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Topic: Chennai

‘Discrimination’ against beef at Chennai food fest sparks row, slammed as ‘casteist mentality’

The festival, held by Tamil Nadu Urban Livelihoods Mission, opened Friday, but beef dishes were allegedly added to the menu Sunday after their absence was flagged. Organisers deny claim.

Nawabs to temples & vada curry—Chennai walk traces hidden histories of Saidapet

Saidapet is usually off Chennai’s tourist map, but a 2-hour walk by Madras Inherited uncovers its temples, mosques, and traditional weavers' homes.

Chennai oncologist stabbed 7 times by patient’s mother, govt doctors announce strike

Patient's son, who attacked doctor allegedly due to grievances over treatment administered to his mother at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital, is being questioned by police.

Actor Kasthuri booked for ‘promoting hatred’ with her remarks against Telugu-speaking people in TN

Kasthuri Shankar had made the remarks at a rally against alleged persecution of Brahmins. She later clarified on X that her words had been taken out of context, and issued an apology.

Renting a house in Chennai is getting more expensive. Property tax, end of WFH & industrial boom

Property rentals have surged by about 15-20% in core city area & 10-15% in peripheral areas, depending upon locality, age of building and proximity to entertainment venues, restaurants.

Chennai corporation’s gender lab on a mission. Safer infra for women, fighting stereotypes in schools

Gender and Policy Lab works on addressing issues of women's mobility & safety through studies, awareness campaigns—including gender clubs in schools—and infrastructure upgrades.

DMK, allies butt heads in Chennai corporation. Tussle & U-turn over football turfs just the latest

DMK-led corporation withdraws proposal to privatise football turfs after opposition from allies including CPI, CPI(M) & VCK. Allies have opposed at least 2 other proposals since August.

DMK minister, his sons illegally grabbed govt land worth Rs 400 cr, says Chennai NGO in its complaint

NGO Arappor Iyakkam's complaint to Directorate of Vigilance alleges that 5 acres of govt land at St Thomas Mount were illegally registered under firm where minister's sons own 33% shares.

In Karunanidhi’s birth centenary year, DMK looks for 100 fresh, young voices through oratorical contest

Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin has taken charge of project, with aim to take party ideology to younger generation & inform them about welfare schemes implemented by DMK govts in Tamil Nadu.

What is ‘route thala’, Chennai’s unique college rivalry tradition that led to a student’s death

With clashes between college students over the title of route 'thala', or leader, spilling into public spaces, police & colleges implementing stringent measures to curb the menace.

On Camera

India’s $44 billion space dream rests on getting SATCOM right

The Satellite Communication vertical is expected to contribute approximately $14.9 billion by 2033, with $12.7 billion projected from the domestic market and $2.2 billion from exports.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.