The human race may be guilty of many things. Corruption, greed, violence name the vices, and we could be held culpable for them all. However, one thing we have been steadfastly generous about is setting aside a day in our annual calendars for every living/non-living being that exists on planet Earth. From World Sleep Day, World Idli Day, to International Moment of Frustration Scream Day, humans have not left anything behind, ignored, or cast away. Today happens to be the humble Bamboos turn in

A diamond is a chunk of coal that did well under pressure, said Henry Kissinger. The Kohinoor, one of the worlds most famous and controversial diamonds, has passed through such pressures: written off from emperors treasuries, survived invasions, and ended up in the Tower of London as part of the British crown jewels. But in Supriya Kelkars new picture book, And Yet You Shine , the diamonds journey becomes more than a tale of theft and colonial conquest it transforms into a story of resilience,

Dosa, flipped. Idea, stuck. Out came the notes application on the phone. Waiting for a friend. Hit with an idea. Extra space was made in the mental notes bar. At a library, turning pages. A lightbulb moment. An idea popped up. A notepad and a pen were placed next to the book being read. This is how, for the last three or four years, abstract ideas, words, sentences and poems found themselves jotted down in physical and digital pages by poet Srividya Sivakumar. This led to her new collection, The

Before phones became popular, students had their own way of keeping music close. Lyrics of the latest cinema hits would be scribbled down in the back pages of notebooks, exchanged between benches, and sung in chorus during breaks. Decades may have passed, but the memory of how easily those songs stuck in young minds still lingers. Even now, students can reel off verses from film songs without hesitation, while the lines of classical literature taught in school often feel distant, heavy, and diff

CHENNAI: Three people were killed and two others injured in separate road accidents in Chennai on Tuesday. In Vanagaram near Maduravoyal, two persons died and one was grievously injured after a motorist allegedly panicked following a minor accident and sped through traffic, hitting several vehicles and killing two. The driver, Srinivasan (33) of Thiruverkadu, was returning home with his three-year-old daughter after buying food when his car hit an autorickshaw. Confronted by motorists at the spo

CHENNAI: The Tambaram District Headquarters Hospital, now functioning in a newly inaugurated building, has written to Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board for supplying six lakh litres of water per day as a permanent solution to meet the hospitals raising water requirements. In a statement, the hospital said the head of the institution has sent a letter to the TWAD board and expressed hope that the permanent solution would be implemented in a couple of weeks. TNIE had reported on September

CHENNAI: A day after small-time politician Airport Moorthy was detained under the Goondas Act by the Greater Chennai Police (GCP), the Chennai sessions court on Monday dismissed his bail petition. Leader of the fringe outfit Puthiya Tamilagam, Moorthy was arrested on September 8 after he was involved in a fracas with members of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) outside the office of the DGP in Mylapore. Both parties had filed complaints against each other with the Marina police. The GCP s

CHENNAI: A man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested on Monday from JJ Nagar for allegedly stealing cash from an SBI ATM at Pari Salai in Mogappair East using an iron plate. The suspect, Shiva (20) of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, who was among the three men loitering around the ATM, was handed over to the police by Srinivasan, a senior executive with a private firm monitoring ATMs. Srinivasan went to the spot following complaints from customers. When Srinivasan questioned the three youth loitering near the

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is finalising a site to set up a quarantine facility for rabies-suspected or affected dogs from across the city, with a capacity to accommodate 500 animals. The facility will enable close observation, isolation, and maintenance of infected dogs to curb the spread of rabies, said the official release. A release said so far, 13,287 pet licences have been issued, and microchipping has been made mandatory to prevent pet abandonment. The citys five Anima

CHENNAI: Chennai airport is set to mark Yatri Seva Diwas on Wednesday with a flurry of cultural and public-engagement activities, as part of a broader strategy to transform the citys gateway into a more passenger-friendly hub and address chronic connectivity bottlenecks. Addressing a press conference here, new airport director Raja Kishore and outgoing director CV Deepak said passengers arriving in the airport on Wednesday will be greeted with tilak ceremonies and folk dance performances celebra

