The Times of India

It is not just engineering colleges. Prominent deemed universities such as Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), VIT Vellore, and SRM Institute of Technology (SRIMIST) also featured in the list of universities that had the most retractions in 2025, the database showed.

From Friday (Feb 20) as part of the ongoing redevelopment of Chennai Egmore railway station. The frequency of trains reduced to 164 services instead of the regular 204 services. The suburban trains shifted to platforms 5 and 6 from platforms 10 and 11. The revised schedule will be in force till April 5.

In the 1980s, Elliot's Beach offered a tranquil escape with vendors, family picnics, and stunning sunsets. Seniors socialized, children played freely on immaculate sands, and shell collecting was a cherished morning ritual. This serene, less commercialized haven, once a quiet spot, soon transformed into a sought-after film shooting location, attracting crowds eager to spot stars.

Veeraraghavan Eri (Lake) in Chennai, a once 30-acre freshwater lake, has shrunk to 10 acres due to sewage, plastic waste, and encroachments. Despite a National Green Tribunal order and resident complaints, no action has been taken to stop sewage inflow. A 13.2 crore restoration proposal is awaiting commencement.

Malayalam cinema's evergreen star Prem Nazir, approaching his birth centenary, also made a significant mark in Tamil cinema with over 20 films in the late 1950s. His breakthrough came with 'Thai Pirandhaal Vazhi Pirakkum' in 1958, opening doors for him in Tamil productions seeking heroes beyond the established stars.

The evening drew an elegant mix of cultural patrons, cinema personalities, and P3Ps, including filmmaker Mani Ratnam and artist Parvathi Nayar.

Dignitaries like Dr Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti and Cleveland VV Sundaram were spotted at this event.

The Tamil Nadu police bomb disposal squad conducted searches at the Madras high court after an email threat claimed RDX bombs with cyanide would be detonated. The high-security zone, including the Chief Justice's chambers and judges' parking, was thoroughly searched. Authorities later confirmed the threat was a rumour.

DMDK has officially joined the DMK alliance, marking its first partnership with the party since its inception in 2005. General secretary Premallatha Vijayakant confirmed the decision after meeting with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Seat-sharing discussions are ongoing, with a Rajya Sabha seat anticipated for DMDK.