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Prominent candidates in Chennai file nomination papers, set out to canvass votes

While AIADMKs Valarmathi filed nomination papers for Thousand Lights, DMKs Ma. Subramanian held campaign in Saidapet

11 Apr 2026 10:51 pm
Goondas Act invoked on Savukku Shankar

The detention order was issued by the City Police Commissioner A. Arun before he was transferred on Friday

11 Apr 2026 9:21 pm
Choose a discipline you feel at home in, T. Udhayachandran advises students

The Additional Chief Secretary, T.N. Finance Department, was speaking at the inauguration of The Hindu EducationPlus Career Counselling Fair 26 in Chennai on Saturday

11 Apr 2026 6:16 pm
Commuters seekbus servicesfromVandalurrailway station

They point out they are at the mercy of autorickshaw drivers who charge exorbitant fares; they seek better coordination between Southern Railway and MTC

11 Apr 2026 5:08 pm
Jana Nayagan: T.N. police launch probe into leak of TVK leader Vijays film

The police action comes following a complaint by R. Udayakumar, production controller of KVN Productions, who sought immediate intervention against the illegal leak, unlawful downloading, transmission, and circulation of the film, which is yet to be released in theatres

11 Apr 2026 4:24 pm
IOCL Chairman announces increase in commercial LPG quota for T.N.

Though the waiting period of six to eight days persists in some areas, he said OMCs are putting their best efforts to reduce the waiting period

11 Apr 2026 12:56 am
Dummy EVM units, visiting cards with ex-Ministers photo seized in Chennai

DMK Orathanadu candidate R. Vaithilingam, a former AIADMK Minister, had joined the party a few months ago

11 Apr 2026 12:18 am
A nova for these women to shine bright

On April 14 at Hindustan College of Arts and Science in Kelambakkam, women entrepreneurs from gated communities will be in the spotlight, and so will be their products

10 Apr 2026 10:46 pm
From aDMKcampaigner and fan of MGR to renowned littrateur

Kalapriya says that before joining theDMK, MGR was associated with the Congress. Over the time, he surrounded himself with seasoned political minds, including communist leaders K. Baladhandayutham and Kalyanasundaram. He was further supported by experienced figures such asK.A.Krishnaswamy andPanrutiS.Ramachandran. This combination of cinematic influence and political acumen gave him an exceptional grasp of governance as well as mass psychology.

10 Apr 2026 10:22 pm
Love Insurance Kompany movie review: Pradeep Ranganathans LIK-able futuristic rom-com loses its edge

In a neon-drenched Chennai of 2040, Vignesh Shivan crafts an imaginative rom-com that charms in parts but struggles to sustain its ideas, and the second-half blues of Tamil cinema sadly continue

10 Apr 2026 7:31 pm
Chennai Poll Canvas: Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni | Development vs Daily Struggles

Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.

10 Apr 2026 7:25 pm
Man arrested for stealing two-wheeler from Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital

It was found that the accused had surveyed the hospital premises and used a duplicate key to steal the vehicle

10 Apr 2026 6:47 pm
Feed the whale at Marina Beach, receive a bag

A Chennai-based startup is populating the sands of Marina with whales and fish that function as reverse vending machines, dispensing a cloth bag for every PET bottle dropped in them

10 Apr 2026 5:59 pm
Lakshmi Lawrence Kadhal CBFC row: Madras High Court judge watches film submitted on pen drive, reserves orders

Justice R. Kalaimathi of Madras High Court reserves orders on an appeal filed against refusal of CBFC certificate to Tamil movie Lakshmi Lawrence Kadhal

10 Apr 2026 4:47 pm
Vijays Jana Nayagan leaked online: KVN Productions initiate probe

The production team, led by Venkat K Narayana, is gearing up to take serious legal action against anyone involved in this digital piracy mess

10 Apr 2026 4:38 pm
Vijays Jana Nayagan leaked online: Chiranjeevi, Sivakarthikeyan, Khushbu Sundar slam piracy

Reacting to the news of Tamil superstar Vijays Jana Nayagan being leaked online, celebrities such as Chiranjeevi, Khushbu Sundar, and Sivakarthikeyan took to social media to slam piracy

10 Apr 2026 4:05 pm
Tambaram, Chennais gateway, is booming, but civic infrastructure issues remain

Tambaram, often called Chennais gateway, is witnessing rapid growth and urban expansion. But residents say civic infrastructure from roads and drainage to public services is struggling to keep pace. Voters are demanding better planning and stronger infrastructure to match Tambarams rise.

10 Apr 2026 3:52 pm
In Chennai, Sumanasa Foundations Art Unfettered platforms five artistes who are pushing boundaries

A culmination of the Grants Project 2025-2026, Sumanasa Foundation presents Art Unfettered, which will see five artistes from across the country take the stage for theatre, dance, dialogue and more

10 Apr 2026 2:58 pm
Injured hawksbill turtle nursed back to health, transported 600 km by road, and released in Gulf of Mannar

On January 8, the juvenile hawksbill turtle was found stranded along the Neelankarai coast. The animal repeatedly washed back ashore despite multiple attempts to return it to the sea

10 Apr 2026 12:49 pm
Vijays Jana Nayagan leaked online amid delayed release

Earlier, more than five-minutes of footage from the film surfaced on social media platforms, recorded reportedly from a test screening

10 Apr 2026 11:26 am
Clips from Vijays Jana Nayagan leaked online amid delayed release

More than five-minutes of footage from the film surfaced on social media platforms, recorded reportedly from a test screening

10 Apr 2026 11:14 am
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin takes surprise ride in Chennai Metro, interacts with passengers

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also sought public opinion on the implementation of various schemes

10 Apr 2026 10:01 am
Section of Perungudi residents to boycott Assembly election

They say the DMK and the AIADMK failed to address a long-pending land patta issueeven after several appeals to the MLAs; 600 voters in the locality have decided to skip the upcoming polls

10 Apr 2026 12:59 am
Candidates fan out across Chennai as campaign gathers pace

UdhayanidhiStalin lists key projects carried out inPonneriwhile seeking votes for Congress nomineeDuraiChandrasekar; he urgesSaidapetresidents to supportDMKleader Ma. Subramanian;AIADMKsAlandurcandidate Saravanan assures people that property tax will be reduced if his party returns to power;TVKsThousand Lights contestantPrabhakarconfident of peoples support

10 Apr 2026 12:57 am
Will restore original quality standards of Amma Canteens, says Palaniswami

He accuses the ruling DMK of shutting down Amma Canteens in phases, compromising on food quality and reducing staff strength

9 Apr 2026 11:44 pm
Despite having nine large waterbodies, residents do not get clean groundwater

They say that if the government removes encroachments and brings excess water from Chembarambakkam to the lakesin the constituency, the drinking water problem can be solved; another issue is that stray animal population keeps rising though the authorities take steps to catch them

9 Apr 2026 1:02 am