The Latest Breaking News from Chennai

2 dead, several injured after Kozhikode-bound bus overturns in Kerala's Palakkad

Two people died & several injured in Palakkad bus accident. Bus from Chennai to Kozhikode lost control, rammed into electric post & overturned. 40 passengers on board, all injured shifted to nearest hospitals. Earlier, 30 injured in Thrissur bus accident, shifted to two private & Taluk govt. hospitals.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Ranchi to host Women's Asian Champions Trophy

After successfully hosting the men's Asian Champions Trophy earlier this month in Chennai, Hockey India will hold the Asian Champions Trophy for women for the first time in Ranchi later this year.

The Times of India · Aug 23, 2023

High Court judge learns his name was misused to secure engineering seat, police arrest impostor

.Impostor impersonating Justice N. Anand Venkatesh's personal secretary arrested after complaint lodged by judge's PA. Suspect R. Venkatesaperumal of Ramapuram, Chennai had card identifying himself as non judicial member of State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Arrested and remanded in judicial custody.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Shatabdi Express to not ply on Thursdays from Dec. 20

The Shatabdi Express operating between Chennai and Mysuru will not ply on Thursdays with effect from December 20, 2023.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Madras Day | Century old Southern Railway Headquarters is an office with Chennai’s best views

The Southern Railway Headquarters in Park Town turned 100 in November last year. Though construction began earlier, the foundation stone was laid in 1915. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Festival of Chennai: T.N. CM Stalin releases three publications from The Hindu, visits archival photo exhibition, at Ripon Building

On Chennai's 384th b'day, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin released 3 books & inaugurated an archival photo exhibition at the Ripon Building. Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson of The Hindu Group, said the celebrations were about the city's journey from Madras to Chennai. 3 books: Epic Saga of the Cholas, Tamil Nadu In…

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Madras Week Special | Made of Chennai

Chennai is a city of change that carries its past with it, making it unique. It is a city of immigrants, traditions, and modernity, where the past and present coexist. This Madras Day, The Hindu and historian Sriram V pay tribute the city with special edition of Made of Chennai.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Increasing the number of medical seats imperative to address controversy over NEET, says VIT Chancellor

VIT Chennai founder-chancellor G. Viswanathan calls for increased medical seats in India to address NEET controversy. Gov. Ganesan urges grads to be nation-builders, Balu Chaturvedula to be lifelong learners. New hostel, academic blocks named after Swami Vivekananda, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inaugurated. India needs more govt spending on edu, research, healthcare…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

At peace with itself: the city that accommodates diversity and inclusion

Chennai: A city of harmony, where religions coexist peacefully, with traditions of tolerance and acceptance. A city that has upheld its values of peace and justice, even in times of tension and unrest.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

The forgotten wrestling grounds of Royapettah

Gotha, a Urdu word for wrestling, was popular in Royapettah, Chennai in early 1900s. Thiru. Vi. Ka., a Tamil scholar and trade unionist, wrote about the wrestling grounds, run by Thambi Achari, Rajagopal Nayakar, Vadivel Mudaliar and Mustafa. They offered training in Silambam, and fighting with knives, small sticks, and…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023