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Illegal U-turns slow down traffic near Chennais Duraisamy Subway

The traffic police should strictly enforce one-ways on the service roads, said a shop owner in the area

21 Nov 2025 7:00 am
How a Brahmin woman was elected the Mayor of Madras onDMKticket in 1971

In the communal rotation system that was in place for the post, KamakshiJayaramanwon the election held on November 29 that year, securing 74 votesas against the 47 votes polled by her nearest rivalC.R.Narasimhanof theSwatantraParty. She was aDMKmember like her husband. She also became the second woman Mayor of Madras

21 Nov 2025 5:30 am
A living heritage gets a facelift

St. Georges Cathedral, established in 1816 on what is now called Cathedral Road in Madras, was recently rededicatedafter renovation under the supervision of experts ofIITMadras. It is the mother church for theCSIand the Diocese of Madras

21 Nov 2025 5:30 am
WhenRajaji, Congress legislators of Madras Presidency favoured two-nation theory

Amid the Second World War, the Congress Legislature Party convened in Madras on April 23, 1942, at the behest ofRajaji.It passed two resolutions urging theAICCto acknowledge the Muslim Leagues claim for Pakistan and allow a government to be formed in the Presidency along with the League. Both proved controversial and failed

21 Nov 2025 5:30 am
Police arrest key suspect in two property fraud cases

It involves impersonation, forged documents and bank loans worth 8.3 crore

21 Nov 2025 12:37 am
Meenambakkam RTO continues to function without own building

With the driving test ground situated two km away from the current office, applicants are forced to shuttle between the two locations for various procedures, resulting in delays and confusion

21 Nov 2025 12:04 am
WRD seeks NDMA nod for coastal erosion mitigation projects in vulnerable stretches of T.N.

The proposals are awaiting nod from National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and are likely to take off next year

20 Nov 2025 2:42 pm
An older classic car from Chennai takes on the Himalayas and stays the course

Is the gruelling Classic Himalayan Drive possible in an older classic car? Ranjit Pratap tests the limits, steering a 1977 Peugeot 504 through steep climbs and rough stretches

20 Nov 2025 1:01 pm
Chennai to host heart-health workshop for pickleball enthusiasts

The Cardiac Wellness Institute will host Pickle Hearts, a two-hour session on nutrition, injury prevention and cardiac wellbeing for the citys growing pickleball community

20 Nov 2025 11:02 am
AAI plans to open second pick-up point at airport in Dec. after multiple delays

The plaza project was scheduled to be completed by October 2024.However, the project has seen delays with passengers having to take a long walk or a buggy to reach the multi-level car parking

20 Nov 2025 5:11 am
Southern RailwaylaunchesQR-code grievance system to curb food quality issues

The system involves installation of unique QR codes in all the catering stalls;by scanning the QR code passengers are provided with essential details of the stalls location and the station code

20 Nov 2025 5:05 am
20 Nov 2025 1:16 am
Monochrome landscapes and abstract photographs come together in new exhibition

Two Chennai photographers bring together monochrome stillness and abstract motion in a show at The Folly, Amethyst that invites viewers to pause and rediscover the quiet power of light

19 Nov 2025 4:01 pm
Get ready for some festive cheer with Mellow Circles annual Christmas play

The production this year is titled Trials, Tribulations and Christmas Decorations

19 Nov 2025 3:44 pm
A lost garden and a forgotten square in Chennai

Walking down Badrians Garden, which is seeped in history, is something of an adventure today, putting life and limbs at risk

19 Nov 2025 6:00 am
IVI screens one million school students

IVI Chief Executive Officer Vinod Daniel said that a basic eye test and a simple pair of spectacles can change a childs day and their future

19 Nov 2025 5:30 am
When a policeman casually took a powerful bomb inside police station in Chennai

The incident involving tiffin box bomb in Tamil Nadu in 1998 is worth recalling in light of the accidental blast of seized explosives at the Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir on November 14, 2025, which led to death of nine persons.

19 Nov 2025 5:30 am
90% of adults in Tamil Nadu say they have personally felt the effects of global warming: Yale Climate Opinion maps

Tamil Nadu, one of Indias most urbanised and industrialised States, has been facing rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and frequent extreme weather events.

19 Nov 2025 5:30 am
SIR work preventing completion of syllabus for half-yearly exam, say school teachers

Over 68,000 teachers, anganwadi workers, noon meal works, and electricity bill readers, among others in Tamil Nadu have been deputed as Booth Level Officers

18 Nov 2025 10:32 pm
Chennai Metrowater ramps up sewer upgrades to reduce pollution in waterways

Residents demand stringent action and more projects to ensure cleaner waterways

18 Nov 2025 7:36 pm
Comprehensive Mobility Plan for Chennai puts spotlight on Metro Rail, LRT and Regional Rapid Transit System

Interestingly, the report has identified establishing a tram network for a length of 15.4 km connecting T Nagar, Nungambakkam, Nandanam and Light House.

18 Nov 2025 7:18 pm
Chennai hosts a sneak peek of the Serendipity Arts Festivals milestone edition

The Serendipity Arts Festival brings its tenth-year celebrations to Chennai with a preview that highlights its expanding vision

18 Nov 2025 3:31 pm
Four arrested in Odisha for stealing gold from jewel making unit in Chennai

As much as 258 grams of stolen gold ornaments were recovered from them.

18 Nov 2025 2:08 pm
Man murders wife near Maduranthakam

The accused man Saran suspected his wifes fidelity and the couple had petty fights

18 Nov 2025 12:27 pm
Chennais Museum of Possibilities shows what inclusive living can look like

Located on the State Commissionerate for Differently Abled campus on Marina Beach Road, MoP is a demonstration centre for assistive technology for people with disabilities

18 Nov 2025 6:00 am
Environmental groups oppose Centres move to exempt WTE plants from Environment Impact Assessment

In its notification, the MoEFCC said solid-waste management systems play an important role in protecting environmental and human health, advancing the circular economy, and reducing air, land and water pollution.

18 Nov 2025 5:30 am