Chennai

Modi-Xi Chennai Summit LIVE Updates: Chinese President lands in Chennai; to leave for Mahabalipuram soon

Chinese President Xi Jinping will be landing in Chennai on Friday, ahead of his 2nd informal summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mahabalipuram.

Oct 11, 2019

[Watch] When MS Dhoni talked about stopping in 'Red light areas'

CSK captain MS Dhoni once said something at a post-match presentation ceremony of an IPL game that, momentarily, left everyone stunned.

Oct 9, 2019

PM Modi-Xi Jinping meeting: Trade, bilateral issues on cards during Chennai summit

At the invitation of the Prime Minister, the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, will be visiting Chennai, India from October 11-12, 2019 for the 2nd Informal Summit.

Oct 9, 2019

Should we be concerned about Chennai's sea sparkle?

This phenomenon may seem wonderful in appearance but is also infamous for causing the death of fish.

Aug 19, 2019

'Chiyaan' Vikram reveals what made him say 'yes' to Ponniyan Selvan

In an exclusive interview, the Kadaram Kondan actor shares that the shooting of the film will begin in January and that he is super excited.

Jul 26, 2019

EXCLUSIVE: Won't ride on father's name, says Abi Hassan ahead of debut release

In Kadaram Kondan, Abi has shared the screen space with Chiyaan Vikram.

Jul 17, 2019

Here's the hidden secret behind Santhanam's weight loss

The actor said that he lost weight for his role in the upcoming film Dagaalty at the launch of a taxi service, which is owned by the head of his fan club.

Jul 10, 2019

MDMK chief Vaiko sentenced to year in prison over 2009 sedition case

The sedition case was filed by the Tamil Nadu government in 2009. Vaiko had given a seditious speech during his book launch event at Raja Annamalai Mandram in Chennai.

Jul 5, 2019

Chennai bus strike: 23,000 transport workers protest over non-payment of salary dues

While some workers alleged that their pay has been cut by 60%, the Tamil Nadu government claimed that no salary has been cut and nearly two-thirds of the employees have already been paid in full.

Jul 1, 2019

Soundarya Rajinikanth's swimsuit picture irks netizens for a different reason

Soundarya Rajinikanth has deleted the photo of hers in swimsuit after people slammed her for beating the heat in the pool when Chennai is facing severe water crisis.

Jul 1, 2019

Did Tamil Nadu reject 20 lakh litres of drinking water from Kerala under severe water crisis?

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan had conveyed the offer to help Tamil Nadu which is gripping under severe water shortage. But it is alleged that the state CM Edappadi K Palaniswami has rejected the offer saying that there is no immediate need for help.

Jun 21, 2019

Hotels, firms cut back on water use as taps run dry in Chennai

Chennai is one of 21 cities that a government think-tank warned last year could run out of groundwater by 2020.

Jun 20, 2019

WATCH | Chennai students fall from top of moving bus while celebrating 'Bus Day'

At least 24 students were reportedly detained from Pachayappa College by the Chennai Police for harassing co-passengers and disrupting the on-road traffic.

Jun 18, 2019

Queen's Birthday Party 2019: British Deputy High Commissioner hosts 'A Summer of Sport' in Bengaluru

The theme of Queen's Birthday Party 2019 was 'A Summer of Sport' to celebrate the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup in England and Wales.

Jun 8, 2019

Lovelorn boyfriend murders woman in Tamil Nadu, accused arrested

A college student was murdered by her married boyfriend near Pollachi after her family had rejected his proposal and fixed her marriage with someone else. She was stabbed on the neck by the accused.

Apr 8, 2019

Tamil film director Balakrishnan kills actress wife, chops off body doubting her loyalty

Balakrishnan allegedly killed Sandhya on January 19, chopped her body a day later, packed those in plastic bags, and dumped it in different parts of Chennai.

Feb 8, 2019

Bodies of 3 class IX students washed ashore in Chennai's Marina Beach

The tragic accident occurred on Friday when the three class 9 students from a government school in Tambaram skipped classes and visited the beach with 12 other friends.

Feb 3, 2019

Chennai: Oil spill occurs off Kamarajar port as hose of tanker ship snaps

The hose from the berth side got ruptured due to which there was an oil spill in the Bay of Bengal, a Coast Guard official said, adding two Coast Guard vessels have been dispatched to assess the damage.

Nov 19, 2018

Home Ministry approves Rs 194.44 crore 'Safe City' project for Lucknow to ensure women safety

The approval is a part of the Ministry's plans to implement 'Safe City' projects in eight selected cities -- Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Lucknow

Nov 1, 2018

India's first engine-less train; all you need to know about Train-18

Train 18 is India's first engine-less train, which is said to be the successor of 30-year-old Shatabdi express.

Oct 30, 2018