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Street Child World Cup 2023: Through the eyes of photographer Vicky Roy

The Street Child World Cup 2023 in Chennai was home to some fond moments celebrating community. We take a look at the tournament through the eyes of award-winning documentary photographer Vicky Roy

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Bored? Head to Chennai’s board game lounges that are packed with people and games

Board game cafes first opened in Chennai in 2016. But unlike most trends that fade away after a glorious year or two, these are thriving, with new businesses cropping up across the city. Here’s what makes them tick

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Virat Kohli seen rejoining India World Cup squad after ‘family emergency’ in Mumbai

Kohli has a cheeky message for his friends and acquaintances on his Instagram account

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Chennai toddler abducted from Tirupati bus station rescued in ten hours

Tirupati police rescue a two-year-old boy from Chennai who was abducted from APSRTC bus station. SP Parameswara Reddy handed him to his parents and appealed to public to alert police if suspicious persons were seen in public places.

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Chennai’s own patron saint

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Safety issues at retail petroleum outlets in focus in Chennai

Last week’s collapse of the canopy at a petrol bunk on East Jones Road in Saidapet in Chennai that left one dead and several injured has turned the focus on the stability of structures at petroleum retail outlets in the city

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Juggling medicine and skates, Aarathy on podium after a 'roller-coaster' ride

CHENNAI: Aarathy Kasturi Raj is a certified doctor by the day and a flamboyant roller skater by the night. The Chennai-born glided into the limelight after clinching a bronze medal in the women's 3000m relay team event in the Asian Games on Monday.

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Life convict found dead in Chennai prison, police suspect suicide

Life convict Gajendran found dead in Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai. Arrested in 2007 for murder of 1st wife, sentenced to life in 2009. Madras High Court declined to grant relief. Found dead in toilet near his cell; police suspect suicide. Assistance available on State's health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416 &…

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Central railway station awarded platinum shield by IGBC for energy conservation measures

.Dr. MGR Chennai Central railway station awarded Platinum certificate by IGBC for becoming net zero energy building. SR GM R.N. Singh received IGBC shield from Ajith Kumar Chordia. Station retro-fitted with LED bulbs, BLDC fans, water recycling plant, saving ₹10.75 crore annually, preventing 3,24,400 kg carbon emission. SR celebrated Gandhi…

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Tamil Nadu: AIADMK to hold agitation in delta districts on Oct 6

CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced that the party would hold agitation against the governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the delta districts on October 6. Former AIADMK ministers R Kamaraj, O S Manian, C Vijayabaskar, R B Udayakumar and S Semmalai would lead the…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 | Australia’s bowling is not as well settled as it would like it to be

Australia to face India in Chennai in 2023 ODI World Cup. Agar's injury leaves Australia with one frontline spinner, Zampa, and all-rounder Maxwell as second spinner. Labuschagne, Green, Stoinis trio to choose two players. Warner's left-handedness an advantage against leg spin and left-arm spin. Cummins' limited game-time and inconsistent form…

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Cricketer Sandeep Warrier 'extremely happy' to bask in roller-skater wife Aarathy Kasturi's Asian Games glory

NEW DELHI: Sandeep Warrier has seen better half Aarathy Kasturi Raj's struggles over the years and as her biggest strength and pillar of support, couldn't be more proud seeing the acclaimed roller skating ace win her first Asian Games medal, a team bronze in 3000m relay in Hangzhou.

The Times of India

Stalin pays tributes to Sivaji Ganesan

CM M.K. Stalin paid tribute to late actor Sivaji Ganesan on his birth anniversary in Chennai. Ministers, Mayor R. Priya, and family members were present. CM lauded Sivaji's memory, saying it will remain in the hearts of Tamils forever.

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Ravi, CM to observe Gandhi’s birth anniversary together

Governor R.N. Ravi and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to pay tributes to Gandhi statue in Chennai on his birth anniversary. Differences between Raj Bhavan and Secretariat on policies and issues. Latest difference over Governor's decision to include UGC nominee in panel for selecting VCs for 3 State-run universities.

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Study says maximum shortfall of 1,200-1,600 MW in peak demand likely in Jan-Jun ’24

Tamil Nadu to face 114 MU shortfall in power availability, 1,200-1,600 MW peak demand shortfall in Jan-Jun 2024: SRLDC study. TN to see highest energy consumption in South; peak demand of 19,387 MW, daily consumption of 423.785 MU on April 20. Over-loading in Chennai, Tiruchi, Hosur, Arasur, Karaikudi, Coimbatore, Madurai…

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16 coaches of Chennai-Mysuru-Chennai Vande Bharat train cleaned in less than 14 minutes

The Mysuru Division of the South Western Railways on October 1 launched the ‘’14 Minutes Miracle’’ initiative entailing cleaning of the Vande Bharat train in less than 14 minutes

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Between a dam and a wetland

PWD's ₹161-cr project to build check dam on Kazhuveli wetland, Villupuram, to convert it to freshwater lake, could spell disaster for bird sanctuary & biodiversity. Plan to recharge groundwater & store drinking water for Villupuram & Chennai. Dam blocks tidal inflow, affecting mangroves & migratory birds. NGT orders to cut…

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixtures and full match schedule

Cricket World Cup takes place in India from October 5 to November 19 – here are the fixtures, kickoff times and venues.

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Chennai top node in tortoise trafficking network, says study

A study titled From pets to plates, published in the September edition of Oryx, The International Journal of Conservation, found that trafficking of soft-shell turtles for meat was predominantly domestic in nature, with the international trafficking of the reptile from or to India almost restricted to Bangladesh.

The Hindu

India bids adieu to doyen of farming

Renowned agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan was cremated with police honours specially accorded by the State government as a mark of respect for his contribution.

The Times of India

Nithya and Vithya: Remember the names, even if you can't tell who's who

HANGZHOU: Twin sisters Nithya and Vithya Ramraj, whose father once plied an auto-rickshaw in the lanes of Coimbatore to support his family, are getting noticed for their performances on the track. The lookalike siblings - Nithya is a minute older - have now created history by becoming the first twins…

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Chennai racing season from Sept. 30; South India Derby to be run on Jan. 15

Madras Race Club to host 500 horses in 30-day Chennai racing season from Sept. 30 to Feb. 24, 2024. Coromandel Gromor South India Derby with ₹50 lakh guaranteed stakes on Jan. 15, 2024. Advertised stake money of ₹14.04 crore plus trophies valued at ₹27 lakh and total payout of ₹16.33…

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2023 ICC World Cup venues | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium — capacity, pitch info and all you need to know

All you need to know about the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai that will host 5 ICC ODI World Cup matches

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Can former Sangeetha franchisees in Chennai continue to operate under the trademark Geetham? Madras High Court to decide on October 3

Madras HC to hear appeals of former Sangeetha Caterers franchisees on Tues. seeking stay of interim order restraining them from running restaurants under 'Geetham' brand. Plaintiffs allege trademark infringement; former franchisees claim 'Geetham' is distinct & not deceptive.

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All about devarattam: Learn the basics of the folk dance form at a workshop in Coimbatore

A workshop on Devarattam, a folk dance form from Bellary, Karnataka in Coimbatore

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