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The wondrous boy who knows 400 languages; Click for details...

With a number of world records, his story is a celebration of unity in diversity as language isn’t just an assembly of words. A must must read on Dynamite News:

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ED attaches Rs 10.11 crore-worth properties of Kollywood director S. Shankar

ED initiated investigation on the basis of a complaint filed by Aarur Tamilnadan against S. Shankar before the 13th Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore, Chennai, on May 19, 2011. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Several fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka returned to India

A batch of 15 Indian fishermen returned Chennai from Sri Lanka on Thursday evening, officials said. They will now be sent to their respective homes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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South Central Ep 13: Chennai police vs media, Kumbh cover-up, Telangana caste survey

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna and Leena Reghunath are joined by Newslaundry’s Manisha Pande and The News Minute’s Sudipto Mondal and Jahnavi.

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‘Treated like accused persons’: Chennai Press Club slams police SIT for seizing journalists’ phones

The Special Investigation Team investigating the Anna University sexual assault case has seized the mobile phones of at least four journalists who had downloaded the First Information Report pertaining to the case. Seven other journalists have been called in for questioning, according to reports. The SIT is investigating the ‘leak’…

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Fire breaks out in paper warehouse in Chennai

A fire broke out in a paper warehouse in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Sunday. The incident took place in the Tiruvottiyur area of Chennai. read the story on Dynamite News:

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Much-improved England still fall to another India defeat after Tilak Varma brilliance

Varma’s match-winning innings led India home with four balls to spare and they now lead the series 2-0

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India beat England by two wickets in a T20 thriller – as it happened

Over-by-over updates on the game in Chennai as England looked to level the series. Tim de Lisle tracked all the action

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Efforts To Protect Sea Turtles Amid Rising Deaths

Discover the impact of overfishing on sea turtles in India and the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect vulnerable species.

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The $8,000 MG Comet EV Blew Me Away

Some of the world’s most congested cities are in India. My native Pune, in the western part of the country, is one of them. It’s one of the two "Detroits" of India (the other being Chennai) with Tesla India’s corporate office, Mercedes-Benz and Tata Motors factories and some of the…

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Hundreds of dead sea turtles wash ashore on India’s coast

More than 400 endangered sea turtles have washed ashore on India’s east coast near Chennai

The Independent UK

Adieu 2024: Mesmerising visuals of last sunrise of the year across India

Visuals from Dona Paula Beach of Goa captured a stunning sunrise with the sky being painted in vibrant hues golden, pink and soft purple. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Anna University sexual assault case: NCW forms fact finding committee to probe matter

The National Commission for Women on Saturday constituted a two-member fact finding committee to investigate alleged sexual assault of a 19-year-old student at Anna University in Chennai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ISL 2024-25: Resurgent Chennaiyin FC face Mumbai City challenge away

Chennaiyin FC (CFC) will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in the Indian Super League 2024-25 when they take on Mumbai City FC (MCFC) on Saturday at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chess: Gukesh and India celebrate after win but new challenges are emerging

The youngest ever undisputed world champion, 18, had a rapturous reception on his return to Chennai, but his new status will be tested at Wijk aan Zee in January

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Gukesh Dommaraju Becomes Youngest Chess World Champion In History

18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju receives a hero's welcome in Chennai after becoming the youngest chess world champion, inspiring a new generation of chess ent...

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How India’s Gukesh Dommaraju became chess king in a cricket crazy country

Gukesh, a teenager from Chennai, is the youngest chess world champion. Here’s how he got there.

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Daughter’s doodles on mother’s passport led to family missing Qatar Airways flight to India

The woman was denied boarding by Qatar Airways due to a scribble on her passport

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In Tamil Nadu cases of spousal abuse, child panels often misuse power, harass victims

Bhavani* was 16 years old when she was married off by her parents to a 31-year-old man in Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu. The wedding, which was held in 2005, portended the beginning of a dark chapter in her life. “I was young and didn’t understand sexual relationships,” she recounted,…

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At least 19 dead as Cyclone Fengal devastates southern India with heavy rain and flooding

Army has been deployed to assist rescue operations

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Tamil Nadu: Indian Navy to kick off bike rally from Victory War Memorial on Navy Day

The Indian Navy's "Sea Riders Odyssey 2024" bike rally is all set to begin on December 4, 2024, as part of the Navy Day 2024 celebrations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chennai: Indigo flight aborts landing after making touchdown amid strong winds; video goes viral

The viral video shows the IndiGo plane struggling with crosswinds and turbulence as it approaches the runway. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Fengal: Army rescues over 100 people in flood-affected Puducherry

The Army team left Chennai at 2 am and covered a distance of 160 kilometres overnight, reaching Puducherry around 5:30am on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Three dead as rains lash south east India after Cyclone Fengal landfall

Airport grounds all flights for 16 hours due to flooding and cross winds

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Cyclone Fengal: Chennai Airport closed till 7 PM

Multiple airlines companies already issued travel advisories and updates on their flight plans due to the continuing heavy rainfall in Chennai Tamilnadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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