Brigade launches premium residential project in Chennai
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CAT quashes Wankhedes transfer, says revenue dept violated norms
CAT slams revenue dept for violating norms, overturns IRS officers move to Chennai. We are well aware of the facts that it is a settled law that a transfer, which is an incident of service, is not to be interfered with by the courts unless it is shown to be clearly arbitrary or vitiated by mala fides or infraction of any professed
Pregnant women put to hardship by new facial recognition system to get nutritious kit
The system requires anganwadi workers to upload photos of the women who avail themselves of the kit. The workers say this is impractical owing to constant server issues and bad phones
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Hindi imposition row: Stalin terms NEP poison, says demanding linguistic equality not chauvinism
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin termed the National Education Policy a poison and said they are only demanding a rightful place for Tamil in the state. Stalin dismissed criticisms like them being chauvinist for opposing Hindi imposition and said the Hindi zealots are true chauvinists. In a post on X, Stalin said, When []
Beach clean up drive launched in city
Enforcement Directorate Conducts Nationwide Searches In Money Laundering Probe Against SDPI
The searches were carried out at two locations in Delhi, including the SDPI headquarters in Nizamuddin West, Thiruvananthapuram and Malappuram in Kerala, Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh, Pakur in Jharkhand, Thane in Maharashtra, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Jaipur, the sources said.
Dhoni-backed Garuda Aerospace invests in Chennai-based start-up specialising in cyber-secure drones
Railway wrestlers set to represent states in Federation Cup
CHENNAI: In what could be termed as signs of good tiding in the ongoing acrimony between the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), the wrestlers employed with the latter are scheduled to compete at the NSF's Federation Cup. The Federation Cup [senior age group] in freestyle, Greco-Roman style and women wrestling will be organised at Lovely Professional University, Punjab on Saturday and Sunday. Although, the wrestlers will represent their respective states in the competition, the same was apparently 'not allowed' during the 2024 senior national championships from December 6 to 8. A Greco-Roman wrestler, who was representing Rajasthan in the nationals, was allegedly asked to withdraw from the tournament after winning his first bout while a few were made to work without pay for competing albeit citing different reasons. The Federation Cup, however, will see participation from more than 10 Railway wrestlers including the Paris Olympian Antim Panghal in 53kg. The other big Railway wrestlers, whose entries have been sent by their respective states, are Vishal Kaliraman (70kg) and Sagar Jaglan (86kg) both in men's freestyle. The WFI has allocated quotas and given wildcard entries to states for the competition based on the performance of their wrestlers at the 2024 national championships. Among the Railway wrestlers listed for the event, nine will be representing Haryana in different styles. There were times when the WFI didn't allow Railway wrestlers to represent their respective states in its tournaments. I had once requested the federation to allow Railway wrestlers to compete in an U23 tournament but it went in vain. As RSPB doesn't field teams in the age-group tournaments, those wrestlers were seeking permission to represent their states but were not allowed. More than a dozen wrestlers had suffered due to it. The latest change is a welcome sign and it will be a big relief for Railway wrestlers, Kripashankar Patel, Railway coach, told this daily. With Asian meet looming, sports minister meets WFI chief The ongoing rift between the RSPB and WFI also meant several Railway wrestlers missed out on a chance to compete at the 2025 National Games held in Uttarakhand recently. The RSPB secretary Prem Chand Lochab then had written to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president to allow RSPB to compete at the event. It is pertinent to mention that after suspension of WFI, the chances of RSPB's wrestlers for participation in recognised national level tournaments as also their chances of selection for participation in international championships are significantly reduced. In view of the above, it is requested to kindly permit RSPB for sending its wrestling team/wrestlers to participate in the upcoming 38th National Games 2025, the letter dated December 26 read. Lochab didn't respond to a query sent to him on the RSPB's latest move. He, however, had cited suspension of the WFI by the sports ministry and an order of the Delhi Court as a reason for not sending Railway team for the 2024 senior national championships. In such a situation (ministry's suspension and the Delhi High Court order for forming an ad-hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the WFI), it would not be in fittest of things to send Railways team Officially in an unrecognised event, Lochab had replied to a text message from this daily before the senior nationals last year.
