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Illegal SIM Box Network Busted In Chennai

The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has busted an illegal SIM box network operating under the guise of a loan recovery agency in Chennai's Saidapet. Two employees were arrested, and significant equipment linked to hundreds of cyber fraud complaints across India was seized. The operation highlights ongoing efforts against sophisticated cybercrime.

Rediff 12 Nov 2026 7:49 pm

Rapido's Ownly aims to strengthen presence in five markets by 2026-end

Rapido's food delivery platform Ownly plans to deepen its presence in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad by the end of 2026, while expanding its operations to Kolkata

Business Standard 12 Nov 2026 6:47 pm

Bodhi Tree Systems invests $180 mn for majority stake in Chennais Adyar Ananda Bhavan

Investment platform Bodhi Tree Systems has bought a majority stake in Chennai-based Adyar Ananda Bhavan for $180 million. A2B operates 160 outlets in India and more than 30 overseas.

Livemint 12 Nov 2026 5:46 pm

Book publishers association condemns unlawful activities in industry

This comes against the backdrop of the library book scam in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 5:40 pm

Sanction granted by PMO to prosecute two IAS officers in Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court told

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh directs DVAC to proceed with the process of filing charge sheet against former AIADMK Minister S.P. Velmunai and IAS officers K.S. Kandasamy and K. Vijaya Karthikeyan in the 98.25-crore corporation tender irregularities case

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 5:02 pm

TN CM Vijay to join Children's Day celebrations at Kolathur school tomorrow

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, is expected to participate in Childrens Day celebrations at a middle school in Chennais Kolathur Assembly constituency on Friday, as the School Education Department prepares to distribute cakes to around 61 lakh students, teachers and non-teaching staff across the State. Although Childrens Day is observed nationwide on November 14, the celebrations in government schools have been advanced to November 13 as November 14 has been declared a holiday and schools have been instructed to organise their programmes accordingly. According to information on the proposed programme, TN CM Vijay is likely to distribute cakes to children at the Kolathur school and join the celebrations. His participation would mark the launch of the cake distribution initiative announced earlier for Childrens Day. The School Education Department has made arrangements to supply each student with a cake weighing 45 grams. A greeting card carrying the Chief Ministers Childrens Day message will also be distributed along with it. The statewide arrangements cover approximately 61 lakh beneficiaries, including students, teachers and non-teaching employees. The department has directed education officials to coordinate the distribution and ensure that the celebrations are conducted smoothly. District-level monitoring officers have been appointed to oversee the exercise. They have been instructed to coordinate activities connected with cake distribution and monitor the conduct of the programme in their respective districts. Chief Educational Officers and other officials have also been asked to work together to ensure that the arrangements are implemented properly. The monitoring mechanism is intended to support coordination between schools and district education authorities during the celebrations. In Chennai, approximately three lakh students studying in government schools, Corporation schools and government-aided institutions are expected to receive cakes. Distribution in these institutions will form part of the wider Childrens Day programme organised by the department. CM Vijay had earlier announced that schoolchildren would receive cakes on the occasion. Preparations for Fridays celebrations follow that announcement, with the department coordinating both the distribution arrangements and the accompanying greeting cards. Earlier reports had indicated that the Chief Minister would inaugurate the initiative at a school event. The latest information points to a middle school in Kolathur as the venue for his participation. The name of the school and the detailed schedule of the Chief Ministers visit were not specified in the information available.

bhaskarlive 12 Nov 2026 4:34 pm

Tamil Nadu Police Freeze 29 Bank Accounts of Former DMK MLA in Bribery Case

Chennai police have frozen 29 bank accounts linked to former DMK MLA Muthukumar amid a major bribery investigation involving private schools. Tamil Nadu Police Freeze 29 Bank Accounts of Former DMK MLA in Bribery Case

Daily Kiran 12 Nov 2026 4:33 pm

Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing busts illegal SIM box racket in Chennai; two arrested

Equipment and 182 SIM cards seized; setup linked to 301 cybercrime complaints across India, including 52 in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 3:51 pm

Alstom commences manufacturing of 96 additional Metropolis driverless metro cars for Chennai Metro Phase II

This is under the 135m contract awarded by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) in 2025

