Once, he washed dishes for a living. Today, he is a Padma Shri winner and entered world records for cooking 617 dishes in a day. Who is Chef Damu?From washing dishes to earning a Padma Shri, Chef Damodharan's journey is an inspiration. This culinary maestro, a PhD holder in culinary a...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Manickam Tagore appointed new Tamil Nadu Congress chiefManickam Tagore has been appointed as the new President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, replacing K Selvaperunthagai. The announcemen...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Vaiko's MDMK snaps ties with DMK-led SPA, cites bid to prop up AIADMK govtThe MDMK, led by Vaiko, has severed ties with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, accusing its long-time ally of attempting to instal...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
High score in elective, zero in essay: PMK demands probe into assistant professor exam resultsPMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has voiced grave concerns over the recent recruitment exam for over 2,700 assistant professors, alleging "plan...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
K Bhagyaraj dies at 73: Legendary Tamil filmmaker, actor and writer's last Instagram post goes viralVeteran Tamil filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, known for his relatable family dramas and sharp screenplays, has passed away at 73. His career, spann...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Transfer of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka another 'historic dark chapter' of Congress rule: BJPThe BJP has sharply criticised the Congress, labeling the 1974 transfer of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka as a "historic dark chapter" th...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
John Abraham joins Rotterdam Dockers as co-owner ahead of European T20 Premier League debutJohn Abraham has acquired a stake in the Rotterdam Dockers, a franchise for the upcoming European T20 Premier League. Set to launch in Augu...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
‘Football shows a changing America, its tastes shaped by migration’Football's surge in the US is fueled by immigration, Premier League's TV appeal, and women's success. The FIFA World Cup 2026 blends nation...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay flags off 300 new government busesTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched 300 new government buses, costing Rs 127.21 crore, to significantly improve public transp...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM strongly opposes Centre's NLC disinvestment planTamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has strongly opposed the Union Government's plan to disinvest up to three percent of its equity i...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar releases white paper on Electricity BoardTamil Nadu Minister for Energy Resources and Law, CTR Nirmal Kumar, on Thursday released a detailed White Paper statement on the infrastruc...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Inflationary pressures, reduction in discretionary cash flows may impact collection of MFIs: ReportMicrofinance borrowers' repayment behavior may face challenges from inflation and reduced household cash, though the West Asia conflict has...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Will stand with you in working for Tamil Nadu's progress: Rahul Gandhi greets Vijay on birthdayCongress leader Rahul Gandhi extended birthday wishes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, who turned 52. Gandhi affirmed his suppo...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
PMK opposes new tribunal on Mekedatu dam issue, urges TN Government to withdraw proposalPMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has strongly opposed the Tamil Nadu Assembly's resolution seeking a tribunal for the Mekedatu dam issue. He wa...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Rishabh Pant set to join Delhi Capitals in IPL 2027 with massive cut in salary of Rs 12 crRishabh Pant is reportedly set to return to Delhi Capitals for the 2027 IPL, taking a significant Rs 12 crore pay cut. Sources confirm the ...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Karnataka keen to move ahead with Makedattu project, seeks dialogue with Tamil Nadu: Karnataka Minister Ramalinga ReddyKarnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy has reiterated the state's commitment to the Mekedattu project, asserting it will benefit both Karnataka...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Tamil Nadu's excise revenue lags behind Karnataka, Maharashtra: GovtTamil Nadu's excise duty collections significantly lag behind Karnataka and Maharashtra, showing the lowest absolute collection and slowest...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST