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Chennai, March 25 – The makers of director R.S. Durai Senthilkumar's upcoming film, 'Leader', featuring businessman-turned-actor Legend Saravanan in the lead role, have now announced that their action drama will be released worldwide on April 3.It may be recalled that the makers had earlier...

New Delhi, March 25 Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos announced on Wednesday that it has successfully tested its 3D-printed booster engine, 'Agnite', which can reduce production complexity and turnaround time for missions.The engine, which has a single-piece design, can be fully...

Chennai, March 25 The main opposition party in Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK, which leads the NDA in the state, released its first list of 23 candidates for the April 23 assembly elections on Wednesday.The party renominated its chief, K Palaniswami, Leader of the Opposition, from his home...

Chennai, March 25: With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, political activity across the state has intensified, with both the DMK and the AIADMK racing to finalize seat-sharing arrangements within their respective alliances.Against this backdrop, AIADMK General Secretary...

Chennai, March 25 – Even before the peak summer season begins, Tamil Nadu is preparing for rising temperatures starting Thursday, with the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasting a gradual increase in heat levels over the next few days.According to the latest weather bulletin, dry weather...

Bhubaneswar, March 24 Exactly 10 years ago, Baranica Elangovan was wondering whether her slender frame would be able to carry a heavy pole, but heeding the advice of her college teacher turned out to be a wise decision as she smashed the national record here on Tuesday.The 29-year-old...

Chennai, March 24 Imaging product maker Nikon India has set up its Experience Centre in the city, aimed at strengthening its engagement with photographers, filmmakers, and digital creators.The Experience Zone highlights Nikon India's focus on going beyond traditional retail to create...

Chennai, March 24 TMC chief G K Vasan said on Tuesday that the AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu will "comfortably win" in the April 23 Assembly polls.The Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC) is one of the constituents of the AIADMK-led alliance.After calling on AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K...

Chennai, March 24 – Chennai is experiencing a fresh surge in cases of conjunctivitis, with hospitals across the city reporting a steady increase in patients seeking treatment for the highly contagious eye infection.Doctors report that outpatient departments are now recording approximately 8 to...

Chennai, March 24 – Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman revealed that his popular Tamil track “Munbe Vaa” from the 2006 film “Sillunu Oru Kadhal” has a special admirer in MS Dhoni, sharing that the former Chennai Super Kings captain personally told him it was one of his favorite songs.A video...

Chennai, March 24 – As the election date approaches, election observers in Tamil Nadu have recommended the use of drones to intensify surveillance against practices of exchanging money for votes, particularly in urban areas where monitoring remains a challenge.The suggestion emerged during a...

Chennai, March 23 Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, who carved a niche for himself with his extensive coverage of hockey, died here on Monday after battling age-related ailments.He was 85 years old. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.His cremation took place in...

Chennai, March 23 The NDA, led by the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, finalized seat-sharing arrangements with key alliance constituents for the April 23 Assembly elections on Monday, with the Dravidian party allocating 27 seats to the BJP, 18 to the PMK, and 11 to the AMMK.AIADMK general secretary...

Chennai, March 23 Closing bullion rates on Monday:1 Gm Gold 22 Kt Rs 12,670.001 Gm Gold 18 Kt Rs 10,640.001 Gm Silver Rs 235.00

Chennai, March 23 The AIADMK finalized the seat-sharing arrangement with key constituents of the NDA alliance, including the BJP, on Monday.The announcement was made by AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami at the party headquarters here, in the presence of leaders from alliance parties...

Chennai, March 23 Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thyagarajan, who established himself through his extensive coverage of hockey, died here on Monday after battling age-related illnesses.He was 85 years old.Thyagarajan, who covered six Olympic Games and nine Asian Games, worked for 'The...

Chennai, March 23 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in parts of southern Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats on Monday, offering some relief amid rising temperatures across the region.According to the Regional Meteorological...

Chennai, March 23 – Union Minister and BJP's Tamil Nadu election in-charge, Piyush Goyal, is set to arrive in Chennai on Monday for crucial discussions aimed at finalizing the long-standing seat-sharing arrangement within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the AIADMK, ahead of the...

Chennai, March 22 Southern Railway issued an urgent public appeal on Sunday against stone-pelting on moving trains, following recent incidents that have threatened passenger safety and disrupted rail services.Officials warned that such unlawful acts pose a serious safety hazard, as stones...

Chennai, March 22 – Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who is overseeing the BJP's election affairs in Tamil Nadu, is set to arrive in Chennai on March 23 for key discussions aimed at finalizing seat-sharing arrangements within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).His visit comes at a critical...