Chennai Comic Con 2026: Heres what you can look forward to
Presented by Maruti Suzuki and Crunchyroll, the two-day festival will showcase a celebration of comics, cosplay, gaming and live entertainment, bringing together creators and fans under one roof
USA need to overturn history to beat Netherlands and stay alive
Netherlands are favourites for the T20 World Cup contest in Chennai, especially with USA battling injury issues
Final safety audit begins for CMRLs phase II stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani
The CMRS and his team checked the working of escalators, elevators, Passenger Information Display System, Platform Screen Doors, fire alarm system, among other facilities along this stretch
After hiccups, Fractal IPO gets 2.7x bids
Ashok Leyland steps up global play with Indonesian JV unit, Saudi plant
Chennai CGST commissioner suspended
TN BJP forms seven member decision making panel
Congress pushed to a corner after Stalin shuts door on power sharing
Woman ends life a week after lover run over by train
2,000-plus turtle eggs collected in a day from 18 nests along Elliots, Marina
Muslim outfits seek parties to field more candidates from the community
Locals worry as more crows, pigeons drop dead in city
Illegal Loop Road eateries go rooftop
Minister orders fast-tracking of Perur desalination plant
Ex-HC man held for fraud, sexual harassment
Two Vijayanagara-Era Metal Idols Seized Near Thanjavur
A team led by G. Balamurugan, ADSP-Tiruchy, and comprising K. Dhandayuthapani, sub-inspector, Idol Wing CID, Thanjavur Range and other members, found a Maruti Ertiga car with registration number TN 43 Q 5896 parked suspiciously near Valayapatti open ground on the Thanjavur-Chennai NH at 10.30 pm on February 6.
Draw of lots for 300 Marina beach shops to be held
The draw will be conducted in three sessions
Silk saree production hit in Kancheepuram
Since weavers did not get zari, they were unable to weave silk sarees and have not gotten their wages for over two months now
Two idols seized near Thanjavur, four held
Police suspect that the idols were stolen from a temple in the State and were being smuggled abroad for sale
Kadalukku Oru Kaditham: when the sea waits for letters
The Directorate of Public Libraries has set up an ocean station for marine awareness; members of the public can post letters anonymously, expressing their feelings, in an effort create a connection with nature
Researchers find 2,000-year-old Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions on the tombs of Egyptian kings
Chennais fourth desalination plant at Perur expected to be commissioned by September
This plant would be able to treat 400 million litres a day (mld) of seawater; nearly 62% of the seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant has been completed so far
Three arrested over stealing gold chains, mobile phones from spa centre in Velachery
Three held for running unregistered hair transplant clinic in Anna Nagar
Couple arrested for cheating in Deepavali chit fund scam
Even after the chit matured, the couple allegedly failed to return the money
Man held at Egmore railway station with silver and cash worth 64 lakh
Visakhapatnam Airport Revises Flight Schedules Over IFR, MILAN 2026
The closure of the airspace will affect 16 flights eight arrivals and eight departures. The two Chennai-Vizag-Chennai services 6E581 and 6E881 have been cancelled for the five days.
Safety inspection begins of 15km stretch of metro phase-2
SC adjourns hearing in case against Stalins 2011 poll win
TN mandates in-house telecom infra in big bldgs
Kauvery Hospital launches robotic beating heart bypass surgery programme
Villivakkam goes powerless for half day as CMRL damages cable
Chennai scientist bags Marie Skodowska-Curie fellowship for climate-resilient crop research
CMDA to take up rectification works on skywalk at Kilambakkam bus terminus
The project consultant had flagged minor load deflection of the deck built from the MTC bus stop across one portion of GST Road
TN applies for 150 more MBBS seats in 3 govt medical colleges
Detailed project report prepared for Tirupattur - Hosur railway line
As per the DPR, the Tirupattur -Hosur line will be constructed at a cost of Rs 4,000 crore.
