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Chennai, April 20, 2026: India’s Suraj Kumar Chand and Egypt’s Rouqaia Othman emerged as champions in the men’s and women’s categories respectively at the Chennai leg of the HCL PSA Indian Tour, which concluded at the Indian Squash Academy on Sunday. (L to R)  S. Antony Joel Prabu, District Sports & Youth Welfare Officer, SDAT; Suraj Kumar Chand (India), Men's Final Winner;  Rouqaia Othman (Egypt), Women's Final Winner; and Cyrus Poncha, Secretary General, SRFI The five-day PSA Challenger event, held from April 16 to 20, featured 48 players from seven nations and was organised in partnership with the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) with support from the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Both the men’s and women’s draws carried a prize purse of USD 6,000 each, attracting a competitive international field. Event Youtube Video link 👇  In the men’s final, Suraj Kumar Chand produced a composed and high-intensity performance to defeat South Korea’s Jeongmin Ryu an...

Chennai, April 19, 2026: In a pioneering initiative that brought together tradition, innovation, and digital influence under one roof, the GPC Cooking Master Awards was held at Pullman Chennai Anna Salai. The first-of-its-kind event honoured outstanding talent in the culinary space, recognising both emerging and established names across Tamil Nadu. The prestigious awards were adjudicated by renowned culinary expert Chef Dheena, lending credibility and professional insight to the selection process. The grand event also witnessed the presence of popular personalities including Parithapangal Dravid, Aranthangi Nisha, and Pugazh, along with several celebrities from Star Vijay. Event Youtube Video link 👇  A major highlight of the evening was the felicitation of the Top 50 Digital Influencers in the food and cooking domain, reflecting the growing role of social media in shaping culinary trends and connecting with audiences. This year’s award winners featured a diverse mix of iconic eate...

Chennai, April 18, 2026: A.M. Jain College celebrated a significant academic milestone as it hosted its 50th Graduation Day Ceremony for the self-financed stream, with 1,461 students graduating across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The event also honoured academic excellence, with 34 students securing university ranks within the top 10 of the 2024 batch. The convocation, conducted over two days (April 17 and 18) in three sessions, brought together students, faculty, alumni, and families in a grand celebration of achievement. The ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries including Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai, former Director of the ISRO Satellite Centre, who presented degrees to the graduating students. Other chief guests included Justice Hari Parnthaman, former Puisne Judge of the Madras High Court and an alumnus of the college, and Kumar Rajagopalan, Vice President – Strategic Initiatives & Head of Operations at Dexian and also an alumnus. Event Youtube Video link 👇  ...

National, April 17, 2026: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, one of the world’s leading jewellery brands known for its trust and responsibility, has unveiled its latest natural diamond collection, Aanika, in a grand launch marked by elegance and tradition. The collection was introduced on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya by Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan. Inspired by sacred traditions and divine artistry, Aanika blends cultural heritage with contemporary design, offering jewellery that reflects both spiritual depth and modern sophistication. Rooted in the essence of devotion and prosperity associated with Akshaya Tritiya, the collection reimagines age-old craftsmanship for today’s discerning woman. The collection celebrates the timeless appeal of natural diamonds—formed over billions of years—symbolising purity, permanence, and prosperity. Drawing heavily from temple architecture, sacred geometry, and intricate carvings, Aanika transforms traditional motifs into elegant, flu...

சென்னை, ஏப்ரல் 17, 2026:  தமிழ்நாடு சட்டமன்றத் தேர்தலை முன்னிட்டு, CPRO நிறுவனம் நடத்திய மெகா கருத்துக்கணிப்பு இன்று சென்னை பத்திரிகையாளர் மன்றத்தில் வெளியிடப்பட்டது. இந்த கருத்துக்கணிப்பு, மாநில அரசியல் சூழலில் கடும் போட்டி நிலவுவதை வெளிப்படுத்துகிறது. கருத்துக்கணிப்பின் படி, அதிமுக தலைமையிலான தேசிய ஜனநாயக கூட்டணி 121 தொகுதிகளில் வெற்றி பெறும் என கணிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. அதேவேளை, திமுக 109 இடங்களிலும், தமிழக வெற்றி கழகம் (தவெக) 4 இடங்களிலும் வெற்றி பெறும் என தெரிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. மண்டல வாரியான வாக்கு சதவீதம்: மத்திய தெற்கு மண்டலத்தில் அதிமுக 35% வாக்குகளுடன் முன்னிலை வகிக்கிறது. திமுக 33%, நாம் தமிழர் கட்சி 3% வாக்குகளைப் பெறும் என கணிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. சென்னை மண்டலத்தில் திமுக 36% வாக்குகளுடன் முன்னிலை வகிக்கிறது. அதிமுக 30%, நாம் தமிழர் கட்சி 5%, தமிழக வெற்றி கழகம் 26% வாக்குகளைப் பெறும் என தெரிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. டெல்டா மண்டலத்தில் திமுக 39% வாக்குகளுடன் சிறிய முன்னிலை பெற்றுள்ள நிலையில், அதிமுக 38%, நாம் தமிழர் கட்சி 6%, தமிழக வெற்றி கழகம் 11% வாக்குகளைப் பெறும் என கணிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது...

Chennai, April 16, 2026: It was a day of celebration for PhysicsWallah (PW) on Thursday as its students delivered outstanding performances in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 Board Examinations 2026, with several securing perfect 100 per cent scores. Among the top achievers were Vaibhav Arora from Fazilka, Punjab; Amolik Pandita from Ahmedabad, Gujarat; and Ayusman Mohapatra from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, all of whom scored a flawless 100 per cent, emerging among the country’s highest rank holders. Event Youtube Video link 👇  Marking the occasion, PW Vidyapeeth — the tech-enabled offline learning centres of PhysicsWallah — organised a felicitation ceremony in Chennai to honour the high-performing students and celebrate their academic excellence. Sharing their success mantras, Vaibhav Arora attributed his achievement to “consistent preparation, regular practice, and guidance from school and PW teachers.” Amolik Pandita emphasised the importance of “regular revisi...