Metro cuts night services
Staff Reporter
The last train will depart from all terminal stations between 8.55 p.m. and 9.05 p.m.
Homes and gardens
Akhila Krishnamurthy Revival stories from Zishta as it brings its traditional cookware to Chennai
Food
Taste Ukhrul brings the best Manipur’s natural bounty
Anisha Menezes Leiyolan Vashum and Zeinorin Angkang are bringing the rich natural produce of Manipur’s Ukhrul province to food lovers in various Indian cities, through e-commerce
Food
A date with dates: How the fruits are an essential part of the Ramzan diet
Nahla Nainar As Ramzan approaches, dates will again be an unmissable part of feasts across the globe, in its natural form, or as part of innumerable dishes
Tamil actor Vivekh passes away, condolences pour in
Special CorrespondentHe was taken to SIMS hospital in Vadapalani on April 16 morning after he suffered a massive heart attack
Actor Vivekh continues to be critical, on ECMO support
Special CorrespondentHealth Secretary, SIMS doctors claim cardiac event has no link with vaccine
Actor Vivekh critical, hospitalised in Chennai
The Hindu Net DeskThe 59-year-old comedian complained of chest pain and fainted and was rushed to SIMS Hospital in Vadapalani
Movies
Abolition of Film Certification Appellate Tribunal leaves film industry puzzled, anxious
Pradeep Kumar The Government of India’s decision to abolish the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) has triggered a wave of criticism with filmmakers questioning the necessity of such a move
Entertainment
Rajinikanth to be bestowed with Dada Saheb Phalke award
Special Correspondent The honour is considered India’s highest award in cinema.
Chennai
Tamil actor Pallu Babu found dead
Special Correspondent Pallu Babu was found dead in an autorickshaw
Cricket
Muttiah Muralitharan admitted to hospital for cardiac treatment
Sports Reporter The off-spinner is in India as part of the coaching staff of Sunrisers Hyderabad, which is currently based in Chennai for IPL-14.
Other Sports
Viswanathan Anand's father dies
PTI Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand's father, K. Viswanathan, died in Chennai on Thursday following brief illness. He was 92 and breathed his last at a city hospital, family sources said. A former General Manager of the Southern Railway, Viswanathan is survived by two sons and a daughter. Anand’s wife Aruna described him as a great support to the celebrated chess player. “He was a great support to Anand. He witnessed all of Anand’s world championship victories,” Aruna said. “A
Children
Meet 14-year-old entrepreneurs who work to popularise the spelling bee
Susan Joe Philip The Chennai-based twins now have over 1,000 registrations from 10 countries in their website
Chennai
A platform for the common man at Chennai’s Panagal Park
Prince Frederick In this season of speeches, a recollection of an initiative at this park in T. Nagar that promised anyone who turned up, a patient five-minute hearing
Society
How community refrigerators ensure that everyone has a morsel to share
Nahla Nainar These fridges, maintained by voluntary organisations, take care of the hungry while engendering a healthy respect for food conservation