Vijay Antony has teamed up with director Arun Prabu Purushothaman for an upcoming film titled Shakthi Thirumagan. The makers on Wednesday unveiled the teaser of the film on social media. Shakthi Thirumagan marks Vijay Antony’s 25th film as actor. The teaser begins with a scam being just broken, and a huge amount of money gone. We see the whole nation… Continue reading ""
Ravi Mohan, is playing the antagonist in Sivakarthikeyan starrer and Sudha Kongara’s directorial Parasakthi. According to the latest buzz in Kollywood circles, Jayam Ravi is planning to make his directorial debut soon. Reports suggest that the movie will be an out-and-out comedy entertainer. Comedian-turned-hero Yogi Babu is likely to headline the project. Apart from Parasakthi, Jayam Ravi also has a… Continue reading "Ravi Mohan to debut as director?"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday alleged that it was not the National Education Policy but a “saffron policy” aimed at developing Hindi and not the nation. Addressing a public rally, Stalin also took on the Modi government on the delimitation exercise, claiming that it was attempting to “sustain power” by winning in northern states. The BJP… Continue reading "NEP’s sole purpose is to promote Hindi: Chief Minister M K Stalin"
Parliament on Wednesday passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, a landmark legislation aimed at boosting investment in India’s oil and gas sector by delinking petroleum operations from mining. The Bill, which was cleared by the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2024, received final approval from the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep… Continue reading "Parliament clears Bill to amend law governing oilfields development"
India and Mauritius on Wednesday upgraded their ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, reaffirming their shared commitment to a “free, safe, secure and open Indian Ocean”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced the decision following delegation-level talks, a move seen as bolstering New Delhi’s influence in the Indian Ocean Region to counter China’s expanding presence.… Continue reading "India, Mauritius upgrade ties, ink 8 priority pacts"
The Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) proceedings for provisionally attaching properties worth Rs 10.11 crore belonging to Tamil film director S. Shankar in connection with a copyright infringement complaint related to the story of the Rajinikanth-starrer Enthiran. A division bench comprising Justices M.S. Ramesh and N. Senthilkumar issued the interim stay order while hearing Shankar’s… Continue reading "Madras HC grants interim relief to director Shankar"
Vijay’s last film, Jaya Nayagan, is now in the production stage. The biggie directed by H.Vinoth has Pooja Hegde as the female lead, and this is her second film with Vijay after Beast. An interesting rumor about this biggie is now doing rounds on social media. Accordingly, this Vijay starrer is likely to feature the cameos of Lokesh Kanagaraj, Atlee,… Continue reading "Vijay’s Jaya Nayagan to feature the cameos of these star directors?"
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday reiterated the DMK government’s opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP) and condemned union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan for his “uncivilised” remark against the state. The remark was expunged from house records after the BJP leader apologised. Citing the southern state’s economic growth, Stalin said, “Tamil Nadu has become India’s second most… Continue reading "MK Stalin says NEP to ‘destroy’ Tamil Nadu’s education"
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, in his capacity as Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University in Chennai, has reconstituted the search committee for identification of Vice Chancellor, by including the UGC chairman’s nominee to the panel, and directed the State government to notify it in the official gazette. A press release from Raj Bhavan said on… Continue reading "Governor Ravi tells T.N. govt. to include UGC Chairman’s nominee in V-C search panel"
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said he stands by his statement about Tamil Nadu’s “U-turn” on PM SHRI schools, and accused the DMK-led state government of trying to score political brownies to “revive” the ruling party’s fortunes. He said the DMK’s “latest cacophony” on language imposition and its stance on NEP’s three-language formula exposes their “hypocrisy”. “Opposition to… Continue reading "Stand by my statement about Tamil Nadu’s ‘U-turn’ on PM Shri schools: Dharmendra Pradhan"