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Vidya Gowri Venkatesh
Vidya Gowri is deputy copy editor. She writes on art, culture, mythology and parenting. Follow her on Twitter @vidya_gowri
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March 02, 2023 09:46 IST
Erode East by Election Live Updates: Counting of votes polled in the bypoll began at 8 am amid tight security. Elangovan credits M K Stalin for the victory.
Fri, Mar 03, 2023
Know Your City: Madras University, where architectural splendour meets educational eminenceSubscriber Only
February 21, 2023 14:00 IST
Established in 1857, Madras University is considered the mother of all the universities of south India. The university has six campuses in Chennai — Chepauk, Marina, Guindy, Taramani, Maduravoyal, and Chetpet.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
As protests against taking down of BBC documentary spreads, CPI (M) & SFI plan screenings across Tamil NaduSubscriber Only
January 30, 2023 14:30 IST
CPI(M) district secretary G Selva said, The documentary is being screened on a daily basis at various places across the city. "We had a session at Villivakkam, Madras University, Presidency college and plan to continue at other places too, including Coimbatore, Madurai and Trichy."
Tue, Jan 31, 2023
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Freezing eggs a boon for women with cancer; but do experts advise the same for others?Subscriber Only
January 30, 2023 12:30 IST
In this procedure, the eggs released by a woman, as part of their monthly menstrual cycle, are frozen for them to be used at a later stage to form an embryo.
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Tamil Nadu state bus falls into canal in Cuddalore, 86 injuredSubscriber Only
January 24, 2023 12:38 IST
Vriddachalam Inspector Murugesan said the accident could have been caused as the bus was ferrying more people than its capacity.
Wed, Jan 25, 2023
Culture & sports: Jallikattu ends in Tamil Nadu after a grand four-day showSubscriber Only
January 18, 2023 16:03 IST
In a few instances, the men won over the bulls. However, the bulls were no lesser either and many outwitted the men and bagged prizes at the end of the day.
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Rice, sugar, cash: Tamil Nadu’s tradition of Pongal gift hampersSubscriber Only
January 13, 2023 13:24 IST
State governments every year hand out freebies to the people on Pongal. The practice of giving cash started under the DMK government in 1990, and J Jayalalithaa instituted the gift hamper scheme in 2014.
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
UP to Gujarat, BJP moved from strength to strength, Cong went on Yatra, AAP inched forwardSubscriber Only
December 27, 2022 15:51 IST
Bookended by elections, and marked by the end of an era with Mulayam Singh Yadav's death, here is how the year panned out in politics
Wed, Dec 28, 2022
Know Your City: From Bombay-style bhel puris to hot crispy jalebis, don’t miss these five snack points in ChennaiSubscriber Only
December 27, 2022 15:35 IST
While Mansukh Lal Mithai Wala on Mint Street is known to serve yummy bhel puris, one can’t pass by Kakada Ramprasad without digging into their tempting jalebis. Novelty Tea House, meanwhile, offers over 200 types of dishes.
Wed, Dec 28, 2022
Know Your City: Starting its journey from a pushcart, this Chennai shop has been selling piping hot ghee uttapams, idlis since the ’70sSubscriber Only
November 15, 2022 08:00 IST
Calling his parents’ pushcart a highly prized possession, Shivaprasad says he and his three brothers still have the cart parked in their home. “We don’t wish to forget how we started off, that’s why we still have the cart,” he shares.
Fri, Nov 18, 2022
Know Your City: Marshalls Road – a home for historic structures in heart of ChennaiSubscriber Only
October 25, 2022 07:00 IST
We often tend to ignore the big things that add so much value to the city! One such road is Marshalls Road in Egmore, one of the busiest roads in Chennai that connects Egmore to Nungambakkam – the heart of the city.
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
The enduring popularity of Tamil novel Ponniyin Selvan, now adapted for big screen by Mani RatnamSubscriber Only
September 18, 2022 16:24 IST
Ponniyin Selvan means the son of Ponni (the Cauvery River). The novel was penned by author and freedom fighter Kalki Krishnamurthy, and serialized from 1950-54 on a weekly basis in Tamil magazine ‘Kalki’.
Fri, Sep 23, 2022
Know Your City: Ancient game patterns inscribed beneath Krishna’s butter ball come to light Subscriber Only
August 29, 2022 17:41 IST
In order to ensure these games do not die out in the coming years, Vinita Siddharth founded the Kreeda, a Chennai-based organisation, which is into reviving and documenting traditional games.
Sun, Sep 04, 2022
Daily Briefing: CBI searches Sisodia’s residence; mystery of missing files at Tripura HQ; Dobaara reviewSubscriber Only
August 20, 2022 07:39 IST
In today's edition: Ashutosh Varshney writes about two foundational projects in India that have been weakening; the upsurge in Covid-19 cases; and more.
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
Daily Briefing: Chowdhury apologises to President; why it’s too early to talk about mass vaccination against MonkeypoxSubscriber Only
July 30, 2022 08:27 IST
Top news today: South Africa's first and only Grandmaster Kenny Solomon talks about how he fell in love with chess; Shubhra Gupta reviews Janhvi Kapoor-starrer 'Good Luck Jerry'; and more.
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
Daily briefing: Whistleblowers behind Panama Papers, Uber Files; Derek O’Brien on why TMC is abstaining from VP polls
July 23, 2022 08:25 IST
In today’s edition: The whistleblowers behind Panama Papers and Uber Files; Derek O’Brien on why TMC is abstaining from VP polls; what to watch this weekend; and more.
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
Daily Briefing: Rupee falls below 80 against dollar; why a UP sanitation worker was sacked over photos of Modi, Yog
July 20, 2022 08:00 IST
In today’s edition: What Rs 80 to a dollar means; why a UP sanitation worker was sacked over photos of Modi, Yogi; Pythagorean geometry in Vedic-era texts; and more.
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
Daily Briefing: The rise and fall of Gotabaya Rajapaksa; Lalit Modi’s penchant for surprises
July 16, 2022 08:14 IST
In today’s edition, we bring you the latest on Sri Lanka crisis, Lalit Modi's Twitter post with Sushmita Sen, review of Taapsee Pannu's ‘Shabaash Mithu’ and more.
Sat, Sep 03, 2022
Daily Briefing: PM Modi mourns the death of Japan Ex PM Shinzo Abe; cloudburst in Amarnath
July 09, 2022 08:30 IST
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