The technical issue that was noticed around 1. 30 a.m. was fixed by 6 a.m., Chennai airport authorities said. CHENNAI:A server problem led to a disruption in services at the International Departure at the city airport here on Wednesday, affecting 9 outbound services and about 1,500 international passengers, officials said. The technical issue that was noticed around 1. 30 a.m. was fixed by 6 a.m., they said. Only international departures were affected, impacting the printing of boarding passes a

Groundwater contamination in areas surrounding Kadapperi and Periya Eri lakes is on the rise and locals say the uncontrolled inflow of sewage and industrial effluents are the reason. CHENNAI: Groundwater contamination in areas surrounding Kadapperi and Periya Eri lakes is on the rise and locals say the uncontrolled inflow of sewage and industrial effluents into two of the largest waterbodies in Tambaram corporation, is the main reason for it. Kadapperi Lake in West Tambaram is spread across 60 a

It is important to understand the lifestyle interventions and the different changes one can adapt to reduce the risk of CVD and other illnesses. CHENNAI : Despite many advances in medical management and evidence-based dietary interventions, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) still tend to be one of the leading causes of death currently. It is important to understand the lifestyle interventions and the different changes one can adapt to reduce the risk of CVD and other illnesses. Lifestyle changes, in

From photographing Adivasi children at the Janwaar Castle skatepark in MP to the reconstruction of the World Trade Center, Vicky Roy offers a window to the reality of often-neglected, marginalised. CHENNAI : In March 2005, Vicky Roy steadied his Nikon F-18 and snapped his first-ever shot children toothily beaming through Holi colours, at his shelter home in Salaam Baalak Trust, Delhi. My childhood is very black and white. I wanted to shoot something colourful... it was a powerful photo, he reca

At 57, Anand Kumar Bhowmik has earned his fame at Parrys Corner. A Mahatma Gandhi lookalike, Bhowmik is known to often disguise himself as the Father of the Nation. CHENNAI : At 57, Anand Kumar Bhowmik has earned his fame at Parrys Corner. A Mahatma Gandhi lookalike, Bhowmik is known to often disguise himself as the Father of the Nation. On Gandhi Jayanthi, yet again he donned the role. He walked along the streets near house, entertained the public, clicked selfies, and shared some Gandhian valu

Those residing in Tambaram, Pallavaram and Perungalathur were forced to shell out Rs 600 to Rs 800 to get home by cab from the stations in the city. CHENNAI: Suburban train services on the Chintadripet - Chengalpattu section were cancelled for over four hours on Monday, putting hundreds of commuters at hardship. The worst hit were the passengers, who had arrived at Chennai Egmore, Tambaram and Central stations after celebrating the holidays outside Chennai. Those residing in Tambaram, Pallavaram

A six-year-old girl was killed when a lorry hit the bike in which she was travelling with her relatives near Vandalur on Sunday night. CHENNAI: A six-year-old girl was killed when a lorry hit the bike in which she was travelling with her relatives near Vandalur on Sunday night. The girl died on the spot and the other two are undergoing treatment at a hospital, said the police. According to Tambaram Traffic Investigation Wing (TIW) police, the girl G Avanthika of Arambakkam was a Class I student.

Indoi Samuday Foundation celebrated the 350th year of Chhatrapati Shivajis coronation and his visit to Kalikambal temple in Chennai on Monday. CHENNAI: Indoi Samuday Foundation celebrated the 350th year of Chhatrapati Shivajis coronation and his visit to Kalikambal temple in Chennai on Monday. Vikramsinha Mohite explained the historical journey Dakshin Digvijay. Dakshin Digvijay is a term that is used to describe Chhatrapati Shivajis expansion of his kingdom towards the Southern part of India. D

Safari area houses three lions and four lionesses at present; QR code-based ticketing system to provide hassle-free entry for visitors to enjoy the animals at zoo CHENNAI: Lion safari, a major crowd puller at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park previously, resumed after a gap of three years, on Monday. As part of wildlife week celebrations, forest minister M Mathiventhan launched the facility along with the state-of-the-art veterinary care unit in the zoo. The lion and deer safari of the park spraw

A small, but ancient Siva temple dedicated to Nallinakeshwara is in a place called Ezhichur, close to Chennai. CHENNAI :A small, but ancient Siva temple dedicated to Nallinakeshwara is in a place called Ezhichur, close to Chennai. The name Nallinakeshwara is indicative that this deity bestows harmony, especially within the family and among friends. The temple faces east, as also the main sanctum. God Siva here is said to have been worshipped by Surya, the Sun God, which is why the large tank in

The bench, in its order, said it is unable to subscribe to the views of the single judge who dismissed the writ petitions relying on the prospectus of PIMS without considering the new regulations. CHENNAI: Expressing anguish over the rampant commercialisation of medical education and denying admission to a rightful candidate, the Madras High Court ordered compensation of Rs 15 lakh to the candidate to be borne by the institute concerned and the government authorities who failed to take appropria

Chiranth, just 16, was impressive in winning Race-1 of the Pro-Stock 165cc Open category. CHENNAI: Bengaluru teenager Chiranth Vishwanath (Petronas TVS Racing) and Chennai veteran Prabhu Arunagiri (Pacer Yamaha) shared honours by winning a race apiece in the premier Pro-Stock 165cc Open category while Rajiv Sethu (RACR Castrol Power1) continued his unbeaten run in the Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open class in the fourth round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship at the Ma

On September 7, when the childs grandfather went to pick up the child from the centre, he found the boy lying in a corner with his hands and legs tied. CHENNAI: More than two weeks after a three-year-old child was found with his hands and legs tied at a therapy centre in Egmore, the police booked the staff members of the centre on September 25. According to Egmore police, the complainant, Syed Nawaz (27) of Thousand Lights, had admitted his son to a private therapy centre in Egmore for speech an

Chennai played host to the Street Child Cricket World Cup that concluded on Saturday. Among the 13 teams that participated was Indian Tigers, who were trained by Karunalaya, a city-based NGO CHENNAI: For the past month, as the sun played peekaboo and hit the city with its first rays, a group of kids began their day at 5:30 a.m., sharp. After getting ready in their practice uniforms, socks, shoes, and a cap in half an hour, they hit the ground running. Their rigour included catching, bowling, bat

Corporation has Rs 14,000 crore accumulated loss, current liabilities exceed its assets by Rs 3,800 crore: Audit report CHENNAI: Metropolitan Transport Corporation has not taken any policy of insurance on its buses and has not maintained sufficient corpus in the insurance fund as specified by a GO issued on December 31, 1971, according to findings of an independent auditors report accessed by TNIE. Though Section 146 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 exempts state transport undertaking from insurance

The government had mandated area sabha meetings in urban local bodies similar to the lines of grama sabha meetings. CHENNAI: Despite huge expectations, area sabha meetings in Chennai corporation remain a slow-starter as only one-third of the councillors conducted the meetings on September 15, according to a survey by Chennai-based NGO Voice of People. The government had mandated area sabha meetings in urban local bodies similar to the lines of grama sabha meetings. The meetings are to be held fo

As part of the celebrations, ACC, Chennai, felicitated the oncology team, staff, clinicians and nurses who offered extensive support over the past three decades. CHENNAI: Apollo Group celebrated the 30th anniversary of Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC) in Chennai. As part of the celebrations, ACC, Chennai, felicitated the oncology team, staff, clinicians and nurses who offered extensive support over the past three decades. Dr Prathap C Reddy, founder and chairman of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHE

The meeting witnessed tense moments when some councillors staged a walkout alleging neglect by the corporation. CHENNAI:Journalists who arrived for the Tambaram corporation council meeting on Friday were not allowed inside the hall owing to space constraints. It may be noted that this is not the first time journalists were denied entry and that alternative arrangements were also not made as promised earlier. A total of 111 resolutions were adopted at the meeting held at Govindasamy Auditorium.Th

C Ilayaraja was working as a physical education teacher at a private school near Washermenpet. On March 2, Ilayaraja allegedly sexually abused an LKG student. CHENNAI: The city police on Thursday arrested a 41-year-old physical education teacher who went absconding six months ago after he was booked in a Pocso case for allegedly sexually abusing a four-year-old girl during class. The man was arrested from his hideout at Veppur in Cuddalore district and remanded in judicial custody. According to

As of September 16, a total of 3,468 stray cattle heads were seized by the corporation this year. The seized animals have been impounded in sheds at Perambur and Pudupettai. CHENNAI: Ina bid to stop the rising incidents of stray cattle menace in the city, the Greater Chennai Corporation has increased the fine imposed on cattle owners by over twice and charges levied for maintenance of the animal by five times. The first-time fine on cattle owners has been increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000. Mai

