Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) As people across Tamil Nadu celebrated Thai Pongal with traditional fervour, a festive greeting from actor-turned-politician Vijay has unexpectedly reignited a long-standing ideological and cultural debate in the state — when exactly is the Tamil New Year?In a post on X, Vijay extended his Pongal wishes to Tamils across the world, saying: “On the auspicious occasion of Thai Pongal, the festival of Tamils, may love and peace fill the lives of Tamil families everywhere, an…
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Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) As part of the Thai Pongal festivities, the historic village of Avaniyapuram near Madurai is all set to host its iconic Jallikattu event on Thursday, with preparations reaching their final stage and the arena fully ready for action.In a major attraction ahead of the event, the prizes for this year’s competition have been showcased on a dedicated stage. A brand-new car will be awarded to the bull-tamer who secures first place by successfully taming the highest number of b…