Chennai

World title triumph was unexpected success: Humpy

10:36 pm January 2, 2020

Chennai: India’s newest world champion Koneru Humpy says it was a dream to win a world title but the triumph in the blitz format surprised even herself as she was always a contender in the classical format. Humpy capped the 2019 in a stunning fashion since she made a comeback to the sport this year […]

Huge Anti-CAA protests continue in parts of TN

6:29 pm December 24, 2019

Chennai: Huge anti Citizenship Amendment Act protests continued in parts of Tamil Nadu like Salem and Krishnagiri on Tuesday. Hundreds of people gathered in Salem to stage a demonstration against the CAA, with the protestors demanding withdrawal of the controversial legislation. Similarly, a huge protest demonstration was held by various Muslim bodies in Krishnagiri against […]

Father of IIT-M student who committed suicide to move HC

IIT-Madras suicide: HC suggests transfer of probe to CBI

7:26 pm December 13, 2019

Chennai: The Madras High Court on Friday suggested that the investigation into the death of IIT-Madras student Fathima Latheef may be transferred to the CBI, taking into consideration the row and the protests that followed in its wake. The court made the suggestion while dismissing a plea moved by Loktantrik Janata Dal’s Kerala unit seeking […]

ISL: Chennaiyin and head coach Gregory go separate ways

10:35 am November 30, 2019

Chennai: Two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions Chennaiyin FC on Saturday announced parting ways with head coach John Gregory, who had led the side to title trophy in the 2017-18 season. The 65-year old Englishman has seen the side endure a nightmarish run in the 2018-19 season when they finished at the bottom of the […]

AirAsia India cuts pilots' salary by 40 pc for May, Jun

AirAsia flight makes priority landing at Chennai

2:03 pm November 28, 2019

Chennai: A city-bound AirAsia India flight carrying 114 passengers from Delhi made a priority landing here on Thursday due to a hydraulic issue, an airport source said. The flight landed safely nine minutes ahead of its scheduled arrival, he said. A statement on the incident from AirAsia India was awaited. “Local stand-by was declared for […]