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'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'The people of Tamil Nadu, in particular Chennai, know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.' IMAGE: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian......

Prestigious South Chennai LS seat to see fierce triangular fight, here is why

Home to some top-notch educational institutions and IT companies, the prestigious South Chennai Parliament seat is set for a 3-way direct fight involving two women leaders and a former MP as the......

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission.Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed......

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya......

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

At least 12 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai even as personnel on fishing boats and farm tractors were engaged in rescuing stranded people in the city......

3.3 cr plates of Idli on were ordered on Swiggy in 12 months

On the occasion of World Idli Day, on-demand delivery platform Swiggy on Thursday said it has delivered 3.3 crore plates of the South Indian delicacy in the last one year. Photograph: Courtesy,......

Why we need to pay more for the water we use

'We have severely under-invested in waste water treatment.''We charge for water a minimal amount and we don't charge anything extra for providing sewerage service.''As a result, every water entity......

Rains, not delayed decision, caused floods: TN govt

The Tamil Nadu government said on Sunday the recent floods in Chennai were not because of any delay in taking a decision about releasing water from the Chembarambakkam lake into the Adyar river.......

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......

A quiet, studious, boy none of his school teachers remember

'Ever since I heard the news, I have been trying to recollect his face. Unfortunately I have not been able to.' 'It seems he was a very quiet, studious boy.' 'I still do not know how I might have......

Will Oviya return to Bigg Boss?

Oviya swears she won't return to the Bigg Boss house, but in showbiz anything can happen.A Ganesh Nadar meets some of her fans. Photograph: Kind courtesy Oviya/Twitter It has been weeks since......

Mani Ratnam's assistant debuts as director

Sudha K Prasad who worked as an assistant to Mani Ratnam in Yuva, Aayutha Ezhuthu and Guru has turned an independent director with Drohi releasing this Friday. The film stars Srikkanth and......

The pied piper of Tamil TV

The name indicates a musical instrument; Yazhini, and when she speaks, it is melodious and pleasing to the ears. Compere of one of Tamil television's most popular children's shows, Pattampoochi......

Nanayam: Hollywood plot, desi treatment

Capital Film Works has always been known for its unorthodox and fresh take on movies like Chennai 28, the youthful KPKP and now, their latest Tamil movie, Naanayam (Coin, or Integrity, depending on......

Unimpressive Modhi Vilaiyadu

Gorgeous white girls prance on the beach. A handsome hunk dances with them to funky music by Hariharan and Lesle. It is the high life with fast cars, great music, bodyguards by the dozen, a......

World Cup: 1750 school kids attend Kiwis' clash against Bangladesh

IMAGE: School kids at the Chepauk for New Zealand’s World Cup clash against Bangladesh. Photograph: ANI As a part of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association's (TNCA) effort to promote the......

Chennai gives Anand grand welcome

Viswanathan Anand was accorded a grand welcome in Chennai on Wednesday on his first visit to the city after winning the World Chess Championship in Mexico City. Scores of people and students......

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