The United States has unveiled a $45 million aid package to support a fragile ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. The funds will focus on demining, border stabilisation, and combating illicit activities. Read more.
Discover the perfect outfits for Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Maattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. This guide explains the four distinct dress codes for Chennai's harvest festival. Plan your festive wardrobe now!
BLACKPINK's Lisa, Lalisa Manobal, is set to present at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, becoming the first K-pop and Thai artist to do so. Watch live on Jan 11/12.
Coimbatore district officials launch Pongal gift distribution for 11.22 lakh ration cardholders, including ₹3000 cash per package. The initiative, worth ₹336.68 crore, aims to support festive expenses. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin launches statewide Pongal gift distribution. Over 24 lakh ration card holders in delta districts & 9.46 lakh in Madurai to receive ₹3000 cash, rice, sugar & sugarcane.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin launches ₹3,000 Pongal cash gift & festival hampers for 2.22 crore ration cardholders. State allocates ₹6,936 crore for the scheme. Read more.
Mark your calendars for Pongal 2026! Get the exact dates for Bhogi, Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal, and Kaanum Pongal. Discover the significance and rituals of this vibrant Tamil harvest festival.
Planning Pongal celebrations at work in 2026? Discover traditional games, team-building activities, and festive ideas to boost employee morale and cultural spirit. Make your office celebration memorable!
Farmers in Namakkal blocked a truck, alleging cooperative officials demanded bribes for procuring sugarcane under the state's Pongal gift scheme. Read the full report on the protest and irregularities.
Plan your Makar Sankranti 2026 travel! Discover the top 5 destinations in India for vibrant kite festivals, sacred rituals, and harvest celebrations. Experience Gujarat, Jaipur, Prayagraj & more.
Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, creates history with ₹50+ crore global pre-sales. Overseas markets explode as it targets a record-breaking Pongal opening. Full details inside.
Madras High Court adjourns hearing on plea for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' censor certificate to Jan 7. CBFC directed to submit complaint alleging film hurts religious sentiments. Read the latest updates.
Thalapathy Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, faces release uncertainty as a fresh CBFC committee reviews it. Advance bookings stalled, Pongal clash with Parasakthi intensifies. Details inside.
Thalapathy Vijay's final film 'Jana Nayagan' faces release uncertainty as producers seek Madras High Court's urgent intervention for CBFC clearance. Theatres hold back bookings. Read the latest updates.
Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly election battle begins at the box office this Pongal. Vijay's political swansong Jana Nayagan clashes with DMK-linked Parasakthi. Explore the cinematic showdown's political subtext, box office buzz, and what it means for state p
Telangana School Education Department extends Pongal holidays for all schools till January 16, 2026. Get details on the official order, reason for extension, and key instructions.
Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' and Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' gear up for Pongal clash, but theatre owners reveal unsustainable 75-80% revenue demands. Read the full story.
India gears up for Pongal, Lohri & Makar Sankranti 2025. Know the exact dates, shubh muhurat timings, and how different states celebrate these vibrant harvest festivals.
Banks across multiple Indian states will be closed next week for Pongal, Lohri, and Makar Sankranti. Check the state-wise list of holidays to plan your financial transactions.
Tamil Nadu's Pongal 2026 box office clash between Vijay's Jana Nayagan and DMK-backed Parasakthi is a political proxy war. Read about the films, trailers, and off-screen tensions.
Puthiya Tamilagam President Dr Krishnasamy accuses Tamil Nadu govt of announcing ₹3000 Pongal cash aid only due to nearing elections. He calls it a gimmick that won't impact voters. Read more.
Explore the financial legacy of Thai snooker icon James Wattana, who amassed a $2.7 million fortune over a 30+ year career, reaching a world ranking of number 3. Discover his peak earning years and lasting impact.
DMK MLA T J Govindarajan allegedly slapped a party worker at a Pongal event near Chennai. The viral video has shocked local party units. Read the full story here.
Vijay's farewell film 'Jana Nayagan' creates a storm with sky-high advance ticket prices, hitting ₹2000 in Bengaluru. CBFC delay holds back Tamil Nadu sales. Read the full story.
Kantara star Rishab Shetty applauds Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' trailer, calling it 'on fire'. The film, Vijay's last before politics, releases on Jan 9. Read more.
Indian Railways announces special train services for Pongal 2026 to connect major cities in Tamil Nadu and beyond. Check the full list of trains, routes, timetables, and stoppages for seamless festival travel.
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan earns a massive Rs 35 crore in worldwide advance bookings before its Jan 9 release. Ticket prices soar to Rs 2,000 in Karnataka. Read the full box office report.
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan earns Rs 35 crore in worldwide advance bookings before Tamil Nadu sales open. Ticket prices soar to Rs 2,000. Read the full box office report.
Vijay's political drama 'Jana Nayagan' faces a last-minute hurdle as its censor certificate is delayed just days before its scheduled Pongal release on January 9. Read about the potential legal action and political reactions.
Sudha Kongara's 'Parasakthi', starring Sivakarthikeyan, releases Jan 10. The 1960s political drama faces a Pongal clash with Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'. Sivakarthikeyan urges fans to celebrate both films. Read more.