The Hindu Businessline 12 Nov 2026 3:28 pm

Chennai draft electoral roll records 29.14 lakh voters

Perambur has the highest number of electors at 2,28,139, followed by Velachery with 2,19,352 and Kolathur with 2,13,539. Harbour has the lowest electorate at 1,20,852

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 3:23 pm

Madras High Court suspends IAS officer Anshul Mishras one-month sentence in contempt plea

A Division Bench of Justices M.S. Ramesh and V. Lakshminarayanan direct the officer to deposit 25,000 with the Registrar (Judicial) of the High Court

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 3:02 pm

Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO case: First charge sheet filed, State Public Prosecutor tells Madras High Court told

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan told that the charge sheet was filed before a special court for POCSO cases in Chennai on November 11, 2026, and that the SIT intends to file multiple charge sheets in the next few days

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 3:00 pm

Todays Gold Rate in India November 12: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on November 12

The Hindu Businessline 12 Nov 2026 2:06 pm

Joju George's 'Paripadi' makers reveal Shaneem's character in film on actor's birthday

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) The makers of popular Malayalam actor and director Joju George's eagerly awaited upcoming film 'Paripadi' revealed the character that actor Shaneem plays in the film on the occasion of the actor's birthday on Monday. Using the official social media handles of the film, the makers wrote, Happy Birthday @shaneemz. Revealing 100 Characters Of PARIPADI. Character No-7 Shaneem as Neel Madhu IPS. #PARIPADI Written and Directed by JOJU GEORGE. In Theatres From December 2026 !!! The makers have already revealed among other things the characters that Aishwarya Chandran and Ajayan Adat play in the film. While Aishwarya Chandran plays a character called Gayathri in the film,actor Ajayan Adat plays a character called Suku in the film. Interestingly, Ajayan Adat is also handling the film's sound design. It was in April this year that the makers had officially announced the title of the film as Paripadi. Joju George, who had shared the title poster of the film on his social media handles, had then said, My Next (folded hands image) #paripadi. Written and Directed by JOJU GEORGE. @paripadimovie @jojugeorgeactorofficial #rajeevravi @venukunnappilly @kavyafilmcompany @itsyuvan @anbariv_action_director. THANK YOU Venuchettan , Rajeevettan, Yuvan Sir, Anbarivmaster and all my cast & crew. The film, which has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs, has music by Tamil music director Yuvan Shankar Raja, the younger son of Ilaiyaraaja, and cinematography by Rajeev Ravi. Produced by Venu Kunnappilly on behalf of Kavya Film Company, 'Paripadi' has editing by Manu Antony and stunt choreography by National Award winning stunt choreographer duo Anbariv. Production design is being handled by Sabu Mohan. Make up for the film is by N G Roshan while costumes have been designed by Melwy J. The film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs as 'Pani', Joju George's first film as a director, had gone on to emerge a huge superhit. It received critical acclaim not just in Kerala but also in Tamil Nadu.

bhaskarlive 12 Nov 2026 1:10 pm

Over 61.84 lakh TN school students to receive cakes on Children

Chennai: In a first of its kind, over 61.84 lakh students studying in government and government-aided schools across Tamil Nadu will receive cakes as part of the Childrens Day celebrations on Friday. Following the directives of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, the state government has sanctioned Rs 9.27 crore to distribute cakes and greeting cards, 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 .

