CHENNAI: The corporation-run shelter for homeless women at Kannapar Thidal, built using DAY-NULM fund of Rs 72.4 lakh, is now being repurposed as a printing press by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). This action has shed serious doubts on the corporations commitment to rehabilitate the destitute. Sources said the inmates were shifted to the Kannappar Thidal shelter from a facility in Shenoy Nagar over two years ago. The shelter was managed by Surabi Trust, an NGO that has been working in co

CHENNAI: The first bench of Madras High Court consisting of Chief Justice KR Shriram and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy on Wednesday warned the commissioner of HR&CE department of severe action if he failed to take action on temple matters as per the courts orders. The warning was issued on a contempt of court petition filed by advocate B Jaganath seeking to punish the officer for wilful disobedience of the order passed by the court in 2020 directing the authorities to take appropriate action

CHENNAI: After TNIE published a report on a tea shop owner distributing free food to hundreds of patients and attendants at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, many people have come forward to donate fund for the cause. On October 27, TNIE carried the report An Aromatic Altruism on K Rajeev who has been donating free food to patients and attendants for over a decade. Speaking to TNIE, Rajeev said many people called him and expressed their feelings after seeing the contact number on the car

CHENNAI: For Lakshmi, every morsel of rasam rice is seasoned with a bitter truth: her place at the table. Her portion is always smaller. Amma always served Appa first, then my brothers, and finally me. I knew which plate was mine it was always the one with the smallest portion, she recalls. Burdened by tradition and expectations, her mother upheld this norm without question. I hated some mornings, Lakshmi says. I was sent to school with nothing but watered-down buttermilk. Amma would say, Why wa

CHENNAI: When former India all-rounder and coach Robin Singh set up his cricket academy in the United Arab Emirates, Stephen Vincent, a noted coach with a vast experience from Chennai, was among the coaching staff at the academy. He went on to become the chief coach under Robin. And now, Vincent is the head coach of the Dunes Cricket Academy who have three centres with turf wickets and Astro wickets with the main one being at the Karama Sports Bay Centre. Indian coaches are sought after in Dubai

CHENNAI: Millets are small-seeded plants grown around drought-resistant farmlands. They grow well in arid and semi-arid regions, hence, Africa and Asia have been the heart of millet cultivation. Millets are versatile both as a crop and as an ingredient. As a crop, they are sustainable, drought resistant, pest resistant, and have short growth time. As an ingredient, there are multiple recipes that use various millets in various forms like flour and grain. This superfood has been a major part of t

CHENNAI: A Bangladeshi living in India for the past 15 years with forged documents was arrested by immigration authorities at the Chennai international airport on Monday, official sources said. Moseep Hossen (38) was arrested when he was about to board an Air Asia flight to Malaysia around 8am using an Indian passport obtained fraudulently. He was handed over to the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Chennai Police for further investigation, source said. A probe revealed that Hossen had crossed over

CHENNAI: A 32-year-old who was the vice-president of the Ekanapuram village panchayat allegedly died by suicide at her house on Monday night. The police said that the woman was depressed due to family issues. A case has been registered and inquiry is underway. According to the police, Divya Ganapathi was a regular participant in the protests conducted by the villagers of Ekanapuram and neighbouring villages against the greenfield airport project announced by the state government. While the polic

CHENNAI: Amid the ongoing protest at Thiruverkadu against the eviction of encroachments in Koladi lake in Thiruverkadu, being carried out by the Water Resources Department (WRD), a 43-year-old man died by suicide at his house. While police said that the man was in debt, protesters said that his death was due to the eviction drive. Following his death, protesters staged a roadblock on Thiruverkadu-Ambattur stretch. Police said Shankar was a carpenter and a resident in the area for past 10 years w

CHENNAI: The headmaster of Panchayat Union Primary School at Anjaneya Nagar in Tiruvallur districts Pallipet Block has been suspended for allegedly misbehaving with a student. According to an order issued by the District Educational Officer (Elementary) of Tiruvallur, the incident was reported in a newspaper and parents refused to send their children to the school. As a result, the school was shut down on Monday. The order stated that after an inquiry by officials, it was deemed necessary to sus

