Suryas Scene Roars at the Box Office on Day 9
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TN: NTK chief seeks judicial inquiry into driver's death at Madurai police station
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 15 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman has demanded an impartial and transparent investigation into the mysterious death of truck driver Balakrishnan inside Sekkanurani police station in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district, calling for a judicial inquiry free from political interference. In a post on X, Seeman said the death of Balakrishnan, a resident of Theni district who had gone to the station for questioning, was shocking and distressing. He said a person visiting a police station for an inquiry should be able to return home safely. According to the account cited by Seeman, Balakrishnan had been summoned in connection with a fire involving the vehicle he drove. Seeman questioned the police version that the driver was found hanging inside the station toilet, saying the circumstances raised unanswered questions. He asked why Balakrishnan had been kept at the station overnight, how a person under police surveillance could die inside the premises and who had failed to ensure his safety. The Tamil Nadu government owed answers to these questions, he said. Police stations should provide redress for public grievances and protect lives, Seeman said, questioning how a force unable to safeguard those on its premises could maintain law and order. Turning his criticism towards Chief Minister Vijay, Seeman recalled his response to the death of Thiruppuvanam resident Ajith Kumar during the previous DMK administration. Vijay had then insisted that the family needed justice, rather than an apology from the government, he said. Seeman said the Chief Minister must now uphold the same demand under his own administration and explain what justice would be delivered to Balakrishnans family. Questions raised while in opposition could not be forgotten after assuming office, he added. He cautioned that dismissing police personnel allegedly responsible would not, by itself, fulfil the governments obligations. Accountability required a credible investigation that established the circumstances of the death and ensured punishment for anyone found guilty. The NTK leader demanded that all surveillance records from the police station be preserved in full. A judicial inquiry should address every suspicion surrounding Balakrishnans death and disclose the truth to his family, he said. He also urged the state government to provide adequate financial assistance to the bereaved family, describing Balakrishnan as its breadwinner. An eligible family member should be offered a government job, he said, while stressing that relief measures must be accompanied by justice and accountability.
Cyclone likely by Monday evening, says IMD; warning signals hoisted at nine TN ports
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 15 (IANS) A weather system over the southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday evening, with the forecast indicating a possible crossing of the north Tamil Nadu coast. Storm warning signal Number 1 has been hoisted at nine ports as a precaution. The low-pressure area has strengthened into a well-marked low-pressure area, and is expected to move northwestwards, concentrating into a depression over the same region on Sunday, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). It is subsequently likely to move north-northwestwards and strengthen further. By Monday evening, the system is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm over the central parts of the south Bay of Bengal and the adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal. The forecast points to the storm moving towards the north Tamil Nadu coast. However, the information provided does not specify the precise location or timing of a possible landfall, or the wind speeds expected when the system approaches the coast. Fishermen have been advised against venturing into the deep sea in view of the developing weather system. They have also been instructed to anchor their boats securely along the shore as a precaution against potentially adverse conditions. The advisory places particular emphasis on keeping fishing vessels safe while the system strengthens over the Bay of Bengal. Its projected intensification over the next two days has prompted warnings for fishing activity and precautionary signals at ports. The ports named in the warning include Chennai, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Rameswaram and Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, besides Puducherry and Karaikal. Although the report states that signals have been raised at nine ports, it identifies only these seven locations. The warning comes as the system progresses through successive stages of development, from a low-pressure area to a well-marked low-pressure area, with further strengthening into a depression and then a cyclonic storm anticipated. The immediate concern is the safety of fishermen and their boats ahead of the expected intensification. The advice to avoid the deep sea and secure vessels remains the principal precaution outlined in the report.
