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We won't press for guv's removal, says law minister

THE state will not demand Governor RN Ravi's removal as it might make him more determined to hold onto his position, Minister for Law S Regupathy said on Saturday.

Sahitya winner: CM promised memorial for Nellai uprising

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Saturday felicitated historian AR Venkatachalapathy, who has been chosen for the Sahitya Akademi award for 2024, for his book Tirunelveli Ezhuchiyum Vaa Vuu Ciyum-1908 (Tirunelveli Uprising and V. O. Chidambaram Pillai, 1908).

Udhaya: AIADMK is a frog seeking refuge in shadow of snake BJP

DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday alleged the pact between AIADMK and BJP is no more tacit and the former's support of the ruling party in the centre is now out in the open.

MAN ATTACKS DALIT FOR DRINKING TEA IN HIS PRESENCE

The Tiruppur district police have booked a 50-year-old man from a dominant community under SC/ST Act after he allegedly attacked a 36-year-old Dalit man for sitting in front of him and drinking tea at a bakery in Moolanur in Tiruppur district.

Stalin calls DMK MPs heroes for their good performance in Parl

CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Saturday commended the DMK MPs for the manner in which they conducted themselves by raising important issues in an impactful manner during the recently concluded winter session of the Parliament.

DMK govt not genuine on Tungsten issue: EPS

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has criticised the DMK government for its alleged lethargic attitude in handling the tungsten mining issue.

HC seeks probe, action on cops in Nellai court murder

THE Madras High Court on Saturday directed the Commissioner of Tirunelveli city police to hold an inquiry into the alleged negligence on the part of the policemen present at the district court complex to prevent the brutal murder of an accused just outside the gates of the court.

Civic polls only after delimitation, reservation works, govt tells court

Addl advocate gen says collectors will hold meetings with stakeholders to devise modalities

Forest dept to launch 'Turtle Walk' app; 1,100 eggs secured in Pulicat

Nesting of Olive Ridley turtles on TN shores begins at brisk pace; 45 hatcheries established

Man loses mom's cancer treatment money in online rummy, kills self

A young man died allegedly by suicide after spending the money kept for his mother's cancer treatment in an online rummy game, police said on Saturday.

Cop jumps off second floor after quarrel, lands on iron grill, dies

A 30-year-old police constable died of injuries sustained after jumping from the second floor of his brother's apartment onto an iron grill on a compound wall in KK Nagar on Friday night.

Pages that breathe, dreams that rise

In the urban jungle of Chennai, where childhood dreams often wither under the scorching sun of inequality, two teenagers rose to defy the odds.

Sagging power line comes in contact with bus, kills pilgrim getting off vehicle

A 20-year-old bus passenger, Agalya of Tirupattur, died early on Saturday after she was electrocuted by a sagging power line while alighting from the vehicle along the Arcot-Cheyyar Road.

GCC floats bids for upkeep of 595 parks

THE Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has floated tenders for the maintenance of 595 parks across the city.

A VOYAGE WOVEN WITH SALT & STARLIGHT

AS A GRADUATE IN ENGLISH LITERATURE, SUBIKSHA WORKED AT A PRIVATE BANK BEFORE PURSUING HER PASSION OF BECOMING A FISHERWOMAN AND A SEAFOOD ENTREPRENEUR

The boy who broke free

THE air hung heavy with the stench of sweat and fear. Tiny hands, calloused and scarred, clutched at the rough fabric of a tattered shirt. Two-year-old Vinoth, his eyes wide with confusion and terror, watched as his parents were bound, their cries echoing through the cavernous rice mill in Ponneri.

EB deaths up, but no count on demise of contract employees

THE recent electrocution deaths of two contract employees engaged in maintenance work on a 11-kV power line along the Olaiyur Ring Road in Tiruchy district has brought the focus back on the avoidable yet recurring mortalities of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board's workers.

Rule tweak cuts access to certain poll documents

Cong raps amendment, says it will seek legal recourse

Pegasus liable in WhatsApp suit: US court

WITH a US court finding Israel's NSO Group — which sells spyware Pegasus — liable in a lawsuit filed by WhatsApp in 2019 flagging breaches in devices, snooping is back on the front burner, including in India.

Love-all: Sindhu-Sai set for new match

THERE is always a sprinkling of condiments to add flavour to a celebrity marriage. The brouhaha it generates is sometimes bewildering. When P V Sindhu announced her engagement and marriage to a Hyderabad entrepreneur, interest grew as the date of marriage neared, especially surrounding the identity of her to-be-husband Venkata Datta Sai.

PLAN TO FORMALISE SPL CESS ON DISASTER RELIEF

THE GST Council on Saturday decided to formalise a procedure for states to levy special cess to raise money for disaster relief.

Unpaid bill: 4K schools in TN may lose internet

AT a time when the state government is promoting smart classrooms and hi-tech labs across state schools, more than 3,700 high and higher secondary government schools may soon lose their internet connection as they haven't been able to settle outstanding bills worth ₹1.5 crore to BSNL.

When words overpower feeling

IN Viduthalai Part 2, a film that leans more on thought than emotion, more on words than feelings, my favourite portion is a brief, tender exchange between Perumal (Vijay Sethupathi) and Mahalakshmi (Manju Warrier).

Roars as an ascension story but mews as a moving drama

The story of a reluctant leader rising to power is always a charming idea. One of the most iconic animated characters, Mufasa, seems tailor-made for such an idea. However, Mufasa: The Lion King is hit-and-miss, lacking emotional depth.

MELODIES OF MEMORIES

A decade since his debut album, Kaber Vasuki recounts his journey, an artiste's role as a healer, and the need to be authentic

ADDRESSING THE PIGEON IN THE ROOM

JUST look outside your window.

The art of stories in motion

IN a world that's always in a hurry, we rarely stop to notice the stories in an old temple pillar, the quiet message in a painting, or the feelings tucked into a line of poetry. Art asks us to slow down, take a breath, and reconnect with the things that make us human. For Bharatanatyam exponent Lakshmi Ramaswamy, this is what her forthcoming performances aim to achieve.

BRIDGED BY MUSIC

The famed Kodambakkam overbridge and the Doraiswamy Subway that have carried loads of Carnatic rasikas towards RK Salai (Music Academy, Narada Gana Sabha, etc.) or T Nagar (Vani Mahal, Krishna Gana Sabha, etc.) for many years may feel relieved due to some unloading, thanks to SASTRA Satsangh's foray into the multi-dimensional space of Art & Culture.

Brison double helps Goa sink toppers Bagan

FC GOA extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 2-1 win over league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Friday.

'HIL revival a big boost for youth'

THERE is something about PR Sreejesh. He is always ebullient, seems at peace with himself and more than anything, he is shrouded in an aura of positivity. Always cheerful and articulate, Sreejesh speaks his mind. During a short conversation, he felt that his stint as coach of the junior team had been fantastic.