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AFTER ARJUNA'S DYNASTY BARB, VCK SUSPENDS HIM FOR 6 MONTHS

The ousted deputy general secretary is in no mood to relent as he reaffirms that the mindset that thinks oppressed communities should not come to power is 'monarchic'

Chennai-Mysuru Express superfast to be operated as ordinary from Jan 3

THE Chennai-Mysuru Intercity Express will be downgraded from a superfast to an ordinary express starting January 3, following a decision by the South Western Railway (SWR) and approval from the Railway Board.

Udhaya lays foundation for 493 GCC projects worth ₹280 crore

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin laid the foundation stone at the Ripon Building on Monday to transform the Marina Beach to achieve the Blue Flag status.

Six travel agents held for forging docus to obtain Indian passports

THE fake passport wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Chennai arrested six travel agents on Monday for forging Aadhaar cards to obtain Indian passports illegally.

Cops open fire at armed rowdy in 'self defence'

A special police team opened fire at a 24-year-old history sheeter after he allegedly threatened to shoot the personnel with a country-made gun to evade arrest.

Govt may give forest dept 96 acres of reclaimed Perungudi dump site

Final decision will be taken after Anna University conducts study on soil below land surface

Does MS' Will preclude third party from instituting award in her name, asks Madras HC

THE Madras High Court on Monday questioned whether the Will of legendary Carnatic singer M.S. Subbulakshmi prevented a third party from instituting an award in her name.

Udhaya, Anbil Mahesh to inaugurate 48th Chennai Book Fair on Dec 27

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi will inaugurate the 48th edition of the Chennai Book Fair on December 27, the Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (Bapasi) officially announced on Monday.

Tasmac staff urge minister to fix glitchy billing system

THE Tamil Nadu Tasmac Employees Union (AITUC) has urged Electricity and Prohibition Minister V Senthil Balaji to resolve issues related to the QR code-based billing system implemented on a pilot basis in Tasmac outlets in select districts.

City residents need to be taught to love their waterbodies

Keeping Head Above Water TNIE invites prominent citizens to pen their experiences and suggestions that can help mitigate the impact of rain

Erode man sets four-year-old son on fire, arrested

ERODE North police arrested a man on Monday for setting his four-year-old son on fire over a family dispute on Sunday.

TN adopts motion, asks centre to scrap tungsten mining

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Government of India (GOI) to immediately cancel tungsten mining rights given to Hindustan Zinc Limited in Madurai district and not to grant any mining licence in the future without the permission of the state government.

₹800 cr in 4 days, Pushpa rules box office

EVER since he rose on the screen in 2021, Allu Arjun's Pushparaj has become an unstoppable force of nature.

COMING, NO-TRUST MOTION AGAINST V-P

IN a breakdown of ties between the Opposition and the BJP-led NDA government, the INDIA bloc on Monday said it is contemplating an impeachment motion against Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Reservation can't be based on religion: SC

RELIGION cannot be the basis for granting reservation, the Supreme Court said on Monday, while hearing a batch of pleas, including one by the West Bengal government, challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision to quash the Other Backward Class (OBC) classification of 77, mostly Muslim, communities.

Stop attacks on Hindus, Dhaka told

NEGATIVE CAMPAIGN, CLAIMS BANGLADESH

Revenue Secy Sanjay Malhotra is new RBI chief

To assume charge on Wednesday; faces dual challenge of high inflation & slowing growth

Sat's Digital Makeoverare You Ready?

The age-old tradition of pen-and-paper exams is witnessing a digital revolution. As high-stakes tests like the SAT embrace online formats, millions of Indian students find themselves ata crossroads. What changes will digitalisation bring? Saumya Solanki Varsha Sagi explore

Cinematographer GK Vishnu joins Suriya 45

HE latest to join the technical crew of RJ Balaji-Suriya's Suriya 45, is cinematographer GK Vishnu.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway to team up

According to reports, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is all set to direct a thriller, with Anne Hathaway in the lead role.

TEARS OF JOY

Abishan Jeevinth speaks about his directorial debut, Tourist Family, and building a lighthearted film around a Sri Lankan Tamil family

Teyonah Parris joins Matchbox

ACTOR Teyonah Parris, known for her roles in The Marvels and They Cloned Tyrone, is all set to star alongside John Cena in the upcoming film Matchbox.

'I am not a good actor'

ACTOR KISHORE SPEAKS ABOUT HIS PROCLIVITY FOR GREY-SHADED ROLES AND EXPLAINS WHY HE FINDS IT COMFORTABLE TO WORK WITH VETRI MAARAN

Season of merriment

The engineering of Leela Palace reflects the magnificence of Chettinad architecture. The palace's courtyard is where the magic happens during the festive season—it \"allows people to gather and laugh and enjoy.\"

An artistic alchemy

Margazhi - The Rasa Edit opens a new chapter in Chennai's cultural calendar. Fusing contemporary dance with traditional storytelling, this performance invites audiences to experience art inclusively

The gender conundrum

IN early October, lieutenant general Rajeev Puri of the Indian Army wrote a five-page letter to his senior, general officer commanding-in-chief lieutenant general Ram Chander Tiwari, appraising the work of eight women colonels under his authority.

INDIAN MOTORSPORT GIANT NO MORE

NDU Chandhok, the doyen of Indian motorsports, passed away in Chennai on Saturday morning.

A grand ode to Margazhi

THE Vijayashri Margazhi Vaibhavam 2024, marking its fifth year, was an evening of culture and tradition held at Vani Mahal.

Norris triumphs to help McLaren seal title

LANDO Norris coolly claimed victory in a tense, emotional and incident-filled Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday to deliver McLaren's first constructors' championship in 26 years as Lewis Hamilton finished a remarkable fourth in his final race for Mercedes.

Big victory for Chelsea, Arsenal held by Fulham

CHELSEA beat Tottenham 4-3 to close gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool.