Tamil Nadu
Capital: Chennai
Breaking in Tamil Nadu
BREAKINGAsian Games Live: Cricket, hockey gold medals up for grabs; India aim strong finish
Asian Games 2026 Day 14 Live Updates: India's campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, will enter its final day on Saturday, with ath
BREAKINGSutargalli mandal stops immersion, makes reusable fibre idol instead
Sutargalli 1 Mandal has initiated a groundbreaking approach to Ganesh festival traditions by opting for a reusable fibre idol instead of the typical immersion practices. During Anant Chaturdashi, they plan a symbolic visarjan, dismantling and reassembling the…
BREAKINGParineeti praises Alia, Priyanka, Deepika, Katrina for breaking motherhood stereotypes
Parineeti Chopra has opened up about working in the Hindi film industry after embracing motherhood, saying having a baby should not affect an actor’s career. Speaking to Mid Day, the actor recalled shooting 'Shaque: Trust No One' while pregnant with her son N…
BREAKINGIndia has a once-in-a-generation semiconductor demand window: Infosys SVP
Speaking at SEMICON India 2026, Meghal said the traditional semiconductor pipeline is breaking amid massive shifts driven by artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitical supply chain challenges, and a transition from Moore's Law towards system-level scaling.
BREAKINGAfter more than 20 years of research, IIT-Madras develops bird-inspired ‘morphing skin’ to prevent aircraft stalls
A pioneering team at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has unveiled a cutting-edge morphing wing attachment. This groundbreaking technology is designed to avert aircraft stalls by dynamically adjusting to changes in airflow. With its flexible skin tha…
BREAKINGStock alert: Wipro, NBCC, Hero Motocorp, Adani Power, GE Shipping
Shares of Tempsens Instruments will list on the stock exchanges today. The IPO received bids for 279.44 crore shares as against 1.51 crore shares on offer. The issue was subscribed 184.07 times. The price band of the IPO was fixed between Rs 285 and 300 per s…
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Chennai youths’ raison d’etre in Post-it notes on display at IIT-M
IIT Madras hosts SCARF’s “wall of hope” with 20,000 Post-it notes on youths’ reasons for living; about 400 flag distress, boosting suicide awareness.
SDPI holds protest in Coimbatore seeking CEC’s resignation
COIMBATORE: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) held a protest before the Coimbatore South tahsildar’s office on Friday demanding the immediate
‘Will watching reels fill people's stomachs?’: Stalin slams Vijay over rising prices in Tamil Nadu
CHENNAI: DMK president M K Stalin on Friday accused Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay of “shopping for MLAs” to save his govt while people
4 killed, 3 injured as car rams into private bus from behind on Trichy-Chennai NH
Tragedy struck on the Trichy-Chennai National Highway near Perambalur in the early hours as a collision resulted in the loss of four lives, including Karthi and his wife Surya. The couple was en route home from a wedding when their car collided with a private…
Sanjeev Sanyal on careers, AI and education at IIT Madras: Why students should focus on flexibility instead of finding a ‘safe career’
IIT Madras has released a new episode of The Prof. Mahesh Podcast featuring Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. The discussion focuses on career uncertainty, experimentation, persistence and the pressure to identify …
Today’s Gold Rate in India September 24: Gold prices down in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur
Gold Rate Today: Today's gold prices of 22, 24 carat down across other cities on September 24
Today’s Gold Rate in India September 24: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
Gold Rate Today: Today's gold prices of 22, 24 carat down across metro cities on September 24
IIT Madras junction goes signal-free, eases traffic snarls
IIT Madras junction experienced significant traffic changes after the introduction of a new system. Motorists from Kotturpuram must now make a U-turn beneath the Madhya Kailash flyover. Vehicles coming from Madhya Kailash can proceed towards Raj Bhavan withou…
Drains in limbo, city stares at flood risk
Chennai city is facing significant challenges as the monsoon approaches while stormwater drain preparations remain incomplete. Several neighborhoods have unfinished drains, which could lead to flooding during heavy rains. The Greater Chennai Corporation has d…
US pharma giant Walgreens to set up GCC in Chennai
Walgreens establishes its first Global Capability Centre in Chennai, creating over 250 high-value jobs in technology and operations.
An intense boardroom battle is brewing at India's giant Tata Group
In 10 years, India's leading multinational conglomerate, the Tata Group, is facing a new power struggle between the chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Trusts.
