Women account for 50.6% of startups in Tamil Nadu, reflecting the growing participation of women in the State’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, said Singai G. Ramachandran, Chairman of Startup Tamil Nadu.
The Tamil Nadu government has rejected reports that the State lost a proposed ₹1,614-crore investment by three South Korean automobile component manufacturers to neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, describing the claims as misleading and lacking context.
Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana held discussions with senior representatives of German automobile major BMW at the company’s headquarters in Germany, exploring opportunities to strengthen the company’s presence in the State.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay made a surprise visit to the Karumathampatti Police Station in Coimbatore district on Tuesday while travelling to Coimbatore Airport after attending a government function in Perundurai, Erode district.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday, November 3, launched a statewide ₹3,000-crore credit linkage programme aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and strengthening the livelihoods of women Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Lok Bhavan, Tamil Nadu, organised a special programme on November 3 to celebrate the foundation days of 15 states and Union Territories, highlighting India's cultural diversity and the spirit of national unity.
Mindspace Business Parks REIT has leased approximately 0.6 million square feet across its recently acquired Chennai properties, Commerzone Pallikaranai and One Radial on the Old Mahabalipuram Road–Radial Road corridor, exceeding its business plan expectations since the acquisitions.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar participated as the chief guest at the curtain-raiser programme of the fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam at IIT Madras in Chennai on Tuesday, November 3.
Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj participated in an interactive session at the Tamil Nadu Police Academy (TNPA) focusing on the role of cinema in promoting gender sensitisation and gender-responsive policing.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay held a roadshow at Perundurai in Erode district on Tuesday, drawing a large gathering of party cadres, supporters and members of the public.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s government is facing criticism from former BJP state president K. Annamalai and DMK chief M.K. Stalin over the state’s economic performance, particularly sluggish GST revenue growth and the reported relocation of a ₹1,614-crore Korean investment proposal to Andhra Pradesh.
Tamil Nadu Social Welfare and Women’s Rights Minister K. Jagadeeswari has sparked a controversy after suggesting that school students who do not follow conventional haircut styles should have their heads shaved as a disciplinary measure.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Monday administered the oath of office to four newly appointed State Information Commissioners at Lok Bhavan in Chennai.
Chennai is set to witness a major addition to its retail landscape, with New Saravana Stores planning a massive retail complex spread across approximately 15 lakh square feet along the city’s Radial Road. The proposed development is being projected as one of the world’s largest retail stores and could significantly strengthen Chennai’s position as a major shopping destination.
IIT Madras and Saint-Gobain India have expanded their longstanding research partnership with the establishment of two specialised laboratories aimed at developing next-generation technologies for sustainable construction and low-carbon infrastructure.
Chennai’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem is set to move into higher-value and more complex product segments, with German electronics manufacturing services (EMS) major Zollner and Indian company Avalon Technologies planning advanced manufacturing operations in the city.
An interesting intersection of manufacturing expertise and culinary heritage is emerging through Pricol Group’s food and hospitality venture, Pricol Gourmet. The initiative reflects an effort to apply the discipline, consistency and process-oriented thinking associated with the automotive industry to the business of food, particularly the preparation and scaling of traditional regional cuisines.
US Consul General Neisuler participated in the Mysuru Dasara celebrations, joining Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and local leaders at the historic cultural festival. The US Consulate General in Chennai shared details of the visit on social media, describing the celebrations as an example of the shared connections between India and the United States.
Zoho co-founder and Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu participated in a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) route march in Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi district on Sunday, November 1, drawing attention to his association with the organisation's activities.
Southern Railway has announced a special one-way express train between Chennai Egmore and Kanyakumari to facilitate passenger travel during the Diwali festive season.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday inaugurated 44 completed development projects with a total value of ₹68.31 crore at a government function held in Pudukkottai on November 2. The programme also marked the launch of 70 new projects, for which the Chief Minister laid the foundation stones.
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has announced the expansion of its Independence biscuit portfolio with nine variants, strengthening its presence across everyday and indulgent consumption categories. The expanded range will be available across Tamil Nadu from November 2.
Jayamalini was one of the most recognisable glamour stars of Telugu and South Indian cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. Having acted in more than 500 films across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi, she carved a distinct place for herself through dance numbers and character roles.
Tamil Nadu Public Works and Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna has reignited the debate over a separate state flag, calling for a symbol that reflects Tamil identity and is “equal to the National Flag”. His remarks drew sharp criticism from the BJP, which accused him of encouraging a separatist mindset.