Tamil cinema continues its search for fresh female faces, with several models successfully transitioning into films in recent years.
T20 WC: ICC rejects Bangladesh’s request
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to move their upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches out of India, despite concerns raised by the board over player safety and political tensions between the two countries.
KS Alagiri says Cong is determined to share power in govt
Dravidar Kazhagam leader K.S. Alagiri has said his party is firmly committed to sharing in governmental power following the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Congress leader confirms meeting with Vijay
Actor-turned-political figure Praveen Chakravarthy has confirmed that he recently met actor-politician Vijay amid growing discussions on political alignments ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
DMK govt sets new record in paddy procurement: Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday announced that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government has set a new record in procuring paddy from farmers during its tenure, surpassing the amount purchased under the previous AIADMK regime.
Gold price rises in Chennai
Gold prices continued their upward trend in Chennai on Wednesday, with jewellery gold hitting record-high levels, reflecting ongoing strong demand ahead of the festival season.
IIT‑Madras’ Saarang 2026 to begin tomorrow
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT‑Madras) has announced that Saarang 2026, the institute’s flagship cultural festival, will kick off on January 8.
Multisensory park Inaugurated for children with disabilities
A new multisensory park designed especially for children with disabilities was inaugurated in Chennai on Tuesday by School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, marking a significant step for inclusive recreational spaces in the city.
Metro’s Porur–Poonamallee bypass stretch to begin operations soon
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is preparing to launch operations on the 9‑kilometre metro stretch between Porur Junction and Poonamallee Bypass, part of the larger Phase‑2 Corridor 4 project, later this month.
