Four men steal gadgets, one returns to confess and all are nabbed
Stalin to PM: Bring amendments to exempt teachers from TET
AIADMK dismisses OPSs ultimatum & Sengottaiyans move
PMK factions to separately protest for caste survey
Normalcy returns to Indian skies, Air India cancels six flights to carry out precautionary checks
NEW DELHI: The chaos in Indian skies on Monday night, triggered by the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia and the eastward drift of ash, subsided on Tuesday after the ash cloud moved towards China. While Air India cancelled seven of its domestic flights as a precautionary move, other airlines have reported normal operations. An Air India statement said the following six domestic flights stood cancelled on Tuesday (November 25) - AI 2822 ChennaiMumbai; AI 2466 HyderabadDelhi; AI 2444 MumbaiHyderabad and AI 2445 Hyderabad to Mumbai; AI 2471 MumbaiKolkata and AI 2472 Kolkata to Mumbai The following Air India flights have been cancelled as we carry out precautionary checks on those aircraft which had flown over certain geographical locations after the Hayli Gubbi volcanic eruption, it said. The airline had cancelled seven international flights on Monday AI 106 NewarkDelhi; AI 102 New York (JFK)Delhi; AI 2204 DubaiHyderabad; AI 2290 DohaMumbai; AI 2212 DubaiChennai ; AI 2250 DammamMumbai and AI 2284 DohaDelhi. Akasa Air had already announced cancellation of all its flights to and from Jeddah, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. It had done the same on Monday too. Indigo had diverted its flight from Kannur to Ahmedabad on Monday. Massive ash cloud drifts toward northern India as Ethiopias Hayli Gubbi erupts after 10,000 years Spokespersons from Indigo, Spicejet and Air India Express said that they had not cancelled any of their flights on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) in a statement said there was no cause for concern presently. Following the 23 Nov volcanic eruption in Ethiopia and the eastward movement of the ash cloud, MoCA along with ATC, IMD, airlines and international aviation agenciesis ensuring seamless coordination. AAI has issued the necessary NOTAM and all affected flights have been kept informed. Operations across India remain smooth, with only a few flights rerouted or descended as a precaution, it added. There is no cause for concern at this moment. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide timely updates to ensure passenger safety, the Ministry added. Air India passengers upset Passengers whose flights were cancelled took to social media to lash out at Air India for not keeping them informed for hours even after the flight was cancelled. Flyer Teekam Singh Gehlot said he had booked a ticket on his Air India flight from Mumbai to Kolkata on Tuesday. No information about cancellation of flight and boarding pass was issued, he said. Only after security checks, he learnt about the cancellation, he said billing it a horrible experience. Passenger Aswari E said, I had my booking from Dammam to Mumbai. Very pathetic service by ground staff , no clear communication. After 6 hours they brought all the passengers from immigration area and left them stranded in the departure area. Until now no one contacted me for the rescheduled flight, she said. Referring to the same flight, Ruchit Mehta added, Very pathetic treatment at Dammam Airport. No food or refreshment provided to passengers till 3 AM in the morning. No accommodation or travel allowance given to some passengers. The Air India statement added, Our ground teams across the network are keeping passengers updated on their flight status and are providing immediate assistance, including hotel accommodation. We are making every effort to arrange alternative travel at the earliest. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to passengers due to this unforeseen situation beyond our control. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority. Ethiopia volcano eruption disrupts flights in India; ash cloud to clear by evening
Truck hits high-voltage cable, man electrocuted
Public nabs man who fled with 9L, aid flees
Citys cough cases increase in monsoon
Tiruvallur opens road safety park for traffic discipline, STEM-based learning
Two held for selling drug-laced chocolates to school students
Gender-affirming surgery: Cow tissue used to fix leak
Court refuses to gag Joy Crizildaa from tagging firm in online posts
Parents see stars as colleges take 5 star fees from medicos
Tambaram speeds up SIR form collection
S Railway treats refund request as ticket cancellation; family to get 20K relief
Jewellery unit owner assaulted, 100 sovereigns of gold robbed in Elephant Gate
State scheme to give women entrepreneurs a leg-up on loans
158 MOUs worth Rs 43,844 crore signed at Coimbatore investor conclave
Greater Chennai Corporation to soon open pet clinic and animal birth control centre in Manali
Work on five pet clinics and animal birth control centres in Royapuram, Sholinganallur, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, and Alandur will be completed in February
ICC Chairman Jay Shah: As the full schedule for the 2026 edition was revealed at a glamorous ceremony in Mumbai, ICC Chairman Jay Shah stated on Tuesday that the return of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to the subcontinent would spark unmatched passion throughout India and Sri Lanka Co-hosts On February 7, India will play the United States on a big night at the Wankhede Stadium to start their title defense. This will set up an exciting opening day that will also include former champions Pakistan and the West Indies in Kolkata and Colombo, respectively. It is wonderful to welcome the ICC Mens T20 World Cup back to the subcontinent so soon after a groundbreaking Womens Cricket World Cup. The passion for cricket in this region is unmatched, and fans have been waiting eagerly for another global spectacle, Shah said, while presenting the fixtures. The announcement of the fixtures brings us a step closer, and I have no doubt that the five venues in India and three in Sri Lanka will be alive with energy throughout the tournament. The T20 format continues to drive the sports global expansion and will be showcased at the LA Olympics in 2028. With that in mind, the 2026 edition will capture the imagination of millions. One can already picture the electric atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium when the champions lift the trophy on 8 March. The worlds largest cricket venue the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad has been earmarked to host the final, while eight venues across the two host nations will stage matches: Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi), Eden Gardens (Kolkata), the SSC and R. Pallekele (Kandy) and Premadasa Stadium (Colombo). Twenty teams will be split into four groups of five in the tournament, which will have the same structure as in 2024. Predetermined seedings will determine which two of each group advance to the Super Eights. Group A: India, USA, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE All Group B matches featuring Sri Lanka will be hosted exclusively on Sri Lankan soil. Pakistan will also play all their group games in Sri Lanka. Venue swaps have been built into the knockout phase: if Pakistan make the semi-finals or final, Colombo will replace pre-assigned Indian venues. ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta, speaking at the launch, said the 2026 World Cup would usher in a new era of global, marquee cricketing events. The ICC Mens T20 World Cup is expected to usher in a new era of global, marquee Cricketing events, both in terms of the athletic spectacle and fan experiences on offer, Gupta said. We have seen six different champions in less than two decades of the tournaments history, which demonstrates the competitive nature of the competition. With 20 teams from 5 continents vying for the title in Crickets most unpredictable format and the tournament returning after a decade to its biggest market, this promises to be a feast for Cricket fans around the world. The ICC, along with its partners, are committed to delivering unmatched immersive experiences to widen and deepen fandom for the sport. Newly appointed ICC Brand Ambassador and Indias 2024 title-winning captain Rohit Sharma said being associated with the event again felt special. I have the good fortune of winning this tournament two times and can say from experience that each win in this tournament is a special one, Rohit said. I won the title in 2007 as a youngster and then lifted it as captain in 2024, but it is not just the final that I remember with as much fondness. Many other matches also stand out to me with equal fondness. Suryas brilliant catch that won us the match against South Africa in Barbados last time, Virats knock against Pakistan in Melbourne in 2022, and Yuvrajs six sixes against England in Durban in 2007 are some of the most exhilarating moments ever on a cricket field. I have the good fortune of winning this tournament two times and can say from experience that each win in this tournament is a special one, Rohit said. I won the title in 2007 as a youngster and then lifted it as captain in 2024, but it is not just the final that I remember with as much fondness. Many other matches also stand out to me with equal fondness. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India and Sri Lanka will host the T20 World Cup for the second time after staging the event in 2016 and 2012, respectively. India (2007, 2024) and England (2010, 2022) remain the only multiple-time champions, while Pakistan (2009), Sri Lanka (2014), and Australia (2021) complete the list of past winners. Article Source: IANS
18-month-old enters prison as pregnant mom jailed in Pocso case in Chennai
Are India's New Labour Codes a True Reform or Just Old Wine in a New Bottle?
The government's fanfare over new labour codes has been met with criticism, with trade unions calling for strikes. Despite promises of reform and improved worker conditions, the Industrial Relations Code, enacted years ago, faces scrutiny for failing to simplify laws and address issues like collective bargaining and the right to strike.
Museum Cafe to continue operations, for now
While Differently Abled Welfare Commissioner M. Lakshmi says an extension to run the cafe has been requested and will be granted, sources in the department point out that an extension request is still awaited
India To Meet Pakistan On Feb 15 As ICC Reveals Full Schedule Of T20 World Cup 2026 (Ld)
Defending champions India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, 2026 after opening their campaign in the group stage against minnows United States of America at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, 2026. India are in Group A with the Netherlands and Namibia as the other teams in the group. No country has ever defended their title in the T20 World Cup so far and hosts India will be hoping to become the first country to do so. In their remaining group stage fixtures, India will take on Namibia on February 12 in New Delhi and will round off the proceedings against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on February 18, 2026. This will be the biggest T20 World Cup in the history of the game so far, as for the first time, 20 teams will be in the fray. The 20 teams will play 55 matches in all across eight venues in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, 2026:, ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta announced in Mumbai on Tuesday as the ICC revealed the full schedule of the tournament in the presence of ICC Chair Jay Shah, two-time T20 WC winner Rohit Sharma, India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, newly crowned Women's ODI World Cup winner Harmanpreet Kaur and cricket administrators from India and Sri Lanka. Matches will be played at eight venues -- the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In Sri Lanka, matches will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, and the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy. The 20 teams have been divided into four groups of five teams each. Two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 8 stage. While the focus will be on India and Pakistan in Group Apicked as the Group of Death by the event's Brand Ambassador Rohit Sharma, the Netherlands and USA, who stunned Pakistan in the previous edition in 2024, can always cause an upset or two. Group B puts Sri Lanka in a potentially challenging conflict with Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman. Australia's first match is against Ireland, while Zimbabwe's return to World Cup action begins with a high-profile match against the co-hosts. Group C, which includes Bangladesh, first-time qualifiers Italy, and Nepal, is led by two-time champions England and the West Indies. As early as February 11 in Mumbai, England will play the West Indies. Italy's participation, which is their first in the tournament, gives it a historic feel. Group D, which is arguably the hardest of the four, includes Afghanistan, South Africa, and New Zealand, the 2024 semifinalists. Canada and UAE complete the line-up, but the spotlight will firmly be on the heavyweight clashes, especially South Africa vs Afghanistan and New Zealand vs South Africa, both set for Ahmedabad. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Eight stage, split into two groups of four. From there, the top two in each Super Eight pool advance to the semifinals before the March 8 final determines the 2026 champion. Rohit Sharma, who has played in every edition of the T20 World Cup so far, winning titles in the inaugural edition in 2007 and in 2024, said it was heartening to see so many countries playing in the T20 World Cup. It shows that our spot is growing, said the event's ICC Brand Ambassador Rohit Sharma. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Eight stage, split into two groups of four. From there, the top two in each Super Eight pool advance to the semifinals before the March 8 final determines the 2026 champion. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav termed the event challenging and said his teammates are excited to be playing at home. Article Source: IANS
