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We need to be physically stronger for Paris: Men’s hockey team head coach Craig Fulton

Craig Fulton, head coach of Indian men's hockey team, has achieved success in his first four months in charge. India won Asian Champions Trophy and Asian Games gold, qualifying for 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Kangana Ranaut begins shoot for a thriller; Film to reunite her with Madhavan

R Madhavan and Kangana previously worked together in 'Tanu Weds Manu' and 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Former RBI Governor S. Venkitaramanan passes away at 92

Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India S. Venkitaramanan, passed away on November 18 in Chennai at 92-years-old

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More Metro Rail lines needed per Chennai’s Comprehensive Mobility Plan: CMRL Managing Director

Chennai Metro Rail Limited's MD M.A. Siddique said 451 km of lines need to be added to the network, requiring ₹1 lakh crore investment. Union Minister L. Murugan highlighted Centre's infrastructure projects benefitting TN. CII-TN's Infrastructure Summit 2023 discussed data centres, EV infrastructure & single ticketing system.

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Many Indian cities record peak pollution during Deepavali day | Data

Analysis of hourly PM 2.5 levels in 2023 shows seven Indian cities registered highest pollution levels around Deepavali day due to firecrackers. Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata recorded hourly pollution levels above 500 μg/m3. Experiments showed snake tablet firecracker emitted peak level of 64,500 μg/m3 of PM…

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79th National Squash Championship | Abhay Singh, and Tanvi Khanna are top seeds

Top seeds Abhay Singh (TN) and Tanvi Khanna (Delhi) to compete in 79th National Squash Championship, held from Nov 17-23 in Chennai. 417 players from 26 states to compete across 11 events. Prize money of ₹8.8 lakh. Chennai to host 7th time. Joshna Chinappa to miss due to knee injury.

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Veteran CPI(M) leader Sankaraiah cremated with state honours in Chennai

Veteran CPI(M) leader N. Sankaraiah, who was a founding member of the party, was cremated with State honours on Nov 16 in Chennai. T.N. CM M.K. Stalin had announced the funeral. The procession was joined by CPI(M) leaders, DMK MP A. Raja, MDMK general secretary Vaiko and other leaders. Police…

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Chennai’s Korean stores have the answers to all your K-drama cravings

K-drama fans in Chennai can now get a taste of South Korea with Maxim Coffee, Yakult ice cream, ramyeon, kimchi, rice crackers, gochujang, and more at Seoul Store, SeelaMart, and Sakura Fuji Mart. Customers come in to buy ingredients to make dishes like Kimbap and Tteokbokki, and even call from…

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Sunday means sparring for this gaming community in Chennai that hosts weekly Street Fighter 6 and Smash Bros tournaments

A group of gamers who specifically play ‘fighting video games’ in Chennai now invite novices to try their hand at sparring one-on-one every Sunday

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In Pictures | From the life of comrade N. Sankaraiah

Freedom fighter, senior-most Communist leader in the country, and one of the founding members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), N. Sankaraiah, aged 101, died at a private hospital in Chennai on November 15, 2023.. Born on July 15, 1922, Sankaraiah was among the 32 national council members of…

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Fisherwomen from Nagapattinam turn documentary photographers

Photographer Palanikumar trained 13 women in TN & Odisha, giving them the confidence to document their own stories.

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N. Sankaraiah, one of the founding members of CPI(M), no more

N. Sankaraiah, 101, veteran Communist leader & founding member of CPI(M), passed away in Chennai. He was active until 10 days ago & had been arrested in 1941 for supporting students. He was a powerful speaker & voracious reader, admired Bharathi & Kannadasan.

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Heavy rains witnessed overnight in and around Chennai

Chennai Rains: Chennai and its nearby areas experienced heavy rains November 14 night. RMC predicts light to moderate rains in northern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu.

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Rainfall over city and its suburbs to continue on November 15

Chennai to experience rain on Wed; RMC forecasts partly cloudy sky, moderate rain with thunder & lightning. Max temp 29-30°C, min 24°C. Low-pressure area over SE Bay of Bengal to bring rain; quantum may reduce. Schools closed on Wed.

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There will be ‘no dawn’ in T.N. without prohibition of alcohol, ganja: Ramadoss

CHENNAIPMK founder S. Ramadoss calls for prohibition of liquor in TN, citing 20 deaths due to alcohol/ganja influence on Deepavali. He says liquor/ganja are two threats to TN's development & law & order, & urges govt to take steps to abolish them for a 'new dawn'.

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Initiative launched to assist college students in Chennai stay healthy and in shape

M.V. Diabetes & M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre launched Chennai Slim & Fit 2.0 to educate college students on healthy lifestyle & prevent obesity. 6,000 school students were followed in 2007, with findings published in 2013. Nina Reddy, Joint MD of Savera Hotel, urged people to look after themselves &…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

NIA to probe petrol bomb attack in Chennai; heavy rains lash TN; CM Stalin reviews precautionary measures; OPS appeals to HC to use AIADMK flag, symbol & letterhead.

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In Pictures | Wading through Chennai rains

Chennai city in Tamil Nadu experienced moderate to heavy rains on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, under the influence of a low pressure area over the Southeast Bay of Bengal. According to a bulletin of the Regional Meteorological Centre, an associated cyclonic circulation also triggered heavy rains. The low pressure area is…

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National Investigation Agency to investigate case of petrol bombs hurled in front of Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan

NIA registers case in connection with hurling of Molotov cocktails at Raj Bhavan in Chennai. Suspect 'Karukka' Vinoth arrested; CCTV footage shows him walking alone with four Molotov cocktails. Guindy police booked him under IPC, Explosives Substances Act & TN Public Property Act. NIA to investigate further.

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T.N. Rains | Heavy downpours lash several districts on November 14

Heavy rains lash TN; 15 districts incl. Chennai to get moderate rains till 1 pm. Low pressure area over SE Bay of Bengal to concentrate into depression by Nov 16. Waterlogging & traffic disruption likely. Intense weather to shift to south TN from Nov 16; wet weather till weekend.

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T.N. Rains | As heavy showers begin, 27 districts gear up for disasters, many declare holiday for educational institutions

Tamil Nadu govt instructs 27 district Collectors to adhere to SOPs, gear up machinery to tackle exigency due to heavy rains predicted in various parts.

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Letters to The Editor — November 14, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

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A year after the passing of ‘vegetarian’ crocodile, another croc surfaces at this Kerala temple lake

Surprise sighting of a new crocodile in Ananthapura Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy temple lake in Kasaragod, Kerala, a year after the passing of the revered Babiya, a vegetarian crocodile believed to be a ‘reincarnated deity’. Uday Kumar Gatti, chairman of the temple, confirms sighting after family from Mavungal reported it. Photos…

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Air Quality Index in Chennai deteriorates to ‘poor’ category after Deepavali festival

Chennai's air quality deteriorated to 'poor' category on November 13 post Deepavali, with an AQI of 256. Manali recorded the highest AQI of 329, followed by Velachery (322), Alandur (267), Royapuram (237) and Arumbakkam (261). Prolonged exposure to 'poor' air quality may cause breathing discomfort & discomfort to people with…

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CII’s infra summit aims to bring leaders together to explore T.N.’s future-ready infrastructure

CII's infra summit in Chennai to discuss TN's trillion-dollar economy target by 2030. Discussions on reducing carbon footprint, data centers, green energy, EV industry, fast charging points, battery swapping, and tech advancements. Policy support needed for successful implementation.

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