How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

The BJP seems to fear a 'born-again' DMK stalling their electoral progress even more than the AIADMK, observes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Under portraits of Mahatma Gandhi, Periyar E V Ramasamy......

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

A lady mason, a centenarian athlete, Jharkhand's lady Tarzan and a "mushroom mahila" were among the 15 women awarded the Nari Shakti Puraskar by President Ram Nath Kovind for their contribution in......

Going sky high to increase voter awareness

A Tamil Nadu district has created interesting ways to increase voting this assembly election.A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com reports. IMAGE: S Palanisami, Nagapattinam's district collector, takes to the......

Vote Podu: Breezy awareness video goes viral in TN

It is reggae. It is inspired by Bob Marley. It is targeted at first time voters and those who think that voting is not cool.A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com reports. The Election Commission in Tamil Nadu......

Vikram Review

With ample whistle podu moments, Vikram is a macho blockbuster that shouldn't be missed, applauds Divya Nair. Once upon a time, there lived a ghost... and thus begins Lokesh Kanagaraj's adventure......

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Three Tamil movies coming up this weekend: Jil Jung Juk, Anjala and Vil Ambu. Six weeks into 2016, and we have already seen 25 Tamil film releases! The fight for screens intensifies this week, as......

Review: Aasal's music is for Ajith fans

The combination of Ajith, Saran and Bharadwaj has proven a success so far.The trioisback with their latest Tamil movie, Aasal (Real), under the Sivaji Banner. Expectations are high, what with......

Paiyya is not one of Yuvan Shankar Raja's best

"Hundred journeys make a love story," triumphantly proclaims the audio cover of Thirrupathi Brothers Media Ltd's Tamil film titled Paiyya -- also a Lingusamy film. With Paruthiveeran's Karthi and......

Was That Thala's Final Game At Chepauk?

Photographs: BCCI Was Tuesday's game against the Gujarat Titans Mahendra Singh Dhoni's final IPL game as Chennai Super Kings captain at CSK's home in Chennai, the M A Chidambaram stadium?......

CSK Thank Fans With Lap of Honour

IMAGE: M S Dhoni and his mates presented team memorabilia to the Whistle Podu army. Photographs: BCCI The M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai was a sea of yellow on Sunday, May 14, 2023. After......

Whistle Podu For The Elephant Whisperers

IMAGE: Oscar-winning film-maker Kartiki Gonsalves (The Elephant Whisperers) and elephant caregivers Bomman and Bellie were felicitated ahead of the Chennai Super Kings-Delhi Capitals contest at......

Turning Point: Jaddu Derails Sunrisers

IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja with CSK Bowling Coach Dwayne Bravo. Photograph: BCCI Chennai Super Kings clinched a comfortable win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, with the hosts dominating both sessions at the......

'Mahi Multiverse' At CSK Nets

Photograph and video: Kind courtesy CSK/Instagram Chennai Super Kings Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is leaving no stone unturned for the four-time IPL champions to another successful campaign in......