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CHENNAI : Commuters faced disruption on Tuesday morning after direct metro services linking Chennai Central and the airport via the Koyambedu corridor were suspended due to a technical fault, affecting inter-corridor operations on the citys rapid transit network. Chennai Metro Rail said passengers travelling to the airport on the Green Line, which serves stretches through Anna Nagar and Koyambedu, will have to interchange at Arignar Anna Alandur Metro Station to access Blue Line services. Commut

TIRUVALLUR: Four juveniles who attacked an Odisha native with a sickle near Tiruttani railway quarters on Friday were apprehended and produced before the Tiruvallur Juvenile Justice Board. The minors had also filmed the assault and posted it on social media. Police said three of the juveniles have been sent to a Government Home in Chengalpattu. The fourth one, who was reportedly filming the incident, was sent home with his parents, with an order for mandatory counselling. The victim is currently

CHENNAI: The citys residential real estate market is set to extend its steady recovery in 2025, with home sales expected to cross 15,000 units an 18% increase over 2024 even as broader macroeconomic uncertainties linger, according to a Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) report. According to Mohamed Ali, president of CREDAI Chennai, a total of 12,942 units were sold last year. Price movements have remained modest, reinforcing Chennais reputation as a relativel

CHENNAI: The Avadi police commissionerate has reported a significant decline in road fatalities for the year 2025, with fatal accidents dropping by 32% compared to the previous year. According to official data, the city recorded 290 fatal accidents in 2025, a decrease from 424 cases in 2024 and 420 in 2023. Commissioner of Police K Shankar attributed this result to a data-driven approach focused on high-risk zones. To reduce accidents, we had to identify the hotspots. In Avadi, the Outer Ring Ro

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporations mandatory microchipping initiative has helped a pet owner get his missing Labrador back. All thanks to a dog feeder who recused the canine from West Mambalam and brought it to the civic bodys Kannamapet Animal Birth Control centre to check if it was microchipped. Officials at the centre traced the pet owner, who also resides at West Mambalam, using the microchip details, facilitating the reunion. Speaking to TNIE, the veterinary officer at the ABC centre

CHENNAI: From installing streetlights to removing encroachments, Tambaram City Municipal Corporation council meeting on Monday saw heated discussions on several civic issues. Councillors pointed out that streetlights have not been installed in many newly added areas despite specific instructions issued by the corporation commissioner. They also said several shops at the Tambaram meat market remain closed and urged the corporation to clean the premises and conduct auctions so that vendors could r

CHENNAI: A 21-year-old man has been arrested and a juvenile detained by the Kelambakkam All Women Police Station (AWPS) personnel for repeated rape of a woman with intellectual disability. The alleged crime came to light on Sunday after the 21-year-old woman was found to be three months pregnant. The suspects are D Sakthivel (21), a sewage treatment plant operator, and a 17-year-old daily wager. Both are from the same area in Chengalpattu district. According to the police, the woman with intelle

TVK chief Vijay stumbled and fell at the airport on Sunday while trying to enter his car. Returning from Malaysia after attending the Jananayagan audio release event, his swansong movie, the actor-politician was surrounded by a large crowd as he made his way to the exit. Amid the surge, he tripped moments before getting into his car. Security personnel immediately assisted him and ensured he got inside safely. Some TV visuals also showed a minor incident involving a car from Vijays convoy at the

CHENNAI: A major fire broke out at a scrap godown in Anna Nagar on Sunday evening. The blaze, which began around 7 pm, was brought under control after a struggle lasting three hours. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation, police said. A source from the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services (TNFRS) said the godown, located in O Block of Anna Nagar along New Avadi Road, was used to store plastic scraps and other waste. The fire spread rapidly after igniting the s

CHENNAI: Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday inaugurated completed projects in the Harbour Assembly constituency, including the Broadway 33/11 kV substation, constructed at a cost of Rs 18.24 crore by the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) under the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam (VCVT). With the commissioning of this new substation, the existing load of about 10 MVA at the East George Town 33/11 kV substation, the Pookadai substation and the High Court 110

