From Chennai to the stars: One womans journey to a Ph.D. in Astrophysics in Germany
How a young woman from Chennai pursued her dream of becoming an Astrophysicist in Germany. She shares insights on quality of education, finances, research, diversity, and the challenges of academic life abroad.
Chennai Metro's first driverless train to be delivered by early 2027
CHENNAI: Chennai is set to receive its first driverless metro train by February 2027 under a Rs 1,538.35 crore contract awarded to Alstom Transport India, as the city wraps up procurement for its Phase 2 metro expansion. The contract, signed this week by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and Alstom, covers the supply of 32 fully automated three-car trains 96 coaches in total along with a 15-year comprehensive maintenance commitment. The driverless trains, designed for Unattended Train Operation (UTO), are expected to undergo 14 months of testing and integration trials following the initial delivery. Subsequent trains will be delivered in phases between September 2027 and May 2028, according to CMRL. This is the third and final rolling stock package under Phase 2, CMRL said in a statement, adding that with this agreement, all major train procurement for the project is now complete. Deliveries for the earlier two contracts,also awarded to Alstom, are already underway. Manoj Goyal, Director (Systems & Operations) at CMRL, and Parag Nandlal Gohel, Customer Director (South) at Alstom, signed the agreement in the presence of senior officials from CMRL, general consultant AEON, and Alstom. The scope of work includes design, manufacturing, supply, testing, commissioning, personnel training, and long-term maintenance of the new rolling stock. The trains are expected to be manufactured at Alstoms facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.
Broadway Redevelopment Project: Chennai To Get State-Of-The-Art Multimodal Transit Hub
Tamil Nadu Cycling League Season 3 to Kick Off on June 7 at Napier Bridge - LiveChennai
Tamil Nadu Cycling League Season 3 to Kick Off on June 7 at Napier Bridge LiveChennai
Alstom to supply trainsets for Chennai Metro
Alstom has secured a 135 million euro contract from Chennai Metro Rail Limited to design, manufacture, supply, test, and commission 96 metropolis metro cars for Chennai Metro Phase II. The company will manufacture 32 trainsets in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, supporting the Make in India initiative.
Chennai Metro Rail Ltd to procure 32 driverless 3-car UTO trains from Alstom
The order is worth 1,538 crore. Letter of Acceptance was issued to Alstom in April
Alstom to supply 96 additional Metropolis driverless metro cars for Chennai Metro Phase II - Alstom
Alstom to supply 96 additional Metropolis driverless metro cars for Chennai Metro Phase II Alstom
Truck driver dies in accident on G.N.T. Road near Kavaraipettai
Four arrested for cyber fraud in Chennai
CHENNAI: Four people involved in different cyber fraud cases in which multiple victims from the city lost around Rs 27 lakh have been arrested. The North Zone cyber crime police arrested R Sitaraman (37) and P Senthilnathan (28) from Cuddalore on charges of cheating a Chennai man of Rs 6.88 lakh through a fake investment site which claimed high returns for investment in dollars. Nandagopal from Korukkupet, had invested via a link shared on Instagram. The duo was remanded in judicial custody on Tuesday. The East Zone cyber crime police arrested A Loganathan (23) from Theni for allegedly cheating a man of Rs 9.4 lakh by promising low-rate USDT purchases via Telegram. The victim, Rabbani Khan, was misled by an ad claiming discounted crypto deals through a contact linked to a fake Binance application, the police said. The police tracked the suspect using bank and IP data. Similarly, the West Zone cyber crime police arrested A Renganathan (26) of Thoothukudi for duping Saravanan from Arumbakkam of Rs 10.55 lakh in a fake investment scheme. Renganathan was produced before a court on Tuesday and remanded in judicial custody.
Boy abducted on way to school in Tiruvallur
CHENNAI: A 17-year-old school boy was allegedly kidnapped on his way to school near Kadambathur in Tiruvallur district on Tuesday morning. S Santosh, a Class XII student, was walking near his school when a man in a car allegedly stopped him under the pretense of seeking directions. He then forced the boy into the vehicle and fled, the police said. According to the Kadambathur police, the boy said that the abductors allegedly took him to a godown, where they assaulted and harassed him. However, the boy managed to escape and reached Vidaiyur, where he contacted his father using a passerbys phone, the police said. Santoshs father Saravanan immediately alerted the Kadambathur police and the boy was rescued. A case was registered based on the fathers complaint.
Pan-India firm bags Rs 566-crore Broadway bus stand development project
CHENNAI: The Rs 566.6 crore project to transform Broadway into a high-density, transit-oriented urban centre has been awarded to the Bridge and Roof Company (India) Ltd, which has operations spread across the country. The project will see the development of a multimodal facility complex (MMFC) and the full-scale redevelopment of the iconic Kuralagam building. As part of this, the construction of the bus terminal is expected to be completed in 24 months. The work on the commercial towers and Kuralagam building will be completed within 30 months. The initiative is being executed by Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML) - a joint venture between Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) - on behalf of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). The complex will have a built-up area of 1.1 lakh square metres, while the adjacent Kuralagam building will be spread on 22,794 square metres, featuring retail outlets on the lower levels and office space on the nine floors above. The first basement of both buildings will serve as a concourse for both passengers and shoppers. The bus terminal will be designed to handle up to 3,250 passengers during peak hours, with 73 bays - 36 on the ground floor, 23 on the first floor, and 14 at the Kuralagam end. CMAML chairman MA Siddique, along with senior officials from GCC and Bridge and Roof Company, attended the contract signing.The Bridge and Roof Company (India) Ltd has had experience working in design, engineering and consultation, partnering with public and private Sectors in the country. As part of its ongoing projects, it is in the process of constructing an inter state bus terminal for the Government of Odisha. Bus terminal in 2 years Foot overbridges Subways Internal walkways A shared air-conditioned concourse Stack-parking facilities EV charging stations A total of 30 elevators and 27 escalators across the complex. Parking provision includes space for 433 cars and 1,174 two-wheelers
AAI joins hands with PFA to control stray dog menace at Chennai airport
CHENNAI: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has partnered with animal rights organisation People for Animals (PFA) to address the growing menace of stray dogs at Chennai International Airport. The initiative, launched on Tuesday, is focused on sterilising and vaccinating dogs living in and around the airport premises, while promoting a humane and sustainable model for animal management. Two trained dog handlers have been deployed on-site to monitor canine activity, discourage passengers from feeding the animals, and support the sterilisation programme. There are around 50 dogs in the vicinity, and nearly half of them have already been sterilised. We are ensuring the rest of the community dogs are also covered, said K Ramesh, president of PFAs Tambaram chapter. Ramesh prefers to refer to these dogs as community dogs rather than strays. Ramesh also noted that unregulated and illegal dog-catching had previously occurred within the airport premises. Over the past three to four months, we held discussions with airport authorities and arrived at a proposal focused on sterilisation, vaccination, and responsible management, he said. He emphasised that dogs should not be present in passenger movement areas, and advised the public not to feed them. Once sterilised, the dogs tend to be far less aggressive. So far, we have sterilised five dogs under this programme, and earlier efforts by Blue Cross and AAI had covered another 22 to 25, Ramesh added. PFA teams will provide round-the-clock surveillance in rotational shifts, with plans to expand coverage over time. The dogs that have undergone the sterilisation process are marked through ear notching - a standard practice in animal birth control to indicate treated animals.