TN CM Vijay in Delhi tomorrow for Sonia Gandhi's book launch event
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will travel to New Delhi on Monday to attend the official launch of former Congress president Sonia Gandhis autobiography, amid speculation that he may also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the contentious Mekedatu dam project. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore confirmed CM Vijays participation in the November 16 event, scheduled at a hotel in the national capital. Members of Sonia Gandhis family and other invitees are expected to attend the programme. The autobiography reached bookstores on November 10, ahead of its official launch. CM Vijays visit will provide an occasion for an interaction with Sonia Gandhi, whom he had met during an earlier trip to Delhi after becoming Chief Minister. Attention, however, is focused on whether CM Vijay will secure a meeting with PM Modi to reiterate Tamil Nadus opposition to Karnatakas proposed dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu. There has been no official confirmation of such a meeting. The CM's Delhi visit comes against the backdrop of renewed controversy over Karnatakas efforts to obtain the Centres final approval for the project. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar participated alongside PM Modi in the inauguration of development projects in Karnataka on Friday. Remarks made during the programme, citing a Supreme Court ruling in support of proceeding with the project and seeking central clearance, have intensified the dispute. Tamil Nadu has maintained that the concerns of downstream states must be addressed before any approval is granted. In a letter to PM Modi on November 7, CM Vijay urged the Union government not to permit the project without hearing the views of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala. A meeting during the forthcoming visit would allow him to press that position directly with the Prime Minister. Mondays journey will be CM Vijays third visit to Delhi since assuming office. He first met PM Modi on May 27. During his second visit, from June 10 to 12, he attended a NITI Aayog meeting and met President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi. The trip has also acquired political significance following reports that Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Friday to discuss the states law and order situation. Against this backdrop, CM Vijays engagements in the national capital will be watched, particularly for any discussion on the dam dispute and the state governments concerns over Cauvery water.
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Harshal Patel Likely To Move To GT From SRH Via Trade Deal Ahead Of IPL 2027 Retention Deadline
Indians Praful Hinge: India fast bowler Harshal Patel is likely to move to Gujarat Titans (GT) from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) through a trade deal ahead of the 2027 IPL retention deadline on November 17. According to a report by Cricinfo on Saturday, the two franchises have settled on a cash-only deal worth Rs 4 crore, with the amount to be taken off GTs auction purse. That amount is only half of the Rs 8 crore SRH spent on him at the 2025 IPL mega auction. For GT, the interest is hardly sudden. They chased him in 2024 and dropped out at Rs 10.5 crore, with Punjab Kings finally securing him for Rs 11.75 crore. GT returned to the bidding for Patel in the 2025 auction as well, but stepped aside when the price reached Rs 6.5 crore. The move would also bring Patel back to the state where his roots lie. The right-arm pacer hails from Ahmedabad and moved back to represent Gujarat in domestic cricket from the 2025/26 season. At GT, who won the IPL in 2022, Patel will join Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder and Ashok Sharma in the seam-bowling department. In IPL 2025, Patel picked up 16 wickets in 13 games, but in the last season he played just five times and did not take a wicket, while conceding 10.82 an over. The team leaned on uncapped Indians Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain instead to lead their fast-bowling charge. Patel, who played 25 T20Is for India and picked 29 scalps, has two IPL Purple Caps against his name - from 2021 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where he picked 32 wickets, and 2024 with Punjab Kings (PBKS), where he took 24 wickets. GT would be his fifth franchise after being with RCB, SRH, PBKS and Delhi Capitals (DC) since his IPL debut in 2012. In IPL, Harshal has played 124 matches and picked 151 wickets, with an average of 24.68, economy rate of 8.92 and best individual figures of 5-27. Previously, SRH, the IPL 2016 winners, brought in left-arm pacer T Natarajan from DC and then got Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a four-player exchange. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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IGPL 2026: Goa Eagles GC soar to X Golf title at Boulder Hills, Hyderabad