22K & 24K gold price today, November 25, 2025 across Indian cities
SRM Prime Hospital performs rare endoscopic closure with bovine pericardial patch
The procedure helped the patient avoid a major, complex surgery, which required a prolonged hospital stay and higher treatment costs
Doctors continue to see seasonal fever rush across city
While the flu is rampant, there are a lot of dengue cases now. Mixed infections on the rise are making diagnosis difficult, says a government physician
GCC Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran says the tender process in this regard is under way for Tondiarpet and Anna Nagar zones. He also denies the charge of unfair labour practices being followed against conservancy workers
2026 T20 World Cup: India To Open Title Defence Against USA On February 7
T20 World Cup Groups: India will begin their T20 World Cup title defence on February 7, 2026, against the USA in Mumbai as the ICC unveiled the full schedule for the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tenth edition of the competition will begin earlier in the day with a match between Pakistan and the Netherlands in Colombo, followed by a match between Bangladesh and the West Indies in Kolkata, and finally an Indian match under lights. An agreement reached earlier this year between India and Pakistan means that the semifinals and final will take place in different locations based on Pakistan's advancement, adding a special administrative twist to the 2026 competition. India and Pakistan headline Group A, joined by the USA, Namibia and the Netherlands. Both Asian giants are expected to advance comfortably, though the USA's stunning upset over Pakistan in the previous edition serves as a reminder that early complacency could prove costly. The major India-Pakistan match is set to take place in Colombo on February 15. Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Ahmedabad will host the remaining group matches for India. Group B puts Sri Lanka in a potentially challenging arrangement with Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman. Australia's first match is against Ireland, while Zimbabwe's return to World Cup action begins with a high-profile match against the hosts. Group C, which also includes Bangladesh, first-time qualifiers Italy and Nepal, is led by two-time champions England and the West Indies. As early as February 11 in Mumbai, England will play the West Indies. Italy's participation, which is their first in the tournament, gives it a historic feel. Group D, which is arguably the hardest of the four, includes Afghanistan, South Africa, and New Zealand, the 2024 semifinalists. Canada and UAE complete the line-up, but the spotlight will firmly be on the heavyweight clashes, especially South Africa vs Afghanistan and New Zealand vs South Africa, both set for Ahmedabad. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Eight stage, split into two groups of four. From there, the top two in each Super Eight pool advance to the semifinals before the March 8 final determines the 2026 champion. T20 World Cup Groups: Group A: India, USA, Namibia, Netherlands, Pakistan Group B: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Oman Group C: England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Italy, Nepal Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, UAE India schedule: 1. India vs USA February 7, Mumbai 2. India vs Namibia February 12, New Delhi 1. India vs USA February 7, Mumbai Also Read: Live Cricket Score 4. India vs Netherlands February 18, Ahmedabad Article Source: IANS
Anbumani to lead protest against DMK govt. in Chennai on Dec. 17
PMK leader postpones fill-the-jails protest to January 29
Under the guidance ofArul Jothi, Inspector General, Railway Protection Force, Southern Railway, intensive awareness campaigns on theft prevention and passenger safety are being conducted at Chennai Central.
Youth arrested for snatching phone after pretending to give lift
Following a complaint, the Valasaravakkam Police officers arrested the accused Vijay Prasad, 27, of Padiyanallur.
Easy availability of chemicals, electric components increase IED threat: NSG after Delhi blast
NEW DELHI: The National Security Guard (NSG) alerted authorities about the recent spike in the use of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by 'terror groups' due to easy availability of individual components and chemicals. The NSP submitted a report in this regard to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), requesting for implementation of stricter checks on such materials. Security officials said that the NSG made an assessment following the Red Fort blast and identified the easy availability of bomb-making materials as one of the primary factors leading to the recent increase in IED explosions reported from across the country. In the report, the NSG said, The rise in IED blasts in J&K is largely driven by continued cross-border infiltration, facilitated by both drones and armed militants. Notably, the 60 percent increase in high-impact, high-casualty blast incidents in 2024 compared to 2023 - despite a major reduction in casualties - indicates a strategic shift in sustaining tactics. It went on to add that the increase in the number of IED explosions in the rest of India is a concerning trend, driven by increased knowledge and increased accessibility to bomb-making materials, leading to the proliferation of disruption-focused terror activities. The NSG, along with forensic experts, collects samples of all the blasts in India and compiles data in a comprehensive and authentic manner. In the report, the NSG noted that not only do major cities continue to remain under high alert, smaller towns and districts, which are conventionally considered at lower-risk, have also experienced a concerning rise in attempts and successful detonations involving crude IEDs. The officials said commonly available chemicals and electrical components can be used to make build IEDs, enabling even untrained individuals to assemble low-grade but highly sophisticated explosive devices. The officials also noted the role of online dissemination of harmful content, saying that while many devices recovered were rudimentary, the intent behind their assembly poses a growing security concern and without tighter controls, the country may continue to see sporadic IED incidents in areas previously considered secure. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had announced that a new NSG hub would be established in Ayodhya, expanding the elite forces reach to six major hubs across the country including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Jammu. He emphasised that NSG commandos would remain deployed round the clock, ensuring rapid response to any terror threat.