CHENNAI: The Tiruttani Town police on Sunday apprehended four 17-year-old boys for allegedly attacking a 20-year-old youth from Odisha with sickles near the Old Railway Quarters. Police said the attack, following a drunken argument that broke out on a suburban train, was filmed by one of the juveniles for an Instagram reel. The victim was identified as K Suraj. Inquiries revealed that Suraj had recently come to Chennai following a domestic dispute and was not a regular migrant worker. The incide

CHENNAI: With the civic body announcing a ban on keeping Rottweilers and Pit Bulls as pets within the city corporation limits, and halting the issuance of new licences and even renewals for these breeds a week ago, animal activists and pet owners have raised concerns that the move could lead to increased abandonment and a rise in the stray dog population. In Chennai, the civic body has issued pet licences to 607 Rottweilers and 72 Pit Bulls. City-based activists said that during the recent micro

Narrative games feel less like stories being told and more like worlds being negotiated. Every choice a player makes, be it a whispered lie, a delayed decision, or an impulsive act of kindness, splits the experience into new, unpredictable paths. Outcomes are never fixed destinations but living consequences in such games, often shaped by intent, timing, and curiosity. In these games, the player is not merely consuming a plot but co-authoring it and any chosen path can open endless possibilities.

The year we are leaving behind will be mostly remembered for the conflicts that escalated, the political landscapes that changed, the technological advancements that pushed all known boundaries, and for a multitude of things for which we must feel grateful. Here's a look back at the year in art. Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer by Gustav Klimt When the hammer came down to smash records It was a good year at the auction house. After 20 minutes of intense bidding, Gustav Klimts Portrait of Elisabeth

Sometimes movies give us messages. But sometimes they give us something more practical memes. In 2025, Tamil cinema offered not only grand heroes and revenge sagas, but also plenty of everyday laughter and some warmth. We watched characters whose lives looked a bit like ours, only louder, with guns and background music. These moments quietly slipped out of theatres and reappeared in our WhatsApp chats as stickers and forwards. Here is a collection of scenes that made us laugh, reflect, and ulti

Rajini and Punchlines Seventy-five and yet Thalaivar never thought twice to surprise us. He showed us even a single line of his can set the Internet on fire. His unfiltered, almost offhand dialogues Vazhthukal vazhthukal, Oh my god, epo?, Enathu Nagarajuna va? and the much-memed Rajasekar saagum pothu Dhayalu kaadhula ennavo sonnaney enna sonnaannu yaarukaavathu theriyuma? escaped cinema halls and took over reels, comments, and everyday conversations. What made them click wasnt punchy bravado,

CHENNAI: A 40-year-old rental car driver, a habitual drinker, was remanded on Friday for allegedly murdering his wife following a domestic dispute at their house in Porur on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Rosy (28), a housekeeper in a private firm. She was married to the accused, Sathyaraj. Police said Sathyaraj frequently quarrelled with Rosy. On Wednesday night, a heated argument broke out between the couple. In a fit of rage Sathyaraj allegedly strangled Rosy and slammed her

CHENNAI: Olive Ridley sea turtle deaths along the Chennai coast are fast approaching the 100 mark this season, triggering serious concern among conservationists and officials as the peak nesting period is still weeks away. The early surge in mortality has raised fears that TN could be headed for another disastrous nesting season, after a record 1,200 turtle deaths were reported along the coast last year. On Saturday, 10-12 carcasses were spotted on the coastal stretch from Chennai to Neelankarai

CHENNAI: Police detained over 1,100 conservancy workers on Saturday after they staged flash protests at multiple locations near Parrys Corner and Broadway, keeping the personnel on high alert. The workers, who are demanding permanent employment and opposing privatisation, staged protest at five different spots one after another and blocked the roads before police removed them. They posed as regular commuters and shoppers to blend with the public and suddenly gathered and sat on the roads. Tensio

CHENNAI: Olive Ridley sea turtle deaths along the Chennai coast are fast approaching the 100 mark this season, triggering serious concern among conservationists and officials as the peak nesting period is still weeks away. The early surge in mortality has raised fears that Tamil Nadu could be headed for another disastrous nesting season, after a record 1,200 turtle deaths were reported along the coast last year. On Saturday, 10-12 carcasses were spotted from Chennai to the Neelankarai coastal st

CHENNAI: Three persons, including two women, were arrested by the cyber crime wing of the Central Crime Branch in connection with a Rs 3.4 crore online investment fraud carried out through a fake WhatsApp trading group. A mobile phone used in the offence was seized. Police nabbed Murugesh (49) of Melur, and Hepsi (35) and Panchavarnam (33), both from Thoothukudi, on Wednesday. They were remanded in judicial custody on Thursday. Last month, Balasubramanian (51) of Thanjavur was arrested in the sa

CHENNAI: The Mylapore police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a chain-snatching case in which a woman was injured trying to chase the suspect. Police recovered melted gold weighing about three sovereigns and the two-wheeler used in the crime. Noor Hussain (24) of Hooghly in West Bengal, engaged in gold-melting work, was arrested on Wednesday with the help of CCTV footage from the area. Police said he had melted the stolen gold chain into a lump for sale due to mounting debts. T

CHENNAI: Commuters in Chennai may soon know exactly when their bus will arrive, with the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) beginning trial runs of real-time passenger information on LED display boards installed across the city. The display boards are expected to go live from March. The LED boards are part of the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) project, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aimed at developing an integrated transport management system for MTC buse

CHENNAI: A history-sheeter, who was being chased by an armed gang in the early hours of Thursday, ran into the DGP office premises in Mylapore seeking police protection, only to be arrested after a knife was found in his possession. One of the men who chased him was later arrested with a weapon, police said. According to police, the incident occurred around 2am when Sathyamurthy alias Appu (24) was riding along Dr Radhakrishnan Salai towards Marina Beach. He noticed two motorcycles tailing him a

When I look back at my clinic over the last few years, one thing is very clear. Lifestyle has quietly become the biggest risk factor behind most of the illnesses I see today. Earlier, we used to talk about age, family history, or some rare condition. Now, even young people in their late twenties and thirties are walking in with problems that we earlier saw only much later in life. As an internal medicine doctor, my day usually includes patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol iss

We often think of exercise as something we do for our body to lose weight, strengthen muscles, or stay fit. But what if the biggest benefit of moving your body isnt physical at all? What if it is one of the most powerful, natural antidepressants and anti-anxiety tools? Our mind and body are deeply connected. What happens in one affects the other. When were under stress, anxious, or feeling low, our body reacts instantly. The heart beats faster, breathing becomes shallow, muscles tighten, and we

Gadgets are now a part of the everyday routine for us. Tablets, phones, and laptops not only tend to affect the posture and sleep, but it also affects your skin. Skin problems can arise due to repeated exposure to blue light, heat, and friction. Studies show that phones are contaminated with microorganisms. And hence, phones, when repeatedly pressed against the face, can trigger or even worsen contact dermatitis and acne. The common signs you will see when gadgets start affecting your skin: Acne

Chennai is home to countless sabhas, each brimming with talent and events every Margazhi season. At its core, these sabhas provide a wider platform for diverse art forms to thrive and celebrate them. On different days, till January 9, 2026, these spaces will reverberate with the latest operatic dance-theatre, Mauli A Timeless Tradition. An 80-minute-long production by Bharatanatyam exponent Bala Devi Chandrashekar is rooted in research and engages deeply with philosophy, temple architecture, cl

1. Shaadi, but make it pretend From fake weddings and sangeets to mock divorces and just-because proms, Chennaiites joined a nationwide trend in which commitment nor the bride/groom wasnt required. These ticketed events offered the thrill of dressing up, dancing to dhol beats, and playing the wedding guest without the emotional or financial baggage. Living in a burnt-out and rising costs era, fake events became real escapes, providing spaces to socialise, flirt, and celebrate community without

CHENNAI: As part of a special enforcement drive on Christmas eve, the Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) seized 24 vehicles for rash and dangerous driving across the city. The late-night operation was carried out on major arterial roads following instructions from the commissioner of police, Greater Chennai Police, with additional personnel deployed to curb speeding and illegal bike racing. The police said the special drives are being conducted during weekends and festival nights to rein in t