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 14 (IANS) Goa Eagles GC produced a composed performance under pressure to win the exciting X-Golf competition at Boulder Hills in Hyderabad, a day after Gaganjeet Bhullar won the Phoenix Invitational IGPL Hyderabad, which concluded at the Vooty Golf Club about 60 km away from Hyderabad. Auro Realty Goa Eagles GC overcame three rounds of elimination and a challenging final to emerge champions. Goa Eagles GC were represented by Kanav Chauhan, IL Aalaap and Saarthak Chhibber, who showed steely nerves and great skill. The competition featured ten teams, with nine divided into three groups of three. Hyderabad Firebirds, who had topped the teams contest in the three-day tournament, were seeded straight into the semi-final stage. The opening Par 4 round began with each team having a 30-second bonus, barring Gurugram, whose Joshua Grenville Wood went out of bounds, and their team got no bonus. Aryan of RVR Delhi Blue Bulls GC claimed the long-drive honours with an impressive 327-metre drive. With three teams in each group for Par-4, Vimtra Chennai Lions GC and Flyingman Kolkata Tigers GC progressed as Gurugram was eliminated, while Atri Mumbai Garudas GC were knocked out in Group B as Udayan Mane could not find the ball and lost time, and Golfkonnekt Bengaluru Stallions GC and Auro Realty Goa GC moved up. From Group C, Green Fuels Vizag Dolphins GC went out as Krishna Punjab Raptors and RVR Delhi moved ahead. Bengaluru Stallions had the fastest time, with 30 seconds from the long drive bonus being taken off their 35 seconds. In the Par 3 eliminator, the six teams went up one-on-one. Vimtra Chennai got past Kolkata and RVR Delhi beat Bengaluru Stallions, while Auro Realty edged out Punjab Raptors by two seconds. Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds GC joined Vimtra Chennai Lions GC, RVR Delhi and Auro Realty in the semi-finals, which were played over a Par-2 with the first shot being hit through a Ring of Fire lit by the IGPL CEO, Uttam Singh Mundy. RVR Delhi, who completed in 42 seconds, were first to be eliminated, and that left the others to compete for the podium prizes. Auro Realty Goa Eagles GC delivered the standout performance, completing the challenge in 20 seconds and brought their time down to 10 seconds with help of a 10-second bonus, as Chennai Lions finished at 36 seconds after a penalty, while Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds GC recorded 39 seconds, including a 10-second penalty. In the Par-2 final, Kanav Chauhan took charge of the tee shot, while IL Aalaap holed out a long putt and then jumped in the air to celebrate the win with Saarthak, who was waiting in case Aalaap missed the putt. In the Par-2 final, Kanav Chauhan took charge of the tee shot, while IL Aalaap holed out a long putt and then jumped in the air to celebrate the win with Saarthak, who was waiting in case Aalap missed the putt. Blending long hitting, speed, short-game precision, and teamwork, the format added a dynamic edge to the competition where every second and penalty proved costly. Navigating these high-stakes stages with remarkable consistency, Auro Realty Goa Eagles surged to the top of the leaderboard as worthy winners, with Vimtra Chennai Lions and Hyderabad Firebirds finishing close behind while RVR Delhis campaign ended in elimination.
Excavation at Chennai Businessmans Home Amid Child Sexual Abuse Allegations
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Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and businesswoman Kavya Maran made their first public appearance in Chennai after their intimate wedding in Greece. The newlyweds arrived at Chennai airport on Saturday afternoon. Several videos of the couple from the airport have surfaced online.
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TNCC chief accuses Centre of bias against Tamil Nadu over Mekedatu dam
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President, Manickam Tagore, on Saturday accused the BJP-led Union government of discriminating against Tamil Nadu over Karnatakas proposed Mekedatu dam and urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to intensify legal efforts to protect the states Cauvery water rights. In a statement, Tagore alleged that the Centre had approved the dam's Detailed Project Report without Tamil Nadus consent. He described the alleged approval as an action prejudicial to the interests of the state and its farmers. His criticism followed remarks by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at a meeting in Mysuru attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to Tagore, CM Shivakumar claimed that the Supreme Court had ruled in Karnatakas favour on Mekedatu and sought the Centres permission to proceed. Tagore questioned that position, pointing out that Tamil Nadu had approached the Supreme Court against the proposed dam. He said Karnatakas push for clearance, while the dispute remained before the court, undermined Tamil Nadus interests. The Congress leader maintained that the project would threaten water flows essential to agriculture in the Cauvery delta. Karnataka proposes a reservoir with a storage capacity of 67.15 thousand million cubic feet (TMC), which Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed, he said. Tagore argued that Tamil Nadus annual entitlement of 177.25 TMC depended on releases from Karnatakas reservoirs as well as rainfall runoff from the intervening catchment. He alleged that Karnataka had repeatedly failed to release water according to the prescribed schedule, forcing Tamil Nadu to pursue remedial measures. He warned that the proposed reservoir could intercept flows from the uncontrolled catchment, which he said contributed around 80 TMC to Tamil Nadu. Such a development would severely affect delta farming and could push the region towards desertification, he claimed. Rejecting Shivakumars assurance that the project would not harm Tamil Nadu, Tagore said the state could not accept any construction that jeopardised its share of Cauvery water. He also contended that proceeding without the consent of the basin states would violate judicial directions governing the river dispute. Calling for stronger intervention, Tagore urged Vijay to build on the state governments existing opposition through appropriate legal action. He said protecting Tamil Nadus water entitlement required sustained vigilance and a firm response to any move to advance the project without addressing the states objections and the interests of delta farmers.