When the issue was raised by the councillors, the standing committee and zonal chairman echoed the same sentiment. CHENNAI: Councillors and committee chairman of the Chennai corporation complained of a lack of cooperation from the Chennai Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) at the corporation council meeting on Friday. Even as issues were raised, the non-cooperation of metro water board officials dominated the proceedings. When the issue was raised by the councillors, the standing com

While 13 people were standing under the roof when it collapsed, seven people, including three staff, got trapped under it. CHENNAI: A 30-year-old man died and seven others were injured after the roof of a petrol bunk crashed in heavy rain in Saidapet around 7 PM on Friday.The deceased was identified as Kandasamy, a staff of the Indian Oil petrol bunk on East Jones Road. The bunk is located near Saidapet police station near Anna Salai. The bunk had only two pillars at the centre without any suppo

Devika Rege, who was awarded the Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman for Best Fiction, on the storytelling and politics of Quarterlife and what a desk by a window means for her work. CHENNAI:In Devika Reges debut novel, Quarterlife (HarperCollins), the return to India is also a discovery of self. Naren, the older son of the upper-class Agashes, takes a flight home to Mumbai from America to be the generation that creates new wealth; the younger son, Rohit, an apolitical young man who comes to fraterni

On International Translation Day, translators talk about the challenges in maintaining the essence of a story, the resources they tap into, and also share a few recommendations. Translators often bring different worlds to the readers in the languages they prefer. On International Translation Day, they talk about the challenges in maintaining the essence of a story, the resources they tap into, and also share a few recommendations. Prabha SridevanJustice (Retd) I got into translation by sheer cha

According to police, L Srinivasan of Kundukulam in Kancheepuram district was working as a plumber. CHENNAI:A 26-year-old man who tried to flee from police was fatally knocked down by a bus in Kancheepuram on Wednesday night. He was picked up on charges of buying multiple liquor bottles for illegal sale. According to police, L Srinivasan of Kundukulam in Kancheepuram district was working as a plumber. On Wednesday, he had bought 30 bottles of liquor from a Tasmac outlet in Keezhkathipur. On recei

Dhayanand Krishnan, an activist based in Tambaram told TNIE, The NGT had ordered to demolish the encroachments and transfer the entire garbage facilities from the lake. CHENNAI:Despite an NGT ruling not to dump or segregate garbage on the banks of Chitlapakkam lake, the activity continues unchecked, claim residents. The southern bench of NGT in a judgment dated January 20, 2021, had ordered removal of any garbage handling facility along the banks of the lake. Dhayanand Krishnan, an activist base

The lake serves as a vital drinking water source for Chennai and its suburbs with its storage capacity of 1.081 tmcft. CHENNAI:In a move to secure Chennais future water supply, Water Resources Department is drafting a detailed plan to boost Cholavaram lakes storage capacity from 18.86 feet to 22 feet, increasing storage capacity threefold. The lake serves as a vital drinking water source for Chennai and its suburbs with its storage capacity of 1.081 tmcft. A senior WRD official told TNIE, We hav

CBRE has been appointed consultant to assess the existing gaps and challenges in North Chennai region and identify solutions to develop the region. CHENNAI:The much neglected North Chennai is likely to get a makeover, which could include setting up of model schools for dropouts, skill training institutes to provide quality jobs, quality drinking water, redevelopment of congested Sowcarpet, large scale sports arena and resettlement of tenable slums, according to some of the recommendations of soc

The recent downpour in the area led to inundation. They were forced to appear for their quarterly exams at a marriage hall. CHENNAI:At a time when students are grappling with exam stress, an inundated school should be the least of their worries. On Wednesday, 700 students of the Government Higher Secondary School in Kanagammachatram in Tiruvallur district were greeted by a flooded school. The recent downpour in the area led to inundation. They were forced to appear for their quarterly exams at a

Humanity and efficiency are the yardsticks for any government. Any field of education should also benefit the society. CHENNAI:State Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, reiterated that education must benefit society while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the three-day national conclave, organised by the Sairam Institutions in collaboration with Brahmam Innovation and Aram Foundation. Humanity and efficiency are the yardsticks for any government.

Areas like Medavakkam and Sembakkam under the Tambaram municipal corporation witnessed light to moderate water logging due to recent rains. CHENNAI:Following moderate and isolated showers in Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu there was a fall in temperature. In the nine hours ending at 05:30 pm on Wednesday, Poonamalle and Chembarambakkam recorded 38 mm and 32 mm of rainfall respectively. While many parts of the city remained free of inundation, suburban areas including parts of Tambaram witnessed

Chengalpattu collectorate in a press statement confirmed that several complaints were received from the residents and TNPCB had issued notice on September 13. CHENNAI:The Madras High Court on Wednesday ordered the Saravana Selvarathnam store in Pallavaram to remove the diesel generator sets being operated illegally, in violation of norms. The building doesnt have a power connection from Tangedco and was using multiple 1500 KVA heavy-duty gensets to power the entire building, causing discomfort t

Recipient of The New Indian Express Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman for Literary Excellence, author Perumal Murugan talks about his constant crusade against caste discrimination through his works CHENNAI: In an essay titled Everyday Moments, writer and poet Perumal Murugan begins recounting his personal experiences with the line: caste is like god. This omnipresent god dangles threateningly in daily life from house-hunting struggles to caste determining if the author must eat a meal on an easily

The 2016 edition held on the banks of Yamuna saw over 3.75 million attendees, including 3,000 prominent figures from 155 different countries. CHENNAI: After a resounding success in India and Berlin, The fourth edition of Art of Livings World Culture Festival (WCF) will be held at the National Mall in Washington DC, from September 29 to October 1. From dazzling dance showcases to soul-stirring performances, thought-provoking speeches and mesmerising traditional arts, the global festival aims to u

The two-day luxury event held on September 25 and 26 at Hyatt Regency Chennai brought together more than 50 handpicked brands from across India. CHENNAI: With Deepavali a month away, the Arti Bagdy Fashion Collezione (ABFC) mesmerised Chennai with the grand finale of this years Diwali Dhoom Special. The two-day luxury event held on September 25 and 26 at Hyatt Regency Chennai brought together more than 50 handpicked brands from across India. Featuring fashion, fine jewellery, destination jewelle

Basketball facilities are good in Chennai as it has a chequered history. So with the existing facilities, the team trained hard. CHENNAI:The Tamil Nadu mens 3x3 basketball team gave a good account of themselves by winning the final of the 3x3 National Basketball Championship held at the Nehru Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The mens final was a closely contested affair which eventually Tamil Nadu won by holding on to their nerves. Tamil Nadu scored the opening points and at the first timeout, they led

Apart from cracking the whip on illegal dumping, the corporation has also intensified measures to curb dengue spread. CHENNAI: The illegal dumping of construction waste continues in some parts of the city despite the corporations crackdown on violators. The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) had termed the dumping of debris as a health hazard as they become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. The corporation has designated spots for dumping construction wastes in all 15 zones. A total of 1,060 metri

According to Pallikaranai Traffic Investigation Wing (TIW) police, Nagaraj was on his way home to Walajabad with two others, and they had stopped at Sembakkam to have dinner. CHENNAI: Kancheepuram Congress president Alavoor Nagaraj (57), who was also the Walajabad union councillor, died after a pick-up truck hit him while he was having food from a street cart in Sembakkam on Monday night. According to Pallikaranai Traffic Investigation Wing (TIW) police, Nagaraj was on his way home to Walajabad

As she couldnt afford further treatment there, she went to RGGGH. The doctors did an angiography and immediately after the procedure she developed swelling on her right hand, a relative said. CHENNAI: Medical negligence has been alleged by the family members of a 32-year-old woman who lost her right arm to gangrene at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) on Tuesday. The hospital has denied the allegations. D Ashok Kumar, a relative of the woman said she was admitted to the hospit

V V Sai Praneeth, SP, Chengalpattu district said there were no casualties since the staff were not present on campus as it was a Sunday. CHENNAI: Apple supplier, Pegatron, halted production at its facility in Mahindra City in Chengalpattu on Monday, due to a major fire at the unit on Sunday night. The fire broke out on the first floor of the building at around 8.30 pm on Sunday. Speaking to TNIE, V Veeraraghavan, fire officer of Mahindra City said, On receiving information, three fire tenders fr