Indian Navys car rally along East Coast reaches Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Navys car rally along the East Coast, flagged off from Kolkata March 3, reached Odisha Thursday. Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati welcomed the team at Raj Bhavan here. The car rally, which will cover a distance of around 3,800 km, will travel to Kanyakumari and return to Chennai by March 21. The []
CHENNAI: Fitness evaluation before major international competitions, well-publicised selection criteria at least two years before mega events, proper policy for selecting athletes even for national camps, trials or competitions for selection must be video-graphed are some of the highlights of the new selection policy the sports ministry has outlined for the National Sports Federations (NSFs) to follow. Add this to the list: Sportsperson of Outstanding Merit (SOM) who has retired from active sports four years ago will be eligible to be part of any selection committee too is one of them. The directive says that the onus of selection is only on the NSFs and not on the sports ministry. The circular says that government observer/SAl nominee, if any appointed by the Ministry /SAI, will not be members in the selection committee and will not sign the proceedings of the selection committee or mark their attendance in the meetings of selection committee. And the NSF president has been given the responsibility to form a selection panel. The circular makes it clear that names of coaches who are part of the national camps will be considered for mega events. While selecting the team for participation in any international event including multi-sports events, it shall be ensured that only those coaches/supporting personnel are selected, who have been associated with the team during the coaching camp on a continuous basis. The names of personal coaches and support associated with the training of the athlete on a regular basis will be considered on merit basis. There were allegations in the past that coaches deemed close to the NSFs were given priority for the big events like Olympics. There have been instances when star players participated in top International competitions carrying injuries even in Olympics but if these instructions are followed in toto, such practices can be avoided. NSFS shall ensure that athletes selected for representing the country in international sports events should pass the required medical check up to demonstrate his/her physical fitness for competition, says the circular. Going by the circular addressed to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president and the presidents/secretary of recognised NSFs, the sports ministry has said that this initiative has been taken with a desire to upholding the principles of objectivity, fairness and transparency and transparency in the selection process with no scope for bias, so that no talented sportsperson is deprived of having a fair chance at the selection trials. The selection criteria will be sports specific and would depend on the level of competition and is aimed at strengthening the bench strength. The specific criteria may vary widely depending on the sport and levels of competition and the policy of the NSF for creating bench strength and providing opportunities for players at the lower rungs, says the circular. Sports advisory panel may ruffle NSFs, active sportspersons should not be included There have been instances when athletes used to knock the doors of the court over selections over complicated selection procedure and at times those parameters were set months before the Games. The new policy aims to get over these challenges. Selection policy/criteria for mega sports events such as Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, Para Asian Games and Commonwealth Games should be well-publicized and uploaded on the website of the NSF at least two years in advance also be emailed to member units of the NSFs and to SAI. Also selection trial dates should be fixed 15 days in advance and not at the last minute so that athletes get time to prepare. The sports ministry is trying to address the long list names conundrum (if any) that the Indian Olympic Association has to send to the various Games organizing committees so that preliminary visa process and other formalities begin. Details of long list will be submitted to Ministry/SAI at least 30 days before the last date for making entries in the long list, says the circular. There have been instances when names were added and deleted at the last moment. The final list that is sent must later, however, has names from the long list. Any change of name would depend on the organizing committee and are usually allowed in cases of injuries. The circular said that the NSFs president will decide on the composition of the selection committee but the ministry has laid down some rules. Selection Committee should ideally be headed by High Performance Director/Chief Coach/Foreign Coach/former international player (preferably Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee/ Arjuna Awardee), Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM), who must have retired from active sports for at least four years, the circular says. In order to avoid dispute in selection, the ministry has asked all NSFs to video-graph trials. Selection trials or any domestic competition, which may form the basis of selection for a future international event, shall be mandatorily video-graphed or under CCTV, said the circular adding that the recordings should be forwarded to SAI along with the duly signed minutes of selection committee. If there are issues arising out of selections, there will be a dispute redressal panel as well. Any grievance made by an athlete needs to be resolved within seven days by a Grievance redressal Committee where no member of Selection Committee shall be present. Such proceedings will be summary in nature following principles of natural justice. If the NSF has formed a Dispute Resolution Commission (DRC), then second appeal shall be made before the DRC. To avoid last-minute fiasco that includes getting visas NSFs must select the teams or athletes at least 45 days before departure. The NSF's must finalize the selection process for international participation at least 45 days prior to departure in order to prevent any last-minute logistical challenges such as obtaining visas or booking air tickets/accommodation in view of the prevalent scenarios.
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Heat wave-like conditions in Chennai, records hottest March day in 25 years
CHENNAI: An unusual heat wave like condition is prevailing in Chennai with a temperature of 4.3 degree Celsius above normal. On March 6, the Meenambakkam weather station near Chennai airport recorded 37.7 C, which is the hottest day of 2025 so far. Weather blogger K Srikanth said it is also the highest temperature recorded as of March 6 since the year 2000. Also, it is the 3rd earliest instance of Meenambakkam touching 37 C in a calendar year since 1985. 2009 saw 37 C by March 1 and 1985 saw by March 3. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared this year's February as the hottest in India in the last 125 years. The IMD report also forecasted that during March to May season 2025, above-normal number of heatwave days are likely over most parts of the country. Above-normal heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu during March 2025, reads the report. Meenambakkam recorded a temperature of 37.7C on Thursday, exceeding its normal of 33.4C by 4.3 degrees. Similarly, the Nungambakkam station, located closer to the coast, registered 36.4C, surpassing its usual 32.8C by 3.6 degrees. Erode recorded the highest temperature in the state at 39.2C. Except for Thoothukudi, all weather stations across Tamil Nadu reported above-normal temperatures. The regional meteorological centre in its forecast says dry weather is likely to prevail till March 10 before thunderstorm activity brings light to moderate rains offering some respite. Until then, maximum temperature will be 2-3 degrees above normal. K. J. Ramesh, former director of IMD, stated that summer has arrived early, which was expected given that last years average temperature for all months was nearly 1.5C above normal. Before COP28 in September, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned that 2025 would be even hotter due to the continuous heating of the Earth. However, our government failed to take any precautionary measures. At the very least, board exams should have been scheduled earlier. The State board exams are set for April, and children are among the most vulnerable to extreme heat. Schools should consider concluding exams by 10 a.m. to mitigate the risk, he said. It's not just Tamil Nadumost cities across the southern peninsula are grappling with intense heat. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and northern Karnataka are all witnessing temperatures above normal levels.
Retired IFS officer loses 6.58 crore in online trading scam
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Finder Project 1 OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Finder Project 1, a Tamil-language suspense thriller, was released in 2024. Starring Charle and Sendrayan, the film is directed by Vinoth Rajendran and produced under Arabi Productions and Viyan Ventures. Shot in Chennai and Ramnad, the film features music by Surya Prasadh and cinematography by Baby Antony. It will be released on Aha Tamil on March 7.
Women account for 50% of the postal workforce in Chennai City Region
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Brigade Enterprises targets Rs 1,700-crore revenue from upcoming housing project in Chennai
Brigade Enterprises is launching 'Brigade Altius', a 6.5-acre premium housing project in Chennai's IT corridor with a revenue potential of Rs 1,700 crore. Aiming for significant growth in Chennai, the company plans to make it their second largest market after Bengaluru. Brigade has over 30 years of experience in developing residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across South India.
