If sources in the industry are to be believed, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared critically acclaimed director Meera Kathiravan’s eagerly awaited romantic drama, ‘Habeebi’, featuring actor Dhanush’s father Kasthuri Raja and Malavika Manoj in the lead, for release with a clean ‘U’ certificate. Sources in the know claim that the film has now successfully completed its censor formalities and that it has been awarded a clean āUā certificate by the Censor Board officials, who appreciated the team for presenting a wholesome family entertainer enriched with meaningful emotions and positive values. For the unaware, actress Malavika…
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Chennai, May 12: The simmering rebellion within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has taken a sharper turn, with dissident leaders expressing deep disappointment over party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) allegedly exploring the possibility of forming a government with the support of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. The development has triggered strong reactions within the party, with senior leaders warning that such a move would fundamentally contradict the AIADMKās core political identity. Addressing reporters after a series of consultations with rebel MLAs, senior leader C Ve Shanmugam said the very suggestion of aligning with the DMK had āshockedā…
TVK legislator JCD Prabhakar on Tuesday was unanimously elected as Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker.
Prabhakar’s nomination was proposed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and as his was the only nomination received for the Speaker’s post, he has been unanimously elected unopposed, Pro-Tem Speaker M V Karuppaiah said when the Assembly was convened for the day to elect the Speaker.
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iranās latest response to a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, calling it ātotally unacceptable.ā
Washington,Ā May 9: US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, set to begin today and continue through May 11. The ceasefire is described as a short humanitarian and diplomatic pause aimed at reducing hostilities while also enabling a mutual exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side. Trump said both Moscow and Kyiv had agreed to the arrangement following his direct request, calling it a possible āfirst stepā toward ending the ongoing war. The truce reportedly includes a suspension of all military activity during the three-day window. It also coincides with Russiaās Victory Day…
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner cruised past Alexander Zverev in the final of the Madrid Open to win the tournament for the first time and become the first man to win five consecutive Masters 1000 events.
Nepalās new government has effectively cancelled more than 1,500 major public appointments through a sweeping ordinance issued by President Ramchandra Paudel, local media reported.
Following a heatwave warning issued by the India Meteorological Department, a dedicated ward to treat heat stroke patients has been established at KAPV Medical College Hospital in Tiruchirappalli. Temperatures in the central region soared to 105Ā°F on Tuesday and remained high at 102Ā°F on Wednesday, prompting health authorities to step up preparedness.
Tamil Nadu recorded 19,965 suicides in 2024, a disturbing figure that highlights the growing public health concern over substance abuse and its impact on mental health. Officials report that a significant proportion of these deaths were linked to alcohol and cannabis addiction.Around 71% of the suicides ā approximately 14,175 cases ā involved individuals affected by alcohol or cannabis use, illustrating the strong correlation between substance misuse and impulsive, self-harming behaviour. Experts note that addiction often worsens existing mental health struggles, making individuals more vulnerable to suicide.Data further shows that 76% of those who died by suicide were men, while 26%…