masks are still recommended in traffic. The week ahead promises significant rainfall, peaking on November 29th, bringing cooler temperatures. Plan for showers and enjoy the pleasant evenings, but stay prepared for changing conditions.
Celebrating Thanksgiving in a foreign land
The characters and cultures we grow up watching in films and series often become our teachers of celebrations that arent quite our own. From the chaotic, yet value-adding, Thanksgiving episodes of the sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S , we learn American pop culture has long offered a window into traditions shaped by gratitude, food, and togetherness. Thousands of miles away in Chennai, those rituals are now being reimagined by American scholars, part of The United States-India Educational Foundation, who are building a sense of home. Ajay Nadan, who has always celebrated the festival with his loved ones, says, Thanksgiving to me is a holiday of showing gratitude and building community. In the US, Ajays Thanksgiving celebration was dinners with immediate family, and friends. Celebrating Thanksgiving away from his homeland, looks a little different. Here, it means connecting more with people that Ive met recently. So, my meaning of Thanksgiving has evolved, he adds. His words echo the sentiment of the F.R.I.E.N.D.S episode where five of them come together to pool in money, so that Rachel could keep up with her Thanksgiving tradition of skiing with her family, but in the end, celebrates with her friends. Ajay says, It is a bittersweet experience of celebrating away from parents and missing the comfort of familiar dishes. But its more of a matter of scope and also kind of finding family across the world. Food, Ajay says, is only a catalyst. Id love to have biryani on the table, too. But ultimately, Thanksgiving is about coming together and reflecting. This year, he plans to gather and cook with other Fulbright Scholars. For Siddarth Seenivasa, who has studied and worked in different cities, the holiday has shifted with geography. [Previously], Id take time off from work to go back home, see my family and old friends, he says. And with time, the definition of celebration also evolved. He shares, As kids, we often dont understand the meaning of Thanksgiving. We think its when we get a week off from school, and stay at home. But as I grow older, Im understanding the history behind the festival. The first commonly known Thanksgiving meal began as a three-day harvest feast in 1621 in Massachusetts, shared by English colonists and the Wampanoag people (Native Americans). The first national holiday was declared by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, and it became a rich tradition when President Franklin D Roosevelt officially set the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day in 1941. Ajay's Thanksgiving celebration This year, Thanksgiving falls on November 27. While Ajay plans to cook his meal with his friends, Siddarth is thinking about having dinner with people hes grown close to during his time in the city. For him, food remains an emotional anchor. Im a mac and cheese fan. So if theres any way I could go get a box of mac and cheese here, Im going to buy that, he shares. Last year, he hosted a dinner, inviting new co-workers and friends that I had just met in the past couple of months. People from other cultures, when invited, know that Im willing to form a new connection with anyone. They leave knowing that Thanksgiving is inclusive, and mainly meant to thank and to foster new connections or to grow existing connections, regardless of your background, he points out. If he could bring Chennai to his American table, he would like to take Kollywood and introduce that his friends. I would start with the 2001 Vijay and Suriya movie, Friends . As these scholars gather around improvised tables, their celebrations shaped by memories and new connections, they show how Thanksgiving, much like a good sitcom, evolves with every season of life.
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