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Three killed in explosion at Tamil Nadu fireworks unit

In the second fireworks unit mishap this month in Tamil Nadu, three men were killed in a blast in their factory at a remote village in Virudhunagar district, police said on Saturday. The workers......

Drums vs dread: Patna splits on verdict day

As the Bihar assembly results swept in on Friday, Patna's Veerchand Patel Marg, the city's political artery, split into two starkly different worlds. IMAGE: BJP supporters burst crackers to......

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

Buildings were decorated with colourful lights and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country thronged temples and celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday. IMAGE: Women dressed in......

Four women among 10 killed in TN fireworks factory blast

Ten people including four women were killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory in this district on Saturday. IMAGE: Rescue operations underway at the blast site of the firecracker......

Pregnant woman contracts HIV after blood transfusion in Tamil Nadu

A 24-year-old pregnant woman contracted HIV allegedly after being transfused contaminated blood supplied by a blood bank which failed to conduct proper screening for the virus, prompting the Tamil......

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate... IMAGE: A......

What's taking the sheen off Sivakasi's firecracker sales?

A complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi until January 1, the government’s refusal to grant licences for sales in Karnataka, and restrictions in the Noida region are adversely affecting the......

SC verdict brings relief for Sivakasi's firework manufacturers

About 1,070 units in Sivakasi can manufacture fireworks worth Rs 6,000-9,000 crore. Sivakasi - the small town 550 km south of Chennai famous for manufacturing crackers and matches - breathed a......

Sivakasi, home of fireworks, is losing its spark

It’s not just the pandemic that has shrunk every Indian festival to a shadow of its exuberant self. Pollution also has been a factor. Enter the fireworks city of Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu......

Green firecracker norms may rob Sivakasi's sparkle

Some experts opine that green crackers are yet not practical and question government's move to promote them. The fireworks industry in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, is expected to take a hit of about Rs......

Vijay gifts cows

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Tamil cinema, right here! Ilayathalapathy Vijay gifted 108 milch cows to poor families in Udumalpet near Coimbatore where he is......

The 10 Most Eagerly Awaited Tamil films of 2015

Tamil cinema is looking very good this year. It all started with Shankar's magnum opus I, starring Vikram. Here's a look at some of the most anticipated films of 2015. Yennai......

IPL PIX: Prasidh, Sudharsan shine as Titans sink MI

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Scorecard IMAGE: Prasidh Krishna celebrates the wicket of Tilak......

Ranji Trophy: Big boys Mumbai, K'taka, TN, Saurashtra eye semis berth

IMAGE: The stage is set for the quarterfinals of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X After a month and half of topsy-turvy ride, eight teams have managed to steer......

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Group D: Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with four-wicket haul vs Assam IMAGE: Harshit Rana bagged four wickets. Photograph: KKR/X Harshit Rana celebrated his maiden Test team call-up......

GT Vs PBKS: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Even low-scoring T20 matches can be entertaining to watch. For a change, the batters struggled to get the boundaries on a tough pitch in Mullanpur, Mohali, while the spinners ruled the......

Top Performer: DK, The Perfect Finisher

IMAGE: Dinesh Karthik smashed 44 not out off 23 balls to steer Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory against the Rajasthan Royals at the Wankheden stadium, April 5, 2022. Photograph: BCCI RCB was......