Kamal Haasans Thug Life hits screens, fans celebrate in style at Chennais Rohini theatre Public TV English
Veeranam Lake reaches full capacity for first time in 2025
CUDDALORE: Veeranam Lake in Cuddalore district reached its full capacity of 47.50 feet on Wednesday. According to PWD officials, the lake receives inflow from the Lower Anicut through the Vadavaru river. The lake supports irrigation for 44,856 acres of agricultural land and supplies drinking water to Chennai. A PWD official said, The lake has a total storage capacity of 1,465 million cubic feet. It usually does not reach full level in summer, but this years inflow has been higher due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas feeding the Mettur Dam. The surplus water from the Mettur Dam was released into the Lower Anicut and subsequently reached Veeranam Lake, leading to its full capacity being attained.
Chennai airport sets up stray dog welfare Centre - newstodaynet.com
Chennai airport sets up stray dog welfare Centre newstodaynet.com
Madras HC refuses to order CBI probe into Pallikaranai caste killing case
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has refused to order transfer of the probe into the Pallikaranai honour killing case to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan on Wednesday rejected the petition filed by the victim G Praveens father, D Gopi, who prayed for setting aside the final report filed by the police at the Principal District and Sessions Court in Chengalpet and order a fresh probe by the CBI to bring out the truth behind the crime. He also said that he had lost the confidence in the state police of having held an impartial investigation. The petitioner also cited certain lapses in the final report and alleged that facts were suppressed by the investigators. Praveen was murdered in 2024 by a gang allegedly led by D Dinesh, brother of D Sharmila whom he had married despite objections from her parents. After the murder, Sharmila ended her life. However, government advocate, during arguments, submitted that the investigation was already completed and the charge sheet was filed in the case, which is pending for trial, and so, at this stage, re-investigation could not be ordered. Pallikaranai caste killing main accused granted bail
76-year-old man who tested positive for Covid dies; death toll in Tamil Nadu rises to four
CHENNAI: With a 76-year-old man dying on Wednesday, the number of deaths of persons, who had tested positive for Covid-19 in the state, has increased to four. The death reportedly happened in Cuddalore district. According to the data furnished by the Union Ministry of Health, Tamil Nadu reported one more death in the 24 hours preceding Wednesday. The 76-year-old had acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), Covid-19 pneumonia, and sepsis with multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Officials from the state health department, however, did not release further information regarding the persons health, hospitalisation or when he tested positive. Covid-19 tally now 23 in Odisha Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Health Minister Ma Subramanian remarked if persons with comorbidities test positive for Covid-19 and subsequently die, those deaths will not be counted as Covid-19 deaths. TS Selvavinayagam, director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, said Covid-19 is only an incidental finding and therefore the death is not exclusively due to Covid-19. Subramanian said it is advised that people with comorbidities, those who have their immunity compromised, elderly, and pregnant women wear masks when going to crowded places. He stressed there is no need to panic. Meanwhile, an exclusive Covid-19 ward with eight beds was opened at the Government Royapettah Hospital this week as a preparatory measure. Covid-19 cases in India surge to 4,302 in last 24 hours
Kamal Haasans Thug Life hits the screens, fans celebrate in style at Chennais Rohini theatre - Mint
Kamal Haasans Thug Life hits the screens, fans celebrate in style at Chennais Rohini theatre Mint
Air India enters into four new interline partnerships
KOCHI: Air India has entered into interline partnerships with four major airlines from emerging markets, significantly enhancing connectivity to Europe, particularly the Baltic region and parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The partnerships will provide Air India guests seamless travel options to 16 more destinations across six countries in these regions. Conversely, Air India will provide convenient access to more than 30 Indian cities, including Kochi, to the customers of its four partner airlines. Air India signed the interline agreements with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways, on the sidelines of the ongoing 81st IATA AGM in New Delhi. The new partnerships enable a passenger to travel across continents with a single-ticket itinerary that combines Air India flights with those of its partner airlines as well as coordinated baggage allowance & handling. Convenient one-stop connectivity through the four partner airlines: -- airBaltic: Provides access to Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), and Vilnius (Lithuania) via Air Indias European gateways at Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London Gatwick, Milan-Malpensa, Vienna, Zurich, or Dubai. -- Bulgaria Air: Provides access to Sofia via Air Indias gateways at London Heathrow, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Milan, Zurich, and Tel Aviv, supporting travel to the vibrant Eastern European city. Air India guests can also take further onward connections from Sofia to other Bulgarian cities of Varna and Burgas. -- Cyprus Airways: Provides access to Larnaca (Cyprus) via Air Indias European gateways at Paris, Milan, and Dubai, opening one of the Mediterraneans key cultural and economic hubs for Indian travellers. -- Uzbekistan Airways: Provides access to Tashkent from Delhi, Mumbai, and Goa-Mopa (GOX), as well as further onward connections from Tashkent to Bukhara, Qarshi, Nukus, Urgench, Termez, Samarkand, Fergana, and Namangan. Conversely, Air India will provide convenient access to more than 30 Indian cities to the customers of its four partner airlines, including Kochi, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, and Goa. These four new interline partnerships significantly enhance Air Indias global reach and open seamless pathways to vibrant cities across some of the most important emerging markets of today, said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. Bookings will progressively open for these interline connections through Air Indias website (www.airindia.com), mobile app, or via travel agents worldwide. The Air India group consisting of full-service global airline Air India and low-cost regional carrier Air India Express employs more than 30,000 people, operates over 300 aircraft and carries customers to 55 domestic and 48 international destinations across five continents.
