Padal petra sthalam in Saidapet dates back to 7th century

Saidapet houses many temples that are centuries old. Sri Thirupura Sundari Sametha Sundareswarar Temple is one such Shiva temple that is present in the locality for many years now. The shrine also has a strange connection to the Thirunaraiyur Soundareyswarar Temple and it is commonly referred to as Vada Thirunaraiyur.

Chennai to receive heavy rains: Met dept

Starting from 9 September, Tamilnadu, including Chennai and coastal regions, have chances to receive heavy rains, said Regional Meteorological Centre Chennai today.

Ramnath scores century in Junior Super Kings

L Ramnath of Vidya Mandir scored an unbeaten century to help his team defeat Nellai Nadar comprehensively in the Junior Super Kings tournament match, held here at the Guru Nanak College Ground, Thursday.

Central Secretariat qualifies for semis

Central Secretariat qualified for semis by winning their last league game against Punjab and Sind Bank 4-2 in the Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey Tournament, held here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium.

Teen Andreescu to face Serena in US Open final

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu will play 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams for the US Open title after a tense 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 win over Belinda Bencic in the semi-final.

Smith underlines greatness with double ton

Steve Smith is on course to enjoy one of the most productive series by any batsman in Test history after he marked his return to Ashes action with a double hundred at Old Trafford.

Rajini fast-tracks party work; AIADMK, DMK senior leaders to join superstar

Putting an end to rumours doing rounds that Rajinikanth was urged to head the State unit of BJP by the central leadership of the party, sources close to the actor say that there is no question of him joining any other party. Hectic works are on to float his own party ahead of 2021 Assembly elections, they say.