Confederation of Danish Industry opens office in Chennai
CPCL presents The Hindu In School Quiz 2025-26
Senior oncologist honoured with health care excellence award
The 14.64-km stretch has 11 stations
Vivriti Asset Management initiates talks with Kolkata-based QSR chain for investment
The alternative investment arm of Chennai-based Vivriti Group is also in talks with a Kolkata-based FMCG and steel maker for investment
T20 WC: Rutherford's 76 Not Out Helps Windies To 196/6 Against England
T20 World Cup: Sherfane Rutherford blazed to his fifty off 29 balls and shared two half-century partnerships as he helped West Indies recover from early jolts to post a challenging 196/6 in 20 overs against England in Match 15 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. In the clash between two-time champions, West Indies had slumped to 8/2 in the second over and were 77/4 at the halfway stage before Rutherford smashed an unbeaten 76 off 42 balls (2x4, 7x6) and with help from Chase (34) and Holder (33) helped them set a challenging target for England, whom they had defeated in the final of the 2016 edition in Chennai. On a pitch with a bit of green tinge and on which the ball was gripping, England made a good start after skipper Harry Brook elected to field first as both Jofra Archer and Sam Curran struck in their first over. Archer, who bowled three wides in a wayward first over, found his range on the fifth delivery to have West Indies skipper Shai Hope (0 off 3) drilling straight into Tom Banton's hands a short widish delivery for a soft dismissal. Curran got Brandon King off his first delivery of the match, as the batter lashed at a short widish one and was caught by a diving Phil Salt near the fence at deep point. West Indies were reduced to 8/2 in the second over. Roston Chase (34), brought into the match in place of Matthew Forde, and Shimron Hetmyer (23) provided the West Indies some relief with a 47-run partnership for the third wicket. Hetmyer struck Curran a four and six off successive balls while Chase hammered a hat-trick of fours off Will Jacks in the fifth over as the West Indies batters did not slacken on the scoring rate. But just when it looked like the West Indies had turned the tide, Jamie Overton, who was brought in place of Luke Wood, sent back Hetmyer (23, 12 b, 2x4, 2x6), frustrated by the hard length as he offered Curran a simple catch off a slower one that steepled off the pitch. Roston Chase followed suit soon, trapped lbw off a googly by Adil Rashid for 34 (29b, 6x4) as West Indies fell to 77/4. Sherfane Rutherford took over the charge from there and figured in two crucial partnerships -- 51 runs for the fifth wicket with Rovman Powell (14) and another half-century stand for the sixth wicket with Jason Holder. Rutherford raced to his fifty off 29 balls (2x4, 5x6) as he went after the bowling -- hitting sixes off Archer, Jacks (back to back in 12th over), Overton and Dawson as he kept the West Indies on course for a challenging total. He and Holder added 61 runs for the sixth wicket, Holder contributing 33 off 17 balls (1x4, 4x6). Holder, the seasoned all-rounder, blasted three sixes off Curran as they smashed 20 runs in the 17th over. He was out in the final over, caught at long on off Overton after he had smashed another six off Overton with a lofted drive over wide long-on. Rutherford, who was dropped by Rashid off his own bowling, struck Archer for a six and four in the 18th over before blasting a six off Overton in the last ball of the innings to help West Indies recover to post a challenging total. Adil Rashid was the best bowler for England with mesmerising figures of 2-16 in four overs. Overton too bagged a brace (2-33) while Archer and Curran were slightly expensive in claiming a wicket each. Rutherford, who was dropped by Rashid off his own bowling, struck Archer for a six and four in the 18th over before blasting a six off Overton in the last ball of the innings to help West Indies recover to post a challenging total. Also Read: Live Cricket Score West Indies 196/6 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 76 not out, Roston Chase 34, Jason Holder 33; Adil Rashid 2-16, Jamie Overton 2-33) against England Article Source: IANS
T20 WC: Haider Approved Replacement Of Zohaib In UAE Squad
The Event Technical Committee: The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday approved Haider Shah as a replacement for Muhammad Zohaib in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) squad. Haider, who has played 16 T20Is, was named as a replacement after Zohaib was withdrawn from the squad due to player mental well-being and team welfare issues, said ICC in a statement. The UAE suffered a 10-wicket defeat against New Zealand in their tournament opener. Tim Seifert and Finn Allen produced a world record opening partnership of 175 runs as New Zealand thrashed the United Arab Emirates by 10 wickets in a Group C match on Tuesday. The openers from New Zealand took the flimsy bowling of their UAE counterparts apart and won convincingly to make it two out of two at Chennai for New Zealand, while the UAE were left without a win and frustrated. The UAE captain, Mohammed Waseem, won the toss and opted to bat on a true, bouncy pitch. The intention was there right away, but Aryansh Sharma got things off to a poor start when