Public health authorities in Tamil Nadu have identified a mutated form of the coronavirus as one of the causes behind the current wave of seasonal flu‑like symptoms spreading across the state.
TN Ministers hold talks with JACTO‑GEO officials
A ministerial delegation of the Tamil Nadu government held fresh discussions with executives of the Joint Action Council of Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Organisations and Government Employees’ Organisations (JACTO‑GEO) and the allied POTO‑GEO groups on Friday at the State Secretariat in Chennai amid growing tensions over a proposed indefinite strike from 6 January.
Sasikala targets DMK govt on Law and Order in TN
Former AIADMK leader V.K. Sasikala Natarajan, once the closest aide of late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, made a sharp political attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Thursday, asserting that the era of dynastic governance in Tamil Nadu is on the verge of ending and will be replaced by what she described as a “people’s government.”
Stalin flags off Vaiko’s equality march from Tiruchy
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin today inaugurated the ‘Samathuva Nadai Payanam’—an equality march led by MDMK general secretary Vaiko—signalling a significant political and social campaign ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections later this year.
Avaniyapuram Jallikattu on Jan 15 for Pongal fete
The traditional Jallikattu event at Avaniyapuram in Madurai will be held on January 15 as part of the Pongal celebrations.
Vincent Selvah directs Mysskin
Filmmaker Vincent Selva, known for directing popular Tamil films such as Priyamudan (1998), Iraniyan (1999), Youth (2002), Jithan (2005) and Perumal (2009), has officially taken over as the director of Subrammani.
Roja makes comeback playing key role in a Tamil film
A new Tamil film jointly produced by Million Dollar Studios and Neo Castle Creations has started production with a traditional pooja ceremony in Chennai.
Mark – Review
Mark, starring Kichcha Sudeep, is a fast-paced Kannada action thriller that delivers solid entertainment, driven by the lead actor’s powerful screen presence and a capable ensemble supporting cast.
Salliyargal – Review
Salliyargal delves into one of the most humane and rarely explored aspects of the Sri Lankan civil war—the medical wing of the LTTE and the doctors who risked their own lives to save others.