The Siasat Daily 12 Nov 2026 1:10 pm

Police freeze ex-DMK MLA's 29 bank accounts in TN school bribery case

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) Chennais Central Crime Branch has frozen 29 bank accounts belonging to former DMK MLA Muthukumar as its investigation into an alleged Rs 100-crore bribery case involving private schools widens to examine financial transactions linked to former Minister Anbil Mahesh and other accused. According to reports, police have seized Rs 4.5 crore from accounts associated with Muthukumar, who also serves as the state treasurer of a private schools association. Investigators have additionally frozen 20 bank accounts linked to another DMK leader, Arasakumar, reportedly containing a total of Rs 4 lakh. The action comes amid an ongoing investigation into allegations that substantial sums were collected from private schools as bribes. Anbil Mahesh, former school education minister in the DMK government, was arrested in connection with the case and put in Puzhal Central Prison. Muthukumar, who had allegedly been evading arrest, surrendered before a special court in Chennai on October 28. The court remanded him in judicial custody until November 12. His current remand period ends on Thursday, with any extension requiring a further court order. The Central Crime Branch registered a case against Anbil Mahesh, Arasakumar and Muthukumar and began examining their alleged involvement in the collection of money from private educational institutions. The reported freezing of accounts marks a significant development in the financial investigation. Police are also reportedly scrutinising bank accounts belonging to Anbil Mahesh. Depending on the findings of that examination, investigators could move to freeze his accounts as well. However, the information available does not establish that such action has already been taken against the former minister. The financial scrutiny is intended to establish the movement of funds and determine whether transactions involving the accused are connected to the alleged bribery. The reported amounts found in or seized from individual accounts should not, by themselves, be treated as proof that the money represents proceeds of the alleged offence. While the overall allegation concerns Rs 100 crore, the reported action against Muthukumars accounts relates to Rs 4.5 crore, with a further Rs 4 lakh reportedly held in Arasakumars frozen accounts. The allegations remain under investigation. Further developments will depend on the examination of banking records and subsequent court proceedings.

bhaskarlive 12 Nov 2026 12:53 pm

Anna University Manager Recruitment 2026

Centre for Alumni Relations and Corporate Affairs (CARCA), Anna University, Chennai has released the official notification for the recruitment of 2 Manager Relations & Fundraising posts. The last date to submit the offline application is 30 November 2026. Further details are available at annauniv.edu.

FreeJobAlert 12 Nov 2026 12:51 pm

Unni Mukundan to step back from personal engagement on Instagram; actor's account to be handled by talent agency

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12(IANS) Stating that his Instagram account will henceforth serve as an official platform for all his film announcements, promotions, professional updates and media communications, well known Malayalam actor and producer Unni Mukundan on Thursday announced that he had decided to step back from the platform and that his account had been entrusted to a talent agency for it to ensure authentic and timely updates. In a statement, which was shared on his account by the talent agency, the actor said, Hello Everyone, Social media has always been a wonderful space to connect with you, share moments and experience your love and support. As I move forward, I have decided to step back from personal engagement and give this platform a more focused professional purpose. He went on to say, Going forward, this account will serve as my official platform for film announcements, promotions, professional updates and media communications. Its management and administration will be entrusted to 22 Frames Talent Agency, ensuring authentic and timely updates. He concluded the note saying, While my presence here may change, my gratitude for your love and support will always remain the same. The agency, for its part, announced the news of it taking over the actor's account. It wrote, A new chapter, a new direction. With a vision to focus on what lies ahead, Unni Mukundans official social media platform will now be managed by 22 FRAMES Talent Agency, bringing you authentic updates, film announcements, promotions and more. Thank you for the continued love and support. On the work front, the well known actor and producer, who has delivered several memorable performances in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, is to direct his upcoming 50th film. The film is being produced by Unni Mukundan's production banner Unni Mukundan Films (UMF) in association with Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathaks Panorama Studios. Unni Mukundan, while speaking about his 50th film, had said, My 50th film is a very special milestone for me, and being able to step into the role of writer-director makes it even more meaningful. Ive always wanted to tell stories in my own voice, and this felt like the right project and the right time to take that step. Working with Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak and the Panorama Studios team brings together a wonderful combination of experience and creative energy. Im excited about what we are building together and hope the film connects with audiences across languages and regions.

bhaskarlive 12 Nov 2026 12:51 pm

Orient Green Power clocks Rs 106 Cr H1 FY27 Net Profit with an industry-leading 76% EBITDA margin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 12: Orient Green Power Company Limited (NSE GREENPOWER | BSE 533263 | INE999K01014), one of Indias foremost independent renewable power producers, focused on

bhaskarlive 12 Nov 2026 12:45 pm

Ashwin begins dubbing for Jayaram's 'Good News'

