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
Top MDMK leaders, district secretaries join DMK day after alliance breaksIn a significant political development, over 150 MDMK functionaries, including state leaders and district secretaries, defected to the DMK,...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.32 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
Rahul Gandhi vows to keep fighting as Leader of Opposition stint enters third yearMarking two years as Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi reiterated his dedication to amplifying public concerns in Parliament. He share...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM 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
In people's hearts: Stalin responds to VijayDMK chief MK Stalin, responding to Chief Minister Vijay's assembly jibe, stated he resides "in the hearts of the people." Despite a recent ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM 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
Vice President Radhakrishnan administers oath to 10 newly elected Rajya Sabha membersTen new members took their oath of office in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, administered by Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. The newly inducted la...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.18 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
Only 4 requests from Tamil Nadu: No EVM memory check requests filed in 4 of 5 election statesIn a notable shift, EVM memory check applications were absent in four of the five recent assembly election states, a stark contrast to prev...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay turns 52; PM, leaders extend wishesTamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay celebrated his 52nd birthday, marking a significant occasion since assuming office. Leaders acros...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM 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
Tamil Nadu Governor delivers full Assembly address after three yearsTamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar's recent Assembly address marked a significant return to constitutional norms, being the first full Go...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST