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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
SRM and The Hindu to host Future Career Conversations in Chennai on May 5

The programme will feature two sessions The Rejigged Employee and The Learning Entrepreneur focusing on adaptability, upskilling and innovation

3 May 2026 7:55 pm
Why Moondram Pirai still tugs at our heartstrings more than 40 years on

One of the greatest-ever Tamil films,Moondram Piraipaired Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, both at their histrionic best, and was splendidly directed by Balu Mahendra

3 May 2026 2:19 pm
Missing: Chennais new master plan

The Third Master Plan for Chennai is meant to create a city that would be future-ready and in sync with all the requirements of a modern metropolis. The CMDA was expected to release the plan with the governments approval during Pongal 2026. However, there is no sign of the plan yet, as the city awaits creative reimagining

3 May 2026 12:24 pm
Passenger arriving from Sharjah opens emergency door; held

The incident led to diversion of another flight in Chennai airport

3 May 2026 12:22 pm
A garbage bin in Chennai Metropolitan Area that combines sustainability and aesthetics

Integrating rice mill and automobile scrap material, a resident of Manimangalam panchayat near Tambaram has created a garbage unit that combines functionality, aesthetics and nostalgia. Six years old, the installation is holding up well and fulfilling its mandate

3 May 2026 9:38 am
Garbage dumpfire chokes residential zone in Perumbakkam

Initially believed to be a temporary arrangement, a garbage transit point in Perumbakkam close to a residential zone witnesses disproportionate dumping, minimal clearance and recurrent fires

3 May 2026 5:54 am
CMRL starts tunnelling at Villivakkam under railway tracks for Phase II project

Long-distance trains have reduced their speed to 20 kmphwhile crossing the Villivakkam railway station as a precautionary measure; TBM Marutham has been deployed for the work

3 May 2026 12:38 am
Dribbling past barriers, girls football team to step onto international stage

It will take part in Street Child Football World Cup from May 5 to 15 in Mexico City;the team of girls from underprivileged backgrounds is trained by Karunalaya Social Service Society; the biggest challenge was to get the visa as they didnt have the required documents, says secretary of Karunalaya

3 May 2026 12:12 am