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Was too tense to follow it live, says champ's mom, flies to Singapore

WHEN D Gukesh won his World Championship match in Singapore, a thousand miles away, his mother J Padmakumari had switched off her phone.

Minister assures workers' demands will be fulfilled

THE state government will take steps to address the demands of former Manjolai tea estate workers, Municipal Administration Minister K N Nehru said while meeting the workers at an aided school in Manjolai on Thursday.

Manjolai estate turns ghost town as ex-tea workers moved to plains

With rehab efforts on, workers ask if they can return to hold festivals and visit ancestors' graves

6 choke to death in blaze at Dindigul private hospital

SIX people, including a six-year-old girl and two elderly women, died and at least six more were injured in a fire accident at City Hospital, a private medical facility, on Tiruchy Road in Dindigul around 9pm on Thursday.

Cabinet OKs 'one poll' bill, may go to JPC for vetting

THE Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

SC halts surveys of mosques

THE Supreme Court on Thursday issued a sweeping order restraining courts across the country from accepting fresh suits seeking to reclaim religious structures or passing orders to survey mosques to determine whether temples lie beneath them.

GUKESH KING OF ALL SQUARES

CHESS has a new king. The promised prince is here and he will be coronated on Friday evening. D Gukesh joined the most exclusive of Indian sporting clubs late on Thursday—only the second player and first since Viswanathan Anand to be crowned as world champ.

Wake-up call

Actor Thambi Ramaiah on the importance of making films that promote moral values, working with his son Umapathi, his bond with Samuthirakani, and more

'I fled Iran because I have more stories to tell'

..saysS Mohammad Rasoulof, an Iranian filmmaker living in exile in Germany, whose latest work, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, represents his adopted country at the Oscars

Paul Mescal to play Paul McCartney?

In a conversation with Christopher Nolan at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, Scott confirmed that he is working on a post-apocalyptic thriller titled The Dog Stars.

Meet the parents 4 in the works

Actors Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner are in negotiations to reprise their roles in the fourth installment of the Meet The Parents franchise.

ASAP Rocky to play the lead in High and Low

In a major cast announcement in Spike Lee's High and Low, American rap artist ASAP Rocky has joined the film as the lead actor.

DHANUSH'S NEEK TO RELEASE IN FEBRUARY 2025

DHANUSH's upcoming directorial Nilavukku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK) has set a Valentine's week release in 2025.

Melding melody with magic

COME December, the Chennai sun softens its glare; the sultry air gives way to a refreshing coolness, and the breeze whispers through the streets.

ON A LEGEND'S FOOTSTEPS

Garnering praises Viswanathan had more than one reason to remember that character that fetched him the Kodai Nataka Vizha award. It was made more special when eminent theatre and cine actor VS Raghavan, who was also the chief guest, said, \"Ramesh lived with the character.\"

Publicity stunt or showcasing stupidity?

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CHRISTIAN DIOR'S DESIGNER OF DREAMS EXHIBITION HEADS TO SAUDI ARABIA

FASHION tourism has emerged as a booming trend in recent years, as style-conscious travellers increasingly seek destinations that blend cultural exploration with sartorial experiences.

GIFTS FROM THE GULF!

We bring you three top spots for an ultimate souvenir shopping experience in Abu Dhabi

Muralidharan elected TNBSA president

BG MURALIDHARAN was elected president of the Tamil Nadu Billiards & Snooker Association (TNBSA) for a second straight term.

SMAT: Shami far from best as Bengal lose to Baroda

PACER Mohammed Shami rarely operated at his best and it had a cascading effect on Bengal as they went down by 41 runs against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Wednesday.

Salah keeps Liverpool perfect, Real win

MOHAMED SALAH helped maintain Liverpool's perfect record in the Champions League on Tuesday while holders Real Madrid bounced back from their defeat at Anfield to topple in-form Italians Atalanta.

ISL: CFC down Hyderabad to end 4-match winless run

IRFAN YADWAD'S early goal proved to be the difference-maker as Chennaiyin FC recorded a much-needed victory over Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here, on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA WC

SAUDI ARABIA has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's football, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Can struggling Sharma step up as captain?

IT was day three of the Pune Test against New Zealand. Having lost the home Test series 3-0, a dejected Rohit Sharma addressed the media.

GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN

World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions

Shriram Fin concludes sale of housing loan arm

SHRIRAM Finance, the flagship company of the Shriram group, on Wednesday announced the completion of the sale of its entire stake (84.44% of the shareholding on a fully diluted basis) in its housing finance subsidiary Shriram Housing Finance Limited (SHFL/Shriram Housing Finance) to Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor firm for a sale consideration of ₹3,929 crore.

Multiple powertrains to co-exist in mkt: Toyota

TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR (TKM) said on Wednesday that multiple powertrains and fuel options will continue to exist in the passenger vehicle (EV) market even as other carmakers in India have taken an aggressive electrification policy.

Govt, industry must work together to manage debt

FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said there is a need for governments and the industry to work together to manage debt at both national and local levels, ensuring that future generations are not burdened with unsustainable debt.

Modi ended UPA-era phone banking; Rahul's comment baseless: FM

REJECTING leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi's criticism on the condition of Indian public sector banks, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said public sector banks under the Narendra Modi-led government have only prospered, and are in much better conditions than in the UPA-era.

Jubilant Bhartia group picks 40% in Coca-Cola bottling arm

JUBILANT BHARTIA GROUP, a conglomerate of diverse businesses spanning from pharma to quick service restaurant (QSR), has announced to acquire 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, the parent company of the largest Coca-Cola bottler in India, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages.