Chennai, Jan. 1 -- Happy New Year 2026.
The people of this teeming megapolis ushered in the New year withspiritual fervour and traditional gaiety.
As the clock struck 12, shouts of 'Happy New Year' rented the air,as lakhs of people, who had congregated on the sands of the Marinabeach Front, a preferred and most sought after destination for therevellers every year, ushered in 2026 in high 'spirits'.
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin and Leadersof various parties, cutting across party lines, greeted the people on theoccasion and wished them good health, prosperity during 2026.
It was a sea of humanity at the Marina beach front as the milling crowd,which has started assembling by 1800 hrs in the evening, celebrated th...