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Chennai, August 31, 2025 – The much-anticipated Grand Finale of the Nuo Clinic Tiruvallur Premier League (TPL) 3.0 , organized by Hockey Tiruvallur, culminated in a thrilling Bankers’ Derby at the historic SDAT Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore. In a nail-biting contest, Indian Bank edged out Indian Overseas Bank 4–3 to be crowned TPL 3.0 Champions. The 2025 edition of TPL, held from August 11th to 31st, featured 10 teams, fierce group-stage clashes, and intense Super Six battles. This year also marked a historic first — the introduction of video referral technology, a pioneering move for a local league in Tamil Nadu. Final Standings: 🥇 Champions: Indian Bank – ₹50,000 + Champions Trophy 🥈 Runners-Up: Indian Overseas Bank – ₹30,000 + Trophy 🥉 Third Place: Pice Agorc – ₹20,000 + Trophy Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  The Closing Ceremony was graced by an esteemed lineup of dignitaries including: Hon’ble Minister Thiru. S. M. Nasar (Minister for Minorities Welfare &...

Chennai, August 13, 2025: Tamil Thalaivas today announced Pawan Sehrawat as the Captain and Arjun Deshwal as the Vice-Captain for Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). The announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for the team as it sets its sights on glory. Widely celebrated as the High Flyer of PKL, Pawan Sehrawat is one of the most dynamic players in the league’s history. He became the most expensive player in PKL when Tamil Thalaivas signed him for ₹2.26 crores in Season 9. Representing the Reserve Bank of India, Pawan has also brought pride to the nation, winning the gold medal at the 2019 South Asian Games and the 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship. Joining him in leadership is Arjun Deshwal, the Raid Machine of PKL, who takes on the role of Vice-Captain. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Arjun is a decorated raider and currently serves as a DSP in the state police force. His stellar career includes winning the gold medal with the Indian national team at the 2022 Asian Games...

Chennai, June 21st, 2025:  More than 500 people from different housing societies in Medavakkam came together to mark the International Yoga Day. The event which took place at Navin’s Starwood Towers , Medavakkam had Yoga and Zumba sessions, along with lot of fun activities.  Dr. R. Kumar- Founder, Chairman, Navin’s, Mrs. P. Bhavani, Executive Director, Navin’s and Ms. Ksheer Vasudha Kumar, Director, Navin’s were part of the event. Thiru V. Jayachandran, Panchayat president, social media influencer couple Adhithi Aravind, also participated at the International Yoga Day celebrations conducted by Navin’s.   Event's Youtube Video link 👇  Reinforcing the importance of physical activity, Dr R Kumar said today’s housing societies give more importance to spaces which promote holistic well-being. He urged the participants to prioritize themselves, set healthy goals and work towards it. ****

Chennai, 14 June 2025: The Madras West Round Table 10 (MWRT10) once again brought joy, inclusion, and celebration to over 1000 special children from across Chennai at the ICF Indoor Stadium through the much-awaited Unified Special Carnival 2025. In its 29th glorious year since inception in 1996, this landmark event was elevated with the inspiring presence of Somdev Devvarman , India’s tennis icon and a passionate advocate for youth and sports. Somdev Devvarman, known for his grit and determination on the international tennis circuit, inaugurated the festivities to resounding cheers. His presence underscored the Carnival's core message of empowerment through inclusivity, echoing MWRT10’s larger mission of “Service Through Fellowship.” The vibrant atmosphere at the ICF Indoor Stadium—with its accessibility and space—set the perfect backdrop for a day packed with carnival games, music, food stalls, and adapted football matches designed for the children. Event programme Youtube Video l...

