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Female Nilgiri Tahr dies hours after sedation to fix radio collar at MTR

IN a suspected case of overdose, an eight-year-old female Nilgiri Tahr was found dead at Avalanche Forest in the Mukurthi Forest range in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve on Friday afternoon, hours after receiving sedation for radio-collaring.

VCK cadre fume over Aadhav Arjuna's comments

VCK cadre and senior functionaries seem to be fuming over the recent comments of the party's deputy general secretary Aadhav Arjuna and have strongly appealed to the leadership to take stringent action against him.

Suspected water contamination: 16 still in hosp

OF the 44 patients who were undergoing treatment at Chromepet GH for consuming sewage-contaminated drinking water, 28 have been discharged.

Climate park near KCBT open to public

THE Kalaignar Centenary Climate Park was opened by Chief Minister M K Stalin through video-conferencing from the Secretariat on Saturday.

CB-CID arrests agent linked to cyber slavery

TAMIL Nadu police have arrested a middleman from West Bengal, who has been identified as an important link in the cyber slavery case involving trafficking of several Indians to scam compounds in Laos, an official release said.

College girl claims rape by 10 men, two held; probe on

A third-year college student with mental health issues was allegedly raped by a group of 10 young men over a period of 10 months, among whom two have been arrested, Greater Chennai Police sources said on Saturday.

Preserving rare literary gems, one book at a time

The roar of construction machinery and the cacophony of city life were a constant backdrop to S. Narayanan's days. He had built a successful business from the ground up, brick by brick, but amidst the relentless demands of his work, he yearned for an escape. He found it not in the blueprints of buildings, but in the blueprints of language—the intricate patterns and rhythms of Tamil literature.

Youth come together for a pasi yilla Tiruppur

OFTENTIMES, vague, directionless ideas end up solidifying over time, imbued with intentionality, becoming larger than life. One such idea has taken root in Tiruppur, turning into a wider institution, covering those abandoned by their families and destitute persons, striving for a pasiyilla Tiruppur.

Yunus press secy cagey on Hasina issue in talks

BANGLADESH wants to \"normalise ties with its big neighbour India,\" said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.

AN IDYLLIC OASIS FOR THE DISPOSSESSED

IX years ago, a 75-year-old man arrived at the gates of the Duraisamy Generous Social Education Association (DGSEA), carrying a heavy heart and his six-year-old granddaughter, Priya (name changed). Having lost both her parents, and with no relative willing to take her in, Priya's future looked bleak. The grandfather sought refuge for her at DGSEA, a non-profit organisation in Vilvarayanallur village, 85 km off Chennai.

First day, first boycott by Aghadi lawmakers

SP may exit MVA over Uddhav Sena glorification of Babri demolition

First day, first boycott by Aghadi lawmakers

Amid continuing wrangling for plum portfolios in the ruling alliance, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday justified his claim on the home ministry, saying it would enhance double-engine coordination with the Centre.

BJP's charges disappointing: US embassy

IN its pushback to the BJP's charges, the US embassy in Delhi said it was disappointing that the ruling party would make accusations that 'deep state' elements and the US government were trying to destabilize India.

DMK made VCK chief skip event: Vijay

CHENNAI: Releasing the book 'Ellorukkumana Thalaivar Ambedkar' on Friday, TVK chief actor Vijay faulted Thol Thirumavalavan for skipping the event, and said the pressure from coalition partner DMK may have made the VCK president to stay away.

Centre gives ₹945 cr for Cyclone Fengal relief; TN seeks ₹6,675 cr

Due to unprecedented quantum of rainfall, TN incurred huge losses: CM

Sasikumar-Simran's next titled Tourist Family

DEBUT director Abishan Jeevinth's film, starring Sasikumar and Simran in the lead, has been titled Tourist Family, the makers announced on Friday with a title teaser.

This heartwarming film is fun while it lasts

DEBUT director Selvah Kumar Thirumaaran's Family Padam is not the first film about films or an aspiring filmmaker, nor will it be the last. Such films usually show the aspiring filmmaker struggling on their own, or with their family either trying to stop them from pursuing their dreams or backing them with a little pep talk. Family Padam tells to what extent a family goes to make the filmmaking dreams of one of the three brothers come true.

Thrilling, thoughtful, but troubled

WHY do we like Pushparaj? He doesn't care to look conventionally attractive. His shoulders are lopsided, his hair unkempt, his speech brimming with contempt. His work? Smuggling red sanders. His retribution? A fierce defiance of systematic oppression, making him a figure of political utility. And his manner of retribution? Ruthless. As he says, he kills \"without mercy.\" In this sequel, Pushpa seems almost possessed, his machete slicing through limbs as though they were branches from a tree.

Smart writing ensures a rousing experience

HERE is a delightful old-school essence spread across Rahul Dholakia's Agni. Its portrayal of Mumbai and Mumbaikars seems to exist in a bygone era in how its protagonist, Vitthal Surve (Pratik Gandhi), displays a quaint middle-class charm.

Painting plight and PRIDE

An art exhibition named Haunting Cargoes’ revolving around the theme of truck, takes the spectators through the overpowering issues of social disparities, labour, and exploitation

From facts to fiction

ANDHYA Rajasekhar is a mentor who taught us that the cornerstone of journalism is truth. I walk through the memory lanes of 2018 and recall myself listening to this HOD's lectures and seminars. With her commitment to excellence in teaching and writing, she trained us to be the fact-reporting journalists.

CELEBRATION OF A CULTURAL FIESTA

OP Vaishnav College for Women presents this year's edition of Shringar, A Celebration of Art and Culture, that will be held on December 9, 10 and 11.

A legacy of learning

HAT started as a humble endeavor to provide quality education has now become a legacy of learning – Shankar IAS Academy celebrates 20 years of excellence. Celebrating their Institute Day on Friday, the auditorium of Anna Centenary Library was filled with stories of success and commitment.

Carolling through Christmas Joy

The soft glow of white lights, familiar carol hums, and the warmth of togetherness filled the air at the Government Museum Theatre.

Tussles, trials, and triumph

Punching through patriarchy, Afshan Fathima's journey to the world stage of MMA Championships inspires resilience and determination

Classical act: Despite evolution of chess, purest form of sport is here to stay

COUPLE of days ahead of the World Championship, Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana had checked into Singapore.

EARTH ON THE EDGE

A Potsdam report released during the ongoing UNCCD conference in Saudi Arabia says six of the nine planetary boundaries have been breached. The planetary boundaries framework, a scientific model introduced in 2009, defines thresholds that, if crossed, can destabilise the Earth system.

Chennaiyin face home test versus East Bengal FC

CHENNAIYIN FC will look to return to winning ways when they face East Bengal in the Indian Super League here on Saturday.

Maiden national gold for Jaideep after twin setbacks

JAIDEEP suffered twin heartbreaks early this year as he lost narrowly in the Asian and World Olympic qualifiers thus failing to book a ticket for the Paris Games.

Starc contrast: Oz show spirit, India toil

Indian batters struggle as veteran left-arm pacer takes six-fer to put hosts in position of strength on opening day