Tambaram Corporation passes over 70 resolutions in Budget Council meeting
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Child marriage near Krishnagiri: Bengaluru man among five arrested
CAT overturns transfer of Sameer Wankhede
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has overturned the transfer of Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede from Mumbai to Chennai, ruling that the revenue department violated its own guidelines. Wankhede, known for his role in the Cordelia cruise drug bust case involving Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son, had claimed his transfer was punitive and a consequence of his actions at the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The CAT found procedural lapses and potential bias in the transfer decision, stating that transfer policies must be implemented fairly and transparently.
Tamil Nadu to conduct annual synchronised bird survey in 2 phases
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Tiruvallur district PRO office photographer arrested for cheating job aspirant of Rs 22 lakh
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Imposition breeds enmity, threatens unity: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin on NEP
Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M K Stalin on Thursday, March 6, has intensified his attack on the Centre over the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the three-language policy, saying the imposition of anything breeds enmity, which in turn threatens unity. Demanding linguistic equality is not chauvinism and 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 .
ED raids SDPI offices at two locations in Kerala
KOCHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided two Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) offices in Kerala on Thursday as part of a nationwide search operation. The raids took place at SDPI offices in Thiruvananthapuram and Malappuram. According to sources, ED officials from New Delhi and Chennai conducted the raid, with assistance from the ED Kochi unit. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel provided security for the raiding team. ED has seized several registers, booklets, and bank documents following the search, which started at around 9 am. The search will continue on Friday. ED has been conducting searches at SDPI offices in 14 locations across 10 states since the morning. The search was conducted following the arrest of SDPI national president MK Faizy earlier in the week. ED New Delhi filed a case against Faizy under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in 2023. The allegation is that SDPI received funds from the Popular Front of India (PFI) from within India and abroad via illegal channels. These funds were used for various political activities. The Union government has already imposed a ban on PFI for allegedly engaging in anti-national activities. Even though it was claimed that SDPI is a political wing of PFI, the party leadership denied any links between the two entities. ED raids Social Democratic Party of India office in Jharkhand's Pakur
CAT quashes IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's transfer from Mumbai to Chennai
The Central Administrative Tribunal overturned IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's transfer from Mumbai to Chennai, citing procedural lapses and bias. The tribunal found the revenue department's actions violated their own guidelines and stressed the need for fair and transparent implementation of transfer policies.
Modernist Rm. Palaniappans retrospective in Chennai explores the science behind movement
Rm. Palaniappans vast retrospective is a manifestation of his highly technical yet creative mind. Through line and movement, he explores the metaphysical to make sense of reality. Almost five decades of his artistic practice is currently on display at Chennais DakshinaChitra Museum
Antara Memory Care Home, Gurgaon, Becomes India's First NABH-Accredited Care Home
Antara's Assisted Care Services include 'Care Homes', 'Care at Home' and 'AGEasy'. This line of business caters to seniors, who need more immersive interventions in their daily lives due to medical or age-related issues. With facilities across Gurgaon, Noida and Bengaluru, the Care Homes provide long-term care to seniors who require constant medical and nursing supervision, and short-term care services for the recuperation of seniors. Its Care at Home services, offered in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Chennai, provides well-equipped, trained professionals offering care to seniors inside their home's comfort. AGEasy - an online and offline store - focuses on senior specific products and solutions to manage chronic health conditions.
Ilaiyarajaa leaves for London for his much-awaited debut symphony
Addressing mediapersons at Chennai airport, he said he would present his western classical symphony along with the illustrious Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Youth, three juveniles nabbed for posting a reel with weapons
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Madras HC orders Centre to temporarily unblock Ananda Vikatan website
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has ordered the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) to temporarily unblock the Ananda Vikatan website, which was blocked after a controversial cartoon featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US President Donald Trump recently. Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy passed the interim orders when the petitions filed by Ananda Vikatan Productions Private Limited, Ananda Vikatan Publishers Private Limited and its authorised person T Murugan. The petitions prayed for quashing the February 25, 2025, order of the I&B Ministry for blocking the website from public access and restore immediately the access to the website. The direction was issued with a rider to the petitioners to remove the controversial cartoon, which was published on February 13 with the Prime Minister sitting in handcuffs alongside US President Donald Trump in its digital edition, criticising the inhuman deportation of Indian immigrants from the US in handcuffs. Until a detailed counter-affidavit is filed, the website can be unblocked, and the petitioners shall remove the cartoon, the judge said. He directed Additional Solicitor General (ASG) ARL Sundaresan, who represented the Centre, to file a detailed counter-affidavit to the petitions of the magazine and adjourned the hearing.
Tamilisai Soundararajan detained during signature campaign for three language policy
Chennai: Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan was detained by the Greater Chennai Police on Thursday while leading a signature campaign in MGR Nagar. The incident occurred after a heated exchange between police officers and BJP supporters. The campaign was organised to rally support for the controversial three-language policy under the National Education Policy (NEP). The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
ED conducts raids across states in PFI case, days after arrest of SDPI president M K Faizy
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided a dozen locations as part of a money laundering investigation against SDPI, the political outfit of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), days after the federal probe agency arrested Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) national president M K Faizy. The searches are underway at two locations in Delhi, including the SDPI headquarters, Thiruvananthapuram and Malappuram in Kerala, Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh, Pakur in Jharkhand, Thane in Maharashtra, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow and Jaipur, the sources said. The ED had claimed then that there existed an organic relation between the two outfits and that the PFI was carrying out its criminal activities through the political party (SDPI). The PFI was banned by the Union government in September, 2022 calling it an unlawful association and for indulging in terrorist activities. The SDPI was founded in 2009 and headquartered in Delhi. It is alleged to be the political front of the PFI. It is also registered as a political party with the Election Commission of India.