Chennai, 2nd June 2025: Chennai Bulls , the city’s official franchise in the inaugural season of Rugby Premier League (RPL), was formally unveiled to the fans, as the team also launched its official jersey, team song, and addressed the media at the Madras Cricket Club in Chennai on 2nd June, 2025 (Monday). (L to R) Ben Gollings Head Coach, Akshit Sharma Owner, Joseva Talacola Player, Aadhav Arjuna President BFI & General Secretary TNOA,  Sendhil V Thyagarajan, Treasurer Rugby India, Mohan Krishna Urath, Vinay Rai The launch was attended by Sendhil V. Thyagarajan , Treasurer of Rugby India, Aadhav Arjuna, Basketball Federation of India ( BFI) President & General Secretary of Tamil Nadu Olympics Association and Akshit Sharma , from Chennai Bulls’ leadership group. Also present on the august occasion were the Head Coach of the franchise Ben Gollings and local movie star and former Indian rugby player, Vinay Rai. The Chennai Bulls is owned by AvidSys Group's - AVID Sports, an ...

Street Heroes To Stadium Superstars! Who Will Take Home The Whopping 3 Crore Tournament Prize Money Chennai: Southern Street Premier League (SSPL), the first T10 Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament of its kind in the South had a grand launch at Chennai. Targeted at bringing out the grassroots talent from across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Pondicherry and Goa, this will be a true gamechanger. 12 powerhouse teams featuring the best will battle it out this August for India’s Biggest Ever Tennis Ball Cricket Prize Purse: ₹3 Crores. Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali – Chairman, SSPL, Ravi Mohan – Celebrity Patron &  L.T. Anand – CEO & Director, SSPL launched SSPL at a glittering ceremony that featured dignitaries, businessmen, VIPs .  The stunning 5-foot-high trophy was unveiled with great fanfare, alongside the reveal of the official SSPL logo and a high-octane anthem setting the tone for the adrenaline-fueled season ahead. Cricket is an integral part...

Chennai, May 22, 2025: ITC’s Classmate, India’s leading notebook and  stationery products brand has launched eduGAMES Infinity  an innovative gamified notebook that seamlessly blends play with education. It encompasses a funand engaging initiative aimed at transforming learning into a delightful experience. Classmate eduGAMES Infinity is now launching a unique campaign, participation in which will provide a chance to visit Hong Kong Disneyland, a once in a lifetime opportunity! At the core of Classmate eduGAMES Infinity is the idea that learning should be joyful igniting the fun side of learning.Building on the iconic last page of Classmate notebooks — loved by generations of students — eduGAMES Infinity takes this concept to a new paradigm by making last page puzzles interactive, gamified, and rewarding. Stud...

Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar won in the Men’s Doubles category Anahat Singh and Joshna Chinappa won in the Women’s Doubles category Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh won in the Mixed Doubles category ₹3,30,000 prize money awarded to winners Chennai, May 23rd, 2025: HCL Group, a leading global conglomerate, in partnership with the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) , Successfully concluded the second edition of the HCL Squash  Doubles National Championship at the Indian Squash Academy, Chennai.The tournament was held from May 20 to May 23, 2025. This Championship was also a national selection event for the 2nd Asian Doubles Championships in Malaysia at the end of June. Following the strong momentum built in the 2024 inaugural edition, the championship has quickly become a regular feature on India’s squash calendar. It aims to promote the doubles format and encourage wider participation in the sport across the country. The four-day tournament brought together India’s top...

