The Hindu

Metrowaterhas set out to try something new in Chennai: it decided to trial a project to supply 24/7 piped water in the Adyarzone, signalling a significant shift in Chennais evolving water management strategy. Chennai has begun the process to replace intermittent supply with a pressurised network, reshaping how the city plans, consumes and governs water

Interspersed with verses from Kurunthogai of Sangam literature, Thevaram, Naalayira Divya Prabandham, and Bharatis patriotic songs, the reading traced excerpts from The Tamils by Nirmala Lakshman covering the Pallava, Pandya, Chola, and Chera dynasties, followed by the Marathas, Christendom, and the contributions of the Muslim community to Tamil culture The Tamils by Nirmala Lakshman: A Theatrical Reading by Artists - Anita Ratnam, Nandhini Subbulakshmi, Revathy Kumar, Sarvesh Sridhar, and Tehze

In urbania, Pongal is often a mere holiday providing respite from the everyday grind. At some corporate houses, usually one day in advance, the marbled aisle between banks of cubicles would sport the boiling rice pot and host traditional games that go link-armed with the harvest festival. For the 9to5ers, this is an act of symbolism, one designed to strengthen their bonds with teammates. Here are two corporate professionals from Chennai who decided to go in for the real McCoy having all of thes

As evening walkers gather by the waterbody, a small music ensemble led by a retired insurance officer presents a performance to raise funds for visually challenged artistes and underprivileged families

GCCs Saturday drive for collecting old sofas, clothes and other unwanted items is 14 editions old and still going strong

In a letter sent last week, the Minister said Hindustan Aeronautics Limited needed the airspace in the region and denied the request from the Tamil Nadu government

GCC official dispels a notion that complaints from residents groups that lovebirds hog the tower led to the closure; he points out the process of getting a contractor is on target and the minor cracks on the second floor should be fixed in 10 to 15 days

Dr. Biswas, a pioneer in the fields of uveitis and ophthalmic pathology, has been associated with Sankara Nethralaya for the past 40 years

Following the State governments approval, loans would be provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to complete the project in four years

Investigation revealed that the accused had mixed sleeping pills in the mushroom soup given to Sunatha and stolen her gold chain

Readers Write: The co-founder of Federation of OMR Residents Association Harsha Koda notes that exercises around voter IDs, bus route mapping and environment studies stood out in the year that went by

The amount of 1,237.80 crore comprised 1,173.66 crore towards 95% of the annual premium for the coverage period, benefitting 1,45,51,697 families, in addition to 64.13 crore being the remaining 5% premium from last year

Based on these findings, the cybercrime police team went to Mysuru and Bengaluru and arrested the accused

More than 600 participants, including members of the Chennai Motor Club, Chennai Race Club, volunteers, and traffic police personnel, took part in the rally

The MRTS and Metro Rail networks share a common elevated alignment for 500 metres. After constructing their viaduct, Railways handed over the work to CMRL, who built theirs on the second level, amid space constraints. The process was time-consuming and challenging, says a CMRL official

Talks have been cordial. We discussed the visit of the Prime Minister. We will (further) discuss whether the meeting will be in Chennai or Madurai, Mr. Nagenthran told reporters after the meeting with Mr. Palaniswami

One of the banners fell due to strong winds recently; these structures further reduce the already encroached road space; Corporation officials say the banners will be removed if found to be illegal

The Bay of Bengal has witnessed only 20 intense weather systems during January since 1891, making such events unusual during this time of the year