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Oxfords Ashmolean Museumreturns 16th centurybronze sculptureof Thirumangai Alvar

The Ashmolean acquired the statue in good faith in 1967. According to the Sothebys catalogue, the bronze was sold by the private collector, J.R. Belmont (18861981). There is no information on how the bronze entered his collection.

5 Mar 2026 2:16 am
CMRL to roll out ramps for wheelchair users this month

In February, the ramps were procured and delivered to the stations across the network; each platform will have two such devices; staff in Metro stations will be trained on how to use the ramps

5 Mar 2026 12:28 am
From a 1972 Mustang to a 95-year-old watch, Chennais vintage passion gets put on display

Collectors of everything vintage - cars, bikes, watches - share the secret to ensuring that their toys keep humming to the tune of time

4 Mar 2026 6:16 pm
Kerala Tourisms travelling photo exhibition comes to Chennai

Lenscape Kerala features 100 images captured across Kerala by 10 photographers from across India

4 Mar 2026 2:48 pm
T.N. Chief Minister Stalin inaugurates auditorium at Presidency College

It has seating capacity for 1,272 persons on the ground floor and 800 persons on the first floor, along with an administrative office and a VIP room

4 Mar 2026 2:36 pm
Masi Maham and Valli Kalyanam festivities light up temples

As the Maham star reigned for two days, Maasi Maham was celebrated at many temples on Monday (March 2) and Tuesday (March 3), when the utsava idols were taken to the sea for a ceremonial dip

4 Mar 2026 12:50 pm
This exhibition Shakti celebrates female power through textile art

An exhibition, Shakti: Threads of Female Power, aims to explore femininity beyond the labels of divinity on March 7 at Alliance Franaise of Madras

4 Mar 2026 12:41 pm
Meet these Chennai residents serving as spokespersons for sustainable energy

Even as Wels in Austria hosted World Sustainable Energy Days 2026 last week,The Hindu Downtownpicked the brains of quiet influencers in Chennai Bhuvana Raj and Saravanan Palanichami whose philosophy of sustainable energy use in their home settings is rubbing off on neighbours and friends

4 Mar 2026 10:40 am
Chennai builds summer buffer as Krishna water from A.P. adds storage

In the past few days, Chennai has an added storage of nearly 140 million cubic feet of water owing to Krishna water inflow-equivalent to almost five days of withdrawal for the citys needs

4 Mar 2026 1:14 am
Flight cancellations to the Middle East continue

One flight which departed from Chennai to Dubai returned a fewhours later to the city airport due to airspace closure

4 Mar 2026 1:13 am
Man arrested for sexually harassing woman in Kotturpuram

Police arrested the accused and remanded him to judicial custody

4 Mar 2026 1:11 am
Man held for taking obscene photographs of women

The mobile phone used in the offence was seized

4 Mar 2026 1:08 am
Centre of Excellence inaugurated at TNGMSSHs Department of Sports Medicine

This was the first time that such a Centre of Excellence has been established at a State government-run hospital

4 Mar 2026 1:07 am
Three arrested for stealing mobile phones in Madhavaram

Inquiry revealed that the trio posed as temple donation collectors to survey locations before committing a theft

4 Mar 2026 1:05 am
Over 1,000 entries received for The Hindu Margazhi Music Contest

The video links have been sent to the judges, who watch the presentations and select the winners based on marks

4 Mar 2026 1:04 am
Seafarers club at Chennai Port nears completion, to be ready next month

For seafarers, who set foot in the port after an exhausting sail, this facility aims to provide much needed respite

4 Mar 2026 12:59 am
Arappor Iyakkam launches anti-corruption manifesto for Assembly polls

The main agenda of the manifesto is to get rid of corruption and ensure transparency and as part of this the document demands proactive disclosure of public information under Section 4 of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, including a statewide transparency portal

4 Mar 2026 12:57 am
Local bodies launch initiative to strengthen resilience against heat

Chennai Corporation is set to impart training to 5000 volunteers from RWAs on disaster preparedness during heat wave conditions in summer as temperatures are expected to soar this year

4 Mar 2026 12:54 am
3 Mar 2026 10:31 pm
NGO urges T.N. to make environmental clearance mandatory for large-scale solar projects

The NGO stated that the rapid expansion of ground-mounted solar parks is increasingly encroaching on agricultural and grazing lands; it alleged that this practice triggered protests in several districts

3 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
DMK offers 27 Assembly seats, awaits Congress response

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin told Congress leader P. Chidambaram that the issue could have been resolved much earlier had the Congress deputed him as mediator

3 Mar 2026 6:33 pm
Chennai Pen Show to showcase handmade pens, inks and fine accessories

The event will feature brands such as Ranga Pens, Sheaffer, ST Dupont, Pelikan, Diplomat, among others, apart from vintage writing instruments

3 Mar 2026 4:37 pm
A grown tree in Mylapore still in its baby diapers

When the tree guard meant for a trees protection in its formative years becomes its prison bars. Here is a tree that finds itself in such a prison; besides that, it is on a disturbing growth trajectory

3 Mar 2026 3:18 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurates home for senior citizens, Mudhalvar Padaippagams

The home is spread over 25,500 sqft and could accommodate 75 elderly citizens. Various amenities, facilities to provide physiotherapy, first aid, among others are available at this home

3 Mar 2026 2:03 pm
Tirunelveli double murder: Nainar Nagenthran, Vijay slam DMK government

Their reaction came after an armed gang, allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs, killed two persons at Perumpaththu village in Tirunelveli district

3 Mar 2026 1:14 pm
DMK Councillor, AIADMK functionary held for sexually harassing air hostess

The duo committed the offence when they were travelling to Delhi on flight, according to the police

3 Mar 2026 1:05 pm
Chennai | Revivos Obesity meet looks beyond Ozempic and the weighing scale

With GLP-1 weight-loss drugs gaining ground in India amid rising obesity rates, doctors, nutritionists and coaches join forces on one platform to promote strength training, science-backed diets and dismantle the celebrity jab stigma

3 Mar 2026 12:18 pm
Vijay Sethupathys web series Kaattaan gets release date; teaser unveiled

The series is created by M. Manikandan, who has directed it with B.Ajith Kumar, and also stars Milind Soman, Sudev Nair, Vadivel Murugan, Risha Jacobs, VJ Paaru, Kalaivani Bhaskar, and Muthukumar in pivotal roles

3 Mar 2026 11:29 am
Chennai Metro Rails average daily ridership jumps to 3.44 lakh in February

According to officials of the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), the primary reason for the surge in daily ridership over the last 10 days is the decrease in the number of suburban train services

3 Mar 2026 12:57 am
Pumpkin Tales raises 4.2 lakh for the Tamil Nadu Seed Savers Network

Funds raised through a collaborative harvest table by Pumpkin Tales and The Hindus Lit for Life presented to the Tamil Nadu Seed Savers Network

3 Mar 2026 12:54 am
Residents oppose rope car project at Marina, disrupt soil inspection

A team of engineers were forced to stop work near Light Houseafter residents protested against the project; tense situation prevails after HC order regulating beach vendors, say GCC officials

3 Mar 2026 12:47 am
KauveryGroup launches dedicated gastrointestinal bleeding care centres

The centres bring together emergency physicians, gastroenterologists, intensivists, interventional radiologists and surgeons under a coordinated care pathway from triage and stabilisation to definitive intervention and discharge planning

3 Mar 2026 12:41 am