CHENNAI: Chennai Traffic Police have announced traffic modifications for the Tirupati Thirukudai road-walk procession scheduled on Wednesday, as a large turnout of devotees is expected. To ensure smooth traffic flow and prevent congestion, several roads along the procession route will remain closed at specified times. Vehicular movement on NSC Bose Road, Mint Road and connecting roads will be prohibited from 8 am until the procession crosses Wall Tax Road. Motorists are advised to use EVR Salai,

Fruit juices have long been marketed as a natural and refreshing way to boost health. Extracted from whole or chopped fruits, these juices are intended for direct consumption and preserved using physical methods such as pasteurisation or refrigeration. By definition, they are unfermented liquids derived from the edible parts of mature fruits. The type of fruit and extraction method determine their yield, texture, and nutritional value. Fruit juices are not all the same. They can be broadly class

Every kitchen needs and has an indispensable appliance be it our ammamma s favourite grinding stone or todays healthier alternative, an air fryer. For some, these utensils or equipment speed up chopping. For others, its what holds flavours together. Experts swear by these essentials, and home chefs adapt with creativity. But they come together to a common understanding that these instruments are an extension of the food cooked and served. CE asked food lovers in the city to name a tool that rul

CHENNAI: The disagreement over sharing the platform fee for the proposed unified ticketing software application for public transport in Chennai, a key issue that was delaying the roll out of the system, has been resolved. The state government has agreed to bear the platform fee of 1.39% (on the ticket fare) charged by the unified Chennai One mobile app, which will integrate services of Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL), MTC buses, Southern Railway, Namma Yatri autos and cab aggregators, enabling commute

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited is in the process of fixing of underground cables that are exposed in around 700 spots in Chennai and its peripheries, a senior official said. Speaking to TNIE after a review meeting chaired by Tamil Nadu Electricity Board chairman J Radhakrishnan on Monday, the official said, Most of the work has already been completed and the remaining will be finished soon. At least two people, including a woman conservancy worker, were killed sin

When films are announced for a Deepavali release, the focus is mainly on their star-studded cast. This year, when director Ram Chakris Carmeni Selvam, starring Samuthirakani and Gautham Vasudev Menon, was announced as a Deepavali release, the focus was on one particular credit. The music is not credited to an individual, rather to an organisation Musicloud Studio and Technology for providing Music as a Service for the film. Explaining, director Ram says, Currently, the cost of producing a film

If there is one element in the design process that is underrated and can make or break any space, its area rugs. They add personality and character to an otherwise gloomy setting. Choosing the right area rug not only completes the space aesthetically and visually, but it also makes it well-proportioned and harmonious with the dcor. While the colour, size, and pattern are major considerations, the weave and material type of the rug are equally important for maintenance, longevity, and durability.

What does it take to make a familiar place feel like history waiting to be unravelled? Apparently, it now only takes a cryptic clue, a ticking clock, and the stamina to explore. For years, Marina Beach has been a Sunday ritual, Parrys Corner, a shopping hub, Broadway, a blur of buses, and the city always in a hustle and bustle. But when these very spots turn into answers to riddles and checkpoints on a map, they suddenly transform into stages of a grand adventure. And thats exactly whats happeni

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Police (GCP) have issued externment orders against five history-sheeters barring them from entering the Chennai police limits for one year. Those named in the order are Ajay Rohan (36) of Panaiyur, Chennai; Nagendra Sethupathi (33) of Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram; Premkumar (45) of Annanagar, Madurai; Raja (42) of Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai and Selva Bharathi (26) of Thirunavukkarasu Nagar. Police said the five men, all with crime records ranging from murder for gain and r

CHENNAI: Suspecting his wifes fidelity, a 38-year-old man stabbed her multiple times and killed himself at their home near Avadi on Saturday. The woman is under treatment at a government hospital and her condition is stable, police said. According to the Muthapudupet police, Saravanan alias Saran Raj (38) of Karimedu, a welder, had frequent quarrels with his wife, Sheela Rani (35), suspecting her of infidelity. Upset by this, Sheela, along with her nine-year-old son and seven-year-old daughter,