US healthcare firm Walgreens signs MoU with Tamil Nadu govt; eyes 250+ jobs in first year - The Tribune
US-based healthcare and pharmacy services major Walgreens is set to establish its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India in Chennai, with plans to create over 250 high-value jobs in the first year and expand operations in the coming years, as per an of…
Today’s Gold Rate in India September 18: Gold prices up in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur
Gold Rate Today: Today's gold prices of 22, 24 carat up across other cities on September 18
Today’s Gold Rate in India September 18: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
Gold Rate Today: Today's gold prices of 22, 24 carat up across metro cities on September 18
TNPSC Group 1 prelims hall ticket 2026 out at tnpsc.gov.in, exam on September 27: Direct link to download admit card here
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has released the Group 1 Prelims Hall Ticket 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official TNPSC website. The preliminary examination is scheduled for September 27, 2026, across Tamil Nadu. This sc…
Tamil Nadu advances GCC expansion with Walgreens Centre in Chennai
The centre at DLF Downtown, Tharamani, will focus on technology and business services, with further expansion planned over the coming years
AIADMK seeks white paper on Vijay’s London investment trip
AIADMK demands Tamil Nadu govt release a white paper on CM Vijay’s London trip, detailing ₹15,000-crore MoUs, timelines, and jobs expected.
Left parties continue to give TVK cold shoulder, to go solo in TN bypolls
India News: NEW DELHI: CPI and CPM on Sunday reiterated that it is not in alliance with Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu and said that they will contest one assembly seg.
BREAKINGAfter more than 20 years of research, IIT-Madras develops bird-inspired ‘morphing skin’ to prevent aircraft stalls
A pioneering team at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has unveiled a cutting-edge morphing wing attachment. This groundbreaking technology is designed to avert aircraft stalls by dynamically adjusting to changes in airflow. With its flexible skin tha…
Over 20 feared trapped after TN govt bus falls into river in Tenkasi
In a shocking incident, a Tamil Nadu government bus toppled into a river, leaving several passengers trapped. Seventeen individuals suffered injuries, with the bus driver critically hurt in Tenkasi district. In a separate occurrence, a bus caught ablaze at Vi…
In 1639, land granted to the English led to Fort St George; how a trading post grew into the city of Chennai
English traders received land in 1639, leading to Fort St George's construction. This settlement merged with Madraspatnam, forming a larger town. Fort St George became a political and administrative center after several historical shifts. Its importance grew,…
'Thalapathy' Vijay Shares Warm Hug with 'Thala' Ajith At Silverstone
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and actor-racer Ajith Kumar, known as 'Thalapathy' and 'Thala' respectively, shared a warm, lingering hug at the iconic Silverstone circuit in the UK.
‘Technical skills are important but so is your ability to communicate and engage with others’
Nisha Devanathan was nominated for Graduate of the Year in 2025
Ex-Army man steals 12 firearms, 1,900 rounds in Hyderabad; wife forces surrender. How theft unfolded
A retired Army Havildar allegedly stole 12 firearms and nearly 1,900 rounds of ammunition from his former unit before hiding the weapons and travelling to Achampet. Police said he also picked up passengers to create an impression he was working for a liveliho…
Ajith Kumar racing time today: When and where to watch Michelin Le Mans Cup live as Tamil Nadu CM Vijay plans to flags off Silverstone race
Ajith Kumar is set to compete in the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone today, September 12, 2026. Here is the race start time in India, live streaming details, Ajith's team and co-driver, and the special role Tamil Nadu CM Vijay will play as he waves t…
Ultraviolette eyes 6-8 month start for Rs 779cr TN plant
India Business News: Ultraviolette to start Rs 779 crore Tamil Nadu EV plant in 6-8 months; capacity 2.5 lakh units, scaling to 5 lakh, to meet 70,000+ Tesseract bookings.
Oil & gas stocks after 6 months of West Asia crisis: Who beat markets, who lagged & what’s next?
The Nifty Oil & Gas Index lagged behind the broader market following the onset of the West Asia conflict. Despite this, Aegis Logistics and Chennai Petroleum Corporation demonstrated strong performance among sector stocks. Conversely, state-run oil marketing …
How software engineer wanted for Hyderabad techie’s US murder was traced to Agra, arrested
A fugitive software engineer wanted for murder in Maryland was arrested in Agra. Arjun Sharma was apprehended by Telangana Police following an Interpol Red Corner Notice. He allegedly killed Nikitha Godishala on December 31, 2025, over a monetary dispute. A D…
Chef Manjunath Mural brings his Southeast Asian - inspired menu to Chennai
