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A plea to protect Naattu Kaalvai

Residents seekdesilting, removal of encroachments and prevention of sewage discharge into the canal

27 Jun 2026 10:40 pm
A tribute to three timeless legends of Tamil music

An apartment inThiruvanmiyurand a cultural group from Besant Nagar team up to present a musical evening on June 28 inAdyar

27 Jun 2026 10:25 pm
A call to protect a park in Triplicane

Residents of Chellapillayar Koil Street and Hussain Mulk Road in Triplicane want Greater Chennai Corporation to ensure a roadside temple does not extend into Balasubramaniam Park and the street space around it as well

27 Jun 2026 10:15 pm
Concrete rebirthofNageswaraRao Park decried

A resident ofLuzAvenue challenges the redevelopment plan drawn up for the green space

27 Jun 2026 10:04 pm
Parkour athlete stumped by Anna Nagar signals

Vignesh Raghavan points out that the lack of a countdown timer at three signals on Third Avenue in Anna Nagar catches motorists on the wrong side of the stop line; and they end up with a traffic challan for no fault of theirs

27 Jun 2026 9:59 pm
MOP Vaishnav, DG Vaishnav lead in tournament participation

The institutions recently won theSivanthiAdityanRolling Trophy

27 Jun 2026 9:56 pm
Probe alleged irregularities in assistant professor recruitment process, says Nainar Nagenthran

He adds that this reflects continuing flaws in teacher appointments irrespective of the government in power

27 Jun 2026 7:22 pm
The neighbourhood Kabadiwala as the bookseller: two contrasting perspectives emerge from two scraps shops in Chennai

Scrap dealers probably do not warm up to old books with the same intensity as before; but surprises do crop up

27 Jun 2026 6:36 pm
Legacy bearers: women nurture two popular used books shops in Chennai

As India observes National Reading Month from June 19 to July 18, a peek into two popular used-books shops in Chennai that survive because the women running them want to preserve what has been bequeathed to them, despite daunting odds

27 Jun 2026 6:13 pm
Self-financing medical, dental colleges told to collect fee only for 4.5 years

The circular by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research reiterated the National Medical Commissions public notice, which directed all medical colleges/institutions/universities to collect MBBS course fee only for the prescribed academic duration of 4.5 years

27 Jun 2026 3:38 pm
K. Bhagyaraj: Tamil cinemas master of screenplay and storytelling

The success formula of Bhagyarajs early hit movies was fundamentally simple. His films were structured around personal or situational conflicts arising in the lives of ordinary individuals, a screenplay moving toward the resolution of that conflict, good songs, and plenty of situational comedy sprinkled throughout

27 Jun 2026 2:08 pm
K. Bhagyaraj passes away: 5 essential films of the master writer-director

To pay tribute to the legendary writer-director who breathed his last today, we list five of his most essential films

27 Jun 2026 1:27 pm
K. Bhagyaraj: the quintessential man-next-door hero of Tamil cinema

As a bespectacled hero, Bhagyaraj cut through the preconceived notions of how a celluloid figure should appear

27 Jun 2026 1:12 pm
Chennai police shoot at murder suspect, arrest seven others after youth dies in assault at Nolambur

The accused Rupesh, 23, was shot in the knee by the police after he allegedly attacked them

27 Jun 2026 12:29 pm
The genius of K. Bhagyaraj is eternal: Karthik Kumar

Actor, stand up comedian and filmmaker Karthik Kumar, who collaborated with K. Bhagyaraj in the 2022 comedy-drama Super Senior Heroes, gives a moving account of working with the late actor-writer-director, who passed away on Saturday (June 27, 2026)

27 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
The many faces of actor-auteur Bhagyaraj

Terrific with his anecdotes, Bhagyaraj still offers a glimpse into the way the Tamil film industry functioned in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s

27 Jun 2026 11:19 am
Great loss to Indian cinema: Condolences pour in for actor-director Bhagyaraj

His unique storytelling, creative brilliance and immense contribution to Tamil cinema have earned him a special place in the hearts of audiences, said Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on X

27 Jun 2026 11:19 am
K. Bhagyaraj, prominent actor and director, passes away

Hospital sources told The Hindu that he suffered a cardiopulmonary arrest and could not be resuscitated

