- newChennai Metro Rail’s tunnel boring machine creates corridor under Chetpet lake and railway track
The machine will reach the Kilpauk Medical College station by September this year
- 1 hour ago 30 Apr 25, 6:11pm -
- newChennai-based Vividobots raises ₹1.47 crore to develop robots for construction industry
The funds will be utilised to enhance product innovation and expand vertical-specific robotic deployments
- 3 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 4:36pm -
- newA seafood lover’s guide to lesser-known, pocket-friendly fish varieties in Chennai
With the annual ban on fishing using mechanised boats now on along Tamil Nadu’s coast, it is a good time to give smaller, lesser-known varieties of fish a try
- 3 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 4:08pm -
- newTamil Nadu records 99.97% pass rate in ISC Class 12 exams: CISCE
A total of 3,052 students from 79 schools across Tamil Nadu appeared for the ISC Class 12 exams. While the girls achieved a 100% pass rate, 99.94% of boys passed
- 3 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 4:07pm -
- newLearn about kettlebell lifting, a sport gaining popularity in Tamil Nadu
Heard about a sport called kettlebell lifting? Here’s how a group of people in Tamil Nadu are faring in it in recent times
- 4 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 3:58pm -
- newShalini Vijayakumar’s Seeing Red, brings power and patriarchy to the fore
Chennai-based actor and director Shalini Vijayakumar’s Seeing Red, a thirty minute film shot entirely using an iPhone explores feminine rage and the culture of silence
- 5 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 2:54pm -
- newSatya Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi anointed as 71st pontiff of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam
He is a Rigvedic scholar from Annavaram Kshetra in Andhra Pradesh and had served at the Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam in Basara, Telangana
- 8 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 11:56am -
- newDo not mess with the black winged stilt in these times
From April to August, when these long-legged birds nest and breed, it is difficult not to resort to anthropomorphism as one makes sense of their behaviours raising and defending their nests. These behaviours distill what humans understand as belligerence and resilience
- 9 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 10:50am -
- newPanellists discuss the far-reaching influence of AI in the modern world
A lot of day-to-day interactions are largely from social media, where AI has been integral part of every domain, say students at a panel discussion at The Hindu Huddle
- 19 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 1:00am -
- newMore e-vehicle charging points to come up in Tamil Nadu; existing stations see low customer turnout
- 19 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 12:43am -
- newTelecobalt machines found lying idle for months: CAG
- 21 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 10:59pm -
- newCAG flags lapses in enforcement of food safety norms
- 21 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 10:57pm -
- newCAG report flags lapses in Integrated Child Development Services in T.N.
- 21 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 10:39pm -
- newChennai Corporation urged to take steps to curb stray dog population
After the civic body rejected the demand to relocate stray dogs, they have started a campaign to explore the feasibility of amendments to the existing rules to enable relocation of at least ferocious dogs
- 21 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 10:39pm -
- newOver 4,000 police personnel to be allotted TNHB flats in Chennai
This is in accordance with the announcement made by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in the Assembly on Tuesday
- 22 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 10:03pm -
- newChennai suburban train passengers face hardship in the absence of public restrooms
For thousands of commuters using the suburban trains, the lack of public conveniences tops the list of their grievances. The problem is more severe in the western section where commuters find it difficult to use the toilets at the stations as most of them are locked
- 22 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:52pm -
- newMan on death row for rape and murder of minor acquitted from charge of murdering his mother
The court holds that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt and points out that the prosecution’s witness, who is the accused’s father and also the complainant, turned hostile
- 22 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:49pm -
- newChennai’s St. Ebba’s Girls Higher Secondary School that takes in the poor
The school derived its name from St. Ebba, the daughter of the King of Northumbria. A plaque at the school entrance gives details of St. Ebba. She lived in 7 A.D. and became a Scottish saint.