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has decided to install 30 smart carts at the vending zone on TNUHDB 1st Main Road in Semmencherry. Around 10 of these carts have already been set up and allotted to vendors. The initiative, currently piloted in Semmencherry, will soon be scaled up to include vending zones in other parts of the city. The corporation stated that the initiative aims to support street vendors by providing them with organized spaces and enhancing their livelihood opportu

CHENNAI: There was a little boy named Zi who loved doing zardozi, a metal embroidery work. But he did it secretly as he feared his parents would find out about his new hobby. This is the plot of the book Zardo Zi, Stitched with Love, written by Debasmita Dasgupta. I wonder how many such Zis would have gone ahead in their lives with their passion. The encroachment of stereotypes into our personal lives has impacted each of us, irrespective of gender. While the pressure to procreate is an insepara

CHENNAI: More than two decades ago, a Maharashtrian woman died by suicide a little over four months after she was married. When you type a sentence like that out, it occurs to you how commonplace something like this is in the broader story of Indian womanhood. Death by purported kitchen accident or death by suicide in the first few years after marriage is not particularly shocking in this context, although it should be, and if one does not linger on that sentence, it would simply be a single pix

CHENNAI: Let prayer and smile be your best friends! For health, happiness, and a happy home at no cost! These are the opening words of Supriya Cheriyans article, Smile - Your Best Friend. Born a century ago, Supriya, fondly known as Didu to many, embodied resilience, joy, and a love for life that touched countless hearts. Her philosophy of smiling through lifes challenges resonated with people, inspiring those around her to embrace lifes ups and downs with grace and laughter. From being a freedo

CHENNAI: A celebration of LGBTQIA+ stories, Chennai Rainbow Film Festival invites filmmakers from around the globe to submit their works to be included in the festivals 4th edition in February 2025. Bold, diverse, and authentic storytelling comes alive as the festival presents stories that dig deep into LGBTQIA+ experiences across genres, perspectives, and voices. The festival will also include panel discussions, art exhibition, award ceremony, cultural performances and a music show. This a plat

CHENNAI: River Palar, once the lifeline of the ancient area called Tondaimandalam, comprising a large part of north Tamil Nadu, had a number of villages, towns, and cities which flourished along its banks. One such small village is Pulipurakovil which has a temple for Siva called Vyaghrapurishwara. Inscriptions in this temple mention the name of this deity as Thiruppulippagava Nayanar and Thiruppulippagavar. Vyaghra in Samskrit and puli in Tamil mean tiger. It is known that Sage Vyaghrapada who

CHENNAI: The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) has launched a field-level survey across the Chennai Metropolitan Area to establish minimum benchmarks for bus services. The survey which commenced last week is expected to cover core city areas and suburban areas in the next three weeks. Officials said current service standards will be evaluated and public feedback garnered under the initiative. Alby John Varghese, Managing Director of MTC, told TNIE that the survey is designed to provide a

CHENNAI: Even on days it does not rain, there is stagnant water on Valluvar Kottam High road. Making matters worse, the water is mixed with sewage and has a foul odour, say locals. Residents in the area said that the issue has remained unaddressed for the last eight years. Even if there is light rainfall, rainwater mixed with sewage would sometimes enter buildings in the area, including a private hospital. Ward 110 councillor N Chitrarasu said that the waterlogging is due to Agatheeshwar temple

CHENNAI: A 33-year-old man from Kundrathur, who had complained of stomach pain, died at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Guindy on Friday morning. While the patients family attributed the death to medical negligence, the hospital stated that the mans condition was already critical when brought in. The deceased, V Vignesh, was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday (November 13) night with stomach pain. A relative of Vignesh told media persons that the medical staff shifted him to

CHENNAI: On Childrens Day, we celebrate the laughter, dreams, and limitless potential of every child. But beyond the festivities lies a deeper truth: every child deserves not just recognition, but real opportunities to connect, grow, and belong. This idea came to life in Kotturpurams ABCD Park, where Vidya Sagar, an organisation supporting individuals with disabilities, brought together its students for a simple yet profoundly meaningful act planting trees. In the same space where children usua

