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2 days, 8 hours ago

Nine-year-old Dalit boy attacked for scribbling on car, two interveners stabbed

A nine-year-old Dalit boy was brutally assaulted on Sunday after being accused of scribbling on a car’s dust-covered window. The incident occurred when the boy, a fourth-standard student, was stopped by Mohan and dragged inside his house, where he, along with two other boys, was severely beaten. “My son had gone to the temple, and while he was returning, he …

Mohan Boy Inside Accused

1 week, 2 days ago

Three of a family end their lives in Namakkal

The Hindu

Three members of a family ended their lives in Namakkal district on Sunday. S. Surendran, a cook residing at A. Vazhavandhi near Erumapatti, was married to Sneha five months ago. Quarrel erupted between the couple regularly, and a few days ago, she went to her parents house at Vettampalayam. When the neighbours got suspicious and went to his house, they …

End House Namakkal Surendran

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Passenger brutally attacked, hand severed at Tamil Nadu railway station

India Today

A 24-year-old passenger was attacked at Tamil Nadu’s Sankarankovil railway station, leaving him severely injured, with his left hand completely severed. Local police rushed to the scene, and Selvaraj was transported to Sankarankovil Government Hospital for emergency medical care. Recently, disturbing videos of teenagers attacking commuters at suburban railway stations, including the Hindu College Railway Station in Tamil Nadu, had …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘The Hunt for Veerappan’ honoured at 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards

The Hindu

Netflix’s docu-series The Hunt for Veerappan has won Best Direction at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards. The four-part series, released in 2023, delves into the 17-year manhunt for the notorious smuggler and brigand Veerappan, who was shot dead in 2004 by a Special Task Force of Tamil Nadu Police. In a statement, Selvaraj said, “I am deeply humbled to …

Award Hunt Veerappan

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024: The Hunt for Veerappan wins big; director Selvamani Selvaraj reacts

Hindustan Times

Netflix India’s documentary The Hunt for Veerappan secured a win at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards. Selvamani Selvaraj, the director of The Hunt for Veerappan shared that he is 'deeply humbled to receive this award' at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. Selvamani Selvaraj wins Best Direction The Hunt for Veerappan is produced by Apoorva Bakshi and Monisha Thyagarajan, founders …

Netflix Hunt Veerappan Selvamani Selvaraj

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Sakshi Malik's ‘Witness’ is a story of grappling with decisions on and off the mat

Live Mint

“I’ve never enjoyed the actual art of confrontation." Not from Sakshi Malik, who won India’s first Olympic wrestling medal among women, a bronze in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, besides a host of other international prizes. Now retired from the sport, Malik does not seem to fear repercussions—she has already had a taste of that after last year’s protests—which …

India Protests Witness Malik Sakshi Malik

1 month, 1 week ago

Of refreshing candour and unfettered courage, Witness presents a fiery memoir of Sakshi Malik

The Hindu

Sakshi Malik’s memoir titled ‘Witness,’ co-authored by Jonathan Selvaraj, is the story of India’s only female Olympic medallist who also became one of the faces of arguably the biggest protest in Indian sports history. Malik, with the help of a seasoned journalist in Selvaraj, pours her heart out which successfully avoids the template and makes ‘Witness’ one of the finest …

India Malik Witness Presents

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Agra man’s suicide attempt by drinking mosquito repellent goes viral on Instagram. Here’s what happens next

Live Mint

A man in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, attempted to die by suicide on Friday night by ingesting mosquito repellent following emotional distress caused by a breakup with his girlfriend. Disturbing Instagram Post Alerts Police Around 3:30 am on Saturday, the Police Commissioner’s media cell alerted the Trans Yamuna Police Station to an Instagram video showing the man drinking mosquito repellent in …

Suicide Man Instagram

1 month, 2 weeks ago

INTERVIEW | Public can seek info even about TN information commission under RTI: SIC commissioner

New Indian Express

MADURAI: The general public can seek information even about the State Information Commission under the RTI Act, said State Information Commissioner S Selvaraj, while speaking to TNIE on Saturday. The state information commission organised an awareness meeting with Public Information Officers at the collectorate, which is when Selvaraj spoke to TNIE. As per the RTI act, each PIOs need to …