TN CM Stalin hits back at Centre, says demanding linguistic equality is not chauvinism
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin on Thursday said demanding linguistic equality is not chauvinism and alleged that the rue chauvinists and anti-nationals are the Hindi zealots who believe their entitlement is natural but resistance is treason. Stalin, in a post on X said, When you are accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression. I am reminded of this famous quote when some entitled bigots brand us chauvinists and anti-nationals for the 'crime' of demanding Tamil's rightful place in Tamil Nadu. When you are accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression. I am reminded of this famous quote when some entitled bigots brand us chauvinists and anti-nationals for the 'crime' of demanding Tamils rightful place in Tamil Nadu. The very people who glorify pic.twitter.com/MOzmUSEyia M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) March 6, 2025 His post further states that the very people who glorify Godse's ideology have the audacity to question the patriotism of DMK and its government that contributed the highest amount of funds during the Chinese aggression, Bangladesh liberation war, and Kargil war, while their ideological forefather is the one who assassinated 'Bapu' Gandhi. Stalin said that demanding linguistic equality was not chauvinism. Do you want to know what Chauvinism looks like? Chauvinism is naming the three criminal laws that govern 140 crore citizens in a language that Tamils cannot even pronounce or comprehend by reading. Chauvinism is treating the state that contributes the most to the nation as second-class citizens and denying its fair share for refusing to swallow the poison called #NEP, he said in his post. Modis claim of great love for Tamil never reflected in action, says CM Stalin
Todays Gold Rate, March 6 2025: Gold prices up in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai
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Tamil Nadu school bus helper held for sexually assaulting five-year-old
CHENNAI: The Chengalpattu district police on Wednesday arrested a bus support staff at a private school for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl, two days back, on her way back home from the educational institution. A senior official said that one Murugan (50) was arrested based on a complaint filed by the childs family. The incident happened on Monday evening when the children from the primary school were returning home. The child is usually the last among the 20 children to get off the bus, police said. Taking advantage of the absence of other children, Murugan allegedly sexually assaulted her in the moving vehicle. After going home, she complained of feeling unwell to her parents who took her to a private childrens hospital, after which she was referred to the Egmore childrens hospital. After medical examination, the doctors and parents got to know of the incident and immediately alerted the police. After preliminary investigation, cops from the Chengalpattu All Women Police Station (AWPS) arrested Murugan from his home at Madha Kovil street. The senior police official said that the child had been under medical observation and has now recovered. There is already a standing order that schools should ensure that a lady staff is present in vans while taking girl children. We have also asked the schools to strictly follow it. After investigating the lack of safety measures, appropriate action will be taken against the school, said a senior official from the directorate of private schools. Standing order mandates lady staff on school vans A senior official from the directorate of private school stated that there was a standing order that schools should ensure that a lady staff was present in school vans while taking the children and added that they have also asked the schools to strcitly follow it. The official also ensured action will be taken against the school
Train services on Chennai Egmore-Tambaram section to face disruptions over the week
CHENNAI: Train services on the Chennai Egmore-Tambaram section will face major disruptions for three to four days from Thursday, as the railway undertakes non-interlocking work to link the newly constructed 4.3km broad-gauge line between Chennai Beach and Egmore with the Egmore yard. Suburban train services will be affected for six hours on Sunday (March 9). Meanwhile, ahead of the safety trial scheduled to be conducted by the commissioner of railway safety (CRS) in the next few days, the electrical inspector general (EIG) of Southern Railway will inspect the fourth line between Chennai Beach and Egmore on Thursday. The new line, developed at a cost of Rs 279 crore, is part of the plan to convert Tambaram into a third terminal for Chennai. This line will enable the railways to operate more trains to North India via Beach and Gudur from Tambaram. Official sources said that Somes Kumar, principal chief electrical engineer (PCEE) of the zonal railway, is the de facto EIG for conducting the inspection of the track electrification before the CRS inspection begins. A high-speed AC trial run will be conducted between 10am and 2.30pm on the Chennai Beach-Egmore section. Once the EIG clears the track, the CRS will conduct its inspection. Accordingly, the track will be opened for traffic soon, said an official. The non-interlocking work involves connecting the newly laid fourth track to the Egmore railway yard and establishing crossovers between the new and existing tracks at both ends - Egmore and Tambaram. As part of the work, the entire signal and telecommunication network will be blocked from 5.10am to 8.10am between March 6 and 9, leading to train movement restrictions at Egmore from 8.10am to 4.10pm. Except for a few services, most trains will operate from Egmore based on the station masters instructions. Train services affected Trains arriving from Karaikudi, Mandapam, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and other locations will be short-terminated at Tambaram, Chengalpattu, or Mambalam. The Pallavan Express from Karaikudi will be short-terminated at Tambaram and will be cancelled between Chennai Egmore and Tambaram on March 6 and 7. The Charminar Express from Hyderabad bound for Tambaram will be short-terminated at Chennai Beach on March 8. Eight local trains running from Chennai Beach to Chengalpattu/Thirumalpur/Arakkonam between 12.30pm and 2pm will be cancelled between Chennai Beach and Tambaram on March 6 and 7. These trains will operate only from Tambaram towards Chengalpattu/Kancheepuram
Four of family injured in fire due to gas leak in Chennai
CHENNAI: Four family members suffered burns in a fire caused by a gas leak at their Kovilambakkam home on Wednesday morning. Muniasami (75), his wife M Rani (70), their daughter R Shanthi (45), and her son R Ajith Kumar (25) sustained over 30% burns and are receiving treatment at Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital. The fire ignited when Shanthi turned on the stove, igniting leaked gas. Neighbours rescued them, and police confirmed their condition is stable but requires close monitoring.
