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Air Quality Index in Chennai deteriorates to ‘poor’ category after Deepavali festival

Chennai's air quality deteriorated to 'poor' category on November 13 post Deepavali, with an AQI of 256. Manali recorded the highest AQI of 329, followed by Velachery (322), Alandur (267), Royapuram (237) and Arumbakkam (261). Prolonged exposure to 'poor' air quality may cause breathing discomfort & discomfort to people with…

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CII’s infra summit aims to bring leaders together to explore T.N.’s future-ready infrastructure

CII's infra summit in Chennai to discuss TN's trillion-dollar economy target by 2030. Discussions on reducing carbon footprint, data centers, green energy, EV industry, fast charging points, battery swapping, and tech advancements. Policy support needed for successful implementation.

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Austrian film festival to commence next week

: Austrian Film Festival 2023 to be held in Chennai on Nov 16-17. Three films to be screened. Organised by ICAF in partnership with Austrian Embassy, Film Commission & Honorary Consulate. Inaugurated by Rama Rajagopalan, Ravi Kottarakkara, Sivan Kannan & Vinodhini.

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The Kumbhkári Project crafts functional pottery with kolam, textile designs

In September 2022, Chinmayee Sridharan launched The Kumbhkári Project in Chennai. The label features a range of functional tableware such as mugs, cups, bowls, plates and her bestseller, the davara tumbler sets. She draws inspiration from kolam designs, textile motifs, and Tamil letters.

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Chennai | This brother-sister duo’s burger kiosk has become a late night hangout for many

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Fancy a long walk? Hop, skip, and step towards Chennai’s newly designated 8km Health Walk stretch

Chennai's Besant Avenue now has a designated Health Walk stretch, complete with sculptures, signages, and benches. Residents of the area have welcomed the initiative, hoping for more people to come and enjoy the peaceful, neat and clean stretch. There's something for everyone's health here, from a leisurely walk to a…

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Police excess: SHRC recommends compensation to Chennai woman

SHRC recommends TN govt pay ₹50,000 comp to Chennai woman for Inspector's human rights violation; orders govt to recover same from Inspector & initiate disciplinary action. SHRC found Inspector had not taken action in case, dereliction of duty, & police must abide by law.

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Focus Tamil Nadu | Why is Tamil Nadu’s fact check unit being opposed?

Last month, the DMK government in Tamil Nadu quietly issued an order, setting up a fact check unit (FCU) in Chennai, which will comprise 80 staff members, including a Mission Director, who shall be paid a salary of Rs. 3 lakhs.

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Gang of sari thieves from Andhra Pradesh traced in Chennai

The city police has traced a gang of thieves from Andhra Pradesh who indulged in stealing costly silk saris in textile shops and boutiques after diverting the attention of staff. The crime investigation police of Shastri Nagar police recovered pure silk Kancheevaram saris worth ₹2 lakh following a theft at a…

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On what basis did you arrive at assumption that Sanatana Dharma promotes caste system, HC asks Udhayanidhi

The Madras High Court on Wednesday wanted to know the literature based on which Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin had understood Sanatana Dharma to be the one that promotes the caste system. Justice Anita Sumanth raised the question at the hearing of a writ of quo…

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Election Commission to review election preparedness in four southern States, Union territories on November 9

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has convened a conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) and police nodal officers of four States and the Union Territories in south India in Chennai for November 9 to review important aspects of preparedness for the 2024 general election

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Worried for your pets during Deepavali? Chennai hotels turn pet-friendly

This festive season, hotels in Chennai have opened up their premises to guests who bring their four-legged companions to escape from the inevitable noise pollution

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Indian Oil to expand its LNG terminal at Kamarajar Port in Chennai

IOCL plans to double capacity of its LNG terminal in Ennore, Chennai. No additional land required. Cost of project estimated at ₹3,000 crore. Expansion to supply clean energy to TN, AP, Karnataka. Re-gasified LNG to be used for power, fertiliser plants, city gas, vehicles, piped natural gas. Terms of Reference…

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Glenn Maxwell magic at Wankhede: Unreal or true?

MUMBAI: Back in September 1986, when Australian batsman Dean Jones, suffering from severe dehydration during the tied Test against India at the Chepauk in Chennai, requested his captain Allan Border if could retire hurt because of exhaustion, the Australian skipper taunted him back: “We'll get a real Australian, a Queenslander,…

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ICC World Cup: Rain threat looms over crucial New Zealand vs Sri Lanka clash

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's chances of going through to the semifinals of the ongoing ICC World Cup heavily depend on a win in their last league fixture against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday.

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Madras High Court dispenses with personal appearance of former Chennai Collector in suo motu contempt proceedings

. Madras High Court dispenses with personal appearance of former Collector J. Vijaya Rani in suo motu contempt proceedings. AAG informs court she is on election duty in another State. Judge directs IAS officer to appear on Dec 11 & directs NHAI Project Director to file report on orders passed…

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DMK condemns Centre for not telecasting Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s speech at Colombo event

CHENNAI: The DMK and political parties in Tamil Nadu on Monday accused the Union government of “preventing” chief minister M K Stalin’s video message from being telecast at an event in Colombo on November 2 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Indian-origin or ‘Malaiyaha’ Tamils being taken from India to…

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Vaishali follows brother Prag to seal Candidates berth

Chennai siblings first brother-sister duo to take part in marquee event

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T.N. CM’s video address not telecast in Sri Lanka; report hints at GoI’s objection

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin's video message for 'Naam 200' event in Colombo was not telecast due to reported objection from GOI. Event was to commemorate 200th anniversary of Indian-origin Tamils' arrival from Chennai.

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Gang smuggling foreign liquor bottles nabbed

The District Task Force (DTF) of the Prohibition and Excise Department caught a bus driver from Chennai while he was handing over illegally transported liquor bottles to a biker in Nampally

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Akshay Bohra dominates from start to finish in first F4 race

Indian F4 championship kicks off in Chennai with Akshay Bohra winning first race. Torrential rain ended the race behind the Safety Car. Series moved to Chennai due to upcoming elections in Telangana. Final round to be held as India’s first-ever night race on Dec 9 & 10.

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Time when Chennai feared about floods during rains has changed, says Stalin

TN CM Stalin: Works since 2021 have changed Chennai's fear of flooding. Desilting, 876km of new drains, swift draining of Alandur & Velachery despite heavy rains. Ministers, reps & officials must be on field to ensure public not affected. #ChennaiFloods #ChennaiRains #ChennaiSafety

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Modern wearable devices useful in monitoring heart patients’ health, says cardiologist

10M+ people in India affected by heart failure; Quadruple Therapy & Emergency Bypass Surgery can improve life expectancy; coronary interventions, complex & critical, provide effective relief; wearable devices useful for heart patients; international conference in Chennai discussed delay in diagnosis.

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T.N. BJP functionary Ranjana Nachiyar arrested, after shouting at, beating MTC bus driver, students for footboard travel in Chennai

BJP functionary S. Ranjana Nachiyar arrested for moral policing, abusing & beating school students travelling on MTC bus footboard. She stopped bus, scolded driver & conductor, slapped & beat students for flouting safety rules. Police booked her under IPC & Juvenile Justice Act.

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‘I expected better’: Why so many empty seats at India’s Cricket World Cup?

While India’s matches have attracted huge crowds, attendance for many other games have been underwhelming.

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