Chennai: The debate over exit polls continued on Friday, too, with political leaders in the state dismissing the findings of pollsters.DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant said DMK front would secure a massive victory and “beloved brother” M K Stalin would continue as chief minister. She, however, deflected questions regarding exit polls, stating that she preferred…
Chennai: Speculations of a leadership change in Tamil Nadu Congress have once again gained ground in the wake of reports that the party high command is unhappy with TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai.A similar talk of change had emerged a year ago, when 18 district presidents complained to party leader Rahul Gandhi seeking action against Selvaperunthagai….
Chennai: Food prices are set to rise sharply, with idli, dosa and pongal at restaurants expected to cost up to 40% more, after a steep increase in price of commercial LPG cylinders.A plate of pongal now sold for 80 is likely to cost at least 115, while dosa prices could go from 150 to 210,…
Chennai: State govt has asked the heads of all of its schools to enrol 30% more students than last year.At a meeting convened by chief education officers (CEOs) last week, school heads were asked to bring in at least 50 enrolments each at the upper primary and middle school entry levels (Classes I to VI)….
Chennai: Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja sparked an online buzz after uploading on his YouTube channel, a song from the 1988 film ‘Ithu Engal Neethi’ (This Is Our Justice) on Thursday that features TVK president Vijay as a child artiste.While Ilaiyaraaja has been periodically sharing his older compositions online, this song stood out because of its timing…
Chennai: Southern Railway’s Chennai division has surpassed its parcel revenue target of 74.22 crore for 2025-26, earning a record 74.56 crore and reinforcing its position as one of Indian Railways’ leading freight and logistics hubs.Officials attributed the growth to innovative freight initiatives, improved infrastructure and a sharp increase in demand-driven parcel services.The division transported 1,288…
Chennai: Tambaram bus stand, one of the busiest transit hubs in Chennai, turns unsafe and chaotic after 6pm. Commuters raised concerns over poor lighting, encroachments and lack of basic facilities. Large portions of the terminus remain dark during evening hours, leaving passengers, especially women, vulnerable. Commuters said anti-social elements frequently loiter around the bus stand,…
Chennai: Affan Shehroz Umer, from Alwin Memorial Public School in Tambaram, is one among the one lakh-plus students who has been preparing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) exam scheduled for Sunday. Having studied for the past two years, he exuded confidence of scoring more than 600 marks in the test and securing a seat…
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin said on Friday that hard work of DMK cadres will become evident for everyone on May 4, the day of counting of votes.Stalin who spoke at the May Day celebrations organised at May Day Park in Chintadripet said DMK will win the Assembly election. “There is not even an…
Chennai: Delays in initial public offerings (IPOs), especially large tech listings amid market volatility, have dragged down private equity and venture capital (PE-VC) deals in April. PE-VC investments fell over 32% year-on-year from $2.8 billion to $1.9 billion, while the number of deals declined from 124 to 87, according to data from Venture Intelligence (see…
