The Latest Breaking News from Chennai

Closed door practice for Team India as question remains on 3rd pacer or Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, after a brief hiatus, returned to the grind with an extended net session, which took center stage during Team India's inaugural training session in Chennai. This practice session was in preparation for their World Cup opener against Australia scheduled for Sunday.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

Southern Railway plans to deploy single crew in Vande Bharat, Tejas

Southern Railway plans single crew for high-speed trains, raising safety concerns among loco pilots due to long working hours without breaks. Familiarisation issues and fatigue increase risk of human error, but final decision yet to be taken.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Street Child World Cup 2023: Through the eyes of photographer Vicky Roy

The Street Child World Cup 2023 in Chennai was home to some fond moments celebrating community. We take a look at the tournament through the eyes of award-winning documentary photographer Vicky Roy

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Safety issues at retail petroleum outlets in focus in Chennai

Last week’s collapse of the canopy at a petrol bunk on East Jones Road in Saidapet in Chennai that left one dead and several injured has turned the focus on the stability of structures at petroleum retail outlets in the city

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Juggling medicine and skates, Aarathy on podium after a 'roller-coaster' ride

CHENNAI: Aarathy Kasturi Raj is a certified doctor by the day and a flamboyant roller skater by the night. The Chennai-born glided into the limelight after clinching a bronze medal in the women's 3000m relay team event in the Asian Games on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023

Life convict found dead in Chennai prison, police suspect suicide

Life convict Gajendran found dead in Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai. Arrested in 2007 for murder of 1st wife, sentenced to life in 2009. Madras High Court declined to grant relief. Found dead in toilet near his cell; police suspect suicide. Assistance available on State's health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416 &…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Central railway station awarded platinum shield by IGBC for energy conservation measures

.Dr. MGR Chennai Central railway station awarded Platinum certificate by IGBC for becoming net zero energy building. SR GM R.N. Singh received IGBC shield from Ajith Kumar Chordia. Station retro-fitted with LED bulbs, BLDC fans, water recycling plant, saving ₹10.75 crore annually, preventing 3,24,400 kg carbon emission. SR celebrated Gandhi…

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK to hold agitation in delta districts on Oct 6

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced that the party would hold agitation against the governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the delta districts on October 6. Former AIADMK ministers R Kamaraj, O S Manian, C Vijayabaskar, R B Udayakumar and S Semmalai would lead the…

The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Australia’s bowling is not as well settled as it would like it to be

Australia to face India in Chennai in 2023 ODI World Cup. Agar's injury leaves Australia with one frontline spinner, Zampa, and all-rounder Maxwell as second spinner. Labuschagne, Green, Stoinis trio to choose two players. Warner's left-handedness an advantage against leg spin and left-arm spin. Cummins' limited game-time and inconsistent form…

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Cricketer Sandeep Warrier 'extremely happy' to bask in roller-skater wife Aarathy Kasturi's Asian Games glory

NEW DELHI: Sandeep Warrier has seen better half Aarathy Kasturi Raj's struggles over the years and as her biggest strength and pillar of support, couldn't be more proud seeing the acclaimed roller skating ace win her first Asian Games medal, a team bronze in 3000m relay in Hangzhou.

The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023