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Petrol price hike: AIADMK to hold demonstration

Tue, 29 May 2012 07:03:11 +0530

The opposition continues to gun for the government over the recent hike in petrol prices. The ruling AIADMK on Tuesday will be holding demonstrations in Tamil Nadu to demand its immediate rollback.

Days after price hike, Chennai petrol pumps run dry

Mon, 28 May 2012 03:21:56 +0530

Just days after the Rs 7.50 per litre petrol price hike, there now seems to be a shortage of petrol in Chennai. Most of the petrol pumps in the city are running dry and the few that are open are witnessing massive crowds with people queuing up with cans and bottles to get petrol.

CBSE class XII results: Girls outperform boys in Chennai

Mon, 28 May 2012 03:04:33 +0530

Girls outshone boys once again in the Class XII CBSE exam in the Chennai region which took the top slot in the country with an overall pass percentage of 90.59.

Petrol price: Karunanidhi to lead DMK protest

Sun, 27 May 2012 01:57:04 +0530

After Trinamool supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit the street, DMK President M Karunanidhi, another key ally of UPA, would lead a protest demonstration in Chennai on May 30 against the recent petrol price hike.

Deploy central forces at Mullaperiyar: Jaya to PM

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:09:00 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has once again written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, demanding that central forces be deployed at the Mullaperiyar dam site.

TN: Jaya writes to PM over kerosene quota

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:18:29 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday accused the central government of adopting a callous approach to the kerosene needs of the poor in Tamil Nadu by reducing its allocation.

Chennai couple goes online to recycle waste

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:20:47 +0530

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.

Rajiv killers pass Class XII exams

Tue, 22 May 2012 06:30:11 +0530

Perarivalan and Murugan, facing the gallows in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and lodged at the high-security prison in Vellore, have cleared the Class XII state board exams with flying colours, scoring a little over 91 per cent and 81 per cent respectively.

Girls outshine boys in TN HSC results

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:49:34 +0530

Girls continued to outshine boys in the Class XII examinations conducted by the state government, results for which were announced on Tuesday.

DMK MP abuses KF staff

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:13:00 +0530

CHENNAI : Overlooking the security cut-off time of an hour for VIPs may be an unwritten rule with most private airlines, but an ..

Karunanidhi not to attend UPA-II anniversary

Tue, 22 May 2012 01:01:44 +0530

DMK President M Karunanidhi, a key ally of Congress-led UPA, will not be attending the third anniversary celebrations of UPA-II in Delhi on Tuesday, party sources said.

US committed to help Tamil Nadu: Powell

Mon, 21 May 2012 01:26:59 +0530

The United States is committed to help Tamil Nadu realise the goals set in its Vision 2023 document, to put the state on par with upper middle income countries in southeast Asia, said the US envoy to India.

Now, Paswan joins Eelam chorus

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:43:00 +0530

The LJP leader has demanded a referendum to determine the Tamils' opinion on separate nationhood.

Jaya steps up campaign for PA Sangma

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:49:21 +0530

Lobbying for PA Sangma's candidature for the presidential polls, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Sunday spoke to BJP leader LK Advani, Samajwadi supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and other non-Congress leaders including Left parties.

Tamil Nadu: Karunanidhi slams AIADMK government

Sun, 20 May 2012 07:29:00 +0530

DMK President M Karunanidhi on Sunday flayed the Jayalalithaa government in Tamil Nadu for its advertising campaign listing its "achievements" on completing one year in office, saying it had spent a "huge amount" of people's money.

Jaya writes to PM again on water dispute

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:57:22 +0530

A day after seeking a meeting on the Cauvery river water sharing issue, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has shot off another letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeking his intervention against Karnataka's decision to build dams on the Ponnaiyar river.

Convene Cauvery River Authority meet: Jaya to PM

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:42:43 +0530

Charging Karnataka with "unjustly utilising" Cauvery water for summer irrigation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday asked Prime Minister Manmhohan Singh to convene a meeting of the Cauvery River Authority to discuss the issue.

Protest in Britain over Kudankulam nuclear plant

Sat, 19 May 2012 02:49:44 +0530

Anti-nuclear and rights group on Friday held a noisy demonstration in front of the Indian High Commission here in protest against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant being built in a tsunami-prone area of Tamil Nadu.

40,000 additional BE seats for Tamil Nadu

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:22:00 +0530

COIMBATORE: The availability of BE/BTech seats in Tamil Nadu is all set to shoot past the 2.65 lakh mark this year with the All In..

Illegal sand mining rose during DMK rule: Jaya

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:43:00 +0530

Jayalalithaa on Thursday said that during the previous AIADMK regime headed by her, the government had taken over the sand quarrying business to prevent illegal mining and to protect water resources.

KKNPP receives 3 bomb threat letters

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:29:00 +0530

The Koodankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) on Tuesday received three bomb threat letters. Two threat letters addressed to a contract worker working at KKNPP and another letter sent to KKNPP administration were received at the plant.

TN tipplers wish to tip the electoral scales

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:47:00 +0530

Boozers, who helped state with Rs 18,000 crore revenue, have now come up with demands like insurance and widow pension...

TN: 5 killed as lorry falls into gorge

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:28:00 +0530

Five persons, including two children, died and 31 others sustained serious injuries when a lorry in which they were travelling from Andhiyur to Bargur Hill turned turtle at Thalakarai on Wednesday evening.

TN: Opinions divided on Jaya's one year as CM

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:58:36 +0530

A year after she stormed to power in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa still enjoys wide support in the state. But the number of critics is rising too.

One year in power, Jaya puts out massive ads

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:53:18 +0530

J Jayalalithaa celebrates her "one year of achievements" as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister with massive front page advertisements on all national dailies across the country.

TN: Unprecedented rush for medical course seats

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:26:00 +0530

CHENNAI: A serpentine line of elderly women, 17-year-olds and assorted relatives, wound endlessly outside the rather dilapidated P..

Raja's release may dilute 2G case: Jayalalithaa

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:21:30 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday said the 2G spectrum allotment scam case seemed to be getting diluted with the bail granted to former communications minister and the main accused A Raja.

DMK will stand by A Raja, says Karunanidhi

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:21:59 +0530

Backing his party colleague A Raja, prime accused in 2G spectrum scam, DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Tuesday expressed happiness over his securing bail.

2G: DMK supporters celebrate Raja's release

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:08:58 +0530

Scores of DMK supporters, gathered outside a Delhi court on Tuesday, cheered out loud on hearing that their leader and former communications minister A Raja was granted bail in the 2G scam case.

2G case appears getting diluted: Jayalalithaa

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:05:13 +0530

As former telecom minister A Raja secured bail in the 2G spectrum case, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Tuesday said the case appeared to be getting "diluted".

2G scam: Raja gets bail after 15 months in jail

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:46:23 +0530

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to former telecom minister A Raja in the 2G spectrum scam. The court has asked A Raja to submit Rs 25 lakh as surety. Raja has also been directed not to visit Tamil Nadu without the court's prior permission.

SC panel report will muddy Mullaiperiyar waters

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:29:00 +0530

CHENNAI: The Supreme Court-constituted expert panel to study the safety of Mullaiperiyar Dam has overstepped its brief in making s..

No passports for Kudankulam residents?

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:32:22 +0530

Youth in villages around Kudankulam, where people are agitating against the setting up of the nuclear power plant, are unable to take up jobs abroad as passports are being denied to them, it was alleged at a public hearing in Chennai on Monday.

2G: Will Raja get bail after 15 months in jail?

Tue, 15 May 2012 02:23:36 +0530

It is a crucial day for former telecom minister A Raja. After 15 months in the jail over the 2G scam, a Delhi court is likely to pronounce its verdict on his bail plea. This is the first time that he has sought bail in the 15 months that he's been in jail since his arrest in February, 2011.

IT raids at actor Chiranjeevi's daughter's house

Mon, 14 May 2012 03:12:48 +0530

Income Tax sleuths have conducted raids at the premises of a son-in-law of actor-politician Chiranjeevi here, official sources said.

TN: Mudslinging over Madurai 'mutt' appointment

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:22:41 +0530

The war of words between controversial Karnataka-based spiritual leader Nithyananda and those opposing his anointment as the 293rd pontiff of the over 1500-year-old Madurai Aadheenam Mutt late last month is turning murkier by the day.

Tamil Nadu MPs demand Tamil as official language

Mon, 14 May 2012 01:29:16 +0530

Three Tamil Nadu MPs from different parties on Sunday made a strong pitch for making Tamil one of the official languages and opposed any move to impose Hindi on the country.

Sri Lanka to release information on war detainees

Sun, 13 May 2012 11:58:17 +0530

The Sri Lankan government has decided to release the information on war detainees, a step seen as a response to the country's reconciliation commission report.

TN: Man crushed to death between platform and train

Sat, 12 May 2012 07:49:33 +0530

In a heart-rending incident, a 40-year-old man was on Saturday crushed to death in front of his two sons, when he fell in the space between the platform and a train at the station Salem, police said.

Actor Ranjitha to move court against Kanchi seer

Sat, 12 May 2012 10:35:00 +0530

CHENNAI: Actor Ranjitha on Friday approached a magistrate court here for filing a complaint against Kanchi mutt senior pontiff Jay..

Coast Guard boat kills TN fisherman

Sat, 12 May 2012 09:16:00 +0530

Kalvin (18), a fisherman from Pamban, drowned while four others escaped when a Coast Guard (CG) patrol boat allegedly hit the country boat in which the group were fishing 11 nautical miles off the Pamban coast on Thursday night.

NCTC ball in Centre's court now: Jayalalithaa

Sat, 12 May 2012 09:11:00 +0530

Tamil Nadu CM was commenting over the demand of setting up of a sub-committee of CMs to examine the provisions of NCTC.

2G: A Raja's bail order reserved till May 15

Fri, 11 May 2012 01:47:50 +0530

A Delhi court on Friday reserved the order on former telecom minister A Raja's bail plea till May 15 in the 2G spectrum scam case. Raja had applied for bail for the first time since he was jailed 15 months ago.

TN: DMK government robbed gods of their gold?

Thu, 10 May 2012 01:52:08 +0530

Did the previous DMK-run State government rob the gods of their gold? That's what Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa suspects, going by State HR and CE Minister MSM Anandan's allegations in the State Assembly on Wednesday.

Jayalalithaa receives e-mail threatening her

Thu, 10 May 2012 01:26:07 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has received an anonymous e-mail threatening her.

TN: DMK government robbed gods of their gold?

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:05:00 +0530

The DMK regime had concentrated on works which required usage of gold owned by various temples, said a state minister...

Tamil Nadu: 8 die of dengue in Nellai

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:35:00 +0530

Deputy Director of Health Services Meera Mohideen said eight persons have died of dengue in the district so far.

When will Captain visit the House?

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:30:00 +0530

CHENNAI: The State Assembly on Tuesday witnessed heated arguments between members of the DMDK and ministers. When R Manoharan (Tir..

Now, MDMK to boycott Pudukottai byelection

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:18:00 +0530

CHENNAI: Toeing the line of the CPI and DMK, the MDMK too has decided not to contest the Pudukottai bypoll. In a release, party ge..

NPCIL denies any accident at Kudankulam

Tue, 08 May 2012 04:49:41 +0530

There was no accident at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant as has been made out in some quarters, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited asserted on Tuesday.

TN: Civic chief's family among 50 ostracised

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:26:00 +0530

A total of 50 families from K Kumarettiahpuram in the Vilathikulam panchayat union have allegedly been ostracised from their community, reportedly over their support to a particular candidate during the recent civic polls.

HMK pained by anointment of Nithyananda

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:15:00 +0530

The Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) and the Saivite Disciples Committee have petitioned the Joint Commissioner of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Administration Department (HR&CE) in Madurai against the appointment of Nithyananda as the 293rd pontiff of the Madurai Aadheenam.

PMK paints Anbumani as future CM

Mon, 07 May 2012 08:56:00 +0530

MAHABALIPURAM: Pattali Makkal Katchi leaders painted Anbumani Ramadoss, son of the party founder S Ramadoss, as the Chief Minister..

Kerala seeks 500 MW power from Kudankulam

Sun, 06 May 2012 10:59:47 +0530

In the midst of Tamil Nadu demanding that the Centre allocate the entire power to be generated by the Kudankulam nuclear plant to it, Kerala has staked claim for 500 MW from the project.

'Irregularities in cyclone Thane relief will be probed'

Sun, 06 May 2012 10:19:38 +0530

Centre would soon hold an inquiry into alleged irregularities in distribution of Rs 125 crore sanctioned by it to the Union Territory of Puducherry for cyclone Thane relief works, Union Minister of State in PMO V Narayanasamy said on Sunday.

Centre casual, contemptuous: Jayalalithaa

Sun, 06 May 2012 12:27:52 +0530

Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday went hammer and tongs against the Union Home Ministry headed by P Chidambaram for treating the Tamil Nadu government with absolute disdain over the formation of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC).

Tamil Review: 'Leelai' is refreshing

Sat, 05 May 2012 03:05:29 +0530

A breezy, light-hearted urban romance, Leelai is like a refreshing whiff of fresh air on a hot summer's day.

Mullaperiyar: Kerala may object to SC panel report

Sat, 05 May 2012 08:22:02 +0530

In a setback for the Kerala government in the Mullaperiyar dam row, a five-member Supreme Court-appointed panel has stated that the dam is safe. The report even backs Tamil Nadu's demand to raise the water level of the dam that lies in Kerala's territory from 136 feet to 142 feet.

Mullaperiyar dam is safe: SC panel

Fri, 04 May 2012 08:32:42 +0530

In a setback for Kerala in the Mullaperiyar dam row, the report submitted by the 5-member committee appointed by the Supreme says that the dam is safe. The report vindicates Tamil Nadu's demand to raise the water level in the dam from 136 ft to 142ft.

Mullaperiyar: Kerala, TN to get copies of report

Fri, 04 May 2012 02:32:39 +0530

The Supreme Court on Friday permitted Kerala and Tamil Nadu to get copies of the report submitted by the monitoring committee on the Mullaperiyar Dam row.

Plea against Nityananda's appointment as pontiff

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:52:32 +0530

A petition seeking a direction to the Tamil Nadu government to forbear controversial Nityananda from acting as the 293rd Pontiff of a 1500-year-old Saivaite Mutt by holding his appointment as illegal, arbitrary and contrary to the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act-1959, was moved in the Madras High court on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu-born top cop acts in Bhojpuri film

Thu, 03 May 2012 04:27:12 +0530

A top Bihar Police officer, who is a Tamilian by birth, has fulfilled his acting dream. He debuts as a boatman with Bhojpuri film "Devra Pe Manwa Dole" which is set for release on May 10.

Koodankulam plant insured for Rs 7,358 crore

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:44:00 +0530

CHENNAI: Nuclear Power Corporation of India has insured Koodankulam nuclear plant under the Erection Always insurance cover of Uni..

My followers will meet Mutt heads in court

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:07:00 +0530

Nithyananda warned Saivaite Mutts who passed resolutions against his anointment as 293rd pontiff of Madurai Aadheenam...

CBI arrests TN cadre IPS officer in graft case

Thu, 03 May 2012 07:01:12 +0530

Senior IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, Pramod Kumar, was on Wednesday arrested for allegedly entering into a criminal conspiracy to get a bribe of nearly Rs 10 crore from a private firm accused of duping general public of Rs 829 crore.

Tamil Nadu to introduce five new policies soon

Thu, 03 May 2012 03:43:00 +0530

Aspiring to put the state on higher growth orbit, Tamil Nadu government has proposed to introduce new set of policies and reforms to accelerate the pace of industrialisation.

Vasan shoots down MKs Eelam demand

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:02:00 +0530

TIRUCHY: Union Minister GK Vasan on Tuesday refused to support the demand of its ally, the DMK, for a referendum on a separate Tam..

13 mutt heads oppose Nithyanandas appointment

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:12:00 +0530

Members warned to seek legal recourse if choice of appointing the controversial godman is not reconsidered in ten days...

Tamil Nadu writes to Kerala on dumping of waste

Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:58 +0530

A day after four lorry loads of medical and municipal wastes brought from the Kerala were seized near Pollachi, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) took up the issue with its counterpart in the neighbouring State.

Bomb blast in Madurai ahead of Advani's visit

Wed, 02 May 2012 01:04:47 +0530

A low-intensity bomb rigged to a cycle exploded near an auditorium-cum-temple complex in Madurai in the wee hours on Tuesday, causing a security scare ahead of next week's BJP state-level conference to be attended by senior leaders including LK Advani.

ISRO scientist who once studied in a cowshed

Tue, 01 May 2012 06:27:43 +0530

Mayilsamy Annadurai is ISRO's programme director and chief problem solver for remote sensing satellites like the RISAT 1.

Happy b'day Ajith: Thala's ten memorable quotes

Tue, 01 May 2012 03:45:01 +0530

Ajith believes in talking through his films. Here are ten Ajith quotes that have made headlines over the years.

Rajiv Gandhi killing: SC to hear convicts' plea

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:18:59 +0530

In a breather of sorts for the killers of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed their mercy plea case to be transferred outside Tamil Nadu.

Protests against Kudankulam to resume today

Tue, 01 May 2012 07:15:12 +0530

Anti-nuclear activists on Tuesday are set to resume their fast to protest against the controversial Kudankulam nuclear plant.

First Look: Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam'

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:27:42 +0530

Kamal Haasan and Pooja Kumar play the lead roles in the much talked about Tamil film 'Vishwaroopam'.

First Look: Vijay in 'Thuppaki'

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:07:09 +0530

Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film is an action thriller centered around an encounter specialist.

AIADMK govt neglecting school education: Karuna

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:43:03 +0530

DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Sunday accused the AIADMK government of neglecting school education, affecting the future of students.

Chennai: Man killed for complaining about loud TV

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:44:27 +0530

A quarrel pertaining to turning down television volume between neighbours led to a murder at Pallikaranai on Friday. Police said Tarun (27), a van driver with a textile store at T Nagar was a tenant in a house at Kamakshi Nagar, Pallikarani.

TN: DMK man, 2 others held for human sacrifice

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:11:55 +0530

A DMK leader and two others have been arrested in Madurai in connection with an alleged case of human sacrifice of a five-year-old Dalit girl in January, 2011.

Nithyananda 293rd pontiff of Madurai Aadheenam

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:49:00 +0530

The ancient Saivite mutt said the self-styled godman was lawful successor to deal with properties in India and abroad...

Koodankulam plant may run by year-end

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:35:00 +0530

The second unit of the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant Project may become operational by year-end.

Vettai: Shahid plays the lead in Hindi remake

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:34:37 +0530

Shahid joined the project on condition that a reliable and sound Hindi dialogue writer be brought into the project.

Stone laid for Pennycuick memorial

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:26:00 +0530

CHENNAI/THENI/VELLORE: Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the memorial of the British engine..

Jaya seeks entire power from Kudankulam

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:26:18 +0530

With the first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant all set to commence power generation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday demanded that the entire power produced from it be given to the state.

Panel submits Mullaperiyar Dam report to SC

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:03:27 +0530

Supreme Court-appointed Empowered Committee on the controversial Mullaperiyar Dam, over which Tamil Nadu and Kerala are at loggerheads, submitted its much-awaited report on various aspects of the structure on Wednesday.

TN: Jayalalithaa's Rs 1,000 cr boost for policing

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:29:00 +0530

A week after condemning the continued reduction in Central funds for modernisation of the Tamil Nadu Police, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday announced a number of measures to give a fillip to the force, including a package of Rs 1,000-crore to develop the department's infrastructure over the next four years, of which Rs 250 crore would be allocated this year.

Cops fired in self defence at Velachery: Jaya

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:31:00 +0530

The Tamil Nadu CM said police retaliated to protect public and themselves as robbers continued to fire despite warning.

TN: 19,620 cops to be recruited soon

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:31:00 +0530

Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday announced that 19,620 new police personnel would be recruited in the next four years, to be posted in the 1,498 police stations functioning in Tamil Nadu.

TN: Dad finds missing 4-year-old after four days

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:13:00 +0530

CHENNAI: The earnest endeavour of a father to trace his four-year-old son, who went missing from his home in Gummidipoondi on Apri..

Jayalalithaa charges UPA with neglecting TN

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:42:23 +0530

Taking a swipe at the Congress led UPA government at the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Tuesday charged it with neglecting the state, indicating that it was against her.

Karuna seeks Centre's help on Tamil Eelam issue

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:44:34 +0530

Claiming that political solution or devolution of powers to Tamil areas in Sri Lanka remained merely on paper, DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Tuesday made a fresh demand for a separate 'Eelam' (homeland) for Lankan Tamils and sought the Union Government's help on the issue.

Swine flu claims one more life in Tamil Nadu

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:57:51 +0530

A 55-year-old woman succumbed to swine flu at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai on Tuesday taking the A (H1N1) virus toll in Tamil Nadu to three this month.

UPA govt neglecting Tamil Nadu, says Jaya

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:38:13 +0530

Taking a swipe at the Congress led UPA government at the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Tuesday charged it with neglecting the state, indicating that it was against her. "The Central government seems to think that Tamil Nadu should not be allowed to flourish as Jayalalithaa will grow into a major force if all her demands are met with," she said.

Nandita Das returns to movies with a Tamil film

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:25 +0530

Nandita, who was last seen on silver screen in Onir's national award winning film 'I Am' (2011), will now feature in a untitled Tamil movie with director Seenu Ramaswamy.

TN bypoll: Karuna's snide remarks against EC

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:50:00 +0530

DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Monday said that the Election Commission would announce the date for Pudukottai by-election soon after various benefits reach all the households there.

TN: Biometric ration cards to be issued soon

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:32:00 +0530

In an attempt to create a foolproof measure that will end the prevalence of bogus ration cards, Food Minister S Kamaraj on Monday announced in the State Assembly that the issue of biometric data-based SMART family cards would begin from Pudukottai district as a pilot project at a cost of Rs 21.69 crore.

Kudankulam plant to be commissioned in 40 days

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:52:48 +0530

The first unit of the Kundankulam nuclear power project is expected to start generating electricity in the next 40 days, Minister of State in the rime Minister's Office V Narayanasamy said on Monday.

Kudankulam protestors to fast from May 1

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:05 +0530

Upset with the Tamil Nadu government for going back on its assurances, the People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE) on Monday announced that it would resume an indefinite hunger strike from May 1 against the two 1,000 MW plants at Kudankulam.

Mullaiperiyar dam draft report by month-end

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:24:00 +0530

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court-empowered Committee on Mullaiperiyar dam that met here on Sunday will meet again on Monday to finalis..

Vetrimaran delays Simbu's film for Dhanush

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:14:09 +0530

National award winning filmmaker Vetrimaran has delayed a film with Simbu to make a new film with Dhanush.

Dilson murder: ex-Army officer gets life term

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:07:42 +0530

A retired Army officer has been sentenced to life imprisonment for shooting dead 13-year-old Dilson in Chennai in July, 2011. Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Kandasamy Ramraj, who was pronounced guilty by a Chennai court on Friday, has also been convicted under the Arms Act for possessing a gun whose licence had expired.

Jayalalithaas gift to rural youth

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:08:00 +0530

CHENNAI: Aiming to fulfil the higher education dreams of youngsters hailing from rural areas of Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister J Jayal..

TN: DMK issues notices to Alagiri supporters

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:06:46 +0530

In a move that could further fuel the sibling rivalry in DMK, showcause notices have been issued to 17 supporters of Union Minister and party's strongman in the south MK Alagiri, for not attending a public meeting, convened here by his younger brother MK Stalin.

Appoint chairman for Cauvery panel: Jaya

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:28:59 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to appoint a new chairman for Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal following the resignation of Justice NP Singh.

Separate Tamil nation will exist some day: Karuna

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:32:52 +0530

Two days after welcoming the idea of a referendum for a separate 'Eelam', DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Thursday said the "blood spilt and the sacrifices made by Tamils" in Sri Lanka would not go waste and a separate nation would come into existence some day.

Ram Sethu case: Centre declines to take a stand

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:22:44 +0530

The Central Government on Thursday declined to take a stand on the Ram Sethu issue in the Supreme Court. The Centre refused to indicate whether the Ram Sethu should be declared a national monument or not. The court will now hear the matter in the third week of August.

DMDK loses party symbol case

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:41:00 +0530

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the amendment to the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotmen..

Wealth case: Jaya, Sasikala file applications

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:17:19 +0530

Applications seeking perusal of documents pertaining to the wealth case against Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa were on Wednesday filed in the special court by counsel for her and her aide, co-accused Sasikala Natarajan.

DMK stages walkout in TN Assembly

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:51:15 +0530

Opposition DMK on Wednesday staged walkout twice from the Tamil Nadu Assembly over different issues.

Daimler to shift truck plant to TN

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:33:55 +0530

Daimler AG, the German heavy vehicle manufacturer, will shift the production of its trucks from Pune in Maharashtra to Oragadam in Tamil Nadu from where it plans to export the vehicles to Africa and Asean countries.

Dhanush rubbishes Rajini paid for '3' losses

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:57:38 +0530

Tamil star Dhanush is upset with reports that his father-in-law, the legendary Rajinikanth, is reimbursing the Telugu distributor's revenue losses for his movie '3'.

Ajith's 'Billa 2' takes social media by storm

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:56:01 +0530

After being postponed a couple of times, the film is now tentatively slated for release on May 25.

Tamil Nadu suffers from acute power crisis

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:59:21 +0530

Acute power crisis is threatening to cripple Tamil Nadu's leather exports. Hundreds of companies in Tamil Nadu's leather belt have been hit by power shortages, leading to as much as a 25 per cent increase in production costs.

'India should support referendum for Tamil Eelam'

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:34:33 +0530

DMK president and former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi on Tuesday said India should take up efforts in the United Nations for holding a referendum in Sri Lanka for creation of a separate Tamil Eelam.

TN: Mexican woman found dead, boyfriend held

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:26:20 +0530

A middle-aged Mexican woman who had gone missing in Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar district on April 9, was allegedly found murdered in Madurai on Tuesday. Her 40-year-old boyfriend was later arrested for allegedly murdering her and disposing the body in a suitcase after burning half of it, police said.

Dhanush not to act in wife Aishwarya's next film

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:25:24 +0530

Within weeks after the release of her maiden film '3', the elder daughter of the Superstar is ready to start her next venture.

War games add to Tamil Nadu CMs fury

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:15:00 +0530

Its not just security row, Jaya also opposed Centres propensity to keep States in the dark on foreign policy issues...

Indian MPs led by Sushma Swaraj on Lanka visit

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:46:05 +0530

A multi-party Indian delegation arrived in Colombo on Monday night on a six-day visit to Sri Lanka during which they will press for a political solution to the decades-old Tamil question and oversee developmental projects by India in the areas worst affected by the civil war.

Reports of attack on fishermen not true: TN govt

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:39:29 +0530

Tamil Nadu government on Monday denied reports that the state's fishermen were attacked allegedly by Sri Lankan Navy on April 2.

HC dimisses Sasikala's criminal plea

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:36:07 +0530

Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed the criminal petition filed by Sasikala Natarajan, aide of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and co-accused in the wealth case against her, challenging a lower court order rejecting her plea seeking various documents on the case.

HC dimisses Sasikala's criminal plea

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:11:46 +0530

'Kochaidaiyaan' to hit screens by September

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:52:42 +0530

The first phase of shooting of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming period film 'Kochaidaiyaan' has been completed and the movie is slated to be released in September this year.

Rajini to compensate for Dhanush's flop film '3'

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:50:06 +0530

Rajinikanth, who last compensated distributors who faced losses on his film 'Kuselan', is doing it once again for '3'.

Prabhu Deva in India's first 3D dance flick

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:27:21 +0530

Prabhu Deva is all set for a series of releases, including the country's first 3D dance film, ABCD ('Any Body Can Dance'), with other choreographers.

Put CERC proposal on hold: Jaya to PM

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:52:00 +0530

Tamil Nadu CM says the proposal to tighten the grid frequency would seriously increase costs for TN Electricity Board...