Ongoing civic work leaves Chennais Thiruvengadam Street-Devanathan Street junction in tatters
To accommodate the Chennai Metro Rail work in the Mylapore and Mandaveli areas, a traffic diversion came into effect several several months ago, and buses now pass through the junction as well
Centre pushing Census to 2027 in bid to curtail TNs seats in Parliament: CM Stalin
CHENNAI: Sharply reacting to the announcement that the next Census of the country would be conducted from March 1, 2027 , Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday charged that his apprehensions about the next delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies came true with the BJP-led union government delaying the Census to 2027. The CM, in a post on X, said, The Constitution mandates that delimitation must follow the first Census after 2026. The BJP has now delayed the Census to 2027, making their plan clear to reduce TNs parliamentary representation. The CM said what he had warned about is now unfolding. He charged that by siding with the BJP, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami is not just silent but complicit in this betrayal. It is now clear that he has surrendered to Delhis domination. The people of Tamil Nadu are united as one in their demand for a fair delimitation. We need clear answers from the union government, he added. On February 25, Stalin had termed the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies in 2026 (based on population) as a major threat to TN, as it is expected to reduce the states representation in the LS from 39 to 31. Stalin had warned that, in the name of delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, a sword of Damocles is hanging over the heads of the southern states. If the total number of MPs across the country is increased and the seats redistributed, TN would still face a loss. Ultimately, the voice of TN will get strangulated. This is not just about the number of MPs but also about the rights of TN, he had said. On February 26, in Coimbatore, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had dismissed Stalins apprehensions and recalled that already the PM had made it clear that even after the delimitation, the seats of none of the southern states will be reduced. Responding to this, on February 27, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said if the union government passes a resolution promising that there wont be any change in the number of LS seats, TN would not have any problem. As of now, of the 545 LS seats, TN represents 39 (7.2%). Our only demand is that if they are going to increase the number of seats for northern states, TN also wants its number increased, the deputy CM had said. Later, an all-party meeting chaired by the CM on March 5 passed a resolution urging the union government to maintain the 1971 Census-based seat allocation for 30 years from 2026 and proposed a Joint Action Committee (JAC) to advocate for southern states. The JAC, in its first meeting on March 22, demanded a 25-year status quo on the number of LS seats. Later, Stalin announced a delegation of MPs from TN to meet PM Narendra Modi and sought an appointment. But the PM did give an appointment. On April 6, Stalin urged the PM to allay the fears of the people of TN concerning the proposed delimitation exercise.
Environment activists urge GCC to junk plan to build WTE plant at Kodungaiyur
CHENNAI: Environmental organisation Poovulagin Nanbargal has urged the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to withdraw the proposed water-to-energy (WTE) plant at Kodungaiyur , citing a recent study Burning Waste, Warming Cities? carried out in Delhi by the Peoples Alliance for Waste Accountability The study, released on Tuesday, highlights how Delhis WTE plants, at Okhla, Bawana, Ghazipur, and Tehkhand, are intensifying the urban heat island (UHI) effect by releasing large volumes of greenhouse gases and thermal emissions. These plants currently burn over 7,250 tonnes of unsegregated municipal solid waste daily, which is 66% of the citys waste. The incineration of each tonne of solid waste emits around 5,500 million cubic metres of flue gas at 200C and CO equivalent to emissions from over 30 lakh passenger cars. The report also noted that additional heat emissions from the municipal solid waste (MSW) storage pit, bottom ash, auxiliary equipment, and surface modifications, along with the dry-cooling systems and air-cooled condensers used by the WTE plants, further intensified localised heating, contributing to UHI. In Chennai, Poovulagin Nanbargal referred to a 2024 State Planning Commission report, which warned of a 59% rise in night-time temperatures. The report had revealed 3C rise in UHI intensity in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts due to dense urban development and reduced green cover.
Yamaha celebrates dual milestone at Chennai factory, rolls out5 millionth unit
Over the past decade, the Chennai plant has become a cornerstone of Yamahas global operations to serve both Indian customers and export markets
Tiruchy MGMGH resumes bypass surgeries after three-year break
TIRUCHY: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) has resumed performing cardiac bypass surgeries, which were suspended since 2022. According to hospital sources, a triple vessel coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery was performed on a 55-year-old patient from Kumbakonam last Thursday. A multidisciplinary team led by cardiac surgeon Dr Ashwini performed the surgery, under the supervision of Dean Dr S Kumaravel. The surgery was performed under the Chief Ministers Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS). The patient was discharged on June 4. Addressing media persons on Wednesday, Dean Dr. Kumaravel said, We were not able to perform such procedures earlier due to shortage of cardiothoracic surgeons and limitations in policy. But now, with support under the National Health Mission (NHM) and formalised MoUs, we will be operating on all patients who require bypass surgery here. Till now, patients requiring bypass surgery were referred to government hospitals in Madurai or Chennai. A senior hospital official revealed that until recently, more than 90% of critical cardiac cases which doesnt need bypass surgery were managed in the hospital. Sources said the hospital does not have in-house team of specialists but could engage the services of cardio-thoraic surgeons and anesthetists from outside as consultants under the NHM. According to Dr M Ashok MD, DM (cardiology), the MGMGH is witnessing a steady rise in advanced cardiac interventions. Cath Lab procedures increased from 1,570 in 2022 to 1,958 in 2023, and stood at 1,950 in 2024. By May 2025, 791 procedures have already been recorded. These include coronary angiograms, angioplasties with stenting, permanent pacemaker implantations, atrial septal defect (ASD) closures, and advanced diagnostics such as Intravascular Ultrasound and Optical Coherence Tomography. The cardiology outpatient department (OPD) remains busy, with over 1 lakh visits annually since 2022 during the three days OP in the department. As of May 2025, the hospital has logged 40,535 OP visits and 27,384 echo tests.
