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Topic: Chennai

YSRCP MP’s daughter ‘runs BMW over man’ asleep on pavement in Chennai, out on bail

Beeda Madhuri, daughter of Andhra MP Beeda Masthan Rao, was allegedly in the driver's seat. Deceased has been identified as S Surya, a painter and resident of Odaikuppam, Besant Nagar.

BJP candidate & ex-governor Tamilisai Soundararajan trails in Chennai South, DMK leading

Soundararajan's return to politics was expected to boost BJP’s position in the TN political landscape, but DMK sitting MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian is leading with 15,063 votes.

Under city’s ‘Complete Streets Project’, 6 busy areas in Chennai gear up for a facelift

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Chennai’s Complete Streets Project is 1st step in city’s makeover as 6 busy areas gear up for facelift

Chennai civic body’s plan is to decongest busy shopping hubs, beautify them and make them pedestrian-friendly with safer and wider footpaths and seamless mobility.

Ghilli to Vallavan—Tamil Nadu’s Gen Z watch old movies in theatres. It’s a dance party

Theatres in Chennai engaged with cinema lovers by fulfilling their demands to repeat the songs and even muting the music at times, allowing the crowd to shout out the lyrics.

What changed Madras to Chennai? Pink buses, Periyar, Pa. Ranjith

The exhibition, Madras to Chennai: Appo Ippo (Now and Then), is an ode to the city’s journey. Yellow, blue and terracotta are the predominant colours evoking its autos, beaches, and buildings.

What is ‘Project Nilgiri Tahr, Tamil Nadu’s multi-pronged initiative to save state animal

The 5-year project has gathered pace with conclusion of a survey that aims to find its population, its habitat, and introduce measures so that the ungulate does not go extinct

Meet D Gukesh, who beat Kasparov’s record at 17 to become youngest-ever contender for world chess crown

After becoming youngest player to win Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Chennai-born grandmaster took on China’s Ding Liren for world crown, and won.

Chennai’s Anna Nagar UPSC hub is mini Mukherjee Nagar of South—it’s cheaper, safer for women

From Sivarajavel IAS Academy to Officers IAS Academy, hostels, libraries, eateries and study halls, Anna Nagar has established itself as serious UPSC coaching hub over the last decade.

Focus on North Chennai, flood mitigation & a 7-point ‘grand dream’ in Tamil Nadu Budget 2024-25

In his maiden budget, state finance minister Thangam Thennarasu also announced a housing scheme to make the state 'hut-free' by 2030 & project to reduce water pollution in North Chennai.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?