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MGR’s ‘vaarisu’ and warrior
CHENNAI: Bhagyaraj shared a deep personal and emotional connection with MGR. This rapport, along with Bhagyaraj’s following among women, prompted MGR to declare him as his heir-apparent in the film world (Kalai Ulaga Vaarisu).In Feb 1984, MGR presided over the actor-director’s marriage with actor Poornima.Bhagyaraj could not shake the MGR effect off even after the passing of the former chief minister in 1987.
Bharathiraja: The Aladdin of Tamil cinema Original
CHENNAI: Like Aladdin rubbing the magic lamp to set the genie free, Bharathiraja liberated an intense version of Tamil cinema that had long remained bottled up within studio sets and shooting floors.
Madras high court bans cow, calf slaughter in TN
CHENNAI: Madras high court has imposed a blanket ban on slaughter of cow or calf during Bakrid ‘or on any other day’ in the state.A vacation bench of Justice G R Swaminathan and Justice V Lakshminarayanan issued the ban order after saying: “The question that calls for consideration in this PIL is whether cows and calves can be sacrificed in places not designated as slaughterhouses on the occasion of Bakrid?Allowing a PIL to prevent the slaughter of cows in public places, the bench: “We allow...
Vijay soars and hits an air pocket Original
Vijay has received 107 seats so far Tamil Nadu, which saw its 16th assembly formally dissolved on Wednesday, may have just strayed into one of the gaps, grey zones and silences that dot the pages of the Constitution of India, the world’s most voluminous written constitution.In the 234-member assembly, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) of Vijay has secured only 107 seats as Vijay has to resign from one of his two constituencies – Perambur and Tiruchi East.
Tamil Nadu polls: By the way, what was that campaign about? Original
News Tamil Nadu polls: By the way, what was that campaign about? CHENNAI: Perhaps this one is a waveless election. AIA DMK's fridge offer did stir up the habitual expectants a bit, but DMK's 8,000 Illatharasi coupon outdid it. The fledgling TVK's list of offers took novelty factors out of all manifestos.
TN’s new welfare: Study hubs, gig pods, women’s hostels
News TN’s new welfare: Study hubs, gig pods, women’s hostels A gig-worker walking into an AC resting lounge in Chennai. (Inset) Inside each pod, which can seat 20 people, facilities like clean drinking water, mobile charging points, and well-maintained washrooms are available Twenty-five-year-old Nitish Kumar, a resident of Perambur, Chennai, cleared his first hurdle — the TNPSC ( Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) Group-II prelims, but faltered at the mains.
69.2% law graduates clear national Bar exam
CHENNAI: A total of 69.21% of law graduates, who wrote the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) on Nov 30, 2025 have cleared the examination mandatory to file vakalats and appear in courts this year. A Bar Council of India (BCI) press release said that out of 2,51,968 candidates, 1,74,386 cleared the examination, the results of which were declared on Wednesday.
Tamil Nadu Secures GI Tags for 5 New Products: Woraiyur Sarees, Ambasamudram Choppu Samaan, and More
News City News chennai News Tamil Nadu Secures GI Tags for 5 New Products: Woraiyur Sarees, Ambasamudram Choppu Samaan, and More Trending Tamil Nadu has added five new products to its Geographical Indication (GI) list, including Thooyamalli rice, Namakkal soapstone utensils, and Kavindapadi country sugar. This expansion brings the state's total GI products to 74, recognizing the unique heritage and craftsmanship of these items.
GST Nil Tax: Does It Make Notebooks More Expensive?
Trending GST reforms have unexpectedly increased notebook costs for students by shifting them to a nil-GST bracket. This move, intended to reduce prices, has instead burdened paper manufacturers and MSMEs due to unrecoverable input taxes, making imports cheaper and threatening domestic industry and jobs. Retaining GST on notebooks at 5% will serve the education sector with greater benefits than the nil-GST rate. Less tax means less cost burden for you and me, right? Not always, more so if it is GST.
How a Madras high court judge’s transfer has become a case of judicial fairness
News City News chennai News How a Madras high court judge’s transfer has become a case of judicial fairness Trending Justice Nisha Banu’s Transfer That Pushes Her Down The Ladder From Number Three In Seniority To Number Nine Has Raised Questions About The Processes That Govern Court Appointments Justice Nisha Banu's transfer that pushes her down the ladder from number three in seniority to number nine has raised questions about the processes that govern court appointments That grey areas and...
