CHENNAI: Like Aladdin rubbing the magic lamp to set the genie free, Bharathiraja liberated an intense version of Tamil cinema that had long remained bottled up within studio sets and shooting floors. With 16 Vayadhiniley (1977), he blazed a trail and revealed the rugged and lush beauty of Tamil Nadu’s countryside to both filmmakers and…
CHENNAI: Veteran filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja, one of the most influential figures in Tamil cinema, passed away in Chennai on Wednesday, June 10. He was 84.The celebrated director had been battling health issues for several months. According to sources close to the family, Bharathiraja had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments and respiratory complications, including…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph is set to attend the Niti Aayog governing council meeting, convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on June 11. He will leave for Delhi on a special flight on Wednesday morning.Vijay last met Modi during his two-day trip to the national capital a fortnight earlier. “The chief minister…
Chennai: Amid reports that state-owned shipbuilder Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is exploring the development of a large shipbuilding cluster in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu’s proposed shipyard project at Tuticorin appears to remain on track. The indication comes after industries minister S Keerthana visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, on Monday. The South…
CUDDALORE: Two fishermen from Parangipettai in Cuddalore district and a fisherman from Puducherry, who went missing at deep sea, were rescued by fellow fishermen on Monday after six gruelling days. The trio were discovered in an unconscious state inside their stranded boat off the Cuddalore coast. Cuddalore district fisheries officials said the trio ventured out…
Chennai: SME stock exchange platforms are bearing the brunt of the West Asia crisis, leading to a sharp decline in listings and funds raised by SME firms. The ongoing geopolitical uncertainty has also prompted several SMEs to postpone their IPOs.On a sequential basis, BSE SME saw a 73% plunge in funds raised (Dec 2025-Feb 2026…
Assam native Ameer Ali, whose torso was found inside a suitcase at Perambur railway station on June 5, has joined a list of at least 16 such ‘beheading’ cases reported across the state in the past 10 years. Police and forensic experts say the murderers dismember victims and dispose of body parts at different locations…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu assembly speaker J C D Prabhakar on Tuesday said no disqualification proceedings would be initiated against the 21 AIADMK MLAs who supported the TVK govt during the confidence motion on May 13, in violation of the direction issued by AIADMK whip. However, Prabhakar said the process to initiate action against the four…
Sculptures lie in neglect on the premises of Egmore govt museum Chennai: Egmore govt museum premises have become the graveyard of Tamil Nadu’s glorious past, as scores of ancient sculptures, stone pillars and temple idols are lying in utter neglect and disgrace.Many of the 13th-century Chola-era period and 14th-century Vijayanagara-era sculptures are seen buried under…
Chennai: Six days after the reopening of all schools, the education department has commenced the transfer counselling process to fill vacant teacher posts.This year, teachers who have not completed one year at their respective schools can also apply for transfers via the educational management information system (EMIS) portal from Jun 15-22. An application filed by…