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) Dubbing for director Nagendramurugan's upcoming Tamil film 'Good News', featuring actors Jayaram and Ashwin in the lead, has now begun with a traditional pooja ceremony. Sources close to the unit said that the dubbing process for the film officially began on Wednesday at D Studios. The team began the dubbing schedule with a traditional pooja ceremony, seeking the blessings of the divine for the smooth and successful completion of the film's post-production activities. Actor Ashwin commenced dubbing for his portions, marking the beginning of this important phase in the film's journey towards its theatrical release. The auspicious occasion was graced by the film's co-producer Saiprabhu Jayakumar and director Nagendra Murugan, who were present at D Studios to oversee the commencement of the dubbing process. The unit had wrapped up the film's shooting in the last week of October. Movietron Production, the production house that is making the film, had taken to its social media timelines to announce the wrapping up of shooting. It had said, From One last shot! to Pack-up sollunga boss!. Crazy scenes, crazier people, endless laughter, unforgettable memories, and a whole lot of GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS is - THATS A WRAP! Produced By @j_saivinoth, Co-produced by @jksaiprabhu @Movietronindia. The makers also released a video on the occasion that comprised of BTS moments from the film's sets. The unit of the film had completed its first schedule of shooting in July this year. Sources close to the unit have told IANS that the film will be a wholesome family entertainer. The film, they claim, will aim to bring audiences a heartwarming family entertainer filled with emotion, humour, and memorable moments. Produced under the banner of Movietron Production, Good News stars veteran actor Jayaram and Ashwin in the lead, with Kalyani Anil making her Tamil cinema debut as the female lead. The ensemble cast also includes Asha Sarath, Muthukumar, Jaffer, Kuraishi, Deepa, Vinothini, Divya, Manimegalai, Jensan Diwakar, and several other talented artistes. A highlight of the upcoming film is that acclaimed filmmaker director Pandiraj has written the dialogues for the film. Widely celebrated for his emotionally rich family entertainers and relatable storytelling, director Pandiraj's contribution is expected to add immense strength, warmth, humour, and authenticity to the screenplay, making it a significant creative asset for the film. The film boasts a talented technical crew with Praveenkumar handling cinematography, Siddu Kumar composing the music, Sherif Master choreographing the songs, Karthickvasan serving as the Art Director, and Arjune Babu as the editor. L. M. Dhanasehar serves as the Executive Producer, while Aravindhan is the Second Executive Producer.

bhaskarlive 12 Nov 2026 12:25 pm

Gold, silver prices today, 12 November: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K, 18K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore

Gold, silver prices today, 12 November: Check retail price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver in your cities Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.

Livemint 12 Nov 2026 11:40 am

Hyderabad beats five major metros in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026

Hyderabad: In the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, Hyderabad has outperformed five major metros, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata, to emerge as the best-performing city among Indias six major metropolitan cities. In the ranking, the city bagged the 19th position among urban centres with a population of more than 10 lakh. In the assessment conducted 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 .

The Siasat Daily 12 Nov 2026 11:03 am

G V Prakash: Final schedule of Selvaraghavan

G V Prakash: Final schedule of Selvaraghavans Mental Manadhil is on! Chennai: Three time National Award winner G V Prakash, who plays the lead in ace director Selvaraghavans upcoming film, Mental Manadhil, has now disclosed that the final schedule of the film was currently on. Taking to his X timeline, G V Prakash shared BTS [] The post G V Prakash: Final schedule of Selvaraghavans Mental Manadhil is on! appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 12 Nov 2026 10:54 am

Manikandan-starrer Makkal Kaavalan's makers release first single 'Ignore' from film

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 12 (IANS) The makers of director Santhosh Kumar's action entertainer, 'Makkal Kavalan', featuring one of Tamil cinema's fastest rising stars K Manikandan in the lead, have now unveiled Ignore, the first single from their upcoming action drama much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Ignore features vocals by Yogi B, the Malaysian rapper known as the 'Godfather of Tamil Hip-Hop', actor and singer Aditi Shankar, and Nivas K Prasanna. The song has been composed, arranged and programmed by Nivas K Prasanna, with lyrics penned by M.K. Balaji. The song, which tells the story of a police officer who is ignored and humiliated at every turn, is a rap-driven anthem that refuses to stay in its pain. The song moves constantly between hurt and resolve, as the protagonist draws his strength from the very wounds that weigh on him, and rap gives that shift its edge. A short section rooted in a ritual folk tradition brings a raw, earthy turn before the track rises again, with parai drums that lift it into defiance. It is a song of resilience and self-belief, about the moment a victim becomes the victor. Produced by Birla Studios and Pa Ranjith & Aditi Anand's Neelam Studios, Makkal Kaavalan has been written and directed by Santhosh Kumar. Sources close to the unit say that the film follows a simple man determined to live with dignity until a corrupt system leaves him with only two choices: surrender or resist. What begins as one mans struggle for survival grows into something far larger, forcing him to become a leader he never sought to be. As the battle intensifies and the price of resistance mounts, the line between an ordinary man and a peoples protector begins to disappear. The film, which has triggered huge expectations, is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on December 4 this year. Apart from Manikandan, the film will also feature Vaagai Chandrasekar, A Venkatesh, R.K. Vijaymurugan, Shanmugam Muthusamy, Sabumon, Unni Maya, Divya Sripada, Jenson Dhivakar, Lallu, Gemini Mani and Raghu among others. On the technical front, the film has cinematography by Pratheepan Selvaratnam, editing by Arul Moses, production design by Pappanadu C Uthayakumar, stunts by Don Ashok, sound design by Anthony Jayaruban, costume design by Sureshkumar and makeup by Ramachandran. --

