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28 Mar 2026 1:04 am
Colitis & Crohns Foundation launches Tamil Nadu chapter to boost IBD awareness

CCFI noted a higher prevalence of Crohns disease in southern India, with paediatric cases accounting for nearly 10% of the disease burden in Tamil Nadu

28 Mar 2026 1:02 am
T.N. Assembly election: AIADMK releases second list of candidates, retains 30 sitting legislators

Prominent among those who didnot figure in the list are former Ministers V. Saroja, V.M. Rajalakshmi, Vaigaichelvan, and Mafoi K. Pandiarajan, all of whom lost in the 2021 election

28 Mar 2026 12:56 am
WoW Awards 2026: The Hindu celebrates women across various fields

Achievers from multiple spheres, ranging from healthcare to rural development, were felicitated and the immense contributions they made, breaking barriers along the way, were acknowledged

28 Mar 2026 12:41 am
Capturing the political acumen of DMKmen in a short story

Vaaku Porukkikal is a short story by Sahitya AkademiAward-winning writer Nanjil Nadanthat explores how the then DMK leaders and candidates represented the aspirations of the people, leading to the victory of the party in 1967

27 Mar 2026 11:21 pm
TVK chief Vijay accuses Chennai police, officials of denying permission for his Perambur campaign

Every time I plan an election campaign, the DMK government continues to delay or deny permission citing various reasons, he stated.

27 Mar 2026 6:52 pm
Sangita Reddy of Apollo Hospitals is now president of NATHEALTH

Dr. Reddy succeeds Ameera Shah, promoter and executive chairperson, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.

27 Mar 2026 5:25 pm
2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election will be a close battle, says P. Chidambaram

Congress leader P. Chidambaram says 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election will not be one sided like 2024 Lok Sabha polls; rules out inevitability of coalition government

27 Mar 2026 5:03 pm
T.N. election 2026: Water woes, poor sewer network mar Avadi constituency in transition

Most arterial roads have been laid or relaid recently, but interior streets are either not laidor poorly finished; a resident says garbage collection is irregular, leading to accumulation and contributing to a rise in stray dog presence in the area

27 Mar 2026 5:00 pm
Meet the Farmer: Eco bazaar highlights organic food and sustainable living in Chennai

An Eco Bazaar this weekend offers a chance to connect with the journey of food from farm to table, as visitors interact with organic farmers, explore sustainable products, and take part in craft workshops and cultural activities

27 Mar 2026 4:32 pm
T.N. Assembly election 2026: Inadequate infrastructure plagues Madhavaram constituency amid rapid urbanisation

Madhavaram constituency struggles with lack of infrastructure, related problems such as solid waste management and piped drinking water supply. Establishing a Tech City and storm-water drains, developing the lakes, and improving the civic infrastructure will remain top priorities, says MLA

27 Mar 2026 4:09 pm
Order CBI probe against Murasoli Trust, litigant urges Madras High Court

The trust claims it to be a politically motivated litigation and accuses the litigant of not having disclosed that he is a district secretary of the BJP

27 Mar 2026 3:27 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Annamalaiunhappy with constituencies allocated for BJP by AIADMK

The formerBJPTamil Nadu president is learnt to have requested the party leadership not to identify any seat for him as he has decided against contesting in the Assembly election. But he will continue to work as a partykaryakartafor allBJPandNDA candidates

27 Mar 2026 1:26 pm
Chennai court rejects Ramadoss plea on PMKs mango symbol

The court makes it clear that all observations are limited to deciding the interim applications and wwill not affect the final outcome of the suit.

27 Mar 2026 12:36 pm
INZBC launches southern India chapter in Chennai to boost India-New Zealand trade, innovation ties

This chapter of the India New Zealand Business Council will serve as a key hub for engagement across southern States, complementing its broader national and international network

27 Mar 2026 10:43 am
Tamil Nadus Nitish Kumar or assertive chief? Edappadi Palaniswami confronts a battle of perceptions

DMK claims AIADMK is subservient to the Modi government, framing the Assembly election as Tamil Nadu vs Delhi; BJP leaders avoid naming Mr. Palaniswami as NDAs CM face, but he asserts himself in seat-sharing announcements

27 Mar 2026 2:53 am
Marumagal Vaaku: an allegorical Tamil short story on the emotional coercion of voters

Unlike high-pitched electioneering the State is known for, theTVKscampaign seems in part to be unfolding quietly within households. What unfolds is reminiscent of the short story MarumagalVaaku(Dauther-in-lawsVote) by the late Tamil writerKrishnanNambi

