On the second day of the Jacto-Geo strike, hundreds of teachers and State government employees were arrested in various places across Tamilnadu and the situation has crippled over 80 per cent of work in government offices and schools.
Lawrence to direct Akshay Kumar
Actor-director-choreographer Raghava Lawrence will make his debut in Bollywood. He will helm the Hindi remake of his blockbuster ‘Kanchana’.
Kanaka Durga denied entry into house
Kanaka Durga (42), the Kerala government’s Civil Supplies employee, who made history by becoming one of the two menstruating age women entering the Sabarimala temple for the first time, has been forced to find shelter in a Ministry of Women and Child Development’s (MWCD) One-Stop Centre (OSC) at Perinthalmanna in Malappuram district.
Prithvi plays Karthik’s fan in ‘Kadhal Munnetra Kazhagam’
Actor Prithvi, son of filmmaker Pandiarajan, plays veteran actor Karthik’s fan in a period drama titled Kadhal Munnetra Kazhagam.
We should also accept criticism: Prabhu Deva
At the recent media meet of ‘Charlie Chaplin 2’, Prabhu Deva said that film fraternity should accept criticism. The film is a comedy entertainer and a sequel to his 2002 blockbuster with the same name.
Modi inaugurates Bose museum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Subhash Chandra Bose museum at Red Fort, marking the 122nd birth anniversary of the leader. The museum, dedicated to Bose and the Indian National Army, was unveiled at 9.30 am.
Ennore port to receive new lease of life
“Japan is supporting Tamilnadu Investment Promotion Programme by improving Ennore Port access road and developing an electrical substation in One Hub,” said Japanese Ambassador Hiramatsu at Global Investors Meet 2019 at Chennai Trade Centre today.
‘Thirumanam’: Cheran reveals his mega plans
Thirumanam is about a brother who struggles to get his sister married off, says actor-director Cheran.
Abhishek Bachchan to play baddie in ‘Indian 2’
Director Shankar has began shooting for his ambitious project Indian 2. Starring Kamal Haasan and Kajal Agarwal in the lead, the movie has music by Anirudh.
Chennaiite to take part in R-Day parade in Delhi
K Sangeetha Priya, a student of Dr MGR-Janaki College for Women, has been selected to represent the State, to showcase the cultural pride in Republic Day parade in New Delhi 26 January.