Record rains in southern TN claim 10 lives; state blames poor IMD forecast

Unprecedented rains that battered south Tamil Nadu claimed 10 lives and brought the region to a standstill, leaving individuals, families, and a trainload of people stranded for days. IMAGE: An......

How Vizhinjam Port Can Change India's Shipping Fortunes

'It will be important strategically and geographically because there is no port in India which is as close to the international shipping route as Vizhinjam.' IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi......

'A governor should not be indulging in politics'

'The ministry of home affairs has all records of money coming in from abroad.''Are they saying money is coming in without their knowledge?''Does the governor doubt the MHA?' IMAGE: Policemen......

Anti-Sterlite protests were fuelled by foreign funds, says TN governor

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi stoked a fresh controversy on Thursday, remarking that the anti-Sterlite protests in the state in 2018 had been fuelled by foreign funds and was aimed at hindering......

'India can become centre of exporting fertiliser'

'The government has put in a lot of effort to provide infrastructure for the industry.' Photograph: Kind courtesy A M International AM International, which has interests in petrochemicals,......

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

The environment ministry till May 2014 (still under UPA) ordered that cases like Vedanta’s expansion plans need to consult people.  But in December 2014, the NDA government reversed this......

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

On June 1, 2010, under Indian Ports Act, 1908, govt declared Port Blair as 13th major port in India Port Blair may soon "officially" lose the tag of a major port, granted to it seven years ago, as......

Do we really need a port at Colachel?

India’s strategy to beat Colombo port is flawed as there are likely to be too many domestic ports competing among themselves instead of targeting the competition, says Michael Pinto. The......

Review: Yatchan is monotonous

Yatchan is an unexciting action comedy, writes S Saraswathi. Director Vishnuvardhan's Yatchan (Puppeteer) is based on a novel by Suba.  The film features an ensemble cast of his......

Review: Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a waste of time

Oru Oorla Rendu Raja is a tedious comedy drama that attempts to highlight the inhumane working conditions of factory workers in our country, says  S. Saraswathi. Director R. Kannan, a......

WATCH: Champions CSK accorded rapturous welcome on return to Chennai

IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings' players and staff celebrate winning the IPL title on their return to Chennai. All Photographs: Kind Courtesy, Chennai Super Kings/Twitter Champions Chennai Super Kings'......