Information Public Act Info Rti Sic Commission Pios

2 months, 1 week ago

Police Imposter Trio Robbing Commuters Across Delhi-NCR

Hindustan Times

Three men were arrested in Delhi for impersonating police officers and robbing commuters across the city. The suspects used fake police communication recordings to deceive victims, offering them lifts and then robbing them at knifepoint. They were apprehended after robbing a man in Manesar and are believed to have committed at least 50 to 60 similar crimes in Gurugram, Delhi, …

3 months ago

Madras HC quashes govt order reserving Nayakaneri panchayat chief post for SC woman

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Friday quashed a government order that had reserved the post of Nayakaneri panchayat president to a woman belonging to the Scheduled Caste. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan on Friday passed the orders on the petitions filed by former panchayat president Sivakumar and ex-member Selvaraj. The judge directed the government authorities to undo the reservation and reallocate …

Panchayat

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘Kaantha’, produced by him and Rana Daggubati, goes on floors

The Hindu

Last year, on the occasion of Dulquer Salmaan’s birthday, the actor shared the news of his collaboration with actor-producer Rana Daggubati for a new film. pic.twitter.com/AjC1wTLpjT — Dulquer Salmaan September 9, 2024 A statement from the makers said, “Set in the evocative backdrop of 1950s Madras, Kaantha is a cinematic journey that explores the complexities of human relationships and societal …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Two critical, four persons injured after firecrackers explode in Salem

The Hindu

Two persons sustained serious burns and four others sustained injuries after firecrackers kept for last rites exploded on Friday. In the impact, the crackers exploded in which two persons P. Selvaraj and K. Sellammal, of the same village sustained over 60% burns. Likewise, M. Dhanapal sustained 30% burns, S. Ravi, sustained 30% burns, P. Selvamani, sustained 10% burns and S. …

Sustained

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Minister inspects hostels in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts

The Hindu

Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department Minister N. Kayalvizhi Selvaraj on Monday inspected Adi Dravidar welfare hostels in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts. The Minister inspected the welfare hostel at Rajaji Nagar in Krishnagiri district along with District Collector K.M. Speaking to reporters, the Minister said that in Krishnagiri district, four Adi Dravidar welfare hostels are there for college students and …

Hostel Minister Krishnagiri Dharmapuri Hostels

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Prevent sewage water from mixing in Thirumanimutharu: Salem farmers

The Hindu

In the farmers grievances redress meeting held at Salem Collectorate on Friday, farmers urged the officials to take steps to prevent the mixing of sewage water into Thirumanimutharu. District Collector R. Brindha Devi presided over the meeting in which Agriculture Department officials explained new technologies and farming methods to farmers. Due to sewage water mixing in the river, the salt …

Water Farmers Tonnes Metric Sewage Water Salem District Thirumanimutharu

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sakshi Malik’s memoir ‘Witness’ to be out in October

The Hindu

One of India's top women wrestlers Sakshi Malik will come out with her memoir in October in which she gives an "honest account" of her life — the highs, lows, and everything in between. In her fiery memoir, Malik tells her story beginning from childhood, her introduction to wrestling in Rohtak, win in the Rio Olympics, post-Olympics journey, struggles and …

India Wrestling Witness Sakshi Malik

4 months ago

Mari Selvaraj interview on ‘Vaazhai’: If a director really wants to test their acumen, they should do a children’s film

The Hindu

The biggest artwork adorning Mari Selvaraj’s office — there are a lot of them, all in monochrome — is the imagery of a young Mari sitting on a table with books penned by him, surrounded by visionaries BR Ambedkar, Periyar and Karl Marx. Apart from turning a part of my life into a film, shooting a film where a story’s …

Society Life Ive Bison Vaazhai Political Film Maamannan

4 months ago

Will Rajinikanth join hands with Mari Selvaraj for his next? Director answers

India Today

Tamil director Mari Selvaraj, who is known for films like 'Pariyerum Perumal, 'Karnan' and 'Maamannan', hinted at a possible collaboration with Superstar Rajinikanth. In 'Vaazhai', which is gearing up for a release on August 23, the protagonist Sivanaindhaan is a fan of Rajinikanth, while his friend Sekar is a Kamal Haasan's fan. Here's the trailer: On the work front, Rajinikanth …

Film Director Rajinikanth Bison Vaazhai Mari Selvaraj Karnan

4 months, 1 week ago

Ferry service resumes between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai

The Hindu

The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka resumed on Friday. Nagapattinam MP V. Selvaraj, Puducherry Home Minister A. Namassivayam, and Nagapattinam Collector P. Akash flagged off the service. He expressed the hope that the service would promote better relations between the Tamil communities in India and Sri Lanka and help to resolve the issues between the …

