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Final Poll Roll: State Has 6.36 Cr Voters as on Jan 1

The integrated final electoral roll for the Special Summary Revision of 2025, with January 1 as the qualifying date, was released on Monday by Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik.

Man arrested for cheating a bizman of ₹10L

A 37-year-old man was arrested by the Anna Salai police for allegedly cheating a Tiruchy-based businessman of ₹10 lakh.

49-Yr-Old Sexually Assaults Girl, Held

A 49-year-old man was arrested by Pulianthope All Women Police for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at her house on Saturday.

Baby death: Kin booked for hosp vandalism

MEMBERS of a family vandalised Chromepet Government Hospital on Sunday night after a newborn girl died of health complications at the facility.

Use ‘Singara Chennai’ smart card for metro, MTC travel

THE long-awaited ‘Singara Chennai’ smart card, a prepaid common mobility card that can be used for both metro and MTC travel within the city, was launched on Monday.

'TN tops country in employment generation with 8.42L man-days'

TAMIL Nadu has emerged as the leading state in employment generation in the country with 8.42 lakh man-days, surpassing Maharashtra (7.29 lakh) and gujarat (7.21 lakh), according to the RBI’s 2023-2024 report.

Planned Crime, Lack of Remorse Got Sathya Killer Death

Though D Sathish (now 33) murdered M Sathya (20) by pushing her in front of an EMU train at St Thomas Mount station in Chennai on October 13, 2022, he had planned it in advance and even tried to execute it on each of the three days prior to the incident, failing as either she did not come to the station or there was too much of a crowd.

Court Transfers Probe Against Ex-Minister in Job Scam to CBI

THE probe into the alleged job scam case registered by the Virudhunagar district police against former minister K T Rajenthra Bhalaji of AIADMK has been transferred to the CBI by the Madras High Court.

HC bins detention of 18 accused in hooch tragedy under Goondas Act

Cites long incarceration, documents in unfamiliar language as reasons

Discharge of Duraimurugan & family from DA case: Judge reserves order

THE Madras High Court has reserved the orders on the revision petitions filed by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) against the trial court order discharging DMK general secretary and Tamil Nadu Minister for Water Resources Development Duraimurugan and his family members from the disproportionate assets case.

2 HMPV cases: Virus old, no need for panic, says TN

FOLLOWING the panic over spread of infections caused by Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the Tamil Nadu government, while confirming two reported cases in the state, said that HMPV is not a new virus and that the infections are \"self-limiting\" and can be resolved with symptomatic care, which included hydration and rest.

5 HMPV cases: Much ado about nothing

INDIA reported five cases of the globally circulating human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is seeing an outbreak in China, causing worldwide panic as it comes five years after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Governor walks out of TN House in anthem 'row'

Tamil Thai Vaazhthu recited first, nat'l anthem skipped: Ravi; it's TN Assembly convention: Speaker

Special Officers Named For Rural Local Bodies In 28 TN Districts

A day after the expiry of the tenure of elected representatives of Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in 28 districts across Tamil Nadu, the state government on Monday appointed special officers (SOs) to 9,624 village panchayats, 314 panchayat unions, and 28 district panchayats in these districts.

TRUDEAU, JUST-OUT OF OFFICE

JUSTIN Trudeau on Monday announced his resignation as both the Prime Minister of Canada and the leader of the Liberal Party, putting an end to days of speculation amid rising discontent with his leadership.

Kerala CPI raises a toast to comrades

IN a pragmatic decision to adapt to changing times, the Kerala unit of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has freed its cadres from the age-old taboo over consumption of alcohol.

Sullivan Powers Nuclear Deal on His Farewell Visit

THE US is in the final stage of removing all hurdles that kept the civil nuclear deal between the two countries a non-starter, outgoing US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said here on Monday.

Big Maoist strike in 20 mths, 8 jawans killed

EIGHT District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and a civilian driver were killed in a powerful blast triggered by the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in strife-torn Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur.

Composing for abstraction

USIC helps in adding a great deal when it comes to layering visuals for the audience, especially when the dancer attempts to show evolution using abstractions that will amplify the subtle movements.

20-year-old man arrested for attacking two women

A 20-year-old man has been arrested by RK Nagar police for allegedly attacking two women over a dispute with one of the victims' brother.

No entry for gig workers; students will be encouraged to use bicycles

WITH the new academic semester commencing on Monday, Anna University has directed its faculty to ensure the safety and security of the students.

What does it mean to hear the dance?

MOHINIYATTAM has been a late bloomer in comparison to other dance forms. Commenting on the most sensual Indian dance forms, Madhavan shares, \"I have accompanied Neena Prasad, even before she chose Mohiniyattam as her specialisation.

Service to people is real worship of Mother India: RSS

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that worshiping \"Mother India\" is equal to serving people and protecting environment and biodiversity.

'Ajith sir and I didn't want to take audiences for granted'

Filmmaker Magizh Thirumeni gets candid about the shared vision he had with Ajith for Vidaamuyarchi, how his reading habit influenced his filmmaking, and more

Address to Release in March

Address, which wrapped production in 2021, finally has a release date.

Three new Fear Street films in development

AUTHOR RL Stine recently revealed in an interview that the Fear Street film franchise, which is based on his books, will be back with three new films.

A CINEPHILE'S DELIGHT

Actor Roshini Prakash speaks about her role in Vanangaan, working with director Bala, her hopes for the future of the film industry, and more

A TESTED CHAMPION

Offering unmatched comfort, modern tech, excellent fuel efficiency and Toyota's legendary reliability, the Camry Hybrid is set to dominate the Indian road scape

A Vishnu temple studded with historical inscriptions

THIRUKANNAPURAM, a village close to Nannilam, is well-known for its Vishnu temple enshrining the main image named Neelamegha Perumal, and the processional deity (utsavamurti) Sowriraja Perumal, after whom the temple takes its name.

TRADITIONS INTERTWINED

As the Margazhi season comes to an end, Deepa Chakravarthy talks to performing artistes who have shown exemplary inter-disciplinary skills to push the boundaries of traditions that are weaved together