CHENNAI: For the past two months, unprocessed waste is being dumped at the abandoned segregation site near the closed 10-tonne incineration plant in Chinna Mathur, Manali, according to residents. Workers of Chennai Enviro Solutions Private Limited, dump garbage at the site despite it being locked, and add to the pile of waste which has already existed there for over two years, locals alleged. The unprocessed waste, dumped over the locked sites compound wall, has left the locality reeking, sparki

The saying There is no perfection, only beautiful version of brokenness fits seamlessley in the life of the virtuoso Pandit Ravi Shankar. The maestro had shards of unforgettable moments lived to the fullest tasted every bit with passion, joy, dedication, with a tinge of tragedies and regrets. The Museum Theatre, on Friday evening, exuded the hues of this legends life through a bioplay, which seemed like a quiet conversation between the legend himself and the audience. The director Gowri Ramnara

A quest for games is never easy. I was in search of finding games etched on the floor. Sometimes, you are rewarded by discovering many games, and sometimes, with nothing at all. The reasons could be many the ravages of time; renovations where old stone slabs are either removed or covered over with modern, evenly cut stone, marble, or granite; pitted surfaces, making it difficult for you to see any faint engravings, therefore leaving you with only the option of looking for deep cut, clear game b

CHENNAI: The Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) has arrested 30 members of a gang involved in defrauding the public by misusing the name of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and luring victims with false claims of receiving huge sums of money from abroad through the sale of iridium. This is the second such case being investigated by the agency. Around four months ago, 13 had been arrested by the Salem detachment of CB-CID. The arrests follow reliable information indicating tha

CHENNAI: A group of 74 activists, academicians and civil society representatives has urged the state government to evolve a state-specific scheme for people in homeless situations, citing a critical funding and continuity gap after the union government withdrew support for the Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH) programme under the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM). They noted that the state-level monitoring committee for shelters has not been convened since August 2019 and called for its im

CHENNAI: Improperly designed speed breakers without any markers to alert the commuters on the busy Krishnadoss Main Road and surrounding roads in Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar zone of Greater Chennai Corporation are posing threat to road users. The busy stretch, connecting Perambur and Ayanavaram, is used daily by hundreds of vehicles, including MTC buses. Residents say at least three speed breakers were installed last month, but none carry proper markings, reflective paint, or warning signs, making them di

CHENNAI: Chennai is set to host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in 2027, the golden jubilee year of the Indian Coat Guard (ICG). The three-day event will feature an International Coast Guard Fleet Review and a World Coast Guard Seminar, creating a global platform for dialogue on emerging maritime challenges and highlighting international maritime cooperation. The decision to bring the biennial summit to Chennai was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS in Rome that concluded on September 12

CHENNAI: Chennai Customs on Saturday said they have foiled a new modus operandi in smuggling of hydroponic weed from Thailand to India. In an official release, the customs said based on specific intelligence, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) intercepted an Indian male passenger arriving from Thailand via Colombo by Sri Lankan Airlines on Friday. The passenger was in possession of a cabin trolley bag and had checked-in a purple trolley suitcase in Thailand. However, the officers discovered that th

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Electricity Ombudsman on Tuesday ordered a building owner to settle electricity dues of Rs 6,63,949, even though the tenant had already vacated the premises. The appeal petition was filed by P Kannan, a resident of Kolathur in Chennai, who argued that he should not be made to pay for the consumption done by his former tenant, Bharathi Paper Products. Kannan claimed that the tenant had been paying bills as per Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) assessments, and any shortf

Chennai has been the epicentre of Carnatic and classical music, its sabhas and auditoriums reverberating with ragas and rhythms. For a change, from tomorrow, the citys cultural landscape is set to witness something truly out of the usual. Live4You and SciArtsRUs present Jyotirgamaya: Diya Dhvani, a festival that celebrates Carnatic and classical music steeped in tradition, yet framed in a fresh perspective. To give the music a different positioning and to be looked at from a different perspectiv

