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New Straits Times
02-08-2025
- Science
- New Straits Times
Partial solar eclipse to give Malaysia a 'bitten' sun
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will experience a partial solar eclipse on Aug 2, 2027, the same day a rare total solar eclipse, the longest in 100 years, occurs elsewhere. The total eclipse will be most visible in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, but Malaysians will only be able to see a partial obscuration of the sun. Dr B. Kuhan Chandru, a research fellow at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's (UKM) Space Science Centre, said areas like Kuala Lumpur are expected to see up to 42 per cent of the sun's disk covered. "The sun will appear as if it has been 'bitten' on the side before it disappears below the horizon," he said. The phenomenon is expected to begin around 6.52pm, reach its peak at 7.23pm, and end at 7.27pm, depending on the location and the horizon in each area, he added. He said countries along the path of the total eclipse, such as Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, are expected to experience complete darkness for up to six minutes. Chandru said the event will still be a rare moment despite the lack of total darkness in Malaysia. He said the phenomenon presents an opportunity to study how life responds to sudden and extreme environmental changes. "Animals like birds and insects often change their behaviour during an eclipse, while plants and microorganisms slow down photosynthesis as if preparing for a sudden night," he said.
News18
01-08-2025
- News18
Teenager Killed After Car Rams Bike Over Chennai Love Triangle, DMK Man's Grandson Arrested
Last Updated: Three students have been arrested in connection with the murder, while the search for the fourth is underway. Three students were arrested for allegedly killing a boy by deliberately ramming their Range Rover into a two-wheeler in Chennai, according to a report. One of the arrested persons was the grandson of a DMK councillor, while the deceased was identified as Nithin Sai, 19, who was a college student. It was initially assumed to be the case of an accident that took place on Monday; however, a deeper police probe revealed that the youngsters had deliberately hit the two-wheeler, NDTV reported. Police said a fight broke out between two groups of students over a girl who was involved with two of the boys. Chandru, a student and the grandson of a politician, was asked to handle the situation. Chandru and his group got into a car and tried to scare the other group, who left on two bikes. The main target, Venkatesan, and his friend escaped on one bike. But the car chased the second bike and hit it, killing Nithin Sai, who was sitting on the back seat, and injuring the rider, Abhishek, according to the police, the report said. Nithin suffered serious head injuries and succumbed to it on the spot. Four persons have been arrested so far on charges of murder and other sections, while the cops are searching for the fourth student who was present in the car during the alleged crime. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
31-07-2025
- New Indian Express
DMK councillor's grandson among three held for murdering Chennai student by ramming bike
CHENNAI: The Thirumangalam police on Wednesday arrested three youths, including the grandson of a DMK councillor, in connection with the murder of college student Nithin Sai, who was killed after a car deliberately hit the two-wheeler he was riding pillion. The accused are S Chandru alias Chandrasekar (19) of KK Nagar, V Yashwin (18) of KK Nagar and J Aaron Sam (21) of Puzhal. Chandru is the grandson of K Dhana Sekaran, a DMK councillor and chairman of the standing committee (accounts) of the Greater Chennai Corporation, the police said. The SUV involved in the incident was brought by Chandru. Nithin Sai, a third-year college student, was riding pillion with his friend Abhishek when the car hit them near a private school in Thirumangalam on Monday night. Nithin died on the spot while Abhishek sustained injuries. CCTV footage later revealed that the collision was intentional, following a dispute earlier that evening. According to police, the trio had earlier threatened one of Nithin's friends, Venkatesh. The conflict began when a female college student receiving 'romantic messages' from Venkatesh on social media. She confided in her friend Pranav, who then approached Chandru, who is a second-year BA Economics student at the college, for help. Chandru allegedly confronted Venkatesh and warned him to stop contacting the woman. Later, the trio followed Venkatesh and his friends Nithin and Abhishek after a birthday party before ramming the two-wheeler. Chandru is a student at Loyola College, Aaron is pursuing third-year BBA at ACS College, and Yashwin is in his second year at SRM College in Ramapuram. The case, initially registered as a road accident, was altered to murder following protests by Nithin's family outside Kilpauk GH on Tuesday. All three have been booked under sections 103(1), 296(b), 109(1), 351(3) of BNS and sent to jail.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Time of India
Three arrested for youth's murder
Chennai: Two days after a college student on a bike was murdered in a deliberate bike-car collision, the Thirumangalam police arrested Chandru alias Chandrasekar, 19, grandson of senior DMK functionary and GCC councillor Dhanasekaran, and two others on Wednesday. The victim, Nithin Sai, an English literature student in Loyola College, was fatally rammed by a luxury car in Thirumangalam. Following a complaint by Nithin Sai's father, Suresh, the Thirumangalam police arrested three youths — S Chandru alias Chandrasekar, 19, of KK Nagar; V Yashwin, 18, of Nesapakkam ; and J Aaron Sam, 21, of Puzhal. Police said Nithin Sai was riding pillion with his college mate Abhishek when their two-wheeler on left side of the road was intentionally rammed by the car-borne assailants. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai A police officer said the murder was in connection with an issue over a romantic relationship involving a female student of the college. After she informed her friend Pranav about the issue, he approached Chandru to resolve the matter. Chandru warned Venkatesan, a friend of Nithin Sai, of retaliation. On Monday, Venkatesan celebrated the birthday of his college mate Mohan with 11 friends, including Nithin Sai and Abhishek. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo Chandru and his friends were waiting in a car to meet Venkatesan at School Road in Thirumangalam. After the friends dispersed, Chandru instructed Aaron, who was at the wheel, to block Venkatesan's bike. But, his car hit Abhishek's bike, flinging the riders into the air. Nithin Sai died at the scene, and Abhishek was injured. "We are searching for another suspect, who was also in the car when it rammed Abhishek's bike," said an officer. The suspects abandoned the Range Rover at Valasaravakkam before fleeing the scene. Police have since confiscated the vehicle. The arrested trio was presented before a magistrate court in the city and remanded in judicial custody.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Interactive session held for aspiring law students in Thoothukudi
An interactive session, Kundrena Nimirndhu Nil, was held for students enrolled in law courses under the Naan Mudhalvan scheme at the Collectorate here on Saturday. Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi, Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Minister P. Geetha Jeevan, former Madras High Court Judge Chandru and Collector K. Elambahavath participated. Addressing the students, Justice Chandru highlighted Article 39 (a) of the Indian Constitution, introduced in 1976, emphasised equal justice and free legal aid for the poor. He urged the students to understand the law deeply and serve the common people with commitment. He further explained the framing of the Indian Constitution and noted that November 26 was celebrated every year as Constitution Day in India. The fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution cannot be changed. Everyone should learn law and create awareness among the people, he added. Ms. Kanimozhi expressed her happiness at the growing number of girl students enrolling in law courses. 'The dream of Periyar, Aringnar Anna and Kalaignar Karunanidhi is being fulfilled,' she said. She highlighted that 99% students from Thoothukudi district, who completed school education, had enrolled in higher education. Emphasising the need for social justice alongside legal knowledge, she exhorted the students not to limit themselves within a boundary and to set higher goals in order to achieve greater heights and meaningful changes in their chosen field. The Collector said a total of 204 students had applied for law courses through career guidance programmes. Of them, 73 students had successfully enrolled so far, including five in School of Excellence in Law, one in Tamil Nadu National law University in Tiruchi and 67 in Government Law colleges affiliated to Dr. Ambedkar Law University. He added that most of them were first generation graduates from government and aided schools. EOM
