Tamil Nadu gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections. A deep dive into the 234-seat battle, the DMK-led SPA vs AIADMK-BJP NDA, and the numbers shaping the contest. Follow the key political dynamics.
As Pongal nears, Tamil Nadu schools may close from Jan 14-17. No official order yet. Parents and students advised to check school notices for confirmed holiday dates.
Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan & Nitin Gadkari laud Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University on its 29th Foundation Day for advancing Hindi as a language of science, tech & global knowledge. Read more.
Punjab's computer teachers announce a black flag protest against CM Bhagwant Mann on Republic Day in Jalandhar, demanding regularisation and better pay. Read their full list of grievances.
Varanasi schools and colleges plan regular Tamil classes under Kashi Tamil Sangamam. 50 teachers may go to Tamil Nadu to teach Hindi, boosting cultural ties.
Varanasi plans daily Tamil classes in colleges and a teacher exchange program, inspired by PM Modi's Kashi Tamil Sangamam vision. Read about this cultural bridge.
The Consulate General of India in Shanghai marked World Hindi Day with a vibrant event featuring Chinese university students showcasing Hindi skills through speeches, songs, and poetry. Discover how Hindi is bridging cultures.
Nalanda University concluded a major national conference on promoting Hindi for global dialogue, outlining a roadmap for its inclusion as a UN official language. Read the key arguments and outcomes.
Tamil Nadu is set to launch South India's first permanent hot air balloon adventure park. Trials are underway in Pollachi, Madurai, and Tiruvannamalai. Read more about this exciting tourism initiative.
Sudha Kongara's 'Parasakthi' is a powerful, politically charged film about the 1960s anti-Hindi protests in Tamil Nadu. Starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sree Leela, it blends history with emotion. Read our full review.
Celebrate World Hindi Day 2026 by adding warmth to your talks. Discover simple yet powerful Hindi lines that strengthen bonds and honor our linguistic heritage. Start using them today!
On World Hindi Day 2026, discover the surprising nation where Hindi holds official status alongside English. Learn about its history and global Hindi speakers.
On World Hindi Day, we celebrate four trailblazing South Indian writers—Bala Shauri Reddy, Chandrasekharan Nair, Moturi Satyanarayana, and more—who enriched Hindi literature. Discover their inspiring journeys.
BJP and AIADMK leaders held a pivotal meeting in Chennai to finalise their seat-sharing agreement for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, aiming to challenge the ruling DMK.
Maharashtra teachers and school staff deployed on election duty work 30-35 hours straight, demanding a sanctioned paid rest day. The association cites exhaustion and late-night travel as major concerns.
Explore the history and global significance of World Hindi Day 2026. Learn how it differs from Hindi Diwas and why January 10th is a key date for Hindi speakers worldwide.
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
BJP presses AIADMK for a pre-election power-sharing agreement in Tamil Nadu. AIADMK fears such a move could benefit rival DMK. Get the latest political analysis.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launches a Rs 100 crore deep-tech startup policy to transform the state into an innovation hub. Discover how this investment aims to boost R&D and attract global companies.
Tamil Nadu government implements 'no work, no pay' policy, cutting salaries of secondary grade teachers protesting for 'equal pay'. Details on the state's decision and its impact.
BJP gears up for Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu with multiple visits by PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Nitin Nabin. Key rally planned in Kanyakumari, alliance talks with OPS, TTV Dhinakaran underway.
Tamil Nadu government implements 'no work, no pay' for striking secondary grade teachers, citing student learning deterioration. Salary cuts effective from January 5.
A Texas teachers' union files lawsuit against state education agency, alleging retaliation for educators' social media posts after Charlie Kirk's assassination. The case raises critical free speech questions.
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya in Wardha celebrates its 29th foundation day with a 4-day programme featuring a national book fair, an international conference, and cultural events. Join the celebrations from January 7-10.
IIT Indore champions Hindi as a functional language for science & tech to improve comprehension & access. National seminar Abhyuday-3 drives the initiative. Learn how this bridges the language gap.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's two-day Tamil Nadu trip concluded without a clear NDA expansion. Key meetings with AIADMK's EPS, PMK, and DMDK did not materialize. Read about BJP's strategy for the upcoming state elections.
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan highlights funding inequality, as Centre allocates ₹2000+ crore for Sanskrit but under ₹200 crore for Tamil. Read about the cultural festival and calls for linguistic pride.
Tamil Nadu's new State Indicator Framework reveals superior outcomes in health, education, jobs, and gender parity compared to all-India figures. Discover the data driving the state's success.
Esaki Muthu from Chennai returns from Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, an event highlighting the deep cultural link between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. Discover the historic connection and the 19th-century Tamil satram in Kashi.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 assembly elections, citing strong public support and a weakening DMK.