he miscued a quick delivery from Jacob Duffy and was dismissed for 12 runs at 1/12. The New Zealand pace attack had little impact on them as they put together an impressive second-wicket partnership of 107 runs off just 77 balls. Both Waseem and Sharafu scored fluent half-centuries, with Sharafu reaching his fifty first before Waseem brought up his 29th T20I half-century. The UAE registered a score of 150, and some more late hits lifted their final total to 173/6 in 20 overs -- the highest T20 World Cup innings ever recorded by the UAE. The New Zealand pace attack had little impact on them as they put together an impressive second-wicket partnership of 107 runs off just 77 balls. Both Waseem and Sharafu scored fluent half-centuries, with Sharafu reaching his fifty first before Waseem brought up his 29th T20I half-century. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Both openers reached their half-centuries in no time at all, and the first 100-run partnership occurred quickly, as the ball continued to sail over the boundary time after time after time. Finn Allen was the more subdued of the two batters as he finished his innings with 84 runs from 50 balls, while Tim Seifert was a bull in a china shop, scoring 89 runs from only 42 balls. Article Source: IANS
Madras high court slams Railways for failure to act against sexual harassment at workplace
The disciplinary proceedings initiated against the employee are victimisation and fallout of the employee who had chosen to question the sexual harassment before all the authorities and pursue the same aggressively, the court said
Admitting the plea on Wednesday, the first bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan observed, your (Sterlite) background seems to be haunting.
Zoho Reignites CRM for Acme Brick Company
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 11: Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, today announced the successful deployment of Zoho CRM within Acme Brick Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Acme Brick is one of the largest manufacturers of brick in the United States. With the help of Zoho's Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) team, Acme Brick signed on with Zoho in March 2025 and activated Zoho CRM in August, completing a full migration from their previous CRM provider by October. Acme Brick has already developed custom functions and deeply integrated Zoho CRM with legacy systems and workflows. Solution adoption across the company's 40+ sales locations and 13 states has dramatically improved, leading to more interest and better engagement from prospective clients.
Chennai Open: Xilas packs off top seed Clarke in opening round
TVK targets ruling DMK over controversial ban on whistle
Chennai: The fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor-politician Vijay targeted the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) dispensation over the controversial ban on whistle at Chepauk stadium and claimed that the Dravidian major was getting rattled by the increasing popularity. Chepauk falls under the Chepauk-Tiruvallikeni assembly constituency in the city, represented by Tamil Nadu Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Inside Chennais growing cosplay scene ahead of Comic Con India Chennai chapter
Ahead of Chennai Comic Con, a Cosplay 101 workshop brought together first-timers and seasoned cosplayers, offering a glimpse into a growing subculture
Stella Maris Fine Arts alumni present concept-driven show in Chennai
Twenty alumni of Stella Maris Colleges Department of Fine Arts reunite at Lalit Kala Akademi for an exhibition exploring the mystique of the ocean and the fragility of time and space
Valentines Day | Secrets to make love last from old school romantics
With Valentines Day upon us, we hear from three couples who have spent over 40 years together about the secret to an enduring relationship
Alliance with Congress intact, assures Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday, February 11, said that the alliance between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Congress is intact, dismissing reports of fissures between the two parties. He rejected the possibility of a coalition government in Tamil Nadu, effectively shutting the door on the Congress party, some of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Chennai CCI Crafts Bazaar returns: A celebration of Indian artisans and handicrafts
Experience a celebration of indigenous crafts and skilled artistry in Chennai. The Crafts Bazaar offers a unique blend of tradition and contemporary design
Webinar on epilepsy management and care to be held on February 13
The webinar will focus on epilepsy, its causes, symptoms, treatment options, long-term management, common myths, and the importance of timely care and awareness in improving quality of life and reducing stigma
A major political row has erupted over a whistle ban in Chepauk Stadium during the T20 World Cup 2026. Vijays TVK party has accused the DMK government of confiscating whistles because they are the party's new election symbol, while the TNCA claims the move was a police directive for crowd control. Meanwhile, the Chennai crowd earned global praise for filling the stands during neutral matches like NZ vs AFG, proving their status as knowledgeable cricket enthusiasts.
