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Chennai’s LGBTQIA community finds a safe space at The Queering Mic

Queer performers felt at home in the midst of an inclusive audience at the first edition of the recently-concluded The Queering Mic, an open mic for queer people to express themselves safely

The Hindu

Coimbatore Pride events pack punch with workshop on interview etiquette

Chennai: Facing an interview board can be tough. But when you are from the rainbow community, then you can have several other odds stacked against you. That’s why this year the Coimbatore Pride events include a workshop on interview etiquette.

The Times of India

Water scarcity in Tamil Nadu due to inaction of officials: Madras high court

CHENNAI: Inaction of government officials against encroachments had led to water scarcity in Tamil Nadu, said the Madras high court.

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Chennai: Man takes to robbery after big loss in business, held

CHENNAI: An oil shop owner who took to chain snatching after suffering a loss in the business was arrested at Ambattur on Tuesday. Police said Sasikumar, 41, of Korattur owned a shop selling oil and after he suffered a loss in the business due to the pandemic, he took to…

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Chennai Metro Rail Limited seeks six more weeks to make 32 stations disabled-friendly

CHENNAI: Over a year after a court-appointed audit found that 32 metro stations constructed across the city are not disabled-friendly, the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has sought 6 more weeks to act on the audit report findings.

The Times of India

Pannur has an edge over Parandur for Chennai’s second airport

Detailed project report needs to be done for further evaluation, say sources

The Hindu

Telangana among top 100 emerging startup ecosystems globally: Global Startup Ecosystem Report

HYDERABAD: India's startup state Telangana has featured among the top 100 emerging startup ecosystems globally, retaining its position in the 61-70 rank category but falling behind Chennai and Pune in the 10th edition of the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2022 that was released recently.

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'BA4, BA5 variants causing surge', says Dr T S Selvavinayagam

CHENNAI: Meanwhile, fresh cases crossed the 400-mark after February 27 when cases were on the decline after the Omicron-fuelled third wave. Director of public health Dr T S Selvavinayagam said this time BA4 and BA5 variants are causing the surge. "The only way to stop the spread is by wearing…

The Times of India

Stolen Tamil Nadu idols traced to United States museums

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu police idol-wing CID has traced antique idols stolen from a temple in Kumbakonam almost six decades ago, to a museum in the US. A Somaskandar idol from the 10th century has been found in Norton Simon Museum, California, while an Amman idol is in a Denver museum.

The Times of India

20 years after Ramsar stamp, Tamil Nadu gears up to protect Point Calimere

CHENNAI: Two long decades after Point Calimere was declared a Ramsar Site, district level officials are gearing up with conservation efforts. The Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur districts’ wetland management committees have called for a public hearing and a stakeholder meeting to discuss plans to protect the site. Point Calimere is an…

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Tamil Nadu: Road expansion work revived after 7 years

CHENNAI: The government has revived the Thiruninravur-Thiruvallur road expansion work, which came to a halt seven years ago due to land acquisition issues.

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu: Office goers irked over suburban train delay

CHENNAI: Commuters are irked that suburban trains get delayed on the Chengalpet-Beach route during the morning peak hours.

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Tamil Nadu: Unused temple jewellery converted into gold bars

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government initiated the process of monetisation of temple jewellery by converting 27,250g of gold of the Irukkankudi Mariamman temple in Virudhunagar district into gold bonds worth ₹10 crore. Chief minister M K Stalin handed over the gold bonds to temple authorities on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu: Man blackmails ‘wife’ with intimate photos, lands in police net

CHENNAI: A man who befriended a woman on social media, staged a fake marriage and blackmailed her asking for money, was arrested by the Thirunindravur police on Wednesday. The woman lodged a complaint after discovering that the accused was writing porn stories on the internet based on real-life incidents.

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Blue iguanas are new attraction at Chennai Snake Park

CHENNAI: Over a dozen baby blue iguanas are the latest star attraction at the Chennai Snake Park.

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Chennai: Why does this man still have to clean out our filth?

CHENNAI: We talk about ‘smart city’, but still send people in without any protective gear to cleam out drains and sewers. After TOI asked Greater Chennai Corporation why it had sent the man in the photograph into a stormwater drain, the civic body said it has lodged a police complaint…

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FMSCI plans to bring MotoGP, Formula-E to India: Akbar Ebrahim

CHENNAI: Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) president Akbar Ebrahim on Wednesday said there are plans to bring a round of the MotoGP and Formula-E World championships to India.

The Times of India

PM Narendra Modi to launch torch relay for Chess Olympiad on June 19

CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the first-ever torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad, to be held near here in July-August, on June 19 in New Delhi.

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52 streets in Chennai have more than 3 COVID-19 cases; 90% of patients in home isolation, says Health Minister

GCC to increase testing, open three COVID Care Centres

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Top Tamil Nadu news developments today

Here are the news developments to look out for today

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FMSCI Awards gala in Chennai on June 15

Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India did not hold their annual awards for two years due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Times of India

All higher educational institutions in Tamil Nadu should follow 69% quota in admissions: Minister K Ponmudy

CHENNAI: All higher educational institutions in the state should follow 69% reservation system in admissions, higher education minister K Ponmudy said on Tuesday following opposition from political parties in the state to reserving seats under economically weaker section (EWS) quota in MSc Biotechnology programme offered at Madurai Kamaraj University.

The Hindu

Operations resume at Ford India’s Chennai plant

Over 300 employees report for duty and support production work

The Hindu

49% of the elderly people in Chennai dependent on family for income

Survey highlights need to improve financial independence

The Times of India

Chennaiyin FC rope in Thomas Brdaric as head coach

CHENNAI: Two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions Chennaiyin FC on Tuesday roped in former German footballer Thomas Brdaric as the team's new head coach ahead of the upcoming season.

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