Madras HC quashes land acquisition notification for skywalk in Chengalpattu
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has quashed the notification issued by the Chengalpattu Collector for acquiring land to construct a skywalk connecting the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT) on procedural grounds. Justice N Anand Venkatesh passed the orders based on petitions filed by DMK MP S Jagathrakashakan, his family members J Sreenisha and JJ Sundeep Anand, proprietors of Premier Leather Corporation. They challenged the notification and land acquisition declaration, arguing that procedures were not followed, including the acquisition of five cents of their land. The court found that the notification under Section 11(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2023, was published only in the Chengalpattu District Gazette and not in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, rendering it invalid. Justice Anand Venkatesh ruled that the acquisition proceedings were vitiated due to non-compliance with Sections 11(1) and 15 of the Act, making all subsequent actions legally untenable. However, he clarified that the authorities could initiate fresh land acquisition proceedings by strictly adhering to the prescribed legal procedures. The ruling underscores the importance of following due process in land acquisition matters and ensures that legal mandates are upheld before proceeding with infrastructure projects affecting private landowners.
Tamil Nadu parties want retention of state Lok Sabha seats till 2056
CHENNAI: As many as 59 Tamil Nadu political parties on Wednesday unanimously demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi unequivocally assure in Parliament that the 1971 population census will remain the basis for delimitation of Lok Sabha seats for another 30 years till 2056 by adopting a resolution to this effect at the all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister M K Stalin. The resolution, proposed by the CM at the meeting held to discuss the impacts of the delimitation of Lok Sabha seats expected in 2026, also urged for a constitutional amendment ensuring the same. It was also resolved that formal invitations would be sent to form a Joint Action Committee, comprising MPs from southern states, to carry forward delimitation-related demands and spread awareness among the public. The all-party meeting strongly and unanimously registered its opposition to the delimitation exercise based on present population, which it termed as a grave threat to the representative rights of TN and other southern states and the countrys federal polity. Of the 66 recognised and registered parties invited by the TN government for the meeting, only the BJP, Naam Tamilar Katchi and five other smaller parties Puthiya Tamilagam, Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar), Puthiya Neethi Katchi, Dr MGR Kudiyarasu Katchi and the India Makkal Kalvi Munnetra Kazhagam skipped it. Stating that the resolutions adopted at the meet conveyed TNs stand loud and clear, CM Stalin, later in a post on X, said that the all-party meeting also clarified that the state is not against delimitation, but it cannot and will not allow delimitation to be used as a disguised weapon against progressive states. Another resolution passed stated that if parliamentary seats are to be increased, TNs existing share of 7.18% of the total seats in Lok Sabha must not be reduced under any circumstance. CM thanks all parties for standing together The union government must abandon any move to reduce, either in absolute numbers or in percentage, Tamil Nadus present parliamentary representation. We will not accept any punishment for acting in the national interest by successfully controlling population growth, the resolution added. I am thankful to all parties that stood together as a single unit in the all-party meeting convened by the Tamil Nadu government, setting aside the political differences to send a clear and uncompromising message on the unjust delimitation initiative, the CM said addressing the gathering. The present government, sensing the dangers of delimitation based on present population, adopted a resolution in the Assembly on February 14, 2024, Stalin said. In that, we have stressed that the rights of Tamil Nadu, federal structure and representation for Tamil Nadu (in Parliament) should not get affected due to the 2026 delimitation, the CM recalled. It is a direct assault on the political rights of Tamil Nadu. If this unfair delimitation of LS seats is carried out, the voice of Tamil Nadu will get strangulated in Indian politics, he said. Contending that the central government is refusing to accept TNs demands, despite having 39 MPs in the Lok Sabha, Stalin said that reducing the states representation further will be an injustice. Reiterating the arguments he made in the invite he sent to all the parties, Stalin said there is a possibility of Tamil Nadu losing eight MP seats if the delimitation exercise is carried out, while retaining the present total of 543 seats in the Lok Sabha. On the other hand, if the seats are increased to 848, TN should get 22 more seats to maintain its present share of 7.18% in the Lok Sabha. However, if the present population is taken as the factor, TN will get only 12 additional seats, thereby reducing its representation, he said Why this hurry? Speaking after the meeting, AIADMK organising secretary D Jayakumar said, A drama has been enacted today to create an impression that the DMK is the only protector of Tamil Nadus rights Reform system first TVK president and actor Vijay, in a detailed statement on delimitation, argued that increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats without reforming present system is of no use
AIADMK gears up to take on DMK in 2026 TN Assembly polls
AIADMK gears up to take on DMK in 2026 TN Assembly polls Chennai: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Tamil Nadus principal Opposition party, is preparing hard to win the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections by defeating its primary adversary the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). This comes after the party faced a severe [] The post AIADMK gears up to take on DMK in 2026 TN Assembly polls appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
No relief to news channel that revealed Pocso victims identity
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has refused to quash a case registered against Tamil news channel for revealing the identity of a victim of sexual assault in Chennai. Justice P Velmurugan, while turning down the plea of News Tamil 24X7, noted that Section 23 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act restricts the media from disclosing the identity of the victim child including name, address, photograph and family details, the violation of which is punishable with imprisonment for not less than six months and up to one year or with fine. The Vadapalani All Women Police had registered a case against the news channel as per the orders of the special court for Pocso Act cases for disclosing the victims identity by telecasting news on September 3 and September 9, 2023. The channels editor filed a petition in the High Court seeking to set aside the special courts order and quash the FIR. Considering the serious nature of the offence and the responsibility for the petitioner towards the society, this court is not inclined to set aside the order passed by the special court and also to grant stay of investigation of the case registered against the petitioner, the judge said in the recent order.
