Chennai has stepped up security ahead of New Year’s Eve, deploying over 25,000 police personnel, closing beaches, and enforcing strict traffic and safety measures.

CHENNAI: Olive Ridley sea turtle deaths along the Chennai coast are fast approaching the 100 mark this season, triggering ...

Chennai is expected to see a predominantly cloudy and rainy spell over the coming days, with intermittent light showers likely through most of the week. While the overall weather pattern remains ...

Weekends in India have officially become a playground for culture lovers, foodies, and anyone chasing good vibes. From Mumbai’s wine festivals to Delhi’s calming wellness pop-ups, every city is ...

CHENNAI: The Water Resources Department (WRD) submitted a proposal last week to the Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone Management Authority (TNCZMA) seeking Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for building a ...

Boise’s wave park is attracting outdoor adventurers—and the innovative public works project is inspiring other cities Carley D. Thornell - Freelance travel writer Boise Whitewater Park includes two ...

The famous Kovalam beach, one of the popular tourist spots near Chennai, has secured the prestigious International Blue Flag Certification for the fifth consecutive year 2025-26. In a social media ...

Chennai: The Kovalam Beach in Chengalpattu district has been awarded the prestigious International Blue Flag Certification, an internationally acclaimed eco-label awarded by the Foundation for ...

When it comes to surfing, India ranks third in Asia, while eight of the 10 national-level athletes hail from Tamil Nadu. This has prompted the state to take the lead in the business ecosystem of the ...

NAGAPATTINAM: Wearing a life jacket and mounted on a kayak, R Ajay (16) powered through the waves at Nagapattinam New Beach on Wednesday, mastering kayaking on his first-ever try. Although kayaking ...

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It was a familiar situation for Ramesh “Ram” Budihal. Two years ago, at an Asian-level surfing competition in Sri Lanka, he had made his first major international final, only to finish fourth and ...