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A historic 17th-century hall near India's famous Meenakshi Temple is finally getting its long-awaited restoration finished this fall. The renovation will preserve centuries of architectural heritage for future generations.
Two city drivers in Madurai, India received gold coins for an incredible milestone: 20 years behind the wheel without a single accident. The recognition came during Republic Day celebrations that honored everyday heroes keeping their community safe.
Fifteen children traded their devices for milking cows, harvesting vegetables, and riding bullock carts at a unique summer camp near Madurai, India. The four-day program teaches teamwork and patience through hands-on farming experiences.
A National Geographic explorer brings powerful images to India showing how tigers, wildlife, and tribal communities share shrinking habitats. His exhibition reveals the urgent need for coexistence solutions.
A youth group in Madurai, India is turning a restored pond into a thriving green space by planting 1,000 fruit trees that will feed families and support farmers for decades. The first 250 saplings are already in the ground.
A court in Madurai, India has acquitted 56 people who faced charges after participating in peaceful protests to support jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming sport. The ruling brings closure to a seven-year legal journey for those who stood up for their cultural heritage.
A young Indian triple jumper just soared into the record books with a career-defining leap at the NCAA Indoor Championships. Selva Prabhu's 17.05-meter jump earned him silver and shattered India's indoor national record.
A landmark ruling by India's Madras High Court says women in live-in relationships deserve the same legal protection as married women. The decision could reshape how millions of modern relationships are treated under Indian law.
Bus drivers, conductors, and technicians in Tamil Nadu received special recognition on India's Republic Day for their dedication to public service. The state's transportation leaders celebrated workers who went above and beyond through honest work and innovative fuel-saving methods.
After 40 rejections crushed his cricket dreams, Varun Chakravarthy worked as an architect for three years before quitting to reinvent himself as a mystery spinner. His stubborn comeback earned him an ₹8.4 crore IPL contract and a spot on India's national team.
Tamil Nadu just transferred dozens of urban planning officials across the state in a bold move to build a corruption-free system. The shuffle comes with new tech tools and transparency measures to help cities grow fairly.
A Chennai tennis coach has been guiding Chinese player Fangran Tian since she was 12, turning their professional relationship into a decade-long cross-cultural family bond. This week, she reached the semifinals of a WTA tournament in Mumbai, crediting him with shaping not just her game but her life. ---
Three new express trains now connect Kerala to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, making long-distance travel faster and more affordable for millions. The routes strengthen ties across southern India while offering budget-friendly options for families and pilgrims.
Shobitam connects handloom artisans across India directly with customers from Alaska to New Zealand, proving ethnic fashion can thrive globally. The platform now represents over 75 craft partners and has earned 13,000 five-star reviews.
A chance seedling discovered in Pune in 1924 has become India's most successful guava variety, producing 56 kg of fruit per tree across 3.71 lakh hectares. The Sardar guava now supports millions of farmers and transformed barren land into thriving orchards.