Paris Saint-Germain, Champions League winner. At long last the club that was transformed by Qatari billions and bought and sold a succession of the world’s greatest players in an extravagant bid to get to the top has got its hands on the big one. European club soccer’s grandest prize has a new home after PSG thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 in Saturday’s final in Munich.
Magnus not retiring anytime soon: Henrik Carlsen
Henrik Carlsen does not believe his son Magnus, the world No. 1, will retire anytime soon though he is a bit concerned about how long the five-time world champion will be able to keep checkmating a rising group of mature young Indian players.
PBKS to challenge RCB in IPL finals
Shreyas Iyer led from the front as PBKS completed a convincing chase to beat MI by five wickets in Qualifier 2,. They booked their place in the final of IPL 2025 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Shreyas slammed an unbeaten 87 off 41 balls as PBKS chased down 204 with an over to spare.
Ready for polls
The recent DMK General Council meeting in Madurai underscored the party’s firm resolve to retain power in Tamil Nadu for a historic seventh consecutive term. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s emphatic statement that “not even Amit Shah, no Shah can rule here” reflects the DMK’s deep-rooted confidence in its stronghold and its appeal among the people of the state.
Schools reopen today for new academic year
Schools across Tamil Nadu reopened today, June 2, 2025, marking the commencement of the 2025–26 academic year for students from Classes 1 to 12. Following summer holidays that began on April 25, the Department of School Education confirmed the reopening date, despite earlier concerns about high temperatures.
Tamil Director Vikram Sugumaran Passes Away Due to Heart Attack During Bus Journey
Tamil film director and screenwriter Vikram Sugumaran, known for his realistic and rooted storytelling, passed away following a heart attack while traveling by bus from Madurai to Chennai. The sudden demise has shocked the Tamil film industry and saddened fans of meaningful cinema
IndiGo ATR Flights Shift Departure to Terminal 4 at Chennai Airport from June 1
To ease air traffic congestion and improve passenger flow during ongoing expansion work, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced a terminal shift for IndiGo Airlines’ ATR flights at Chennai Airport, effective from June 1.
Chennai Corporation Schools Launch Special Coaching for Supplementary Exam Students
To support students appearing for supplementary board exams, Chennai Corporation-run schools will begin special coaching classes from June 2. This initiative aims to help students in Classes 10, 11, and 12 better prepare for their upcoming exams and improve their academic performance.
GCC Approves ₹94.10 Crore Project for Citywide Street Light Maintenance
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has approved a ₹94.10 crore project to maintain and upgrade the city’s street lighting system for one year. The project will cover the maintenance of 3.01 lakh street lights and 507 high mast lights across Chennai.
Celebrating the Birthday of Visionary Filmmaker Mani Ratnam: Some of His Classics
Today marks the birthday of Mani Ratnam, one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated and visionary filmmakers. Known for his ability to blend artistic storytelling with commercial appeal, Mani Ratnam has created a lasting legacy in Tamil cinema and beyond.
