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When Dalit cobblers voted to elect trustees of Parthasarathy Temple in Chennai

In 1933, 41 Dalit Vaishnavites (Madiga cobblers) voted to elect trustees and members of the Board of Supervision after the Madras High Court decided a case in their favour. The man instrumental in procuring the voting right for them was P. Ramamurti

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Chinnappa Devar: Coimbatore’s dream merchant, who turned out nearly 60 films

Film producer and director ‘Sandow’ M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar forged a lifelong friendship with M.G. Ramachandran. They made films in Chennai and shot to fame. After MGR started playing significant roles, he recommended Devar for the films he worked, like Madurai Veeran where the sword fight sequences between the two became…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

World Cup: Onus on Shakib Al Hasan to keep Bangladesh afloat

CHENNAI: Shakib Al Hasan has encountered many turbulences before flying high. The Bangladesh skipper, who had said that he is set to bring down the curtains on his international ride after the 2025 Champions Trophy, will be keen on making this ODI World Cup a memorable one.

The Times of India · Oct 13, 2023

NOC granted for reconstructing Chennai Silks building, despite difficulties in extinguishing fire: CAG

Chennai: Fire in Chennai Silks building in May 2017 took 30 hrs to douse due to locational difficulties. NOC issued to reconstruct despite narrower setbacks than required. No action taken on proposed bill on regulation of temporary structures. Fire safety norms not followed in 1,223 institutions. Large extents of acquired…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

16 IPS officers transferred; Disha Mittal, Deepa Sathyan get posting

Two IPS officers, Disha Mittal and Deepa Sathyan, who were on 'compulsory wait', were given postings as part of transfer orders for 16 officers. K. Vannia Perumal, DGP, Civil Supplies CID, was posted as Director of Civil Defence and Commandant General Home Guards. R. Tamil Chandran was posted as Member…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

College student from city spends a day as British Deputy High Commissioner

Misha Sivaram, a student at Women's Christian College, Chennai, was declared regional winner of 'British High Commissioner for a Day' contest. She experienced a range of diplomatic activities, including chairing an all-staff meeting and visiting a visual effects company. Misha said the experience was "monumental" and Deputy High Commissioner Oliver…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Ram Zodge, former racing correspondent, passes away

Ram D. Zodge, former senior racing correspondent of The Hindu, passed away in Mumbai aged 84. He covered horse racing for The Hindu across Chennai, Ooty, Hyderabad, Mumbai & Pune for over 30 years. His reports were so popular that people used to wait and buy the paper in the…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

'Rizwan gets cramps very often': Shoaib Akhtar takes a dig at Pakistan batter saying KL Rahul also kept wickets in Chennai

NEW DELHI: Legendary speedster Shoaib Akhtar took a dig while praising Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan for his match-winning knock against Sri Lanka on Tuesday under testing circumstances, saying that the wicketkeeper-batter gets cramps way too often.

The Times of India · Oct 11, 2023

Is rock climbing picking up as a fitness option in India?

Both mind and body matter in bouldering as it steadily becomes a popular sport in India. We meet the enthusiasts who hone their techniques on outdoor rocks and in climbing gyms

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Chennai celebrates 50 years of bilateral relations between India and South Korea

Sounds of traditional Korean music and elegant dance took over Chennai to commemorate the golden jubilee year of bilateral relations between South Korea and India

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023