CHENNAI: A 38-year-old man, who studied only up to class 12, was arrested in Thoraipakkam on the outskirts of Chennai for posing as a doctor and providing medical treatment. The suspect, Vijayakumar, was running a clinic under the name Vijay Clinic and Home Visit Service at Okkiyam Thoraipakkam. The arrest followed a surprise inspection by a medical team led by Meenakshi Sundari, joint director of the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, after several complaints were received by the

CHENNAI: The State Highways department is planning to revive a long-pending plan for a new road link at Nerkundram, aimed at easing chronic congestion between the Inner Ring Road (IRR) and Poonamallee High Road along the citys western corridor. Officials say the proposal now favours a lower-impact road alignment that runs largely along existing metro rail land, avoiding dense residential neighbourhoods and costly acquisitions. Two alignment options were examined to connect the IRR with the Poona

CHENNAI: Two college students died on the spot and another sustained serious injuries after a state government bus rammed the bike they were riding from behind at the Mahindra City signal near Chengalpattu on Wednesday evening. The police said the bike was waiting at the red signal when government bus heading towards Madhavaram from Villupuram crashed into it. The deceased have been identified as Lokesh (20) of Madurantakam and Sahith Saran (20), both students of a private university at Potheri.

CHENNAI: Chennai has emerged as one of Indias most active quick-commerce markets, with about 190 dark stores a small, local warehouse set up exclusively to fulfil online orders occupying roughly one million square feet as of October 2025, placing it third nationally by store count, according to a report by Savills India. The scale of Chennais footprint underscores the rapid expansion of quick commerce infrastructure in large, consumption-driven urban centres. The dark stores in the city are la

CHENNAI: A phone accidentally left behind in a luxury car turned out to be the undoing of two vehicle lifters, helping the police track and recover the stolen car within hours on Wednesday. The car, belonging to a state-level Congress functionary, was intercepted near Puzhal following a high-speed chase. According to police, Melvin (36), a resident of Vyasarpadi and state secretary of the Congress partys human rights division, had stopped his car at a petrol bunk on Melpatti Ponnappan Street to

CHENNAI: On the occasion of Christmas, a total of 8,000 police personnel have been deployed across Chennai to ensure a peaceful celebration. Special security arrangements will be in force from Wednesday night till Thursday, with intensified security across the city, particularly around churches expected to draw large congregations. The deployment is being carried out under the supervision of senior police officers, with Home Guards assisting field personnel. Around 350 churches will be covered t

While Margazhi remains rooted in tradition, the way it is being experienced is evolving. Across the city, artists are responding to the season with interdisciplinary projects that integrate music, visual art, and performance, reflecting a growing desire to engage with classical forms beyond conventional concert formats. It is within this evolving Margazhi that Rag Rekha, a three-day art exhibition by Carnatic vocalist and artist Jayakrishnan Unni, finds its place. Featuring over 100 hand-drawn p

A phone call regarding a long-form article she had written eight years ago sparked the beginning of this book, Sowmiya Ashok recalls. A writer said that it had a story to tell, a potential to be a book. For the Chennai-based journalist, the news of the Keeladi excavation sparked her fascination with Harappan sites in Pakistan, and it was thrilling to learn that an excavation was underway right next to Madurai, a place closer to her home. She thought the quest might answer questions like who we a

Last week I took a fascinating trip through the temples of Salem and Namakkal. I spent my time happily documenting games etched on the floors of temples and monuments while my friends watched, amused. They did have a very pertinent question for me. If I already knew about a game, why did I photograph every instance of its appearance on these floors? The answer is simple. Most traditional games belong to the oral tradition, and there is very little evidence about their presence, popularity, or ge

CHENNAI: A 23-year-old first-year dental student at a private college in Kundrathur has accused a senior administrative officer of sexual harassment and the hostel-in-charge of criminal intimidation. Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections, including the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, and launched a search for the accused. Police said the student alleged that the college administration had initially assured her of arranging a scholarship

