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How the Madras HC flayed Sterlite and the state govt over health of Thoothukudi people
A health report by the Tirunelveli Medical College in 2008 showed increasing number of brain tumours among men and menstrual disorders among women in addition to a host of other diseases. → Read More
Thamizh Naadoo govt alterz English namez of 1,018 playcez in the state
The Edappaadee Pazhanichaamee government in Thamizh Naadoo has officially altered the English names of districts, towns and villages in the state to reflect their EXACT English pronunciation. This means Coimbatore is now Koyampuththoor, Vellore is Veeloor, Sholinganallur is Solinganalloor and Mylapore is now Mayilaappoor. → Read More
Two years on, justice evades victims of Thoothukudi police shooting
Two years ago, on May 22, 2018, scores of men, women and children from Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district marched in protest against Sterlite Copper, the industry that had been pulled up for polluting their surroundings. For 99 days, they had been protesting, day in and day out, hoping to be heard by authorities. On the 100th day, as they marched in defiance of restrictions, 13 → Read More
Cartoonist held in TN for obscene depiction of VCK chief Thirumavalavan
The cartoon apparently refers to the recent row over DMK Lok Sabha MP Dayanidhi Maran� s controversial remarks after a meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K Shanmugam. → Read More
‘Can’t control tears seeing plight of migrant workers': Madras HC seeks report
By contrast, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea to identify migrant labourers undertaking arduous journeys on foot and ensure their return home. → Read More
One meeting, many controversies: Row over DMK MPs meeting with the TN Chief Secy
After the initial row in which DMK alleged that the Chief Secretary was disrespectful , another one has broken out on Maran s comment about oppressed classes. → Read More
To those abusing Jyothika – the COVID-19 pandemic literally proves her point
A speech by the actor calling on people to donate as much to schools and hospitals as they do to temples, has seen Hindu outfits and misogynists spew hate on social media. → Read More
Can't accept govt's argument that data is not sensitive: Kerala HC on Sprinklr row
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday took a critical view of the government’s argument regarding Sprinklr, which has been at the centre of controversy over the past few weeks for an app used by the state government. The app by US-based Sprinklr company stores and processes information regarding COVID-19 patients and those under quarantine. Opposition Leader Ramesh Chennithala had → Read More
In viral message, Chennai woman talks of donor who didn't want to give blood to Muslims
In an audio message that has now gone viral, the Chennai-based behavioural counsellor narrates that she had been seeking blood donations for a friend� s mother. → Read More
DMK sues BJP over 'defamatory' tweets, seeks Rs 100 cr in damages for COVID-19 relief
Tamil Nadu's main opposition party, the DMK, has issued a legal notice to the BJP over 'defamatory' tweets from the national party's Twitter account. The party is seeking Rs 100 crore in damages, to be paid to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund as relief to COVID-19 patients and victims. On March 30, the BJP Tamil Nadu Twitter account, notorious for tweeting controversial → Read More
Hounded by cops, abandoned by state: Chennai’s homeless fight for dignity on the streets
Appalled by the state of homelessness in Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court sought to know the number of families owning more than two houses by March 6. → Read More
'Indian 2' shooting mishap: How does Kollywood deal with accidents on sets?
The junior level workers on a film set are dependent on the large-heartedness of the production house or film star for compensation, say industry insiders. → Read More
While we were laughing at his videos, how Nithyananda's dangerous cult kept growing
A scrawny man, all of 22, sits atop a deerskin mat in a nondescript hill somewhere in northern Tamil Nadu. Vibhuti (holy ash) is smeared across his forehead, as a photo is being taken of him in meditative posture. The image, one of seemingly harmless religiosity, is that of Nithyananda, the man who is in the news today for reportedly having 'bought' his own Hindu kingdom. → Read More
Chennai Police Stops Performance of Song With the Word 'Modi'
Performing at the Chennai Kalai Theru Vizha, the anti-caste band expressed dismay at the city police for curtailing their freedom of expression. → Read More
Unafraid of backlash, 30 Chennai women prepare for journey to Sabarimala
Months after the Supreme Court of India allowed the entry of women between the ages of 10 and 50 to enter the Sabarimala temple in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, not a single woman in the ‘menstrual’ age bracket has entered, thanks to violence and protests from Hindutva groups. However, on Sunday, news broke of a group of Chennai-based women, who have planned to make the → Read More
Idol Wing crackdown: TN HRCE official’s arrest raises eyebrows
Even as the Idol Wing of the Tamil Nadu police is investigating the theft of idols at the Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Chennai’s Mylapore, an official of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (HR&CE), N Thirumagal, was arrested on Sunday. According to reports, Idol Wing CID officials first entered her home on Sunday and questioned her and then took her to the Idol Wing’s → Read More
MK Stalin proposes Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate for 2019 to defeat fascism
In his strongest speech yet against the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre, DMK President and Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin proposed the candidature of Congress President Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Ministerial candidate ahead of the 2019 General Elections. → Read More
How do Swiggy, Zomato, Uber Eats plan to deal with the plastic ban in Tamil Nadu?
In less than three weeks, Tamil Nadu is all set to implement a plastic ban across the state. Announced by Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami on World Environment Day, the move has been lauded primarily because it bans all non-biodegradable and single use plastics of all sizes (microns). → Read More
Chennai MCC student death: College relents for meeting, students call off protest
A day after a massive protest at the Madras Christian College in Chennai, over the death of a first-year student, the college has agreed to a meeting with the students. The students have agreed to give up their protest in view of the college's proposal for a meeting. → Read More
DMK leader Kanimozhi to contest in 2019 Lok Sabha polls?
With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections less than six months away, sources close to Member of Parliament and DMK leader Kanimozhi tell The News Minute that the leader may not seek re-election at the Rajya Sabha. It appears that the leader is contemplating on contesting the Lok Sabha elections next year. → Read More