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Dopamine Media & Entertainment has released the official trailer of CANDIDATES, a six-episode documentary series that follows five Indian chess players D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, R Vaishali, Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi over a period of two and a half years. The series captures their journey from a difficult moment at the 2022 Chess Olympiad in Chennai to Gukesh's historic victory as the youngest-ever undisputed World Chess Champion at the age of 18. Directed by Prashant Raj and Abhineet Chute, CANDIDATES was filmed between June 2022 and December 2024. The series will premiere on Dopamine Media's YouTube channel on November 22, coinciding with the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Championship in Geneva, where Gukesh will begin defending his title. The episodes will be released alongside the championship, with the final two episodes scheduled to premiere on December 9, two days before Game 14. The story behind CANDIDATES The series traces the journeys of five Indian chess players who set out to bring the world title back to India. It also revisits a defining moment from 2013, when a seven-year-old Gukesh watched Viswanathan Anand lose the World Championship in Chennai and decided that he wanted to win the title back. Through the series, viewers get a closer look at the individual journeys of the five players. Gukesh's comebacks, Praggnanandhaa's connection with audiences, Vaishali's journey, Arjun's approach to the game and Vidit's return to form are among the stories explored. From losing streaks and setbacks to friendships, family sacrifices and personal milestones, the documentary captures the experiences that shaped their careers. Filmed across eight countries and territories and 14 cities, the series takes a behind-the-scenes approach to documenting their journeys. The crew was present during Gukesh's Olympiad blunder, his reaction to becoming World Champion and several personal moments at the players' homes. The makers have stated that the events have not been staged, scripted or recreated. What the makers said Speaking about the series, co-creator and producer Biswa Kalyan Rath said, Chess looks like the quietest sport in the world. Spend time with these players and you realise how loud it is inside their heads. Every loss is personal. You dont need to know the rules to feel this one, Co-creator and director Prashant Raj said, We started filming in 2022 without knowing how this story would end. We only knew these players were special and that someone needed to be in the room. We are releasing CANDIDATES on YouTube because that is where Indias new chess audience grew up, and it should be free for all of them, Producer Anu Singh added, We all saw the crown. And it was the Candidates team that was there for the blunder, the losing streaks and the long nights before the wins. Every champion was once a candidate, and that is the universally heart-tugging story we wanted to tell, Release schedule All six episodes of CANDIDATES will premiere on Dopamine Media's YouTube channel at 7 PM IST. The release schedule is as follows: Episode 1: November 22, Episode 2: November 27, Episode 3: December 1, Episode 4: December 5, Episodes 5 and 6 (finale): December 9, releasing back-to-back, one hour apart. About the series and its creators CANDIDATES is created by Biswa Kalyan Rath and Prashant Raj. The series is directed by Prashant Raj and produced by Anu Singh, Prashant Raj and Biswa Kalyan Rath for Dopamine Media & Entertainment. It is made in association with Chessbase India, with archival support from the International Chess Federation (FIDE). Abhineet Chute has handled cinematography and episode direction, while Ajay Mehta is the associate director. Khushboo Raj Agarwal and Aniruddh Ramjiwal have worked as the series and episode editors, respectively. The background score is composed by Daniel B. George and Harsh Upadhyay, with sound design by Manik Batra and graphics by Mihir Lele. The independently produced series will also be distributed across multiple platforms worldwide after the World Championship match, apart from its YouTube release. Biswa Kalyan Rath, known for his work as a stand-up comedian, writer and creator, is making his debut as a docu-series creator and producer with CANDIDATES. His previous work includes Pretentious Movie Reviews, Laakhon Mein Ek and three stand-up specials on Amazon Prime Video. Prashant Raj, the former Managing Partner at The Viral Fever (TVF), has previously worked on the Netflix docu-series Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream and the upcoming Prime Video series Tax Department Story. Producer Anu Singh is a screenwriter, author, former journalist and co-founder of Dopamine Media & Entertainment. Her writing credits include Aarya, Grahan, Scoop, Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video and Delhi Crime Season 3, among other projects.
