Ahead of polls TN offers free meals for sanitation workers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched free nutritious meals scheme for sanitation workers in Chennai, aimed at improving their working conditions and health. IMAGE: Kindly note that......

Chennai cop's remarks on woman feeding stray dogs sparks uproar

A Chennai policeman on night patrol stoked a controversy with his harassment remark at a woman feeding scores of stray dogs at Thiruvanmiyur beach and he reportedly snatched her mobile for......

Day after Michuang, parts of Chennai remain deluged

Residents grappled with stagnant water and power disruption in parts of Chennai and its suburbs on Wednesday, two days after Cyclone Michuang wreaked havoc in the metropolis and neighbouring......

Heavy rains lash TN as cyclone 'Fengal' nears; train, flight ops hit

Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds pounded several parts of northern Tamil Nadu on Saturday, affecting normalcy, as cyclonic storm Fengal, expected to make landfall near Puducherry later in the......

Chennai deluge: It's time to question reckless urbanisation

Govt's focus on 'smart cities' is fine, but basic amenities must be put into place first. Image: More basic amenities must be put into place first. Photograph: Reuters     Record......

Investors pushing back more on top executive pay hikes

Investors are pushing back more often against companies’ resolutions on what is paid out to top executives. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the first four months of financial year......

Marriott's mega India dream: 50 hotels in 5 years

The hotels in the pipeline will include a range of Marriott brand portfolios such as JW Marriott, Tribute Portfolio and Sheraton. Unfazed by the slowdown, Marriott International is betting big on......

Will Sterlite verdict push investors away from Tamil Nadu?

What will the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government do to answer the queries and fears of investors who will want to be doubly sure they would not be harassed at a later date, as has been happening......

R Ashwin 'theru': Chennai street to be named after spinner

IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin will soon have a street named after him. Photograph: ICC/X A distinguished honour for a distinguished personality. India's spin-bowling legend Ravichandran Ashwin has......

CSK procures 450 oxygen concentrators for Tamil Nadu

IMAGE: CSK has been spreading awareness through Mask Podu (Wear Mask) campaign and regular distribution of relevant information through their social media platforms. Photograph: Chennai Super......

Ex-India captain Dilip Tirkey files nomination for HI president's post

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Dilip Tirkey/Twitter Former India captain and Olympian Dilip Tirkey on Sunday filed his nomination for the post of Hockey India (HI) president. After submitting his......

CSK, Royals take guard to put troublesome past behind

As in all successful comebacks, strong leadership will be key for the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals, says Ritwik Sharma. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's CSK registered a thrilling......