Tamil Nadu: Alagiri men skip Stalin events

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:39:00 +0530

Stalin was disappointed with the candidate interviews for youth wing posts, as Alagiri loyalists boycotted the interviews and also the public meeting.

DMK not to take part in Parl delegation to Lanka: Karuna

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:36:30 +0530

DMK, a key UPA constituent, will not be a part of the Parliamentary delegation scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from April 16-22 to assess the resettlement and political process there, party chief M Karunanidhi said on Sunday.

DMK not to take part in Parl delegation to SL

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:58:52 +0530

Jaya to attend CM's meeting on internal security

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:09:52 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa will attend the Chief Minister's meeting on internal security to be Chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on April 16.

Suriya to replace Vikram in Shankar's next flick

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:52:46 +0530

Looks like filmmaker Shankar has begun work for his next flick, after Nanban. While it was said that Vikram had been chosen to play the lead for the yet-to-be-titled movie, there were reports that Suriya was also being approached by the filmmaker.

TN: Big jump in domestic violence complaints

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:24:53 +0530

Increasing awareness about the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 has encouraged more and more victims to seek relief under the legislation, which has led to a whopping 464 per cent rise in the number of petitions received under the statute in Tamil Nadu.

MK changed New Year for publicity: Jaya

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:32:00 +0530

The CM took on the DMK chief for imposing a change during his government in a practice that had been in vogue from time immemorial, without any valid reason.

RTE Act: HC notice to Centre, TN govt

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:44:48 +0530

The Madras High Court on Thursday served a notice on the Centre and state government on a plea seeking a direction not to make some sections of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 and certain other rules applicable to a minority school in Tirunelveli.

Foreign firms under lens after Kudankulam row

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:00:58 +0530

The government has in a fresh order asked all foreign outfits in India to furnish it with updated details of their workers and nature of their work, at least once a year.

Jayalalithaa opposes national panel for health

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:31:00 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday expressed her "vehement objection" to the National Commission for Human Resource for Health (NCHRH) Bill, 2011, saying it "undermines" the powers of the State governments.

Kolaveri Di: now watch the film version

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:49:48 +0530

The movie version of 'Kolaveri Di' is a fun video of a drunken Dhanush lamenting lost love in a fair ground.

Kamal Haasan to take up brand endorsements

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:15:46 +0530

For the first time in his 50 years of illustrious career, veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan will take up brand endorsements.

Women should empower themselves first: Khusboo

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:47:27 +0530

Tamil actress and DMK politician, Khusboo Sundar, asked women to empower themselves before asking for women's empowerment in Parliament or Assembly.

Gangsters attack murder accused in Vellore Court

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:09:00 +0530

Scores of advocates ran amok in panic as rowdies chased and attacked Jaggan, a murder accused, within the court complex...

DMK to boycott TN assembly for a week

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:23:36 +0530

The Opposition DMK on Tuesday announced boycotting the Tamil Nadu Assembly for one week protesting against "denial" of adequate opportunities to discuss issues.

SL objections on Kudankulam not acceptable: DMK

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:17:17 +0530

DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Tuesday termed Sri Lanka's objections to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu as 'unacceptable'. "The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant did not start yesterday; it has been there for a long time. Today, if Lanka raises doubts about Kudankulam, it is not acceptable. I don't have to tell what the Central government has to do, I'm sure they'll act accordingly," Karunanidhi said.

SL threatens to go to IAEA over Kudankulam

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:00:09 +0530

Sri Lanka has threatened to go to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) claiming it is threatened by the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu. Colombo has said that it is concerned about safety in case of a Fukushima-like disaster that may hurt the Island nation.

TN bans cellphones in Assembly

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:24:14 +0530

Apparently as a fall-out of reports about members watching porn in the Karnataka and Gujarat Assemblies on their mobile phones, the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday banned cellphones within the premises of the House.

IIT-M student from UP commits suicide

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:44:55 +0530

A 19-year-old student of IIT Madras allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in his hostel room on Monday, police said. Kuldeep Yadav, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, was a second year civil engineering student.

Kudankulam to be functional in 2 months: Centre

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:40:17 +0530

The Centre on Saturday said it is confident of commissioning the first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project to generate 1,000 MW of power in two months as 99 per cent of its works are over.

TN: 29 test positive for swine flu

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:49:40 +0530

Twenty-nine persons have so far tested positive for swine flu in Tamil Nadu but instances of the virus were not "endemic but sporadic," Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr VS Vijay said on Saturday.

TN: 'Moral policing' upsets IIT-M hostellers

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:59:22 +0530

A cross-section of hostellers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has locked horns with wardens and administrators over restrictions imposed on 'Hostel Night' celebrations.

Karunanidhi to lead state-wide protest on Apr 15

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:41:27 +0530

DMK president M Karunanidhi will lead a state-wide protest meeting to condemn the "anti-people policies" of the ruling AIADMK on April 15, the party announced on Thursday.

TN: Swine flu strikes again in Tirupur

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:46:00 +0530

A 65-year-old farmer from Tirupur is being treated for swine flu (H1N1) in the isolation ward of the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital.

Vision 2023 will transform TN, says Jaya

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:23:00 +0530

While DMK president termed it as an utopian dream, the CM said its a feasible initiative based on concrete homework.

TN: Cop thrashes anti-nuclear activist

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:46:49 +0530

A police constable allegedly beat up an anti-nuclear activist at a village near Kudankulam for requesting shopkeepers to down shutters in support of their movement against Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project.

'Kochadaiyaan' is a tough job: Rajinikanth

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:50:27 +0530

Superstar Rajinikanth says that 'Kochadaiyaan' is a tough film because it requires a lot of imagination and miming.

Anushka to play Silk in Tamil 'Dirty Picture'

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:09:37 +0530

Anushka Shetty is expected to play the role of Silk Smitha in the Tamil remake of 'The Dirty Picture'.

Big B delighted to spend time with Rajinikanth

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:16:51 +0530

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was visited by Rajinikanth as he prepares to host the opening of Indian Premier League (IPL) here today, says he is happy to see the veteran in great health.

127 KKNPP protestors released from prison

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:49:00 +0530

TIRUCHY: A total of 127 anti-Koondankulam protesters, including 41 women, who were lodged in the Central Prison and the Special Pr..

No new slums in Chennai since last 26 years?

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:01:00 +0530

No slums have come up in city in the last quarter century, if one were to go by Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board records.

Centre invites Jaya for NCTC meet on May 5

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:01:12 +0530

As part of efforts to reach out to states opposed to the National Counter Terrorism Centre, the Centre on Tuesday invited Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa for the May 5 meeting to discuss the issue.

TN: Sasikala's husband granted bail

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:09:08 +0530

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Tuesday granted to bail to M Natarajan, husband of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's aide Sasikala in one of the five land grabbing cases filed against him.

Shruti comes into her own with '3': Kamal Haasan

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:22:41 +0530

Kamal Haasan is happy with Shruti Haasan's performance in recently released Tamil film '3'.

TN announces prizes for best cattle rearing

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:39:06 +0530

Tamil Nadu government has come up with a novel idea to keep beneficiaries of a government scheme, under which milch cows, sheeps and goats are distributed for free to landless poor, motivated in rearing the animals by announcing prizes worth thousands of rupees for best maintenance.

TN: Sasikala meets Jayalalithaa at her residence

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:16:01 +0530

AIADMK General Secretary and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa met her long-time aide VK Sasikala at her Poes Garden residence on Monday evening, two days after she revoked Sasikala's suspension from the party. Jayalalitha had three months ago expelled Sasikala from the party and her residence.

3 jumbos dead in 24 hours in Nilgiris

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:59:00 +0530

Three elephants have been found dead over the past 24 hours in the Nilgiris Biosphere, reportedly due to natural cause.

India denies report of training terrorists in TN

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:48:53 +0530

The Indian High Commission in Colombo denied a report in a Sri Lankan newspaper on Monday that 'terrorists' were being trained at three secret camps in Tamil Nadu, describing it "entirely erroneous".

Column: Tamil actor Vidharth on his struggle

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:38:25 +0530

Vidharth, lead actor of Tamil film 'Mynaa', talks about his struggling days and his entry in films.

Jaya writes to PM, wants NCTC put on hold

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:26:32 +0530

amil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has raked up the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) issue once again in a letter written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Jayalalithaa, one of the vociferous opponents of the NCTC, has demanded a separate meeting of all the chief ministers to discuss the counter-terrorism body.

TN: 'Maanja' claims year's first victim

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:33:34 +0530

With the death of a motorist, whose throat was slit by a maanja thread, (glass coated string) used for flying kites, at Maduravoyal, the popular sport claimed its first victim of the year on Sunday.

Give entire Kudankulam power to TN: Jaya

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:24:32 +0530

Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday requested Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to allot all the power (2,000 mw) to be generated at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) to Tamil Nadu, to tide over the severe power shortage prevailing in the State.

Amitabh is the only superstar: Rajinikanth

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 03:51:01 +0530

Rajinikanth is now working on 'Kochadaiyaan', a Tamil period film being directed by his daughter Soundarya.

Don't need Salman, SRK for my film: Kamal Haasan

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:52:40 +0530

After his mega-budget 'Vishwaroopam', Kamal Haasan will be focussing on 'Amar Hai'.

Tamil Review: '3' is neither joyous nor serious

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:20:38 +0530

The director has attempted to show '3' phases of life. Because of the pitfalls in the third phase, the movie falls apart.

Puducherry: 6 years and no aid for 100 students

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:31:48 +0530

About 100 students from coastal villages in neighbouring Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, studying in schools here not been getting their educational allowance from the Tsunami Relief sanctioned by PMO for the past six years, a children's rights movement said in Puducherry on Saturday.

Shruti Haasan: Will take time to find my footing

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:10:30 +0530

For someone whose father is the legendary Kamal Haasan and mother, the versatile Sarika, Shruti Haasan is bound to arouse expectations.

Jaya wants entire power from Kudankulam for TN

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:33:23 +0530

After giving green signal to the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday demanded that the entire 2000 MW power to be generated by its two units be given to the state in view of the "severe power shortage."

TN: Jaya revokes expulsion of close aide Sasikala

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:55:11 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa revoked the expulsion of close aide Sasikala on Saturday. Jayalalithaa had expelled Sasikala and her relatives from the party membership in December, 2011. Sasikala has, since then, been trying to mend ways with Jayalalithaa.

TN textile industry unhappy with power tariff hike

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:03:51 +0530

The power tariff increase by Rs 1.50 per unit has come as a rude shock for the ailing textile industry, Southern India Mills' Association (SIMA) said on Friday.

Jackie to appear in Rajini's 'Kochadaiyaan'

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:34:19 +0530

Jackie and Rajini have earlier worked together in Subhash Ghai's 'Uttar Dakshin'.

Sonam Kapoor opts out of Mani Ratnam's next film

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:57:11 +0530

Sonam Kapoor has opted out of Mani Ratnam's new Tamil film which launches the veteran Tamil actor Karthik's son Gautham.

Is Big B planning to do a Tamil film?

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:59:25 +0530

Tamil director A Balakrishnan is planning his next film, which will focus on Indo-Pak relationship. And guess what, the Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan could play a role in the film.

'Complete Sethusamudram project at earliest'

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:49:49 +0530

Union ministers and MPs belonging to the DMK on Thursday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi to implement the Sethusamudram project at the earliest.

Kudankulam to begin production in 2 months: Jaya

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:27:10 +0530

Days after her government's green signal to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday said the plant is expected to commence production in two months.

Sasikala's deposition adjourned till Friday

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:02:46 +0530

The Special Court on Thursday adjourned the recording of statement of Sasikala Natarajan, estranged aide and co-accused in the wealth case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa till hearing of an application filed by Sasikala's counsel on Friday.

TN: Ex-DMK minister's brother murdered

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:25:48 +0530

Businessman K N Ramajayam, the younger brother of former DMK minister K N Nehru, was found murdered on Thursday near Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu, police said.

'Kudankulam plant expected to go on stream in 2 months'

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:04:16 +0530

Betting on Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant to bring some immediate relief to the power-shortage hit state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday said it was expected to go on stream in another two months, as she charged DMK with doing little to enhance capacity in its entire term.

Kudankulam protesters begin relay protest

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:00:00 +0530

A day after leaders of the People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE) called off their indefinite fast, anti-Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Project (KKNPP) protestors started a relay fast at Idinthakarai on Wednesday.

TN police official misused his position: CBI

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:46:28 +0530

The CBI on Wednesday charged a police officer with abusing his official position when he was IG Police of West Zone, Coimbatore, and making his subordinates and accomplices extort Rs 2.85 crore, deposited by the public, from the Paazee Group of Companies.

Declare Ram Sethu a national monument: Jaya

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:52:05 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking the Centre to clarify in court that Ram Sethu will be declared a national monument.

Sasikala says she wants to serve Jaya

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:42:37 +0530

In an apparent reconciliation move, a former aide to J Jayalalithaa said on Wednesday that she wants to keep serving the Tamil Nadu CM.

No ties with those who betrayed Jaya: Sasikala

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:21:22 +0530

In an apparent fence-mending move following her expulsion from AIADMK, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's estranged close aide Sasikala on Wednesday said she has snapped ties with all those who had betrayed the party supremo.

Real Hero Krishnan gets international recognition

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:32:40 +0530

Narayanan Krishnan, a former five star chef who left his job, to feed the homeless was CNN-IBN's Real Hero in 2008 and went on to become a CNN Hero in 2010. It's been 10 years since the former five star chef decided to leave his promising career and dedicate his life to feeding the homeless.

KKNPP ready to take fuel load

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:43:00 +0530

NPCIL director says the crucial step will be done in a month or two and emergency exercise also to be conducted soon...

India looking to localise 45 pc in Kudankulam units 3, 4

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:46:48 +0530

India is looking to localise up to 45 per cent of work in the third and fourth units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant after working closely with Russian experts in the first two units, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Kudankulam: Activist Udaya Kumar withdraws fast

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:09:50 +0530

Anti-nuclear activists, spearheaded by SP Udaya Kumar, on Tuesday called off their 9-day- old fast launched by them after Tamil Nadu government gave the go-ahead for the controversial Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.

Ram Sethu: SC asks govt to give report to Swamy

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:08:52 +0530

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the government to supply a copy of the Pachauri Committee report in the Ram Sethu case to petitioner Subramanian Swamy.

20 things you didn't know about Dhanush's '3'

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:34:26 +0530

With Dhanush and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles, Tamil film '3' is all set to hit the screens on March 30, 2012.

Kudankulam: Fasting activists' health worsens

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:56:49 +0530

The condition of five persons including SP Udayakumar, who are fasting for the last eight days as part the Kudankulam agitation, worsened on Tuesday with doctors advising shifting them to a hospital, officials said.

2G scam: HC notice to CBI on Kanimozhi's plea

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:01:27 +0530

Delhi High court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on DMK MP Kanimozhi's plea to quash charges against her in the 2G scam. The court will now hear the matter on May 10 along with other 2G cases.

Dhanush's Sachin anthem scores 5 million hits

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:20:10 +0530

Dhanush composed a Sachin Tendulkar anthem and says it feels great now that he has got his 100th international century.

Prakash Raj to play the villain in 'Saguni'

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:11:39 +0530

'Saguni's director Shankardayal is very happy about Prakash Raj's immediate acceptance to play the villain in the film.

Rajiv Gandhi killing: SC to hear assassins' plea

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:00:46 +0530

The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a plea by the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. The convicts are reportedly seeking that the case be tried in the apex court.

Ram Sethu: SC likely to consider Govt's plea

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:05:13 +0530

The Supreme Court is likely to consider the government's appeal for more time to present its stance in the Ram Sethu case on Tuesday.

'Kolaveri Di' crosses 50 million hits

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:44:50 +0530

Composed by 21-year-old Anirudh Ravichander, the song is a part of Dhanush's forthcoming movie '3'.

Kudankulam: 'Protesters ready for talks'

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:45:44 +0530

Continuing his fast against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, convener of People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE) SP Udayakumar said on Monday the protesters were "ready" for talks.

Ulterior motive behind KNPP stir: Chidambaram

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:12:53 +0530

Home Minister P Chidambaram has said there was "some ulterior motive" behind continuance of the protest against the nuclear power plant at Kudankulam despite assurance from the government that it is safe. Addressing Congress Workers in Sivaganga on Sunday, he expressed serious concern over the power crisis in Tamil Nadu and asked the state government to take steps to find an early solution to the problem.

Watch: Trailers of Dhanush, Shruti Hassan's '3'

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:45:52 +0530

'3' marks the directorial debut of Dhanush's wife and superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya.

Kudankulam: experts vouch for N-plant's safety

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:39:31 +0530

It is been over a week since a group of anti-nuclear activists began an indefinite hunger strike demanding the scrapping of the Kudankulam nuclear plant.

Jaya allocates Rs 25 cr for Lankan camps

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:53:11 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday allocated Rs 25.62 crore for improving basic amenities in the Lankan Tamil refugee camps, giving scholarships to children of the refugees who are pursuing higher studies and for giving one-time grants of Rs 10,000 to the women's self help groups run by the refugees.

Jaya writes to Andhra CM, seeks release of water

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:17:14 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has written to her Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Kiran Kumar Reddy seeking release of four tmcft of water from Kandaleru reservoir due for the months of January-April.

Jaya allocates Rs 25 cr for Lankan camps

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:27:00 +0530

Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa who has extended all welfare schemes being implemented for the people of Tamil Nadu to the Lankan Tamil refugees living in camps across the State.

Raanjhnaa: Dhanush to take Bollywood by storm

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:48:48 +0530

Director Aanand Rai says, the film will break the myth that actors from South do not taste success in Bollywood.

TN: Dutch woman found dead in Mahabalipuram

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:13:28 +0530

A Dutch woman has been found dead in in a hotel at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu.

Kudankulam: Hunger strike enters the 6th day

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:24:01 +0530

It is day six of renewed protests against the Kudankulam nuclear plant project, and villagers are now being threatened with police action. Over 100 protesters have already been detained within this week itself.

2G: Kanimozhi moves Delhi HC to quash charges

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:06:46 +0530

DMK MP Kanimozhi on Friday moved the Delhi High Court for quashing of charges against her in the 2G spectrum allocation case. In her application Kanimozhi claimed that she was not involved in the grant of 2G licences, which were granted as per the government policy.

Kudankulam protests: MDMK chief Vaiko held

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:39:53 +0530

Around 500 people including MDMK chief Vaiko have been arrested after police stopped them from marching towards Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.

Kudankulam protests cost govt Rs 10 lakh a day

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:13:28 +0530

As the renewed protests against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant enter the fifth day on Friday, statistics show that the government is losing close to Rs 10 lakh a day due to the protests on the project that cost over Rs 13,000 crore to set up.

UN motion: SL upset, opinion divided in India

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:36:23 +0530

India voted in favor of a US-sponsored resolution at the UN Human Rights Council against Sri Lanka calling for Colombo to investigate human rights violations during the war with LTTE.

Tamil Eelam is my unrealised dream: Karuna

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:24:21 +0530

DMK president M Karunanidhi on Thursday termed 'Tamil Eelam' his unrealised dream and said he will fight for its realisation.

Jayalalithaa welcomes India's vote in UNHRC

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:47:21 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday welcomed India's vote in favour of the US resolution against Sri Lanka in the United Nation Human Rights Council (UNHRC) but hit out against the "confusion and procrastination that preceded that decision".

Too soon to judge Sonam Kapoor: Dhanush

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:24:58 +0530

Dhanush has teamed up with Sonam Kapoor for his Bollywood debut 'Raanjhanaa'.

Tamil writer chosen for Saraswati Samman

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:38:58 +0530

Tamil writer A A Manavalan has been chosen for the 'Saraswati Samman' 2011 for his book on Ramayana, the K K Birla Foundation announced on Thursday.

Nayanthara returns to Tamil films

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:33:01 +0530

Actress Nayanthara has signed a movie that will mark Telugu actor Gopichand's re-entry in Tamil.

Vijay to perform daredevil stunts in 'Thuppaki'

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:13:19 +0530

The actor is currently in Bangkok shooting for 'Thuppaki', in which he pairs with Kajal Aggarwal.

Former DMK MLAs house, shop raided

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:18:00 +0530

NAGERCOIL: Former DMK Nagercoil MLA A Rajans house and business establishments at Nagercoil were raided by the sleuths of Directo..

TN Police violated court order: Sasikala

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:03:52 +0530

Sasikala Natarajan, estranged aide and co-accused in the wealth case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, on Wednesday told the special court that the Chennai Police violated a court order during the raids conducted at the latter's residence in 1996.

Kudankulam staff to attend power sector meeting

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:25:54 +0530

After a long gap, officials of the Nuclear Power Corporation Ltd (NPCIL) will be participating in the power project review meeting called by the Tamil Nadu government in Chennai on Thursday, said a power sector official.

TN: Huge win for AIADMK in Sankarankoil

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:13:14 +0530

Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK on Wednesday retained the Sankarankoil (SC) Assembly constituency, with party nominee S Muthuselvi defeating DMK candidate Jawahar Suryakumar by a massive margin of 68,744 votes.

Kudankulam: Police restricts live media coverage

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:47:14 +0530

The police is not allowing live media coverage from the protest site near the Kudankulam nuclear plant.

Kudankulam: NGOs, protestors step up their fight

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:58:28 +0530

A day after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's u-turn on the shutdown of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, residents and NGOs in the region on Tuesday stepped up their fight.

Encounter deaths: TN police rejects CBI probe

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:05:46 +0530

Rejecting a plea for a CBI probe into the deaths of five persons in an alleged encounter in Chennai on February 22, Tamil Nadu police on Tuesday said investigation by a central agency is 'unwarranted' when two judicial proceedings are seized of the issue.

Puducherry bandh as planned, says AIADMK

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:48:54 +0530

Opposition AIADMK on Tuesday said the dawn to dusk bandh on Wednesday, urging the UPA government to back the US sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka at UNHRC at Geneva on March 23, would be held as scheduled.

Jaya deceiving Kudankulam people: Karuna

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:05:00 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has deceived the people of Kudankulam by announcing Rs 500 crore towards development of local infrastructure, DMK chief M Karunanidhi said.

Jaya's U-turn on Kudankulam a 'drama': Karunanidhi

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:20:26 +0530

DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Tuesday slammed Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for making U-turn on the Kudankulam nuclear plant issue.

Scripting a neo-noir legacy in Indian cinema

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:08:56 +0530

Think noir in Indian cinema and it is but natural to think of movies based on gangsters and internecine wars for supremacy.

Tamil film '555': Bharath's new avatar

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:47:50 +0530

After Aravaan, where he played a tribal man in a blink-and-miss appearance, it looks like another new avatar is in store for Bharath.

Hansika Motwani says she is not a snob

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:24:47 +0530

Hansika is currently shooting for a Telugu movie produced by actor Mohan Babu with his son Vishnu playing the lead.

Kudankulam: Work resumes, crackdown on

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:53:01 +0530

Scientists and workers have resumed work at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant amid tight security and prohibitory orders. More than 100 protesters were detained overnight on Monday.

Jaya approves Kudankulam nuclear plant

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:58:56 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa began crackdown on anti-nuclear activists at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant on Monday. Nine Kudankulam protestors have been detained. The Tamil Nadu government has also got the nuclear power plant site cleared.

UN war crimes resolution: India to vote against SL

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:01:52 +0530

In a victory for the DMK and the AIADMK, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said that the government intended to vote in favour of the US-led resolution against Sri lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), but the final draft of the resolution was awaited.

Dhanush's '3' gets U-certificate from censor

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:18:14 +0530

The film marks the directorial debut of Dhanush's wife and superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya.

Rajinikanth sings for 'Kochadaiyaan'

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:00:55 +0530

It's a philosophical song with some dialogue also,will be picturised on Rajini in London, during the film's next schedule.

We want Govt to back resolution against Sri Lanka: TR Baalu

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:46:42 +0530

DMK leader TR Baalu said the party was waiting for the Prime Minister's response on India's stand on the issue.

'Govt will study draft of resolution against SL'

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:33:08 +0530

With Dravidian parties mounting pressure on the Centre to support a resolution in UNHRC against Sri Lanka for alleged war crimes, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has said the government will study the draft of the resolution and consult Tamil MPs before taking a call.

War crimes in SL: DMK to step up pressure on UPA

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:40:22 +0530

The DMK is going to step up pressure on the Centre in Parliament to back the US resolution against Sri Lanka in the forthcoming UNHRC session.

Kani hopes DMK won't be pushed to pull out of UPA

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:12:19 +0530

DMK MP Kanimozhi on Sunday hoped that the Centre will "not push" the party to take a decision on its continuance in the government over India's stand on the US-sponsored resolution against Sri Lankan Government in the UN Human Rights Council.

Around 75 pc voting in TN bypoll

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 06:58:30 +0530

Voting for the bypoll in Sankarankoil Assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district came to an end Sunday with around 75 per cent of the voters casting their ballot.

Banks should aim for 20 pc growth: Chidambaram

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:50:30 +0530

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday said banks in India should aim at a 20 per cent annual growth rate.

Polling begins for Tamil Nadu Assembly by-poll

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:22:09 +0530

Voting for the by-poll in Sankarankoil Assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district began amid tight security at 8 am on Sunday.

Upset Jaya writes to PM on Dam Safety Bill

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:01:37 +0530

Voicing her opposition to certain sub-clauses of the draft Dam Safety Bill 2010, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has sought the Prime Minister's intervention as a standing committee had not addressed her government's apprehensions.

Stage set for Tamil Nadu Assembly bypoll today

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:01:32 +0530

The stage is set for Sunday's by-poll in the Sankarankoil assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district.

Fugitive Catholic priest arrested in TN

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:01:26 +0530

Catholic priest Rev Joseph Palanivel Jeyapaul was arrested in Erode in Tamil Nadu on charges of molesting a child in the US when he was there during 2004, police said Saturday.

TN will be informed about Lankan visits: PM

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:55:46 +0530

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa that the state government would be informed in advance about the visits of dignitaries from Sri Lanka.

Attacks on TN fishermen: Jaya writes to PM

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:04:34 +0530

Voicing serious concern over continued attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen allegedly by Sri Lankan navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday asked the Centre to take up urgently the issue with the island government to ensure that no such "brutal incidents occur in mid-sea again."

TN: Jaya promises less power cuts from June

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:41:25 +0530

Hitting the by-election campaign trail in Sankarankoil Assembly constituency on Wednesday, AIADMK general secretary and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa promised to 'light up' Tamil Nadu by gradually reducing power cuts from June this year.

AIADMK doesn't intend to operationalise Kudankulam: DMK

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:16:54 +0530

Accusing the AIADMK government of plunging Tamil Nadu into darkness, DMK president M Karunanidhi on Thursday accused it of not having the intention to operationise the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant that could give 1,000 MW of electricity to the power-starved state.

Tamil lawmakers want UN pressure on Sri Lanka

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:10:26 +0530

Ethnic Tamil lawmakers in Sri Lanka asked the United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday to press the government to investigate alleged wartime abuses and share power with the ethnic minority to prevent the country sliding back into violence.

Tamil MPs-LTTE link: SL envoy sorry for remark

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:41:33 +0530

Sri Lankan special envoy Prasad Kariyawasam on Thursday apologised for his alleged remark that certain Tamil Nadu MPs had links with the LTTE. The MEA had summoned the envoy to explain his remark.

Vijay to play encounter cop in 'Thuppaki'

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:58:03 +0530

Vijay is playing an encounter specialist in Thuppaki, and has been paired with Kajal Aggarwal in this action flick.

Lover of PMK man's daughter found dead

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:58:00 +0530

The body of a youth, who was in love with the daughter of a former PMK councillor, was found here on Wednesday night.

Lanka war crimes: AIADMK walks out of RS

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:32:16 +0530

There was ruckus in the Rajya Sabha yet again over alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka. AIADMK members staged a walkout after tearing a copy of the statement made by External Affairs SM Krishna after he stressed on India's positive role in reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Tamil community in Sri Lanka.

'Billa II': Ajith not playing Sri Lankan refugee

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:14:32 +0530

This action entertainer has Ajith performing some daredevil stunts and is one of the most awaited projects after his blockbuster 'Mankatha'.