Two IG-rank officers named to assist SC-appointed committee probing Karur stampede
The committee is to probe the issues relating to the deaths of 41 people in a stampede at a Tamils Vettri Kazhagam party meeting held by its leader and actor-politician Vijay on Sept 27.
No new law colleges for three years, announces BCI Original
News No new law colleges for three years, announces BCI CHENNAI: There will be no more new law colleges or law schools in the country for a period of three years, as the statutory Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced a three-year moratorium on new centres of legal education.“During the moratorium period, no new centre of legal education will be established or granted approval anywhere in India.
BCI no to foreign law firms, flags ‘joint’ entities as well
News BCI no to foreign law firms, flags ‘joint’ entities as well CHENNAI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has flagged some foreign law firms which are operating in India as if they are joint entities with Indian law firms and has warned lawyers and firms that what is directly barred by Indian law should not be attempted in any indirect manner.In a press statement on Tuesday, the BCI said: “Entities functioning as “Indian-Foreign Law Firms,” as defined under Rule 2(vi)(b) and Rule 2(vii), are...
Dayanidhi Maran accuses brother Kalanithi of fraud
Trending Dayanidhi Maran has accused his brother Kalanithi Maran of illegally transferring Sun TV group shares worth thousands of crore. The legal notice alleges Kalanithi amassed Rs 5,926 crore in dividends until 2023 and Rs 455 crore in 2024 through fraudulent means. Dayanidhi threatens legal action, demanding the restoration of the company's original ownership structure from 2003.
TN POLICE & THE GREAT RANK ROBBERY
Trending The Supreme Court's May Day judgment, which set a 60-day deadline for the Tamil Nadu govt to recast the seniority list of sub-inspectors of police recruited since 1995, caught the state unawares.
BCI chairman demands Sharmishta Panoli’s release; condemns West Bengal govt
News BCI chairman demands Sharmishta Panoli’s release; condemns West Bengal govt Manan Kumar Mishra, Chairman of the Bar Council of India, has strongly denounced the arrest of law student Sharmishta Panoli by West Bengal police over a social media video. He criticized the state government's actions as a politically motivated assault on freedom of expression and demanded her immediate release and a fair trial.
TN police ranks to see sea change as SC sets right anomalies
Trending Chennai: The mid-level police hierarchy – from sub-inspectors up to promotee superintendents of police – in Tamil Nadu is set to undergo a massive change, as Supreme Court has set a 60-day ultimatum for the state to recast ranks of sub-inspectors recruited since the year 1995, only on the basis of their TNUSRB exam marks.More than 6,000 ranks in these segments will be impacted by the verdict.As of now, after candidates are selected through the TNUSRB examination, the department...
TN to ‘drum up’ medley at IP carnival
Chennai: Thanjavur veenai, Narasingampettai nadaswaram, and Manamadurai pottery (ghatam) — musical instruments from TN — will occupy pride of place at the Bharath Mandapam in New Delhi, on April 26 when the nation observes World Intellectual Property Day. A total of 18 musical instruments which have been conferred the GI status so far, will be reintroduced and showcased on the occasion.
Three musical instruments from TN to be showcased at IP carnival in Delhi
News City News chennai News Three musical instruments from TN to be showcased at IP carnival in Delhi Trending Chennai: Three musical instruments -- Thanjavur veenai and Narasingampettai nadaswaram and Manamadurai pottery (ghatam) -- from Tamil Nadu will have a pride of place at the Bharath Mandapam in New Delhi, on April 26 when the nation observes the World Intellectual Property Day.
Bar Council of India (BCI) presses alarm button after co-chairman attacked at chambers in Bengaluru
Following the near-fatal attack on advocate Y R Sadashiva Reddy, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has strongly condemned the incident and demanded enhanced protection for lawyers and legal institutions. The BCI urges that law offices and court complexes be treated as sensitive zones with increased security measures.
