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Tamil Nadu Man Beaten To Death, Family Alleges Attacked For Being Dalit

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Sunday February 16, 2020

A 24-year-old Dalit man has died from his injuries after he was beaten up brutally by a mob comprising mostly men from a so-called upper caste community in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram this week.

A Round-Up Of How Suriya Lit Up The Sky With Soorarai Pottru Music Launch

Entertainment | J Sam Daniel Stalin | Thursday February 13, 2020

Soorarai Pottru is a biopic on Captain Gopinath, popularly known as the father of low cost airline in India

Photos Of 10 Suspects In Tamil Nadu NEET Impersonation Scam Released

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday February 12, 2020

The Tamil Nadu Police have released photographs of 10 suspected impersonators in the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) scam and asked the public to share any information they may have in this regard.

LIC Stake Sale To Help Improve Insurer's Administration, Accountability: Nirmala Sitharaman

Business | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday February 8, 2020

LIC IPO: Set up in 1956, LIC currently controls a majority share in the life insurance market in the country.

65 Crores Reportedly Found From Film Financier As Actor Vijay Questioned

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin; Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday February 7, 2020

Officials of the Income Tax Department found Rs 65 crore during raids on a powerful financier in the Tamil film industry, say sources as they also questioned actor Vijay yesterday. Income Tax officials searched the properties of AGS Cinemas and film financier Anbu Cheliyan in Madurai and questioned Vijay in connection with an alleged tax evasion ca...

CAA "No Threat To Muslims", Population Register "Essential": Rajinikanth

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday February 5, 2020

The Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA is no threat to Muslims and if they face trouble, "I will be the first person to raise voice for them", superstar Rajinikanth today, making his stand clear on the law that has triggered protests across the country. He also termed the National Population Register "essential".

Vocalist TM Krishna's New Book About "Hypocrisy Towards Cow Slaughter"

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday February 5, 2020

Celebrated Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna released his book Sebastian & Sons to a packed hall at the Asian College of Journalism on Sunday after the Kalakshetra Foundation withdrew its permission to use the institution's auditorium for the launch, citing the book could incite disharmony. Former Governor of West Bengal Raj Mohan Gandhi and VCK Chief a...

Tamil Nadu Scraps Plan To Hold Public Exams For Students Of Classes 5, 8

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday February 4, 2020

The Tamil Nadu government today withdrew an order to hold public exams for Classes 5 and 8, bringing relief to school students across the state. The rollback was announced by State Education Minister KA Sengottaiyan, who had until recently been adamant on implementing the November order.

Puducherry Chief Minister Storms Out Of Event, Kiran Bedi Demands Apology

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Tuesday January 28, 2020

The protracted tussle between the Puducherry government and Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi took an ugly turn on Sunday when Chief Minister V Narayanasamy walked out of a function organised for Republic Day.

Chennai Students Use Robots To Plant 300 Saplings, Raise Micro-Forest

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday January 28, 2020

As countries across the globe struggle to counter climate change and its effects, 300 school students in Chennai launched an initiative to plant 300 saplings and raise a micro-forest at the city's Anna University.

Radikaa Sarathkumar Backs Chinmayi Sripada's #MeToo Charges Against Lyricist

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday January 25, 2020

Former star and popular actress Radikaa Sarathkumar has extended support to singer Chinmayi Sripada who has levelled sexual harassment allegations against veteran lyricist Vairamuthu.

Panic Withdrawal From Central Bank Of India's Tamil Nadu Branch Over NPR Controversy

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday January 22, 2020

Rs 4.5 crore cash, largely deposits in savings bank accounts, have been withdrawn in panic from the Kayalpattinam branch of the Central Bank of India in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin district since Saturday.

"Think And Speak": MK Stalin Urges Rajinikanth Over Periyar Comment

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday January 22, 2020

Tamil Nadu's opposition DMK has advised actor-politician Rajinikanth to rethink his comment on Tamil icon Periyar Ramasamy, which has generated huge controversy. Rajinikanth has refused to apologise for his comment, which has been seen by many as denigrating the 19th Century social activist, who is considered the father of the "Dravidian movement".

Rajinikanth "Won't Apologise" For 'Periyar' Rally Remarks Amid Protests

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday January 21, 2020

Superstar Rajinikanth today said he would not apologise for his comments on social reformer EV Ramasamy "Periyar", over which a police complaint has been filed by a political group. Accused of "defaming" Periyar in the complaint, Rajinikanth said his comments were based on news reports he had read.

24-Year-Old Allegedly Gang-Raped In Tamil Nadu, Boyfriend Thrashed

Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Monday January 20, 2020

A 24-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by three men at knifepoint in Tamil Nadu's Vellore on Saturday.