27 Jun 2026 10:39 am
Chennai Corporation cancels 161 tenders for various civic infrastructure work

The tenders were floated to implement works, including bus shelters, in areas such as Royapuram and Anna Nagar

27 Jun 2026 12:34 am
Pulse polio immunisation campaign to cover 52.91 lakh children in T.N.

Even if children aged 0 to five had already received the oral polio vaccine as per the national immunisation schedule, they should be given the drops again on the day of the immunisation camp

27 Jun 2026 12:31 am
17- year-old girl allegedly raped near Porur; one arrested

Doctors who examined her found that she was subjected to penetrative sexual assault and they informed the police

27 Jun 2026 12:26 am
22.5 kg of ganja seized in separate operations; two arrested

The person arrested near Pattaravakkam Railway Station said he had procured the contraband from Odisha

26 Jun 2026 11:40 pm
Stalin says no decision yet on contesting in bypoll

Recently, DMK strongman K. N. Nehru had said Mr. Stalin would soon re-enter the Assembly

26 Jun 2026 9:32 pm
Landscapes of Belonging at Lalit Kala Akademi explores the meaning of home through art

Presented by Madras Art Weekend the exhibition brings together artists across painting, photography, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture

26 Jun 2026 4:49 pm
Tiruvallur ammonia leak: Left parties seek 25-lakh compensation for families of victims

In a statement, CPI(M) Tamil Nadu Politburo member K. Balakrishnan alleged the management had housed young women workers from other States in hostel accommodation under exploitative conditions and made them work until midnight, leading to the incident

26 Jun 2026 4:40 pm
Webinar on zoonotic diseases and outbreak preparedness to be held on June 27

The webinar will examine how diseases transmitted from animals to humans are emerging as a growing global health challenge, with Ebola as a case study to understand outbreak risks, preparedness, and prevention

26 Jun 2026 4:29 pm
This Chennai man turned his home into a museum of time

What if you could travel through time without leaving Chennai?

26 Jun 2026 4:19 pm
Early diagnosis improves long-term outcomes in scoliosis, says expert

Marking Scoliosis Awareness Day, expert highlights the importance of timely screening and advances in treatment

26 Jun 2026 4:04 pm
VINEXPO ASIA TO RETURN TO HONG KONG IN 2027 AS AN ANNUAL EVENT

VINEXPO ASIA TO RETURN TO HONG KONG IN 2027 AS AN ANNUAL EVENT

26 Jun 2026 3:31 pm
Amazon eyes on West Bengal's 70,000 sellers as Prime Day sale returns

In Bengal, Amazons network includes 03 Fulfilment Centres and 03 Sortation Centres, more than 1050 Amazon Hub Delivery and almost 100 Amazon-owned and Partner Delivery Stations across the state

26 Jun 2026 3:24 pm
Its about time: How a Chennai journalists book inspired Made in India: A Titan Story

Former The Hindu BusinessLine journalist Vinay Kamath reflects on seeing his book on Titans journey transformed into one of 2026s streaming successes

26 Jun 2026 2:22 pm
ZOE Energy Storage Makes Strong Return to Intersolar Europe 2026 for Consecutive Year, Showcasing Full-Scenario AI-Driven Smart Energy Solutions

ZOE Energy Storage Makes Strong Return to Intersolar Europe 2026 for Consecutive Year, Showcasing Full-Scenario AI-Driven Smart Energy Solutions

26 Jun 2026 1:30 pm
T.N. Water Resources Department to move groundwater extraction NOC process online

Officials of the WRD said work is in progress to issue fresh NOCs through the online portal in about a month

26 Jun 2026 12:18 pm
Three killed as car hits auto carrying Muharram returnees in Annamayya district

The auto was carrying residents of Regalla village home from a Muharram observance when a car coming from the opposite direction hit it in Piler mandal

26 Jun 2026 11:52 am
Rare Neuro Emergency after Spinal Tumor Surgery Turns Critical, Ends in Successful Recovery at Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad

Rare Neuro Emergency after Spinal Tumor Surgery Turns Critical, Ends in Successful Recovery at Zydus Hospital, Ahmedabad

26 Jun 2026 11:30 am