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Energy resources minister R Nirmalkumar Chennai: Energy resources minister R Nirmalkumar said state govt would implement comprehensive reforms in the electricity sector within a year to improve operational efficiency and reduce financial losses.The minister said several corrective measures have already been initiated to eliminate irregularities in the sector. “Tenders awarded during the previous regime are…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gives captain Riyan Parag an ‘awkward’ stare (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A funny moment between Riyan Parag and teenage Rajasthan Royals star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has gone viral on social media. In a video taken at an airport, paparazzi asked the two players for a photo together. Responding casually, Parag said, “(Hum nahi hai flim…

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations (TNSTC) will operate thousands of special buses across the state between Tuesday and Sunday in view of the expected surge in passenger traffic during Bakrid, muhurtham days and the extended weekend.Transport corporation officials said additional buses would be operated along with regular services from Chennai and other major…

Rabindra Dhant, 27, will walk into the Galaxy Arena in Macau on May 28 and do something no Nepali fighter has ever done: compete in a Road to UFC tournament, two wins away from a UFC contract.After trying for a few years, Dhant has got his big opportunity with Road to UFC – a win-and-advance…

Chennai: The school education department has sought inputs from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to check for possible heatwave-like conditions in the first week of June. Based on the inputs, a discussion will be held with chief minister C Joseph Vijay to postpone the reopening date of schools, school education minister Rajmohan told mediapersons on…

Divya Deshmukh stuns world champion, Magnus Carlsen loses his game (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: On her debut at Norway Chess on Monday, Divya Deshmukh made it clear she was eager to leave her mark. Somewhere in the middle of holding women’s world chess champion Ju Wenjun to a draw in her classical…

The Tamil Nadu govt on Monday appointed former Chennai police commissioner A Arun as the director of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC). The Tamil Nadu govt on Monday appointed former Chennai police commissioner A Arun as the director of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC). The Tamil Nadu govt on Monday appointed…

CHENNAI: Free trade agreements offer the Indian textile industry a significant opportunity to expand its share in the EU, UK, and other markets, as they boost competitiveness. Large players, including Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Arvind, Welspun Living, Vardhman Textiles, and Pearl Global Industries, have signaled export growth in these markets. Some, such as Trident and…

Rajiv Lochan, managing director, Sundaram Finance Chennai: Leading NBFC Sundaram Finance is evaluating an entry into the gold loan segment. This is part of its ‘Sundaram 75 Plan’, being executed to mark the 75th year of the Chennai-headquartered company in 2029, as it seeks to diversify into new areas of business.Rajiv Lochan, managing director of…

Chennai: After nearly six days of disruption caused by a major pipeline burst near Puzhal that carries 300million litres of drinking water a day, piped water supply resumed in several areas under Kolathur constituency and parts of Ambattur and Anna Nagar zones on Sunday night. Metrowater carried out emergency repairs on the damaged 1,200mm diameter…