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Vyasarpadi’s very own Messi: How footballer Nandhakumar made it to the top

The journey of footballer S Nandhakumar, the only player from Tamil Nadu to represent India at the recent Intercontinental Cup, started on Kalyanapuram ground in Vyasarpadi, a neglected Chennai neighbourhood.

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

Chennai to host Cyclothon on October 8

CHENNAI: Bringing elite cycling to Chennai for the first time, Tamil Nadu sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin announced the launch of HCL Cyclothon at a city hotel here on Wednesday. The event, which will cater to professional cyclists, amateurs and hobbyists, will be held on October 8 along the ECR Road.

The Times of India · Jul 12, 2023

Vijayawada athlete to represent country in World University Games in China

Mallala Anusha, 20, from a financially poor background, achieved success in the athletic world. She won gold in the triple jump category at the Inter-State University Athletics Championship in Chennai. She is one of two athletes from India selected for the World University Games 2023 in China

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

ISL: Chennaiyin FC rope in winger Farukh Choudhary

CHENNAI: Two-time champions Chennaiyin FC on Tuesday announced the signing of Mumbai-born winger Farukh Choudhary ahead of the 2023-24 season of the Indian Super League.

The Times of India · Jul 11, 2023

Dhoni on producing Tamil film ‘LGM’: ‘I have a strong connection with Chennai’

Cricketer MS Dhoni has turned producer in Tamil cinema, and has backed a Tamil film titled ‘LGM’, slated for release in July 2023. The CSK skipper described himself the ‘adopted son of Tamil Nadu’ in the audio launch of the film, held in Chennai.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Only one fresh case of COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu

One person in Chennai tested positive for COVID 19 on Sunday according to the Directorate of Public Health officials

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

Work to build wooden temple car commences at Kovur Sundareswarar temple

Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) P. K. Sekarbabu on Sunday launched the work to make the wooden temple car chariot of the Sundareswarar temple at Kovur in Kancheepuram district. The temple car would cost ₹99 lakh of which ₹50 lakh would be provided by the department and…

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

Mahe Malayala Kalagramam founder A.P Kunhikannan passes away

Mahe Malayala Kalagramam founder and managing trustee A.P. Kunhikannan, 96, passed away in Chennai on Sunday.

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

From now, Chennai - Bengaluru Shatabdi Express to halt at Jolarpet railway station

A long-standing demand of commuters in Tirupattur district has come to an end as the Chennai - Bengaluru Shatabdi Express will halt at the railway station in Jolarpet town in Tirupattur from Sunday onwards.

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

The auto circus

So, next time any of you travel to Chennai and your preferred mode of travel is auto, make sure to carry loads of cash, like the villains in old movies used to carry in suitcases.

The Hindu · Jul 8, 2023