- 22 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:20pm -
- newSearch launched to nab two accused who set off bombs in Chennai in 1999
A senior police officer says a non-bailable warrant has been issued and remains unexecuted
- 22 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:17pm -
- newGoing back in time to fix the location of yesteryear Tamil film song in Madras
- 22 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:11pm -
- newMetrowater to seek funds from Asian Development Bank for infrastructure upgrades
One of the projects will involve the modernisation of the aging sewer network in core areas under the Nesapakkam sewage treatment plant; the other is the ring main pipeline, which will ensure uniform water supply to the city
- 23 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 8:29pm -
- newMoEFCC cannot rewrite environmental law through office memoranda, says NGT
- 24 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 8:00pm -
- Central Crime Branch registers 1,005 cases from January 2024 to April 2025
During this period, 747 accused were arrested, including 11 cyber criminals from other States through dedicated follow-up operations
- 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 7:26pm -
- Chennai MRTS likely to get new time table with 20 additional services
This comes after the cancellation of cross-sectoral trains and reduction of frequency due to the fourth line project between Egmore and Chennai Beach railway stations
- 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 7:17pm -
- BIS holds programme on norms for bicycle and skateboard helmets
Around 150 stakeholders took part in the programme
- 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 6:31pm -
- Tamil Film Producers Council moves Madras High Court against FEFSI
Justice K. Kumaresh Babu orders notice, returnable by May 7, to FEFSI as well as 23 associations affiliated to it
- 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 5:53pm -
- Dr. C. Kumarbabu: Psychiatrist and mentor, a heartfelt tribute from students
Psychiatrist C. Kumarbabu, a former Resident Medical Officer of the Institute of Mental Health, Chennai, and a faculty member of the Centre for Social Initiative and Management, died on April 16. His death, his students and trainees say, has left a void, even as his legacy endures
- 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 1:24pm -
- IIT Madras-led research team develops biosensor for pre-eclampsia testing in pregnant women
The low-cost diagnostic test has the potential to be used to detect other diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s, say researchers
- 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 12:58pm -
- Madras High Court Chief Justice unveils mediation awareness boards
- 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 11:50am -
- SHRC recommends compensation to Arappor Iyakkam convenor in case of police excess
The case involved the unlawful detention of 11 volunteers of the non-governmental organisation by the Taramani police in July 2019
- 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 10:47am -
- Madras University journalism department examination row: High Court-ordered inquiry vindicates student
Senior Counsel A.K. Sriram files his inquiry report stating that an exam was indeed conducted on May 11, 2024, as claimed by the student and that a question paper produced by her in court is also genuine
- 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 10:26am -
- The summer of poetry is here in Chennai
- 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:12am -
- GCC’s source segregation initiative fails to take off as many residents refuse to take up responsibility
- 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:12am -
- Live shows, exhibition, carnivals need temporary fire licence, as per new T.N. Fire Service Bill
- 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:12am -
- Chennai Metro Rail’s driverless train glides through Poonamallee - Porur stretch during trail run
- 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:11am -
- Women with disabilities get exclusive space to train, exercise in Chennai
- 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:08am -
- Amid delay in dredging, silt and water hyacinth choke the Adyar river
- 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:07am -
- Chennai City Police to roll out ‘Red-Button Robotic COP’ in 200 locations
- 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:04am -
- New initiatives to monitor pollution face flak from city residents
- 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:04am -
- Teen Clinic, cardiovascular kidney metabolic clinic launched at Chennai’s largest government hospital
- 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:04am -
- National Archives of India acquires private papers of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
The collection, which comprises original correspondences and photographs, passport, Aadhaar and PAN cards, tour reports, and the lectures delivered by Kalam at various universities and organisations
- 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 11:37pm -
