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No biological samples from Jayalalithaa’s body with us, Apollo tells Madras HC
Jayalalithaa deathThe court has been hearing Amrutha Sarathy’s petition on establishing her ‘relationship’ with Jayalalithaa via a DNA test.Manasa RaoThe management of Apollo Hospitals in Chennai,...
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This 60-yr-old can't read or write but her ground reports are transforming...
Human InterestBelonging to the Alu Kurumba tribe in the Nilgiris, Janaki walks to more than 20 villages every month to gather news for the community newsletter.Anjana ShekarA 20-minute drive from...
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‘Yes, I’m Nakhat Khan’: Khushbu changes name on Twitter, slays trolls
Social mediaThe Congress politician tells TNM that she changed her name on Twitter after right-wing trolls accused her of hiding her identity.Manasa RaoActor-turned-politician Khushbu is not new to...
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Madras HC raps bureaucrats over use of govt housing, orderlies even after...
LawThe court ordered the framing of regulations on allotment and surrender of government accommodation.TNM StaffOn Thursday, the Madras High Court pulled up retired state government officials and...
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Three Indian fishermen tortured in Lankan prison, says TN MLA
Human RightsThe Indian embassy in Colombo has said that they are working on repatriating the fishermen, who have been languishing at a detention camp for four monthsRejimon KuttappanA member of the...
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Explainer: Madras HC to pronounce verdict on OPS, 10 other MLAs...
PoliticsThe Madras High Court is set to deliver the verdict in one of two cases relating to the disqualified MLAs today.Manasa RaoIn what could be either a major setback or a much-needed shot in the...
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Centre seeks 2 week extension to frame scheme for Cauvery Management Board,...
PoliticsOn April 9, the Apex Court ordered the Centre to frame a draft scheme by May 3, which is the day the court will hear the matter next. TNM StaffWeeks after the Supreme Court pulled up the Centre...
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Rajiv Gandhi killing: Madras HC dismisses Nalini's petition for release
Assassination The court dismissed the petition citing a pending case in the Supreme Court. Nalini had sought premature release as she had completed more than 25 years in jail.IANSThe Madras High Court...
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Relief for AIADMK: Madras HC rejects disqualification plea against OPS, 10...
Court The DMK had petitioned the court seeking to disqualify OPS and his supporters for going against the party whip in February 2017.Manasa RaoIn what has come as relief for the AIADMK government in...
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Mirth, mischief, love: TN designer's doodles of daughter's antics will win...
Art'Abirami and Daddy' happened when Arvind wanted to document his daughter’s growth, antics and progress.Subha J RaoAll images: Arvind NeelakantanSometime in 2017, the world was introduced to toddler...
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After illegal abortion kills woman in Salem, officials hunt for sex-screening...
CrimeOne arrest was after attempts to abort a female child led to the mother's death. Priyanka ThirumurthyOn April 18, 24-year-old Lakshmi Manigandan stepped into the Nakshatra hospital in Vazhapadi in...
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Madras HC gives go-ahead for one-day fast at Marina, Ayyakkanu says ‘it’s of...
CourtTN farmers leader Ayyakannu had approached court seeking permission to carry out a 90-day hunger strike over the Cauvery issue.Priyanka ThirumurthyThe Madras High Court granted permission to...
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Madras HC to deliver decision on disqualification of 18 legislators with TTV...
PoliticsThe case filed by the disqualified legislators against the Speaker's action is pending before the High Court.TNM StaffThe Madras High Court on Saturday said it will soon deliver a judgement on...
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'Why hasn’t S Ve Shekhar been arrested yet?': Kanimozhi slams police inaction
PoliticsKanimozhi pointed out that making up for derogatory speech by apologies had become something of a norm.TNM StaffBJP leader S Ve Shekhar has been making headlines for the past week or so for a...
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Exploring Poonamallee: Bringing alive the fascinating history of this TN town
HistoryIn a curated tour, writer and history enthusiast Nivedita Louis mapped some of the oldest buildings and heritage sites in the area.Anjana ShekarThe history of Poonamallee, a small town located a...
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Mani Ratnam’s film crew leaves trash behind at Muttukadu, activists fume
EnvironmentThe ecologically sensitive Muttukadu Estuary was filled with broken glass bottles, a windshield and empty cartridges.Manasa RaoFacebook: Shravan KrishnanMani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha...
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Photos: KCR meets Karunanidhi, Stalin, discusses Federal Front to combat BJP,...
PoliticsKCR had said earlier that the Federal Front would “trigger an earthquake in national politics”.TNM StaffTwitter: @kalaignar89Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao met with DMK leaders M...
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Dhinakaran’s RK Nagar visit turns awkward, women wave Rs 20 notes demanding...
PoliticsA group of women wanted to remind the RK Nagar MLA of the promises he had made to them in the run-up to the bye-poll last year. TNM StaffFile imageIn an embarrassing incident for the Amma...
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Mylapore doctor arrested for filming women patients, police find 30 videos on...
HarassmentDr Sivagurunathan reportedly had another phone with several other such videos.TNM StaffImage for representationA doctor in Chennai was arrested after he was caught red-handed filming a woman...
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TN student battles for life after stalker slashes her throat in broad daylight
HarassmentThe accused was nabbed by the public and has been handed over to the police. TNM StaffIn yet another horrific stalking incident in Tamil Nadu, a man slashed the throat of a woman in full...
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