Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will present her ninth consecutive Budget on Sunday, is the longest-serving finance minister to hold the post continuously. Sitharaman took charge of the Finance Ministry on May 31, 2019, and has steered the economy through the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical turmoil, making India the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Nirmala Sitharaman completed six years… Continue reading ""
The Supreme Court on Friday directed all states and Union Territories to ensure that schools provide biodegradable menstrual sanitary pads to students for free. Recognising the right to menstrual hygiene and access to menstrual hygiene products, the court said that it is part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. A bench of Justices J… Continue reading "Supreme Court directs all states to provide free sanitary pads in all schools"
Researchers with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have developed an innovative, green, and sustainable method to recover valuable metals from electronic waste (e-waste) using environmentally-friendly solvents derived from natural compounds. This breakthrough could pave the way for safer and more eco-efficient e-waste recycling practices that protect the environment while supporting India’s circular economy goals, the IIT-M said. In… Continue reading "IIT-M develops green method to recover metals from e-waste using natural solvents"
Chief Minister MK Stalin will chair the State Cabinet meeting on February 5 to approve the interim general budget for the 2026–27 financial year, official sources said. The Assembly is expected to convene in the second week of February for the budget session, which will also be the final sitting of the 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. As the State… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu Cabinet to be convened on 5 February"
The versatile star Dulquer Salmaan, who is currently riding high on consecutive blockbusters and Pan-India stardom, is now gearing up with another promising drama, Aakasamlo Oka Tara. The film is directed by Pavan Sadineni, known for his inventive storytelling and distinct visual style. Presented by the prestigious Geetha Arts and Swapna Cinema, the project is produced by Sandeep Gunnam and… Continue reading "Introducing Shruti Haasan from the world of Dulquer Salmaan’s Aakasamlo Oka Tara; Presented By Geetha Arts & Swapna Cinema, Produced By Sandeep Gunnam, Ramya Gunnam, Pan-India theatrical release in summer 2026"
It’s time for a feel-good Slice-of-Life movie as ‘Mellisai’ starring Kishore is all set to arrive in your nearest theaters on Jan 30. The film promising to be an emotional and delightful experience has a lot of moments that audience will rejoice. Writer-Director Dhirav shares his experience of creating this movie, produced by A Hashtag FDFS Productions. Director Dhirav says,… Continue reading "“Mellisai is a film that will connect with every man, woman and transgender who carries a hidden talent or passion within them” – Director Dhirav"
The films that have spearheaded with new-fangled stories with female protagonists have never missed stealing the spotlights beyond regional boundaries and linguistic barriers. From Mother India, Anushka Shetty’s ‘Arundhati’ to Kalyani Priyadarshan’s ‘Lokah: Chapter 1’, the films have imprinted an indelible excellence in the pages of Indian Cinema. ‘Mandavetti’, directed by “Vella Kuthira” fame Saranraj Senthilkumar, an ambitious project is… Continue reading "Tuskers Den pictures present “Vella Kuthira” Saranraj Senthilkumar’s next directorial Komalee Prasad starrer “Mandavetti” shooting starts with ritual pooja ceremony"
The Government of Tamil Nadu unveiled the much-anticipated State Film Awards for the years 2016 to 2022, celebrating excellence in cinema and television. Leading stars like Vikram, Dhanush, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Suriya, Arya, Karthi, Sai Pallavi, Parthiban, Keerthi Suresh, and Jyothika were among the big winners, taking home Best Actor (Male) and Best Actor (Female) honors for their respective films… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for 2016-2022 announced"
Sai Abhyankkar has been named the music composer for D55, an upcoming Tamil film starring Dhanush and directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy of Amaran fame. The collaboration was made public following speculation about the young composer’s involvement in the project. D55, which was first announced in November last year, is yet to receive an official title. Backed by Wunderbar Films and… Continue reading "D55: Sai Abhyankkar to compose music for film"
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P Radhakrishnan has urged the members to contribute to exercising robust parliamentary oversight and maintaining the highest parliamentary decorum to enable the upper house to have a meaningful transaction of the listed business. In his opening remarks during Zero Hour at the commencement of the Session of the Rajya Sabha, Radhakrishnan said that country’s… Continue reading "Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan urges decorum, constructive debate at start of Rajya Sabha Budget Session"