Doctors association in T.N. wants transfer counselling to be conducted for govt. obstetricians
The Legal Coordination Committee also demanded that the State government drop its plan to reduce pediatrician posts in government medical college hospitals
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam alleges the DMK government is blocking fans from bringing whistles, their election symbol, into Chepauk Stadium. This follows New Zealand's match against Afghanistan. TVK claims the DMK fears the whistle symbol's popularity. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association denies imposing such restrictions. Police officials have not commented.
Share in power wont suit Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin rejects Congress demand, affirms 2026 alliance
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has unequivocally rejected any notion of power-sharing with the Congress party, even in light of requests from state Congress officials. He asserted the enduring alliance between DMK and Congress, assuring that they will join forces for the 2026 assembly elections.
T20 WC: Noor Ahmad Returns As Afghanistan Ask South Africa To Bat
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field first against South Africa in a Group D clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday here at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Afghanistan aim to secure their first win of the tournament and improve their fortunes against the previous editions runners-up, after losing their opener to New Zealand by five wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Led by Rashid Khan, the team, despite coming off a loss, should not be underestimated. They defeated New Zealand in the last T20 World Cup, and their win over cricketing giants Australia helped propel them to the semi-finals. Meanwhile, South Africa started their campaign with a 56-run victory over Canada. They are arguably the best cricketing nation yet to win a Men's T20 World Cup, along with, interestingly, their Group D rivals, New Zealand. Winning the toss, Afghan captain Rashid said, Fresh wicket and we're looking forward to chase. Against the big teams in the WC, it's a must-win game for us, need to put in the effort, don't worry about the result, but just put your energy on the field. It's a home ground, I have played for GT over the years in the IPL. I think this pitch will get better as the game goes on, that's the reason we're chasing. A couple of areas where we can improve - batting in the powerplay and we missed our lengths in the previous game. One change, Ziaur Rahmjan misses out, Noor Ahmad is in. Meanwhile, South African skipper Aiden Markram said, We would have bowled first as well, quite a bit of moisture, but not a bad thing to bat. Put the runs on the board and apply the pressure. We had a good game against Canada and had a nice workaround. One change for us - we have one change, we're playing the extra spinner in George Linde, he replaces Corbin Bosch. Playing XIs: Meanwhile, South African skipper Aiden Markram said, We would have bowled first as well, quite a bit of moisture, but not a bad thing to bat. Put the runs on the board and apply the pressure. We had a good game against Canada and had a nice workaround. One change for us - we have one change, we're playing the extra spinner in George Linde, he replaces Corbin Bosch. Also Read: Live Cricket Score South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi Article Source: IANS
ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Defending Champions India Start as Favourites at Home
Defending Champions and Co-Hosts India kick off their 2026 ICC T20 World Cup campaign on February 7 against the United States of America, who are currently mired by the suspension of USA Cricket ahead of the mega-event in India. T20 World Cup 2026: Defending Champions India Favoured at Home After winning the 2024 T20 World Cup held in the USA and the West Indies, India bid adieu to Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja as the experienced trio walked away from the shortest format of the game at the international stage. With Gautam Gambhir taking charge of the Men in Blue, Suryakumar Yadav was appointed as the captain of the Indian team in T20Is, as Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Varun Chakravarthy stamped themselves as ever-presents for India. The Suryakumar-led side has since then grown leaps and bounds as India has solidified their spot at the top of the ICC T20I rankings. Abhishek and Tilak have grasped two of the top three spots in the batters rankings, while Varun Chakravarthy is ruling the roost in the bowlers list. Placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, the USA, Namibia, and the Netherlands, the Men in Blue should be one of the favorites to reach the Super Eight stage. Lets have a look at how India heads into the tournament and whether their preparations are up to the mark as they will be defending the coveted trophy in front of their fans: Indias record since the 2024 T20 World Cup Triumph Indian cricket fans would have expected a topsy-turvy start to their new era, but Gambhir and Suryakumar have quashed their doubters by winning every T20I series in the build-up to the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. Suryakumar kicked off his captaincy era with a bang against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as the Men in Blue clean-swept both of their neighbors. While India won all three matches against Sri Lanka, including a win in the Super Over, the Men in Blue completely annihilated Bangladesh in all three fixtures, especially the 133-run win in the dead rubber, courtesy of a Sanju Samson century. While India got off to a good start to the Suryakumar era, their real