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CHENNAI: The Madras high court on Friday sentenced IPS officer Sampath Kumar to 15 days of imprisonment in a contempt of court petition moved by cricketer MS Dhoni. However, a division bench of Justice S S Sundar and Justice Sunder Mohan suspended the sentence for 30 days to enable Sampath…

Their numbers in India may be dwindling, but the Baghdadi Jews who emigrated from Bombay and Calcutta are holding on to their history with aloo makala and holiday favourite chicken chitarnee

Min. Sekarbabu files writ appeal to Madras HC to expunge remarks made by Justice G. Jayachandran regarding his participation in Sanatana Dharma annihilation conference. He states random individual had filed writ petition seeking permission for conference to criticise Dravidian ideology. HC dismissed petition, but made remarks about Min. Sekarbabu &…

PM Modi offers prayers, support to those affected by Cyclone Michaung in TN, AP & Puducherry. CM Stalin seeks ₹5,060 cr interim relief. Schools & colleges in Chennai closed, exams postponed in 4 districts. Madras HC adjourns hearing on PIL against FCU to Jan 10, 2024. O. Panneerselvam urges CM…

Madras HC Chief Justice Gangapurwala said courts won't close due to flooding. A woman lawyer complained of water-logging in her Chennai residence. CJ asked SGP to note her grievance and instruct officials to look into it. CJ said he saw water-logging in some pockets and SGP said bus services had…

Millennials embrace lungi as cultural identity; from attaching printed borders to showcasing art works, functional elements such as pockets & waistbands, this street-style is set to take off. From traditional Madras checks to plain colours, labels like Soochiem Noolum, Seamstress & Wear Your Freedom are reviving the bond. It is…

Supreme Court: Gov. Ravi can't refer Bills re-passed by TN Assembly to President. Madras HC asked for copy of MoU between TN govt & RPPL. V&AC wing intercepted officer w/ ₹20 lakh in cash, prelim. probe suggested bribe from doctor in Dindigul.

V. Sriram has come to disbelieve folklore accounts of Chennai/Madras and localities within the metropolis. He has been asked why he ignores Telugu versions of the city's history. He admits he cannot read, write, or speak Telugu, but agrees there is a treasure trove of history in Indian languages. He…

The Madras Labour Union (MLU), the country’s first organised labour union, was founded in 1918 to fight for workers' rights. It was based in the Selvapathy-Ramanuja building, named after its founders. MLU inspired thousands to fight for rights, conducted agitations and celebrated May Day in 1923. It split, and many…

Madras HC stays ED summons to 5 TN Dists; SC allows TN Min to withdraw bail plea; IIT-M suspends prof over scholar's death; 150 sovereigns of gold burgled from Coimbatore jewellery showroom; Police form 5 teams to investigate.

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami warns DMK govt of protest if cases against seven farmers not withdrawn. Conservationists lament seventh elephant death due to electrocution in Gudalur Forest Range. TN govt informs Madras HC of action against officials in 2018 police firing case; seeks status of criminal prosecution by Dec 11.