Tiruvallur police arrest two persons, bust inter-State ganja supply chain
The police say a few individuals, originally from Tamil Nadu, who work in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, have been assisting persons from Tamil Nadu and Kerala procure ganja by acting as intermediaries between cultivators/suppliers and inter-State buyers
The invasion has degraded habitats, displaced native bivalves, and reduced fishers monthly income from 30,000-50,000 to 5,000-10,000, according to the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management
Government school students with visual, hearing disability fly to Chennai
Metro rail to run 28 six-car trains by 2028
ED arrests realtor in OSR land scam, seizes assets worth 18cr
Man caught trying to kidnap child
Burglars steal from NCTPS officers home
Class I-III to get new syllabus; focus on arts, sports, life skills
Chennai court accepts CCB report, closes case against dy mayor
Dy CM opens upgraded Ambattur bus terminus
GCC gets 3-week deadline to remove encroachments
Two held for sexually abusing schoolboys
Sub-registrar held for property fraud
Hidden costs increase PG medical course fee past 16 lakh cap at universities in TN
Accused in 2020 Abu Dhabi double murder case held
65% yet to return SIR forms in Tambaram
Bus First is MTC campaign to boost public transport
Rowdy killed in Mandaveli, 3 held
HC quashes FIR against Aadhav for inciting violence
MBBS, BDS seats still vacant in city
Vijay Sethupathi Joins Silambarasan TR in Vetri Maarans Arasan
Producer Kalaipuli S Thanu unveils a special poster as Sethupathi enters the expanding Vada Chennai universe
Four TVK supporters arrested for assaulting YouTuber in Chennai
After interrogation, Muralidharan, the arrested accused was produced before the court and remanded in judicial custody
IT employee arrested for stealing mobile phones from former company in Chennais Thoraipakkam
Muzzling of pet dogs in public places not mandatory, Chennai Corporation tells Madras High Court
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan records the submission of GCC counsel that muzzling is only an advisory and that only leashing is mandatory
Sundaram Home Finance aims to disburse Rs 120 cr in central TN
CHENNAI, Nov 25: Sundaram Home Finance has targeted to double its presence in tier 3 and 4 locations in central Tamil Nadu as it aims to make Rs 120 crore disbursements under the emerging business segment in the region, a top official said. The Chennai-headquartered company operates 12 branches in the region and has planned to scale up the number of branches to 25. Emerging business segment comprises small ticket loans of up to Rs 20 lakh and affordable housing [] The post Sundaram Home Finance aims to disburse Rs 120 cr in central TN appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chennai-based Tropical Agro launches insecticide to tackle chewing, leaf-eating pests
Tag Hikima can fight fruit borers, Spodoptera and Lepidopteran caterpillars
Antara Senior Care Expands Footprint in Bengaluru with the Launch of a New Care Home in Whitefield
Antara Senior Care, part of the $7-billion Max Group operating a network of seven care homes nationally, has announced the launch of its new facility in Whitefield, Bengaluru. This 80-bed senior care home in Bengaluru's top IT hub and residential area strengthens the company's presence in Karnataka, where it now operates ~163 beds across Bannerghatta and Whitefield locations; nationally it now has 500 operational beds. The setup provides assisted living facility to meet seniors short- to long-term needs and specialised transition care services through geriatric-trained teams and infrastructure designed to promote independence and check loneliness. In Indias top IT hub, Bengaluru, multiple factors combine to fuel the demand for senior care solutions. The citys population is ageing faster than India -almost 11%1 of the citys residents are now 60+, they enjoy high life expectancy but are often managing multiple chronic health conditions. Theres also a change in family structures. With children living abroad, there is a rise in seniors ageing alone making adults seek specialised care solutions for their parents. The new Antara Care Home in Whitefield helps families meets these needs. Speaking about the launch, Ishaan Khanna, CEO, Antara Assisted Care Services , said, The period after hospitalisation and even the need for consistent daily care can be emotionally and logistically challenging, especially while juggling the responsibilities of daily life. Theres also a surge in the number of super seniors, aged 80+ years2, whose need for support is higher and vastly different from the more active seniors in the 60-79 age bracket. With Antara Care Homes expansion into Whitefield, we're not just adding beds, we're bringing medically supervised, dignified care to families who need trusted senior care solutions. Antara has been working dedicatedly to unlock access to specialised senior care ecosystems through geographic expansions and financial tools like TPA enabled transition careactive across all facilities in Delhi-NCR and Bannerghatta . The 80-bed Whitefield Antara Care Home offers short-, medium- and long-term living solutions for seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living as an outcome of ageing; the facility also offers short-term, clinically supervised, structured care after surgery or acute illness. It has state-of-the-art infrastructure for transition care, 24x7 nursing, specialist doctor support, geriatric-trained teams, in-house kitchen offering specialised meals planned by dieticians, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and an engaging social calendar designed to alleviate loneliness and promote mental alertness. Like all Antara Care Homes, the Whitefield facility is designed to offer care with dignity, helping residents maintain their independence with necessary support. The expansion comes at a critical time as India's senior population is set to double from ~150 million now to over 350 million by 2050 creating new care demands. Antara has been at the forefront of building material and human infrastructure that supports this transformation. Operating a network of care homes across Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Bengaluru with 500 operational beds serving thousands of families, Antara is known for its highly trained, professional teams upskilled using in-house geriatric-training modules certified by the Healthcare Sector Skill Council of India. Its NABH-accredited facilities are at the forefront of setting the gold standard for assisted living in India. www.antaraseniorcare.com About Antara Senior Care Launched in 2013, Antara is the senior-care business of Max India Limited, part of the $7-billion Max Group. It is an integrated ecosystem for senior care, operating in two main lines of business Residences for Seniors and Assisted Care Services. Antaras first senior residential community in Dehradun, comprising nearly 200 families, caters to their social, recreational, educational, wellness, and health-related needs. In 2025, it will open its second senior living community in Noidas Sector-150, with families moving into the 340 apartments built in the first phase. Expanding its footprint in Gurugram, Antara will manage senior living residences, dedicated spaces for senior living, and primary healthcare services at Estate 360 Delhi-NCR's first intergenerational community developed by Max Estates. Antaras Assisted Care Services include Care Homes, Memory Care Home, 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 7 facilities across Gurugram, Noida, Bengaluru and Chennai, 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, provide well-equipped, trained professionals offering care to seniors inside their homes comfort. AGEasy, an online and offline store, focuses on senior-specific products and solutions to manage chronic health conditions at home.
