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V.P. Singh’s special connect with Tamil Nadu and Dravidian rule

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Anahat Singh becomes second youngest to win National Squash Championship title

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable achievement, 15-year-old Anahat Singh secured the women's title at the Senior National Squash Championship in Chennai on Thursday, becoming the second youngest player to accomplish this feat.

The Times of India

Deadline to apply for Tamil Nadu science award extended until Dec. 8

TNSCST extends deadline for Tamil Nadu Science Award 2022 nominations. Prize of ₹50,000 and citation for outstanding research work, skill and talent in various sciences. Heads of research/educational institutions in State make nominations. Deadline extended to Dec 8. Applications available on www.tanscst.nic.in. Completed applications to be sent to DOTE Campus,…

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Chennai hosts Madras Art Weekend with over 100 artists, public art and interactive shows

Madras Art Weekend is back with its five-day long second edition that promises public art, panel discussions and sensorial displays

The Hindu

Disheartened India couldn’t win the World Cup: Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev expressed disappointment at India's World Cup loss, but praised their performance. He believes the experience of older players can help guide the younger generation to success. He also fondly recalled his time playing in Chennai.

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Baashyaam Constructions to develop uber luxury project at Crowne Plaza site

Baashyaam Constructions to develop luxury project in Chennai's Boat Club area, home to several industrialists. Adyar Gate Hotels Limited to transfer undertaking to Baashyaam. Dakshin, a popular restaurant, to continue operating. Luxury housing sales in Chennai up 143% in 2023, 3,330 units sold. Demand for high-end luxury projects increasing.

The Hindu

Bus stuck in subway, traffic affected as heavy rains in Chennai disrupt normal life

Heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday causing a hindrance to normal life. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Post office opens ‘Lunatic Account’ for autistic man, plaint lodged

Chennai Postal Dept. continues to label savings accounts of persons with disabilities as "Lunatic Account" despite outdated law. Advocate & former college principal M. Ravichandran lodges complaint with Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities to ensure dignity & amend rules.

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Crowne Plaza, one of the city’s most iconic hotels, to down shutters next month

Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park, an iconic property in Chennai, is shutting down after 38 years. Guests were informed of the closure in a formal communication, thanking them for their loyalty and patronage. The hotel hosted numerous guests, events, and corporate meetings, and was renowned for its restaurant Dakshin. No…

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Air India Express commences more domestic services from Thiruvananthapuram airport

Air India Express adds domestic services to Thiruvananthapuram airport: Bengaluru, Kannur, Chennai & Mangaluru via Bengaluru. Two daily Bengaluru services, Kannur Wed/Sat, Chennai Tues/Fri, Mangaluru dep 8.15pm/arr 11.25pm, return 7.50am/arr 12.10pm. All services from T2 at Chakka.

The Hindu

IndiGo apologies to passengers who missed connecting flight from Bengaluru to Chennai

IndiGo airlines has apologised to eight transit passengers who were travelling in Flight 6E 478 operating from Amritsar to Chennai via Bengaluru on November 19.

The Hindu

Mansoor Ali Khan booked for remarks against Trisha

Actor Mansoor Ali Khan booked by Chennai police for derogatory remarks against Trisha Krishnan. NCW issued direction to TN police to register case. Khan made disrespectful remarks at event. Sections 354A & 509 of IPC invoked. Celebrities Kushboo, Lokesh Kanagaraj & Chinmayi condemned remarks.

The Hindu

KAHER hosts seminar on anti-microbial resistance

KLE Society's Dr. Prabhakar Kore Basic Science Research Centre organised a National Seminar on “Defying the Unseen Foe: Understanding Anti-microbial Resistance” in Belagavi. President, Infection Control Academy, Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy Burri, Scientist-D, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai, Siva Kumar Shanmugam, Principal, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, N.S. Mahantashetti, Medical…

The Hindu

IndiGo asks 6 passengers to get off a flight, passengers claim it was unwilling to fly since they were the only passengers

In a surprising turn of event, six passengers on an IndiGo flight for Chennai via Bengaluru were asked to get off at Bengaluru. Passengers claim that the airline was not willing to operate the flight since they were the only passengers on the said flight. They claim that they were…

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Special buses to be operated from Chennai to Tiruvannamalai for Karthigai Deepam festival

TN Transport Dept to operate 2,700 buses for Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai on Nov 26. Nine temporary bus stands set up to decongest crowd; 40 mini buses to provide last mile connectivity free of cost.

The Hindu

Enforcement Directorate searches jewellery outlets in Tiruchi

ED searches jewellery shops in Tiruchi; follows similar operation in Chennai. Team of 24 ED officials accompanied by 13 CRPF personnel conducted simultaneous searches at 3 shops in Diamond Bazaar & 1 outlet in Big Bazaar Street.

The Hindu

S.S. Badrinath, founder of Chennai’s Sankara Nethralaya passes away

S.S. Badrinath, founder of Sankara Nethralaya, and eminent vitreoretinal surgeon, passed away on November 21.

The Hindu

Two weather systems to influence fairly widespread rainfall of moderate intensity over Tamil Nadu till the weekend

Two weather systems over the Bay of Bengal will influence fairly widespread rains over the State till the weekend. Heavy rains may batter one or two places in many districts till Friday.

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Misogyny and moral policing: News channels chase, shame women in Chennai pub

On Sunday, November 19, the night of the cricket World Cup final, a pub in Chennai’s Turnbulls Road broke the mandated curfew and stayed open past midnight. The police arrived and forced them to shut, but Tamil news channels including Thanthi TV and Polimer bafflingly turned on the women who…

The Hindu

AG’s office celebrates Audit Week with cycle rally

AG Chennai celebrated Audit Week with a 24-km cycle rally, flagged off by Health Minister Ma. Subramanian. On Tuesday, a rangoli contest and quiz contest for students of Class 10-12 will be held. Prizes will be distributed by GCC Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan and the closing ceremony will be attended by…

The Hindu

‘Our State Our Taste’ event sees enthusiastic turnout in Sivaganga

Sivaganga's 'Our State Our Taste' cooking competition presented by Gold Winner saw an enthusiastic turnout. M. Divya won with prawn nava thaniya urundai, Soniya 1st runner-up with fish, chicken & prawn fry, P. Sethukarasi 2nd runner-up with Rangoon puttu & vellai paniyaram. Final showdown in Chennai on Dec 16, grand…

The Hindu

Two persons killed in road accident near Maraimalai Nagar

Two persons killed, one injured in road accident near Chennai. Tambaram Traffic Investigation Police filed case, investigating. Vimal Raj, Thimmavaram R. Elumalai, J. Sunil Kumar of Seiyur on two-wheeler, hit truck on GST Road. Elumalai, Vimal Raj killed on spot, Sunil Kumar injured, rushed to hospital.

The Hindu

In food we trust: laying out health and hygiene norms

The Hindu

We need to be physically stronger for Paris: Fulton

Craig Fulton, head coach of Indian men's hockey team, has done well since taking charge in April. India won Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai and gold in Asian Games in Hangzhou, qualifying for 2024 Paris Olympics. Fulton visited Chennai for Senior Nationals to look for young talent. He said next…

The Hindu

We need to be physically stronger for Paris: Men’s hockey team head coach Craig Fulton

Craig Fulton, head coach of Indian men's hockey team, has achieved success in his first four months in charge. India won Asian Champions Trophy and Asian Games gold, qualifying for 2024 Paris Olympics.

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