Teachers who have tried to speak up say they’ve been threatened with poor experience certificates, deliberate delays in relieving letters, and even blacklisting among private schools in the city, all of which make it hard to find new employment.

Despite competing with five other candidates during the recruitment process, Jency was selected purely on merit.

This year, on International Yoga Day, Charlotte Chopin won’t be speaking at a mega yoga camp or appearing on television panels. “I’ll be in my garden,” she laughed when asked.

The arrested individuals, aged between 19 and 50

Each trainee left the program with a drone worth ₹7 lakh, provided free of cost.

The ban has led to a price hike for autos, as demand spills over.

“This blend of tradition and tech-savvy behavior is unique to Tamil Nadu,” says Meena Somanathan, an independent financial advisor based in Madurai. “It’s not just a gold rush. It’s a gold evolution.”

The tournament, which will be held on outdoor hard courts, will feature a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles competition.