TN: Flowerseller buries unclaimed bodies

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:59:27 +0530

Shantakumar, a flowerseller in Coimbatore, has made it his mission to offer a dignified funeral to those who no one cares for. Like in most cities, in Coimbatore too, the mortuary at the general hospital was becoming a store house for many unclaimed bodies, until one day, Shantakumar landed on their doorstep.

War crimes in SL: Govt to explain its stand today

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:58:03 +0530

The government on Wednesday is expected to clear its stand on the alleged war crimes against ethnic Tamils by the Sri Lankan army. This after a video allegedly showing LTTE chief Prabhakaran's 12-year-old son's bullet-riddled body created a storm in Parliament on Tuesday.

Lankan war crimes: India yet to decide stand

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:01:55 +0530

There was uproar in Parliament after Tamil parties demanded that India backs a UN resolution against Sri Lanka's alleged war crimes. Finance Minister and Leader of the House Pranab Mukherjee said the government has not decided its stand on the issue as yet.

'Velayudham' director Raja gears up for next

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:25:20 +0530

Director Raja, who introduced his brother Ravi, in his first Tamil movie 'Jeyam' (2003), recently said at a college cultural event that he really looked up to the actor for his career growth.

War crimes in SL: Kanimozhi seeks Govt's reply

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:25:10 +0530

DMK MP Kanimozhi, facing trial for her alleged role in the 2G spectrum allocation case, was allowed by a Delhi court to participate in the Budget session of Parliament.

DMK calls for action against SL 'atrocities'

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:45:30 +0530

The DMK is taking up the issue of Tamils in Sri Lanka and is pushing the Centre to back a US resolution that seeks a probe into the atrocities committed by Sri Lankan. A new video is threatening to expose alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka.

Couple who lost kids now parents to many orphans

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:10:53 +0530

A couple lost all their three chilren in the 2004 tsunami. But in sorrow the couple, Parmeshwaran and Chudamani, found a new reason to live when they reached out to the many children who were orphaned by the same tsunami in Nagappatinam. Today 26 children can dream of a future because of the couple.

Rajinikanth is Japan's new superhero

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:40:58 +0530

Rajinikanth reportedly has a large fan following in Japan, and keeping this in mind, the makers of his latest film 'Kochadaiyaan'.

CBI questions Ramadoss, son in murder case

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:20:50 +0530

CBI has questioned Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S Ramadoss and his son, former Union Minister Anbumani Ramadoss, in connection with the murder of a relative of Tamil Nadu minister for Commercial Taxes Thiru C.Ve Shanmugam, sources said.

Karuna blames AIADMK for delay in commissioning N-plant

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:09:07 +0530

Blaming ruling AIADMK over delay in the commissioning of Kudankulam Nuclear plant,which is mired in a controversy following protests from anti-nuclear lobby, DMK president M Karunanidhi on Sunday urged the state and Central governments to take all steps to commission it immediately.

Youth killed by sand mafia in Tamil Nadu

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 06:47:42 +0530

Days after an IPS officer was killed allegedly by the mining mafia in Madhya Pradesh, a 24-year-old youth was mowed down by a truck belonging to the sand mafia in Tamil Nadu. Satheesh along with his villagers in Tirunelveli were blocking a lorry from taking the sand away from their village.

India to take up fishermen attack issue with Lanka

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:50:50 +0530

India has asked its mission in Colombo to take up the issue of 16 fishermen being allegedly injured by the Sri Lankan Navy with the authorities in that county.

Halt profiling of 'outsiders': TN activists

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:59:01 +0530

The move by the Tamil Nadu police to enumerate migrant workers, students and tenants on the basis of their language is an affront to the constitutional freedom of an Indian to live and work anywhere in the country, said civil rights activists and trade union leaders here Friday.

Stop harassing Christians: Tamil bishops to govt

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:36:25 +0530

The central government should stop harassing Christians and withdraw the negative remarks on the Tuticorin Diocese for allegedly financing the anti-Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) protesters, said the Tamil Nadu Bishops Council (TNBC) on Thursday.

Southern region LPG transporters call off stir

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:57:40 +0530

In a huge relief to thousands of LPG customers in the Southern region, Tanker lorry owners have called-off their indefinite strike following talks with oil marketing companies convened by the state government.

Centre harassing Christians: TN Bishop Council

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:25:36 +0530

As the Centre launched crackdown on some NGOs for allegedly fuelling protests over Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, Christian leaders on Thursday said government should stop harassing the Christian minority and withdraw "negative injunctions".

Lankan VIP visits: UPA to consider Jaya's views

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:05:36 +0530

The Centre on Thursday assured Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa that it will take into account her opinion on unannounced visits by Sri Lankan VIPs to the state, saying it will take the matter "seriously".

TN engineering graduates 'least employable'

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:53:56 +0530

In what should serve as a wake-up call to the state's education system, a national-level assessment has placed Tamil Nadu's engineering graduates as 'least employable'.

India denies Fukushima survivor a visa

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:02:44 +0530

A Japanese anti-nuclear activist has been denied visa by Indian authorities after a "mismatch" was detected in her travel document and purpose of visit.

Regional cinema shines at 59th National Awards

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:57:48 +0530

Marathi film 'Deool' was named the best feature film along with Kannada film 'Byari'.

National Awards for Vidya Balan, Onir's 'I AM'

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:07:50 +0530

Kannada film 'Byari' and Marathi film 'Deool' were announced the Best Feature Films of 2011 at the 59th National Film Awards press conference in Delhi on Wednesday.

Jaya opens windows for Microsoft in TN

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:36:00 +0530

Microsoft International's president Jean Philippe Courtois on Tuesday called on Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa at the Secretariat and expressed his company's wish to extend core progammes, including setting up of cloud computing centres in the State.

Tamils issue unites TN political parties

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:31:00 +0530

In a significant move, AIADMK leaders led by former minister C Ponnian took part in a CPI demonstration on Tuesday.

CBI arrests senior DRI official in Chennai

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:29:53 +0530

The CBI on Wednesday arrested a senior Directorate of Revenue Intelligence official in Chennai for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 8 lakh and an iPad. He was caught while accepting the first installment of Rs 2 lakhs.

Jiiva to act in 'Endrendrum Punnagai'

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:10:03 +0530

The film, 'Endrendrum Punnagai', has Trisha playing the female lead and seems to require another pair.

Jayalalithaa shoots third letter to PM on NCTC

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:20:34 +0530

Asserting that the proposed NCTC will be a "non-starter" without states' involvement, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Monday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to convene a meeting of chief ministers as the March 12 meeting of officials will "not serve the purpose".

Support to DMDK won't spoil Left unity: CPM

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:18:00 +0530

Asserting that CPM's support to actor Vijaykanth's DMDK for Sankarankoil would not affect Left unity, party's Central committee member TK Rangarajan on Sunday indicated that bypoll support did not mean that the party was committed to going along with the DMDK for the Parliament elections too.

Fisherman's kin refuse to meet Italian minister

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:11:21 +0530

The family of Jelastine, one of the two fishermen allegedly killed by Italian marines, on Sunday refused to meet visiting Deputy Foreign Minister Steffan de Mistura fearing it would harm their case.

Tamil Review: 'Aravaan' is impressive

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 06:46:27 +0530

Vasanthabalan has added his own flavour to the story that is set in 18th century Madras Presidency, as Tamil Nadu was then called. The movie is not about kings and kingdoms. It is not even about the British rule which was spreading its roots all over India during that period. 'Aravaan' talks about ordinary people and their lives. It revolves around a few villages and communities, including the one which thrives on looting.

Hope Jaya backs Kudankulam plant: Russia

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:28:20 +0530

Russian envoy A Listopadov said that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa will favour the plant after going through the panel report.

Anti-Kudankulam struggle enters 200th day

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:17:52 +0530

The people's struggle against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu entered its 200th day on Friday with villagers raising Rs 100,000 for the chief minister's relief fund for the victims of Cyclone Thane.

US supports India's investment in civil nuclear power

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:42:00 +0530

The US is strongly supportive of India's investment in the civil nuclear power, and its support to the NGOs goes for development and democracy programmes, the Obama Administration has said.

Karunanidhi's security officers' premises raided

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:05:27 +0530

Vigilance officials on Friday raided premises of three personal security officers to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi in Chennai in connection with a disproportionate assets case.

Nuclear stir leads to fund freeze for six NGOs?

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:08:00 +0530

The NGOs, which are said to be fuelling the KKNPP protests, served notice cancelling foreign contribution clearance too...

Kudankulam agitators release statement of accounts

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:40:18 +0530

On the eve of 200th day of their agitation against the Kudankulam nuclear project, the People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE) on Thursday released a statement of accounts to prove that the struggle is powered with small donations of local villagers.

Suriya not in Shanthakumar's next film

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:30:10 +0530

The director Shanthakumar clarifies that his next script is not meant for the '7aum Arivu' actor Suriya.

Billa II's title song to be released this week

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:03:33 +0530

One of the most anticipated flicks of this summer, Ajith's Billa II, is nearly complete.

India must support US stand on Lanka: Jaya

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:18:18 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said India should strongly support the US-backed resolution and condemn Colombo on alleged violation of human rights in the final stages of the civil war in Sri Lanka when the issue comes up before the UN Human Rights Council.

Activists brief Jayalalithaa on Kudankulam risks

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:14:55 +0530

Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday assured a delegation from the People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE), who briefed her about the risks of the Kudankulam nuclear power project, that she would go through their report, said an activist present at the meeting.

'Aravaan' to recreate the ancient Madurai

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:37:58 +0530

The art department of the film has left no stone unturned to make the film look authentic.

Kamal's daughter Akshara says no to Mani Ratnam

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:39 +0530

Kamal Haasan's daughter Akshara refuses to be launched by the maverick filmmaker, who incidentally is married to her cousin

Kudankulam protest leader sends legal notice to PM

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:55:50 +0530

After taking on the Indian nuclear establishment, People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE) coordinator SP Udayakumar pitted himself against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, sending him a legal notice Tuesday following his comments on foreign NGOs funding the anti-Kudankalam stir.

Jaya, Patnaik oppose RPF Act amendment

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:59:01 +0530

After the launch of NCTC was put on hold due to protests by non-Congress ruled states, Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and Orissa on Tuesday trained their guns again at the Centre by opposing the proposed amendment to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) Act.

Jaya opposes amendment of RPF Act, writes to PM

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:53:28 +0530

Describing the proposal to amend the Railway Protection Force (RPF) Act as 'another attempt by the Centre to take away the rights of the powers of states', Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to instruct Railway Ministry not to proceed with the move.

Kudankulam: Activist sends legal notice to PM

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:35:42 +0530

Convener of the People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy, Udayakumar, on Tuesday sent a legal notice to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his statement that the protests against the Kudankulam nuclear power plant were funded by the US.

Panel says Kudankulam nuclear power plant safe

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:36:20 +0530

An expert panel, headed by former Atomic Energy Commission chairman M R Srinivasan, on Tuesday submitted its report on the Kudankulam nuclear power plant to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

It's David vs Goliath at Kudankulam: activist

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:51:50 +0530

The protest against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) is a classic David-Goliath fight between ordinary citizens and the powerful Indian government, the leader of the anti-KNPP movement says.

Deported German not linked to Kudankulam: activist

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:53:39 +0530

The battle between anti-nuclear activists and the Prime Minister has intensified. PS Udayakumar, the man leading the protests against the Kudankulam project claimed that they were being treated like terrorists.

Dhanush's '3' to hit the screens on March 30

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:45:41 +0530

After creating waves world-over with its 'Why this Kolaveri Di' number, Dhanush-starrer '3' is now eyeing a nationwide release on March 30.

Kudankulam row: German deported for raising funds

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:16:01 +0530

A German national has been deported for allegedly raising funds for those protesting against the Kudankulam nuclear plant in Tamil Nadu.

TN post offices best in nation

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:47:00 +0530

NEW DELHI: Nobody cares for the good old post offices as Tamil Nadu does. The State not just has the third highest number of post ..

Dravidian movement will flourish: Karuna

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:18:09 +0530

The Dravidian movement will continue to flourish in spite of "threats and intimidation" from many sides, DMK president M Karunanidhi said on Monday.

Jaya insulates schools from power cuts

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:36:00 +0530

CHENNAI: Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday announced that her government will foot the bill to ensure that schools across th..

TN woman scientist to head ISRO mission

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:34:00 +0530

Valarmathi is the project director of RISAT-1, the first woman from the state to head such a project...

22 Tamil Nadu fishermen held by Lankan Navy

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:39:41 +0530

Twenty-two Tamil fishermen and their five boats were taken into custody by Sri Lankan naval personnel when they were fishing near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) off Arichalmunai in this island early on Sunday, police said.

Kudankulam battle between PM, NGO now

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:15:55 +0530

A battle has broken out between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and some NGOs following his statement that foreign funded NGO's are stalling India's nuclear power dreams.

Major power cuts announced across Tamil Nadu

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:27:57 +0530

Even as the row over the Kudankulam nuclear power plant intensifies, Tamil Nadu is facing a major power deficit. Major power cuts have been announced across the state.

25 pc of Italian vessel searched: Kerala Police

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:46:53 +0530

The Kerala Police team investigating the shooting of two Indian fishermen by marine guards aboard the Italian vessel Enrica Lexie on Saturday searched 25 per cent of the ship, especially the area where arms were stored, but gave no details of any seizures.

Police threatening witness to frame Jaya: Sasikala

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:14:42 +0530

Sasikala Natarajan, estranged aide of Jayalalithaa on Saturday charged police with threatening a witness to frame the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in a land purchase deal in the wealth case.

No objection to India's N-programme: US envoy

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:24:57 +0530

Reacting to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement that US based NGOs are funding anti-nuclear protests, US Ambassador to India Peter Burleigh said that the American government has no objection to India's civilian nuclear programmes.

TN: Nine cities to come under slum-free plan

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:18:00 +0530

In a bid to make the state slum-free, the Tamil Nadu government has selected nine urban agglomerations under the Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) for preparing proper rehabilitation plans.

Russia supports PM's charge over Kudankulam

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:16:47 +0530

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's charge that foreign NGOs were stoking protests at the Kudankulam nuclear plan on Saturday found support from Russia, who says their claims now stand vindicated.