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Newlyweds Anirudh-Kavya return to Chennai after intimate Greece wedding
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Tamil Nadu plans commercial drone corridors in 10 districts
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu plans to establish commercial drone corridors in 10 districts, allowing specified activities, including goods delivery, agricultural spraying and construction monitoring, without prior police clearance. The proposal, outlined in the TVK governments Higher Education Department vision document, seeks to widen the commercial application of drones and create a market for locally manufactured equipment. Disaster management operations would also be permitted within the designated corridors. Higher Education Secretary Dheeraj Kumar said the initiative would be implemented with support from the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (Tidco), which functions under the Industries department. The corridors are intended to simplify procedures for operators undertaking approved activities. Farmers could use drones to spray fertilisers and pesticides, while businesses could deploy them for deliveries and monitoring construction projects. A key component of the proposal is mandatory use of locally manufactured drones for police surveillance and agricultural purposes, linking wider adoption of the technology with support for domestic production. K. Senthil Kumar, director-in-charge of the Centre for Aerospace Research (CASR) at Anna University, said the proposed corridors would create business opportunities for drone manufacturers and companies working on related technologies. The corridors will help local drone startups move beyond developing prototypes and explore commercial applications, he said. Tamil Nadu already has training facilities and institutional support that could underpin the programme. The drone pilot training centre at Anna Universitys Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) campus has trained around 6,000 pilots so far. The state drone corporation, which operates under the Higher Education Department, has also been promoting drone applications across different sectors. Alongside the corridor proposal, Anna University is preparing to begin drone trials at the Chettinad Aeronautical Aviation Hub in Kanadukathan. Tidco has granted in-principle approval for the university to use the airfield. The trials are expected to focus on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, under which drones fly beyond the pilots direct field of vision. Such flights rely on communication, navigation and surveillance systems for control. Together, the proposed corridors and planned trials seek to expand opportunities for drone deployment, supported by the states existing pool of trained pilots and research facilities. The initiative envisages a broader role for drones in everyday commercial activity, agriculture and public services, while giving local manufacturers opportunities to take their products into operational use.
TN govt imposes stock limits on paddy, rice amid price rise
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has imposed stock limits on paddy, rice and pulses to curb hoarding, ensure equitable distribution and maintain the availability of these commodities at fair prices. Amid skyrocketing prices of rice and other essential commodities, and opposition criticism targeting the TVK regime, the state government, with the prior concurrence of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Amal Neerad's 'Bachelor Party D'eux' cleared for release with an 'A' certificate
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS)The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared critically acclaimed director Amal Neerad's eagerly awaited upcoming Malayalam film 'Bachelor party D'eux' for release with an 'A' certificate. Taking to his social media timelines to put up a cryptic update, director Amal Neerad shared a poster that showed a finger placed on a pistol, with the word certified written across. The picture, from a distance, resembled the letter 'A'. The film has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs as it is a sequel to Amal Neerads successful film 'Bachelor Party' which released in 2012. Sources close to the unit say that although the upcoming film will have a connection to the plot of the earlier film, it will have several new characters. 'Bachelor Party D'eux' boasts of a big and impressive star cast. It features actor Naslen, who shot to fame in the pan Indian blockbuster 'Premalu', in the lead. Alongside Naslen, the film will also feature actors Kunchacko Boban, Tovino Thomas, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Sharafudeen, Shine Tom Chacko, Chandu Salimkumar, Rajisha Vijayan,Hansika Krishna and Paris Laxmi in pivotal roles. The makers had recently disclosed that actress Nadiya Moidu plays a character called Anna Mathews while Rajisha Vijayan plays a character called Simple in the film. Jyothirmayee plays Paulie while Hansika Krishna plays a character called Carol. Some time ago, the makers had disclosed that Naslen, who plays the lead in the film, plays a character called Sony in the film. Two posters of the actor from the film were released at the time of announcing his character's name. While Shine Tom Chacko plays Guru in the film, Chandu Salimkumar plays a character called Mammu. Sreenath Bhasi will be seen as Xavi in the film, which will feature Shara U Dheen as Pappan. Soubin Shahir plays a character called Dani in the film. Interestingly, while the makers have disclosed the character names of the actors whose looks in the film have been released, they have made an exception in the case of actor Tovino Thomas. Although Tovino Thomas's look in the film has been released, the makers have chosen not to release his character's name. While releasing his posters from the film, director Amal Neerad recalled a quote by Shakespeare. He wrote, Hell is empty and all the devils are here -William Shakespeare. On the technical front, the film has cinematography by Appu Prabhakar and music by Christo Xavier. Editing for the film is by Vivek Harshan. The film is slated to hit screens worldwide on November 19 this year.