Two held in Chennai for sexual assault of school boys
CHENNAI: The Thirumangalam Police have arrested two men in connection with the alleged sexual assault of two school-going boys, after intoxicating them with alcohol. According to the police, official sources said the incident came to light after the parents of a 12-year-old, noticed their son returning home in a disoriented state. On hearing what had happened, they contacted ChildLine. Subsequent investigation by the police reportedly revealed that the 12-year-old was taken to the two men by another 15-year-old from the same school, who was assaulted earlier by the two men in the same manner. The boy had said that the duo recorded a video of him when he was intoxicated and used that to blackmail him. The accused were identified as one Sanjay (24) and Pari Arasan (25) were residents of NVN Nagar and worked in a private firm.
Medical officers association slams suspension of PG doctor in Chennai
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association (TNMOA) condemned the suspension of a second year PG doctor in the emergency medicine department, at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), for allegedly failing to triage a patient according to protocol. In the suspension order, Madras Medical College and RGGGH dean said the doctor was placed under suspension for seven days for failing to comply with the emergency patient algorithm related to examination and triaging of patients in the receiving area of the casualty department. The order was issued on November 19. TNMOA, in a statement, condemned the deans action and termed it illogical and hasty. The association also urged the director of medical education and research to immediately intervene, revoke the suspension order and form a fair inquiry panel to ascertain the actual sequence of events. Suspending a PG student who is still under training without establishing supervisory accountability is unwarranted, unfair and sets a dangerous precedent, it said. How can a PG trainee be held solely responsible for the unfortunate death of a patient, when a PG is a student expected to work strictly under supervision, the statement added. A senior doctor at the hospital said the PG doctor, without consulting superiors, shifted the patient to the ward from the emergency unit. The patient collapsed in the ward. She should have consulted a professor or seniors before making the decision, the doctor said.
Tamil Nadu braces for Cyclone Senyar: Are schools shut on Nov 25? Heavy rain forecast for Nov 2830
Incessant rainfall has inundated residential areas in Thoothukudi and Nagapattinam, disrupting daily life. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu's north and delta districts are bracing for Cyclone Senyar, with the IMD issuing orange and yellow alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall from November 25 to 30.
Four TVK supporters held in Chennai for assault of YouTuber
CHENNAI: Four TVK supporters were arrested on charges of attacking a YouTuber outside a cinema hall in Vadapalani on November 21, after accusing him of uploading videos critical of party leader and actor Vijay. Police identified the accused as Balakrishnan, Dhanush, Ashok, and Parthasarathy - all residents of Avadi. They have been booked under BNS sections for assault, causing hurt, criminal intimidation, use of obscene language, and disturbing public order. Kiran Bruce of Mugalivakkam, a content creator, told police that the four confronted him as he exited the theatre, questioned him about his videos, threatened to kill him, and mocked his earnings, and he sustained minor injuries. Acting on his complaint, Vadapalani police reviewed CCTV footage and confirmed that the suspects were inside the theatre. They were detained, produced before a magistrate and remanded in judicial custody.
Tamil Nadu Dy CM Udhayanidhi inaugurates 377 completed projects, distributes welfare aid
CHENNAI: Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Monday, inaugurated 377 completed development works in Tiruvallur district, executed at an estimated cost of Rs 333.3 crore, and laid the foundation stone for 211 new projects worth Rs 137.4 crore. He also commenced the distribution of welfare assistance worth Rs 1,000.3 crore to 1.1 lakh beneficiaries. Speaking at a government function at Sundaracholapuram in Tiruvallur, the deputy CM said ration cards were issued to 2,000 people and 37,000 families received house-site pattas at the function alone. Recently, Chief Minister MK Stalin distributed 65,000 house-site pattas at a function held in Tiruvallur. In the last 4.5 years, the state government has issued about 20 lakh house-site pattas, he added. A patta is not a concession given by the government, it is your right. My greetings to everyone receiving pattas today. You can now live peacefully and securely in your own homes, he said. Udhayanidhi said under the Kalaingarin Kanavu Illam Scheme, 4,000 people received orders for constructing concrete houses. He also reiterated that from December 15, all entitled women will receive Rs 1,000 monthly assistance when the scheme is expanded to include the remaining eligible women. Identity cards were also issued today to 50,000 women members of Self-Help Groups. In Ambattur Industrial Estate, the deputy CM inaugurated the upgraded Ambattur Estate Bus Terminus, modernised at Rs 11.8 crore under the North Chennai Development Scheme, and flagged off 51 new MTC buses.
Cop assaulting businessman in Chennai caught on cam, booked
CHENNAI: A head constable from the West Mambalam police station has been booked on charges of assaulting a businessman at a textiles showroom in Pondy Bazaar. The victim, Siva (36), who runs a real estate business with his associate Tamilarasan (38), told the police the confrontation arose from a long-standing dispute over commission dues amounting to Rs 10 lakh. Both men hail from Thanjavur and reportedly had a fallout after Siva failed to pay commissions. Police said Tamilarasan had approached his friend Senthil, a head constable, seeking help to settle the dispute. Senthil visited the Panagal Park area showroom a few weeks ago, where Siva was shopping.What began as a conversation soon escalated into an argument, and Senthil allegedly slapped Siva several times. The assault was recorded on the stores CCTV cameras.
Old-age home in Chennai alleges harassment, eviction pressure by civic officials
CHENNAI: An old-age home, mainly offering care to those abandoned by their families, run by Little Drops Public Charitable Trust for the past 33 years in Koluthuvancheri, under the Iyyappanthangal village panchayat, has accused local officials of sustained harassment and pressure to evict them. They said that the move was to demolish a portion of its building, allegedly to aid a private apartment located nearby. The home has around 350 elderly residents, including around 100 who are bedridden, many of whom living there for several years. According to the trust, MSME Minister TM Anbarasan visited the site on November 14 and stressed the need for building the canal. In an e-mail complaint to the Chief Ministers Cell, the trust alleged that the minister told them to shift the old-age home elsewhere. In letters sent to the Kancheepuram collector, Padappai block development officer, Kundrathur tahsildar, Social Welfare Department, State Human Rights Commission, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, and and local police, the trust alleged that the panchayats actions were arbitrary, illegal, and aimed at crippling their service. Residents and staff told TNIE on condition of anonymity that an apartment complex with around 10 units was built a few years ago near the home. Alleging violations in the construction, they said the builder had extended a vehicle ramp and septic tank onto the road. Unable to manage sewage due to the absence of a proper drainage line, the builder allegedly attempted to construct a drainage channel in the name of a stormwater canal, to direct the outflow into a canal located behind the premises of the elderly care home. This, the trust said, would require demolition of a portion of the home. Officials from the Iyyappanthangal panchayat have been pressurising the trust to surrender part of its patta land, staff alleged. They claimed the panchayat insisted the drainage line must pass through the homes premises for the welfare of the residents of a street. The home said the canal could instead be routed via a nearby street without affecting any buildings. They also alleged the proposed canal would function as a sewage line, as the street lacks a dedicated drainage system. Repeated attempts by TNIE to reach Iyyappanthangal panchayat president Jemila Pandurengan and the Kanchipuram collector for a comment were unsuccessful.
Mylapore's Museum Caf shut to make way for office space
CHENNAI: The Museum Caf, a unique and fully accessible space run by persons with disabilities (PwDs) atop the Museum of Possibilities at the Lady Willingdon College campus in Mylapore, has been shut down by the Commissionerate of the Welfare of the Differently-Abled, reportedly to convert the premises into an office space. Sources said Monday was the cafs last working day. The caf also offered persons with disabilities essential training opportunities, and also served as an accessible place for them to meet and interact. The Museum of Possibilities, along with the caf, was inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin in June 2022 as a state government initiative. The museum showcases a range of assistive and adaptive devices aimed at enabling PwDs to lead independent lives. It was conceptualised as a space where persons with disabilities could try out new technologies and understand what best suit their needs, while also raising public awareness on accessibility and inclusive living. The caf was also functioning as a bakery and confectionary training unit for disabled students, providing them hands-on experience in a safe and inclusive setting. According to sources, NGO Vidya Sagar has been running a one-year vocational programme in restaurant and retail management using the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) cirriculum, where students undergo six months of theory training at the NGO followed by six months of industrial training at the caf. A total of 16 persons have been trained in the cafe so far of which 10 were from Vidya Sagar and the remaining six came through other referrals. Of them, five persons are working in different restaurants while one has started his own business. In a notice dated September 26, the commissionerate stated that its three-year MoU with Vidya Sagar ended on August 31, 2025. It also noted that the commissionerate has decided to run Museum of Possibilities only on the ground floor and that tenders had been invited to manage and operate the facility. The NGO was instructed to hand over the caf premises within 60 days. With the closure, an accessible, community-led space created for and by persons with disabilities will now be converted into government office space, said activists and disabled persons. The caf, which has been functioning for three years, was 100% accessible. From the light switches to the cups used there, every detail was designed to accommodate people with different kinds of disabilities. Because of this, it became a popular and safe space for wheelchair users and others with disabilities, and several events were held there, said Sathish Kumar, a wheelchair user and member of the Disability Rights Alliance (DRA). He added it was disheartening to see such a valuable space being shut down. The department should allow the caf to continue, as it would be very difficult to recreate a space like this again. It was not only accessible but also offered training that helped disabled persons to become financially independent, he said. Officials from differently abled welfare department were not available for comments.
Women ride their way to wheeling dreams
Even before we are born, many stereotypes are attached to us. They linger in the colours were wrapped in, the toys placed in our hands and the expectations adults whisper. Even the machines we ride have assigned gender. Somewhere along the way, a gearless two-wheeler, aka scooty, became the sensible and safe choice for women, while the heavier, more powerful motorcycle was framed as a natural extension of masculinity. The road never made these rules; society did. A woman riding a bike becomes a cultural decay, and a man choosing a scooty is teased for being less manly. But slowly, and quietly, this has begun to shift. Recently, social media has been flooded with videos and advertisements about motorcycle training communities, and most of them are dedicated specially for women, opening new lanes of confidence, independence, and long-awaited freedom for many. One such reel that has been trending with nearly 290 thousand views is of a retired 60-year-old woman from Coimbatore, who took up a two-day bike-training to fulfill her desire to ride a gear-bike, thereby ticking it off her bucket list. Hitting the road The sexagenarian was trained by Caf Cruisers, founded by Abisek Shravn, who saw a gap in training. Almost no one was focusing on creating riders, he says. Riders groups welcomed those who already knew how to ride, but rarely those who didnt. His goal became clear: build riders, not just gather them. As structured riding modules took shape from slow-speed mastery to road simulations the unexpected happened. During our early sessions, we noticed many women approaching us discreetly, he says. Today, the fastest-growing group in Caf Cruisers is women aged between 28 and 45 years, with a significant rise in women aged above 40 and 50 years. Meanwhile, Nomad Bikers Club grew out of the lack of a safe, judgment-free space for women to learn and make mistakes. The founder, Mayas journey to building a for women, by women community began with her own experiences of not having that space. Male riders have had the privilege of learning to ride a bike because one of their friends or cousins would confidently give it to them, she says. But that space is not there for women. After a difficult experience in college and later an incident with a slipping clutch downhill, Maya realised women werent just denied motorcycles; they were denied the room to make mistakes. That