CHENNAI: The chessboard is set. The white knight takes a daring leap across the square, while the black queen slides into position with calculated precision. The battle between kings and pawns unfolds beneath the watchful eye of a grandmaster, whose every move reflects years of dedication. Levon Aronian, whose reputation has echoed through the worlds greatest chess arenas for nearly two decades, is in the thick of the game. Now representing USA, the 42-year-old Armenia-born grandmaster was here

CHENNAI: The children of today will make the India of tomorrow. The way we bring them up will determine the future of the country. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The first Prime Minister of Independent India considered children as the most precious resource of any country. A childs first introduction to art is commonly through the imaginary world of comics and picture books. With moving images entirely taking over the visual language in the form of cartoons and animations, static images that tell a s

CHENNAI: A day after two children died due to inhaling rodenticide at their apartment in Kundrathur, police inquiries have revealed that employees of a pest control company based in T Nagar had placed nearly four times the prescribed quantity of the rodenticide inside the house. Two men have been arrested in the case. Furthermore, the form of rodenticide they used was exclusively for outdoor use. While only two or three pieces of the rodenticide should have been ideally placed along the windows

CHENNAI: The newborn boy who was kidnapped by a woman at T Nagar on Thursday was rescued from a private hospital in Thiruverkadu on Friday. The police identified the suspect as Deepa of Thiruverkadu. She allegedly abducted the child with the intent to dupe her husband into believing that she had delivered the child. Claiming to her husband that she was pregnant, Deepa had taken him to the same private hospital several times recently. She would go inside to meet the doctors while he waited outsid

CHENNAI: Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin held a consultation meeting at the Secretariat on Friday to discuss measures to improve the road infrastructure in Chennai. The meeting focused on upgrading the infrastructure facilities and constructing new flyovers on various roads in the Greater Chennai Corporation area. Udhayanidhi discussed possibilities of widening and improving facilities in prominent areas, including the Walajah Road junction to Lighthouse on Kamarajar Salai; MTH Road to

CHENNAI: A 31-year-old man from Kundrathur who was admitted with complaints of stomach pain at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital, Guindy died on Friday morning. The patient's kin alleged medical negligence. According to a relative of the deceased, Vignesh, the victim, was admitted to the hospital on November 13 but was later moved him to the normal ward. No doctor came and checked on the condition of the patient from then. They didn't even check the vitals of the patient. On Thur

CHENNAI: An unidentified woman allegedly kidnapped a 43-day-old boy from her mother at T Nagar on Thursday. The suspect got acquainted with the newborns mother claiming to be a government official and said she would help the family receive government grants and benefits for the child. According to Kannagi Nagar police, a baby boy was born to Kumar and his wife Nishanthi of Kannagai Nagar over a month ago at Government Kasturbha Gandhi Hospital. On Thursday, a woman approached Nishanthi and got a

CHENNAI: Two children, aged six and one, died at a hospital in Kundrathur on Thursday afternoon after inhaling rodenticide that was strewn in their house by a pest control service on Wednesday evening. Their parents, who had also inhaled the poison, are under treatment at a private hospital in Porur and are expected to recover. Giridharan (34), a banker and his wife Pavithra (31) lives at an apartment in Kundrathur with their children G Vaishnavi (6) and G Sai Sudharshan (1). According to the po

CHENNAI: In the wake of an Anna University faculty member sustaining injuries during a scuffle over vehicle parking inside the campus on Tuesday, the Anna University Teachers Association (AUTA) has demanded that vehicles of outsiders be restricted inside the campus. The AUTA members said they met the university registrar on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum in this regard. P Yogesh, a professor attached to the Department of Informatics Science and Technology, was allegedly attacked by a stude

CHENNAI: Minister KN Nehru on Wednesday conducted an inspection of the desilting work at Otteri Nullah and Virugambakkam Canal. Both canals were recently handed over to the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) by the water resources department for maintenance. Around 1,000 tonnes of silt has already been removed from the 10-km stretch of Otteri canal. Speaking to the media, Nehru assured that the GCC is fully prepared to handle any exigency that may arise during the northeast monsoon. Chennai has s

