Chennai Stories
Here, Hindus have been serving iftar to Muslims for 40 years during Ramzan
Who says Hindu-Muslim unity is not possible? Just ask these volunteers of a temple in Chennai who serve food to their Muslim brothers during Ramzan
- Padmaja J
- TNN
How Chennai became a city of cold-blooded breeders
With no rules to curb wildlife trafficking, undocumented endangered species are bagged overseas, smuggled into Chennai and bred, spawning a billion-dollar pet industry
Hot? Uncomfortable? It’s going to get worse for TN
A study by Anna University shows a rise in ‘heat-caused discomfort days’ across Tamil Nadu, which is likely to persist till 2050. Wildlife and agriculture will also bear the brunt
- Padmaja J
- TNN
100 years on, Loyola College continues to ignite minds
In 1924, a Jesuit priest disregarded sceptics and bought 50 acres of ‘unattractive’ land in Madras for ₹60,000. And thus was born one of the most prestigious colleges in South India
- A Ragu Raman
- TNN
Why Tamil Nadu's tiger population is declining
Tigers in Tamil Nadu are being poisoned by villagers as retaliation for attacks on cattle in a worrying trend say wildlife experts
What 2024 has in store for Tamil Nadu politics
As the general election looms large, here’s a ringside view of the big bout in the southern state where the spectators are as interesting as the boxers
- Arun Ram
- TNN
Chennai: you can't walk on water
Flooded again last week, the city is textbook study of disasters that follow when urban sprawl eats up wetlands
- Yuvan Aves
- TNN
How a school dropout became the architect of modern Tamil Nadu
As Tamil Nadu celebrates the 121st birth anniversary of K Kamaraj, here’s a look at how the former CM created a blueprint for the state’s economic and educational transformation
Actor Vijay is all set to make his political debut
Vijay has scripted his political debut. He has analysed the bylaws of Dravidian parties, met political strategists and conducted surveys on the ground in 234 constituencies. Now, it’s just a matter of timing his release
"My world between parents I know and those I don't"
Thousands of children who have been adopted return to India as adults in search of their roots. Lise Meenaxshi is one of them. This is her story
Despite differences, why Congress is still DMK's trusted ally in TN
DMK and Congress are not equal partners in Tamil Nadu. But both believe the alliance will pay dividends in the 2024 LS polls
- Yazhiniyan
- TNN
When it poured, CMs got down to work through flooded streets
Over the years, chief ministers of Tamil Nadu have all had to deal with floods, cyclones and even a tsunami. They have had their own unique responses to the disasters but the same areas keep getting flooded
- TNN
Why Chennai can be the next global financial hub
As Tamil Nadu looks to develop the Nandambakkam Trade Centre as a financial city, a look at what can make Chennai a thriving market hub
Why Tamil Nadu assembly should do away with Rule 110
Rule 110 enables state government to push through bills without discussion in the house. A law that has been repeatedly misused by all the parties in the state when they have been in power
- R Rangaraj
- TNN
Heart of Tamil Nadu’s missing MP problem is this
The Madras high court has asked why states should have their Lok Sabha seats cut for effectively controlling population. Here's how the link between population and Parliament seats became complicated
What Sasikala can do to the AIADMK
As Sasikala connects with cadres, power struggle in AIADMK grows
- Jaya Menon
- TNN
Is Tamil cinema losing out in Padma awards race?
A lack of transparency in the selection process raises concerns about talent getting a raw deal