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TVK chief Vijay to file nomination from Tiruchirappalli East on Apr 2
Actor and TVK chief Vijay will file his nomination papers for the Tiruchirappalli (East) assembly constituency on April 2. This marks a significant electoral contest in central Tamil Nadu. Vijay is also contesting from Perambur in Chennai. His campaign plans include public addresses at key city locations. Concerns have been raised regarding police restrictions on campaign activities.
Tamil Nadu polls: No caste, communal clashes in TN unlike BJP-ruled states, says MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of plotting to incite violence in the state. He stated that the DMK government has successfully thwarted these alleged conspiracies. Stalin highlighted the peaceful environment and effective governance under the DMK's rule, which he claims is attracting investments.
Election Commission's new symbol rule to aid parties in poll-bound states
The Election Commission of India has changed its rules on party symbols. This benefits alliance partners in upcoming state elections. Parties like AMMK in Tamil Nadu, Twenty20 in Kerala, and ISF in West Bengal can now keep their common symbols. The new rule requires only 1% vote share in one of the last two elections.
Congress Faces Crisis Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections After Manickam Tagore Resigns
Chennai, April 1: Senior Congress leader and MP Manickam Tagore has resigned from his position as the head of the partys election management and coordination committee. This resignation comes just weeks before the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, revealing internal rifts within the state unit. Sources indicate that disagreements among senior leaders ... Read more Congress Faces Crisis Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections After Manickam Tagore Resigns
Early Intervention for Autism: Chennai Hospital's DIEC Transforms Lives
A Chennai early intervention center has seen a 15-fold increase in children treated for neurodevelopmental disorders since 2018. Parents report significant improvements in children with conditions like autism, highlighting the center's crucial role in providing accessible, comprehensive therapy for families across Tamil Nadu and beyond.
TN Election 2026 | Chennai Poll Canvas: Perambur
Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.
SPAs massive victory in Tamil Nadu alone can sow seeds of hope for change at Centre, says Kanimozhi
Disappearance and rescue of four Coimbatore schoolgirls: Summons issued to Chennai-based influencer
Chef Padayal Sivakumar has introduced a unique cooking style at his Coimbatore restaurant, Padayal. He prepares food without oil or boiling. This method aims to preserve natural flavors and nutrients. Sivakumar learned this technique from agricultural experts. His restaurant offers dishes like sambar and biryani prepared this way. The philosophy is that food is medicine.
Watch: Holiday on April 23 for voters in Tamil Nadu: Government
Even God cant save Tamil Nadu if DMK or AIADMK comes back to power: Seeman
Running a govt after intoxicating everyone was shameful, he said, pointing to the govts dependence on liquor sales.
Lok Poll survey projects comfortable victory for DMK-led alliance with 40% vote share
A new survey by Lok Poll forecasts a strong win for the DMK-led alliance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. The alliance is expected to secure a significant number of seats. The ADMK-led alliance is projected to win fewer seats. Actor Vijay's TVK is anticipated to enter the assembly with a notable vote share.
Experts stress integrated approach to tobacco cessation
The workshop called for multi-sectoral collaboration, capacity-building among healthcare professionals, and sustained public health messaging to advance tobacco cessation efforts in Tamil Nadu and beyond
In Focus podcast | Assembly elections: Can the Left overcome anti-incumbency inKerala?
As Keralas assembly elections approach, Dr. J Prabhash discusses the LDFs challenges and the rise of UDF and BJP.
Sand lorries seized in Thanjavur district
U.K. can lead Straits opening, Starmer says, as transatlantic ties fray
This is not our war and we will not be drawn into the conflict that is not in our national interest, Starmer said, reiterating U.K.s position of staying out of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran
Freudenberg posts strong key financial figures, underscores stability and future viability
Freudenberg India emerges as a key growth engine with group sales at 4427 crore
A complex and varied condition: why bipolar disorder demands individualised care
With World Bipolar Day observed in March, psychiatrists draw attention to the layered complexity of bipolar disorder -- a condition that continues to challenge standardised treatment
Interview | IPL is probably tougher than international cricket: Blessing Muzarabani
The 68 Knight Riders speedster acknowledges the guidance he got from West Indies legend Bravo; the Zimbabwe pacer adds that the other players in the KKR dug-out is pushing him to be at his best
As monsters close in and memories linger, Frierens slow journey north excavates how home survives through those who refuse to abandon it
Maruti Suzuki warns of price hikes as Iran war raises costs
The Iran war has driven up the prices of everything from oil and gas to key metals used in manufacturing vehicles
Watch: PM Modi promises jobs, infrastructure push in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Gogamukh in Assams Dhemaji district, highlighted the BJPs decade-long governance record and laid out key promises ahead of the Assembly polls.
