Tamil Nadu

The 14.5-kilometre Phase-2 metro rail stretch from Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani is almost ready and will soon undergo final inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS). This inspection is required before the line can be opened for passenger services, ...

South India's street food scene goes far beyond idli and dosa. Every city has its own flavours, local rituals, and food streets that come alive in the evenings. From filter coffee corners to spicy seafood stalls, these cities are a must-visit ...

While popular hill stations in South India often draw large crowds, several lesser-known hill towns offer the same misty landscapes, cool weather, and scenic beauty; without the noise. These underrated destinations are perfect for travellers seeking quiet escapes, slow travel, and ...

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) has scheduled a planned power shutdown in Chennai on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, as part of routine maintenance and infrastructure enhancement work. The outage is expected during daytime hours, and residents in ...

Chennai Metro Rail has made progress toward starting Phase II services on the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch. The Railway Board has given its final approval for the trains that will run on this route. This clears the way for passenger services to begin ...

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) has announced a planned power shutdown in Chennai on Tuesday, January 20. This is due to scheduled maintenance work on the electricity network, which will briefly interrupt supply in several parts of ...

Not every journey needs checklists and crowded viewpoints. Sometimes, travel is about slowing down, waking up to birds instead of alarms, walking through fields, talking to locals, and letting time move gently. South India has many such villages where life flows ...

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu and by Tamil communities all over the world. It usually falls in January and marks the end of the harvest season. Pongal is a time to thank the Sun God, nature, farmers, ...

By February, people traveling from Poonamallee may be able to reach Vadapalani in around 30 minutes using Chennai Metro Rail, avoiding heavy traffic during peak hours. As a first step towards this goal, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) carried out a ...

One of Chennai's most advanced and challenging transport projects is now moving closer to operation. The city's first double-decker metro viaduct, which carries metro trains above a busy main road, will undergo its first trial run on Sunday, January 11. This ...

The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) has completed the first round of safety inspection for trains running on Chennai Metro Rail Phase II. This is an important step toward starting metro services on the Poonamallee Bypass to Vadapalani route. With ...

The electricity supply will be temporarily stopped in and around Valasaravakkam and Porur on Friday. The planned power cut will take place from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. During these five hours, residents and businesses in the affected areas may face ...