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In Chennai, Crafts Council of India celebrates the sari and more, at their annual textile showcase

Tari The Loom, the annual textile show of the Crafts Council of India will showcase the sari, and a range of textiles from 31 designers and weavers on April 10 and 11 in Chennai

8 Apr 2026 3:16 pm
Rediscovering Vaanam: How a contemporary festival in Tamil Nadu celebrates Dalit History Month

Four editions in, Neelams annual Dalit History Month celebration Vaanam, gets a new lease of life, with a competition category in their film festival, some dramatics, a literary festival, and an art exhibit

8 Apr 2026 3:02 pm
When historic markers in Chennai are demolished without explanation

The descendants of Dr. M.R. Gurusamy Mudaliar are asking as to why his name has been removed from a block at the Kilpauk Medical College (KMC) when the structure was rebuilt recently

8 Apr 2026 2:28 pm
The Folly at Amethyst, Chennai: Where fashion turns into art

At Amethyst Chennai, founder Kiran Rao has shaped The Folly into a dynamic space where designer showcases make fashion accessible, interactive, and wearable. This week, it's a child's canvas with Pero

8 Apr 2026 11:47 am
Poor delivery of schemes, lack of support for the farm sector, major talking points in Madurantakam

Farmers say that during the peak season, theDPCsfind it difficult to processand move the large volume of paddy that they deposit there. Payments are often delayed too, sometimes for over a month to three months.Irularsin the constituency say they face stigmatisation and live in abject poverty

8 Apr 2026 11:10 am
Four persons arrested for abducting and assaulting youth

The police also seized the car and an iPhone used in the crime

8 Apr 2026 12:50 am
Community-led restoration and Exnoras rent-free machinery initiative breathe new life into water bodies

To bridge the gap in finding machinery for rejuvenation of waterbodies, the organisation launched the rent-free excavator initiative

8 Apr 2026 12:34 am
Health risks emerging earlier, stay hidden for long: Apollo report

The report also laid emphasis on some conditions requiring imaging and advanced diagnostics for early detection

8 Apr 2026 12:32 am
Forest officer arrested for taking 50,000 bribe in Tiruvallur

The police said the complainant has been doing trade in red sanders. She had approached Saravanan, seeking official approval to carry out the trade when he demanded a bribe

8 Apr 2026 12:31 am
Kancheepuram: This temple towns sheen is overshadowed by rising traffic congestion and civic problems

Improved traffic management, additional parking spaces and better solid waste management are some of the immediate needs of residents; farmers oppose the Parandur airport project fearing loss of livelihood and damage to the environment

8 Apr 2026 12:27 am
Book on Income Tax provisions for NPOs launched

The book was released on behalf of the All India Federation of Tax Practitioners

8 Apr 2026 12:26 am
SRM to set up tech and research park by 2027, along the lines of the IIT Madras research park

At The Hindu Deep Tech Summit 2026, SRMISTs entrepreneurship director says right tech ecosystem is critical to convert research into spin-offs; says rural tech incubator will aid start-ups in smaller towns

7 Apr 2026 10:42 pm
T.N. Assembly election 2026: Encroachments, slow progress of projects among major concerns of Saidapet constituency residents

Residents demand action on civic complaints, efforts to improve infrastructure and implement welfare schemes instead of giving them only freebies

7 Apr 2026 7:30 pm
T.N. Assembly election: Ponneri constituency residents yet to reap benefits of industrial development

They demand that a government womens college be constructed either inPonneriorMinjuras students have to go to colleges in and around Chennai city for higher education; residents also wantPonneriTalukto be carved out fromTiruvallurdistrict and be made a separate district

7 Apr 2026 6:58 pm
Magic of Khadi: Gandhigrams summer pop-up showcases eco-printed fabrics and hand-spun textiles

Explore eco-printed khadi, kalamkari saris, and artisan crafts at Gandhigrams Summer Pop-Up in Chennai

7 Apr 2026 5:03 pm
Savukku Shankar is an absconding accused, Chennai police tell Madras High Court

Justice M. Nirmal Kumar told that the city police had already completed investigation and filed charge sheets in two criminal cases which the YouTuber now wants to be transferred to the CBI

7 Apr 2026 4:21 pm
Migrant workers of popular biryani chain restaurant in Chennai protest over pending salary

The migrant workers also accused the management of assaulting employees who had posted videos on social media highlighting the issue.

