Chennai, May 31 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu over the next five days, with heavy rain likely in several districts as conditions become increasingly favourable for the onset of the Southwest Monsoon. According to the weather department, the monsoon is expected to advance into Kerala within the next three to four days, aided by a cyclonic circulation prevailing over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining south Kerala …
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Chennai, May 31 (IANS) The last rites of Mohini Mani, mother of Tamil cinema star Ajith Kumar, were held in Chennai on Sunday amid the presence of family members, relatives, film personalities and well-wishers.Mohini Mani, 84, passed away on Saturday due to age-related ailments. Mohini Mani had been residing at the family’s home in Palavakkam and had reportedly been undergoing treatment for age-related health complications in recent days. Her demise has triggered widespread grief among members…
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) In the latest episode of his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspiring story of patriotism and dedication from Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu. He recounted his recent meeting with veteran educationist Gomatam Veeraraghavan Girija, popularly known as Girija Amma, whom he had first met nearly “three decades ago”.PM Modi described how Girija Amma runs the renowned Gopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, a respected educational institutio…
Chennai, May 31 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast that the southwest monsoon is likely to advance into parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and adjoining regions by June 3 or 4, bringing widespread rainfall and a gradual drop in temperatures across the southern states. According to the weather department, the monsoon has already made further progress over large parts of the Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, the Comorin region and several areas of the Bay of Bengal as of May 30.Meteorol…
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Tamil actor Ajith Kumar’s mother, Mohini Mani, passed away on Saturday at the age of 89. She was believed to have been suffering from declining health for some time now. As per reports, Ajith was in Dubai when he learned about his mother’s demise and reportedly immediately travelled back to Chennai to be with his loved ones during this difficult time.Sharing the unfortunate news with the netizens, Ajith’s brother, Anil Kumar, wrote on social media, “Our mother, Mohini Mani,…
Chennai, May 30 (IANS) Mohini Mani, mother of acclaimed Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, passed away in Chennai on Saturday due to age-related ailments at 85. Her demise has triggered an outpouring of grief from political leaders, film personalities, and fans across Tamil Nadu.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay conveyed his condolences, expressing solidarity with Ajith Kumar, his family, and loved ones during this period of grief.He acknowledged the profound loss suffered by the actor and paid tribute to M…
Chennai, May 30 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Saturday forecast heavy rainfall in 14 districts of Tamil Nadu even as several parts of the state continue to reel under intense summer heat. The weather department attributed the changing weather pattern to a cyclonic circulation prevailing over the southwest Arabian Sea and adjoining regions.According to the RMC, widespread rainfall activity is likely to continue across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for the next week.Heav…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Indian squash player Anahat Singh says competing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28) is “every athlete’s dream”. The teenage sensation is making a quick ascent in world squash, hoping to win an Olympic medal for India.At just 18, the Delhi-based prodigy has already reached World No. 20 in the PSA women’s rankings. She has established herself as one of the brightest young stars in Indian sport. With squash about to debut at LA28, Anahat shared that the Games m…
Chennai, May 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay returned to Chennai on Thursday after concluding his maiden official visit to New Delhi since assuming office earlier this month. While the two-day visit was marked by high-level meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Vijay did not meet Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, triggering speculation in political circles.Congress sources, however, clarified that the proposed …
Chennai, May 28 (IANS) In a fresh political setback for the AIADMK, former Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister and senior party leader, Vellamandi Natarajan, joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the presence of the party’s general secretary N. Anand, intensifying speculation over continuing realignments within the Opposition camp. A prominent leader from Tiruchi, Natarajan had been associated with the AIADMK for several decades and was considered a loyal grassroots organiser in central …