Murugan, along with Santhan, both Sri Lankan nationals, were taken in a police vehicle following their release to the special refugee camp in Tiruchirappalli in the state.
On his 50th birthday on May 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates the man and his movies.
'When you target Shah Rukh's 23-year-old son, everyone can see what you're doing.'
'I don't think 'oh, I have done 534 films' or 'I have 40 years of experience behind me.'
Whatever be Kamala Harris's preference for her identity, many Indians in the US will rally around her as she is the first person with Indian blood in her veins to get close to the White House, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
Hope this film would be able to teach Indians the value of their rights and the perils of exchanging those for 'economic development' or promises of a better future by some populist leader, notes Utkarsh Mishra.
Whether it be playing strong, unconventional characters on screen or surviving personal setbacks, Kangana Ranaut is constantly inspiring us with her never-say-die attitude.
We are a cricket loving country and there is so much to learn from the game about investing and financial planning.
Learn to enjoy baarish Bollywood style.
Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.
Find out how Will Smith fought all adversities to come out a winner in Pursuit of Happyness.
Mayank Rautela distils his 20-odd years of experience in human resources management to tell you how you can ace in your career.
'Be kind. Be sensitive. Be graceful.'
Teatime enjoys a special place in Hindi films.
The Sharma sisters holiday in Goa... Raashii in Moscow... Karisma starts a club...
'Today, if the international community is seeking space, if not place, here, then the message is not unclear in any which way. 'It does not reflect well on the nation's standing in the international arena, where human rights issues go a long way in building bilateral relations and benefiting from international cooperation, more than any aspect of politics and diplomacy,' N Sathiya Moorthy.
'Now, it feels like the darkness has descended again.'
The Army on Tuesday said it was prepared to give an appropriate response to any adverse aggressive designs of China in the Ladakh sector, maintaining that the integrity of the country was being ensured through physical patrolling and technical means.
Ian Chappell cited the example of two 'influential innings' of Sachin Tendulkar and fellow Australian opener Ian Redpat, which according to him displayed all the three qualities needed to to bail out of the current situation. Chappell recollected how seriously Tendulkar took his senior teammate's advice and prepared himself ahead of the contest against Warne.
Dhiraj Shetty from Hyderabad tells us why his mother is special.
Sukanya Verma raises a toast (he'd like that very much) to the magnificent Rishi Kapoor and his 25 essential performances.
'As I set course for the Helicopter Training School this morning,' notes IAF Helicopter Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, 'I bow my head in respect for the institution which made me the man I am.' 'I also salute the Chetak which taught me much more than flying.' 'Both these institutions, in their own right, justify the crest and motto of the School: Achievement through Knowledge.'
Some ground rules you should bear in mind for the new year.
Paddington imparts practical life lessons in a way that is neither patronising nor insulting to the intelligence of kids, says Paloma Sharma.
Many say N R Narayana Murthy returned to Infosys only because it was floundering. Ironically, that itself can be interpreted as the great man's biggest failure.
'One thing I did take back from the film was that I will not let my fears rule my children's lives.' 'Restricting my children because of my fears will not happen in my life.'
A halogen light at the pandal overheated, causing an electric wire to catch fire at multiple points simultaneously. Soon the fire engulfed the wooden scaffolding and the tent, Rathi said.
Hailing the BCCI disciplinary committee's decision to punish corrupt players on IPL spot-fixing scandal, the Indian Cricket Board interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya has said it's a victory of the sport.
As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.
Swati Sodhi, 36, a mum of two, tells us how she went from 92 kg to 60 kg in a year.
Indrajith talks about his upcoming Malayalam film Nayakan.
Alia Bhatt's mehendi look was nothing short of spectacular.
Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.
'In my life, whatever I've planned has not really panned out within that time frame.'
This Father Day, tell your dad what he means to you. Write him a letter or a poem. Send in a drawing if you like. Sing a song for him and send us the video.
This star designer who has now found an audience on foreign shores, all thanks to her minimalistic style, and worship of Indian fabrics.
Instead of jumping into marriage Indians now like to understand the person first as friends and discover if they truly have a connection, observes Shalini Singh, founder, andwemet, an Indian matchmaking Web site.
This is a post that should be read by all those above 23. If you did not read this at 23, then read it now.
How did a young girl with no formal education become one of India's most inspiring teachers and social reformers?
'The Centre and state need to take a unified approach and take concerted action before this matter assumes menacing proportions because unemployment, the drug trade and the levels of frustration among the youth make them vulnerable to any maverick who promises something better.'
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