- Trained non-Brahmin archakas demand stipend of ₹15,000
They were trained in schools at temples under the purview of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department
- 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 11:15pm -
- Need for devolution of more powers to rural and urban local bodies stressed
- 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 10:08pm -
- Maize makes an entry in Tiruvallur district; farmers happy with crop
- 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 9:09pm -
- Escalator failures at FOBs hamper daily commute
- 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 6:29pm -
- Chennai Police’s response time to emergency calls is now five minutes, claim officials
City Police Commissioner A. Arun has instructed police personnel to respond to emergencies and reach a crime scene as soon possible to provide assistance, officials said
- 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 4:04pm -
- Gravel dumped on tracks causes snag in signalling system at Ambattur railway station
- 3 days ago 28 Apr 25, 12:54am -
- Yellow chemical covers waters of Ennore Creek; fishermen want government to step in
- 3 days ago 28 Apr 25, 12:53am -
- On the lines of Kathipara Urban Square, Chennai Metro Rail plans vibrant spaces in Adyar, Velachery
- 3 days ago 28 Apr 25, 12:53am -
- Residents demand improved safety and security at crematoria of Chennai Corporation
Civic body plans improved safety and security measures at 50 crematoriums in various zones of the city
- 3 days ago 28 Apr 25, 12:53am -
- ‘Believe yourself’: how kids from a Madurai hamlet have taken over Instagram
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 11:32pm -
- Plea to open a post office at MRTS station in Kasturba Nagar or Adyar
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 11:24pm -
- Chennai residents pitch for improved transport infrastructure, new bus routes
As the summer peaks, they have demanded improvement to the Corporation bus shelters, better maintenance of bus route roads under the Corporation, the Highways Department, and the NHAI, and better connectivity in the Corporation and Chennai Metropolitan Area
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 11:19pm -
- Smoking is a major risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis
Speaking at a webinar on “Understanding Arthritis”, they pointed out that smoking is a strong risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis and advocated lifestyle changes, exercises, yoga, and a healthy diet that is low on carbohydrate and sugar but rich in fibre and protein
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 10:37pm -
- The racy pocket novel that entertained multitudes in Madras
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 10:33pm -
- Kalaignar Centenary Park is a green space with a difference
The park, which sits on 6.09 acres, was opened by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin last year. It offers a lot, including a 10,000-square foot glass house that has all kinds of flora and an orchidarium, showcasing seven varieties of orchids. But the highlight is the 500-metre zipline
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 10:29pm -
- It is tough to pass Chennai’s Lakshman Sruthi signal at peak hours
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 10:05pm -
- Gen Z on a mission to find love beyond labels and social media theories
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 9:57pm -
- Tamil Nadu Ministers Senthilbalaji, Ponmudy quit after strong court remarks
Supreme Court has made it clear that Mr. Senthilbalaji had to make a choice between the Minister’s post and his freedom; Mr. Ponmudy ran into trouble after Madras High Court took up a petition over a derogatory speech; Mano Thangaraj to be inducted into Cabinet
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 9:13pm -
- IIT Madras incubated over 100 start-ups in past financial year
In the past 12 years, it has supported 457 deep tech start-ups valued at ₹50,000 crore
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 7:31pm -
- Egmore postal facility: a multiplicity of services and a touch of heritage and history
The campus connected with postal services, located on Ethiraj Salai in Egmore, is multi-faceted in a way that not many are aware of
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 4:24pm -
- AC mechanic suffers fatal fall from IIT-Madras campus terrace
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 3:28pm -
- Flight at Chennai airport suffers tyre burst
IndiGo flight at Chennai airport faces tyre burst, causing two-hour delay before departure to Mumbai
- 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 12:02pm -
- Future of CA profession is bright, given the growing demand for the professionals, say experts
Propelled by India’s projected economic expansion to $30 trillion within the next two decades, the requirement for skilled CAs is expected to surge dramatically, say industry leaders
- 4 days ago 27 Apr 25, 3:03am -
- Department of Posts to tie up with retail chains, e-commerce platforms for parcel delivery
- 4 days ago 26 Apr 25, 11:18pm -
