Narsapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express delayed by four hours at Vijayawada
Hot axle detected in C4 coach after smoke was noticed at Vijayawada railway station; passengers shifted to an alternative train
Chennai industry meet draws over 300 companies ahead of Bengaluru Tech Summit
Industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs from the city engaged with Karnataka officials on opportunities to collaborate through the summit.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar must go, SIR exercise must be halted, says Stalin
Chennai, Sep 23 (PTI) DMK president M K Stalin on Wednesday said CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign from his post and claimed that he has no right to continue in office. Demanding that the SIR exercise be halted, the former Tamil Nadu chief minister sought a fair probe, into everything that transpired within the EC and those responsible should be held accountable. Stalin, in a statement, said that the explosive findings, published by Indian Express backed by evidence, had cast serious doubts over the results of every Assembly election held after the SIR exercise. He said his party had all
CM Vijay supervising Veeramani case: TN Minister
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 23 (IANS) School Education Minister Rajmohan said Wednesday that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and promised that everyone found to be involved would face action. Rajmohan accused the previous DMK government of failing to act despite evidence and said the TVK administration had taken up the case within months of coming to power. The investigation was comprehensive, he told reporters after inaugurating a renovated pond on the Government Museum campus in Egmore. The minister asked why the case had remained out of public view for a year and questioned whether DMK functionaries were protecting anyone connected to it. He also asked who directed that the case be closed. He directed his questions at the previous government, including former minister S. Regupathy, whose remarks on the matter he criticised. The Veeramani case is under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister. No one can escape, Rajmohan said. He added that the government would examine other cases it believed had been kept under wraps and bring their details to light. His comments came amid a dispute between the ruling TVK and the DMK over how the earlier investigation was handled. Turning to the proposed Secretariat-cum-Assembly complex, Rajmohan said the government had not settled on Pattinapakkam as its location. Vijay would make the final decision and announce it soon, he said. The project has prompted discussion over where the states new administrative complex should be built. Rajmohan also called for the early release of findings from studies at Keezhadi. Describing the archaeological site as an identity of civilisation as a whole, beyond its importance to Tamil history, he urged the Union government to make the research findings public without delay. Asked about the Assembly by-elections in Dharapuram and Madurantakam, he expressed confidence in the ruling partys prospects. Conditions were favourable for TVK to win both seats, Rajmohan said, as the party prepared for the contests. The remarks covered three matters facing the government alongside the Veeramani investigation: the location of its proposed headquarters, the publication of archaeological findings and the partys first tests in the two by-elections.
In Chennais Periamet, historic restaurants meet bachelor canteens
From the National Durbar Restaurant to canteens feeding the migrant workforce, Periamet serves memorable meals amid some of Chennais most iconic buildings. Rediscover its old eateries, biryani joints and canteens with us
Which City Is Known As The Idli Capital Of The World?
Soft, steamed and usually served with sambar and chutney, idli is a breakfast staple that has found a permanent place on Chennai's food map.
The Minister was speaking at the inauguration of The Hindu Sustainability Summit 2026 in Chennai on Wednesday
Chennais Sunflower Tape Machine puts noise at the centre of his debut album
After the release of his debut album, Chennai-based musician Aryaman Singh, who goes by Sunflower Tape Machine is all set to perform at Music Matters in Singapore this October
Todays Gold Rate, Aug 26: Check gold rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on September 23
Power cuts: Dont obstruct field staff fixing faults, says minister Nirmal Kumar
Tambaram Central Crime Branch arrests two persons in separate cheating and misappropriation cases
Zohos Sridhar Vembu calls Big Techs push to slow AI development unfair
Large language models (LLMs) are becoming a commodity, with too many models in the market and prices also falling, Vembu said on the sidelines of the Zoholics event in Chennai.
Lets have a look at the latest 22k gold rates at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Trivandrum and Bengaluru. Also see the updated indicative rates of 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k and 14k gold and 999-purity silver at the IBJA today.
