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India’s first diabetes biobank inaugurated in Chennai: Game-changer for research

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) have joined forces to establish India’s first diabetes biobank in Chennai.

NIA conducts searches in Hizb-ut-Tahrir conspiracy case

NEW DELHI – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) intensified its probe into the Tamil Nadu Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) anti-India conspiracy case by conducting extensive searches at the residence of Faizul Rahman, a key accused, in Chennai on Thursday.   The searches led to the seizure of several incriminating materials, including digital devices and documents, which are […]

IAF’s record-breaking Air Show in Chennai turns tragic: Four dead, dozens hospitalized

The IAF's 92nd anniversary air show at Marina Beach turned tragic, with four deaths and over 100 hospitalizations due to chaotic crowd control, raising concerns about safety at large events.

Indian Air Force Day 2024: Chennai to witness spectacular flypast

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will celebrate its 92nd Air Force Day on October 8, 2024, with a spectacular flypast over Chennai’s Marina Beach, showcasing 64 aircraft. This year's theme, "Bharatiya Vayusena: Saksham, Sashakt aur Aatmnirbhar"

Hurun List of Richest: Ayodhya bizmen in top 400; Mumbai has 386 billionaires

Following Mumbai, New Delhi and Hyderabad have emerged as other key cities for India’s ultra-wealthy.

18th edition of MIFF: First time happening in Delhi

The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for the first time is taking place in four places this time including Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and Delhi from June 15 to June 21. The 18th edition of the event features 314 films from 59 countries.

KKR wins IPL 2024 final, clinching third title

In a thrilling finale to the 2024 Tata Indian Premier League, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious, claiming their third IPL title by defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets.

Chennai cyclone: City limps back to normalcy, yet lessons remain to be learned from 2015 floods

CHENNAI: The deluge following the Michaung cyclone that killed 17 people and caused unprecedented damage to the infrastructure of one of the oldest cities in the country, Chennai, has raised serious questions regarding uneven constructions along the low-lying areas in the city. Prime areas such as Valasaravakkom, Kodambakkom and Mylapore are still bearing the brunt […]

Political battle unleashed as street lights go off during Amit Shah’s Chennai arrival

The BJP accuses the DMK of foul play, claiming it was an attempt to endanger Shah's life.

Balasore tragedy: Nervous father unsure of sending son back to work on ill-fated train

Binoy Mandal, father of Subir Mandal, who was on the ill-fated Coromandel Express, broke down when confronted with the prospect of his son returning to Chennai for work.