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Jerry Pinto’s tribute to R. Parthasarathy and how this poet’s influential voice receded from literary memory
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (471+ words) A sketch of R. Parthasarathy (1934-2026) by artist Jatin Das, 2014. Rajagopal Parthasarathy, who passed away on March 7, in Saratoga Springs, New York, seems to have faded from the poetic consciousness of my generation. While his contemporaries, Adil Jussawalla and Arvind Krishna Mehrotra,…...
BTS and ‘Arirang’: A guide to the album release, live concert and more
13+ hour, 41+ min ago (233+ words) With their album releasing on Friday, a packed schedule of promotions, performances, and events lies ahead. Here's your guide to everything to watch out for. A music video for the album's title track "Swim' will also be released online." Posting…...
The unique flavour of the Dindigul cigar, a balm to Winston Churchill in times of war
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (546+ words) During the Second World War, the British Prime Minister decided to have a regular supply of these cigars made by Spencer and Co.A permanent order was placed with the Government of Madras. Spencer and Co. shut the business in…...
Collection of the names of animals as portrayed in Tamil classics
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (514+ words) The ancient Tamils employed a remarkable richness of vocabulary to refer to animals.H.Chithiraputhiran, a former professor at Tamil University,Thanjavur, has compiled a specialised dictionary of animals in classical literature to recover these words A scene of a male…...
An auspicious day for the Irular community to reconnect with their roots on the seashores
9+ hour, 16+ min ago (292+ words) The Irulars, who participate in Masi Magam, are predominantly from the northern districts of Kancheepuram, Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvannamalai, and Villupuram. For nearly a week, Irular'families camp along the beach in tents, combining rituals with traditional songs, dances, and communal celebrations....
Air India’s New York-Mumbai flight diverted to Medina after fire indication
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (133+ words) Updated - March 20, 2026 04:48 am IST - New Delhi A Mumbai-bound Air India aircraft was diverted to Medina, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday (March 19, 2026) afternoon following an aft cargo fire indication in the cockpit that turned out to be false. After inspection, the plane…...
Collective of Tamil Creators, Readers, and Social Activists demands withdrawal of Jnanpith Award to Vairamuthu
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (141+ words) Updated - March 20, 2026 02:48 am IST - Chennai The collective said Vairamuthu's writings are nowhere close to reflecting Tamil society's core values or its long-cherished cultural pride. A Collective of Tamil Creators, Readers, and Social Activists have urged that the Jnanpith Award to…...
Outdoor Stadium in Kurnool to be developed with more infrastructure
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (281+ words) Kurnool's Outdoor Stadium is set for major infrastructure upgrades, including new courts and a synthetic walking track. Minister for Industries and Commerce T.G Bharath said they are developing the Outdoor Stadium in the city with best available infrastructure Bharath on…...
Horticulture farm at Chengalpattu begins production of herbal tea
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (168+ words) Updated - March 20, 2026 12:28 am IST - CHENNAI Over 4,000 saplings planted in March 2025 form the basis of the project in which hibiscus tea is being made in two variants." Herbal tea, called Idhazh, is brewed with hibiscus flowers grown at the State horticulture…...
Adulteration found in 3,049 milk samples supplied to Karnataka dairies in a year: Govt. informs Council
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (344+ words) Published - March 12, 2026 07:01 pm IST - Bengaluru Adulteration was detected in 3,049 milk samples supplied to dairies in Karnataka during the one year from January 2025 to January this year, Floor leader N.S. Boseraju informed the Legislative Council on behalf of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on…...
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