Cable operators tied in knots

Proving yet again that media developments and political happenings are forever interlinked in Tamilnadu, the formal launch of Sun DTH service today triggered panic among the cable operators, who now see a threat to their future.

Dhanush protests non-release of film audio

Actor Dhanush, music director Yuvanshankar Raja and director Ram among others today staged a fast here in front of an audio company here condemning the non-release of the audio of the movie Thamizh MA by the firm.

Man's body found buried on beach

The body of a man was found buried in the sands of the beach at Pattinapakkam MRC Nagar here this morning. The body surfaced when sand was excavated.

Woman, engineer die in road mishap

Two people were crushed to death and equal number of them were injured when a lorry hit them near Kathipara junction, last night.

Cops crack robbery case

In a swift operation, the Chennai city police today arrested a young couple in connection with the sensational robbery in the house of a former PMK legislator at Kodambakkam here.

Butchers of Lord Rama and Jallianwala Bagh

Butchers of Lord Rama  and Jallianwala Bagh On Vaisakhi day (the Sikh Harvest Festival) on 13 April, 1919 about 20,000 men, women and children, including Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians had gathered for a peaceful protest V Sundaram has more details.

Idol & idle youth

With several Hindu organisations planning grand processions of Vinayaka idols on 23 September to immerse them in the sea, some of the outfits have already started their 'dispatch' work. M Bhaskar Sai writes.

Playground used for nocturnal activities

The open ground on the 7th Street, Lakshmi Nagar in suburban was meant to be a children's playground but it has not served its purpose as anti-social elements from other areas indulge in nocturnal activities, say residents in the locality. G Ramanarayanan writes.