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Experts emphasise early diagnosis, long-term care and policy support for people living with epilepsy

The session highlighted medical, behavioural, and social dimensions of epilepsy management, along with the need to reduce stigma, and improve access to care

13 Feb 2026 9:30 pm
Large enterprises have to unravel business processes to make them AI-first

They will also have to rewire business processes in terms of AI-ready,says Virtusa COO Venkatesan Vijayaraghavan.

13 Feb 2026 9:10 pm
Firefighters rescue trapped elderly couple from locked home in Chennai

Within eight minutes of receiving the call, a five-member team travelled nearly six km and rescued the elderly couple

13 Feb 2026 9:08 pm
Online education is one of the biggest finds of the last decade

There is a lot of discussion on how online education will change and if it will entirely replace physical classroom-based education. But both can co-exist and supplement and complement each other, says Kadhambari S. Viswanathan, assistant vice-president, Vellore Institute of Technology

13 Feb 2026 8:28 pm
Experts underscore the importance of extracting only relevant data

We need to be aware of why a website is seeking a particular piece of data and the purpose. Members of the public should be conscious of the data that they are giving, says A.N. Srinivasan, senior vice-president-IT, SRF Ltd.

13 Feb 2026 7:28 pm
With 33 donors, January 2026 sets a record in deceased organ donations in T.N.

Significantly, the maximum contributor was a peripheral medical college hospital Government Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital which functions as a Non-Transplant Organ Retrieval Centre (NTORC)

13 Feb 2026 1:18 pm
Shops allotted to 300 vendors on Marina Beach

The process was carried out under the supervision of former Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court N. Paul Vasanthakumar, with the support of an Adhoc Committee comprising Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) officials led by Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran

13 Feb 2026 12:00 pm
Southern Railway installs digital display boards but without real time data of arrival of suburban trains

While commuters welcome the digital display boards initiative, they point out that these display boards would not be of much use unless they provide real time data on the arrival of suburban trains

13 Feb 2026 4:23 am
Over 73% of MoUs converted into investments in T.N., says Stalin

This data is for those who have been questioning us over the conversion of MoUs, the Chief Minister says at the Conversion Conclave 2026 in Chennai. Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa highlights the governments achievements in a presentation

13 Feb 2026 2:39 am
Apollo Hospitals completes over 8,000 robotic surgeries in T.N.

The hospital hosted a robotic showcase to create awareness and understanding of next-generation surgical technologies

13 Feb 2026 1:06 am
Surveyor held for taking 50,000 bribe

Unwilling to pay the bribe, Ranjith Kumar approached the DVAC, who laid a trap and arrested the surveyor while he was receiving the money

13 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Civic works worth over 15 crore flagged off in Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar

An Urban Primary Health Centre will be constructed on A.K. Swamy Nagar, 9th Street, at a cost of 3.63 crore under the Capital Fund

13 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Complaints to GCC helpline remain unresolved: residents

GCC had closed a complaint of a damaged manholereported on Pantheon Road without resolving the problem; AIADMK councillor says 50% of complaints are closed without resolution

13 Feb 2026 1:04 am
Travel agent arrested in 16.48 lakh package tour fraud

The Thousand Lights Crime Wing had registered a case and began an investigation

13 Feb 2026 1:02 am
IPMA to organise global project profession forum conference in Mahabalipuram

The theme of the international conference of IPMA this year is Co-creating a global transformation through project management: Embracing AI, innovation and sustainability

13 Feb 2026 12:55 am
Residents seek public consultation on Kodungaiyur waste-to-energy project

In a letter to the GCC Commissioner and State officials, the association also opposed to increasing the capacity of bio-mining and waste-to-energy activities from 2,100 tonnes to 10,000 tonnes per day

13 Feb 2026 12:54 am
Unlearn, relearn to stay relevant in evolving technological era, say experts

They point out that with technology evolving rapidly, organisations must unlearn outdated practices and relearn new skills. While resilience remains non-negotiable, real-time testing is essential to build robust disaster recovery system, they say

