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Henry Tiphagne receiving the human rights award from Selmin Caliskan, secretary general, Amnesty Interanational Germany.

Human rights edu is antidote to untouchability: Henri Tiphagn

Human rights activist and lawyer Henri Tiphagne received the Amnesty International's Human Rights Award on April 25 in...

5 May 2016 6:04 AM IST

Smoke bellows from the thatched roof which caught fire in Mangalapuram on Wednesday. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Hut destroyed in cracker fire from campaign

The fire was triggered by bursting of crackers during DMK candidate SR Raja's visit to the area seeking votes.

5 May 2016 6:02 AM IST

Regarding the impact on inflation, the report said, a normal monsoon will also help contain prices at low levels. (Representational Image)

Monsoon to hit Kerala by end May, early June

Chennai recorded a moderate temperature of 38.2 degree C and 36.6 degree C.

5 May 2016 5:59 AM IST

A retired railway employee vending tickets from the cash operated vending machine. When staff for assistance is not present, the machines lie largely unused. (Photo: DC)

Not many takers for ATVMs in Chennai

Commuters don't use automatic ticket vending machines at railway stations.

5 May 2016 5:57 AM IST

With agni natchatram the temperature soaring high in Chennai, a pet owner offers cold water to his pet canine brought to the Madras Veterinary College on Wednesday. (Photo: DC)

Summer scorches Chennai in different styles

Weather bloggers in Chennai said southern pockets recorded more than 15 mm rainfall on the first day of Agni Nakshatram.

5 May 2016 5:54 AM IST

BJP president Amit Shah addresses a rally in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu polls: Amit Shah attacks Dravidian parties

He urged the electorate to vote for the NDA to usher in politics of development.

5 May 2016 5:51 AM IST

DMK President M Karunanidhi (Photo: PTI)

Jallikattu will be held next year if DMK comes to power: Karunanidhi

The CM had taken up the matter with the Centre seven months after the court verdict and due to this, jallikattu could...

4 May 2016 4:10 PM IST

BJP national secretary H Raja (Photo: File)

No red tape if BJP is voted to power, says H Raja

This is among the urban constituencies on which BJP has pinned high hopes of winning hands down.

4 May 2016 7:05 AM IST

Toughest electoral battle for Vijayakanth

DMDK chief's decision to shift constituency for every election has become the main point of campaign against him by...

4 May 2016 7:03 AM IST

The Central Crime Branch police are investigating the case following over 25 complaints registered against Vishalakshi Bhat. (Representational image)

Man shot dead in bustling Sowcarpet

The incident was reported between 5.45 pm and 6 pm. An empty cartridge was recovered from the scene.

4 May 2016 6:59 AM IST

DMK Chandrasekhar

Tamil Nadu polls: Know your candidate

With about 2.5 lakh voters Velachery is one of the largest constituencies in Chennai.

4 May 2016 6:54 AM IST

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa

Will AIADMK retain its western fort?

Jaya's offer of freebies could be a game changer.

4 May 2016 6:51 AM IST