Water
Cauvery row: Karnataka files review petition in SC; opposition urges state govt not to release water
Karnataka government on Saturday moved the Supreme court seeking a review of its order directing the state to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu even as it faced strident calls from opposition par…
Tamil Nadu
Put an end to rumours on Jayalalithaa's health: Karunanidhi tells government
DMK President Karunanidhi suggested that photographs of Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa be released through the media to put an end to any kind of rumours being circulated about her health. DMK Pr…
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka HC acquits Jayalalithaa and other accused in DA case; AIADMK chief may return as CM
In a huge relief to former Tamil Nadu chief minister, the Karnataka high court on Monday acquitted J Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case. The acquittal would now enable a big political …
Tamil Nadu
Planning Commission's name changed to 'Neeti Ayog'
The Narendra Modi government on Thursday changed Planning Commission’s name to ‘Neeti Ayog’ (Policy Commission). The decision comes nearly three weeks after Narendra Modi held consultation…
Tamil Nadu
Supreme Court extends bail of former Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa, sets up special bench
The Supreme Court on Thursday extended by four months the bail of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in a disproportionate assets case and asked the Chief Justice of Karnataka Hi…
William Shakespeare
Thespo – Putting the spotlight on the young
As the 16th edition of Thespo, a youth theatre festival from the stable of QTP, kicks-off this week, Quasar Thakore Padamsee, or Q, as he is fondly called, talks to Marisha Karwa about everythi…
Tamil Nadu
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa offers worship at Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday offered worship at the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in the wee hours near here. Rajapaksa was in the temple for about an hou…
Tamil Nadu
Karthi Chidambaram's sage advice: Is he right in telling high command to let TN Cong be?
After GK Vasan's split from the party, the only thing that keeps the Tamil Nadu Congress newsworthy is Karthi Chidambaram, son of former union minister P Chidambaram. Although most of his utteran…
Tamil Nadu
Politics is dangerous, hesitant to take the plunge, says Rajinikanth
Chennai: Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, who has been invited by various political parties to join them, today said he was not scared of politics, but hesitant to take the plunge. "Politics is da…
Tamil Nadu
Will Rajini's film 'Lingaa' work some magic for BJP in Tamil Nadu?
"Will he, won't he?” has been the million dollar question associated with Tamil superstar Rajinikanth for more than 25 years. The question obviously is about his entry in politics. All these…
Tamil Nadu
Minor girl married off to businessman for Rs 12 lakh property in Tamil Nadu
minor girl from Salem was allegedly sold to a businessman for Rs 12 lakh. The Class X student of a government-aided school in Suramangalam was then married to the divorcee from Cuddalore on October 1…
Tamil Nadu
Jaya disqualified for 10 years: TN issues notification
AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa is disqualified from contesting elections for ten years, the Tamil Nadu government has said in a gazette notification. "Consequent upon the conviction of Selvi J Ja…
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