Actress Ambika Hits Back at Sister Radha Over Bounced Cheques, Property Dispute
In a high-profile family feud involving 1980s South Indian screen icons, actress Radha has lodged a formal police complaint with the Greater Chennai Police Commissioner, alleging that her sister, actress Ambika, and their brother, Mallikarjuna Kunjan Nair, stole signed blank cheques from her residence to unlawfully encash nearly Rs 46 crore
RRC Southern Railway Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 67 Posts
Southern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell, Chennai, has invited online applications from eligible Indian sportspersons for 67 Sports Quota posts. The recruitment will fill vacancies under Pay Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for the year 2026-27. Candidates who have completed the 10th standard, ITI, 12th standard or graduation and possess the prescribed sports achievements can apply. Online registration commenced on 26 September 2026 at 9:00 AM and will close on 25 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Actress Varshini Venkat arrested for cheating man of Rs 5 lakh, snatching cash and phones
Light to Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu with Storm Alert
Light to moderate rain is forecasted for Tamil Nadus Western Ghats, with storm alerts for several districts including Chennai. Light to Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu with Storm Alert
2,000-year-old Chola city lost to tsunamis throws up evidence of glorious past
Petrol and diesel prices were unchanged across major cities on September 23. Check city-wise fuel rates as Brent crude traded at $99.20 and WTI crude at $90.23 a barrel.
DPL fixing: Former CSK player Bedi flags 'corrupt approach' to ACU
Young keeper-batter Vansh Bedi, who had played one T20 match for Delhi in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, allegedly received a corrupt approach during the recent Delhi Premier League (DPL) and promptly reported the matter to league's Anti-Corruption Unit. The 23-year-old dashing batter-keeper, who also had a brief stint with the IPL side Chennai Super Kings in 2025 before being replaced by Urvil Patel due to injury, was a part of the Central Delhi team during the 2026 edition of DPL. Recently a sting operation by Tehelka exposed a little known Nagaland pacer Rachit Bhatia making tall claims about fixing matches in IPL and state leagues, including spot-fixing and taking bribes from parents to get their kids into age-group teams. On Tuesday, it was noted that a corrupt approach was made to Bedi but he was smart enough to follow the anti-corruption protocols. However, Bedi in his Instagram handle clarified that he didn't receive any approach from Bhatia. I categorically state that
Will beef be served in Tamil Nadu govt-run student hostels? here's what minister Vanni Arasu says
A fresh debate has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the food menu at government-run student hostels after Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu said a section of students had requested that beef be included in their meals. However, the minister made it clear that no final decision has been taken yet and that the matter will be discussed with officials before the government decides how to proceed. Arasu made the remarks while inspecting the MC Raja Social Justice Hostel in Chennai's Saidapet, where he reviewed the facilities and interacted over issues concerning students. According to the minister, some students from rural backgrounds had suggested adding beef to the existing non-vegetarian menu.
Plumage partners with Huntkey for power products mfg in India
The story of a Government Farm Village in Madras
At one time, Government Farm now located in the Guindy/Saidapet region spanned 300 acres with a fence all around it. The idea of Governor Sir William Denison, it was set up in 1865
Regional Round (South) of NTPC Electron quiz held in Chennai
GCC to expedite drain linking work to reduce flood risk at 68 locations
The civic body has asked residents to call 1913 helpline to complain about civic issues during the monsoon
Madras High Court allows foreign national aged above 50 to undergo IVF treatment
Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy says, the Parliament had fixed upper age limit under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 only by taking into consideration the life expectancy in India and not elsewhere
Vande Bharat: Where Varanasis cultural link meets Chennais tech
Suspect who set hospital worker on fire shot while trying to evade arrest
When a police team tried to apprehend the suspect, he allegedly attacked a police officer with a sickle, injuring him
Boy glued to mobile phone run over by train in Chennai
Ex DMK MLA moves HC against secretariat building at Pattinapakkam
Frisking of school kids flayed
Vietjet flight to Colombo makes emergency landing in Chennai after engine failure
Vietjet flight to Colombo makes emergency landing in Chennai after engine failure
Man held for harassing woman sleeping on pavement
Comprehensive OSH framework for unorganised labourers still in the works
Health officials say a number of recommendations made during consultations remain on paper
5 weekly special trains to Kollam from Chennai for Pooja, Gandhi Jayanthi rush
Chinmaya Vidyalaya to plant 75,000 trees to mark 75th anniversary of Chinmaya Mission
Vijay launches expanded breakfast scheme for Classes VI-VIII
Chennai metro phase-2 inauguration awaits PM Modis confirmation
Pocso case: Granite baron Veeramanis aide arrested
VietJet flight makes emergency landing at Chennai airport
Party chief not liable for social media posts of its IT wing, Stalin tells HC
El Nino effect: TN govt panel calls for multi-hazard preparedness
Engineering Colleges Urged to Prioritize Real-World Skills Over Exams
CSK's Vansh Bedi says he is not the unnamed player in sting operation row
Bedi, who was part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set-up during IPL 2025 and later played for Central Delhi Kings in the Delhi Premier League (DPL), broke his silence.
