While the DMK depends on a 'silver sieve' of welfare schemes to stay in power, its support is slowly draining away under the weight of poor governance, corruption, and voters who are no longer satisfied with benefits alone and now want basic administration to work, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Movie stars celebrate Makar Sankranti and Pongal in their special ways.
It's easy, hassle-free and simple to prepare.
The likes of Sengottaiyan can help Vijay navigate it better and faster -- but not necessarily to his goal, which is farther, and can move towards or away from him as well in the weeks and months to come, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
Amid the shadow of the third wave of COVID-19, people of India marked different festivals across the country.
This week much of India will be in celebration, bringing in Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri. Here are traditional, easy-to-make recipes for those auspicious days.
TVK cadres are worried, the leadership looks weak, and the party is not fully prepared for the 2026 elections, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
From Kannum Pongal to Jalikattu, TV stars and artists take us on a memory trip of the traditional Pongal celebrations in their hometown.
Share your special recipes for the festival season.
On the occasion of Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, we bring you some traditional recipes you can treat your loved ones to.
Kangana starts promoting Emergency... Shriya spends time with her daughter... Amala is Pongal ready...
Ramapriya Suresh shows us how to make a traditional Pongal recipe.
Indians who live away from home tells us how they are celebrating the winter harvest festival.
This isn't just a home for the elderly. It's a place where life stories, generations, and cultures weave themselves into something quietly extraordinary, discovers Nitin Sathe.
It's more than a month now. I have not started smoking and don't ever plan to.
IIT Madras director V Kamakoti defended his controversial statement claiming that cow urine has medicinal properties, citing scientific evidence published in US journals. He pointed to research published in 'Nature' in 2021 that identified peptides in cow urine with potential bioactivities. However, his remarks have been criticized by members of various political parties.
Residents turned the 90 feet road into a festive ground.
The Saala Khaddos team dressed up traditionally, enjoyed a Pongal breakfast and posed for pictures.
Since the Supreme Court has banned the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, normally conducted on Mattu Pongal day, the festival is expected to be low-key in Madurai and neighbouring districts, where it is widely popular.
A look at the Tamil films releasing this festive season.
This is important because he is to be seen as a sure winner before criss-crossing the state to campaign for candidates of the party or an alliance, highlights N Sathiya Moorthy.
Celebrate Pongal with this delightful recipe.
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To the surprise of many, Anand led the group in a lively dance, encouraging the younger GMs to join in.
Over four days all of Tamil Nadu is caught up in celebrating Pongal, the state's harvest festival. From a bonfire to worshipping cattle, it is a throwback to a time when society was agrarian, says A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com.
Vijay is counting on what was once proclaimed as his last filmi outing, Jana Nayagan, or 'People's Hero', to do the trick for him, when it releases on January 9, 2026, only months before the assembly poll, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
These stylish yet comfy looks are perfect for a quiet celebration at home.
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Viswanathan KA captures some of the Pongal celebrations in Dharavi.
Bollywood got together on social media to celebrate the year's first festivals, Lohri, Pongal and Makar Sankranti. They wished their fans and posted celebratory pictures.
This Pongal, replace the rice with banana, chocolate or even oats for that matter. For beginners, here's our guide to make a tasty and healthy preparation.
Tell us how you are preparing for the harvest season.
The director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, V Kamakoti, has sparked controversy after making a remark about the "medicinal value" of cow urine, or "gomutra." Kamakoti, while speaking at an event celebrating Maatu Pongal (a festival dedicated to cows and bulls), cited an anecdote about a sanyasi who was cured of a fever by consuming gomutra. He also claimed that gomutra has "anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and digestive properties." The remark has been widely condemned by rationalist organizations, political leaders, and medical professionals who have criticized Kamakoti's statements as "pseudoscience" and "regressive." The controversy highlights the ongoing debate in India around traditional beliefs and scientific evidence.
The harvest festival of Pongal was celebrated across Tamil Nadu on Friday, though the festivity was low key in southern districts, including Madurai, following the Supreme Court ban on the bull taming sport of Jallikattu.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
Sanjay Dutt will be next seen in Police Giri the remake of Vikram's hit Tamil film Saamy.
Seven people, including spectators and a bull owner, died in jallikattu and manjuvirattu events held across Tamil Nadu on Kaanum Pongal day. Two bulls also died in separate incidents. Over 150 people were injured in the events, which saw hundreds of bulls and tamers participate.
When a few fans called out his name, he instructed the security team to let them approach.