KMCT School of Design: The finest Design School in Kerala, Kozhikode
IIM Udaipur Confers Degrees on 481 Graduates at its 14th Convocation Ceremony
EDC announces CAD$360 million financing package for SK ecoplant
SirPAD: Primary Results confirm the safety and efficacy of Sirolimus Coated Balloon in PAD
Blaize and Nokia Advance Collaboration with Joint AI Solution Showcase at GITEX Asia
Pioneering Innovation in Telecom Power: Huawei Wins Global Best Practices Award 2025
Karaikal fishermen seek return to MBC fold as education levels rise
Amount includes 20 lakh towards licence fee for songs Nyaya Ellide and Omme Ninnanu, which has already been deposited during the proceedings, and an additional 5 lakh imposed as exemplary costs for non-compliance with an earlier court order.
Why do cat eyes glow in the dark?
Dont let that eerie glow freak you out. Cats and people alike find it very useful. And were going to see why.
Stalingrad, Sapporo, Goddess Of War and Mescalito shine
Tiruchi Central GST commissionerate sets up control room to check distribution of gifts
Vijay's Election Affidavit: Actor and TVK chief Mr. Vijay has declared total assets worth Rs 603.20 crore in his election affidavit filed ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. The declaration includes Rs 404.58 crore in movable assets with over Rs 213 crore parked in Indian Overseas Bank deposits and Rs 198.62 crore in immovable assets, including agricultural land in Kodaikanal and multiple properties in Chennai.
U.S. is considering exiting paper tiger NATO, says Trump
Donald Trumps criticism of the NATO comes after the alliance partners mainly the U.K, France, and Spain refused to join the Iran war; he said it was hard to believe that NATO did not answer his call
Supreme Court stays disproportionate assets proceedings against Tamil Nadu Minister Duraimurugan
The Supreme Court also issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government on the appeal filed by Mr. Duraimurugan against an order of the Madras High Court
Watch: Whats at stake in the Tamil Nadu elections 2026?
Tamil Nadus 2026 Assembly election is shaping up to be more than a familiar DMK vs AIADMK contest. But new entrants are complicating the picture. Heres all you need to know.
T.N. CM Stalin dares Edappadi Palaniswami to spell out his stance on CAA now
Accusing the former Chief Minister of betraying the minorities and Sri Lankan Tamils by supporting the Act brought in by the BJP to save his position, Mr. Stalin alleged that the legislation was passed with the support of the AIADMK and PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss in the Rajya Sabha
Putin likely to participate in September BRICS summit in Delhi: Russias Deputy Foreign Minister
Russia will honour past contracts on oil exports, despite Moscows ban on gasoline exports, he adds
Objection to Martyrs Park site reopens Oting killing wounds in Nagaland
Konyak Union resents the alleged objection by Assam Rifles to the location identified for the memorial.
He says the Bill is in line with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghs core ideology and the foundational texts of the RSS, including Vicharadhara by M.S. Golwalkar, view Christians, Muslims and communists as internal enemies and fifth columnists who deserve elimination
Rajya Sabha passes CAPF Bill, Opposition walks out
The CAPF Bill seeks to create a unified legal framewaork governing personnel across different CAPF forces, replacing the current patchwork of separate service rule regimes for the five Central Armed Police Forces
Luthra brothers get bail in Goa nightclub fire case, to remain in jail
The owners of the nightclub will remain in prison for forgery case as their pre bail request gets rejected
At InKo Centre, women printmakers from South India reflect on memory and inheritance
Inheritance: Memory and Matter, an exhibition at the InKo Centre, brings together women printmakers who carve, etch, and emboss memory, tracing legacies across time and material
SC says voting rights of excluded West Bengal voters cannot be washed away forever
Court asks EC tribunals to ensure fair adjudication of electoral roll exclusions during Special Intensive Revision
How conductor and teacher Augustine Paul shaped Chennais choral tradition
Ahead of presenting an Easter repertoire, Augustine Paul reflects on how the fusion of Indian melodies and Western harmony have found a lasting meeting point in choral music.