bhaskarlive 12 Nov 2026 10:45 am

Meet the Chennai chef blending European techniques with Indian flavours

After 13 years in Londons restaurant kitchens, Chennai-born chef Saikailash is back home, bringing together European techniques and Indian flavours through a series of supper clubs that celebrate his culinary journey

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 9:58 am

Lost year + lots of money = MBBS

The Times of India 12 Nov 2026 9:03 am

Fox on runway and hijack alert, passengers had a harrowing time at Kolkata Airport

A Chennai to Kolkata flight was diverted to Andal in Durgapur after pilot spotted fox on a runway during touch down, while a hijack note was found by the cabin crew inside the lavatory of a Kolkata to Mumbai flight, delaying the departure by several hours

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 2:34 am

Delay In Chengalpet Satellite Town Master Plan Hits Chennais Southward Expansion

The Chengalpet satellite town covers 181 sq km across 60 villages in Chengalpet, Thirukazhukundram and Thiruporur taluks.

Deccan Chronicle 12 Nov 2026 2:31 am

Chennai Reservoirs 5,188 MCFT Below Last Years Storage

The five major reservoirs supplying Chennai together held 4,820 million cubic feet (mcft) of water on Wednesday, just 41 per cent of their combined capacity of 11,757 mcft.

Deccan Chronicle 12 Nov 2026 2:21 am

Low-pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal, ease rain deficit in State

Regional Meteorological Centre watches next weather system likely for rainfall prospects over Tamil Nadu

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 12:32 am

VS Hospitals introduces digital mammography system for breast cancer detection

The system uses a 50-micron detector to capture detailed images of breast tissue, helping radiologists examine tiny microcalcifications that may be associated with early breast abnormalities

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 12:31 am

Man kills daughters friend in drunken altercation

The victim was a resident of Permabur

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 12:04 am

Veermanis daughter moves HC

The Times of India 11 Nov 2026 11:53 pm

New integrated command centre to bring Metrowaters monitoring units under one roof

The integrated facility would monitor operations of bulk water meters and household meters to fix leaks in water supply and track water quality parameters

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 11:52 pm

Four die in separate accidents in & around Chennai

The Times of India 11 Nov 2026 11:51 pm

Gang murders autorickshaw driver in RA Puram

The Times of India 11 Nov 2026 11:44 pm

Chennai police crackdown continues; 769 more detained

The Times of India 11 Nov 2026 11:43 pm

Govt. clears infrastructure works for 376 crore across State; roads set for upgrade

The govt. clears 2,880 works to improve water supply, waterbodies, parks, and retaining walls in Chennai Corporation areas, other municipal corporations, municipalities, and town panchayats

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 11:42 pm

Six months of TVK govt: CLEANING ON, SLIPPERY FLOOR

The Times of India 11 Nov 2026 11:40 pm

CM Vijay opens Raptees Chennai experience centre

The Times of India 11 Nov 2026 10:38 pm

Rajinikanth In Attendance As Kavya Maran-Anirudh Ravichander Wedding Pics Go Viral

The composer and SRH co-owner tied the knot in Greece on November 11; the families are set to host a grand reception in Chennai later this month.

NDTV 11 Nov 2026 10:32 pm

MYFA Boys Get A Taste Of International Football In Singapore

The Under-12 squad, comprising 10 boys from Karaikudi and five from Chennai, travelled to Singapore to take part in the SingaCup: Report

Deccan Chronicle 11 Nov 2026 9:54 pm

Kavya Maran-Anirudh Wedding: SRH's Adorable Post For Newlyweds Steals The Show

The Sunrisers Hyderabad owner and the music composer celebrated their wedding in Greece, with a grand reception scheduled in Chennai on November 21.