NGT takes cognisance of illegal beach buildings on Tamil Nadu's Karikattukuppam beach
CHENNAI: The Southern Bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of illegal building constructions violating Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules at Old Karikattukuppam beach in Chengalpattu. The tribunal issued notices to departments concerned, seeking an action taken report by June 17. Based on a report by TNIE , the bench, comprising judicial member Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana and expert member K Satyagopal, sharply criticised the Tamil Nadu State Coastal Zone Management Authority (TNSCZMA) for failing to exercise its authority under the CRZ Notification and Environment Protection Act to curb these unauthorised constructions. Justice Sathyanarayana noted the NGTs Western Bench had ordered demolitions in a similar case. Satyagopal pointed out that the coastal management authoritys current member secretary, AR Rahul Nadh, had previously served as Chengalpattu collector, where CRZ violations have persisted for years without meaningful action. In April, TNIE reported how land sharks were encroaching upon Chengalpattus beaches , prompting the Mamallapuram Local Planning Authority to issue notices confirming CRZ violations. These notices mandated restoration of the site to its original state through demolition or alteration within 15 days of receipt. Non-compliance would lead to authorities undertaking demolition, with costs recovered from property owners, and the premises could be locked and sealed. The notices also required halting the use of the buildings within the same period. However, the directives have been disregarded, and construction continues unabated. On Tuesday, a visit to Old Karikattukuppam beach revealed labourers working on exterior construction, with one completed building featuring a swimming pool in use, its compound walls nearly touching the sea waves. When contacted, AR Rahul Nadh said notices had been served, responses from building owners were pending, and instructions were given to disconnect electricity to the sites. Local panchayat officials claimed ignorance of the ongoing illegal activities. According to the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP), the construction site falls under CRZ-3, classified as a No Development Zone (NDZ). Within 200 metres from the high tide line on the landward side, no construction is permitted except for repairs or reconstruction of existing authorised structures, maintaining the existing floor space index. Limited exceptions exist for fishermen and projects requiring foreshore facilities. The continued defiance of notices and unchecked construction highlights the challenges in enforcing CRZ regulations, raising concerns about environmental degradation and regulatory oversight in the region.
Tribal girl from TN's Kalvarayan Hills makes it to IIT, realises late fathers dream
CHENNAI: When A Rajeshwari, a tribal girl, walks on the hallowed corridors of an Indian Institute of Technology soon, she will be living her own dream, and one her father held close to his heart till he succumbed to cancer a year ago. A Aundi, her dad who belonged to the Malayali (Scheduled Tribe) community of Karumandurai, a village located 65km from Salem in the Kalvarayan Hills with a 90% tribal population, could study only up to Class 8 due to poverty and seasonal migration. Determined that his four children should have a different future, Aundi took up tailoring and toiled hard to provide them with a stable education, ably supported by his wife Kavitha. He succeeded in making his first two children undergraduates, which in itself is no mean feat. If he had not died in 2024, Aundi would have not only witnessed the proudest moment of his life but also the beginning of a transformation in the lives of his family as his third child Rajeshwari will make history by becoming the first tribal student from a Government Tribal Residential School run by the state government to enter into an IIT, most likely IIT-Madras. The girl from Government Tribal Residential Higher Secondary School in Karumandurai, has secured an all-India rank of 417 under the Scheduled Tribes category in the JEE Advanced results published on Monday. Rajeshwari has a bright chance of getting IIT-M seat With the closing ST rank for admission to IIT-Madras in 2024 being 1,691, officials of the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare (ADTW) Department and her school teachers are confident that Rajeshwari, a tribal girl student from Tamil Nadu, stands a strong chance of securing a seat at the premier institute. However, gaining admission into the Computer Science or Electrical Engineering streams may be difficult. Thanks to the Tamil Nadu governments focused efforts to train students from remote tribal regions, several students from the 28 Government Tribal Residential (GTR) schools have secured admission in National Institutes of Technology in recent years. Rajeshwari, however, is the first among them to crack JEE Advanced and become eligible for admission into an IIT. Hailing from a poor tribal family, Rajeshwari credited her teachers for guiding her through the competitive exam process. My siblings were good at studies but didnt know about JEE. My teachers supported me, she said. Her father, who prioritised education, passed away during her schooling. Her elder brother Sriganesh took up tailoring to support the family, while her mother continues to work as a daily wager. Rajeshwari scored 438/500 in Class 10 and 521/600 in Class 12. She chose the Maths-Biology group to keep professional options open. Shes always had an excellent aptitude, especially in Chemistry and Mathematics, said D Vijayan, headmaster of her school. Her teachers provided special coaching and familiarised her with the JEE pattern. For JEE Advanced, she attended a government-run residential coaching camp in Perundurai, Erode district. Rajeshwari is currently undergoing a preparatory programme at Eklavya Model Residential School, Kumizhi, for training in spoken English and soft skills to help her transition smoothly into an IIT environment. Vijayan said the ADTW departments continuous efforts including counselling parents, waiving application fees, and arranging coaching have enabled this success. This achievement will inspire more tribal students to dream big, Rajeshwari said.