NCST chair cuts short meeting due to absence of senior govt officials
Krishnasamy slams TN minister Vanni Arasus remarks on serving beef in social justice hostels
A broken piece of a torpedo jar, believed to have been brought from West Asia during the early historic period, has been found by archaeologists of the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology during the third phase of the survey. The archaeologists also found four ancient ring wells with diameters ranging from 60 cm to 65 cm. According to Mr. Kumar, the discovery of the ring wells indicates that apalaeochannelmight have been present at the location.
Robust mechanism in place to address any supply gap in essential medicines
In a social media post, the Health Minister responded to a report published by The Hindu on the shortage of surfactants for the past few months
Students, teachers welcome expansion of breakfast scheme
IPL Match-Fixing Controversy Engulfs Indian Cricket, Ex-CSK Player Makes Massive Revelation
Amid claims regarding potential spot-fixing and bribery in the IPL, former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) cricketer Vansh Bedi has made a big revelation about a corrupt approach.
6 juveniles held for assaulting man with knives in Kasimedu
The attack occurred after a dispute over the victims relationship with a married woman
6 juveniles held for assaulting man with knives in Kasimedu
The attack occurred after a dispute over the victims relationship with a married woman
A. Myilvaganan posted Joint CEO of T.N. Sports Development Authority
He will function under the overall control of the Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
No final decision taken on building secretariat at Pattinapakkam: TN law minister NirmalKumar
Take strict action in sexual assault allegations against R. Veeramani, AIDWA urges T.N. government
It demands a detailed inquiry into the initial handling of the case by the police, the alleged delay in the investigation, and the alleged negligence
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a Navratna company, has released a notification inviting applications for the Engagement of Apprentices 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 covers Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice categories, and eligible candidates can apply online through the NAPS or NATS portal on or before 12 October 2026.
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on September 22
The Selection Committee, DME Chennai has released updates for TN MDS Counselling 2026 Round 2 at tnmedicalselection.net. Check Round 1 allotment status, Round 2 vacancy notice date, eligibility, how to apply, and the direct official link here.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews Cooum restoration, development plans
He reviewed the progress of work on preparing the DPR for the Cooum river restoration project
Watch: CM Vijay wins praise as he serves Pongal and eats breakfast with students
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay launched the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme for Classes VI to VIII students. At a Chennai school, he served sweet Pongal, sat on the floor with children for breakfast and interacted with students
Chennai hospital introduces low-dose CT imaging for early cancer, heart disease detection
Doctors said the approach substantially reduces radiation exposure while preserving the lung architecture needed for diagnosis
Why Zaheer Khan Was Chosen Over Hemang Badani As CSK Coach - Report Claims Reasons
Winds of change are blowing in the Chennai Super Kings camp
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme for school children
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) launched the expansion of the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to students of Classes VI to VIII in government and government-aided schools, at a function held at Gandhi Gramam Corporation School in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai.
Gold rate today: Lets have a look at the latest 22k gold rates at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Trivandrum and Bengaluru. Also see the updated indicative rates of 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k and 14k gold and 999-purity silver at the IBJA today.
CSK's First Official Update On MS Dhoni's Future After Zaheer Khan's Appointment As Coach
Chennai Super Kings will embark on a new journey under new coach Zaheer Khan starting IPL 2027
ET Business Growth Summit Chennai: Innovation and R&D key to unlocking MSME potential
The ET Business Growth Summit in Chennai saw industry leaders emphasising stronger collaboration among businesses, policymakers, and institutions to realise the regions true potential.
