New Delhi: Malayalam will soon be granted the status of a classical language. The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on Thursday approved classifying Malayalam as a 'Classical Language', Finance Minister P Chidambaram told reporters.
The benefits extended to Classical Languages include, two major annual international awards for scholars of eminence and setting up of a Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Languages.
Other benefits include creation of certain number of Professional Chairs for Classical Languages for scholars of eminence in classical Indian languages. The government has earlier notified Tamil, Telugu and Kannada as classical languages.
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08:50 PM, May 23, 2013
Chennai: Days after the Supreme Court's interim relief to Tamil Nadu Cricket Association expired on May 14, Chennai Corporation officials on Thursday sealed three stands at the MA Chidambaram stadium here. On a petition by the TNCA after I, J and K stands were sealed by the Chennai Corporation, the Supreme Court had directed the civic body to de-seal three stands. The Chennai Corporation had, on May 12, sealed the...
07:29 PM, May 23, 2013
Chennai: The untitled Tamil remake of Telugu blockbuster 'Ala Modalaindi' starring Gautham Karthik went on the floors here Thursday. "The shooting of Tamil remake of 'Ala Modalaindi', which is being produced by Raviprasad Productions, has begun in full swing," said a statement from the production house. Rakul Preet Singh is paired with Gautham in the film, being helmed by Ravi Thyagarajan. The rest of the cast is yet to be...
06:25 PM, May 23, 2013
Mumbai: 'Kolaveri Di' hitmaker Dhanush who is all geared up for his debut Bollywood release 'Raanjhanaa', has revealed that he will work with filmmaker K V Anand in his untitled Tamil film. "Yes guys... Much to the delight of you all and myself, I am doing a film with K V Anand sir. The technicians are yet to be finalised. Shoot from August 4," the 29-year-old actor posted on Twitter....
06:17 PM, May 23, 2013
Superstar Rajinikanth is not only a style icon but has always entralled his fans with his performances. While he is known for his iconic voice it is surprising to note that Rajinikanth however, has never sung for Hindi audience. This is for the first time that Rajinikanth will surprise his fans as he will render his voice in the Hindi version of a song for his much awaited film 'Kochadaiyaan'....
03:33 PM, May 23, 2013
Chennai: Tamil actress Thulasi Nair, who was busy with her class 10 examinations, has returned to the sets of her upcoming Tamil action-drama 'Yaan'. "The third schedule of 'Yaan' in Mumbai kicks off today. (I'm) so excited to finally start shooting songs soon! (I) Will keep you all updated," Thulasi posted on her Twitter page. She also recently posted: "Finally, 21st is here! Today, my 10th board comes to an...
11:43 AM, May 23, 2013
Mumbai: Actress Shruti Haasan, daughter of veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, says her father has been very inspiring for her. She marvels at her father's dedication and says he has the same enthusiasm that a newcomer has for his work. "He has been an inspiration for me, personally. Just the way I look at him deal with his career, how he works," Shruti said here. "Even at this time, he does...
10:36 AM, May 23, 2013
Chennai: Vadivelu, one of Tamil cinema's most popular comedians, began shooting for his upcoming Tamil period-comedy 'Gaja Buja Buja Gaja Tenali Ramanum Krishnadevarayarum' here Monday after a two-year hiatus. Vadivelu took a forced sabbatical after entering into politics during the 2011 assembly elections. "It is wonderful to have him back and I'm really looking forward to work with him. We begun shooting today (Monday) at a studio here. I'm sure...
02:27 PM, May 21, 2013
Chennai: Tamil actor Dhanush, who has begun dubbing for his upcoming Hindi debut 'Raanjhanaa', says he finds the experience tough but wishes to give his best to satisfy his audiences. "Dubbing for Raanjhanaa. (I'm) finding it quite tough. (I) hope I can live up to your expectations. (I) will give my best," posted Dhanush on his Twitter page. Dhanush is paired opposite Sonam Kapoor in the film, which is about...
01:06 PM, May 21, 2013
Chennai: Producer C V Kumar, who has already introduced two short filmmakers into the industry with projects like 'Pizza' and 'Soodhu Kavvum', is set to turn two more shorts into feature films in Tamil soon. "I have shortlisted two shorts which will be made into regular films soon. I will officially announce more details about the projects soon. I feel there is lot of potential and novelty in short films...