India's aviation regulator has cautioned Turkish Airlines following safety lapses discovered during recent inspections. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) found explosives transported without proper clearances on a cargo flight. Other violations included unauthorized ground staff in Bengaluru and a technician performing maintenance duties instead of a certified engineer.
Discarded fishing gear major cause of marine debris in 13 TN districts
THOOTHUKUDI: The theme for World Environment Day 2025 is Beat Plastic Pollution, but assessment about beach litters across 64 coastal villages in 13 coastal districts of Tamil Nadu revealed Abandoned, Lost or Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) as the main source of trash with an average density of 1.14 items/m2. This highlights the need for strict implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility policies, and enhancing waste reception facilities. Discarded fishnets, plastic nets, ropes, traps, buoys and other fishing gears, referred to as Abandoned, Lost or Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG), contribute to biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, entanglement and ingestion hazards for marine organisms and the deterioration of coastal environments. The study on assessment of beach litter, including Abandoned, Lost, or Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) in 52 coastal villages, published in Elsevier's Marine Pollution Bulletin in February this year has established that discarded fishing gears constituted 47.46 % of litter, followed by plastics (39.64 %), and non-plastic items (12.9 %). The density of beach litter ranges from 0.18 to 6.3 items/m2, at an average of 1.14 items/m2 and 0.05 kg/m2 by weight. During the study, the experts collected 6132 marine debris weighing 201 kg from the 1040-meter surveyed shoreline with 20 m per village in 13 districts. Pudukottai recorded the highest litter concentration with 2.68 items/m2, followed by Villupuram. Also, recreational activities in the beaches accounted for debris of bottle caps (25%), food wrappers (19%), and plastic bags (12%) besides, non-plastic litters like paper, cardboard, and glass bottles, says the study by experts of Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Institute (SDMRI), Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and Fishing Technology and Operations Team (NFIFO) of Italy. Speaking to TNIE , JKP Edward, the corresponding author of the study, said the survey indicates litter concentration is proportional to the fishing-related activities in the beaches. Claiming that commercial fishing is a major source of debris in coastal areas, he attributed the accumulation of debris to the accidental loss of gear and improper disposal practices. Also fishing net cuttings, which are discarded improperly, contribute further to the pollution. These plastic debris break down into microplastics over a period of time and exacerbate marine pollution, he said. Speaking to TNIE , Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary for Environment Climate Change & Forests, said that a pilot Discarded Fishnet Collection Centre was established at Kasimedu Fishing Harbour in Chennai in August 2024. Over 18.5 tonnes of marine litter and other ALDFG were collected until May, 2025 and Rs 7.21 lakh incentive was given to fishermen. The collected materials would have otherwise ended up in the ocean, she said. There are plans to establish 14 additional fishnet collection centres in all coastal districts to further scale up the collection and recycling of discarded fishing nets, Sahu added.
A filmmakers literary homecoming
Forced to flee her hometown at the age of twenty, not because of danger, but by a storm of gossip, fear, and shame, Rosa seeks refuge across continents. Seven years later, with education and self-discovery, Rosa returns to her coastal village in Mangalore, hoping to see a wave of change among her village folk, but is disappointed. Yet, she is determined to find the purpose of life in the backwaters she left behind. This is the plot of the new novel, Smoke on the Backwaters by Leslie Carvalho. Leslie made his debut in the Indian film industry with his award-winning film, The Outhouse (1997), which won the inaugural Gollapudi Srinivas Award. After taking a break from mainstream cinema, Leslie has now returned with another female-centric narrative by bringing life to his two-decades-old idea on paper with his debut novel, Smoke on the Backwaters (Anglo-Ink; `400). Commenting on this transition, he says, Cinema is visual. But even while writing a novel, it has to be visualised. So there are similarities, but at the same time, there are differences too. Leslie plans to translate the novel to German as a part of the novel is set in Germany. He is also working on a collection of short stories and is keen on making a Tamil film revolving around the relationship between an eldest daughter and her father. In a conversation with CE ahead of the books launch on Wednesday, Leslie shared his experience, personal connection, and his move from cinema to literature. Excerpts follow What is the main theme of Smoke on the Backwaters ? Its a coming-of-age story, yet its much more than that. Its about how people are treated and how one small incident changes the entire view of life for the protagonist. Who is your target audience, and what can they expect from the novel? I would like for everybody to read it because I think theres something in it for everybody. Something that weve all experienced, or we might experience or are experiencing in our present-day life. The message is to move on in life despite the odds. My film, The Outhouse , carries the same message. Life is short, you cant regret the past. How do you set your novel apart from any other female perspective novels? In some novels, you have the whole yard. Like the years span from childhood to the end. But in mine, her whole childhood is in the narrative, how shes grown up, how shes raised, and how it is affecting her life. Shes 27, so theres still a whole lot of life ahead of her. She sacrificed so much to be back in the same place. You may ask: but why does she have to come back when shes been through so much trouble and trauma there? But she loves the place so much. And she says, if I can do something good for my own people instead of doing it for somebody else, I might as well do it for my own people. Did your personal experiences influence your decision to write a female-centric novel? The novel is partly fictional and partly from the experiences of my sources. I grew up in a house with my mother and four sisters. I went to a co-educational school and college. Even in a cultural exchange program, there were many females around. Women have a deeper perspective on everything. Most of the women I know and have spoken to have strong personalities. So, Id say theres an emotional connection for me to write a female protagonist. What were the challenges you faced during the production of this novel? Literature is not much different from cinema. Cinema is a collaborative effort of many. In this (literature), youre all there by yourself, and it can go on for years, and you can be lonely and desperate. But theyre two different processes, and I enjoy both. Though I had the idea for two decades, only over the last three years, I could sit down and finish it.
Today is World Environment Day. Everyones talking about protecting the environment about the ozone layer, air pollution, water contamination, and many other things. They are things of great importance, no doubt, but to me, I think the biggest loss is the trees. It is from trees that our ancestors literally plucked the most wonderful elements to create several forms of traditional games and play. From the large, stately tamarind tree came the juicy, brown fruit that found its way into our kitchens while the brown, smooth seeds piled up, creating a wonderful play experience. From blowing and picking tamarind seeds to creative games such as odd or even, these seeds have provided hours of fun and amusement. Seeds cut in half were used as dice or throw pieces in several games. From the tall palm tree, with its almost comical arrangement of leaves on top that resembles a schoolboy with a funny haircut, comes the delicious palm fruit. Once the sweet, refreshing fruit was scooped out, the base fruit became an excellent element to create a roll-along toy. Two fruits were jammed onto two sides of a pointed stick to form wheels, and the entire thing was rolled along using a forked stick. From a sprawly shrub or small tree with hooked thorns that used to grow wild, came the grey nicker beans or Kazhodi , a lovey roundish smooth seed that was used to teach young children to play five stones so they would not hurt themselves. Interestingly, these seeds could float, allowing them to travel long distances with river and ocean currents. From the Coral Wood tree came the lovely red seeds called Manjadi glowing, almost gem-like, so tantalising and wonderful, that you would have to pick them up and play with them. Folklores mention Gods playing games with these seeds. From the stately, tall coconut trees come the coconut, which could be fashioned into wonderful stilts on which children could walk tall. From the Indian Coral tree came these wonderful seeds that would get very hot when rubbed on the ground. What wonderful hours we had, placing the hot seed on the arm of an unsuspecting friend and watching them leap in surprise. Where have all the trees gone? Most children have barely seen a tamarind tree, let alone climbed one. About a year ago, I interviewed a number of people asking them to recollect their childhood memories of play. One talked of a wonderful catching game that they played that involved climbing trees. Another reminisced about how he never used to enter through the gate of his friends house but preferred to clamber over the wall by using an overhanging tree. To quote Richard Mabey, a renowned British writer and broadcaster, best known for his work exploring the relationship between nature and culture To be without trees would, in the most literal way, to be without our roots. And the roots of our traditional games are in our trees truly the treasure in the trees.
How your AI usage is impacting the environment
In 1921, Czech playwright Karel Capek released a science fiction play titled Rossums Universal Robots, familiarising audiences with artificial people, which were nothing but robots. Following this, computer scientist Edmund Callis Berkleys book, Giant Brains, or Machines That Think (1949), made compelling statements comparing human brains to different models of computers. A century later, the same computer brains have taken over and we call them Artificial Intelligence (AI). What may now seem like a relatively new technological advancement, was sowed much earlier, with the term being coined in 1956 by John McCarthy, a prominent computer scientist and cognitive scientist, also known as the father of AI. Research papers and debates have had scientists proving that human lives can be revolutionised in the future. And it did. From the first driverless car manufactured by Ernst Dickmann and his team at Bundeswehr University of Munich in 1986, Deep Blue (a super computer) beating the world chess champion, Garry Kasparov (1997), to NASA landing rovers on the moon and virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa coming into the market, the changes have been endless. But now, it is time to consider an oft-overlooked fact. While AI has been helping us daily, it is also causing serious damage to the environment. Most people associate AI with futuristic software, but the reality is that it runs on physical infrastructure, informs Rijin Reji, freelancingAI-based projects. Harsh Kothari, CEO of Webstrake, an AI-driven SaaS company delivering innovative digital solutions for businesses, adds, Every time, a large AI model is trained or even runs frequent queries on it, we are tapping into massive server farms that consume a lot of electricity, water for cooling the machines to keep them from overheating. It adds up quickly when you are operating at a global scale. Resources in use To run an AI model, electricity, water, and minerals are used. Massive data centres are powered by electricity, then cooled by water, and are built using rare minerals like silicon for chips, copper and gold for electronic circuits, lithium, cobalt, nickel for batteries, and rare earth materials like neodymium, dysprosium for magnets. These minerals are sourced from mines at environmental and human costs. All of these minerals go into hardware, which eventually runs the AI models, says Rahul Roy, AI engineer at Qualcomm R&D. Over time, as models evolve quickly, older chips and servers get replaced. Even though AI feels digital and clean on the surface, it has a very real and growing environmental footprint underneath, Harsh points out. Hence, there is the accumulation of e-waste once the hardware is outdated. Harsh explains, The major cloud providers recycle, maybe, 70% of materials at certified facilities, recovering copper, gold, and some cobalt. The remaining 30% ends up in e-waste streams that get exported to developing regions, where informal recycling operations break down boards by hand or use acid baths. This pollutes local soil and water. So, are AI engineers and developers responsible for this environmental degradation? According to Rijin, AI developers do not actively think about the environmental impact right now. Their main focus is usually on accuracy, speed, and performance. He says, Environmental sustainability often takes a backseat because its not built into the development culture yet. Meanwhile, companies are not required to disclose how much energy or water their AI systems use. They focus more on business metrics speed, accuracy, and ROI. Rahul laments, The general public and policymakers are not aware of the effects of AI on the environment. They cant connect the dots about how generating one image or asking one question can affect the environment. However, theres also a push toward efficiency. Companies are now looking at using low-power chips, better parallelism, and optimised training techniques, states Rijin. Solutions ahead AI engineers and developers are looking for the blind spot and are trying to find solutions to solve the environmental puzzle. With AI, a general rule of thumb is: thebigger the model, thebetter the performance. Hence, the next-generation accelerators like NVIDIAs Blackwell series and Googles TPU v5 deliver up to twice the performance per watt compared to the previous generation. That improvement can cut the electricity needed for a given training run by 30 to 40 percent, shares Harsh. At the same time, software techniques like model quantisation help reduce computation without sacrificing accuracy. When you combine those hardware and software gains, the energy needed per training job has dropped, but only partially. Model sizes and dataset scales continue to grow, so total consumption remains high, adds the entrepreneur. While amends are being made for the future, the present is still in crisis. G Sundarrajan, an environmental activist with Poovulagin Nanbargal, says, AI has an impact on climate and global warming. People might say it is not direct. But the power consumption results in carbon emissions. We are talking about mitigating carbon emissions, and when you set up a data centre as a backbone, you need more power, which means you build more thermal power plants and more carbon emissions and more destruction. As a solution to this rippling effect, Sowmya Dutta, trustee of Movement for Advancing Understanding of Sustainability and Mutuality (MAUSAM), suggests the government intervene. He mentions, The government should take recognition, and demand that the number of searches are brought down to a manageable energy level. There could be better algorithms to do this. He adds that a policy should ensure that the energy utilised and released should be non-carbon, at least non-impactful waste. Even before the government could step in, service providers are increasingly switching to renewables, air-cooling, and certified circular-economy recycling. While AI contributes to environmental challenges, its also part of the solution by improving efficiency and reducing its impact. In Europe, some enterprise clients now ask about energy use and compliance with green standards, a step towards a less-destructive future. AI is being used to optimise cooling systems in data centres, predict energy loads, and even design more efficient chips. Theres a kind of circular benefit here AI can help monitor and reduce its own impact, if we design it with that goal in mind, concludes Rijin. While you might be mindful of the water usage at home, consciously switch off lights and fans when not in use, and try to reduce your carbon footprint, you might still be contributing to environmental damage. From this World Environment Day, make it a point to pause before you ask the bots to write your assignments, help you get on an Instagram trend, or aid in coping with personal struggles, and reflect on the harm you might be causing.