became her fuel. What began with Sunday free-of-cost sessions on a friends Splendor slowly expanded across 20-plus cities. My motto was that people should not go through what I went through, she says. Even if they drop the bike, its fine. That is when the fear is broken. Caf Cruisers For Fais N, founder of CRF Women On Wheels, the journey began in a moment of personal darkness. He was navigating depression when teaching a woman to ride brought him a spark of joy he hadnt felt in long. The first time I saw happiness in the eyes of a woman who learnt riding from me, something changed, he recalls. From there, the community grew into an international platform. His one-day intensive training, built on trust and full refunds if a student doesnt learn, has taken women from fearing a two-wheeler to riding across India. Age is never the problem mindset is. And we help them break that mental block, he says. These origin stories may differ, but they converge at a shared purpose: dismantling a fear that was built over decades. The first gear For many women entering these riding communities, learning to handle a motorcycle isnt just about balancing a machine; its about unlearning years of conditioning and stepping into a kind of freedom they were never encouraged to claim. Aruna, a 53-year-old from Bengaluru, trained with Nomad Bikers Club after years of travelling pillion. I realised I never got the chance to learn because nobody even showed me that was an option for women, she says. Determined to change that, she signed up for training. I was afraid of fallingbut the trainers were extremely patient. I started riding within the first 30 minutes. Today, she rents bikes and goes on mountain trips, rides her kids around, and worries far less. I am not scared of anything these days, she adds, proud that her elder daughter, too, has now joined the programme. Nomad Bikers Club For Soumya, a 32-year-old from Kochi, deciding to learn to ride with the Nomad Bikers Club was tied to healing. Widowed young, she wanted to take her son on the Bullet he loved. I was scared. The bike is heavy. How will I do it? But within two days, she was riding through the streets confidently. Now she drops her son off at school on the bike. He loves to talk about the ride to everyone, she smiles. Her brother, once doubtful, is now proud. Arpita Tibrewal, a 37-year-old yoga instructor from Coimbatore who trained with Caf Cruisers, had long dreamt of riding. The biggest fear was safety. If I hurt myself, who will handle the kids? she says. The training shifted that fear. They taught me safety procedures, gear, and things about the vehicle that were important. Riding has begun to reshape her confidence. Riding makes you feel powerfreedom is a byproduct of learning it. Her husband knows shes training, but the rest of her family doesnt. Ill tell them when I go for my first bike trip, she says. Different stories, one shared outcome: the road, once off-limits, now belongs to them. For the future As these stories multiply, the communities behind them are imagining a road that looks very different from the one they first stepped onto. For Maya, the future is not about expanding aggressively but protecting the emotional core that built Nomad Bikers Club in the first place. She doesnt want the training to become mechanical or commercialised. We can have trainers in every city, but the comfort space wont feel the same, she says. Maya imagines a future where bike training becomes as normal as tuition classes, where women dont have to pay or travel miles for the chance to learn because someone at home will simply hand them the keys. These days arent far, she says. The hype will fade, and it will just become a part of life. Caf Cruisers Abisek views the road ahead through a structural lens. To him, the impact goes deeper than women learning to balance a machine; it reshapes how families understand mobility and responsibility. His vision for Chennai is a city where riding is treated as a life skill, not a risk. What inspires him most is the cultural shift already unfolding: husbands encouraging wives, daughters pushing mothers to learn, families cheering when a woman completes her first road session. This, he believes, is how confidence spreads, quietly, through shared moments. Fais brings yet another perspective one rooted in emotional transformation. His platform grew from a place of personal healing, but the mission remains unchanged. He has seen women who once trembled at the clutch ride across Himalayan passes. If that can happen, he believes, anything can. And perhaps that is the beauty of this movement. These women are not just learning to ride; they are reclaiming space, speed, and agency, one gear at a time.
Give a traditional twist to modern homes
Contemporary homes largely have comparable features, clean lines, modern furniture, neutral palettes, and curated dcor. Often times in these homes, we spot something else, pieces of furniture, art, or dcor that do not necessarily match the overall style. The heirloom pieces a weathered trunk at the foot of the bed, a handwoven fabric draped on a modern sofa, or a brass urli on the console. As these pieces dont match the overall style of the space, it is exactly why they work well. Adding character, memories, and emotions to spotlessly clean spaces. Soul, not just style Over the past decade, minimalism has dominated spaces. While bringing calm and clarity, it also created spaces, that at times, felt too clean or too perfect making it too impersonal. Heirlooms act as antidotes; the worn-out handles, tiny chips, and faded patina add warmth and character to perfectly modern spaces. They introduce textures in a way that new materials cannot fully replicate. Sentimental styling There has been a shift in interiors globally from perfect to personal. Sentimental styling involves decorating with memories and stories rather than just aesthetics. Instead of sourcing a statement center piece, homeowners are making their heirloom pieces the focal point that lived in their grandparents homes for decades. A vintage clock ticking in the modern corridor, a wooden dresser in a contemporary bedroom, and a hand-embroidered tablecloth for the family dining setting are ways in which heirlooms can be incorporated in your clean-lined spaces. As they dont fit any design trend, they also remain timeless. Filling spaces with emotions Heirlooms carry memories, and every memory carries stories filled with emotions. These pieces are reminders of where we came from, while reflecting on the journeys we have had. At times like today, when our homes and cities change at lightning speed, heirlooms keep us rooted to our past. A fathers old typewriter, grandfathers carved study chair with rubbed edges, or a mothers silver lamps, they all have stories of our past that are emotion-filled and should be celebrated in our current spaces. Blending heirlooms with modern aesthetics Would these pieces look out of place? Absolutely not. The clean, modern feel acts as a perfect backdrop for heirloom pieces to shine. A hand-carved wooden chest can be a coffee table, and a writing desk from that era can sit in a contemporary study effortlessly. The trick is to blend materials, not just eras. Add brass details to matte black surfaces, layer handwoven textiles on modern furniture, and watch the energy shift alongside the aesthetic upgrade. Creating tomorrows heirlooms Heirlooms dont have to be unique or expensive; they have to be valuable with memories attached to them. A childs hand-painted bowl, a brass bell that once rang in your childhood home, or a letter framed over a chic desk. The heirloom needs to have emotional longevity, making it precious for the next generation, too. Homes are more than just structures; they are keepers of stories. Heirlooms dont just remind us of the people who came before us but also the values, habits, and love they left behind. These pieces anchor our spaces because they anchor us. They remind us of the stories we carry forward in our journey with what we choose to keep close.
