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Sea of people throng Marina on Monday to celebrate Kaanum Pongal (Photo: DC)

Vardah, demonetisation take sparkle off Pongal celebrations

Hit by cyclone, Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur remained closed even as public thronged the zoo to leave...

17 Jan 2017 6:04 AM IST

Three common infections transmitted by sex are increasingly resisting antibiotics. (Photo: Pixabay)

Stop overuse of antibiotics

Doctors confirm presence of new superbug.

17 Jan 2017 6:02 AM IST

Youth attempt to catch the bull let loose at Alanganallur near Madurai on Monday (Photo: DC)

Madurai: Cops lathi-charge Alanganallur youth for jallikattu

The police arrested nearly 50 persons in connection with the incident.

17 Jan 2017 5:58 AM IST

The war on drought announced with a lot fanfare by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has failed to yield the desired results. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Tamil Nadu wants Rs 40,000 crore for providing relief to farmers

Mr Panneerselvam also asked the Union Government to release Rs 1,000 crore immediately for relief works.

17 Jan 2017 5:55 AM IST

The Leader of Opposition M.K. Stalin

Jallikattu: PETA anti-national, ban it immediately, MK Stalin tells...

He also favoured replacing Animal Welfare Board of India with a different body with more Tamil representation in it.

16 Jan 2017 7:56 PM IST

General secretary of the ruling AIADMK, V. K. Sasikala

MGR's adopted daughter Sudha Vijayakumar backs AIADMK chief Sasikala

Speaking to reporters in Chennai, she expressed joy over Sasikala being appointed AIADMK General Secretary.

16 Jan 2017 6:43 PM IST

Tollywood actor Pawan Kalyan, Madhavan to speak at India Conference at...

The news was announced on the official Twitter handle of India Conference.

16 Jan 2017 5:51 PM IST

AIADMK Treasurer and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam addresses the partys General Council Meeting at Vanagaram in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Panneerselvam writes to Modi, seeks Rs 39,565 crore for TN drought...

Panneerselvam said the government had to provide relief to farmers for damage caused to crops due to failure of monsoon.

16 Jan 2017 4:55 PM IST

Activists of Naam Tamizhar Katchi conducted jallikattu in Cuddalore on Thursday. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu police keep strict vigil to prevent conduct of Jallikattu

Local people hoisted black flags in many places protesting the ban on the sport.

16 Jan 2017 2:27 PM IST

AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala. (Photo: PTI)

Don't let rivals exploit crisis created by Jaya's death: Sasikala to...

Sasikala said none can fill the void left behind by former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalitha.

16 Jan 2017 12:35 PM IST

A public toilet at Besant Nagar is in shambles. (Photo: DC)

Lack of maintenance of bio-toilets irks public

No water connection and broken doors are issues plaguing most of these toilets.

16 Jan 2017 6:56 AM IST

Rajinikanth with VIT VC G. Viswanathan (Photo: DC)

Cho offered invaluable wisdom, says Modi

Following prolonged illness and treatment at the Apollo Hospitals here Cho Ramaswamy passed away on Dec. 7.

16 Jan 2017 6:52 AM IST