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Kerala caught in storm over Justice for Arikomban
Kerala: Protest marches, road blockades, endless poster campaigns on digital platforms, legal wrangles, vociferous discussions in television channels, poetry readings, music albums, cultural resistance and much more — Kerala is caught in jumbo debate over problem tusker Arikomban, the Rice...
Vimanam: When the dream of flying is the pursuit of happyness
Copycats or adaptations of foreign hits are common in Tamil cinema. There are some directors, however, who take inspiration from such films but indigenize it with their own creativity. One such Tamil film has hit the screens: Vimanam (aeroplane) If you have put the 2006 American biographical...
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, Nandini in Karnataka and...
‘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 debates. Against this...
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 for anyone looking to ride...
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 Endowments (HR&CE), which...
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 struggle for social justice,...
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 is said to reveal a faulty...
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 on Railways in the Lok Sabha...
‘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 money transactions. For...
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