The challenge isn’t just retaining the state’s industrial edge, but capturing a larger share of new opportunities and moving up the value chain There are now two to three enquiries every day about setting up global capability centres (GCCs) in India, with companies weighing cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. At the same time, high-end…
Chennai: The discharge of Krishna water from Andhra Pradesh’s Kandaleru reservoir to Chennai will stop within the next two to three days, as the reservoir’s water storage has fallen sharply.Currently, only 40 cusecs of water are being released towards Chennai, a fraction of the usual supply. The city received around 3 TMC of Krishna water…
Sailing programme for children Chennai: For a group of children, a Sunday evening at sea turned into an unusual classroom, as they learnt sailing, teamwork and responsibility through a 90-minute experiential programme organised by Explorers Club at the Royal Madras Yacht Club.The initiative, led by Air India Senior Commander and Trainer Pilot Capt Soniya Jain,…
Was driven by emotion, says Raja Chennai: A day after facing a severe backlash, DMK MP A Raja expressed regret over his controversial remarks against TVK minister C T R Nirmalkumar and said he had no hesitation in taking back his words.“I regret questioning the identity and truth behind the person who mocked and deliberately…
The 2.5-foot emerald idol Chennai: A chance conversation about the value of emerald artefacts led three cash-strapped friends to go through video-sharing platforms in search of temples housing emerald idols, scouting shrines, disabling security systems and eventually stealing a 2.5-foot emerald idol from the ‘Nadupalani’ temple in Chengalpet district. The gang, however, did not realise…
Some areas reported night-long powercuts Chennai: The helpline meant to report power cuts is itself going off the grid. Minnagam, the grievance redressal number 94987 94987 used by consumers to report power cuts, low voltage, billing issues and other problems, has been going out of reach, leaving frustrated callers with little more than a beep…
Chennai: Police have arrested a 25-year-old software engineer for breaking open the lock of a jewellery pawn shop at Indira Nagar to commit theft. The accused, Sriram Srinu Babu, was caught by the public and the pawn shop owner after he attempted to steal from the shop and was handed over to police.Early on Friday…
The institute will first be launched as an autonomous institute under Anna University Chennai: Tamil Nadu higher education department plans to set up a new university for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, climate technology and space technology.Named Periyar Institute of Emerging Technology, it will first be launched as an autonomous institute…
Ahead of Ganesh Chathurthi, street corners and market stretches across Chennai have turned colourful with rows of idols of varying sizes Chennai: Markets across the city saw brisk sales on Sunday as residents stepped up preparations for Ganesh Chathurthi. Retail prices of flowers and fruits rose by about 30% in several markets. The price of…
Chennai: With National Green Tribunal’s southern bench instructing authorities to stay idol immersion at Foreshore Estate (Pattinapakam) and Neelankarai this Ganesh Chathurthi, authorities are exploring other locations, including artificial ponds, in the city’s southern suburbs.Officials from Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), collectorate and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) met on Saturday after NGT’s directions for…
