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‘No Shah can rule here’: Stalin fires back at BJP, accuses Centre of undermining Tamil Nadu’s development • Apr. 19, 2025, 5:35 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Facility of bone marrow transplant requires to be extended to at least one general hospital in each district, says HC • Apr. 18, 2025, 6:05 PM ET (The Hindu)
Renal transplant under Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme successful • Apr. 18, 2025, 7:48 AM ET (The Hindu)
Over 100 ft tall Lord Murugan statues to come up in 3 temples in Tamil Nadu: HR and CE Minister • Apr. 18, 2025, 4:43 AM ET (The Hindu)
T.N. CM Stalin hits back at PM Modi over ‘crying for funds’ remark, reminds his statements as Gujarat CM • Apr. 18, 2025, 4:20 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Mamallapuram: Shore Temple
India; Tamil Nadu
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India: oasis
Pillar Rock
black sand
village in the Anaimalai Hills
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Shore Temple; Tamil Nadu, India
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