Chennai: 128 rag pickers get appointment orders as cleanliness workers
For many years, rag pickers have been collecting from the garbage in the Kodungaiyur and Perungudi garbage dumps, earning a meagre income

Madras HC transfers Kancheepuram district judge facing allegation of misuse of authority
According to a notification issued by the Registrar General of the Madras High Court, S Alli on October 7, 2025 Deepthi Arivunithi, District Judge,...

Tirupur farmers dump tomatoes as price plummets
In a scene of distress, huge loads of tomatoes were found dumped in the ‘Jammanai Odai’, with tomato prices plummeting to Rs 160 to Rs 200 per crate...

Chennai: Body of newborn found in septic tank at Kodungaiyur
The incident came to light when residents attempted to clear a blocked sewage line in the locality and discovered the body in the septic tank.

Censor Board clears Pradeep Ranganathan's 'Dude' for release with U/A certificate
Sources in the know also claimed that the censored version of the film has a run time of 139 minutes (2 hours and 19 minutes).
Karthi-starrer ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’ to hit screens on December 5
Studio Green, the production house producing the film, took to its X timeline to make the announcement.
CM’s Trophy: Chennai bags gold in School boys’ cricket
With strong performances across multiple disciplines — including medal events in chess (Salem) and throwball and badminton (Chengalpattu) — both...
BWF World Junior Championships: India confirms last eight berth with clinical win over UAE
The top teams in all eight groups will compete in the quarterfinals for the coveted trophy, while the others will fight in the classification rounds
Gen Z drinking less alcohol, health benefits to last longer: Study
Researchers from Flinders University in Australia noted that Gen Z is driving a cultural shift that could reshape the drinking landscape and deliver...
Crafting keepsakes from your special day’s flowers
House of Murah is the brand she started to transform people’s special flowers into clothing using eco-printing.
DT Next Tech: Urban Smart Wearables launches 30,000mAh powerbank with 45W PD fast charging
It packs a massive 30,000mAh battery with 65W output, making it capable of charging laptops, tablets, and smartphones simultaneously. It also supports...
AI systems can easily lie and deceive us – a fact researchers are painfully aware of
The experiment was designed to limit options for the model: either accept replacement or resist by taking a harmful action such as blackmail.
Big tech vs big dreck: It’s an AI-driven economy vs the left-behind
Trump’s erratic economic policies are being masked by an AI investment boom. The technology is powering growth and markets—for now—but it’s disguising...
Editorial: Accountability dies, kids too
Sealing factories, suspending licenses, and introducing stricter protocols were clearly not enough.