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Mahendra Singh Dhoni leads the highly-successful IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, for whom Shane Watson plays, with Stephen Fleming being the head coach. (Photo: Twitter)

'MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming best captain-coach combination in world': Shane Watson

Watson smashed a 57-ball 117 not out to help Chennai Super Kings win the IPL final in 2018.

15 Aug 2019 7:30 PM

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth has come up with a new description of the two leaders – 'Master strategists' – meant to explain his earlier tag of 'Krishna-Arjun'. (Photo: File)

Rajinikanth's new praise for PM Modi, Amit Shah after Krishna-Arjun analogy

Earlier this week, Rajinikanth drew criticism with praising PM Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah for abrogation of Article 370.

15 Aug 2019 8:40 AM

In a village in Madurai district, students from the Dalit community can’t enrol their children to schools. At least 65 FIRs are registered every year because of clashes between two students’ groups based on castes. (Photo: File | Representational)

TN govt gives strict warning to schools after caste based wrist bands for students spark uproar

Dept also asked district educational officers to identify such schools in TN, take ‘severe’ action against those responsible.

14 Aug 2019 5:30 PM

Congress in Tamil Nadu on Monday took potshots at superstar Rajinikanth for likening Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to Lord Krishna and Arjuna and asked him to read the Mahabharat properly. (Photo: File)

Who snatched rights can be Krishna-Arjuna? Cong slams Rajinikanth for backing PM

On Sunday, the Rajinikanth had congratulated the Union Home Minister for the Centre's initiative on Kashmir.

13 Aug 2019 8:38 AM

Home minister Amit Shah releases a book chronicling vice-president M. Venkaiah Naidu’s two years in office in Chennai on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Article 370 removal to end terrorism: Amit Shah

Home minister says the Article should have been removed a long time ago.

12 Aug 2019 3:20 AM

Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu (Photo: File)

Move on Article 370 need of hour: Venkaiah Naidu

Naidu complimented the leadership and conviction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for repealing Article 370.

12 Aug 2019 2:20 AM

Union home minister Amit Shah with actor Rajinikanth during the release of the book ‘Listening, Learning and Leading’, a chronicle of the Vice President of India’s two years in office, at a function in Chennai, on Sunday. Also seen is Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. (Photo: DC)

Rajinikanth likens Shah, Modi to Krishna-Arjuna

Rajinikanth was speaking at the release of the Vice-President’s book Listening, Learning and Leading.

12 Aug 2019 2:16 AM

"I was firm that Article 370 should be removed.... after (scrapping) Article 370, terrorism in Kashmir will end and it will progress on the path of development," Shah said. (Photo: Twitter / ANI)

Was firm that Article 370 should be removed; terrorism in Kashmir will end: Shah

Shah was in Chennai, speaking at the launch of a book on Vice President M Venkiah Naidu.

11 Aug 2019 12:18 PM

The right-handed all-rounder had been out of action since playing three games in the ICC World Cup as a toe injury ruled him out. (Photo: File)

Vijay Shankar returns to action in TNPL after World Cup 2019 injury

Shankar made his TNPL debut in the fourth season, playing for former champions Chennai Super Gillies against Tuti Patriots in Tirunelveli.

10 Aug 2019 8:58 AM

DMK candidate Kathir Anand defeated AIADMK nominee AC Shanmugham in the bypoll, which was rescinded before the General Elections in May after unaccounted cash was allegedly recovered from an office said to be that of a close associate of Anand. (Photo: ANI)

DMK wins Vellore Lok Sabha bypoll

With this win, the DMK has bagged 38 of 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu, while one is with the AIADMK.

09 Aug 2019 5:11 PM

Early this year, Lakshmi Vilas Bank had announced its merger with Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd in a share-swap deal with an intent to create a combined entity with larger capital base and wider geographical reach.

Working in close cooperation: Lakshmi Vilas Bank on Indiabulls Housing merger

On the recovery of bad loans, the bank said efforts to recover them have gained momentum.

08 Aug 2019 8:56 PM

Karunanidhi, who was Tamil Nadu's longest-serving chief minister, breathed his last on this day last year at the age of 94 after a period of prolonged illness. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata Banerjee unveils statue of Karunanidhi

DMK President MK Stalin was also present on the occasion.

07 Aug 2019 7:25 PM

Party cadres carried a colossal garland picture of the late leader during the procession. (Photo: ANI)

Stalin, Kanimozhi lead procession to Karunanidhi's memorial on his death anniversary

Karunanidhi, who was Tamil Nadu's longest-serving chief minister, breathed his last in August, last year.

07 Aug 2019 12:36 PM

In a video released as part of the campaign, the minister said a 200-sqft house can store water for one whole year if rainwater is harvested properly. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu Minister urges people to take up #rainwaterchallenge

SP Velumani on Tuesday urged people of the state to take up the 'rainwater challenge', as he appealed volunteers to spread the word.

06 Aug 2019 9:24 PM

While DMK leaders had been against the decision by the NDA government, the TMC appeared to be a divided house with some of its MPs like Sukhendu Sekhar Ray supporting the move. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata Banerjee meets MK Stalin in Chennai

Meeting comes at a time when Centre’s move to revoke Article 370 which gave special status to J&K has set off a political storm.

06 Aug 2019 9:00 PM

The Union Minister said the Centre was working with Iranian authorities to secure the release of 18 Indian crew members of vessel "Impero," whose sailors were detained by Iran when their British-flagged ship was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo: PTI)

Tamil Nadu seeks release of Indian sailors in Iran, Jaishankar assures action

They were detained when their UK registered ship was sailing from Fujairah, UAE to Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

03 Aug 2019 6:41 PM

He contended that initially, he found strands of hair in the food served to him, and upon taking it up with the outlet, was provided with an alternative meal. (Photo: AFP)

Sarvana Bhavan to pay compensation of Rs 1.10L to SC lawyer for 'mental agony'

The SC lawyer's complaint was filed 'for ill-health, severe mental agony and other hardships' faced from 'food poisoning' in October 2014.

02 Aug 2019 3:24 PM

'The couple, Rasika Gopalakrishnan and Shivangi Singh, said that they were not doing anything that can be termed as inappropriate and yet were targeted. (Photo: Facebook)

2 lesbians kicked out of Chennai hotel for hugging, holding hands

The staff warned them about 'several complaints' they had received from the guests and insisted the couple leave immediately.

02 Aug 2019 10:38 AM

The right-handed batsman came to the fore with a superb double century for South Zone against England 'A' in a Duleep Trophy match in 2004. (Photo: PTI)

'Playing with Tendulkar and against Pak were highlights of my career': Venugopal Rao

The 37-year-old Rao on Tuesday announced retirement from all forms of the game after playing 16 ODIs between 2005 and 2006.

31 Jul 2019 6:55 PM

The Lufthansa Group recently celebrated 25 years of service in Chennai. (Photo: AP)

Lufthansa to raise capacity in business class in flights from city

The move by the airliner comes in the backdrop of the 50 per cent expected growth of international passengers in the country by 2020.

31 Jul 2019 5:30 PM

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