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Residents of Ranipet protest against damage of village roads by trucks for Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway work.

Harihara Pattjoshi, 23, who murdered his mother-in-law in Chennai in 1995 and was absconding has been arrested from Odisha’s Ganjam district 28 years after the incident. Pattjoshi, who hails from southern Odisha city of Berhampur, was arrested by Chennai police with the help of Berhampur police while he was staging…

Cricket match between Madras High Court Chief Justice's XI & Advocate General's XI to take place in Chennai on Jan 20, 2024. Judges & lawyers have begun practice.

DMK govt blamed Centre for floods, but Annamalai claims they haven't learnt lessons & TN will lag in industrial output.

During the pandemic, I was shocked that older people in Britain were regarded as being disposable. We need their wisdom, says public scientist Devi Sridhar

It is officially the season of music, dance, pleasant weather, and celebrations all around in Chennai. Come margazhi, it’s also time for our annual sabha canteen round up. We give you a glimpse inside some of the most popular sabha canteens this year, speak to the caterers, and tell you…

Stalin pays tributes to Periyar in Chennai

Readers' mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

Cyclone Michaung caused severe damage to Chennai's internet infrastructure, but service providers have restored connectivity in most areas.

Thousands of devotees thronged Chennai's Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple for Vaikunta Ekadasi, with separate queues for elderly & disabled. Over 2 lakh water bottles distributed, police & medical teams on duty.

Chennai's 2015 and 2023 floods highlight the need to build a resilient airport at Parandur, while addressing environmental concerns and transport issues.