Although ban in the state, environmentalists say PoP idols of the deity were immersed in water bodies CHENNAI: As devotees bid adieu to Lord Vinayakar for another year, around 150 tonnes of waste including wooden sticks, bottles, food and flower waste have been generated from the processions and the various designated immersion spots in the city. The corporation workers removed about 110 tonnes of waste on Monday. Around 50 idols that were lying on the shore were immersed by the workers, said of

Alongside mehendi application, the couple offers hair, skin, and nail services, too. All using henna. Fabee specialises in henna application and Kaleem is a hairstylist. CHENNAI:Marudhani, mehendi, henna...the names are many but the end product is a beautiful pattern adorning your hands and legs. The fragrant paste makes an appearance at all festivals and functions, enticing many a woman. The love for marudhani is so much so that the city has become home to several mehendi artists from different

The theme, A Fine Balance, explored the intricate interplay between humans and their surroundings, emphasising climate change and sustainability. CHENNAI:Amid the chaos of the city, Madras Art Guild, a public art festival supported by Yuj Arts Foundation, inaugurated its third edition on Friday, at VR Chennai. The month-long event encourages civic pride, strengthens the local economy, enhances the citys national and international image, and connects the community through art. This public art fes

A permanent member of Dummies Drama, Preethi Hari has proven to be a reliable hand in stage plays with her keen eye for detail. CHENNAI: You give her an inch of stage space and she will take a yard out of it. That had been the refrain of stage directors R Giridharan, V Srivathson and K Vivek Shankar, under whom actress Preethi Hari blossomed. All three had lavish praise of Preethi with the consensus that it is worth going a mile when Preethi is in the act. Around 25 plays in a span of two decade

With the promise of a happy journey, Velmurugan equips his auto with fans and LED monitor, neon lights, bluetooth speaker, Wi-Fi connection, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher and stories of hope CHENNAI: For auto driver Velmurugan, Rajnikanths Baashha is one of his favourite films. While watching the movie as a kid, little did he know that he was going to embody the persona of a charismatic auto driver from the movie in future. He also elevated the character and the 41-year-old now drives around

According to the Villivakkam police, those apprehended were identified as Mohammad Bakruddin (42), Radha (47), and Ramar (45). CHENNAI:Two days after an elderly couple was robbed in their house in Villivakkam, the police arrested three persons, including a relative of the couple, and recovered 20.5 sovereigns of gold jewellery, 24 grams of silver articles, Rs 5,000 in cash and two motorcycles on Sunday. The police are on the lookout for six other accused persons. According to the Villivakkam pol

Marina police tracked the movement of three men and a minor boy, nabbing them from the Neelam Basha Bridge in Triplicane in the wee hours of Saturday. CHENNAI: In four separate incidents, seven persons, including a minor, were arrested for ganja peddling within the city limits on Friday and Saturday. Ganja weighing 24 kilograms was seized. Based on a tip-off, the Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW) of Anna Nagar nabbed D Narayana Deili, aged 32, of Odisha, from Perambur Railway Station for attemp

Muthukumar was found to have accidentally slipped into the tank filled with chlorinated water to an extent of nine feet. CHENNAI: A 32-year-old worker died after falling into a 12-foot-deep tank at the sewage treatment plant in Perungudi on Friday evening. The deceased, identified as 32-year-old R Muthukumar of Karur, was working at the sewage treatment plant on a contract basis. He was assigned the task of monitoring the cleaning process of a chlorine tank. On Friday evening, Mohammed Raqfee, p

Their daughter, Lakshmi, who was present at the scene, sustained injuries on her hand as she tried to pacify Muthu, said the police. CHENNAI: A 50-year-old man was arrested in connection with the murder of his wife in Sholinganallur on Friday night. The accused, identified as Muthu, 50, suspected of infidelity by his wife, M Punniyavathi, 46, of Gandhi Nagar in Sholinganallur, got into an argument with her at their residence on Friday night. Police said Muthu went on to brandish a knife and stab

After flunking audit, authority to make bus stand disabled-friendly CHENNAI: Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) together with C R Narayana Rao, a leading architectural firm, has constructed an almost complete public transport terminal in Kilambakkam that violates the most basic accessibility requirements, according to Disability Rights Alliance (DRA). Releasing Kilambakkam Bus Terminus Access Visit Observations report after an access audit was conducted on September 15, DRA said r