Bay of Bengal low pressure area likely to become cyclone; Tamil Nadu set for rain
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS) A low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm in the coming days, bringing rain to parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, according to the weather department. Fishermen have been advised to avoid several parts of the Bay until November 17. The system formed on Friday under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is expected to move northwestwards initially and strengthen further over the weekend. The weather department has forecast that the system would subsequently track north-northwestwards towards the central Bay of Bengal, where conditions could support its development into a cyclonic storm. A trough associated with the circulation also extends towards the northern Maldives through the adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean. These atmospheric conditions are expected to influence rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next few days. On Saturday, isolated rain is likely in districts along the Western Ghats, including the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruppur and Tenkasi. Rain is also forecast at one or two places in Virudhunagar, Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli districts. Northern coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry could receive isolated showers during the day. The rainfall forecast covers different parts of the State, with the distribution expected to vary as the weather system develops. On Sunday and Monday, light to moderate rain is likely at isolated places across the Western Ghats districts, southern Tamil Nadu and northern coastal Tamil Nadu. In Chennai, skies are expected to remain partly cloudy on Saturday, with light rain possible in some areas. The city and other parts of northern Tamil Nadu could receive further showers as the system strengthens and advances over the Bay. Meanwhile, fishermen have been advised against venturing into the southwest, southeast, southern and central Bay of Bengal until November 17, as rough sea conditions are expected during this period. The advisory applies to fishing grounds across these stretches of the Bay, where the developing system is expected to create unfavourable conditions at sea. The warning remains in force through the specified period. In the 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Friday, Mambazhathuraiyar in Kanniyakumari district recorded six centimetres of rain, the highest reported in Tamil Nadu. The rainfall was recorded ahead of the latest spell forecast for the State.
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14(IANS) The makers of director Rajkumar Periasamy's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Om', featuring actors Dhanush and Mammootty in the lead, have now released a gripping trailer, which has pleasantly surprised both fans and audiences. Contrary to what audiences were initially led to believe, Dhanush plays a member of an intelligence unit constituted by the Tamil Nadu Police to deal with organised crimes. The trailer also had another surprise in the form of Mammootty being the antagonist in the film. Wunderbar Films, one of the production houses producing the film, took to its X timeline to share the link of the trailer of the film. It wrote, Apologies for the delay, and it's now time to unleash the mayhem. #OM TRAILER OUT NOW. Coming to the screens worldwide on November 20. A @Rajkumar_KP Film. The trailer begins with the makers pointing out that Some of these things actually happen.... The story is set between two temple towns. There is a crime being committed against nature and the cops consider the criminals committing the crime as wild animals. To track and bring them down, the Andhra Pradesh police constitutes a Special Task Force (STF), which is led by Nithya Reddy (Sai Pallavi). She runs an operation to infiltrate the network behind the smuggling of Red Sanders and codenames it 'OM' -- Operation Mole. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu police team, for its part, has a specialised team called OCIU (Organised Crime Intelligence Unit) to deal with the problem and we realise Dhanush is from this unit. He is referred to as D 402 and has a wife and child, about whom nobody in the outside world knows. Interestingly, contrary to what the public was led to believe earlier, Mammootty plays the antagonist in this film. He plays a character called Red Hills Karthikeyan, the man behind this organised crime network. Only recently, the makers had revealed that actress Sai Pallavi plays an IPS officer called Nithya Reddy in the film. Sree Leela, who plays Dhanush's wife in the film, plays a character called Roja. The film is slated to hit screens on November 20 this year. The makers had originally planned to release the film on October 16. However, actor Dhanush, in a statement, had announced the film's postponement. He had said that they had chosen to postpone the release of their film out of respect for Superstar Rajinikanth, whose film Jailer 2 hit screens on October 15. Dhanush had also made it clear that their film would not be releasing for Deepavali as Suriya's film had already been announced for the same date. The actor and producer later announced November 20 as the date of release for their film. The film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs as this is the first time that Dhanush and Mammootty are collaborating on a project. For the unaware, Bollywood star Naseeruddin Shah too is a part of this film. The film's title has a tagline called Chapter 1 indicating that there could be a sequel. Wunderbar Films Head Sreyas, while speaking at the title teaser launch event, had disclosed that this would be one of the biggest budget films in Dhanush's career. He had also said that this film would bring back the mass vintage Dhanush that fans had longed to see. The film, which features Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela as the heroines, has music by Sai Abhyankkar. Cinematography for the film is by Ezhil Arasu. Editing for the film is by Kalaivanan R and costumes are by Kavya Sriram.
