MTC plans to launch sale of digital mobility cards through bus conductors
The move is to make them easily available. At present, the Singara Chennai Cards are being sold only in a few bus depots and termini. They will be distributed by Sept. first week, says an official
Madras Day: Chennai isnt just a city but T.N.s heartbeat, says Stalin
Chennai Corporation cleans MGR Canal
Chennai Corporation begins repair work on cracked road in Velachery
Sudden thunderstorms drench Chennai; RMC forecasts more heavy rainfall likely across TN till weekend
Three-day conference on epilepsy inaugurated in Chennai
Cops secure 1-yr protection for 2 Pocso victims
Couple, baby locked up & assaulted over loan default
Two quacks arrested for swindling 75,000
Rangan said that Mr Alex loves to cuddle, sit on the balcony and watch the panoramic view of the Bay of Bengal and Buckingham Canal.
Watch: Parai: The soulful beat of Chennais streets | Madras Day
The Parai is one of the oldest percussion instruments of Tamil culture, once used in rituals and now a powerful symbol of resistance, identity, and celebration. In this Madras Day special, we explore the story of the Parai, its cultural roots, and why its sound continues to inspire across generations.
Exhibit on Healthcare heritage of Madras conducted
Watch: Iconic Chennai spots youve seen in popular movies | Madras Day
Chennai isnt just a cityits a star on the silver screen! From Marina Beach to Napier Bridge, we take you through the citys most iconic spots that have appeared in popular films. Watch how Chennais landmarks became cinematic backdrops for unforgettable movie moments.
Edappadi Palaniswami to chair AIADMK district secretaries meeting on August 30
Mirae Asset Investment Managers to sharpen focus on Chennai
Mirae Asset Investment Managers AUM in Chennai rises to 3.32 lakh crore in 2025
The company reported improved investor participation in Chennai with folios increasing from 99 lakh in 2024 to 1.25 crore in 2025
Ajay Kumar Bhalla To Be Sworn In As Nagaland Governor On Aug 25
Kohima, Aug 22: Ajay Kumar Bhalla will be sworn in as the new governor of Nagaland on Monday, an official said. Bhalla the governor of Manipur has been given additional charge of Nagaland following the death of La Ganesan on August 15 at a Chennai hospital, the official said. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Raj Bhavan, Kohima, on Monday, according to an official invitation. Welcoming Bhalla on behalf of the people of Nagaland, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said [] The post Ajay Kumar Bhalla To Be Sworn In As Nagaland Governor On Aug 25 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kerala government invites M.K. Stalin to international convention of Ayyappa devotees
Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan visits Stalin in Chennai to invite him to the event to be held on September 20 at Pampa
Garuda Aerospace inaugurated its Defence Drone Facility in Thalambur, Chennai, on 22 August 2025, with Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth leading the ceremony. Five advanced drones were unveiled for defence and disaster response. The company launched training and certification programmes for defence personnel and widows of fallen soldiers, alongside mobile support units. A Defence Drone Lab was announced in collaboration with the Army, and the foundation stone was laid for a 76-acre Defence Park at Cheyyur, Tamil Nadu.
Garuda Aerospace launches defence drone facility in Chennai
Garuda Aerospace also introduced a Free Remote Pilot Certification (RPC) Program for Indian defence personnel
How a Chennai IT professional weaved a new passion during her daily commute to work
Blinkit to deliver Lenskarts powered glasses in select cities
Currently, the offering has been rolled out in Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
Brigade Enterprises eyes Rs 11,200 cr revenue from land bank acquired in June quarter
Brigade Enterprises anticipates Rs 11,200 crore revenue from its recently acquired land bank. The company added 10 million sq ft of land in the June quarter. They will focus on Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad markets. Brigade Enterprises reported a 3% rise in sales bookings to Rs 1,118 crore. The company's consolidated net profit increased by 79% to Rs 149.
Aurus and Mois The Collectibles is an exclusive jewellery event blending heritage beadwork, fine gems, and modern design
Arts and culture that shaped Chennai: a package
This is a compilation of a seven-part series in The Hindu on arts and culture that have shaped Chennai, as part of Madras Day celebration
Madras HC refuses to stall music director Anirudh Ravichander's Hukum World Tour Concert
The Madras High Court has permitted Anirudh Ravichanders Hukum World Tour Concert to proceed as scheduled in Kuvathur, but cautioned organizers about potential public inconvenience and traffic disruptions. Justice N Anand Venkatesh warned that the organizers will be held accountable for any issues arising from the concert.
Why Anirudhs concert might not happen: Court case explained
The Madras High Court has agreed to hear an urgent writ petition on Friday against Anirudh Ravichander's Hukum World Tour concert, scheduled for Saturday at Seekinamkuppam near Kuvathur on the East Coast Road (ECR) in Chennai.
