Chennai, Apr 10: The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has announced the schedule for the end of the current academic year and the start of the 2026-27 session. Government and aided schools will close for summer vacation on April 17, following the last working day on April 16. The new academic year will begin on June 1, 2026. The notification issued on Thursday also outlined preparatory responsibilities for school staff. Teachers are expected to report early to complete administrative and academic arrangements to ensure readiness for the new session. All evaluation work and student records must be finalized before the…
Author: Pugazh Murugan
Pugazh Murugan Chennai, Apr 7: A Case That Forces the Wrong Question The conviction in the Sattankulam custodial deaths should have settled one issue: accountability. Instead, it has revived a familiar demand the death penalty. This reaction is understandable. In the face of brutality, the instinct is to seek the harshest possible punishment. It feels like justice. It feels like closure. But it is the wrong question. Sattankulam is not about whether punishment is severe enough. It is about whether the system can prevent such violence and whether it can be trusted to make irreversible decisions after failing to…
Thrilling and Emotional Ride Biker emerges as a refreshing sports drama that brings the rarely explored world of motocross racing to Telugu cinema. The film stands out for its unique backdrop, offering audiences a fresh cinematic experience filled with high-energy racing sequences and emotional storytelling. Unlike routine sports films, Biker effectively blends adrenaline-pumping action with a heartfelt father-son narrative, making it both engaging and relatable. Sharwanand delivers one of his most dedicated performances, showcasing impressive physical transformation and strong screen presence. He convincingly portrays a professional racer, excelling in both action-packed racing scenes and emotionally intense moments. Rajasekhar adds immense…
India’s preparations for their crucial Super Eight encounter against Zimbabwe have been dealt an unexpected setback, with Rinku Singh leaving the squad just two days before the high-pressure clash in Chennai. The must-win fixture is scheduled for Thursday (February 26) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, where India are expected to go all out in a bid to keep their T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive. However, the team will now have to regroup without one of their explosive middle-order options, at least for the moment. According to sources within the camp, Rinku has returned home due to a family…
The Tamil Nadu Health Department has issued strict guidelines prohibiting non‑medical practitioners from performing hair transplant procedures, citing concerns over patient safety and medical ethics.
The Centre on Friday said it has approved the long-pending wage revision for Public Sector General Insurance companies (PSGICs) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
The unit of director Manoj N S’s upcoming film ‘Moonwalk’, featuring actor Prabhu Deva in the lead, chose to celebrate Oscar winner A R Rahman’s birthday at the grand audio launch event of the film by getting the ace musician to cut a cake on stage.
The first single from Draupathi 2 — titled EmKoney — has been released, offering a grand wedding melody set in a royal saga.
Unni Mukundan to portray Modi in biopic Maa Vande