Ravi Srinivasan, a businessman from Puducherry was arrested and later released, for his tweet on the Finance Minister's son Karti Chidambaram. ...
10:32 PM, Nov 01, 2012
The fourth edition of the FICCI entertainment and Business Conclave kick-started in Chennai and the first day of the conference had in attendance some biggies including the Chairman of the Conclave Kamal Hassan along with noted Hollywood producer-director Barrie Osborne. The evening saw a felicitation of greats of the industry with a special appearance by superstar Rajinikanth. ...
11:51 PM, Oct 18, 2012
After 2001's 'Kasi', Tamil star Vikram once again plays the role of a visually impaired man in his forthcoming 'Thaandavam.' But what makes it special is the use of echo location - a technique that helps his character detect objects around him, using the echoes of his tongue-clicks. ...
03:10 PM, Sep 14, 2012
Chennai: There's good news for all Rajinikanth fans. The 'boss', as he is fondly referred to by his fans, will get more real on the silver screen. His 2007 hit 'Sivaji' will now be released in 3D, tentatively this September. It just cannot get bigger than this - the stylish coin-flipping, the familiar punch dialogues, his signature dance moves - and all this in 3D. Rajinikanth's 2007 blockbuster Sivaji, directed...
10:56 AM, Jul 20, 2012
Suriya once again teams up with cinematographer turned director KV Anand for 'Maatran,' which hits the screens on Independence Day. ...
04:33 PM, Jul 15, 2012
There was much in favour of 'Billa 2' right from when it went on floors. First of all it was touted as a prequel to 'Billa' the remake of Rajinikanth's original classic - the stylish film that worked wonders for the star at the box office. He then topped up the hype with his 2011 release 'Mankatha' directed by Venkat Prabhu. Despite his two films in between 'Aegan' and 'Aasal'...
05:48 PM, Jul 13, 2012
Chennai: Ajith Kumar's 'Billa 2' is the prequel of 2007 film 'Billa' which was directed by Vishnuvardhan. The new edition is directed by Chakri Toleti who has wielded the megaphone for films such as 'Unnaipol Oruvan' and 'Eenadu' in the past. The films story probes the history of a dreaded gangster David Billa and finds out the reasons behind his transformation from an ordinary man to a gang-lord. 'Billa was...
10:09 AM, Jul 13, 2012
Chennai: A software engineer couple in Chennai have been troubleshooting all 'trash' problems. Chennai grapples with over 3,200 tonnes of solid waste everyday and much of it is recyclable. This struck two young software engineers, Sujatha and Jegan, the couple who started Kuppathotti.com in November, 2011. Kuppathotti, when translated in Tamil means a 'trash can'. This eco-friendly initiative also helps some souls to make a quick buck. The process is...
10:20 AM, May 23, 2012
Ajith's 'Billa 2' is one of the most waited films of 2012. Touted as a prequel to Ajith's 2007 release 'Billa', a remake of yesteryear Rajinikanth starrer by the same name, will tell the story of the David Billa's history and how he became a gangster. ...
05:48 PM, Apr 25, 2012
Malayalam actor Dileep's portrayal of female seductress in the film 'Mayamohini' is creating quite a buzz at the box office. ...
11:26 AM, Apr 16, 2012
Chennai: Kannan Soudarajan is someone who revolutionised the mathematical world with his number theory. He is the winner of the Infosys Foundation Science Prize 2011. Kannan Soudarajan showed that mathematical analysis can influence our day-to-day life - be it tips to become a champion billiards player or even creating a great sound system. For Soundarajan, even a casual game of pool, is an exercise in science. Soundarajan says, "The best...
08:13 AM, Jan 06, 2012
Superstar Rajinikanth has acted in more than 150 films across various film industries of India. ...
10:18 AM, Dec 12, 2011
Chennai: After over six months in Tihar Jail, DMK MP Kanimozhi finally arrived in Chennai to a rousing welcome by her party cadres on Saturday. It was an emotional homecoming. There were drum beats, banners and celebrations all the way from airport to her CIT colony residence. Kanimozhi came back to a big welcome organised by her party. Her father and DMK chief Karunanidhi, her step brother Stalin, her mother...
11:25 PM, Dec 03, 2011
Aishwarya Rajinikanth is directing her husband Dhanush in her next movie which is already making headlines with the song 'Kolaveri Di'. ...
02:24 PM, Nov 23, 2011
Chennai: There's still days to go before the music festival officially sets in to Chennai. But for those who cannot wait--here's a treat in store for you--the Hindu's annual music festival--Novemberfest. The festival was launched in Chennai on Thursday evening with a performance from the Madras String Quartet--a quartet that plays Carnatic music. They opened with a Western classical piece and soon moved on to their forte--the Carnatic music with...
01:40 PM, Nov 12, 2011
displayed with permission. Use of the CNN name and/or logo on or as part of CNN-IBN does not derogate from the intellectual property rights of Cable News Network in respect of them.