Iconic film shooting spots in Chennai: a package
This is a compilation of a seven-part series in The Hindu on popular movie shooting locations in Chennai city that have been immortalised on silver screen by the realm of cinema, as part of Madras Day celebration.
MLA moves Madras High Court against Anirudh Ravichanders Hukum World Tour concert in Chennai
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh grants a lunch motion and agrees to hear the case today (August 22), as the concert is scheduled to be held tomorrow (August 23)
Stories of Chennais landmark statues: a package
This is a compilation of a seven-part series in The Hindu on the history of iconic statues in Chennai city, as part of Madras Day celebration.
Girl with rare genetic disorder undergoes bone marrow transplant at Chennai hospital
Madras and the world: a package
This is a compilation of stories authored by writer and historian V. Sriram, published in The Hindu on August 22, 2025 on the occasion of the 387th Madras Day
TK Vishal breaks national record in mens 400m at Inter-State championships
TK Vishal made a stunning impact at the National Inter-State Athletics meet in Chennai, smashing the national record in the men's 400m with a time of 45.12s. Overjoyed Vishal dedicated his achievement to his coach, Jason Dawson, highlighting their strong bond and Jason's instrumental role in his success after transitioning to 400m just a year ago.
The link between Madras and the Far East
The history and legends of the Pallavas and Cholas would be incomplete without the mention of their exploits in the Far East. In this way, Madras and the Far East share a connection that spans centuries something that has weathered the colonial era and has been thriving on multiple fronts in contemporary times
Chennai Petroleum is a pure play refinery, could provide higher returns and dividends, amongst the oil marketing companies the brokerage likes BPCL followed HPCL.
TN to convert 118-acre MRC land into waterbody
CHENNAI: The state government has decided to convert the entire 118 acres of land retrieved from the Madras Race Club (MRC) into a waterbody, a move aimed at boosting flood mitigation and groundwater recharge in south Chennai. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary N Muruganandam on August 19, attended by senior officials from the Department of Horticulture, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, the Greater Chennai Corporation, and the Water Resources Department (WRD). According D Shanmuganathan, standing counsel for Tamil Nadu government in National Green Tribunal, the chief secretary directed the WRD to carry out a detailed study on how best the land could be shaped into a functional waterbody. The land, strategically located in the upstream of the shrunken Velachery lake, has been at the centre of both development proposals and environmental litigation. GCC has already dug four ponds in the site, with a combined storage capacity of 4.7 million cubic feet, to aid rainwater harvesting. The latest government decision comes even as the southern bench of the NGT has asked the state to maintain status quo on the property until a comprehensive report is filed. Earlier, the NGT bench asked the state government to justify its decision to hand over the 118 acres of land to the Department of Horticulture and Plantation Crops instead of restoring it as a waterbody. The tribunal is hearing connected cases, including a suo motu matter triggered by reports on the shrinking Velachery lake. Once spread over 255 acres, the lake has now been reduced to barely a fifth of its original extent, with substantial portions taken over by government agencies for housing and infrastructure projects. In an affidavit, Additional Chief Secretary (WRD) K Manivasan had said a `23.5 crore project under CMDAs Lake Front Development Scheme is already under way to desilt and deepen Velachery lake, which will increase its capacity by 22%. A detailed plan to rejuvenate surrounding tanks is also being prepared as part of a broader flood mitigation master plan. Counsel for the MRC, however, pointed out the original 99-year lease signed in 1946 expires only in 2045, and questioned the governments claim that it had formally taken possession of the land. The case is posted for further hearing to the second week of November.
Rapido rider, aide held for drugging, robbing priest
CHENNAI: A 61-year-old priest was allegedly drugged and robbed of his jewellery by a Rapido bike taxi rider and his accomplice at MGR Nagar, police said on Thursday. According to the police Anil Kumar of Seethalai Sattanar Street, had hired a Rapido service on August 8 to attend a function in Kelambakkam. The driver, identified as David Ilavarasan (24) of Ayanavaram, later began contacting the priest frequently, citing financial distress and seeking help. The police said that two days ago, Ilavarasan visited Anil Kumars residence along with his friend Gangadharan, an autorickshaw driver. While interacting with the priest, Ilavarasan allegedly asked for water. When Anil Kumar returned with it, he was sprayed with a chemical that caused him to faint. On regaining consciousness an hour later, the priest found that his two-sovereign gold chain and a ring were missing. He lodged a complaint with the MGR Nagar police. Following an investigation, a special team arrested Ilavarasan and Gangadharan. Sources said preliminary inquiry suggested that Ilavarasan had kept in touch with the priest after dropping him off, often complaining to him about his financial troubles. He had allegedly blackmailed him before carrying out the robbery, police said. Both the accused are in custody and further investigation is underway.
24 kg of hydroponic weed, shark fins seized at airport
CHENNAI: In three separate incidents, Chennai Customs seized almost 12 kg of hydroponic weed worth Rs 12 crore and 11.6 kg of shark fins from passengers at the citys international airport, an official release on Thursday said. In two cases detected early on Thursday morning, customs officers seized 3,966 gm and 7.896 gm hydroponic weed respectively from the check-in luggage of two passengers who arrived from Thailand on the Thai Airways TG 337 flight. The contraband was concealed in vacuum-sealed packets. Both passengers, Indian nationals, were arrested. They admitted that they were recruited by a person in Thailand for smuggling the contraband for a monetary compensation. In the third case, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Chennai Customs intercepted two Indian male passengers who were bound for Singapore from Chennai on Air India flight AI-348. Upon examination of their checked-in baggage, a total of 11.6 kilogrammes of shark fin was recovered (5.8 kg from each passenger). The wildlife inspector from the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau certified the recovered items as shark fins. During interrogation, the passengers admitted they were recruited by an individual who had promised them money for transporting the contraband from Chennai to Singapore. Export of shark fin of all species is prohibited under the Foreign Trade Policy, and the contraband was seized under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962.
The impact of the Swiss, the Finns and the Swedes in Madras
Starting out ecclesiastically, Swedens interaction with Madras later took a turn for the industrial, with the flourishing typewriter factory on Halda Junction and the WORTH Trust, which started out as a workshop rehabilitating people with leprosy. The latter still exists, and has since expanded its scope to other disabilities. Meanwhile, the Swiss had a hand in one of Chennais most iconic landmarks, the Integral Coach Factory
Tracing the Russian influence in Chennais history
Madras tryst with communism goes back to the early 20th century, but the Theosophical Society, co-founded by Madame Blavatsky, was when things really kicked off. Following this, the citys ties with the erstwhile U.S.S.R. only deepened, with even a visit from Nikita Kruschev and Nikolai Bulganin in 1955. Today, the Heavy Vehicles Factory in Avadi and the Russian Cultural Centre are but two of the many connections that persist
Evolution of the Japanese ties in Madras
To say Madras and Japan got off to a rocky start would be an understatement. A few decades later, however, a new respect for Japan emerged, based on their emphasis on quality and production processes. By the time liberalisation rolled around, Chennai companies were well poised to deal with the world thanks to the quality initiatives imparted by the Japanese
Lord Ripon statue in Chennai: a symbol of strength of local administration
The very old American bond with Madras
Madras association with the U.S.A. predates even the time when the latter came to be known as such. During colonial times, a few Americans held the post of the citys consular agent, one of them even appointed by none other than George Washington. During WWII, British and American troops poured into Madras harbour, and two among them ended up leaving behind valuable records, in the form of photographs, of everyday life in the citys past
Madras owns Carnatic music like no other
When Malayalam cinema romanced Anna Flyover
The Anna Flyover was a familiar landmark in the Malayalam films of the 80s and 90s. Earlier known as Gemini Flyover, it often appeared as an establishing shot or setting for tense scenes
Chennai Weather Forecast: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts for Tamil Nadu and Odisha, forecasting rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. An orange alert is in effect for several districts, while Chennai experienced heavy downpours leading to waterlogging. Residents are urged to stay cautious as moderate rainfall and thunderstorms are expected to continue in the coming days.
The French connection in Madras
Between Alliance Franaise and Saint Gobain, the French presence in modern-day Chennai is fairly apparent. But turn time back and one will realise that the French ruled Madras for a very short three years and did not leave behind anything of note. All this, thanks to their historical rivalry with the British and the Treaty of Aix-Le-Chapelle
The Danish imprints in the history of Madras
The story of how Tamil became the first language to be printed in the country involved both the Danes and Germans. While printing operations eventually shifted to Vepery in Madras, the Danish eventually faded as colonialists in the region. Cut to the present, however, the Danes still very much have a strong connect with Chennai
Chennai rains: Heavy rain lashes part of city; IMD issues warning
Chennai experienced heavy rain, thunder, and lightning on Friday morning, as forecasted by the India Meteorological Department. An orange alert was issued for several districts in Tamil Nadu, including Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, and Cuddalore. The Regional Meteorological Centre warned of moderate to intense thunderstorms in Chennai and surrounding areas, with showers reported across various parts of the city.