test was yet to come as Gambhirs men travelled to the rainbow nation to face South Africa for a 4-match T20I series. Both Samson and Tilak scored two centuries each to help India register a 3-1 win in the series, where they were expected to be heavily challenged by the Proteas. Chakravarthy scalped 12 wickets in 4 matches, including a 5-wicket haul in the only match India lost, as the seamers failed to support the spinners on a sluggish surface. England then toured India in January 2025, and the Men in Blue were clinical yet again, winning the series 4-1. After India had already wrapped up the series 3-1, Abhishek Sharmas blitz of 135 runs off 54 balls helped India win the dead rubber by an emphatic margin of 150 runs. After winning the England series, Indias next T20I assignment came in September as the Men in Blue won the Asia Cup, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan thrice in a span of two weeks to lift the coveted trophy. After winning the Asia Cup, the Men in Blue went down under and defeated Australia in their own backyard, followed by a 3-1 win against South Africa at home and are now on course to win the New Zealand series as well, which is the last stop on the road to the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. Squad Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav , Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel (vc), Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav. Key Players for India The Men in Blue have the privilege of the playing XI being packed with a plethora of match-winners, with the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Kuldeep Yadav failing to break into the playing XI. #1 Abhishek Sharma The left-hand batter is mentored by Yuvraj Singh, the hero of Indias 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup triumphs. It would be fair to say that Abhishek Sharma has emerged as the most prominent player in the last two years, smashing 1199 runs at a strike rate of more than 190. The ability to smack the ball out of the ground, maximum after maximum, has hurt opposition sides in the last two years, showcased by Abhisheks stats of 2 centuries and 7 half-centuries. When we look at Sharmas numbers in India, the average and strike rate both improve massively as the southpaw has scored 501 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 206.17. #2 Hardik Pandya Hardik Pandya is the most experienced T20I player in the side. The vice-captain of the Indian team in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup triumph was arguably left high and dry as the captaincy armband was passed on from Rohit Sharma to Suryakumar Yadav after Gambhirs appointment. Nonetheless, Hardik Pandya has proved to be undroppable with his crucial ability to score runs at a fast pace in the middle overs and often provides the finishing touches as well. Pandya enjoyed a memorable 2024 year in T20I cricket and has often been deployed as the second seamer in the run-in to the 2026 T20 World Cup. The all-rounders capabilities of taking the new ball and swinging it both ways has often proven to be a masterstroke, especially against left-hander opening batters. #3 Varun Chakravarthy Varun Chakravarthy was made the scapegoat of the embarrassment handed to India in the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup as the Kolkata Knight Riders mystery spinner failed to adjust to the pitches on offer in the United Arab Emirates. Since then, the former architect has developed a couple of new variations in his mystery spin bowling and has also improved the fielding and batting aspects of the game, becoming more than a single-trick pony as he was often called back in 2021. The spinner has scalped 55 wickets in 28 matches since the end of the 2024 T20 World Cup at a brilliant average of less than 13. The KKR spinner would be ready to unleash havoc with India playing its matches across the spin-friendly pitches of Colombo and Chennai, while bowling in Mumbai or Delhi could prove to be a challenge for the No. 1-ranked bowler in T20Is. Predicted Playing XI India : Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma/Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav , Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah. Contributed by- Mohak Arora, Parimatch Sports analytics expert
Ancient stone pillar from T.N. traced to Vienna
T.N. Idol Wing launches steps to bring it back from Austria
No seats then, no roof too now: the strange case of a bus stop in Selaiyur
On account of a protracted road-widening exercise by the State highways, Tambaram Velachery Main Road might be in a state of flux; but should that prevent temporary bus shelters complete with seats from being raised, wherever necessary?
ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 10: The New Zealand opening pair of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen went on a rampage against the UAE bowling attack to make short work of the 174-run target, firing the Blacks Caps to a 10-wicket win in the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. The UAE did []
DMK thinks it can win 2026 polls with money: Anbumani
Delay in alliance talks by DMK saddening: Cong
T R B Raaja pegs FY26 electronics export at $18 bn, eyes R&D
DMK to begin alliance talks on Feb 22
EPS flays Stalin for 7.5 % quota remark
DMK intensifies election work in 70 segments considered weak
HC refuses to hear pleas against construction near Pallikaranai
AQI worsens as fog, mist trap pollutants
Crash course: How India is strengthening the four pillars of the car testing world
Pune's Arai, Manesar's Icat, and Chennai's Garc and Natrax are about to get an upgrade: The reason: Preparing the auto testing agencies for the challenges of emerging technologies, and speeding up the certification process.
