Since 1977, the DMK and the AIADMK have remained the dominant forces in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, solidifying their positions as the primary players. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The decade starting from 1967 marked a pivotal moment for Tamil Nadu, as it witnessed the rise of two significant Dravidian parties: the Dravida Munnetra … Read more
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday released the Tamil book, Viduthalai Porattathil Tamil Naatin Pangalippu, and its English translation, Tamil Nadu’s Contribution to the Freedom Struggle. The first copies of the books, brought out by the Tamilarasu publication run by the Department of Information and Public Relations, were received by former West Bengal … Read more
The blood has dried on the steps of Ambikapathi’s single-room house in Nanguneri, a drought-ridden and crime-prone town in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. This is the spot where, on August 9, her children were brutally attacked by her son’s classmates. The asbestos roof and small porch are clean, but the reddish-brown streaks serve as … Read more
A bull charges towards tamers during the jallikattu event at Allanganallur, near Madurai on January 18, 2023. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The story so far: Jallikattu, the traditional rural sport involving bulls, has received judicial approval. A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has ruled that the amendment made in 2017 by the Tamil … Read more
One of the ATMs that was looted in Tiruvannamalai district on February 12, 2023. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Burglars broke open four bank Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) on the Cuddalore-Chittoor Road (NH 38) at various spots in Tiruvannamalai district in the early hours on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Police said the incidents came to light … Read more
Hot air balloons from various countries are heading towards Tamil Nadu The eighth edition of the three-day Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival (TNIBF) will begin at Pollachi in Coimbatore district on January 13, 2023 This year, hot air balloons will come from Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, France, Thailand, Vietnam and the United Kingdom Three balloons … Read more
Corruption allegations against V. Senthilbalaji are a problem for M.K. Stalin Corruption allegations against V. Senthilbalaji are a problem for M.K. Stalin As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin goes after some former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Ministers on corruption charges, he is facing uncomfortable questions on inaction against his cabinet colleague … Read more
