Chennai

Cyclone Vardah set to hit Chennai coast on Monday

The cyclone is likely to move south-westward over the Bay of Bengal and cross north Tamil Nadu and South Andhra coast.

Dec 11, 2016

India pays its last respects to the 'people's Amma'

On Monday, J Jayalalithaa breathed her last at 11:30 pm in Chennai following a heart attack on Sunday.

Dec 6, 2016

Evening wrap: Jayalalithaa funeral live updates, Shah Rukh's role cut in Dear Zindagi, hungry Spiderweb Galaxy, and more

Read about French prime minister resigning to join presidential race, and Oakland fire death toll rising to 36.

Dec 6, 2016

Jayalalithaa dies at 68: How the world media covered her demise

The true extent of Jayalalithaa's influence became apparent in the manner in which leading news outlets across the globe covered her death.

Dec 6, 2016

Priyanka happy with People's Choice Awards nomination, but Jayalalithaa follower is not

The actor, who plays Alex Parrish on Quantico, was on Twitter asked to "cut the crap" after she put out a video.

Dec 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa supporter dies of shock after Tamil Nadu CM's health deteriorates

The family of Nelagandan from Cuddalore district called the ambulance, but the medics on arrival declared him dead.

Dec 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa health update: All about life-saving ECMO device

The AIADMK supremo is on ECMO device for assisted breathing after suffering a cardiac arrest on Sunday.

Dec 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa health: Timeline since she was admitted to Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, in September

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was admitted at Apollo Hospitals on September 22 and it is nearly three months since she has been there.

Dec 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa dead, says Apollo Hospitals; Panneerselvam elected AIADMK Legislature Party chief

The Apollo Hospital had denied earlier reports claiming that the AIADMK supremo had died on Monday afternoon.

Dec 5, 2016

Cyclone Nada hits Tamil Nadu: Navy, NDRF teams deployed, other relief measures in place to ensure minimal damage

The state government has asked the citizens not to panic and cooperate with the rescue and relief operations.

Dec 1, 2016

Aviation stocks down post 3% fall in jet fuel prices

The new Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices came into effect on December 1.

Dec 1, 2016

Cyclone Nada in Tamil Nadu: Cyclone to weaken; here's a list of helpline numbers and other advisories

The tropical storm is expected to make landfall "between Vedaranniyam and Puducherry, close to Cuddalore," where first responders are ready.

Nov 30, 2016

Jayalalithaa health update: TN CM speaks to people from hospital room with speakers

She is also breathing mostly on her own, and is off the ventilator, said Apollo Hospitals Chairman Dr Prathap Reddy.

Nov 25, 2016

Jayalalithaa health update: TN chief minister shifted out of ICU to special room

The announcement was made by her party on Saturday evening, leading to celebrations by AIADMK workers on the streets.

Nov 19, 2016

IITs seek Rs 22,000 crore from government to rise in global rankings

The money will be spent to better research output and infrastructure, aiming to rank among the world's top 50 universities by 2020.

Nov 15, 2016

Supermoon 2016 India and US: Times and best places to watch

Supermoon can be witnessed from almost all parts of India, but regions in the extreme south will not be so lucky.

Nov 14, 2016

Evening wrap: Jayalalithaa fit to be discharged, Akhilesh allays salt fears, TV actress Sabarna Anand commits suicide and more

Read about Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's comments on demonetisation, and blast killing 4 at US Army base in Afghanistan.

Nov 12, 2016

Gold smuggled in tools and bags seized by Indian sleuths in meticulous operation

Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officials seized 5.9 kg of gold smuggled by a racket operating in Chennai, Madurai and Tiruchi.

Nov 7, 2016

Do Chennai local eateries sell cat biryani?

Police along with volunteers from People for Animals (PfA) rescued 16 cats from being butchered and sold to local eateries in Chennai.

Nov 3, 2016

Chennai racer Vikash Anand gets bail, to pay Rs 27.5 lakhs to victims in drunk-driving accident

The young racer had rammed his Porsche into 12 autos on September 21 killing one person and injuring 10 others.

Oct 26, 2016