27 Mar 2026 12:55 am
T.N. election 2026: Water woes, poor sewer network mar this constituency in transition

Most arterial roads have been laid or relaid recently, but interior streets are either not laidor poorly finished; a resident says garbage collection is irregular, leading to accumulation and contributing to a rise in stray dog presence in the area

27 Mar 2026 12:48 am
Inadequate infrastructure plagues this constituency amid rapid urbanisation

Madhavaram constituency struggles with lack of infrastructure, related problems such as solid waste management and piped drinking water supply. Establishing a Tech City and storm-water drains, developing the lakes, and improving the civic infrastructure will remain top priorities, says MLA

27 Mar 2026 12:48 am
Court rejects Ramadoss plea on PMKs mango symbol

The court makes it clear that all observations are limited to deciding the interim applications and wwill not affect the final outcome of the suit.

27 Mar 2026 12:38 am
Annamalaiunhappy with constituencies allocated by AIADMK

The formerBJPTamil Nadu president is learnt to have requested the party leadership not to identify any seat for him as he has decided against contesting in the Assembly election. But he will continue to work as a partykaryakartafor allBJPandNDA candidates

26 Mar 2026 11:47 pm
Mechanical heart pump implanted in patient with end-stage heart failure

The LVAD, implanted with the support of a heart-lung machine, assists the failing heart by pumping blood from the left ventricle to the aorta, thereby maintaining systemic circulation

26 Mar 2026 7:16 pm
TVKs entry wont cause any split in minority votes, says IUML leader Kader Mohideen

K.M. Kader Mohideen, 86, the national president of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a long-standing ally of the DMK, speaks to The Hindu on the performance of the DMK government, the expansion of the Secular Progressive Alliance, the fledgling TVK led by actor Vijay, and more. Excerpts:

26 Mar 2026 6:35 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Lack of civic amenities irks Thiruporur constituency residents as urbanisation takes toll

The expansion of Chennais IT Corridor over the past couple of decades has resulted in the mushrooming of large multi-storeyed apartments, extending well into the villages on either side of the road.

26 Mar 2026 4:59 pm
DMK can release unfulfilled promises as its manifesto: Anbumani Ramadoss

In a statement, he claimed that 439 of the 505 promises made ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections remain unfulfilled, accusing the ruling party of misleading the public with claims of near-total implementation

26 Mar 2026 4:26 pm
How an ex-IPS officer, transferred by Election Commission for praising Jayalalithaa, later became AIADMK MLA

Nearly 20 months after R. Natraj joined the AIADMK, he was taken aback when Jayalalithaa expelled him from the party and asked the cadre not to have any relations with him.

26 Mar 2026 3:35 pm
Ban use of toxic chemicals in sanitary pads, baby diapers: PIL plea in Madras High Court

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan call for the response of the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare and Textiles

26 Mar 2026 2:56 pm
National Green Tribunal directs strict monitoring of debris in Cooum during Chennai PortMaduravoyal corridor works

The southern bench of the NGT observed that sand dumping, debris accumulation and levelling of portions of the riverbed near Koyambedu were associated with the formation of an approach road for the elevated corridor project

26 Mar 2026 1:13 pm
How Tamil theatre raised funds for the Ramakrishna Mission Students Home in Chennai

C. Ramanujachariars drama troupe Madras Secretariat Party staged 198 performances, of which 172 benefitted the Students Home, and rest went towards causes such as flood relief, anti-tuberculosis fund and girls education.

26 Mar 2026 12:56 pm
Only a structured party combined with popularity can reach success: Thousand Lights MLA N. Ezhilan

Thousand Lights MLA from the DMK N. Ezhilan, in an interview to The Hindu, observes that any popular personality entering politics will attract the limelight. But only a structured party machinery combined with popularity can ensure success. In this interview, he speaks about his tenure as first-time MLA from Thousand Lights Assembly constituency in Chennai, Vijays political entry shaping the 2026 elections, redressal of key grievances and more.

26 Mar 2026 11:40 am
Amidst waving of party flags, an offbeat representation of the Flag above all flags

Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (technically in Madurapakkam panchayat under Tambaram assembly constituency) presents a salute to the idea of res publica, which underpins Indias system of governance, where citizens have a say, at least before a government is securely ensconced in the seat of power. A Republic Day initiative shines bright every night

26 Mar 2026 11:23 am