Circling back to Rajiv Gandhis assassination, a traumatic moment in Madras history
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DGCA finds safety violations by Turkish Airlines, orders immediate compliance
NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has completed a three-day inspection of Turkish Airlines and found several violations of basic aircraft maintenance procedures and norms related to the handling of dangerous goods. The airline has been ordered to ensure full compliance immediately. Turkish Airlines is a codeshare partner of IndiGo. The latter's refusal to end the partnership despite widespread public demanddue to Turkish Airlines open support to Pakistan during the Indo-Pak conflictdrew sharp criticism. The Centre eventually allowed an extension of the contract by only three months beyond its May 31 deadline, instead of the six months that was requested. An official release from the Civil Aviation Ministry on Wednesday said the DGCA conducted a Safety Oversight and Ramp (SOFA/RAMP) inspection of Turkish Airlines' passenger and cargo flights at Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru between May 29 and June 2. The inspection was carried out under Article 16 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). According to the DGCA, one of the key findings was that aircraft maintenance after arrival at airports was being done by a technician instead of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), as required by the rules. This was because an AME was not available. Airworks is the authorised engineering service provider for Turkish Airlines. At Delhi airport, the DGCA inspected Turkish Airlines cargo. The cargo contained Dangerous Goods for which permission was required from DGCA for carriage of Explosives to/from over India. This was not found to be attached nor was it mentioned in the Dangerous Goods Declaration mentioned, the release said. At Bengaluru, the marshaller responsible for ground operations did not have proper authorisation or a valid competency card for performing marshalling functions. Another violation noted was the absence of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) between Turkish Airlines and its Ground Handling Agent (GHA). At Hyderabad and Bengaluru, equipment such as ladders, step ladders, trolleys, and Ground Power Units lacked proper accountability and monitoring. Globe Ground India was providing services in these airports without a formal handover from Celebi, the Turkish-based agent whose contract was terminated by the Centre last month. The DGCA has directed Turkish Airlines to address these issues without delay and ensure complete compliance with ICAO standards and recommended practices, along with Indian regulations. Further follow-up inspections will be conducted as necessary to ensure continuous safety oversight, the release said. The DGCA added that it remains committed to ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of all foreign operators in Indian airspace. The inspections were carried out to ensure compliance with both international and national safety regulations, it added.
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Virat Kohli and his Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL for the first time with a thrilling six-run triumph over Punjab Kings in the final in Ahmedabad. AFP Sport highlights five talking points from the 18th edition of the tournament: - Kohli finally champion - Two-time World Cup winner Kohli had done it all in an incredible career but an IPL crown eluded the batting great until Tuesday. He cried, laughed and then lifted the glittering gold trophy for his first IPL title -- in his 18th year in the league and with the number 18 on his back. Kohli top-scored with 43 in his team's 190-9 and the crowd of 91,000 erupted when victory was secured. Affectionately called King Kohli, he was again a key player for Bengaluru this season with 657 runs, including eight half-centuries, in 15 innings. An emotional Kohli, 36, said he gave his youth and prime for this moment. - Iyer leads by example - Shreyas Iyer led from the front to help Punjab Kings end the league stage top of the 10-team table and then played a major role in getting them to their second IPL final. The top-order batsman fully justified the faith of his team and head coach Ricky Ponting, who broke the bank for him at auction with a bid of $3.17 million. Iyer amassed 604 runs, playing key knocks including a sensational 87 not out in the win over Mumbai Indians to make the final. Iyer missed out on a Test spot for India's tour of England but Ponting was all praise for his captain. He has grown as a person, as a player and a leader, said the Australian. - Teen makes world headlines - Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi catapulted himself into the world cricket spotlight by belting his first ball fearlessly for six on his IPL debut. The youngest player ever to grace the IPL made headlines with 34 off 20 balls against Lucknow Super Giants, but it was just a taste of what was to come. Nine days later, Suryavanshi smashed the Gujarat Titans bowlers to all parts as he scored the second fastest hundred in tournament history. The teenager brought up his century off 35 balls with 11 sixes and seven fours to stand behind only West Indies great Chris Gayle, who took 30 balls to make a ton in 2013. The staggering power-hitting of left-hander Suryavanshi, who cost $130,500 as a 13-year-old at November's auction, enabled Rajasthan to chase down their 210 target with more than four overs to spare. He rounded off a remarkable debut season with 57 against Chennai Super Kings in his final outing. - Record buy Pant flops - Lucknow splashed a record $3.21 million to secure Rishabh Pant as captain, but the India wicketkeeper-batsman appeared to buckle under the weight of his price tag. The usually swashbuckling ball striker failed to fire or inspire as Lucknow were eliminated from the playoff race with two matches to play. He belatedly found his touch in Lucknow's final match, scoring 118 off 61 balls in another losing cause against Bengaluru. The knock raised his season average to an ordinary 24.45 from an abject 13.72 going into the match, and barely disguised his poor value for money after a return of 269 runs from 13 innings. - War stops play - The IPL was suspended on May 9, a day after the Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was abandoned while nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan exchanged heavy fire across their border. Players left the field and crowds were hurried out of the ground as air raid warnings sounded in the city less than 200 kilometres (125 miles) from Jammu, where explosions had been reported hours earlier. Players and officials had to board a train to escape to New Delhi because local airspace had been closed. A ceasefire allowed a resumption on May 17, but Australia and Delhi's Mitchell Starc, who had been caught up in the Dharamsala drama, decided not to return. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The schedule was also thrown off, pushing back the final by nine days to June 3.