7 Apr 2026 1:52 pm
Major fire at online grocery retailers warehouse in Chennai

Goods worth 40 lakh were destroyed in the fire

7 Apr 2026 12:43 pm
Encroachments, slow progress of projects, freebies over facilities among major concerns

Residents demand action on civic complaints, efforts to improve infrastructure and implement welfare schemes instead of giving them only freebies

7 Apr 2026 1:06 am
T.N. Assembly election: Ponneri residents yet to reap benefits of industrial development as many civic problems persist

They demand that a government womens college be constructed either inPonneriorMinjuras students have to go to colleges in and around Chennai city for higher education; residents also wantPonneriTalukto be carved out fromTiruvallurdistrict and be made a separate district

7 Apr 2026 1:04 am
Rain expose leakage issues in some of the Chennai Metro Rail stations in Poonamallee-Porur stretch of phase II project

According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited, they have already done a survey to check the areas where leaks are occurring and the work is underway to rectify the issue

7 Apr 2026 12:59 am
Second AC suburban train under testing in ICF, to be deployed soon in Chennai

Even as the residents of the west section are eagerly waiting for the AC train services, the transport activists and commuters want the fare to be reduced

7 Apr 2026 12:57 am
Man stabbed to death following quarrel in Peravallur; accused on the run

Based on a complaint lodged by the victims mother, a case has been registered at the Peravallur Police Station

7 Apr 2026 12:54 am
Prominent candidates file nomination papers, set out to canvass votes

While AIADMKs Valarmathi filed nomination papers for Thousand Lights, DMKs Ma. Subramanian held campaign in Saidapet

7 Apr 2026 12:50 am
T.N. Assembly election: CPI(M) complains to EC about political activity of T.N. Governor

They accuse him of regularly meeting persons belonging to the BJP and the RSS

6 Apr 2026 10:57 pm
Ashok Nagar library is now a landmark

From a small structure, the decades-old reading facility has now eased into a spacious, swanky and well-appointed building

6 Apr 2026 9:13 pm
Bring northern parts of Chennai closer to Velachery

A resident of 100 Feet Road in Velachery, B Gangadharan points out that MTC services from the southern parts of Chennai to the citys northern parts that passed through Velachery have dwindled

6 Apr 2026 8:34 pm
April thunderstorms bring relief to Chennai from searing heat

The maximum temperature in Chennai dropped sharply to 26 degree Celsius at 12 p.m. as the rain spell cooled the city

6 Apr 2026 3:21 pm
Mohan Menons The Ninja Never Knocks, is a fast-paced detective novel set in Kolkata

Former advertising man Mohan Menons new novel takes its protagonists across Kolkata in search of a ninja who enables people to satisfy their bloodthirsty whims

6 Apr 2026 12:59 pm
Panchaloha idols made without a drop of gold: Madras High Court stays case before Kancheepuram court

The police had accused a former HR&CE Commissioner, an Additional Commissioner, a sculptor, and six others of having swindled hundreds of sovereigns of gold donated by devotees of Ekambaranathar Temple in Kancheepuram

6 Apr 2026 12:45 pm
TVK cancels Vijays campaign in Villivakkam, T. Nagar citing police curbs

RO reduced the campaign slot in T. Nagar from four hours to one hour due to police pressure, alleges TVK general secretary (election campaign management) and Villivakkam candidate Aadhav Arjuna

6 Apr 2026 12:02 pm
T.N. Assembly election 2026: Despite a slew of infrastructure projects, Poonamallee constituency residents point to gaps in civic amenities

They demand a functional underground sewer system, motorable interior roads, and reliable drinking water supply; despite housing theChembarambakkamlake, the area continues to face water supply issues;DMKMLAKrishnaswamysays most poll promises have been met

6 Apr 2026 1:49 am
Chennai Metro Railstunnel boring machineto make a breakthrough atKellysnext month

The tunnel boring machine had been stalled outside the stationfor nearly a year;CMRLofficials attribute the delay to shaft construction

6 Apr 2026 1:31 am
T.N. Assembly election: Concerned over stalled growth, Ambattur constituency residents demandGH, sewer network, wider roads

Residents want an additional platform on the southern side of theAmbatturrailway station forexpress and fast local trains towards Chennai to halt; they demand a government hospital as people have to go toKilpaukMedical College Hospital or Stanley Hospital in case of emergencies

6 Apr 2026 12:59 am
Former CBI Director R.K. Raghavans autobiography launched

While launching the book, an upgraded version of the first edition, Mr. Raghavan also shared his work experiences

6 Apr 2026 12:59 am
Women-centric hackathon held in Chennai

A total of 26 teamsemergedas winners, who were awarded cash prizes worth 5.5 lakh.

6 Apr 2026 12:53 am