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Gold prices traded mixed in futures trade on Thursday with near-term contracts witnessing mild profit booking while longer-dated contracts remained supported amid firm global cues.As of 15:22 pm, gold futures for April delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) were trading at Rs 1,58,360 per 10 grams, down Rs 395 or 0.25 per cent. The…
Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is counted among one of the best places for real estate investment in India. The city is attracting both investors and developers alike for many reasons including robust economic growth, infrastructure development and job opportunities. Property prices in several parts of the city have been steadily appreciating. Chennai’s…
India is on bird flu, H5N1 alert. Cases have been reported in Chennai. More than 1,500 crows have tested positive for the virus and this has stepped up surveillance in several areas of Tamil Nadu including Adyar, Velachery, Thiruvanmiyur and Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR).This is a big health concern because H5N1 is classified as highly…
CHENNAI: Madras high court on Friday dismissed a plea moved by actor and founder of political party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) Vijay, challenging a Rs 1.5 crore penalty imposed by the income tax department for allegedly not disclosing his true income during the assessment period 2015-16.Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorty passed the order while rejecting the plea…
Gold futures traded higher on Wednesday as firm buying interest and strong investor participation lifted prices across multiple contracts on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).As of 15:09 PM, MCX gold futures showed gains across expiries. The April 2, 2026 contract traded at Rs 1,59,000 per 10 grams, up Rs 5,191 or 3.37 per cent. The…
Sachin Tendulkar waves to the crowd as he completes his century during the first Test match in Madras, in 1999 (l), and a screengrab of the crowd applaudin Pakistan team. (Photo/Getty Images) For those who have begun watching India vs Pakistan cricket only in recent times, it can be easy to assume that matches between…
CHENNAI: Stating that he was “ready” for the reunification of the AIADMK factions, expelled leader O Panneerselvam on Thursday threw a pointed challenge at AMMK’s TTV Dhinakaran and “his beloved brother” Edappadi K Palaniswami, asking whether they were prepared to take the same leap. “I am ready for that. Are they ready?” he asked with…
CHENNAI: A road or a street does not have any religious character. Irrespective of the nature of the superstructure, whether it is religious or irreligious, if it is an encroachment on a street or a public place, or on land vested in or belonging to a local body, the commissioner (of the local body) is…
The longest iron spear, along with iron implements, pottery and other objects found at Thirumalapuram near Tenkasi; and (R) burial urns found at the site CHENNAI: An ancient warrior could have used this iron spear to protect cattle and wealth from enemies, or it could have been a ceremonial piece smelted for a powerful person…
Superstar Rajinikanth honored Madurai’s Rs. 5 parotta seller, Rajini Sekar, by gifting him a gold chain and inviting him to his Chennai home. Sekar’s dedication to serving the poor despite rising costs caught the actor’s attention. Rajinikanth praised Sekar’s noble act, highlighting the pride such fans bring to their idols. Superstar Rajinikanth has not just…
