The AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) and Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam floated by T T V Dhinakaran are the main contenders.
March past, April Fools’ time now
I am inspired. I am encouraged. And I am emboldened, enough to present my own manifesto, my promises, knowing fool, er, full well that there is no chance of me getting elected. There is a conspiratorial proviso in the EC fool, hell, rule book that unfairly disallows those who have not fooled… filed their nominations, from contesting.
Mani Ratnam to shoot for ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ soon
Mani Ratnam’s next directorial after Chekka Chivantha Vaanam will be Ponniyin Selvan.
MI rope in Joseph for injured Milne
Mumbai Indians announced Alzarri Joseph, the Windies pacer, as the replacement for the injured Adam Milne, on Thursday (March 28). Milne, who was picked up by MI at the auction for INR 75 lakhs, was ruled out of the 2019 Indian Premier League due to a heel injury.
Federer books Shapovalov showdown in Miami
Federer will make Denis Shapovalov’s dream come true on Friday after the Swiss booked a Miami Open semi-final against the Canadian starlet with a ruthless 6-0 6-4 destruction of Kevin Anderson.
SK’s film titled LIC
Sivakarthikeyan will be playing the lead in a movie to be produced by Lyca and directed by Vignesh Shivan. Sources say that the film has been titled LIC. Anirudh composes the music. Search is on for the cast and crew. An official announcement is expected soon.
Samyuktha’s pat for Tamil technicians
Young Samyuktha Hegde, who shot to fame with Kannada movie Kirik Party, is playing the heroine Watchman.
Higuain retires from Argentina duty
Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain announced his retirement from international football telling critics “I gave everything’ for the Albiceleste.”
IPL 2019: Rahul’s poor form must worry Ashwin
There will a mouth-watering contest between bat and ball when mighty Mumbai Indians will take on mercurial Kings XI Punjab tomorrow at Mohali. With a win against Royal Challengers Bangalore last night, Mumbai is back to winning ways after losing their opener against Delhi Capitals. With a strong show thanks to their batters and wonderful death bowling by Malinga and Bumrah, the momentum is obviously with Rohit & boys.
“Not worried about ‘Mankading’ isssue”
Rajasthan Royals as a team has moved on from the Jos Buttler ‘Mankading’ incident and the focus will strictly be on winning their next IPL encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad Friday, said seamer Jaydev Unadkat.