6 more Geographical Indication (GI) take Tamil Nadu's kitty to 69
News City News chennai News 6 more Geographical Indication (GI) take Tamil Nadu's kitty to 69 Trending Six new products from Tamil Nadu have been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, bringing the state's total to 69. These products, renowned for their unique qualities, include Panruti Jackfruit, Panruti Cashew, Puliyankudi Acid Lime, Virudhunagar Samba Vathal, Chettikulam Small Onion, and Ramanadu Chithiraikar Rice.
The aromatic Madurai marikolunthu and vibrant Vilachery clay toys are the newest entrants
News City News madurai News The aromatic Madurai marikolunthu and vibrant Vilachery clay toys are the newest entrants Trending Madurai marikolunthu and Vilachery clay toys have received Geographical Indication (GI) status, enhancing Tamil Nadu's list of GI tagged products. These products are significant culturally and economically, with marikolunthu used in perfumes and traditional medicine, and clay toys playing a vital role in local festivals.
Govt ‘positive’, do not go on strike, BCI tells Bar associations
CHENNAI: Staring at nationwide strike by lawyers and Bar associations opposed to the Union govt’s Advocates Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has called upon the legal fraternity to refrain from strikes and also to resume court work.
Justice V Ramasubramanian appointed NHRC chairman | India News - Times of India Original
Justice V Ramasubramanian CHENNAI: Justice V Ramasubramanian, former judge of the Supreme Court, has been appointed chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). “In exercise of the power conferred on me by sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, I, Droupadi Murmu, President of India, do hereby appoint Shri Justice V.
BCI removes Delhi Bar council vice-chairman; seeks CBI probe into LLB degree
News City News chennai News BCI removes Delhi Bar council vice-chairman; seeks CBI probe into LLB degree Trending The Bar Council of India (BCI) has removed Sanjeev Nasiar, vice-chairman of the Bar Council of Delhi, over questions about his law degree. The BCI has requested a CBI probe into the authenticity of Nasiar's degree from a college in Indore, which allegedly wasn't authorized to offer the course at the time.
Tamil Nadu: Cops foil major burglary by Rajasthan gang, one dead in police firing
Tamil Nadu police intercepted a gang of truck-borne burglars from Rajasthan in Namakkal district. The gang had burgled three ATMs in Kerala and was carrying over Rs 65 lakh and an unbroken ATM machine. Police opened fire to stop the vehicle, resulting in one death and five arrests. 1 member of the gang was killed in police firing, and at least 5 have been arrested.
High-Stakes Legal Battle: Tamil Nadu Government vs. Madras Race Club Over 99-Year Lease
Chennai: On All Fools' Day in 1946, a land parcel of 160 acres in Guindy, then a suburb of Chennai was leased out to Madras Race Club (MRC). The lease was for 99 years, and the annual rent was a princely ₹614.13. MRC promptly paid the entire lease amount as a lump sum. The British, who were giving away the land for less than a song, made sure there was no clause for any revision or increase in rent in future.
A rendezvous with God DMK style
Associated with beauty, valour and wisdom, Lord Murugan, the ‘Tamil God’, does the impossible in mythology. Tamil religious literature is full of his exploits. He jailed Brahma. Taught his father Shiva mantras. Defeated demon-king Soorapadhman. Now, perhaps, a new chapter needs to be added — on how he has made the on-paper-atheist DMK govt organise a massive world Lord Murugan conference at Palani this weekend.The Tamil ‘kadavul’ is now well and truly a Dravidian Model god.
Bite the bullet Milords, scrap this edition of NEET
The biggest, still-unfolding medico-legal case in India is NEET. And only a surgical solution by the Supreme Court can restore public faith and trust in the NEET regime, which has been compromised like never before. Surgery is needed because the top court is dealing not with growth but a tumour. Consider this abnormal jump in the number of high scorers this year as compared to last year. Against just two centum-scorers last year, there are 67 candidates with the perfect score of 720 in 2024.
BCI says no immediate need to protest new criminal laws, seeks details from Bar
CHENNAI: With just three days to go for the three new criminal laws to kick in across the nation, the statutory Bar Council of India (BCI) has told Bar associations and the legal fraternity that there is no 'immediate necessity' for agitation, protests or strikes over the issue.
