Chennai: News
25 Apr 2020
Tamil NaduTN: Panic buying grips 5 cities ahead of complete lockdown
After the Tamil Nadu government ordered a total lockdown in five cities from Sunday, social distancing went for a toss as thousands rushed to markets to stock up on essentials.
24 Apr 2020
Tamil NaduCoronavirus: Complete lockdown in Chennai, Coimbatore, 3 other TN cities
The Tamil Nadu government on Friday placed five cities under complete lockdown in light of the coronavirus outbreak. The cities include Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, and Tiruppur.
14 Feb 2020
KolkataShould more Indian cities adopt 'Honk More, Wait More'?
Recently, the Mumbai Police introduced a scheme to discipline reckless honkers at traffic signals: 'Honk More, Wait More'.
29 Dec 2019
IndiaSix best colleges for commerce students in India
Commerce is one of the most sought-after fields of studies in India as it opens doors to various career options, including Chartered Accountancy.
02 Dec 2019
IndiaTamil Nadu rains: 15 people killed, schools closed
In an unfortunate incident, 15 people were killed after a wall collapsed this morning in a village near Mettupalayam in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district, as heavy rains continue to batter the southern state.
20 Oct 2019
IndiaVets remove 52 kg plastic from cow after 5-hour-long surgery
In a distressing incident, a cow in Chennai was found to have a whopping 52 kilograms of plastic waste in its stomach.
19 Oct 2019
Andhra PradeshI-T seizes Rs. 93cr in cash, jewelry from Kalki Bhagavan
The Income Tax department has detected an undisclosed amount of over Rs. 500 crore from the premises of self-styled godman and spiritual guru Kalki Bhagavan, who claims to be the tenth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
12 Oct 2019
Narendra ModiPM Modi promotes plogging; picks garbage at Mamallapuram beach
In a similar vein with the much-publicized Swachh Bharat Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen picking up trash at the Mamallapuram beach in Chennai on Saturday.
12 Oct 2019
IndiaDay 1 of informal summit: Modi, Jinping discuss trade, terrorism
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held discussions concerning issues of trade and terrorism in Tamil Nadu's Mamallapuram. This marked day one of the ongoing informal summit between the two leaders.
11 Oct 2019
Narendra ModiXi Jinping lands in Chennai for informal summit with Modi
Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in Chennai for the second informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will stay in India till Saturday, October 12.
11 Oct 2019
Narendra ModiTibetan protesters detained from hotel where Xi Jinping will stay
Tamil Nadu police have detained five Tibetan students from the hotel where Chinese President Xi Jinping will be staying during his two-day visit to India.
09 Oct 2019
Narendra ModiChinese President Xi Jinping will visit India on October 11-12
Putting an end to days of suspense, New Delhi on Wednesday announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping will be visiting India on October 11 and 12 for the second informal summit.
06 Sep 2019
Kamal Haasan'Bigg Boss Tamil 3': Madhumita files complaint against Kamal Haasan
Bigg Boss Tamil 3, which has been home to several controversies, grabbed headlines again after ex-contestant Madhumita filed a complaint against its host and contestants.
31 Aug 2019
Sexual Harassment'Protect children from gays': Schoolgirls made to join homophobic campaign
Yesterday, a group of 50-odd female students of the Avvai Home Higher Secondary School, Chennai, paraded with placards carrying messages apparently intended towards women's safety.
27 Aug 2019
FacebookChennai techie finds Instagram bug, again; wins Rs. 7 lakh
A Chennai-based security researcher was awarded $10,000 (Rs. 7.18 lakh) for discovering a bug on the photo/video sharing application, Instagram.
25 Aug 2019
HyderabadEngineer made 600 women send nudes for 5-star hotel job
A 33-year-old software engineer has been arrested by Cyberabad police in Chennai for allegedly duping over 600 women across the country into sending their nude photos.
11 Aug 2019
IndiaNo confusion about consequences of scrapping Article 370: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the abrogation of Article 370, which grants special status to Jammu & Kashmir, will eradicate terrorism in Kashmir and lead to the development of the region.
01 Aug 2019
Tamil Nadu7-year-old with rare condition has 526 teeth removed from jaw
In an astoundingly successful surgery, doctors at the Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, removed 526 teeth from a seven-year-old's mouth.
29 Jul 2019
Pranab MukherjeeHow MP Vijay Kumar's been helping CA-aspirants realize their dreams
MP Vijay Kumar is an illustrious Chartered Accountant who needs no introduction. He is popular among CA students across the country for his books on various finance/accounting subjects.
15 Jul 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaJailed Saravana Bhavan owner Rajagopal suffers heart attack; condition critical
Saravana Bhavan restaurant chain owner P Rajagopal, who is convicted and sentenced to a life term in a murder case, suffered a heart attack on Saturday.
