App launched for analysing Nilgiri Tahr population data | Chennai News

Chennai: Wildlife authorities in Tamil Nadu have launched a new mobile app for this year’s synchronised Nilgiri Tahr survey. State forest secretary Supriya Sahu said, for the first time, authorities have deployed a dedicated mobile application called ‘Varudai’ for real-time data collection, GPS-based tracking and standardised reporting, supported by a web-based platform enabling near real-time…

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Summer camps turn high-tech this year as robotics, AI keep students engaged | Chennai News

Chennai: From learning the basics of robotics to working with sensors and grasping the fundamentals of aeronautics and aerospace, private and govt organisations are transitioning towards science-and tech-centred summer camps this year.Starting Monday, students can join day-long certificate courses/sessions on drone dynamics, rocket-making and telescopes for two to three weeks to hone their skill sets….

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TN set to turn toy-making hub | Chennai News

With its proven manufacturing capabilities spanning diverse sectors such as automobiles, electronics, engineering, and textiles, the state is laying a strong foundation for the toy industry. The state industries dept has launched its maiden toy manufacturing policy to tap into the global toy market, which was valued at $180 billion in 2024 and is expected…

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G Varalakshmi: The ‘Rowdy’ Actress Who Defied Convention and Stole the Show | Chennai News

Vamanan She could play the traditional heroine, a morally ambivalent protagonist, a breezy comedienne, an unrestrained seductress, or a supporting player with shades of grey. G Varalakshmi was an actress of remarkable range. Off-screen, however, she remained resolutely herself, a woman who lived by her passions, indifferent to social approval. That uncompromising persona earned labels…

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