TN by-polls: CPI-M joins hands with DMDK

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:31:41 +0530

CPI-M's Tamil Nadu unit on Friday said it would support the DMDK in the March 18 Assembly by-election to the Sankarankoil constituency. The party had decided to support the DMDK since the AIADMK government has not measured up to the expectations of the people, CPI-M state secretary G Ramakrishnan told reporters after the third day deliberations of the party state conference here.

TN by-polls: CPI-M joins hands with DMDK

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:31:41 +0530

Kudankulam row: The 'foreign hand' is back

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:17:33 +0530

The foreign hand is back. Blaming outside interference for the stalled Kudankulam nuclear reactor in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in an interview given to American magazine 'Science', said, "The atomic energy programme got into difficulties because these NGOs, mostly I think based in the United States, don't appreciate the need for our country to increase the energy supply."

Prove your charge or quit: Kudankulam activist to PM

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:14:03 +0530

Anti-nuclear activist Uday Kumar on Friday criticised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the his statement that the NGOs based in the United States are fuelling the Kudankulam nuclear plant protests, and asked the Prime Minister either to prove the charge or step down.

TN scraps power joint venture, BHEL surprised

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:03:42 +0530

Taking the state-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) by surprise, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Friday scrapped the 1,600 MW power joint venture with it and announced that the government would fully fund the project itself.

Concern raised by PM on Kudankulam is correct: Narayanasamy

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:10:11 +0530

The Prime Minister has hit out at anti-nuclear activists and questioned the source of their funding.

PM blames NGOs based in US for Kudankulam row

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:08:14 +0530

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, for the first time ever, hit out at anti-nuclear activists and questioned the source of their funding. He said, "There are NGOs often funded by the US and Scandinavian countries that are not fully appreciative of the developmental challenges that our country faces. For example what's happening in Kudankulam where local NGO-led protests have stalled the commissioning of 21,000 MW nuclear reactors."

TN Chief Minister Jayalalithaa turns 64 today

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:47:57 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa turns 64 on Friday. But she's likely to keep it a low-key affair.

Thinkers in India support nuclear energy: PM

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:44:41 +0530

Nuclear energy still has a role in India, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said as he appeared to blame some US-based NGOs for difficulties at the Kudankulam nuclear plant.

India-US link in Bharatanatyam's journey

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:55:36 +0530

American percussionist and Carnatic musician Douglas M Knight Jr. is one of the most important people in Bharatanatyam legend Thanjavur Balasaraswati's illustrious household.

Jaya DA case: court to resume hearing today

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:58:34 +0530

A Bangalore court will resume hearing in the disproportionate assets case and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK Chief Jayalalithaa's former close aide Sasikala will appear for the hearing.

Assembly suspension: Vijaykant moves HC

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:54:55 +0530

Actor-politican Vijayakant of DMDK has moved the Madras High Court challenging February 2 Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution suspending him from the House for ten days following a recommendation by the privileges committee.

More funds pour in for Thane relief fund

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:47:15 +0530

The Chief Minister's Relief Fund on Tuesday touched Rs 112,02,89,338 to execute relief work in Cyclone Thane affected districts of Cuddalore and Villupuram. In an official release the TN government said that on Tuesday alone Rs 5,82,83,940 was remitted towards the relief account by State ministers and government employees, besides others.

Cancelling CET has helped rural students: TN

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:23:08 +0530

Defending its decision to do away with Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission into professional courses, Tamil Nadu government today said the enrolment of rural students into engineering courses has gone up by more that ten per cent since it was scrapped.

SN Lakshmi, veteran of 1500 Tamil films, dies

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:07:41 +0530

Remembered for playing mother to actors spanning generations - from MGR and Sivaji to Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, Lakshmi's most remembered roles include that of the conniving thief in 'Michael Madana Kama Rajan', and that of server-turned-superstar Nagesh's mother in 'Server Sundaram.

IAEA completes Kudankulam inspection

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:54:43 +0530

A two-member International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team completed the annual inspection of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) on Tuesday.

Kochadaiyaan: India's first 3 D motion picture

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:33:19 +0530

Known as motion capture or motion tracking, this technique first records the movement of the object before translating it into the digital mode.

DA case: SC issues notice to Jayalalithaa

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:49:35 +0530

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha in the 1991 disproportionate assets case. Madras High Court had quashed on September 30 the DA case against Jayalalithaa saying that there was a delay by the CBI in filing the FIR. CBI had appealed against the Madras HC order on which Supreme Court has issued notice to Jayalalithaa.

A film's script should be idiot-proof: Madhavan

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:55:48 +0530

Madhavan is one of those rare actors who gets involved with his characters without realising how tantalisingly close he is to them.

TN: First family rift ties DMK up in knots

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:33:00 +0530

A marriage in former minister K N Nehru's family, which as expected was graced by the bigwigs of the DMK, gave an indication of the growing conflict within the party-quite the contrast to recent statements issued by the headquarters accusing a section of the media of finding 'non-existent' fissures within the outfit.

Chennai: Sasikala's husband arrested

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:18:45 +0530

Adding to the woes of Sasikala and her family, the Chennai Police on Saturday arrested her husband, Natarajan in connection with a land grabbing case. The case was registered against him in Thanjavur. Sasikala was a close confidante of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa for several years.

Jaya DA case: Sasikala hearing adjourned

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:01:36 +0530

A Bangalore court on Saturday adjourned Sasikala Natarajan's hearing in the disproportionate assests case involving her former chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minsiter J Jayalalithaa till February 23. The former aide of the CM broke down in court during her questioning. This was the first time she was being questioned in the disproportionate assets case.

'Italian ship firing unfortunate, unacceptable'

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:17:29 +0530

Terming as "unfortunate" the killing of two Indian fishermen by gun shots from an Italian ship, Shipping Minister GK Vasan on Saturday said appropriate punishment should be given to the guilty.

Jaya DA case: Sasikala breaks down in court

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:16:39 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's former aide Sasikala Natarajan broke down in court on Saturday during her questioning in the disproportionate assets case involving Jaya. Sasikala was questioned for the first time in the disproportionate assets case on Saturday.

Kudankulam: Expert panel to meet today

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:30:13 +0530

A four-member committee set up by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa will meet on Friday for the first time. The committee is headed by former Atomic Energy Commission chief MR Srinivasan. Interestingly, the meeting comes two days after the Russian Ambassador to India blamed "vested interests" for protests against the Indo-Russian joint venture project.

Kudankulam expert panel to meet on Friday

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:34:10 +0530

The four-member expert committee to look into safety aspects of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu and address fears of locals about the project will meet on Friday.

'Kadhalil...' will be a trend setter: Amla Paul

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:29:31 +0530

The popularity graph of actress Amala Paul has consistently been on the rise, thanks to her back-to-back hits in Deivathirumagal and Vettai.

2 Indian fishermen mistaken for pirates, shot dead

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:02:02 +0530

Two fishermen, one each from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, in a fishing boat were on Wednesday shot dead by security officials of an Italian cargo vessel in the deep sea after being mistaken for pirates, an official said.

Vidya's revenge on Malayalam, Tamil filmmakers

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:07:28 +0530

What many people may not know is that she had an unsavoury tryst with Malayalam and Tamil films.

Mullaperiyar: Kerala seeks time to submit report

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:17:40 +0530

The Mullaperiyar central empowered committee met on Wednesday in Delhi. The Kerala government also submitted a plea to the empowered committee seeking more time to submit its report. The committee is yet to consider the plea.

SRK replaces Madhavan in 'Vettai' remake

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:08:57 +0530

While director Lingusamy had already announced that actor Madhavan would reprise his role in the Hindi version as well, there were news reports that he had been replaced by Shah Rukh Khan.

TN: Vigilance raid on ex-DMK minister

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:42:54 +0530

The Vigilance department conducted raids on former DMK minister Thangam Thennarasu in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

I'd love to act in RGV, Jagannath films: Sibi

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:30:42 +0530

Tamil actor Sibi Sathyaraj says he would love to collaborate with RGV and Puri Jagannath.

Jayalalithaa takes a swipe at Karunanidhi

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:37:00 +0530

TIRUCHY: In an obvious response to DMK chief M Karunanidhis criticism of the AIADMK governments rehabilitation package for distr..

DMK schemes helped MK, Kin: Jayalalithaa

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:13:00 +0530

TIRUCHY: Comparing the welfare schemes of the AIADMK government with those of the previous DMK government, Chief Minister J Jayala..

Captain will be taught a lesson: N R Sivapathy

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:45:00 +0530

TIRUCHY: Apparently lashing out at former ally and DMDK leader Vijayakant, State Minister for School Education and Sports and Yout..

Wary of V-day, Vellore park to stay closed

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:51:00 +0530

VELLORE: Lilting instrumental songs play on mobile phones as hot pakodas and appalams are passed around this is a usual scene wit..

Japan to invest more in Tamil Nadu: Jaya

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:46:00 +0530

Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Sunday announced that major Japanese investment would be coming to Tamil Nadu very soon since the State has emerged as a key recipient of Japanese Foreign Direct Investment in recent times.

Tamil Review: 'Oru Nadigayin...' fails

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:05:07 +0530

Journalist-turned-director Rajkrishna has helmed 'Oru Nadigayin Vakkumoolam' and has made a bold attempt to expose the dark underbelly of tinsel town. Though the subject is sensitive as it deals with the dignity of a woman who enters showbiz, the movie fails to deal with the theme genuinely. 'Oru Nadigayin Vakkumoolam', which marks Sonia Agarwal's comeback, has come out as a half-baked attempt.

Tamil Review: 'Dhoni' is an entertaining film

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:57:38 +0530

Prakash Raj, an all-rounder, has now proved to be a dependable captain with his new role as director. His directorial venture 'Dhoni' is all about change as the movie highlights the flaws in the present education system. Barring the drawbacks, 'Dhoni' leaves an impact. The powerful performances and the sensitive narrative make it a watchable fare.

KNPP: Congress slams Jaya

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:47:55 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has been making "contradictory statements" on the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) issue after initially supporting it, former Union minister and Congress leader EVKS Elangovan alleged on Sunday.

Killer wife freed on grounds of private defence

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:11:58 +0530

In a rare instance, a woman who killed her husband after he attacked her in an inebriated state and also attempted to rape their daughter, has been set free by police on grounds of private defence.

Jaya tries to woo more Japanese companies

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:34:55 +0530

Seeking to tap more Japanese FDI in manufacturing and infrastructure sectors, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today said her government would soon sign agreements with some major Japanese companies, which are considering substantial investments in the state.

Withdraw dam case for PM's role: PMO

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:28:47 +0530

Stating that the government of Kerala and Tamil Nadu had refused to sit together and speak to sort out the Mullaiperiyar dam issue, Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office, V Narayanasamy, on Saturday, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh could intervene in the matter only if the States agree to withdraw cases filed in the Supreme Court. Speaking at an interactive session at the All India Editors' Meet here, the minister said it was for the two states to sort out the dam issue through dialogue.

I want to deliver quality films: Prakash Raj

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:18 +0530

'Dhoni' is a film that deals with one of the most sensitive issues of our country - the educational system. It highlights the manner in which parents' greed kill their children's passion. On the brighter side, it also tells of the great love a father has for his son.

Shekhar Kapur to play Kamal Haasan's uncle

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:55:07 +0530

The casting of Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam' just got even more intriguing. While earlier we had the 20-something Sonakshi Sinha being cast as the film's 57-year-old leading man Haasan's love interest, we now have Shekhar Kapur who is just 12 years older than him playing his uncle in the film.

Sack scientist, expand panel: Kudankulam activists

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:02:58 +0530

Activists spearheading the anti-Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) protests on Friday requested the Tamil Nadu government to expand a new four-member panel that will look into the plant's safety aspects and also remove an atomic scientist from it.

Dhanush's anthem for Sachin back on YouTube

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:58:00 +0530

'Kolaveri Di' hitmaker Dhanush returned to the music world with his anthem for Sachin Tendulkar. The video was a salute to master blaster Sachin. The song and the video was an instant hit when the link was posted by Dhanush on Twitter but it was soon pulled off. "Sad dat sum1 removed sachin song link.v worked so hard 4 a week wout a mins sleep.well,I wish all well to d good hearts who did it.god bless" - Dhanush tweeted. "We r tryin to revive d song asap. Trying to handle things legally..." he added on the microblogging site.

Ex-DMK minister Periakaruppan's house raided

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:07:07 +0530

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Friday raided the residence of a former DMK minister in Tirupathur of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu.

K'taka Advocate General issue: Karuna slams BJP

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:01:28 +0530

DMK president M Karunanidhi on Thursday slammed BJP for trying to "help" Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to come out of the disproportionate wealth case being heard in a Bangalore court by exerting pressure on Karnataka's Advocate General and the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) BV Acharya.

SC declines Sasikala's plea in DA case row

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:24:47 +0530

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain "at this stage" the plea of Sasikala Natarajan, estranged close aide of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to provide her translated copies in Tamil of the proceedings before the special Bangalore trial court in a disproportionate assets case.

Mullaperiyar row: Jaya writes to PM, slams Kerala

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:48:56 +0530

Taking strong exception to Kerala's reported "unilateral" action in ordering real time monitoring of Mullaperiyar Dam along with the Centre without Tamil Nadu's consent, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday slammed it as a "blatant violation" of the principle of federalism and constitutional framework.

'No timeframe set by PM to resolve Mullaperiyar row'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:33:10 +0530

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has not set any timeframe for resolving Mullaperiyar Dam dispute involving Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said in New Delhi on Thursday.

K'taka: Advocate General quits under BJP pressure?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:39:43 +0530

Weeks after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa was forced to appear in front of trial court in Bangalore in a 1996 disproportionate assets case against her, a controversial twist in the tale.

BJP trying to woo regional parties, says DMK

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:51:10 +0530

The DMK on Thursday said BJP was trying to woo regional parties and the pressure mounted by the saffron party forced the resignation of BV Acharya as Karnataka Advocate General.

Want to pursue Jaya case: Advocate General Acharya

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:22:24 +0530

Advocate General BV Acharya said he was under pressure to quit as Special Public Prosecutor in the Disproportionate Assets case against Jayalalithaa.

TN Assembly Speaker hits out at Karuna

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:21:48 +0530

Maintaining that due procedure was followed in suspension of opposition leader Vijayakanth of DMDK from the House, Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker D Jayakumar on Wednesday slammed DMK President M Karunanidhi for charging that the action showed ruling AIADMK's "anti-democratic rule."

Karuna takes a dig at TN Govt over power situation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:47:46 +0530

Taking a dig at the ruling AIADMK on the power front, DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Wednesday said the prevailing power scenario was a "good example" of the government's 'achievements.'

Dhanush lectures at IIM-A

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:13:19 +0530

The actor delivered hour-and-a-half long lecture regarding the success story of his 'soup song'.

Jackie Chan to be a part of a Tamil film?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:54:39 +0530

One of the most-anticipated combinations in the tinsel town is that of Kamal Haasan and Shankar and if everything goes well, they will team up for a film. Meanwhile, rumours are agog that Jackie Chan and Katrina Kaif might be roped in for the movie, which will take off after Kamal's 'Viswaroopam' hits the marquee later this year.

Deepika to play the lead in Rajini's Kochadaiyaan

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:10:39 +0530

Actor Deepika Padukone has been roped in to play the lead against the megastar.

'Kadal', Mani Rathnam's next with Arvind Swamy

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:24:48 +0530

The charming hero of two of Mani Ratnam's blockbusters is getting back to the biz with the filmmaker's upcoming project.

Jaya could have set up panel on KNPP earlier: Karuna

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:58:53 +0530

DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Sunday questioned the move by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to set up an expert panel over the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) and said the step could have been taken earlier.

'Jaya could've set up panel on KNPP earlier'

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:19:44 +0530

First look: Rajinikanth's 'Kochadaiyaan'

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:27:18 +0530

Kochadaiyaan is an upcoming Tamil period film to be directed by Soundarya R Ashwin. The film will feature Rajinikanth alongside an ensemble cast, including R Sarathkumar, Katrina Kaif, Sneha, Aadhi, Shobana, Nassar and Jackie Shroff. The film, which is expected to be shot with motion capture in 3D, will have cinematography handled by Rajiv Menon whilst background score and soundtrack will be composed by AR Rahman.

Tamil Review: 'Marina' is a feel-good movie

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:09:29 +0530

Despite a documentary feel and predictably, 'Marina' has succeeded in its attempt to drive home a message in an entertaining way. National award winning director Pandiraj has tried to explore Marina beach. The world's second largest beach is a synonym for romance in many Tamil films but there is more to it than that. It is also home to many vendors and beggars.

TN: Karuna criticises Vijaykanth's suspension

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:58:33 +0530

Slamming the suspension of Leader of the Opposition Vijaykanth from the Assembly, DMK President M Karunanidhi on Sunday said the action was an example of the AIADMK's 'anti-democratic' rule.

Chidambaram bats for Kudankulam N-project

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:20:58 +0530

Home Minister P Chidambaram has recommended an early start to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project. Speaking in Tirunelveli, Chidambaram said that the Centre was probing the flow of funds allegedly received by anti-project activists.

PC bats for Kudankulam nuclear plant

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:26:02 +0530

Strongly batting for early commissioning of Kudankulam nuclear power project, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said the Centre was probing the flow of funds allegedly received by the anti-project activists and would take strong action if the money came in a "wrong way".

Power situation to improve from June: Jayalalithaa

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:37:38 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday said the power shortage in the state would start easing from June this year.

TN: Medical expenses force couple to commit suicide

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:58:49 +0530

Unable to raise money for a surgery, a 57-year-old man and his wife allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in Ramanathapuram on Saturday.

Dhanush sings for Sachin Tendulkar

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:45:24 +0530

'Kolaveri Di' hitmaker Dhanush has taken the mic again. This time to salute master blaster Sachin Tendulkar through a music video.

Stalin still Karunanidhi's choice

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:22:35 +0530

DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi once again reiterated his wish to promote his younger son MK Stalin as his successor on Friday. Responding to a recent survey by a Tamil magazine portraying Stalin as the most preferred leader to lead the party, Karunanidhi wondered whether he could deny "such a pride" to his son.

Tie-up with secular party for LS poll: Karuna

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:31:37 +0530

The DMK party would align with a secular party having the nation's interest in mind in the next Lok Sabha elections, party president M. Karunanidhi said on Friday.

Students in TN have to learn Tamil as a language: Jaya

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:38:02 +0530

Students who have other languages as their mother tongue should learn Tamil till Class 6 in all schools across the state, Tamil Nadu government on Friday made it clear in the assembly.

DMK meet stalled over succession issue

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:38:48 +0530

The rift in the Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) over who will succeed M Karunanidhi continues, even as the party grapples with setbacks in the 2G spectrum scam.

Jackie makes cameo appearance in Rajini's film

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:13:29 +0530

Jackie Shroff is all set to make a cameo appearance in Rajinikanth's new film 'Kochadaiyyan'.

Prabhu Deva is like my brother: Hansika

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:06:15 +0530

The actress, who has three movies in Tamil, is now gearing up to work with Suriya next.

After Kolaveri, Dhanush scripts anthem for Sachin

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:43:37 +0530

After the immense success of 'Why This Kolaveri Di', actor Dhanush has now come up with an anthem saluting cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Here's the making of the video.

'Chakravyuha' has nothing to do with 'Ko': Jha

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:07:38 +0530

Prakash Jha's next film 'Chakravyuha' is about Maoist movement and the director says that it has nothing to do with K.V. Anand's Tamil political movie 'Ko'.

TN govt lethargic on Kudankulam plant: DMK

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:15:01 +0530

The Opposition DMK in Tamil Nadu on Friday passed 24 resolutions at its General Council meeting, with none, however, on the 2G case. The DMK slammed the Centre and the state government for being lethargic in solving the Kudankulam crisis.

Tamil Nadu: Sasikala's brother arrested

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:29:08 +0530

The brother of Tamil Nadu chief minster J Jayalalithaa's former close aide, Sasikala, was arrested on Friday for allegedly demolishing a woman's house in Rishiyur village in Chennai. Diwakaran was arrested from the Tiruvarur district.

2G: Jayalalithaa welcomes Supreme Court ruling

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:46:14 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday welcomed the apex court decision on the 2G case and said she would wait for the decision of the trial court on probing the role of union Home Minister P Chidambaram in the 2G spectrum allocation case before giving her views.

Jayalalithaa welcomes SC order on 2G issue

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:26:10 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict on the 2G scam case but was non committal on the Opposition's demand for Home Minister P Chidambaram's resignation 'at this stage'.

Vijaykanth suspended from Tamil Nadu Assembly

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:48:50 +0530

In an unusual action, Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly Vijaykanth was on Thursday suspended for 10 days for breach of privilege during a heated exchange with Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Ashamed of ties with DMDK: Jayalalithaa

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:28:00 +0530

Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa said she was ashamed of having allied with the DMDK for the 2011 Assembly elections. "As the people of Tamil Nadu had the conviction to get rid of the corruption-ridden DMK regime and vote back the AIADMK to power, the absence of the DMDK in the alliance would not have had made a difference to electoral prospects of AIADMK. The DMDK, on the other hand, would not have won a single seat if it had not allied with AIADMK," she told the State Assembly on Wednesday.

UPA against interests of TN, Tamils: CPI

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:23:01 +0530

Tamil Nadu unit of the CPI on Wednesday accused the UPA Government of acting against the interests of the state and Tamils by remaining as a mute spectator without attempting to resolve various issues concerning it such as the Mullaperiyar dam row with Kerala.

Jaya regrets aligning with DMDK

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:33:18 +0530

Bringing the curtains down on the uneasy alliance with actor Vijayakanth led DMDK, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said it was a mistake by AIADMK to have aligned with him in the last year Assembly polls and she felt 'ashamed' and 'regretted' it.

Reema Sen to tie the knot on March 11

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:09:17 +0530

Actress Reema Sen is to wed her long-time friend Shiv Karan Singh, a well known restaurateur.

DMDK MLAs evicted from TN Assembly

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:52:40 +0530

DMDK MLAs were evicted from the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday following war of words between party leader Vijayakanth and Chief Minister and AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa.

Katrina to romance Kamal in 'Thalaivan Irukiran'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:15:55 +0530

Katrina Kaif has set her eyes on South film industry as she is all geared up to romance Kamal Haasan in 'Thalaivan Irukiran'.

International singer Akon to sing in Tamil?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:37:52 +0530

Buzz is that director AR Murgadoss has signed the singer to sing a Tamil number for his next film Tuppaki starring superstar Vijay.

TN: Former DMK minister NKP Raja raided

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:52:33 +0530

Vigilance officials on Wednesday conducted raids in the premises of former DMK minister NKKP Raja across Tamil Nadu in connection with a disproportionate assets case.

Expert panel gives Kudankulam project a go ahead

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:43:57 +0530

In a setback for the Tamil Nadu Government, an expert panel appointed by the Centre has given a thumbs-up to the controversial Kudankulam Nuclear power project saying it meets current safety standards and blamed activists for creating fear in the minds of locals.

DA case: SC rejects probe plea against Jaya

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:18:32 +0530

The Supreme Court on Tuesday disallowed a plea of Tamil Nadu government against the Karnataka High Court order which had rejected further probe in a disproportionate assets case against Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Dhanush to shoot his next film in Varanasi

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:35:25 +0530

With only four months to go and with having to learn Hindi from scratch, Dhanush may well be the busiest actor.

Kudankulam protesters assaulted in TN

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:21:50 +0530

A civil group spearheading the protest against Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) called off talks with the central government-appointed experts panel after the former's members were assaulted in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, an activist said.

DMK rule brought dark days: Governor

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:31:00 +0530

Governor K Rosaiah on Monday blamed the previous DMK regime and the lackadaisical attitude of the Central government for the present power situation in Tamil Nadu.

TN to set up Infra Development Board

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:08:03 +0530

Tamil Nadu government will introduce a bill in the ensuing budget session of the state legislative assembly for setting up of the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board and Infrastructure Development Fund for giving a fillip to core sector projects, said Governor K Rosaiah on Monday.

Governor: TN victim of Centre's indifference

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:13:10 +0530

Making it clear that it would not compromise on its rights on the Mullaperiyar Dam issue, AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu on Monday alleged it was a victim of the Centre's "persistent indifference" and accused Kerala of whipping up "mass fear and insecurity" over the row.

Mullaperiyar Dam: A case for settlement

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:03:00 +0530

Mullaperiyar issue is not a conventional inter-state water dispute as visualised in Article 162 of the Constitution. As an extraordinary and ageing dam, the useful life period of which is clearly over, it poses questions of safety which precisely mean questions of survival for the people in at least four districts in Kerala.

Just one-third in TN visit Govt hospitals

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:50:00 +0530

Healthcare in the State and the country is in the hands of the private sector, as shown by a white paper on private-public partnership in the health sector, released on Saturday.

TN: Collector slaps Rs 1.02 lakh fine on vehicles

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:53:07 +0530

District Collector U Sagayam has slapped a Rs 1.02 lakh fine on vehicles violating Motor Vehciles Act and other rules in surprise checks. The Collector who personally conducted the checks, slapped fines on more than 30 goods vehciles, besides fining drivers for not wearing uniforms and seat belts.

TN: SBI donates electronic display board to temple

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:29:48 +0530

State Bank of India's Tamil Nadu circle on Saturday donated a Rs 2.10 lakh electronic display board to the famous Sri Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameswaram to enable officials display all details of poojas, darshans, festivals and ticket sevas.

Yanam violence: Trade unions call for bandh

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:06:11 +0530

All trade unions in Puducherry have called for a bandh on February 2 to urge the government to order a probe by a High Court judge into the recent death of a union leader due to alleged police action in Yanam, an enclave of Puducherry in Andhra Pradesh.

Tamil cinema on verge of crisis over wages

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:43:41 +0530

The multi-million Rupee Tamil cinema industry seems to be on the verge of a crisis with wage revision turning out to be a flashpoint between unions of producers and workers.

Case quashed, warrant against Jaya recalled

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:08:46 +0530

A Principal Sessions court in Cuddalore on Saturday recalled a non-bailable warrant issued by a lower court against Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in a case relating to her filing nomination papers for the 2001 Assembly elections. Principal Sessions Judge K Uthirapathy recalled the order and set aside the case.

Jaya urged to help start KNPP project

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:12:25 +0530

Tamil Nadu Congress on Saturday appealed to Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to help the Centre operationalise the Koodankulam nuclear power plant, which is facing stiff opposition from the local people citing safety concerns.

Rajinikanth: Be back soon with 'Kochadaiyaan'

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:10:41 +0530

He will now act in 'Kochadaiyaan', directed by younger daughter Soundarya, which is said to be the first 3D film in India with "performance capturing technology."

Jaya files complaint against Stalin

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:23:12 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Friday filed a complaint in a city court here seeking action against former Deputy Chief Minister and DMK Treasurer MK Stalin for his statements to the press last month "which are totally false and per se defamatory."

Gautham looking for second heroine in 'NTEP'

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:25:39 +0530

Sources in the industry say that the crew is busy hunting for a young girl to play the role of Jiiva's fiancee.

Composer wants to move out of 'Kolaveri' shadow

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:55:16 +0530

Anirudh Ravichander, composer of the phenomenally popular Tamil-English number 'Kolaveri di', is already trying to move out of its shadow.

Jaya vs N Ram: Defamation case hearing today

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:35:34 +0530

A Chennai court is likely to hear a criminal defamation case on Friday filed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa against 'The Hindu' newspaper's former editor-in-chief N Ram, for allegedly producing an article from Tamil magazine Nakheeran without checking the veracity of the content.

TN: CM's public relief fund crosses Rs 24 crore

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:39:51 +0530

The contribution to the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund to undertake cyclone 'Thane' relief work touched Rs 24,27,42,932 on Wednesday.

Kudankulam: anti-nuclear forum protests

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:14:50 +0530

An anti-nuclear forum spearheading the stir against Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant on Thursday staged a demonstration in a coastal village near the site in protest against moves to get it commissioned.