NDTV 11 Nov 2026 9:44 pm

CII underlines role of airports for Tamil Nadu to achieve $1.5 trillion economy goal

CII moots expansion project at Chennai International Airport, entailing construction of Terminal 5 and an underground metro line linking the new terminal with existing airport facilities and the metro rail network, akin to the models at Stockholm Arlanda Airport in Sweden and OHare Airport in the U.S.

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 9:40 pm

Anirudh shares pictures of his wedding with Kavya Maran; says,'My once in a lifetime, for a lifetime'

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 11 (IANS) Sharing pictures from his wedding with Kavya Maran, the daughter of Sun Group Chairman Kalanidhi Maran and the owner of the IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad, one of India's top music directors Anirudh Ravichander on Wednesday said, My once in a lifetime, for a lifetime 11.11.' The wedding, which took place in Greece over a two-day period, has been the cynosure of all eyes as distinguished guests for the wedding were flown to the venue. Among those present at the wedding were Tamil film Superstar Rajinikanth and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. Sun Pictures, the production house of Kalanidhi Maran, took to its timeline to share moments captured during the star-studded wedding. The production house wished the couple saying, Heartiest congratulations to Kaviya and Anirudh on their wedding! #KAVIYAandANIRUDH. The news of the music director's wedding was first officially confirmed by the Telangana Chief Minister's office which put out a post on its X timeline saying that Sun Group Chairman Kalanidhi Maran and his wife Kavery Maran had called on the Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at his residence in Jubilee hills to invite him to the wedding reception of his daughter Kavya Maran, which was to be held in Chennai on November 21. The post put out by the Telangana CM's office read, Sun Group Chairman Shri Kalanithi Maran and his wife, Smt. Kavery Maran, met Honble Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy at his residence in Jubilee Hills and invited him to the wedding reception of their daughter, Kavya Maran. It further said, The wedding reception of Kavya Maran and Anirudh Ravichander is scheduled to be held in Chennai on November 21. #KalanithiMaran #KavyaMaran. The celebrity couple's wedding comes at a time when director Nelson Dilipkumar's 'Jailer 2', featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead and having music by Anirudh Ravichander, has gone on to emerge a superhit worldwide. It may be recalled that Jailer, which was produced by Kalanidhi Maran's Sun Pictures, had raked in a whopping 650 crores worldwide. In fact, the film was such a phenomenal success that the producers of the film, Sun Pictures, overjoyed with the collections, not only gifted Superstar Rajinikanth a BMW X7 car, they also gifted director Nelson Dilipkumar and Anirudh Ravichander brand new Porsche cars and cheques for undisclosed amounts.

bhaskarlive 11 Nov 2026 8:58 pm

Combining AI with GIS to solve real-time farm problems - the Farmwise AI way

The Chennai-based startup has attracted attention after its founder Anand Vetrivel interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inaugural run of the yellow Chennai Metro Line

The Hindu Businessline 11 Nov 2026 8:55 pm

Anirudh Ravichander And Kavya Maran Are Now Married, First Photo Of Newlyweds Out

Following their Greece wedding, Anirudh and Kavya are expected to host a grand reception in Chennai on November 21

NDTV 11 Nov 2026 7:54 pm

Nutrifresh plans 150-acre expansion across South India

Plans to bring 150 acres under polyhouse cultivation for fresh produce across Bengluru, Hyderabad and Chennai by March 2028

The Hindu Businessline 11 Nov 2026 7:48 pm

Delhi AQI At 260, Chennai At 180; Check Air Quality In Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad And Bengaluru

From Delhi's AQI of 260 to chennai's 130, here's how air quality compares across six major Indian cities.

