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Risk of type 2 diabetes linked to air pollution in Chennai, Delhi

Indian cities have consistently dominated the tops of lists of places with the worst air for residents, with air quality frequently several times higher than the limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Encroachments razed at new bus bay on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway in Vellore

Encroachments razed at new bus bay on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway in Vellore

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Madras High Court grants bail to biker T.T.F. Vasan in rash riding case

Madras HC grants bail to biker Vaikunthavasan, 23, arrested after wheelie accident on Chennai-Vellore highway. Justice C.V. Karthikeyan considers incarceration since Sep 19, directs him to appear before IO for 3 weeks after being enlarged on bail.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Shehnai player gets Rajyotsava award

Balesh Bhajantri, who has played the Shehnai for a few A.R. Rehman’s films, is among the Kannada Rajyotsava award winners. The Chennai-based hindustani classical instrumental musician hails from Kittur. He was trained in Dharwad and began performing in Bengaluru and Mumbai, before shifting to Chennai.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Congress demand for caste census not to strengthen caste system: TNCC president K.S. Alagiri

Chennai Congress leaders garlanded Indira Gandhi's statue, with K.S. Alagiri saying the demand for socio-economic caste census is to ensure reservations are based on accurate data. He rejected Tamil Nadu BJP president's criticism of the State's debt, saying it is allowed and Central govt. debt is higher. He also said…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

IPS officer Pramod Kumar submits additional grounds for discharge petition in extortion case

IGP Pramod Kumar submits additional grounds for discharge petition in Paazee forex scam case. Second Additional District Court to hear plea on Wed. Senior counsel from Chennai to appear for Kumar. Five accused in case, linked to ₹930 crore cheating of investors by Tiruppur-based Paazee Forex Trading India Private Ltd.…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

ICC World Cup: New Zealand look to regain winning form against South Africa

The current World Cup edition has mostly featured one-sided games, but two matches stood out. One was South Africa's dramatic one-wicket victory against Pakistan in Chennai, and the other was New Zealand's near-miraculous chase of 388 against Australia, falling just five runs short.

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023

47 trains cancelled due to accident in Andhra Pradesh; passengers stranded

BHUBANESWAR: The Indian Railways has cancelled as many as 47 trains following the train accident that occurred between Alamanda and Kantakapalle on Vizianagaram-Kottavalasa railway section in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. As the Chennai-Howrah mainline was affected in the accident, the Railways cancelled, diverted and partially cancelled many trains.

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023

R. Jayakanthan of TCS, Chennai, wins BusinessLine Cerebration Corporate Quiz, 2023

Jayakanthan of TCS Chennai wins 20th edition of The Hindu BusinessLine Cerebration Corporate Quiz 2023. 6,000 participants competed in elimination rounds in 6 cities. Winner won ₹75,000, 1st runner-up ₹50,000 and 2nd runner-up ₹25,000. Quiz master Ajay Pooniya, presented by JK Tyre Ranger Series and sponsored by SBI, Greyon Cosmetic…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Keeping the intriguing Tamil Lambadi art of embroidery alive

Porgai Artisan Association Society, with 60+ women, are reviving traditional Tamil Lambadi embroidery. Products sold at exhibitions in Chennai & Bengaluru.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023