The German influence in Madras
Long before a German warship came calling in 1914, there was always the odd German in Madras. Much later in 1959, West Germany assisted in setting up the institute that would go on to become IIT-M, while in 2007, BMW helped make Chennai an automobile hub. On the cultural front, the Max Mueller Bhavan Goethe Institut has been an enduring fixture in the city since its establishment in 1960
The legacy of the Armenians in Chennai
Madras seems to have recorded its first Armenians from the 1660s. Even today markers of their lives can be found all across the city, and among all the foreigners who came here, the Armenians are perhaps remembered with the greatest fondness
How the Portuguese shaped Madras
The Portuguese arrived in Madras sometime in the 16th Century, and they were the first among the significant colonial presences in the region. From sprawling monuments such as Luz Church and enduring street names such as DeMonte to often-used loan words, they have left an indelible mark on the city
While the British were still struggling to find a foothold in Madras in 1639, the Dutch were well-established at Pazhaverkadu aka Pulicat, 60 km north of Madras. While there is very little of Dutch heritage left in these parts, the vestiges that have endured still serve to paint a striking picture of days long past
On Madras dealing with the Chinese
Though the relationship between India and its neighbour China has been an uneasy one for decades, the latters link to the subcontinents southern region is replete with interesting tales be it the legend of Bodhidharma, the travels of Xuanzang, or the trade that flourished during Pallava and Chola times
Hydroponic ganja, shark fin seized at city airport
3,995 students got choices wrong in engg counselling
GCC issues new pet dog rules but lacks enforcement plan
TVK resolutions focus on caste killings, jobs, safety, environment
CMDA to revamp part of Murasoli Maran Park for over 9 crore
The 8,473-sq.m park has two sections: the north, under Ward 71, taken up by the CMDA for improvement, and the south, under Ward 74, where Mayor R. Priya is councillor, taken up in October 2024 for a STEM park.
Residents demand cutting down invasive species of trees that damage structural stability of homes
Chennai District Green Committee headed by Chennai Corporation Commissioner J.Kumaragurubaran rejects many applications for cutting down trees, advises residents to construct reinforced concrete walls to prevent structural damage to homes
Cultural activities of Chennai are something to be celebrated: social activist V. Santhanam
T.N. to set up second Marine Elite Force in Chennai to protect Olive Ridley turtles
Residents demand restoration of Sembakkam lake, measures to tackle garbage dumping
Residents, volunteers and school children come together to plant about 600 palm seeds along the lake bund on Thursday
Blistering heat, huge crowds, and a fatality
Brigade Group leases nine-acre land in Chennai's OMR
Bengaluru's Brigade Group has secured a long-term lease for nine acres in Chennai. The land is located in Perungudi along Old Mahabalipuram Road. This acquisition from YMCA allows Brigade to develop 1.6 million sq ft. Plans include a Grade-A office complex and a 200-key JW Marriott hotel. This move significantly expands Brigade's commercial and hospitality presence in Chennai.
Two yrs on, work on JN Salai drags on, safety risks aplenty
State education policy bats for inclusivity and equality
Chintadripet sellers hesitate to move to new fish market
Politics not like cinema, cannot become hero overnight, says EPS
Breakfast now in all govt aided schools
Will summon foreign secretary, warns Madras HC
HC recalls interim order in EPS-AIADMK election suit
Anbumani seeks 75% Tamil quota in pvt jobs
BJP leaders urge CM to back CPR for vice-president post
Nainar flays DMK govt for attack on VAO by sand mafia
130th amendment a black bill, move towards authoritarianism: Stalin
Kurinji completes 246-metre-long tunnel in corridor 5
Man held for causing death of his mother
History sheeter sentenced to life imprisonment in murder case
Hydroponic ganjaSeized at Chennai International Airport
Police issue guidelines ahead of Vinayakar Chaturthi celebrations
A recovering addict recounts his journey through drug addiction, starting at age 11 with tobacco and escalating to LSD and meth. He faced multiple rehab stints, relapsed, started peddling, and eventually sought help after hitting rock bottom. A psychiatrist also talks about the science of addiction. Plus read the signs of drug abuse
Youth held for selling drug pills to teenagers
Man attacked by gang in Vanagaram
Medical admission fraud: Woman held
Gold chain snatching case solved in 40 hrs, one arrested
Two held for hurling petrol bomb in Ranipet
Police nabbed the suspects from their hideouts in Chennai and a case was registered by Nemili police
'MI, RCB go out!': CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad tells academy players in hilarious interview
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai Super Kings captain, engaged in a humorous interaction with youngsters at the Super Kings Academy. He playfully teased the kids about supporting rival IPL teams like RCB and MI, jokingly threatening to exclude them from CSK. Gaikwad also shared lighthearted anecdotes about captaining senior players and dealing with teammates' struggles, before seriously answering questions about his experiences.
Tamilisai condemns DMK for not backing C.P. Radhakrishnan as VP candidate