CHENNAI: Starting your day with the right foods on an empty stomach can make a world of difference to your digestion, energy levels, and overall well-being. The first thing we eat in the morning sets the tone for our metabolism, digestion, and energy for the day. Nutrition research highlights the importance of choosing foods that nourish the body, support digestive health, and provide a energy boost. Why breakfast matters? Breakfast is the meal eaten after the longest period without food, follow

CHENNAI: Did you know? Veganism has an Indian connection. Indeed, it is believed that the vegetarianism, which led to veganism, first emerged in the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation. Between 3000 and 1300 BCE, some practised vegetarianism by rejecting all kinds of flesh in their diet. Later, the ideology was embraced by Indian emperors Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka as well. Beyond the borders In China, it is said that the concept of a meatless lifestyle originated before the Western Zhou Dynas

CHENNAI: When we think about kindness, we often imagine it as something we offer to others a compliment to a stranger, a coffee to a coworker, a warm hug to a friend whos going through tough times. But how often do we extend that same kindness to ourselves? With Kindness Week upon us and World Kindness Day today, its the perfect time to explore the concept of self-kindness in all its forms. Chennaiites offer a guide on practising self-kindness in a practical, relatable way, and just a little bi

CHENNAI: For a majority of people, beaches and skies have an aesthetic appeal, whereas for an insignificant section of people, its a place to eke out a living. From the hinterlands of Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, this section, we call migrants have found places for themselves on roadsides, pavements, under the bridges, bus stands, and local railway stations. Amid searing summers, unexpected rains, and external threats, they scramble to feed themselves ea

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Enforcement Bureau-CID has busted a spurious liquor racket spread over Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram districts and seized 95 bottles and arrested four. According to a release, the operation was initiated when EB-CID SI Rajesh and his team received information about the sale of liquor bottles at Vallivagai in Tiruvannamalai district on November 10. Two suspects, Tamilkumar and Durai, who were natives of the village were found selling 180ml Express Brandy bottles, but the h

CHENNAI: A 52-year-old man was arrested by the Tiruvottiyur police for murdering a woman and injuring her husband in full public view on Tuesday night. According to the police, the accused was identified as V Sekar of Tiruvottiyur. He was a platform dweller on Sannadhi Street at Tiruvottiyur where he also sold fruits. Around 8pm on Tuesday, an inebriated Sekar was creating a ruckus at Sannadhi Street by demanding money from passersby. The deceased woman, M Gowri (45), who runs a fruit shop on th

CHENNAI: A 30-year-old Chennai resident was arrested by the Organised Crime Intelligence Unit (OCIU) outside the city airports domestic terminal on Monday evening. He was allegedly carrying 1.5 kg of high-quality ganja, worth Rs 80 lakh, smuggled from Thailand. Sources said the accused, Mohammed Farook (30), a resident of Mannady, took a circuitous route to Chennai. His handlers advised him to fly from Bangkok to New Delhi and then take a domestic flight to Chennai to avoid Chennai Customs. He c

CHENNAI: At the launch of Startup Chennai - Innovate on Tuesday, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin announced that the Tamil Nadu government would soon establish Tamil Nadu Startup Global Coordination Centres in Singapore and US. These centres aim to support aspiring entrepreneurs by providing global opportunities. Udhayanidhi also said that Chief Minister MK Stalin plans to soon unveil financial assistance for persons with disabilities and members of the transgender community to ensure mo

CHENNAI: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said on Tuesday that the low-pressure area lying over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, off North Tamil Nadu and adjoining South Andhra Pradesh coasts, is weak and unlikely to develop into a depression. However, heavy rains are expected in the north coastal districts, southern districts, and western ghats districts over the next four days. In the last 24 hours, heavy rainfall was recorded at isolated places in the state. Perungudi in Chennai recorded

CHENNAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has successfully restituted a property, worth Rs 12.73 crore, to the victim and rightful claimant in an anti-money laundering case being investigated by the agency. According to a release issued by ED, the investigation was initiated on the basis of an FIR registered by the central crime branch (CCB) of Chennai police a few years ago. The FIR was registered on the basis of an illegal land grabbing complaint. EDs investigation revealed that a group of lan

