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Gen Z entrepreneurs adept at speed, should focus on deep learning: speakers

Panellists at the discussion say if given reasonably good purpose, Gen Z entrepreneurs can spend time to do it

6 May 2026 1:38 am
Chennai Councillors want flood mitigation works and civic projects expedited

Residents request the Corporation to start work on three culvertsbetween Pattaravakkam and Korattur railway stations to prevent surplus water from lakes submerging the tracks

6 May 2026 1:03 am
Battery swapping facility at railway stations a huge hit in Chennai

The users can replace spent batteries with fully charged ones, thereby eliminating long waiting time; Southern Railway has set up these facilities at both MRTS and suburban railway stations

6 May 2026 1:00 am
Did kids make Vijay mama a success?

An Instagram search shows posts and reels of children crying and threatening parents and grandparents to vote for TVK. A child rights activist says the EC must make clearer, stricter guidelines regarding using children as part of poll campaigns

6 May 2026 12:52 am
Metro Rail Phase II may be among first projects to be inaugurated by new T.N. government

CMRL has also completed some of the crucial work mandated by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety on the Porur-Vadapalani stretch

6 May 2026 12:48 am
In learning organisations, failure is not a bad word

Experts say organisations that create opportunities for employees to improve and excel through upskilling or reskilling often reap the benefits in the long run

5 May 2026 11:20 pm
The highest and lowest margins of victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadi Assembly election

Most constituencies with margins above 60,000 votes were won by theTVK, with theDMKfinishing second in a majority of these seats. The distribution of these margins shows a concentration in urban and industrial regions

5 May 2026 11:06 pm
Roundtable discussion on Outer Ring Road to be held on Wednesday

The event aims to move beyond surface-level conversations to actionable insights that can shape Chennais next phase of growth

5 May 2026 10:02 pm
Police on lookout for 45-year-old man in hit-and-run case in Koyambedu

He hit a 40-year-old man who was crossing the road near the flyover on Poonamallee High Road

5 May 2026 7:27 pm
TVK captures all five constituencies in south Chennai

At Saidapet, TVK candidate M. Arul Prakasam defeated DMKsMa.Subramanian by a margin of 28,514 votes

5 May 2026 4:14 pm
A green message from Indira Nagar gets amplified

Rotary Club of Temple City invites two Indira Nagar residents to deliver a talk on a neighbourhood park walkers clubs Tree Naming Initiative for the benefit of residents groups in other parts of Chennai

5 May 2026 2:19 pm
Seniors at this old age home get to attend dance classes

Akshaya Trust invites groups to spend a day engaging senior citizens with an activity or two

5 May 2026 2:13 pm
DMKs outgoing MLA demands action against Sekarbabu for Stalins defeat in Kolathur

In a social media message, I. Paranthaman asked, How could a person responsible for the defeat of our leader stand before him without any shame, fear, or embarrassment?

5 May 2026 11:04 am
Heat to abate in most parts of T.N. as trough triggers a wet spell till May 10

A prevailing north-south trough running up to Comorin area would influence the wet spell in western ghats and interior districts till May 10

5 May 2026 12:10 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: AIADMK suffers major losses in its traditional stronghold

As of 9.30 p.m. on Monday, the Dravidian major has won in 42 constituencies and is ahead in five others. In terms of arithmetic strength, the party was not as strong as its traditional adversary, the DMK.

4 May 2026 10:24 pm
4 May 2026 10:14 pm
DMK wins two of five constituencies in north Chennai

While Udhayanidhi Stalin defeated TVK candidate D. Selvam to win the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly Constituency, P.K. Sekarbabu established a lead in the later rounds of counting and defeated Sinora P.S. Ashok of the TVK in Harbour

4 May 2026 10:08 pm
The Gen Z vote that shook the Tamil Nadu elections

Change is the word heard in unison among these young voters

4 May 2026 9:56 pm
DMK would function as efficient Opposition, says M. K. Stalin

In a social media message, the DMK president said he accepted the peoples verdict and congratulated the victors on their win

4 May 2026 9:10 pm
DMKs fortress of Chennai breached like never before

The DMKs downfall in Chennai is drastic compared to the previous election in 2021, in which the alliance it led not only won all the 16 constituencies in the district.

4 May 2026 5:58 pm
TVKs Ramkumar wins Anna Nagar constituency

He defeated the DMKs N. Chitrarasu and the AIADMKs Gokula Indira

4 May 2026 5:55 pm
Vijays political films: Five Tamil movies of the TVK leader that you should watch

These films had Vijay fighting for the common man and their issues

4 May 2026 5:30 pm
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin defeated in Kolathur: who is TVKs V.S. Babu, the winner?

Mr. Stalin is the fourth sitting Chief Minister in Tamil Nadu to lose an Assembly election

4 May 2026 4:52 pm
Tamil Nadu election results: TVK frontline leaders put up strong performances in early trends

Mr. Vijay, who contested from two seats Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchi East is leading in both seats by a comfortable margin

4 May 2026 2:24 pm
TVK and the dynamics of disruption

As trends continue to emerge, it is clear that Tamil Nadu is heading in a path it has never taken so far whether it is a majority for the TVK, a non-Dravidian party, or a hung Assembly

4 May 2026 2:09 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin trails in Kolathur as TVK leads in Chennai region

Only Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu were leading out of the 16 constituencies as of 1 p.m.

4 May 2026 1:58 pm
4 May 2026 11:50 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026 LIVE: All eyes on Vijay's TVK as DMK seeks second consecutive term

Majority of exit poll projections gave an advantage to DMK+. However, Axis My India gave a massive 98-120 seats to TVK

4 May 2026 6:07 am
Must not hold back on AI adoption for fear of job loss

Journalism is unfolding in an era defined by a deep information paradox, where, despite an explosion of available information, citizens in many democracies are less informed about public affairs, observes N. Ram, Director, The Hindu Group.

4 May 2026 3:12 am
Electoral debuts in Tamil Nadus past Assembly elections tell a mixed story of breakthroughs, missed chances

With the high profile debut of actor-politician C. Joseph Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the latest polls, expectations are high about whether the party can breach the Dravidian duopoly or merely dent its margins

4 May 2026 12:49 am
High cost of five kg FTL cylinders keeps new consumers away

Consumers say a new five kg FTL connection costs 1,760, which is very high, and the cylinder will not last for 41 days unlike the regular cylinder

4 May 2026 12:43 am
Women make up over 80% of the additional voters in 2026 T.N. Assembly polls

Of about 25.3 lakh more votes polled this time than in 2021, around 20.8 lakh came from women, the highest in the last four Assembly elections

4 May 2026 12:17 am
Metro Rail commuters flag sultry rides, want better air-conditioning

They complain of insufficient cooling inside coaches during peak hours;temperature is set at 24 degrees Celsius and duct modification work is under way to improve ventilation: CMRL officials

4 May 2026 12:00 am
Interactive workshops make archaeology accessible to students: expert

Experimental archaeologist Anbazhagan K, a technical staff at the University of Madras, has been conducting workshops for both children and adults, to decode the basics of archaeology, along with demonstrations to move away from rote learning

3 May 2026 11:35 pm
India needs a future-ready workforce to sustain its global leadership in pharmaceuticals: experts

Webinar focuses on careers in Indias evolving pharma sector, highlighting opportunities in biotech, regulatory challenges, and the need for stronger industryacademia collaboration

3 May 2026 9:47 pm