Tag: Tamil Nadu
The Sengol Controversy
A sengol (spectre) from Tamil Nadu is now a national talk in India with the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress engaged in a verbal duel over the handing over it as symbol of transfer of power at the time of independence.
Jellikettu, the Taming Animal Sport, Allowed in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court on May 18, 2023, upheld the Tamil Nadu government’s law allowing bull-taming sport ‘Jallikattu’ in the state.
Perumal Murugan ’s Pookkuzhi makes to Booker Long List
Tamil writer Perumal Murugan ’s novel ‘Pookkuzhi has made it to the International Booker Prize 2023 longlist. He becomes the first Tamil...
Tamil Nadu and Tamilagam: State Gov Walks Out
The opening session of 2023's first session of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on January 9 witnessed tumultuous scenes soon after Governor R N...
Mullaperiyar Tree Felling; Officials Dare A Strongman?
Cutting of trees near the Mullaperiyar Baby Dam has opened up a controversy, putting the Left Democratic Front led by Pinarayi Vijayan in Kerala...
Covid Surge; Tamil Nadu imposes restrictions
With Covid 19 cases increasing in Tamil Nadu, the state government on Thursday announced a slew of restrictions, including banning religious events from April...
Shyamala, second woman to cross Palk Strait
At 47, Syamala Goli from Hyderabad took the dangerous step of swimming the 30-kilometre Palk Strait. Swimming nonstop for 13 hours and 43 minutes,...
Dhanalakshmi, the latest sensation in Indian Athletics
Dhanalakshmi, the sprinter from Tamil Nadu now needs no introduction. In the last few weeks, she was in the news for beating Dutee Chand...
Recite Thirukural and get free petrol
A time when Petrol price is nearing Rs 100 a litre, who will not say a big No if petrol is offered free even...
Meghamalai is India’s 51st Tiger reserve
Good news for the tiger population in the southern part of India. The Centre gave its approval for the 51st tiger reserve in the...