12:54 PM, May 21, 2013
Chennai: PMK founder leader S Ramadoss, hospitalised here since his release on bail last week after 12-day imprisonment, would undergo a heart surgery on Monday, the party said. A team of doctors at the corporate hospital here where he was admitted on May 11 decided to perform the surgery, a PMK release said on Sunday. Ramadoss was arrested on April 30 for trying to stage a protest at Villupuram, defying...
09:05 AM, May 20, 2013
Pudukottai: With the break-up of UPA in Tamil Nadu, Congress leader and former Union minister EVKS Elangovan on Sunday said there was a possibility of his party heading a new alliance sans the two major Dravidian parties - DMK and AIADMK - for the next Lok Sabha elections. Rejecting the charges against Congress over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue, he said people were not aware of the party's good work...
01:27 AM, May 20, 2013
Tuticorin: A 33-year old man was arrested on Saturday for alleged indecent and obscene acts near the government nursing college hostel. The accused had scaled the compound wall of the hostel and stripped himself before dancing, shocking the students, police said. He was arrested on a complaint by the Resident Doctor of the hostel, police said adding the accused along with two others had been indulging in similar obscene acts...
08:33 PM, May 18, 2013
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday said the Tamil minority now wants to live peacefully in one country and slammed the Tamil diaspora for the lack of support in his reconciliation and rebuilding efforts in the former conflict zones. "Diaspora and the Tamil parties who foster separation still try to take the Tamil society towards destruction", he said while speaking at the Victory Day celebrations marking the fourth...
03:30 PM, May 18, 2013
Cast: Nivin Pauly, Nazriya Nizam, Simhaa, Thambi Ramaiah, Nasser Director: Alphonse Putharen Rating: 4 out of 5 'Neram' tops a list of films that come once in a while to make us believe that Tamil cinema is not dead. Surprisingly, it's the first-time filmmakers, not the veterans any longer, who are keeping this industry alive and redefining entertainment with better craftsmanship. Call it the impact of Hollywood or the arrival...
02:22 PM, May 18, 2013
Coimbatore: Farmers in Coimbatore region on Friday threatened that they would resort to mass suicides if government went ahead with its plan to increase power tariff. Representatives of various farmers associations told a public hearing on tariff revision here that the agriculture sector in Tamil Nadu is already in the doldrums due to failure of monsoon and resultant drought. "Any upward revision of tariff will be strongly resisted by all...
03:15 AM, May 18, 2013
Chennai: DMK leader MK Stalin on Friday surrendered his illegally-imported Hummer to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Chennai. Sources said Stalin's son Udayanidhi came to the Chennai office of the agency and handed over Sports Utility Vehicle Hummer which was imported in 2007 and registered in his name. They said the car was one of the vehicles which were allegedly imported by Hyderabad businessman Alex C Joseph evading...
08:49 PM, May 17, 2013
Chennai: Two years after she stormed into Fort St George, the seat of power in Tamil Nadu, with a massive victory, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has a mixed bag of results to show so far. Forcing the central government to gazette the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal by filing a case in the Supreme Court, distributing relief to farmers in the drought-hit areas; urging retrieval of the...
08:20 PM, May 16, 2013
New Delhi: Ace filmmaker Hari is back with the sequel of Suriya starrer 'Singham II'. The film is the sequel of film 'Singham' (2010). Anushka Shetty and Hansika Motwani as the leading ladies of the film. Vivek and Santhanam will be seen in supporting roles. The first look trailer is launched and the film seems to be an out and out entertainer. ...
04:59 PM, May 16, 2013
Chennai: Tamil director Bharatbala says that friendship is the pillar of the relationship he shares with Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, with whom he has teamed up again in forthcoming Tamil romantic-drama 'Maryan'. The two had earlier joined hands for music videos 'Vande Mataram', 'Jana Gana Mana' and the 2010 Commonwealth Games anthem 'Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto'. "I don't know Rahman as a great musician, but as a very close friend...
11:31 AM, May 16, 2013