I dont own shares in Sivajis T Nagar bungalow: Thespians son tells court
CHENNAI: Days after the Madras High Court ordered attachment of a part of the bungalow at T Nagar, belonging to late actor Sivaji Ganesan in a loan default case, the actors son Ramkumar Ganesan told the court on Wednesday that he does not own any shares of the bungalow. Counsel for Ramkumar submitted before Justice Abdul Quddhose that the petitioner wanted the court to recall its order. However, the judge said he would consider the plea if any application is submitted in this regard. The counsel said he would file the application and the counter-affidavit too. Subsequently, the judge adjourned the case to April 3. Justice Quddhose recently ordered attachment of the property in the case schedule extending to 13,310 sq ft out of the sprawling 22 grounds and 440 sq ft bungalow and plot on an execution petition. The matter pertains to Rs 3.74 crore borrowed by Eshan Productions, owned by Ramkumars son RG Dusshyanth and his wife Abirami Dusshyanth, from Dhanabakkiam Enterprises in 2017 for meeting the expenses of movie Jagajala Killadi. When the money was not returned, the lender approached the court and an arbitrator was appointed. On May 5, 2024, he passed an order to repay Rs 9.02 crore with interest, which was not complied with. Meanwhile, the judgment-debtors offered a one-time settlement of Rs 2.75 crore but the lender did not agree. Dhanabakkiam Enterprises filed the execution petition seeking orders for attachment of properties.
AIADMK backs CM plan, but flays all-party meet
CHENNAI: The AIADMK on Thursday supported the resolutions moved by Chief Minister MK Stalin at the all-party meeting but later criticised the DMK government for convening the meeting in a hurry. Significantly, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss totally differed from their ally BJP, whose state chief K Annamalai has been saying this all-party meeting was unnecessary. In the meeting, AIADMK organising secretary D Jayakumar said even after delimitation, the total number of Lok Sabha seats should remain 39 in Tamil Nadu. Or if the delimitation is done based on the population of each Lok Sabha constituency without changing the overall strength of 545 in Parliament, no state will be affected. Jayakumar also suggested a modification to a resolution to the effect that Tamil Nadus existing percentage of seats, 7.18 per cent of the total, must not be reduced under any circumstances. It was accepted by the CM. However, after the meeting, Jayakumar said that the DMK hurriedly convened the meeting to project itself as the states only saviour. Since it takes three years to complete the delimitation exercise, why this hurry in convening the all-party meeting? A drama has been enacted today to create an impression that the DMK is the only saviour for protecting the rights of Tamil Nadu. The DMK and the CM have no locus standi to speak about the rights of Tamil Nadu as the party had sacrificed the rights of the state on many issues in the past, he said. Anbumani said this all-party meeting was indeed necessary in the aftermath of Union Home Minister Amit Shahs remarks during his visit to Coimbatore where he said Tamil Nadu wouldnt lose a single seat. The Union minister, while assuring that the number of seats for Tamil Nadu will not be reduced, did not say how many seats would be increased for northern states like UP and Bihar. What we can infer from this statement is that the Union government is discussing delimitation internally. The CM should meet all his counterparts in the southern states on this issue and exert political and legal pressure for this issue consistently, Anbumani added. VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan said if the Union government is firm on delimitation, then a uniform increase of about 20% to 30% in the number of LS seats should be made across the country. The delimitation of boundaries of LS seats is as important as the delimitation of the number of LS constituencies. As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, the earlier delimitations had split the votes of minority communities like Muslims, Christians and SC/STs.
Tamil Nadu to conduct synchronised bird census in two phases
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is set to conduct its annual state-level bird census later this month, aligning with the migratory bird season that runs from October to April. This years census will monitor bird populations across diverse habitats and aims to establish baseline population data, avoid duplicate counts and track trends over time. The census will occur in two phases. Phase 1, focussing on wetland birds in inland and coastal areas, will cover 1,150 spots on March 8-9. Phase 2, targeting terrestrial birds inside and outside protected areas, will span 900 spots on March 15-16. A minimum of 25 locations per forest division will be surveyed to ensure comprehensive long-term data collection. Tamil Nadus wetlands, ranging from river-fed irrigation ponds to coastal saltpans, serve as critical stopover and wintering sites for migratory birds fleeing the harsh northern winters of the Arctic and temperate regions. These birds, travelling up to 13,000 kilometres, spend roughly 20% of their time breeding, 40% wintering, and 30-40% migrating. The states diverse wetlands provide feeding, resting, and roosting habitats, supporting global migratory populations. Senior officials told TNIE the census had to be delayed this year since all the wetlands had higher water levels due to extended monsoon because of which migratory birds started arriving a little late. Coastal wetland surveyors must register with their local forest division in advance. Guidelines emphasise efficient counting over photography, with coordinates recorded to map coverage. Counting methods include approximations of large flocks, individual tallies, group counts, or the block method for estimating numbers in mixed flocks. Zero counts and roost surveys will also be documented to ensure accuracy. For more details or to volunteer, contact your local Forest Division office. Focussed approach Aim: Establish baseline population data, avoid duplicate counts, and track trends Phase 1: Focus on wetland birds in inland and coastal areas, will cover 1,150 spots on March 8-9 Phase 2: Focus on terrestrial birds inside and outside protected areas, will span 900 spots on March 15-16
Businessman cheated of Rs 16 crore in Tamil Nadu: Tidco tahsildar held
KARUR: The district crime branch police on Tuesday arrested a special tahsildar of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (Tidco) in Chennai in connection with a case of cheating a businessman of Rs 16 crore and brought him down to Karur on Wednesday where he was interrogated and remanded in judicial custody. According to the police, the accused, S Surya Prakash, worked as district revenue officer (DRO) in Karur during 2016-2019 before he was transferred to Tidco in Chennai as a special tahsildar. During Prakashs stint in Karur, he got acquainted with industrialist Nallamuthu. In October 2024, the latter lodged a complaint with the district crime branch police complaining that Prakash swindled Rs 8 crore on the promise of securing orders from a leading company in Assam to supply mosquito nets and a further Rs 8 crore towards securing permission from the government to install solar power panels. Based on the complaint, the police registered a case and a special team led by DSP Muthukumar arrested Prakash in Chennai on Tuesday and brought him to Karur for interrogation on Wednesday. He was then produced before the district court and sent to the Central Prison, Tiruchy, under judicial custody. Mentioning eight people, including Prakash, named as accused in the cheating case, the police pointed out that four of them have been arrested so far, one of whom is a BDO in Karur.
