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Hello, misogyny, my old friend: This week, Mansoor Ali Khan and Tamil news channels

When famous personalities say horrible things, their supporters, fans or the media usually give them an “out”. They claim their words were taken out of context and issue earnest apologies, promising that what they said is not a reflection of who they really are.

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Chennai pub incident: Police file FIR against journalist and five others

The Chennai police has filed an FIR against a News 24x7 journalist and five others after news channels chased and heckled a group of women at a Chennai pub.

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‘Kancheepuram deserves world heritage status,’ says architect Abha Narain Lambah, who helped get Santiniketan on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Abha Narain Lambah has been a pioneer in India's conservation field, restoring iconic buildings from Elphinstone College to Mumbai's Opera House. Her practice has won several UNESCO awards and she has crafted management plans for Ajanta Caves and prepared the dossier for Santiniketan’s UNESCO listing. She has worked with governments…

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CREDAI challenges hike in fees for registering power of attorney and construction agreements

CREDAI Chennai challenges G.O. increasing registration fees for power of attorney & construction agreements, seeks to protect real estate sector & affordable housing.

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V.P. Singh’s special connect with Tamil Nadu and Dravidian rule

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Anahat Singh becomes second youngest to win National Squash Championship title

NEW DELHI: In a remarkable achievement, 15-year-old Anahat Singh secured the women's title at the Senior National Squash Championship in Chennai on Thursday, becoming the second youngest player to accomplish this feat.

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Deadline to apply for Tamil Nadu science award extended until Dec. 8

TNSCST extends deadline for Tamil Nadu Science Award 2022 nominations. Prize of ₹50,000 and citation for outstanding research work, skill and talent in various sciences. Heads of research/educational institutions in State make nominations. Deadline extended to Dec 8. Applications available on www.tanscst.nic.in. Completed applications to be sent to DOTE Campus,…

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Chennai hosts Madras Art Weekend with over 100 artists, public art and interactive shows

Madras Art Weekend is back with its five-day long second edition that promises public art, panel discussions and sensorial displays

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Disheartened India couldn’t win the World Cup: Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev expressed disappointment at India's World Cup loss, but praised their performance. He believes the experience of older players can help guide the younger generation to success. He also fondly recalled his time playing in Chennai.

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Baashyaam Constructions to develop uber luxury project at Crowne Plaza site

Baashyaam Constructions to develop luxury project in Chennai's Boat Club area, home to several industrialists. Adyar Gate Hotels Limited to transfer undertaking to Baashyaam. Dakshin, a popular restaurant, to continue operating. Luxury housing sales in Chennai up 143% in 2023, 3,330 units sold. Demand for high-end luxury projects increasing.

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Bus stuck in subway, traffic affected as heavy rains in Chennai disrupt normal life

Heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday causing a hindrance to normal life. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Post office opens ‘Lunatic Account’ for autistic man, plaint lodged

Chennai Postal Dept. continues to label savings accounts of persons with disabilities as "Lunatic Account" despite outdated law. Advocate & former college principal M. Ravichandran lodges complaint with Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities to ensure dignity & amend rules.

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Crowne Plaza, one of the city’s most iconic hotels, to down shutters next month

Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park, an iconic property in Chennai, is shutting down after 38 years. Guests were informed of the closure in a formal communication, thanking them for their loyalty and patronage. The hotel hosted numerous guests, events, and corporate meetings, and was renowned for its restaurant Dakshin. No…

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Air India Express commences more domestic services from Thiruvananthapuram airport

Air India Express adds domestic services to Thiruvananthapuram airport: Bengaluru, Kannur, Chennai & Mangaluru via Bengaluru. Two daily Bengaluru services, Kannur Wed/Sat, Chennai Tues/Fri, Mangaluru dep 8.15pm/arr 11.25pm, return 7.50am/arr 12.10pm. All services from T2 at Chakka.

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IndiGo apologies to passengers who missed connecting flight from Bengaluru to Chennai

IndiGo airlines has apologised to eight transit passengers who were travelling in Flight 6E 478 operating from Amritsar to Chennai via Bengaluru on November 19.

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Mansoor Ali Khan booked for remarks against Trisha

Actor Mansoor Ali Khan booked by Chennai police for derogatory remarks against Trisha Krishnan. NCW issued direction to TN police to register case. Khan made disrespectful remarks at event. Sections 354A & 509 of IPC invoked. Celebrities Kushboo, Lokesh Kanagaraj & Chinmayi condemned remarks.

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KAHER hosts seminar on anti-microbial resistance

KLE Society's Dr. Prabhakar Kore Basic Science Research Centre organised a National Seminar on “Defying the Unseen Foe: Understanding Anti-microbial Resistance” in Belagavi. President, Infection Control Academy, Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy Burri, Scientist-D, National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai, Siva Kumar Shanmugam, Principal, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, N.S. Mahantashetti, Medical…

The Times of India

IndiGo asks 6 passengers to get off a flight, passengers claim it was unwilling to fly since they were the only passengers

In a surprising turn of event, six passengers on an IndiGo flight for Chennai via Bengaluru were asked to get off at Bengaluru. Passengers claim that the airline was not willing to operate the flight since they were the only passengers on the said flight. They claim that they were…

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Special buses to be operated from Chennai to Tiruvannamalai for Karthigai Deepam festival

TN Transport Dept to operate 2,700 buses for Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai on Nov 26. Nine temporary bus stands set up to decongest crowd; 40 mini buses to provide last mile connectivity free of cost.

The Hindu

Enforcement Directorate searches jewellery outlets in Tiruchi

ED searches jewellery shops in Tiruchi; follows similar operation in Chennai. Team of 24 ED officials accompanied by 13 CRPF personnel conducted simultaneous searches at 3 shops in Diamond Bazaar & 1 outlet in Big Bazaar Street.

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S.S. Badrinath, founder of Chennai’s Sankara Nethralaya passes away

S.S. Badrinath, founder of Sankara Nethralaya, and eminent vitreoretinal surgeon, passed away on November 21.

The Hindu

Two weather systems to influence fairly widespread rainfall of moderate intensity over Tamil Nadu till the weekend

Two weather systems over the Bay of Bengal will influence fairly widespread rains over the State till the weekend. Heavy rains may batter one or two places in many districts till Friday.

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Misogyny and moral policing: News channels chase, shame women in Chennai pub

On Sunday, November 19, the night of the cricket World Cup final, a pub in Chennai’s Turnbulls Road broke the mandated curfew and stayed open past midnight. The police arrived and forced them to shut, but Tamil news channels including Thanthi TV and Polimer bafflingly turned on the women who…

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AG’s office celebrates Audit Week with cycle rally

AG Chennai celebrated Audit Week with a 24-km cycle rally, flagged off by Health Minister Ma. Subramanian. On Tuesday, a rangoli contest and quiz contest for students of Class 10-12 will be held. Prizes will be distributed by GCC Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan and the closing ceremony will be attended by…

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‘Our State Our Taste’ event sees enthusiastic turnout in Sivaganga

Sivaganga's 'Our State Our Taste' cooking competition presented by Gold Winner saw an enthusiastic turnout. M. Divya won with prawn nava thaniya urundai, Soniya 1st runner-up with fish, chicken & prawn fry, P. Sethukarasi 2nd runner-up with Rangoon puttu & vellai paniyaram. Final showdown in Chennai on Dec 16, grand…

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