From Chennais mini Brazil, a young footballers big dream
The dream of leaving behind a legacy, and encouraging other children in Vyasarpadi to take up football motivate 13-year-old S Hariharan
Starbucks to build first India GCC in Chennai with 800 tech jobs
The US-based coffee company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government to establish a technology hub in Chennai. The centre is expected to create around 800 technology roles, with hiring to be phased according to business requirements. For Starbucks, the move is also about bringing more technology work inside the organisation. Anand Varadarajan, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Starbucks, said the Chennai hub will work with the company's technology and business teams in the US and other markets. The company has also said that the new centre will allow it to gradually bring work currently handled by third-party service providers in-house. That makes the Chennai centre more than a headcount expansion. It points to a broader change in how large companies are structuring their technology operations. From delivery centres to internal capability India's GCC ecosystem has expanded considerably over the past few years. According to the FY2026 Nasscom-Zinnov GCC Landscape report, the country had 2,117 GCCs operating across 3,728 units, employing about 2.36 million professionals and generating USD 98.4 billion in revenue. The more important change, however, is taking place inside these centres. GCCs are increasingly moving beyond traditional delivery and support functions towards product engineering, artificial intelligence, data, software development, research and development, and other areas with direct business ownership. The Nasscom-Zinnov report describes this shift as a move from a delivery engine towards an enterprise-level role. It also notes that India has seen a growing number of GCCs develop deeper ownership of products, platforms, and intellectual property. Starbucks' Chennai plan fits into that shift, particularly because the company intends to bring some work that is currently outsourced back into its own technology organisation. That does not mean outsourcing disappears. Instead, the boundary between external service providers and internal capability is changing as companies decide which technology functions they want to control directly. Why Chennai The city already has a sizeable GCC base and technology presence across financial services, professional services, and other global industries. The Tamil Nadu government said Chennai accounts for roughly a tenth of India's GCC base. Starbucks' own explanation focuses on the availability of skilled technology professionals, lower attrition, infrastructure, and government support. Chennai has abundant skilled tech talent, employees here tend to stay longer with companies (less attrition), the state has excellent infrastructure, and the incentives offered by the Tamil Nadu government will help in finding new solutions and growing the business, Varadarajan said at the MoU signing. The location decision reflects a consideration that has become increasingly important for GCC expansion: companies are not only looking for the largest possible talent pool. They are also looking at talent retention, engineering depth, infrastructure, and the ability to build a sustainable technology organisation. For Chennai, the Starbucks announcement comes at a time when the city is attracting more global companies to establish or expand their GCC operations. US pharmacy chain Walgreens recently signed an agreement for a Chennai GCC that is expected to create around 250 jobs. A separate technology operation The Starbucks centre will operate independently of the company's retail business in India, which is run through its joint venture with Tata Consumer Products. That distinction matters because the Chennai centre is being positioned as part of Starbucks' global technology organisation rather than as an extension of its Indian retail operations. Starbucks said the hub will support its global business and work closely with technology and business teams in the US and elsewhere across the company. This gives the India operation a different mandate from a conventional country technology team. Its work is expected to support the wider Starbucks organisation, rather than being limited to the requirements of the Indian market. It also places the centre within Starbucks' broader technology footprint. The company has previously identified technology as an important part of how it supports its coffeehouses, customers, and partners across markets. The GCC model is changing The Starbucks announcement comes against a GCC market that is becoming more selective about what expansion means. India added hundreds of GCCs over the past several years, but the next stage is less about simply adding centres and more about increasing the scope of work handled by those centres. The Nasscom-Zinnov FY2026 data shows that India's GCC ecosystem has grown 32% since FY2021. The report also points to increasing artificial intelligence capabilities across products, platforms, and infrastructure, alongside a greater transfer of enterprise ownership to India-based teams. For companies setting up new centres, that changes the starting point. A GCC can now be designed with global responsibilities from the outset, rather than beginning as a support unit and gradually acquiring more complex work. Starbucks' plan to bring third-party technology work in-house is particularly relevant in this context. The company is effectively using the Chennai centre to build an internal capability that can be integrated into its global technology organisation. The next test will be execution. Creating 800 roles is only the first step. The longer-term measure will be the type of work those teams own, how closely they are integrated with global product and business teams, and whether the centre takes responsibility for technology outcomes rather than simply delivering projects. India becomes part of the technology operating model For India, the Starbucks move adds another global brand to a GCC ecosystem that is already moving towards higher-value work. For Starbucks, Chennai provides a way to expand its internal technology organisation while accessing India's engineering talent and building a new global delivery and ownership centre. The trend is clear: the GCC is increasingly becoming part of a company's operating model, not just its cost structure. As more multinational companies make that transition, the distinction between a company's headquarters technology team and its India technology organisation is likely to become less significant. The major duscussion will be, where global technology decisions are made, where products are built, and which teams have ownership of them. India is increasingly becoming part of that conversation.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday launched the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Free Breakfast Scheme at the Government Middle School in Gandhi Gramam, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. Vijay interacted with schoolchildren during the launch and distributed breakfast to the students. He also ate breakfast with the children and later visited classrooms, where he interacted with students.
