TAMIL NADU
Pollster Pradeep Gupta has revealed that actor-turned-politician Vijay was already emerging as a serious political force in Tamil Nadu nearly a year before the Assembly election, with steady growth in public support.
CHENNAI
Chennai, May 21: The newly appointed Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Commissioner Dr. G.S. Sameeran has outlined a series of priorities aimed at improving safety and civic infrastructure in the city, with a strong focus on pedestrian protection and flood mitigation.…
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NATION
New Delhi, May 21: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday after the latter criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy in a snide social media post on X. “Why…
WORLD
SPORTS
Eyeing a top-two finish to ensure a shot at Qualifier 1, Gujarat Titans will have their tails up when they face a flagging Chennai Super Kings side seeking to regain lost ground after a rather disappointing campaign, in their IPL match here on Thursday.
BUSINESS
Read MoreSudarshan Venu has announced that TVS Venu will acquire up to a 9.9% stake in Jana Small Finance Bank through a mix of primary warrants and secondary share purchases, subject to regulatory approvals. Around 4.9% of the stake will be held by TVS Motor Company.
MAGGI has launched its ‘MAGGI Ready Family Jolly’ (MRFJ) campaign in Tamil Nadu, celebrating the state’s vibrant culture and everyday moments of joy.
Coimbatore: Sunfeast Marie Light has launched a quirky awareness campaign highlighting the growing impact of mobile phones on relationships. A survey conducted in Chennai revealed that 53% of people spend more time on their phones than with their partners, pointing to a widening emotional gap.
Amazon India has announced plans to deploy around 1,000 electric trucks across the country in collaboration with Eicher Trucks and Buses, marking one of the largest dedicated electric truck fleets in India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sectors. The initiative aims to strengthen sustainable transportation while supporting the rapid expansion of Amazon Now operations.
ENTERTAINMENT
The makers of GDN, starring R Madhavan as legendary inventor G D Naidu, have revealed that a key announcement regarding the film will be made at 2:41 pm tomorrow.
COLUMNS
T R JAWAHAR in his PointBlank column says, Tamil Nadu’s Gen Z is quietly rejecting alcohol culture, choosing fitness, mental clarity and financial prudence over the once-glorified drinking habits shaped by politics and cinema.
Delimitation Bill was a grand plan to balloon the Lok Sabha from 543 to a cool 850 seats. While the fiery speeches about federalism and north-south wars hog the headlines, the real Tamil Nadu weekend chuckle lies in the small print nobody wants to admit
When constitutional ritual no longer heals political division, ritual itself becomes a message.
For decades, Raj Bhavans functioned as zones of silence. Decisions travelled through files, not forums. Authority spoke in signatures, not statements.
That culture has thinned.