In 10 Things I Hate About You , Kat Stratford walks into her senior prom donning an elegant strapless, sheath, purple dress despite her initial reluctance to attend. She stepped into a venue gleaming in shimmering lights, a live band performing, and that perfect happily-ever after moment where everything falls into place. Meanwhile, in Mean Girls , Cady Heron breaks her plastic tiara into pieces as a gesture of unity and rejection of class warfare; in High School Musical 3 , Troy and Gabriella

The female body is uniquely designed, and its differences like hormonal changes, pregnancy, and even smaller blood vessels, mean that these diseases can behave differently and may require tailored approaches. Thats why it is so important to recognise these differences and invest in research and care that reflect the realities women face. Varicose veins The common condition affecting ladies is varicose veins. It is not uncommon to find our sisters suffering in silent pain, swelling, and discomfor

Barring physical injuries, there can be multiple causes for bone pain: chronic illnesses or deficiencies can also be the underlying causes. In such cases, it is difficult to identify the exact site of pain. Often, patients complain of vague pain or fatigue, localised to a particular bone or joint. Sometimes the pain is identified only when the clinician palpates the affected parts, causing tenderness. It is important to identify the cause of this pain instead of taking over-the-counter pain reli

CHENNAI: The sanitation workers, who staged an indefinite protest in front of the headquarters of the GCC recently against privatisation of works in two zones, have approached the Madras HC with a plea for ordering an investigation by the State Human Rights Commission into the police excess during the August 13 midnight arrest, and for taking disciplinary action against the personnel who had harassed the workers. Meanwhile, the state government has said certain fringe elements are instigating th

CHENNAI: Only a month has passed since its inauguration, but the new Government District Headquarters Hospital in Tambaram has started showing symptoms of neglect, with lack of essential amenities and staff shortage putting strain on most services. When the officials say the hospital, built at a cost of `110 crore and inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin on August 9, now records a daily footfall of over 2,500 outpatients and inpatients, including more than 100 pregnant women, the patients rue

CHENNAI: A 20-year-old youth and his mother have been booked under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act after an 18-year-old engineering student hailing from the Adi Dravidar community, with whom the youth was in a relationship, died by suicide on Tuesday. The youth, Sanjay Kannan from Kannanthangal, and his mother, Anbuselvi, have been absconding. The relatives of the girl staged a road blockade at Yedaiyarpakkam junction near Sriperumbudur on Thursday, demanding the arrest of the youth, his

CHENNAI: Two men allegedly stole a gold ring from jewellery shop in Nungambakkam by pretending to be customers. The theft, which took place on September 2 at the shop owned by Rohan, was reported to the Nungambakkam police after employees discovered a 4-gram gold ring missing. Police said the crime wing arrested the suspects Imtiyaz Khan (47) of Perambur and Musheer Ahmad (43) of Triplicane and recovered 18 gold rings, including the stolen one, along with a two-wheeler. Probe revealed the duo

CHENNAI: Two mobile snatchers were arrested in Pulianthope in the early hours of Wednesday after they allegedly attacked police personnel with a beer bottle and damaged property inside a police station. The accused were identified as Harshit and Salman Basha. Police said the duo snatched a mobile phone from Kabilan, a civil services aspirants roommate, near Chengai Sivam Bridge on Stephenson Road. They threatened him with a knife before fleeing on a bike. Kabilans friend, Thomas Alva Edison, imm

CHENNAI: The hunger strike by 12 sanitary workers demanding regularisation of jobs and a designated protest site entered third day on Wednesday. Police detained them again, this time near the Labour Statue at Marina Beach. A group of 27 workers, including those who came to record the protest and check on the condition of the detainees near the Bharat Ratna Kamarajar Thirumana Mandapam in Alandur, were also taken into custody. Protesters alleged that police used force during the detention, includ

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has recorded a 28% surge in pet dog registrations in last five months. A total of 12,204 licences were issued till September, up from 9,500 issued in April. Speaking to TNIE , a corporation veterinary official attributed the rise to the GCCs ongoing anti-rabies vaccination drive for stray dogs, which has encouraged pet owners to vaccinate their dogs and simultaneously apply for licences. During the drive, even pet dog owners are bringing in their pe