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Tamil Nadu attracts Rs 475 crore in fresh investments from Germanys Agile Robots, Italys SOL Group
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday virtually inaugurated two new industrial facilities a robotics manufacturing unit by Germanys Agile Robots SE and an air separation plant by SOL India Pvt Ltd, the Indian arm of Italys SOL Group together accounting for investments worth Rs 475 crore. The Agile Robots facility, located at SIPCOTs Irungattukottai industrial estate, represents a Rs 300 crore investment and is expected to create over 300 high-skilled jobs. The plant will manufacture AI-powered robotic components for sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, and healthcare. This is a proud addition to Tamil Nadus growing AI-driven automation ecosystem, said State Industries Minister Dr T R B Rajaa, calling it a model for future investments that integrate technology, skilling, and employment. Six engineering students were awarded internship certificates at the launch under the states Naan Mudhalvan skilling programme. The move marks Agile Robots first major manufacturing entry into India. The German firm specialises in combining robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver automation solutions for global clients. The second facility, a Rs 175 crore air separation unit, was set up by SOL India Pvt Ltd at SIPCOT Ranipet. The joint venture between Italys SOL SpA and Indias SICGILSOL Pvt Ltd will produce industrial and medical-grade oxygen. The company had signed investment commitments during the states Global Investors Meet (GIM) in 2019 and 2024. The Ranipet project, whose foundation was laid in July 2023, was completed in under a year and has already created 20 direct jobs. Tamil Nadu is stepping up efforts to cement its reputation as a manufacturing and innovation hub. The state recorded 9.69% GDP growth in 202425 the highest among Indian states and aims to become a $1 trillion economy in the coming decade. Attracting advanced manufacturing, particularly in deep-tech and medical infrastructure, is central to that strategy. Senior officials from both companies attended the virtual inauguration, including Karari Boxton, Global Head of Agile Robots SE; Renan Kolaippan, Director of Agile Robots India; and Alcata Fiumelli Scaramariga, Chairman and CEO of SOL India. Top Tamil Nadu bureaucrats, including Industries Minister and Industries Secretary V. Arun Roy, also participated in the event.
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TIDCO invites consultancy bids for Knowledge Tower at Tamil Nadu
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Chennai cybercrime police bust two online job scams, arrest three men
CHENNAI: Chennai city polices cyber crime units have arrested three suspects in two online part-time job scams. The victims were initially told to share YouTube videos or give good review on Google, send a screenshot of the completed task to a dedicated group and claim a small sum of money. They were then lured into the investment scams promising higher returns. According to sources, the North Zone Cyber Crime unit arrested S Veeraraghavan (39), a resident of Thirunindravur, following a complaint from K Mohanapriya (27) of New Washermanpet. The woman allegedly lost over Rs 4.5 lakh after being lured into the scam. Encouraged by initial success, she had transferred Rs 4.5 lakh to the accused through a total of 49 transactions. When she was allegedly asked to pay more money to withdraw her profits, she got suspicious and filed a police complaint. Police traced the beneficiary account and arrested Veeraraghavan. In another incident which was reported by the West Zone Cyber Crime unit, V Nagananthini (27) of Virugambakkam, lost Rs 3.61 lakh in a similar fashion. Based on her complaint, Chennai police arrested P Selvam (28) and S Saravanan (29), both of whom hail from Tiruvannamalai. All the three accused were produced before a magistrate and remanded to judicial custody.
Villupuram boy, girl who eloped to Chennai, found dead in house
CHENNAI: Two 19-year-old students, who were studying at a college in Villupuram, were found dead in a house they had moved-in together in Perambur 10 days back. The girls body was found with injuries and the boy appeared to have died by suicide. The ICF police have registered a case of unnatural death under section 194 of BNSS and are probing the cause of death. The deceased were identified as S Akash and T Abinaya, both belonging to the same caste from Kannarampattu village in Villupuram district. They were in the third-year of computer science course at the Arignar Anna Arts and Science College, and had come to Chennai under the pretext of finding work during semester holidays. The families of both the victims reportedly did not know that they had gone to Chennai together. One of the neighbours in Perambur told TNIE that the two rented the place on May 26 with the help of a friend who was familiar in the neighbourhood. They told us that they got married after leaving their home since they were facing issues from their families, the neighbour said. Another neighbour said she checked the place since there was no activity since Monday morning. After discovering the two were dead, the neighbours alerted the police. The police sent the bodies for postmortem to Kilpauk Medical College Hospital. Abinayas family members, who were at the hospital, alleged the boy may have killed the girl inadvertently during a fight and later killed himself. They refuted claims that they had created any issues and said they were unaware of the two being in a relationship. ()
