Chennai, March 5 (IANS) The makers of Superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film, tentatively titled #Thalaivar173, on Thursday announced that the film, which is being directed by Cibi Chakravarthy, would now hit screens for Pongal next year. Taking to its X timeline, Kamal Haasan’s production house Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI), which is producing the film, wrote, “ARAMBIKALAMA (Shall we begin?) #Arambikalama #Thalaivar173 #SuperStarPongal2027 #Rajinikanth @rajinikanth @ikamalhaasan #Mahen…
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Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has unveiled an extensive set of welfare promises ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announcing direct cash assistance, expanded subsidies, and loan waivers if the party returns to power. Addressing reporters at the AIADMK headquarters in Royapettah, Chennai, Palaniswami said that every family in Tamil Nadu would receive Rs 10,000 as a relief fund, once an AIADMK gov…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Passenger vehicle retail sales rose 7 per cent in January (year-on-year) in India, while wholesale volumes rose 12 per cent to 4.5 lakh units, a report said on Friday.The report from ICRA said wholesale dispatches grew 14 per cent sequentially over December 2025, even as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) ramped up production to cater to robust domestic demand.ICRA forecasts passenger vehicle wholesale volumes to expand 5–7 per cent in FY26, supported by sustained…
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Several ration card holders across Tamil Nadu were left disappointed this Pongal after failing to receive the free dhotis and sarees traditionally distributed by the State government along with the festive Pongal gift hamper.While beneficiaries received the cash assistance and essential commodities, the shortage of clothing items triggered confusion and resentment at ration shops in multiple districts.Supervisors at fair price shops said that most outlets received less tha…
The High Commission of India (HCI) marked the Indian New Year Harvest Month celebrations with a large-scale Pongal festival in…
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) The distribution of Pongal gift hampers to ration card holders in Tamil Nadu has been temporarily delayed for a limited section of beneficiaries, after many families travelled to their native places to celebrate the harvest festival, officials said on Saturday. The state government has now decided to resume distribution at ration shops once these beneficiaries return, with a formal announcement expected in the coming days.According to officials from the Civil Supplies Depa…
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) The world-famous Jallikattu competition commenced on Saturday at Alanganallur, near Madurai, as part of the traditional Mattu Pongal celebrations.State Minister Murthy formally flagged off the event, watching the spectacle from the stage as tradition dictated that the Muniyandi Temple bull of Alanganallur be the first to enter the arena.Thousands of spectators gathered at the iconic arena to witness one of Tamil Nadu’s most revered rural sports, celebrated for its cultur…
Chennai, Jan 16 (IANS) Urging people to choose love, kindness, focus and respect over procrastination, negative thoughts, and disbelief, actor Ravi Mohan on Friday asked people to choose respect first for oneself and then for one another. In his Pongal wish, which he shared on social media on Friday, actor and producer Ravi Mohan wrote, “A day late, because I took yesterday for myself and my inner child. And today, from the bottom of my heart, I wish each one of you that you have the most positi…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday attended the third International Kite Festival 2026 in the national capital and said that Makar Sankranti has become a powerful example of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,’ reflecting India’s cultural unity amid diversity. The event was also attended by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with several senior officials and a large gathering of citizens.Addressing the gathering, Union …
Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) As Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal, the State’s most significant harvest festival, with traditional fervour and large public participation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people in Tamil, underlining the festival’s cultural, social, and national importance.In a message shared on social media on Thursday, the Prime Minister wished citizens a joyous Pongal and described the festival as a deeply moving celebration that brings people together and …