Pongal, sambar and sweet: CM Vijay launches breakfast scheme for Classes 6-8
Zaheer Khan Appointed Head Coach of Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2027
Chennai Super Kings appoints Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027, with MS Dhonis guidance playing a crucial role in the decision. Zaheer Khan Appointed Head Coach of Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2027
TN CM Vijay launches expanded breakfast scheme for Classes VI to VIII
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 22 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, on Tuesday launched the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Breakfast Scheme, extending free morning meals to students of Classes VI to VIII in government and government-aided schools across the State. Vijay inaugurated the expansion at the Corporation Middle School in Gandhigram, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai. He served pongal to students before sitting with them and having breakfast. The expansion will bring an additional 15.30 lakh students under the programme. Overall, 34.64 lakh children studying in 44,984 government and government-aided schools will now benefit from the scheme. The State government has allocated an additional 217.63 crore for implementing the expanded programme. It has been introduced in all districts except the Madurantakam constituency in Chengalpattu district and Dharapuram in Tiruppur district, where Assembly bye-elections are scheduled. The breakfast programme was originally introduced in 2022 by then Chief Minister M.K. Stalin during the DMK government. It was initially intended for students of Classes I to V in government schools and was subsequently extended to government-aided institutions. The programme was designed to combat malnutrition among children, improve school attendance and encourage students to continue their education without dropping out. Before the latest expansion, it covered 19.34 lakh students studying in 37,447 government and government-aided schools. After the TVK government assumed office, the programme was renamed the Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Breakfast Scheme. Vijay later announced that it would be extended to Classes VI, VII and VIII. The launch had initially been scheduled for September 17, coinciding with social reformer Periyar E.V. Ramasamys birth anniversary. It was postponed to September 22 because Vijay was visiting London to attract industrial investments to Tamil Nadu. Under the prescribed weekly menu, students will be served upma on Monday, khichdi on Tuesday, pongal on Wednesday, upma on Thursday and a sweet dish on Friday. Authorities have been instructed to ensure that the food is nutritious and prepared in hygienic conditions. CM Vijay also directed officials to conduct regular inspections of kitchens and dining areas, maintain cleanliness and closely monitor the quality and timely distribution of meals to students.
Berger Paints ramps up expansion to fend off Birla Opus, JSW Dulux
Berger is strengthening teams in its weaker markets of Mumbai and Pune in the west, and Chennai and Bengaluru in the south
Chennai hospitals struggle with surge in flu, respiratory infections and dengue
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 22 (IANS) Private hospitals across Chennai are witnessing a sharp increase in patients with respiratory infections, influenza and dengue, resulting in crowded outpatient departments, packed wards and long waits for admission ahead of the monsoon. In some hospitals, patients arriving at emergency departments are waiting for up to 12 hours for beds. Those being shifted from Intensive Care Units to general wards are also facing delays because of the heavy demand for rooms. Doctors said most infections were mild and patients generally recovered with medication, adequate rest and hydration. However, the illnesses could become serious among elderly people and those with co-morbidities. Fatalities, though uncommon, could occur in vulnerable patients. Many patients are reporting high fever, sore throat, cold, persistent cough, severe body and leg pain, chest discomfort, fatigue and loss of appetite. Among children and adolescents, doctors are observing prolonged fever and extreme exhaustion. A small number have also developed confusion or delirium triggered by fever. Some patients require nebulisation or intravenous fluids, contributing to the rise in hospital admissions. Doctors said early medical attention was particularly important for people with breathing difficulties, persistent high fever or symptoms of dehydration. Dr R. Rajammal, an infectious diseases expert at a private hospital in Chennai said ward admissions had increased significantly. When patients come into the emergency room, the wait for a room or bed extends up to 12 hours. Similarly, patients who need to be shifted out of the ICU have long waits for rooms or beds in general wards. The waiting time in outpatient units has also increased considerably, she said. Similar trends have been reported at several hospitals across the city. Respiratory illnesses caused by viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus, adenovirus, rhinovirus and parainfluenza account for a major share of the current caseload. Influenza, including H1N1, and dengue are also being diagnosed frequently. Doctors advised residents not to ignore fever or resort to self-medication, especially when symptoms persist. People have also been urged to maintain hand hygiene, avoid close contact with infected persons and use masks in crowded places if they have respiratory symptoms. With the monsoon approaching, doctors warned that stagnant water could increase mosquito breeding and dengue transmission. They called for intensified mosquito-control measures and greater public awareness to prevent a further rise in infections.
