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TN SIT’s FIR probe turns personal: Journalists asked about families, assets and foreign travel

The Madras High Court on Tuesday, February 4, criticised the nature of a questionnaire given to four journalists by a Special Investigation Team investigating the Anna University sexual assault case. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan questioned why the personal details of the journalists were being collected when it was the police who…

Newslaundry · Feb 5, 2025

South Central Ep 12: Tamil Nadu’s Iron Age discovery, copyright battles on AI

In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Leena Reghunath are joined by Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri and independent journalist Sowmiya Ashok. 

Newslaundry · Feb 2, 2025

Fire breaks out in paper warehouse in Chennai

A fire broke out in a paper warehouse in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Sunday. The incident took place in the Tiruvottiyur area of Chennai. read the story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 26, 2025

Tamil Nadu: Jallikattu event begins in Madurai; 1,100 bulls, 900 tamers in fray

The best bull will be awarded a tractor worth Rs 11 lakhs, while the best bull-tamer will receive a car worth Rs 8 lakhs, alongside other prizes. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 14, 2025

‘Campus unfreedom, demonstrates Centre’s penchant’: Editorials on UGC draft rules

The controversy over the University Grants Commission’s recent draft regulations refuses to die down with criticism from states such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and allegations that it is a bid to “centralise and corporatise” higher education.

Newslaundry · Jan 13, 2025

Happy Bhogi 2025: 50+ Wishes, images, quotes to share on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram status and stories

Bhogi is a vibrant harvest festival celebrated in South India, primarily in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. It marks the first day of the four-day Pongal festival, typically falling in mid-January, on the eve of Makar Sankranti. Bhogi is dedicated to Lord Indra, the god of rain and…

The Times of India · Jan 13, 2025

Tamil Nadu: Devotees celebrate Vaikuntha Ekadasi at Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Trichy

Amid the chanting of 'Ranga Ranga Namperumal,' the procession of deity Namperumal passed through the 'Paramapatha Vaasal' (gate of heaven) on the occasion. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 10, 2025

4wd,4,4,4,4,4,4! N Jagadeesan smashes six consecutive fours in one over in Vijay Hazare Trophy match - Watch

NEW DELHI: 29 runs in one over! Tamil Nadu opener N Jagadeesan lit up the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday by smashing six consecutive fours in a single over during the Vijay Hazare Trophy pre-quarterfinal match against Rajasthan. The wicketkeeper-batter’s explosive innings gave Tamil Nadu a flying start in…

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Varun Chakaravarthy claims a five-wicket haul ahead of India's squad announcement for England series

NEW DELHI: India's mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy showcased his brilliant form with a five-wicket haul in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, helping Tamil Nadu bowl out Rajasthan for 267 in the pre-quarterfinal match at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2025

HMPV in India: Know the symptoms across all age groups

The spread of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has sparked global concerns. The virus, which mostly affects kids, older adults and those with a weak immunity, has been identified in 5 infants in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025