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2017 11 25 Dril
Tsunami drill has ECR on tenterhooks

Even as the state disaster management authority conducted a mock tsunami preparedness...

2017 11 18 Dakshin workshops
Dakshina Chitra workshops for December

MUTTUKADU: Dakshina Chitra, the heritage museum, is gearing up for its end-of-the-year...


2017 11 15 shack
Tipplers create nuisance on Link Road

Tipplers from an alcohol outlet on ECR Link Road create hassles for residents, as...

2017 11 15 art colony
Art Colony sells quirky art for less

INJAMBAKKAM--Art Colony is a new store that sells quirky art decor at...


2017 11 11 monalisa
Dakshina Chitra’s Childrens’ Day celebrations

MUTTUKADU: Dakshina Chitra organized a few programs for children's day, including a vocal...

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National song and Chennai-level dance competition

INJAMBAKKAM--Hiranmayi Fine Arts Trust, which operates from Vaels Billabong International...


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Trauma care hospital opened at Injambakkam

INJAMBAKKAM: In order to treat emergency and accident cases, a seven-bed emergency and...

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Ashwin-mentored cricket facility in Injambakkam

INJAMBAKKAM: Gen-Next, the cricket coaching centre, will open its ECR centre on Saturday,...


Two more bodies wash ashore near Neelankarai

NEELANKARAI: In what is becoming dreadfully common, two youth drowned in the sea along the coast. Their bodies washed ashore near Neelankarai. Despite repeated warnings, some youth are attracted by the waters, and this is the latest in a string of deaths reported along the Chennai coast.

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Cracker sales down

NEELANKARAI: Deepavali is around the corner and cracker sales are yet to rise. Dampeners...


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Cape Kamoryn new decor store in Injambakkam

INJAMBAKKAM: Cape Kamoryn is the latest decor store with just the right amount of kitsch...

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Water supply to be cut yet again

Due to maintenance work at the Nemmeli desalination plant, water supply is expected to be...


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Meat retailer Fipola opens on ECR

INJAMBAKKAM: Fipola, the meat retail store, opened its Injambakkam branch. The company,...

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Mela for old silks recycling

NEELANKARAI: An exchange of old silk saris for money will be held under the aegis of...


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Work on 100-bed hospital in Injambakkam takes off

INJAMBAKKAM: One year after its announcement, work on the 100-bed 24-hour hospital in...

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ISKCON at beach on Sundays

Come Sunday, and beachgoers along the Akkarai Beach are treated to a live song and dance...


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Neelankarai bizman kidnapped, let go

NEELANKARAI: A businessman from Neelankarai, Rajkumar, was allegedly kidnapped and let go...

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Navaratri Tasteival at OMR Food Street, ECR

INJAMBAKKAM--OMR Food Street on ECR is celebrating Navaratri with a range of contests,...


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Beach vendors opting for extra veggie fare

Keeping in mind Navratri and the month of Purattasi, when many Hindus avoid meat, many...

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Audit reveals nature of beach trash

Carry bags account for the maximum weight of trash on Chennai's coastline, according to...