12 Feb 2026 10:46 pm
Supreme Court underscores Tamil Nadus due representation on UPSC committee set to recommend regular police chief

The court agrees with Tamil Nadus contention that the slot of DGP on the UPSC empanelment committee should not remain vacant merely because the acting DGP is also a candidate in the zone of consideration

12 Feb 2026 10:40 pm
In the age of AI, governing decisions matters more than governing infra, say experts

They argue that as AI systems influence real-time decisions across sectors, traditional governance, risk, and compliance models are yet to catch up, exposing organisations to new and poorly understood risks

12 Feb 2026 9:56 pm
Digi Yatra plans expansion to international travel with passport-based enrolment

Speaking with L.V. Navaneeth, CEO, The Hindu Group, Digi Yatra Foundation CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi addressed concerns around data security, stating Digi Yatra follows a decentralised architecture in which credentials reside on users own devices rather than in a central database

12 Feb 2026 5:52 pm
Building data centres in India far cheaper than in U.S., drawing global hyperscalers: Raju Vegesna

When it came to building data centres, India was globally one of the most cost-effective in terms of cost per mega watt, Mr. Vegesna said, during a fireside chat with John Xavier, Tech Editor, The Hindu, as part of The Hindu Tech Summit 2026

12 Feb 2026 4:54 pm
Resilience must be built into everyday operations of companies, say experts

They were taking part in a panel discussion on Resilience by Design: Embedding Continuity into Organisational DNA using ISO 22301 and ISO 27031 at The Hindu Tech Summit 2026 on Thursday (February 12, 2026).

12 Feb 2026 4:06 pm
Bharat Bandh 2026: Trade unions protest in Chennai

In Tamil Nadu, the nationwide protests were organised at 234 places across the State

12 Feb 2026 3:22 pm
Personalised learning through AI is the future: VIT Vice-President Sekar Viswanathan

Noting that VIT has been adopting innovative AI-based tools and systems to enhance the overall learning experience for students, Mr. Viswanathan said faculty also need to be updated with technology

12 Feb 2026 3:02 pm
Final safety audit begins for Chennai Metro Rails phase II stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani

The CMRS and his team checked the working of escalators, elevators, Passenger Information Display System, Platform Screen Doors, fire alarm system, among other facilities along this stretch

12 Feb 2026 1:10 pm
Final safety audit begins for CMRLs phase II stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani

The CMRS and his team checked the working of escalators, elevators, Passenger Information Display System, Platform Screen Doors, fire alarm system, among other facilities along this stretch

12 Feb 2026 7:03 am
Draw of lots for 300 Marina beach shops to be held

The draw will be conducted in three sessions

12 Feb 2026 12:41 am
Silk saree production hit in Kancheepuram

Since weavers did not get zari, they were unable to weave silk sarees and have not gotten their wages for over two months now

12 Feb 2026 12:40 am
Two idols seized near Thanjavur, four held

Police suspect that the idols were stolen from a temple in the State and were being smuggled abroad for sale

12 Feb 2026 12:36 am
Kadalukku Oru Kaditham: when the sea waits for letters

The Directorate of Public Libraries has set up an ocean station for marine awareness; members of the public can post letters anonymously, expressing their feelings, in an effort create a connection with nature

12 Feb 2026 12:35 am
Chennais fourth desalination plant at Perur expected to be commissioned by September

This plant would be able to treat 400 million litres a day (mld) of seawater; nearly 62% of the seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant has been completed so far

12 Feb 2026 12:33 am
Health Minister inaugurates metabolic clinic in Alwarpet

The centre aims to focus on treating the underlying drivers of metabolic disorders, including visceral fat accumulation, insulin resistance, and muscle health, rather than limiting care to blood sugar control alone

12 Feb 2026 12:33 am
Couple arrested for cheating in Deepavali chit fund scam

Even after the chit matured, the couple allegedly failed to return the money

12 Feb 2026 12:32 am