October 2026

Poor coordination between local bodies Chennai: Plastic waste, discarded furniture, and meat waste are piling up along interior roads off Mount-Poonamallee High Road, turning residential areas near the city into dumping grounds. Residents blame irregular garbage collection and poor coordination among local bodies for this situation.Areas such as Porur, Thelliyaragaram, Iyyappanthangal, Paraniputhur, Kolathuvanchery, Mugalivakkam and…

Chennai: Deva’s most enduring contribution was bringing Chennai’s Gaana tradition into the commercial film industry. Growing up in Mylapore, he had absorbed the sounds of the city’s streets, where working-class communities had developed their own vibrant musical expression.At a time when such music was rarely considered suitable for mainstream cinema, Deva recognised its infectious energy….