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Amul vs Aavin: prelude to a desi milk monopoly?
The battle over milk has come to a boil across the south, with states fiercely guarding against a liquid invasion that threatens not only revenue but also regional pride. At stake is the survival of state-owned milk and dairy federations such as Aavin of Tamil Nadu,...
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Nilangaraiyan refers not just to a posh area on ECR but chieftains of ancient Chennai
Inscriptions of Chennai in the 13th century make frequent references to certain chieftains or officers called Nilagangaraiyans and their philanthropic activities. They seem to have been intimately connected with Chengalpattu district as a whole, and their activities...
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‘The dikshitar are politicizing child marriage row’
Even as Governor R. N. Ravi and the dikshitar community have denied the reports of child marriages at the Chidambaram Thillai Natarajar temple, a video of a child marriage held at the temple precincts has been doing the rounds in the media and social media, sparking...
Chennai, TN, the surfing capital of India
Surfing in Chennai and all of Tamil Nadu has seen a surge in popularity, captivating both locals and tourists along the state’s long and breathtaking coastline. The state's diverse range of surf spots cater to surfers of all levels, making it an enticing destination...
Child marriage row: Podhu Dikshitars face off with TN govt again
The Chidambaram Thillai Natarajar or sabhanayakar temple, though one of the five ancient pancha bhoota (five primordial elements) temples of Saivism in Tamil Nadu, is no stranger to controversies. The government of Tamil Nadu or the Hindu Religious and Charitable...
Kalaignar 100: He was a journalists’ delight
Former DMK supremo and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu ‘Kalaignar’ M. Karunanidhi’s birth centenary year begins on June 3, 2023. A political, cultural and social icon indelibly engraved in the Tamil consciousness, he is and will be remembered forever for his unflagging...
Here’s how Kavach works
Indian Railways will turn 200 years old in another thirty years and it has progressed from Steam Locomotives and Semaphore signals to WAP7 Locomotives and Electronic Interlocking System. The initial investigation in the Bahanaga accident in Odisha’s Balasore district...
Coromandel Express: Did Modi govt give safety a backseat?
The horrific three-train pile-up involving the Coromandel Express that has led to hundreds of deaths and thousands injured has led experts to spotlight delays in railways implementing the accident prevention system called Kavach. The Parliamentary Standing Committee...
‘2000 rupee notes not used much, no shortage of Rs 500 notes’
Former Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) R. Gandhi said the small-scale sector and others would not find it difficult to keep a higher number of 500 rupee notes after the withdrawal of 2000 rupee notes, as the country was moving towards extensive digital...
Mekedaatu dam will not hurt TN’s interests, insists DKS
Amid rising temperatures and a delayed monsoon, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka D.K. Shivakumar urged the Tamil Nadu government to show magnanimity over the contentious Mekedaatu project and cooperate for the benefit of farmers of both states. He emphasized that it...
Fantasy films wow Tamil viewers; awaiting avenging superhero
Times were when Superman, Spider-Man and He-Man caught the imagination of Tamil filmgoers. The superheroes used to entertain and excite the audiences with their exotic looks and heroism, taking on the baddies with extra-terrestrial might. Film audiences here longed to...
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