Surprise inspection by Madras HC judges at Puzhal prison
CHENNAI: In a surprise visit to the Puzhal Central Prison, two judges of the Madras High Court - justices MS Ramesh and N Senthilkumar - checked the facilities offered to the inmates and interacted with them to get a first-hand knowledge of the facilities offered and their grievances, on Wednesday. During the three-hour long inspection, the judges, accompanied by prison officials, checked the facilities at various blocks including the Quarantine Block, High-Security Block and the Womens Prison, apart from reviewing the registers maintained by the prison authorities. Besides visiting the kitchen in the prison premises, the judges also tasted the food in order to check the quality. They also interacted with the prisoners and listened to their grievances, and engaged with para-legal volunteers who provide legal aid to their fellow prisoners. The judges had a discussion with the inmates of the womens prison where they discussed the safety, hygiene, and the facilities provided.
CPM wants Tamil Nadu government to intervene in Samsung row
CHENNAI: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has strongly condemned the alleged anti-labour actions of Samsung India at its manufacturing unit in Kancheepuram. The party accused the management of targeting workers for forming a union and demanded the state governments intervention to resolve the ongoing dispute. In a press statement, CPM state secretary P Shanmugam said despite 10 rounds of talks mediated by the state labour department, no resolution has been reached. He also alleged Samsung is deliberately attempting to dismantle the union by refusing to recognise it and by hiring over 1,600 temporary workers to replace the striking employees. The party also accused the company of suspending 20 more union members when workers demanded the removal of contract staff. He further added during recent negotiations (with Samsung), workers agreed to return to their jobs, but the management insisted they should provide apology letters and accept a wage deduction for eight days. Calling these conditions illegal and unethical, the CPM urged the state government to take immediate steps to ensure all suspended workers are recalled for duty without conditions and to end Samsungs alleged anti-labour practices. Meanwhile, Samsung India spokesperson said, Despite our best efforts to arrive at a mutually beneficial agreement through a constructive dialogue, the union continues to make unreasonable demands and is changing its position constantly. Samsung further countered the claims that over 1,300 workers were on strike, stating only 400-500 workers have been protesting.
DRA launches Inara, Chennais first luxury villa community with exclusive land ownership
With an investment of 100 crore, the project features 118 exclusive villas ranging in size from 1,952 sq ft to 3,697 sq ft, starting at 1.70 crore.
Gold Prices Near Record High Check Rates In Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai And More
Gold price in India rose to Rs 86,200 per 10 grams as of 6:50 a.m. on March 6.
Changing narratives of female bodies in art
Art is a reflection of our ever-changing reality. The representation may be indirect at times, as artists often use their imagination based on cultural contexts and the artists perspectives. Still, it certainly holds a mirror to the actualities of the time. But what if that reality is a lopsided view, seen through the prism of narrow lenses? The portrayal of women in art proves to be the best example of this imbalance. Female physical ideals, an ever-shifting construct, have been documented in art through the centuries. But regardless of which corner of the world they came from, these artworks were exclusively made by men who historically set down a pattern to embody the beauty ideals of the time. Venus of Willendorf EXAGGERATED IDEALS Early art had curvy women. They were not just voluptuous, but their reproductive organs were extremely exaggerated. For instance, the Venus of Hohle Fels is known to be the oldest representation of a human ever discovered. With no feet or face, she had very prominent breasts and a whole load of belly fat. The Venus of Willendorf, made 14,000 years later, also possessed the same attributes- protruding breasts, wide hips, and folds of fat around the stomach. What remains a mystery till today is that although these Venus figurines, discovered in multitudes from across Europe and Asia, were made with unbelievable time gaps - they still looked alike! Was this the ideal standard prescribed for women then? Were they perhaps Paleolithic pin-ups? Did the objectification of women start 40,000 years ago? Were they fertility figures or pornographic material for the male? Researchers may not have any definite answers but one thing is certain - the women were all depicted as obese. Aphrodite of Knidos CHISELLED ATTRIBUTES Most of us have stared hard at the beauty of the sculptures of women from ancient Greece chiselled to perfection - a clear shift in the portrayal of women after centuries of inflated body parts. Chubby women were a definite no-no. Body ideals changed drastically; the face was gentler, the buttocks were rounder, and the hair was long and wavy. Body hair was considered to be unhygienic, perhaps due to problems like infestation by parasites. Sculptures of naked women were quite rare in Ancient Greece. Jewellery and clothing were given the status of female virtue. Only a woman of questionable morality was depicted as nude. The men, of course, had no issues with nudity, and most male sculptures stood unclothed, proudly flaunting their sculpted bodies. One of the first female nude forms in Greek art was the Aphrodite of Knidos, the goddess of love, from the 4th century BC. When the sculptor Praxiteles offered it to the city of Cos, so disgusted were they at her nakedness that they rejected her instantly. But, the people of Knidos to whom it was offered later, not only accepted her, but turned her into a celebrity when she went on public display. In a society where women barely even stepped out, one can only imagine the shock she created with her exposed breasts and curves. The long tradition of female nudes in Western art owes much to this bold portrayal. Renaissance Woman THE BOOK ON THE SHELF The later periods too were quite stringent when it came to the aesthetic standards for a woman. In Western art, during the Renaissance period, white skin became very fashionable. And no, it wasnt all white. Rosy cheeks and hints of pink were essential to proclaim her