Tamil Nadu government allocates ₹183 crore for Pongal bonus and festival assistance, benefiting 9.9 lakh employees and pensioners. Unions call it an 'eyewash' and threaten strike over OPS demands.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
Check the complete list of school holidays in January 2026, including Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and Republic Day. Plan your academic schedule around these closures.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin instructs party workers to use 'Dravida Pongal' to highlight DMK's achievements and attack AIADMK-BJP. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi targets 2026 elections.
The DMK government reinstates cash in Pongal gift hampers for 2026 after a one-year hiatus, a move seen as significant ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu govt mandates ration shops to prepare Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by Jan 2. Door-to-door distribution & staggered collection to avoid crowds. Details inside.
Plan your 2026 with the complete Tamil calendar guide. Discover all major festivals, auspicious days, and public holidays for the year. Stay connected to tradition!
Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' audio launch in Malaysia sets stage for Pongal release. Trailer drops Jan 1, film hits screens Jan 9. Details inside.
The Pongal-Sankranti 2026 festival season is set for a massive box office clash with major releases from Tamil and Telugu cinema. Discover the star-studded lineup and release dates.
Tamil Nadu mandates fair price shops to ready Pongal 2026 gift tokens for 2 crore beneficiaries by January 2. Door-to-door distribution to begin soon. Get the full schedule and details here.
Celebrate Pongal 2026 and the New Year with heartfelt Tamil WhatsApp wishes, messages, and quotes. Spread joy and prosperity with our curated collection. Share now!
The Pongal film releases in Tamil Nadu, featuring Vijay's 'Jananayagan' and the DMK-backed 'Parasakthi', have escalated into a political proxy war ahead of state elections. Discover the screen battle and the narratives at play.
Allies in Tamil Nadu's DMK-led coalition demand Rahul Gandhi intervene against Congress's Praveen Chakravarthy, accusing him of disrupting the INDIA bloc alliance and aiding BJP narratives.
Timely rainfall lifts spirits of Madurai farmers ahead of Pongal. Meanwhile, bull owners intensify unique training regimes for the 2026 Jallikattu season. Discover their traditional methods.
Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' is undergoing final censor certification with recommended cuts for violence. The film, set for a Pongal release, may launch its trailer on New Year's Eve. Read the latest updates.
Producer Aakash Basakaran explains the real reason behind moving 'Parasakthi's release date to January 10, dismissing clash rumors with Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'. Get the full story on the Pongal box office dynamics.
Plan your spiritual year with our complete guide to Hindu festivals, fasting days, and auspicious dates in January 2026. Mark your calendars for Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and more.
Chennai's style scene soared as the Times Fashion Fiesta 2025 dazzled with runway trends, celebrity showstoppers, and Pongal-inspired jewellery. Discover the highlights!
Actor Vijay's final film 'Jana Nayagan' creates history with a record-breaking audio launch in Malaysia. The film, starring Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol, releases worldwide on January 9, 2026. Read more.
Thalapathy Vijay receives a traditional royal welcome in Kuala Lumpur ahead of the historic audio launch for his final film, 'Jana Nayagan'. The event at Bukit Jalil Stadium is set to host 80,000 fans.
Thalapathy Vijay's final film 'Jana Nayagan' audio launch in Malaysia on Jan 9, 2026, faces a political speech ban. 30+ singers to perform. Discover all event details and restrictions here.
Madhavaram Lake in Chennai will become the city's first restored waterbody to offer jet ski rides and boating from Pongal. The Rs 11.56 crore project aims to create a leisure hub for North Chennai.
Actor Vijay's self-sung track 'Chella Magale' for his final film 'Jana Nayagan' releases Friday, ahead of the Malaysia audio launch. The Pongal 2026 release builds massive hype.
Sivakarthikeyan's 25th film 'Parasakthi' faces major censor cuts over its 1960s anti-Hindi protest theme. Director Sudha Kongara and team challenge the board, risking the January 10 Pongal release. Details inside.
Mastizone introduces a thoughtfully curated Christmas offering for 2024, featuring premium gourmet hampers, artisanal chocolates, and festive décor. Discover unique gifting solutions for a memorable holiday season.
In India, gift wrapping has become a premium, sustainable art form. From Mumbai to Pune, professionals use kraft paper, furoshiki, and dried botanicals, with prices reaching Rs 2,500+. Discover the 2025 trends.
DMK MP Kanimozhi announced the party's 2026 Tamil Nadu election manifesto will be shaped by direct public consultation. The committee will meet industrialists, farmers & more.
Tamil Nadu's School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi warns of strict action against schools holding special classes during holidays. He also announces plans for CCTV in private schools and addresses employee demands. Read for details.
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Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' and Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' set for a Pongal 2026 clash. With Vijay targeting 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, is this a cinematic battle or a political proxy war? Analysis inside.