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Biotechnology is set to drive the evolution of personalised medicine, say experts

They were speaking at a webinar jointly organised by the Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai and The Hindu on Biotech Education in Personalised Medicine

23 Feb 2026 12:50 am
Kumbabhishekamof Raveeswarar Temple held in Vyasarpadi

The previouskumbabhishekamwas held on February 22, 2013

23 Feb 2026 12:47 am
PWD set to restore the fading grandeur of Government Museum buildings

The Geology and Anthropology galleries are set to undergo meticulous repairs, including restoring weathered facades and replacing damaged doors; the project is expected to be completed within a year

23 Feb 2026 12:07 am
Stalin gave 5,000 only because of pressure fromAIADMK, says Palaniswami

At a public meeting inTiruvallurdistrict, theAIADMKgeneral secretary recalls having made 10 electoral assurances, including one of granting a monthly assistance of 2,000 to all women heads of families holding ration cards. Soon after his party announced the promises, Mr. Stalin grew anxious and credited the sum into the accounts ofKalaignarMagalirUrimaiThogaibeneficiaries

22 Feb 2026 9:50 pm
Congress leader K.C. Venugopal meets Stalin for talks on Tamil Nadu polls

Mr. Venugopal is expected to convey his party high commands expectations to Mr. Stalin

22 Feb 2026 9:26 pm
On some Chennai roads, garbage bins dig into a piece of the carriageway

A linked pair of bins is grouted into the carriageway in front of bus stops, park entrances and shops

22 Feb 2026 8:06 pm
Student from Maharashtra drowns in sea at Kanathur beach, another missing

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has sought the help of the Tamil Nadu government to provide all assistance to the family of the victims.

22 Feb 2026 5:42 pm
Victoria Students Hostel: Regal, but in need of attention

The hostel, coming under the Presidency College, stands on what was once called Chepauk Park, a triangular stretch of land on the west bank of the canal behind Presidency College

22 Feb 2026 10:42 am
Kamal, Rajini unite: beyond fandom rivalries, a friendship that endures

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan reunite in a film after 47 years, thrilling Tamil cinema fans.

22 Feb 2026 8:22 am
Residents in Choolaimedu urge Corporation to expeditebridge reconstruction work

People living in Tamilar Veethi in Choolaimedu have been taking a detour to access nearby areasand Arumbakkam Metro Rail Station as the bridge is being built over the Virugambakkam Canal

22 Feb 2026 12:57 am
T.N. govt launches portal for foreign medical graduates to check vacant internships

Portal to also enable candidates to apply online directly and obtain their allotment orders

22 Feb 2026 12:43 am
Delays in suburban train services lead to a rise in CMRLs ridership

Commuters demand that CMRL improve frequency of trains this month; number of suburban services in Chennai Beach, Tambaram, and Chengalpattu sections have been reduced from 204 to 160 till April 5, to facilitate work on Egmore station

21 Feb 2026 11:43 pm
Chromepetterminusgets a facelift

TambaramCorporation replaceswornoutroof sheets; activists question need for large terminus on arterial stretch

21 Feb 2026 11:20 pm
A dangerously elevated manhole inMedavakkam

It is located on the arterial TambaramVelacheryMain Road

21 Feb 2026 11:13 pm
Helping children express themselves through art

Students of an art school in Mylapore will be showcasing their works at Oviya Sangamam 2026, happening on February 22 at St. George School campus, Shenoy Nagar

21 Feb 2026 11:06 pm
Pan India Gastro Enterology Research Study group launched at Digestive Diseases conference

Two advanced diagnostic equipment Urea Breath Test and Antro-Duodenal Manometry- were launched at the conference

21 Feb 2026 7:12 pm
Construction worker dies after falling from Chennai Metro Rail viaduct near Valasaravakkam

Workers alerted an ambulance and rushed him to a nearby private hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival, police said

21 Feb 2026 7:06 pm
Anbumani criticises DMK over teacher recruitment, flags staffing gaps in schools and colleges

In a statement, Dr. Anbumani said the governments claim of appointing 11,688 teachers over the past five years was inadequate, given that more than one lakh classrooms reportedly function without teachers

21 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
20 years of Tamannaah: The actress speaks about her roles and new jewellery line

Tamannaah Bhatia on what its like to turn entrepreneur with her new jewellery line, and her upcoming projects

21 Feb 2026 3:44 pm
Tamil will forever remain my breath, says Kamal Haasan

He extended greetings to Tamils on the occasion of International Mother Language Day

21 Feb 2026 2:26 pm
KH x RK Reunion: Kamal Haasan-Rajinikanth join hands for Nelsons film; shoot begins soon

The film has music by Anirudh Ravichander and is produced under the Red Giant Movies banner

21 Feb 2026 12:57 pm
YOU.FO: the new sport in town

After ultimatefrisbeeandpickleball, heres a new leisure sportYOU.FOthat promises to take Chennai on a global platform

21 Feb 2026 10:07 am
Greater Chennai Corporation Council delegates power to entomologists to prevent mosquito-borne diseases

Residents have complained about a deterioration of public health owing to a rise in mosquito density and infections transmitted between animals and residents

21 Feb 2026 12:54 am
Microchipping of horses to begin in city to prevent cruelty to animals in tourist places

GCC to conduct a meeting with theTamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board to prevent cruelty to animals in tourist places

21 Feb 2026 12:52 am
Draft MoU for Metro Rails MRTS takeover to be sent to Railway Board for approval

Southern Railway has already submitted the document to the Tamil Nadu government; nearly 4,000 crore will be required to upgrade the Chennai Beach-Velachery MRTS stretch

21 Feb 2026 12:48 am
T.N. Deputy Chief Minister inaugurates CREDAI FAIRPRO 2026

The three-day property expo brings together over 80 CREDAI Chennai developers, presenting over 500 projects

20 Feb 2026 9:52 pm
Unseasonal February rainfall likely over some parts of south Tamil Nadu this week

The RMC has forecast some parts of Chennai may also receive light or moderate rain on February 21; parts of Dindigul, Madurai, and Theni districts may be covered by intense rain on February 22

20 Feb 2026 9:12 pm