NDTV 11 Nov 2026 7:19 pm

GATE 2027 Correction Window Opens Until November 14

Chennai, November 11: Engineering graduates aspiring to pursue M.Tech from prestigious institutions like IITs and NITs or secure excellent government jobs in public sector undertakings (PSUs) have an GATE 2027 Correction Window Opens Until November 14

Udaipur Kiran 11 Nov 2026 7:15 pm

Committee to be set up for transparent procurement of library books in Tamil Nadu: Minister Rajmohan

The Minister says that the TVK government has not brought any books

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 6:54 pm

Man accused in private school scam involving ex-DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh surrenders at Chennai court

The judge remanded him in judicial custody till November 25 and ordered that he be lodged in Puzhal Central Prison

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 6:23 pm

Herbalife India and IISc Launch Landmark Study on Healthy Ageing

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 11: Herbalife India and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have joined hands to kick off a landmark multi-centric research study, conceptualized around 'Health & Happiness,' designed to explore the relationships between metabolic health, community participation, health and happiness, wellness coaching, and biomarker-based scientific evidence in shaping healthy ageing outcomes among Indian adults. The study will be conducted in collaboration with IISc and supported by Herbalife across multiple centres in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

Business Standard 11 Nov 2026 6:00 pm

Madras Musical Association to host an evening of orchestral and choral music

When music is the host, who can reject an RSVP? Another musical evening is around the corner, as the group will showcase a symphony orchestra along with choral works

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 4:52 pm

Madras Musical Association to host an evening of orchestral and choral music

When music is the host, who can reject an RSVP? Another musical evening is around the corner, as the group will showcase a symphony orchestra along with choral works

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 4:52 pm

Ricky Kej returns to his Rajasthan roots to receive Srajan The Spark Lifetime Achievement Award, to perform free concert for environment

Three-time Grammy Award winner and Padma Shri recipient Ricky Kej will receive the Srajan The Spark Lifetime Achievement Award in Udaipur on November 15, 2026. The honour comes from Srajan The Spark - a movement of music lovers dedicated to preserving Indias musical heritage. Headquartered in Udaipur, with 16 chapters in India and abroad, the movement was founded and is helmed by Prasanna K. Khamesra, a retired IPS officer. Kej will mark the occasion with The Earth Symphony, a free concert for environmental awareness that is expected to draw close to 10,000 people. It will be his first-ever public concert in Udaipur, and a homecoming for a musician whose father hails from Rajasthan. The evening will include songs on Rajasthan and his versions of folk songs from across India. With this award, Kej steps into a roll of honour that reads like a history of Indian music itself. Past recipients of Srajans Lifetime Achievement honour include Padmavibhushan Dr L Subramaniam, Padmabhushan Vishwamohan Bhatt, A Sivamani, Pt. Ronu Majumdar, Usha Mangeshkar, Anup Jalota, Roop Kumar Rathod, Sudesh Bhosle, the duo Anand-Milind, Anandji of Kalyan ji-Anandji, lyricist Yogesh, Sameer Anjan, poet and actor Shailesh Lodha among many others. It's absolutely amazing to be in that company, shared Kej. I am thrilled as this is an award from India, my country. And not only that, its an award in particular from Rajasthan, where my father hails from. Ricky Kej has brought great recognition to India and Rajasthan, not only through his music but through his extraordinary work for environmental conservation across the globe, said Khamesra. Srajan originated in Udaipur, and Ricky also has his roots in our state. We are immensely proud to honour him. Interestingly, Srajan was born in 2013 in Udaipur over a cup of tea, when Khamesra, a music lover since childhood, and some of his friends set out to bring Indias fading music, poetry and shayari back to the people. Khamesra has always believed that his professional responsibilities and personal passion could coexist, and through his years in the police, neither ever stood in the way of the other. What makes it rare is that it is entirely self-funded. Close to 1,500 industrialists and dignitaries who are proud members of Srajan the Spark contribute from their own pockets, purely for the love of Indian music. From Udaipur, it has grown to Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Delhi NCR, Kota, Hyderabad, Asansol, Chennai, Canada and London, etc. The stage it has built is a treasure. Artists such as Anup Jalota, Pankaj Udhas, Suresh Wadekar, Usha Uthup, Nitin Mukesh and many others have performed at Srajan, as have poets such as Rahat Indori, Wasim Barelvi and Nida Fazli, etc. It also seeks out unsung artists and gives young talent a stage alongside the masters. The movement is now working towards establishing Srajan Music Schools across India, along with a Music Museum and Academy in Udaipur, where work is already underway. Kej shares that same commitment to Indias musical roots. No matter how hard I try to make a completely western piece of music, there will always be a soul of India within that music, said Kej. And, that soul is exactly what brings him and Srajan together. Kej has made it his mission over the next five to six years to document as many of Indias tribal songs and musicians as he can, building a permanent archive of musical forms passed down orally for thousands of years and now vanishing. Those songs, he said, carry indigenous knowledge about coexisting with nature and our place as human beings in the world. Art is all about breaking the rules, but you have to know the rules first in order to break them, he said. That's why its very important that these traditional forms of music are preserved. All other contemporary forms come from them. And in this regard, Srajan the Spark is doing fantastic work in keeping Indias classical and folk traditions alive. Ricky Kej will receive Hindustan Zinc-Srajan The Spark Lifetime Achievement Award on November 15 at DPS School, Udaipur, to be presented by Srajan - The Spark & Bijay Kumar Surana Foundation in collaboration with Hindustan Zinc Limited.