NEET-UG mandatory for physiotherapy admissions without cut-off percentile
Bar for NEET-PG lowered: Just show up
Apollo Hospitals eyes Iraq, Tanzania, Indonesia for global expansion
Tractor industry starts 2026 strong; domestic sales jump 43% in Jan
Reliance Consumer Products acquires Manna brand
Dixon eyes product portfolio expansion, scouts new facility
Producers of Jana Nayagan withdraw case against CBFC
Fishnet centre helps fishers earn a few extra bucks
Residents object to relaying of OMR without cold-milling
A resident of Perungudi says that in many places the slope was toosteepand vehicles find itdifficultto climb up the road from the service lane
Chennai hospital performs robotic heart valve surgeries on teenager, senior citizen
Residents say that officials will soon be engaged in poll duty, making it difficult to coordinate and complete the works; AIADMK councillor says there is little time to finalise tender and begin work
Three accused who was on the run arrested in Puzhal dacoity case
Electricity Dept. executes several infrastructure works for summer
Officials say that they have commissioned several transformers and substations, installed underground power cables, and increased the capacity of the power transformers in substations as part of efforts to prevent power disruptions
Tamil Nadu Draining Its Future: Government Fails to Prevent Groundwater Collapse
Tamil Nadu is facing a severe groundwater crisis. Recent assessments reveal nine districts are over-exploited, drawing more water than nature replenishes. This unsustainable extraction is depleting vital reserves. While efforts are underway to recharge groundwater, a lack of regulation contributes to the problem. Several districts are now categorized as critical or semi-critical, highlighting the urgent need for effective water management.
R.S. Manohar: Tamil Theatre Pioneer's Legacy and Stagecraft Innovations
R.S. Manohar, a titan of Tamil theatre, revolutionized stagecraft with elaborate sets and pyrotechnics, even after a near-fatal fall in 1985. Known for his powerful screen presence and dedication, he staged thousands of plays and acted in over 200 films, leaving an indelible mark on the arts.
T20 WC: We Panicked A Bit, Says USA Captain Monank Patel After Loss To Pakistan
T20 World Cup: USA captain Monank Patel felt his side lost control of things, with both bat and ball, during the middle overs after suffering a 32-run defeat against Pakistan in their Group A match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Tuesday. Assessing the bowling effort while defending 190, Monank said the USA started reasonably well but failed to sustain pressure through the middle phase, even though the pacers recovered towards the end. We bowled decently in the Power-play but didn't bowl well in the middle overs. Came back in the last four overs, where the pacers bowled well. We were still in the game with 190, Monank said during the post-match presentation. Monank felt a similar pattern unfolded during the chase, with the USA unable to maintain intent once the field spread, allowing Pakistans spinners to dictate terms. He said, Played well in the Power-play, but couldn't show intent in the middle overs. While batting, we didn't show intent. Their spinners were not giving enough pace, and it was hard to hit the boundary options. We panicked a bit, and that cost us the game. Despite the loss, the USA skipper emphasised the progress his side has made over the past year and said the group's confidence remained high heading into the contest. We've been playing really good cricket for the last 12-15 months. Coming here for the second game, we were confident enough. Just small mistakes in the game, he said. Despite the loss, the USA skipper emphasised the progress his side has made over the past year and said the group's confidence remained high heading into the contest. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Want to make sure we finish this World Cup strong with two wins. It's not easy playing at different venues. Now we'll go to Chennai. We'll have one session there. Will work hard to come back stronger, the USA skipper concluded. Article Source: IANS
T.N. Chief Secretary holds meeting to monitor avian influenza in Chennai
Following the reports of avian influenza, GCC has examined the caretakers and people working in a park for respiratory infection
45 films in eight languages to be screened at Puducherry Film Festival 2026
The Puducherry govt announced that the 2024 award would be conferred on director Karthik Subburaj for the Tamil film Jigarthanda DoubleX. The 2025 award will be presented to director Dinesh Selvaraj for the Tamil film Kadal Kanni. Both directors will receive a citation and a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh.
