Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday said that his DMK would soon commence the seat-sharing talks with its allies for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. The ruling party would constitute a committee to begin the parleys, Stalin, who is the president of the DMK, said. “We will form the committee soon for the talks,” Stalin… Continue reading "DMK to begin seat-sharing talks soon, says CM Stalin"
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"
The makers of director Nithish Sahadev’s upcoming comedy entertainer Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, featuring actor Jiiva in the lead, officially launched the trailer of the film at a grand event organised at the Prasad lab in Chennai. Speaking at the trailer launch event of the film, actor Jiiva said that the film, which happens to be his 45th film, was shot… Continue reading "Jiiva-starrer ‘Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil’ trailer released"
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) suffered a major setback on Monday, with its PSLV-C62 mission, the first of the year, failing to reach its intended orbit because of problems in the rocket. The PSLV-C62 rocket was carrying EOS-N1, an earth observation satellite, and 15 other payloads, including seven from Brazil and Nepal. All the payloads were lost. “The PSLV-C62… Continue reading "PSLV-C62 strays from flight path, fails to launch satellite"
National Award-winning actor Dhanush has recently concluded the shooting for his 54th film, provisionally titled D54, a highly-anticipated Tamil project directed by Vignesh Raja, best known for the acclaimed thriller Por Thozhil. The film, which stars Mamitha Baiju as the female lead and features music by G.V. Prakash Kumar, is currently targeting a theatrical release in February 2026. Immediately following… Continue reading "Dhanush concludes D54 shoot, jets off to Mumbai for Tere Ishk Mein promotions"
The Sri Lankan Navy has apprehended 12 fishermen from Karaikal, accusing them of crossing into Sri Lankan waters near Kankesanthurai, according to a statement from the Rameswaram Fishermen Association on Sunday. The detained fishermen, alongside their seized boat, were taken to the Kankesanthurai naval base for further questioning. The fishermen, identified as Selvam, Sundar, Velmurugan, Kandasamy, Balaguru from Kotucherry Medu,… Continue reading "Lanka Navy arrests 12 Rameshwaram fishermen"
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday joined hands with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav at the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar to protest against the electoral roll exercise. DMK MP Kanimozhi tweeted a photo of the trio, describing them as the future of India, drawing a jibe from the Tamil Nadu BJP, which called… Continue reading "CM Stalin participates in Bihar Yatra with Rahul Gandhi"
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated the newly upgraded Marina Beach facilities on Sunday. The project, a major step towards achieving the prestigious “Blue Flag” certification for the iconic beach, aims to transform the area into a world-class, inclusive, and eco-friendly recreational space. The revamp, costing approximately ₹7.31 crore and spanning a 20-acre area, was carried out under the Tamil… Continue reading "Deputy CM Udhayanidhi inaugurates upgraded Blue Flag Marina beach"
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj has officially announced that the trailer for Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated film Coolie will be released on August 2, 2025. This revelation comes just weeks before the film’s scheduled theatrical debut on August 14. In a recent interview, Lokesh emphasized a minimal marketing approach for Coolie, stating, “I want to deliver one trailer and then the film. More… Continue reading "Lokesh Kangaraj reveals the date of Coolie trailer"
India on Wednesday advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran and to continue monitoring the latest regional developments. There were about 10,000 Indian nationals, mostly students, in Iran when hostilities erupted with Israel last month. Close to 3,600 Indians were evacuated from Iran before the two countries agreed on a ceasefire after 12 days of clashes. “In view… Continue reading "India advises citizens against non-essential travel to Iran"