Chennai is sinking while sea levels rise, accelerating flood risk and exposing millions more people and homes to coastal flooding by 2100.

Among those weighing in was Lavanya Mohan, a Chennai-based chartered accountant-turned-writer, who said the criticism reflected her own experience of living in the city.

The opening game of the 2026-27 season of Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) ​is set to be played in Chennai ‌in December, according to media reports on Tuesday.

The proposed greenfield airport at Parandur, pitched as Chennai’s long-term aviation expansion plan, is once again at the centre of a political and environmental debate in Tamil Nadu.This time, the uncertainty is tied to the state’s new government,

Residents of Chennai should prepare for a scheduled 5-hour power outage on May 19 due to maintenance work by the Chennai Electricity Board. Various localities will be affected, and residents are urged to verify whether their area is included.

A viral social media post criticising Chennai’s work culture and lifestyle has triggered a wider internet debate, with users comparing the city’s traditional atmosphere and infrastructure to Bengaluru’s startup-driven career opportunities and nightlife.

Many users strongly disagreed with the criticism and defended the city's lifestyle, saying Chennai does not need to imitate the nightlife culture of Bengaluru or Mumbai to remain a good place to live.

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