15 Jul 2019
MumbaiTata Sky Broadband offering unlimited data plans at Rs. 590/month
Rivaling Reliance Jio's GigaFiber and Bharti Airtel's V-Fiber, Tata Sky Broadband has updated its plans to offer unlimited data at upto 100Mbps at prices starting from Rs. 590 per month.
01 Jul 2019
IndiaChennai water crisis: Five easy ways to conserve water
This year, Chennai is facing one of the worst water crises, with its reservoirs dried up, groundwater depleting alarmingly, and severe water shortage.
01 Jul 2019
XAmid water crisis, Rajinikanth's daughter shares pool pictures with son
Superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth had to pull down a couple of photos she clicked with her son, Ved, which showed them enjoying in a swimming pool.
28 Jun 2019
MicrosoftRs. 60L: This is Google's offer to this 22-year-old engineer
Microsoft, Google, and Facebook are some of the world's biggest tech companies, and several aspire to join them.
27 Jun 2019
Tamil NaduIn Chennai, gold has become cheaper than water, claims MP
Courtesy dried up reservoirs and scanty rainfall, Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai has become parched. The metro city is reeling under an acute water crisis throwing normal life out of gear.
19 Jun 2019
Tamil NaduHostels shut, offices struggling: Water crisis cripples life in Chennai
In the wake of delayed monsoons and grueling heat, a severe water crisis has plagued Chennai. All four reservoirs that supply the city with water- including the Chembarambakkam lake, Chennai's largest source of drinking water- have turned dry.
14 Jun 2019
Shruti Haasan'Single' Shruti Haasan gives an important relationship advice
Actress Shruti Haasan has a huge fan following. Her bubbly nature always impresses fans.
13 Jun 2019
SpaceXThis IIT-Madras team will present Hyperloop concept to Elon Musk
Later next month, a team of engineering students from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras would be participating in the final round of the famed Hyperloop Pod Competition in Los Angeles, California.
10 Jun 2019
IndiaHow Lalitha, a single-mother, became India's first woman-engineer in 1940s
In the 1940s, when most women in India couldn't even receive basic education or think about having a career, Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha of Madras (now Chennai) scripted history by becoming the country's first-ever woman engineer.
09 Jun 2019
Reliance JioJio GigaFiber is offering a new, cheaper router
Jio GigaFiber, Reliance's much-awaited FTTH service, is currently being tested across several Indian cities.
09 Jun 2019
IndiaUS embassies in India hoist Pride flag, defying Trump administration
Despite the United States Department of State's rejection of all embassy requests to hoist LGBTQ+ rainbow flags to mark Pride month, several US diplomats around the world, are doing it anyway.
25 Apr 2019
EducationThis IIT-grad left Rs. 21LPA job to revolutionize education system
Divanshu Kumar, an IIT-Madras student pursuing final-year Mechanical Engineering, has given up a Rs. 21 LPA job offer to revolutionize the Indian education system.
18 Apr 2019
Tamil Nadu159 inmates of Institute of Mental Health vote, create history
In a historic first, 159 inmates of Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Chennai, practised their right to vote today.
12 Apr 2019
Tamil Nadu23-year-old man kidnapped for fourth time by disgruntled employees
Bengaluru Police recently arrested three people, Sanjay, Niranjan and Rakesh, for abducting their former employer, Sujay SK.
08 Apr 2019
P ChidambaramI-T plans to raid my residence to cripple election-campaign: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram yesterday alleged that the government was planning Income Tax raids at his residence in a bid to cripple the Lok Sabha election campaign.
02 Apr 2019
RajinikanthTamil director, who gave superstar Rajinikanth career breakthrough, passes away
Veteran filmmaker J Mahendran, known for infusing realism in Tamil cinema and for giving superstar Rajinikanth his career breakthrough with Mullum Malarum, died in Chennai today.
29 Mar 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaSaravana Bhavan's owner gets life term for employee's murder
On Friday, the Supreme Court sentenced P Rajagopal, the owner of popular Saravana Bhavan hotel chain, to life imprisonment for murdering his employee in 2001. He killed him as he wanted to "marry" the deceased's wife.
27 Mar 2019
SrinagarAbhinandan Varthaman, on sick leave, chooses to stay with squadron
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who is on a four-week sick leave, has reportedly returned to his squadron in Jammu & Kashmir's Srinagar.
20 Mar 2019
SingaporeThree Indian cities cheapest to live in, globally: Survey
The Economist Intelligence Unit has released its annual 'Worldwide Cost of Living Survey' for 2019.
26 Feb 2019
Tamil NaduDMK finalizes seat-sharing agreement with KMDK for coming LS polls
The DMK today sealed a seat-sharing agreement with Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi (KMDK) for the coming Lok Sabha polls, allotting one seat to its ally.