சென்னை, மே 2, 2025: உலக கராத்தே மாஸ்டர்கள் சங்கம் மூலம் 5 ஆயிரத்துக்கு மேற்பட்ட கராத்தே மாஸ்டர்கள், அடுத்த ஐந்து ஆண்டுகளில் 8 கோடி மக்களுக்கு முற்றிலும் இலவசமாக தற்காப்பு கலை (Karate) பயிற்சி அளிக்க இருப்பதாக சங்கத்தின் தலைவர் S. பாலமுருகன் இன்று பத்திரிகை யாளர்கள் சந்திப்பில் கூறினார்.  மேலும் அவர் கூறுகையில்,  நாங்கள் சென்னையை தலைமையாக கொண்ட சர்வதேச கராத்தே பயிற்றுனர்கள் சங்கம், உலகளவில் 55 நாடுகளில் உறுப்பினர்களைக் கொண்டுள்ளோம். நமது முன்னோர்கள் இந்த அழகான பூமியில் நாம் வாழவும் வளரவும் ஒரு அற்புதமான மற்றும் பாதுகாப்பான சமுதாயத்தை உருவாக்கி வைத்து இருந்தார்கள். அதை நாம் கடந்த சில தசாப்தங்களாக இழந்துவிட்டோம். Press meet Youtube Video link 👇  தொழில்நுட்பத்தில் மிகவும் நவீன மயமான இந்த உலகில் தனிமனிதனின் பாதுகாப்பு என்பது மிகவும் கேள்விக்குறியாகத் தான் உள்ளது. நமது முன்னோர்கள் நமக்கு தந்துசென்ற பாதுகாப்பான சமுதாயத்தை, நமது வருங்கால சந்ததியினருக்குக் கொடுப்பது நமது ஒவ்வொருவரின் கடமை. எல்லைப் பாதுகாப்புப் படை, ராணுவம், அரசியலமைப்புச் சட்டம், தேசிய அமைச்சரவை, மாநில அமைச்சர...

Chennai, April 21, 2025: The launch event for the Super 6 App was held today at the Hilton Hotel, Chennai. The event was graced by several distinguished guests including former Indian cricketer Mr. Subramaniam Badrinath and actress Priya Prakash Varrier , famed for her role in Good Bad Ugly, who officially launched the app. The Super 6 App has been designed to set a new milestone in the world of cricket fantasy games. Most of the features in this app are built to maximize the chances of players winning. Two hours before the start of a cricket match, users can log into the Super 6 App and predict the number of runs for each over and every ball. By doing so accurately, they stand a chance to win. Launch Youtube video Link 👇 You can start playing with a minimum entry fee of ₹50. There's a chance to win up to 30 lakhs per over! With 40 overs and 240 balls, if you predict the runs correctly, victory is guaranteed. ****

Mumbai, India – 19 March, 2025: CEAT, a leading Indian tyre manufacturer, today announced the launch of three advanced tyre innovations for its SportDrive range, further strengthening its presence in the ultra-high performance and luxury four-wheeler segment. With these launches, CEAT becomes the first Indian tyre manufacturer to produce Run-Flat tyres and 21-inch ZR-rated tyres capable of handling speeds greater than 300 KMPH with CALM Technology, marking a significant milestone in India's automotive manufacturing capabilities.  Tested rigorously at leading international automotive facilities in Germany, CEAT’s latest offerings adhere to the highest standards of performance and safety.  Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Mr. Arnab Banerjee, MD and CEO, CEAT , said: "Under the new SportDrive range of tyres, CEAT with the launch of ZR-rated tyres, CALM Technology and Run-Flat tyres, strengthens its position as a premium, technology-driven brand. These innovations reflect o...

Chennai, March 23rd, 2025: Navin’s Starwood Towers, a premium housing society in Medavakkam is organizing the Starwood Premier League, to cater to the sports enthusiasts in the community. Organized by the Starwood Sports Club , an umbrella body of Navin’s Starwood Towers Resident Sports Community, the event will see the participation of more than 120 residents. Navin’s, the most trusted real estate developer in Chennai, is the title sponsor for the event.  On the Starwood Premier League, Ms. Ksheer Vasudha Kumar, Director, Navin’s said, “We are happy to be associated with the third edition of the unique league, modelled after the Indian Premier League, with franchise owners and players auction concept with points. Starwood Sports Club has been dedicated to building a vibrant sports community and with each edition, the sporting event is becoming bigger and better.” Youtube Video Coverage link 👇  The Starwood Premier League Season 3 will feature women’s throwball, men’s crick...