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I am proudly made of Chennai, says musician Devan Ekambaram

Chennai is home to Devan Ekambaram, music artist. His fondest memory is of his first visit in 1991, exploring the sights and sounds of the city. In the last 5-10 years, Chennai's independent music scene has exploded, with lots of talent and collaborations. Ekambaram's defining line for Chennai: "Sorgame endralum,…

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The Indians would want to adapt to the Fulton style, says Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey

HI appoints Craig Fulton as new coach: Hockey India (HI) appoints Craig Fulton as new coach to help India reach its potential. HIL revival: HI is looking to revive the Hockey India League (HIL) to help India's hockey team reach its peak. India-Pakistan bilateral engagements: HI is open to India-Pakistan…

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Wheels within wheels | Chennai’s autorickshaws riding through a midlife identity crisis

Auto rickshaws are part of Chennai's transport system since 1970s, providing a reliable mode of transport for passengers. Despite struggles, they have earned people's patronage. In the late 1980s & early 1990s, they even ferried expecting mothers to hospitals for free. In 2013, the Supreme Court directed the State to…

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Global Education Meet in Chennai on Saturday

Learners Cortex organises Global Education Meet 2023 on Aug 19 in Chennai. It offers direct interactions with international universities, discussions on post-study work options, VISA process, CPT & OPT in USA, and career pathways in other countries. Test instructors guide students in taking tests like GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, IELTS,…

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Made of Chennai | Celebrate Madras through rare photos, music, culture and food

Movies on the beach, a biryani trail, an travelling indie music bus, an archival photo exhibit and a slate of contests: Here’s a quick guide to how you can take part in The Hindu’s Festival of Chennai

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Singapore-style park, in Kalaignar’s name, to come up on Chennai’s Cathedral Road

The Kalaignar Memorial Centenary Park, to be established on a plot of 6.09 acres, will be modelled after the Botanical Garden and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. In his Independence Day speech, T.N. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the park would be developed at a cost of ₹25…

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SHRC recommends compensation of ₹1 lakh to bus conductor assaulted by police

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has recommended to the State government to pay a compensation of ₹1 lakh to a government bus conductor, who was assaulted by a policeman during a quarrel in Chennai in May 2022

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ADGP Amalraj, IG Bhavaneeswari get get President’s Medal, 19 officers chosen for Police Medal

Twenty-one police officers from Tamil Nadu have been selected for medals announced by the Centre on the occasion of Independence Day

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Father ends life a day after son dies in Chennai over failure in NEET

Father & son from Chennai die of dejection: 48-yr-old Selvasekar found dead day after his 19-yr-old son Jegadeshwaran ended life due to failure in NEET. TN CM appeals to students to give up suicidal thoughts, help available on helplines.

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Tamil Nadu: Man dies by suicide day after son kills self over NEET result

A day after his 19-year-old son died by suicide after failing to clear the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam twice, a man in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai ended his life by hanging. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Additional stoppage for trains in Kerala

Railway Board approves extra stops for trains in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram Central-Mangaluru Central Express, Tirunelveli Junction-Gandhidham Junction Humsafar Weekly Express, Mangaluru Central-Nagercoil Junction Ernad Daily Express, Thiruvananthapuram Central-Mangaluru Central Malabar Daily Express, Ernakulam Junction-Kayamkulam Junction Daily Express, Chennai Egmore-Guruvayur Daily Express, Punalur-Guruvayur Daily Express, Madurai Junction-Punalur Daily Express, Tirunelveli Junction-Palakkad Junction…

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Asian Champions Trophy Final | India rides on fitness and a dash of magic to claim crown

India clinches fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey title with fighting 4-3 win over Malaysia in Chennai. India struggled in first half, but rallied to level 3-3 before Akashdeep Singh scored winner in dying minutes.

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Nandhakumar’s winner keeps East Bengal’s hopes alive

Emami East Bengal ended its 8-match losing streak against Mohun Bagan Super Giant with a spectacular finish from Nandhakumar Sekar. The Chennai-born winger's goal saw East Bengal win 1-0 in the Group-A Durand Cup match, keeping its quarterfinal hopes alive. East Bengal's better attack plan and execution kept the star-studded…

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‘The love and affection of fans is unbelievable’

Aruna Sairam recalls old days and her favourite spots in Chennai to eat

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Kasturi Buildings: A tour through the premises

Kasturi Buildings, an iconic landmark in Chennai, was built in 1939. Its architect was H. Fellowes Prynne, A.R.I.B.A. and engineer N.R. Srinivasan oversaw construction. The building is shaped like a T, with a statue of Munro at its foot. It houses a duplex Rotary press machine and a 20,000 sq.…

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‘Jailer’ Frenzy: Japanese couple travels to Chennai to watch Rajinikanth’s film

The craze for superstar Rajinikanth’s action thriller film ‘Jailer’ doesn’t seem to end soon. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India finish on top of the table, knock Pakistan out of semis of Asian Champions Trophy

India men’s hockey team captain stood up and delivered for a 4-0 victory against Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.

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T.N. registration department gives detailed explanation on registration charges

Govt. clarifies flat registration charges not increased; CREDAI Chennai requested rollback; Govt. explains charges, hits out at developers for misusing 2020 instructions; Prevailing rates of 7% stamp duty & 2% registration fee for sale of UDS; 1% stamp duty & 1% registration fee for construction agreement; 2020 instructions misused by…

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ED searches property of Senthilbalaji’s brother in Karur

ED officials search sprawling campus of V. Ashokumar, brother of jailed TN Minister V. Senthilbalaji, in Karur. CRPF personnel, ED officials from Chennai & other places, took over campus & began search of half-finished structures. Engaged engineers, valuers & surveyors to measure structures & estimate cost of construction. Ashok Kumar…

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Watch | Meet Chennai’s biryani ‘masters’

A video on three celebrated cooks from Chennai’s biryani hubs: Triplicane, Royapuram, and Periamet.

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Madras Day| Mission Kamakshi: Chennai’s 96 year old protector of beaches in Chennai

Kamakshi Patti, a 96-yr-old passionate civil activist, has been a resident of Besant Nagar since 1980. She ran from pillar to post to renovate and safeguard the Schmidt Memorial in 2012 and co-founded SPARK, a civic forum, in 2013. She recalls the days when Adyar was less developed, with few…

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Where are the best boba spots in Chennai?

Bubble tea, originating in 1980s Taiwan, is a sweet, cold drink made of tea, milk and chewy tapioca balls. It has become increasingly popular in Chennai.

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Telangana HC notices to authorities over student death in accident at Bachupally

Telangana HC issues notices to State Govt & GHMC over road accident resulting in death of 2nd std student. Separately, HC directs State Govt & Kaloji Narayana Rao Univ. to allocate MBBS seat to student who studied Intermediate in Chennai. HC seeks to know how student was treated as non-local.

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Madras Day | An Anglo-Indian memory of St Thomas Mount

Chennai’s St Thomas Mount is known for its military heritage, Anglo-Indian legacy and resident ghosts. Richard O’Connor, a long-time resident, introduces us to this suburb he grew up in

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Asian Champions Trophy: Coach Haiqin Weng — at the helm of China’s clinical, hi-tech approach

Chinese team at Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai has been inexperienced but impressive, physically powerful and fighting hard. Coach Haiqin Weng has been an umpire and co-authored research paper on physical demands of sport. He is pushing his team to take every match seriously, as valuable world ranking points are…

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