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Sadiq's link to textbook corpn: BJP prez asks min to explain

BJP state president K Annamalai on Monday demanded an explanation from state School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on the alleged link between drug kingpin Jaffer Sadiq and a contractor of Tamil Nadu Textbook Corporation.

Basha, Coimbatore serial blast mastermind, dies

S A Basha (84), the founder of banned militant outfit Al-Umma who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast case, passed away due to age-related illnesses at PSG Hospitals in Coimbatore on Monday evening.

Reserve bank's announcement on loan ceiling deceptive: CPI

The farmers' wing of the Communist Party of India (CPI) said the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) announcement that farmers can avail loans of up to ₹2 lakh without collateral is deceptive.

Hong Fu footwear unit to start Ranipet ops by January 2026

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin virtually laid the foundation stone for the ₹1,500 crore non-leather footwear manufacturing facility developed by Taiwan-based Hong Fu Industrial Group at SIPCOT Industrial Park in Panapakkam in Ranipet.

Ennum Ezhuthum, Pudumai Penn a hit: SPC

Planning panel’s report to CM includes policies for sustainable land use, job, water community dog management

Two arrested for harassing woman food delivery executive

TWO men were arrested by the Rajamangalam police for allegedly harassing and making obscene remarks at a woman food delivery executive when she came to deliver food to their house in the wee hours of Sunday.

'Buddies' to assist air passengers with DigiYatra

PASSENGERS fancying quick departure formalities but unaware of the DigiYatra option will soon be assisted by specially-trained personnel at the Chennai airport.

GCC mulls revamp of Loop Road as a vibrant public space

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is looking at the possibility of redeveloping Loop Road near Marina Beach into a vibrant public space prioritising non-motorable traffic (cyclists and pedestrians) that is also ecologically sustainable.

Free travel pass for police in govt buses: Home dept

RESOLVING the spat between police personnel and transport corporation staff over free commute in government buses, the home department announced that personnel ranging from Grade II constables to inspectors will be given a bus pass for free travel.

Tongue-split tattoo: Minor among 3 held

TWO men and a juvenile were arrested on Sunday night for running a tattoo shop without a license and allegedly putting people's lives in danger by performing tongue-split surgery on their customers.

Ilaiyaraaja temple clip sparks charges of casteism, maestro denies allegations

A viral video of music maestro Ilaiyaraaja being stopped from entering the Artha Mandapam, a path leading to the sanctum sanctorum of the Srivilliputhur Aandal temple, sparked strong debates on social media on Sunday with many users alleging that the musical genius was prevented from entering the 'mandapam' because of his caste.

Return of land will take SL Tamils wounded by conflict closer to peace

15 yrs since war ended, dispossessed Tamils pin their hopes on new govt to regain property

Will not allow Lankan territory to be used against India, says Dissanayake

SRI Lanka will not allow its territory to be used against India's national security interests, Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Record gold imports widen trade deficit

IN what could put pressure on the economy, India's trade deficit the difference between imports and exports widened to a record $37.8 billion in November, showing a 4.8% drop in exports and a record increase in imports driven by massive gold demand.

Chennai to get heavy rain for 2 days

THE Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Monday announced that a low-pressure area has formed over southeast Bay of Bengal and began its movement towards the Tamil Nadu coast.

SPEAKING HANDS FALL SILENT

When he was born on March 9, 1951, Zakir Hussain was considered an unlucky child. The arrival of the eldest son had coincided with the family's most distressing moment, as his 'Abba', Allarakha Qureishi, had fallen ill with a heart ailment.

'ONOP is BJP's bid to bring in prez-type govt'

REITERATING the DMK's stand that the BJP-led union government's 'One Nation One Poll' proposal is not suitable for the country, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday alleged that the centre seeks to push the bill with the ulterior motive of conducting a presidential form of election, against the spirit of the constitution.

Sitharaman, Kharge exchange barbs in RS

Cong head rebuts charges of constitutional changes for 'one family'

Krishna can't be recognised as MS awardee, rules SC

THE Supreme Court on Monday, in an interim order, ruled that Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna should not be recognised as the recipient of the M S Subbulakshmi award.

Dharavi to WPL riches: Simran bags ₹1.9 cr

SIMRAN SHAIKH was bought for her base price of ₹10 lakh by UP Warriorz at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction.

FORAGING AND FEASTING

At a food walk held by Forgotten Greens, Chennaiites gathered at Kotturpuram Corporation Park to find weeds and shrubs that have gone out of our vegetable baskets, but are powerhouses of benefits

Seasons of sangeetham

AS the music season begins, Carnatic tunes reverberate through the city, women don their most elegant silk drapes, and sabhas are the most frequented spots. With the lyrical rendition of Kandan Seyal Andro, Krishna Gana Sabha's inauguration ceremony of the 68th Margazhi Mela on Friday began with ragas, and enraptured rasikas.

Keeping up with a legacy

The inaugural events at the sabhas set the stage for a month-long dance and music festival as the city awakens to the mesmerizing rhythms of the month of Margazhi—up before sunrise, drawing kolams, visiting temples, listening to devotional songs, and more.

CURTAINS RISE FOR MARGAZHI

The sabhas in the city are all set to enthrall rasikas throughout the music season with an illustrious line-up

WHEN BRATMAN SAVED CHRISTMAS

The first moments of The Little Theatre's Christmas Pantomime Bratman, staged at the Museum Theatre, offer a playful promise: the city of Gotham is aglow with festivity, only for its cheer to be upended by a mystery that threatens to derail Christmas altogether.

Photographs that tell a tale

THE Chennai Photo Biennale Edition 4 (CPB 4) is scheduled to commence on December 20.

Erigaisi lauds Gukesh, recounts own incredible journey

IT was no surprise for Arjun Erigaisi to witness his teammate and friend D Gukesh become a world champion.

WPL auction: Unsold last season, Simran costliest this time

SIMRAN Shaikh is a \"bindhast\" person. A proper Bambaiya cricketer. A player with whom you can have an evening tea and talk about the game for hours.

LONE RANGER BUMRAH

Pacer claims second five-wicket haul of the tour but India let Australia off the hook as hosts finish Day 2 with impressive total of 405/7

Vintage knock: Trademark shuffle is back & so is Smith

FROM the moment Steve Smith strolled out to bat at the Gabba on Sunday morning, the signs were there.