The rare whale species in the way of Trumps oil drilling plan
Recognised as a distinct species in 2021, Rices whale is usually found in a narrow area in the northeastern part of the Gulf of Mexico
Census 2027: Mandya residents urged to take part in self-enumeration
Citizens can log in to the official website, and complete the process by answering 33 questions related to household listing and housing census
Redefining Indias mobile esports landscape: BGIS 2026 concludes
BGIS 2026 ends its nearly three-month long tournament in Chennai, crowning Team iQOO Soul as the winner
Delhi mayor's office receives bomb threat via e-mail; probe underway
Security tightened around the mayors office after alleged bomb threats by the Khalistan National Army.
CM Stalin Accuses AIADMK of Selling Tamil Nadu to BJP
Tiruchirappalli, April 1: In the midst of the election atmosphere in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin targeted the opposition party AIADMK on Wednesday. He alleged that if Edappadi K. Palaniswamis government comes to power, it would hand over the state to the BJP. While addressing a public rally in Tiruchirappalli, Stalin campaigned for the ... Read more CM Stalin Accuses AIADMK of Selling Tamil Nadu to BJP
Drones help apprehend five involved in distribution of cash for votes in Puducherry
Watch: Oracle layoffs 2026: Thousands lose jobs in India
Tech giant Oracle Corporation has reportedly laid off around 12,000 employees in India, with more job cuts expected soon
The God of Death Arrives in Kochi, but Fears Hes Losing His Job
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefire
Representatives from both countries are meeting in Urumqi, in northern China
Coimbatores Kasthuri Sreenivasan art gallery recently hosted an all-women art show
The art exhibition featured art works by 29 artists done in mediums ranging from oil-on-canvas to watercolour and acrylic
Kerala polls: M.A. Baby says wont say no if organisations, including SDPI, choose to vote for Left
CPI(M) general secretary was responding to a query on whether it was fair to accept electoral support offered by SDPI, which had a key role in the murder of Abhimanyu M., an SFI activist, at Maharajas College in 2018
Mysuru City Corporation introduces motor vehicle cess, increases property tax by 3%
The levy of Motor Vehicle Cess comes a year after the introduction of garbage collection cess and collection solid waste management fee from property owners with effect from April 2025
Israeli Defence firm supplies first batch of light machine guns to India
The delivery was carried out by PLR Systems, a joint venture between IWI and Adani Group, the first private company in India to manufacture small arms and ammunition
Actor Sachin Khedekar makes a theatre debut in Hyderabad with the Marathi play Bhumika
The play also marks the versatile actors return to stage after 21 years
Residents association moves Madras High Court against traffic problem in MRC Nagar
Says, parking of motor vehicles on both sides of the narrow roads all day long prevents the free movement of even ambulances
Chicken shops shut across Hyderabad over margin crisis, traders launch indefinite strike
Move viewed as reinforcing B. Gopalakrishnans controversial Hindu MLA remark as the display is widely seen as an attempt to foreground community background of past representatives
19% of Assams 85 plus voters opt for home voting
Over 26,000 elderly and PwD voters approved for home voting ahead of Assam Assembly polling
Singing talent hunt for visually impaired youth to be held in Hyderabad
Nine participants take the stage in a first-of-its-kind music competition organised by Youth4Jobs
Hakkim Shajahan interview: I try to give my best to the roles that come my way
Reflecting on his journey, the actor talks about his work in the Malayalam web-series, Roslin, and his upcoming projects, including Jailer 2
How connotative words shape meaning in communication
The power of choice is true and tremendous. And that also includes ones choice of words!
Dedicated rare earth corridors will reduce import dependence: Govt
India is establishing dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to reduce import dependence and boost domestic capabilities in strategic sectors. These corridors will focus on mining, processing, research, and manufacturing, aligning with national goals of self-reliance and net-zero emissions. A joint working group is formulating guidelines to implement these initiatives.
