Chennai: News

13 Jun 2024

Tamil Cinema

'Hey! Sinamika' actor Pradeep K Vijayan found dead at home

Pradeep K Vijayan, a celebrated actor known for his roles in Thegidi and Hey! Sinamika, was found dead at his residence on Wednesday.

13 Jun 2024

Box Office

'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' rakes in ₹32.55cr in 13 days

The Bollywood film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi has demonstrated a robust performance at the box office, amassing an impressive ₹32.55cr India nett within its initial 13 days of release.

10 Jun 2024

Ahmedabad

Box office Day 10: 'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' continues strong  

The Bollywood film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi has maintained a robust performance at the box office, amassing an estimated ₹30.05cr India nett in its first 10 days of release.

04 Jun 2024

Box Office

'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' continues strong performance at box office

The Bollywood film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi has maintained its momentum at the box office, raking in an estimated ₹2.15cr India nett on its fourth day of release, as per early estimates by Sacnilk.

02 Jun 2024

Bengaluru

IMD forecasts weather conditions for Delhi, Bengaluru, other cities 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast for several major cities in India, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.

01 Jun 2024

Delhi

Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight makes emergency landing due to bomb threat

An IndiGo flight from Chennai to Mumbai, carrying 172 passengers and crew members, was forced to make an emergency landing on Saturday due to a bomb threat.

29 May 2024

Egypt

Globe-trotting adventures: World culture fiction for teens

Fiction that explores different cultures and countries serves as a window to the world for teens, enabling them to immerse in diverse traditions, grasp global perspectives, and nurture empathy.

29 May 2024

Bengaluru

'Srikanth' nears ₹40cr mark after 19 days in theaters

The film Srikanth, directed by Tushar Hiranandani and produced by T-Series and Chalk and Cheese Films, continues to perform well at the box office.

15 May 2024

Ahmedabad

Day 5 remains steady for 'Srikanth' at box office 

Rajkummar Rao's Srikanth has shown a consistent performance at the box office since its release, amassing an estimated ₹13.35cr in India nett earnings over its first four days.

Bengaluru airport's T2 sees water leakage after heavy rainfall

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Terminal 2 (T2) experienced water leakage due to heavy rainfall on Thursday.

02 May 2024

Music Industry

Renowned Tamil singer Uma Ramanan dies at 72 in Chennai

In a major blow to the Indian singing landscape, esteemed playback singer Uma Ramanan died on Wednesday, May 1 in Chennai. The cause of her death remains undisclosed.

02 May 2024

Aayush Sharma

'Ruslaan' box office earnings stagnate on 6th day

The Hindi action film, Ruslaan, starring Aayush Sharma, Sushrii Shreya Mishraa, Jagapathi Babu, and Vidya Malvade, has experienced a stagnation in its box office earnings by the sixth day of its release.

What is ISHAN, India's push for 'one nation, one airspace'

India has begun the process of consolidating its four airspace zones into a single entity in order to refine and strengthen air traffic management (ATM).

17 Apr 2024

Apple

Apple in advanced talks for iPhone camera production in India

Apple is reportedly nearing the conclusion of discussions to manufacture key iPhone components, specifically camera modules, in India.

13 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

Low-cost hideouts, fake identities: How Bengaluru blast accused evaded cops 

The two men who were arrested in West Bengal in connection with the Bengaluru cafe blast managed to elude police by selecting low-cost hideouts, paying in cash, and not panicking, reports said.

12 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha

Renowned Tamil actor Arulmani's unexpected death shocks many

Renowned Tamil actor Arulmani, known for his performances in Azhagi, Thendral, and Thandavakkone, passed away on Thursday due to a cardiac arrest. He was 65.

12 Apr 2024

Africa

This Indian start-up has introduced 15-minute charging to passenger three-wheelers

India's EV industry is set for a major shift, with the introduction of a three-wheeler passenger vehicle that can fully charge in just 15 minutes.

09 Apr 2024

AIADMK

Tamil cinema stalwart and ex-politician RM Veerappan dies at 97

Renowned Tamil film producer and five-time cabinet minister from Tamil Nadu, RM Veerappan, died on Tuesday in Chennai. He was 97

08 Apr 2024

Dhanush

Dhanush and filmmaker wife Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth file for divorce: Report

Superstar Dhanush and filmmaker Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth have initiated legal proceedings for their divorce at the family court in Chennai, according to India Today.

03 Apr 2024

Tamil Cinema

Veteran Tamil actor Visweswara Rao (64) succumbs to cancer

The Tamil film industry is mourning the loss of celebrated actor Visweswara Rao, who passed away on Tuesday (April 2), reportedly due to complications related to cancer.