Here's how a Sunday can transform perspectives of Chennai
A red building stretching along the road opposite Marina Beach is unlikely to be missed. The Public Works Department office stands there with its long corridor of arches and an occasional splash of green from the bushes that border the pavement. If you paused for a moment to take it all in, what would you notice? The rhythm of those arches? A dragonfly prancing between the shrubs? A bus rumbling past and cutting the frame of your view? On a Sunday morning, a group decides to freeze that moment. They sit on portable stools or simply settle on the opposite pavement. Sketchbooks open. Pencils and brushes move quickly. The city slowly turns into lines, curves and blocks of colour on paper. This is the routine of Urban Sketchers Chennai (USK Chennai). With no entry fees or prerequisites, the group focuses on one mission: to come together and enjoy different pockets of the city. It is a simple effort that has made art accessible to many who once thought that galleries and studios were not for them. USK Chennai began in 2020, when filmmaker Mohan Krishnan discovered the global Urban Sketchers network, started in Seattle in 2011. Growth was quiet in the early days, especially with the pandemic pausing gatherings. Among those seeking community was Namita Prasanna, a visual communication graduate with around two decades in design. She had heard of groups like Pencil Jam in Bengaluru and yearned for something similar here. When she found the Chennai chapter, she joined, and the meets slowly became regular. By August 2023, after months of meeting around the city, we finally received recognition as an official chapter, she says. Now, every alternate Sunday, around 45 to 50 people gather at a new location. One building often has 50 different perspectives. Drawn with curiosity Choosing a spot isnt just about architectural heritage. It is also about small things like the vendor at the corner, or the sight of schoolchildren rushing by. Their sketch meets read like a visual diary. At Broadway Junction, buses and bicycles weave through the frame; outside Sir Mutha Concert Hall, music floats through windows; at the Sunshine House in Adyar, members sketched local singers and a small pop-up of art for sale. Even a busy fish market or a roadside temple becomes a subject worth pausing for. We choose locations that are a mix of heritage and everyday life. A tea shop can be as interesting as a grand building. You start seeing beauty in small things, Namita says. Some of the places they sketched no longer look the same. Adyar Gate Hotel has vanished. Besant Nagar Beach has changed. The SBI building on Mount Road is under restoration. As urban sketchers, our job is to create a reportage of how the landscape is changing. What is here today may not be there tomorrow, she says. The only rule is to sketch on location. You bring your own perspective. Some draw the whole building, some only a corner, some add the autos, the vendors or a patch of leafy shade. It is a judgement-free space where each person sees differently, and that is the beauty, Namita adds. Their meets end with a throwdown. Sketchbooks are placed on the ground, side by side, forming a colourful mosaic of styles. They take pictures. People walk around admiring each others work, not measuring talent but celebrating effort. Art shouldnt feel exclusive. Anybody can pick up a pencil and paper and join us. We have engineers, filmmakers, government employees, fourth-graders and even people in their eighties. It has made art feel approachable and joyful, Namita says. Fear fades in company Sketching in full public view can feel intimidating. That first moment when someone looks over your shoulder or asks what you are doing can make your hands shake. But it doesnt last long. In a group, there is comfort. People laugh, share techniques. Slowly, you stop worrying about who is watching. Those two-and-a-half hours become meditation, Namita says. They have sketched in places loaded with stereotypes. Busy market streets. Narrow lanes where people rarely see artists sitting with sketchbooks. We dont go by stereotypes. We have sketched in every nook of the city and never felt unsafe. People are always curious, sometimes even offering us chairs. They want to see their city through our eyes, she says. The citys art scene is spilling out onto the streets, pavements, and bus stops. And USK Chennai has emerged as one of the most inviting doors into that world. Just a few weeks ago, USK chapters from across India met in Goa for a national sketch carnival. The Chennai team returned with new friendships, techniques and people eager to join them. Next Sunday, the group will gather again at a different corner of Chennai. The intent remains the same. To look closer and tell a story through your eyes. If you wish to give the city a place in your sketchbook, join USK for their next meetup. Follow @uskchennai on Instagram for more updates.
TVK picks hyper-local issues for grassroots connect
Train pilots in Southern Railway high on fatigue, low on morale
AIADMK, DMK bat for sports to secure youth support
Court questions legality of charging 30% interest on loan to make movie
BLOs to visit homes to collect forms from tomorrow
ED flags SL womans voter ID in Chennai
OMR residents federation forms group to assess impact of waterbodies restoration
Volunteers say restoration efforts have not fully translated into the intended benefits
Gurupriya Vision Research Foundation receives award for its project Vision on Wheels
Visitors struggle for parking as bays along Elliotts Promenade are encroached
Faculty of SRIHER elected as eminent scientist member of National Academy of Medical Sciences
Fake GST invoice racket busted; kingpin arrested for siphoning 50cr
Dowry plaint: SHRC flays settlement by cop
Ex-judge to head panel for bar council election
Draft curriculum to be out in December, says Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi
He states that deliberations on the curriculum revision will go on till March 2026
OPS hints at launching a party if EPS fails to `unify AIADMK by Dec 15
Cop booked for assaulting businessman
Pontaq Ventures to close maiden India fund with Rs 700cr corpus
