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AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala (Photo: PTI)

A melodrama to beat all melodramas

Sasikala clearly holds the keys to Amma's tijori.

11 Feb 2017 1:39 AM IST

The study found that 15.6 million abortions were performed in the country in 2015. (Photo: Pixabay)

Half of all pregnancies in India unintended: Lancet study

The estimated unintended pregnancy rate was 70 per 1,000 women in 2015, similar to the rates in neighbouring Bangladesh...

14 Dec 2017 1:04 PM IST

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Droptaxi hires transgenders for promotional work in TN

The transgenders hand out pamphlets and talk about the company and services offered.

19 Jun 2017 2:58 PM IST

Soon after the Apollo statement came, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao and enquired about her health. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Jayalalithaa critical: Security beefed up, paramilitary called in

As the news started trickling down regarding the Chief Minister's health condition, AIADMK cadres began gathering in...

5 Dec 2016 8:31 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa (Photo: PTI)

Jayalalithaa very critical, on life support: Apollo Hospitals

Security has been beefed up across the state with the Tamil Nadu DGP ordering all police officers and personnel to...

5 Dec 2016 7:51 AM IST

Supporters of late Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa pay their respects to her body in Chennai. (Photo: AP)

Jayalalithaa funeral: All govt offices in TN to remain closed today

A Government Order (GO) said the notified public holiday will apply to all state government offices, undertakings,...

6 Dec 2016 11:47 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays his last respects to Tamil Nadus former Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalithaa at Rajaji Hall in Chennai on Tuesday. (Photo: PIB)

Jayalalithaa's funeral: Modi consoles new CM, Sasikala

Jayalalithaa's body was taken to Rajaji Hall in Chennai early on Tuesday, for people to pay last respects to her.

6 Dec 2016 6:48 AM IST

Ktaka to release 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN till Jan 4: SC

K'taka to release 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN till Jan 4: SC

The Centre said it was left to the government to frame a scheme for implementation of the tribunal award.

15 Dec 2016 5:19 PM IST

Residents looking at the uprooted trees in an area worst hit due to the Cyclone Vardah, in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Storm over, Chennai fights back

Many flights were either cancelled or diverted to other destinations.

14 Dec 2016 2:01 AM IST

A man runs for safety as an uprooted tree blocks the road during heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Vardah in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

In wake of Vardah, some lessons learnt

The path of cyclones is most accurately predicted these days and this enables preparedness.

14 Dec 2016 6:00 AM IST

People lifting uprooted poles following a storm in Chennai on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Rain, storm plunge Tamil Nadu areas into darkness

Over 3000 poles were damaged in the cyclonic winds.

13 Dec 2016 3:42 AM IST

File picture of The Chennai Airport which suspended its operations on Monday due to heavy rains following Cyclone Vardah. (Photo: PTI)

Cyclone Vardha: Chennai airport left inoperable, 27 flights suspended

Some were seen quarrelling with airport staff seeking answers to why the operation had to be suspended without any prior...

13 Dec 2016 3:33 AM IST