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Meet the Farmer: Eco bazaar highlights organic food and sustainable living in Chennai

An Eco Bazaar this weekend offers a chance to connect with the journey of food from farm to table, as visitors interact with organic farmers, explore sustainable products, and take part in craft workshops and cultural activities

27 Mar 2026 4:32 pm
Order CBI probe against Murasoli Trust, litigant urges Madras High Court

The trust claims it to be a politically motivated litigation and accuses the litigant of not having disclosed that he is a district secretary of the BJP

27 Mar 2026 3:27 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Annamalaiunhappy with constituencies allocated for BJP by AIADMK

The formerBJPTamil Nadu president is learnt to have requested the party leadership not to identify any seat for him as he has decided against contesting in the Assembly election. But he will continue to work as a partykaryakartafor allBJPandNDA candidates

27 Mar 2026 1:26 pm
Chennai court rejects Ramadoss plea on PMKs mango symbol

The court makes it clear that all observations are limited to deciding the interim applications and wwill not affect the final outcome of the suit.

27 Mar 2026 12:36 pm
INZBC launches southern India chapter in Chennai to boost India-New Zealand trade, innovation ties

This chapter of the India New Zealand Business Council will serve as a key hub for engagement across southern States, complementing its broader national and international network

27 Mar 2026 10:43 am
Tamil Nadus Nitish Kumar or assertive chief? Edappadi Palaniswami confronts a battle of perceptions

DMK claims AIADMK is subservient to the Modi government, framing the Assembly election as Tamil Nadu vs Delhi; BJP leaders avoid naming Mr. Palaniswami as NDAs CM face, but he asserts himself in seat-sharing announcements

27 Mar 2026 2:53 am
T.N. election 2026: Water woes, poor sewer network mar this constituency in transition

Most arterial roads have been laid or relaid recently, but interior streets are either not laidor poorly finished; a resident says garbage collection is irregular, leading to accumulation and contributing to a rise in stray dog presence in the area

27 Mar 2026 12:48 am
Inadequate infrastructure plagues this constituency amid rapid urbanisation

Madhavaram constituency struggles with lack of infrastructure, related problems such as solid waste management and piped drinking water supply. Establishing a Tech City and storm-water drains, developing the lakes, and improving the civic infrastructure will remain top priorities, says MLA

27 Mar 2026 12:48 am
Court rejects Ramadoss plea on PMKs mango symbol

The court makes it clear that all observations are limited to deciding the interim applications and wwill not affect the final outcome of the suit.

27 Mar 2026 12:38 am
Annamalaiunhappy with constituencies allocated by AIADMK

The formerBJPTamil Nadu president is learnt to have requested the party leadership not to identify any seat for him as he has decided against contesting in the Assembly election. But he will continue to work as a partykaryakartafor allBJPandNDA candidates

26 Mar 2026 11:47 pm
Mechanical heart pump implanted in patient with end-stage heart failure

The LVAD, implanted with the support of a heart-lung machine, assists the failing heart by pumping blood from the left ventricle to the aorta, thereby maintaining systemic circulation

26 Mar 2026 7:16 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Lack of civic amenities irks Thiruporur constituency residents as urbanisation takes toll

The expansion of Chennais IT Corridor over the past couple of decades has resulted in the mushrooming of large multi-storeyed apartments, extending well into the villages on either side of the road.

26 Mar 2026 4:59 pm
DMK can release unfulfilled promises as its manifesto: Anbumani Ramadoss

In a statement, he claimed that 439 of the 505 promises made ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections remain unfulfilled, accusing the ruling party of misleading the public with claims of near-total implementation

26 Mar 2026 4:26 pm
How an ex-IPS officer, transferred by Election Commission for praising Jayalalithaa, later became AIADMK MLA

Nearly 20 months after R. Natraj joined the AIADMK, he was taken aback when Jayalalithaa expelled him from the party and asked the cadre not to have any relations with him.

26 Mar 2026 3:35 pm
Ban use of toxic chemicals in sanitary pads, baby diapers: PIL plea in Madras High Court

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan call for the response of the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare and Textiles

26 Mar 2026 2:56 pm
National Green Tribunal directs strict monitoring of debris in Cooum during Chennai PortMaduravoyal corridor works

The southern bench of the NGT observed that sand dumping, debris accumulation and levelling of portions of the riverbed near Koyambedu were associated with the formation of an approach road for the elevated corridor project

26 Mar 2026 1:13 pm
How Tamil theatre raised funds for the Ramakrishna Mission Students Home in Chennai

C. Ramanujachariars drama troupe Madras Secretariat Party staged 198 performances, of which 172 benefitted the Students Home, and rest went towards causes such as flood relief, anti-tuberculosis fund and girls education.

26 Mar 2026 12:56 pm
Only a structured party combined with popularity can reach success: Thousand Lights MLA N. Ezhilan

Thousand Lights MLA from the DMK N. Ezhilan, in an interview to The Hindu, observes that any popular personality entering politics will attract the limelight. But only a structured party machinery combined with popularity can ensure success. In this interview, he speaks about his tenure as first-time MLA from Thousand Lights Assembly constituency in Chennai, Vijays political entry shaping the 2026 elections, redressal of key grievances and more.

26 Mar 2026 11:40 am
Amidst waving of party flags, an offbeat representation of the Flag above all flags

Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (technically in Madurapakkam panchayat under Tambaram assembly constituency) presents a salute to the idea of res publica, which underpins Indias system of governance, where citizens have a say, at least before a government is securely ensconced in the seat of power. A Republic Day initiative shines bright every night

26 Mar 2026 11:23 am
T.N. election 2026: Encroachments, traffic congestion remain core issues in Anna Nagar

Unregulated parking is one of the major issues faced by Anna Nagar residents; they say industrial effluents are being discharged intoOtteriNullahwaterway, leading to groundwater contamination and demand the shifting of all mobile eateries to non-residential areas in the constituency

26 Mar 2026 7:27 am
CMRL begins tunnelling for Thiruvanmiyur-Indira Nagar section in phase-II metro rail project

Tunnelling through hard rocks in the 650-metre stretch may take nearly six months, officials say

26 Mar 2026 12:25 am
New project launched by Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust

The project marks an important milestone in the institutions efforts to provide quality and holistic education to children from disadvantaged backgrounds, notes a press release

25 Mar 2026 9:49 pm
AIADMK-led alliance will win 210 seats, says Palaniswami

Launching his campaign in Mylapore, AIADMK leader says NDA will form the government with an absolute majority; accuses DMK of not fulfilling poll promises and failing on law and order front

25 Mar 2026 9:26 pm
Chennai police at liberty to arrest Savukku Shankar if required, orders Madras High Court

Justices P. Velmurugan and M. Jothiraman also say his mother had alleged solitary confinement, before grant of interim bail, only to evade due process of law

25 Mar 2026 5:21 pm
A global photography open call reimagines everyday spaces in Chennai

Chennai Photo Biennaletransforms OSR Park, VR Chennai, and Avtar Foundation for the Arts into a citywide gallery of stories, landscapes, and lived realities

25 Mar 2026 3:51 pm
At Science At The Sabha in Chennai, delve into AI, neutrons, numbers and more

From the universes many wondorous objects to a fascinating pattern of numbers, and whether AI can possess superhuman strength, Science At The Sabha will have fascinating talks for participants of all ages

25 Mar 2026 1:28 pm
Agnikul test-fires first-of-its-kind 3D printed booster engine

Unlike traditional engines that take several months to manufacture, Agnikuls engines can be fully 3D printed in just seven days. This reduces production complexity and turnaround time

25 Mar 2026 11:57 am
Water hyacinth saves lives at an abandoned quarry in Chennai Metropolitan Area

TheOttiyambakkampanchayat had an harrowingly difficult time keeping people from swimming in the deadly quarry with its protruding rocks under the water. There had been many deaths. And then nature intervened, and the fatal accidents stopped. An invasive, floating weed that is a bane of water sources everywhere, the water hyacinth is not just tolerated in the quarry but welcomed

25 Mar 2026 11:15 am
Four queer voices explain the impact of the Trans Amendment Bill 2026

The Transgender Amendment Bill is set to be discussed in Parliament today. What will be the impact of amendments to an already existing progressive act that guarantees better education, health care, and self-determination? Five members of the community who took part in a nation-wide protest in Chennai on March 23, explain the repercussions

25 Mar 2026 9:13 am
T.N. election 2026: Despite development measures, gaps in basic civic infrastructure remain unresolved in Alandur constituency

Alandurlacks basic amenities such as piped drinking water supply and underground drainagein some areas; sources in theDMKcontend that the government has improved civic infrastructure

25 Mar 2026 2:37 am
Fresh lease of life for St. Marys cemetery, a place of the dead in Madras

The historic St. Marys Cemetery on the Island, now slowly being restored, remains a haunting reminder of Chennai citys colonial past

25 Mar 2026 2:21 am
Click & Commit Campaign launched on World TB Day

The event was organised by a Chennai-based non-profit

25 Mar 2026 12:51 am