Saveetha hosts lecture on Digital India initiatives Original
CHENNAI: India's digital transformation, rapid growth of digital infrastructure and services under the Digital India initiative were all discussed at a special lecture -- Exploring Digital India: A Legal Perspective - hosted by Saveetha School of Law here on June 1. Gokul Narayan and Shuchi Nagpal, both from Asian School of Cyber Laws addressed undergraduate and postgraduate students of Saveetha School of Law.
Saveetha Law School holds meet on AI, tech laws
CHENNAI: Tech laws, artificial intelligence and cyber laws concerning data breaches were discussed at a three-day moot court workshop hosted by Saveetha School of Law here from May 29 to 31. The event featured Gokul Narayan, chief operating officer of Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune, as chief resource person. He displayed a comprehensive and engaging analysis of the moot problem, weaving theoretical, logical, and practical discussions into the presentation.
Habeas corpus petition for YouTuber Savukku Shankar sparks judicial debate
The Madras high court 's handling of YouTuber Savukku Shankar 's detention under the Goondas Act has raised concerns of how both undue haste and delay can compromise fairness in the justice system Law and procedure are like a horse - both bite if you go to the front, and kick if you go to the rear. And if justice delayed is justice denied, then justice hurried is justice buried.Both are anathema for fairness and equity.
Lok Sabha election results: Stalin sees anti-Modi wave across India
CHENNAI: "I know my height," Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin repeated this famous statement of his father and former chief minister M Karunanidhi when asked about his aspirations for a national-level political role. Addressing reporters on Tuesday evening after the Lok Sabha election results, Stalin said he would leave for New Delhi on Wednesday morning to take part in an INDIA bloc meeting.
After RK Narayan, now GI-ready Rasipuram Ghee set to treat the senses Original
CHENNAI: Rasipuram, a small town in Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, reached new heights of fame when it became associated with its most illustrious son, Rasipuram Krishnaswami Narayanaswami, better known as legendary novelist R K Narayan. The town is also renowned for its aromatic ghee. Rasipuram Ghee is now a contender for the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag due to its distinctive taste, aroma, and unique production process.
SCBA chief wants key changes in law – cooling off period, increase in retirement age | Chennai News - Times of India
CHENNAI: The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Adish C Aggarwala, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting efforts to implement three key policy decisions aimed at maintaining the independence of the judiciary. In a letter to Modi, the SCBA president proposed suitable amendments in statutes to ensure that only serving judges are appointed as presiding officers of commissions and tribunals.
Chennai South: MP faces ex-governor in prestige seat | India News - Times of India Original
ADMK has renominated its former minister D Jayakumar’s son, physician J Jayavardhan. Chennai South, which includes the IT corridor called OMR, the commercial district of T Nagar and the cultural hub of Mylapore, is a ‘rockstar constituency’. It’s also a seat of prestige for DMK, which has fielded sitting MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian against BJP’s Tamilisai Soundararajan, who was the governor of Telangana and lieutenant governor of Puducherry.
After 33 years, 3 freed Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts return to Lanka | India News - Times of India Original
CHENNAI: After a gap of more than 33 years, the freed convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case - V Sriharan alias Murugan, Robert Payas and Jayakumar - landed in Colombo on Wednesday morning, and later proceeded to their hometown Jaffna. On arrival from Chennai at 11am, Sri Lankan immigration officials questioned them for about three hours. The trio spent another five hours with CID police personnel and answered all queries, said their lawyer P Pugalenthi who accompanied them to Sri Lanka.
Rajiv assassination convict Sriharan moves HC for Lankan passport, UK visa
CHENNAI: V Sriharan alias Murugan, key convict in former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case who was freed in 2022, has moved Madras high court for permission to attend visa interview for travel to the United Kingdom, and also to visit Sri Lanka consulate in Chennai to process his travel documents.
Rajiv assassination convict Sriharan moves HC for Lankan passport, UK visa
CHENNAI: Key convict in former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, V Sriharan alias Murugan, has moved Madras high court for permission to attend a visa interview for travel to the United Kingdom, and also to visit the Sri Lanka consulate in Chennai to process his travel documents.