Sri Lanka Service Ferry Ferry Service Nagapattinam Kankesanthurai

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Take a tour of the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital - The Hindu

The Hindu

Much before the Ambanis launched Vantara elephant hospital in Jamnagar, Gujarat, earlier this year, roughly 1,200 km away in the obscure Garhi village in Churmura district, ECCC has been redefining the landscape of advanced medical care for pachyderms, sans brouhaha and media glare. “The aim is not to check any boxes, but to develop the ability to provide assistance to …

Elephant Wildlife Sos Eccc

5 months ago

Madras High Court asks Stalin to visit tribal villages in Kalvarayan Hills

Hindustan Times

The Madras high court on Wednesday asked either chief minister MK Stalin or minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to visit the villages around Kalvarayan hills in Kallakurichi, where last month’s hooch tragedy claimed 68 lives. “Our request is that either the honourable chief minister or the sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin can visit the hamlets along with the Adi Dravidar welfare minister and …

India Court Minister Stalin Kallakurichi Kalvarayan Hills Kalvarayan

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nagapattinam MP raises demands of T.N.’s delta region with Union Railways Minister

The Hindu

Nagapattinam Lok Sabha member V. Selvaraj has submitted a set of railway-related demands pertaining to his constituency to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. In the memorandum, Mr. Selvaraj said the Nagapattinam Lok Sabha constituency, spread over Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur districts, had a large section of people whose primary occupation was agriculture and they travelled mostly by train because of the …

Velankanni Nagapattinam Tiruvarur Union Railway Selvaraj

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Two men accuse police of forcing them testify against Maoist Roopesh in Coimbatore District Court

The Hindu

Two men from R. Ponnapuram near Pollachi have accused the police, mainly officials from the ‘Q’ Branch, of forcing them to testify against alleged Maoist Roopesh before the Coimbatore District Court. M. Selvaraj, 39, and T. Sakthi, both relatives and residents of Arivoli Nagar at R. Ponnapuram, have alleged that they were falsely implicated as witnesses in a case against …

Tamil Nadu Court Cases Men Case Pollachi Coimbatore

6 months, 1 week ago

UPSC prelims exam held in Coimbatore

The Hindu

Of the 7,332 candidates who had registered for the Union Public Service Commission - Civil Services Examination in Coimbatore district this year, 4,411 appeared for the forenoon session and 4,386 for the afternoon session. The afternoon session featured the General Studies-II Civil Services Aptitude Test from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and had 2,946 absentees. General Studies-II, with its focus …

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Nine-year-old Dalit boy attacked for scribbling on car, two interveners stabbed

Three of a family end their lives in Namakkal

Passenger brutally attacked, hand severed at Tamil Nadu railway station

‘The Hunt for Veerappan’ honoured at 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards

Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024: The Hunt for Veerappan wins big; director Selvamani Selvaraj reacts

Sakshi Malik's ‘Witness’ is a story of grappling with decisions on and off the mat

Of refreshing candour and unfettered courage, Witness presents a fiery memoir of Sakshi Malik

Agra man’s suicide attempt by drinking mosquito repellent goes viral on Instagram. Here’s what happens next

INTERVIEW | Public can seek info even about TN information commission under RTI: SIC commissioner

Police Imposter Trio Robbing Commuters Across Delhi-NCR

Madras HC quashes govt order reserving Nayakaneri panchayat chief post for SC woman

Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘Kaantha’, produced by him and Rana Daggubati, goes on floors

Two critical, four persons injured after firecrackers explode in Salem

Minister inspects hostels in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts

Prevent sewage water from mixing in Thirumanimutharu: Salem farmers

Sakshi Malik’s memoir ‘Witness’ to be out in October

Mari Selvaraj interview on ‘Vaazhai’: If a director really wants to test their acumen, they should do a children’s film

Will Rajinikanth join hands with Mari Selvaraj for his next? Director answers

Ferry service resumes between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai

Take a tour of the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital - The Hindu

Madras High Court asks Stalin to visit tribal villages in Kalvarayan Hills

Nagapattinam MP raises demands of T.N.’s delta region with Union Railways Minister

Two men accuse police of forcing them testify against Maoist Roopesh in Coimbatore District Court

UPSC prelims exam held in Coimbatore