Rebel Ranis gives a new voice to women from the epics
The Delhibased Keelaka Dance Companys new production blends the old and the new through movements, music and characters.
Do or die for Congress: V D Satheeshan on toppling LDF and mission 2026
Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition V D Satheeshan speaks to The Hindu in an indepth interview ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, calling it a do or die moment for the party after a decade in opposition.
The 4-Hour Revolution: Coding the Cultural DNA of Maharashtras Governance
V. Radha, IAS Additional Chief Secretary (Services), Government of Maharashtra
Kerala CM casts G. Sudhakarans candidature as UDF-backed Independent in Ambalappuzha as a stark example of the convergence of Congress and BJPs transactional political lines
How one undisclosed campaign vehicle led to an election being set aside in Tamil Nadu
In 1991, while AIADMK candidate R. Puthunainar Athithan was celebrating his victory in the Chernamahadevi constituency, his rival P.H. Pandian filed an election petition in the Madras High Court, accusing Athithan of having indulged in corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami intensified his criticism of the DMK government, highlighting alleged failures in law and order, corruption, and dynastic politics. Campaigning in Sivakasi, he cited concerns over women's safety and pledged to eradicate drug peddling within three months if his party returns to power.
Unpredictable three-way fight heads for a photo finish in Thrissur
Thrissur heads for a tight three-cornered fight between Padmaja Venugopal (NDA), Rajan Pallan (UDF), and Alankode Leelakrishnan (LDF). After Suresh Gopis surprise 2024 win, the big question is: was it a one-time wave or a real shift? With no clear front-runner, shifting loyalties and close margins make this one of Keralas most unpredictable battles.
Disproportionate assets case against A. Raja: Madras High Court seeks CBIs response
Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandira orders notice to the agency on the former Union Ministers plea to submit certain documents before the special court for MP/MLA cases in Chennai
PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss unveils manifesto promising drug-free, job-rich Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Pattali Makkal Katchi President Anbumani Ramadoss presented his party's manifesto for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The plan focuses on creating a drug and liquor-free state. It also promises widespread employment for the youth, aiming for one crore jobs. Agricultural support will be strengthened with loan waivers and minimum price guarantees.
Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI
It's the second time Woods has taken a leave following a car crash. In 2009, he took a four-month break from golf
What the study of the mutant gene behind aggressive adult leukaemia can offer for treatment
The U.S.-based multi-institutional study of 830 adult ALL patients treated between 2010 and 2024 found that about one in 10 adults diagnosed with ALL had a mutation in TP53. These patients were more likely to relapse and less likely to survive long-term than those without this genetic mutation
PM Modi visits tea garden in poll-bound Assam, interacts with women workers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a day-long visit to the State to address two campaign rallies for BJP candidates
DMK must retain power for Tamil Nadus growth, BJP bought AIADMK: MK Stalin
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched his election campaign in Tiruvarur, emphasizing DMK's return to power for Tamil Nadu's protection and development. He framed the election as a contest between 'TN and Delhi,' accusing the BJP-AIADMK alliance of aiming to halt TN's growth and promising to implement DMK's manifesto pledges.
Tamil Nadu assembly elections: Dissent in AIADMK over seat allocation continues, 2 step down
AIADMK faces internal turmoil as ticket allocations spark dissent. A Kallakurichi town secretary resigned citing stress, while a former Mayiladuthurai MLA stepped down from his post in protest. Another former district secretary criticized leaders for denying him a ticket, highlighting growing dissatisfaction within the party ranks.
Tamil Nadu polls: In 21 constituencies without rising sun or two leaves, can TVK, NTK slip through?
In Tamil Nadu's upcoming elections, 21 constituencies will see alliance partners of DMK and AIADMK contest against each other without the major parties' symbols. This shift, influenced by smaller parties and actor Vijay's TVK, is expected to narrow victory margins. These seats offer opportunities for third fronts, though they face challenges in strongholds of established alliance partners.
Some problems just dont go away
Chennai's electorate faces critical issues of flooding, pollution, waste management, and river restoration as elections approach. While both AIADMK and DMK have initiated projects, significant challenges like incomplete works, legacy pollution, and persistent encroachments remain, impacting the city's liveability and quality of life.
The Bruntons of BC Press in Chennais Royapuram