Bengaluru court to hand over 27kg of Jayalalithaa's gold to TN govt | India News - Times of India
CHENNAI: The 36th city civil court in Bengaluru announced on Monday that it will hand over 27kg of gold and diamond jewellery belonging to the late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa to the home secretary of her state on March 6 and 7 this year, the beginning of the final judicial process to sell her assets to mobilise the Rs 100 crore fine imposed on her.
Bengaluru court to handover 27kg gold of Jayalalithaa to TN govt on March 6
CHENNAI: Nearly 10 years after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was convicted and sentenced to four years in jail in a corruption case — and over seven years after her death — the final judicial process to sell her assets in order to mobilize the Rs 100 crore fine imposed on her began in Bengaluru on Monday.
Bar Council of India welcomes three new laws, commends removal of colonial-era Acts | India News - Times of India
CHENNAI: A day after truckers kicked up a nationwide row by staying off roads opposing new penal provisions in the revised criminal law and code, the Bar Council of India (BCI) on Wednesday commended the Union government and welcomed removal of ‘colonial and outdated criminal laws.’ “The BCI acknowledges the positive features embedded in the three Acts – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita -- passed by the Parliament on December 21,...
Article 370: BCI hails Supreme Court verdict as historic and momentous
CHENNAI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Monday hailed the Supreme Court judgment upholding abrogation of Article 370 and the cessation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, saying it marked a significant stride towards a stronger and more united India. It is a historic and momentous decision, the BCI said.
Indian Coast Guard says it ensured nil loss of life at sea during cyclone Michaung
CHENNAI: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) braved the rough seas during cyclone Michaung and deployed eight ships and two aircraft to patrol the coastal waters of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Due to the proactive efforts of the prime maritime agency since November 27, there was no loss of life or property at sea, said an ICG statement on Thursday. The ICG ensured the safe return of approximately 3,000 boats to their respective harbours.
On sunny day after cyclone, many areas still marooned
Sun shone over Chennai’s azure skies on Tuesday, a day after cyclone Michaung ravaged the city and three neighbouring districts, but many neighbourhoods remained under water. The storm that dumped 46cm of rain in two days — December 3 and 4 — flooded thousands of buildings, homes, cars, two-wheelers, gensets and gadgets. Rescue and relief workers struggled to reach several lakh residents left without safe drinking water, food, electricity and connectivity.
Cyclone Michaung toll rises to 16 in Tamil Nadu; landfall in Andhra Pradesh throws life out of gear | India News - Times of India
VISAKHAPATNAM/CHENNAI: Cyclone made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast near Bapatla on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by intense rain and wind speeds up to 100kmph, causing widespread devastation and affecting more than two crore people. The storm has claimed 17 lives so far - 16 in Chennai and its neighbouring districts, and a child in Andhra. The prelude to Michaung's landfall from Sunday to Monday saw an average of 46cm of rainfall, causing widespread chaos in Chennai and adjoining regions.
Stalin Moves Assembly Resolution: Governors Have No Veto Power, They Can’t Kill Bills Assemblies Pass
Chennai: Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi said six months ago that if he, as governor, withholds a Bill, it would mean that the Bill is dead. He was sitting on about two dozen Bills and prosecution sanction requests at that time. However, after a rap by the Supreme Court on November 9, when it expressed ‘serious concern’ about governors sitting on state legislation endlessly, he ‘returned’ 10 Bills, including two AIADMK-era Bills idling at the Raj Bhavan for years.
American College alumni association institutes award in memory of Sankaraiah
CHENNAI: Veteran Communist leader N Sankaraiah who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 101 will have an award instituted in his name by the alumni association of his alma mater, the American College in Madurai. The award, instituted by the American College Alumni Association-Madras Center, will go to a former student of the 142-year-old college for eminence in public life.
25% Of Tn Police Vehicles Are Condemned Or Regn Cancelled | Chennai News - Times of India
Chennai: Already crippled by ‘condemned vehicles’ numbering about 4,000, Tamil Nadu police has suffered a further blow as the Union government has cancelled the registration certificates (RCs) of another 1,188 vehicles. Together, these two categories constitute more than 25% of the entire fleet strength of police department across all categories of vehicles – from cars/SUVs of officers to two-wheelers given to field officers such as sub-inspectors.
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