demure, almost virgin-like innocence. The perfect woman had long, wavy blonde hair, dark brown eyes, and an exceptionally high forehead. Thinness wasnt desirable at all, and flesh had to be abundantly distributed, especially on arms, legs, hips, and stomach! The means to achieve these desired attributes, of course, had deleterious effects on the womans health. Imagine dropping ink in the eye to change the colour of the iris or eating fatty foods to look curvaceous! Unfortunately, being beautiful was a womans marital duty. In art, she was always a passive object of desire for the male gaze and did nothing but look out of the canvas, waiting for affirmation. Almost like a book on the shelf! A painting by Jenny Saville THROUGH THE EYES OF THE MODERN WOMAN The representation of women in art has evolved over time. This evolution happened because contemporary women artists have come to the fore to change stereotypical narratives. Artist Jenny Saville is well known for her huge paintings of the female body. Her women are fleshy too, but unlike the male portrayals in history, her women do not hide their scars or distortions. The artist ripped apart the concept of the perfect female body by presenting it not as a voyeur but as a womans vision of reality. Despite having to face fierce critical opinions, she courageously took on the male-dominated genre of female nudes and presented real women, devoid of the pressure of conforming to prescribed beauty ideals. With several women taking to art, the objectification of women in art has definitely been counterbalanced. As French psychoanalyst Luce Irigaray stated, If we continue to speak in this sameness, speak as men have spoken for centuries, we will fail each other. On this International Womens Day, let us hope to wake up to a world where real women are celebrated, where imperfections become perfections, and women are not judged by their skin but by what they stand for. May her smile be the only standard of beauty needed to make the world a better place!
Drapes, Detail, and a Dash of Heritage
A handloom sari isnt just clothing its couture with a conscience, heritage with a heartbeat. The right weave doesnt just drape; it sculpts, flatters, and tells a story stitched in silk and spun in gold. Its the kind of timeless elegance that doesnt chase trends because it is the trend equal parts old-money sophistication and effortless allure. And as Chennai gets ready for Tari The Loom, an exhibition that brings Indias finest weaves to the city, its time to step into a world where every thread is a brushstroke, every motif a masterpiece, and every sari a legacy in motion. A quiet hum fills the hall as stall owners carefully unpack yards of fabric, smoothing out folds, adjusting displays, and stepping back to admire the colours and weaves that will soon find new homes. There is a sense of anticipation, of stories waiting to be shared not just through words, but through every delicate motif, every piece of heritage brought to life. Organised by the Crafts Council of India, Tari is more than just an exhibition it is a tribute to the artistry of Indian weavers, a celebration of the saris timeless charm, and a chance to take home a piece of history. To be held on March 7 and 8, the event brings together 31 curated collections from master weavers, artisans, and designers who are reimagining traditional weaves for the modern wardrobe. From rare Kinkhab brocades to breezy organza florals, from revival temple sarees to naturally dyed handloom wonders, every stall at Tari tells a story one spun with tradition, innovation, and an unbreakable love for the loom. Sari by Woven Traditions Among them are Vidhi Singhania, Abhilasha Trivedi, and Mariyam Khatri, each bringing their own distinct vision to Taris rich collection of textiles. Vidhi Singhania, whose label is synonymous with regal Kota Doria and Banarasi saris, describes the philosophy behind her work: My saris stand apart for their exquisite craftsmanship, deep-rooted tradition, and timeless appeal. Each piece is a tribute to Indias rich handloom heritage, blending artistry with contemporary elegance. She emphasises the geometry in her designs, from the structured grids of Kota Doria to the intricate brocades of Banaras. Shapes and geometry have always influenced my design philosophy checks, diamonds, zigzags, and waves all find their way into my weaves, creating a harmonious blend of precision and artistry. For Abhilasha Trivedi, founder of Woven Traditions in Lucknow, authenticity is paramount. We make a conscious effort to keep the originality of Chikankari intact, ensuring every piece remains entirely handmade. Artisans are given the time and resources to continue working on intricate Mughal motifs and complicated stitches that have been abandoned in favour of quicker manufacturing methods. She recalls a particular sari that left a lasting impression: There was this one piece pure georgette, blending Chikankari with Parsi Gara work. It turned out even more beautiful than we had imagined. A French designer bought it, and while I was happy it found a good hand, a part of me still prays that my pieces dont sell! she laughs. A piece from VIDHI Mariyam Khatri of BANANA Labs takes a modern, minimalist approach to block-printed saris, blending sustainability with contemporary aesthetics. Our Crossroads sari is one of our most special pieces it symbolises the way different paths in life cross, creating meaningful connections. The intersecting lines in its design represent these chance moments, much like how each customer who wears it forms a unique bond with our brand. The sari even caught the attention of actor Dia Mirza, who wore it, further reinforcing its story of serendipity. Just as strangers become friends and small moments shape our journeys, this saree represents lifes unexpected crossroads. And these are just three voices among Taris 31 collections each with its own story, its own craft, its own legacy to share. With a room filled with weaves that have been centuries in the making, Tari The Loom is more than just a shopping experience. It is a chance to witness the legacy of Indian textiles unfold before your eyes, to meet the hands behind the craft, and perhaps, to find that one sari the one that speaks to you, that moves with you, that becomes a part of your own story. Tari, a collection of exclusive saris and textiles from looms across India, will be held on March 7 & 8 at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels (formerly Chola Sheraton), from 10 am to 7 pm.
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