A fortnight ago, a woman who had been feeding stray dogs outside her home in Thiruvanmiyur, as she had done for twenty years, was accosted by two police personnel. During an argument, she filmed a policeman identified as Karthik telling her and the camera directly that she had brought harassment onto herself by being outside after midnight. This harassment presumably includes harassment by the police themselves. The woman shared the video online, which drew some amount of flak for the cops. Th

In todays world shaped by Google and AI, teachers remain irreplaceable. Why? Because search engines can hand us endless answers, but only a teacher can kindle the curiosity to ask the right questions. While algorithms may process data, it is teachers who invoke empathy, imagination, and the courage to think differently, and so their relevance is not measured by the information they carry, but by the wisdom, patience, and human touch with which they shape lives. Recognising this and honouring edu

You enter a bus with ten passengers scattered across the seats. Where would you sit? Next to someone? An empty row? Take the window, the aisle? Or simply stand?. What would you do if your sworn enemy were on the bus? Would you sit in the spot that faces them, so you can stare them down, or politely sit away from them? These are important questions, and important decisions because they could impact future passengers who board the bus. And of course, impact your own happiness and satisfaction dur

This Navaratri, step up your Golu game with Golu padis that blend tradition with innovation because it is no longer about wooden planks, nails, and dreading assembly. Todays Golu padis are lighter, sleeker, and smarter, crafted to save time, space, and effort without compromising on culture. Whether youre looking for a quick three-minute step, a custom kolam-embossed finish, or a multi-tier combo to show off your creativity, these brands are giving festive displays a fresh spin. Here are five pl

Offie J Hemchudeshan and left-arm spinner P Vidyuth, who performed brilliantly in the Buchi Babu tournament, have been selected to represent Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy this season. Both complemented each other while playing for TNCA Presidents XI in the Buchi Babu, and depending upon the conditions and wicket, they are set to make their debuts for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy later this year. Since both R Sai Kishore (regular captain) and S Ajith Ram are out of the Tamil Nadu squad due to

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has lost at least Rs 1,010 crore to digital fraudsters in the past seven months, a release from the cyber crime wing said. The wing, however, has frozen Rs 314 crore swindled by the conmen and returned a part of the money to victims after obtaining court orders. Data from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal showed that 1,27,041 complaints were registered in 2024, while 1,09,608 cases have been reported up to July in 2025. The release said fraudsters promised high return

CHENNAI: After the sanitary staff resumed their agitation last week, Chennai Enviro Solutions Private Limited (CESPL), the company contracted by the Greater Chennai Corporation to manage waste services in Royapuram and Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar zones, promised to pay the workers revised wages of Rs 761 per day. However, as per the press release issued by the company on Tuesday, the workers may not be entitled to paid weekly offs. Following the Madras HC order directing the civic body to ensure that the

CHENNAI: A 20-year-old woman was found dead in a Vepery lodge on Monday morning, while her 22-year-old boyfriend was later discovered dead at his Tiruvallur residence. Following preliminary investigation, the police said they suspect it to be a case of suicide following a quarrel. The deceased were identified as K Trisha of Naduvankarai, Anna Nagar West, and S Robin of Tiruvallur. Both were employed in a textile showroom in Anna Nagar, where they had met four years ago. Sources also said that th

CHENNAI: The Kotturpuram police have registered a Community Service Register (CSR) entry against two unidentified men for feeding stray dogs on a public road, following a complaint filed by a local resident citing a recent Supreme Court directive. According to the police, complainant Muralidharan Sivalingam of Pondicherry Road, Kottur, spotted two men arriving on a scooter near the Kottur Garden area around 12.45 pm on September 7. The pillion rider allegedly placed food on the pavement for a st

India stands at a crucial turning point in its relationship with food. With one of the worlds largest populations of young people, the nation is witnessing a surge in snack consumption. From bustling metro cities to small towns, the demand for quick, flavourful, and healthy food alternatives is rising rapidly. The modern consumer, pressed for time by demanding work schedules and sedentary lifestyles, increasingly turns to packaged foods, making the role of food labelling more important than ever