Chennai

International Women's Day: Female rappers and b-girls from India who broke stereotypes

These female rappers (femcees) and break dancers (b-girls) from India are truly inspiring and worth knowing about this Women's Day.

Mar 8, 2017

Lodestar will start scientific career counselling for 12th graders: says co-founder Subodh Jindal

Lodestar, a leading career-guidance company of India, uses a psychometric test based on the Holland Codes Model to help students find their choice from a set of 250 career options.

Feb 14, 2017

TN AIADMK crisis: Nobody can hijack the party, says Panneerselvam

Governor should act, need permanent solution to crisis, says DMK's MK Stalin.

Feb 10, 2017

These women suffered from unbelievably weird things living inside them!

An endoscopy was eventually carried out which finally revealed the truth, that it was not a skin growth, but a living cockroach creeping around inside her!

Feb 8, 2017

Chennai oil spill: High concentration of oil, prolonged exposure will severely impact marine ecosystem

The investigating team, headed by Director General Shipping, has been given one month to submit a report on the Chennai oil spill.

Feb 4, 2017

Chennai oil spill: Here's everything you need to know about the massive oil spill off the coast of Chennai

The total quantity of sludge removed from the oil spill in Chennai so far is some 90 tonnes, and the Modi government says that over 90 percent of the work has been completed.

Feb 4, 2017

Transgender marriages and LGBTQ cafes should mean India's opening up, then why do sexual minorities still feel insecure?

Transgenders in India feel that only proper laws along with an open-minded society will make them feel safe,

Feb 3, 2017

Jallikattu ban: Animal Welfare Board of India moves SC challenging controversial Jallikattu Bill

The petition came after the state assembly passed an amendment bill, in a special session on Monday, to hold Jallikattu events across the state without obstacles.

Jan 25, 2017

Jallikattu protest live updates: TN Assembly passes Jallikattu Bill unanimously; Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan call for calm

Earlier, the Ice House police station in Chennai had been set on fire, hile people taking part in Jallikattu protests were dispersed, and other live updates.

Jan 23, 2017

India news live updates: Akhilesh Yadav fields sister-in-law Aparna Yadav as candidate for Lucknow Cantonment

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav will contest the assembly elections from Mubarakpur.

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu protests turn violent: Protesters torch vehicles near Ice House Police Station, refuse to leave Chennai's Marina Beach

The police has also detained over 100 students, who were protesting against Jallikattu ban, near Meenakshi Hall in Coimbatore.

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu Protests: Locals call off bull-taming event in Madurai's Alanganallur village demanding permanent solution to the ban

The event was supposed to be inaugurated by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam at 10 am.

Jan 22, 2017

Jallikattu protests: Jallikattu maintains caste system in villages, says Dalit leader; slams youth for being 'irresponsible'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured TN Chief Minister Paneerselvam on Thursday that all possible assistance would be provided to the State to address the drought situation

Jan 19, 2017

Jallikattu ban TN Live: Music composer AR Rahman to fast tomorrow to show solidarity with people protesting for Jallikattu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Tamil Nadu chief minister that Jallikattu ban was sub-judice, but they would support the state government.

Jan 19, 2017

Chennai: Income Tax dept raids businessman's house, recovers Rs 10 crore

The IT dept officials also recovered 6 kg of gold jewellery as part of the black money raids in the city.

Dec 20, 2016

Twitter explodes as Karun Nair becomes second Indian after Virender Sehwag to score triple ton

Karun Nair played all the shots in the book en route to a wonderful triple century.

Dec 19, 2016

Cyclone Vardah: Jayalalithaa's 'Amma Canteens' ensure no one returns hungry

Centralised canteens distribute food to most of the 407 canteens in the city because of which the food supply remained unaffected.

Dec 13, 2016

Cyclone Vardah: Home minister takes stock of situation; heavy rainfall likely in TN, Karnataka over next 12 hours

On Monday, while making landfall, the cyclone had already caused 10 deaths and widespread damage in Tamil Nadu.

Dec 13, 2016

Cyclone Vardah: Precautions you should take during the storm; helpline numbers

Here is a list of precautions that you can take and helpline numbers you can dial to sail through Cyclone Vardah.

Dec 12, 2016

Cyclone Vardah Updates: 4 dead after cyclone hits Chennai and weakens; many schools closed tomorrow

Facebook activates safety check, as cyclone now headed towards Bengaluru.

Dec 12, 2016