Thiruvidanthai considered as alternate site for new Tamil Nadu secretariat
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 22 (IANS) Thiruvidanthai on the East Coast Road has returned to public discussion as a possible alternative location for Tamil Nadus proposed Assembly-cum-secretariat complex amid mounting opposition to the governments plan to build it at Foreshore Estate in Chennai. However, a senior government official denied reports that the Foreshore Estate proposal was being reconsidered or that Thiruvidanthai was formally under examination as an alternative site. Political parties and fishermens organisations opposing the Foreshore Estate project have urged the government to think beyond constructing a standalone Assembly and secretariat building. They want a spacious location to be identified for an integrated administrative city capable of meeting the states requirements for several decades. The East Coast Road corridor has been suggested because of the availability of large tracts of land and the possibility of future expansion. The debate has also revived an earlier government proposal to establish an administrative city in the Thiruvidanthai-Thaiyur region. In the early 2000s, the state government had examined a plan to create a major administrative centre outside Chennai. The original proposal covered around 2,000 acres near Mamallapuram before attention shifted to Thiruvidanthai and the adjoining Thaiyur area. The plan was wider in scope than a new secretariat building and envisaged relocating several government offices and developing supporting infrastructure. It was not pursued as an immediate solution because officials estimated that creating an administrative city of that scale could take between 15 and 20 years. The government subsequently considered several sites within Chennai, including educational institution campuses, for constructing a new secretariat complex. Fishermens organisations opposing the Foreshore Estate location have now described Thiruvidanthai as a suitable alternative. They have, however, stressed that improved road and public transport connectivity would be essential because of its distance from central Chennai. Easy access for people travelling from other districts should also be ensured. Opposition parties have suggested developing an integrated administrative city on 500 to 1,000 acres outside Chennai instead of limiting the project to a single complex. The final decision will require a detailed assessment of land availability, transport links, environmental impact and infrastructure costs. Scope for future expansion, disaster resilience and accessibility to the public will also be crucial, as the proposed administrative headquarters is expected to serve Tamil Nadu for the next century.
Use AI to build the first prototype, but dont stop learning the fundamentals: Intels Aditi Nanda
At DevSparks Chennai, Intel Director Aditi Nanda said developers may need to spend less time memorizing languages and frameworks, but engineering fundamentals, system knowledge, and the ability to understand user needs will remain essential.
Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast across Tamil Nadu
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 22 (IANS) Several parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to experience rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds on Tuesday as the southwest monsoon remains active over the region, the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai said. According to the latest forecast, one or two places in districts along the Western Ghats and southern Tamil Nadu may receive light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning during the day. Strong surface winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph are also likely in these areas. Residents have been advised to remain cautious during thunderstorms and avoid taking shelter under trees or near weak structures. The weather department said the southwest monsoon had intensified, bringing rainfall to several places across Tamil Nadu and the neighbouring Union Territory of Puducherry. One or two places in the remaining districts of Tamil Nadu, as well as Puducherry and Karaikal, are also likely to receive light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The unsettled weather is expected to continue on Wednesday. The forecast indicated that isolated places in the Western Ghats districts could receive moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur and Ranipet districts may also experience moderate rain with thunderstorms at one or two places on Wednesday. The forecast offers some relief from the prevailing heat and humidity in several parts of the State. However, sudden spells of rain and gusty winds could disrupt traffic and other outdoor activities, particularly during the evening and night hours. In Chennai, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy during the day. Thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain are likely in some parts of the city and its suburbs towards the evening or at night. Motorists have been urged to exercise caution as rain could lead to slippery roads, poor visibility and waterlogging in low-lying areas. Fishermen and people undertaking outdoor work have also been advised to closely monitor weather updates. The weather department is continuing to monitor monsoon conditions and has asked district administrations and the public to remain alert to localised thunderstorms, lightning and sudden strong winds. Further updates will be issued if weather conditions intensify or warnings become necessary for any particular district. People have been advised to follow official alerts and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain, lightning or strong winds.
Man sets woman worker ablaze at Ponneri GH, hunt on for culprit
Zoho Corporation Director Rajendran Dandapani said AI may take over more of the work of writing code, but developers will increasingly need to focus on deciding what to build, directing AI systems, and judging what they produce.
Starbucks picks Chennai for first India GCC; Building a Wi-Fi software powerhouse
Starbucks Coffee Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Anand Varadarajan said the availability of skilled talent in Chennai and lower attrition rates were among the factors that influenced the companys decision to establish the GCC in Tamil Nadu.
Tesla to plug into Chennai as it expands footprint
Logitech eyes premium consumer & B2B growth in India
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ED Raids Six Locations in Chennai and Tiruppur Over IOB Bank Fraud Case
The Enforcement Directorate conducts extensive raids in Chennai and Tiruppur linked to a major bank fraud investigation. ED Raids Six Locations in Chennai and Tiruppur Over IOB Bank Fraud Case
RPSF constable's daring rescue at Chennai Egmore station
A Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) constable, Deepak, heroically rescued a passenger who slipped while attempting to board a moving express train at Chennai Egmore railway station. His quick action, captured on CCTV, prevented a major tragedy and has earned him widespread praise.
India's cable map was never built for this moment. Eighteen international systems land at just five or six cities, and Mumbai alone reportedly carries something like ninety-five percent of the country's international bandwidth, according to Carnegie India's July analysis of the country's subsea posture. Versova's thirteen-cables-in-six-kilometres cluster, flagged by the Takshashila Institution's July governance review, is the kind of concentration that planners elsewhere would call a single point of failure and route around on principle, war or no war. Even a perfectly rerouted cable runs into a second problem: India cannot repair its own undersea infrastructure. Takshashila's review counts zero Indian-flagged cable repair vessels. A break is fixed by ships based in Singapore or Dubai, and a routine repair takes four to five months to complete, longer if the vessel has to be diverted through a warzone or if its home government decides the trip is not worth the risk. Eleven of India's eighteen cables are already past twenty years old, edging toward the end of a typical twenty-five-year service life, which means the odds of needing that repair are only rising. The diversification underway is real. Lightstorm, Microsoft, Singtel and Tata Communications are building I-2SEA, a Singapore-to-India system landing at Machilipatnam and Chennai, explicitly pitched for the AI and hyperscaler traffic feeding Hyderabad's data centres. Google's separate America-India Connect programme adds three more paths out of Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Mumbai, reaching Singapore, South Africa and Western Australia, which Google itself frames as reducing India's reliance on its existing Mumbai and Chennai landings. But oil and data fail differently. A tanker rerouted around a chokepoint still delivers its cargo late; a cable rerouted into a new chokepoint still goes dark the same day something cuts it, and geography alone does not shorten the four-to-five-month repair clock. Takshashila's own prescription is telling: before anything else, it wants undersea cables formally designated Critical National Infrastructure, a step still stuck on whether the Telecommunications Act, 2023 even permits it without fresh legislation, alongside a sovereign repair fleet the government has targeted, optimistically, for 2027. Neither depends on which ocean the next cable crosses.
86,489 stray dogs vaccinated against rabies in Chennai
CM reviews preparedness for northeast monsoon and dengue prevention
Stalin warns of protest over Foreshore Estate secretariat plan