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The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 3:42 pm

Livingstone, Edwards Trade Signals definite Shift In Thinking At CSK, Says Abhinav Mukund

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bringing in overseas all-rounder Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) via a trade deal marks a clear change in the franchises thinking, said former India batter Abhinav Mukund. He also felt the move fills the need for more power in the middle order for CSK and get an overseas all-rounder in the process. In exchange for bringing in Livingstone and Edwards, CSK traded left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed and right-arm fast bowler Nathan Ellis to SRH. From CSKs point of view, the trade move for Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards feels like a definite shift in thinking. They want more power in the middle order, and they want an overseas all-rounder. Liam Livingstone fulfils that gap, as he can go bang-bang with the bat after the younger Indian players. Plus, he provides them the option of off-spin bowling, which will come in handy when they go up against sides that have a lot of left-handed batters in their playing XI. Jack Edwards, a brilliant young Australian fast-bowling all-rounder, bats with a high strike rate, chips in with useful bowling spells, and hes a mystery for many teams as hes recently burst onto the scene. CSK can use him as their trump card in the next season of the IPL, said Mukund on JioStar. Five-time champions CSK have missed the playoffs in the last two seasons, and they are reshaping their squad before the November 17 retention deadline for IPL 2027 under new head coach Zaheer Khan, as well as Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty and Mohit Sharma joining the coaching staff. Mukund also thought that CSK may still hold on to Australian pacer Spencer Johnson. Also, CSK have a surplus of left-arm seamers, so Khaleel Ahmed moving to SRH need not be a bad thing for CSK, because theyve already got Gurjapneet Singh and Mukesh Choudhary, and it looks like they might end up retaining Spencer Johnson. He also felt the recent trade deal reflected a franchise still working out what it wants to be as a unit, including how it splurged on young players Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma for Rs 14.2 crore each in last years auction. CSK, to me, are a side still struggling to figure out what their correct identity is. They changed their identity from Dads Army to youth because they found success in Ayush Mhatre and Urvil Patel, so they decided to back Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma. But they spent huge amounts to bring them into the squad, and that cost them in the auction and last season as well, because Prashant couldnt perform in the limited number of games. Kartik did well but still couldnt have a major impact in helping them win games. I felt that spending over Rs 28 crores on both of them was a bit of a big gamble. Unfortunately, Prashant Veer, for me, goes back into the auction pool, as CSK will need money to sort out the gaps in their squad, which means Prashant will have to be released, added Mukund. With Livingstone and Edwards joining the overseas group, former India opener Aakash Chopra said settling on the right combination of four foreign players would be one of Zaheers first big tasks, adding that trades matter more than usual ahead of a mini auction. Zaheer Khan is now the man in charge of CSK, and his way of thinking is very different from that of Stephen Fleming, so that combination of four overseas players becomes interesting as well. If Noor Ahmad is not going away and does get retained, he gives CSK a quality left-arm wrist spinner who can pick up wickets in the middle overs. There is also Akeal Hosein who can give them overs with the new ball. So that makes it two foreigners. If Overton is fit, he will be a starter too. Dewald Brevis is obviously there as an investment, and he is an automatic pick in the playing XI. He walks into it directly. Zaheer Khan is now the man in charge of CSK, and his way of thinking is very different from that of Stephen Fleming, so that combination of four overseas players becomes interesting as well. If Noor Ahmad is not going away and does get retained, he gives CSK a quality left-arm wrist spinner who can pick up wickets in the middle overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

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