Chennai: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s announcement in Karur that his govt had cancelled the tender for a flyover in Chennai as the project cost had been inflated to nearly double the actuals has left civic officials guessing as which project was he referring to.As of July, Chennai had only two major flyover tenders in…
Educational institutions are duty-bound to provide students a safe and fear-free environment. Chennai: Madras high court on Friday upheld the expulsion of two law students from Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, saying educational institutions are duty-bound to provide students a safe and fear-free environment.A division bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari…
Michael Hussey, left, with MS Dhoni, during the Chennai Super Kings ROAR 2026, pre-season fan event, at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. (PTI File Photo) After ending his long association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), England Test head coach Stephen Fleming has reportedly approached former CSK batter Michael Hussey about joining his coaching staff…
Chennai: Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu praised the TVK govt for quickly approving his school without “demanding” bribe. The statement on social media invited sharp reactions from DMK and an equally strong defence from BJP and TVK.In his post, Vembu claimed, “The school faced delays getting approval from the previous government. Of course, significant money was…
Karnataka activist Vatal Nagaraj announced a major protest on Monday KRISHNAGIRI: Veteran Karnataka activist Vatal Nagaraj announced a major protest on Monday, stating that the Tamil Nadu–Karnataka border would be blocked to press demands related to the Cauvery water dispute and other issues concerning Karnataka’s welfare.According to his statement, the agitation was scheduled to begin…
England’s Ben Stokes (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes has admitted he apologised to his teammates after returning for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand cricket team. Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson missed the second Test after being investigated for allegedly breaking the team’s midnight curfew following England’s win…
The week opens with a mixed sky for Aries. Your spirit wants to run ahead, yet your body may ask for a slower pace. Listen to that signal. Early in the week, keep your thoughts close to your chest, especially around people who ask too many questions but offer very little of themselves. Not everyone…
File photo of the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir site across the River Cauvery near Sangama in Kanakapura taluk, about 100 km from Bengaluru. Mekedatu-Location of Cauvery river at Kanakpura taluq, Sangama, 100 km from Bengaluru Chennai: A meeting of TNCC district presidents was held at the party headquarters in Chennai where a resolution was passed…
Gunjan Srivastava, CEO & MD, Onida Electronics Chennai: The 45-year-old consumer electronics brand Onida, synonymous with its horned devil and the tagline ‘Neighbour’s Envy, Owner’s Pride’ in the 1980s and 1990s, is attempting to reinvent itself in a market now dominated by global and Chinese brands after a challenging phase.A decade of inconsistent branding, weakening…
Chennai: The vacant state chief information commissioner post and three information commissioner posts of the State Information panel are likely to be filled in two months, as the state govt has formed a search committee to shortlist suitable candidates.Retired Madras high court judge R S Ramanathan has been appointed as the chairperson of the search…