News for 'Pongal'

Sobhita's FABULOUS Life!

Sobhita's FABULOUS Life!

Rediff.com31 May 2024

As the gorgeous actress turns a year older, we take a peek into her fabulous life through her Instagram feed!

IN PICS: How rural Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal

IN PICS: How rural Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

A Ganesh Nadar takes us on a trip to his hometown, Panickanadarkudieruppu, to reveal how rural Tamil Nadu celebrates the harvest festival.

Which Pongal release are you looking forward to?

Which Pongal release are you looking forward to?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Rajini Murugan, Tharai Thappattai, Kathakali, Gethu...

Pickpocketing to success this Pongal!

Pickpocketing to success this Pongal!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Karthi, who plays a double role in Siruthai, talks about his experience.

Jallikattu: Can You Tame The Bulls?

Jallikattu: Can You Tame The Bulls?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

About 42 people, including 14 tamers and 16 spectators, were injured in the second major event of the Pongal 2024 Jallikattu season at Palamedu in Madurai on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Stay order on bullfight dampens Pongal spirit

Stay order on bullfight dampens Pongal spirit

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

The order against Jallikattu, also a popular attraction for tourists, including foreigners, evoked strong reactions as the order came just days before the January 15 Pongal festival. Jallikattu has been believed to be in vogue since the days of Pandyas in the 13th century to display the valour of the youth.

Amy Jackson celebrates Pongal

Amy Jackson celebrates Pongal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Subdued Pongal festivities in TN

Subdued Pongal festivities in TN

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

With the December 26 tsunami casting its dark shadow, the Pongal celebrations in many parts of Tamil Nadu were subdued on Friday, the second day of the four-day festival.

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Pongal

Don't miss! Exciting Tamil releases this Pongal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Three interesting films gear up to release on this festive occasion.

SC order on Jallikattu lifts Pongal spirits in TN

SC order on Jallikattu lifts Pongal spirits in TN

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

As the news of the apex court order came in, villagers in Alanganallur, Palamedu and other areas in this district immediately ended their two-day fast, which they had undertaken to protest against the January 12 court order. Pongal was celebrated with renewed vigour in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday as people welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to grant conditional permission to Jallikattu, by bursting crackers and dancing on the streets.

Sara, Pooja, Karishma's Gorgeous Sankranti Styles

Sara, Pooja, Karishma's Gorgeous Sankranti Styles

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

These celebs give you the perfect excuse to dress up for the kite-flying festival.

Recipe: Bethica's Foxtail Millet Uttapam

Recipe: Bethica's Foxtail Millet Uttapam

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

What a way to begin the morning!

Nalanda, Kohinoor, Pongal new names for Mars rocks

Nalanda, Kohinoor, Pongal new names for Mars rocks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Nalanda, Kohinoor and Pongal are the three names chosen for certain types of rocks on Mars, NASA officials on a tour to India said in Kolkata.

How do you celebrate Sankranti/ Pongal/ Lohri? Tell us!

How do you celebrate Sankranti/ Pongal/ Lohri? Tell us!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Share your memories and pics of the harvest festival. We'll publish it right here!

Which Tamil film will you watch this Pongal?

Which Tamil film will you watch this Pongal?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Pongal is just round the corner and three films are vying for screens this year.

Recipes: Healthy Carrot Laddoos, Walnut Coconut Balls

Recipes: Healthy Carrot Laddoos, Walnut Coconut Balls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Simple, easy laddoos to up the festive mood.

Recipe: Jayanti's Bajre Ki Khichdi, Makke Ki Ghat

Recipe: Jayanti's Bajre Ki Khichdi, Makke Ki Ghat

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

While the days are still not that warm, nourish your soul with two unusual khichdis.

Gift your family a new home by next Pongal

Gift your family a new home by next Pongal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Follow these tips to get ready to celebrate with sweets and kites with your friends and family in your new house next Pongal.

Simple Is Stylish For Nivetha

Simple Is Stylish For Nivetha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Nivetha Thomas radiates simplicity with just the right amount of elegance.

Vikram's I is definitely a Pongal treat

Vikram's I is definitely a Pongal treat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Director Shankar's I is an extravagant revenge saga that revolves around a beautiful tale of love sullied by jealousy, greed and anger, says S Saraswathi

Captain Miller Review: Dhanush To The Rescue

Captain Miller Review: Dhanush To The Rescue

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

When you leave the cinema hall, what stays with you is the message of inclusion and the need to stand up for your freedom, observes Divya Nair.