CHENNAI: After remaining closed for 18 days, owing to a suspected gas leak, Victory Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Tiruvottiyur will reopen on Wednesday for students of classes 10 to 12. The decision was made during a meeting held on Tuesday at the Tiruvottiyur zonal office, attended by parents, teachers, and government officials who agreed on a phased reopening of the school. During the meeting, parents expressed concerns that school authorities, including teachers and the corresponde

CHENNAI: Meenakshi College for Women landed in a controversy on Tuesday after an audio clip allegedly involving one of its faculty members went viral on social media. In the clip, a woman can be heard telling students that their results would be withheld if they fail to attend a religious event on the campus, scheduled on Wednesday. The college allegedly forced the students to stay back after college hours to participate in the yagna which was scheduled to be conducted from 3 pm on Tuesday follo

HYDERABAD: As the scorching sun hinted at the start of summer, the season of sweat, endless demands for elaneer (tender coconut), patches of prickly heat followed. At night, beds and mattresses were abandoned without a second thought for the floor as our limbs relished the coolness of paais (mat), or the red oxide and stone in my grandparents houses in Tiruchy and Thanjavur. As the popular adage goes, home is where the heart is and the first encounter with any home is intertwined with its signat

CHENNAI: The Regional Meteorological Centre on Monday said that heavy rains are likely to lash Chennai and its surrounding districts and parts of delta districts among others till Friday. RMC said that cyclonic circulation over southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a low pressure area within Tuesday causing the rains. As per the forecast, heavy rains are possible in isolated places in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjav

CHENNAI: I m not searching for my other half because I am not a half. Being single is often seen as a phase people need to get through, but what if its actually the best part of the journey? Were talking about living life on your own terms without the constant pressure. Weve all heard it before: When are you going to settle down? or Are you sure youre not lonely? But lets talk about something real for a minute: being single is like having the VIP seat at your own show, while your coupled-up frie

CHENNAI: Entering Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels for their pre-Christmas celebration was like stepping into a snow-dusted holiday fairytale. The entire hall was a sea of white, with guests elegantly dressed head-to-toe in the theme colour, adding to the dreamy winter effect. At the centre of it all stood a breathtaking Christmas display a towering tree made of live plants, wrapped with candles and fresh flowers. This tree wasnt just a festive centrepiece; it was a symbol of GRTs eco-conscious commi

CHENNAI: As the holidays approach, Chennaiites gathered for a long-standing tradition the cake-mixing ceremony at Radisson Blu Hotels and Suites GRT Chennai on Saturday. This occasion celebrated loved ones, friendship, and the joy of the Christmas season. People were dressed in all-white from Santa hats to shoes sipping on coloured mocktails and dancing to Manasilayo. Joining the adults in the performance were kids of Good Life Center, an orphanage in Tambaram. The kids between ages 10 and 18 ha

CHENNAI: In any profession, working with a stalwart can be a learning experience. Beyond the craft, you learn how to lead your life, too. Theatre artiste Sreedevi Gengaiah had a similar experience. Not just acting and direction, but I learned what is life from Natesan Muthuswamy, founder of Koothu-P-Pattarai. It was my way of repaying the gratitude by opening a school of acting for theatre buffs, says the founder of Devriksha School of Acting. Fondly rewinding her glorious summers of the bygone

CHENNAI: Madhurantakam is well known for its Kodandarama temple, famously known as the Eri Katha Rama temple. Few know that there is a Siva temple closeby which is also ancient and referred to in Chola inscriptions as Arulakara Isvaram, although the deity is now known as the Arulalishwarar. The Arulalishwarar temple faces east with a modern arch at the entrance and a small Ganesha sanctum in front. The wide outer prakaram (enclosure) has the bali-pitam and Nandi mandapam. The main garbha-griha (

CHENNAI: Walking along platform 1 of the Guindy suburban railway station, one might spot a yellow and brick-red building at the far end. This facility is the sole pay and use toilet at the station (on Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu route), which, as per Southern Railway estimates, gets an average daily footfall of over 60,000. However, upon getting closer to the facility, plastic waste, debris, old clothes, and empty liquor bottles lay out the red carpet. TNIE took a train from Guindy to Tambaram an