In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Today, on Thiruvalluvar Day, paying homage to the versatile Thiruvalluvar, whose works and ideals inspire innumerable people. He believed in a society that is harmonious and compassionate."
Bangladesh's cricketers are set to return to the field for the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 season after a day of boycott following Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Nazmul Islam's controversial remarks.
The India Tourism and Trade Fair, a long-standing annual event at the Island Grounds in Chennai, is being celebrated this year as a Golden Jubilee Fair, marking 50 years since its inception in 1974. The fair was originally envisioned by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi with
This comes amid protest by Bangladesh cricketers and Cricket Welfares Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) demanding Nazmul's resignation due to distateful comments made about the national men's team and former batter Tamim Iqbal. The protest hit the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as players of
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 15: KORA by Nilesh Chhadva and Mitesh Sumbad, the bridge to luxury Indian men's ethnic wear, is thrilled to announce the opening of its third store in Tamil Nadu at 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai on January 14, 2026. This new flagship store marks a sign
The personnel at the KK Nagar Police Station took a break from their duties to celebrate Pongal with their loved ones. They cooked the traditional Pongal dish in a Cauldron, showcasing their connection to culture.
"Vijay should understand that these deaths, this accident, had happened only because of Vijay's delayed presence in the meeting. He had made people wait for about nine hours from 9 am to 07:30 pm. So people without food or water, in the scorching sun, had fainted," he said.
Kanimozhi was reacting to Tamilaga Vettri Kazagham chief Vijay's 'X' post, which extended greetings for Thai Pongal and the Tamil New Year. It also triggered a fresh debate over the cultural and political significance of linking Pongal with the Tamil New Year.
Speaking to the media, Soundararajan said it is very significant that the Prime Minister would be visiting Tamil Nadu during th auspicious Thai Month. "It is an NDA meeting, and from that NDA will take off its successful process and procedure for our 2026 election. We are very happy that
This comes amid growing backlash from cricketers, with the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) issuing an ultimatum demanding the resignation of BCB Director M Nazmul Islam over his remarks targeting senior players, including former captain Tamim Iqbal.
The greeting drew attention because, traditionally, the Tamil New Year is observed in mid-April during the Tamil month of Chithirai, not in January during Thai Pongal. In 2008, the DMK government led by the late Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi officially declared Thai 1 (Pongal day) as the