Stalin blames previous Palaniswami govt for enforcing NEET in TN

Stalin blames previous Palaniswami govt for enforcing NEET in TN

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The travails due to enforcement of the eligibility test was because the AIADMK regime under K Palaniswami allowed the test to be conducted, despite DMK's efforts to keep it at bay, he said

Recipe: Zelda's North-South Vangibath

Recipe: Zelda's North-South Vangibath

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

A marriage of stuffed eggplant or brinjal and South Indian-flavoured rice has a new outcome.

SC setback for TN, can't conduct Jallikattu this Pongal

SC setback for TN, can't conduct Jallikattu this Pongal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The Supreme Court on Thursday turned down a plea seeking its intervention to pass judgment on Jallikattu before Saturday. The top court said it was "unfair to ask the bench to pass order" on the matter.

Katrina-Vicky Celebrate First Lohri

Katrina-Vicky Celebrate First Lohri

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The fact that Bollywood is made up of folks from all across India is evident from the fact they celebrate Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal with equal fevour.

'Marriage and divorce are man-made concepts'

'Marriage and divorce are man-made concepts'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Today, it doesn't and shouldn't matter if you marry late, marry and divorce, marry for the second time, marry younger or older or not marry at all.'

GOSH! SEE! The Bulls Charge!

GOSH! SEE! The Bulls Charge!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Abhishek Chinnappa/Getty Images captures glimpses from Jallikattu this year

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

How Can Congress Defeat Modi?

How Can Congress Defeat Modi?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The most important lesson is that you have to build your political proposition, and sell it yourself. You can't leave it to the courts, media, NGOs and civil society and expect them to play the role of the Opposition. That's precisely what Mr Modi's challengers have been doing and we know the results, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday and Thursday.

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'You will really wish oh! Had I stayed in Dharavi I would have got a nice house. I can assure you that. We will make dreams come true.'

3 killed, several injured in another stampede at Naidu's rally in AP

3 killed, several injured in another stampede at Naidu's rally in AP

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

This is the second such incident occurring in the TDP chief's public meeting in a week. Eight people had died in a stampede on December 28 last year in Nellore.

'Get out Ravi' posters spotted in TN amid DMK-Guv stand-off

'Get out Ravi' posters spotted in TN amid DMK-Guv stand-off

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The hashtag was trending on Twitter on Monday following Ravi's face-off with the state government in the Assembly where Stalin, also president of the ruling DMK piloted a resolution against the Governor's deviation from his customary address to the Legislature and retain the draft prepared by his government.

Truce in TN? Stalin, ministers take part in guv's tea party at Raj Bhavan

Truce in TN? Stalin, ministers take part in guv's tea party at Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

After a photoshoot with the artistes, the CM settled down for tea with the Governor.

'Air pollution can lead to cancer'

'Air pollution can lead to cancer'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'If you keep on irritating the body by allowing all kinds of pollutants to get into it, the body cells are going to get irritated and cancer will come.'

Will Southern Cinema Defeat Bollywood in 2023 Too?

Will Southern Cinema Defeat Bollywood in 2023 Too?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Calendar 2022 will go down as a year when the real star was the Next Big Idea.

Jallikattu in Madurai: Teen spectator gored by raging bull, 59 injured

Jallikattu in Madurai: Teen spectator gored by raging bull, 59 injured

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The popular bull- taming competition held on Pongal day in Madurai district left about 59 people, including tamers, bull owners and spectators injured.

Are You Ready For Samantha's Shaakuntalam?

Are You Ready For Samantha's Shaakuntalam?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The New Year brings with it a new slate of movie announcements.

'We will start Lok Sabha election work immediately'

'We will start Lok Sabha election work immediately'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

'We have to change the Dravidian influence on the people.'

ISKCON temple in Melbourne vandalised, 3rd incident in 2 weeks

ISKCON temple in Melbourne vandalised, 3rd incident in 2 weeks

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

A Hindu temple in Melbourne's Albert Park was vandalised with anti-India graffiti on Monday, days after the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs was vandalised on January 16, Australia Today reported.