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In the 11 years of Deccan Chronicle in Chennai there was never probably one like the last. The year 2015 was unique in the sense it tested the city the most.

DC Anniversary: Testing year makes DC stronger

The spirit that drove Chennai to emerge from the deluge not unscathed but the wiser for it was what made it stand out.

28 March 2016 6:04 AM IST

DMDK party founder Vijayakant and wife Premalatha (Photo: PTI)

Vijayakant's wife booked for 'instigating' voters to accept money

Premalatha allegedly made the controversial remark during a public meeting she addressed here recently.

27 March 2016 2:38 PM IST

Man sexually abused Dalit minor in Tamil Nadu. (Representational Image)

Man sexually abuses 5-year old Dalit boy; thrashed by public

He took the boy, who was passing by the area, inside the outlet and sexually abused him.

27 March 2016 1:15 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa (Photo: PTI)

Help trace Ganesh Raghavendran: Jaya writes to Modi

The whole family is extremely anxious to hear word of him and to know about his whereabouts and safety.

27 March 2016 6:49 AM IST

The two prime ministers had agreed during their meeting in Ufa, Russia, in July, last year, to work out a mechanism for the release of the detained fishermen within two weeks after ascertainment of their nationalities. (Photo: PTI)

Ennore fishermen up ante against corporates

The water in the creek is contaminated mainly by the thermal plants in the area namely Ennore Thermal.

27 March 2016 6:47 AM IST

Former Tamil Nadu CM M.G. Ramachandran addressing a election campaign in a southern district.

South stands out in its voting style

Similarly, constituencies in the southern districts have been much sought after by prominent politicians to enter the...

27 March 2016 6:44 AM IST

Before the TV journalist could finish the question, Vaiko removed the lapel mike and walked out, even while the interviewer was asking him to take the full question.

BJP dares Vaiko to declare his assets

Vijayakanth and his wife Premalatha had trusted Vaiko as coordinator of their new poll front.

27 March 2016 6:42 AM IST

BJP senior leader H. Raja, in-charge of partys election manifesto committee, and also the candidate for T. Nagar Assembly constituency, gives final touches to the manifesto on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

BJP fields handpicked seniors, takes the lead

Five women candidates are also accommodated in the first list of candidates.

27 March 2016 6:40 AM IST

The government of Tamil Nadu strongly reiterates the need to restore the traditional fishing rights of Indian fishermen in Palk Bay by annulling the Indo-Sri Lankan agreements of 1974 and 1976, says Jayalalithaa. (Photo: PTI)

TN polls: All eyes on north Chennai constituencies

Countering the DMK's poll campaign, the AIADMK had also appointed additional booth observers at micro level.

27 March 2016 6:36 AM IST

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Chennai cops let go of drunk AIADMK man who damaged techie car

The ruling party man, was causing ruckus on Pillaiyar Koil street at Kanagam.

27 March 2016 6:32 AM IST

Iniyavan gives final touches to idli resembling Kalams face during idli day celebrations on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Attempting Guinness World Record with 2,000 varieties of idlis

Iniyavan presented doctorate by American varsity for his experimentation with idlis.

27 March 2016 6:26 AM IST

(From Left) C. Suresh, S. Sneha, B. Hepsiba, S. Silambarasan, E. Usha at the Karunalaya Centre for Rescued Children. (Photo: DC)

Chennai slum children win athletics meet

An example of this human rights violation was when Hepsiba was nearly prevented from flying to Brazil by the...

27 March 2016 6:23 AM IST