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,...
‘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...
Can Chennai open more parks only at high cost?
Chennai’s Semmozhi Poonga, which experiences fluctuating fortunes based on who is in power at Fort St. George is all set to host a short three-day flower show from June 3. To prepare the park for the event, funds have flowed in for beautification, including laying of...
Why could Indian shipping ventures not hold their own against British monopoly?
Why did the Indian shipping industry, particularly steam navigation, not flourish during the British reign in the country? This question is worth deeper analysis. That is what J. B. Prasanth More, the Puducherry-born, Paris-based academic, has attempted in his latest...
CSK’s Gujarati, GT’s Tamil talent bode well for IPL
“You do get emotional; the first game at CSK everyone was chanting my name. My eyes were full of tears,” said an emotional Mahendra Singh Dhoni as he led Chennai Super Kings to a record fifth IPL final on Monday. So without going into the details of how and where...
Fishing ban an opportunity for TN fishers in Karnataka
The Mangaluru district administration has announced a 61 days monsoon fishing ban between June 1 and July 31. All mechanized boats with onboard and outboard engines above 10 HP have already begun being hauled up in Mangaluru and along the coast. All mechanized and...
TN must speed up heat action plan amid heatwave alert
With just a week to go for the originally scheduled reopening of schools in Tamil Nadu on June 1, the State has decided to heed the warnings on oppressive summer temperatures and postponed the date to June 7. Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi had earlier said the...
A sengol from TN to launch new political conquests?
The sengol (royal sceptre) is yet another masterstroke by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reassert the idea of an Indian nation in which Tamil Nadu is an integral but unique part of it. By having the non-brahmin adheenams participating in the ritual, it dents any...
State education panel can still redeem itself
Despite the ongoing fracas with Jawahar Nesan leaving the education panel set up by the state government to draw up an alternative education policy, the committee is set to submit its report by September. The policy has been tasked to be a contrarian to the national...
Sarath Babu: A gentleman friend of heroes and film buffs as well
It’s a given that actors typecast as judges, doctors and policemen in Tamil films do not carry much weight and disappear with passage of time. Yet Sarath Babu, who has passed away at 71, was an actor who left his imprint on the role, significant or not. Such actors...
