Thangachimadam

The lesser-known origin of Madurai jasmine

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The lesser-known origin of Madurai jasmine

The lesser-known origin of Madurai jasmine | Video Credit: L BALACHANDAR From being stitched into garlands, to adorning women’s hair, the jasmine flower is everyone’s favourite pick. The word malli, or jasmine in Tamil, is inseparable from Madurai. The most sought-after variety of the plant is cultivated in vast areas around the city. However, the … Read more

Seven T.N. fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy; mechanised boat impounded

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Seven T.N. fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy; mechanised boat impounded

Fishermen outfifts convene meeting at Thangachimadam to decide the next course of action. Fishermen outfifts convene meeting at Thangachimadam to decide the next course of action. Seven fishermen from Thangachimadam village, near Rameswaram, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel at Neduntheevu on charges including poaching in the early hours of Thursday, October 27, … Read more