Children's Day: Stalin urges support for dreams of young ones, learning beyond screens
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS) DMK President, M.K. Stalin, on Saturday urged society to help children develop their distinctive talents and pursue their aspirations, saying that ensuring a happy childhood was the first step towards building a better future for them. Extending Childrens Day greetings in a post on X, Stalin highlighted welfare and educational initiatives introduced during successive DMK administrations, describing them as efforts to strengthen childrens health, learning, scientific curiosity and individual abilities. He also encouraged children to explore a world beyond digital screens, expressing the hope that their lives would expand through knowledge and discovery. The first step towards creating a better future for children is ensuring that they have a happy present, Stalin said, placing their immediate well-being at the centre of his message. Recalling the partys record in government, he referred to vaccination programmes, the inclusion of eggs in nutritious meal schemes and free bus travel for students. These measures, he said, formed part of the DMKs continuing commitment to childrens welfare and access to education. Stalin said the initiatives were subsequently expanded under the Dravidian Model administration through programmes addressing nutrition, schooling, healthcare and the development of childrens interests and capabilities. Among the schemes he listed were initiatives to ensure adequate nutrition, Anbu Karangal, the Chief Ministers Breakfast Scheme, Illam Thedi Kalvi, Ennum Ezhuthum and Vaanavil Mandram. The programmes featured in his message covered several aspects of childhood, from food and foundational learning to opportunities for scientific exploration. He presented them as complementary efforts aimed at helping children grow and learn. He also cited the cervical cancer vaccination programme for adolescent girls among the healthcare measures introduced, placing preventive health alongside nutrition and education in the broader welfare agenda outlined in his greeting. Stalin appealed for responsible support to help children identify and nurture their unique strengths. His message emphasised enabling them to follow the paths they wished to pursue, with encouragement for their individual talents and ambitions. The appeal linked childrens future prospects with the care, opportunities and freedom to learn available to them in the present. Concluding his message, Stalin wished that childrens world would grow beyond the glow of screens into the light of knowledge and extended his greetings on Childrens Day, celebrated across India on November 14 every year, with an appeal to support their dreams.
Inflight Bomb Hoax Forces Emergency Landing Of Hyderabad-Chennai Plane
Airport security officials, bomb detection experts and personnel from the security agencies surrounded the aircraft after landing. All 198 occupants were evacuated and subjected to security checks.
Drugs Worth Rs 1 Crore Seized From Chennai Plastic Products Factory
The precursor chemical found concealed in two gunny bags, each containing approximately 25 kg were seized in an operation carried out yesterday at M/s AN Enterprises, a factory manufacturing plastic bottles and boxes in MKB Nagar's Annai Indra Nagar.
Strengthening rupee may make outbound travel cheaper
Agnikul to set up an industrial unit in APs space city
The orbital data centre-related payloads are expected to be launched from Shriharikota.
Warburg to buy 38.51% stake in Pricol Autotech for 1,663 cr
TVS SCS targets doubling profits in FY27 on 8,200 cr pipeline
Gagan Wraps Up Seasons Fourth Title
Bhullar of Vimtra Chennai Lions GC had twin birdies on the 16th and the 17th to get to 14-under
SIR: Digital rights researchers demand more transparency for audit of ERONET by civil society
But for greater transparency, the Election Commission of India should actually share softwares source code, demand digital rights researchers
SIR: Digital rights researchers demand more transparency for audit of ERONET by civil society
But for greater transparency, the Election Commission of India should actually share softwares source code, demand digital rights researchers
Indian Plumbing Association to partner with IIT-Madras on water and sanitation technologies
The association will host its 32nd Indian Plumbing Conference at the Chennai Trade Centre in the city between December 17 and 19