03 Apr 2024

Ahmedabad

Bengaluru named India's most budget-friendly travel destination

Bengaluru, often called India's "Silicon Valley," has been declared the most budget-friendly travel destination in the country by Agoda, a leading travel booking platform.

26 Mar 2024

Tamil Cinema

Celebrated Tamil comedian Seshu dies (60) due to heart-related ailment

The comedy world has lost celebrated actor Seshu, best known for his role in Vijay TV's hit parody series, Lollu Sabha.

20 Mar 2024

Dhanush

'Ilaiyaraaja' biopic starring Dhanush announced; first look poster unveiled

Finally! The makers of the highly anticipated Ilaiyaraaja biopic have launched the magnum opus in Chennai.

20 Mar 2024

AIADMK

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK unveils first list for Lok Sabha polls 

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Wednesday announced its first list of candidates for 16 Lok Sabha seats.

04 Mar 2024

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: 2 schools receive hoax bomb threats, probe underway

At least two schools in Tamil Nadu received bomb threats via email on Monday, sparking fear among students, staff, and parents.

IMD predicts more heatwaves, intense summer in India this year

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the country will face more heatwave days in the summer of 2024.

11 Feb 2024

IndiGo

IndiGo plane causes runway closure at Delhi airport

An IndiGo flight (6E 2221) from Amritsar on Sunday missed the taxiway after landing at Delhi airport, causing a temporary blockage on one of the runways, PTI reported.

08 Feb 2024

Bomb Threat

Chennai schools receive hoax bomb threats, investigation underway 

At least four private schools in Chennai received bomb threats via email on Thursday, prompting parents to rush to the school and pick up their kids.

03 Feb 2024

IndiGo

Para-athlete Suvarna Raj alleges 'mistreatment' by IndiGo staff; airline apologizes 

Indian para-athlete Suvarna Raj has voiced her concerns about the alleged mistreatment of differently-abled individuals by airlines, citing her recent experience with an IndiGo Airlines flight.

29 Jan 2024

Pune

Pune: Infosys techie shot dead in hotel room by boyfriend

A 26-year-old software engineer was allegedly shot dead by her boyfriend in a hotel room on the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra, on Saturday.

25 Jan 2024

WhatsApp

Now buy Chennai Metro QR tickets on WhatsApp: Here's how

Chennai Metro is revolutionizing the way passengers purchase tickets, by introducing a new WhatsApp-based QR code ticketing service.

12 Jan 2024

Indian Air Force

Mystery solved! Missing IAF plane's wreckage found after 8 years

The long-standing mystery surrounding the disappearance of an Indian Air Force (IAF) An-32 transport aircraft in 2016 may finally have been solved.

08 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu

TN: Heavy rains shut schools, colleges, trigger massive traffic jams

Torrential rains on Sunday caused massive traffic jams, creating difficulties for commuters in various parts of Tamil Nadu, especially Chennai.

07 Jan 2024

Qualcomm

Qualcomm's new Rs. 177cr Chennai facility to create 1,600 jobs

Global semiconductor giant Qualcomm has announced plans for a new design center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a proposed investment of Rs. 177.27 crore.

04 Jan 2024

India

2024 Book Fair Guide: Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur and more

Here's to all the bibliophiles! Welcome to the vibrant world of literature as India eagerly anticipates the 47th Chennai Book Fair 2024, followed by the Jaipur Literature Festival and the New Delhi World Book Fair.

27 Dec 2023

Tamil Nadu

Chennai: 42 hospitalized after ammonia gas leak in Ennore

A major ammonia gas leak late on Tuesday at the Coromandel International Limited industrial unit in Ennore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, led to 42 people being hospitalized.

25 Dec 2023

Murder

Techie burned alive by ex-classmate who changed sex for her

In a spine-chilling incident in Tamil Nadu, a 24-year-old software engineer, R Nandhini, was allegedly brutally murdered by her former classmate, Vetrimaran, who underwent a sex change operation in hopes of marrying her.

17 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi to inaugurate Varanasi's 2nd Vande Bharat train, Kashi-Tamil Sangamam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly flag off the second Vande Bharat Express train in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. He will also flag off a new train between Banaras and Kanyakumari, the country's two religious seats.

15 Dec 2023

Tamil Nadu

Chennai oil spill triggers health issues among residents after flood

Thousands of people have been affected by a crude oil spill in Ennore—located 25km from Chennai in Tamil Nadu—triggered by Cyclone Michaung. Even weeks after the storm, the spillage's terrible ecological impact is still being felt.

08 Dec 2023

Rainfall

Cyclone Michaung: 20 dead in Chennai; schools, colleges shut

Heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Michaung has flooded Chennai and resulted in at least 20 deaths.