TN: Jayalalithaa sacks two ministers

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:52:59 +0530

In the fifth cabinet reshuffle in seven months since returning to power, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday sacked two Ministers and inducted an equal number.

Lankan Navy releases fishermen

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:28:32 +0530

The Sri Lankan Navy on Wednesday released 42 fishermen arrested by it for allegedly violating the International Maritime Boundary Line, a senior Fisheries Department official said in Nagapattinam. The fishermen from Keechankuppam and Arucottuthurai hamlets in the district who ventured into the sea on Sunday, were arrested off the coast of Pulmoddai last night on charges of violating the IMBL and taken to Trincomalee.

Lankan Navy captures 42 Indian fishermen

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:56:35 +0530

At least 42 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam were captured by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday. The Sri Lankan Navy also seized 6 boats. The fishermen had allegedly strayed into the Sri Lankan waters.

Hunt for Sasikalas brother intensifies

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0530

THANJAVUR/TIRUVARUR: Police have intensified efforts to trace Sasikalas brother V K Divaharan after his anticipatory bail petitio..

Gautham Menon to relaunch Aditya Roy Kapoor

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:47:38 +0530

Aditya Roy Kapoor has been busy in the south shooting for a Tamil-Telugu-Hindi movie, being directed by Menon.

Kamal Haasan wants SRK for Menon's remake

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:27:43 +0530

If Kamal Haasan had his way, superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be the only actor to step into his shoes for the Hindi remake of Gautham Menon's Tamil film 'Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu'.

BJP wants govt to take over liquor business

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:08:10 +0530

The BJP on Tuesday demanded that the government take over the liquor business in the union territory to increase revenue for implementation of various welfare schemes.

Jaya files case against Nakkeeran

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:24:10 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has filed a defamation case against national daily The Hindu and Tamil magazine Nakkeeran for reportedly carrying a report about her eating beef.

Bollywood vs South: Riteish and Srikanth

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:28:15 +0530

Srikanth debuted in 'Roja Kootam' which won him several commercial and critical acclaims along with the ITFA Best New Actor Award.

Vijay overwhelmed with the success of 'Nanban'

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:23:16 +0530

Although it has been a while since the 'Velayudham' actor has sung in films, he expects to fulfill his fans' wish in his next film.

Kerala sends back chicken from Tamil Nadu

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:06:48 +0530

Ten tonnes of chicken from the poultry farms on Theni was sent back from Idukki district in Kerala on Monday following rumours in the neighbouring state that they were suffering from diarrhoea, which officials said had been done for some "political reasons".

Ex-DMK minister arrested for land-grabbing

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:55:14 +0530

Former DMK minister Vellakovil Swaminathan was arrested in Tamil Nadu on Monday on charges of land-grabbing.

Rebirth for us: TN ship tragedy survivors

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:56:57 +0530

"It is a rebirth! Only god saved us", were the comments that gushed out of survivors of the ill-fated Italian oceanliner Costa Concordia on reaching here on Thursday. Nine survivors hailing from Tamil Nadu reached Chennai airport on Thursday night.

Resul Pookutty to work on Tamil film '3'

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:41:24 +0530

Oscar-winning sound engineer Resul Pokutty, who won the international honour for his work in 'Slumdog Millionaire', has been roped in for megastar Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya's directorial debut '3'.

'Shivaji' changed my life: Shriya

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:40:56 +0530

It was the unprecedented box-office success of Tamil film 'Shivaji: The Boss' that gave Shriya's acting career a new lease of life.

Jaya re-allocates 4 TN ministers' portfolios

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:54:49 +0530

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday effected minor rejig of her ministry by reallocating portfolios to four of her ministers.

First woman to play nadaswaram is dead

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:33:34 +0530

MS Ponnuthai, the first woman artiste to play Nadaswaram, a south Indian musical instrument, has died. She was 83 and died on Tuesday night at her residence in Madurai.

Not remaking 'Appadi Podu' song: Sonu Sood

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:36:26 +0530

Actor Sonu Sood has denied reports that he is doing the Hindi remake of Tamil chartbuster 'Appadi Podu', saying the rights are with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar.

Tamil Nadu: 35 injured during Jallikattu festival

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:44:30 +0530

The bull-taming festival began on Tuesday. A total of 447 bulls and 475 tamers participated in the event.

'Ekk Deewana Tha' has surprise ending: Menon

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:42:22 +0530

When 'Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya' released in 2010, rumours were doing the rounds that Gautham Menon had shot alternate endings for the film.

Suriya to again work with 'Singam' director

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:31:53 +0530

Rubbishing reports that director Hari has changed his plans of casting actor Suriya in his next movie and opting for actor Vishal instead, the director himself has made it clear that nothing of that sort happened.

SL assures India of devolving power to Tamils

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:43:00 +0530

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is committed to devolving powers to ethnic Tamils by pursuing the 13th amendment to the constitution, Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said on Tuesday.

TN to digitise commercial taxes dept

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:33:33 +0530

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday announced it would fully computerise the activities of its commercial taxes department at an outlay of Rs.230.96 crore to provide transparent governance as well as improve tax compliance.

Kovai Anna Varsity to help Thane victims

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:13:00 +0530

The Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore, has decided to collect contributions from the University Department and 200 affiliated colleges for the Chief Minister's public relief fund to help 'Thane' victims.

Union minister's Mullaperiyar remark irks Kerala

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:29:24 +0530

Union Science and Technology Minister Ashwani Kumar's statement that the 115-year-old Mullaperiyar dam is safe has not gone down well in Kerala with ruling front ally Kerala Congress (Mani) on Monday announcing its support to a strike call by an anti-dam panel.

TN announces Development Scheme

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:53:09 +0530

To improve basic infrastructure facilities in cities and urban areas in the state, Tamil Nadu government today decided to start a scheme at a cost of Rs 6,653 crore.

Chennai: 1 dead, 2 seriously injured in fire

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:58:06 +0530

A fire fighting personnel was killed and two officials, including a woman, were seriously injured, while fighting a major fire that broke out in an old building in the wee hours in Chennai on Monday.

Tamil Review: 'Nanban' is sweet and satisfying

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:54:40 +0530

It was a film that was critically acclaimed and commercially successful in its Hindi version. A tale of three friends, about the bonding and friendship, and of following one's dreams. And now 3 Idiots has been remade in Tamil as 'Nanban'. Shankar has followed the original script almost faithfully, only tweaking it just a tad bit. So, with the feel-good factor, the glitches, the melodrama and the soppy scenes of the second half, the film does well.

Advani calls AIADMK a 'natural ally'

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:30:21 +0530

Setting the stage for a possible realignment of political forces for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, senior BJP leader LK Advani, on Saturday, heaped praises on Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and said that his party regarded the AIADMK as a 'natural ally'.

Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal today

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:01:34 +0530

A special dish called Pongal is made today as an offering to the Sun God.

AIADMK is BJP's natural ally: LK Advani

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:44:22 +0530

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, LK Advani on Saturday tried to woo Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK, terming it a "natural ally".

Jaya, Rosaiah greet people on eve of Pongal

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:58:28 +0530

Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa led a host of leaders in extending greetings to people on the eve of harvest festival Pongal, which also marks the beginning of auspicious Tamil month 'Thai'.

Kalam: resolve Kudankulam politically

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:22:29 +0530

Former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to resolve the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) row through political and strategic means by taking up the issue with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa.

'Nanban' runs into trouble; shows cancelled

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:20:36 +0530

Shows of the latest Vijay-starrer 'Nanban', a remake of Bollywood blockbuster '3 idiots', at a multiplex here have been cancelled after suspected activists of a Tamil outfit broke glass panes of the complex and burnt posters of the movie.

'Karuna's daughter, 3 others cheated me'

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:38:00 +0530

Former Assembly Speaker K Kalimuthu's brother lodged a complaint with the Police Commissioner on Friday, alleging that four persons, including DMK chief M K Karunanidhi's daughter Selvi and her relative Uma Maheshwari, cheated him of Rs 69 lakh after promising to make him a member of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC).

Jallikattu gets green light from HC Bench

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:54:00 +0530

MADURAI: Ending the suspense over conducting the famous bull-taming event jallikattu, as part of Pongal celebrations at Alanganall..

Friday Release: The buzz about 'Vettai'

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:15:55 +0530

Lingusamy's much awaited 'Vettai', stars Madhavan, Arya, Sameera Reddy and Amala Paul.

HC sets aside order quashing DGP decision

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:06:21 +0530

The Madras High Court on Thursday set aside an order of Central Administrative Tribunal quashing appointment of senior woman IPS officer Letika Saran as Tamil Nadu DGP in November 2010 and held that there was no illegality in the government's decision.

Kudankulam protesters to reiterate demand in talks

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:47:50 +0530

On the 150th day of the anti-Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) protests on Thursday, the People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy (PMANE) said it will reiterate its demand that the central government-appointed committee interact with their experts at the next round of talks.

Karuna rakes up 5-decade old dam demand

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:59:54 +0530

Reviving a more than five-decade-old demand in the light of Kerala's stand over Mullaperiyar Dam, DMK on Thursday said Devikulam and Peermedu taluks, where the reservoir is located, belonged to Tamil Nadu and urged the Centre to take steps to restore them to the state.

Jayalalithaa launches health insurance scheme

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:17:15 +0530

Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday launched a comprehensive health insurance scheme which would benefit 1.34 crore families.

Stray violence over Dalit leader's murder in TN

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:03:35 +0530

Stray incidents of violence were reported on Wednesday in southern districts of Tamil Nadu as protests broke out over murder of a Dalit leader, triggering tension.

Will 'Nanban' repeat the magic of '3 Idiots'?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:34:06 +0530

The Tamil remake of the 2009 Bollywood blockbuster '3 Idiots', 'Nanban' has hit theatre screens on January 12. The big Pongal release has been directed by S Shankar and stars Vijay, Jeeva and Srikanth in pivotal roles.

Killer cancer on the prowl in South India

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:59:00 +0530

Tamil Nadu has had the largest number of cancer deaths in the last three years among South Indian states, followed closely by Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.

TN: Dalit chief hacked to death in front of home

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:33:38 +0530

Dalit leader Pasupathi Pandian was hacked to death by a gang in front of his residence at Nandavanapatti on the outskirts of this town tonight, police said.

KNPP to go on stream soon: Narayanasamy

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:53:24 +0530

Asserting that the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) had full safety measures and four-tier security, Union Minister of State in the PMO, V Narayanasamy, on Tuesday said the Plant would soon begin functioning with Tamil Nadu government's cooperation.

Sri Lankan president's kin attacked in TN

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:27:20 +0530

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's relative Thirukumuran Nadesan was on Tuesday attacked by MDMK activists with sticks and footwear when he was coming out of a house after a 'pooja' at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, an official said.

'Dam 999' issue: SC notice to Tamil Nadu

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:30:06 +0530

During the earlier hearing, the apex court had asked the Tamil Nadu Government to hear the objections of the director on December 12.

Rajini to start shooting for 'Kochadaiyaan'

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:19:07 +0530

The star is to begin work on 'Kochadaiyaan', which is to be directed by his daughter Soundarya Rajnikanth.

Kalam inaugurates national symposium

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:30:00 +0530

Noting that solar irradiance was 1.4 times higher in the extra terrestrial level than on earth, former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam suggested solar energy from the space as a possible source of renewable energy to meet energy needs.

AIADMK seeks aid for cyclone victims

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:36:19 +0530

Opposition AIADMK in Puducherry has said that the Union Territory suffered Rs 2500 crore damage in the wake of the cyclonic storm that crossed the coast on December 30.

NPCIL transfers engineers from Kudankulam

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:02:56 +0530

In order to put into productive use its engineers at the stalled Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP), the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) has started transferring them to other upcoming projects in India, an official said on Monday.

CMs should talk and sort out dam issue: Kalam

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:35:22 +0530

Amid the row over Mullaperiyar dam between Tamil Nadu and Kerala, former President APJ Abdul Kalam on Sunday suggested that talks between the two Chief Ministers could help solve the situation.

Jaya announces memorial for dam engineer

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:01:08 +0530

Amid the simmering Mullaperiar dam row, Tamil Nadu government on Sunday announced setting up of a memorial for British engineer Col Penny Cuick, who had constructed the dam at Lower Camp in Theni district over 116 years ago.

HC rejects Nithyananda disciple's bail plea

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:12:44 +0530

Madras High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former disciple of controversial self-styled godman Nithyananda and another person, who apprehended arrest in connection with a blackmail complaint.

TN: Fishermen begin indefinite strike

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:00:33 +0530

Mechanised boat fishermen began an indefinite strike in Rameswaram on Friday, demanding immediate release of 13 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan naval personnel since November 28 last year.

Non-bailable warrant against Jaya stayed

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:56:17 +0530

A court in Cuddalore has stayed a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued by a lower court against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in a case relating to her filing nominations for 2001 Assembly elections.

MK, Stalin usurped Rs 300 crore property

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:16:00 +0530

A private company group MD charged that the DMK leaders usurped the properties belonging to his family and community...

TN: Central team to visit cyclone-hit areas

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:54:01 +0530

The Centre on Friday constituted an inter-ministerial team to make an on-the-spot assessment of the situation in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the wake of the 'Thane' cyclone.

K Soundarajan: making Maths easy

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:13:52 +0530

Kannan Soundarajan is someone who revolutionised the mathematical world with his number theory. He is the winner of the Infosys Foundation Science Prize 2011.

Central team to visit cyclone-hit TN, Puducherry

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:45:49 +0530

Centre on Thursday constituted an inter-ministerial team to make an on-the-spot assessment of the situation in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the wake of the 'Thane' cyclone.

Central team to visit cyclone-hit TN, Puducherry

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:10:11 +0530

Centre on Thursday constituted an inter-ministerial team to make an on-the-spot assessment of the situation in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the wake of the 'Thane' cyclone.

Rajini's biography to hit stands on 12.12.12

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:05:36 +0530

A biography of Rajinikanth will hit book stands in the superstar's true style on 12.12.12.

Jaya grants solatium to Thane victims

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:21:00 +0530

Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday granted a solatium of Rs 2 lakh to the family of Veerappan, hailing from Chinnababusamuthram, who was killed in the rampage caused by cyclone Thane on December 31.