Pongal holidays 2026: Tamil Nadu schools to remain shut on these dates. Check full list of holidaysPongal holidays Tamil Nadu schools shut: In Tamil Nadu, schools and educational institutions remain shut on Pongal, Thiruvalluvar Day, Uzha...
12 Jan, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Bhogi 2026 date, time, significance, rituals and how the festival is celebrated across South IndiaBhogi, the vibrant start to the four-day Pongal festival, ushers in renewal and prosperity across South India. Celebrated on January 13, 20...
12 Jan, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Bhogi Pandigai 2026: Date, meaning, Pongal rituals and how Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra celebrate itBhogi Pongal 2026 Date: Bhogi Pandigai marks the beginning of the Sankranti and Pongal festivities. It symbolises new beginnings, encouragi...
11 Jan, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
From Pongal, Lohri to Uttarayan: Different names and rituals of Makar Sankranti across IndiaMakar Sankranti 2026: India celebrates Makar Sankranti, marking the Sun's northward journey and the end of winter. This harvest festival, o...
04 Jan, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Bank holidays 2025: Are banks open or closed today on January 14 for Makar Sankranti 2025?Bank holiday today: Lohri, Bhogi, Makar Sankranti are vibrant festivals celebrated in different regions of India, reflecting the cultural d...
15 Jan, 2025, 12.04 PM IST
Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal 2025: Dates, timings, significance, puja vidhi, and popular foodsMakar Sankranti, Lohri, and Pongal will be celebrated in January 2025 across India. These festivals mark the harvest season and include var...
11 Jan, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
Pongal 2024: Learn about India’s longest harvest festival!While the North is busy celebrating the harvest festival of Makar Sankranti, Tamils are gearing up to observe Pongal, their own version of ...
15 Jan, 2024, 04.26 PM IST
Different festivals signify India's vibrant cultural diversity, says PM Modi"Across India we are marking different festivals which signify India's vibrant cultural diversity. My greetings on these festivals," tweete...
14 Jan, 2022, 10.23 AM IST
PepsiCo launches limited edition festive packs of 7Up for Tamil Nadu marketThe limited edition packs are a tribute to the spirit of Pongal and take inspiration from the various elements that define the harvest fest...
08 Jan, 2022, 07.42 PM IST
Panneerselvam writes to Modi seeking ordinance on JallikattuThe chief minister in his letter pointed to the efforts taken by late chief minister J Jayalalithaa to ensure the conduct of the sport.
10 Jan, 2017, 01.52 AM IST
Promulgate ordinance for conduct of Jallikattu: Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam to PM Narendra ModiThe Chief Minister in his letter pointed to the efforts taken by late chief minister J Jayalalithaa to ensure the conduct of the sport for ...
09 Jan, 2017, 03.16 PM IST
Centre's notification allowing Jallikattu challenged in Supreme CourtThe four-year-old ban on holding of Jallikattu was lifted on January 8 by the Modi government in poll-bound Tamil Nadu with certain restric...
11 Jan, 2016, 11.49 AM IST
Lift jallikattu ban, Stalin tells Centre, Tamil Nadu government, threatens stirThe DMK government had enacted a legislation in 2009 to ensure the continuance of the bull-taming sport after introducing due regulations.
17 Dec, 2015, 01.54 PM IST
SpiceJet deal announcement linked to Pongal festival!SpiceJet board's approval for transfer of promoter Maran family's stake & control to Ajay Singh coincided with Pongal, an auspicious day in...
15 Jan, 2015, 10.32 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Governor, Jayalalithaa, Karunanidhi greet people on PongalJayalalithaa recalled that Pongal was the occasion where farmers held prayers besides thanking the cattle for aiding them in their vocation.
14 Jan, 2015, 02.38 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on occasion of various festivals"The festive spirit across India is gladdening. It celebrates the diversity of India that we cherish & are extremely proud of," he tweeted.
14 Jan, 2015, 10.34 AM IST
Gold demand firm as jewellers stock upThe actively traded gold contract for February delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was 0.02 per cent higher at Rs 30,704 ($560) ...
27 Dec, 2012, 03.50 PM IST