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Heavy rains disrupt normal life in TN, more downpour likely in next two days

Intermittent, widespread rains lashed Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, bringing residential neighbourhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides......

SEE: Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi dazzle crowds at Marina beach

A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in......

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'The people of Tamil Nadu, in particular Chennai, know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.' IMAGE: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian......

Prestigious South Chennai LS seat to see fierce triangular fight, here is why

Home to some top-notch educational institutions and IT companies, the prestigious South Chennai Parliament seat is set for a 3-way direct fight involving two women leaders and a former MP as the......

Days after heavy rain, parts of Chennai still under water

Parts of Chennai and its suburbs in adjoining districts remained water-logged on Thursday, days after Cyclone Michuang brought torrential downpour, paralysing life in the metropolis and its......

All about Sasikala Inc!

A look at the financials of some of the key companies in the Sasikala clan’s business empire. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Sasikala at the late chief minister's lying in......

Why media investments in India have dried up

Poor policymaking, a fractious industry and the cockeyed nature of regulations are to blame, saya Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. A ripple of excitement went through the Rs 115,700-crore Indian media and......

10 new Duronto trains; 101 locals for Mumbai

The Indian Railways will launch 10 more Duranto trains, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee said while presenting the Budget on Wednesday. The Railways will run following new Duronto trains for......

Chennai sees IT rush

Chennai is vibrant with activity across all sectors but demand from the information technology sector was emerging as the key factor driving demand and leading to a visible increase in the real......

Lalu's Rail Budget speech

Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav made the following speech while presenting the Railway Budget for 2004-2005 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (July 6, 2004)."Mr Speaker Sir,I rise to present the......

Will Oviya return to Bigg Boss?

Oviya swears she won't return to the Bigg Boss house, but in showbiz anything can happen.A Ganesh Nadar meets some of her fans. Photograph: Kind courtesy Oviya/Twitter It has been weeks since......

Why Tamil audience loves their dose of dubbed Hindi serials

Tamil TV serials have begun to lose their charm in Tamil Nadu. Dubbed Hindi and Korean serials have taken their place, edging out the local competition. With more and more TV channels......

'Rajinikanth exudes a certain magic that is unbeatable'

Rajinikanth is a phenomenon, an icon who enjoys a demigod status among his fans. His films are a huge celebration, with shows starting as early as 5:30 in the morning. There are long queues outside......

Cricket's Shahrukh wasn't nervous during IPL auction

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Punjab Kings/Twitter Just like the Bollywood superstar he is named after, success wasn't instant for Shahrukh Khan the cricketer -- a Rajnikanth fan from Chennai's IT hub......

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