CHENNAI: A 41-year-old man accused in a sexual assault case reported from Adyar was arrested at the Mumbai International Airport on Sunday after returning from China. The accused, Gopal (41), a resident of Royapuram in Chennai, was detained by immigration officials on the basis of a Lookout Circular issued by the Chennai police. A police team travelled to Mumbai, secured his custody, produced him before a court in Chennai on Sunday. He was remanded in judicial custody. According to police, the c

CHENNAI: A 25-year-old software engineer allegedly killed his wife before ending his own life at their rented residence at Moondram Kattalai in Kundrathur on Monday night. The deceased were identified as Vijay and Yuvasri (24), both employees at an IT firm in Ambattur. The couple had got married only nine days ago. According to police, the two were in a relationship before tying the knot on December 13, despite opposition from parents. According to police, the couple had an argument after Yuvasr

CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated the renovated Victoria Public Hall, located on EVR Periyar Salai, on Tuesday. He also laid the foundation stone for the construction of council hall on Ripon Buildings premises at an outlay of Rs 74.7 crore. Built in 1888 in the Indo-Saracenic architectural style, Victoria Public Hall was designed by renowned architect Robert Chisholm and constructed by Namberumal Chetty. The two-storey structure features a main roof at a height of 19m and a central

They step into festivals with hearts already bruised, carrying silence instead of joy. From homes where love was conditional, chaotic or never available, they still learnt the art of holding themselves together, not because they are healed, but because someone else needs them to be. Old wounds almost always resurface during celebrations: laughter feels rehearsed, prayers feel heavy, and memories tend to haunt. Yet they stay. They choose not to unravel. They swallow the ache so the room can feel

Its Christmas Eve. A Italian-American family gathers for their traditional feast of the seven fishes. Carmy, the youngest son, who has been working as a chef abroad, comes home to find his mother, Donna, spiralling in the kitchen. Her mood swings wildly between tearful and explosive as she frantically prepares mountains of food. His older brother Mikey seems agitated, almost manic, picking a fight with his mothers boyfriend over something trivial that quickly turns vicious. The house fills with

CHENNAI: A man was arrested for making threat calls to Chief Minister MK Stalin in a drunken condition. The Selaiyur police later arrested the man, identified as Vinoth Kumar, from outside a Tasmac outlet on Camp Road. The threat call, claiming bomb had been placed at the residence and in the car of Stalin, was received at the police control room on Sunday evening. The police said the caller identified himself as Vinoth and abruptly disconnected the call. An intensive search at the CMs residence

CHENNAI: Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday inaugurated a night shelter for the urban homeless at Marina Beach. The shelter has been built in an area of 2,500 sq ft at a cost of `86.40 lakh. Udhaya also distributed 15 items, including mats, pillows, and bedsheets, to each of the 86 homeless individuals who are currently accommodated at the facility. The shelter is equipped with basic amenities such as separate toilets and bathrooms for men and women, lockers for storing personal

CHENNAI: The Ramanujan Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics (RIASM), under the University of Madras, is set to get a new academic building with classrooms and a seminar hall, following approval by the university syndicate at its meeting held on Monday. The decision comes against the backdrop of the institutes existing infrastructure becoming structurally unsafe. RIASM operated from its campus in Chepauk, comprised five blocks constructed in 1972, including an office block, seminar hall, l

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday directed officials to complete the Poonamallee - Vadapalani stretch of the Phase II Metro Rail project by February. He was reviewing the progress of 27 schemes that fall under the iconic projects of the department. According to a press release, there were 155 schemes under the iconic projects category which has now increased to 288 schemes under 24 departments. They are being implemented at a cost of Rs 3,17,693 crore. A total of 85 schemes are now com

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin is set to inaugurate the renovated Victoria Public Hall, at EVR Periyar Salai, on Tuesday around 7 pm. Following the inauguration, an online booking system, enabling visitors to register in advance, is planned to be launched. Built in 1888 in the Indo-Saracenic architectural style, Victoria Public Hall was designed by renowned architect Robert Chisholm and constructed by Namberumal Chetty. The two-storey structure, measuring 48 metres in length and 24 metres in