Dalit activist attempts to reach Sabarimala shrine, fails

Yet another woman in the “barred” age group made a futile attempt today to reach Sabarimala but was forced to retreat by agitated protesters, while security was tightened at the shrine amid reports that more women of menstruating age could try to visit the temple before its doors close tonight.

Telugu film producer booked for rash driving

A case of rash driving was registered against Telugu film producer D Suresh Babu Monday after his car allegedly knocked down a couple and their son on a scooter in Secunderabad, police said.

Actor Arjun’s daughter defends him in #MeToo case

“This is all part of the job,” says Aishwarya Arjun defending her father actor-director Arjun Sarja on the allegations claimed by Sruthi Hariharan for his lewd and unprofessional behaviour on the sets of ‘Nibunan’ / ‘Vismaya’.

Northeast monsoon in Chennai, TN from Friday

After days of information, Southwest Monsoon winds have finally withdrawn from the country according to Met Department which has now said that Northeast Monsoon winds which are primary givers of rainfall to Chennai and rest Tamilnadu are just three days away from striking our coats and bring in heavy rainfall.

Prize distribution of Talk Media’s mega Kolu contest in city tomorrow

As part of Talk Media’s policy to promote our country’s tradition and culture, a mega Kolu competition was conducted across the city during Navarathri, in which readers of all 16 editions of ‘Talk’ participated in large numbers. Chief guest, Bharathanjali founder Anitha Guha will give away prizes to the best kolu displays.

Praveen’s ton guides TN to victory

Opener P Praveen Kumar (116*) scored an unbeaten hundred as Tamil Nadu registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Odisha in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy match at the Jaipuria Vidhyalaya Ground in Jaipur.

Woman dies in star hotel in Chennai

A woman died during her stay at a star hotel on Anna Salai under suspicious circumstances. According to police, a complaint was filed by her husband Amarnath Reddy (34), from Bengaluru who was staying with his wife Sakthi Reddy (31). Sakthi passed away last night after complaining of breathlessness. Police suspect she passed away due to a cardiac arrest, however, they are waiting for a post mortem report to ascertain the cause of death.