DMK sweeps TN civic polls as expected, but BJP pulls a surprise

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its allies notched a huge electoral victory in the just concluded urban civic polls, winning over two-thirds of the 12,800 plus ward member posts and......

Can Ilaya Thalapthi Vijay win where Rajini and Kamal failed?

A relatively quiet foray by actor Vijay into politics through the TN rural local body elections last month has captured the attention of many, reports Shine Jacob. The entry of actors Rajinikanth......

'AIADMK didn't lose polls only because of BJP'

'The BJP has become a reasonably larger force in Tamil Nadu in the last two years.' IMAGE: Outgoing Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami. Photograph: ANI/Twitter   A hard fought......

'Dravidian parties have compromised on many issues'

'A recent compromise by the state government is accepting NEET exams for medical entrance.' IMAGE: DMK leader Udhaynidhi Stalin campaigns in the Parthasarathy temple in Triplicane, Chennai.......

Chennai Express writer passes away

K Subash started his career as an assistant to Mani Ratnam in Nayagan. Director-writer K Subash, who has helmed Tamil superhit film Chathriyan and penned the story of Shah Rukh......

The 5 WORST Tamil Films

Despite the overwhelming number of Tamil releases in 2015, only a handful stood out.  The rest disappeared without a trace; even the superstars and prestigious banners did not live up to......

Nayantara and Vikram team up for the first time

A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry. Nayantara is on a roll. She's had three hits in a row: Thani Oruvan, Maya and Naanum Rowdy Dhan. Sources claim that the......

The Best Films of Manorama

Eight reasons why we've loved Manorama Aachi. Veteran actress Manorama passed into the ages on October 10. She has over 1,500 films to her credit, in a career spanning six decades. She was......