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A model for quality and inclusive education

Tamil Nadu’s impressive and consistent performance in higher education shows that quality and inclusion can be achieved together and consistently

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Had only initiated inquiry on plaint regarding Murasoli Trust occupying Panchami land, NCSC tells HC

The National Commission for the Scheduled Castes has told the Madras High Court that it had only initiated an inquiry in 2019 on a complaint regarding Murasoli Trust, associated with the DMK, having occupied 12 grounds of Panchami land at Kodambakkam in Chennai, and had not adjudicated on the matter

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Cities sidelined, the Pakistan dilemma: How BCCI’s playing politics in the World Cup schedule

The final schedule of the 2023 World Cup cricket tournament is out, and this writer has already heard voices of dissent from major cricket centres that have either been ignored or given a raw deal by the Jay Shah-controlled BCCI.

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Pride month 2023 | Chennai’s rainbow march celebrates the queer community and bold fashion

Chennai’s 2023 edition of pride march saw rainbow flags dancing on parapet walls, vibrant style and supportive family members walking with over 5,000 members of the LGBTQIA+ community

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Australia's ODI World Cup tilt to begin against India

A blockbuster showdown with arch-rivals India in Chennai on October 8 will launch Australia's bid to win the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

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School drop-outs should be brought back to achieve 100% literacy: T.N. CM Stalin

Children who drop out should be brought back into the schools, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin said in Chennai on June 26, 2023

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T.N. officials to get trained in climate risk assessment

The Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Management (CCCDM) at Anna University, Chennai, will begin a capacity building programme on climate risk assessment for officials from all districts of the State from Tuesday

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On World Refugee Day, cuisines from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Myanmar, came together in Chennai

Chennai got a taste of traditional dishes from Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Afganistan like Kabuli pulao, dhooi pila and sodhi cooked by refugees residing in Tamil Nadu at the Refugee Food Festival in Semmozhi Poonga.

The Hindu

Director of Cancer Institute, Adyar, G. Selvaluxmy, no more

Selvaluxmy Ganesharajah, 62, director of the Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, died in Chennai on the morning of Monday, June 26, 2023.

The Hindu

ED denies charge of illegal detention of T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji till his arrest on June 14

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has denied the charge of having illegally detained Minister V. Senthilbalaji from 7 a.m. on June 13 till his arrest at 1:39 a.m. on June 14. In a counter affidavit to a habeas corpus petition preferred by his wife Megala, the ED said, the Minister…

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Chennai gets a social networking platform for food

Chennai has now got a home-grown social networking platform for food enthusiasts. Called Foodwall, the platform will help consumers to engage over anything and everything pertaining to food. “One big problem typically all of us face is where do we go out to eat, to experiment is always an apprehension…

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The Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium and its enduring love with hockey

The Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium situated in the centre of Chennai city holds a special place in the hearts of hockey fans, players, and officials alike. Earlier called the Corporation Stadium, which used to have hockey gravel ground, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball, it was rebuilt and renamed as the Mayor…

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Tamil Nadu’s women cops turn sailors, complete 1000-kilometre expedition off Chennai coast

Twenty-five policewomen from Tamil Nadu set out on a 1,000-kilometre sailing expedition braving storms and choppy waters through Pulicat to Point Calimere

The Hindu

Special Olympics | How silver-medal winning swimmer Dinesh Shanmugam found his calling

Dinesh Kumar Shanmugam from Chennai won a silver medal in the 50m breaststroke Level A event with a timing of 46.59 seconds at the Special Olympics World Summer Games

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BIS holds awareness programme on hallmarking of jewellery in Ranipet

The Chennai branch of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has organised a sensitisation-cum- awareness programme on product certification (ISI mark), management systems certification, hallmarking of gold, silver jewellery and artefacts and laboratory services at the Collectorate in Ranipet.

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Plan is on to upgrade Semmozhi Poonga on par with Dubai Miracle Garden, T.N. government tells Madras High Court

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 told the Madras High Court that it intends to upgrade the sprawling Semmozhi Poonga on Cathedral Road in Chennai into a world-class park, by annexing to it the recently-retrieved land from Agri-Horticultural Society. The submission on the government’s plan to upgrade…

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Chennai-based co-living and holiday home startup Truliv raises $1.5 million

Truliv, a Chennai-based co-living and holiday homes startup, has raised a pre-seed round of $1.5 million growth fund from various investors led by Conquest Global Ventures VCC, Vara Future LLP, and others at a post-money valuation of ₹60 crore. This is the first Chennai-based co-living startup to raise a seed round.

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Arrested T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji undergoes coronary bypass surgery at private hospital in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji, underwent a beating heart coronary artery bypass surgery on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, according to a press release issued by Kauvery Hospital in Chennai, where he had been admitted.

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Mumbai cruise case: CBI questions accused Sanvile D’Souza

In May, the CBI searched several locations in Mumbai, Delhi, Ranchi, Lucknow, Chennai and Guwahati after registering a case for corruption against former NCB official Sameer Wankhede and four others.

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Fintech City contractor had bagged NHAI contract as well, says T.N. government

The company PST Engineering Construction (PSTEC), which came under criticism for poor quality of construction in the apartments it built for Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board in K.P. Park, Chennai, had recently bagged a contract from National Highways Authority of India as well, a statement by the Tamil Nadu…

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Agri-Horticultural Society initiates another round of litigation claiming title over ₹523 crore worth property on Cathedral Road

The Agri-Horticultural Society, established in 1835 and registered in 1892, has initiated one more round of litigation before the Madras High Court claiming title over four cawnies (each cawny measuring 1.322 acres approximately), 18 grounds and 1,683 square feet of land next to Semmozhi Poonga on Cathedral Road in Chennai.

The Hindu

Govt. invites suggestions on draft CZMPs released in Tamil for 12 coastal districts

he Tamil Nadu Environment Department has invited suggestions on the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for 12 coastal districts, except Chennai and Tiruvallur.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

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World Refugee Day: Sri Lankan, Afghan, and Myanmar refugees set to cook regional delicacies for a food festival in Chennai

An upcoming two-day Refugee Food Festival, Oorum Unnavum, is being held in Chennai to commemorate World Refugee Day themed on Hope away from Home.

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Egypt’s class and prowess to the fore at the Chennai Squash World Cup

The Egyptian stars gave ample evidence of their superb skills and the level of dominance at the Squash World Cup held in Chennai recently.

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